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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. 284 Bonus Episode: Happiness, Ratings, and Titles

    03/08/2026 | 29 mins.
    In this bonus episode, I discuss ratings, their, role and how we deal with them. I suggested some proposals to adjust the current system. I also discussed titles, and my ideas for adding new titles. I'd love to hear what you all think about my ideas.

    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
  • Chess Journeys: Tales of Adult Improvement

    Ep. 283 Joel Returns (1800 USCF)

    30/07/2026 | 1h 15 mins.
    This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Joel. He is a returning guest from episode 23 (4.5 years ago). We talked about where he was then, rated about 1600, and what he was doing to improve. We spent most of the episode talking about his current training program, running a chess club, and helping his children enjoy chess. Joel has adopted a more simplistic approach to training, which has netted him 200 rating points! He talked about the joy of running a chess club and how to start one. It was fun catching up with a guest that has since so much rating improvement and joy for chess.

    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
  • Chess Journeys: Tales of Adult Improvement

    Ep. 282 Mark (1796 USCF)

    23/07/2026 | 54 mins.
    This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Mark. We talked about the challenge of balancing family and chess improvement. We discussed his concise training plan. Mark talked about confidence and momentum, how it helped him to recent success. Mark uses Chesstempo for calculation and credits it for much of his improvement. We also discussed the role of blitz in chess improvement for addressing the realities of time scarcity.

    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
  • Chess Journeys: Tales of Adult Improvement

    Ep. 281 Diego (1700 USCF)

    16/07/2026 | 1h 22 mins.
    This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Diego. He had a quick rise from 1200-1700 in two years of OTB play. However, lately his career is making chess improvement and playing OTB more challenging. We talked about resources that he used for his rise. Diego discussed solving his time trouble issues. We chatted about balancing work, chess, and improvement.

    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
  • Chess Journeys: Tales of Adult Improvement

    Ep. 280 Bonus Episode: Pacific Southwest Open Tournament Recap

    13/07/2026 | 27 mins.
    This week on Chess Journeys, I recap my time at the Pacific Southwest Open. I went 2/5 against tough competition. Good times were had. Calculations errors happened. Attacks were not well defended.

    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
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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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