JJ Lang (& Candidates Preview!)
Apr 19, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 5
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Episode description
JJ Lang is the resident philosopher of Chess Twitter. He splits his time finishing his PhD dissertation in philosophy at Stanford University, and teaching chess to students online. On this episode of 64, JJ and I preview the Candidates Tournament in Russia, and make predictions on who will win. JJ talks about his love for philosophy, and its roots in chess. JJ explains how studying in New York improved his game, and discusses his current road to the National Master title. JJ can be found on Twitter (@ChessFeels) and is offering coaching to novice & intermediate players.
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