EP.231 - Braden Laughlin (Adult Improver Series)

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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 outlet for a mind that, in Leah’s words, tends to “torture itself.” Leah began playing tournaments ...  Show more

 . 49min 46sec
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 technology, venture capital and hospitality. In our interview, we discuss: The logistical problems som ...  Show more

 . 55min 59sec

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