40 Best Chess Podcasts
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Here are 40 Best Chess Podcasts worth listening to in 2026. Subscribe in one place on FeedSpot Reader.
Export Contact List1. Perpetual Chess Podcast
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Perpetual Chess features weekly conversations with the chess world's best players, trainers and accomplished amateurs about their careers, current projects, best practices and the latest in chess news. Learn more at PerpetualChessPod.comMORE Host Ben Johnson
Producer/Network Ben Johnson
Email ****@perpetualchesspod.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 854Twitter 9.4KInstagram 2.3K Avg Length 68 min Format Long form Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google
2. Chess Journeys: Tales of Adult Improvement
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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.MORE Host Dr. Kevin Scull
Producer/Network Dr. Kevin Scull
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 184 Avg Length 59 min Format Long form Get Email Contact
3. Dojo Talks: A Chess Podcast
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The official podcast of ChessDojo (IM Kostya Kavutskiy, IM David Pruess, & GM Jesse Kraai). Most episodes are streamed live to twitch.tv/chessdojo. Interested in improving your chess? Welcome to the Dojo! A structured plan to hold yourself accountable to and a group to do it with. - https://chessdojo.club Follow ChessDojo here: Website: https://chessdojo.club Twitch: https://twitch.tv/chessdojolive Discord: https://discord.gg/GhKsJtjpFw Twitter: https://twitter.com/chess_dojo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chess_dojo/ Patreon: https://patreon...MORE Hosts IM Kostya Kavutskiy, IM David Pruess, GM Jesse Kraai
Producer/Network IM Kostya Kavutskiy, IM David Pruess, GM Jesse Kraai
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 100 Avg Length 70 min Format Long form Get Email Contact
4. The Chess Angle
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The Chess Angle is the official podcast of the renowned Long Island Chess Club in NY. We discuss chess, tournament play, and improvement at the amateur and club level. Featured guests include titled players and dedicated amateurs. New episodes drop on Sundays. Web: www.thechessangle.com. Twitter (X): www.twitter.com/TheChessAngle. Email: ****@thechessangle.com. Thank you for listening and we hope you win your next game!MORE Host Neal F. Bellon
Producer/Network Long Island Chess Club
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 116Twitter 197 Avg Length 41 min Format Long form Get Email Contact
5. Chess Visualization with Aiden Rayner
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Improve your Chess and master visualization while on the go! Featuring science-backed exercises, insights, and lessons designed to make your adult brain better on the 64 squares.Brains are awesome. Yours included.MORE Host Aiden Rayner
Producer/Network Don't Move Until You See It
Email ****@dontmoveuntilyousee.it
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 37 Avg Length 10 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact
6. The Chess Cognition Podcast
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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.MORE Host Can Kabadayi
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 17 Avg Length 78 min Format Long form Get Email Contact
7. C-Squared Podcast
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The C-Squared Podcast is an in depth weekly discussion about the chess world with your hosts, Grandmasters Fabiano Caruana and Cristian Chirila. Bringing the biggest news and chess stars to your doorstep!MORE Hosts Fabiano Caruana, Cristian Chirila
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 259 Avg Length 59 min Format Long form Get Email Contact
8. Chess with Mustreader
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My name is Greg Mustreader, I am a Candidate Master in chess, an entrepreneur and host of several podcasts. I interview top chess players (my guests include Nepo, Fabi, Aronian, Dubov etc.), play against chess AIs, analyze the most interesting chess games and combinations of today and of the past, as well as show you my path in chess and the way I work on my chess improvement.I live in Almaty, Kazakhstan and travel the world extensively (been to 50 countries). I'm 30 years old, I have a girlfriend, two dogs and two cats. I speak English, Russian, German, and a bit of French and Chinese...MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 11 Avg Length 62 min Format Long form Get Email Contact
9. New In Chess Podcast
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The New In Chess Podcast features interviews with the world's leading chess players, authors and personalities. New In Chess is a prize-winning publisher of chess books and the New In Chess magazine. The book publishing program focuses on training manuals, opening theory, chess history and chess entertainment.MORE Email ****@newinchess.com
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 31 Avg Length 53 min Format Long form Get Email Contact
10. NextLevelChess
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Hey, I'm Grandmaster Noël Studer, and this is the podcast where I help you improve your chess.Better Training Better Mindset = Better results.More chess improvement help from me:Free:Get my free ebook, The Art of Chess Training, here: https://nextlevelchess.blog/free-ebook/Sign up for my free Newsletter: https://nextlevelchess.blog/newsletterPaid:Reach 1200 on Chess.com with this course: https://nextlevelchesscourses.teachable.com/p/beginner-chess-masteryLearn how to study Chess the right way with this course: https://nextlevelchesscourses.teachable.com/p/next-level-trainingMORE Host GM Noël Studer
Email ****@nextlevelchess.blog
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 64 Avg Length 19 min Format Short form Get Email Contact
11. Maverick Chess Podcasts
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The Maverick Chess Podcast is all about making chess fun, exciting, and easy to follow. From famous games and player stories to tournament previews and big chess moments, each episode brings something fresh for fans. Whether you're a beginner or a longtime player, you'll enjoy the passion, insight, and surprises this podcast delivers every week.MORE Email ****@outlook.com
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12. ChessBell - chess news
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Welcome to Chessbell! Your host Anna, a learning artificial intelligence, presents the latest news and exciting stories from the chess world — available in both German and English. Experience highlights from international tournaments, captivating historical anecdotes, and modern developments in chess. Dive into the masterful plays and technical innovations that make chess so unique. Note: Although Anna is continually learning, occasional mistakes may occur. Enjoy listening and have fun playing chess! #Chess #SchachMORE Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Reviews 3 Avg Length 4 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact
13. The Chess News Podcast
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Your weekly update on the latest chess news
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 14 min Format Short form Get Email Contact
14. Blindfold Chess Podcast
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A bi-weekly look into a chess game between 20-25 moves. The goal is to help players work on their visualization by examining games of the Masters.
Producer/Network Cassidy Noble
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 9 Avg Length 22 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact
15. Chess Chatter
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Join FM Dalton Perrine and Amateur Adult Improver Varun as they delve into the captivating world of adult chess psychology on the Chess Chatter Podcast. Each episode explores the journey of adult chess improvers, offering expert advice and insights from an amateur's perspective. From strategy and decision-making to the psychological battles on the board, we cover it all. Tune in, set up your pieces, and get ready for a deep dive into the mind game of chess. Make your best opening move and join the conversation—right here on the Chess Chatter Podcast.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 7 Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact
16. Chess Times - A Chess Gaja Podcast
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Chess Times brings you essential chess news in bite-sized 5-10 minute episodes. From the house of Chess Gaja Academy, founded by Grandmaster Priyadharshan Kannappan, this weekly podcast delivers key chess updates.Stay informed about the chess world's most important developments without the complexity. Short, sweet, and straight to the point - your quick chess news fix every week! This podcast is thoughtfully generated using advanced AI tools for a seamless experience.MORE Producer/Network Chess Times - A Chess Gaja Podcast
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Avg Length 8 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact
17. Queens United Chess Podcast
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Tune in to the official Queen's United Chess Podcast to hear from inspiring leaders who shape the chess community! Queens United Chess is a student-run 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to bridging the gender divide through female-led introductory chess lessons, club meetings, and tournaments, with over 35 female instructors having directly impacted over 550 youth across Chicago and the country...MORE Estimated listeners
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18. Ajedrez con Rigo Chess
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Es un espacio donde trataremos temáticas relacionadas con el mundo del ajedrez. Desde conceptos teóricos, análisis de partidas, entrevistas, noticias, ejercicios, curiosidades, entre otras.MORE Producer/Network Rigo Chess
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19. The Chess Experience
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Chess improvement as an adult is harder than it should be. Plus, the journey can sometimes feel too stressful and serious. This show aims to fix that by 1) interviewing experts who can offer clarity on the best ways to improve; and 2) giving you a heap of fun with 'chess entertainment' shows that discuss chess culture, events, movies, etc. Most episodes feature a guest, but sometimes I'll do a solo show on a topic. This is all brought to you by me, Daniel Lona. I'm a dedicated chess amateur and the owner of Adult Chess Academy...MORE Host Daniel Lona
Producer/Network Daniel Lona
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 105Twitter 4.5K Avg Length 43 min Format Long form Get Email Contact
20. Detroit Chess Killers
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Chess talk chess tournament competition prize funds best chess player in Michigan or the Midwest
Producer/Network Detroit Chess Killers
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 10Twitter 1K Avg Length 46 min Format Long form Since Jan 2019 Get Email Contact
21. Cover Stories with Chess Life
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Chess Life Editor John Hartmann talks to the authors of each month's Chess Life cover story.
Producer/Network US Chess
Email ****@uschess.org
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 20 Avg Length 59 min Format Long form Get Email Contact
22. Chess Talk Podcast
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We play chess and we talk. That's it.
Hosts Edward Felix, Cody DeWitt
Email ****@me.com
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 16Twitter 94 Avg Length 57 min Format Long form Since Dec 2014 Get Email Contact
23. Pawn Tendencies Chess
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All about #chess. This podcast will make you a better chess player. We will have analytical discussions from the #chessboard to warm conversations with chess #experts. The topics of conversation will revolve around this great game we love and all the beauty and complexities that go along with it. Chess should be inclusive, as it is here - exclusive talk we leave to our competitors. We thrive on letting everyone have a voice. This is a playground for experts and novices alike, where the sharing of information enlightens us all. Remember, you will always leave a better chess player than you cameMORE Producer/Network Josef Hodgkins
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2Twitter 841 Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact
24. Coffeehouse Blunders
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Join Daniel 'Danny' Rensch and James 'Motz' Montemagno each week on Coffeehouse Blunders as they discuss the latest in chess, coffee, tech, and anything else happening in their wonderful lives and around the world. Danny's life as an International Chess Master collides with Motz's mobile development and public speaking background for absolutely adorable and astonishing conversation.MORE Hosts Daniel Rensch, James Montemagno
Producer/Network Soundbite.fm
Email ****@americanchess.net
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 45 Avg Length 49 min Format Long form Get Email Contact
25. One Move at a Time
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Senior Director of Strategic Communication Dan Lucas talks to people who are advancing the US Chess mission statement to 'Empower people, enrich lives, and enhance communities through chess.'MORE Producer/Network US Chess
Email ****@uschess.org
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Apple Rating 4.1/5Apple Reviews 9Facebook 27.3KTwitter 42.2K Get Email Contact
26. Chess Study Podcast
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ChessDiagnostic presents the Chess Study Podcast, all about how to get BETTER at chess. Study techniques, ideas about chess, and areas to focus on. This is a listener driven podcast where I mostly answer questions anyone may have regarding their own chess improvement! Check out my youtube channel www.youtube.com/chessdiagnosticCHECKOUT my NEW ChessBootcamp 30 Days To Better Chess OPENS November 25th, 2022! https://chessbootcamp.gumroad.com/l/zsqiwMORE Host Andrew Larson
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 84Facebook 1.8K Avg Length 12 min Format Short form Get Email Contact
27. Chess Knowledge With H1
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I want to share my knowledge and experience of playing chess for 14 years, reaching a USCF chess rating of 1800 and around 2100 on chess online. I'm also on YouTube, Instagram, and Twitter. Hope you'll enjoy all the content!MORE Host DaVaun Williams
Producer/Network DaVaun Williams
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 3.8/5Apple Reviews 75Facebook 20.9KTwitter 1 Avg Length 14 min Format Short form Since Aug 2020 Get Email Contact
28. Audio Chess
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Miniature chess games in audio format. Based on a chapter from the famous book 'Chess: 5334 Problems, Combinations and Games' by László Polgár.
Producer/Network Audio Chess
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Apple Rating 3.9/5Apple Reviews 20 Avg Length 15 min Format Short form Get Email Contact
29. The Chess Circuit
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All about chess, by Adam Raoof, World Chess Federation FIDE Arbiter and Organiser and editor of The Chess Circuit newsletter - https://chesscircuit.substack.com/. You can subscribe to the newsletter or just sit back and enjoy the chat!MORE Producer/Network Adam Raoof
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Reviews 6Twitter 2.9KInstagram 1.1K Avg Length 58 min Format Long form Since Aug 2020 Get Email Contact
30. The Chess Club Live Podcast
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We discuss topical chess matters and address various elephants in various rooms with an ensemble of guests from the chess world and sometimes other worlds talking about our collective and personal experiences with chess in all its forms.MORE Hosts Melusina, Michael Mkpadi
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 2/5Apple Reviews 1Twitter 8.5K Avg Length 42 min Format Long form Since Jul 2020 Get Email Contact
31. 64: A Chess Podcast
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64: A Chess Podcast, sponsored by Chessable, features interviews with people from across the chess world, from up-and-coming streamers to top grandmasters. Join me as I learn more about chess culture and share stories about the royal game. Follow me on Twitter: @64Podcast and check me out on Patreon if you like what you hear: www.patreon.com/64PodcastMORE Producer/Network David Vizgan
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 34Twitter 2.4K Avg Length 57 min Format Long form Get Email Contact
32. The Chess Underground
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Welcome to US Chess' latest podcast, Chess Underground, the show that explores eccentricities, peculiarities, and theoretical novelties.
Producer/Network US Chess
Email ****@uschess.org
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 8 Avg Length 67 min Format Long form Get Email Contact
33. Ladies Knight Chess
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Two-time US Women's Chess Champion Jennifer Shahade hosts the official podcast of US Chess Women, where she interviews female chess champions and leaders.
Email ****@ladiesknight.org
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Twitter 32KInstagram 14.8K Avg Length 41 min Format Long form Get Email Contact
34. Average Joes Chess
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The only chess podcast that non-chess players love. Funny and occasionally informative chess banter from 2 average joes. It's a chess podcast that most chess players can relate to. It's like listening in to banter between two blokes in a pub chatting about chess and other stuff. There's a lot of serious chess podcasts out there for serious chess players - this isn't one. Who knew chess could be funny?New episodes every Sunday night.MORE Hosts Al, Jofers
Producer/Network Al and Jofers
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 37Facebook 1Twitter 350Instagram 82 Avg Length 64 min Format Long form Video Podcast YouTube
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35. The Chess Pit
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A weekly podcast where three men talk about chess occasionally.
Email ****@gmail.com
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Avg Length 44 min Format Long form Get Email Contact
36. USCF Podcast
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The comprehensive feed of all podcasts for the US Chess Federation. US Chess Federation is a 501(c)(3) organization that strives to empower and improve the lives of its members through the game of chess.MORE Email ****@uschess.org
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Facebook 27.3KTwitter 42.2K Get Email Contact
37. ChessBabe
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Welcome, the chess podcast filled with tactics, tournaments and laughs. The talking chess piece here to report to you what's happening in the chess world and possible dramas between chess players. Also, the battle to the top. Follow me and learn the ins and outs of chess, let's grow this community and maybe even get a check mate.MORE Producer/Network Chess Babe
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Apple Reviews 1Twitter 103Instagram 1K Avg Length 12 min Format Short form Since May 2020 Get Email Contact
38. No Pawn Intended
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Weekly podcast hosted by Jesse and Matt with chess news, improvement tips, and bad pawns.
Producer/Network Chessgoals
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact
39. Chess Quest Podcast
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Gil is an amateur chess player. He talks about the origins of chess openings and what happened this week in chess history.
Email ****@gmail.com
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Avg Length 21 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact
40. Chess-Cast
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Just some chess enthusiasts providing you with the latest in the chess community.Also As a bonus we will talk about strategies to make you better player.Our website is no longer operational please do not try to visit it. From now on our focus will only be on the podcast.MORE Producer/Network Dharunraj Nagarajan
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 9 Avg Length 10 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact
Chess shows hosts and producers
| Podcaster Name | Role | Podcast Link | Total Episodes | Gender | Twitter Handle | Twitter Followers | Location | |
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| Ben Johnson | Host | perpetualchesspod.com | 65 | Male | @bennyficial1 | 9.4K | NJ, United States | |
| Dr. Kevin Scull | Host | podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dr-kevin-scull | 33 | Male | @doctorscull | |||
| IM Kostya Kavutskiy | Co Host | ChessDojo.podbean.com | 27 | @hellokostya | Mountain View, CA, United States | |||
| IM David Pruess | Co Host | ChessDojo.podbean.com | 27 | @dpruess | San Francisco, CA, United States | |||
| GM Jesse Kraai | Co Host | ChessDojo.podbean.com | 27 | @jessekraai | Baltimore, MD, United States | |||
| Neal F. Bellon | Host | thechessangle.com | 245 | Male | @bellonneal | 41 | NY, United States | |
| Aiden Rayner | Host | Male | @aidenatdontmove | Melbourne, VIC, Australia | ||||
| Can Kabadayi | Host | Male | @drcanchess | |||||
| Fabiano Caruana | Co Host | Male | @fabianocaruana | 217.2K | United States | |||
| Cristian Chirila | Co Host | Male | @cristianchirila | 4.3K | MO, United States | |||
| GM Noël Studer | Host | |||||||
| Daniel Lona | Host | thechessexperience.buzzsprout.com | 22 | Male | @lona_chess | 4.5K | Chicago, IL, United States | |
| Edward Felix | Co Host | chesstalk.podbean.com | Male | |||||
| Cody DeWitt | Co Host | chesstalk.podbean.com | Male | @monotonecody | 83 | Las Vegas, NV, United States | ||
| Daniel Rensch | Co Host | blunders.fm/episodes | Male | @danielrensch | 47.6K | Palo Alto, CA, United States | ||
| James Montemagno | Co Host | blunders.fm/episodes | Male | @jamesmontemagno | 26.8K | |||
| Soundbite.fm | Producer | blunders.fm/episodes | @soundbitefm | 122 | Seattle, WA, United States | |||
| Andrew Larson | Host | podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chessdiagnostic | Male | |||||
| DaVaun Williams | Host | podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chessknowledgewithh1 | 9 | Male | ||||
| Melusina | Co Host | podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chessclub-livenetwork | 2 | Female | @cjexplores | 50 | Denmark | |
| Michael Mkpadi | Co Host | podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chessclub-livenetwork | 2 | Male | @pcmguru | 702 | Leeds, United Kingdom | |
| Al | Co Host | averagejoeschess.com/episodes | 2 | Male | ||||
| Jofers | Co Host | averagejoeschess.com/episodes | 2 | Male | ||||
| David Vizgan | rss.com/podcasts/64chess | 4 | Male | @64podcast | 2.4K | |||
| The Chess Pit | audioboom.com/channels/5017754 | 2 | ||||||
| Jennifer Shahade | ladiesknight.org | 2 | @jenshahade | 32K | ||||
| Chess Babe | podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chessbabe | 1 | @babechess | 103 |
