Ep. 89: Chess "Backsplaining" & the "Null

Ep. 89: Chess "Backsplaining" & the "Null Move" Strategy for Club Players feat. FM Alex King

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FM Alex King returns to the podcast to share his journey from NM to FM. In addition, we discuss some practical improvement topics that club players of all levels should find useful. Check out Episode #23 if you missed Alex's first appearance on the pod. Alex resides in Memphis, TN and is an active player, coach, and writer. Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 26:54 - Rating Deflation 35:42 - Backsplaining 42:55 - Null Move Strategy/Hypothesis 59:36 - Outro 📚 Referenced: WinningGrind Like a GrandmasterLinks for FM Alex King: FacebookTwitterlichessNull Move article🎯 Support the Show: Patreon Buy Me a Coffee📧 If you have a question or topic idea for a future episode, e-mail us at [email protected]. 🔗 Our links: WebsiteTwitter (X)YouTube

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