This episode is a review of the book The Amateur’s Mind (Amazon) by IM Jeremy Silman. Below is a direct link to the book. For the best online chess experience, we recommend chess.com.  

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Here, we weigh the pros and cons of playing at local chess clubs versus major tournaments. If you have a question or topic idea for a future episode, e-mail us at [email protected]. Our links:

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A criticism of the standard Swiss System in favor of the random pairings variation. If you have a question or topic idea for a future episode, e-mail us at [email protected]. Our links:

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The pandemic has created a chess boom which is discussed in this episode. For the best online chess experience, we recommend chess.com (affiliate link). 🎯 Support the Show: 

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This episode details a cheating incident at the Long Island Chess Club... If you have a question or topic idea for a future episode, e-mail us at [email protected]. 🎯 Support the Show: 

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Welcome to The Chess Angle! This episode is a condensed, rapid-fire discussion of chess openings for club players and adult improvers. Talking points include:

• The main goal of the opening 
• System and thematic openings
• Is there an advantage to having the white pieces?
• Should you play complicated, theoretical openings?
• The importance of a consistent opening repertoire

Referenced:

• The London System in 12 Practical Lessons
• Win With the London System 
• Play the London System 
• Starting Out: The French 
• Starting Out: The Nimzo-Indian 
• Starting Out: The Queen’s Indian 
• Master the Hedgehog Structure (article)

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This is a brief trailer/intro for The Chess Angle podcast.