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Chess Study Podcast

By Andrew Larson

ChessDiagnostic presents the Chess Study Podcast, all about how to get BETTER at chess. Study techniques, ideas about chess, and areas to focus on. This is a listener driven podcast where I mostly answer questions anyone may have regarding their own chess improvement! Check out my youtube channel www.youtube.com/chessdiagnostic

CHECKOUT my NEW ChessBootcamp 30 Days To Better Chess OPENS November 25th, 2022! chessbootcamp.gumroad.com/l/zsqiw
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Do You LOSE GAMES Because You Don't Know Opening Theory? Episode #16

Chess Study Podcast Nov 25, 2022

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Do You LOSE GAMES Because You Don't Know Opening Theory? Episode #16

Do You LOSE GAMES Because You Don't Know Opening Theory? Episode #16

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TONS of free lessons here as well >>>> www.youtube.com/c/chessdiagnostic 

Nov 25, 202207:23
Episode #15 | How To Get Your CHESS RATING To 1200

Episode #15 | How To Get Your CHESS RATING To 1200

PRESALE for ChessBootcamp! 30 Days To Better Chess

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50% off till November 25th when the course starts!

ALSO, check out the FREE precursor course "28 Days To Better Chess Tactics"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PsJ83e7iAk0&list=PL0yGuTiYGToXowxBYMo7LBIjPMaIIEj3b

ALSO, THANKS to Angela Miller for the support of this podcast!!!

Nov 10, 202207:50
Ep. 14 Positional Understanding Piece-By-Piece! Complete Chess Strategy Course

Ep. 14 Positional Understanding Piece-By-Piece! Complete Chess Strategy Course

We analyze positional understanding for each piece in Part 9 of my Complete Chess Strategy course for beginners all the way till expert (2000+). This course is great for beginning and intermediate players who want to clarify their understanding. Part 9 covers a deep overall understanding of the role each piece plays during the game. In order to get a great positional understanding you need to start with all the elements: the strategic elements, as well as the overall properties of each piece. My complete strategy course has covered everything about basic chess strategy and with the thought process, how to apply it. My understanding is simple and comprehensive as well as very simple, which allows me to apply it and play at a high level without spending hours studying chess information. Chess rules are good to know, but ONLY if you have an overall framework of understanding and they have to be the RIGHT chess rules. Not all chess information is created equal. I will teach you chess strategy as strong players actually think during a real chess game when you only have a short time to think. You will gain real chess understanding and clarify what you should do in every chess position. From this chess strategy course for beginners we will delve into tactics and other areas of chess but I want my viewers to have a solid base to grow from with these very deep but easy to understand chess basics. Perfect for 1600-1900 intermediate chess players as well to learn how experts and master think about chess. Though these are simple concepts they can be the foundation for all of your chess skill and knowledge. You will see the difference between learning chess rules to learning chess concepts + chess rules where you can actually apply them to real game situations as you understand the framework behind these ideas.

Feb 20, 202206:01
Ep. 13 The 3 Stages Of A Chess Game | Complete Chess Strategy

Ep. 13 The 3 Stages Of A Chess Game | Complete Chess Strategy

PRESALE for ChessBootcamp! 30 Days To Better Chess

https://chessbootcamp.gumroad.com/l/zsqiw

50% off till November 25th when the course starts!

ALSO, check out the FREE precursor course "28 Days To Better Chess Tactics"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PsJ83e7iAk0&list=PL0yGuTiYGToXowxBYMo7LBIjPMaIIEj3b

ALSO, THANKS to Angela Miller for the support of this podcast!!!

Part 8 of my Complete Chess Strategy course for beginners all the way till expert (2000+). In this lesson I give a complete overview of how chess strategy morphs from the opening, to the middlegame, till the endgame. A complete overview of chess strategy!This course is great for beginning and intermediate players who want to clarify their understanding. I try to give actionable steps that players can use to play better chess and make it as simple as possible, with each lesson building on the previous. My understanding is simple and comprehensive as well as very simple, which allows me to apply it and play at a high level without spending hours studying chess information. Chess rules are good to know, but ONLY if you have an overall framework of understanding and they have to be the RIGHT chess rules. Not all chess information is created equal. I will teach you chess strategy as strong players actually think during a real chess game when you only have a short time to think. You will gain real chess understanding and clarify what you should do in every chess position. From this chess strategy course for beginners we will delve into tactics and other areas of chess but I want my viewers to have a solid base to grow from with these very deep but easy to understand chess basics. Perfect for 1600-1900 intermediate chess players as well to learn how experts and master think about chess. Though these are simple concepts they can be the foundation for all of your chess skill and knowledge. You will see the difference between learning chess rules to learning chess concepts + chess rules where you can actually apply them to real game situations as you understand the framework behind these ideas.

NOTE: a couple episodes are going to be skipped because they are not useful for podcast format. 

Feb 18, 202209:01
Ep. 12 Your Chess Thought Process | How To Think In Chess | Complete Chess Strategy Part 6

Ep. 12 Your Chess Thought Process | How To Think In Chess | Complete Chess Strategy Part 6

Part 6 of my Complete Chess Strategy course for beginners all the way till expert (2000+). Part 6 covers my overall thought process and the thought process I recommend to use to play chess as well as study chess information. The 4 part thought process is both simple and very effective. It allows you to categorize and apply all the chess information you study. Can be used to analyze tactics, games, and your games. My understanding is simple and comprehensive as well as very simple, which allows me to apply it and play at a high level without spending hours studying chess information. Chess rules are good to know, but ONLY if you have an overall framework of understanding and they have to be the RIGHT chess rules. Not all chess information is created equal. I will teach you chess strategy as strong players actually think during a real chess game when you only have a short time to think. You will gain real chess understanding and clarify what you should do in every chess position. From this chess strategy course for beginners we will delve into tactics and other areas of chess but I want my viewers to have a solid base to grow from with these very deep but easy to understand chess basics. Perfect for 1600-1900 intermediate chess players as well to learn how experts and master think about chess. Though these are simple concepts they can be the foundation for all of your chess skill and knowledge. You will see the difference between learning chess rules to learning chess concepts + chess rules where you can actually apply them to real game situations as you understand the framework behind these ideas.  

ChessDiagnostic is a chess channel teaching everything about chess in quality concept podcasts and videos as well as game analysis and lessons about chess information. Follow along on this journey and you're sure to improve your chess game! Subscribe to follow along and you can also find me on Facebook. 

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/ChessDiagnostic

Feb 15, 202208:02
Ep. 11 Strategic Elements Analyzed! Temporary Advantages | Complete Chess Strategy Course

Ep. 11 Strategic Elements Analyzed! Temporary Advantages | Complete Chess Strategy Course

PRESALE for ChessBootcamp! 30 Days To Better Chess

https://chessbootcamp.gumroad.com/l/zsqiw

50% off till November 25th when the course starts!

ALSO, check out the FREE precursor course "28 Days To Better Chess Tactics"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PsJ83e7iAk0&list=PL0yGuTiYGToXowxBYMo7LBIjPMaIIEj3b

ALSO, THANKS to Angela Miller for the support of this podcast!!!

Part 5 of my Complete Chess Strategy course for beginners all the way till expert (2000+). Part 5 covers Steinitz Temporary Advantages of his strategic elements that are part of our overall understanding of piece activity. This is a 10 part series covering total chess strategy. My understanding is simple and comprehensive as well as very simple, which allows me to apply it and play at a high level without spending hours studying chess information. Chess rules are good to know, but ONLY if you have an overall framework of understanding and they have to be the RIGHT chess rules. Not all chess information is created equal. I will teach you chess strategy as strong players actually think during a real chess game when you only have a short time to think. You will gain real chess understanding and clarify what you should do in every chess position. From this chess strategy course for beginners we will delve into tactics and other areas of chess but I want my viewers to have a solid base to grow from with these very deep but easy to understand chess basics. Perfect for 1600-1900 intermediate chess players as well to learn how experts and master think about chess. Though these are simple concepts they can be the foundation for all of your chess skill and knowledge. You will see the difference between learning chess rules to learning chess concepts + chess rules where you can actually apply them to real game situations as you understand the framework behind these ideas.

Feb 15, 202216:54
Ep. 10 Complete Chess Strategy Part 4 | STRATEGIC ELEMENTS ANALYZED Steinitz Permanent Advantages

Ep. 10 Complete Chess Strategy Part 4 | STRATEGIC ELEMENTS ANALYZED Steinitz Permanent Advantages

Part 4 of my Complete Chess Strategy course for beginners all the way till expert (2000+).  Part 4 covers Steinitz Permanent Advantages of his strategic elements that are part of our overall understanding of piece activity. This is a 10 part series covering total chess strategy. My understanding is simple and comprehensive as well as very simple, which allows me to apply it and play at a high level without spending hours studying chess information. Chess rules are good to know, but ONLY if you have an overall framework of understanding and they have to be the RIGHT chess rules. Not all chess information is created equal. I will teach you chess strategy as strong players actually think during a real chess game when you only have a short time to think. You will gain real chess understanding and clarify what you should do in every chess position. From this chess strategy course for beginners we will delve into tactics and other areas of chess but I want my viewers to have a solid base to grow from with these very deep but easy to understand chess basics. Perfect for 1600-1900 intermediate chess players as well to learn how experts and master think about chess. Though these are simple concepts they can be the foundation for all of your chess skill and knowledge. You will see the difference between learning chess rules to learning chess concepts + chess rules where you can actually apply them to real game situations as you understand the framework behind these ideas.  

ChessDiagnostic is a chess channel teaching everything about chess in quality concept podcasts and videos as well as game analysis and lessons about chess information. Follow along on this journey and you're sure to improve your chess game! Subscribe to follow along and you can also find me on Facebook.  

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/ChessDiagnostic

YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/ChessDiagnostic

Feb 15, 202235:22
Ep. 9 STRATEGIC ELEMENTS THEORY (Steinitz & Lasker) | Complete Chess Strategy Part 3

Ep. 9 STRATEGIC ELEMENTS THEORY (Steinitz & Lasker) | Complete Chess Strategy Part 3

PRESALE for ChessBootcamp! 30 Days To Better Chess

https://chessbootcamp.gumroad.com/l/zsqiw

50% off till November 25th when the course starts!

ALSO, check out the FREE precursor course "28 Days To Better Chess Tactics"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PsJ83e7iAk0&list=PL0yGuTiYGToXowxBYMo7LBIjPMaIIEj3b

ALSO, THANKS to Angela Miller for the support of this podcast!!!

Part 3 of my Complete Chess Strategy course for beginners all the way till expert (2000+). This is a 10 part series covering total chess strategy. My understanding is simple and comprehensive as well as very simple, which allows me to apply it and play at a high level without spending hours studying chess information. Chess rules are good to know, but ONLY if you have an overall framework of understanding and they have to be the RIGHT chess rules. Not all chess information is created equal. I will teach you chess strategy as strong players actually think during a real chess game when you only have a short time to think. You will gain real chess understanding and clarify what you should do in every chess position. From this chess strategy course for beginners we will delve into tactics and other areas of chess but I want my viewers to have a solid base to grow from with these very deep but easy to understand chess basics. Perfect for 1600-1900 intermediate chess players as well to learn how experts and master think about chess. Though these are simple concepts they can be the foundation for all of your chess skill and knowledge. You will see the difference between learning chess rules to learning chess concepts + chess rules where you can actually apply them to real game situations as you understand the framework behind these ideas.  

ChessDiagnostic is an educational chess channel teaching everything about chess in quality concept videos/podcasts as well as game analysis and lessons about chess information. Follow along on this journey and you're sure to improve your chess game! Subscribe to follow along and you can also find me on Facebook.  

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/ChessDiagnostic

Feb 14, 202207:28
Ep. 8 HOW TO EVALUATE CHESS POSITIONS | Complete Chess Strategy Part 2

Ep. 8 HOW TO EVALUATE CHESS POSITIONS | Complete Chess Strategy Part 2

PRESALE for ChessBootcamp! 30 Days To Better Chess

https://chessbootcamp.gumroad.com/l/zsqiw

50% off till November 25th when the course starts!

ALSO, check out the FREE precursor course "28 Days To Better Chess Tactics"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PsJ83e7iAk0&list=PL0yGuTiYGToXowxBYMo7LBIjPMaIIEj3b

ALSO, THANKS to Angela Miller for the support of this podcast!!!

Part 2 of my Complete Chess Strategy course for beginners all the way till expert (2000+). This is a 10 part series covering total chess strategy. My understanding is simple and comprehensive and much more applicable and practical than using "imbalances" or other methods. Chess rules and generalities give you pieces to memorize and leave you confused rather than clear. I will teach you chess strategy as strong players actually think during a real chess game when you only have a short time to think. You will gain real chess understanding and clarify what you should do in every chess position. From this chess strategy course for beginners we will delve into tactics and other areas of chess but I want my viewers to have a solid base to grow from with these very deep but easy to understand chess basics. Perfect for 1600-1900 intermediate chess players as well to learn how experts and master think about chess. Though these are simple concepts many chess experts and masters don't understand this information as deeply. You will see the difference between learning chess rules to learning chess concepts where you can actually apply them to real game situations as you understand the framework behind these ideas.   

ChessDiagnostic is an educational chess channel teaching everything about chess in quality concept videos as well as game analysis and lessons about chess information. Follow along on this journey and you're sure to improve your chess game! Subscribe to follow along and you can also find me on Facebook.

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/ChessDiagnostic/

Feb 13, 202206:16
Ep. 7 The MOST Important Idea in Chess (and how to use it) | Complete Chess Strategy Part 1

Ep. 7 The MOST Important Idea in Chess (and how to use it) | Complete Chess Strategy Part 1

PRESALE for ChessBootcamp! 30 Days To Better Chess

https://chessbootcamp.gumroad.com/l/zsqiw

50% off till November 25th when the course starts!

ALSO, check out the FREE precursor course "28 Days To Better Chess Tactics"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PsJ83e7iAk0&list=PL0yGuTiYGToXowxBYMo7LBIjPMaIIEj3b

ALSO, THANKS to Angela Miller for the support of this podcast!!!

Part 1 of my Complete Chess Strategy course for beginners all the way till 2000+. This will be a 10 part series covering total chess strategy. My understanding is simple and comprehensive and much more applicable and practical than using "imbalances" or other methods. Chess rules and generalities give you pieces to memorize and leave you confused rather than clear. I will teach you chess strategy as strong players actually think during a real chess game when you only have a short time to think. You will gain real chess understanding and clarify what you should do in every chess position. From this chess strategy course for beginners we will delve into tactics and other areas of chess but I want my viewers to have a solid base to grow from. 

Perfect for 1600-1900 intermediate chess players as well to learn how experts and master think about chess. You will see the difference between learning chess rules to learning chess concepts where you can actually apply them to real game situations as you understand the framework behind these ideas.   

ChessDiagnostic is a educational chess channel teaching everything about chess in quality concept videos as well as game analysis and lessons about chess information. Follow along on this journey and you're sure to improve your chess game! 

Subscribe to follow along and you can also find me on Facebook.  FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/ChessDiagnostic/

Feb 13, 202203:05
I Quit My Job to Study Chess for 7 Years and Lost to a 1500 | Episode 6 Chess Study Podcast

I Quit My Job to Study Chess for 7 Years and Lost to a 1500 | Episode 6 Chess Study Podcast

PRESALE for ChessBootcamp! 30 Days To Better Chess

https://chessbootcamp.gumroad.com/l/zsqiw

50% off till November 25th when the course starts!

ALSO, check out the FREE precursor course "28 Days To Better Chess Tactics"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PsJ83e7iAk0&list=PL0yGuTiYGToXowxBYMo7LBIjPMaIIEj3b

ALSO, THANKS to Angela Miller for the support of this podcast!!!

Starting the CHESS STUDY PODCAST up again! WOW! Thanks for all those who listened to these episodes. I really want to take this podcast to the next level now that I see people are listening and want to find actually useful educational content in podcast form (as much as I can). Let's see what the podcast can accomplish for chess study! 

Before we do let's read reddit...


Feb 12, 202211:17
CHESS STUDY PODCAST #5 | Study Plans, Understanding + Analysis = Evaluation, New Course announcement

CHESS STUDY PODCAST #5 | Study Plans, Understanding + Analysis = Evaluation, New Course announcement

PRESALE for ChessBootcamp! 30 Days To Better Chess

https://chessbootcamp.gumroad.com/l/zsqiw

50% off till November 25th when the course starts!

ALSO, check out the FREE precursor course "28 Days To Better Chess Tactics"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PsJ83e7iAk0&list=PL0yGuTiYGToXowxBYMo7LBIjPMaIIEj3b

ALSO, THANKS to Angela Miller for the support of this podcast!!!

Feb 22, 201909:06
CHESS STUDY PODCAST #4 | Russian Chess School, Calculation, How To Think

CHESS STUDY PODCAST #4 | Russian Chess School, Calculation, How To Think

PRESALE for ChessBootcamp! 30 Days To Better Chess

https://chessbootcamp.gumroad.com/l/zsqiw

50% off till November 25th when the course starts!

ALSO, check out the FREE precursor course "28 Days To Better Chess Tactics"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PsJ83e7iAk0&list=PL0yGuTiYGToXowxBYMo7LBIjPMaIIEj3b

ALSO, THANKS to Angela Miller for the support of this podcast!!!

Feb 22, 201914:52
CHESS STUDY PODCAST on Tactics Puzzles, Visualization Ep. 3
Feb 22, 201914:14
Chess Study Podcast #1

Chess Study Podcast #1

The very first episode of Chess Study Podcast !

PRESALE for ChessBootcamp! 30 Days To Better Chess

https://chessbootcamp.gumroad.com/l/zsqiw

50% off till November 25th when the course starts!

ALSO, check out the FREE precursor course "28 Days To Better Chess Tactics"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PsJ83e7iAk0&list=PL0yGuTiYGToXowxBYMo7LBIjPMaIIEj3b

ALSO, THANKS to Angela Miller for the support of this podcast!!!

Feb 22, 201913:53
CHESS STUDY PODCAST #2

CHESS STUDY PODCAST #2


Feb 22, 201917:17