Dr. Can's Chess Clinic
@drcanchess.bsky.social
Can Kabadayi/ Cognitive scientist, Candidate master, Chess coach, Proud Chessable Author of the Year 2024 #chess #chesspunks
https://linktr.ee/drcanschessclinic
https://linktr.ee/drcanschessclinic
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.
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
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.
This course helps you raise your chess floor by fixing a critical calculation process: spotting the threats behind your opponent’s last move.
Getting ready for the summer read.
May 14, 2025 at 7:22 AM
Getting ready for the summer read.
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...
The sale is ending in two days! www.chessable.com/preventing-b...
April 5, 2025 at 5:53 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...
The sale is ending in two days! www.chessable.com/preventing-b...
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
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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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...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMoK...
March 22, 2025 at 10:11 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...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMoK...
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...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBRO...
March 8, 2025 at 8:01 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...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBRO...
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
2 hours of video recorded, around 18 hours to go! #chessable #chess #chesspunks
February 24, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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
2 hours of video recorded, around 18 hours to go! #chessable #chess #chesspunks
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...
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
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...
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...
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
Video👇
@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
Video👇
February 8, 2025 at 12:08 PM
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
Video👇
@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
Video👇
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.👇
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
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.👇
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.👇
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.
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
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.
Thank you so much, @benjiportheault.bsky.social for sharing your valuable insights! #chess #chesspunks #psychology #mindset
Video below.
Only one move wins. All other moves lose. Black to play #chesspunks
January 19, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Only one move wins. All other moves lose. Black to play #chesspunks
The weekend starts well when it starts with this. #chesspunks #fundamentalchesscalculationskills #chessable
January 18, 2025 at 9:29 AM
The weekend starts well when it starts with this. #chesspunks #fundamentalchesscalculationskills #chessable
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
Video below. #chesspunks
January 17, 2025 at 8:26 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
Video below. #chesspunks
In the last episode, I analyzed one of the most instructive games in chess history: Alekhine - Yates, 1922. #chesspunks
Video below.
Video below.
January 14, 2025 at 12:44 PM
In the last episode, I analyzed one of the most instructive games in chess history: Alekhine - Yates, 1922. #chesspunks
Video below.
Video below.
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
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
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
Thank you @theonozone.bsky.social for joining me and discussing topics around adult improvement. I really enjoyed it!
Video below. #chess #chesspunks #podcast
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
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 :)
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
Video below. #chesspunks #chess #endgame
January 2, 2025 at 10:59 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
Video below. #chesspunks #chess #endgame
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
Wishing you all a fantastic 2025! #chesspunks #chess
December 31, 2024 at 9:49 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
Wishing you all a fantastic 2025! #chesspunks #chess
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.
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
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.
She is a role model for adult improvers. Thank you for coming and sharing your chess tips, Kamyrn! #chesspunks #chess
Video below.
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
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
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
Time to get back to working on my blunder-check course... #chesspunks
December 20, 2024 at 7:53 PM
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
Time to get back to working on my blunder-check course... #chesspunks
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
And here is what he gave me. #YokoOno #chesspunks
December 17, 2024 at 8:29 AM
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
And here is what he gave me. #YokoOno #chesspunks
Where are you on your chess journey? #chesspunks
a) Mountain Stupid
b) Valley of Despair
c) Slope of Enlightenment
a) Mountain Stupid
b) Valley of Despair
c) Slope of Enlightenment
December 13, 2024 at 3:41 PM
Where are you on your chess journey? #chesspunks
a) Mountain Stupid
b) Valley of Despair
c) Slope of Enlightenment
a) Mountain Stupid
b) Valley of Despair
c) Slope of Enlightenment
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
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
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
I think it would be a strong squad if this were a football team.
More to come in 2025! #chesspunks #chess #podcast