Daniel Lona
@Lona_Chess
🎙Host of the podcast: The Chess Experience. Helping adults improve with a side of fun. Ambitious club player. A little bit witty.
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Once again, @ben_finegold speaks chess and life truths. Is there much difference between the two? A great edit courtesy of Sydney (@mornings0da).
I had never gone viral on Instagram until 2 days ago when I posted this edit I made of my favorite chess advice from Ben Finegold
Some folks I miss seeing on #chess# Twitter. Times change, but I wish they were still active here.
@Bennyficial1
@space_Amy
@natesolon
@elaynahTV
@RookieRedhead
@CaroKannArtist
@gauss1181
Getting back to it. #chess#
Loving the community.
what's the EASIEST thing about chess?
Posted this 4 years ago. It'll always be true. #chess#
I always knew that getting good at chess would take tons of work.
That's true of any skill.
What I didn't expect is what an *enormous* effort it would take to simply become mediocre.
#chess# #chesspunks#
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Chess club players - I don't see many of you in my feed anymore. If you're here, let me know. Maybe twitter will show me your posts more often.
Hey, chess Twitter! I'm shaking off the rust after another tough year of health.
Other than tactics & playing games, any suggestions for revisiting basic ideas and principles to regain my ~1600 playing level?
I feel like I forgot so much. Thanks.
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It completely changed my life. ♟️
The Queen’s Gambit premiered on @Netflix five years ago today.
I always appreciate hearing from @GregShahade. He created a thoughtful, compassionate video that’s worth watching. It helps to hear from others right now. At least it does for me. Thank you, Greg.
So sad to hear about the death of Daniel Naroditsky. I wanted to share some thoughts on his legacy and all the joy he brought to chess players around the world.
I'm heartbroken over Daniel Naroditsky's passing.
He was one of the best chess teachers for club players I've ever seen. He made the game look easy, and he inspired me to want to understand it as well as he did.
A huge loss for the community. My heart is w/ him and his family.
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🔥♟️New Pod! 🔥♟️
Welcome @DrCanChess!
We chat:
☑️ His unique approach for avoiding blunders (the CLAMP method)
☑️ What's the typical max rating an adult improver can achieve?
☑️ Why board vision is such a challenge - and how we can overcome it. #chess#
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🔥♟️New Pod!♟️🔥
OTB classical is a beautiful thing.
Yet #chess# tournaments can be grueling marathons that take a big toll on energy and time.
FM @natesolon talks w/ me about these drawbacks and how these events could improve player enjoyment.
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Congrats to Andrew (@over_the_board) for winning @ChessVonDoom's brand new @Chessable course!
I hope it helps you on your #chess# journey! Please tag us and let us know any insights you gain along the way.
And, as Omar would say, may it help you take many souls. 🔥♟️
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🔥♟️ New Pod ♟️🔥
Welcome, @GMNeiksans!
We chat:
☑️ How he earned the GM title at age 28 and still reached 2600+.
☑️ Does it matter which Sicilian a club player chooses?
☑️ His dream match against Mangus.
☑️ Does the Scandi unfairly have a weaker rep?
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🔥♟️New Pod! ♟️🔥
Part 2 of me being interviewed by Omar Mills (@ChessVonDoom) for the 3rd anniv. of the show.
We chat:
☑️ There are no "shoulds" in a club player's chess journey.
☑️ Is chess better off growing in Esports style?
☑️ My #1# #chess# wish.
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I submitted my application! I couldn't be more hopeful to participate in Coach Champs.🤞😀 #chess#
Who is the best chess coach?
8 top chess coaches will be paired with 32 improving players to take them to the next level! Want to battle alongside @GMNeiksans @DinaBelenkaya @NMRobertRamirez or @DrCanChess? Join our Improvers Club to qualify for CoachChamps! 📈
Learn more!👇
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Care to ask a GM a #chess# improvement question?
Post it below & I will choose 2-3 questions I receive to ask @GMNeiksans when I record our upcoming interview.♟️
I always knew that getting good at chess would take tons of work.
That's true of any skill.
What I didn't expect is what an *enormous* effort it would take to simply become mediocre.
#chess# #chesspunks#
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