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The Chess Pit The Chess Pit
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4.0 • 13 Ratings
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A weekly podcast where three guys talk about chess… occasionally
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Zwischenzugs & Rock & Roll
Phil is joined by WIM Natasha Regan and Matt Ball, co-authors of 'Zwischenzug!', a new course on Chessable. Find out how much looking at the little in-between bits has been inspired by other games, and how much it's inspired them in their own chess.
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There Was An Audible Hush - World Championship round-up
Phil is joined by England performance coach, snooker fan, and token Frenchman Benji Portheault to round off our series on the 2023 World Chess Championship.
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The Cannonball and the Cannibal - Games 10-11 Recap
Phil and Robin offer a brief summary of the latest two games of Ding Liren vs Ian Nepomniachtchi, and then go into detail of the context this World Championship can be placed in, and what it means for chess going forward.
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From A Game Theory Perspective - Games 5-9 Recap
This time Phil and Robin are joined by Dan Gallagher to dissect the middle tranche of games in the 2023 World Chess Championship. How exciting has it been, gang!
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The Empty Chair World Championship - Games 1-4 Recap
Phil and Robin are back to give you their thoughts on Games 1-4 of the 2023 World Chess Championship between Ian Nepomiachtchi and Ding Liren. Come back next week for Games 5-9!
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What About Jan-Quiztof Duda?
Our late-night recordings are often tired and always somewhat beligerent. This one is no different! We pay tribute to Mike Basman, espouse the delights of Chess 960, and argue whether dragons exist.
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Hope this comes back!
Have missed these guys the last couple months. Live in California and don’t get the London jokes but find myself laughing regardless. Hoping they’re taking a winter break and will be back at it soon!
Wittiest chess podcast on earth
My rating has plummeted since listening to these mad lads but at least I can pretend I’m British now