
The official podcast of ChessDojo (IM Kostya Kavutskiy, IM David Pruess, & GM Jesse Kraai). Most episodes are streamed live to twitch.tv/chessdojo. Interested in improving your chess? Welcome to the Dojo! A structured plan to hold yourself accountable to and a group to do it with. - chessdojo.club Follow ChessDojo here: Website: chessdojo.club Twitch: twitch.tv/chessdojoliv... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 100 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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In this episode, Jesse and Kostya are joined again by TheChessNerd where they rank various digital-era training tools—from Puzzle Rush to AI bots—to determine which modern methods actually improve your game versus those that are just "mid." They deba... more
In this episode of Dojo Talks, we rank and debate the 10 greatest chess tournaments of all time — from historic classics like London 1851, Hastings 1895, and St. Petersburg 1914 to legendary modern events featuring Kasparov, Fischer, Tal, Topalov, an... more
GM Artur Yusupov joins the podcast to discuss his work with the Women in Chess Foundation.
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This episode follows IM Gauri Shankar’s long, stop-and-start path to finally earning the IM title—balancing full-time teaching and content creation, struggling with USCF–FIDE rating disparities and nerves, reflecting on modern chess improvement and w... more
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I really enjoy the Dojo Talks:A Chess Podcast. As an older adult improver, I especially enjoy Sensei Jesse Kraai’s take on chess. But I found it in bad taste when he referenced Iowa tournament players as “chumps.”
I am enjoying this podcast so far after a few episodes I’ll have to catch up all together but nice group of men that run the pod I love chess it’s the greatest game ever
Really interesting discussions! Thanks
This is an interesting and very entertaining podcast about everything chess-related. Can’t recommend it more strongly!
I listen to a LOT of chess podcasts and this is the one I like least. There's a 'Holier Than Thou', dictatorial tone to it, especially from Jesse Kraai, that inceasingly gets on my wick. Things turned nasty for me when they basically spent an entire episode taking the mickey out of Neal Bruce; I honestly couldn't believe what I was hearing. I'm around 1100 elo and according to them I shouldn't be studying openings, playing blitz, etc etc; Guess what? I'm gonna do what gives me pleasure AND helps... more
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This podcast focuses on a wide array of topics centered around chess, including personal anecdotes from renowned chess players, tournament insights, and educational discussions aimed at improving skills for players of all levels. Listeners can expect engaging conversations about significant chess events like the FIDE World Cup and updates surrounding notable players, along with explorations of contemporary themes such as mental health and community within the chess realm. The hosts' willingness to share their personal experiences and opinions creates a relatable and informative environment for chess enthusiasts, blending entertainment with practical learning.
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Dojo Talks: A Chess Podcast launched 5 years ago and published 100 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Dojo Talks: A Chess Podcast include:
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2. Alexander Fishbein
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