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Ep. 55: WFM Maaike Keetman on the Nimzo-Indian, Grinding Out Wins, Attacking Play, Openings, & More

Ep. 55: WFM Maaike Keetman on the Nimzo-Indian, Grinding Out Wins, Attacking Play, Openings, & More

FromThe Chess Angle


Ep. 55: WFM Maaike Keetman on the Nimzo-Indian, Grinding Out Wins, Attacking Play, Openings, & More

FromThe Chess Angle

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Length:
50 minutes
Released:
Jan 15, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The Chess Angle is sponsored by Chessable. Check out a list of our favorite courses!This week's episode features WFM Maaike Keetman. We covered a number of important topics for adult improvers and amateur players. Maaike is the VP of Content for Chessable and is active with the ChessQueens Foundation which promotes the game of chess for women and girls in the Netherlands. Her Chessable course, The Fierce Nimzo-Indian, is designed for amateur players and is highly recommended. Some of our talking points include the following:Inducing errors from your opponentWhy the Catalan may be the most dangerous opening at the amateur levelThe Nimzo-Indian defense for improversWhy most amateur games are decided by tacticsMaaike's success despite little endgame studyHow Tal influenced Maaike's styleMaaike's quest for the WIM titleGrinding out wins in even positionsHow improvers should approach openingsLinks for WFM Maaike Keetman:The Fierce Nimzo-Indian (Chessable Course) Maaike on Twitter: @MaaikeKeetmanOur links:WebsiteTwitterYouTubeFacebookSupport the ShowE-mail: info@thechessangle.com
Released:
Jan 15, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

SEASON 3 PREMIER IS SUNDAY 9/18/22! The Chess Angle is the official podcast of the renowned Long Island Chess Club in NY. We discuss chess, tournament play, and improvement at the amateur and club level. Sponsored by Chessable. Web: www.thechessangle.com. Twitter: @TheChessAngle. Email: info@thechessangle.com. Affiliate links earn us a commission on qualifying purchases. This helps support the podcast at no additional cost to you. Thank you for listening & we hope you win your next game!