Perpetual Chess features weekly conversations with the chess world's best players, trainers and accomplished amateurs about their careers, current projects, best practices and the latest in chess news. Learn more at PerpetualChessPod.com
Latest episodes
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Ep 504- John Hartmann on the U.S. Championships, Chess Books, and the Future of Chess Technology
John Hartmann is the award-winning editor of Chess Life magazine, a longtime book reviewer, and an expert on ChessBase, engines, and chess technology. He joined me shortly after a…
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1 h 06
EP 503- GM Nikita Vitiugov on Chess Legends, Career Crossroads, and Team Nepo
GM Nikita Vitiugov is a former Russian champion who reached a peak ranking of #15 in the world. He has represented both his native Russia and England at the Chess Olympiad and work…
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53 min
EP 503- GM Nikita Vitiugov on Chess Legends, Career Crossroads, and Team Nepo
GM Nikita Vitiugov is a former Russian champion who reached a peak ranking of #15 in the world. He has represented both his native Russia and England at the Chess Olympiad and work…
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54 min
EP 502: GM Mauricio Flores Rios on Finding Lessons in Olympiad Games
As a three-time Chess Olympian representing Chile, GM Mauricio Flores Rios, renowned author of Chess Structures, has fond memories of this timeless, biennial tournament. But these…
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50 min
EP 501: Leah Brown: How an Adult Improver Went From Beginner to 1600+ in Under 2 Years
The Adult Improver series returns to spotlight another guest who has benefited from chess and improved significantly at the game. Chess was recommended to Leah Brown as a healthier…
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56 min
EP 500: Jan Henric Buettner on FIDE, Freestyle Chess and the Game’s Untapped Potential
Jan Henric Buettner is a German entrepreneur, co-founder of Freestyle Chess alongside Magnus Carlsen, and a candidate for FIDE President. In his business career he has worked in te…
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52 min
EP 499- IM Thomas Willemze on Game Review, Openings & Training with Focus
IM Thomas Willemze is a popular author, Chessable creator, and trainer who has worked with the Dutch National Youth Team, among countless other students. A data analyst by day, Tho…
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56 min
EP 498- IM David Vigorito on How to Improve as an Adult & Build a Better Opening Repertoire
IM David Vigorito is a three-time state champion, renowned opening theoretician and trainer, and the author of many highly regarded books and Chessable courses. His latest course,…
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1 h 00
EP 497- GM Valentin Dragnev on Improving Thought Processes, Building Chess Community and his Most Memorable OT…
GM Valentin Dragnev is a two-time Austrian national champion and former chess Olympian who has had memorable OTB encounters with GM Magnus Carlsen, Vasyl Ivanchuk, and many other t…
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1 h 00
EP 496: Kyle Boddy on His Continued Journey from Sub-1000 to 1550 USCF
The Adult Improver Series returns to welcome back an accomplished guest. Kyle Boddy is the founder of Driveline Baseball, an influential company that provides training and performa…
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1 h 03
EP 495- How Bill Goichberg Changed American Chess with FM Jon Jacobs
With the recent news of his passing, this week we look at the remarkable and wide-ranging chess legacy of FM Bill Goichberg. Among many other distinctions, Bill was the founder of…
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1 h 27
EP 494- GM Jacob Aagaard on How to Improve Calculation & Learn From Your Mistakes
GM Jacob Aagaard is an award-winning author, a renowned trainer who has worked with GMs Sam Shankland, Nodirbek Abdusattorov and many others, and the co-founder of Quality Chess. D…
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1 h 03
EP 493- GM Vasif Durarbayli: Why Every Serious Chess Player Needs a Coach
GM Vasif Durarbayli is a former World Youth Champion and two-time champion of his native Azerbaijan. Now based in St. Louis after graduating from Webster University, Vasif has turn…
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1 h 21
EP 492: Mr. Dodgy on Improving at Classical Chess + Chess Fam
Michael Duke (better known as Mr. Dodgy, or @chessproblem on X) is a Chessable author, the co-founder of Chessfam, and co-host of the Chicken Chess Club podcast. He has built a la…
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EP 491: Lessons from the Naroditsky Memorial with FM Dalton Perrine, GM Eugene Perelshteyn and NM Mike Mahoney
By all accounts, the Naroditsky Memorial was a touching tribute to the legendary streamer, educator and grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky. This week I welcome three guests to share the…
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1 h 07
EP 490- Bruce Pandolfini on 50 Years of Teaching Chess
Bruce Pandolfini is an American chess legend who has written many popular books, consulted on The Queen's Gambit and numerous other films and television projects featuring chess, a…
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1 h 01
EP 489- IM Rose Atwell on Discipline, Improvement, and Chess Psychology
17-year-old IM-elect Rose Atwell is one of the brightest young stars in American chess. She recently earned her International Master title, tied for first at the National High Scho…
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1 h 12
EP 488- GM R.B. Ramesh on Calculation, Confidence, and Coaching Champions
Renowned author and trainer GM R.B. Ramesh is one of the rare coaches who has worked extensively with the world's elite players while still providing practical advice for ambitious…
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EP 487- Matt Rathkey on Chess Improvement, Jazz Improvisation, and Learning How to Learn
Can a background as a professional jazz musician help you improve at chess? Matt Rathkey says “yes.”. Matt is this week's guest on The Adult Improver Series. Like many players, he…
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EP 486: James Black Jr. on Going from Scholastic Star to Chess Mentor
As a scholastic player, James Black Jr. was an All-American who won numerous national titles and trophies, both as an individual competitor and as part of the famed IS 318 chess pr…