The Chess Angle20 Aug 2023

Ep. 78: Cheating at Local Chess Clubs feat. NM Nick Panico (Chess Coffee Talk #2)

Have you ever wondered what goes on inside a chess tournament? Join us as we converse with return guest National Master Nick Panico, who takes us on a captivating journey. This episode is a deep dive into the world of chess, the importance of taking lower-rated opponents seriously, and much more.

The discussion gets even more interesting as Nick recounts a suspicious game. This fuels a conversation about potential cheating in chess and the rules about phone usage during play. We also explore the contentious issue of chess etiquette among kids, including whether asking for an opponent's score sheet during a game is considered acceptable or not.

In the final part of our conversation, we delve into Nick's thoughts about taking a hiatus from chess and his goals to continue playing, albeit less frequently. We discuss just how important having a tournament director present is and how age, coupled with rating deflation, can affect one's game. By the end of this episode, you'll gain a unique insight into the chess tournament atmosphere. Don't miss out on this episode packed with engaging discussions and enlightening experiences from the amateur chess scene!

Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
02:27 - Kreitner Tournament Recap
13:06 - Chess Cheating
29:48 - Chess Etiquette and Kids
59:45 - Hitting One's Rating Floor
01:15:56 - Chess Hiatus and Future Goals

🎯 Support the Show:

📧 If you have a question or topic idea for a future episode, e-mail us at info@thechessangle.com.

🔗 Our links:

Denne episoden er hentet fra en åpen RSS-feed og er ikke publisert av Podme. Den kan derfor inneholde annonser.

Episoder(199)

Ep. 198: Move Noise: The Mental Clutter Costing You Games

Sometimes the problem isn't that we aren't thinking enough at the chessboard — it's that we're thinking about too much. In this episode, we explore "move noise": the unnecessary calculation, imaginary...

16 Aug 46min

Ep. 197: Chess Openings and the Law of Diminishing Returns

Many adult club players don't study too little opening theory - they study too much. In this episode, we explore the trap of diminishing returns in opening study, why understanding ideas matters far m...

9 Aug 43min

Ep. 196: Rook Slides, Queen Slides, & Other Chess Blind Spots

Many chess blunders aren't caused by poor calculation - they're caused by visual blind spots. In this episode, we explore why certain types of moves consistently escape our attention, how those blind ...

2 Aug 26min

Ep. 195: Why Your Chess Rating Swings So Much

Your chess rating can easily swing 100 points or more, but it doesn't necessarily mean you've become a better or worse player. In this episode, we react to a fascinating article on rating variance and...

26 Jul 32min

Ep. 194: Are You a Chess Improver... or a Course Collector?

In engineering, a single point of failure is the one weak component capable of bringing down an entire system. Chess improvement often works the same way. In this episode, we explore why your rating m...

19 Jul 42min

Ep. 193: The Yellow Zone: Where Adult Chess Improvement Actually Happens

If you're holding off until you're fully rested, completely focused, and free from distractions before playing or studying chess, you may be waiting a very long time. Most adult improvers live in the ...

12 Jul 34min

Ep. 192: Zapp Chess: The One App That Hooked Me

I break my long-standing rule about not playing chess on my phone to talk about Zapp Chess, a listener-recommended app that surprised me. It blends fast, gamified play with real competitive chess deci...

5 Jul 43min

Ep. 191 (Midseason Finale): Is YouTube Actually Better For Adult Chess Improvement Than Chessable? feat. Steve Rosenblatt

In this midseason finale episode, Neal talks with Long Island Chess Club regular Steve Rosenblatt for a wide-ranging conversation on adult chess improvement. The two debate whether YouTube videos or C...

24 Mai 52min