The Chess Cognition Podcast
By Can Kabadayi
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Category: Self-Improvement
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Episodes: 37
Description
A deep dive into the world of chess through the lenses of cognitive science, psychology, and teaching. Join the leading players, coaches, and scholars as they explore the intricacies of chess and the mental processes that drive success on and off the board.
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The 4-Question Method to Diagnose Your Chess Mistakes
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Jul 13, 2026 |
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The Hidden Key to Chess Improvement: Prior Knowledge
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Jun 30, 2026 |
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The Recognition Trap: Why Chess Study That Feels Easy Doesn’t Work
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Jun 23, 2026 |
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Why Your Adult Brain Is Actually BETTER at Chess (If You Train Right)
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Jun 16, 2026 |
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FM Kamil Plichta - Building Openings That Create Early Pressure
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Apr 30, 2026 |
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FM Niranjan Navalgund - How to Beat Stronger Players in Chess
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Apr 24, 2026 |
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GM Lars Schandorff - How the Chessable Author of the Year Creates His Courses 🎙️ [No Board Needed]
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Mar 10, 2026 |
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GM Aman Hambleton - His London System Course, Chessbrah, and Winning Habits 🎙️ [No Board Needed]
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Feb 20, 2026 |
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FM Tarık Selbes - How Yağız Kaan Erdoğmuş Became the Strongest 14-Year-Old in Chess History
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Feb 13, 2026 |
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Sam Belnap - How He Moved From 700 to 2000 ELO on chess.com in 3.5 Years 🎙️ [No Board Needed]
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Jan 27, 2026 |
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GM Surya Ganguly on Openings, “Why” Questions, and Chess Improvement 🎙️ [No Board Needed]
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Jan 20, 2026 |
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NM Robert Ramirez - CoachChamps 2025 Winner Reveals His Winning Training Methods 🎙️ [No Board Needed]
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Oct 25, 2025 |
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IM David Pruess - Behind the Scenes of Coach Champs 2025 🎙️ [No Board Needed]
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Oct 17, 2025 |
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Dr. Benjamin Portheault on Chess Psychology: Overcoming Rating Anxiety & Mental Barriers 🎙️ [No Board Needed]
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Jun 22, 2025 |
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Wrapping Up Season 2 – See You on Season 3!
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May 17, 2025 |
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Prof. Christopher Chabris - What Cognitive Science Says About Chess Thinking 🎙️ [No Board Needed]
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May 03, 2025 |
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GM Jacob Aagaard - A Deep Dive into Strategic Decision-Making
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Apr 19, 2025 |
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IM Andras Toth - The Merits of Guess the Move Training: Fischer - Spassky (1992)
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Apr 05, 2025 |
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FM Nate Solon - How to Evaluate Chess Positions
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Mar 22, 2025 |
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NM Ben Johnson - The Art of Chess Podcasting from the Most Connected Person in the Chess World 🎙️ [No Board Needed]
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Mar 08, 2025 |
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IM Alex Astaneh - The Ultimate Guide to Positional Chess Mastery
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Feb 22, 2025 |
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WIM Luciana Morales: The Untold Stories of Women’s World Champions
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Feb 08, 2025 |
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Coach Ono - The Journey of Adult Chess Development 🎙️ [No Board Needed]
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Jan 11, 2025 |
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Kamryn Hellman - How She Moved From 0 to 2000 ELO in Two Years 🎙️ [No Board Needed]
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Dec 28, 2024 |
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CM Azel Chua - Mastering Chess Calculation with the Burger Technique
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Dec 21, 2024 |
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FM Midas Ratsma - Tactics-focused Opening Courses and How We Create Our Puzzles
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Dec 14, 2024 |
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NM Dan Heisman - The Legacy of a Chess Coach: 30 Years of Chess Coaching Wisdom 🎙️ [No Board Needed]
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Nov 30, 2024 |
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Aiden Rayner - Visualization, Working Memory, and Blindfold Training in Chess 🎙️ [No Board Needed]
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Nov 23, 2024 |
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FM Dalton Perrine - The Art of Converting an Advantage
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Nov 17, 2024 |
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Prof. Benjamin Balas - The Science of Chess Blunders: Insights from Visual Cognition
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Nov 09, 2024 |
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Dan Bock - Breaking Barriers: How He Gained 400 ELO in His 40s
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Nov 02, 2024 |
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NM Robert Ramirez on System Openings and Chess Tips for All Ages 🎙️ [No Board Needed]
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Oct 26, 2024 |
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Dr. Nick Vasquez - Visualization, Productive Failure and Chess Improvement
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Oct 21, 2024 |
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Solveig Friberg - The Pedagogical Blueprint for Chess Success 🎙️ [No Board Needed]
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Oct 14, 2024 |
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Benner - Chessable Superuser Explains How Best to Navigate the Platform
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Oct 01, 2024 |
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IM Andras Toth - 17 Essential Chess Questions Every Player Must Ask
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Sep 09, 2024 |
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FM Nate Solon - Is Blitz Chess Good for Improvement? 🎙️ [No Board Needed]
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Aug 30, 2024 |