About this podcast
The official podcast of ChessDojo (IM Kostya Kavutskiy, IM David Pruess, & GM Jesse Kraai). Most episodes are streamed live to twitch.tv/chessdojolive.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 100 episodes
- EP 204 | Long Think, Wrong Think? · 50 min · Episode 207In this episode of Dojo Talks, the crew debates the classic chess saying “Long Think, Wrong Think,” explores the dangers of overcalculating, and breaks down lessons from Gukesh…
- EP 203 | 2026 Junior Draft · 1 h 22 min · Episode 206The Chess Dojo's annual Junior Draft is back! Jesse, David, and Kostya review last year's results, debate the world's most promising young chess talents, and draft their picks…
- EP 202 | Who Will Win The 2026 FIDE Olympiad? · 1 h 3 min · Episode 205Jesse, David, and Kostya preview the 2026 Chess Olympiad, breaking down the top contenders, Team USA, dark horses, board orders, and the notable players missing from the event…
- EP 201 | Summer Update + FIDE Elections · 1 h 14 min · Episode 204The ChessDojo sensei reconnect after a busy summer to recap recent tournament runs, European travels, behind-the-scenes FIDE election politics, and updates across the Dojo. Join…
- EP 200 | 2026 FIDE Election w/ Peter Heine Nielsen · 1 h 20 min · Episode 203For our milestone 200th episode of Dojo Talks, we are joined by Grandmaster and long-time second to Magnus Carlsen, Peter Heine Nielsen! The sensei and Peter discuss the upcoming…
- EP 199 | Jacob Aagaard Talks Books And The Future Of Chess Training · 1 h 13 min · Episode 202GM Jacob Aagaard joins Dojo Talks for a deep conversation on chess books, AI, coaching, and the future of chess improvement. Join the Dojo - https://chessdojo.clubWatch Live…
- EP 198 | Is The Queen Worth 10? · 54 min · Episode 201The sensei discuss is the queen really worth 9 points, or should it be valued closer to 10? Join the Dojo - https://chessdojo.clubWatch Live - https://twitch.tv/chessdojoPlay…
- EP 197 | Slumps · 40 min · Episode 200Jesse, David, and Kostya discuss slumps. How they happen, why they happen, and how to get out of one. Join the Dojo - https://chessdojo.clubWatch Live…
- EP 196 | Chess and AI · 52 min · Episode 199In this episode of Dojo Talks, the sensei revisits how rapid advancements in AI are shaping everyday life and changing the way chess players train, coach, and spar. Join the Dojo…
- EP 195 | Who Will Be Top 10 in 2027? · 1 h 13 min · Episode 198The Dojo Sensei review last year’s predictions, debates which rising stars and veterans will make the cut, and reveals their picks for the chess world’s Top 10 players in 2027…
- EP 194 | Should I Play Up? · 48 min · Episode 197Should you play up in chess tournaments? The sensi discuss tournament rating sections, strategy, and best methods for improvement. Join the Dojo - https://chessdojo.clubWatch…
- EP 193 | The Opening Revolution · 58 min · Episode 196Jesse, David, and Kostya discuss the opening revolution caused by powerful cloud engines and modern analysis and it's impacts on the state of current chess at all levels. Join…
- EP 192 | The Next Generation · 1 h 2 min · Episode 195The sensei discuss the rise of young players Yagiz Erdogmus and Faustino Oro and the next generation of players and training. Join the Dojo - https://chessdojo.clubWatch Live…
- EP 191 | The New ChessDojo Rating Converter · 1 h 3 min · Episode 194GM Kraai is joined by Dojoer Vlad Ghita to discuss the new ChessDojo Rating Converter. They break down the differences between Chess.com, Lichess, USCF, and FIDE ratings. Join…
- EP 190 | Who Won The War? Magnus, Hans, & Chess.com · 1 h 15 min · Episode 193Jesse, David, and Kostya discuss the recent Netflix documentary on the story behind Magnus, Hans, and Chess.com. Join the Dojo - https://chessdojo.clubWatch Live…
- EP 189 | Is Sindarov The Real Deal? 2026 FIDE Candidates Recap · 1 h 2 min · Episode 192The Dojo (GM Jesse Kraai, IM David Pruess, IM Kostya Kavutskiy) recap the 2026 FIDE Candidates, including the historic run the young Javokhir Sindarov. They look back at their…
- EP 188 | Will Sindarov Win the 2026 FIDE Candidates? · 46 min · Episode 191Join the Dojo - https://chessdojo.clubWatch Live - https://twitch.tv/chessdojoPlay Chess - https://go.chess.com/chessdojo At the halfway mark of the 2026 Candidates, one…
- EP 187 | Blitz Quests w/ NM Jeremy Kane · 45 min · Episode 190In this Dojo Talks episode, we explore blitz chess with NM Jeremy Kane—what it takes to improve, how time management and openings matter, and whether blitz actually helps your…
- EP 186 | 2026 Candidates Predictions · 1 h 16 min · Episode 189The 2026 Candidates Tournament is right around the corner, and this field might be one of the most competitive we’ve ever seen. In this episode of Dojo Talks, we break down every…
- EP 185 | Do Kids Ruin Your Chess? · 52 min · Episode 188In this episode of Dojo Talks, we explore how having children impacts chess performance, from real examples of world champions to personal experiences as chess dads. With Hikaru…
