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In the latest episode we ask the following question, which is one that will arise more and more for various reasons when we return to over-the-board play: If you found yourself paired against someone you know has been banned from an online server, how would you feel? We’ve done a twitter poll to get...

The entire genesis of the podcast itself was someone new to the game, Jon Mackenzie, being guided into the chess world by two experienced players and coaches in myself and Chris Russell.

We probably should have done an Adult Improvement special long before Episode 23... but anyway, here it is!

Episode 23 is an Adult Improvement special, which will no doubt prove controversial. Anyway, here's a little preview!

...started this evening. And what's that? John Nunn in the Minor?

Edit: Strange, it worked earlier. Anyway, I've changed the link to the team page.

And here is Episode 22 itself! Contains bringing chess into disrepute, incidents which stopped play, and a smattering of Romanian.

Here's the preview for Episode 22! What could Jean Alesi possibly have to do with chess?

Episode 21 comes from the harshness and obscurity of Mercury and discusses, amongst other things:

- More loopholes in the FIDE laws
- Various invitationals
- Elitism in chess
- Alireza Firouzja
- Iranian sport
- Ice hockey rinks in Qatar

Here's the preview for Episode 21 which will be released at 1am. Why did I have Wolf Hall on the brain? And who is Lou Paul?

It would appear that every single thread that’s ever been posted on this forum is in the process of being dredged up, thus ruining the entire meaning of ‘topics’. So forgive me if I bump this a few more times this week than I generally might. Our Twitter has been aflame this evening with reaction to...

Episode 20 is upon us. Featuring cafés in St Andrew’s, Russian politics, and the London Underground. Enjoy!

Here's the preview for Episode 20, which will be unleashed upon a probably-somewhat-suspecting world overnight. Why on earth is Chris talking about Babe?

Episode 19 features Leonard Barden, World Champion monuments, and a distinct lack of recall.

Episode 18 is one giant citation. Women's chess gets covered in depth as well as another undercelebrated master. Our erstwhile Rules feature also makes a triumphant return.

Here's the full replay of the night shift I just pulled: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/630266460

I'm doing the graveyard shift (1am - 4am) over at https://twitch.tv/chesspitpod. Please keep me company.