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Dojo Talks: A Chess Podcast

by IM Kostya Kavutskiy, IM David Pruess, GM Jesse Kraai

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EP 204 | Long Think, Wrong Think?

October 22, 2026 · 50 min

In 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 and other top players Join the Dojo - http…
EP 203 | 2026 Junior Draft

October 15, 2026 · 1 hr 22 min

The 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 for 2026. Join the Dojo - https://chessdojo.club Watch Live…
EP 202 | Who Will Win The 2026 FIDE Olympiad?

September 11, 2026 · 1 hr 4 min

Jesse, 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. Join the Dojo - https://chessdojo.club Watch Live…
EP 201 | Summer Update + FIDE Elections

August 24, 2026 · 1 hr 14 min

The 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 the Dojo - https://chessdojo.club Watch Live…
EP 200 | 2026 FIDE Election w/ Peter Heine Nielsen

July 10, 2026 · 1 hr 20 min

For 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 2026 FIDE Presidential election. Join the Dojo…

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EP 199 | Jacob Aagaard Talks Books And The Future Of Chess Training

July 1, 2026 · 1 hr 13 min

GM 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.club Watch Live - https://twitch.tv/chessdojo Play Chess - h…
EP 198 | Is The Queen Worth 10?

June 24, 2026 · 54 min

The sensei discuss is the queen really worth 9 points, or should it be valued closer to 10? Join the Dojo - https://chessdojo.club Watch Live - https://twitch.tv/chessdojo Play Chess - https://go.chess.com/chessdojo Merch…
EP 197 | Slumps

June 17, 2026 · 40 min

Jesse, David, and Kostya discuss slumps. How they happen, why they happen, and how to get out of one. Join the Dojo - https://chessdojo.club Watch Live - https://twitch.tv/chessdojo Play Chess - https://go.chess.com/chessdojo Merch…
EP 196 | Chess and AI

June 12, 2026 · 52 min

In 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 - https://chessdojo.club Watch Live - ht…
EP 195 | Who Will Be Top 10 in 2027?

June 3, 2026 · 1 hr 13 min

The 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. Join the Dojo - https://chessdojo.club Watch Live…
EP 194 | Should I Play Up?

May 29, 2026 · 48 min

Should you play up in chess tournaments? The sensi discuss tournament rating sections, strategy, and best methods for improvement. Join the Dojo - https://chessdojo.club Watch Live - https://twitch.tv/chessdojo Play Chess…
EP 193 | The Opening Revolution

May 20, 2026 · 58 min

Jesse, 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 the Dojo - https://chessdojo.club Watch Live…

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About the show

The official podcast of ChessDojo (IM Kostya Kavutskiy, IM David Pruess, & GM Jesse Kraai). Most episodes are streamed live to twitch.tv/chessdojo. Interested in improving your chess? Welcome to the Dojo! A structured plan to hold yourself accountable to and a group to do it with. - https://chessdojo.club Follow ChessDojo here: Website: https://chessdojo.club Twitch: https://twitch.tv/chessdojolive Discord: https://discord.gg/GhKsJtjpFw Twitter: https://twitter.com/chess_dojo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chess_dojo/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/chessdojo Podcast: https://chessdojotalks.podbean.com/