EP 137 | Should Beginners Study Openings w/ G...

IM Kostya Kavutskiy, IM David Pruess, GM Jesse Kraai

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EP 142 | Kostya's Heresy

The sensei debate Kostya’s controversial claim that all major chess tournaments should switch to rapid, exploring its potential impact on classical chess, player improvement, tournament structure, and fan engagement, ultimately leaving Jesse and David unconvinced. Get ChessDojo's ... Show more

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EP 179 | Modern Chess Training Methods

In this episode, Jesse and Kostya are joined again by TheChessNerd where they rank various digital-era training tools—from Puzzle Rush to AI bots—to determine which modern methods actually improve your game versus those that are just "mid." They debate the merits of fast-paced on ... Show more

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