Perpetual Chess Podcast

By: Ben Johnson
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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.com
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  • EP 416- IM Malcolm Pein: The Award-winning Journalist and Organizer on the FIDE World Rapid & Blitz, and Why He Is Optimistic about Chess Despite Recent Stumbles

    EP 416- IM Malcolm Pein: The Award-winning Journalist and Organizer on the FIDE World Rapid & Blitz, and Why He Is Optimistic about Chess Despite Recent Stumbles
    Jan 9 2025
    IM Malcolm Pein is an institution in British chess who has played nearly every role imaginable in helping to grow the game. He is a former professional player who was the British Junior Champion in 1977 , but these days is extremely busy as an organizer, journalist, author, store-owner, and Captain of the England Olympiad team. After an eventful FIDE World Rapid & Blitz, I thought Malcolm would be a great person to chat with about the controversies, and about the general health of chess in 2025, both in Great Britain, and in the world generally. As the Founder and Organizer of the London Chess Classic, Malcolm regularly interacts with corporate sponsors and was able to contextualize the positive trajectory of chess despite recent negative headlines. We also touch on the business of selling chess books, Malcolm’s work at the grassroots level, and his thoughts on the passing of legendary GM Robert Hubner. I found this to be an informative and encouraging conversation, and think that you will as well. You can read my article about the 2024 FIDE World Rapid & Blitz here, be sure to subscribe to my newsletter as well! https://benjohnson.substack.com/p/10-observations-about-the-world-rapid 0:03- Malcolm shares his thoughts on the 2024 FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Hans Niemann interview with IM Levy Rozman- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2fGrnTZNP4 31:00- Malcolm discusses the origins of The London Chess Classic, and the most recent edition - Mentioned: Malcolm’s 2022 Chessbase India interview with Chessbase India https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDjh-CVEu5Y 38:00- How did GM Nikita Vitugiov end up transferring and moving to the U.K. 42:00- Patreon mailbag question: Is English chess in decline? 45:00- What were the origins of Malcolm’s Chess in Schools and Communities program in London? 49:30- Patreon mailbag question: What are some unexpected lessons Malcolm has learned through his organization’s community impact? 53:00- What is the most common question Malcolm hears from potential chess sponsors? 56:00- Patreon mailbag question: What changes does Malcolm foresee to chess in the next 10 years? 58:00- We discuss the business of selling books in person, both at Malcolm’s shop in London, and at OTB tournaments. Mentioned: Chess4Less.com 1:02:00- We discuss the work Malcolm has done consulting for television show’s, including Apple TV’s great show, Slow Horses. Mentioned: You can watch the scene Malcolm consulted on here: https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x8h17xz 1:06:00- Patreon mailbag question: Is it possible for an independent candidate to become FIDE President? 1:08:00- Did Malcolm know the recently deceased GM Robert Hübner ? Thanks so Malcolm for an incredibly insightful interview, you can follow him on X here, or visit him at the next London Chess Classic! https://x.com/telegraphchess?lang=en If you would like to help support Perpetual Chess via Patreon, you can do so here: https://www.patreon.com/perpetualchess Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • EP 415- GM-Elect Mark Heimann on his Unexpected Road From OTB-retired FM to 31 year-old GM in 3 years!

    EP 415- GM-Elect Mark Heimann on his Unexpected Road From OTB-retired FM to 31 year-old GM in 3 years!
    Dec 31 2024
    31-year-old GM-elect Mark Heimann is an accomplished research scientist by day, and avid powerlifter, who has recently been making headlines in the U.S. chess scene during his work vacation time. In late 2024, Mark went on a stunning run where he earned GM norms in back-to-back tournaments in order to clinch the GM-title, less than 3 years removed from being an inactive FM. These experiences were highlighted by playing on the top boards in Charlotte and St. Louis, playing GM Fabiano Caruana twice, and even hearing his game dissected by GM Caruana on the C-Squared podcast. Mark joined me to explain what he thinks has led to this incredible chess breakthrough, and to answer a question that GM Anish Giri recently tweeted- “Who is Mark A. Heimann?” Thanks to our sponsors Chessable.com! Their entire catalog is on sale through the end of the year! https://www.chessable.com/courses/ 0:02: GM-elect Mark Heimann joins the show! What spurred his chess comeback in 2022? Mentioned: Chess Reddit posts by Mark: https://www.reddit.com/r/chess/comments/1h92nh4/mark_heimann_becomes_gm_after_earning_3rd_gm_norm/ https://www.reddit.com/r/chess/comments/1bzcmgf/my_first_grandmaster_norm_age_31/ 0:08- Does Mark think there are any similarities between his recent surge, and Hikaru’s continued success in recent years? 0:17- Mark on navigating the nerves, and the chess, of clashes with top players like Ivanchuk and Caruana. Mentioned: Heimann-Caruana, Charlotte 2024 https://www.chess.com/events/2024-us-masters/09/Heimann_Mark-Caruana_Fabiano 0:24- Mark recalls an early game with Caruana from when they were both top scholastic players. 26:00- Why did Mark put chess on the backburner at age 18? 34:00- What is Mark’s study routine like? 45:00- Mark discusses his passion for musical instruments and weight-lifting. 52:00- What is next for Mark, chess-wise? 56:00- Mark discusses his A.I. research, including some discussion of chess ratings. 1:05- Mark’s favorite chess books. Mentioned: Chess for Zebras, Excelling at Technical Chess, Small Steps to Giant Improvement 1:11:00- Thanks to Mark for sharing his inspiring story, you can follow him on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/lastgoodcaesar/ If you like to help support Perpetual Chess via Patreon, you can do so here: https://www.patreon.com/c/perpetualchess Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • EP 414- Sunrise in the Bronx: David MacEnulty on Lessons Taught & Learned at an Inner-City Scholastic Chess Powerhouse

    EP 414- Sunrise in the Bronx: David MacEnulty on Lessons Taught & Learned at an Inner-City Scholastic Chess Powerhouse
    Dec 24 2024
    David MacEnulty is an award-winning author and chess teacher who coached for many years at CES 70 school in the Bronx. In this public school in a disadvantaged school district, the chess program began with modest expectations, but went on to win many national championships. David’s new book, Sunrise in the Bronx: Chess and Life Lessons from the South Bronx to the White House, tells the story of the many kids whose lives were changed through chess. In our interview, David shares a few of his favorite stories, with plenty of lessons to impart for both parents and anyone else who wishes to introduce the younger generation to chess. After CES-70, David went on to head the chess program at the Dalton School, an elite private school. In the book, and in our conversation, David also reflects on the similarities and differences in coaching at such different schools. As a longtime friend of David’s, I was excited to read this book, and it did not disappoint me. Timestamps of topics discussed are below. 0:02- How did David accidentally become a chess teacher in his 40s? What lessons did he learn? 22:00- Will there be an audiobook, will the book be on KIndle? 24:00- What surprising skills did chess help kids develop? 28:30- Patreon mailbag question- “Does David have any advice for motivating students to study chess at home?” Mentioned: Matthew Looks, Bruce Alberston 35:40- Patreon mailbag question: “What is David’s advice for encouraging your kid to pursue tournament chess without ‘bulldozing them’?” 45:00- How did David and CES 70’s National Championship team get to meet President Bill Clinton? 46:00- What are the crucial components of chess improvement? 47:00- How does David spend his time in retirement? 48:00- We discuss the value of extra-curriculars at school 50:00- Should kids get trophies for just participating in tournaments? 52:00- Thanks to David for joining me! Sunrise in the Bronx is available from Amazon, New in Chess, and many major booksellers. https://www.amazon.com/Sunrise-Bronx-Chess-Lessons-South/dp/9083434907 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 1 min

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Great host and great guests

If you like chess, then this is the best podcast.
The adult improver series is perfect for people like me, who started playing in their 40s, while all the other discussions with GMs, etc. are interesting.

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