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This week our guest is WFM Maaike Keetman. Maaike is a 2016 Dutch Chess Olimpian and youth champion, who is also a Chessable author and member of its content creation team. Maaike joined me shortly after competing in a big open tournament in Europe, The Czech Open. Maaike reflected on her own performance and also highlighted what anyone considering playing in this tournament in future years could expect. Following that, we discuss the September 1 launch of Chessable\u2019s \u2018Create Your Own Course\u2019 contest. This contest is a unique opportunity for community members to share their passion for chess, and to potentially win prizes and earn extra income. Lastly, we discuss a few topics important to Maaike\u2019s chess experience, including The Chess Steps Method, and the most memorable moments of her chess career.\xa0\nThe Chessable Contest Launches September 1, here is all the info you need:\nhttps://www.chessable.com/create/\n0:02- Maaike joined me shortly after returning from The Czech Open in Pardubice. For prospective tournament players, she discusses what she liked and disliked about the tournament, and she assessed her own performance. Maaike had to withdraw from the tournament due to sickness, so she was unable to finish the tournament.\xa0\nMentioned: CM Vjekoslav Nemec, More Czech Open Info here:\nhttps://www.czechopen.net/en/, Sunway Sitges, Reykjavik Open\xa0\n\n11:00- Maaike plays in the Dutch Chess League and the English 4NCL League as well. She discusses the formats of these leagues.\xa0\n\n15:00- What are Maaike\u2019s current objectives with her chess game?\xa0\n\n19:00- Maaike discusses her work at Chessable and the annual \u201cCreate Your Own Chess Course\u201d contest.\xa0Upon context launch on September 1, there will be more info at this link:\nhttps://go.chessable.com/create/\nMentioned: The Checkmate Patterns Manual, Visualize by Benedictine, CM Can Kabadayi\u2019s Chessable Courses, GM Maurice Ashley\u2019s Secrets of Chess Geometry, Maaike\u2019s How to Create a Chessable Course Video\xa0\n\n31:00- Patreon mailbag question: \u201cWhat are the best practices of the most accomplished Chessable users?\u2019\xa0\nMentioned: NM Han Schut, NM Todd Bryant, Perpetual Chess Improvement, Available November 1!, Alex Crompton\u2019s Blog Post, EP 256 with Alex Crompton\xa0\n\n35:00-\xa0Patreon mailbag question: \u201cWhat changes have taken place at Chessable since it was acquired by Chess.com?\u2019\xa0\n\n40:00- What was it like growing up vis-a-vis The Chess Steps system in The Netherlands?\xa0\nMentioned: EP 335 with Matthew Ball and WIM Natasha Regan\xa0\n\n43:00- Maaike shares her memories of playing on the Dutch National Team at the Olympiad.\xa0\n\n47:00- If Maaike were to emphasize improving\xa0her chess game, what would she prioritize?\xa0\n\n50:00 Maaike\u2019s fondest and least fond chess memories!\xa0\n\n51:00- Thanks to Maaike for joining the pod!\xa0\nIf you have questions about the Chessable contest, email hello at chessable dot com\nOr post in the Chessable forums:\nhttps://www.chessable.com/discussion/\n\nIf you would like to help support Perpetual Chess, you can do so here:\nhttps://www.perpetualchesspod.com/donate\nYou can pre-order my forthcoming book here:\nhttps://www.amazon.com/Perpetual-Chess-Improvement-Practical-World-Class/dp/9083336549/ref=sr_1_1?crid=32H1VUUP9AHO8&keywords=perpetual+chess+improvement&qid=1692411671&s=books&sprefix=perpetual+chess+%2Cstripbooks%2C119&sr=1-1\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices