episode 6: you are more than just your rating (you are also your

chessfeels: conversations about chess,...

episode 6: you are more than just your rating (you are also your blunders)

Listen now

Description

Why do so many chess players obsess over their ratings? What does this obsession look like, why is it often an impediment to progress, and what can we do to get over ourselves?

More Episodes

See all »

41: getting down and dirty (a very brief interview with Vjeko Nemec AKA Chessentials)

The teacher (JJ) becomes the student when their coach (CM Vjekoslav Nemec, aka @Chessentials_) joins JJ and Julia to talk about the emotional highs and lows of playing competitively, particularly when one's identity is wrapped up with being a chess player. Then the coach (Vjeko) becomes the...

Published 09/11/24

chessfeels: conversations about chess, psychology & mental health

Published 09/11/24

40: state of the union (we're sorry)

It's been a while! JJ and Julia check in to tell everyone where they've been and where we (you! and us!) are going next. Buy our really good merchTell us you love us by following us on twitterShow us you love us by giving us some money

Published 08/21/24