Jonathan grew up in the U.S and was a young talented chess player when Fischer played Spassky in 1972. He later moved to Norway where he became Norwegian Champion and achieved the grandmaster title.

Jonathan is also an experienced chess coach, journalist and chess author. His book "Improve Your Chess Now" is considered a modern classic. We talk to him about chess training and methods, following the rise of Magnus Carlsen, the chess talents of today and much more.

The episode is also available on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Sjakksnakk

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