One Move at a Time Podcast | IM John Donaldson Part 1

Описание: In this episode, we sit down with IM John Donaldson, one of the most influential figures in modern U.S. chess. From the post-Fischer boom of 1972 to leading Team USA to multiple Olympiad medals, Donaldson brings nearly 50 years of experience, insight, and behind-the-scenes stories that every chess fan will appreciate.

We explore his remarkable career as:
♟ A top American player (National Master ’77, Senior Master ’79, IM ’83)
♟ Captain of the U.S. Olympiad team for 25 events, including gold in 2016
♟ Winner of the 2018 Mikhail Botvinnik Award
♟ A leading chess historian and author of nearly 40 books, including the acclaimed Bobby Fischer and His World

Whether you're a player, coach, historian, or fan of the game, Donaldson’s perspectives on chess culture, leadership, Fischer, and the evolution of competitive play offer a rare window into the soul of American chess.

📚 Featured Books by John Donaldson:
– Bobby Fischer and His World (2020 Best Chess Book Collectors Award)
– Plus nearly 40 additional titles covering strategy, history, and legendary players https://www.amazon.com/Inside-Mind-Bo...

👉 In this two-part interview, we cover:
• Donaldson’s beginnings during the Fischer–Spassky boom
• His decades of leadership with the U.S. Chess Olympiad team
• Behind-the-scenes stories from international events
• Deep insight into Bobby Fischer’s life and legacy
• The evolution of chess culture from the 1970s to today
• His writing process, research, and newest book recommendations

If you love chess history, leadership insights, and exclusive stories from someone who has shaped American chess for decades, this is a must-watch.

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00:02 Introduction
01:27 Getting Started in Chess
06:33 Chess Career Key Moment
10:32 Studying Old School versus New School
17:48 Chess Titles and Improvement
21:40 Comparing Chess A Decade Ago to Now
29:50 Standout Moments and Lessons - Judit Polgar & Magnus Carlsen
35:25 Leadership and Coaching Philosophy
40:07 Published texts and experience
49:16 Chess Improvement Advice
56:16 Chess Book Recommendation
1:05:52 Closing and Next Interview Details

The solutions for the tactics in this podcast can be found here: https://lichess.org/study/A1GC3Yx5/Qo...

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