Ep. 257 Lloyd - (1300 USCF)

Ep. 257 Lloyd - (1300 USCF)

From Chess Journeys: Tales of Adult Improvement by Dr. Kevin Scull

March 12, 2026 · 55 min · Season 1 · Episode 257

About this episode

Dr. Kevin Scull interviews Lloyd about his experiences with the Balanced Rook Chess Club and a healthier approach to chess.

This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Lloyd. He runs the Balanced Rook Chess Club in Colorado Springs. We talked extensively about developing a healthier interaction with chess that goes beyond ratings. The Balanced Rook is a social chess club that sees players many ages and ratings having fun in a less anxious environment. We discussed his success as a child playing chess, his retirement, and return to chess. Lloyd hopes to continue improving and return to tournament play soon, but he’s also loving the ratings free approach. Be sure to check out the Balanced Rook Chess Club Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BalancedRook Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/balanced_rook_chess_club/ Chessiverse Code: DrSCULL20 Check out my new Substack: https://substack.com/@drscull My Chessable Course! https://www.chessable.com/chess-journeys-tactics-workbook-turning-knowledge-into-skill/course/268850/ Chessnut Link/Code: Code - KEVINSCULL https://www.chessnutech.com?sca_ref=7643464.HueBIKWTYE Get 20% off GM Noël Studer's courses with Coupon chessjourneys20 The Simplified Chess Improvement System: https://courses.nextlevelchess.blog/courses/simplified-chess-improvement-system?ref=04f5d8 My…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Kevin Scull

Guest: Lloyd

Topics covered

  • chess improvement
  • social chess
  • ratings free approach
  • chess clubs
  • adult chess players

Keywords

  • chess
  • Balanced Rook
  • Colorado Springs
  • adult improvement
  • social chess club

Sponsors

Chessable, Chessnut, GM Noël Studer

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Balanced Rook Chess Club, Facebook, Instagram, Chessable, Chessnut, Next Level Chess, YouTube, Twitch

Places: Colorado Springs

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