The Chess Pit

The Chess Pithttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-chess-pit--4324763enHobbiesCopyright Phil Makepeacehttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bb10b975cdd1f4bbd1f6175766ce1ff9.jpgThe Chess Pithttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-chess-pit--4324763Thu, 02 Mar 2023 00:15:52 +0000Phil MakepeacePhil Makepeacefeeds@spreaker.comA weekly podcast where three men talk about chess… occasionallyfalse70f8a8dd-49a6-5a4c-90d0-d1db9021562aserial53: The Great British Wijk Offhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/53-the-great-british-wijk-off--43329704tag:audioboom.com,2021-01-27:/posts/7783494Wed, 27 Jan 2021 17:30:00 +0000Phil MakepeaceThis week Jon is a polyglot, Chris celebrates an important British player from the 19th century, and Phil wonders whether Tony the Tiger is Catholic.2870falsefull54: Who's Scared You The Most? - with special guest Ben Johnsonhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/54-who-s-scared-you-the-most-with-special-guest-ben-johnson--43329705tag:audioboom.com,2021-02-04:/posts/7791122Thu, 04 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +0000Phil MakepeaceEverything gets a bit meta this week as we have Ben Johnson of the Perpetual Chess Podcast round for tea. Hear about his life and career, and his favourite moments from hosting.3317falsefull55: He Could Be A Quarterbackhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/55-he-could-be-a-quarterback--43578092tag:audioboom.com,2021-02-11:/posts/7797558Thu, 11 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +0000Phil MakepeaceThe unholy trio of Chris, Jon & Phil are reunited for a waltz through the latest happenings in the chess world, but not before they've solved naming Chris's dog and the age-old question of how many elite players you can fit in a Mini.2707falsefull56: Play One Move Each Orbithttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/56-play-one-move-each-orbit--43578093tag:audioboom.com,2021-02-18:/posts/7803284Thu, 18 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +0000Phil MakepeaceThis week we ponder chess in a velodrome, celebrate South American Grandmasters, and ask whether the Dubai World Championship match is just another case of 'sportwashing'.2680falsefull57: There is a General Optimismhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/57-there-is-a-general-optimism--43804417tag:audioboom.com,2021-02-25:/posts/7809621Thu, 25 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +0000Phil MakepeaceThis week the guys discuss the effect PogChamps might have on the future of chess, and try to inflict the world's largest roundabout on the Isle of Man.2926falsefull58: Hoover Up The Amoebic Masshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/58-hoover-up-the-amoebic-mass--43804416tag:audioboom.com,2021-03-04:/posts/7815292Thu, 04 Mar 2021 17:00:00 +0000Phil MakepeaceThis week Chris's dog is pining, Jon has a heavy visitor, and Phil has a problem with carbs. May also include actual white hot chess content.2764falsefull76: Bring Down The Feudal Systemhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/76-bring-down-the-feudal-system--46382351tag:audioboom.com,2021-06-30:/posts/7896632Thu, 01 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0000Phil MakepeaceEngland are doing well at football, so the boys decide to bring chess home instead. They also set up a Lonely Hearts Chess Agency and celebrate Ulf Andersson.2161falsefull77: A Hammock in a Volvohttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/77-a-hammock-in-a-volvo--46382349tag:audioboom.com,2021-07-08:/posts/7901144Thu, 08 Jul 2021 16:20:00 +0000Phil MakepeaceFresh from football almost coming home, the guys are here for a twilight recording. Phil gets boisterous, Jon gets sleepy, and Chris celebrates underwhelming headlines.2938falsefull78: A Positive Message In It - ChessFest preview with FM Tim Wallhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/78-a-positive-message-in-it-chessfest-preview-with-fm-tim-wall--46382342tag:audioboom.com,2021-07-15:/posts/7905745Thu, 15 Jul 2021 15:30:00 +0000Phil MakepeaceJon & Phil are joined by FM Tim Wall, who not only plugs this weekend's ChessFest but also reveals his prowess, or otherwise, at sheep rituals.2690falsefull79: Welcoming and Enthusiastic and Active - with special guest Jenny Longhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/79-welcoming-and-enthusiastic-and-active-with-special-guest-jenny-long--46382340tag:audioboom.com,2021-07-22:/posts/7909694Thu, 22 Jul 2021 11:15:00 +0000Phil MakepeaceJon and Phil are joined by Jenny Long, who is bursting with chess and was one of the organisers of the ChessFest satellite event in Liverpool.2627falsefull80: My Table's A Bit Rickety - with special guest IM Lorin D'Costahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/80-my-table-s-a-bit-rickety-with-special-guest-im-lorin-d-costa--46382345tag:audioboom.com,2021-07-28:/posts/7913119Thu, 29 Jul 2021 00:01:00 +0000Phil MakepeaceChris and Phil are joined by International Master Lorin D'Costa, who is well placed as founder of She Plays To Win and captain of the England Women's Team to discuss the current and future state of girls' chess.3035falsefull81: Drag People Onto Your Territory - with special guest Benji Portheaulthttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/81-drag-people-onto-your-territory-with-special-guest-benji-portheault--46382344tag:audioboom.com,2021-08-05:/posts/7918804Thu, 05 Aug 2021 12:01:00 +0000Phil MakepeaceThis week Jon and Phil are joined by London club player Benji Portheault, who happily mucks in with the regular nonsense, but also brings news of a recent visit to a legendary French player.2497falsefull82: Brimful of Gad and Asherhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/82-brimful-of-gad-and-asher--46382346tag:audioboom.com,2021-08-11:/posts/7922481Thu, 12 Aug 2021 00:01:00 +0000Phil MakepeaceThe gang's back together as the discussions this week include chess neologisms, psychotropic drugs, and... yep... cheating.2399falsefull83: An Argument With Some Vicars - with special guest Michael Meadowshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/83-an-argument-with-some-vicars-with-special-guest-michael-meadows--46382341tag:audioboom.com,2021-08-19:/posts/7926872Thu, 19 Aug 2021 15:00:00 +0000Phil MakepeaceChris and Phil are joined by our webmaster, Michael Meadows, for a romp through cuttlefish, bad chess websites, and theology. Jon also makes a pleasing guest appearance.2332falsefull84: Quite Like Getting Dressed Uphttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/84-quite-like-getting-dressed-up--46382347tag:audioboom.com,2021-08-26:/posts/7930906Thu, 26 Aug 2021 15:55:00 +0000Phil MakepeaceThis week the boys discuss monkeys at the North Pole, chess dynasties, and pay tribute to Evgeny Sveshnikov. May also contain a special guest for the quiz...2817falsefull85: Plumbed the Depths of Wormshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/85-plumbed-the-depths-of-worms--46382348tag:audioboom.com,2021-09-01:/posts/7934445Thu, 02 Sep 2021 00:01:00 +0000Phil MakepeaceThis week Jon brings back the Gregorian chanting first heard in Episode 5, Phil parades his knowledge of Thomas the Tank Engine, and Chris celebrates Mr Philidor.2748falsefullS1 Ep86: Someone's Talking About Geoff Clubhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1-ep86-someone-s-talking-about-geoff-club--52960342

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]]>2917false186fullS1 Ep87: Some Sort Of Feudal King - with special guest Robin Sarfashttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1-ep87-some-sort-of-feudal-king-with-special-guest-robin-sarfas--52959863

Here's the previous episode Robin did with us on adult improvement: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/board-next-to-him-adult-improvement-special-robin-sarfas/id1497308386?i=1000506056898]]>tag:audioboom.com,2021-09-15:/posts/7942947Thu, 16 Sep 2021 00:01:00 +0000Phil Makepeace- https://twitter.com/chesspitpod - https://facebook.com/chesspitpod - https://twitch.tv/chesspitpod - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ4rmtd-Y2rvlzgfwnLcDwg - https://www.chesspitpod.com/ Here's the previous episode Robin did with us on adult...

Here's the previous episode Robin did with us on adult improvement: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/board-next-to-him-adult-improvement-special-robin-sarfas/id1497308386?i=1000506056898]]>3199false187fullS1 Ep89: That's An Amazing Cash Grab - Women's Chess Specialhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1-ep89-that-s-an-amazing-cash-grab-women-s-chess-special--52960266

0:00 Intro
4:05 Hugh's Views
8:55 Phil has a quiz
13:28 Motiva and the Women's World Chess Championship
42:07 Christory (Gaprindashvili)
48:35 Phil has quiz answers
]]>tag:audioboom.com,2021-09-30:/posts/7951851Thu, 30 Sep 2021 09:05:00 +0000Phil Makepeace- https://twitter.com/chesspitpod - https://facebook.com/chesspitpod - https://twitch.tv/chesspitpod - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ4rmtd-Y2rvlzgfwnLcDwg - https://www.chesspitpod.com/ 0:00 Intro 4:05 Hugh's Views 8:55 Phil has a quiz 13:28...

0:00 Intro
4:05 Hugh's Views
8:55 Phil has a quiz
13:28 Motiva and the Women's World Chess Championship
42:07 Christory (Gaprindashvili)
48:35 Phil has quiz answers
]]>3110false189fullS1 Ep91: Between Satan and the Truthhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1-ep91-between-satan-and-the-truth--52960328

]]>tag:audioboom.com,2021-10-14:/posts/7960224Thu, 14 Oct 2021 11:05:00 +0000Phil Makepeace- https://twitter.com/chesspitpod - https://facebook.com/chesspitpod - https://twitch.tv/chesspitpod - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ4rmtd-Y2rvlzgfwnLcDwg - https://www.chesspitpod.com/

]]>2433false191fullS1 Ep92: Must Have A Rhyming Phrasehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1-ep92-must-have-a-rhyming-phrase--52960236

]]>tag:audioboom.com,2021-10-21:/posts/7964990Thu, 21 Oct 2021 16:00:00 +0000Phil Makepeace- https://twitter.com/chesspitpod - https://facebook.com/chesspitpod - https://twitch.tv/chesspitpod - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ4rmtd-Y2rvlzgfwnLcDwg - https://www.chesspitpod.com/

]]>3538false192fullS1 Ep93: Too Busy Cowering And Cryinghttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1-ep93-too-busy-cowering-and-crying--52959388

]]>tag:audioboom.com,2021-10-28:/posts/7969262Thu, 28 Oct 2021 16:30:00 +0000Phil Makepeace- https://twitter.com/chesspitpod - https://facebook.com/chesspitpod - https://twitch.tv/chesspitpod - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ4rmtd-Y2rvlzgfwnLcDwg - https://www.chesspitpod.com/

]]>2800false193fullS1 Ep94: Take On Light Or Darkhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1-ep94-take-on-light-or-dark--52960340

]]>tag:audioboom.com,2021-11-04:/posts/7973484Thu, 04 Nov 2021 15:00:00 +0000Phil Makepeace- https://twitter.com/chesspitpod - https://facebook.com/chesspitpod - https://twitch.tv/chesspitpod - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ4rmtd-Y2rvlzgfwnLcDwg - https://www.chesspitpod.com/

]]>2782false194fullS1 Ep95: A Lack of Vitamin Chttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1-ep95-a-lack-of-vitamin-c--52960244

]]>tag:audioboom.com,2021-11-12:/posts/7979070Fri, 12 Nov 2021 17:45:00 +0000Phil Makepeace- https://twitter.com/chesspitpod - https://facebook.com/chesspitpod - https://twitch.tv/chesspitpod - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ4rmtd-Y2rvlzgfwnLcDwg - https://www.chesspitpod.com/

]]>3161false195fullS1 Ep96: The Beauty and the Simplicity - World Championship preview specialhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1-ep96-the-beauty-and-the-simplicity-world-championship-preview-special--52959367

0:00 Intro
1:34 What is the World Chess Championship?
11:45 History of the World Chess Championship
41:38 Magnus
47:39 Nepo
56:05 Predictions
1:01:30 Coverage options
]]>tag:audioboom.com,2021-11-22:/posts/7983941Mon, 22 Nov 2021 06:00:00 +0000Phil Makepeace- https://twitter.com/chesspitpod - https://facebook.com/chesspitpod - https://twitch.tv/chesspitpod - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ4rmtd-Y2rvlzgfwnLcDwg - https://www.chesspitpod.com/ 0:00 Intro 1:34 What is the World Chess Championship?...

0:00 Intro
1:34 What is the World Chess Championship?
11:45 History of the World Chess Championship
41:38 Magnus
47:39 Nepo
56:05 Predictions
1:01:30 Coverage options
]]>3987false196fullS2 Ep1: World Chess Championship Recap - Game Onehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep1-world-chess-championship-recap-game-one--52960010

If you like a bit of video with your audio, you can also rewatch the live stream of this episode here.
]]>tag:audioboom.com,2021-11-26:/posts/7986886Fri, 26 Nov 2021 18:30:00 +0000Phil Makepeace- https://twitter.com/chesspitpod - https://facebook.com/chesspitpod - https://twitch.tv/chesspitpod - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ4rmtd-Y2rvlzgfwnLcDwg - https://www.chesspitpod.com/ If you like a bit of video with your audio, you can also...

If you like a bit of video with your audio, you can also rewatch the live stream of this episode here.
]]>1302false21fullS2 Ep2: World Chess Championship Recap - Game Twohttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep2-world-chess-championship-recap-game-two--52959877

]]>tag:audioboom.com,2021-11-27:/posts/7987186Sat, 27 Nov 2021 19:25:00 +0000Phil Makepeace- https://twitter.com/chesspitpod - https://facebook.com/chesspitpod - https://twitch.tv/chesspitpod - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ4rmtd-Y2rvlzgfwnLcDwg - https://www.chesspitpod.com/

]]>981false22fullS2 Ep3: World Chess Championship Recap - Game Threehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep3-world-chess-championship-recap-game-three--52960330

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]]>tag:audioboom.com,2021-11-28:/posts/7987400Sun, 28 Nov 2021 18:00:00 +0000Phil Makepeace- https://twitter.com/chesspitpod - https://facebook.com/chesspitpod - https://twitch.tv/chesspitpod - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ4rmtd-Y2rvlzgfwnLcDwg - https://www.chesspitpod.com/ If you want to see our faces as well as hear our voices,...

If you want to see our faces as well as hear our voices, here you go!
]]>1542false23fullS2 Ep4: World Chess Championship Recap - Rest Day Onehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep4-world-chess-championship-recap-rest-day-one--52959905

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]]>tag:audioboom.com,2021-11-29:/posts/7988061Mon, 29 Nov 2021 21:40:00 +0000Phil Makepeace- https://twitter.com/chesspitpod - https://facebook.com/chesspitpod - https://twitch.tv/chesspitpod - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ4rmtd-Y2rvlzgfwnLcDwg - https://www.chesspitpod.com/ If you want to see our faces as well as hear our voices,...

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]]>2226false24fullS2 Ep6: World Chess Championship Recap - Game Fivehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep6-world-chess-championship-recap-game-five--52960283

]]>tag:audioboom.com,2021-12-01:/posts/7989287Wed, 01 Dec 2021 17:45:00 +0000Phil Makepeace- https://twitter.com/chesspitpod - https://facebook.com/chesspitpod - https://twitch.tv/chesspitpod - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ4rmtd-Y2rvlzgfwnLcDwg - https://www.chesspitpod.com/

]]>1746false26fullS2 Ep7: World Chess Championship Recap - Rest Day Twohttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep7-world-chess-championship-recap-rest-day-two--52960260Benji Portheault and Dan Gallagher are both chess coaches and luminaries of the chess world. Listen to their thoughts on the WCC narratives, the availability of high-level punditry, sports washing, the "solutions" to draws and much, much more!

If you'd also like to see Jon, Dan and Benji's faces, here you go!]]>tag:audioboom.com,2021-12-02:/posts/7990111Thu, 02 Dec 2021 20:31:03 +0000Phil MakepeaceIt's the second Rest Day of the World Chess Championship but that's not stopping us! Jon is joined by a couple of very special guests to talk about the action so far. https://twitter.com/howlingmadbenji and https://twitter.com/BishopPair are both...Benji Portheault and Dan Gallagher are both chess coaches and luminaries of the chess world. Listen to their thoughts on the WCC narratives, the availability of high-level punditry, sports washing, the "solutions" to draws and much, much more!

If you'd also like to see Jon, Dan and Benji's faces, here you go!]]>2459false27fullS2 Ep8: World Chess Championship Recap - Game Sixhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep8-world-chess-championship-recap-game-six--52959834

]]>tag:audioboom.com,2021-12-03:/posts/7990883Fri, 03 Dec 2021 22:35:26 +0000Phil MakepeaceWE HAVE A DECISIVE GAME FOR THE FIRST TIME IN FIVE YEARS! Jon and Robin give you a whistlestop review of the sixth game of the World Chess Championship and pep you up ready to go again tomorrow. - https://twitter.com/chesspitpod -...

]]>1224false28fullS2 Ep9: World Chess Championship Recap - Game Sevenhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep9-world-chess-championship-recap-game-seven--52959336
Jon and Robin cover Game 7 in this episode before debriefing Game 6 in a little more depth. Enjoy!

]]>tag:audioboom.com,2021-12-04:/posts/7991132Sat, 04 Dec 2021 18:35:50 +0000Phil MakepeaceAfter yesterday's Game 6 drama, everyone expected a quieter (and shorter) game today. And so it transpired: a short and snappy draw carries us over the halfway point in the World Chess Championship. Jon and Robin cover Game 7 in this episode before...
Jon and Robin cover Game 7 in this episode before debriefing Game 6 in a little more depth. Enjoy!

]]>1398false29fullS2 Ep10: World Chess Championship Recap - Game Eight / Rest Day Threehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep10-world-chess-championship-recap-game-eight-rest-day-three--52959965

]]>tag:audioboom.com,2021-12-06:/posts/7991913Mon, 06 Dec 2021 14:34:02 +0000Phil MakepeaceWith Nepomniachtchi's capitulation in Game Eight, Jon and Robin spend some time breaking it down and thinking about the impact it will have on the World Chess Championship going forward. - https://twitter.com/chesspitpod -...

]]>2381false210fullS2 Ep11: World Chess Championship Recap - Game Ninehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep11-world-chess-championship-recap-game-nine--52960190

]]>tag:audioboom.com,2021-12-07:/posts/7992675Tue, 07 Dec 2021 17:15:36 +0000Phil MakepeaceWith the World Chess Championship all but over as Ian Nepomniachtchi blunders again, the boys are back to talk Game 9, what this means for the match as a whole and what we should expect from the next few games. - https://twitter.com/chesspitpod -...

]]>1459false211fullS2 Ep12: World Chess Championship Recap - Game Tenhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep12-world-chess-championship-recap-game-ten--52960217

If you want to see Robin and Phil's fine faces as well, go here!
]]>tag:audioboom.com,2021-12-08:/posts/7993533Wed, 08 Dec 2021 17:15:00 +0000Phil Makepeace- https://twitter.com/chesspitpod - https://facebook.com/chesspitpod - https://twitch.tv/chesspitpod - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ4rmtd-Y2rvlzgfwnLcDwg - https://www.chesspitpod.com/ If you want to see Robin and Phil's fine faces as well, go...

If you want to see Robin and Phil's fine faces as well, go here!
]]>1182false212fullS2 Ep13: World Chess Championship Recap - Rest Day Fourhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep13-world-chess-championship-recap-rest-day-four--52959840

If you want to see the guys' faces, go here! And you can find David on twitter here and here.
]]>tag:audioboom.com,2021-12-09:/posts/7994158Thu, 09 Dec 2021 14:40:00 +0000Phil Makepeace- https://twitter.com/chesspitpod - https://facebook.com/chesspitpod - https://twitch.tv/chesspitpod - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ4rmtd-Y2rvlzgfwnLcDwg - https://www.chesspitpod.com/ If you want to see the guys' faces, go...

If you want to see the guys' faces, go here! And you can find David on twitter here and here.
]]>3580false213fullS2 Ep14: World Chess Championship Recap - Game Elevenhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep14-world-chess-championship-recap-game-eleven--52960305

]]>tag:audioboom.com,2021-12-10:/posts/7995050Fri, 10 Dec 2021 17:20:00 +0000Phil Makepeace- https://twitter.com/chesspitpod - https://facebook.com/chesspitpod - https://twitch.tv/chesspitpod - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ4rmtd-Y2rvlzgfwnLcDwg - https://www.chesspitpod.com/

]]>1330false214fullS2 Ep15: Nepo Clearly Has The Quality - World Championship Reviewhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep15-nepo-clearly-has-the-quality-world-championship-review--52960319

]]>tag:audioboom.com,2021-12-16:/posts/7998356Thu, 16 Dec 2021 17:00:00 +0000Phil Makepeace- https://twitter.com/chesspitpod - https://facebook.com/chesspitpod - https://twitch.tv/chesspitpod - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ4rmtd-Y2rvlzgfwnLcDwg - https://www.chesspitpod.com/

]]>3780false215fullS2 Ep16: A Distinct Lack of Brits - World Rapid & Blitz preview specialhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep16-a-distinct-lack-of-brits-world-rapid-blitz-preview-special--52960102

0:00 Intro
2:04 The news
4:10 Phil has a quiz
12:22 World Rapid & Blitz preview
]]>tag:audioboom.com,2021-12-22:/posts/8002175Wed, 22 Dec 2021 17:40:00 +0000Phil Makepeace- https://twitter.com/chesspitpod - https://facebook.com/chesspitpod - https://twitch.tv/chesspitpod - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ4rmtd-Y2rvlzgfwnLcDwg - https://www.chesspitpod.com/ 0:00 Intro 2:04 The news 4:10 Phil has a quiz 12:22...

0:00 Intro
2:04 The news
4:10 Phil has a quiz
12:22 World Rapid & Blitz preview
]]>2601false216fullS2 Ep17: World Rapid & Blitz Recap - Rapid Day Onehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep17-world-rapid-blitz-recap-rapid-day-one--52960292

If you'd also like to see the guys' faces, go here!
]]>tag:audioboom.com,2021-12-26:/posts/8003696Sun, 26 Dec 2021 22:00:00 +0000Phil Makepeace- https://twitter.com/chesspitpod - https://facebook.com/chesspitpod - https://twitch.tv/chesspitpod - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ4rmtd-Y2rvlzgfwnLcDwg - https://www.chesspitpod.com/ If you'd also like to see the guys' faces, go...

If you'd also like to see the guys' faces, go here!
]]>1192false217fullS2 Ep18: World Rapid & Blitz Recap - Rapid Day Twohttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep18-world-rapid-blitz-recap-rapid-day-two--52959845

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]]>tag:audioboom.com,2021-12-28:/posts/8004451Tue, 28 Dec 2021 12:15:00 +0000Phil Makepeace- https://twitter.com/chesspitpod - https://facebook.com/chesspitpod - https://twitch.tv/chesspitpod - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ4rmtd-Y2rvlzgfwnLcDwg - https://www.chesspitpod.com/ If you would like to see Phil and Robin's faces too, you...

If you would like to see Phil and Robin's faces too, you can do so here!
]]>1080false218fullS2 Ep20: World Rapid & Blitz Recap - Blitz Day Onehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep20-world-rapid-blitz-recap-blitz-day-one--52960242

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]]>tag:audioboom.com,2021-12-30:/posts/8005348Thu, 30 Dec 2021 11:40:00 +0000Phil Makepeace- https://twitter.com/chesspitpod - https://facebook.com/chesspitpod - https://twitch.tv/chesspitpod - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ4rmtd-Y2rvlzgfwnLcDwg - https://www.chesspitpod.com/ If you'd also like to see Jon and Phil's faces, go...

If you'd also like to see Jon and Phil's faces, go here!
]]>1382false220fullS2 Ep21: World Rapid & Blitz Recap - Blitz Day Twohttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep21-world-rapid-blitz-recap-blitz-day-two--52960232

If you'd also like to see the guys' faces, go here!
]]>tag:audioboom.com,2021-12-31:/posts/8005771Fri, 31 Dec 2021 13:25:00 +0000Phil Makepeace- https://twitter.com/chesspitpod - https://facebook.com/chesspitpod - https://twitch.tv/chesspitpod - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ4rmtd-Y2rvlzgfwnLcDwg - https://www.chesspitpod.com/ If you'd also like to see the guys' faces, go...

If you'd also like to see the guys' faces, go here!
]]>2269false221fullS3 Ep1: It Was An Open Goalhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s3-ep1-it-was-an-open-goal--52960237

]]>tag:audioboom.com,2022-01-06:/posts/8008378Thu, 06 Jan 2022 14:30:00 +0000Phil Makepeace- https://twitter.com/chesspitpod - https://facebook.com/chesspitpod - https://twitch.tv/chesspitpod - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ4rmtd-Y2rvlzgfwnLcDwg - https://www.chesspitpod.com/

]]>3098false31fullS3 Ep2: Unknown Tomb of Queen Nefertitihttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s3-ep2-unknown-tomb-of-queen-nefertiti--52959353

Website

0:00 Intro
6:07 Phil has a quiz and the news
15:07 The Chess Pit guide to (not) succeeding in 2022
58:25 Phil has a quiz answer
Danny Gormally's article https://theabysmaldepthsofchess.blogspot.com/]]>tag:audioboom.com,2022-01-13:/posts/8012035Thu, 13 Jan 2022 00:45:00 +0000Phil Makepeace- https://twitter.com/chesspitpod - https://facebook.com/chesspitpod - https://twitch.tv/chesspitpod - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ4rmtd-Y2rvlzgfwnLcDwg - https://www.chesspitpod.com/ 0:00 Intro 6:07 Phil has a quiz and the news 15:07 The...

Website

0:00 Intro
6:07 Phil has a quiz and the news
15:07 The Chess Pit guide to (not) succeeding in 2022
58:25 Phil has a quiz answer
Danny Gormally's article https://theabysmaldepthsofchess.blogspot.com/]]>3656false32fullS3 Ep5: What's Your Favourite Western Intervention?https://www.spreaker.com/episode/s3-ep5-what-s-your-favourite-western-intervention--52960299

]]>tag:audioboom.com,2022-02-03:/posts/8024253Thu, 03 Feb 2022 10:15:00 +0000Phil Makepeace- https://twitter.com/chesspitpod - https://facebook.com/chesspitpod - https://twitch.tv/chesspitpod - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ4rmtd-Y2rvlzgfwnLcDwg - https://www.chesspitpod.com/

]]>2965false35fullS3 Ep6: Can't Hide From The Truth - with special guest Nate Solonhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s3-ep6-can-t-hide-from-the-truth-with-special-guest-nate-solon--52960293

You can find Nate's twitter here and his Zwischenzug substack here]]>tag:audioboom.com,2022-02-10:/posts/8028924Thu, 10 Feb 2022 10:45:00 +0000Phil Makepeace- https://twitter.com/chesspitpod - https://facebook.com/chesspitpod - https://twitch.tv/chesspitpod - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ4rmtd-Y2rvlzgfwnLcDwg - https://www.chesspitpod.com/ You can find Nate's twitter https://twitter.com/natesolon...

You can find Nate's twitter here and his Zwischenzug substack here]]>3704false36fullS3 Ep8: The Law of Large Numbers - Young Talents specialhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s3-ep8-the-law-of-large-numbers-young-talents-special--52959312

]]>tag:audioboom.com,2022-02-24:/posts/8037062Thu, 24 Feb 2022 01:15:00 +0000Phil Makepeace- https://twitter.com/chesspitpod - https://facebook.com/chesspitpod - https://twitch.tv/chesspitpod - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ4rmtd-Y2rvlzgfwnLcDwg - https://www.chesspitpod.com/

]]>3053false38fullS3 Ep9: Being Suspended from the Ceilinghttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s3-ep9-being-suspended-from-the-ceiling--52960018

]]>tag:audioboom.com,2022-03-03:/posts/8041236Thu, 03 Mar 2022 15:25:00 +0000Phil Makepeace- https://twitter.com/chesspitpod - https://facebook.com/chesspitpod - https://twitch.tv/chesspitpod - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ4rmtd-Y2rvlzgfwnLcDwg - https://www.chesspitpod.com/

]]>2671false39fullS3 Ep10: Thickness of a Cigarette Paperhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s3-ep10-thickness-of-a-cigarette-paper--52959356

]]>tag:audioboom.com,2022-03-09:/posts/8044478Thu, 10 Mar 2022 01:01:00 +0000Phil Makepeace- https://twitter.com/chesspitpod - https://facebook.com/chesspitpod - https://twitch.tv/chesspitpod - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ4rmtd-Y2rvlzgfwnLcDwg - https://www.chesspitpod.com/

]]>2780false310fullS3 Ep11: Because It Requires Such Vigilance - with special guest WGM Jennifer Shahadehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s3-ep11-because-it-requires-such-vigilance-with-special-guest-wgm-jennifer-shahade--52959788

When we heard that Jennifer Shahade would be in London to promote her new book 'Chess Queens', we jumped at the opportunity to get the whole gang in the studio to record an episode with her. So here it is!

In the studio again! With Jen!

You can find a beautiful hardback copy of Chess Queens here!

Jennifer's website contains details of all her projects and socials, including her very active Twitter.
]]>tag:audioboom.com,2022-03-17:/posts/8048839Thu, 17 Mar 2022 10:15:00 +0000Phil Makepeace- https://twitter.com/chesspitpod - https://facebook.com/chesspitpod - https://twitch.tv/chesspitpod - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ4rmtd-Y2rvlzgfwnLcDwg - https://www.chesspitpod.com/ When we heard that Jennifer Shahade would be in London to...

When we heard that Jennifer Shahade would be in London to promote her new book 'Chess Queens', we jumped at the opportunity to get the whole gang in the studio to record an episode with her. So here it is!

In the studio again! With Jen!

You can find a beautiful hardback copy of Chess Queens here!

Jennifer's website contains details of all her projects and socials, including her very active Twitter.
]]>3351false311fullS3 Ep12: You're Tuned Into Beefcake FMhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s3-ep12-you-re-tuned-into-beefcake-fm--52960273

This week Phil has been to the seaside, Robin has been in a moving van, and Jon has simply stayed at home. Hear the guys discuss the latest FIDE sanctions against Sergey Karjakin, the latest from the Grand Prix, and... what is the English Chess Capital of the World?

0:00 Intro
4:43 Phil has a quiz and feedback
11:32 Grand Prix
19:01 The Batman
25:07 Robin's on a drawing streak
36:17 Phil has quiz answers
]]>tag:audioboom.com,2022-03-24:/posts/8053822Thu, 24 Mar 2022 16:30:00 +0000Phil Makepeace- https://twitter.com/chesspitpod - https://facebook.com/chesspitpod - https://twitch.tv/chesspitpod - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ4rmtd-Y2rvlzgfwnLcDwg - https://www.chesspitpod.com/ This week Phil has been to the seaside, Robin has been in a...

This week Phil has been to the seaside, Robin has been in a moving van, and Jon has simply stayed at home. Hear the guys discuss the latest FIDE sanctions against Sergey Karjakin, the latest from the Grand Prix, and... what is the English Chess Capital of the World?

0:00 Intro
4:43 Phil has a quiz and feedback
11:32 Grand Prix
19:01 The Batman
25:07 Robin's on a drawing streak
36:17 Phil has quiz answers
]]>2480false312fullS3 Ep13: Men Clutching Their Plastic Bags - with special guest Jim Stevensonhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s3-ep13-men-clutching-their-plastic-bags-with-special-guest-jim-stevenson--52960218

This week Phil is yanking around the US of A, Jon is hibernating during football's international break, but Robin is here in his cave to hold the fort. He's joined by his good pal Jim Stevenson to talk about Jim's new Chessable course on Alexander Tolush, a little-known (by Jon at any rate) Soviet Grandmaster. Enjoy!]]>tag:audioboom.com,2022-03-31:/posts/8057623Thu, 31 Mar 2022 12:01:02 +0000Phil Makepeace- https://twitter.com/chesspitpod - https://facebook.com/chesspitpod - https://twitch.tv/chesspitpod - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ4rmtd-Y2rvlzgfwnLcDwg - https://www.chesspitpod.com/ This week Phil is yanking around the US of A, Jon is...

This week Phil is yanking around the US of A, Jon is hibernating during football's international break, but Robin is here in his cave to hold the fort. He's joined by his good pal Jim Stevenson to talk about Jim's new Chessable course on Alexander Tolush, a little-known (by Jon at any rate) Soviet Grandmaster. Enjoy!]]>2809false313fullS3 Ep14: Repression is a Weird One - with special guests JJ Lang & Julia Rioshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s3-ep14-repression-is-a-weird-one-with-special-guests-jj-lang-julia-rios--52959847the chessfeels podcast.

We kick off with some nonsense about names before talking about the psychology of chess. Julia gives Robin some chess therapy and… just how good are Robin’s Rookbusters?

]]>tag:audioboom.com,2022-04-07:/posts/8062749Thu, 07 Apr 2022 12:58:04 +0000Phil MakepeaceThis week Phil is still yanking around the US of A, so Robin and Jon welcome a couple of very special guests: JJ and Julia of https://twitter.com/chessfeelspod. We kick off with some nonsense about names before talking about the psychology of...the chessfeels podcast.

We kick off with some nonsense about names before talking about the psychology of chess. Julia gives Robin some chess therapy and… just how good are Robin’s Rookbusters?

]]>3665false314fullS3 Ep15: Actors and not Professional Footballershttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s3-ep15-actors-and-not-professional-footballers--52960288TwitterFacebook Twitch YouTube Website

Jon and Phil are joined by chess analytics human and resident Frenchman Benji Portheault to discuss chess on film, snooker, and whether Phil's French Rookbusters are better than Robin's English ones.

32:19 Rookbusters]]>tag:audioboom.com,2022-04-14:/posts/8067094Wed, 13 Apr 2022 15:00:00 +0000Phil Makepeacehttps://twitter.com/chesspitpodhttps://facebook.com/chesspitpodhttps://twitch.tv/chesspitpodhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ4rmtd-Y2rvlzgfwnLcDwghttps://www.chesspitpod.com/ Jon and Phil are joined by chess analytics human and resident Frenchman...TwitterFacebook Twitch YouTube Website

Jon and Phil are joined by chess analytics human and resident Frenchman Benji Portheault to discuss chess on film, snooker, and whether Phil's French Rookbusters are better than Robin's English ones.

32:19 Rookbusters]]>3427false315fullS3 Ep16: A Pirate Eating a Lemonhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s3-ep16-a-pirate-eating-a-lemon--52959931TwitterFacebook Twitch YouTube Website

0:00 Intro
7:37 Phil has a quiz
8:30 Ding Ding Ding Ding Ding
15:44 Player pronunciations
19:52 Russian Exodus
32:56 Robin has a tournament
51:22 Phil has quiz answers

The guys are back together for the first time in a month and get straight down to it with the nonsense this week including Spanish restaurants, triple jumping, and boring names for pets. We also build on our visit from the chessfeels podcast to pep Robin up for his tournament this week.

In the spirit of this week's Rookbusters, you can find Robin's lichess account for correspondence games here.]]>tag:audioboom.com,2022-04-21:/posts/8070524Thu, 21 Apr 2022 15:00:00 +0000Phil Makepeacehttps://twitter.com/chesspitpodhttps://facebook.com/chesspitpodhttps://twitch.tv/chesspitpodhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ4rmtd-Y2rvlzgfwnLcDwghttps://www.chesspitpod.com/ 0:00 Intro 7:37 Phil has a quiz 8:30 Ding Ding Ding Ding Ding 15:44...TwitterFacebook Twitch YouTube Website

0:00 Intro
7:37 Phil has a quiz
8:30 Ding Ding Ding Ding Ding
15:44 Player pronunciations
19:52 Russian Exodus
32:56 Robin has a tournament
51:22 Phil has quiz answers

The guys are back together for the first time in a month and get straight down to it with the nonsense this week including Spanish restaurants, triple jumping, and boring names for pets. We also build on our visit from the chessfeels podcast to pep Robin up for his tournament this week.

In the spirit of this week's Rookbusters, you can find Robin's lichess account for correspondence games here.]]>3247false316fullS3 Ep17: Injecting It Into His Veinshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s3-ep17-injecting-it-into-his-veins--52960202TwitterFacebook Twitch YouTube Website

0:00 Intro
3:40 Phil has a quiz
5:01 Online chess as a gateway drug
14:11 Robin played a tournament
22:15 Mandatory women's/girls' boards in national league teams
34:37 Phil has quiz answers

This week Robin has seven friends, Jon misses composing crosswords, and Phil seemingly casts aspersions on great mathematicians. The guys ponder encouraging female participation from the bottom up, and declare themselves to be far too busy for online chess.]]>tag:audioboom.com,2022-04-28:/posts/8074262Thu, 28 Apr 2022 09:15:00 +0000Phil Makepeacehttps://twitter.com/chesspitpodhttps://facebook.com/chesspitpodhttps://twitch.tv/chesspitpodhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ4rmtd-Y2rvlzgfwnLcDwghttps://www.chesspitpod.com/ 0:00 Intro 3:40 Phil has a quiz 5:01 Online chess as a gateway drug...TwitterFacebook Twitch YouTube Website

0:00 Intro
3:40 Phil has a quiz
5:01 Online chess as a gateway drug
14:11 Robin played a tournament
22:15 Mandatory women's/girls' boards in national league teams
34:37 Phil has quiz answers

This week Robin has seven friends, Jon misses composing crosswords, and Phil seemingly casts aspersions on great mathematicians. The guys ponder encouraging female participation from the bottom up, and declare themselves to be far too busy for online chess.]]>2464false317fullS3 Ep18: Good Luck Finding Some Raptorshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s3-ep18-good-luck-finding-some-raptors--52959843TwitterFacebook Twitch YouTube Website

This week Robin is a reasonably-established adult, while Phil and Jon are both nervous about football. We discuss the Candidates qualification process, being accused of being elitist, and the demographics of our listenership. ]]>tag:audioboom.com,2022-05-05:/posts/8078435Thu, 05 May 2022 14:30:00 +0000Phil Makepeacehttps://twitter.com/chesspitpodhttps://facebook.com/chesspitpodhttps://twitch.tv/chesspitpodhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ4rmtd-Y2rvlzgfwnLcDwghttps://www.chesspitpod.com/ This week Robin is a reasonably-established adult, while Phil and Jon...TwitterFacebook Twitch YouTube Website

This week Robin is a reasonably-established adult, while Phil and Jon are both nervous about football. We discuss the Candidates qualification process, being accused of being elitist, and the demographics of our listenership. ]]>3029false318fullS3 Ep19: Maybe People Are Burning Outhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s3-ep19-maybe-people-are-burning-out--52960188TwitterFacebook Twitch YouTube Website

This week the guys plumb new depths of dorkery while wondering whether the chess boom is diminishing. Silly questions are back, and the Rookbusters clues might be somewhat familiar...

Here's the article by Martin Justesen that we discuss.]]>tag:audioboom.com,2022-05-12:/posts/8082439Thu, 12 May 2022 14:45:00 +0000Phil Makepeacehttps://twitter.com/chesspitpodhttps://facebook.com/chesspitpodhttps://twitch.tv/chesspitpodhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ4rmtd-Y2rvlzgfwnLcDwghttps://www.chesspitpod.com/ This week the guys plumb new depths of dorkery while wondering whether...TwitterFacebook Twitch YouTube Website

This week the guys plumb new depths of dorkery while wondering whether the chess boom is diminishing. Silly questions are back, and the Rookbusters clues might be somewhat familiar...

Here's the article by Martin Justesen that we discuss.]]>2250false319fullS3 Ep20: Managing to Perform Human Parthenogenesishttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s3-ep20-managing-to-perform-human-parthenogenesis--52960258TwitterFacebook Twitch YouTube Website

This week the guys discuss how they could tutor a child in the ways of chess righteousness, while also offering adults tips on their first serious tournament games. A full lifespan in one episode! Also includes curry etiquette. You lucky people.

Here's part two of Martin Justesen's chess boom substack we talk about: https://saychess.substack.com/p/is-the-chess-twitch-boom-over-looking?s=r]]>tag:audioboom.com,2022-05-19:/posts/8086716Thu, 19 May 2022 17:00:00 +0000Phil Makepeacehttps://twitter.com/chesspitpodhttps://facebook.com/chesspitpodhttps://twitch.tv/chesspitpodhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ4rmtd-Y2rvlzgfwnLcDwghttps://www.chesspitpod.com/ This week the guys discuss how they could tutor a child in the ways of...TwitterFacebook Twitch YouTube Website

This week the guys discuss how they could tutor a child in the ways of chess righteousness, while also offering adults tips on their first serious tournament games. A full lifespan in one episode! Also includes curry etiquette. You lucky people.

Here's part two of Martin Justesen's chess boom substack we talk about: https://saychess.substack.com/p/is-the-chess-twitch-boom-over-looking?s=r]]>2227false320fullS3 Ep21: Fit In With Your Lifestyle - Choosing a Chess Club specialhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s3-ep21-fit-in-with-your-lifestyle-choosing-a-chess-club-special--52959972TwitterFacebook Twitch YouTube Website

This week Robin and Phil quite simply want you to join a (good) chess club! Hear about their own experiences and follow their advice of what to look out for, and what to avoid.]]>tag:audioboom.com,2022-05-26:/posts/8090654Thu, 26 May 2022 20:40:00 +0000Phil Makepeacehttps://twitter.com/chesspitpodhttps://facebook.com/chesspitpodhttps://twitch.tv/chesspitpodhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ4rmtd-Y2rvlzgfwnLcDwghttps://www.chesspitpod.com/ This week Robin and Phil quite simply want you to join a (good) chess...TwitterFacebook Twitch YouTube Website

This week Robin and Phil quite simply want you to join a (good) chess club! Hear about their own experiences and follow their advice of what to look out for, and what to avoid.]]>2173false321fullS3 Ep22: The Oldest Person I Knowhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s3-ep22-the-oldest-person-i-know--52959333
Twitter Facebook Twitch YouTube Website]]>tag:audioboom.com,2022-06-02:/posts/8094466Thu, 02 Jun 2022 12:42:04 +0000Phil MakepeaceThis week, Jon and Robin spend a lot of time talking about age, Jon moving back to London and Robin's ongoing travails at the board....
Twitter Facebook Twitch YouTube Website]]>2747false322fullS3 Ep23: A Milkybar in your Pocket - Candidates Preview Specialhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s3-ep23-a-milkybar-in-your-pocket-candidates-preview-special--52959289TwitterFacebook Twitch YouTube Website

Our candidates preview special is live! We give in-depth assessments of each player's chances, as well as wondering whether the extreme heat in Madrid will have an effect. ]]>tag:audioboom.com,2022-06-16:/posts/8103634Thu, 16 Jun 2022 17:30:00 +0000Phil Makepeacehttps://twitter.com/chesspitpodhttps://facebook.com/chesspitpodhttps://twitch.tv/chesspitpodhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ4rmtd-Y2rvlzgfwnLcDwghttps://www.chesspitpod.com/ Our candidates preview special is live! We give in-depth assessments of...TwitterFacebook Twitch YouTube Website

Our candidates preview special is live! We give in-depth assessments of each player's chances, as well as wondering whether the extreme heat in Madrid will have an effect. ]]>3168false323fullS3 Ep24: Dings Can Only Get Better - Candidates Rounds 1-3 Recaphttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s3-ep24-dings-can-only-get-better-candidates-rounds-1-3-recap--52959973TwitterFacebook Twitch YouTube Website

Hear what Jon, Phil & Robin made of the first three days of the Candidates in Madrid, with particular focus on Hikaru Nakamura who's certainly helping worldwide popcorn sales.]]>tag:audioboom.com,2022-06-19:/posts/8105225Sun, 19 Jun 2022 20:22:12 +0000Phil Makepeacehttps://twitter.com/chesspitpodhttps://facebook.com/chesspitpodhttps://twitch.tv/chesspitpodhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ4rmtd-Y2rvlzgfwnLcDwghttps://www.chesspitpod.com/ Hear what Jon, Phil & Robin made of the first three days of the...TwitterFacebook Twitch YouTube Website

Hear what Jon, Phil & Robin made of the first three days of the Candidates in Madrid, with particular focus on Hikaru Nakamura who's certainly helping worldwide popcorn sales.]]>1207false324fullS3 Ep25: Smell Blood in the Water - Candidates Rounds 4-6 Recaphttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s3-ep25-smell-blood-in-the-water-candidates-rounds-4-6-recap--52960187TwitterFacebook Twitch YouTube Website

Phil and Robin are fresh from Round 1 of the Pimlico Open as the world takes a breather from the Candidates. Hear what all three guys think of Rounds 4-6 as we approach the halfway stage. Can Nepo do it again?]]>tag:audioboom.com,2022-06-24:/posts/8108890Fri, 24 Jun 2022 10:30:00 +0000Phil Makepeacehttps://twitter.com/chesspitpodhttps://facebook.com/chesspitpodhttps://twitch.tv/chesspitpodhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ4rmtd-Y2rvlzgfwnLcDwghttps://www.chesspitpod.com/ Phil and Robin are fresh from Round 1 of the Pimlico Open as the world...TwitterFacebook Twitch YouTube Website

Phil and Robin are fresh from Round 1 of the Pimlico Open as the world takes a breather from the Candidates. Hear what all three guys think of Rounds 4-6 as we approach the halfway stage. Can Nepo do it again?]]>1840false325fullS3 Ep26: He's Just Been So Lucky - Candidates Rounds 7-9 Recaphttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s3-ep26-he-s-just-been-so-lucky-candidates-rounds-7-9-recap--52960164TwitterFacebook Twitch YouTube Website

Jon and Robin are joined by Dan Gallagher to review Rounds 7-9 of the Candidates in Madrid, where everything appears to be falling into place for Ian Nepomniachtchi to repeat.

You can find Dan's twitter here! ]]>tag:audioboom.com,2022-06-29:/posts/8111533Wed, 29 Jun 2022 09:45:00 +0000Phil Makepeacehttps://twitter.com/chesspitpodhttps://facebook.com/chesspitpodhttps://twitch.tv/chesspitpodhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ4rmtd-Y2rvlzgfwnLcDwghttps://www.chesspitpod.com/ Jon and Robin are joined by Dan Gallagher to review Rounds 7-9 of the...TwitterFacebook Twitch YouTube Website

Jon and Robin are joined by Dan Gallagher to review Rounds 7-9 of the Candidates in Madrid, where everything appears to be falling into place for Ian Nepomniachtchi to repeat.

You can find Dan's twitter here! ]]>1634false326fullS3 Ep27: On The Floor in Dublinhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s3-ep27-on-the-floor-in-dublin--52959260TwitterFacebook Twitch YouTube Website

Well, then. Magnus Carlsen has confirmed that he won't be retaining his World Championship crown in 2023. Phil and Robin round up the Candidates in the knowledge that the top two now qualify for a title match, and ask what Magnus's abdication means for chess.]]>tag:audioboom.com,2022-07-21:/posts/8124764Thu, 21 Jul 2022 11:02:00 +0000Phil Makepeacehttps://twitter.com/chesspitpodhttps://facebook.com/chesspitpodhttps://twitch.tv/chesspitpodhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ4rmtd-Y2rvlzgfwnLcDwghttps://www.chesspitpod.com/ Well, then. Magnus Carlsen has confirmed that he won't be retaining his...TwitterFacebook Twitch YouTube Website

Well, then. Magnus Carlsen has confirmed that he won't be retaining his World Championship crown in 2023. Phil and Robin round up the Candidates in the knowledge that the top two now qualify for a title match, and ask what Magnus's abdication means for chess.]]>2088false327fullS4 Ep1: He Lived in a Suitcasehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s4-ep1-he-lived-in-a-suitcase--52960262Twitter
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For the brand new Season 4, Jon and Phil are joined by new semi-regular panellist Rhys Cumming to discuss the Carlsen-Niemann furore, what it says about the modern game, and why chess seemingly always seems to eat itself.]]>tag:audioboom.com,2022-09-08:/posts/8153985Thu, 08 Sep 2022 10:59:00 +0000Phil Makepeacehttps://twitter.com/chesspitpod https://facebook.com/chesspitpod https://twitch.tv/chesspitpod https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ4rmtd-Y2rvlzgfwnLcDwg https://www.chesspitpod.com/ For the brand new Season 4, Jon and Phil are joined by new...Twitter
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For the brand new Season 4, Jon and Phil are joined by new semi-regular panellist Rhys Cumming to discuss the Carlsen-Niemann furore, what it says about the modern game, and why chess seemingly always seems to eat itself.]]>2772false41fullS4 Ep2: He Needs To Log Offhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s4-ep2-he-needs-to-log-off--52959320Twitter
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Phil and Robin add to the dodgy chess journalism going round at the moment by giving an update to The Drama/The Beef/THAT. We promise we'll talk about something else soon but for now, here you go.]]>tag:audioboom.com,2022-09-23:/posts/8162614Fri, 23 Sep 2022 17:00:00 +0000Phil Makepeacehttps://twitter.com/chesspitpod https://facebook.com/chesspitpod https://twitch.tv/chesspitpod https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ4rmtd-Y2rvlzgfwnLcDwg https://www.chesspitpod.com/ Phil and Robin add to the dodgy chess journalism going round at the...Twitter
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Phil and Robin add to the dodgy chess journalism going round at the moment by giving an update to The Drama/The Beef/THAT. We promise we'll talk about something else soon but for now, here you go.]]>1914false42fullS4 Ep3: Where Does West London End?https://www.spreaker.com/episode/s4-ep3-where-does-west-london-end--52960130Twitter
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The guys are back with more of the usual. The usual, in this case, being everything BC (Before Cheating). So expect a smattering of chess alongside a helping of romance, nostalgia, geography and etiquette.]]>tag:audioboom.com,2022-10-10:/posts/8171984Mon, 10 Oct 2022 09:30:00 +0000Phil Makepeacehttps://twitter.com/chesspitpod https://facebook.com/chesspitpod https://twitch.tv/chesspitpod https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ4rmtd-Y2rvlzgfwnLcDwg https://www.chesspitpod.com/ The guys are back with more of the usual. The usual, in this case,...Twitter
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The guys are back with more of the usual. The usual, in this case, being everything BC (Before Cheating). So expect a smattering of chess alongside a helping of romance, nostalgia, geography and etiquette.]]>2247false43fullS4 Ep4: What About Jan-Quiztof Duda?https://www.spreaker.com/episode/s4-ep4-what-about-jan-quiztof-duda--52959291Twitter
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Our late-night recordings are often tired and always somewhat beligerent. This one is no different! We pay tribute to Mike Basman, espouse the delights of Chess 960, and argue whether dragons exist.]]>tag:audioboom.com,2022-11-02:/posts/8186556Wed, 02 Nov 2022 10:20:00 +0000Phil Makepeacehttps://twitter.com/chesspitpod https://facebook.com/chesspitpod https://twitch.tv/chesspitpod https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ4rmtd-Y2rvlzgfwnLcDwg https://www.chesspitpod.com/ Our late-night recordings are often tired and always somewhat...Twitter
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Our late-night recordings are often tired and always somewhat beligerent. This one is no different! We pay tribute to Mike Basman, espouse the delights of Chess 960, and argue whether dragons exist.]]>2146false44full