Dojo Talks: A Chess Podcast

Dojo Talks: A Chess Podcast

IM Kostya Kavutskiy, IM David Pruess, GM Jesse Kraai

Episodes 100
Avg. Duration 1h
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.6 (73)
Since Nov 2023
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Schedule
Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
46%
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feed.podbean.com

About This Podcast

The official podcast of ChessDojo (IM Kostya Kavutskiy, IM David Pruess, & GM Jesse Kraai). Most episodes are streamed live to twitch.tv/chessdojo. Interested in improving your chess? Welcome to the Dojo! A structured plan to hold yourself accountable to and a group to do it with. - https://chessdojo.club Follow ChessDojo here: Website: https://chessdojo.club Twitch: https://twitch.tv/chessdojolive Discord: https://discord.gg/GhKsJtjpFw Twitter: https://twitter.com/chess_dojo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chess_dojo/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/chessdojo Podcast: https://chessdojotalks.podbean.com/

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Recent Episodes

EP 196 | Chess and AI

Jun 12, 2026 52m

In this episode of Dojo Talks, the sensei revisits how rapid advancements in AI are shaping everyday life and changing the way chess players train, coach, and spar. Join the Dojo -…

EP 195 | Who Will Be Top 10 in 2027?

Jun 03, 2026 1h 13m

The Dojo Sensei review last year’s predictions, debates which rising stars and veterans will make the cut, and reveals their picks for the chess world’s Top 10 players in 2027.  Join the Dojo -…

EP 194 | Should I Play Up?

May 29, 2026 48m

Should you play up in chess tournaments? The sensi discuss tournament rating sections, strategy, and best methods for improvement.  Join the Dojo - https://chessdojo.club Watch Live -…

EP 193 | The Opening Revolution

May 20, 2026 57m

Jesse, David, and Kostya discuss the opening revolution caused by powerful cloud engines and modern analysis and it's impacts on the state of current chess at all levels.  Join the Dojo -…

EP 192 | The Next Generation

May 15, 2026 1h 2m

The sensei discuss the rise of young players Yagiz Erdogmus and Faustino Oro and the next generation of players and training.  Join the Dojo - https://chessdojo.club Watch Live -…

EP 191 | The New ChessDojo Rating Converter

Apr 29, 2026 1h 3m

GM Kraai is joined by Dojoer Vlad Ghita to discuss the new ChessDojo Rating Converter. They break down the differences between Chess.com, Lichess, USCF, and FIDE ratings. Join the Dojo -…

EP 190 | Who Won The War? Magnus, Hans, & Chess.com

Apr 19, 2026 1h 15m

Jesse, David, and Kostya discuss the recent Netflix documentary on the story behind Magnus, Hans, and Chess.com. Join the Dojo - https://chessdojo.club Watch Live - https://twitch.tv/chessdojo Play…

EP 189 | Is Sindarov The Real Deal? 2026 FIDE Candidates Recap

Apr 19, 2026 1h 2m

The Dojo (GM Jesse Kraai, IM David Pruess, IM Kostya Kavutskiy) recap the 2026 FIDE Candidates, including the historic run the young Javokhir Sindarov. They look back at their original predictions to…

EP 188 | Will Sindarov Win the 2026 FIDE Candidates?

Apr 06, 2026 45m

Join the Dojo - https://chessdojo.club Watch Live - https://twitch.tv/chessdojo Play Chess - https://go.chess.com/chessdojo At the halfway mark of the 2026 Candidates, one storyline has taken over:…

EP 187 | Blitz Quests w/ NM Jeremy Kane

Mar 31, 2026 45m

In this Dojo Talks episode, we explore blitz chess with NM Jeremy Kane—what it takes to improve, how time management and openings matter, and whether blitz actually helps your classical…

EP 186 | 2026 Candidates Predictions

Mar 22, 2026 1h 16m

The 2026 Candidates Tournament is right around the corner, and this field might be one of the most competitive we’ve ever seen. In this episode of Dojo Talks, we break down every player’s chances,…

EP 185 | Do Kids Ruin Your Chess?

Mar 19, 2026 52m

In this episode of Dojo Talks, we explore how having children impacts chess performance, from real examples of world champions to personal experiences as chess dads. With Hikaru Nakamura entering the…

EP 184 | Chessboxing and the Dreams of James Canty

Mar 16, 2026 57m

FM James Canty III joins Dojo Talks to talk about becoming the World Chessboxing Champion, how he got into boxing, and what it was like competing with Team USA in Serbia. The conversation also covers…

EP 183 | Should Draw Offers Be Banned?

Mar 13, 2026 54m

A lively Dojo Talks debate on whether draw offers should be banned in chess. The episode covers the history of draw offers, the role of tournament culture and incentives, the Dubov–Nepo controversy,…

EP 182 | Being a Chess Professional ft. GM Felix Blohberger

Mar 04, 2026 59m

GM Felix Blohberger discusses the realities of being a modern chess professional, including balancing playing, coaching, content creation, and course development while pursuing a long-term goal of…

EP 181 | Queen of Chess

Feb 25, 2026 1h 2m

In this episode of Dojo Talks, the Sensei review the Netflix documentary 'Queen of Chess' and discuss Judit Polgar’s rise to the top of the chess world. They break down what the film gets right, what…

EP 180 | Inside the Mind of Bobby Fischer ft. IM John Donaldson

Feb 20, 2026 1h 2m

John Donaldson joins Dojo Talks to discuss his new book "Inside the Mind of Bobby Fischer", a collection of Fischer’s lesser-known writings and annotations. The conversation explores why Fischer’s…

EP 179 | Modern Chess Training Methods

Jan 23, 2026 1h 22m

In this episode, Jesse and Kostya are joined again by TheChessNerd where they rank various digital-era training tools—from Puzzle Rush to AI bots—to determine which modern methods actually improve…

EP 178 | The Top-10 Greatest Chess Tournaments Ever

Jan 12, 2026 2h 8m

In this episode of Dojo Talks, we rank and debate the 10 greatest chess tournaments of all time — from historic classics like London 1851, Hastings 1895, and St. Petersburg 1914 to legendary modern…

EP 177 | GM Yusupov on Women in Chess

Dec 17, 2025 1h 3m

GM Artur Yusupov joins the podcast to discuss his work with the Women in Chess Foundation. Join the Dojo - https://chessdojo.club Watch Live - https://twitch.tv/chessdojo Play Chess -…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Dojo Talks: A Chess Podcast have?

Dojo Talks: A Chess Podcast has published 100 episodes since November 2023, covering topics in Education, Games.

Is Dojo Talks: A Chess Podcast still active?

Dojo Talks: A Chess Podcast is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 1h.

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