Grandmasters Jan Gustafsson, Laurent Fressinet & Peter Heine Nielsen discuss ongoings in the chess world. The trio works for World Champion Magnus Carlsen & have the inside track on the psychology & politics of elite chess. Contact: chickenchessclub@gmail.com Join the Chicken Chess Club: https://twitter.com/chicken_chess
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My name is Greg Mustreader, I am a Candidate Master in chess, an entrepreneur and host of several podcasts. I interview top chess players (my guests include Nepo, Fabi, Aronian, Dubov etc.), 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. I live in Almaty, Kazakhstan and travel the world extensively (been to 50 countries). I'm 30 years old, I have a gir ...
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Praggnanandhaa on OLYMPIAD, CANDIDATES, and chess talent
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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=lyBCU…
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Daniil DUBOV: comeback to the top, Magnus and Fabi
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Podcast with Daniil Dubov — grandmaster, former second of Magnus Carlsen, World Rapid Chess Champion, World Blitz Vice Champion. My X: https://x.com/mustreader My Twitch: https://twitch.tv/gregmustreader Daniil's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blitzorddd/ My previous podcast with Dubov (ENG subs): https://youtu.be/97JoWe_Mzoo?si=O4YuyMOqddWdk…
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Sagar Shah: from CHESS MASTER to YOUTUBE STAR
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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/…
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Women's WORLD CHESS CHAMPION Alexandra Kosteniuk!
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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,…
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Alexander Grischuk: Podcast with the Chess Legend
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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://y…
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Jorden van Foreest: work for Magnus, wins and setbacks
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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.c…
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How Arjun Erigaisi’s mindset made him World No. 4
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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 Twi…
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COACH of MAGNUS and NEPO! Podcast with Jan Gustafsson
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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 …
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Chess coach advice: STOP DOING THIS! IM Kavutskiy
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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…
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KRAMNIK: "I apologize, but I don't see any other way"
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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".…
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DANIEL NARODITSKY: Magnus, Gukesh, Hikaru + BLITZ LIFEHACKS
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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: @DanielN…
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LEVON ARONIAN: chess psychology, cheating, Magnus, Kasparov
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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/g…
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FABIANO CARUANA: "I couldn't even look at chess!"
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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:…
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NEPO on cheating, Magnus, Hikaru, Fabi, Ding, and the Candidates
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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.c…
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The FIDE & Fischer Random Podcast #10 - We discover who the Indian #1 is
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This week we praised the new Indian #1, whoever he may be, looked back at Magnus's victory at the chess 960 GOAT challenge and finally returned to some more cheating talk, as a treat.By Jan Gustafsson, Laurent Fressinet & Peter Heine Nielsen
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The FIDE & Golf podcast #9 - Cheating, Hans vs St Louis & 960
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More cheating blah blah, more Hans shenanigans, Peter is excited for 960 in Germany!By Jan Gustafsson, Laurent Fressinet & Peter Heine Nielsen
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FIDE Segment #8 - Guest Ali Mortazavi, Cheating & Women's Chess
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This week we were joined by English IM Ali Mortazavi and even though everyone has moved on, we talked about women's tournaments & titles, along with more cheating stuff. This episode was recorded before the latest Hans & Nepo shenanigans.By Jan Gustafsson, Laurent Fressinet & Peter Heine Nielsen
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FIDE #7 - Candidates, Knights Dance, Dress codes
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This week we talked about Alireza's unstoppable race to the Candidates, the World Rapid & Blitz controversies and important upcoming travel plans.By Jan Gustafsson, Laurent Fressinet & Peter Heine Nielsen
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FIDE Time #6 - Dvorkovic can stay for life, the Candidates is a fun disaster
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A busy week for FIDE & the very exciting Candidates circus. Note: This episode was recorded before the end of the Chennai Grandmasters & when Firouzja had only won 2 games in Chartres. For #transparency!By Jan Gustafsson, Laurent Fressinet & Peter Heine Nielsen
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Super coach GM Ramesh joins us to share his some of his teaching philosophies & more!By Jan Gustafsson, Laurent Fressinet & Peter Heine Nielsen
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It's FIDE time! #4 - Candidates Chaos
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This week we talked even more about cheating (because enough has not been said) and tried to figure out ways to game the final candidates spots. Enjoy!By Jan Gustafsson, Laurent Fressinet & Peter Heine Nielsen
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FIDE Segment #3 - Interview with Pavel Eljanov
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This week we were joined by Ukrainian #1, GM Pavel Eljanov. Pavel is one of the many chess players whose life has been turned upside down by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.By Jan Gustafsson, Laurent Fressinet & Peter Heine Nielsen
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FIDE Segment #2 - Cheating in chess
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This episode was recorded earlier in the week (before the latest allegations about Hans Niemann and many, many Kramnik blogs).By Jan Gustafsson, Laurent Fressinet & Peter Heine Nielsen
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As a compensation (punishment?) for the lack of CCC episodes recently, we present Peter's new bonus podcast, the FIDE Segment. This week we were joined by Emilia Castelao from the Women in Chess Foundation. If we can find any of Peter's enemies that are willing to speak to him, we'll have regular guests. Enjoy!…
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#66 - Magnus vs Hikaru, Levitov Chess Week, 35 minutes of FIDE??
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We're back. For now.By Jan Gustafsson, Laurent Fressinet & Peter Heine Nielsen
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#65 - Magnus vs Alireza, MVL vs India, Kramnik vs Hans
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The tricky 65th episode.By Jan Gustafsson, Laurent Fressinet & Peter Heine Nielsen
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#64 - World Cup Final, WR Rapid, Hans Returns
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This time it's really the final episode.By Jan Gustafsson, Laurent Fressinet & Peter Heine Nielsen
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Sorry for Laurent's terrible audio, blame the French mountains.By Jan Gustafsson, Laurent Fressinet & Peter Heine Nielsen
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#62 - World Cup, Predictions & Gareyev
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It's episode 63 and it's here. Like or subscribe or both.By Jan Gustafsson, Laurent Fressinet & Peter Heine Nielsen
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#61 - World Cup Recap & Controversial Tweets
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Support the Chickens: https://www.patreon.com/chickenchessclubBy Jan Gustafsson, Laurent Fressinet & Peter Heine Nielsen
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#60 - World Cup, Connect 4, Oppenheimer & Dodgy appears
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Fressinet will return soon, we wish him well!By Jan Gustafsson, Laurent Fressinet & Peter Heine Nielsen
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#59 - First episode for almost 50 years
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We're back!By Jan Gustafsson, Laurent Fressinet & Peter Heine Nielsen
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