Show notes
In the 9 years of Perpetual Chess’ existence, GM Yasser Seirawan is the most requested guest by listeners. It took some time to make it happen, but today the renowned commentator, author, and 4-time US Champion delivers. We chat about: Yasser is renowned as a storyteller- what does he think the origins are of this skill? Stories about Bobby Fischer, Bent Larsen, GM Miguel Najdorf, and many others. The role that IM Jeremy Silman played in helping Yasser craft his popular Winning Chess Series. Current exhibits at the World Chess Hall of Fame (including “Seirawan Chess”) and exciting renovations at the St. Louis Chess Club This episode features plenty of laughter and a number of entertaining stories that I hadn’t heard Yasser tell before.https://discord.gg/aVWPk6P30:00- Thanks to our sponsors, Chessiverse.com. Be sure to check out the Bots and courses, and use the code “Perpetual30” to receive a 30% discount on courses and premium offerings. https://www.chessable.com/author/Yasser_Seirawan/29:00- Yasser on his love for books and how he managed to write his Play Winning Chess series in such an accessible style. Mentioned: NFL player John Urschel, GM Fabiano Caruana48- ADD BOARD GRAPHICS LATER IF YOU UP FOR ITMentioned: Mikhail Tal, Larry Christiansen, John Nunn, Fred Reinfeldhttps://worldchesshof.org/exhibits-programs/current-exhibitions/Play “S Chess” or Seirawan Chess here:https://www.chess.com/variants/seirawan-chessMentioned: Vincent Livermore, FM Asa HoffmanWatch Anita Aronian singing here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUEsLaf3R9wWorld Chess Hall of Fame Music Performances:https://www.youtube.com/worldchesshof Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
