Ep. 160: "Old Man" Chess: The Slow, Boring Way to Win More Games

20/07/2025 38 min Episodio 160
Ep. 160: "Old Man" Chess: The Slow, Boring Way to Win More Games

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This week's show begins with some Listener Mailbag questions about opening choices. We then discuss the concept of "Old Man" Chess, which emphasizes a safe, ultra-solid, and risk-averse playing style that is often very effective at the club level. The conversation also explores the balance between tactical and positional play, the advantages and disadvantages of "Old Man" Chess, and insights from this Reddit post. 📧 If you have a question, comment, or topic idea for a future episode, e-mail us at [email protected]. 🎯 Our Links:  Website Twitter (X) YouTube (Chess Angle Podcast) Buy Me a Coffee