EP 501: Leah Brown: How an Adult Improver Went From Beginner to 1600+ in Under 2 Years

Podcast: Perpetual Chess Podcast · Ben Johnson

Opublikowano: 2026-09-29

The Adult Improver series returns to spotlight another guest who has benefited from chess and improved significantly at the game. Chess was recommended to Leah Brown as a healthier outlet for a mind that, in Leah’s words, tends to “torture itself.” Leah began playing tournaments less than two years ago and already has a peak rating of over 1600 USCF. In our conversation, Leah shares the training approach that has helped propel these gains, including: A lot of OTB chess with comprehensive review A heavy reliance on books, particularly those by IM Jeremy Silman A pa...