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Chess ChatterAuthor: FM Dalton Perrine, Varun Kumar
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 conversationright here on the Chess Chatter Podcast. Language: en Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Ep 15: Why is Game Analysis so hard to stick with in Chess?
Episode 15
Saturday, 23 August, 2025
In this episode, Dalton and Varun explore why analyzing your own games is one of the most powerful yet challenging habits to develop in chess. They explore the emotional and practical reasons most players avoid it, and introduce chessalyz.ai - A new platform designed to make analysis simple, focused, and habit-forming.TakeawaysSelf-analysis is crucial for identifying recurring mistakes and developing more nuanced pattern recognition.Emotional resistance and lack of structure are major barriers to consistent game review.You don’t need to analyze every move—just focus on key moments to make it sustainable.chessalyz.ai leverages GenAI to encourage thoughtful question and response-based analysis over dry engine evalsSound Bites"Game analysis is the toughest habit to form—but the most transformative." – Dalton"When the feedback is about your own move, it sticks." – Varun"Even one key takeaway per game adds up if you do it consistently." – Dalton"Chessalyz made me slow down, reflect, and realize what I missed—not just what was wrong." – VarunChapters[00:00] – Long time no see! Why have we been doing? Building something interesting?[01:45] – Why Analyzing Your Own Games Is So PowerfulGoing from theory to practice, understanding your decision-making[03:50] – Emotional Barriers to AnalysisWhy reviewing mistakes can feel painful and easy to skip[06:00] – The Value of Recurring PatternsUsing volume to spot trends in your weaknesses[09:30] – Should You Analyze Every Game?Finding the balance between effort and outcome[12:10] – Introducing Chessalyz.aiThe tool they built to make game analysis easier and habit-friendly[16:40] – How Chessalyz WorksCritical moments, guided prompts, and feedback through “Matty,” the AI coach[19:54] – Building the HabitTactics to stick with it: tagging, journaling, and one takeaway per game[24:50] – Final Thoughts & Call to ActionTry Chessalyz.ai, share feedback, and make analysis stick
