Best Fun Chess Club Podcasts (2024)

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The FIDE & Fischer Random Podcast #10 - We discover who the Indian #1 is 1:00:25

10M ago1:00:25

1:00:25

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 1:04:24

10M ago1:04:24

1:04:24

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 1:25:24

11M ago1:25:24

1:25:24

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 57:37

11M ago57:37

57:37

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 1:14:18

1y ago1:14:18

1:14:18

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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Interview with GM RB Ramesh 1:04:31

1y ago1:04:31

1:04:31

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 1:14:04

1y ago1:14:04

1:14:04

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 1:06:43

1y ago1:06:43

1:06:43

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 1:14:44

1y ago1:14:44

1:14:44

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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FIDE Segment #1 - Women in chess! 1:16:17

1y ago1:16:17

1:16:17

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?? 1:22:49

1y ago1:22:49

1:22:49

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 57:45

1+ y ago57:45

57:45

The tricky 65th episode.By Jan Gustafsson, Laurent Fressinet & Peter Heine Nielsen

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#64 - World Cup Final, WR Rapid, Hans Returns 1:22:41

1+ y ago1:22:41

1:22:41

This time it's really the final episode.By Jan Gustafsson, Laurent Fressinet & Peter Heine Nielsen

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#63 - Pragg is the new Alireza?! 1:15:26

1+ y ago1:15:26

1:15:26

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 1:29:00

1+ y ago1:29:00

1:29:00

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 1:22:17

1+ y ago1:22:17

1:22:17

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 1:16:53

1+ y ago1:16:53

1:16:53

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 1:03:48

1+ y ago1:03:48

1:03:48

We're back!By Jan Gustafsson, Laurent Fressinet & Peter Heine Nielsen

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#58 - Global Chess League, Women's WC, Jan on vacation AGAIN 1:12:20

1+ y ago1:12:20

1:12:20

Support the Chickens: https://www.patreon.com/chickenchessclubBy Jan Gustafsson, Laurent Fressinet & Peter Heine Nielsen

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#57 - Global Chess League preview & Jan VANISHES! 1:00:15

1+ y ago1:00:15

1:00:15

Support the Chickens: https://www.patreon.com/chickenchessclub Follow us on twitter: https://twitter.com/chicken_chessBy Jan Gustafsson, Laurent Fressinet & Peter Heine Nielsen

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#56 - Emergency episode, Magnus Carlsen has fallen 55:51

1+ y ago55:51

55:51

Support the Chickens: https://www.patreon.com/chickenchessclubBy Jan Gustafsson, Laurent Fressinet & Peter Heine Nielsen

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#55 - Svidler has usurped Fress and Hikaru did a thing in Norway 1:16:54

1+ y ago1:16:54

1:16:54

Support the Chickens: https://www.patreon.com/chickenchessclubBy Jan Gustafsson, Laurent Fressinet & Peter Heine Nielsen

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#54 - Magnus hair, France in shambles, Warsaw is the best city?! 1:12:01

1+ y ago1:12:01

1:12:01

0:00 New intro and smalltalk 3:04 Warsaw Grand Chess tour recap from our roving reporter Jan 30:50 ChessKid Cup 42:00 Next WC cycle & upcoming World Cup 56:24 Five minutes of FIDE 1:01:14 Wildcard discussion, usual end of show awkwardnessBy Jan Gustafsson, Laurent Fressinet & Peter Heine Nielsen

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#53 - Sigeman, Grand Chess Tour and More! 1:24:18

1+ y ago1:24:18

1:24:18

This week we covered the not-surprise winner of Tepe Sigeman, the shock winner of Bucharest and suffered many questions from the people! Support the Chickens: https://www.patreon.com/chickenchessclubBy Jan Gustafsson, Laurent Fressinet & Peter Heine Nielsen

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#52 - Grand Chess Tour, Tepe Sigeman and MORE! 1:14:50

1+ y ago1:14:50

1:14:50

Honorary Chicken Peter Svidler leads in Tepe Sigeman, whilst Ding and Nepomniachtchi are immediately back in action after their World Championship match. Support the Chickens: https://www.patreon.com/chickenchessclubBy Jan Gustafsson, Laurent Fressinet & Peter Heine Nielsen

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Fun Chess Club Podcasts

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Fun Chess Club

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The Chicken Chess Club

Jan Gustafsson, Laurent Fressinet & Peter Heine Nielsen

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The FIDE & Fischer Random Podcast #10 - We discover who the Indian #1 is 1:00:25

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The FIDE & Golf podcast #9 - Cheating, Hans vs St Louis & 960 1:04:24

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FIDE Segment #8 - Guest Ali Mortazavi, Cheating & Women's Chess 1:25:24

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FIDE #7 - Candidates, Knights Dance, Dress codes 57:37

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FIDE Time #6 - Dvorkovic can stay for life, the Candidates is a fun disaster 1:14:18

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Interview with GM RB Ramesh 1:04:31

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It's FIDE time! #4 - Candidates Chaos 1:14:04

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FIDE Segment #3 - Interview with Pavel Eljanov 1:06:43

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FIDE Segment #2 - Cheating in chess 1:14:44

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FIDE Segment #1 - Women in chess! 1:16:17

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#66 - Magnus vs Hikaru, Levitov Chess Week, 35 minutes of FIDE?? 1:22:49

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#65 - Magnus vs Alireza, MVL vs India, Kramnik vs Hans 57:45

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#64 - World Cup Final, WR Rapid, Hans Returns 1:22:41

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#63 - Pragg is the new Alireza?! 1:15:26

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#62 - World Cup, Predictions & Gareyev 1:29:00

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#61 - World Cup Recap & Controversial Tweets 1:22:17

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#60 - World Cup, Connect 4, Oppenheimer & Dodgy appears 1:16:53

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#59 - First episode for almost 50 years 1:03:48

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#58 - Global Chess League, Women's WC, Jan on vacation AGAIN 1:12:20

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#57 - Global Chess League preview & Jan VANISHES! 1:00:15

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#56 - Emergency episode, Magnus Carlsen has fallen 55:51

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#55 - Svidler has usurped Fress and Hikaru did a thing in Norway 1:16:54

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#54 - Magnus hair, France in shambles, Warsaw is the best city?! 1:12:01

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#53 - Sigeman, Grand Chess Tour and More! 1:24:18

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#52 - Grand Chess Tour, Tepe Sigeman and MORE! 1:14:50

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