135 Episodes

  1. What Makes A Good Chess Commentator With GM Jon Ludvig Hammer

    Published: 3/21/2023

  2. How to Study Endgames (for Club Players) w/ IM Yuriy Krykun

    Published: 3/8/2023

  3. Lessons & Lifestyle of a Pro Chess Player with IM Irina Bulmaga

    Published: 2/28/2023

  4. Quick Show & Health Update

    Published: 2/7/2023

  5. My Top 5 Chess Lessons of 2022 - Daniel Lona

    Published: 1/17/2023

  6. GM Ben Finegold - Streaming, Comedy, & Improvement Advice

    Published: 1/10/2023

  7. Holiday Update & Brief Message

    Published: 12/27/2022

  8. An Adult Improver Tale of Chess, Goals, & Rock & Roll with Amy Shaw

    Published: 12/20/2022

  9. Fighting Back From Losing Positions With NM Jeremy Kane

    Published: 12/13/2022

  10. Overcoming "Chess Burnout" With Omar Mills

    Published: 12/6/2022

  11. GM Irina Krush: The First & Only American Woman to Earn the GM Title

    Published: 11/29/2022

  12. The Romanian-American Powerhouse: WGM Sabina Foisor

    Published: 11/22/2022

  13. A Passion For Chess Without Loving the Game w/ GM Elisabeth Paehtz

    Published: 11/8/2022

  14. A Journey To Be The First US Black Woman Chess Master w/ Rochelle Ballantyne

    Published: 11/1/2022

  15. Teaching Openings & The Perils of Engine Game Analysis w/ IM Christof Sielecki

    Published: 10/25/2022

  16. How Emotions Can Cost You a Game with Daniel Lona

    Published: 10/18/2022

  17. Life Lessons From Chess & The Talent Myth With WIM Yuanling Yuan

    Published: 10/13/2022

  18. How Blitz Can Help, Time Management, & Trash-Talking w/ IM Greg Shahade

    Published: 10/4/2022

  19. Surprising Stories & Insights of a Joyful Chess Commentator w/ WGM Jovanka Houska

    Published: 9/27/2022

  20. Optimizing Mental Strategies & Training Methods w/ NM Bryan Tillis

    Published: 9/20/2022

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Chess improvement as an adult is harder than it should be. Plus, the journey can sometimes feel too stressful and serious. This show aims to fix that by 1) interviewing experts who can offer clarity on the best ways to improve; and 2) giving you a heap of fun with “chess entertainment” shows that discuss chess culture, events, movies, etc. Most episodes feature a guest, but sometimes I'll do a solo show on a topic. This is all brought to you by me, Daniel Lona. I’m a dedicated chess amateur and the owner of Adult Chess Academy. After listening to this podcast, I want you to have a clearer idea of how to improve, and have a more fun, dynamic chess experience. Please follow the show so you don’t miss an episode!