Written by Nate Solon · 44 Followers. After school I played poker professionally for many years. Researching machine learning | Retired poker pro | Chess master. I write a weekly newsletter about chess & learning. . As a student I was one of the top players for my age in the US. If anything, preparation is even more important in poker. Blogging about chess, poker, data, and AI. Every day, Nate Solon and thousands of other voices. Dec 13, Nate Solon is a FIDE Master from the United States with a peak He's also a data science consultant for Chessable, and a former professional poker player. About me: I played poker for a living for 7 years. Chess master | Former poker pro | Data scientist. Now I coach chess. Researching machine. He found himself flopping bottom set on a dry board against a friend—but. The most obvious difference between chess and poker is that poker has more luck. The strategy in poker is. Started studying poker again after a long time away. Got an idea for a collaboration? Get in touch. Nate talks about a hand from a private game early in his poker career. Read writing from Nate Solon on Medium. ♚ Hello Chess ♛. Posts. A lot has changed in ~5 years. Chess and poker are both games of strategy. Hi! I'm FM Nate Solon. Chess master, former poker pro, current data scientist.