Ep. 22: Playing vs. Studying feat. Candidate Master Brian Karen

I spoke with Candidate Master and renowned chess educator Brian Karen. He is one of the most active teachers in the country. Some of our talking points include: Tournament players vs. hobbyists A rating system based on norms, rather than individual games Studying chess Does preparing for a specific opponent actually make a difference at the club level? Links referenced in this episode: Chess Book Collectors FB Group Fide World Chess Championship FB GroupThe Seven Deadly Chess Sins (affiliate link) Chess for Tigers (affiliate link) Brian's email: briankaren@usa.net Our links: WebsiteTwitter Facebook E-mail: info@thechessangle.com