This podcast is exactly as advertised. Great, actionable insights.

"The Chess Angle" is required listening for me. As specified in the intro it is a chess podcast focusing on busy improvers with limited study time. The host is knowledgeable as well as enthusiastic. He has some very interesing guests and also goes "solo" with tips for openings, tournaments and various other topics. His advice resonates with me - for example, stick to a "set" repertoire, for white & black - play a lot - analyze your games - use the chess.com lessons. He also recommends books and he typically does not fully endores media unless he read or used it. One of the best chess podcasts for improvers areound.

I have been listening to this podcast to 15-30 mins every night and its very interesting!

It’s great to get the perspective from an amateur who understands the grind we go through as adult improvers.

While not all the info in this show is appropriate for my skill level - or lack of skill level - it has nonetheless been incredibly helpful for me to feel immersed in the language and culture of chess. I’ve felt very supported in my rocky road to improvement and I will be on the lookout for new episodes. Thanks for all the hard work!

This pod is sooooooooo good but there are no more episodes???

This is a great podcast with good content. My question is I know the host does not like using chess.com ratings on OTB tournaments I am looking to be going to my first tournament if they are looking for my skill rating what should I tell him or her?

This podcast has quickly climbed the ranks for me and has become one of my favorite and must-listen shows that I listen to. I am a fairly new club player, and I’ve learned a ton from Neal, both in the interview-form shows as well as the solo shows where Neal picks a few topics and expounds on them. If you love chess, this pod is definitely for you.

After listening to many episodes, I need to say that my earlier review was not well founded. This is a very good podcast.

This is a great podcast for the chess enthusiast. I have been listening to it regularly and trying out the tips that are suggested. I feel like it has helped me step up my game. Thank you so much! Keep them coming!

I last played chess on my high school team and have recently returned after nearly a 40 year hiatus. Upon my return I was overwhelmed by the abundance of material that is “out there” and was really clueless on how to go about retooling my game. That is where this podcast comes in. You will get practical, concise advise and tips from an experienced tournament director who clearly has a passion for chess. He has an engaging manner and I find his podcasts to be accessible and useful. I will usually listen to each episode a few times, and sometimes take notes on key points that I want to integrate into my training/game prep. Just for reference, I am about 1400 rapid on chess.com.

This is probably my favorite chess podcast. The content and presentation are excellent - well organized, and lots on no-nonsense, practical advice. I like the mix of solo and interview episodes. Well produced and highyl professional. Recommended!!

Solid Chess Practical Advice, along with humorous anecdotal stories.

Great information on a variety of chess topics for chess players who enjoy chess and want to improve their knowledge of the game. Kudos to a job well done!

For a high school teacher looking to improve their game (the guy typing this), The Chess Angle is the perfect companion to what little time I have to study. I listen on my way to school and it gets me into the mindset of the board, qualms the nerves for certain psychological oddities like facing higher rated opponents, and has even helped me garner the jargon of chess that I otherwise don’t hear from just playing quiet tournaments or online. I’m down in St. Pete, FL, but one of these days I’m going to make a trip up to Long Island to play Neil!!!!

This podcast addresses topics for clubplayers that are not covered well on other podcasts. Useful show, neal does a good job.

Very well done, concise and to the point, covers interesting material and glad yo have found this podcast.

This has become my favorite chess podcast! Excellent points and presentation is highly engaging!