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