Dojo Talks: A Chess Podcast

IM Kostya Kavutskiy, IM David Pruess, GM Jesse Kraai•chessdojo.podbean.com

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. - https://chessdojo.club Follow ChessDojo here: Website: https://chessdojo.club Twitch: https://twitch.tv/chessdojolive Discord: https://discord.gg/GhKsJtjpFw Twitter: https://twitter.com/chess_dojo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chess_dojo/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/chessdojo Podcast: https://chessdojotalks.podbean.com/

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Episodes

EP 69 | Our Favorite Strategy Games!

Kostya, David and Jesse discuss their top 10 favorite strategy games with a heated debate in this all new episode of Dojo Talks! 00:00 Intro 01:54 Number 10 06:01 Number 09 10:45 Number 08 14:28 Number 07 24:16 Number 06 31:46 Number 05 34:56 Number 04 39:30 Number 03 42:35 Number 02 46:53 Number 01 52:22 David Ragequits 56:41 Final rankings Interested in improving? Check out the all-new Dojo Training Program - https://chessdojo.shop/training Want to support the channel? Donate here - https://st...

Nov 18, 2022•57 min•Ep. 72

EP 68 | Is Chess.com Evil?

Jesse Kraai, David Pruess and Kostya Kavutskiy talk about Chesscoms potential monopoly and the consequences of it. 00:00 Intro 00:56 Summary 02:37 Kostya on chesscom buying play magnus 08:00 "Bad Practices" 12:52 Individual vs. Collective 20:12 Is Chesscom Trying to Kill OTB? 36:39 Behavior in an expanding Market 39:57 The Competitors 48:25 Tribalism 51:18 The Consequences Of The Play Magnus Acquisition Interested in improving? Check out the all-new Dojo Training Program - https://chessdojo.shop...

Nov 11, 2022•56 min•Ep. 71

EP 67 | Responding to Feedback For Our Training Program

Jesse, David and Kostya discuss the feedback given from the members of the program and what their decisions are! 0:00 intro 1:25 "Regimentation" 20:35 Time Controls 41:34 Scheduling 44:14 When Helping Others 51:31 Cumulative Learning Check out the all-new Dojo Training Program - https://chessdojo.shop/training Want to support the channel? Donate here - https://streamlabs.com/chessdojolive Follow ChessDojo here: Website: https://chessdojo.shop Twitch: https://twitch.tv/chessdojolive Discord: http...

Nov 04, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 70

Ep 66 | The Future Of Our Training Program

Jesse, David and Kostya discuss their initial hopes with the program, what went differently than expected and what they are hoping to do with the program in the future. 0:00 Intro 3:13 Surprises and Expectations 12:11 Past Predictions 27:53 Sparring 30:03 Features of the Program/Hopes for the future 41:29 Experiences in the Program Check out the all-new Dojo Training Program - https://chessdojo.shop/training Want to support the channel? Donate here - https://streamlabs.com/chessdojolive Follow C...

Nov 02, 2022•50 min•Ep. 69

Ep 65 | The State of U.S. Chess

In this episode jesse, david and kostya discuss the state of U.S. Chess 0:00 Intro 0:53 What the dojo is watching for in the us champs 6:07 Predictions for the next U.S. Champ 10:24 School vs. Chess 13:34 Predicting upcoming talents 18:45 Where is Nakamura? 24:47 The "Transition State" Of U.S. Chess 26:37 Scandal Discussion 57:43 Final Remarks Check out the all-new Dojo Training Program - https://chessdojo.shop/training Want to support the channel? Donate here - https://streamlabs.com/chessdojol...

Oct 13, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 68

Ep 64 | Magnus All In vs Cheating

In this episode of dojotalks, david, jesse and kostya discuss magnus' statement on his withdrawal of the sinquefield cup. Check out the all-new Dojo Training Program - https://chessdojo.shop/training Want to support the channel? Donate here - https://streamlabs.com/chessdojolive Follow ChessDojo here: Website: https://chessdojo.shop Twitch: https://twitch.tv/chessdojolive Discord: https://discord.gg/sUUh8HD Twitter: https://twitter.com/chess_dojo Patreon: https://patreon.com/chessdojo Instagram:...

Oct 05, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 67

Ep 63 | How to Learn Chess Openings

In this episode of Dojo Talks, Jesse, Kostya and David Discuss how to effectively learn chess openings! Check out the all-new Dojo Training Program - https://chessdojo.shop/training Want to support the channel? Donate here - https://streamlabs.com/chessdojolive Follow ChessDojo here: Website: https://chessdojo.shop Twitch: https://twitch.tv/chessdojolive Discord: https://discord.gg/sUUh8HD Twitter: https://twitter.com/chess_dojo Patreon: https://patreon.com/chessdojo Instagram: https://www.insta...

Oct 04, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 66

Ep 62 | Magnus Blows Up The Chess World

GM Jesse Kraai & IM David Pruess discuss the latest developments in the Magnus Carlsen/Hans Niemann/Chess.com saga. Check out the all-new Dojo Training Program - https://chessdojo.shop/training Want to support the channel? Donate here - https://streamlabs.com/chessdojolive Follow ChessDojo here: Website: https://chessdojo.shop Twitch: https://twitch.tv/chessdojolive Discord: https://discord.gg/sUUh8HD Twitter: https://twitter.com/chess_dojo Patreon: https://patreon.com/chessdojo Instagram: h...

Oct 03, 2022•46 min•Ep. 65

Ep 61 | Interview w/ an Olympiad Performance Coach | Dojo Talks ft. Dr. Benjamin Portheault

Kostya interviews Dr. Benjamin Portheault, a performance coach who worked with the English Chess Federation during the 2022 Chennai Olympiad. Check out the all-new Dojo Training Program - https://chessdojo.shop/training Want to support the channel? Donate here - https://streamlabs.com/chessdojolive Follow ChessDojo here: Website: https://chessdojo.shop Twitch: https://twitch.tv/chessdojolive Discord: https://discord.gg/sUUh8HD Twitter: https://twitter.com/chess_dojo Patreon: https://patreon.com/...

Sep 27, 2022•43 min•Ep. 64

Ep. 60 | What Does It Take To Reach National Master? ft. Ben Johnson (Perpetual Chess)

Grandmaster Jesse Kraai and National Master Ben Johnson Discuss what it takes to become a national master. Check out Ben Johnson's Chess Podcast Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtcudElmRsQYTwULtd_gnFw 0:00 Intro 1:16 Ben's Chess Journey Interested in improving? Check out the all-new Dojo Training Program - https://chessdojo.shop/training Want to support the channel? Donate here - https://streamlabs.com/chessdojolive Follow ChessDojo here: Website: https://chessdojo.shop Twitch: https://tw...

Sep 25, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 63

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