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/shanklandsworkbook Today’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/levonaronian Many thanks to my Patreon supporter: Sarterus 00:00 — 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 Levon Defeating MAGNUS at 42 and flagging HIKARU | Levon Aronian PODCAST Levon Aronian Levon Aronian podcast Levon Aronian interview Levon Aronian chess Levon Aronian Freestyle Chess Fischer 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 960 Hikaru tried to flag Levon staying elite in chess at 42 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 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: mazdrid@gmail.com 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/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/shanklandsworkbook This 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/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: mazdrid@gmail.com Links to what's discussed in the podcast: David's blog post: https://www.chess.com/blog/FormerProdigy/because-we-care David's interview on ChessBase India: https://youtu.be/TAzHz-pKX9k?si=nK5JEc6w5CCoQn_1 David's books: My Chess World: https://amzn.to/3ZYYoLP Lessons on Uncompromising Play: https://amzn.to/3I8RBsV The Secret Ingredient: To Winning at Chess: https://amzn.to/4lGk5J3 My podcast with Kramnik that got me blocked by him: https://youtu.be/YKzes4eteb4?si=5nUg3RNqeHXnqANK Many thanks to my Patreon supporter: Sarterus 00:00 — Intro 01:22 — Kramnik threatens to sue David! 12:15 — "I considered committing suicide" 22:07 — Why Kramnik’s methods are WRONG 27:46 — What if David played Kramnik? 31:03 — Old legends vs young talents 34:32 — From world #13 to fighting for top 60 36:06 — What David does to stay competitive 38:35 — Online chess: mixture of 4 things 41:48 — Are chess books important? 45:10 — David’s chaotic online lifestyle 46:24 — What religion means to David 49:38 — The Moiseenko incident 52:14 — Blitz! "I was pushed to the edge" — David Navara vs Kramnik | Podcast david navara david navara chess david navara vs vladimir kramnik navara vs kramnik kramnik accuses navara kramnik's accusation david navara david navara chess gm david navara navara kramnik lawsuit vladimir kramnik controversy czech chess grandmaster fide statement navara life of a chess professional chess podcast 2025 chess interview 2025 chess cheating debate titled tuesday analysis because we care blog 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! #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: mazdrid@gmail.com My mini-interview with Nihal Sarin: https://youtu.be/gxTx2Oaii6s?si=WcPA2VGBghBvuQdc My podcast with Fedoseev: https://youtu.be/wNHnYOfhT34?si=hGPhKijibBy-8s0a Many 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 players kazakhstan chess boom chess in kazakhstan sadvakasov vs karpov 2004 kazakhstan junior champions hikaru nakamura kazakhstan chess support chess in schools kazakhstan asian chess championship kazakhstan chess revolution vladimir kramnik kramnik chess world 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/mustreader20 In 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/mustreader My referral link to chess.com: https://go.chess.com/mustreader Collabs: mazdrid@gmail.com James' 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=JGVX3uw5CS0c6T9z Links 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/3SpPJhq 00:00 — 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 chessboxing james canty gym routine james canty boxing 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! #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: mazdrid@gmail.com My podcast with Fedoseev: https://youtu.be/wNHnYOfhT34?si=hGPhKijibBy-8s0a My podcast with Danny Rensch: https://youtu.be/E4fGt3MbF0I?si=XiP__4d6LBE3MW3L 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 — 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 player ai 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: mazdrid@gmail.com 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". PODCAST vladimir 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 style vidit 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: mazdrid@gmail.com 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=5nUg3RNqeHXnqANK My 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 harikrishna 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! #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: mazdrid@gmail.com Susan's X: https://x.com/SusanPolgar Link to Susan's book "Rebel Queen": https://amzn.to/3XE0NdJ My podcast with Danny Rensch: https://youtu.be/E4fGt3MbF0I?si=XiP__4d6LBE3MW3L 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 01:45 — 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 fischer chess gender gap chess960 vs classical chess susan 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/mustreader Today'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: mazdrid@gmail.com Danny's X: https://x.com/DanielRensch Pre-order Danny's book Dark Squares: https://www.chess.com/darksquares My podcast with Chess.com CEO: https://youtu.be/1cCrMcUTDj8?si=Wf3TGeGIQknmBDLO 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 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 leader danny 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 lawsuit magnus carlsen hans niemann controversy why 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: mazdrid@gmail.com 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=B3cfMHORtC6gEoMc My 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 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! #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: mazdrid@gmail.com 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=B3cfMHORtC6gEoMc Many 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 chess vladimir kramnik hans niemann netflix chess.com vs lichess magnus carlsen chess AI coaching chess online platform comparison chess anti-cheating methods chess grandmaster cheating 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 #chesscom #erikallebest #chesscheating #anticheating #chesspodcast #kramnik #hansniemann #magnuscarlsen #chessinterviews #chesswithmustreader #chessmustreader #gregmustreader #mustreaderchess

Try 500+ hours of chess courses for free: https://chessmood.com/mustreader Can 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: mazdrid@gmail.com 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=MHcuDsNNOs6gLMUj Many 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 coaching chess success mindset chess rating improvement tips chess mental preparation chess training mindset winning chess psychology chess champion habits chess psychological tricks chess training psychology magnus 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/greg What 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: mazdrid@gmail.com 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 coach chess 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 ding indian chess team coach chess rating improvement tips chess endgame training importance dubai chess coach chess training for adults best 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/bnkwg7 How 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: mazdrid@gmail.com 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: Sarterus 00:00 – 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: mazdrid@gmail.com 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 nerd young chess creator chess videos 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! #chessnerd #thechessnerd #zacharysaine #chessjourney #chesscontent #chesstips #chesstraining #chessroutine #chessstudy #chesscoach #chesswithmustreader #chessmustreader #gregmustreader #mustreaderchess

Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mustreader 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: mazdrid@gmail.com 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: mazdrid@gmail.com 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: mazdrid@gmail.com 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: mazdrid@gmail.com 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