A podcast dedicated to the journey of adult chess improvement. Each week a guest will join me to discuss what has worked for them, what hasn't worked as well, and the status of their journey.
Chess Journeys: Tales of Adult Improvement
Claim This Podcastby Dr. Kevin Scull
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272 episodes
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A podcast dedicated to the journey of adult chess improvement. Each week a guest will join me to discuss what has worked for them, what hasn't worked as well, and the status of their journey.
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Recent Episodes
June 4, 2026
Ep. 270 Chuck (1900 USCF)
This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Chuck. He wears a lot of hats in the chess world. He runs the San Diego Chess Club, organizes many big events, and plays in over 200 rated games per year! We covered many topics such as his chess journey and books he likes. Chuck talked about the challenges and joys of organizing large events. We discussed the kid takeover of chess and some possible options for older players. Chessbook: chessbook.com/?ref=kevin Chessiverse Code: DrSCULL20 Check out my new Substack: https://substack.com/@drscull My Chessable Course! https://www.chessable.com/chess-journeys-tactics-workbook-turning-knowledge-into-skill/course/268850/ Chessnut Link/Code: Code - KEVINSCULL https://www.chessnutech.com?sca_ref=7643464.HueBIKWTYE Get 20% off GM Noël Studer's courses with Coupon chessjourneys20 The Simplified Chess Improvement System: https://courses.nextlevelchess.blog/courses/simplified-chess-improvement-system?ref=04f5d8 My Road to 2200 Youtube series: https://youtu.be/BzKYDt5oBU8 Be sure to check out the Chess Journeys Merch Store! You can support the show and look amazing in the process. https://chess-journeys.creator-spring.com/ I’ve been streaming somewhat regularly on https://m.twitch.tv/chessjourneys/home If you would like to be a guest on Chess Journeys, contact me on Twitter or fill out the following Google Form: https://forms.gle/gSnvmUnvpykkgT1y5 As always you can support the show at https://www.patreon.com/ChessJourneys. Also, be sure to check out my Chessable page at www.chessable.com/chessjourneys Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 28, 2026
Ep. 269 Misha (1900 USCF)
Host Kevin Mullally interviews Misha, a 1900 USCF player, about his chess improvement journey, emotional control, and structured study methods.
May 21, 2026
Ep. 268 GM Noel Studer
Host Kevin Mullally interviews Grandmaster Noel Studer about his new calculation exercises and actionable advice for simple, effective chess improvement.
272 total episodes available with 68 transcripts
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