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| #36 Fireworks in the SCC | 12 Sep 2024 | 00:28:22 | |
This week we talk about the craziness that happened in the SCC last weekend. 📈 ChessGoals Links: Join the newsletter: Lifetime Access Bundle Livestream Sign-up Form Podcast Sign-up Form ➡️ Patreon ➡️ MERCH ➡️ FREE Study Plans ➡️ Learn how your rating compares ➡️ Chess.com Club: ➡️ ChessGoals Tactics Trainer Intro music is Action Stylish Rock - Dedication by Alex Grohl | |||
| #35 Ask Us Anything | 05 Sep 2024 | 00:51:10 | |
This week we answer all of your questions. 📈 ChessGoals Links: Join the newsletter: Lifetime Access Bundle Livestream Sign-up Form Podcast Sign-up Form ➡️ Patreon ➡️ MERCH ➡️ FREE Study Plans ➡️ Learn how your rating compares ➡️ Chess.com Club: ➡️ ChessGoals Tactics Trainer Intro music is Action Stylish Rock - Dedication by Alex Grohl | |||
| #26 How to Build an Opening Repertoire | 04 Jul 2024 | 00:34:46 | |
This week Matt teaches you everything you need to know to build an opening repertoire. 📈 ChessGoals Links: Join the newsletter: Lifetime Access Bundle Livestream Sign-up FormPodcast Sign-up Form ➡️ Patreon ➡️ MERCH ➡️ FREE Study Plans ➡️ Learn how your rating compares ➡️ Chess.com Club: ➡️ ChessGoals Tactics Trainer Intro music is Action Stylish Rock - Dedication by Alex Grohl | |||
| #25 Complete Openings Tierlist | 26 Jun 2024 | 00:37:23 | |
Matt and Jesse walk through their tier list of every opening imaginable. Join the newsletter to be notified when our sale goes live!
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| #24 Naka loves our podcast! | 20 Jun 2024 | 00:43:00 | |
On this episode of the podcast we cover Nakamura covering our very own podcast. Also more Naka news, Gothamchess's GM norm run, plus Matt's recent tournament. Dane catches a cheater 📈 ChessGoals Links: Join the newsletter: Lifetime Access Bundle Livestream Sign-up FormPodcast Sign-up Form ➡️ Patreon ➡️ MERCH ➡️ FREE Study Plans ➡️ Learn how your rating compares ➡️ Chess.com Club: ➡️ ChessGoals Tactics Trainer Intro music is Action Stylish Rock - Dedication by Alex Grohl | |||
| #23: Can Levy Make a GM Norm? | 13 Jun 2024 | 00:36:28 | |
This week we talk about Levy Rozman's run in his OTB tournament in Madrid, plus the reddit accusations around the event. Also discuss Ding Liren, Norway Chess, and Kramnik's Clash of Claims event vs Jospem. How to get a GM Norm Norway chess Clash of claims Levy's GM Norm Tournament Interview with Gotham's Coach 📈 ChessGoals Links: Join the newsletter: Lifetime Access Bundle Livestream Sign-up FormPodcast Sign-up Form ➡️ Patreon ➡️ MERCH ➡️ FREE Study Plans ➡️ Learn how your rating compares ➡️ Chess.com Club: ➡️ ChessGoals Tactics Trainer Intro music is Action Stylish Rock - Dedication by Alex Grohl | |||
| #22: Can Matt Gain Rating Without Preparing? Chicago 2024 Recap | 06 Jun 2024 | 00:55:15 | |
Matt played the Chicago open chess tournament without doing any study, prep, or opening review. How many points can will he gain? Caro-Kann course Catalan course 📈 ChessGoals Links: Join the newsletter: Lifetime Access Bundle Livestream Sign-up FormPodcast Sign-up Form ➡️ Patreon ➡️ MERCH ➡️ FREE Study Plans ➡️ Learn how your rating compares ➡️ Chess.com Club: ➡️ ChessGoals Tactics Trainer Intro music is Action Stylish Rock - Dedication by Alex Grohl | |||
| #21: Taking Down An OTB Cheater with Dane Zagar: No Pawn Intended 21 | 30 May 2024 | 01:07:28 | |
Today we talk with Dane Zagar and the craziness of the Chicago open last weekend. Dane played a cheater in round 4 and ended up taking him down, getting the cheater disqualified from the tournament! Dane recovered and went on to win his section. Dane's game vs the cheater 📈 ChessGoals Links: Join the newsletter: Lifetime Access Bundle Livestream Sign-up FormPodcast Sign-up Form ➡️ Patreon ➡️ MERCH ➡️ FREE Study Plans ➡️ Learn how your rating compares ➡️ Chess.com Club: ➡️ ChessGoals Tactics Trainer Intro music is Action Stylish Rock - Dedication by Alex Grohl | |||
| #20: The $50,000 Chess Bet | 23 May 2024 | 00:23:43 | |
Chess bet games Chess bet article 📈 ChessGoals Links: Join the newsletter: Lifetime Access Bundle Livestream Sign-up FormPodcast Sign-up Form ➡️ Patreon ➡️ MERCH ➡️ FREE Study Plans ➡️ Learn how your rating compares ➡️ Chess.com Club: ➡️ ChessGoals Tactics Trainer Intro music is Action Stylish Rock - Dedication by Alex Grohl | |||
| #19: ChessGoals and Life Updates | 16 May 2024 | 00:29:39 | |
This week we talk about new courses coming out for ChessGoals, plus life updates from Matt and Jesse. Liquid death 📈 ChessGoals Links: Join the newsletter: Lifetime Access Bundle Livestream Sign-up Form Podcast Sign-up Form ➡️ Patreon ➡️ MERCH ➡️ FREE Study Plans ➡️ Learn how your rating compares ➡️ Chess.com Club: ➡️ ChessGoals Tactics Trainer Intro music is Action Stylish Rock - Dedication by Alex Grohl | |||
| #18: viih_sou cheat news | 09 May 2024 | 00:29:52 | |
In this episode we talk about viih_sou cheating, the rise of loltyler1, and punishments for cheating. Join the newsletter: https://chessgoals.com/newsletter Lifetime Access Bundle - https://courses.chessgoals.com/bundles/lifetime Livestream Sign-up Form - https://forms.gle/zpipbgcVanCSWiax8 Podcast Sign-up Form - https://forms.gle/UDPpVRn9pzDYqqsEA Links from this episode: - Viih_sou's chess.com account: https://www.chess.com/member/viih_sou - Viih_sou's reddit post (pt 1): https://www.reddit.com/r/chess/comments/1claxsm/its_me_viih_sou/ - Viih_sou's reddit post (pt 2): https://www.reddit.com/r/chess/comments/1cmvjyi/viih_sou_update/ - loltyler's chess.com account: https://www.chess.com/member/BIG_TONKA_T - Azel's podcast with Ben Johnson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E066-792WVE - Perpetual Chess Improvement book: amazon.com/Perpetual-Chess-Improvement-Practical-World-Class/dp/9083336549 📈 ChessGoals Links: ➡️ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/chessgoals ➡️ MERCH: https://chessgoals-shop.fourthwall.com/ ➡️ FREE Study Plans: https://courses.chessgoals.com/courses/blueprint ➡️ Learn how your rating compares: https://chessgoals.com/rating-comparison/ ➡️ Chess.com Club: https://go.chess.com/ChessGoals ➡️ ChessGoals Tactics Trainer: https://train.chessgoals.com Intro music is Action Stylish Rock - Dedication by Alex Grohl | |||
| #17 Gamblin' Hikaru | 02 May 2024 | 00:43:02 | |
In this episode cover Hikaru's controversial stream, the Botez sisters getting paired, Matt's upcoming Chicago Open tournament. Also his pickleball tournament. Join the newsletter: https://chessgoals.com/newsletter Lifetime Access Bundle - https://courses.chessgoals.com/bundles/lifetime Livestream Sign-up Form - https://forms.gle/zpipbgcVanCSWiax8 Podcast Sign-up Form - https://forms.gle/UDPpVRn9pzDYqqsEA 📈 ChessGoals Links: ➡️ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/chessgoals ➡️ MERCH: https://chessgoals-shop.fourthwall.com/ ➡️ FREE Study Plans: https://courses.chessgoals.com/courses/blueprint ➡️ Learn how your rating compares: https://chessgoals.com/rating-comparison/ ➡️ Chess.com Club: https://go.chess.com/ChessGoals ➡️ ChessGoals Tactics Trainer: https://train.chessgoals.com Intro music is Action Stylish Rock - Dedication by Alex Grohl | |||
| #34 SCC Odds, Hans, Jesse Plays Pickleball | 30 Aug 2024 | 00:27:55 | |
Email us your questions: help@chessgoals.com 📈 ChessGoals Links: Join the newsletter: Lifetime Access Bundle Livestream Sign-up Form Podcast Sign-up Form ➡️ Patreon ➡️ MERCH ➡️ FREE Study Plans ➡️ Learn how your rating compares ➡️ Chess.com Club: ➡️ ChessGoals Tactics Trainer Intro music is Action Stylish Rock - Dedication by Alex Grohl | |||
| #16: GM Gotham | 24 Apr 2024 | 00:37:58 | |
This week we talk about our new candidate: Gukesh. Also touch on summer plans, GothamChess, and Hikaru Nakamura. Join the newsletter: https://chessgoals.com/newsletter Lifetime Access Bundle - https://courses.chessgoals.com/bundles/lifetime Livestream Sign-up Form - https://forms.gle/zpipbgcVanCSWiax8 Podcast Sign-up Form - https://forms.gle/UDPpVRn9pzDYqqsEA Gukesh house tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=At6MLJywKH4 Magnus lie detector: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJTeHciLGqQ Gotham’s road to GM: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zF4S9MfiJHM 📈 ChessGoals Links: ➡️ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/chessgoals ➡️ MERCH: https://chessgoals-shop.fourthwall.com/ ➡️ FREE Study Plans: https://courses.chessgoals.com/courses/blueprint ➡️ Learn how your rating compares: https://chessgoals.com/rating-comparison/ ➡️ Chess.com Club: https://go.chess.com/ChessGoals ➡️ ChessGoals Tactics Trainer: https://train.chessgoals.com Intro music is Action Stylish Rock - Dedication by Alex Grohl | |||
| #15 The Truth About Firouzja's Shoes | 18 Apr 2024 | 00:49:19 | |
Today we we get an inside scoop on Firouzja's shoes and Abasov's complaint. Steve was in the tournament hall when it all went down, and he joins us today to give us all the details. Join the newsletter: https://chessgoals.com/newsletter Lifetime Access Bundle - https://courses.chessgoals.com/bundles/lifetime Livestream Sign-up Form - https://forms.gle/zpipbgcVanCSWiax8 Podcast Sign-up Form - https://forms.gle/UDPpVRn9pzDYqqsEA 📈 ChessGoals Links: ➡️ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/chessgoals ➡️ MERCH: https://chessgoals-shop.fourthwall.com/ ➡️ FREE Study Plans: https://chessgoals.com/study-plan/ ➡️ Learn how your rating compares: https://chessgoals.com/rating-comparison/ ➡️ Chess.com Club: https://go.chess.com/ChessGoals ➡️ ChessGoals Tactics Trainer: https://train.chessgoals.com Intro music is Action Stylish Rock - Dedication by Alex Grohl | |||
| #14: Candidates Round 5 Review | 10 Apr 2024 | 00:28:23 | |
Matt and Jesse go over everything candidates up to this point, and all the games from round 5. We also talk about Kramnik's blitz brawl vs Jospem and give away a course in the after-party! Join the newsletter: https://chessgoals.com/newsletter Lifetime Access Bundle - https://courses.chessgoals.com/bundles/lifetime Livestream Sign-up Form - https://forms.gle/zpipbgcVanCSWiax8 Podcast Sign-up Form - https://forms.gle/UDPpVRn9pzDYqqsEA 📈 ChessGoals Links: ➡️ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/chessgoals ➡️ MERCH: https://chessgoals-shop.fourthwall.com/ ➡️ FREE Study Plans: https://chessgoals.com/study-plan/ ➡️ Learn how your rating compares: https://chessgoals.com/rating-comparison/ ➡️ Chess.com Club: https://go.chess.com/ChessGoals ➡️ ChessGoals Tactics Trainer: https://train.chessgoals.com Intro music is Action Stylish Rock - Dedication by Alex Grohl | |||
| #13: Candidates Round 1 Review | 05 Apr 2024 | 00:38:26 | |
This week we go over the first round of the candidates tournament. Who won, who lost, who drew? We also preview the rest of the tournament. Also, Hans Niemann. Join the newsletter: https://chessgoals.com/newsletter Lifetime Access Bundle - https://courses.chessgoals.com/bundles/lifetime Livestream Sign-up Form - https://forms.gle/zpipbgcVanCSWiax8 Podcast Sign-up Form - https://forms.gle/UDPpVRn9pzDYqqsEA 📈 ChessGoals Links: ➡️ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/chessgoals ➡️ MERCH: https://chessgoals-shop.fourthwall.com/ ➡️ FREE Study Plans: https://chessgoals.com/study-plan/ ➡️ Learn how your rating compares: https://chessgoals.com/rating-comparison/ ➡️ Chess.com Club: https://go.chess.com/ChessGoals ➡️ ChessGoals Tactics Trainer: https://train.chessgoals.com | |||
| #12: Candidates Tier List | 28 Mar 2024 | 00:37:53 | |
Today we discuss the 2024 Candidates tournament and rank each contender. Lifetime Access Bundle - https://courses.chessgoals.com/bundles/lifetime Livestream Sign-up Form - https://forms.gle/zpipbgcVanCSWiax8 Podcast Sign-up Form - https://forms.gle/UDPpVRn9pzDYqqsEA 📈 ChessGoals Links: ➡️ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/chessgoals ➡️ MERCH: https://chessgoals-shop.fourthwall.com/ ➡️ FREE Study Plans: https://chessgoals.com/study-plan/ ➡️ Learn how your rating compares: https://chessgoals.com/rating-comparison/ ➡️ Chess.com Club: https://go.chess.com/ChessGoals ➡️ ChessGoals Tactics Trainer: https://train.chessgoals.com | |||
| #11: Chess Improvement and Powerlifting Fundamentals w/ James Fazzolari | 21 Mar 2024 | 00:56:20 | |
James Fazzolari is a chess course creator, powerlifter, Australian and father of twins. In today's episode we pick his brain about all things chess improvement, power lifting and opening theory. Lifetime Access Bundle - https://courses.chessgoals.com/bundles/lifetime Livestream Sign-up Form - https://forms.gle/zpipbgcVanCSWiax8 Podcast Sign-up Form - https://forms.gle/UDPpVRn9pzDYqqsEA 📈 ChessGoals Links: ➡️ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/chessgoals ➡️ Merch: https://chessgoals-shop.fourthwall.com/ ➡️ FREE Study Plans: https://chessgoals.com/study-plan/ ➡️ Learn how your rating compares: https://chessgoals.com/rating-comparison/ ➡️ Chess.com Club: https://go.chess.com/ChessGoals ➡️ ChessGoals Tactics Trainer: https://train.chessgoals.com | |||
| #10: How to crush 1000 rated players | 14 Mar 2024 | 00:34:35 | |
This episode we talk bout our new Beating Beginners course, chess.com's cheating numbers, Jesse's piece sac burner account, tips for playing down material, John Bartholomew and Kramnik. Links from today's episode: 🍀🍀🍀 Use code 'lucky' at checkout to save 35% 🍀🍀🍀 Beginner course: https://courses.chessgoals.com/courses/beginners FREE blueprint: https://courses.chessgoals.com/courses/blueprint Jesse's piece sac account: https://www.chess.com/member/nopiecenoprob John Bartholomew's new site: https://johnbartholomewchess.com/ Lifetime Access Bundle - https://courses.chessgoals.com/bundles/lifetime Livestream Sign-up Form - https://forms.gle/zpipbgcVanCSWiax8 Podcast Sign-up Form - https://forms.gle/UDPpVRn9pzDYqqsEA 📈 ChessGoals Links: ➡️ FREE Study Plans: https://chessgoals.com/study-plan/ ➡️ Learn how your rating compares: https://chessgoals.com/rating-comparison/ ➡️ Chess.com Club: https://go.chess.com/ChessGoals ➡️ ChessGoals Tactics Trainer: https://train.chessgoals.com | |||
| #9: Calculation Masterclass with CM Azel Chua | 07 Mar 2024 | 01:07:27 | |
We talk with CM Azel Chua on his new calculation course on Chessable. Azel gives a ton of free advice from his course. We also cover rating changes, techniques to improve your intuition, and much more. 🆕 Calculation for beginners - https://www.chessable.com/calculation-the-beginners-complete-guide/course/212650 Calculation for tournament players - https://www.chessable.com/calculation-a-complete-guide-for-tournament-players/course/53691/ Azel's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/advicecabinet?igsh=MW91bjJ5cnNsM242NA== Azel's telegram bootcamp: https://t.me/ac_chess How to analyze your games: https://chessgoals.com/game-analysis/ Lifetime Access Bundle - https://courses.chessgoals.com/bundles/lifetime Livestream Sign-up Form - https://forms.gle/zpipbgcVanCSWiax8 Podcast Sign-up Form - https://forms.gle/UDPpVRn9pzDYqqsEA 📈 ChessGoals Links: ➡️ FREE Study Plans: https://courses.chessgoals.com/courses/blueprint ➡️ Learn how your rating compares: https://chessgoals.com/rating-comparison/ ➡️ Chess.com Club: https://go.chess.com/ChessGoals ➡️ ChessGoals Tactics Trainer: https://train.chessgoals.com | |||
| #8: Chess Content We Love | 29 Feb 2024 | 00:44:20 | |
This episode we talk about the chess content we've been loving over the past couple months. Also En Passant checkmates, books and a special course announcement. Links from this episode: Perpetual Chess Improvement by Ben Johnson: https://www.amazon.com/Perpetual-Chess-Improvement-Practical-World-Class/dp/9083336549 Street smart chess: https://www.amazon.com/Street-Smart-Chess-Axel-Smith/dp/1784831220 Phoebe Witte's twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/phoebewitte Lula's twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/lularobs GM Hammer's en passant checkmate vs Magnus: https://www.chess.com/game/live/66685869281 Lifetime Access Bundle - https://courses.chessgoals.com/bundles/lifetime Livestream Sign-up Form - https://forms.gle/zpipbgcVanCSWiax8 Podcast Sign-up Form - https://forms.gle/UDPpVRn9pzDYqqsEA 📈 ChessGoals Links: ➡️ FREE Study Plans: https://chessgoals.com/study-plan/ ➡️ Learn how your rating compares: https://chessgoals.com/rating-comparison/ ➡️ Chess.com Club: https://go.chess.com/ChessGoals ➡️ ChessGoals Tactics Trainer: https://train.chessgoals.com | |||
| #7: Building an Atomic Chess Habit (Miniature #1) | 22 Feb 2024 | 00:21:52 | |
Read the blog post here: https://chessgoals.com/atomic-chess-habit/ Lifetime Access Bundle - https://courses.chessgoals.com/bundles/lifetime Livestream Sign-up Form - https://forms.gle/zpipbgcVanCSWiax8 Podcast Sign-up Form - https://forms.gle/UDPpVRn9pzDYqqsEA 📈 ChessGoals Links: ➡️ FREE Study Plans: https://chessgoals.com/study-plan/ ➡️ Learn how your rating compares: https://chessgoals.com/rating-comparison/ ➡️ Chess.com Club: https://go.chess.com/ChessGoals ➡️ ChessGoals Tactics Trainer: https://train.chessgoals.com | |||
| #33 Your Road to 1500 | 23 Aug 2024 | 00:18:10 | |
This week Jesse teaches you how to get to 1500 rated in chess.
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| #6: Ding Destroyed | 14 Feb 2024 | 00:44:21 | |
This week we talk about the chaos of the Chessable Masters tournament, Freestyle G.O.A.T Chess, who will take over the #1 rating spot and Doppelgängers.
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| #5: Destroying a Hotel Room | 07 Feb 2024 | 00:59:03 | |
This week we talk about the best way to destroy a hotel room if given one minute. Also Hans drama, how to beat opponents higher rated than you, and revisiting Jesse's old OTB games.
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| #4: Cheat Chat | 01 Feb 2024 | 00:53:56 | |
Talking new candidates qualification rules, cheating, hans niemann, and giving away a course!
New Episode Every Wednesday!
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| #3: Magnus's New Tournament, Tata Steal | 25 Jan 2024 | 00:43:29 | |
This episode we go over Magnus Carlsen's new event, Anish Giri is a pawn grabber, Kramnik being Kramnik and much more.
New Episode Every Wednesday!
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| #2: Matt's Top 25 Books, Chess Heel, Tata Steel | 18 Jan 2024 | 00:42:15 | |
This episode we go over terrible, and I mean TERRIBLE, ChatGPT chess puns, Matt's top book recommendations, Magnus Carlsen news, Ding Liren's return, and more.
New Episode Every Wednesday!
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| Episode 1: ChessGoals Origins | 12 Jan 2024 | 01:09:06 | |
Matt and Jesse cover how ChessGoals got started, how we know each other, and what we do outside of chess. To listen to each podcast live and unedited, subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/chessgoals Lifetime Access Bundle - https://courses.chessgoals.com/bundle... Livestream Sign-up Form - https://forms.gle/zpipbgcVanCSWiax8 📈 ChessGoals Links: ➡️ FREE Study Plans: https://chessgoals.com/study-plan/ ➡️ Learn how your rating compares: https://chessgoals.com/rating-compari... ➡️ Chess.com Club: https://go.chess.com/ChessGoals ➡️ ChessGoals Tactics Trainer: https://train.chessgoals.com Use code "podcast" to get 50% off a year subscription to the ChessGoals trainer | |||
| #32 Hanstoppable | 15 Aug 2024 | 00:42:12 | |
This week we talk Hans drama and recap Jesse's OTB tournament. 📈 ChessGoals Links: Join the newsletter: Lifetime Access Bundle Livestream Sign-up Form Podcast Sign-up Form ➡️ Patreon ➡️ MERCH ➡️ FREE Study Plans ➡️ Learn how your rating compares ➡️ Chess.com Club: ➡️ ChessGoals Tactics Trainer Intro music is Action Stylish Rock - Dedication by Alex Grohl | |||
| #31 Guess the Eval | 08 Aug 2024 | 00:36:43 | |
Today we're talking Hans being Hanstoppable. We also go over the new chessgoals trainer and give away a few courses! Try out guess the eval Upcoming Hans events 📈 ChessGoals Links: Join the newsletter: Lifetime Access Bundle Livestream Sign-up Form Podcast Sign-up Form ➡️ Patreon ➡️ MERCH ➡️ FREE Study Plans ➡️ Learn how your rating compares ➡️ Chess.com Club: ➡️ ChessGoals Tactics Trainer Intro music is Action Stylish Rock - Dedication by Alex Grohl | |||
| #30 SCC Recap and Predictions | 03 Aug 2024 | 00:30:51 | |
This week we recap the Sleep Deprived Bullet Championship and go over the SCC. 📈 ChessGoals Links: Join the newsletter: Lifetime Access Bundle Livestream Sign-up Form Podcast Sign-up Form ➡️ Patreon ➡️ MERCH ➡️ FREE Study Plans ➡️ Learn how your rating compares ➡️ Chess.com Club: ➡️ ChessGoals Tactics Trainer Intro music is Action Stylish Rock - Dedication by Alex Grohl | |||
| #29 Jesse's Triumphant OTB Return | 25 Jul 2024 | 00:38:40 | |
This week we talk about Jesse's upcoming events and review his round 1 OTB game. 📈 ChessGoals Links: Join the newsletter: Lifetime Access Bundle Livestream Sign-up FormPodcast Sign-up Form ➡️ Patreon ➡️ MERCH ➡️ FREE Study Plans ➡️ Learn how your rating compares ➡️ Chess.com Club: ➡️ ChessGoals Tactics Trainer Intro music is Action Stylish Rock - Dedication by Alex Grohl | |||
| #28 Smarterchess Predicts the 2024 SCC | 18 Jul 2024 | 00:23:23 | |
Matt Jensen, AKA smarterchess, gives us his predictions on the 2024 speed chess championship.
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| #27 Levy Rozman, Hans Niemann, Twitter Memes | 11 Jul 2024 | 00:39:31 | |
This episode we talk about Levy Rozman's most recent tournament, Hans Niemann's announced opponents and some fun we're having on twitter. 📈 ChessGoals Links: Join the newsletter: Lifetime Access Bundle Livestream Sign-up FormPodcast Sign-up Form ➡️ Patreon ➡️ MERCH ➡️ FREE Study Plans ➡️ Learn how your rating compares ➡️ Chess.com Club: ➡️ ChessGoals Tactics Trainer Intro music is Action Stylish Rock - Dedication by Alex Grohl | |||
| #39 Can we beat our puzzle rush record? | 03 Oct 2024 | 00:43:32 | |
Slow week in chess. Let's do some tactics. Also, check out the amazing song a ChessGoals listener made for us. Links: Join the newsletter: Lifetime Access Bundle Livestream Sign-up Form Podcast Sign-up Form ➡️ Patreon ➡️ MERCH ➡️ FREE Study Plans ➡️ Learn how your rating compares ➡️ Chess.com Club: ➡️ ChessGoals Tactics Trainer Intro music is Action Stylish Rock - Dedication by Alex Grohl | |||
| #38 Changing of the Guard | 26 Sep 2024 | 00:28:05 | |
The youngsters just dominated the Olympiad. We compare Gukesh and Magnus in this episode. 📈 ChessGoals Links: Join the newsletter: Lifetime Access Bundle Livestream Sign-up Form Podcast Sign-up Form ➡️ Patreon ➡️ MERCH ➡️ FREE Study Plans ➡️ Learn how your rating compares ➡️ Chess.com Club: ➡️ ChessGoals Tactics Trainer Intro music is Action Stylish Rock - Dedication by Alex Grohl | |||
| #37 What's up with Ding Liren? | 19 Sep 2024 | 00:18:42 | |
This week we talk about the Olympiad and go over what's going on with Ding Liren. 📈 ChessGoals Links: Join the newsletter: Lifetime Access Bundle Livestream Sign-up Form Podcast Sign-up Form ➡️ Patreon ➡️ MERCH ➡️ FREE Study Plans ➡️ Learn how your rating compares ➡️ Chess.com Club: ➡️ ChessGoals Tactics Trainer Intro music is Action Stylish Rock - Dedication by Alex Grohl | |||
| #40 Health Tips and Taco Bell | 10 Oct 2024 | 00:33:58 | |
Matt and Jesse catch up on the week and Matt gives Taco Bell pro tips. Links: Join the newsletter: Lifetime Access Bundle Livestream Sign-up Form Podcast Sign-up Form ➡️ Patreon ➡️ MERCH ➡️ FREE Study Plans ➡️ Learn how your rating compares ➡️ Chess.com Club: ➡️ ChessGoals Tactics Trainer Intro music is Action Stylish Rock - Dedication by Alex Grohl | |||
| #42 Is Jesse Smarter than Naka and Magnus? | 23 Oct 2024 | 00:19:13 | |
Going over the US Championship, Kramnik's allegations, brain games. Links: Join the newsletter: Lifetime Access Bundle Livestream Sign-up Form Podcast Sign-up Form ➡️ Patreon ➡️ MERCH ➡️ FREE Study Plans ➡️ Learn how your rating compares ➡️ Chess.com Club: ➡️ ChessGoals Tactics Trainer Intro music is Action Stylish Rock - Dedication by Alex Grohl | |||
| #41 US Championship, Toilets | 17 Oct 2024 | 00:27:33 | |
Going over the US Chess Championship plus toilet discussion. Links: Join the newsletter: Lifetime Access Bundle Livestream Sign-up Form Podcast Sign-up Form ➡️ Patreon ➡️ MERCH ➡️ FREE Study Plans ➡️ Learn how your rating compares ➡️ Chess.com Club: ➡️ ChessGoals Tactics Trainer Intro music is Action Stylish Rock - Dedication by Alex Grohl | |||
| #44 How to get a GM Norm | 08 Nov 2024 | 00:13:24 | |
Jesse breaks down how to get a GM norm. 0:00 Intro 1:24 Titles Explained 3:15 How to become GM 3:56 How to get a norm 11:48 Recap & Outro ChessGoals Links: Join the newsletter: Lifetime Access Bundle Livestream Sign-up Form Podcast Sign-up Form ➡️ Patreon ➡️ MERCH ➡️ FREE Study Plans ➡️ Learn how your rating compares ➡️ Chess.com Club: ➡️ ChessGoals Tactics Trainer Intro music is Action Stylish Rock - Dedication by Alex Grohl | |||
| #43 What are Gukesh's odds to win it all? | 01 Nov 2024 | 00:27:48 | |
Matt has a hot take on Gukesh's odds to win it all. ChessGoals Links: Join the newsletter: Lifetime Access Bundle Livestream Sign-up Form Podcast Sign-up Form ➡️ Patreon ➡️ MERCH ➡️ FREE Study Plans ➡️ Learn how your rating compares ➡️ Chess.com Club: ➡️ ChessGoals Tactics Trainer Intro music is Action Stylish Rock - Dedication by Alex Grohl | |||
| #45 WCC Bets + Erigaisi hits World #2 | 14 Nov 2024 | 00:26:48 | |
This episode we go over a bunch of WCC bets and our take on them. Also cover Erigaisi briefly hitting world #2 ChessGoals Links: Join the newsletter: Lifetime Access Bundle Livestream Sign-up Form Podcast Sign-up Form ➡️ Patreon ➡️ MERCH ➡️ FREE Study Plans ➡️ Learn how your rating compares ➡️ Chess.com Club: ➡️ ChessGoals Tactics Trainer Intro music is Action Stylish Rock - Dedication by Alex Grohl | |||
| #46 Strongchess on Lifting and Learning Openings | 19 Nov 2024 | 01:01:25 | |
NM Todd Bryant gives us his best lifting tips, and teaches us his secret method to learning openings. ChessGoals Links: Join the newsletter: Lifetime Access Bundle Livestream Sign-up Form Podcast Sign-up Form ➡️ Patreon ➡️ MERCH ➡️ FREE Study Plans ➡️ Learn how your rating compares ➡️ Chess.com Club: ➡️ ChessGoals Tactics Trainer Intro music is Action Stylish Rock - Dedication by Alex Grohl | |||
| #47 WCC Live Chat - DING!!!! | 26 Nov 2024 | 00:24:42 | |
Matt will be doing recaps for every round of the world championship. Tune in to episode 47 to see how Matt thinks the World Chess Championship will go down. ChessGoals Links: Join the newsletter: Lifetime Access Bundle Livestream Sign-up Form Podcast Sign-up Form ➡️ Patreon ➡️ MERCH ➡️ FREE Study Plans ➡️ Learn how your rating compares ➡️ Chess.com Club: ➡️ ChessGoals Tactics Trainer Intro music is Action Stylish Rock - Dedication by Alex Grohl | |||
| #54 Danny's New Book | 17 Jan 2025 | 00:11:40 | |
This week we go over the top 2024 prize winners and Danny's new memoir. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:34 Biggest Prize Winners 2024 6:01 Danny’s new book ChessGoals Links: Join the newsletter: Lifetime Access Bundle Livestream Sign-up Form Podcast Sign-up Form ➡️ Patreon ➡️ MERCH ➡️ FREE Study Plans ➡️ Learn how your rating compares ➡️ Chess.com Club: ➡️ ChessGoals Tactics Trainer Intro music is Action Stylish Rock - Dedication by Alex Grohl | |||
| #53 2024 Goalie Awards | 08 Jan 2025 | 00:34:04 | |
This week we go over the top 2024 OTB performers as well as award 5 Goalie awards for 2024. 0:00 2024 Performance Ratings 10:48 Goalie Awards 12:10 Tournament of the Year 16:55 Best Content Creator 19:30 Best Year of Chess 21:05 Villain of the Year 26:45 Upcomer of the Year ChessGoals Links: Join the newsletter: Lifetime Access Bundle Livestream Sign-up Form Podcast Sign-up Form ➡️ Patreon ➡️ MERCH ➡️ FREE Study Plans ➡️ Learn how your rating compares ➡️ Chess.com Club: ➡️ ChessGoals Tactics Trainer Intro music is Action Stylish Rock - Dedication by Alex Grohl | |||
| #52 Reviewing 2024 + Rapid & Blitz Drama | 04 Jan 2025 | 00:39:22 | |
In this episode we review our 2024. Including our best courses, best podcast episodes and upcoming courses. We also discuss the recent drama at the world rapid and blitz. 0:00 Top Podcast Episodes 4:45 Courses 9:10 Upcoming Courses 17:40 Rapid & Blitz Drama ChessGoals Links: Join the newsletter: Lifetime Access Bundle Livestream Sign-up Form Podcast Sign-up Form ➡️ Patreon ➡️ MERCH ➡️ FREE Study Plans ➡️ Learn how your rating compares ➡️ Chess.com Club: ➡️ ChessGoals Tactics Trainer Intro music is Action Stylish Rock - Dedication by Alex Grohl | |||