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Ep. 207: Playing 5+0 Blitz as a Busy Adult | 5+0 Amateur Run

October 20, 2026 · 40 min

In this first 5+0 Amateur Run, I play three blitz games and then review the key moments afterward. We'll look at the advantages, the drawbacks, and what changes when there's no increment to bail you out in time trouble. Errata: While…
Ep. 206: When Should You Castle in the London System? | 10+5 Amateur Run

October 16, 2026 · 46 min

Here, we look at an important London System question: when (and on which side) should you actually castle? For busy adult amateurs, the key is to avoid playing opening moves automatically and instead understand when castling improves your…
Ep. 205: An Easy Nimzo-Indian Setup for Club Players | 10+5 Amateur Run

October 1, 2026 · 27 min

In this game, I use a practical Nimzo-Indian setup that avoids a lot of heavy main-line theory while still giving Black an active position. It's a great option for busy adult club players who want a sound opening without spending hours…
Ep. 204: How to Play Chess in Time Trouble | 5+3 Amateur Run

September 27, 2026 · 34 min

This video features two 5+3 games with very different challenges. After a quick London System game, the second turns into a lesson in managing serious time pressure, with less than 30 seconds on my clock while my opponent still has more…
Ep. 203: How to Stop a London System Attack | 10+5 Amateur Run

September 24, 2026 · 31 min

The London System can become dangerous quickly if Black allows a comfortable kingside attack. In this video, we look at practical ways to defend accurately, create counterplay, and keep the position under control. 🎯 Our Links: YouTube…

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Ep. 202: Want a Simple Opening Repertoire? Try This Combo | 5+3 Amateur Run

September 21, 2026 · 46 min

Introducing our 5+3 Amateur Run series: Fast enough to create pressure, slow enough to still play real chess (mostly😂). In this video, I play one game with the French Defense and another with the London System - two openings that work…
Ep. 201: This Is Why You Don't Give Up After a Blunder | 10+5 Amateur Run

September 20, 2026 · 43 min

Welcome to the 10+5 Amateur Run. In this first game, I make an embarrassing early mistake, fall behind, and have to figure out how to stay in the game and fight back. This series is about practical chess improvement for busy adult…
Ep. 200: The Chess Angle Is Going Video

September 20, 2026 · 13 min

After 200 episodes, The Chess Angle is making its next move. I explain why the show is shifting to a video-first format where I play games against fellow amateurs, talk through my thinking, and analyze the games afterward - with the wins…
Ep. 199 (S11 Finale): You're Doing Chess Puzzles All Wrong

August 23, 2026 · 36 min

This episode is our Season 11 Finale. We'll be taking a break and will be back soon. Chess puzzles can be one of the most effective ways to improve, but only if you're actually training, rather than guessing, rushing through a daily…
Ep. 198: Move Noise: The Mental Clutter Costing You Games

August 16, 2026 · 47 min

Sometimes the problem isn't that we aren't thinking enough at the chessboard — it's that we're thinking about too much. In this episode, we explore "move noise": the unnecessary calculation, imaginary threats, second-guessing, and search…
Ep. 197: Chess Openings and the Law of Diminishing Returns

August 9, 2026 · 43 min

Many adult club players don't study too little opening theory - they study too much. In this episode, we explore the trap of diminishing returns in opening study, why understanding ideas matters far more than memorizing endless lines, and…
Ep. 196: Rook Slides, Queen Slides, & Other Chess Blind Spots

August 2, 2026 · 26 min

Many chess blunders aren't caused by poor calculation - they're caused by visual blind spots. In this episode, we explore why certain types of moves consistently escape our attention, how those blind spots lead to missed tactics and costly…

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About the show

The Chess Angle is dedicated to practical chess improvement for busy adult players. Join Neal as he plays online games, analyzes them, and shares practical lessons to help club players improve and make the most of their limited study time. New episodes are produced in a video-first format and are best experienced with the accompanying video. The first 200 episodes feature the original audio podcast. YouTube: www.youtube.com/@thechessangle. Web: www.thechessangle.com. X: www.x.com/TheChessAngle. Email: info@thechessangle.com.