Schacksnack

Is it possible to get better at chess even if you started late? How important is it really to begin young – and how long can you keep improving as you grow older?

In this video, IM Thomas Engqvist and chess enthusiast Björn Knöppel discuss the fascinating relationship between age and competitive chess. With insights, stories, and a touch of humour, they explore whether age is a barrier – or perhaps even an advantage – in the journey of a chess player.

If you enjoy thoughtful and entertaining discussions about the game we love, this video is for you.

Learn about age and chess improvement, starting late in chess, getting better at chess as an adult, and how long chess players can keep improving.