Episodes
This episode is Nakamura's immortal game, otherwise known as "Casino Royale".  Study the game, then listen and see how well you can visualise the moves "blindfold".  This episode also includes a few mini quizzes throughout, so take your time (hit pause...
Published 09/02/20
This episode we cover the entirety of the Ukranian Immortal. Study the game, then listen and see how well you can visualise the moves "blindfold".   You'll find the complete game annotation here: https://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessgame?gid=1269834. Be...
Published 08/22/20
This episode we finish Nezhmetdinov vs Chernikov.  Study the game, then listen and see how well you can visualise the moves "blindfold".   You'll find the complete game annotation here: https://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessgame?gid=1260278.  Be sure to...
Published 08/06/20
This episode we do the first 16 moves of Nezhmetdinov vs Chernikov, a game with a brilliant queen sacrifice.  Study the game, then listen and see how well you can visualise the moves "blindfold".   You'll find the complete game annotation here:...
Published 07/19/20
The conclusion of Bobby Fischer versus Mikhail Tal, moves 36-47.  Study the game, then listen and see how well you can visualise the moves "blindfold".   You'll find the complete game annotation here:...
Published 07/11/20
This episode we continue Bobby Fischer’s game against Mikhail Tal, moves 21-35.  Study the game, then listen and see how well you can visualise the moves "blindfold".   You'll find the complete game annotation here:...
Published 06/22/20
Robert James Fischer vs Mikhail Tal, Bled (1961)This episode we cover moves 1-20 of Bobby Fischer’s first victory over Mikhail Tal.  Study the game, then listen and see how well you can visualise the moves "blindfold".   You'll find the complete game...
Published 06/12/20
Jinshi Bai vs Ding Liren, China (2017)This episode we continue with moves 17-32 of the “Chinese Immortal.”  Study the game, then listen and see how well you can visualise the moves "blindfold".   You'll find the complete game annotation here:...
Published 06/04/20
This episode we're studying the game known as the “Chinese Immortal.”  We cover moves 1-16.  Study the game, then listen and see how well you can visualise the moves "blindfold".   You'll find the complete game annotation here:...
Published 05/27/20
This episode we finish Vishy Anand’s Immortal.  We cover moves 13-23. Study the game, then listen and see how well you can visualise the moves "blindfold".   You'll find the complete game annotation here:...
Published 05/07/20
This episode we study Vishy Anand’s Immortal.  We cover moves 1-12. Study the game, then listen and see how well you can visualise the moves "blindfold".   You'll find the complete game annotation here:...
Published 04/28/20
This episode, after a brief hiatus due to COVID-19, we finish the second half of Mikhail Tal vs. Andres Vooremaa.  We cover moves 16-29. Study the game, then listen and see how well you can visualise the moves "blindfold".   You'll find the complete...
Published 04/20/20
This episode, it’s the first half of the game known as “Tal in Tallin” between Mikhail Tal and Andres Vooremaa.  We cover moves 1-15. Study the game, then listen and see how well you can visualise the moves "blindfold".   You'll find the complete game...
Published 03/31/20
This episode we finish Kasparov’s “Immortal”.  We cover moves 23-44. Study the game then listen and see how well you can visualise the moves "blindfold".   You'll find the complete game annotation here: chessgames.com/perl/chessgame?gid=1011478.  Be sure to check out one of the video commentaries before you listen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDi6s89ooak&t=102s and/or https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dMeEWRNAJY and/or https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gOorE7JCQU.  Want to be the voice...
Published 03/22/20
This episode it’s Kasparov’s “Immortal”.  We cover moves 1-22.  Study the game, then have a listen and see how well you can visualise the moves "blindfold".   You'll find the complete game annotation here: chessgames.com/perl/chessgame?gid=1011478.  Be sure to check out one of the video commentaries before you listen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDi6s89ooak&t=102s and/or https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dMeEWRNAJY and/or https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gOorE7JCQU.  Want to add your...
Published 03/13/20
This week, the conclusion of Bobby Fischer’s "Game of the Century". We cover moves 21-41.  Study the game, then have a listen and see how well you can visualise the moves "blindfold".   You'll find the complete game annotation here: http://bit.ly/39GE3Oz.  Be sure to check out these video commentaries before you listen: http://bit.ly/3bEZqlp and/or http://bit.ly/2vEGXVi and/or http://bit.ly/2HxddfL.  Want to support the show?   If you have an idea you think would make it better, or if there’s...
Published 03/04/20
This week, it's the "Game of the Century" -- an amazing one from a 1956 tournament in New York.  A 13-year-old Bobby Fischer had the black pieces.  We cover moves 1-20. Study the game, then have a listen and see how well you can visualise the moves "blindfold".   You'll find the complete game annotation here: http://bit.ly/39GE3Oz.  Be sure to check out these video commentaries before you listen: http://bit.ly/3bEZqlp and/or http://bit.ly/2vEGXVi and/or http://bit.ly/2HxddfL.  Want to support...
Published 02/24/20
This week we cover a game played by the great Paul Morphy.  This classic game takes its name from the location where it was played.  It's the Opera Game.  We cover the whole thing, moves 1-17.  Study the game, then have a listen and see how well you can visualise the moves "blindfold".   You'll find the complete game annotation here: http://bit.ly/37eFvGh.   Be sure to check out these video commentaries before you listen:  http://bit.ly/2ODsEqS and/or...
Published 02/14/20
This week we finish the second half of the Evergreen Game.  We cover moves 13-24.  Study the game and then have a listen.  See how well you can visualise the moves "blindfold".  Here are some resources to help you out.  You'll find the complete game annotation here: http://bit.ly/39hwDB9.   Check out these video commentaries before you listen:  http://bit.ly/2OzouQG and/or http://bit.ly/2H0s0Q2.   Want to support the show?   It's still in its early stages, so one way is to offer your...
Published 02/08/20
Episode SummaryThis week we go back to 1852 and study one of the most famous matches in chess history: the so-called Evergreen Game.  We cover moves 1-12.    Game AnnotationChessGames: https://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessgame?gid=1018961&comp=1 Video CommentariesAgadmator's Chess Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqzxnz6d7JMThe Chess Website: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pueNWLKqqBcKingcrusher: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3AILal_FyM About the ShowThis podcast lets you...
Published 02/03/20