I spoke with Candidate Master and renowned chess educator Brian Karen. He is one of the most active teachers in the country. Some of our talking points include:Tournament players vs. hobbyistsA rating system based on norms, rather than individual gamesStudying chessDoes preparing for a specific opponent actually make a difference at the club level?Links referenced in this episode:Chess Book Collectors FB GroupFide World Chess Championship FB GroupThe Seven Deadly Chess Sins (affiliate link)Chess for Tigers (affiliate link) Brian's email: briankaren@usa.net Our links:WebsiteTwitterFacebookE-mail: info@thechessangle.com