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Perpetual Chess Podcast

64: A Chess Podcast

Chess Journeys: Tales of Adult Improvement

Jacob Aagard

Fred Wilson

James Altucher

John MacArthur

Ben Johnson

Sean Williams

Aleksandr Lenderman

Danny Rensch

Jacob Aagaard

Grandmaster Timur Gareyev

Joe Posnanski

Jonathan Rowson

Michael Regan

John Hartmann

Macauley Peterson

OwlTail

This week on Chess Journeys, I am joined by GM Noel Studer. Noel examined my last 30 games and we discussed the state of my game. I think this is a great episode for anyone wondering how to examine their own game, especially in times of rating loss and turmoil. With Noel’s help we were able to abandon ideas like reworking my opening repertoire or diving deep into rook endgames. Instead, we came up with a plan focusing on doing tactics in a specific way. Be sure to check out Noel’s FREE ebook The Art of Chess Training: https://nextlevelchess.blog/    Use this link to purchase Next Level Training: https://nextlevelchesscourses.teachable.com/p/next-level-training?affcode=1152624_t9sjlp49 Be sure to check out the Chess Journeys Merch Store! You can support the show and look amazing in the process. https://chess-journeys.creator-spring.com/ I’ve been streaming somewhat regularly on https://www.twitch.tv/drskull_tinygrimes If you would like to be a guest on Chess Journeys, contact me on Twitter or fill out the following Google Form:  https://forms.gle/gSnvmUnvpykkgT1y5 As always you can support the show at https://www.patreon.com/ChessJourneys.  Also, be sure to check out my Chessable page at www.chessable.com/chessjourneys If you are considering using Aimchess, please use the code drscull30.

This week on Chess Journeys, I am joined by GM Noel Studer. Noel examined my last 30 games and we discussed the state of my game. I think this is a great episode for anyone wondering how to examine their own game, especially in times of rating loss and turmoil. With Noel’s help we were able to abandon ideas like reworking my opening repertoire or diving deep into rook endgames. Instead, we came up with a plan focusing on doing tactics in a specific way. Be sure to check out Noel’s FREE ebook The Art of Chess Training: <a href="https://nextlevelchess.blog/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://nextlevelchess.blog/</a> Use this link to purchase Next Level Training: <a href="https://nextlevelchesscourses.teachable.com/p/next-level-training?affcode=1152624_t9sjlp49" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://nextlevelchesscourses.teachable.com/p/next-level-training?affcode=1152624_t9sjlp49</a> Be sure to check out the Chess Journeys Merch Store! You can support the show and look amazing in the process. <a href="https://chess-journeys.creator-spring.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://chess-journeys.creator-spring.com/</a> I’ve been streaming somewhat regularly on <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/drskull_tinygrimes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.twitch.tv/drskull_tinygrimes</a> If you would like to be a guest on Chess Journeys, contact me on Twitter or fill out the following Google Form:  <a href="https://forms.gle/gSnvmUnvpykkgT1y5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://forms.gle/gSnvmUnvpykkgT1y5</a> As always you can support the show at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChessJourneys" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/ChessJourneys</a>.  Also, be sure to check out my Chessable page at <a href="http://www.chessable.com/chessjourneys" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.chessable.com/chessjourneys</a> If you are considering using Aimchess, please use the code drscull30.

Ep. 106 An Examination of Dr. Scull’s Chess with GM Noel Studer

This week, I had the honor of interviewing the first GM to appear on Chess Journeys, Noel Studer. We started out by discussing his path to GM. Then we talked extensively about adult improvement. We discussed topics such as the importance of tactics, how to do tactical training, the Steps program, age, and his course Next Level Training. For listeners of the show there is a special one week discount of 20% off for anyone interested in purchasing the course. Use this link to purchase Next Level Training: https://nextlevelchesscourses.teachable.com/p/next-level-training?affcode=1152624_t9sjlp49 Noel has a fantastic chess improvement blog - https://nextlevelchess.blog/ Be sure to check out the Chess Journeys Merch Store! You can support the show and look amazing in the process. https://chess-journeys.creator-spring.com/ I’ve been streaming somewhat regularly on https://www.twitch.tv/drskull_tinygrimes If you would like to be a guest on Chess Journeys, contact me on Twitter or fill out the following Google Form:  https://forms.gle/gSnvmUnvpykkgT1y5 As always you can support the show at https://www.patreon.com/ChessJourneys.  Also, be sure to check out my Chessable page at www.chessable.com/chessjourneys If you are considering using Aimchess, please use the code drscull30.

This week, I had the honor of interviewing the first GM to appear on Chess Journeys, Noel Studer. We started out by discussing his path to GM. Then we talked extensively about adult improvement. We discussed topics such as the importance of tactics, how to do tactical training, the Steps program, age, and his course Next Level Training. For listeners of the show there is a special one week discount of 20% off for anyone interested in purchasing the course. Use this link to purchase Next Level Training: <a href="https://nextlevelchesscourses.teachable.com/p/next-level-training?affcode=1152624_t9sjlp49" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://nextlevelchesscourses.teachable.com/p/next-level-training?affcode=1152624_t9sjlp49</a> Noel has a fantastic chess improvement blog - <a href="https://nextlevelchess.blog/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://nextlevelchess.blog/</a> Be sure to check out the Chess Journeys Merch Store! You can support the show and look amazing in the process. <a href="https://chess-journeys.creator-spring.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://chess-journeys.creator-spring.com/</a> I’ve been streaming somewhat regularly on <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/drskull_tinygrimes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.twitch.tv/drskull_tinygrimes</a> If you would like to be a guest on Chess Journeys, contact me on Twitter or fill out the following Google Form:  <a href="https://forms.gle/gSnvmUnvpykkgT1y5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://forms.gle/gSnvmUnvpykkgT1y5</a> As always you can support the show at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChessJourneys" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/ChessJourneys</a>.  Also, be sure to check out my Chessable page at <a href="http://www.chessable.com/chessjourneys" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.chessable.com/chessjourneys</a> If you are considering using Aimchess, please use the code drscull30.

Ep. 95 GM Noel Studer 

GM Noel Studer is a 2-time Swiss Champion and author of the Next Level Chess Newsletter.Subscribe to Noel's great newsletter here!64: A Chess Podcast is sponsored by Chessable -- if you want to learn more about Chessable &amp; my favorite courses, check out go.chessable.com/64podcastIf you want to support the podcast, subscribe to my Patreon (for as little as $1 a month!)Don't forget to check 64: A Chess Podcast on Twitter and Twitch!Thanks for listening to this episode of 64!

GM Noel Studer is a 2-time Swiss Champion and author of the Next Level Chess Newsletter.<a href="https://nextlevelchess.blog/newsletter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe to Noel's great newsletter here!</a>64: A Chess Podcast is sponsored by Chessable -- if you want to learn more about Chessable &amp; my favorite courses, check out <a href="https://go.chessable.com/64podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">go.chessable.com/64podcast</a>If you want to support the podcast, <a href="" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">subscribe to my Patreon</a> (for as little as $1 a month!)Don't forget to check 64: A Chess Podcast on <a href="" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/vizgan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitch</a><a href="" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">!</a>Thanks for listening to this episode of 64!

GM Noel Studer (#2)

GM Noel Studer is a top Swiss player and a winner of many Swiss national titles. He has a popular and insightful blog called Next Level Chess, where Noel shares great chess improvement advice, book recommendations, and relates anecdotes from his experiences as a chess professional. Noel recently surprised his readers by announcing that at the age of 24 he is retiring from professional chess. In our conversation, Noel shares the reasons for his decision, and dispenses all kinds of awesome chess improvement advice. It was both helpful and enjoyable to hear all of Noel’s recommendations and stories. Please read on for lots more details and any relevant links.  0:00- What led to GM Noel Studer’s decision to retire from OTB chess at the age of 24? What is he planning next? Mentioned: Derek Sivers 13:30- What will be the topic of Noel’s upcoming chess course? 16:00-  Perpetual Chess is brought to you in part by Chessmood.com Chessmood offers a huge library of instructive videos. You can hear GM Avetik Grigoryan on Episode 192 of Perpetual Chess. Be sure to subscribe to their YouTube channel here. 16:30- Perpetual Chess is also brought you in part by Chess.com! Among their many resources, you can check out their Drills here and their vision trainer here. 17:30- Patreon mailbag question from Neal Bruce! “What are the most common mistakes Noel sees from amateurs?” Mentioned: Atomic Habits 23:00- Patreon mailbag question: “What is the minimum amount of work to do to maintain a level while one is unable to train chess seriously due to life circumstances?” Mentioned: FIDE World Rapid and Blitz 2021 29:00-  Patreon mailbag question “How much do openings matter for club players?” Mentioned: GM Ben Finegold, Noel’s posts Chess Improvement: Simple not Easy, What is The Best Chess Opening?, GM Surya Ganguly, GM Avetik Grigoryan’s Post: How to Memorize Chess Openings and Variation- Without Forgetting Them a Few Days Later   36:00- Patreon mailbag question: “What would Noel recommend for breaking through a tactics training plateau?” Mentioned: The Woodpecker Method , Episode 241 with FM Peter Giannatos, GM Pentala Harikrishna  48:00- Perpetual Chess is brought to you in part by Chessable.com. Check out what's new from them here: New Chess Courses Online - For All Levels- Chessable.com Don’t forget to subscribe to the How to Chess podcast as well!48:30-  Perpetual Chess is also brought to you in part by AImchess.com. Check out the site, and if you decide to subscribe use the code Perpetual30 to save 30%. 49:00- What are the best sources of motivation for chess improvement? How did Noel get through a period where he was bullied as an adolescent? Mentioned: Simon Sinek’s Start With Why 1:01:00- What approach does Noel recommend for analyzing games after you play them? Mentioned: How to Analyze Your Game Part 1, How to Analyze Your Game Part 2 1:11:00- What lessons has Noel learned from working with GMs Artur Yusopov, Josif Dorfman, Markus Ragger?Mentioned: My Favorite Chess Advice: Talk With Your Pieces, IM Mark Dvoretsky, IM Josh Waitzkin’s The Art of Learning 1:22:00- What are Noel’s favorite books?Mentioned: Atomic Habits, The Art of Learning, Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less, Learn from the Legends, GM Boris Gelfand’s Books ,GM Judit Polgar’s Books, GM Alireza Firouzja, Bortnyk-Studer 2014, Harikrishna-Studer 20191:31:00- What is Noel’s life like away from the board? Mentioned: Lucy the Golden Queen’s Instagram! 1:32:00- Thanks so much to Noel for sharing his insights!Be sure to subscribe to his blog/newsletter at https://nextlevelchess.blog/You can follow him on Twitter here  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GM Noel Studer is a top Swiss player and a winner of many Swiss national titles. He has a popular and insightful blog called <a href="https://nextlevelchess.blog/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Next Level Chess</a>, where Noel shares great chess improvement advice, book recommendations, and relates anecdotes from his experiences as a chess professional. Noel recently surprised his readers by announcing that at the age of 24 he is <a href="https://nextlevelchess.blog/retire-from-competitive-chess/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">retiring from professional chess</a>. In our conversation, Noel shares the reasons for his decision, and dispenses all kinds of awesome chess improvement advice. It was both helpful and enjoyable to hear all of Noel’s recommendations and stories. Please read on for lots more details and any relevant links.  0:00- What led to GM Noel Studer’s decision to retire from OTB chess at the age of 24? What is he planning next? Mentioned: Derek Sivers 13:30- What will be the topic of Noel’s upcoming chess course? 16:00-  Perpetual Chess is brought to you in part by <a href="http://Chessmood.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chessmood.com</a> Chessmood offers a huge library of instructive videos. You can hear GM Avetik Grigoryan on<a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/1ebH9TaqHuPtrpmMy668xt?si=AtWXOo-aQBSWMFmt_HcvZA&amp;dl_branch=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/1ebH9TaqHuPtrpmMy668xt?si=AtWXOo-aQBSWMFmt_HcvZA&amp;dl_branch=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 192 of Perpetual Chess</a>. Be sure to subscribe to their YouTube channel<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMBUU6aq2b07VtTAMO0xGTw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMBUU6aq2b07VtTAMO0xGTw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. 16:30- Perpetual Chess is also brought you in part by <a href="http://Chess.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chess.com</a>! Among their many resources, you can check out their Drills <a href="https://www.chess.com/practice/drills" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> and their vision trainer <a href="https://www.chess.com/vision" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. 17:30- <a href="https://www.patreon.com/perpetualchess" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon mailbag question</a> from Neal Bruce! “What are the most common mistakes Noel sees from amateurs?” Mentioned: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break-ebook/dp/B07D23CFGR/ref=sr_1_1?crid=H6B5M2122KF5&amp;dchild=1&amp;keywords=atomic+habits&amp;qid=1634564876&amp;s=books&amp;sr=1-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Atomic Habits</a> 23:00- <a href="https://www.patreon.com/perpetualchess" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon mailbag question</a>: “What is the minimum amount of work to do to maintain a level while one is unable to train chess seriously due to life circumstances?” Mentioned: FIDE World Rapid and Blitz 2021 29:00-  <a href="https://www.patreon.com/perpetualchess" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon mailbag question</a> “How much do openings matter for club players?” Mentioned: GM Ben Finegold, Noel’s posts <a href="https://nextlevelchess.blog/simple-not-easy/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chess Improvement: Simple not Easy</a>, <a href="https://nextlevelchess.blog/best-opening/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">What is The Best Chess Opening?</a>, GM Surya Ganguly, <a href="https://chessmood.com/blog/how-to-memorize-chess-openings-variations" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GM Avetik Grigoryan’s Post: How to Memorize Chess Openings and Variation- Without Forgetting Them a Few Days Later   </a>36:00- <a href="https://www.patreon.com/perpetualchess" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon mailbag question</a>: “What would Noel recommend for breaking through a tactics training plateau?” Mentioned: <a href="https://www.chessable.com/the-woodpecker-method/course/10582/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Woodpecker Method </a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/4kyglbWNfLrhtQq66EShdq?si=8b5ad73aa62f43ff" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 241 with FM Peter Giannatos</a>, GM Pentala Harikrishna  48:00- Perpetual Chess is brought to you in part by <a href="http://Chessable.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chessable.com</a>. Check out what's new from them here: <a href="https://www.chessable.com/courses/all/new/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">New Chess Courses Online - For All Levels- Chessable.com</a> Don’t forget to subscribe to the<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/74A0JotybXUvnviTCzsSUp?si=C_P8f0VzRnGnO6zqSA8gVA&amp;dl_branch=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/74A0JotybXUvnviTCzsSUp?si=C_P8f0VzRnGnO6zqSA8gVA&amp;dl_branch=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How to Chess podcast</a> as well!48:30-  Perpetual Chess is also brought to you in part by<a href="https://aimchess.com/today" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://aimchess.com/today" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AImchess.com</a>. Check out the site, and if you decide to subscribe use the code Perpetual30 to save 30%. 49:00- What are the best sources of motivation for chess improvement? How did Noel get through a period where he was bullied as an adolescent? Mentioned: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Start-Why-Leaders-Inspire-Everyone-ebook/dp/B002Q6XUE4/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2ROVPLJ6T3W3Z&amp;dchild=1&amp;keywords=simon+sinek&amp;qid=1634566214&amp;s=books&amp;sr=1-2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Simon Sinek’s Start With Why </a>1:01:00- What approach does Noel recommend for analyzing games after you play them? Mentioned: <a href="https://nextlevelchess.blog/game-analysis1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How to Analyze Your Game Part 1</a>, <a href="https://nextlevelchess.blog/game-analysis-2/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How to Analyze Your Game Part 2 </a>1:11:00- What lessons has Noel learned from working with GMs Artur Yusopov, Josif Dorfman, Markus Ragger?Mentioned: <a href="https://nextlevelchess.blog/talk-to-your-pieces/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">My Favorite Chess Advice: Talk With Your Pieces</a>, IM Mark Dvoretsky, IM Josh Waitzkin’s <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Art-Learning-Journey-Optimal-Performance-ebook/dp/B000QCQ970/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&amp;keywords=the+art+of+learning&amp;qid=1634567240&amp;s=books&amp;sr=1-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Art of Learning </a>1:22:00- What are Noel’s favorite books?Mentioned: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break-ebook/dp/B07D23CFGR/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&amp;keywords=Atomic+Habits&amp;qid=1634567557&amp;s=books&amp;sr=1-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Atomic Habits</a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Art-Learning-Journey-Optimal-Performance-ebook/dp/B000QCQ970/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&amp;keywords=the+art+of+learning&amp;qid=1634567240&amp;s=books&amp;sr=1-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Art of Learning</a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Essentialism-Disciplined-Pursuit-Greg-McKeown-ebook/dp/B00G1J1D28/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1ZCP1B4DTAOHF&amp;dchild=1&amp;keywords=essentialism+by+greg+mckeown&amp;qid=1634567570&amp;s=books&amp;sr=1-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less</a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Learn-Legends-Chess-Champions-their/dp/1784830046/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&amp;keywords=learn+from+the+legends&amp;qid=1634567607&amp;s=books&amp;sr=1-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Learn from the Legends</a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Boris-Gelfand/e/B0045A1UF0?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&amp;qid=1634567639&amp;sr=1-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GM Boris Gelfand’s Books </a>,<a href="https://www.amazon.com/s?k=judit+polgar&amp;ref=nb_sb_noss_1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GM Judit Polgar’s Books</a>, GM Alireza Firouzja, <a href="https://share.chessbase.com/SharedGames/share/?p=grYyUM9G7XXAecfGIKsDT8/pMmdDncqe+gBtgwsD4/3f1tHRimBeX0CWOuM4HjvR" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bortnyk-Studer 2014</a>, <a href="https://share.chessbase.com/SharedGames/share/?p=grYyUM9G7XXAecfGIKsDTzj0OtPhTr3VvxsRTaE/o9OsL4sP1FgLf7hWBkqSTYTb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Harikrishna-Studer 2019</a>1:31:00- What is Noel’s life like away from the board? Mentioned: <a href="https://instagram.com/lucygoldenqueen?utm_medium=copy_link" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lucy the Golden Queen’s Instagram! </a>1:32:00- Thanks so much to Noel for sharing his insights!Be sure to subscribe to his blog/newsletter at <a href="https://nextlevelchess.blog/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://nextlevelchess.blog/</a>You can follow him on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/NoelStuder" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>