
Dojo Talks: A Chess Podcast
by IM Kostya Kavutskiy, IM David Pruess, GM Jesse Kraai
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EP 198 | Is The Queen Worth 10?
Jun 24, 2026
53m 41s
EP 197 | Slumps
Jun 17, 2026
40m 29s
EP 196 | Chess and AI
Jun 12, 2026
52m 10s
EP 195 | Who Will Be Top 10 in 2027?
Jun 3, 2026
1h 13m 00s
EP 194 | Should I Play Up?
May 29, 2026
48m 00s
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| 6/24/26 | ![]() EP 198 | Is The Queen Worth 10? | The 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 Chess - https://go.chess.com/chessdojo Merch - https://www.chessdojo.club/shop Want to support the channel?Patreon - https://patreon.com/chessdojoDonate - https://streamelements.com/chessdojo/tip Find all of our chess book & supplies recommendations (& more!) on our Amazon storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/chessdojo Shopping through our link is a great way to support the Dojo. We earn a small affiliate % but at no cost to you. Website: https://chessdojo.clubTwitch: https://twitch.tv/chessdojoDiscord: https://discord.gg/GhKsJtjpFwTwitter: https://twitter.com/chessdojoPatreon: https://patreon.com/chessdojoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chessdojoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/chessdojoPodcast: https://chessdojotalks.podbean.comTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@/chessdojoclips 00:05 — Is the Queen Worth 10 Points?09:38 — Queen vs. Two Rooks17:41 — When Is the Queen Stronger?29:56 — Queen vs. Three Minor Pieces40:10 — How Chess Values Evolve53:20 — Final Thoughts on Piece Values | 53m 41s | ||||||
| 6/17/26 | ![]() EP 197 | Slumps | Jesse, 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 - https://twitch.tv/chessdojoPlay Chess - https://go.chess.com/chessdojo Merch - https://www.chessdojo.club/shop Want to support the channel?Patreon - https://patreon.com/chessdojoDonate - https://streamelements.com/chessdojo/tip Find all of our chess book & supplies recommendations (& more!) on our Amazon storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/chessdojo Shopping through our link is a great way to support the Dojo. We earn a small affiliate % but at no cost to you. Website: https://chessdojo.clubTwitch: https://twitch.tv/chessdojoDiscord: https://discord.gg/GhKsJtjpFwTwitter: https://twitter.com/chessdojoPatreon: https://patreon.com/chessdojoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chessdojoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/chessdojoPodcast: https://chessdojotalks.podbean.comTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@/chessdojoclips 00:06 What is a Slump?02:08 Why Slumps Happen07:36 Rating Milestones & Tougher Competition10:06 Confidence & The Junior Slump19:20 Hard Work & Fitness22:58 Changing Your Mindset | 40m 29s | ||||||
| 6/12/26 | ![]() EP 196 | Chess and AI✨ | AI in chesstraining methods+4 | — | chessdojo.clubchess.com+8 | — | AIchess+6 | — | 52m 10s | |
| 6/3/26 | ![]() EP 195 | Who Will Be Top 10 in 2027?✨ | chess predictionstop players+3 | — | chessdojo.clubchess.com+2 | — | chesstop 10+6 | — | 1h 13m 00s | |
| 5/29/26 | ![]() EP 194 | Should I Play Up?✨ | chess tournamentsrating sections+5 | — | Chess DojoTwitch+7 | — | play upchess strategy+6 | — | 48m 00s | |
| 5/20/26 | ![]() EP 193 | The Opening Revolution✨ | opening revolutioncloud engines+5 | — | chessdojo.clubchess.com+8 | — | chess openingscloud engines+5 | — | 57m 41s | |
| 5/15/26 | ![]() EP 192 | The Next Generation✨ | young chess playerschess training+4 | — | — | — | Yagiz ErdogmusFaustino Oro+5 | — | 1h 02m 54s | |
| 4/29/26 | ![]() EP 191 | The New ChessDojo Rating Converter✨ | Chess ratingsRating Converter+5 | Vlad Ghita | Chess.comLichess+3 | — | ChessDojoRating Converter+7 | — | 1h 03m 03s | |
| 4/19/26 | ![]() EP 190 | Who Won The War? Magnus, Hans, & Chess.com✨ | Magnus vs HansChess.com controversy+3 | — | Chess.comNetflix documentary | — | MagnusHans+5 | — | 1h 15m 35s | |
| 4/19/26 | ![]() EP 189 | Is Sindarov The Real Deal? 2026 FIDE Candidates Recap✨ | FIDE Candidates recapJavokhir Sindarov+3 | — | — | Prague | SindarovFIDE Candidates+5 | — | 1h 02m 13s | |
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| 4/6/26 | ![]() EP 188 | Will Sindarov Win the 2026 FIDE Candidates?✨ | 2026 FIDE CandidatesSindarov's performance+4 | — | Dojochessdojo.club+5 | — | SindarovFIDE Candidates+5 | — | 45m 52s | |
| 3/31/26 | ![]() EP 187 | Blitz Quests w/ NM Jeremy Kane✨ | blitz chesstime management+3 | Jeremy Kane | Chess.com | — | blitz chesstime management+3 | — | 45m 03s | |
| 3/22/26 | ![]() EP 186 | 2026 Candidates Predictions✨ | 2026 Candidates Tournamentchess predictions+3 | — | DojoDojo community+3 | — | Candidates Tournamentchess+4 | — | 1h 16m 43s | |
| 3/19/26 | ![]() EP 185 | Do Kids Ruin Your Chess?✨ | chess performanceparenthood+5 | — | — | — | chessparenthood+5 | — | 52m 12s | |
| 3/16/26 | ![]() EP 184 | Chessboxing and the Dreams of James Canty✨ | chessboxingcombat sports+4 | FM James Canty III | Team USA | Serbia | chessboxingJames Canty+6 | — | 57m 19s | |
| 3/13/26 | ![]() EP 183 | Should Draw Offers Be Banned?✨ | draw offerschess culture+4 | — | — | — | draw offerschess+5 | — | 54m 01s | |
| 3/4/26 | ![]() EP 182 | Being a Chess Professional ft. GM Felix Blohberger✨ | chess professiontraining methods+4 | GM Felix Blohberger | Dojochessdojo.club+3 | — | chessprofessional+6 | — | 59m 48s | |
| 2/25/26 | ![]() EP 181 | Queen of Chess✨ | Judit PolgarQueen of Chess+4 | — | NetflixDojo+2 | — | chessdocumentary+5 | — | 1h 02m 42s | |
| 2/20/26 | ![]() EP 180 | Inside the Mind of Bobby Fischer ft. IM John Donaldson | John Donaldson joins Dojo Talks to discuss his new book "Inside the Mind of Bobby Fischer", a collection of Fischer’s lesser-known writings and annotations. The conversation explores why Fischer’s games are still highly instructive for modern players, how his practical decision-making shows up in systems like the King’s Indian Attack, and what his approach reveals about classic chess ideas like overprotection and restraint. They also dive into Fischer’s obsession with analytical accuracy, the origins of “the Rat” opening, and the importance of regularly playing tournament games if you actually want your study to translate into better results over the board. Pick up a copy here: https://amzn.to/3Op81Aw Join the Dojo - https://chessdojo.clubWatch Live - https://twitch.tv/chessdojoPlay Chess - https://go.chess.com/chessdojo Merch - https://www.chessdojo.club/shop Want to support the channel?Patreon - https://patreon.com/chessdojoDonate - https://streamelements.com/chessdojo/tip Find all of our chess book & supplies recommendations (& more!) on our Amazon storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/chessdojo Shopping through our link is a great way to support the Dojo. We earn a small affiliate % but at no cost to you. Website: https://chessdojo.clubTwitch: https://twitch.tv/chessdojoDiscord: https://discord.gg/GhKsJtjpFwTwitter: https://twitter.com/chessdojoPatreon: https://patreon.com/chessdojoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chessdojoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/chessdojoPodcast: https://chessdojotalks.podbean.comTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@/chessdojoclips 00:05 New Fischer book and why Donaldson studies him03:02 What’s inside the book06:51 Why Fischer games still teach well10:29 A key pawn move in the Kings Indian Attack15:32 Fischer using classic chess ideas24:02 Fischer arguing analysis and loving accuracy39:20 What “the Rat” opening means47:54 How many games to play each year and when Fischer became GM level | 1h 02m 01s | ||||||
| 1/23/26 | ![]() EP 179 | Modern Chess Training Methods | In this episode, Jesse and Kostya are joined again by TheChessNerd where they rank various digital-era training tools—from Puzzle Rush to AI bots—to determine which modern methods actually improve your game versus those that are just "mid." They debate the merits of fast-paced online play and new technologies, weighing their convenience against the "demons" of distraction and cheating. Join the Dojo - https://chessdojo.clubWatch Live - https://twitch.tv/chessdojoPlay Chess - https://go.chess.com/chessdojo Merch - https://www.chessdojo.club/shop Want to support the channel?Patreon - https://patreon.com/chessdojoDonate - https://streamelements.com/chessdojo/tip Find all of our chess book & supplies recommendations (& more!) on our Amazon storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/chessdojo Shopping through our link is a great way to support the Dojo. We earn a small affiliate % but at no cost to you. Website: https://chessdojo.clubTwitch: https://twitch.tv/chessdojoDiscord: https://discord.gg/GhKsJtjpFwTwitter: https://twitter.com/chessdojoPatreon: https://patreon.com/chessdojoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chessdojoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/chessdojoPodcast: https://chessdojotalks.podbean.comTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@/chessdojoclips 04:10 Puzzle Rush 08:00 Blitz 13:31 Online Play 20:44 E-boards 24:35 Blindfold Training 29:05 Playing Against Bots | 1h 22m 55s | ||||||
| 1/12/26 | ![]() EP 178 | The Top-10 Greatest Chess Tournaments Ever | In this episode of Dojo Talks, we rank and debate the 10 greatest chess tournaments of all time — from historic classics like London 1851, Hastings 1895, and St. Petersburg 1914 to legendary modern events featuring Kasparov, Fischer, Tal, Topalov, and more. Joined by ChessNerd, the Dojo team breaks down:Kasparov’s breakout at the Soviet Championship 1981The birth of international chess tournaments at London 1851Pillsbury’s stunning win at Hastings 1895The controversial 1948 World Championship tournamentSteinitz and the rise of positional chess in Vienna 1873Topalov’s dominant run at San Luis 2005Fischer’s emergence at the Portorož InterzonalTal’s shocking victory in the 1959 Candidates Tournament From early romantic-era events to brutal Soviet-era candidates and modern super tournaments, we debate what truly makes a tournament great: strength of field, historical impact, legendary games, and cultural significance. Join the Dojo - https://chessdojo.clubWatch Live - https://twitch.tv/chessdojoPlay Chess - https://go.chess.com/chessdojo Merch - https://www.chessdojo.club/shop Want to support the channel?Patreon - https://patreon.com/chessdojoDonate - https://streamelements.com/chessdojo/tip Find all of our chess book & supplies recommendations (& more!) on our Amazon storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/chessdojo Shopping through our link is a great way to support the Dojo. We earn a small affiliate % but at no cost to you. Website: https://chessdojo.clubTwitch: https://twitch.tv/chessdojoDiscord: https://discord.gg/GhKsJtjpFwTwitter: https://twitter.com/chessdojoPatreon: https://patreon.com/chessdojoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chessdojoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/chessdojoPodcast: https://chessdojotalks.podbean.comTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@/chessdojoclips 00:05 – Ranking format and guest intro01:25 – Kasparov breakout at Soviet Championship 198104:13 – London 1851 and early tournament history07:16 – Hastings 1895 and Pillsbury’s rise10:10 – World Championship tournament 1948 debate12:26 – Steinitz and positional chess in Vienna 187315:41 – Topalov’s run at San Luis 200518:10 – Fischer emerges at Portorož Interzonal23:29 – Candidates 1959 and Tal’s ascent | 2h 08m 23s | ||||||
| 12/17/25 | ![]() EP 177 | GM Yusupov on Women in Chess | GM Artur Yusupov joins the podcast to discuss his work with the Women in Chess Foundation. Join the Dojo - https://chessdojo.clubWatch Live - https://twitch.tv/chessdojoPlay Chess - https://go.chess.com/chessdojo Merch - https://www.chessdojo.club/shop Want to support the channel?Patreon - https://patreon.com/chessdojoDonate - https://streamelements.com/chessdojo/tip Find all of our chess book & supplies recommendations (& more!) on our Amazon storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/chessdojo Shopping through our link is a great way to support the Dojo. We earn a small affiliate % but at no cost to you. Website: https://chessdojo.clubTwitch: https://twitch.tv/chessdojoDiscord: https://discord.gg/GhKsJtjpFwTwitter: https://twitter.com/chessdojoPatreon: https://patreon.com/chessdojoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chessdojoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/chessdojoPodcast: https://chessdojotalks.podbean.comTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@/chessdojoclips | 1h 03m 09s | ||||||
| 12/6/25 | ![]() EP 176 | Gauri's Path to IM | This episode follows IM Gauri Shankar’s long, stop-and-start path to finally earning the IM title—balancing full-time teaching and content creation, struggling with USCF–FIDE rating disparities and nerves, reflecting on modern chess improvement and work–life balance, and discussing with Jesse and Kostya what it would really take to push on toward GM. Check out the game between Gauri and Jesse mentioned in the episode here: https://www.chessdojo.club/games/2300-2400/2024.09.26_01343cb4-e508-44fe-8b82-9046cc189d79 Join the Dojo - https://chessdojo.clubWatch Live - https://twitch.tv/chessdojoPlay Chess - https://go.chess.com/chessdojo Merch - https://www.chessdojo.club/shop Want to support the channel?Patreon - https://patreon.com/chessdojoDonate - https://streamelements.com/chessdojo/tip Find all of our chess book & supplies recommendations (& more!) on our Amazon storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/chessdojo Shopping through our link is a great way to support the Dojo. We earn a small affiliate % but at no cost to you. Website: https://chessdojo.clubTwitch: https://twitch.tv/chessdojoDiscord: https://discord.gg/GhKsJtjpFwTwitter: https://twitter.com/chessdojoPatreon: https://patreon.com/chessdojoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chessdojoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/chessdojoPodcast: https://chessdojotalks.podbean.comTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@/chessdojoclips 00:00 – Live classes announcement00:28 – Gauri’s early chess story02:50 – Growing up in Chicago chess scene04:50 – First norms and long break from chess09:30 – Rating struggles and USCF–FIDE disparity13:20 – Life as coach, streamer, creator18:40 – Identity as player vs teacher40:00 – Crossing 2400 and emotional breakthrough | 1h 24m 14s | ||||||
| 12/1/25 | ![]() EP 175 | 2025 FIDE World Cup | The episode recaps the 2025 World Cup and argues that the knockout + rapid-tiebreak format is too random for awarding three Candidates spots, even though Sindarov, Wei Yi, and Esipenko were deserving stories in different ways. The sensei preview how this unpredictability shapes the upcoming Candidates, discuss favorites (Fabi, Prag, Naka), and explain why Dojo still prefers a more merit-based qualification system. Join the Dojo - https://chessdojo.clubWatch Live - https://twitch.tv/chessdojoPlay Chess - https://go.chess.com/chessdojo Merch - https://www.chessdojo.club/shop Want to support the channel?Patreon - https://patreon.com/chessdojoDonate - https://streamelements.com/chessdojo/tip Find all of our chess book & supplies recommendations (& more!) on our Amazon storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/chessdojo Shopping through our link is a great way to support the Dojo. We earn a small affiliate % but at no cost to you. Website: https://chessdojo.clubTwitch: https://twitch.tv/chessdojoDiscord: https://discord.gg/GhKsJtjpFwTwitter: https://twitter.com/chessdojoPatreon: https://patreon.com/chessdojoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chessdojoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/chessdojoPodcast: https://chessdojotalks.podbean.comTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@/chessdojoclips 00:00 Dojo in Charlotte and live classes03:30 World Cup recap and qualifiers07:30 Rapid tiebreaks and fatigue12:30 Why the World Cup feels random19:00 Final four paths and upsets28:00 Sindarov and Wei Yi trajectories41:00 Candidates preview and favorites | 58m 15s | ||||||
| 11/11/25 | ![]() EP 174 | Dark Squares: How Chess Saved Danny Rensch's Life | The sensei discuss Danny Rensch’s memoir, Dark Squares, exploring how a traumatizing cult upbringing and early chess success shaped his life, career, and the wider evolution of the chess world. Check out Dark Squares and pick up a copy here: https://amzn.to/4pyW2yt Join the Dojo - https://chessdojo.clubWatch Live - https://twitch.tv/chessdojoPlay Chess - https://go.chess.com/chessdojo Merch - https://www.chessdojo.club/shop Want to support the channel?Patreon - https://patreon.com/chessdojoDonate - https://streamelements.com/chessdojo/tip Find all of our chess book & supplies recommendations (& more!) on our Amazon storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/chessdojo Shopping through our link is a great way to support the Dojo. We earn a small affiliate % but at no cost to you. Website: https://chessdojo.clubTwitch: https://twitch.tv/chessdojoDiscord: https://discord.gg/GhKsJtjpFwTwitter: https://twitter.com/chessdojoPatreon: https://patreon.com/chessdojoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chessdojoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/chessdojoPodcast: https://chessdojotalks.podbean.comTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@/chessdojoclips 00:03 – Book overview03:22 – Ear injury & setbacks12:24 – Shelby School & cult24:55 – Trance & hierarchy36:34 – Separation & trauma55:34 – Chess world’s shift1:13:24 – Media angle & Hans | 1h 21m 33s | ||||||
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39 placements across 34 markets.
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