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    Meet 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

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    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!

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    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

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    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!

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  • 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

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    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

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    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!

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  • Wei Yi stunned everyone by quitting chess for university β€” 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

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    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

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    A 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!

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    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!

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  • 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!

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    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!

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  • 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 β€” 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 β€” Intro

    01:47 β€” Jorden's chess career

    06:09 β€” Work on strengths and weaknesses

    09:56 β€” Personality and playing style

    10:46 β€” Jorden's crazy deeds

    15:11 β€” Improvement routine

    16:39 β€” Fitness and chess

    18:41 β€” Social life and books

    21:01 β€” Chess book recommendations

    24:18 β€” Magnus' influence on Jorden

    29:04 β€” World Championship 2021

    32:59 β€” Thread: life of a chess player

    40:43 β€” 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/gregmustreader

    Kostya's X: https://x.com/hellokostya

    ChessDojo: https://chessdojo.club/

    My podcast with Kramnik: https://youtu.be/dgVuleGYnk4?si=9ebxspZVndiythEN

    My podcast with Naroditsky: https://youtu.be/-PqUZ2h9uGg?si=_QLlcQsePQiICO4i

    My podcast with Fabi: https://youtu.be/1LMPYFf1iLo?si=5gQ3g5ehZLfBaYAB

    My podcast with Nepo: https://youtu.be/sW-i4CPCa_w?si=fj1W-GE94d5QdW7K

    My podcast with Aronian: https://youtu.be/THyL4D2Clbw?si=1IOZdLfLsgSiUcXp

    00:00 β€” Kostya’s journey to GM

    03:16 β€” What makes a GM a GM

    05:42 β€” 3 directions to improve your game

    08:07 β€” Balancing business and training

    15:38 β€” The importance of analyzing games

    19:43 β€” Kostya's training system

    23:16 β€” A couple of important books

    25:51 β€” Endgames and books on the topic

    29:00 β€” Openings: how to improve

    34:47 β€” How Kostya improves his play

    38:54 β€” Tips for players under 2000

    48:13 β€” Advice for 1900+

    55:54 β€” Chess psychology

    01:04:35 β€” Blitz game against Kostya

    01:14:44 β€” Game analysis

    01:15:51 β€” 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 β€” What I think about Kramnik

    2:50 β€” Start of the discussion

    3:52 β€” Results achieved in fighting cheating

    8:35 β€” What did Kramnik do wrong?

    16:42 β€” Kramnik's ban on ChessCom

    36:19 β€” An unusual theory about ChessCom

    44:00 β€” How to detect a cheater

    59:35 β€” ChessCom is afraid to ban people?

    1:03:35 β€” Will statistics expose cheaters?

    1:07:52 β€” Why suspect Hikaru?

    1:15:32 β€” Why not Magnus?

    1:23:40 β€” Public debate: ChessCom vs Kramnik

    1:25:00 β€” Kramnik on refuting his statistics

    1:30:50 β€” Could Kramnik be wrong?

    1:38:40 β€” Which experts help Kramnik?

    1:41:34 β€” Kramnik is Niemann's coach?

    1:46:02 β€” Is Kramnik biased?

    1:49:55 β€” What top GMs tell Kramnik

    1:52:16 β€” ChessCom and top GMs

    1:54:47 β€” Kramnik's role in exposing cheaters

    1:57:20 β€” Match with Jospem

    2:05:17 β€” We play an INTERESTING blitz game

    2:12:55 β€” Kramnik's analysis of the game

    2:14:32 β€” 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!

  • 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 β€” Highlights from the episode

    00:26 β€” Start

    1:50 β€” Emotions after Candidates

    5:17 β€” Trends seen in Candidates

    6:22 β€” Danya predicted the result!

    10:16 β€” Danya had tears in his eyes?

    11:02 β€” Tata Steel vs Candidates

    12:20 β€” Gukesh = new Magnus?

    14:27 β€” New era in chess

    15:50 β€” Is Alireza washed?

    22:15 β€” World Champ prediction

    23:40 β€” Will the Ding we know return?

    28:58 β€” Gukesh's secret sauce

    32:30 β€” Gukesh and online chess

    35:10 β€” Does blitz help classical skills?

    37:25 β€” Danya's childhood story

    39:40 β€” Blitz vs Classical

    44:25 β€” Hikaru is special!

    46:30 β€” No cheating?

    48:10 β€” Blitz improvement insights

    51:50 β€” Danya's learnt from Hikaru

    54:30 β€” Openings for blitz

    59:29 β€” Blitz grind

    1:03:00 β€” No more flagging?

    1:06:00 β€” Important advice

    1:08:00 β€” Danya = neural network!

    1:10:00 β€” 1000 comments!

    1:10:45 β€” ChessCom vs Lichess

    1:13:07 β€” We play a game

    1:17:03 β€” My kitten

    1:17:50 β€” "That was scary!!"

    1:19:55 β€” 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 β€” Intro

    2:08 β€” Tournament in Chennai

    5:52 β€” The future of chess

    7:35 β€” Cheating online

    11:33 β€” Strict anti-cheating measures

    15:04 β€” Zen reaction to cheating

    17:45 β€” Motivation behind cheating

    25:12 β€” Rehab for cheaters

    36:01 β€” Chess and rap battles

    37:32 β€” Levon loves rap

    38:10 β€” Role models

    40:10 β€” Playing against Kasparov and Magnus

    45:15 β€” Relaxation in chess

    50:24 β€” 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 β€” Intro

    00:41 β€” About the episode

    2:30 β€” Fabi dropped chess in 2020

    8:00 β€” Problems with motivation

    10:28 β€” How to stay in good shape

    11:38 β€” Staying calm despite external drama

    14:59 β€” Chess and working out

    17:32 β€” Chess training schedule

    23:30 β€” Training now

    27:56 β€” Calculation vs tactics

    31:31 β€” Comparing with Magnus, Nepo, Hikaru, Ding, Wesley

    38:50 β€” How Fabi rates himself

    41:45 β€” If Fabi wins the Candidates

    43:21 β€” Kramnik’s ban

    52:35 β€” 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 β€” Intro

    00:57 β€” Kramnik's ban from ChessCom

    6:40 β€” Why people cheat

    8:44 β€” How it works

    16:18 β€” New detection methods

    22:55 β€” Alireza and the scandal

    28:26 β€” Ian's letter to FIDE

    34:18 β€” The Candidates

    39:17 β€” Nepo vs Fabi vs Hikaru

    41:13 β€” Chess players Ian looks up to

    45:24 β€” How Ian works on chess

    50:32 β€” 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!