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Dr. Can's Chess Clinic
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Can Kabadayi/ Cognitive scientist, Candidate master, Chess coach, Proud Chessable Author of the Year 2024 #chess #chesspunks

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All 10 of my Chessable courses now include video! “My Opponent’s Move” just got a video upgrade. chessable.com/my-opponents...

This course helps you raise your chess floor by fixing a critical calculation process: spotting the threats behind your opponent’s last move.
May 19, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Getting ready for the summer read.
May 14, 2025 at 7:22 AM
I just saw a review of the Blunder-Check course from a neurologist—and at that moment, it felt like a year’s worth of sweat, effort, and love had truly paid off. #chesspunks

The sale is ending in two days! www.chessable.com/preventing-b...
April 5, 2025 at 5:53 AM
After a full year of designing, testing, and refining, I’m beyond excited to announce the release of my 10th (!) @chessable.com course: Preventing Blunders in Chess: chessable.com/blundercheck

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March 28, 2025 at 10:36 AM
In the latest episode, I sat down with Nate Solon, and we challenged each other by evaluating a series of interesting positions. #chess #chesspunks #evaluation #calculation

www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMoK...
March 22, 2025 at 10:11 AM
It was a great pleasure to host NM Ben Johnson, the voice behind the legendary Perpetual Chess Podcast! We dived into his journey as a podcaster and lessons from his book Perpetual Chess Improvement. 🎙️♟️ #chess #chesspunks

www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBRO...
March 8, 2025 at 8:01 AM
The blunder-check course starts cooking after one year of hard work.

2 hours of video recorded, around 18 hours to go! #chessable #chess #chesspunks
February 24, 2025 at 4:50 PM
It was a pleasure talking to IM Alex Astaneh.

Among other things, we discussed his comprehensive course, "The Positional Chess Patterns Manual".

He even tested me live on some instructive positions—always love a good strategy session! #chess #chesspunks

www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VxF...
February 22, 2025 at 10:24 AM
I had the pleasure of chatting with WIM Luciana Morales (
@lucianamorales.bsky.social)!

We explored her Chessable course "Queens of the Chess Board" and the styles of the first 5 Women’s World Champions.

Stay tuned for a hidden gem from her own game at the end! #chess #chesspunks

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February 8, 2025 at 12:08 PM
I’m beyond honored to be named Chessable Author of the Year 2024! 🏆
chessable.com/blog/annouci...

A massive THANK YOU to Chessable, my students & the entire chess community. This award means even more given the amazing authors on Chessable—it’s a privilege to be among them.👇
February 6, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Dr. Benji Portheault joined the podcast to discuss the mental side of chess— rating anxiety, nerves, and building confidence.

Thank you so much, @benjiportheault.bsky.social for sharing your valuable insights! #chess #chesspunks #psychology #mindset

Video below.
January 25, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Only one move wins. All other moves lose. Black to play #chesspunks
January 19, 2025 at 1:30 PM
The weekend starts well when it starts with this. #chesspunks #fundamentalchesscalculationskills #chessable
January 18, 2025 at 9:29 AM
In the last episode, we explored why many players hesitate to sacrifice material. Chess nerds, can you recall which game this position is from?

Video below. #chesspunks
January 17, 2025 at 8:26 AM
In the last episode, I analyzed one of the most instructive games in chess history: Alekhine - Yates, 1922. #chesspunks

Video below.
January 14, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Thumbnail fixed! The Chess Coach Ono podcast episode is live.

Thank you @theonozone.bsky.social for joining me and discussing topics around adult improvement. I really enjoyed it!

Video below. #chess #chesspunks #podcast
January 11, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Thank you! It indeed did! I found my first-ever chessbook "Chess Fundamentals" from Capablanca. My grandmother gave it to me as birthday gift and thus initiated a cascade of events :)
January 3, 2025 at 4:10 AM
The new year begins with endgame patterns! I explained 8 crucial endgame patterns to make the calculation process more efficient.

Video below. #chesspunks #chess #endgame
January 2, 2025 at 10:59 AM
I am visiting my old home in Turkey. Here is the table where everything started, around 19 years ago. I passionately read chess books and played through the games at this very table. Most of those books are still here in my old library.

Wishing you all a fantastic 2025! #chesspunks #chess
December 31, 2024 at 9:49 AM
If you are tired of the jeansgate drama, you can have a look at my podcast episode with @kamrynheidi.bsky.social

She is a role model for adult improvers. Thank you for coming and sharing your chess tips, Kamyrn! #chesspunks #chess

Video below.
December 28, 2024 at 10:07 AM
Azel Chua episode alert! Azel's "Calculation" course broke records on Chessable. He shared concrete positions to clarify his "Burger Technique"—a systematic approach that breaks down calculation into three essential steps. #chesspunks #chessable #chess
December 21, 2024 at 9:47 AM
Decided to watch one game before bed. The moment I joined, MVL played ...Qxc4 and allowed mate in 3 with Qxf8. Magnus did not see it...

Time to get back to working on my blunder-check course... #chesspunks
December 20, 2024 at 7:53 PM
So I told my designer to create a thumbnail for my upcoming episode with @theonozone.bsky.social .

And here is what he gave me. #YokoOno #chesspunks
December 17, 2024 at 8:29 AM
Where are you on your chess journey? #chesspunks

a) Mountain Stupid
b) Valley of Despair
c) Slope of Enlightenment
December 13, 2024 at 3:41 PM
11 podcast episodes were completed since starting in August.

I think it would be a strong squad if this were a football team.

More to come in 2025! #chesspunks #chess #podcast
December 11, 2024 at 9:24 AM