About this episode

IM-elect Rose Atwell discusses her journey in chess, including game review techniques and the benefits of homeschooling.

17-year-old IM-elect Rose Atwell is one of the brightest young stars in American chess. She recently earned her International Master title, tied for first at the National High School Championship, and qualified for the U.S. Women's Olympiad team for the first time. Rose has also built a loyal following on social media by candidly chronicling her tournament experiences. She shares instructive positions and the lessons she learns from both her successes and setbacks. In our conversation we discuss: Her approach to reviewing games and systematically addressing weaknesses How she uses digital flashcards and "mixed tactics" to accelerate improvement Why she believes homeschooling has benefited both her chess and her education The chess advice she would give to her younger self Rose is an impressive player and a great ambassador for the game. I appreciate her taking the time to join me during a very busy tournament schedule. 00:00 Introduction to Rose Atwell 03:23 Lessons Learned From a Disappointing Recent Tournament 06:24 Reviewing Games and Learning from Mistakes 09:29 Training Routines and Adjustments 12:33 Coaching Dynamics and Study Habits Mentioned: Rose Atwell interview with GM…

People in this episode

Host: Ben Johnson

Guest: Rose Atwell

Topics covered

• chess improvement
• game review
• tournament experiences
• homeschooling benefits
• training routines
• chess psychology

Keywords

• chess
• IM-elect
• game review
• tournament
• homeschooling
• training
• psychology

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: U.S. Women's Olympiad team, National High School Championship

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