Chess Journeys
Hosted by Chess Journeys
The ongoing journal of a dedicated adult chess improver, who shares his tournament games, training process, and live-play commentary.
This is a video log of an active chess player's improvement journey. The host, Dr. Kevin Scull, live-streams his online tournament games, providing move-by-move commentary on his thought process. He also produces detailed post-mortems of his over-the-board tournament games, explaining his strategic choices, calculation, and psychological state at key moments.
“Unlike polished instructional content, Chess Journeys offers a raw, first-person look at the realities of adult chess improvement. The host's willingness to analyze his own mistakes and discuss the psychological side of the game makes his journey feel authentic and accessible.”
Who hosts this show
Dr. Kevin Scull is a historian and passionate adult chess improver who hosts the Chess Journeys podcast. After a 20-year hiatus from the game, he returned to tournament play and documents his journey to improve, sharing detailed game analyses and training methods. He has successfully raised his USCF rating to over 1800 as an adult player in his 50s. The podcast, started in 2021, features interviews with other adult improvers, while his YouTube channel focuses on his own live games and analysis.
Credentials & credits
- Ph.D. in History
- Host of the Chess Journeys podcast
- Chessable Course Author
- USCF rating over 1800
Other ventures
- Chess Journeys: Tales of Adult Improvement (audio podcast)
- Chess Journeys Tactics Workbook (Chessable course)
- Patreon for Chess Journeys
- Substack newsletter
When new episodes drop
- 01Chess Journeys Arena Tournament - Lichess.orgJun 29, 2026 · 2h 11m
- 02Senior Open Game Reviews and TrainingJun 28, 2026 · 1h 56m
- 03Senior Open Game ReviewsJun 26, 2026 · 1h 27m
- 04Training for the Senior Open!Jun 18, 2026 · 1h 36m
- 05Training for the Senior Open!Jun 17, 2026 · 1h 34m
- 06Chess Journeys Arena Tournament - All Welcome - Lichess.orgJun 15, 2026 · 1h 19m
- 07Chess Journeys Arena Tournament - All Welcome - Lichess.orgJun 8, 2026 · 1h 29m
- 08Chess Journeys Arena Tournament - All Welcome - Lichess.orgJun 1, 2026 · 1h 19m
Notable episodes
- 01Senior Open Game Reviews
A detailed, move-by-move analysis of a key tournament game where the host explains his strategic thinking and emotional reactions.
- 02Chess Journeys Arena Tournament - Lichess.org
Showcases the typical live-stream format, with the host playing in an online tournament, providing commentary, and interacting with the chat.
- 03Senior Open Game Reviews and Training
Combines game analysis with a 'Puzzle Rush Survival' training segment, demonstrating the mix of content on the channel.
What you'll be asked on this show
The show is a solo-hosted live stream, not a structured interview podcast. Dr. Scull provides a 'think-aloud' commentary while playing games or solving puzzles and frequently engages with questions and comments from the live chat. The format is informal and centered on the game at hand.
Signature segments
- · Senior Open Game Reviews
- · Chess Journeys Arena Tournament
- · Puzzle Rush Survival
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
The YouTube channel does not feature interview guests. Guests mentioned are typically opponents in the games being played or analyzed.
- quarkomaticon Chess Journeys Arena Tournament - Lichess.org
- Michael Murrayon Senior Open Game Reviews
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The host primarily promotes his own educational products, specifically his Chessable course, the "Chess Journeys Tactics Workbook". He also has a Patreon for the show.
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People also ask
- What is the host's real name and background?
- The host is Dr. Kevin Scull. He has a Ph.D. in History and is a passionate adult chess player and creator.
- Is this channel still active?
- Yes, the channel is active, with new live streams and videos uploaded weekly.
- What is the format of the show?
- The format is primarily solo live streams of the host playing online chess, analyzing his games, and doing puzzle training, often with live chat interaction.
- Is this different from the 'Chess Journeys' podcast?
- Yes. The audio podcast focuses on interviews with other adult improvers, while this YouTube channel documents Dr. Scull's own games and training.
- Does the show have interview guests?
- No, the YouTube channel does not feature formal interviews. It is a solo show focused on the host's own chess journey.
- Where can I find the show?
- The video content is available on the Chess Journeys YouTube channel.
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Sources & how this page was built
This page is AI-assisted, grounded in the public sources cited below, and host-verifiable. We publish facts only; we do not republish transcripts. If anything here is wrong, the host can claim and correct the page above.Model: gemini-2.5-pro · high confidence
- [01]Dr. Kevin Scull's author profile (DrScull) - Chessablechessable.com
- [02]Chess Journeys: Tales of Adult Improvement - Apple Podcastspodcasts.apple.com
- [03]EP 471- Dr. Kevin Scull on Adult-Only Tournaments, Plateaus and Progress — The Perpetual Chess Podcastperpetualchesspod.com
- [04]Chess Journeys Tactics Workbook: Turning Knowledge Into Skill - Chessablechessable.com
- [05]Chess Journeys Podcast - Chessablechessable.com
- [06]Chess Journeys: Tales of Adult Improvement - Listen on Play Podcastplaypodcast.net
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