EP 252- GM Andy Soltis returns!

GM Andy Soltis is an award winning journalist,World Chess Hall of Fame member, a Chess Life Magazine columnist , and a  prolific author who has written over 50 books. In this interview, we discuss Andy’s most recents works,  Smyslov, Bronstein, Geller, Taimanov and Averbakh: A Chess Multibiography with 220 Games, and 500 Chess Questions Answered: for all new chess players.  We also discuss Andy’s own chess improvement journey, as well as the upcoming World Chess Championship. Andy is always fun to chat with due to his encyclopedic knowledge of all things chess. For lots more details, relevant links, and timestamps, please read on.  Previous appearances by GM Andy Soltis: Episode 91 with GM Andy Soltis  Episode 172 with GM Andy Soltis  Book Recap #17 - Discussing Zurich 1953 with FM Nate Solon and GM Andy Soltis   0:00- We begin by getting Andy’s chess improvement advice, including a Patreon question about whether Andy thinks chess books are superior to online learning tools as means for improving your game. Mentioned: DeGroot’s Thought and Choice in Chess, GM Hikaru Nakaura, GM Yasser Seirawan Weltgeschichte Des Schachs Lieferung 27- Boris Spassky, GM Daniel Gormally, GM Walter Browne  12:45- What is the proper mix between studying and playing?  Mentioned: GM Alireza Firouzja  15:30- What most helped Andy improve at chess?  Mentioned: GM Reuben Fine  17:30- How did GM Yefim Geller go from Candidate Master to World Class player in his early 20s?  Mentioned: GM Bobby Fischer,  22:00-Patreon mailbag question:  What was Andy’s most memorable Marshall Chess Club Championship victory?  Mentioned: FM Orest Popovich 26:00- Perpetual Chess is brought to you in part by Chessable.com. Check out what's new from them here: New Chess Courses Online - For All Levels- Chessable.com Don’t forget to subscribe to the How to Chess podcast as well! 26:30- Perpetual Chess is brought to you in part by Aimchess.com. ACT NOW to enter their free Magnus-Nepo challenge on this site: https://magnusnepo.com/ 27:00- We discuss a bit a