EP 185 | Do Kids Ruin Your Chess?

Podcast: Dojo Talks: A Chess Podcast · IM Kostya Kavutskiy, IM David Pruess, GM Jesse Kraai

Opublikowano: 2026-03-19

In this episode of Dojo Talks, we explore how having children impacts chess performance, from real examples of world champions to personal experiences as chess dads. With Hikaru Nakamura entering the Candidates as a new father, the question is more relevant than ever. We break down the short-term dip (sleep, focus, hormones) vs long-term recovery—and what it could mean for top players like Magnus Carlsen. Join the Dojo - https://chessdojo.club Watch Live - https://twitch.tv/chessdojo Play Chess - https://go.chess.com/chessdojo Merch - https://ww...