web01.fireside.fm Sun, 05 Apr 2026 06:29:11 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Coffeehouse Blunders - Episodes Tagged with “Speed Chess” https://blunders.fireside.fm/tags/speed%20chess Thu, 09 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0700 Join Daniel "Danny" Rensch and James "Motz" Montemagno each week on Coffeehouse Blunders as they discuss the latest in chess, coffee, tech, and anything else happening in their wonderful lives and around the world. Danny's life as an International Chess Master collides with Motz's mobile development and public speaking background for absolutely adorable and astonishing conversation. en-us episodic A weekly chat with Chess International Master Danny and Coffee Snob Motz on all things coffee, chess, tech, & the lives of these two adorable besties. soundbite.fm Join Daniel "Danny" Rensch and James "Motz" Montemagno each week on Coffeehouse Blunders as they discuss the latest in chess, coffee, tech, and anything else happening in their wonderful lives and around the world. Danny's life as an International Chess Master collides with Motz's mobile development and public speaking background for absolutely adorable and astonishing conversation. no Chess, Coffee, Technology, Family, Chess.com, Conversations, Life, Parenthood soundbite.fm soundbitefm@gmail.com Bulls, Bears, Ditka https://blunders.fireside.fm/68 a752a285-94c3-4054-a67b-835e75bfd06b Thu, 09 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0700 soundbite.fm 68 Bulls, Bears, Ditka full 1 soundbite.fm Motz is off working in Ireland and Danny comes in strong with a wide range of amazing accents. Speed Chess Championship is in full swing and Danny breaks down the action while snacking on some barkTHINS. 42:56 no Motz is off working in Ireland and Danny comes in strong with a wide range of amazing accents. Speed Chess Championship is in full swing and Danny breaks down the action while snacking on some barkTHINS. Oh, and we also talk 6 player chess and non-stop chess variations. Follow Us Danny: <a href="http://twitter.com/danielrensch">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://twitch.tv/chess">Twitch</a>, <a href="https://www.chess.com/member/DanielRensch">Chess.com</a> Motz: <a href="http://twitter.com/jamesmontemagno">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://motzcod.es">Blog</a>, <a href="http://github.com/jamesmontemagno">GitHub</a> Music : Amethyst Seer - Ouija by <a href="https://soundcloud.com/adventureface">Adventureface</a> Proudly recorded on <a href="https://zencastr.com/">Zencastr</a> ⭐⭐ Review Us (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/coffeehouse-blunders/id1229231959?mt=2&amp;ls=1) ⭐⭐ Support the Show: * Subscribe to Blue Bottle and Get $10 (https://www.blunders.fm/bluebottle) * Become a Chess.com Member and Support Blunders (https://www.blunders.fm/chess) chess, 6 player, speed chess, scc, snacks, ireland, travel, coffee, twitch, streaming, barkTHIN Motz is off working in Ireland and Danny comes in strong with a wide range of amazing accents. Speed Chess Championship is in full swing and Danny breaks down the action while snacking on some barkTHINS.

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]]> Motz is off working in Ireland and Danny comes in strong with a wide range of amazing accents. Speed Chess Championship is in full swing and Danny breaks down the action while snacking on some barkTHINS.

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]]> Make Your Dreams Come True https://blunders.fireside.fm/67 2a1c2af7-8ee7-4e60-9eeb-0cea5e2be4e0 Thu, 02 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0700 soundbite.fm 67 Make Your Dreams Come True full 1 soundbite.fm Shia drops by the studio to re-confirm that nothing is impossible that we really should be making our dreams come true. Danny has been crushing the speed chess championship and Motz attends Ant-Man vs the Wasp all by himself and it was lovely. 33:07 no Shia drops by the studio to re-confirm that nothing is impossible that we really should be making our dreams come true. Danny has been crushing the speed chess championship and Motz attends Ant-Man vs the Wasp all by himself and it was lovely. Follow Us Danny: <a href="http://twitter.com/danielrensch">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://twitch.tv/chess">Twitch</a>, <a href="https://www.chess.com/member/DanielRensch">Chess.com</a> Motz: <a href="http://twitter.com/jamesmontemagno">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://motzcod.es">Blog</a>, <a href="http://github.com/jamesmontemagno">GitHub</a> Music : Amethyst Seer - Ouija by <a href="https://soundcloud.com/adventureface">Adventureface</a> Proudly recorded on <a href="https://zencastr.com/">Zencastr</a> ⭐⭐ Review Us (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/coffeehouse-blunders/id1229231959?mt=2&amp;ls=1) ⭐⭐ Support the Show: * Subscribe to Blue Bottle and Get $10 (https://www.blunders.fm/bluebottle) * Become a Chess.com Member and Support Blunders (https://www.blunders.fm/chess) shia, dream teams, chess, coffee, tech, books, family, work, hockey, teamwork, speed chess Shia drops by the studio to re-confirm that nothing is impossible that we really should be making our dreams come true. Danny has been crushing the speed chess championship and Motz attends Ant-Man vs the Wasp all by himself and it was lovely.

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]]> Ant-Man vs Wasp vs Caruana vs Aronian https://blunders.fireside.fm/66 a588f658-60a4-4999-885e-931635380659 Thu, 26 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0700 soundbite.fm 66 Ant-Man vs Wasp vs Caruana vs Aronian full 1 soundbite.fm The Speed Chess Championship is underway and we have a full breakdown of the Caruana vs Aronian match. Motz and Danny start to read a book together and you can join in, and Motz finally goes to see Ant-Man! 38:22 no The Speed Chess Championship is underway and we have a full breakdown of the Caruana vs Aronian match. Motz and Danny start to read a book together and you can join in, and Motz finally goes to see Ant-Man! Follow Us Danny: <a href="http://twitter.com/danielrensch">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://twitch.tv/chess">Twitch</a>, <a href="https://www.chess.com/member/DanielRensch">Chess.com</a> Motz: <a href="http://twitter.com/jamesmontemagno">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://motzcod.es">Blog</a>, <a href="http://github.com/jamesmontemagno">GitHub</a> Music : Amethyst Seer - Ouija by <a href="https://soundcloud.com/adventureface">Adventureface</a> Proudly recorded on <a href="https://zencastr.com/">Zencastr</a> ⭐⭐ Review Us (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/coffeehouse-blunders/id1229231959?mt=2&amp;ls=1) ⭐⭐ Support the Show: * Subscribe to Blue Bottle and Get $10 (https://www.blunders.fm/bluebottle) * Become a Chess.com Member and Support Blunders (https://www.blunders.fm/chess) speed chess, marvel, scc, chess, coffee, tech, life, aquaman, ant-man The Speed Chess Championship is underway and we have a full breakdown of the Caruana vs Aronian match. Motz and Danny start to read a book together and you can join in, and Motz finally goes to see Ant-Man!

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]]> The Speed Chess Championship is underway and we have a full breakdown of the Caruana vs Aronian match. Motz and Danny start to read a book together and you can join in, and Motz finally goes to see Ant-Man!

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]]> Pump That Bass & Throw That Iron https://blunders.fireside.fm/61 26d0cf1e-59e6-4c41-8e78-6854f09d10bc Thu, 21 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0700 soundbite.fm 61 Pump That Bass & Throw That Iron full 1 soundbite.fm We take a look back at Motz and Danny's childhood and the interesting paths they both took to get here today. Then we break down all the crazy that is happening in the chess world including accounts getting hacked, Nakamura adopting Komodo, and two factor authentication. 32:15 no We take a look back at Motz and Danny's childhood and the interesting paths they both took to get here today. Then we break down all the crazy that is happening in the chess world including accounts getting hacked, Nakamura adopting Komodo, and two factor authentication. Follow Us Danny: <a href="http://twitter.com/danielrensch">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://twitch.tv/chess">Twitch</a>, <a href="https://www.chess.com/member/DanielRensch">Chess.com</a> Motz: <a href="http://twitter.com/jamesmontemagno">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://motzcod.es">Blog</a>, <a href="http://github.com/jamesmontemagno">GitHub</a> Music : Amethyst Seer - Ouija by <a href="https://soundcloud.com/adventureface">Adventureface</a> Proudly recorded on <a href="https://zencastr.com/">Zencastr</a> ⭐⭐ Review Us (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/coffeehouse-blunders/id1229231959?mt=2&amp;ls=1) ⭐⭐ Support the Show: * Subscribe to Blue Bottle and Get $10 (https://www.blunders.fm/bluebottle) * Become a Chess.com Member and Support Blunders (https://www.blunders.fm/chess) adopts, chess, coffee, crazy, komodo, nakamura, so, speed chess, tech We take a look back at Motz and Danny's childhood and the interesting paths they both took to get here today. Then we break down all the crazy that is happening in the chess world including accounts getting hacked, Nakamura adopting Komodo, and two factor authentication.

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]]> The Mysterious Case of the Vanishing Bag https://blunders.fireside.fm/37 f29462e0-f158-4055-a0fa-7197ce41c745 Thu, 04 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0800 soundbite.fm 37 The Mysterious Case of the Vanishing Bag full 1 soundbite.fm Both Danny and Motz snuggle up at home playing board games while they wait for the New Year ball to drop. Motz has a grand adventure attempting to find his long lost checked bag all while Danny tries to figure out how to interview chess players. 48:24 no Both Danny and Motz snuggle up at home playing board games while they wait for the New Year ball to drop. Motz has a grand adventure attempting to find his long lost checked bag all while Danny tries to figure out how to interview chess players. Follow Us Danny: <a href="http://twitter.com/danielrensch">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://twitch.tv/chess">Twitch</a>, <a href="https://www.chess.com/member/DanielRensch">Chess.com</a> Motz: <a href="http://twitter.com/jamesmontemagno">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://motzcod.es">Blog</a>, <a href="http://github.com/jamesmontemagno">GitHub</a> Music : Amethyst Seer - Ouija by <a href="https://soundcloud.com/adventureface">Adventureface</a> Proudly recorded on <a href="https://zencastr.com/">Zencastr</a> airplane, ball drop, boggle, chess, christmas, holidays, lost bag, magnus, new year, new years, scc, scramble, speed chess, speed chess championship Both Danny and Motz snuggle up at home playing board games while they wait for the New Year ball to drop. Motz has a grand adventure attempting to find his long lost checked bag all while Danny tries to figure out how to interview chess players.

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]]> Glamp It Up! https://blunders.fireside.fm/20 cc0d282a-feb5-49a5-bbed-63f345ca195d Thu, 31 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0700 soundbite.fm 20 Glamp It Up! full 1 soundbite.fm Summer is coming to a close, but chess is rocketing to all new heights just like Motz is on his first ever Frontier airlines flight. All this while Danny takes to glamping. 44:16 no Summer is coming to a close, but chess is rocketing to all new heights just like Motz is on his first ever Frontier airlines flight. All this while Danny takes to glamping. Follow Us Danny: <a href="http://twitter.com/danielrensch">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://twitch.tv/chess">Twitch</a>, <a href="https://www.chess.com/member/DanielRensch">Chess.com</a> Motz: <a href="http://twitter.com/jamesmontemagno">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://motzcod.es">Blog</a>, <a href="http://github.com/jamesmontemagno">GitHub</a> Music : Amethyst Seer - Ouija by <a href="https://soundcloud.com/adventureface">Adventureface</a> Proudly recorded on <a href="https://zencastr.com/">Zencastr</a> alexa, camping, chess, coffee, echo, engine, flights, frontier, glamping, speed chess, travel, whole foods Summer is coming to a close, but chess is rocketing to all new heights just like Motz is on his first ever Frontier airlines flight. All this while Danny takes to glamping.

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]]> A Total Eclipse of the Heart https://blunders.fireside.fm/19 92db3616-4691-4894-9f0b-4e11750fc76c Thu, 24 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0700 soundbite.fm 19 A Total Eclipse of the Heart full 1 soundbite.fm It is total eclipse week and both Motz and Danny survived without staring into the sun for too long. Danny locks in some speed chess championship while Motz reminds everyone to donate their solar eclipse glasses. 43:27 no It is total eclipse week and both Motz and Danny survived without staring into the sun for too long. Danny locks in some speed chess championship while Motz reminds everyone to donate their solar eclipse glasses. Follow Us Danny: <a href="http://twitter.com/danielrensch">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://twitch.tv/chess">Twitch</a>, <a href="https://www.chess.com/member/DanielRensch">Chess.com</a> Motz: <a href="http://twitter.com/jamesmontemagno">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://motzcod.es">Blog</a>, <a href="http://github.com/jamesmontemagno">GitHub</a> Music : Amethyst Seer - Ouija by <a href="https://soundcloud.com/adventureface">Adventureface</a> Proudly recorded on <a href="https://zencastr.com/">Zencastr</a> chess, coffee, pro chess, solar eclipse, speed chess It is total eclipse week and both Motz and Danny survived without staring into the sun for too long. Danny locks in some speed chess championship while Motz reminds everyone to donate their solar eclipse glasses.

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]]> Establishing the Norm https://blunders.fireside.fm/15 c8adefc3-7a34-4b5c-99b9-00767e569223 Thu, 27 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0700 soundbite.fm 15 Establishing the Norm full 1 soundbite.fm The speed chess championships are in full effect and Danny is all in, while Motz is aimlessly walking around trying to catch Pokémon in Pokémon Go! We tackle awesome listener feedback and chit chat about trying to find a home and the TI-83+ calculator Danny purchased for his kids as they prepare to head back to school. 49:55 no The speed chess championships are in full effect and Danny is all in, while Motz is aimlessly walking around trying to catch Pokémon in Pokémon Go! We tackle awesome listener feedback and chit chat about trying to find a home and the TI-83+ calculator Danny purchased for his kids as they prepare to head back to school. Follow Us Danny: <a href="http://twitter.com/danielrensch">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://twitch.tv/chess">Twitch</a>, <a href="https://www.chess.com/member/DanielRensch">Chess.com</a> Motz: <a href="http://twitter.com/jamesmontemagno">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://motzcod.es">Blog</a>, <a href="http://github.com/jamesmontemagno">GitHub</a> Music : Amethyst Seer - Ouija by <a href="https://soundcloud.com/adventureface">Adventureface</a> Proudly recorded on <a href="https://zencastr.com/">Zencastr</a> back to school, chess, chessable, coffee, house hunting, space x, speed chess, speed chess championships The speed chess championships are in full effect and Danny is all in, while Motz is aimlessly walking around trying to catch Pokémon in Pokémon Go! We tackle awesome listener feedback and chit chat about trying to find a home and the TI-83+ calculator Danny purchased for his kids as they prepare to head back to school.

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]]> Who Took My Cookie? https://blunders.fireside.fm/7 6ac60d20-fe64-4a09-ae3b-46eb7aaf7e69 Thu, 01 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0700 soundbite.fm 7 Who Took My Cookie? full 1 soundbite.fm This week Motz finds out exactly what a mating net is, learns how to fly in a seaplane without crashing, and how Danny is surviving the first week of summer vacation with his children. 45:18 no This week Motz finds out exactly what a mating net is, learns how to fly in a seaplane without crashing, and how Danny is surviving the first week of summer vacation with his children. All of this while Motz stumbles upon his new crazy and addition, Magikarp Jump! Follow Us Danny: <a href="http://twitter.com/danielrensch">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://twitch.tv/chess">Twitch</a>, <a href="https://www.chess.com/member/DanielRensch">Chess.com</a> Motz: <a href="http://twitter.com/jamesmontemagno">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://motzcod.es">Blog</a>, <a href="http://github.com/jamesmontemagno">GitHub</a> Music : Amethyst Seer - Ouija by <a href="https://soundcloud.com/adventureface">Adventureface</a> Proudly recorded on <a href="https://zencastr.com/">Zencastr</a> chess, children, holiday, magikarp jump, mating net, pokemon, seaplane, speed chess, vacation This week Motz finds out exactly what a mating net is, learns how to fly in a seaplane without crashing, and how Danny is surviving the first week of summer vacation with his children. All of this while Motz stumbles upon his new crazy and addition, Magikarp Jump!

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]]> What Happened to Bobby Fischer? https://blunders.fireside.fm/6 0fea7f5a-1c0d-4f73-9ccd-4f8935a51861 Thu, 25 May 2017 00:00:00 -0700 soundbite.fm 6 What Happened to Bobby Fischer? full 1 soundbite.fm Guillotine chess, roasting coffee at home, and understanding the craze and addition to spinners and fidget cubes, all while Danny preps for the Speed Chess Championship. 44:11 no Guillotine chess, roasting coffee at home, and understanding the craze and addition to spinners and fidget cubes, all while Danny preps for the Speed Chess Championship. Motz asks an IM: What Happened to Bobby Fischer? Follow Us Danny: <a href="http://twitter.com/danielrensch">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://twitch.tv/chess">Twitch</a>, <a href="https://www.chess.com/member/DanielRensch">Chess.com</a> Motz: <a href="http://twitter.com/jamesmontemagno">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://motzcod.es">Blog</a>, <a href="http://github.com/jamesmontemagno">GitHub</a> Music : Amethyst Seer - Ouija by <a href="https://soundcloud.com/adventureface">Adventureface</a> Proudly recorded on <a href="https://zencastr.com/">Zencastr</a> android go, bobby fischer, chess, coffee, fidget cubes, home roasting, robovac, speed chess, spinners Guillotine chess, roasting coffee at home, and understanding the craze and addition to spinners and fidget cubes, all while Danny preps for the Speed Chess Championship.

Motz asks an IM: What Happened to Bobby Fischer?

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