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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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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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