Chess Journeys: Tales of Adult Improvement· Staffel 1· Folge 257

Ep. 257 Lloyd - (1300 USCF)

Donnerstag, 12. März 2026 · 55 min

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This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Lloyd. He runs the Balanced Rook Chess Club in Colorado Springs. We talked extensively about developing a healthier interaction with chess that goes beyond ratings. The Balanced Rook is a social chess club that sees players many ages and ratings having fun in a less anxious environment. We discussed his success as a child playing chess, his retirement, and return to chess. Lloyd hopes to continue improving and return to tournament play soon, but he’s also loving the ratings free approach.

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