Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mustreader

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My referral link to chess.com: https://go.chess.com/mustreader

My chess.com club: https://go.chess.com/MustreaderClub

Collabs: [email protected]

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

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My name is Greg Mustreader, I am a Candidate Master in chess, an entrepreneur and host of several podcasts.

On the Chess with Mustreader channel, I interview top chess players, play against chess AIs, analyze the most interesting chess games and combinations of today and of the past, as well as show you my path in chess and the way I work on my chess improvement (including recaps from the tournaments I play).

I live in Almaty, Kazakhstan and travel the world extensively (been to 50 countries). I'm 31 years old, I have a girlfriend, three dogs and four cats. I speak English, Russian, German, and a bit of French and Chinese.

Don't forget to subscribe!

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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

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Collabs: [email protected]

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

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My name is Greg Mustreader, I am a Candidate Master in chess, an entrepreneur and host of several podcasts.

On the Chess with Mustreader channel, I interview top chess players, play against chess AIs, analyze the most interesting chess games and combinations of today and of the past, as well as show you my path in chess and the way I work on my chess improvement (including recaps from the tournaments I play).

I live in Almaty, Kazakhstan and travel the world extensively (been to 50 countries). I'm 31 years old, I have a girlfriend, three dogs and four cats. I speak English, Russian, German, and a bit of French and Chinese.

Don't forget to subscribe!

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Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mustreader

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My referral link to chess.com: https://go.chess.com/mustreader

My chess.com club: https://go.chess.com/MustreaderClub

Collabs: [email protected]

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

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My name is Greg Mustreader, I am a Candidate Master in chess, an entrepreneur and host of several podcasts.

On the Chess with Mustreader channel, I interview top chess players, play against chess AIs, analyze the most interesting chess games and combinations of today and of the past, as well as show you my path in chess and the way I work on my chess improvement (including recaps from the tournaments I play).

I live in Almaty, Kazakhstan and travel the world extensively (been to 50 countries). I'm 31 years old, I have a girlfriend, three dogs and four cats. I speak English, Russian, German, and a bit of French and Chinese.

Don't forget to subscribe!

#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

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My referral link to chess.com: https://go.chess.com/mustreader

My chess.com club: https://go.chess.com/MustreaderClub

Collabs: [email protected]

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

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My name is Greg Mustreader, I am a Candidate Master in chess, an entrepreneur and host of several podcasts.

On the Chess with Mustreader channel, I interview top chess players, play against chess AIs, analyze the most interesting chess games and combinations of today and of the past, as well as show you my path in chess and the way I work on my chess improvement (including recaps from the tournaments I play).

I live in Almaty, Kazakhstan and travel the world extensively (been to 50 countries). I'm 31 years old, I have a girlfriend, three dogs and four cats. I speak English, Russian, German, and a bit of French and Chinese.

Don't forget to subscribe!

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Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mustreader

My DISCORD server: https://discord.gg/bXZN36xb

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My referral link to chess.com: https://go.chess.com/mustreader

My chess.com club: https://go.chess.com/MustreaderClub

Collabs: [email protected]

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

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My name is Greg Mustreader, I am a Candidate Master in chess, an entrepreneur and host of several podcasts.

On the Chess with Mustreader channel, I interview top chess players, play against chess AIs, analyze the most interesting chess games and combinations of today and of the past, as well as show you my path in chess and the way I work on my chess improvement (including recaps from the tournaments I play).

I live in Almaty, Kazakhstan and travel the world extensively (been to 50 countries). I'm 31 years old, I have a girlfriend, three dogs and four cats. I speak English, Russian, German, and a bit of French and Chinese.

Don't forget to subscribe!

#felixblohberger #chessplayer #gmchess #chess #harikrishna #chesspodcast #chessinterviews #chesswithmustreader #mustreaderchess #gregmustreader #cwm

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

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Collabs: [email protected]

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

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My name is Greg Mustreader, I am a Candidate Master in chess, an entrepreneur and host of several podcasts.

On the Chess with Mustreader channel, I interview top chess players, play against chess AIs, analyze the most interesting chess games and combinations of today and of the past, as well as show you my path in chess and the way I work on my chess improvement (including recaps from the tournaments I play).

I live in Almaty, Kazakhstan and travel the world extensively (been to 50 countries). I'm 31 years old, I have a girlfriend, three dogs and four cats. I speak English, Russian, German, and a bit of French and Chinese.

Don't forget to subscribe!

#susanpolgar #bobbyfisher #chess #chesspodcast #chessinterviews #chesswithmustreader #mustreaderchess #gregmustreader #cwm

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!

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Collabs: [email protected]

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

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My name is Greg Mustreader, I am a Candidate Master in chess, an entrepreneur and host of several podcasts.

On the Chess with Mustreader channel, I interview top chess players, play against chess AIs, analyze the most interesting chess games and combinations of today and of the past, as well as show you my path in chess and the way I work on my chess improvement (including recaps from the tournaments I play).

I live in Almaty, Kazakhstan and travel the world extensively (been to 50 countries). I'm 31 years old, I have a girlfriend, three dogs and four cats. I speak English, Russian, German, and a bit of French and Chinese.

Don't forget to subscribe!

#dannyrensch #danielrensch #chesscom #chesswithmustreader #gregmustreader

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My X: https://x.com/mustreader

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My channel with podcast highlights: https://www.youtube.com/@CwMClips

Collabs: [email protected]

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

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My name is Greg Mustreader, I am a Candidate Master in chess, an entrepreneur and host of several podcasts.

On the Chess with Mustreader channel, I interview top chess players, play against chess AIs, analyze the most interesting chess games and combinations of today and of the past, as well as show you my path in chess and the way I work on my chess improvement (including recaps from the tournaments I play).

I live in Almaty, Kazakhstan and travel the world extensively (been to 50 countries). I'm 31 years old, I have a girlfriend, three dogs and four cats. I speak English, Russian, German, and a bit of French and Chinese.

Don't forget to subscribe!

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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!

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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

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My name is Greg Mustreader, I am a Candidate Master in chess, an entrepreneur and host of several podcasts.

On the Chess with Mustreader channel, I interview top chess players, play against chess AIs, analyze the most interesting chess games and combinations of today and of the past, as well as show you my path in chess and the way I work on my chess improvement (including recaps from the tournaments I play).

I live in Almaty, Kazakhstan and travel the world extensively (been to 50 countries). I'm 31 years old, I have a girlfriend, three dogs and four cats. I speak English, Russian, German, and a bit of French and Chinese.

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