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Perpetual Chess Podcast

By: Ben Johnson
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  • Perpetual Chess features weekly conversations with the chess world's best players, trainers and accomplished amateurs about their careers, current projects, best practices and the latest in chess news. Learn more at PerpetualChessPod.com
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  • EP 385- GM Eugene Perelshteyn: Recent Online Cheating Drama, Tips for Facing Dodgy Gambits & the Future of Professional Chess

    EP 385- GM Eugene Perelshteyn: Recent Online Cheating Drama, Tips for Facing Dodgy Gambits & the Future of Professional Chess
    Jun 5 2024
    This week I got the chance to catch up with author, trainer and Chessable author, GM Eugene Perelshteyn. We begin by discussing a recent online cheating controversy. An anonymous account was banned from Chess.com after beating GM Daniel Naroditsky in an online bullet match using only the “Meadow Hay” Gambit. Is this gambit so bad that it makes cheating likely? This controversy served as a springboard to discuss both online cheating and dodgy gambits. Eugene has recently released a course “Every Gambit Refuted” so he also shared general advice on how to react when you face an unknown gambit. These days, gambits can be particularly dangerous, as creators like IM Eric Rosen and GothamChess teach their audiences tricky openings. Finally, Eugene and I discuss some issues from the world of professional chess, including a lack of affordable opportunities to compete for the non-elite, the FIDE Candidates (which Eugene attended) and “the great eval bar debate.” Eugene is always insightful and it was great to catch up with him! ERROR CORRECTION- In the podcast, I said that the online match that led to the Viih_Sou account getting banned was a bullet match, but it was 3 0 time control. My apologies for the mistake- Ben Thanks to our sponsor, Chessable.com! If you sign up for Chessable Pro in order to unlock discounts and additional features, be sure to use the following link: https://www.chessable.com/pro/?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=benjohnson&utm_campaign=pro 0:01- Eugene Perelshteyn joins me! We begin by discussing recent cheating controversies. This includes a recent controversy involving an account being banned after winning a bullet match against GM Daniel Naroditsky. GM Brandon Jacobson was playing the Meadow Hay Gambit. Is this gambit any good? More info on Chess Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/chess/comments/1claxsm/its_me_viih_sou/ https://www.reddit.com/r/chess/comments/1ctu6qc/question_what_happened_in_full_with_brandon/ Mentioned: Jospem on Chess.com, Episode 368 with Erik Allebest 18:00- How have creators like IM Eric Rosen changed the paradigm when it comes to gambits? Mentioned: Fight Like Magnus, Lifetime Repertoires: Hyper Accelerated Dragon 22:00- Patreon mailbag question: What is Eugene’s advice for how to approach playing against gambits you don’t know? Mentioned: Eugene’s Chess.com Lesson plan on Gambits is here: https://www.chess.com/lessons/every-gambit-refuted 32:00- What is different about how a player like Pragganandhaa uses surprise openings compared to club players? 37:00- Eugene shares his own perspective on attending the FIDE Candidates in Toronto. 42:00- Does Eugene think evaluation bars should be used during chess broadcasts? 48:00- Has Eugene been pleased with the reception of his collaboration with FM Nate Solon Evaluate like a Grandmaster? 51:00- What else is Eugene working on? Mentioned: Chess Openings for Black explained,GM Lev Alburt, GM Roman Dzindzichashvilli 55:00- What does Eugene think of recent discussion about a lack of financial opportunities for “middle-class” Grandmasters? Mentioned: GM Jorden van Forreest tweet here: https://x.com/jordenvforeest/status/1790333612874666440 1:08:00- Thanks to Eugene for joining me! Check out his Chessable courses here: https://www.chessable.com/author/EugenePerel/ Contact him via Twitter https://x.com/EugenePerel?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Or Chess.com https://www.chess.com/member/eugeneperelshteyn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Book Recap #36- The King: Chess Pieces by GM Jan Hein Donner (with Dirk Jan ten Geuzendam)

    Book Recap #36- The King: Chess Pieces by GM Jan Hein Donner (with Dirk Jan ten Geuzendam)
    May 31 2024
    The Perpetual Chess Book Review series, Chess Books Recaptured is finally back! I am honored to be joined by renowned author and chess journalist Dirk Jan ten Geuzendam to discuss GM Jan Hein Donner’s The King: Chess Pieces. The book is widely considered a 20th century classic and has been recommended by the likes of GMs Peter Svidler and Jan Gustafsson. It is a compilation of chess columns from a 3-time Dutch national champion, who spanned the chess generations between Max Euwe and Jan Timman. Donner is a brilliant, prescient and provocative writer who chronicles his own career, and also opines as the careers of Fischer, Spassky, Tal and others unfold in his proximity. Reading The King is a fun way to retrace 20th-century chess history, and the life and career of Donner. But, in my opinion, the book is not without its flaws. Donner’s writing is sometimes offensive, particularly when he bombastically shares his views about women in chess. I was grateful to have Dirk Jan help me discern whether Donner was being sarcastic in some of his more scathing columns. After we finish discussing the book, I chat with Dirk Jan a bit about his current projects, and his work on New in Chess’ excellent new podcast. Timestamps of topics discussed are below. 0:00- Thanks to our sponsor, Chessable.com! If you sign up for Chessable Pro in order to unlock discounts and additional features, be sure to use the following link: https://www.chessable.com/pro/?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=benjohnson&utm_campaign=pro 0:02- What is Dirk Jan ten Geuzendam’s personal history with The King and with its author, GM Jan Hein Donner? Mentioned: Dutch novelist Harry Mulisch 0:09- How is the English edition of The King, connected to the history of New in Chess publishing? Mentioned: Allard Hoogland, Taylor Kingston’s review of the 1997 edition of The King: https://www.chesscafe.com/text/donner.txt 12:00- We discuss Donner’s personal life, including the one, short-lived, real job that he had at IBM. Mentioned: Hein Donner: The Biography by Alexander Munninghoff 18:00- Some of Donner’s most famous writing is very sexist- how was it viewed at the time? Mentioned: GM Jan Gustafsson 23:00- Did Dirk Jan work directly with Richard de Weger, the book’s translator? 24:00- Likes and dislikes from the book, starting with his acquaintance with Donner’s beautiful reflections on Fischer and Spassky. Mentioned: Richard James’ review of Hein Donner, The Biography: https://britishchessnews.com/2020/08/07/hein-donner-the-biography/ 42:00- What was Donner’s opinion of legendary Dutch World Champion, Dr. Max Euwe? 43:00- What did Donner mean by his famous quote “Chess is a game of chance?” We also discuss a few other memorable quotes. 48:00- Was Donner being sarcastic when he wrote at length that “women cannot play chess”? 54:00- Why is Donner’s rivalry and demeaning writing about Dutch champion Lodewijk Prins, such a famous part of Dutch chess history? Mentioned: GM Ben FInegold’s video on Donner: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXqpyLUt6mM 59:00- Closing thoughts on The King 1:03:00- Dirk’s thoughts on the Candidates and his other current big project Mentioned: The Real Paul Morphy by FM Charles Hertan, Games and Goals 1:08:00- How is Dirk Jan enjoying podcasting? Mentioned: New in Chess Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Mj990NfwvaOh4GCKWLMJ7?si=2ec5f58435f44686 Episode 207 with Dirk Jan ten Geuzendam Thanks to Dirk Jan for sharing his knowledge and experiences with this book! Be sure to sub to the New in Chess Podcast! https://open.spotify.com/show/2Mj990NfwvaOh4GCKWLMJ7?si=eb1eca7173d44ae2 If you would like to help support Perpetual Chess via Patreon, you can do so here: https://www.patreon.com/perpetualchess Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • EP 384- IM Levy Rozman (GothamChess) on renewing his GM title pursuit, lessons learned from his first attempt, and what we needs to do to improve.

    EP 384- IM Levy Rozman (GothamChess) on renewing his GM title pursuit, lessons learned from his first attempt, and what we needs to do to improve.
    May 28 2024
    This week IM Levy Rozman (Gotham Chess) makes his annual return to Perpetual Chess to discuss what is new with him. I was particularly excited to chat with Levy as he recently announced his renewed pursuit of the GM title. Levy has been sharing lesson snippets and discussing his tournament plans on his channel, but I wanted many more details. What did he learn from his first norm-chasing experience? What will he do differently this time? Does he think he will be able to stick with it? Although most of us will never make GM, Levy’s quest to make it to the next level is relatable for me and for many other chess players. Aside from his OTB comeback, we discussed the swift rating-rise of popular gamer, Tyler 1, and the successes and lessons learned from Levy’s book. Levy shared a few stories from meeting celebrities in recent months. It's always fun catching up with Levy, and I am especially excited to follow his renewed pursuit of the GM title! Timestamps of topics discussed can be found below. Thanks to our sponsor, Chessable.com! If you sign up for Chessable Pro in order to unlock discounts and additional features, be sure to use the following link: https://www.chessable.com/pro/?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=benjohnson&utm_campaign=pro 0:00- What will be different about levy’s second public quest for GM? Will his mental health be ok? What will he do differently? Mentioned: Road to GM Episode 3 with GM Arturs Neiksans https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFILafuQgPg&t=1704s 11:00- What will Levy do to address the weaknesses that GM Neiksans highlighted? Mentioned: IM Alex Ostrovskiy 15:00- Levy discusses his upcoming tournament in Spain. 17:30- Will Levy stream his tournament games? What tournaments is he planning to play? 26:00- Patreon mailbag question: “What can Levy’s fans do to support his renewed GM quest?” 29:00- Will Levy hire a sports psychologist? 31:00- Does Levy have a timeframe in mind for this GM pursuit? 34:00- Levy has been covering popular Twitch streamer and gamer Tyler1’s unusual chess progress. What interests him about this story? Mentioned: Tyler1 is a ChessGM! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gler9fDuhRY 41:00- What led Levy to work on his fitness? 43:00- Has Levy been pleased with the reception to his book? Mentioned: Rey Enigma, Blitzstream 49:00- What was the story behind meeting NBA superstar Luka Donkic? 53:00- What was it like to finally meet Magnus Carlsen IRL? 55:00- Patreon mailbag question: “Can Levy tease any upcoming collaborations?” Mentioned: More info in an article from Tarjei Svensen here: https://www.chess.com/news/view/4-million-buy-in-tournament-wadim-rosenstein-abdusattorov-caruana-nepomniachtchi-niemann 58:00- Patreon mailbag question: “How will Levy work on positional evaluation in his renewed GM quest?” Mentioned: GM Jacob Aagard’s books https://www.amazon.com/Books-Jacob-Aagaard/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3AJacob+Aagaard 1:00:00- Thanks, as always to Levy for joining me! In addition to the usual channels, you can get inside access to his GM quest via his Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/gothamchessofficial If you would like to help support Perpetual Chess via Patreon, you can do so here: https://www.patreon.com/perpetualchess Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 6 mins
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Very good listen about adult chess improving

Same as above. You can listen without YouTube commercials. good luck on your journey in chess

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Great content!

Best Chess Podcast out there! I enjoy listening in the car on Audible! Ken Kansas City Chess Club

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great content

this podcast is very informative with great interviews. It also has book recommendations that are helpful.

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