<![CDATA[Chess is Dead]]>Mon, 16 Jan 2023 14:54:58 +0000Captivate.fmMichael Propperhttps://artwork.captivate.fm/3d865d35-5518-4ad5-8687-09f3dedc500e/XZe5uxdslCIrMLQHLtnwgAi6.pngChess is DeadMichael PropperMichael PropperNew Episodes Every Monday at 8AM (ET) You are about to see an honest interpretation of the “State of Chess” in the USA and its future, based on almost 14 years of pure amazement in New York City. Most will appreciate the humor and how we overcame and thrived. Others will be defensive and aggressive. Either way, we will address any comments sent in, polite or otherwise. This was long overdue.https://chess-is-dead.captivate.fmnoepisodicCHESS IS DEAD - EPISODE SEVEN: PROS AND CONS OF CHESS AND WHY ITS DEADCHESS IS DEAD - EPISODE SEVEN: PROS AND CONS OF CHESS AND WHY ITS DEADIn this episode, Michael talks about the pros and cons of teaching chess, and why the state of the game isn't what it used to be.

0:00 - Intro

1:10 - A brief history of the state of the state of chess

2:24 - The pros of chess

3:30 - Chess vs. basketball

6:10 - Finding the goal

8:45 - Pawn football

9:50 - Blitz on the road

11:15 - Barrier of entry

12:30 - In the name of tradition

14:00 - Tomorrow is another day

15:50 - Outro


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In this episode, Michael talks about the pros and cons of teaching chess, and why the state of the game isn't what it used to be.

0:00 - Intro

1:10 - A brief history of the state of the state of chess

2:24 - The pros of chess

3:30 - Chess vs. basketball

6:10 - Finding the goal

8:45 - Pawn football

9:50 - Blitz on the road

11:15 - Barrier of entry

12:30 - In the name of tradition

14:00 - Tomorrow is another day

15:50 - Outro


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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...

Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/316...

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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3XwN8iZ...



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Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChessNYC

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chessnyc/

]]>8f9514b6-c123-4e52-8635-c7c56eed9f56Tue, 19 Jul 2022 08:00:00 -050017:50nofull7Michael PropperCHESS IS DEAD - EPISODE FIVE: IF THEY DON'T LIKE YOU... THEN THEY'RE WRONGCHESS IS DEAD - EPISODE FIVE: IF THEY DON'T LIKE YOU... THEN THEY'RE WRONGFor this episode Michael dives into the comments and sentiments of viewers, addresses guests coming on, and answers these questions:

How do you know you are right? How do you know that what you're doing is right?

Why do students leave? Attrition vs Retention Rate

Why do coaches leave?

How do you deal with people that don't like you?

0:00 - Intro

1:55 - How do you know you are right? How do you know that what you're doing is right?

3:38 - Why do students leave? Attrition vs Retention Rate

7:37 - Why do coaches leave?

15:46 - How do you deal with people that don't like you?

21:45 - Closing Statements

22:17 - Outro



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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...

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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3XwN8iZ...



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https://www.facebook.com/CHESSISDEAD/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChessNYC

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chessnyc/

]]>For this episode Michael dives into the comments and sentiments of viewers, addresses guests coming on, and answers these questions:

How do you know you are right? How do you know that what you're doing is right?

Why do students leave? Attrition vs Retention Rate

Why do coaches leave?

How do you deal with people that don't like you?

0:00 - Intro

1:55 - How do you know you are right? How do you know that what you're doing is right?

3:38 - Why do students leave? Attrition vs Retention Rate

7:37 - Why do coaches leave?

15:46 - How do you deal with people that don't like you?

21:45 - Closing Statements

22:17 - Outro



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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...

Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/316...

Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0...

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3XwN8iZ...



Social Media -

https://www.facebook.com/CHESSISDEAD/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChessNYC

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chessnyc/

]]>acee67f5-a001-4026-91c5-04e85dac87eaThu, 30 Jun 2022 08:00:00 -050022:45nofull15Michael PropperCHESS IS DEAD - EPISODE FOUR: JUST EMBRACE THAT YOU CAN BE BETTER!CHESS IS DEAD - EPISODE FOUR: JUST EMBRACE THAT YOU CAN BE BETTER!For this episode Michael breaks down "where are we going with this? We know chess is dead, now what?", how Kids are forced into chess by parents most of the time and how we make it exciting for the kids. What actual philosophy guides our teaching?

0:00 - Intro

0:38 - Taking Initiative To Improve Chess In the United States

1:44 - Kids Are Often Forced Into Chess, It's Not Fun Here.

6:29 - How to Sell the Game?

10:00 - How Do You Incentivize Improvement? Define "DOSES"

15:38 - NBACHESS.com Announcement!

18:32 - Will You Focus On Online Expansion or In Person Expansion?

22:38 - Ending Statements

23:50 - Outro


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Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vY2hlc3Npc2RlYWQv


Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3XwN8iZwZdvQTY07LIaFuX






Social Media -


https://www.facebook.com/CHESSISDEAD/


Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChessNYC


Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chessnyc/

]]>For this episode Michael breaks down "where are we going with this? We know chess is dead, now what?", how Kids are forced into chess by parents most of the time and how we make it exciting for the kids. What actual philosophy guides our teaching?

0:00 - Intro

0:38 - Taking Initiative To Improve Chess In the United States

1:44 - Kids Are Often Forced Into Chess, It's Not Fun Here.

6:29 - How to Sell the Game?

10:00 - How Do You Incentivize Improvement? Define "DOSES"

15:38 - NBACHESS.com Announcement!

18:32 - Will You Focus On Online Expansion or In Person Expansion?

22:38 - Ending Statements

23:50 - Outro


Follow the Podcast on CHESSISDEAD.COM -


Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chess-is-dead/id1613772342


Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/31683a6d-12cd-4246-b62e-b78fc463f8a1/chess-is-dead


Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vY2hlc3Npc2RlYWQv


Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3XwN8iZwZdvQTY07LIaFuX






Social Media -


https://www.facebook.com/CHESSISDEAD/


Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChessNYC


Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chessnyc/

]]>42dbdffa-1ed0-4eff-bd4a-6a0f8e85d503Thu, 30 Jun 2022 08:00:00 -050024:06nofull14Michael PropperCHESS IS DEAD - EPISODE THREE: BIG BOARD BLITZCHESS IS DEAD - EPISODE THREE: BIG BOARD BLITZFor this episode Michael tells us the very beginning of CHESS NYC in the form of BIG BOARD BLITZ! The phenomena that took over 34th street is sadly gone, shutdown by the police... but it won't ever disappear from out hearts. We see how it granted CHESS NYC its future path as well as who may have crossed that path early on. Derek Jeter used to frequent the CHESS NYC office on his way to Yankee games???

0:00 - Intro Animation

0:39 - What Happened on 34th and Broadway?

2:21 - Beat the Champ

4:01 - Setting Up Wrong

6:56 - Wooden Sets

7:42 - Blitz Tournament Burger King

9:06 - WE ALL GOT ARRESTED?

12:50 - DEREK JETER Used to Come Before Every Yankee Game!!!

14:10 - Buying the Village Chess Shop

14:47 - Reminiscing

17:12 - Ending Statements

17:53 - Outro

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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chess-is-dead/id1613772342

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Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vY2hlc3Npc2RlYWQv

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3XwN8iZwZdvQTY07LIaFuX



Social Media -

https://www.facebook.com/CHESSISDEAD/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChessNYC

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chessnyc/

]]>For this episode Michael tells us the very beginning of CHESS NYC in the form of BIG BOARD BLITZ! The phenomena that took over 34th street is sadly gone, shutdown by the police... but it won't ever disappear from out hearts. We see how it granted CHESS NYC its future path as well as who may have crossed that path early on. Derek Jeter used to frequent the CHESS NYC office on his way to Yankee games???

0:00 - Intro Animation

0:39 - What Happened on 34th and Broadway?

2:21 - Beat the Champ

4:01 - Setting Up Wrong

6:56 - Wooden Sets

7:42 - Blitz Tournament Burger King

9:06 - WE ALL GOT ARRESTED?

12:50 - DEREK JETER Used to Come Before Every Yankee Game!!!

14:10 - Buying the Village Chess Shop

14:47 - Reminiscing

17:12 - Ending Statements

17:53 - Outro

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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chess-is-dead/id1613772342

Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/31683a6d-12cd-4246-b62e-b78fc463f8a1/chess-is-dead

Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vY2hlc3Npc2RlYWQv

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3XwN8iZwZdvQTY07LIaFuX



Social Media -

https://www.facebook.com/CHESSISDEAD/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChessNYC

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chessnyc/

]]>ab8873e4-52b8-4cab-bd0a-db127cc82593Thu, 30 Jun 2022 08:00:00 -050018:30nofull13Michael PropperCHESS IS DEAD - EPISODE TWO: THE VILLAGE CHESS SHOPCHESS IS DEAD - EPISODE TWO: THE VILLAGE CHESS SHOPThis episode Michael breaks down the lack of kindness and sophistication from the dead, the true story about the moron who bought the Village Chess Shop, and the exciting history behind the Village Chess Shop's fame and celebrity appeal.

["The Dead" refers to the Chess Community who foolishly allowed this game to deteriorate so fully]

0:00 - Intro

0:14 - Animation

0:39 - Clarifying Chess Is Dead

2:43 - Examples of Mistreatment From Chess Community

4:13 - Story of the Thieving Coach

7:17 - What’s the Criteria for Hiring Your Coaches?

9:48 - The Village Chess Shop

12:17 - Why Was the Village Chess Shop Worshiped So Much?

14:14 - Village Chess Burned Down?! What’s Next?

15:34 - Celebrity Clientele at the Village Chess Shop

17:05 - Reminiscing About the Village Chess Shop

19:32 - Ending Statements



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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chess-is-dead/id1613772342

Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/31683a6d-12cd-4246-b62e-b78fc463f8a1/chess-is-dead

Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vY2hlc3Npc2RlYWQv

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3XwN8iZwZdvQTY07LIaFuX



Social Media -

https://www.facebook.com/CHESSISDEAD/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChessNYC

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chessnyc/

]]>This episode Michael breaks down the lack of kindness and sophistication from the dead, the true story about the moron who bought the Village Chess Shop, and the exciting history behind the Village Chess Shop's fame and celebrity appeal.

["The Dead" refers to the Chess Community who foolishly allowed this game to deteriorate so fully]

0:00 - Intro

0:14 - Animation

0:39 - Clarifying Chess Is Dead

2:43 - Examples of Mistreatment From Chess Community

4:13 - Story of the Thieving Coach

7:17 - What’s the Criteria for Hiring Your Coaches?

9:48 - The Village Chess Shop

12:17 - Why Was the Village Chess Shop Worshiped So Much?

14:14 - Village Chess Burned Down?! What’s Next?

15:34 - Celebrity Clientele at the Village Chess Shop

17:05 - Reminiscing About the Village Chess Shop

19:32 - Ending Statements



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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chess-is-dead/id1613772342

Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/31683a6d-12cd-4246-b62e-b78fc463f8a1/chess-is-dead

Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vY2hlc3Npc2RlYWQv

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3XwN8iZwZdvQTY07LIaFuX



Social Media -

https://www.facebook.com/CHESSISDEAD/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChessNYC

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chessnyc/

]]>a71190c7-8ba5-4128-bfa0-8941ec5337ceThu, 30 Jun 2022 08:00:00 -050020:11nofull12Michael PropperCHESS IS DEAD - EPISODE ONE: THE BEGINNING OF THE ENDCHESS IS DEAD - EPISODE ONE: THE BEGINNING OF THE ENDMy name is Michael Propper, joined here by my son Alan Propper, and this podcast is kind of “how we got here”, we’ll talk about how I, Chess NYC, New Millennium Chess and other programs came to being. How we were successful in a highly unsuccessful game.

For this episode Michael breaks down why he joined the chess industry in the first place despite a horrible financial and cultural starting point, how unwelcoming and unpleasant the chess community was, and how he plans to take chess in America to the moon and back!

0:00 - Intro

0:10 - Animation

1:00 - Why Chess?

4:18 - Where’s the Money in Chess?

5:24 - How Does Your Limited Chess Knowledge Help?

7:20 - Does the Chess Community Buy Into Your Americanized Version of Chess?

9:29 - What do you Mean by Americanized Chess?

11:30 - Biggest Challenges in this Americanization?

14:13 - Where does your Vision of Chess End?

17:35 - Summary Michael Propper

20:09 - Ending Statements


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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chess-is-dead/id1613772342

Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/31683a6d-12cd-4246-b62e-b78fc463f8a1/chess-is-dead

Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vY2hlc3Npc2RlYWQv

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3XwN8iZwZdvQTY07LIaFuX



Social Media -

https://www.facebook.com/CHESSISDEAD/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChessNYC

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chessnyc/

]]>My name is Michael Propper, joined here by my son Alan Propper, and this podcast is kind of “how we got here”, we’ll talk about how I, Chess NYC, New Millennium Chess and other programs came to being. How we were successful in a highly unsuccessful game.

For this episode Michael breaks down why he joined the chess industry in the first place despite a horrible financial and cultural starting point, how unwelcoming and unpleasant the chess community was, and how he plans to take chess in America to the moon and back!

0:00 - Intro

0:10 - Animation

1:00 - Why Chess?

4:18 - Where’s the Money in Chess?

5:24 - How Does Your Limited Chess Knowledge Help?

7:20 - Does the Chess Community Buy Into Your Americanized Version of Chess?

9:29 - What do you Mean by Americanized Chess?

11:30 - Biggest Challenges in this Americanization?

14:13 - Where does your Vision of Chess End?

17:35 - Summary Michael Propper

20:09 - Ending Statements


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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chess-is-dead/id1613772342

Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/31683a6d-12cd-4246-b62e-b78fc463f8a1/chess-is-dead

Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vY2hlc3Npc2RlYWQv

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3XwN8iZwZdvQTY07LIaFuX



Social Media -

https://www.facebook.com/CHESSISDEAD/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChessNYC

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chessnyc/

]]>9e4c27f4-4871-4d48-960a-0a189118327eThu, 30 Jun 2022 08:00:00 -050021:33nofull11Michael PropperCHESS IS DEAD - EPISODE SIX: WE ARE A GODSEND TO CHESSCHESS IS DEAD - EPISODE SIX: WE ARE A GODSEND TO CHESSFor this episode Michael breaks down why he feels CHESS NYC is New York Chess' Jesus, how everyone in the industry can benefit off our work, what his end goal for Chess in America is, and how he singlehandedly brought Chess to have AAU status in the U.S.

0:00 - Intro

0:42 - Why We Need To Get Along And Work Together In The Chess Community.

3:18 - Did You Plan For All This?

6:54 - What Does The End Goal Look Like For Chess NYC and Chess In America?

11:07 - Do You Think Chess Could Ever Rival A Sport Like Soccer Or Basketball?

13:05 - So You Got Chess Into The AAU?

14:54 - Whats Your Plan With Joining The AAU?

16:30 - Ending Statements

17:45 - Outro



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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chess-is-dead/id1613772342

Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/31683a6d-12cd-4246-b62e-b78fc463f8a1/chess-is-dead

Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vY2hlc3Npc2RlYWQv

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3XwN8iZwZdvQTY07LIaFuX




Social Media -


https://www.facebook.com/CHESSISDEAD/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChessNYC

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chessnyc/

]]>For this episode Michael breaks down why he feels CHESS NYC is New York Chess' Jesus, how everyone in the industry can benefit off our work, what his end goal for Chess in America is, and how he singlehandedly brought Chess to have AAU status in the U.S.

0:00 - Intro

0:42 - Why We Need To Get Along And Work Together In The Chess Community.

3:18 - Did You Plan For All This?

6:54 - What Does The End Goal Look Like For Chess NYC and Chess In America?

11:07 - Do You Think Chess Could Ever Rival A Sport Like Soccer Or Basketball?

13:05 - So You Got Chess Into The AAU?

14:54 - Whats Your Plan With Joining The AAU?

16:30 - Ending Statements

17:45 - Outro



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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chess-is-dead/id1613772342

Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/31683a6d-12cd-4246-b62e-b78fc463f8a1/chess-is-dead

Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vY2hlc3Npc2RlYWQv

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3XwN8iZwZdvQTY07LIaFuX




Social Media -


https://www.facebook.com/CHESSISDEAD/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChessNYC

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chessnyc/

]]>1b561bb7-38e6-490f-b871-fd90f719e1a8Mon, 06 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -050017:59nofull6Michael Propper