This week’s New In Chess Podcast episode features an interview with Norwegian grandmaster Simen Agdestein.
Two weeks ago, we talked with Atle Grønn about his new book Games and Goals, The Fascinating Chess and Football Careers of Simen Agdestein, published by New In Chess.
This time Dirk Jan ten Geuzendam talks to the fascinating protagonist of that compelling book.
Simen Agdestein's journey is a testament to his remarkable double talent and successful chess and football careers. His achievements are not limited to winning the Norwegian Chess Championship nine times, but also include playing for the Norwegian National Football team eight times!
Of course, we know Simen as the man who was Magnus Carlsen's first trainer and believed in his tremendous potential right from the start.
In a candid conversation, Agdestein shares the highs and lows of his career, expressing his happiness to see his biography in print. He reveals that the book has a therapeutic effect on him, allowing him to finally175
This week’s New In Chess Podcast episode features an interview with Matthew Sadler.
Matthew is a grandmaster and a two-time British Champion, but he is also a successful chess author, a streamer and an expert in chess engines. His book Game Changer - co-authored with Natasha Regan - on AlphaZero’s groundbreaking chess strategies and the promise of AI is one of the most successful and talked-about books of the past years.
Matthew is no longer a professional chess player, but he remains a formidable player and has been described as the strongest amateur in the world. In addition, Matthew has been the book reviewer of New In Chess since 2013, and his Sadler on Books columns are among the most popular articles in the magazine.
Interviewed by Dirk Jan ten Geuzendam, Matthew speaks about his experiences as a book reviewer. About his love for books, his first inspirations, his desert island books and much more. Which book would he like to be written? He’ll tell you.
Don’t miss this engaging conversation175
This week’s New In Chess podcast episode features an interview with Atle Grønn, the author of Games and Goals, The Fascinating Chess and Football Careers of Simen Agdestein.
Atle Grønn is Professor of Slavic linguistics at the University of Oslo, but he is also a strong chess player - an International Master - and has written several books on chess. In Norway, he is a familiar face on television as chess expert in the live broadcasts of big chess events by NRK.
Games and Goals is the biography of Simen Agdestein, who not only was the greatest Norwegian chess player before Magnus Carlsen appeared on the scene, but who also - and this can safely be called spectacular - had a successful football career. Agdestein won the Norwegian Chess Championship nine times, while as a footballer he played for the Norwegian national team eight times.
Interviewed by Dirk Jan ten Geuzendam, Atle Grønn talks about his new book, Simen Agdestein's most remarkable double career, the unique approach of ‘the Norwegian175
This week’s episode of the New In Chess Podcast features an interview with Georgian-Dutch grandmaster Robby Kevlishvili. Robby is a varsity chess player for St. Louis University, currently representing them in his fifth season while simultaneously completing his finance and business degrees. Robby has won numerous national prizes with his teammates, especially in the online blitz format, where St. Louis University has dominated the American collegiate scene for the past few seasons.
Interviewed by Alex Polak, Robby talks about his life as a chess player on the American collegiate circuit, his own strong performances in blitz play, and his impression of St. Louis, deemed by many to be the chess capital of the world.
In addition to our usual streaming platforms, this time a full video version of the interview will appear on YouTube as well! Subscribe to the New In Chess YouTube channel for future podcasts and related chess content. In addition to our usual Spotify player, an embedded YouTube175
This week’s episode of the New In Chess Podcast features a narration from “The Essential Sosonko”, a collection of chess portraits based on personal stories authored by chess grandmaster Genna Sosonko.
This episode delves into the life and career of one of the most enigmatic figures in chess history: Mikhail Tal. Known for his daring, imaginative play, Tal, often called "The Magician from Riga," mesmerized the chess world with his audacious approach to the game. His legacy includes a stellar achievement as the eighth World Chess Champion, a title he claimed in 1960 at the tender age of 23, making him one of the youngest ever to do so. Tal's career, however, was marred by poor health, which often impacted his ability to sustain his peak competitive performance. Despite these challenges, his brilliance at the chessboard remained undimmed, showcasing his resilience and determination.
Genna, who was Tal's confidant for over two decades, offers listeners an intimate glimpse into this chess genius's175
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