The Chess Angle is sponsored by Chessable. Check out a list of our favorite courses!This episode is dedicated to all of the school teachers out there.  Our guest this week, Dr. Stephen Wefer, is an adult improver (USCF 1691), HS science teacher, and Long Island Chess Club regular. He has also worked as an adjunct professor. We spoke about academia, chess improvement, tournaments, and a lot more. Some of our talking points include the following:Applying an academic mindset to chess improvementStephen's tips for balancing work, family, and chess study/playChess openings philosophyRating goalsFacing underrated opponentsPlaying speculative sacrificesIs there a limit to one's chess improvement past age 45?Links for Dr. Stephen Wefer:YouTube channel: Cool Chess Stuff with StephenE-mail: [email protected] links:WebsiteTwitterYouTubeFacebookSupport the ShowE-mail: [email protected]