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Chess Journeys: Tales of Adult Improvement

Dr. Kevin Scull
Chess Journeys: Tales of Adult Improvement
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  • Chess Journeys: Tales of Adult Improvement

    Ep. 264 Steve ( 2200 ICCF, 1700 Lichess)

    2026/04/23 | 54 mins.
    This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Steve. He’s trying to juggle a demanding career with chess improvement. We talked about his improvement journey, tournament success, and move to correspondence chess. Steve shared how correspondence chess works and helps his in live chess. He gave a lot of useful suggestions for how he improved, recent success, and the role correspondence chess can have in your development.

    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 

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  • Chess Journeys: Tales of Adult Improvement

    Ep. 263 Sangeeta (2000 USCF)

    2026/04/16 | 48 mins.
    This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Sangeeta. She was the Washington State Champion as a girl, returned to chess as an adult, and has begun directing scholastic tournaments. We talked about the pain of losing and her improvement journey. Sangeeta talked about reaching her goal of 2000. We discussed her time as a kid, kids today, and how she handles them at tournaments. 

    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
  • Chess Journeys: Tales of Adult Improvement

    Ep. 262 Ev (1800 USCF)

    2026/04/09 | 1h 12 mins.
    This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Ev. He’s gained over 700 points in the last few years. We talked about book recommendations, Youtube channels, and coaching. Ev extolled the benefits of taking breaks from tournament chess, despite his love for it. Some of Ev’s favorite books are Simple Chess and Learn Chess Tactics. We discussed our experiences with the Woodpecker Method. This was a fun chat full of adult improvement advice.

    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
  • Chess Journeys: Tales of Adult Improvement

    Ep. 261 Bonus Episode: Virginia Adult Only Tournament Recap

    2026/04/06 | 22 mins.
    This week on Chess Journeys, I bring you the recap of my recent trip to Virginia to play in the DMV Adult Only tournament. I had a great time and met a bunch of wonderful people. Let’s support adult tournament, they are a great time!

    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
  • Chess Journeys: Tales of Adult Improvement

    Ep. 260 Glenn (2000 USCF)

    2026/04/02 | 1h 20 mins.
    This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Glenn. He’s done it all in chess as a player, parent, coach, and tournament director. We spent a lot of time talking about tournament directing and his stories. We also discussed his improvement journey and his strategies for maintaining his rating in a world of rating deflation. We ended the interview with a great conversation about being a chess parent. 

    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

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About Chess Journeys: Tales of Adult Improvement

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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