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Average Joes Chess
by Al and Jofers
The only chess podcast that non-chess players love. Funny and occasionally informative chess banter from 2 average joes. It’s a chess podcast that most chess players can relate to. It’s like listening in to banter between two blokes in a pub chatting about chess and other stuff. There’s a lot of serious chess podcasts out there for serious chess players - this isn’t one. Who knew chess could be funny?New episodes every Sunday night.
Episodes
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The Press Conference
Warning - this episode contains a spoiler. If you don't want to know who won the 2024 World Chess Championships then don't listen and don't read on any further. It's been a while. Now that the 2024 World Chess Championships is over and Gukesh D is the new World Chess Champion, we wanted to let…
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#45 - Is your chess move safe?
There's no Joe again in this week's Average Joes Chess, just another lovely pre recorded message from him. Instead Joe has sent in his brother Luca to hold the reigns. Will Luca have what it takes to fill Joe's holey pants? There's all the usual chess and non chess stuff plus insights from Joe's...
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#44 - Where's Jofers?
There's no Joe in this week's Average Joes Chess. Although he does leave a message - maybe? Al holds the fort with a few updates on the Average Joes Chess club on chess.com including a recap of who won the 3 chess.com Diamond Memberships this month. There's some other stuff too including what Al...
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#43 - Does chess need FIDE now that we have BIDET?
This week's chess podcast has: A hilarious recap of Joe's chess challenge where he had to play chess by moving chess pieces with his mouth and take a frozen food penalty if he knocked a chess piece over. An update on Joe and Al's chess week including a chat they had with chess visualisation coach...
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#42 - Dangerous Places to Play Chess
This week's chess podcast has: Laughter, filth, depravity, and some talk about chess. Al and Joe: talk about their week in chess; chat about their chess challenges (Jpe might not have got his chaalenge right, and there is another installment of the Sniff My Bishop saga from Al); there's new chess...
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#41 - Can meditation improve your chess?
Listen to this chess podcast if you want to laugh out loud. Al and Joe: talk about their week in chess; chat about their chess challenges (Joe gets quizzed on the Opera Game and Al plays his chess meditation recording); issue new chess challenges; give an update about the Average Joes Chess club...
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#40 FM Daniel Kozusek on Setting effective chess goals
Find out from FIDE Master Daniel Kozusek, a chess coach with a degree in sports psychology, how to set effective chess goals in order to improve your chess. Enjoying the podcast? There's more over on Patreon, where Joe and Al continue the chat in a video episode. You can join for as...
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#39 Get chess fit and use chess to get fit
Get chess fit and use chess to get fit. Enjoying the podcast? There's more over on Patreon, where Joe and Al continue the chat in a video episode. You can join for as little as $2 a month (50 spaces available). Click here to take a look. Al and Joe are talking about their chess…
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#38 - Feed your chess rating - Foods for chess success
Increase your rating by eating like a chess Grandmaster. Enjoying the podcast? There's more over on Patreon, where Joe and Al continue the chat in a video episode. You can join for as little as $2 a month (50 spaces available). Click here to take a look. In this week’s episode Al &…
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#37 - How to squeeze more chess into your life - and get away with it
Want to squeeze more chess into your life and more importantly, get away with it? Joe and Al might just have the answers for you. Enjoying the podcast? There's more over on Patreon, where Joe and Al continue the chat in a video episode. You can join for as little as $2 a month (50 spaces...
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#36 - New Year's Chess Resolutions
In the first episode of the year, the Average Joes talk about: chess scandals; chess New Year resolutions; a chess club update; chess advice; chess challenges and what they have been exceptinally loving. There's a lot of funny shit to listen to so get stuck in...but first... Enjoying the podcast?...
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#35 - Chess year review Christmas Special
It's a shorter episode this week but there's more over on Patreon, where Joe and Al continue the chat in a video episode. You can join for as little as $2 a month (50 spaces available). Click here to take a look. This week, join Joe and Al for a Christmas Eve special. There's a review of their…
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#34 - Tips to motivate yourself to play better chess
Joe and Al are talking about how to keep the motivation going to play better chess. But first...did you know that.... we now have bonus video content over on our Patreon page? Join us for as little as $2 a month, show your support and watch us talking even more crap. Al & Joe talk about their...
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#33 - Two Chess National Masters, Chess Bots & Saunas
Two National Chess Masters give their opinions on whether chess bots can help chess players improve. Al and Joe also give their opinions - but what do they know, they're just Average Joes. But first… Al & Joe talk about their chess week; the Average Joes Chess Club; how they got on with their…
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#32 - NM Robert Ramirez on the opening that gained Al 120 blitz points in a week
NM Robert Ramirez has a new chess openings course out on Chessable (link below). Al has been using it and has gained 120 Blitz rating points on chess.com in 1 week. NM Robert joins Al for a chat about the course. But first, all of this happens.... .... the joes talk about their week of chess and...
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#31 - Top tips on how to analyse your chess games and get better at chess
Episode 31 is all about chess analysis. There’s an in-depth discussion on why we should all be analyzing our chess games and lots of tips on the best way to do it. As usual there’s expert advice from NM Jesse Cohen who also tells us about a stand out memory from his chess career. In this week’s...
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#30 - Random thoughts about chess 960
It’s episode 30. In this weeks Average Joes Chess podcast, Joe and Al talk about: Chess 960; chess challenges; the Average Joes Chess Club (You can join the chess club by clicking this link here); their chess week and other stuff too including a loosely themed chess quiz. Finally, as usual the...
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#29 - Zukertort and an erotic chess story
In episode 29, Joe and Al talk learn about chess master Johannes Zukertort. It's a chance to have a sneak peak at the Master Chess series that's normally only available for Average Joes Chess Paetreons. Joe and Al discuss their chess week and give an update on the Average Joes Chess Club...
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#28 - How to think like a chess master
Can a systematic way of thinking before chess moves help to improve your chess? Joe and Al discuss how to think in chess and get expert advice from NM Jesse Cohen, chess coach at Summit Chess. The two Joes also: answer listener Graeme's question from last week about the most expensive chess set;...
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#27 - Can chess be scary? Halloween Special
Can chess be scary? Judge for yourself as Joe and Al get together for a scary(ish) Halloween special. The two Average Joes update the listeners on: the Average Joes Chess club and the chess tournaments that have been played recently; their chess week; how they got onwith their challenges; and...
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#26 - Want big chess improvements? Add this simple thing to your chess training
Should we be studying classic chess games? Al & Joe discuss this question and get expert input as usual from NM Jesse Cohen, owner of, and chess coach at Summit Chess. But first… Al & Joe bring us up to speed on their chess week, giving updates on the Average Joes Chess Club and the progress of…
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#25 - Will playing chess variants make you a stronger chess player? Will Joe get new underwear?
Should we all be playing chess variants? Will they help or hinder our regular chess? Which chess variants do Joe and Al like to play? The Average Joes ask chess coach NM Jesse Cohen for his advice and discuss the findings of an interesting in depth report on chess variants. Al and Joe also reveal...
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#24 - Can blindfold chess make you better at chess?
With expert input from NM Jesse Cohen, coach at Summit chess, and Jonathan, host of the Invisible Chess podcast, the Joes try to learn more about blindfold chess. Joe and Al also talk about their chess week and recap the inaugural tournament played in the Average Joes Chess Club on chess.com -...
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#23 - Boost your Blitz with advice from a 2600 rated chess coach and NM
Should you even be playing blitz chess? Joe and Al ask NM Jesse Cohen, coach at Summit Chess, for advice on how to get better at blitz. They also share their own experiences of playing blitz and discuss what works for them. Joe tells Al how he got on with his chess and candle wax challenge. Al…
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#22 - Dominate and win a lot more chess games with these pro endgame tips and strategies
It’s the part of chess that many chess players neglect - well not any more. Let Joe and Al motivate you to get better at your chess endgames with these tips and strategies. Friend of the show NM Jesse Cohen, chess coach and owner of Summit Chess, gives his expert advice on how to study endgames...
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#21 - The 2 easy openings that will push your rapid chess to 1800 and beyond
With top quality advice from chess coach NM Jesse Cohen, this episode is about chess openings. Joe tells which openings he used as an adult chess learner to get his rapid rating to 1800. Jesse gives out some quality chess opening advice that all chess improvers need to hear. In a recap of their...
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#20 - Twenty solid chess tips that every player should know
It’s episode 20 of the Average Joes Chess Podcast, and to celebrate reaching this milestone, Al and Joe discuss 20 tips that all chess players can use to improve their chess. Also on the theme of 20, the Average Joes try out a chess quiz based loosely on the number 20 in chess. Can you score more...
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#19 - New Master Chess Series Nakamura Special
Al & Joe talk about their chess week both over the board and online. There is a recap of their chess challenges. They discuss their ongoing search for their chess champions. Joe wants to know why nobody will trash-talk him. Then new chess challenges are set, one of which involves MC Hammer. The...
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#18 - How to gain a psychological advantage in chess to win more games
Joe and Al quiz chess coach NM Jesse Cohen on ways to gain a psychological advantage in chess both over the board and online. Should we be using mind games to gain advantages in chess or should we just rely on chess skill? Can the Average Joes think of ways to get into the opponent's head. Joe...
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#17 - Encouraging kids to play chess - Q & A session with chess coach NM Jesse Cohen
The Average Joes get some expert advice from top chess coach NM Jesse Cohen on how to encourage kids to play chess and, how to help them learn and improve. If you are trying to get your kids into chess or want tips on how to help them get better at chess then this week’s episode should be just…
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#16 - Can you gain 200-400 chess rating points from 30 minutes a day?
It’s World Chess Tactics Week, so Al and Joe enlist the help of top chess coach NM Jesse Cohen who gives them advice on how to effectively use chess tactics to easily elevate their ratings. The Average Joes discuss how their weeks have played out both on and off the board. As usual, they chat…
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#15 - NM advice on stopping a tilted chess losing streak + help for adult beginers
Joe and Al have chess advice for older adult beginners; chess guidance from two National Masters about how to stop a tilted losing streak; and a chat about Al's current blitz chess losing streak, and rapid chess rating climb. Al gives Joe a ridiculous new opening - the dutchie, to try as the Joes...
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#14 - Get to know World Chess Champion Ding Liren
Joe and Al talk about their week playing OTB chess; their chat with NM Jesse Cohen; painful podcast preparation; chess in an ice bath; chili pepper chess; and the chess World Cup 2023. Plus there are new chess challenges set; a stupid Ding Liren quiz; a recap of their week and finally a chat…
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#13 - What are the chess courses that your ratings will love?
Please Rate and follow this podcast if you enjoyed it. It really helps us and we appreciate you taking the time to do it - thanks. Joe and Al talk chess courses. Which chess courses have led to a rise in their chess ratings? Joe sets Al a fiery chess challenge and Al gives Joe the cold shoulder....
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#12 - Chess Q & A with the Secret GM
Please Rate and follow this podcast if you enjoyed it. It really helps us out and we appreciate you taking the time to do it - thanks. In this week’s chess podcast, Joe talks about his breakdown, his bladder, his pe**s, and other inappropriate topics. He reveals how much fun he had being a chess...
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#11 - Become a Chess Grandmaster for a week and improve your chess mindset
Please Rate and follow this podcast if you enjoyed it. It really helps us out and we appreciate you taking the time to do it - thanks. It's would you rather week. Joe and Al ask each other some chess themed would you rather questions. Donkey Kong makes a reappearance and Joe has to decide on time...
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#10 - Discover the Man in the Canoe chess opening + how to have a chess dinner-party
Please Rate and follow this podcast if you enjoyed it. It really helps and we appreciate you taking the time to do it - thanks. Joe and Al talk chess dinner parties this week. Joe is dead serious about his guest choices and Al has to deliver a reality check…can Donkey Kong even play chess? The…
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#9 - Learn the challenging Baby Steps chess opening + Try a quick chess quiz
Please Rate and follow this podcast if you enjoyed it. It really helps and we appreciate you taking the time to do it - thanks. In this episode recorded on a hot Sunday afternoon, the Joes can see each other as they try recording using Zoom. Al really doesn't enjoy Joe's lack of clothing. Joe and...
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#8 - The Naked Truth - Adult chess improver Joe on how he rapidly got to 1800 playing rapid chess
Joe decides to record this episode naked in front of an open window, as Joe and Al get hot and sweaty talking chess and other stuff again. Joe explains how the chess challenge set by Al has helped him to understand and embrace his chess addiction and how his lack of attention to detail has made…
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#7- Popular YouTuber - NM Robert Ramirez with tips and advice on how anyone can massively improve their chess rating with the right training
Joe and Al actually talk quite a bit of chess for once in this interview with National Master Robert Ramirez. The popular YouTuber and chess coach gives the Average Joes advice on how with the right training and commitment to improve, anyone can get better at chess. Robert details his chess…
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#6 - Develop Chess Visualisation Skills by Picturing Magnus & Hikaru in the Bath
Joe and Al add a humourous spin to their recap of their chess week. Whose stupid idea was it to challenge Al to play chess in an ice and frozen chips bath? Joe reveals the sticky situation he found himself in whilst navigating the dark opening known as the Monkey’s Bum Hole. Al hits at the heart…
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#5 - The Monkey’s Bum Hole Opening Challenge
Joe and Al add a humourous spin to their recap of their chess week. Joe and Al talk about an opening that looks interesting, the Monkey's Bum Hole. The Joes reveal how they got on with last week's chess challenges. Al now has a hair free patch of leg that has lead to some surprising bullet chess...
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#4 -How Bullet Chess Hurts
Joe and Al add a humourous spin to their recap of their chess week. Joe continues his chess podcast therapy sessions with a lyrical challenge from Al. Joe Sets Al a chess challenge that could painfully lead to lower ratings and no body hair. The Joes ponder whether thrash metal can make your…
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#3 - The Audacious Coronation Opening
Joe and Al add a humourous spin to their recap of their chess week. Inspired by week's events Al challenges Joe to try a new opeining for the week - the Coronation opening. Joe reveals how he soils his pants in carparks. Find out which types of online player infurate the Joes and the lengths that...
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#2 -The Thousand Rules of Chess/Fight Club
Joe and Al add a humourous spin to their recap of their chess week. The average Joes discuss Al's poor listening skills in episode 1 and Al's well developed habit of losing. The result of the Queen Sacrifice opening challenge are in. Joe might have been spying on his Uncle Al playing chess in the...
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#1 - Welcome Back - Bizarre Queen Opening
#1 - Joe and Al add a humourous spin to their recap of their chess week. Al confuses rapid and blitz and Joe gets a pep talk to help improve his chess. Self-proclaimed sadistic bastard Joe gives Al a fiendish opening sacrifice challenge to try for the week. Average Joes Chess, a podcast made by...
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The only chess podcast that non-chess players love. Funny and occasionally informative chess banter from 2 average joes. It’s a chess podcast that most chess players can relate to. It’s like listening in to banter between two blokes in a pub chatting about chess and other stuff. There’s a lot of serious chess podcasts out there for serious chess players - this isn’t one. Who knew chess could be funny?New episodes every Sunday night.
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Al and Jofers
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The only chess podcast that non-chess players love. Funny and occasionally informative chess banter from 2 average joes. It’s a chess podcast that most chess players can relate to. It’s like listening in to banter between two blokes in a pub chatting about chess and other stuff. There’s a lot of...
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