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    Ep. 82 (S5 Finale): My Opponent is Smoking a Cigarette: Chess Clubs Then vs. Now feat. Brian Karen (Chess Coffee Talk #3)

    Ep. 82 (S5 Finale): My Opponent is Smoking a Cigarette: Chess Clubs Then vs. Now feat. Brian Karen (Chess Coffee Talk #3)

    FromThe Chess Angle

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    Ep. 82 (S5 Finale): My Opponent is Smoking a Cigarette: Chess Clubs Then vs. Now feat. Brian Karen (Chess Coffee Talk #3)

    FromThe Chess Angle

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    Length:
    45 minutes
    Released:
    Sep 17, 2023
    Format:
    Podcast episode

    Description

    ?This episode is our Season 5 Finale. Season 6 coming soon!?Our guest this week is Brian  Karen, a Candidate Master, chess educator, historian, and regular contributor to the podcast. We discussed the evolution of chess clubs and the amateur tournament scene, specifically from the 80s, 90s, and early 00s until now.  Chapters:00:00 - Intro09:26 - Rise of International Players14:00 - Postmortems18:38 - Analog vs. Digital Clocks28:11 - Speed Chess30:35 - OTB vs. Online Ratings38:37 - Female Attendance at Chess Clubs43:59 - OutroFB Groups Referenced:Chess Book Collectors FIDE World Chess Championship 2025If you have a question or topic idea for a future episode, e-mail us at info@thechessangle.com.Our links:WebsiteTwitterYouTube
    Released:
    Sep 17, 2023
    Format:
    Podcast episode

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    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!