Chess with Mustreader

Try Chessreps and check out my lines here: https://www.chessreps.com/opening/mustreader-s-milner-barry-gambit-vs-the-french-6sbbek7 Today I’m joined by a young super-GM Awonder Liang. We talked about his matches against Hikaru Nakamura and Hans Niemann, the 2026 Candidates, and the discontinued Webster chess program. Awonder also shared his thoughts on chess mindset, playing under stress, what it takes to become great, and his own training routine and goals. And of course, we finished with a blitz game you don’t want to miss! Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mustreader My DISCORD server: https://discord.gg/QYX5VcpTBP My X: https://x.com/mustreader My channel with podcast highlights: https://www.youtube.com/@CwMClips My chess.com club: https://go.chess.com/MustreaderClub Collabs: [email protected] Awonder's X: https://x.com/awonder676 Listen on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chess-with-mustreader/id1745521337 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2mU5WbBXgDklyN3jm6GMSN All platforms: https://mustreaderchess.mave.digital My podcast with Giri: https://youtu.be/eFWwfFySx2Q My podcast with Caruana: https://youtu.be/1LMPYFf1iLo My podcast with Peter Svidler: https://youtu.be/qVpKE0mTVsI My podcast with Erigaisi: https://youtu.be/3Nvfuk70v6g Many thanks to my Patreon supporter: Sarterus 00:00 — Intro 01:11 — Match vs Hans Niemann 03:25 — Playing under stress 07:31 — The Chessreps discussion 11:12 — Awonder’s chess mindset 14:50 — Recent troubles in Awonder’s play 17:07 — Did beating Hikaru matter? 20:53 — Confidence in chess 24:42 — Sacrificing everything for chess? 29:01 — How much does Awonder train? 29:52 — What does Awonder train? 33:06 — Do chess books matter? 35:42 — Pattern recognition 38:49 — Plan to become World Champion 41:34 — Awonder’s chess goals 42:56 — Webster chess program discontinued 45:46 — Chess support in the U.S. 50:08 — Candidates 2026 53:06 — Blitz vs Awonder My name is Greg Mustreader, I am a Candidate Master in chess, an entrepreneur and host of several podcasts. On the Chess with Mustreader channel, I interview top chess players, play against chess AIs, analyze the most interesting chess games and combinations of today and of the past, as well as show you my path in chess and the way I work on my chess improvement (including recaps from the tournaments I play). I live in Almaty, Kazakhstan and travel the world extensively (been to 50 countries). I'm 32 years old, I have a girlfriend, three dogs and four cats. I speak English, Russian, German, and a bit of French and Chinese. Don't forget to subscribe! #awonderliang #hikarunakamura #hansniemann #uschess #candidates2026 #chesspodcast #chessinterview #chesswithmustreader #mustreaderchess #cwm

Try Chessreps and check out my lines here: https://www.chessreps.com/opening/mustreader-s-milner-barry-gambit-vs-the-french-6sbbek7 Today I’m joined by chess legend GM Peter Svidler — World Cup winner, former World No. 4, elite commentator, second, and one of the most fascinating voices in chess. We discuss his career path, the dreams he never fully achieved, and why GYM matters more than most players realize. We also talk about whether Kasparov could still compete with the very best today, and what happens to chess once Magnus is gone. And of course, we finish with a blitz game you don’t want to miss! Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mustreader My DISCORD server: https://discord.gg/QYX5VcpTBP My X: https://x.com/mustreader My channel with podcast highlights: https://www.youtube.com/@CwMClips My chess.com club: https://go.chess.com/MustreaderClub Collabs: [email protected] Peter's X: https://x.com/polborta Peter's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/plbrta Listen on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chess-with-mustreader/id1745521337 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2mU5WbBXgDklyN3jm6GMSN All platforms: https://mustreaderchess.mave.digital My podcast with Pragg: https://youtu.be/LYURIPGuMjs My podcast with Grischuk: https://youtu.be/EfwA420_1bo My podcast with Boris Gelfand: https://youtu.be/fj5BmOc6Rrk?si=aEkzLvPMmkbdSLZl My podcast with Jan Gustafsson: https://youtu.be/7gV7nxBaoQs My podcast with Erigaisi: https://youtu.be/3Nvfuk70v6g My podcast with Kramnik that got me blocked by him: https://youtu.be/YKzes4eteb4?si=5nUg3RNqeHXnqANK My podcast with Nodirbek: https://youtu.be/IIQ3eguWJdY My podcast with Pragg: https://youtu.be/LYURIPGuMjs Many thanks to my Patreon supporter: Sarterus 00:00 — Intro 00:56 — Who is Peter Svidler today? 05:00 — Peter as a Candidates second 05:55 — Why Peter commentates less 08:39 — Does Peter still want 2700? 14:56 — Why Peter doesn’t play online 16:16 — Will Peter become a streamer? 18:48 — Hearthstone and chess 19:29 — How Peter works on chess now 21:22 — Why gym matters so much 24:24 — Can Peter still compete? 31:44 — What about Kasparov? 34:58 — Unexpected doggo 35:14 — Back to Kasparov 36:45 — Pressure against young players 39:36 — Back to the Russian team? 41:19 — Peter never had goals? 47:02 — Chess in Peter’s life 49:17 — Must chess cost everything? 53:54 — How long will Magnus last? 58:53 — BlitzMy name is Greg Mustreader, I am a Candidate Master in chess, an entrepreneur and host of several podcasts. On the Chess with Mustreader channel, I interview top chess players, play against chess AIs, analyze the most interesting chess games and combinations of today and of the past, as well as show you my path in chess and the way I work on my chess improvement (including recaps from the tournaments I play). I live in Almaty, Kazakhstan and travel the world extensively (been to 50 countries). I'm 32 years old, I have a girlfriend, three dogs and four cats. I speak English, Russian, German, and a bit of French and Chinese. Don't forget to subscribe! #petersvidler #magnuscarlsen #garrykasparov #futureofchess #chesspodcast #chessinterview #chess #chesswithmustreader #mustreaderchess

Try Chessreps and check out my lines here: https://www.chessreps.com/opening/mustreader-s-milner-barry-gambit-vs-the-french-6sbbek7 Today I’m joined by one of the strongest GMs, World No. 4 Nodirbek Abdusattorov. Everyone has been wondering what changed — why is Nodirbek suddenly crushing everyone and winning tournaments? We talked about his training, his mindset, and his plans to fight for the chess crown. We also covered some of the hottest topics in chess right now: what makes Magnus so great, why Gukesh is struggling, and of course the 2026 Candidates tier list. And at the end, we played a blitz game you absolutely have to watch — it won’t disappoint. Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mustreader My DISCORD server: https://discord.gg/QYX5VcpTBP My X: https://x.com/mustreader My channel with podcast highlights: https://www.youtube.com/@CwMClips My chess.com club: https://go.chess.com/MustreaderClub Collabs: [email protected] Nodirbek's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abdusattorov_nodirbek_official Nodirbek's X: https://x.com/NodirbekGM Listen on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chess-with-mustreader/id1745521337 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2mU5WbBXgDklyN3jm6GMSN All platforms: https://mustreaderchess.mave.digital My podcast with Kramnik that got me blocked by him: https://youtu.be/YKzes4eteb4?si=5nUg3RNqeHXnqANK My podcast with Caruana: https://youtu.be/1LMPYFf1iLo My podcast with Boris Gelfand: https://youtu.be/fj5BmOc6Rrk?si=aEkzLvPMmkbdSLZl My podcast with Nodirbek’s former coach, Jacob Aagaard: https://youtu.be/VHJejuic5qQ My podcast with Pragg: https://youtu.be/LYURIPGuMjs My podcast with Wei Yi: https://youtu.be/TeQ-yS9EWRY My podcast with Giri: https://youtu.be/eFWwfFySx2Q Many thanks to my Patreon supporter: Sarterus 00:00 — Intro 01:05 — What changed? 04:30 — Last game vs Gukesh 07:22 — Why ambition is harmful 09:04 — Mistakes come from emotions 11:37 — How Magnus handles pressure 13:14 — Magnus: gift or hard work? 13:38 — “I don’t believe in mental coaches” 15:39 — Gukesh’s real problem 17:53 — Gukesh needs to lose the title 19:32 — Do you agree with Kramnik? 21:24 — Bring the crown to Uzbekistan 22:14 — World No. 1 or world champion? 23:24 — Who will surpass Magnus? 27:05 — Nodirbek’s training routine 32:01 — Are you intuitive or technical? 33:44 — Candidates tier list 41:31 — Blitz vs Nodirbek My name is Greg Mustreader, I am a Candidate Master in chess, an entrepreneur and host of several podcasts. On the Chess with Mustreader channel, I interview top chess players, play against chess AIs, analyze the most interesting chess games and combinations of today and of the past, as well as show you my path in chess and the way I work on my chess improvement (including recaps from the tournaments I play). I live in Almaty, Kazakhstan and travel the world extensively (been to 50 countries). I'm 32 years old, I have a girlfriend, three dogs and four cats. I speak English, Russian, German, and a bit of French and Chinese. Don't forget to subscribe! #nodirbekabdusattorov #magnuscarlsen #candidates2026 #gukeshdommaraju #chess #chesswithmustreader #mustreaderchess #gregmustreader #cwm

Try Chessreps and check out my lines here: https://www.chessreps.com/opening/mustreader-s-milner-barry-gambit-vs-the-french-6sbbek Today I’m joined by one of the best chess players in the world — GM Maxime Vachier-Lagrave. We dive into the biggest topics in chess right now: the 2026 calendar clash, Hikaru’s criticism video, chess as part of esports, the 2026 Olympiad, and more. MVL also explains what went wrong in his attempt to qualify for the Candidates, and together we build a Candidates 2026 tier list — with some very spicy takes. And of course, as always, we finish with a blitz game — don’t miss it! Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mustreader My DISCORD server: https://discord.gg/bXZN36xb My X: https://x.com/mustreader My channel with podcast highlights: https://www.youtube.com/@CwMClips My chess.com club: https://go.chess.com/MustreaderClub Collabs: [email protected] MVL's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MVLChess MVL's X: https://x.com/Vachier_Lagrave MVL's website: https://www.mvlchess.com Listen on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chess-with-mustreader/id1745521337 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2mU5WbBXgDklyN3jm6GMSN All platforms: https://mustreaderchess.mave.digital My previous podcast with MVL: https://youtu.be/6sIBWByqqG8 My podcast with Caruana: https://youtu.be/1LMPYFf1iLo My podcast with Magnus’s coach Peter Heine Nielsen: https://youtu.be/bXQAvKUiA7A My podcast with Wei Yi: https://youtu.be/TeQ-yS9EWRY My podcast with Pragg: https://youtu.be/LYURIPGuMjs My podcast with Giri: https://youtu.be/eFWwfFySx2Q Many thanks to my Patreon supporter: Sarterus 00:00 — Intro 01:13 — How have you changed this year? 03:30 — 2026 calendar clash: MVL’s take 08:24 — MVL on Hikaru’s criticism 11:09 — Will organizers find a compromise? 12:59 — Esports World Cup or Sinquefield Cup? 13:53 — Has Vitality changed you? 15:24 — Chess as an esport 18:01 — What went wrong with Candidates? 22:23 — “The most talented player is…” 25:14 — Back to Candidates qualification 26:33 — How to reach next Candidates? 28:09 — Olympiad 2026 29:47 — Candidates 2026 tier list 30:52 — Don’t underrate Bluebaum 32:19 — Esipenko plays incredible chess 33:57 — Sindarov’s great future 35:56 — Wei Yi: “it’s controversial, but…” 37:32 — Hot take on Pragg 41:29 — Anish impressed in 2025 43:09 — Fabi: six Candidates later... 45:37 — Hikaru: his best chance? 49:25 — Last takes on Candidates 51:37 — Blitz vs MVL My name is Greg Mustreader, I am a Candidate Master in chess, an entrepreneur and host of several podcasts. On the Chess with Mustreader channel, I interview top chess players, play against chess AIs, analyze the most interesting chess games and combinations of today and of the past, as well as show you my path in chess and the way I work on my chess improvement (including recaps from the tournaments I play). I live in Almaty, Kazakhstan and travel the world extensively (been to 50 countries). I'm 32 years old, I have a girlfriend, three dogs and four cats. I speak English, Russian, German, and a bit of French and Chinese. Don't forget to subscribe! #maximevachierlagrave #candidates2026 #chess #hikarunakamura #mvl #chesswithmustreader #mustreaderchess #gregmustreader #cwm

Try Chessreps and check out my lines here: https://www.chessreps.com/opening/mustreader-s-milner-barry-gambit-vs-the-french-6sbbek7 Today I’m joined by Jan Henric Buettner — co-founder of Freestyle Chess, one of the boldest projects in the chess world. We talk about why chess, in its current form, may never truly become mainstream, what has to change, and what chess can learn from Formula 1. We also discuss the difference between classical chess and Freestyle Chess, and why Jan believes the future belongs to Freestyle. We dive into the FIDE vs Freestyle conflict and why Hikaru Nakamura, one of the biggest names in chess media, is not part of the project. Don’t miss it! Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mustreader My DISCORD server: https://discord.gg/bXZN36xb My X: https://x.com/mustreader My channel with podcast highlights: https://www.youtube.com/@CwMClips My chess.com club: https://go.chess.com/MustreaderClub Collabs: [email protected] Listen on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chess-with-mustreader/id1745521337 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2mU5WbBXgDklyN3jm6GMSN All platforms: https://mustreaderchess.mave.digital My podcast with Levon Aronian: https://youtu.be/3EuVAo74L4U My podcast with Fabiano Caruana: https://youtu.be/1LMPYFf1iLo My podcast with Wei Yi: https://youtu.be/TeQ-yS9EWRY My podcast with Anish Giri: https://youtu.be/eFWwfFySx2Q?si=kJmwzyxph6XJ2Jdp My podcast with Erik Allebest: https://youtu.be/1cCrMcUTDj8 And other LEGENDS: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkAzovIvBvGxzaDCVwmo-ZJDtrilrJLjS Many thanks to my Patreon supporter: Sarterus 00:00 — Intro 01:16 — Freestyle World Championship 03:14 — “It turned out very differently” 04:30 — How Freestyle Chess began 08:58 — What went wrong with Freestyle? 12:53 — What’s next for Freestyle? 17:48 — Why the Freestyle Tour struggled 21:01 — Chess is not interesting? 24:14 — Freestyle more interesting than classical? 26:43 — Freestyle struggles with funding 29:18 — What Freestyle achieved in 2.5 years 31:35 — Can chess be Formula 1? 35:55 — How to make chess watchable 39:52 — Why not rapid instead of Freestyle? 41:04 — Magnus’s choice 41:27 — Freestyle or rapid: same thing? 44:15 — Chess media is just getting started 45:58 — FIDE vs Freestyle 50:50 — World Championship without Hikaru 53:06 — Gukesh took Hikaru’s place 55:41 — World Championship qualification 57:23 — How can chess become profitable? 01:02:54 — ChessCom — the most successful chess company? 01:04:13 — Jan on his own chess level My name is Greg Mustreader, I am a Candidate Master in chess, an entrepreneur and host of several podcasts. On the Chess with Mustreader channel, I interview top chess players, play against chess AIs, analyze the most interesting chess games and combinations of today and of the past, as well as show you my path in chess and the way I work on my chess improvement (including recaps from the tournaments I play). I live in Almaty, Kazakhstan and travel the world extensively (been to 50 countries). I'm 32 years old, I have a girlfriend, three dogs and four cats. I speak English, Russian, German, and a bit of French and Chinese. Don't forget to subscribe! #chess #magnuscarlsen #freestylechess #fischerandom #chesswithmustreader #mustreaderchess #gregmustreader #cwm

Learn the rare Four Knights with a3 on Chessreps: https://www.chessreps.com/opening/mustreader-s-4-a3-in-the-four-knights-vbnf1t0Imagine a future Magnus match nobody expected — one that could grab the entire chess world’s attention and attract new sponsors. Sounds wild, right? My guest, Oleg Skvortsov, is a major chess patron and tournament organizer who’s deeply involved in how modern chess is marketed and funded — and he’s ready to make it happen. We talk about what chess is missing for mainstream appeal, why “drama” matters, and what one change could make the game far more exciting for casual viewers. Oleg also shares his blunt take on freestyle chess, what he plans to discuss with Jan Buettner, and whether he could end up leading the project. We finish with a quick chess game — don’t miss it. Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mustreader My DISCORD server: https://discord.gg/bXZN36xb My X: https://x.com/mustreader My channel with podcast highlights: https://www.youtube.com/@CwMClips My chess.com club: https://go.chess.com/MustreaderClub Collabs: [email protected] Listen on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chess-with-mustreader/id1745521337 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2mU5WbBXgDklyN3jm6GMSN Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1745521337 All platforms: https://mustreaderchess.mave.digital Many thanks to my Patreon supporter: Sarterus 00:00 — Intro 01:05 — A future Magnus match idea 05:39 — Why this opponent? 07:07 — Does he even have a chance? 10:48 — What does Magnus gain? 11:27 — Why not Hans vs Magnus? 12:27 — “This will be like Fischer–Spassky” 14:10 — Is chess not interesting anymore? 15:48 — One change to make chess WAY more exciting 17:28 — Oleg’s FIDE-approved idea 19:27 — What’s wrong with freestyle chess? 22:12 — What will Oleg discuss with Buettner? 24:10 — We need drama 25:02 — Draws kill the excitement 27:58 — Has the level of play dropped? 31:49 — Magnus lost to the Grob Opening?! 34:33 — Calendar clash isn’t the problem 35:52 — Is Freestyle the future? 36:51 — Why Buettner is stepping back 38:43 — Could Oleg replace Buettner? 40:14 — Will Dvorkovich get sanctioned? 40:50 — Many want Freestyle to grow 42:45 — Our game My name is Greg Mustreader, I am a Candidate Master in chess, an entrepreneur and host of several podcasts. On the Chess with Mustreader channel, I interview top chess players, play against chess AIs, analyze the most interesting chess games and combinations of today and of the past, as well as show you my path in chess and the way I work on my chess improvement (including recaps from the tournaments I play). I live in Almaty, Kazakhstan and travel the world extensively (been to 50 countries). I'm 32 years old, I have a girlfriend, three dogs and four cats. I speak English, Russian, German, and a bit of French and Chinese. Don't forget to subscribe! #chess #magnuscarlsen #freestylechess #chesswithmustreader #mustreaderchess #gregmustreader #cwm

Learn the rare Four Knights with a3 on Chessreps: https://www.chessreps.com/course-creator/mustreader-s-4-a3-in-the-four-knights-vbnf1t0Today my guest is one of the world’s top GMs and a 2026 Candidates participant — Wei Yi. We talk about his preparation for the 2026 Candidates, the mental struggles he had to overcome, and whom he sees as the main favorites. Wei also shares why Gukesh hasn’t looked as sharp lately, plus his honest take on Ding Liren — is he actually considering stepping away from chess? We finish with an intense blitz game with a surprising result — don’t miss it!Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mustreaderMy DISCORD server: https://discord.gg/bXZN36xbMy X: https://x.com/mustreaderMy channel with podcast highlights: https://www.youtube.com/@CwMClipsMy chess.com club: https://go.chess.com/MustreaderClubCollabs: [email protected] previous podcast with Wei: https://youtu.be/080CuetikLENepo’s 2026 Candidates Tier List: https://youtu.be/Kk1u6caPMW8My podcast with Caruana: https://youtu.be/1LMPYFf1iLo?si=AtUforPE0YYsWbhiMy podcast with Giri: https://youtu.be/eFWwfFySx2Q?si=kJmwzyxph6XJ2JdpMy podcast with Pragg: https://youtu.be/LYURIPGuMjs?si=j_GBgdtZKywBKEfcMany thanks to my Patreon supporter: Sarterus00:00 — Intro00:48 — Meet Wei Yi01:22 — Surprised to be in the Candidates?02:15 — The plan to reach the Candidates04:35 — Last year’s mental struggles05:35 — Why the World Cup "clicked"07:51 — Wei Yi's Candidates tier list10:35 — What matters most at the Candidates?11:49 — When did you start preparing?12:28 — Candidates prep plan13:26 — Does fitness matter in prep?14:06 — Chess training vs gym14:35 — Is Ding Liren helping?15:27 — What’s going on with Ding?17:06 — What happened to Gukesh?20:06 — Will Gukesh bounce back?21:43 — Wei Yi’s goals22:48 — Who beats Gukesh in a title match?24:48 — Chess as an esport26:55 — Blitz vs Wei YiWei Yi: CANDIDATES, Ding’s Comeback & Gukesh | PODCASTWei YiWei Yi podcastWei Yi interviewWei Yi Candidates 2026Candidates 2026FIDE Candidates 2026Candidates predictionsCandidates favoritesCandidates tier listhow to win the CandidatesCandidates preparationchess preparationchess trainingchess improvementmental game in chesschess psychologypressure in chessWorld Cup wei yiDing LirenDing Liren comebackDing Liren retirementwhat happened to Ding LirenGukeshDommaraju GukeshGukesh formGukesh strugglesWorld Championship matchwho beats Gukeshtitle match predictionchess as an esporttop chess playerschess podcastchess with mustreadermustreader chessmustreadergreg mustreadercwmMy name is Greg Mustreader, I am a Candidate Master in chess, an entrepreneur and host of several podcasts. On the Chess with Mustreader channel, I interview top chess players, play against chess AIs, analyze the most interesting chess games and combinations of today and of the past, as well as show you my path in chess and the way I work on my chess improvement (including recaps from the tournaments I play). I live in Almaty, Kazakhstan and travel the world extensively (been to 50 countries). I'm 32 years old, I have a girlfriend, three dogs and four cats. I speak English, Russian, German, and a bit of French and Chinese.Don't forget to subscribe!#weiyi #candidates2026 #chess #candidates #dingliren #gukesh #chesspodcast #chesstraining #chessimprovement #chesspsychology #worldchampionship #blitzchess #chesstalk #chesswithmustreader #mustreaderchess #gregmustreader #cwm

Check out the King's Gambit and other openings on Chessreps: https://www.chessreps.com/opening/kings-gambitToday my guest is IM John Bartholomew — one of the original chess YouTubers, chess coach, and a former co-founder of Chessable. We talk about what chess YouTube was like back in 2014, the gap between IMs and GMs, and whether Levy aka GothamChess can still make the GM title. We also discuss how online courses changed the way people learn chess, plus John’s new project Chessiverse and what “human-like” training bots could mean for chess improvement. And of course, we nerd out about the Scandinavian Defense (one of John’s signature openings) and then finish with a blitz game. Don’t miss it! Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mustreader My DISCORD server: https://discord.gg/bXZN36xb My X: https://x.com/mustreader My channel with podcast highlights: https://www.youtube.com/@CwMClips My chess.com club: https://go.chess.com/MustreaderClub Collabs: [email protected] John's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JohnBartholomewChess John's X: https://x.com/fins0905 John’s project — Chessiverse: https://chessiverse.com Many thanks to my Patreon supporter: Sarterus 00:00 — Intro 00:50 — John: IM, educator, Chessable co-founder 01:51 — How Chessable started 04:44 — Was Magnus in the meetings? 05:33 — Chessable valuation? 08:33 — Chessiverse: best for beginners? 10:34 — Chessable vs Chessiverse: what’s different? 14:30 — Who is Chessiverse for? 16:39 — What “human-like bots” means 19:30 — The future of Chessiverse 20:30 — Chess.com bots vs Chessiverse 22:30 — Chess YouTube in 2014 25:20 — Competition in chess content 28:59 — Competing with GothamChess? 31:40 — Did John ever chase GM? 33:55 — Can Levy (GothamChess) become GM? 35:27 — How John trains now 36:34 — Splitting time between projects 38:24 — Why the Scandi works 41:12 — Blitz vs John 42:33 — Scandinavian tips for beginners 46:03 — Blitz begins Bots that PLAY LIKE HUMANS — Future of CHESS TRAINING? | John Bartholomew PODCAST John Bartholomew John Bartholomew podcast John Bartholomew interview IM John Bartholomew chess training future of chess trainingchess improvement improvement in chess how to get better at chess chess coaching online chess courses chess courses Chessable Chessable co founder Chessiverse Chessiverse botscan GothamChess become GM GothamChess GM Levy Rozman Scandinavian Defense Scandinavian defence how to play Scandinavian Defense Scandinavian Defense tipschess podcast chess with mustreader mustreader chess mustreader greg mustreader cwm My name is Greg Mustreader, I am a Candidate Master in chess, an entrepreneur and host of several podcasts. On the Chess with Mustreader channel, I interview top chess players, play against chess AIs, analyze the most interesting chess games and combinations of today and of the past, as well as show you my path in chess and the way I work on my chess improvement (including recaps from the tournaments I play). I live in Almaty, Kazakhstan and travel the world extensively (been to 50 countries). I'm 32 years old, I have a girlfriend, three dogs and four cats. I speak English, Russian, German, and a bit of French and Chinese. Don't forget to subscribe! #johnbartholomew #chess #chesstraining #chessimprovement #chesscoaching

Try Chessreps and check out the gambit against the French: https://www.chessreps.com/opening/mustreader-s-milner-barry-gambit-vs-the-french-6sbbek7Today my guest is one of the world’s top players and a 2026 Candidates participant — Anish Giri! We cover all the hottest topics: how Anish is preparing for the Candidates, who he thinks are the main favorites, why the Candidates matter so much for Hikaru, Fabi’s road to the world title, and a few spicy thoughts about Magnus. We also talk chess improvement, whether Freestyle could replace classical, and what it takes to win the Candidates. As always, we finish with a blitz game — followed by Anish’s post-game review. Don’t miss it! Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mustreaderMy X: https://x.com/mustreaderMy chess.com club: https://go.chess.com/MustreaderClub Collabs: [email protected] Anish's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AnishGiriOfficial Anish's X: https://x.com/anishgiri Anish’s project — Chess Monitor: https://www.chessmonitor.comMany thanks to my Patreon supporter: Sarterus 00:00 — Intro 01:08 — Candidates qualification — surprised? 02:34 — Why 2025 clicked 06:08 — “I almost quit chess” 08:57 — What went wrong in your classical chess? 12:19 — Did the WC dream bring you back? 17:22 — Fabi and online chess 19:42 — The most important tournaments 21:44 — Anish on the WC cycle 24:22 — Are Candidates bigger than the WC match? 25:28 — Are Candidates everything for Hikaru? 27:38 — Who’s most motivated to win Candidates? 29:57 — What score wins the Candidates? 32:05 — Candidates strategy: solid or sharp? 34:50 — Anish reacts to Magnus’s Candidates tier list 39:52 — Anish’s Candidates tier list 45:17 — Who are Anish’s seconds for Candidates? 45:59 — Best way to improve in chess 49:28 — How Anish adjusts his prep 52:04 — Everyone hides prep for Candidates 54:21 — Why Anish skipped Freestyle events 01:00:24 — Could Freestyle eclipse classical? 01:05:16 — Anish’s new project 01:10:44 — A must-have chess app 01:17:41 — How players trained before apps 01:18:41 — Why Anish believes in the project 01:24:51 — Blitz vs Anish 01:30:22 — Game review with Anish "I almost QUIT CHESS" | Anish Giri PODCASTAnish Giri podcast Anish Giri interview Anish Giri Candidates 2026 Candidates 2026 FIDE Candidates 2026Magnus Carlsen tier listAnish Giri on Hikaru Nakamura Anish Giri on Magnus Carlsen Anish Giri on Fabiano Caruana Anish Giri on Candidates 2026chess podcast chess with mustreader mustreader chess mustreader greg mustreader cwm My name is Greg Mustreader, I am a Candidate Master in chess, an entrepreneur and host of several podcasts. On the Chess with Mustreader channel, I interview top chess players, play against chess AIs, analyze the most interesting chess games and combinations of today and of the past, as well as show you my path in chess and the way I work on my chess improvement (including recaps from the tournaments I play). I live in Almaty, Kazakhstan and travel the world extensively (been to 50 countries). I'm 32 years old, I have a girlfriend, three dogs and four cats. I speak English, Russian, German, and a bit of French and Chinese. Don't forget to subscribe! #chess #anishgiri #candidates2026 #magnuscarlsen #hikarunakamura #fabianocaruana #worldchampionship #chesswithmustreader #mustreaderchess #gregmustreader #cwm

2025 has been a wild year in chess: huge events, big drama, and an insane level of play. So I sat down with GM Felix Blohberger — Austrian Champion, commentator, and content creator — to recap the year and look ahead to 2026. We talk about the dominance of the young generation, the biggest trends in modern chess, and the key events of 2025 — including the World Cup, the Grand Swiss, and the 2026 Candidates. Felix shares his thoughts on the top Candidates favorites and whether Gukesh will keep his crown. As always, we finish with a blitz game — featuring my favorite King’s Gambit. Happy New Year, and enjoy!Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mustreaderMy X: https://x.com/mustreaderCollabs: [email protected]'s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@febloh Felix's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/felixblohberger/ Felix's X: https://x.com/gmblohbergerLinks to what's discussed in the podcast: Felix’s course — King’s Indian: A Complete Repertoire for Black: https://shop.chessbase.com/en/products/blohberger_kings_indian_repertoire_vol1_and_2?ref=RF5-TYB55LUOVF Rook endgames series (start here): https://youtu.be/EEESoSw164w?si=zULJ6Ur3_ianQCWi Many thanks to my Patreon supporter: Sarterus 00:00 — Intro 01:29 — What this episode is about 02:08 — Felix’s breakout results: what changed? 04:41 — What separates a GM from a super-GM? 08:28 — Why the new generation dominates 13:06 — Are endgames more important now? 14:03 — Deep prep or broad repertoire? 18:46 — Top GMs are so flexible in openings 20:32 — How many openings do you need as Black? 21:52 — And as White? 22:25 — Mind games in the opening 23:23 — Will 2026 be a draw-fest? 24:57 — Faster formats reduce draws 27:00 — The Candidates lineup surprises 28:42 — Is the rating system broken? 30:20 — Bluebaum: a surprise? 31:30 — Esipenko: the most underrated? 32:14 — Sindarov: the dark horse? 33:13 — Wei Yi: potential world champ? 34:40 — The "Chinese style" in chess 35:42 — Fabi and Giri? 37:32 — Is Hikaru even trying to peak? 40:54 — Isn’t Pragg the best choice? 43:02 — Alireza, Keymer, Abdusattorov, Arjun45:50 — Will Gukesh lose the title? 49:44 — Name this segment in the comments! 50:34 — Does Felix even like bullet? 51:14 — Secret accounts for openings? 52:28 — Does online blitz help your chess? 53:58 — Blitz vs Felix Blohberger PREDICTIONS for CHESS in 2026 | GM Felix Blohberger | PODCAST gm felix blohberger felix blohberger podcast felix blohberger interviewchess podcastchess 2025 recapcandidates tournament 2026chess with mustreader mustreader chess mustreader greg mustreader cwm My name is Greg Mustreader, I am a Candidate Master in chess, an entrepreneur and host of several podcasts. On the Chess with Mustreader channel, I interview top chess players, play against chess AIs, analyze the most interesting chess games and combinations of today and of the past, as well as show you my path in chess and the way I work on my chess improvement (including recaps from the tournaments I play). I live in Almaty, Kazakhstan and travel the world extensively (been to 50 countries). I'm 32 years old, I have a girlfriend, three dogs and four cats. I speak English, Russian, German, and a bit of French and Chinese. Don't forget to subscribe! #felixblohberger #chess #chesspodcast #chessnews #candidates2026 #chesswithmustreader #mustreaderchess #gregmustreader #cwm

Today my guest is the chess legend Boris Gelfand — a six-time Candidates participant, winner of the 2009 World Cup, and the 2012 World Championship challenger. We talk about modern chess, the young generation, Magnus Carlsen, and the upcoming 2026 Candidates. Boris also shares how he trains his students and what every chess player must understand about decision-making. Plus stories from his prime years training with Kasparov, and a traditional blitz game at the end!Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mustreader My DISCORD server: https://discord.gg/bXZN36xb My X: https://x.com/mustreader My channel with podcast highlights: https://www.youtube.com/@CwMClips My referral link to chess.com: https://go.chess.com/mustreader My chess.com club: https://go.chess.com/MustreaderClub Collabs: [email protected] Many thanks to my Patreon supporter: Sarterus 00:00 — Intro 01:13 — What’s happening with modern chess? 04:04 — Modern chess: playing style 06:52 — Boris’s opening repertoire 07:55 — Dubov on World Cup 2025 10:14 — Boris’s goals in chess nowadays 12:22 — Whom does Boris coach? 13:54 — Boris’s training methodology 17:46 — What every chess player MUST understand 19:30 — Two types of chess thinking 22:11 — Solver vs thinker in chess 24:26 — How long will Magnus stay No. 1? 25:32 — Gukesh, Pragg or Arjun? 27:35 — Boris on Fabi’s talent 29:18 — Can Fabi win the Candidates? 30:31 — Is the Candidates system broken? 35:51 — Boris’s prime years 37:03 — "At 40, I worked at least 8 hours a day.” 39:56 — A story about engines 41:34 — THIS is how to use engines 43:33 — Boris still works on chess all day 46:42 — Don’t be a slave to engines 49:39 — Boris on Kasparov 53:59 — Advice for young players 54:33 — Israel Chess Federation scandal 59:52 — Blitz vs Boris Gelfand Boris GELFAND: training with KASPAROV, battling MAGNUS | Podcast boris gelfand boris gelfand podcast boris gelfand interview garry kasparov kasparov training magnus carlsen magnus carlsen preparation how to get better at chess chess improvement improvement in chess chess training chess coaching chess decision making decision making in chess practical chess chess mindset how to analyze chess games how to train in chesschess for beginners candidates tournament candidates 2026 fabiano caruana caruana candidates gukesh praggnanandhaa arjun erigaisi daniil dubovmodern chess chess with mustreader mustreader chess mustreader greg mustreader cwm My name is Greg Mustreader, I am a Candidate Master in chess, an entrepreneur and host of several podcasts. On the Chess with Mustreader channel, I interview top chess players, play against chess AIs, analyze the most interesting chess games and combinations of today and of the past, as well as show you my path in chess and the way I work on my chess improvement (including recaps from the tournaments I play). I live in Almaty, Kazakhstan and travel the world extensively (been to 50 countries). I'm 32 years old, I have a girlfriend, three dogs and four cats. I speak English, Russian, German, and a bit of French and Chinese. Don't forget to subscribe! #borisgelfand #garrykasparov #magnuscarlsen #chess #chessimprovement #chesstraining #chesscoaching #chesspodcast #candidates2026 #chesswithmustreader #mustreaderchess #gregmustreader #cwm

Peter’s course on Chess Structures: http://go.chess.com/chessstructures My referral link to chess.com: https://go.chess.com/mustreader Today my guest is Peter Heine Nielsen, the legendary coach who worked behind the scenes for both Vishy Anand and Magnus Carlsen during their World Championship reigns. We talk about what life inside Team Magnus really looks like, how Magnus’s preparation has changed since he left the World Championship cycle, and whether he plans to return to the fight for the World Title. We also dive into many exciting chess topics: what Peter really thinks about Gukesh, the impact of engines on modern chess, and what the future of chess formats (including Chess960/Freestyle) might look like. Toward the end we also talk about politics in chess — bans on Russian players and the criteria for excluding federations from international events. We close the episode with a fascinating blitz game – don’t miss it! Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mustreader My DISCORD server: https://discord.gg/bXZN36xb My X: https://x.com/mustreader My channel with podcast highlights: https://www.youtube.com/@CwMClips My chess.com club: https://go.chess.com/MustreaderClub Collabs: [email protected] Peter's X: https://x.com/PHChess Many thanks to my Patreon supporter: Sarterus 00:00 — Intro 01:34 — From Anand to Magnus: all achieved? 04:29 — Have engines replaced chess coaches? 07:08 — Using Vishy’s secrets against him? 12:36 — How big is Team Magnus? 15:54 — Magnus’s training after the World Championship 19:40 — Does Magnus have Chess960 preparation? 23:47 — How Peter trains Magnus 30:39 — Dubov’s ideas for the World Championship 31:53 — Does Peter miss World Championship camps? 35:35 — How strong is Gukesh really? 38:27 — Will anyone dominate like Magnus? 40:20 — How neural networks changed chess 44:21 — Is classical chess basically dead? 51:57 — Will rapid replace classical chess? 55:00 — Do we need a “Total Chess Champion” title? 58:19 — Will Magnus return to the world title? 01:03:44 — Should Russians be banned from international events? 01:06:53 — Russian team at the World Women’s Team Championship 01:13:32 — What criteria should ban a country? 01:19:17 — Should innocent players be punished? 01:30:52 — Blitz game vs Peter Heine Nielsen MAGNUS’S COACH on GUKESH, POLITICS and the FUTURE of CHESS | Peter Heine Nielsen Peter Heine Nielsen peter heine nielsen interviewmagnus carlsen coachanand’s coachMagnus Carlsenchess podcast chess interview chess with mustreader mustreader chess mustreader greg mustreader cwm My name is Greg Mustreader, I am a Candidate Master in chess, an entrepreneur and host of several podcasts. On the Chess with Mustreader channel, I interview top chess players, play against chess AIs, analyze the most interesting chess games and combinations of today and of the past, as well as show you my path in chess and the way I work on my chess improvement (including recaps from the tournaments I play). I live in Almaty, Kazakhstan and travel the world extensively (been to 50 countries). I'm 32 years old, I have a girlfriend, three dogs and four cats. I speak English, Russian, German, and a bit of French and Chinese. Don't forget to subscribe! #peterheinenielsen #magnuscarlsen #vishyanand #gukeshdommaraju #peterheinenielsen #chesscoach #classicalchess #chess960 #chess #chesspodcast #chesswithmustreader #mustreaderchess #gregmustreader #cwm

Volen's Alien Gambit course: https://go.chess.com/aliengambit Referral link to chess.com: https://go.chess.com/mustreader Volen’s email for sponsorships: [email protected] If you’ve ever wanted to play totally crazy chess and still win, this conversation with Volen "Witty Alien" Dyulgerov is for you. He explains how he created the Alien and Martian Gambits, why they keep scoring against strong opposition even after “refutations”, and what romantic, sacrificial chess can give to amateur players. We also talk about the dark side of content creation: 30-hour streams, migraines, burnout, and the emotional farewell video where he almost quit chess forever. The episode ends with a gambit tier list and a must-watch Alien Gambit blitz game – don’t miss it! Support Greg on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mustreader Greg's DISCORD server: https://discord.gg/bXZN36xb Greg's X: https://x.com/mustreader Greg's channel with podcast highlights: https://www.youtube.com/@CwMClips Greg's chess.com club: https://go.chess.com/MustreaderClub Collab with Greg: [email protected] Volen's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Witty_AlienClips Volen's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/witty_alien Videos mentioned in this episode: https://youtu.be/08x2sL7RWjw?si=tXDLVOGfYQwSvHGF https://youtu.be/hCEDjGVPRl4?si=N5ZUHJtJmYekBV4h https://youtube.com/shorts/wdlKuGOvtI8?si=F7XdRK_wF048o5KVMany thanks to my Patreon supporter: Sarterus 00:00 — Intro 1:12 — How Alien Gambit was born 5:56 — What is the Martian Gambit? 7:30 — Witty’s Favorite Chess Gambits 9:45 — How to Play the King’s Gambit? 11:42 — Why You SHOULD Play Romantic Chess 16:44 — Volen’s Farewell Video 25:34 — Witty Streamed 30 HOURS – WHAT? 31:03 — Why Witty’s Family Doesn’t Support Him 32:47 — Content Creation Is Not Easy 35:15 — Does Witty Want to Become a GM? 37:16 — New Gambits From Witty? 37:57 — Tier List for Chess Gambits 49:00 — Mustreader vs Witty Alien: blitz! 59:23 — Something special for the viewers He CREATED the CRAZIEST CHESS GAMBIT | Witty Alien PODCAST improvement in chess chess improvement chess training chess gambits aggressive chess openings fun chess openings alien gambit martian gambit romantic chess kings gambit witty alien witty_alien chess streamer twitch chess chess content creator chess burnout chessable alien gambit chess podcast chess with mustreader mustreader chess mustreader greg mustreader cwm My name is Greg Mustreader, I am a Candidate Master in chess, an entrepreneur and host of several podcasts. On the Chess with Mustreader channel, I interview top chess players, play against chess AIs, analyze the most interesting chess games and combinations of today and of the past, as well as show you my path in chess and the way I work on my chess improvement (including recaps from the tournaments I play). I live in Almaty, Kazakhstan and travel the world extensively (been to 50 countries). I'm 32 years old, I have a girlfriend, three dogs and four cats. I speak English, Russian, German, and a bit of French and Chinese. Don't forget to subscribe! #witty_alien #chess #chessimprovement #chessopenings #gambit #aliengambit #romanticchess #chessstreamer #chesspodcast #chesswithmustreader #mustreaderchess #gregmustreader #cwm

Today’s guest is GM Jacob Aagaard — one of the most influential chess coaches and authors in the world. He has worked with players such as Boris Gelfand, Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa, Nodirbek Abdusattorov, among many others, and even Magnus Carlsen has studied his books. We talk about the real path to the GM title: what you actually need to do, why so many strong players never get there, and how Jacob’s “four types of thinking” model and views on talent fit in. Jacob also shares a practical training framework and breaks down the strengths and weaknesses of Magnus, Hikaru, Nepo and Fabi — and we finish with a blitz game. Don’t miss it!Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mustreader My DISCORD server: https://discord.gg/bXZN36xb My X: https://x.com/mustreader My channel with podcast highlights: https://www.youtube.com/@CwMClips My chess.com club: https://go.chess.com/MustreaderClub Collabs: [email protected] Jacob's X: https://x.com/GMJacobAagaard Resources and books mentioned in this episode: https://www.newinchess.com https://killerchesstraining.com Grandmaster Preparation: Calculation — https://amzn.to/3XgbG4Z Grandmaster Preparation: Positional Play — https://amzn.to/48f3Oqk Grandmaster Preparation: Strategic Play — https://amzn.to/4oFrDxx Grandmaster Preparation: Endgame Play — https://amzn.to/49l3urc Grandmaster Preparation: Thinking inside the box — https://amzn.to/44chf87 Matter of Endgame Technique — https://amzn.to/4p53FLS Mastering Chess Exchanges — https://amzn.to/4paU4mT Many thanks to my Patreon supporter: Sarterus 00:00 — Intro 01:34 — Can ANYONE become a GM? 02:55 — Official requirements to become a GM 07:20 — Why most never reach GM 10:17 — 2700 players don’t know BASIC things 21:32 — Four types of chess thinking 28:01 — Hikaru’s strengths & weaknesses 32:33 — Magnus: strengths & weaknesses 35:02 — Why KASPAROV (not Magnus) is the GOAT 44:11 — THIS is Nepo’s biggest strength 45:08 — What makes Fabi special? 48:15 — Dubov, Fabi & real talent 51:02 — Aagaard’s 3-minute training plan 1:00:45 — Blitz against JacobMy name is Greg Mustreader, I am a Candidate Master in chess, an entrepreneur and host of several podcasts. On the Chess with Mustreader channel, I interview top chess players, play against chess AIs, analyze the most interesting chess games and combinations of today and of the past, as well as show you my path in chess and the way I work on my chess improvement (including recaps from the tournaments I play). I live in Almaty, Kazakhstan and travel the world extensively (been to 50 countries). I'm 32 years old, I have a girlfriend, three dogs and four cats. I speak English, Russian, German, and a bit of French and Chinese. Don't forget to subscribe!#jacobaagaard #magnuscarlsen #hikarunakamura #chess #chesspodcast #praggnanandhaa #grandmaster #gmtraining #chesstraining #chessimprovement #grandmasterpreparation #nepomniachtchi #fabianocaruana #kasparov #chesstalent #chesscoach #chesswithmustreader #mustreaderchess #cwm

My referral link to ChessCom: https://go.chess.com/mustreader Nepo's course on the King’s Gambit: http://go.chess.com/nepokingsgambit Anish Giri’s course on the French Defence: http://go.chess.com/girisfrenchdefense Sam Shankland’s Chess Calculation WorkBook: http://go.chess.com/shanklandsworkbookToday’s guest is the legendary Levon Aronian — at 42, still one of the world’s strongest players. We discuss his recent Freestyle Chess success and strong run at the Esports World Cup. We dig into his vision for chess, why some top GMs are stepping away from Freestyle Chess, and what rules he’d change in Chess960. Levon shares concrete prep insights and his views on Gukesh’s future, whether Magnus returns to classical, and Alireza’s #1 potential. Watch till the end — blitz included.Levon's X: https://x.com/LevAronian Levon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/levonaronianMany thanks to my Patreon supporter: Sarterus00:00 — Intro 01:12 — Esports World Cup: how it felt 02:14 — Hikaru tried to flag Levon — unethical? 04:49 — Will OTB lose to esports? 09:00 — Freestyle chess — Levon’s dream? 11:55 — Chess960 rules should change 13:55 — Chess960 prep — how? 15:03 — How many Chess960 positions have you analyzed? 16:41 — Can Anish learn all 960? 17:57 — Has Magnus studied 960? 18:31 — Chess960 improves you 19:40 — Unlearn classical rules in 960 23:10 — Will Chess960 replace classical? 25:14 — Why Gukesh struggles in 960 25:57 — Blitz/Rapid prep vs classical 27:25 — How Levon prepares for events 28:40 — What’s behind your recent success? 31:23 — Is Candidates a goal? 33:37 — Gukesh: rising or falling? 36:11 — Why isn’t Alireza #1 yet? 37:15 — How Levon keeps improving 39:06 — Will Magnus return to classical? 40:20 — Blitz against LevonDefeating MAGNUS at 42 and flagging HIKARU | Levon Aronian PODCAST Levon Aronian Levon Aronian podcast Levon Aronian interview Levon Aronian chessLevon Aronian Freestyle ChessFischer Random chess Esports World Cup chess Levon at Esports World Cup esports chess vs OTB OTB vs esports chess Blitz vs classical preparation rapid vs classical prep chess preparation insights Levon on Magnus Carlsen Levon on Alireza Firouzja Levon on Gukesh will Magnus return to classical Gukesh future how to prepare for Chess960 unlearning classical rules in 960Hikaru tried to flag Levon staying elite in chess at 42 mustreader greg mustreader mustreader chess cwmMy name is Greg Mustreader, I am a Candidate Master in chess, an entrepreneur and host of several podcasts.On the Chess with Mustreader channel, I interview top chess players, play against chess AIs, analyze the most interesting chess games and combinations of today and of the past, as well as show you my path in chess and the way I work on my chess improvement (including recaps from the tournaments I play).I live in Almaty, Kazakhstan and travel the world extensively (been to 50 countries). I'm 32 years old, I have a girlfriend, three dogs and four cats. I speak English, Russian, German, and a bit of French and Chinese.Don't forget to subscribe!#chess #levonaronian #freestylechess #chesspodcast #chessinterview #chessimprovement #magnuscarlsen #alirezafirouzja #gukeshd #hikarunakamura #chesswithmustreader #mustreaderchess #gregmustreader #cwm

What makes a world-class chess player? Few people can answer that better than GM Vladimir Chuchelov. The coach behind some of the top players talks about working with Fabiano Caruana and Anish Giri, shares insights on coaching and chess improvement, and the conversation turns to the once-heated debate over Caruana’s “natural talent”, including Daniil Dubov’s comments. Vladimir closes by offering a new way to look at the game—one that could change how you study. Don’t miss it!Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mustreader My DISCORD server: https://discord.gg/bXZN36xb My X: https://x.com/mustreader My channel with podcast highlights: https://www.youtube.com/@CwMClips My referral link to chess.com: https://go.chess.com/mustreader My chess.com club: https://go.chess.com/MustreaderClub Collabs: [email protected] My podcast with Dubov: https://youtu.be/rimjT4Pj3jY?si=0a1aTO5cFyadmGt0 My podcast with Erigaisi: https://youtu.be/3Nvfuk70v6g?si=mbjHNTOw-J7DD2R- My podcast with Naroditsky: https://youtu.be/OKeb-WRMYpM?si=mS0eO9zv8Kn9A_K6 My podcast with Kramnik that got me blocked by him: https://youtu.be/YKzes4eteb4?si=5nUg3RNqeHXnqANK My podcast with Nepo: https://youtu.be/sW-i4CPCa_w?si=72MStymPkkyAaeIP My podcast with Caruana: https://youtu.be/1LMPYFf1iLo?si=AtUforPE0YYsWbhi Many thanks to my Patreon supporter: Sarterus 00:00 — Intro 01:03 — Fabi chose VIDEO GAMES 02:49 — Fabi DIDN’T WANT chess? 05:34 — Fabi’s success: key factors 10:20 — Chuchelov’s coaching start 12:50 — Fabi’s talent? Dubov disagrees 17:26 — What is chess talent? 19:54 — Coach vs Second: differences 21:20 — Sports psychologist: USELESS? 24:07 — How Chuchelov changed Anish 29:14 — A new theory of chess! Coaching the best in the world | PODCAST Vladimir Chuchelov Vladimir Chuchelov Vladimir Chuchelov interview chess coach Vladimir Chuchelov Fabiano Caruana coach Anish Giri coach chess talent definition Daniil Dubov on Caruana talent coach vs second chess sports psychologist chess are sports psychologists useful chess how to study chess chess improvement Strategic Balance chess positional understanding chess calculation training chess chess motivation tips chess coaching insights Caruana training Anish Giri training best chess coach chess podcast mustreader greg mustreader mustreader chess cwm My name is Greg Mustreader, I am a Candidate Master in chess, an entrepreneur and host of several podcasts. On the Chess with Mustreader channel, I interview top chess players, play against chess AIs, analyze the most interesting chess games and combinations of today and of the past, as well as show you my path in chess and the way I work on my chess improvement (including recaps from the tournaments I play). I live in Almaty, Kazakhstan and travel the world extensively (been to 50 countries). I'm 31 years old, I have a girlfriend, three dogs and four cats. I speak English, Russian, German, and a bit of French and Chinese. Don't forget to subscribe! #vladimirchuchelov #fabianocaruana #anishgiri #daniildubov #chess #chesscoach #chessimprovement #chessmindset #sportspsychology #elitechess #grandmaster #chessstudy #chesslessons #chessadvice #chessplayer #chesscommunity #chessplayer #chesswithmustreader #mustreaderchess #gregmustreader #cwm

My referral link to ChessCom: https://go.chess.com/mustreaderNepo's course on the King’s Gambit: http://go.chess.com/nepokingsgambitAnish Giri’s course on the French Defence: http://go.chess.com/girisfrenchdefenseSam Shankland’s Chess Calculation WorkBook: http://go.chess.com/shanklandsworkbookThis is one of the most heartbreaking conversations I've ever recorded. GM David Navara — one of Czech Republic's greatest players — opens up about the darkest year of his life. After being included in Kramnik's controversial statistics, David faced accusations from Kramnik's fans, fell into depression and even had thoughts of ending his own life. Despite his appeals, FIDE remained silent, adding to his suffering. We discuss the full story, Kramnik's dangerous methods, and how to make these statistics safer. Plus: David's chaotic lifestyle, online chess addiction, and how he stays competitive at 40. I hope this episode helps everyone understand the real human cost of careless accusations. Traditional blitz game included!Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mustreaderMy DISCORD server: https://discord.gg/bXZN36xbMy X: https://x.com/mustreaderMy channel with podcast highlights: https://www.youtube.com/@CwMClipsMy chess.com club: https://go.chess.com/MustreaderClubCollabs: [email protected] to what's discussed in the podcast:David's blog post: https://www.chess.com/blog/FormerProdigy/because-we-careDavid's interview on ChessBase India: https://youtu.be/TAzHz-pKX9k?si=nK5JEc6w5CCoQn_1David's books:My Chess World: https://amzn.to/3ZYYoLPLessons on Uncompromising Play: https://amzn.to/3I8RBsVThe Secret Ingredient: To Winning at Chess: https://amzn.to/4lGk5J3My podcast with Kramnik that got me blocked by him: https://youtu.be/YKzes4eteb4?si=5nUg3RNqeHXnqANKMany thanks to my Patreon supporter: Sarterus00:00 — Intro01:22 — Kramnik threatens to sue David!12:15 — "I considered committing suicide"22:07 — Why Kramnik’s methods are WRONG27:46 — What if David played Kramnik?31:03 — Old legends vs young talents34:32 — From world #13 to fighting for top 6036:06 — What David does to stay competitive38:35 — Online chess: mixture of 4 things41:48 — Are chess books important?45:10 — David’s chaotic online lifestyle46:24 — What religion means to David49:38 — The Moiseenko incident52:14 — Blitz!"I was pushed to the edge" — David Navara vs Kramnik | Podcastdavid navaradavid navara chessdavid navara vs vladimir kramniknavara vs kramnikkramnik accuses navarakramnik's accusationdavid navaradavid navara chessgm david navaranavara kramnik lawsuitvladimir kramnik controversyczech chess grandmasterfide statement navaralife of a chess professionalchess podcast 2025chess interview 2025chess cheating debatetitled tuesday analysisbecause we care blogmustreadergreg mustreadermustreader chesscwmMy name is Greg Mustreader, I am a Candidate Master in chess, an entrepreneur and host of several podcasts. On the Chess with Mustreader channel, I interview top chess players, play against chess AIs, analyze the most interesting chess games and combinations of today and of the past, as well as show you my path in chess and the way I work on my chess improvement (including recaps from the tournaments I play). I live in Almaty, Kazakhstan and travel the world extensively (been to 50 countries). I'm 31 years old, I have a girlfriend, three dogs and four cats. I speak English, Russian, German, and a bit of French and Chinese.Don't forget to subscribe!#davidnavara #vladimirkramnik #chess

Today's guest is a legend of Kazakh chess — GM Darmen Sadvakasov! Former World U20 Champion who defeated Anatoly Karpov in 2004 and beat the world's strongest grandmasters, he was forced to abandon his professional chess career at his peak. Why did he make this painful decision? How did he return to transform Kazakhstan into a chess superpower and was behind the massive support system for young talents? Watch this fascinating conversation! Following our tradition, we finish with an exciting blitz game — don't miss it!Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mustreader My DISCORD server: https://discord.gg/bXZN36xb My X: https://x.com/mustreader My channel with podcast highlights: https://www.youtube.com/@CwMClips My referral link to chess.com: https://go.chess.com/mustreader My chess.com club: https://go.chess.com/MustreaderClub Collabs: [email protected] My mini-interview with Nihal Sarin: https://youtu.be/gxTx2Oaii6s?si=WcPA2VGBghBvuQdc My podcast with Fedoseev: https://youtu.be/wNHnYOfhT34?si=hGPhKijibBy-8s0aMany thanks to my Patreon supporter: Sarterus 00:00 — Intro 01:36 — Defeating legendary Karpov! 06:36 — Was Karpov strong in 2004? 07:41 — Darmen could've been world champion? 09:10 — Carnegie Mellon instead of chess 13:56 — Time for chess in presidential administration? 14:24 — Armageddon vs Hikaru! 16:27 — Kramnik invited to World Team Championship 18:58 — World Team Championship 2025 21:23 — Kazakhstan Chess Federation's huge support 25:59 — Why Kazakh women outperform men? 28:14 — Young male talents in Kazakhstan 32:17 — Kazakh player world top 10 soon? 35:17 — 20,000 Kazakh kids already learning chess! 37:29 — New profession: chess teacher 42:11 — Kazakhstan world #1 juniors? 43:53 — Blitz against Darmen How THIS COUNTRY became #1 in chess | Darmen Sadvakasov PODCAST darmen sadvakasov darmen sadvakasov chess gm darmen sadvakasov sadvakasov karpov match kazakhstan chess federation kazakh chess playerskazakhstan chess boom chess in kazakhstan sadvakasov vs karpov 2004 kazakhstan junior champions hikaru nakamurakazakhstan chess support chess in schools kazakhstan asian chess championship kazakhstan chess revolution vladimir kramnik kramnik chessworld team championship 2025 kazchess world team championship chess podcast chess interview mustreader greg mustreader mustreader chess cwm My name is Greg Mustreader, I am a Candidate Master in chess, an entrepreneur and host of several podcasts. On the Chess with Mustreader channel, I interview top chess players, play against chess AIs, analyze the most interesting chess games and combinations of today and of the past, as well as show you my path in chess and the way I work on my chess improvement (including recaps from the tournaments I play). I live in Almaty, Kazakhstan and travel the world extensively (been to 50 countries). I'm 31 years old, I have a girlfriend, three dogs and four cats. I speak English, Russian, German, and a bit of French and Chinese. Don't forget to subscribe! #darmensadvakasov #kazakhchess #chess #kazakhstanchess #worldjuniorchampion #chessfederation #karpov #anatolykarpov #hikarunakamura #chesseducation #chessinschools #chessrevolution #chesssupport #chesstalents #asianchess #kazchess #chessplayer #chesspodcast #chessinterviews #chesswithmustreader #mustreaderchess #gregmustreader #cwm

Try out for free James' course on Jobava London: https://go.chess.com/mustreader20In this episode, James Canty III reveals why hitting the gym is the ultimate Elo booster and how he sustained a 2000-day uninterrupted chess streak. Learn his secrets for juggling chess, boxing, workouts, investments, and content creation, along with his plan to earn the GM title. We also duscuss his passion for rap & freestyle, his unreleased tracks and his potential chessboxing participation, and finish with an epic blitz game — don’t miss it! Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mustreader My DISCORD server: https://discord.gg/bXZN36xb My X: https://x.com/mustreaderMy referral link to chess.com: https://go.chess.com/mustreaderCollabs: [email protected]' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gmcanty/ My podcast with Anish: https://youtu.be/x41meg64OxM?si=MHcuDsNNOs6gLMUj My podcast with Dubov: https://youtu.be/rimjT4Pj3jY?si=JGVX3uw5CS0c6T9zLinks to what's discussed in the podcast: The Woodpecker Method: https://amzn.to/43BKsbE Encyclopedia of Chess Combinations: https://amzn.to/3Fuyjgv Dvoretsky's Endgame Manual: https://amzn.to/3FuayoW Market Wizards, Updated: Interviews with Top Traders: https://amzn.to/43ySNNj The Candlestick Trading Bible: https://amzn.to/3SpPJhq00:00 — Intro 01:14 — Gym & chess routine 05:25 — 2000 days of nonstop chess training?! 07:53 — Chessboxing offers 11:52 — Chessboxing championship plans 14:31 — James calls out for a fight?! 16:13 — How are you improving in chess? 20:15 — James IM & GM timeline? 25:28 — Content creation pressure 29:19 — Canty on haters 35:39 — Haters don’t see what matters 39:34 — Does content creation hurt chess? 40:35 — James Canty’s media goals 46:12 — Physical shape affects your Elo 50:17 — Investment insights 52:55 — James’ investment portfolio 55:23 — Daily investment time? 57:24 — Rap & freestyle 59:31 — Blitz vs James He trained CHESS for 2000 DAYS straight! James Canty III | Podcast james canty james canty iii james canty chessboxingjames canty gym routine james canty boxingMy name is Greg Mustreader, I am a Candidate Master in chess, an entrepreneur and host of several podcasts. On the Chess with Mustreader channel, I interview top chess players, play against chess AIs, analyze the most interesting chess games and combinations of today and of the past, as well as show you my path in chess and the way I work on my chess improvement (including recaps from the tournaments I play). I live in Almaty, Kazakhstan and travel the world extensively (been to 50 countries). I'm 31 years old, I have a girlfriend, three dogs and four cats. I speak English, Russian, German, and a bit of French and Chinese. Don't forget to subscribe! #jamescanty #chess

How to beat the engine? Larry Kaufman, one of the minds behind top chess engines, explains Leela’s odds bot and why grandmasters can’t beat the engine. Learn strategies to outplay the engine and find out if Magnus & Hikaru can stand up to Leela. Larry also shares the thrilling story of his rise to become the top-ranked non-Japanese shogi player and Kasparov’s chess games against the best shogi player. Plus: stay tuned for an exciting blitz game against Larry at the end!Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mustreader My DISCORD server: https://discord.gg/bXZN36xb My X: https://x.com/mustreader My channel with podcast highlights: https://www.youtube.com/@CwMClips My referral link to chess.com: https://go.chess.com/mustreader My chess.com club: https://go.chess.com/MustreaderClub Collabs: [email protected] My podcast with Fedoseev: https://youtu.be/wNHnYOfhT34?si=hGPhKijibBy-8s0a My podcast with Danny Rensch: https://youtu.be/E4fGt3MbF0I?si=XiP__4d6LBE3MW3LMy podcast with Kramnik that got me blocked by him: https://youtu.be/YKzes4eteb4?si=5nUg3RNqeHXnqANK My podcast with Naroditsky: https://youtu.be/OKeb-WRMYpM?si=B3cfMHORtC6gEoMc Many thanks to my Patreon supporter: Sarterus 00:00 — Intro 01:37 — How Leela odds bot works 12:30 — Leela's latest improvements 14:23 — Knight odds vs GMs 17:54 — Rook odds vs GMs 18:46 — Can Magnus & Hikaru beat Leela? 19:50 — Queen odds vs GMs 23:08 — Strategy to beat engine 28:49 — Why can't GMs beat engine? 31:06 — Leela ratings across odds 35:25 — Where's bishop odds? 37:05 — How to win with IRL odds? 40:55 — He's best vs knight odds 43:08 — Games vs Leela boost skill? 48:26 — About the shogi game 54:28 — Does shogi boost chess? 57:18 — Kasparov vs best shogi player 1:00:45 — Question to viewers 1:01:07 — Blitz vs Larry How to BEAT THE ENGINE? PODCAST with its creator Larry Kaufman larry kaufman larry kaufman chess engines larry kaufman interview larry kaufman podcast chess engines how to beat chess engine leela odds bot leela chess engine odds knight odds vs gms rook odds vs gms queen odds vs gms magnus carlsen hikaru nakamura garry kasparov magnus vs engine hikaru vs engine why gms can’t beat engine strategy to beat engine leela ratings odds bishop odds winning with irl odds best engine strategies kasparov shogi top non-japanese shogi playerai chess engine neural network chess engine chess podcast chess interview mustreader greg mustreader mustreader chess My name is Greg Mustreader, I am a Candidate Master in chess, an entrepreneur and host of several podcasts. On the Chess with Mustreader channel, I interview top chess players, play against chess AIs, analyze the most interesting chess games and combinations of today and of the past, as well as show you my path in chess and the way I work on my chess improvement (including recaps from the tournaments I play). I live in Almaty, Kazakhstan and travel the world extensively (been to 50 countries). I'm 31 years old, I have a girlfriend, three dogs and four cats. I speak English, Russian, German, and a bit of French and Chinese. Don't forget to subscribe! #larrykaufman #chessengines #chess #leelaoddsbot #chessinterviews #chesspodcast #chessinterviews #chesswithmustreader #mustreaderchess #gregmustreader

In this interview, GM Vladimir Fedoseev discusses his recent victory at Superbet Rapid & Blitz and the significant sacrifices he made to compete at this level. We explore Magnus Carlsen's comments about Fedoseev's unique style, his Candidates qualification goals, and insights on the Chess960 / Freestyle Chess format where top players are already developing repertoires. Plus, the hot topic of cheating in OTB tournaments! Don't miss our fascinating blitz game at the end! Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mustreader My DISCORD server: https://discord.gg/bXZN36xb My X: https://x.com/mustreader My channel with podcast highlights: https://www.youtube.com/@CwMClips My referral link to chess.com: https://go.chess.com/mustreader My chess.com club: https://go.chess.com/MustreaderClub Collabs: [email protected] My podcast with Kramnik that got me blocked by him: https://youtu.be/YKzes4eteb4?si=5nUg3RNqeHXnqANK My podcast with Naroditsky: https://youtu.be/OKeb-WRMYpM?si=B3cfMHORtC6gEoMc Many thanks to my Patreon supporter: Sarterus 00:00 — Intro 01:37 — Superbet Rapid & Blitz victory 02:30 — Rapid & Blitz preparation 04:01 — Choosing Rapid & Blitz repertoire 06:33 — Rapid & Blitz vs Classical preference 08:42 — Opening prep: what else? 10:30 — "Very intensive training" 12:57 — More efficient training routine 15:00 — Nightclub party lifestyle 16:21 — Vladimir's sacrifices for chess 19:53 — Current chess motivation 21:37 — Candidates qualification goal 22:34 — Chess960 format thoughts 26:42 — Elite starting to prepare Chess960 30:10 — Carlsen on Fedoseev's style 32:29 — Fedoseev describing personal style 34:30 — Style reflects personality? 36:53 — Lessons from Vidit 37:31 — 2700 players' mistake 42:02 — Cheaters in open tournaments 44:38 — Improving OTB anti-cheat system 46:02 — Federation change impact 51:42 — We play blitz 53:37 — Online vs offline chess 1:02:38 — Blitz game analysis Vladimir Fedoseev: "I SACRIFICED a LOT to become ONE of the BEST". PODCASTvladimir fedoseev vladimir fedoseev podcast vladimir fedoseev interview fedoseev chess fedoseev superbet poland fedoseev rapid and blitz superbet rapid blitz champion chess training routine magnus carlsen magnus carlsen on fedoseev fedoseev chess stylevidit gujrathi chess podcast chess interview mustreader greg mustreader mustreader chess My name is Greg Mustreader, I am a Candidate Master in chess, an entrepreneur and host of several podcasts.On the Chess with Mustreader channel, I interview top chess players, play against chess AIs, analyze the most interesting chess games and combinations of today and of the past, as well as show you my path in chess and the way I work on my chess improvement (including recaps from the tournaments I play). I live in Almaty, Kazakhstan and travel the world extensively (been to 50 countries). I'm 31 years old, I have a girlfriend, three dogs and four cats. I speak English, Russian, German, and a bit of French and Chinese. Don't forget to subscribe! #fedoseevchess #magnuscarlsen #chess #vladimirfedoseev #chess960 #fischerrandom #freestylechess #chess #chesspodcast #chessinterviews #chesswithmustreader #mustreaderchess #gregmustreader

Today my guest is GM Felix Blohberger, the chess champion of Austria. We discussed the dark side of professional chess: making a living with a 2500 rating, the two key areas you must analyze after tournaments, and a psychological trick that instantly boosts confidence. Felix reveals if you need a sports psychologist and how his workout routine enhances chess performance. Plus: blitz at the end!Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mustreader My DISCORD server: https://discord.gg/bXZN36xb My X: https://x.com/mustreader My channel with podcast highlights: https://www.youtube.com/@CwMClips My referral link to chess.com: https://go.chess.com/mustreader My chess.com club: https://go.chess.com/MustreaderClub Collabs: [email protected] Felix's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@febloh Links to what's discussed in the podcast: Maneuvering: The Art of Piece Play: https://amzn.to/4iLDHtc Technique in Chess: https://amzn.to/3YZHWu2 Dvoretsky series: Training Manual Volume Yusupov series: Tiger's Jump My podcast with Kramnik that got me blocked by him: https://youtu.be/YKzes4eteb4?si=5nUg3RNqeHXnqANKMy podcast with Naroditsky: https://youtu.be/OKeb-WRMYpM?si=B3cfMHORtC6gEoMc Many thanks to my Patreon supporter: Sarterus 00:00 — Intro 00:54 — Chess pros struggle financially in Europe? 03:15 — Strategy to reach 2600 04:02 — How to make money from chess 06:56 — Europe will NEVER support chess players? 09:05 — Will Europe become the chess center? 10:55 — Recovering from painful losses 12:49 — TWO AREAS to analyze after tournaments 14:01 — Balancing CHESS with OTHER ACTIVITIES 15:34 — Is 2 hours daily enough to reach 2600? 16:16 — How do you spend your free time? 17:09 — What does a second do in the engine era? 21:26 — Felix has NO repertoire for White?! 23:08 — How many openings should a GM know? 25:42 — How to play as Black effectively 26:40 — Training routine 29:39 — Why calculation exercises are CRUCIAL 30:49 — How workout routine BOOSTS chess psychology 31:49 — UNEXPECTED question from subscriber 32:44 — Do you need a sports psychologist? 34:40 — THIS is what a sports psychologist says 36:50 — HACK to become more confident in chess 38:08 — Psychological barriers to winning 38:58 — How FAST can you reach 2600? 40:28 — Content creation and coaching: help or hindrance? 41:42 — Blitz against Felix The DARK SIDE of chess | Felix Blohberger PODCAST felix blohberger gm felix blohberger harikrishna second to harikrishnachess podcast chess interview mustreader greg mustreader mustreader chess cwm My name is Greg Mustreader, I am a Candidate Master in chess, an entrepreneur and host of several podcasts. On the Chess with Mustreader channel, I interview top chess players, play against chess AIs, analyze the most interesting chess games and combinations of today and of the past, as well as show you my path in chess and the way I work on my chess improvement (including recaps from the tournaments I play). I live in Almaty, Kazakhstan and travel the world extensively (been to 50 countries). I'm 31 years old, I have a girlfriend, three dogs and four cats. I speak English, Russian, German, and a bit of French and Chinese. Don't forget to subscribe! #felixblohberger #chessplayer #gmchess #chess #harikrishna #chesspodcast #chessinterviews #chesswithmustreader #mustreaderchess #gregmustreader #cwm

My upcoming tournaments in Kazakhstan: https://opencups.kazchess.kz/Legendary GM Susan Polgar, 8th Women's World Chess Champion, joined my podcast! We discussed women's chess and why it's difficult for women to reach the top of the open rating. Susan shared amazing stories about her acquaintance with Fischer and how they created CHESS960 together. Bonus: her thoughts on women-only tournaments, Gukesh and Magnus. Don't miss it! Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mustreader My X: https://x.com/mustreader My channel with podcast highlights: https://www.youtube.com/@CwMClips My referral link to chess.com: https://go.chess.com/mustreader My chess.com club: https://go.chess.com/MustreaderClub Collabs: [email protected] Susan's X: https://x.com/SusanPolgarLink to Susan's book "Rebel Queen": https://amzn.to/3XE0NdJMy podcast with Danny Rensch: https://youtu.be/E4fGt3MbF0I?si=XiP__4d6LBE3MW3LMy podcast with Kramnik that got me blocked by him: https://youtu.be/YKzes4eteb4?si=5nUg3RNqeHXnqANK My podcast with Naroditsky: https://youtu.be/OKeb-WRMYpM?si=B3cfMHORtC6gEoMcMany thanks to my Patreon supporter: Sarterus 00:00 — Intro 01:45 — When will a female player reach world's top 5? 08:40 — Do women-only tournaments help or hurt progress? 11:45 — The BIGGEST problem in women's chess 13:19 — Why elite female players stick to women's tournaments 16:46 — Social pressure: why girls can't train like boys 20:53 — Is it harder to raise chess prodigies today? 23:38 — Susan's approach to parenting 25:45 — Did her father's experiment negatively affect Susan? 27:58 — How Susan and Fischer CREATED Chess960 together 33:26 — Will players memorize all 960 starting positions? 37:05 — Will Chess960 replace classical chess at elite level? 40:23 — Susan's relationship with chess today 43:02 — Her favorite active chess player 45:25 — Could 1990s Fischer compete against 1990s Kasparov? 48:19 — What Bobby Fischer taught Susan 50:49 — Women's World Championship predictions Susan Polgar: a WOMAN will NEVER reach TOP 5 — unless THIS changes | PODCAST susan polgar susan polgar interview susan polgar podcast women in chess female chess grandmaster bobby fischer chess960 bobby fischer chess960 fischer random chess chess960 creation story women chess barriers polgar sisters training why women don't reach top chess susan polgar bobby fischerchess gender gapchess960 vs classical chesssusan polgar book rebel queen chess podcast chess interview mustreader greg mustreader mustreader chess cwm My name is Greg Mustreader, I am a Candidate Master in chess, an entrepreneur and host of several podcasts. On the Chess with Mustreader channel, I interview top chess players, play against chess AIs, analyze the most interesting chess games and combinations of today and of the past, as well as show you my path in chess and the way I work on my chess improvement (including recaps from the tournaments I play). I live in Almaty, Kazakhstan and travel the world extensively (been to 50 countries). I'm 31 years old, I have a girlfriend, three dogs and four cats. I speak English, Russian, German, and a bit of French and Chinese. Don't forget to subscribe! #susanpolgar #bobbyfisher #chess #chesspodcast #chessinterviews #chesswithmustreader #mustreaderchess #gregmustreader #cwm

Try Chessbook and my gambit repertoire: https://chessbook.com/mustreaderToday's special guest is Danny Rensch — Chess.com's Chief Chess Officer! We’ve discussed many hot topics: Hans' against chess.com, how FIDE and other organizers ignore cheating problems and why 2025 will be HUGE for chess. Danny shared how they banned top GMs and WHY the Hikaru-Magnus match never happened in 2023. Bonus: two action-packed blitz games to finish! Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mustreader My X: https://x.com/mustreader My channel with podcast highlights: https://www.youtube.com/@CwMClips Collabs: [email protected] Danny's X: https://x.com/DanielRensch Pre-order Danny's book Dark Squares: https://www.chess.com/darksquaresMy podcast with Chess.com CEO: https://youtu.be/1cCrMcUTDj8?si=Wf3TGeGIQknmBDLOMy podcast with Anish: https://youtu.be/x41meg64OxM?si=MHcuDsNNOs6gLMUj My podcast with Kramnik that got me blocked by him: https://youtu.be/YKzes4eteb4?si=5nUg3RNqeHXnqANK My podcast with Naroditsky: https://youtu.be/OKeb-WRMYpM?si=B3cfMHORtC6gEoMcMy podcast with Dubov: https://youtu.be/rimjT4Pj3jY?si=JGVX3uw5CS0c6T9z Many thanks to my Patreon supporter: Sarterus 00:00 – Intro 01:41 – Danny's challenging childhood 05:17 – "Chess is a scary game" 06:37 – What chess means to Danny 11:44 – Secret behind Chess.com success 18:52 – Is chess boring to watch? 24:03 – Chess audience growing 10x soon? 28:46 – 2025 chess boom: Netflix, A24, Joe Rogan 31:05 – Chess popularity explosion 33:22 – Chess.com quitting tournaments?! 39:22 – Why Hikaru-Magnus match cancelled? 42:32 – Niemann lawsuit aftermath 45:50 – What Hans Niemann isn't telling 51:07 – Organizers ignore cheating 59:55 – Will cheating destroy chess? 1:06:17 – Blitz games Danny Rensch: trusting HANS, IGNORING cheating, Magnus vs Hikaru daniel rensch danny rensch danny chief chess officer chess.com danny cco chess.com danny rensch chesscom danny rensch cult leaderdanny rensch childhood danny rensch interview danny rensch podcast chess.com chief chess officer danny rensch dark squares danny rensch book hans niemann lawsuit chess.com niemann lawsuitmagnus carlsen hans niemann controversywhy magnus hikaru match was cancelled magnus carlsen on joe rogan chess.com bans grandmasters chess.com banned players chess cheating cheating in chess how chess.com catches cheaters chess.com anti cheat system netflix chess documentary a24 chess movie emma stone chess boom 2025 chess esport chess podcast chess interview mustreader greg mustreader mustreader chess My name is Greg Mustreader, I am a Candidate Master in chess, an entrepreneur and host of several podcasts. On the Chess with Mustreader channel, I interview top chess players, play against chess AIs, analyze the most interesting chess games and combinations of today and of the past, as well as show you my path in chess and the way I work on my chess improvement (including recaps from the tournaments I play). I live in Almaty, Kazakhstan and travel the world extensively (been to 50 countries). I'm 31 years old, I have a girlfriend, three dogs and four cats. I speak English, Russian, German, and a bit of French and Chinese. Don't forget to subscribe! #dannyrensch #danielrensch #chesscom #chesswithmustreader #gregmustreader

What NOT to do if you want to improve at chess? International Master Andras Toth shares powerful insights that might change how you think about chess improvement! Learn why you're using engines wrong, discover the optimal training methods, and find out why bullet chess is killing your progress. Plus: watch our intense blitz game!Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mustreader My X: https://x.com/mustreader My Twitch: https://twitch.tv/gregmustreader My channel with podcast highlights: https://www.youtube.com/@CwMClips Collabs: [email protected] Andras's X: https://x.com/chesscoachandra Andras's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/@ChessCoachAndras Andras's chess courses: https://www.chessable.com/author/ChesscoachAndras/ My podcast with Chess.com CEO: https://youtu.be/1cCrMcUTDj8?si=Wf3TGeGIQknmBDLO My podcast with MY CHESS COACH: https://youtu.be/x5crqbtsWjs?si=_Jjt3mMYH5wCawik My podcast with MVL: https://youtu.be/6sIBWByqqG8?si=n2pFdaFD558MNOBW My podcast with Anish: https://youtu.be/x41meg64OxM?si=MHcuDsNNOs6gLMUj My podcast with Kramnik that got me blocked by him: https://youtu.be/YKzes4eteb4?si=5nUg3RNqeHXnqANK My podcast with Naroditsky: https://youtu.be/OKeb-WRMYpM?si=B3cfMHORtC6gEoMcMy podcast with Dubov: https://youtu.be/rimjT4Pj3jY?si=JGVX3uw5CS0c6T9z Many thanks to my Patreon supporter: Sarterus 00:00 — Meet IM Andras Toth 02:49 — Stop setting rating goals! 11:24 — How to set proper chess goals 17:00 — You're using the engine WRONG! 21:10 — RIGHT WAY to use engines 25:06 — No engine until 2000? 27:10 — Chess: Then vs Now 30:41 — Opening advantage is dead 32:25 — Andras's coaching secrets 36:13 — Quit bullet chess! 39:38 — The optimal training method 42:58 — Different time controls 45:58 — Tournament stamina lifehack 50:07 — The earlier you start, the more you'll achieve 52:49 — Chess is art, not math 1:00:20 — Time for blitz? 1:01:09 — Best advice for chess learners 1:03:08 — Finally: blitz game NEVER do THIS in CHESS! Advice by coach | IM Andras Toth PODCAST andras toth chess coach andras andras toth chess coach chess coaching andras toth chess improvement tips chess training method chess improvement advice hikaru recommended coach anish recommended coach chess bullet mistakes chess rating improvement chess coaching tips chess coaching secrets chess training advice chess improvement methods chess training program optimal chess trainingchess podcast chess interview mustreader greg mustreader mustreader chess My name is Greg Mustreader, I am a Candidate Master in chess, an entrepreneur and host of several podcasts. On the Chess with Mustreader channel, I interview top chess players, play against chess AIs, analyze the most interesting chess games and combinations of today and of the past, as well as show you my path in chess and the way I work on my chess improvement (including recaps from the tournaments I play). I live in Almaty, Kazakhstan and travel the world extensively (been to 50 countries). I'm 31 years old, I have a girlfriend, three dogs and four cats. I speak English, Russian, German, and a bit of French and Chinese. Don't forget to subscribe! #andrastoth #andrascoach #chesscoach #chessteacher #chessimprovement #chess #chesswithmustreader #mustreaderchess #gregmustreader #chesspodcast #chessinterviews

Meet the man behind chess's digital revolution — Chess.com CEO Erik Allebest! How does Chess.com catch cheaters? What's Erik's response to Kramnik's accusations? From Netflix's upcoming Hans Niemann documentary to a major GM ban — join us for an insider look at Chess.com! Plus: watch our intense blitz battle where Erik tries to destroy me. Don't miss this episode! Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mustreader My X: https://x.com/mustreader My Twitch: https://twitch.tv/gregmustreader My channel with podcast highlights: https://youtube.com/@CwMClips Collabs: [email protected] Erik's X: https://x.com/erikallebest Links to what's discussed in the podcast: https://www.chess.com/blog/FairPlay/chess-com-fair-play-report-are-there-too-many-upsets-in-titled-tuesday My podcast with MY CHESS COACH: https://youtu.be/x5crqbtsWjs?si=_Jjt3mMYH5wCawik My podcast with MVL: https://youtu.be/6sIBWByqqG8?si=n2pFdaFD558MNOBW My podcast with Anish: https://youtu.be/x41meg64OxM?si=MHcuDsNNOs6gLMUj My podcast with Kramnik that got me blocked by him: https://youtu.be/YKzes4eteb4?si=5nUg3RNqeHXnqANK My podcast with Naroditsky: https://youtu.be/OKeb-WRMYpM?si=B3cfMHORtC6gEoMcMany thanks to my Patreon supporter: Sarterus 00:00 — Intro 02:19 — 20 years of chess evolution 04:02 — Is chess still underrated? 05:49 — 2026 will change chess 07:09 — Netflix's Hans Niemann story 09:35 — Chess.com in 20 years 12:16 — VR chess: Future or fantasy?! 13:36 — Chess.com roadmap 19:45 — AI coaches coming soon 23:30 — Is Chess.com a unicorn? 24:46 — How many users today? 25:38 — Thoughts on Lichess.org 26:38 — Who's the real competition? 28:44 — Magnus's new TakeTakeTake app 30:31 — Chess.com team 33:13 — Was Kramnik right?! 35:47 — Fighting online cheating 40:42 — The real scale of cheating 43:11 — "We have a secret cheater program" 50:10 — How we catch cheaters 53:44 — Major GM ban coming! 54:15 — Erik as a chess player 55:15 — Blitz battle CHEATERS will be PUNISHED! CEO of ChessCom. Erik Allebest Podcast erik allebest chess.com chess.com ceo erik allebest chess.com ceo erik allebest interview chess cheating cheating in chessvladimir kramnikhans niemann netflixchess.com vs lichessmagnus carlsenchess AI coachingchess online platform comparison chess anti-cheating methods chess grandmaster cheatingchess podcast chess interview mustreader greg mustreader mustreader chess My name is Greg Mustreader, I am a Candidate Master in chess, an entrepreneur and host of several podcasts. On the Chess with Mustreader channel, I interview top chess players, play against chess AIs, analyze the most interesting chess games and combinations of today and of the past, as well as show you my path in chess and the way I work on my chess improvement (including recaps from the tournaments I play). I live in Almaty, Kazakhstan and travel the world extensively (been to 50 countries). I'm 31 years old, I have a girlfriend, three dogs and four cats. I speak English, Russian, German, and a bit of French and Chinese. Don't forget to subscribe! #chess #chesscom #erikallebest #chesscheating #anticheating #chesspodcast #kramnik #hansniemann #magnuscarlsen #chessinterviews #chesswithmustreader #chessmustreader #gregmustreader #mustreaderchess

Try 500+ hours of chess courses for free: https://chessmood.com/mustreaderCan your outfit affect your chess rating? GM Avetik Grigoryan reveals surprising psychological tricks that helped his students gain hundreds of rating points. We explore the champion's mindset, analyze the World Championship match, and learn powerful secrets of peak performance. Plus: watch our exciting blitz game! Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mustreader My X: https://x.com/mustreader My Twitch: https://twitch.tv/gregmustreader My channel with podcast highlights: https://www.youtube.com/@CwMClips Collabs: [email protected] Avetik's X: https://x.com/gmavetik Links to what's discussed in the podcast: https://youtu.be/pVHyUzX5IQw?si=Pkd-cga-ENI4JtoO https://youtu.be/zt57XxVccDc?si=XhhbT2Axi3oyaOTb https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhyhnFZkhis&list=PLwf_ceM-L-lOhmoyl0Qe2O1zLL9qOkBR0 Psycho-Cybernetics: Updated and Expanded: https://amzn.to/4fiu43J Boundless: Upgrade Your Brain, Optimize Your Body: https://amzn.to/3ZyKejt Eat Smarter: https://amzn.to/3VFjvjZ Elon Musk: https://amzn.to/4iKVgLo My podcast with MVL: https://youtu.be/6sIBWByqqG8?si=n2pFdaFD558MNOBW My podcast with Anish: https://youtu.be/x41meg64OxM?si=MHcuDsNNOs6gLMUjMany thanks to my Patreon supporter: Sarterus 00:00 — Meet GM Avetik Grigoryan 02:17 — Psychology's impact on chess success 07:33 — The champion's mindset 09:46 — The minions concept: WHAT?! 12:39 — Life-changing choices 16:02 — Why your rating isn't improving 19:32 — Your outfit affects your rating! 22:43 — If only I knew this earlier! 24:43 — Ding vs Gukesh psychological battle 28:35 — Essential knowledge for every player 31:13 — Life-changing book recommendations 33:44 — 4 AM poker survival story 37:27 — Does Magnus use performance coaches? 39:26 — Blitz battle This MINDSET can help you WIN at CHESS / Podcast GM Avetik Grigoryan avetik grigoryan gm avetik grigoryan tips chessmood founder chessmood chess psychology tips chess mindset training how to improve chess rating chess performance coachingchess success mindsetchess rating improvement tipschess mental preparationchess training mindset winning chess psychologychess champion habits chess psychological tricks chess training psychologymagnus carlsen magnus carslen coach world chess championship 2024 ding liren vs gukesh match gukesh vs ding chess podcast chess interview mustreader greg mustreader mustreader chess My name is Greg Mustreader, I am a Candidate Master in chess, an entrepreneur and host of several podcasts. On the Chess with Mustreader channel, I interview top chess players, play against chess AIs, analyze the most interesting chess games and combinations of today and of the past, as well as show you my path in chess and the way I work on my chess improvement (including recaps from the tournaments I play). I live in Almaty, Kazakhstan and travel the world extensively (been to 50 countries). I'm 31 years old, I have a girlfriend, three dogs and four cats. I speak English, Russian, German, and a bit of French and Chinese. Don't forget to subscribe! #avetikgrigoryan #chesscoach #chessmindset #chessimprovement #chessgrandmaster #chesspodcast #chessinterviews #chesswithmustreader #mustreaderchess

Try 500+ hours of chess courses for free: https://chessmood.com/gregWhat makes a future chess champion? Legendary coach Farrukh Amonatov shares his training secrets and explains why most coaches get it wrong. We explore my chess potential, analyze the World Championship match, and face off in an exciting blitz game. Don't miss this! Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mustreader Studio in Dubai: https://instagram.com/mbpstudio_eng My X: https://x.com/mustreader My Twitch: https://twitch.tv/gregmustreader My channel with podcast highlights: https://www.youtube.com/@CwMClips Collabs: [email protected] My podcast with MVL: https://youtu.be/6sIBWByqqG8?si=n2pFdaFD558MNOBW My podcast with Anish: https://youtu.be/x41meg64OxM?si=MHcuDsNNOs6gLMUj My podcast with Kramnik that got me blocked by him: https://youtu.be/YKzes4eteb4?si=5nUg3RNqeHXnqANK My podcast with Naroditsky: https://youtu.be/OKeb-WRMYpM?si=B3cfMHORtC6gEoMc My podcast with Pragg: https://youtu.be/LYURIPGuMjs?si=j_GBgdtZKywBKEfc My podcast with Erigaisi: https://youtu.be/3Nvfuk70v6g?feature=shared My podcast with Dubov: https://youtu.be/rimjT4Pj3jY?si=JGVX3uw5CS0c6T9z My podcast with Fabi: https://youtu.be/1LMPYFf1iLo?si=G0T299ZvQ7NYc5L6 My podcast with Nepo: https://youtu.be/sW-i4CPCa_w?si=Z_zs9iGUjsxYO_hR Many thanks to my Patreon supporter: Sarterus 00:00 – Intro 02:02 – You coached ALIREZA FIROUZJA?! 03:38 – How to spot a future chess champion? 05:20 – Mistakes EVERY player makes 09:07 – What EVERY player must know! 14:34 – Why study endgames? 19:12 – When will I be a FM? 21:14 – Will I become a GM? 23:33 – Training team India 24:42 – What's my chess potential? 28:12 – Creating chess content without a title 31:24 – Ding vs Gukesh 33:46 – Chess in China 35:26 – Coach vs student BLITZ MY CHESS COACH SHOCKED ME! farrukh amonatov farrukh amonatov chess coach alireza firouzja coachchess training secrets from grandmaster how to become chess champion chess coach for beginners chess training methods chess improvement tips ding liren vs gukesh match prediction gukesh vs dingindian chess team coach chess rating improvement tips chess endgame training importancedubai chess coachchess training for adultsbest chess training methods 2024 chess podcast chess interview mustreader greg mustreader mustreader chess My name is Greg Mustreader, I am a Candidate Master in chess, an entrepreneur and host of several podcasts. On the Chess with Mustreader channel, I interview top chess players, play against chess AIs, analyze the most interesting chess games and combinations of today and of the past, as well as show you my path in chess and the way I work on my chess improvement (including recaps from the tournaments I play). I live in Almaty, Kazakhstan and travel the world extensively (been to 50 countries). I'm 31 years old, I have a girlfriend, three dogs and four cats. I speak English, Russian, German, and a bit of French and Chinese. Don't forget to subscribe! #chess #chesscoach #farrukhamonatov #chesslessons #chesstraining #chessgrandmaster #chessimprovement #chesstricks #chesstips #gukeshvsding #worldchampionship2024 #alirezafirouzja #chesscoaching #chessteacher #chessstreamer #chesspodcast #dubaichess #chessgm #gmcoach #chessrating #blitzchess #indiaChess #chineseChess #gukesh2024 #dingliren2024 

Try ChessMood and my gambit repertoire: https://mstrdr.org/bnkwg7How does MVL stay on top of the chess elite while training just 2 hours a day? What's MVL's secret to beating Magnus Carlsen? Maxime Vachier-Lagrave explains his approach, discusses nearly quitting in 2022, and shares thoughts on Gukesh vs Ding match. Plus: Watch our blitz game! Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mustreader My X: https://x.com/mustreader My Twitch: https://twitch.tv/gregmustreader My channel with podcast highlights: @CwMClips Collabs: [email protected] MVL's X: https://x.com/Vachier_Lagrave MVL's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mvlchess Links to what's discussed in the podcast: MVL's official website: https://www.mvlchess.com/en/ MVL podcast in French: https://youtu.be/pEJChdDP66A?si=qv9M4LEdIppFdZN_ Many thanks to my Patreon supporter: Sarterus00:00 – Intro 04:36 – MVL's streams 06:50 – 72-game unbeaten streak 13:52 – Arjun and aggressive chess 16:01 – Is taking risks a winning strategy? 21:16 – "Tight" chess players in GCT 22:54 – MVL trains only 2 hours?! 30:02 – MVL almost quit chess in 2022? 33:34 – Why 2-3 hours of training works 37:05 – How MVL spends training time 41:01 – Sports psychology in chess 46:10 – MVL's chess goals 51:24 – Gukesh vs Ding 53:31 – Old vs new generation 58:19 – How to beat Magnus? 1:01:41 – The cheating crisis 1:17:26 – Blitz game Maxime Vachier-Lagrave: the mind of a 2800. MVL PODCAST Maxime Vachier-Lagrave MVL chess Magnus Carlsen vs MVL World Chess Championship 2024 Gukesh vs Ding Liren chess training tips how to improve at chess chess grandmaster tips MVL blitz chess psychology MVL vs Magnus Carlsen chess preparation secrets French grandmaster chess elite training top chess players 2024 chess strategy Ding Liren vs Gukesh prediction chess grandmaster training routine chess professional training chess podcast chess interview mustreader greg mustreader mustreader chess My name is Greg Mustreader, I am a Candidate Master in chess, an entrepreneur and host of several podcasts. On the Chess with Mustreader channel, I interview top chess players, play against chess AIs, analyze the most interesting chess games and combinations of today and of the past, as well as show you my path in chess and the way I work on my chess improvement (including recaps from the tournaments I play). I live in Almaty, Kazakhstan and travel the world extensively (been to 50 countries). I'm 31 years old, I have a girlfriend, three dogs and four cats. I speak English, Russian, German, and a bit of French and Chinese. Don't forget to subscribe! #mvl #mvlchess #worldchesschampionship #worldchesschampion #dingliren #gukesh #gukeshvsding #chessimprovement #chesstips #chesstricks #chesstraining #frenchgm #frenchgrandmaster #chessgm #chesspodcast #chessinterviews #chesswithmustreader #chessmustreader #gregmustreader #mustreaderchess

Join me in conversation with Zachary Saine aka The Chess Nerd! We discuss his path to 300K followers across various platforms and dive into his chess training methods. He also shares his unsuccessful experience with a chess coach and answers the big question: chess or content? Plus: exciting blitz game finale!My X: https://x.com/mustreader My Twitch: https://twitch.tv/gregmustreader My channel with podcast highlights: @CwMClips Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mustreader Collabs: [email protected] Zachary's YouTube: @thechessnerd Zachary's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thechessnerd/ Zachary's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thechessnerdlive Links to what's discussed in the podcast: Recognizing Your Opponent's Resources: https://amzn.to/49hunuh The Woodpecker Method 2: https://amzn.to/3UYnckD Zurich International Chess Tournament, 1953: https://amzn.to/3V4aJf7 Zurich 1953: 15 Contenders for the World Chess Championship: https://amzn.to/48Z2x5E My podcast with Dubov: https://youtu.be/rimjT4Pj3jY?si=JGVX3uw5CS0c6T9z My podcast with Kavutskiy: https://youtu.be/MZyBGWx1dM0?si=lfTppdnAG5otOf4z My podcast with Aronian: https://youtu.be/THyL4D2Clbw?si=lelJESwvohuVslHV My podcast wit Anish: https://youtu.be/x41meg64OxM?si=MHcuDsNNOs6gLMUj My podcast with Kramnik that got me blocked by him: https://youtu.be/YKzes4eteb4?si=5nUg3RNqeHXnqANK My podcast with Naroditsky: https://youtu.be/OKeb-WRMYpM?si=B3cfMHORtC6gEoMc My podcast with Wei Yi: https://youtu.be/080CuetikLE?si=ZAfCtO_BZBcp3yOf My podcast with Pragg: https://youtu.be/LYURIPGuMjs?si=j_GBgdtZKywBKEfc My podcast with Erigaisi: https://youtu.be/3Nvfuk70v6g?feature=shared My podcast with Fabi: https://youtu.be/1LMPYFf1iLo?si=G0T299ZvQ7NYc5L6 My podcast with Nepo: https://youtu.be/sW-i4CPCa_w?si=Z_zs9iGUjsxYO_hR 00:00 – Intro 01:57 – 6 years of content making! 06:39 – Finally, success? 10:45 – Quality matters! 16:21 – Why fewer videos? 19:22 – Upcoming content plans? 22:38 – Rating deflation issues 24:58 – The life of Zach 28:28 – Bad coaching experience 30:15 – Self-study vs coaching 33:34 – Two aspects to train 38:53 – Other training aspects 43:14 – Chess career or content? 47:08 – Chess goals 49:12 – No more The Chess Nerd videos? 54:53 – Blitz game The Chess Nerd: from 0 to 300K followers and chess career. PODCAST zachary saine zachary saine the chess nerd thechessnerd chessnerd chess nerdyoung chess creator chess videosmustreader greg mustreader mustreader chess My name is Greg Mustreader, I am a Candidate Master in chess, an entrepreneur and host of several podcasts. On the Chess with Mustreader channel, I interview top chess players, play against chess AIs, analyze the most interesting chess games and combinations of today and of the past, as well as show you my path in chess and the way I work on my chess improvement (including recaps from the tournaments I play). I live in Almaty, Kazakhstan and travel the world extensively (been to 50 countries). I'm 31 years old, I have a girlfriend, three dogs and four cats. I speak English, Russian, German, and a bit of French and Chinese. Don't forget to subscribe! #chessnerd #thechessnerd #zacharysaine #chessjourney #chesscontent #chesstips #chesstraining #chessroutine #chessstudy #chesscoach #chesswithmustreader #chessmustreader #gregmustreader #mustreaderchess

Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mustreaderMeet GM Arturs Neiksans – coach, commentator, content creator, and coach of Levy Rozman (GothamChess)! We explore the challenges of adult chess improvers, discuss how to get to your chess ceiling, and get insights into training with Levy. Plus: Arturs' candid thoughts on Levy's GM prospects and an exciting blitz game! My X: https://x.com/mustreader My Twitch: https://twitch.tv/gregmustreader Collabs: [email protected] Arturs' X: https://x.com/GMNeiksans Arturs' YouTube: @GMNeiksans Arturs' Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/gmneiksans 00:00 - Intro 02:05 - Big news from Arturs! 07:42 - Levy’s help with content 11:40 - Non-chess experience benefits 15:49 - Juggling media and coaching 17:47 - Artur's still competing? 20:54 - Becoming a GM at 28 24:14 - How to find your chess ceiling? 26:59 - Only talents reach the top? 31:20 - Can adults reach the top? 34:37 - Coaching Levy 38:57 - Will Levy get the GM title? 46:55 - Positional play - is it your strength? 51:02 - Chess improvement tips 54:20 - Blitz game Arturs NEIKSANS: coach of GOTHAMCHESS. Podcast arturs neiksans neiksans gm neiksans gothamchess levy rozman levy gothamchess levys trainer gothamchess trainer levy rozman trainer gothamchess coach levy rozman coach chess training chess for adults gothamchess gm levy rozman gm gm title grandmaster title chess coaching chess content chess content creator chess training adult chess adult chess improvement chess improvement chess ceiling chess podcast chess interview mustreader chess with mustreader greg mustreader My name is Greg Mustreader, I am a Candidate Master in chess, an entrepreneur and host of several podcasts. On the Chess with Mustreader channel, I interview top chess players, play against chess AIs, analyze the most interesting chess games and combinations of today and of the past, as well as show you my path in chess and the way I work on my chess improvement (including recaps from the tournaments I play). I live in Almaty, Kazakhstan and travel the world extensively (been to 50 countries). I'm 31 years old, I have a girlfriend, three dogs and four cats. I speak English, Russian, German, and a bit of French and Chinese. Don't forget to subscribe! #artursneiksans #gmneiksans #gothamchess #levyrozman #chesscoaching #chessimprovement #adultchess #chesscontent #chessjourney #chesspodcast #chesswithmustreader #chessmustreader #gregmustreader

Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mustreader Matchess, get 1 Month FREE. Promo code: GREG https://matchess.io Positive vibes with Anish Giri! Discussing chess legends, Anish's plans to become the world champion, and Magnus's hidden weaknesses. Bonus: hot takes on cheating and (drumroll) Kramnik! Don't miss our blitz game at the end! My X: https://x.com/mustreader My Twitch: https://twitch.tv/gregmustreader Collabs: [email protected] Anish's X: https://x.com/anishgiri Anish's YouTube: @AnishGiriOfficial Anish's courses: https://chessable.com/author/anishgiri/ My podcast with Kramnik that got me blocked by him: https://youtu.be/YKzes4eteb4?si=5nUg3RNqeHXnqANK My podcast with Naroditsky: https://youtu.be/OKeb-WRMYpM?si=B3cfMHORtC6gEoMc My podcast with Wei Yi: https://youtu.be/080CuetikLE?si=ZAfCtO_BZBcp3yOf My podcast with Pragg: https://youtu.be/LYURIPGuMjs?si=j_GBgdtZKywBKEfc My podcast with Erigaisi: https://youtu.be/3Nvfuk70v6g?feature=shared My podcast with Dubov: https://youtu.be/rimjT4Pj3jY?si=JGVX3uw5CS0c6T9z My podcast with Fabi: https://youtu.be/1LMPYFf1iLo?si=G0T299ZvQ7NYc5L6 My podcast with Nepo: https://youtu.be/sW-i4CPCa_w?si=Z_zs9iGUjsxYO_hR 00:00 – Intro 01:16 – Is Anish among the GOATs? 02:46 – Anish could crush chess legends? 06:48 – Great players of past 11:06 – Patreon 13:36 – Chess players' IQ 18:02 – Top 5 smartest players today 22:02 – Anish's language skills 24:47 – Fun fact about Anish 26:36 – Chess world drama today 31:48 – Thoughts on Kramnik 35:28 – Anish on cheating 39:48 – Anish's chess journey 48:54 – Dealing with ups and downs 54:35 – Anish's plans to become WC 57:41 – Magnus on Anish 59:56 – Magnus's psychology and chess 1:04:14 – Anish's psychology and chess 1:05:54 – Anish's content creation 1:06:55 – Anish and openings 1:12:30 – We play blitz 1:19:55 – Anish's new project ANISH GIRI: Magnus's weakness, Kramnik, plans to become World Champ. PODCAST anish giri podcast anish giri giri magnus carlsen magnus weakness carlsen vladimir kramnik kramnik world chess champion world chess championship chess title chess champion chess goals chess drama chess scandals chess cheating chess psychology chess improvement chess content chess courses chess training chess preparation chess podcast chess interview chess openings mustreader chess with mustreader greg mustreader My name is Greg Mustreader, I am a Candidate Master in chess, an entrepreneur and host of several podcasts. On the Chess with Mustreader channel, I interview top chess players, play against chess AIs, analyze the most interesting chess games and combinations of today and of the past, as well as show you my path in chess and the way I work on my chess improvement (including recaps from the tournaments I play). I live in Almaty, Kazakhstan and travel the world extensively (been to 50 countries). I'm 31 years old, I have a girlfriend, three dogs and four cats. I speak English, Russian, German, and a bit of French and Chinese. Don't forget to subscribe! #anishgiri #magnuscarlsen #carlsen #vladimirkramnik #kramnik #cheating #chesscheating #chessopenings #chesstraining #chessworldchampionship #chess #chesswithmustreader

An intense conversation with Vladimir Kramnik. Did I change Kramnik's mind about Danya Naroditsky? Or did he convince me? Watch this explosive podcast now!My Twitch: https://twitch.tv/gregmustreader My X: https://x.com/mustreader Collabs: [email protected] Kramnik's X: https://x.com/VBkramnik Kramnik's YouTube: @VBKramnik My previous podcast with Kramnik: https://youtu.be/dgVuleGYnk4?si=G-XSpCKFZ1uNUtTb My podcast with Naroditsky: https://youtu.be/OKeb-WRMYpM?si=B3cfMHORtC6gEoMc My summary of the Kramnik-Naroditsky debate in English: https://youtu.be/jSQkbVKrt10?si=ZPeso2HwpuHHxQc8 Naroditsky and Kramnik's debate in Russian on Levitov Chess: https://youtu.be/rUfEj1GMOFo?si=2MWZRZrN7KSGwYaE C-squared Podcast with Naroditsky: https://youtu.be/RGiDosCed48?si=sRGcLmDNrp4mIaIR That famous Danya speedrun: https://youtu.be/rgLTiUZAWQY?si=BK4dOLaz3b92diXs Kramnik's videos discussed in the podcast: https://youtu.be/slMZaJqwdA4?si=nsmCc9raxJUSz7mu https://youtu.be/hKz8vTK32_E?si=800AClQ7ly_dDj3e https://youtu.be/vN4zLpzvJhc?si=pmUyonz9vomQ-Ydk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0khQq5Ux4c&t https://youtu.be/0TxDevckjgQ?si=egYmzRdxsGHtIich https://youtu.be/RlP_EQ2tuZs?si=iXIf-oiWzbVoW2mz 00:00 – About this podcast 01:06 – Let's begin 01:34 – Why make 15 videos on Danya? 05:47 – Does everyone disagree with Kramnik? 09:16 – Do chess creators avoid Kramnik? 10:43 – Kramnik's motivation 14:31 – 20, 21, 23, or 24 seconds? 23:45 – Why Danya stopped responding 31:33 – Who was the first to insult? 46:58 – What should Danya do? 49:06 – Danya's email about Kramnik 57:03 – Danya's monitor reflection 1:03:14 – Will Kramnik apologize to Danya? 1:04:11 – Third monitor? 1:08:39 – Does Kramnik realize he's causing harm? 1:11:02 – Who's right after all? 1:20:56 – Blitz game I confronted Vladimir Kramnik! PODCAST vladimir kramnik kramnik daniel naroditsky danya naroditsky naroditsky naroditsky and kramnik kramnik on naroditsky kramnik vs mustreader kramnik against mustreader chess cheating cheating chess cheating chess scandal debate wild debate chess debate chess podcast chess interview mustreader mustreader podcast My name is Greg Mustreader, I am a Candidate Master in chess, an entrepreneur and host of several podcasts. On the Chess with Mustreader channel, I interview top chess players, play against chess AIs, analyze the most interesting chess games and combinations of today and of the past, as well as show you my path in chess and the way I work on my chess improvement (including recaps from the tournaments I play). I live in Almaty, Kazakhstan and travel the world extensively (been to 50 countries). I'm 31 years old, I have a girlfriend, three dogs and four cats. I speak English, Russian, German, and a bit of French and Chinese. Don't forget to subscribe! #kramnik #vladimirkramnik #naroditsky #danielnaroditsky #danyanaroditsky #chessdrama #chess #debate #chessdebate #chesspodcast #chessinterviews #chesscheating #chesswithmustreader #chessmustreader #gregmustreader

Wei Yi stunned everyone by quitting chess for university — and then returned to storm the world top 10! How does he train? What are his goals? Including exclusive insights on the Ding-Gukesh Olympiad story and their upcoming match. Tune in for all the details and do not miss our blitz game at the end!My Twitch: https://twitch.tv/gregmustreader My X: https://x.com/mustreader Collabs: [email protected] My podcast with Naroditsky: https://youtu.be/OKeb-WRMYpM?si=B3cfMHORtC6gEoMc My podcast with Mr. Dodgy: https://youtu.be/XqCHxds_spQ?si=ADfh1ZyXBSiAb7gE My podcast with Pragg: https://youtu.be/LYURIPGuMjs?si=j_GBgdtZKywBKEfc My podcast with Erigaisi: https://youtu.be/3Nvfuk70v6g?feature=shared My podcast with Sagar: https://youtu.be/XzCD_ghaALs?si=WQGVaEeer7U8Yp9X My podcast with Dubov: https://youtu.be/rimjT4Pj3jY?si=JGVX3uw5CS0c6T9z My podcast with Grischuk: https://youtu.be/EfwA420_1bo?si=Tw5k_K3YKitFRuZx My podcast with Kramnik: https://youtu.be/dgVuleGYnk4 My podcast with Fabi: https://youtu.be/1LMPYFf1iLo My latest podcast with Nepo (ENG subs): https://youtu.be/5X982cBZ_tE?si=1kyOxLklYkX-rDq3 00:00 – Intro 01:35 – Why chess, not Go / Xiangqi? 06:04 – How much does Wei train? 07:43 – Wei Yi's chess inspirations 09:01 – Wei Yi's improvement tips 11:53 – Why university over chess? 17:09 – Successful chess comeback 17:57 – Wei Yi's current goals 22:13 – Ding vs Gukesh takes 24:32 – Why Ding skipped Gukesh at Olympiad? 26:37 – Gukesh: strengths & weaknesses 30:45 – How can Ding beat Gukesh? 32:48 – Chess960 thoughts 34:46 – Blitz game He QUIT CHESS for college, now he's TOP 8! WEI YI Podcast wei yi wei yi chess chinese chess chess chess improvement university over chess ding liren ding vs gukesh top 8 chess olympiad 2024 world chess championship My name is Greg Mustreader, I am a Candidate Master in chess, an entrepreneur and host of several podcasts. On the Chess with Mustreader channel, I interview top chess players, play against chess AIs, analyze the most interesting chess games and combinations of today and of the past, as well as show you my path in chess and the way I work on my chess improvement (including recaps from the tournaments I play). I live in Almaty, Kazakhstan and travel the world extensively (been to 50 countries). I'm 31 years old, I have a girlfriend, three dogs and four cats. I speak English, Russian, German, and a bit of French and Chinese. Don't forget to subscribe! #weiyi #dingliren #chinesechess #chesslegends #chessolympiad #chessolympiad2024 #worldchesschampionship #chess #chesswithmustreader #mustreaderchess

Do not forget to check out Chessbook: https://chessbook.com/mustreaderA new podcast episode with GM Daniel Naroditsky. We discuss Kramnik's allegations against him (do not miss the highly candid and emotional speech by Danya), the recent cheating scandal, chess improvement, openings, chess psychology (including ways to fight tilt), lessons from the Chess Olympiad (team India!), and many other hot topics. My X: https://x.com/mustreader My Twitch: https://twitch.tv/gregmustreader Danya's X: https://x.com/gmnaroditsky Danya's Twitch: https://witch.tv/gmnaroditsky Danya's YouTube: @DanielNaroditskyGM My previous podcast with Danya: https://youtu.be/-PqUZ2h9uGg?si=jGmP8aV-UQM923YO My latest podcast with Nepo (ENG subs): https://youtu.be/5X982cBZ_tE?si=1kyOxLklYkX-rDq3 My old podcast with Nepo (in ENG): https://youtu.be/sW-i4CPCa_w?si=qtS_D8B-7_9E880w My podcast with Kramnik: https://youtu.be/dgVuleGYnk4 My podcast with Fabi: https://youtu.be/1LMPYFf1iLo My podcast with Aronian: https://youtu.be/THyL4D2Clbw?si=HQ4exmwH4aKsWk4V My podcast with Pragg: https://youtu.be/LYURIPGuMjs?si=j_GBgdtZKywBKEfc My podcast with Erigaisi: https://youtu.be/3Nvfuk70v6g?feature=shared My podcast with Dubov: https://youtu.be/rimjT4Pj3jY?si=JGVX3uw5CS0c6T9z 00:00 – Intro 02:06 – Recent cheating drama 12:49 – Punishing chess cheaters 17:32 – KRAMNIK: allegations and answers 39:19 – Danya: the next blitz king? 45:50 – Dealing with tilt 52:30 – Hot takes on chess improvement 1:01:00 – "I'm an opening contrarian!" 1:08:38 – World Rapid & Blitz prep 1:14:01 – We play blitz! "KRAMNIK, WHAT THE F***?" Daniel Naroditsky PODCAST daniel naroditsky danya naroditsky naroditsky vladimir kramnik kramnik naroditsky and kramnik naroditsky on kramnik kramnik on naroditsky chess cheating cheating chess cheating chess scandal chess improvement mustreader My name is Greg Mustreader, I am a Candidate Master in chess, an entrepreneur and host of several podcasts. On the Chess with Mustreader channel, I interview top chess players, play against chess AIs, analyze the most interesting chess games and combinations of today and of the past, as well as show you my path in chess and the way I work on my chess improvement (including recaps from the tournaments I play). I live in Almaty, Kazakhstan and travel the world extensively (been to 50 countries). I'm 31 years old, I have a girlfriend, three dogs and four cats. I speak English, Russian, German, and a bit of French and Chinese. Don't forget to subscribe! #naroditsky #danielnaroditsky #danyanaroditsky #chessdrama #kramik #vladimirkramnik #chess #chesscheating #podcast #chesspodcast #chessinterviews #chesswithmustreader #chessmustreader #gregmustreader

Podcast episode with Mr. Dodgy, aka Michael Duke, the chess celebrity from Twitter. Chess improvement hot takes, Chess Olympiad discussion, thoughts on how Ding can beat Gukesh, your favorite blitz game at the end!My X: https://x.com/mustreader My Twitch: https://twitch.tv/gregmustreader MrDodgy’s X: https://x.com/rpraggnachess MrDodgy's courses: https://www.chessable.com/courses/s/dodgy My podcast with Pragg: https://youtu.be/LYURIPGuMjs?si=j_GBgdtZKywBKEfc My podcast with Erigaisi: https://youtu.be/3Nvfuk70v6g?feature=shared My podcast with Sagar: https://youtu.be/XzCD_ghaALs?si=WQGVaEeer7U8Yp9X My podcast with Dubov: https://youtu.be/rimjT4Pj3jY?si=JGVX3uw5CS0c6T9z My podcast with Gustafsson: https://youtu.be/7gV7nxBaoQs?si=i2AGda_HB-MMtx7h My podcast with Naroditsky: https://youtu.be/-PqUZ2h9uGg?si=jGmP8aV-UQM923YO My podcast with Kramnik: https://youtu.be/dgVuleGYnk4 My podcast with Fabi: https://youtu.be/1LMPYFf1iLo My latest podcast with Nepo (ENG subs): https://youtu.be/5X982cBZ_tE?si=1kyOxLklYkX-rDq3 00:00 – Intro 01:47 – "Why am I here?" 03:00 – Thoughts on Chess Olympiad 2024 06:34 – Chess Olympiad 2024 results 07:37 – Rising Indian chess stars 10:19 – Gukesh vs Ding 12:44 – How can Ding regain his form? 14:26 – Why Ding didn't play Gukesh 16:32 – Hot take on chess improvement 21:15 – MrDodgy's current training methods 24:45 – MrDodgy's chess ambitions 26:17 – What does "MrDodgy" mean? 27:38 – Tournament preparation routine 30:04 – Opening memorization technique 32:22 – Why play different openings? 34:57 – If you were a potato... 36:13 – Blitz game 44:38 – Insights! Mr. Dodgy: how to GET BETTER at CHESS playing dodgy moves? MrDodgy Mr.Dodgy Mr Dodgy Michael Duke MrDodgy Michael Duke Twitter MrDodgy X MrDodgy MrDodgy podcast MrDodgy interview chess olympiad 2024 chess improvment olympiad 2024 indian chess stars gukesh vs ding ding gukesh arjun vidit anand vishy anand mustreader My name is Greg Mustreader, I am a Candidate Master in chess, an entrepreneur and host of several podcasts. On the Chess with Mustreader channel, I interview top chess players, play against chess AIs, analyze the most interesting chess games and combinations of today and of the past, as well as show you my path in chess and the way I work on my chess improvement (including recaps from the tournaments I play). I live in Almaty, Kazakhstan and travel the world extensively (been to 50 countries). I'm 31 years old, I have a girlfriend, three dogs and four cats. I speak English, Russian, German, and a bit of French and Chinese. Don't forget to subscribe! #mrdodgy #michaelduke #mr.dodgy

Podcast episode with GM Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu (Pragg). We discuss the Chess Olympiad, Candidates, his goals and his work on chess improvement.My X: https://x.com/mustreader My Twitch: https://twitch.tv/gregmustreader Pragg’s X: https://x.com/rpraggnachess My video about the aftermath of the Chess Olympiad: https://youtu.be/7NEE3UNnvEw?si=lyBCU5J4Pnj3yqMR My podcast with Erigaisi: https://youtu.be/3Nvfuk70v6g?feature=shared My podcast with Sagar: https://youtu.be/XzCD_ghaALs?si=HZYrMPJF43sJmjOZ My podcast with Dubov: https://youtu.be/rimjT4Pj3jY?si=mwXxmQz_WtsWHZNJ My podcast with Gustafsson: https://youtu.be/7gV7nxBaoQs?si=i2AGda_HB-MMtx7h My podcast with Naroditsky: https://youtu.be/-PqUZ2h9uGg?si=jGmP8aV-UQM923YO My podcast with Kramnik: https://youtu.be/dgVuleGYnk4 My podcast with Fabi: https://youtu.be/1LMPYFf1iLo My latest podcast with Nepo (ENG subs): https://youtu.be/5X982cBZ_tE?si=1kyOxLklYkX-rDq3 00:00 – Intro 01:38 – Pragg's main goal 06:25 – Champion mindset 11:34 – Pragg doesn't analyze games? 14:19 – Chess improvement routine 16:39 – Pragg's favorite player from past 18:25 – 2024 Candidates 21:51 – Mental and physical importance 23:10 – Life beyond the board 24:37 – Chess Olympiad 2024 27:21 – Meeting India's Prime Minister 30:19 – More about the Olympiad 32:13 – Relations with Indian players 35:53 – Comparing India's chess stars 36:53 – What is chess talent? 39:21 – Strengths of Arjun and Gukesh 42:56 – Strengths of Vidit 43:45 – On Vishy Anand 45:18 – Ding vs Gukesh My name is Greg Mustreader, I am a Candidate Master in chess, an entrepreneur and host of several podcasts. On the Chess with Mustreader channel, I interview top chess players, play against chess AIs, analyze the most interesting chess games and combinations of today and of the past, as well as show you my path in chess and the way I work on my chess improvement (including recaps from the tournaments I play). I live in Almaty, Kazakhstan and travel the world extensively (been to 50 countries). I'm 31 years old, I have a girlfriend, three dogs and four cats. I speak English, Russian, German, and a bit of French and Chinese. Don't forget to subscribe! #pragg #praggnanandhaa #praggnanandhaarameshbabu

Podcast with Daniil Dubov — grandmaster, former second of Magnus Carlsen, World Rapid Chess Champion, World Blitz Vice Champion.My X: https://x.com/mustreader My Twitch: https://twitch.tv/gregmustreader Daniil's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blitzorddd/ My previous podcast with Dubov (ENG subs): https://youtu.be/97JoWe_Mzoo?si=O4YuyMOqddWdkcj4 My podcast with Erigaisi: https://youtu.be/3Nvfuk70v6g?feature=shared My podcast with Sagar: https://youtu.be/XzCD_ghaALs?si=HZYrMPJF43sJmjOZ My podcast with Gustafsson: https://youtu.be/7gV7nxBaoQs?si=i2AGda_HB-MMtx7h My podcast with Naroditsky: https://youtu.be/-PqUZ2h9uGg?si=jGmP8aV-UQM923YO My podcast with Kramnik: https://youtu.be/dgVuleGYnk4 My podcast with Fabi: https://youtu.be/1LMPYFf1iLo My latest podcast with Nepo (ENG subs): https://youtu.be/5X982cBZ_tE?si=1kyOxLklYkX-rDq3 00:00 - Intro 05:09 – Dubov's chess training 07:09 – Board analysis 08:58 – When to diversify openings? 11:34 – What sets Magnus apart? 12:40 – Chess intuition 15:23 – Tactics practice 16:46 – Fitness routine 17:32 – Dubov's comeback to the top 20:25 – WC title loses meaning? 23:06 – Why is Fabi so good? 26:10 – Openings: from science to engines 31:18 – Engines in 5 years 34:28 – Is Dubov a Chess960 fan? 38:12 – Blitz against Dubov My name is Greg Mustreader, I am a Candidate Master in chess, an entrepreneur and host of several podcasts. On the Chess with Mustreader channel, I interview top chess players, play against chess AIs, analyze the most interesting chess games and combinations of today and of the past, as well as show you my path in chess and the way I work on my chess improvement (including recaps from the tournaments I play). I live in Almaty, Kazakhstan and travel the world extensively (been to 50 countries). I'm 31 years old, I have a girlfriend, three dogs and four cats. I speak English, Russian, German, and a bit of French and Chinese. Don't forget to subscribe! #daniildubov #dubov #chesspodcast #chesswithmustreader

My X: https://x.com/mustreader My Twitch: https://twitch.tv/gregmustreader Sagar's X: https://x.com/sagarchess1 Links to what's discussed in the podcast: My podcast with Erigaisi: https://youtu.be/3Nvfuk70v6g?feature=shared Sagar's podcast with Erigaisi: https://youtu.be/9yRzbyZdoiE?si=FufSbeOGf61QmwIo ROAD TO FIDE MASTER. Day 1!: https://youtu.be/fRAZGc9cewY?si=-bRZ54d1-HE9netZ My latest podcast with Nepo (ENG subs): https://youtu.be/5X982cBZ_tE?si=1kyOxLklYkX-rDq3 My podcast with Van Foreest: https://youtu.be/89Kq33XgC2o?si=a6JHOkpWW0s0XpEm My podcast with Gustafsson: https://youtu.be/7gV7nxBaoQs?si=i2AGda_HB-MMtx7h My podcast with Naroditsky: https://youtu.be/-PqUZ2h9uGg?si=jGmP8aV-UQM923YO My podcast with Kramnik: https://youtu.be/dgVuleGYnk4 My podcast with Fabi: https://youtu.be/1LMPYFf1iLo My podcast with Aronian: https://youtu.be/THyL4D2Clbw?si=HQ4exmwH4aKsWk4V 00:00 - Intro 01:21 - Will Sagar be a GM? 07:00 - Self-improvement for chess success 07:51 - Level up your mental game! 14:11 - Watching tournaments: helpful? 18:15 - Top 5 chess tips 26:53 - Comparing Indian players 31:41 - Ding vs Gukesh 34:24 - We play blitz! My name is Greg Mustreader, I am a Candidate Master in chess, an entrepreneur and host of several podcasts. In this channel, I interview top chess players (my guests include Nepo, Fabi, Kramnik, Aronian, Naroditsky and many others), play against chess AIs, analyze the most interesting chess games and combinations of today and of the past, as well as show you my path in chess and the way I work on my chess improvement (including recaps from the tournaments I play). I live in Almaty, Kazakhstan and travel the world extensively (been to 50 countries). I'm 31 year old, I have a girlfriend, three dogs and three cats. I speak English, Russian, German, and a bit of French and Chinese. Don't forget to subscribe! #sagarshah #chessbaseindia #chess

My X: https://x.com/mustreader My Twitch: https://twitch.tv/gregmustreader Alexandra's X: https://x.com/chessqueen Alexandra's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chessqueen/ Links to what's discussed in the podcast: Eng subs. Chess and Russia. Nepo and Kosteniuk: https://youtu.be/XwxZFQUtb28?si=j7m8s25W70Em35Lz Chess Books: My Great Predecessors, Part 1: https://amzn.to/3AZSz7b Garry Kasparov on Modern Chess, Part 1: Revolution In The 70'S: https://amzn.to/4ejSYzI Grandmaster Preparation: https://amzn.to/3MGkJH3 Dvoretsky's Endgame Manual: https://amzn.to/47om7ri 100 Endgames You Must Know: Vital Lessons for Every Chess Player: https://amzn.to/3XG9N29 The 100 Endgames You Must Know Workbook: Practical Endgame Exercises for Every Chess Player: https://amzn.to/3XFqzi8 100 Endgame Patterns You Must Know: Recognize Key Moves & Motifs and Avoid Typical Errors: https://amzn.to/3XEBit9 Theoretical Rook Endgames: https://amzn.to/4glFy89 Boost Your Chess 1: The Fundamentals: https://amzn.to/4eplFvh Boost Your Chess 2: Beyond The Basics: https://amzn.to/4dSgK65 Boost Your Chess 3: Mastery: https://amzn.to/3z5kwKo Garry Kasparov books: https://amzn.to/3zjrFqw Jacob Aagaard books: https://amzn.to/3Znlj43 My latest podcast with Nepo (ENG subs): https://youtu.be/5X982cBZ_tE?si=1kyOxLklYkX-rDq3 My podcast with Dubov (ENG subs): https://youtu.be/97JoWe_Mzoo?si=O4YuyMOqddWdkcj4 My podcast with Van Foreest: https://youtu.be/89Kq33XgC2o?si=a6JHOkpWW0s0XpEm My podcast with Erigaisi: https://youtu.be/3Nvfuk70v6g?feature=shared My podcast with Gustafsson: https://youtu.be/7gV7nxBaoQs?si=i2AGda_HB-MMtx7h My podcast with Naroditsky: https://youtu.be/-PqUZ2h9uGg?si=jGmP8aV-UQM923YO My podcast with Kramnik: https://youtu.be/dgVuleGYnk4 My podcast with Fabi: https://youtu.be/1LMPYFf1iLo My podcast with Aronian: https://youtu.be/THyL4D2Clbw?si=HQ4exmwH4aKsWk4V 00:00 - Intro 01:55 - Alexandra's chess improvement 05:19 - Chess in pre-computer era 08:04 - Daily chess routine 09:53 - Strengths and weaknesses 12:38 - Recommended chess books 19:30 - Current chess routine 22:14 - Gender gap in chess 28:47 - Next women's world champion? 31:52 - World Championship comeback? 33:10 - Chess goals and ambitions 35:28 - What is chess to you? 37:16 - Life after 2022 and the war 41:46 - Alexandra as content creator My name is Greg Mustreader, I am a Candidate Master in chess, an entrepreneur and host of several podcasts. In this channel, I interview top chess players (my guests include Nepo, Fabi, Kramnik, Aronian, Naroditsky and many others), play against chess AIs, analyze the most interesting chess games and combinations of today and of the past, as well as show you my path in chess and the way I work on my chess improvement (including recaps from the tournaments I play). I live in Almaty, Kazakhstan and travel the world extensively (been to 50 countries). I'm 31 year old, I have a girlfriend, three dogs and three cats. I speak English, Russian, German, and a bit of French and Chinese. Don't forget to subscribe! #alexandrakosteniuk #chessqueen #chess

The new guest of my podcast is Alexander Grischuk, the legend and OG of chess, 3-time World Blitz Champion, and 5-time Candidates participant (top rating: 2810).My X: https://x.com/mustreader My Twitch: https://twitch.tv/gregmustreader My podcast with Van Foreest: https://youtu.be/89Kq33XgC2o?si=a6JHOkpWW0s0XpEm My podcast with Erigaisi: https://youtu.be/3Nvfuk70v6g?feature=shared My podcast with Gustafsson: https://youtu.be/7gV7nxBaoQs?si=i2AGda_HB-MMtx7h My podcast with Naroditsky: https://youtu.be/-PqUZ2h9uGg?si=jGmP8aV-UQM923YO My podcast with Kramnik: https://youtu.be/dgVuleGYnk4 My podcast with Fabi: https://youtu.be/1LMPYFf1iLo My podcast with Nepo: https://youtu.be/sW-i4CPCa_w?si=kLM8n4gAPcgfB1QB My podcast with Aronian: https://youtu.be/THyL4D2Clbw?si=HQ4exmwH4aKsWk4V 00:00 - Intro 01:52 - Thug life 03:39 - Rare tournament appearances 07:32 - A sad story 08:28 - Regaining the form 09:02 - Chess improvement routine 10:43 - Motivation 13:23 - Classical chess is dead? 17:07 - Shift to Chess960 21:09 - Freestyle chess series 24:30 - Online tournaments: fun or serious? 26:48 - Chess ambitions 29:56 - Grischuk on his contemporaries 40:08 - Gukesh vs. Ding 42:42 - Future of chess 46:03 - Cheating concerns 50:01 - Smoking and fitness 52:35 - We play blitz My name is Greg Mustreader, I am a Candidate Master in chess, an entrepreneur and host of several podcasts. In this channel, I interview top chess players (my guests include Nepo, Fabi, Kramnik, Aronian, Naroditsky and many others), play against chess AIs, analyze the most interesting chess games and combinations of today and of the past, as well as show you my path in chess and the way I work on my chess improvement (including recaps from the tournaments I play). I live in Almaty, Kazakhstan and travel the world extensively (been to 50 countries). I'm 31 year old, I have a girlfriend, three dogs and three cats. I speak English, Russian, German, and a bit of French and Chinese. Don't forget to subscribe! #alexandergrischuk #chess #grischuk

Join me as I dive deep into the journey of GM Jorden van Foreest, from his stunning Tata Steel victory to his battle with stagnation and his inspiring comeback. We discuss everything from his unique personality and playing style to the profound influence of Magnus Carlsen on his resurgence. Enjoy a thrilling blitz game at the end!My X: https://x.com/mustreader My Twitch: https://twitch.tv/gregmustreader Jorden’s X: https://x.com/jordenvforeest Jorden’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordenvforeest/ Links to the books discussed in the podcast: Nabokov, The Defense: https://amzn.to/3XxesUl Lolita: https://amzn.to/3ZbcBpt Kafka on the Shore: https://amzn.to/3z1L8vH 1984: https://amzn.to/3TfqPBV The Handmaid's Tale: https://amzn.to/3ANxJHX Chess books: Rock Solid Chess: Tiviakov's Unbeatable Strategies: Pawn Structures: https://amzn.to/3AZi6NE Rock Solid Chess: Piece Play: https://amzn.to/3XfdWJe The Ink War: Romanticism versus Modernity in Chess: https://amzn.to/3ARG4dM Endgame Strategy: https://amzn.to/4cSziBG Garry Kasparov books: https://amzn.to/47fC6Yx Mark Dvoretsky books: https://amzn.to/4dMO2U1 My podcast with Erigaisi: https://youtu.be/3Nvfuk70v6g?feature=shared My podcast with Gustafsson: https://youtu.be/7gV7nxBaoQs?si=i2AGda_HB-MMtx7h My podcast with Dubov with Eng subs: https://youtu.be/97JoWe_Mzoo?feature=shared My podcast with Naroditsky: https://youtu.be/-PqUZ2h9uGg?si=jGmP8aV-UQM923YO My podcast with Kramnik: https://youtu.be/dgVuleGYnk4 My podcast with Fabi: https://youtu.be/1LMPYFf1iLo My podcast with Nepo: https://youtu.be/sW-i4CPCa_w?si=kLM8n4gAPcgfB1QB My podcast with Aronian: https://youtu.be/THyL4D2Clbw?si=HQ4exmwH4aKsWk4V 00:00 — Intro 01:47 — Jorden's chess career 06:09 — Work on strengths and weaknesses 09:56 — Personality and playing style 10:46 — Jorden's crazy deeds 15:11 — Improvement routine 16:39 — Fitness and chess 18:41 — Social life and books 21:01 — Chess book recommendations 24:18 — Magnus' influence on Jorden 29:04 — World Championship 2021 32:59 — Thread: life of a chess player 40:43 — We play blitz My name is Greg Mustreader, I am a Candidate Master in chess, an entrepreneur and host of several podcasts. In this channel, I interview top chess players (my guests include Nepo, Fabi, Kramnik, Aronian, Naroditsky and many others), play against chess AIs, analyze the most interesting chess games and combinations of today and of the past, as well as show you my path in chess and the way I work on my chess improvement (including recaps from the tournaments I play). I live in Almaty, Kazakhstan and travel the world extensively (been to 50 countries). I'm 31 year old, I have a girlfriend, three dogs and three cats. I speak English, Russian, German, and a bit of French and Chinese. Don't forget to subscribe! #jordenvanforeest #magnuscarlsen #chess

I'm excited to have Arjun Erigaisi, one of the world's top 4 chess players, on the podcast! We discuss the strengths and weaknesses of India's top players, dive into the factors behind Arjun's rise and his playing style, explore his future plans in chess. We also cap off the episode with a thrilling blitz game!My X: https://x.com/mustreader My Twitch: https://twitch.tv/gregmustreader Arjun’s X: https://x.com/arjunerigaisi Arjun’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arjun_erigaisi/ Links to what's discussed in the podcast: Sadhguru course: https://isha.sadhguru.org/us/en/inner-engineering The movie Sita Ramam: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt20850406/ My podcast with Gustafsson: https://youtu.be/7gV7nxBaoQs?si=i2AGda_HB-MMtx7h My podcast with Naroditsky: https://youtu.be/-PqUZ2h9uGg?si=jGmP8aV-UQM923YO My podcast with Kramnik: https://youtu.be/dgVuleGYnk4 My podcast with Fabi: https://youtu.be/1LMPYFf1iLo My podcast with Nepo: https://youtu.be/sW-i4CPCa_w?si=kLM8n4gAPcgfB1QB My podcast with Aronian: https://youtu.be/THyL4D2Clbw?si=HQ4exmwH4aKsWk4V 00:00 – Intro 02:21 – What is Inner engineering? 06:59 – Chess and fitness 09:51 – Homely vibe after offline tournaments 11:17 – Did you keep up your training at home? 13:29 – What was the main factor in your rise? 16:27 – Arjun’s chess improvement routine 18:31 – Arjun’s playing style 21:15 – Calculation - the power of Arjun 22:32 – Comparison of Indian chess players 27:36 – Plans for the upcoming year 31:47 – Chess 960 and classical 37:51 – Is Arjun tired of chess? 39:10 – What is chess for you? 39:47 – Gukesh vs Ding 40:44 – We play blitz My name is Greg Mustreader, I am a Candidate Master in chess, an entrepreneur and host of several podcasts. In this channel, I interview top chess players (my guests include Nepo, Fabi, Kramnik, Aronian, Naroditsky and many others), play against chess AIs, analyze the most interesting chess games and combinations of today and of the past, as well as show you my path in chess and the way I work on my chess improvement (including recaps from the tournaments I play). I live in Almaty, Kazakhstan and travel the world extensively (been to 50 countries). I'm 31 years old, I have a girlfriend, three dogs and three cats. I speak English, Russian, German, and a bit of French and Chinese. Don't forget to subscribe! #erigaisi #arjunerigaisi #chess

Today on my podcast, I'm joined by a great chess player and coach, Grandmaster Jan Gustafsson. We discussed the differences and similarities between Magnus and Nepo, Jan's work as a second for both of them, the upcoming Gukesh vs. Ding match, and much more. At the end, we’ve played a fascinating blitz game. Enjoy!My X: https://x.com/mustreader My Twitch: https://twitch.tv/gregmustreader Jan's X: https://x.com/gmjangustafsson Gustafsson’s Aggressive 1.e4: https://www.chessable.com/gustafssons-aggressive-1e4-part-1/course/207313/ My podcast with Naroditsky: https://youtu.be/-PqUZ2h9uGg?si=jGmP8aV-UQM923YO My podcast with Kramnik: https://youtu.be/dgVuleGYnk4 My podcast with Fabi: https://youtu.be/1LMPYFf1iLo My podcast with Nepo: https://youtu.be/sW-i4CPCa_w?si=kLM8n4gAPcgfB1QB My podcast with Aronian: https://youtu.be/THyL4D2Clbw?si=HQ4exmwH4aKsWk4V 00:00 - Intro 00:47 – Meet Jan Gustafsson 01:38 – We lived on a boat for 3 years 05:07 – Working with Magnus 10:35 – Jan's secret as a coach? 13:16 – Strategies for preparing for top tournaments 16:45 – Opening preparation 18:04 – Time zones for seconds 21:28 – Comparing Nepo and Magnus 26:56 – Playing styles of other top GMs 30:21 – Nepo and Magnus: more info 32:54 – Who Jan is working with now 33:46 – World Championship prediction 36:21 – Advice for Mustreader 38:44 – How Jan prepares the WR team 39:33 – Physical shape for chess pros 41:54 – Magnus's physical fitness 43:56 – Jan’s chess improvement? 46:24 – We play blitz My name is Greg Mustreader, I am a Candidate Master in chess, an entrepreneur and host of several podcasts. In this podcast, I interview top chess players (my guests include Nepo, Fabi, Kramnik, Aronian, Naroditsky and many others), play against chess AIs, analyze the most interesting chess games and combinations of today and of the past, as well as show you my path in chess and the way I work on my chess improvement (including recaps from the tournaments I play). I live in Almaty, Kazakhstan and travel the world extensively (been to 50 countries). I'm 31 year old, I have a girlfriend, three dogs and three cats. I speak English, Russian, German, and a bit of French and Chinese. Don't forget to subscribe!

In this podcast episode with the famous coach, founding sensei of @ChessDojo IM Kostya Kavutskiy, we discuss chess improvement. How to go from CM to FM (in my case), how to go from IM to GM (in Kostya's case), how to improve if you are rated 500, 1000, 1500, and so on. Lots of great insights! At the end, we've played an instructive blitz game.My X: https://x.com/mustreader My Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/gregmustreaderKostya's X: https://x.com/hellokostya ChessDojo: https://chessdojo.club/ My podcast with Kramnik: https://youtu.be/dgVuleGYnk4?si=9ebxspZVndiythENMy podcast with Naroditsky: https://youtu.be/-PqUZ2h9uGg?si=_QLlcQsePQiICO4iMy podcast with Fabi: https://youtu.be/1LMPYFf1iLo?si=5gQ3g5ehZLfBaYABMy podcast with Nepo: https://youtu.be/sW-i4CPCa_w?si=fj1W-GE94d5QdW7KMy podcast with Aronian: https://youtu.be/THyL4D2Clbw?si=1IOZdLfLsgSiUcXp00:00 — Kostya’s journey to GM 03:16 — What makes a GM a GM 05:42 — 3 directions to improve your game 08:07 — Balancing business and training 15:38 — The importance of analyzing games 19:43 — Kostya's training system 23:16 — A couple of important books 25:51 — Endgames and books on the topic 29:00 — Openings: how to improve 34:47 — How Kostya improves his play 38:54 — Tips for players under 2000 48:13 — Advice for 1900+ 55:54 — Chess psychology 01:04:35 — Blitz game against Kostya 01:14:44 — Game analysis 01:15:51 — Farewell My name is Greg Mustreader, I am a Candidate Master in chess, an entrepreneur and host of several podcasts. In this podcast, I interview top chess players (my guests include Nepo, Fabi, Kramnik, Aronian, Naroditsky and many others), play against chess AIs, analyze the most interesting chess games and combinations of today and of the past, as well as show you my path in chess and the way I work on my chess improvement (including recaps from the tournaments I play). I live in Almaty, Kazakhstan and travel the world extensively (been to 50 countries). I'm 30 years old, I have a girlfriend, two dogs and three cats. I speak English, Russian, German, and a bit of French and Chinese. Don't forget to subscribe!

In this podcast episode with Vladimir Kramnik, we discuss his anti-cheating activism and the controversy around it. Has Kramnik gone too far in his fight? Are his methods correct? Does he agree that he has done some wrong things? Watch our full discussion to find out! At the end, we've played a chess game that Mr. Kramnik called "very interesting".My Twitter: https://twitter.com/mustreader My Twitch: https://twitch.tv/gregmustreader Kramnik's Twitter: https://twitter.com/VBkramnik My podcast with Fabi: https://youtu.be/1LMPYFf1iLo My podcast with Nepo: https://youtu.be/sW-i4CPCa_w?si=kLM8n4gAPcgfB1QB My podcast with Aronian: https://youtu.be/THyL4D2Clbw?si=HQ4exmwH4aKsWk4V 00:00 — What I think about Kramnik 2:50 — Start of the discussion 3:52 — Results achieved in fighting cheating 8:35 — What did Kramnik do wrong? 16:42 — Kramnik's ban on ChessCom 36:19 — An unusual theory about ChessCom 44:00 — How to detect a cheater 59:35 — ChessCom is afraid to ban people? 1:03:35 — Will statistics expose cheaters? 1:07:52 — Why suspect Hikaru? 1:15:32 — Why not Magnus? 1:23:40 — Public debate: ChessCom vs Kramnik 1:25:00 — Kramnik on refuting his statistics 1:30:50 — Could Kramnik be wrong? 1:38:40 — Which experts help Kramnik? 1:41:34 — Kramnik is Niemann's coach? 1:46:02 — Is Kramnik biased? 1:49:55 — What top GMs tell Kramnik 1:52:16 — ChessCom and top GMs 1:54:47 — Kramnik's role in exposing cheaters 1:57:20 — Match with Jospem 2:05:17 — We play an INTERESTING blitz game 2:12:55 — Kramnik's analysis of the game 2:14:32 — FarewellMy name is Greg Mustreader, I am a Candidate Master in chess, an entrepreneur and host of several podcasts. In this podcast, I interview top chess players (my guests include Nepo, Fabi, Kramnik, Aronian, Naroditsky and many others), play against chess AIs, analyze the most interesting chess games and combinations of today and of the past, as well as show you my path in chess and the way I work on my chess improvement (including recaps from the tournaments I play). I live in Almaty, Kazakhstan and travel the world extensively (been to 50 countries). I'm 30 years old, I have a girlfriend, two dogs and three cats. I speak English, Russian, German, and a bit of French and Chinese. Don't forget to subscribe!

We discuss with GM Daniel Naroditsky the results of the Candidates, the future of chess, and how to get better at blitz chess. We've also played a time odds game. This is one of the most fascinating podcasts I've ever recorded, enjoy! My Twitch: https://twitch.tv/gregmustreader Danya's Twitch: https://witch.tv/gmnaroditsky Danya's YouTube: @DanielNaroditskyGM My Twitter: https://twitter.com/mustreader Danya's Twitter: https://twitter.com/GmNaroditsky Danya's course on the Jobava London with Bortnyk: https://danielnaroditsky1.podia.com/bortnyk-and-naroditsky-s-jobava-london My podcast with Fabi: https://youtu.be/1LMPYFf1iLo My podcast with Nepo: https://youtu.be/sW-i4CPCa_w?si=kLM8n4gAPcgfB1QB My podcast with Aronian: https://youtu.be/THyL4D2Clbw?si=HQ4exmwH4aKsWk4V 00:00 — Highlights from the episode 00:26 — Start 1:50 — Emotions after Candidates 5:17 — Trends seen in Candidates 6:22 — Danya predicted the result! 10:16 — Danya had tears in his eyes? 11:02 — Tata Steel vs Candidates 12:20 — Gukesh = new Magnus? 14:27 — New era in chess 15:50 — Is Alireza washed? 22:15 — World Champ prediction 23:40 — Will the Ding we know return? 28:58 — Gukesh's secret sauce 32:30 — Gukesh and online chess 35:10 — Does blitz help classical skills? 37:25 — Danya's childhood story 39:40 — Blitz vs Classical 44:25 — Hikaru is special! 46:30 — No cheating? 48:10 — Blitz improvement insights 51:50 — Danya's learnt from Hikaru 54:30 — Openings for blitz 59:29 — Blitz grind 1:03:00 — No more flagging? 1:06:00 — Important advice 1:08:00 — Danya = neural network! 1:10:00 — 1000 comments! 1:10:45 — ChessCom vs Lichess 1:13:07 — We play a game 1:17:03 — My kitten 1:17:50 — "That was scary!!" 1:19:55 — Next episode? My name is Greg Mustreader, I am a Candidate Master in chess, an entrepreneur and host of several podcasts. In this podcast, I interview top chess players (my guests include Nepo, Fabi, Aronian, Dubov and many others - the unreleased podcasts will be published in January-February), play against chess AIs, analyze the most interesting chess games and combinations of today and of the past, as well as show you my path in chess and the way I work on my chess improvement (including recaps from the tournaments I play). I live in Almaty, Kazakhstan and travel the world extensively (been to 50 countries). I'm 30 years old, I have a girlfriend, a dog and two cats. I speak English, Russian, German, and a bit of French and Chinese. Don't forget to subscribe!

I've interviewed Levon Aronian and discussed with him the hottest topics in chess, as well as his personal story, books for chess self-improvement, chess psychology, and playing against Magnus Carlsen and Garry Kasparov. At the end, we played a fascinating blitz game. This was recorded in Samarkand at the end of 2023.My Twitch: https://twitch.tv/gregmustreader My Twitter: https://twitter.com/mustreader Levon's Twitter: https://twitter.com/LevAronian My podcast with Nepo: https://youtu.be/sW-i4CPCa_w?si=fvUCPiLUHl5GWOVf My podcast with Fabi: https://youtu.be/1LMPYFf1iLo?si=Z_yQ8thdFWOpusxh DOP: timmmy_photos 00:00 — Intro 2:08 — Tournament in Chennai 5:52 — The future of chess 7:35 — Cheating online 11:33 — Strict anti-cheating measures 15:04 — Zen reaction to cheating 17:45 — Motivation behind cheating 25:12 — Rehab for cheaters 36:01 — Chess and rap battles 37:32 — Levon loves rap 38:10 — Role models 40:10 — Playing against Kasparov and Magnus 45:15 — Relaxation in chess 50:24 — We play blitz My name is Greg Mustreader, I am a Candidate Master in chess, an entrepreneur and host of several podcasts. In this podcast, I interview top chess players (my guests include Nepo, Fabi, Aronian, Dubov and many others - the unreleased podcasts will be published in January-February), play against chess AIs, analyze the most interesting chess games and combinations of today and of the past, as well as show you my path in chess and the way I work on my chess improvement (including recaps from the tournaments I play). I live in Almaty, Kazakhstan and travel the world extensively (been to 50 countries). I'm 30 years old, I have a girlfriend, a dog and two cats. I speak English, Russian, German, and a bit of French and Chinese. Don't forget to subscribe!

A new podcast episode with Fabiano Caruana as my guest! In this episode, Fabi talks about his motivation, story of his decline and then ascent back to the top, the cheating scandal, Magnus, Hikaru, the Candidates, his training schedule, and much more. Also, we play blitz with time odds. Enjoy! My Twitch: https://twitch.tv/gregmustreader My Twitter: https://twitter.com/mustreader Fabiano’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/FabianoCaruana Episode with Nepo: https://youtu.be/sW-i4CPCa_w?si=PRZaShC57wtet3_m CSquared podcast: https://youtube.com/@csqpod DOP: timmmy_photos 00:00 — Intro 00:41 — About the episode 2:30 — Fabi dropped chess in 2020 8:00 — Problems with motivation 10:28 — How to stay in good shape 11:38 — Staying calm despite external drama 14:59 — Chess and working out 17:32 — Chess training schedule 23:30 — Training now 27:56 — Calculation vs tactics 31:31 — Comparing with Magnus, Nepo, Hikaru, Ding, Wesley 38:50 — How Fabi rates himself 41:45 — If Fabi wins the Candidates 43:21 — Kramnik’s ban 52:35 — We play blitz My name is Greg Mustreader, I am a Candidate Master in chess, an entrepreneur and host of several podcasts. In this podcast, I interview top chess players (my guests include Nepo, Fabi, Aronian, Dubov and many others - the unreleased podcasts will be published in January-February), play against chess AIs, analyze the most interesting chess games and combinations of today and of the past, as well as show you my path in chess and the way I work on my chess improvement (including recaps from the tournaments I play). I live in Almaty, Kazakhstan and travel the world extensively (been to 50 countries). I'm 30 years old, I have a girlfriend, a dog and two cats. I speak English, Russian, German, and a bit of French and Chinese. Don't forget to subscribe!

I've interviewed Ian Nepomniachtchi and discussed with him the hottest topics in chess. This was recorded in Samarkand at the end of 2023.I've interviewed Ian Nepomniachtchi and discussed with him the hottest topics in chess. This was recorded in Samarkand at the end of 2023.My Twitch: https://twitch.tv/gregmustreader My Twitter: https://twitter.com/mustreader Nepo's Twitter: https://twitter.com/lachesisq My previous podcast with Nepo (in Russian with Eng subtitles): https://youtube.com/watch?v=_8rBWqaImPE DOP: timmmy_photos 00:00 — Intro 00:57 — Kramnik's ban from ChessCom 6:40 — Why people cheat 8:44 — How it works 16:18 — New detection methods 22:55 — Alireza and the scandal 28:26 — Ian's letter to FIDE 34:18 — The Candidates 39:17 — Nepo vs Fabi vs Hikaru 41:13 — Chess players Ian looks up to 45:24 — How Ian works on chess 50:32 — Physical preparation/psychology My name is Greg Mustreader, I am a Candidate Master in chess, an entrepreneur and host of several podcasts. In this podcast, I interview top chess players (my guests include Nepo, Fabi, Aronian, Dubov and many others - the unreleased podcasts will be published in January-February), play against chess AIs, analyze the most interesting chess games and combinations of today and of the past, as well as show you my path in chess and the way I work on my chess improvement (including recaps from the tournaments I play).I live in Almaty, Kazakhstan and travel the world extensively (been to 50 countries). I'm 30 years old, I have a girlfriend, a dog and two cats. I speak English, Russian, German, and a bit of French and Chinese. Don't forget to subscribe!