In Episode 249, I have the pleasure of conversing with Gary Ryan, who teaches chess, does copywriting, acts as a chaplain, etc. He has a Masters of Divinity in Pratical Theology from Wesley Biblical Seminary, a Masters of Arts in Philosophy and Religious Studies from University of Mississippi and a Master of Theology from Harvard Divinity School.
We speak about insights on Passover and Easter, The Holy Grail, masters at the Chess Forum, guidance from the late Grandmaster Bill Lombardy, working with Fabiano Caruana as a kindergartener, book recommendations, game analysis, the full stack approach to chess improvement, the lack of PR for the upcoming Nepomniachtchi- Ding World Championship match and more.