EP 489- IM Rose Atwell on Discipline, Improvement, and Chess Psychology

17-year-old IM-elect Rose Atwell is one of the brightest young stars in American chess. She recently earned her International Master title, tied for first at the National High School Championship, and qualified for the U.S. Women's Olympiad team for the first time. Rose has also built a loyal following on social media by candidly chronicling her tournament experiences. She shares instructive positions and the lessons she learns from both her successes and setbacks.

In our conversation we discuss:

Her approach to reviewing games and systematically addressing weaknesses

How she uses digital flashcards and "mixed tactics" to accelerate improvement

Why she believes homeschooling has benefited both her chess and her education

The chess advice she would give to her younger self

Rose is an impressive player and a great ambassador for the game. I appreciate her taking the time to join me during a very busy tournament schedule.

00:00 Introduction to Rose Atwell

03:23 Lessons Learned From a Disappointing Recent Tournament

06:24 Reviewing Games and Learning from Mistakes

09:29 Training Routines and Adjustments

12:33 Coaching Dynamics and Study Habits