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John Fawole is an International Chess Federation master, chess in education lecturer, and founder of Bruvs Chess Media. John shares his journey to becoming a national chess champion in Nigeria, the transformative effects of chess education, and how the game impacts people's lives beyond the board.
Key topics
- John's journey to becoming Nigerian National Chess Champion, US National Master and World Chess Federation Master
- What chess can teach us about creativity, commitment, patience, and problem solving
- The grassroots advocacy and coaching work John does to advance the state of the game and teach young people important life skills through chess
- How chess is changing thanks to software tools, AI, and representation in popular culture
Episode Digest
Visit the Grokkist podcast hub for a full digest of this episode including highlights and links to stuff we discussed: https://grokk.ist/stillcuriouspodcast/s3e3-john-fawole/
Recorded 15 January 2023
Website: grokk.ist/stillcuriouspodcast | Email: [email protected] | Socials: @grokkist
Music: Kleptotonic Swing by Tri-Tachyon
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