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Daniel Lona
The Chess Experience
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...
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Ratings & Reviews
4.6 stars from 63 ratings
One of the best chess pods
An excellent mix of guests and topics makes this a candidate for the best chess podcast. It’s hard to challenge Perpetual Chess, but this one is up there. Great work Daniel!
Nietsoj via Apple Podcasts · Sweden · 05/19/24
Outstanding!
Daniel Lona knows his chess! I went in expecting it to be good, but this is exceptional. As one of the many new chess adult improvers who discovered (or rediscovered) their love for chess after watching “Queen’s Gambit” on Netflix, I have been looking for anything that serves adults who are also...Read full review »
Kid Sensation via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/04/22
Been Waiting for This
Finally…a podcast for 95% of the chess community right now—those trying to get out of the beginner category. Love love love it so far. Keep it up!!
ChrisLachance via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 02/22/22
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