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Links to what's discussed in the podcast:

Felix’s course — King’s Indian: A Complete Repertoire for Black: https://shop.chessbase.com/en/products/blohberger_kings_indian_repertoire_vol1_and_2?ref=RF5-TYB55LUOVF

Rook endgames series (start here): https://youtu.be/EEESoSw164w?si=zULJ6Ur3_ianQCWi

Many thanks to my Patreon supporter: Sarterus

00:00 — Intro

01:29 — What this episode is about

02:08 — Felix’s breakout results: what changed?

04:41 — What separates a GM from a super-GM?

08:28 — Why the new generation dominates

13:06 — Are endgames more important now?

14:03 — Deep prep or broad repertoire?

18:46 — Top GMs are so flexible in openings

20:32 — How many openings do you need as Black?

21:52 — And as White?

22:25 — Mind games in the opening

23:23 — Will 2026 be a draw-fest?

24:57 — Faster formats reduce draws

27:00 — The Candidates lineup surprises

28:42 — Is the rating system broken?

30:20 — Bluebaum: a surprise?

31:30 — Esipenko: the most underrated?

32:14 — Sindarov: the dark horse?

33:13 — Wei Yi: potential world champ?

34:40 — The "Chinese style" in chess

35:42 — Fabi and Giri?

37:32 — Is Hikaru even trying to peak?

40:54 — Isn’t Pragg the best choice?

43:02 — Alireza, Keymer, Abdusattorov, Arjun

45:50 — Will Gukesh lose the title?

49:44 — Name this segment in the comments!

50:34 — Does Felix even like bullet?

51:14 — Secret accounts for openings?

52:28 — Does online blitz help your chess?

53:58 — Blitz vs Felix Blohberger

PREDICTIONS for CHESS in 2026 | GM Felix Blohberger | PODCAST

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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.

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00:00 — Intro

01:13 — What’s happening with modern chess?

04:04 — Modern chess: playing style

06:52 — Boris’s opening repertoire

07:55 — Dubov on World Cup 2025

10:14 — Boris’s goals in chess nowadays

12:22 — Whom does Boris coach?

13:54 — Boris’s training methodology

17:46 — What every chess player MUST understand

19:30 — Two types of chess thinking

22:11 — Solver vs thinker in chess

24:26 — How long will Magnus stay No. 1?

25:32 — Gukesh, Pragg or Arjun?

27:35 — Boris on Fabi’s talent

29:18 — Can Fabi win the Candidates?

30:31 — Is the Candidates system broken?

35:51 — Boris’s prime years

37:03 — "At 40, I worked at least 8 hours a day.”

39:56 — A story about engines

41:34 — THIS is how to use engines

43:33 — Boris still works on chess all day

46:42 — Don’t be a slave to engines

49:39 — Boris on Kasparov

53:59 — Advice for young players

54:33 — Israel Chess Federation scandal

59:52 — Blitz vs Boris Gelfand

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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.

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Today my guest is Peter Heine Nielsen, the legendary coach who worked behind the scenes for both Vishy Anand and Magnus Carlsen during their World Championship reigns. We talk about what life inside Team Magnus really looks like, how Magnus’s preparation has changed since he left the World Championship cycle, and whether he plans to return to the fight for the World Title. We also dive into many exciting chess topics: what Peter really thinks about Gukesh, the impact of engines on modern chess, and what the future of chess formats (including Chess960/Freestyle) might look like. Toward the end we also talk about politics in chess — bans on Russian players and the criteria for excluding federations from international events. We close the episode with a fascinating blitz game – don’t miss it!

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Many thanks to my Patreon supporter: Sarterus

00:00 — Intro

01:34 — From Anand to Magnus: all achieved?

04:29 — Have engines replaced chess coaches?

07:08 — Using Vishy’s secrets against him?

12:36 — How big is Team Magnus?

15:54 — Magnus’s training after the World Championship

19:40 — Does Magnus have Chess960 preparation?

23:47 — How Peter trains Magnus

30:39 — Dubov’s ideas for the World Championship

31:53 — Does Peter miss World Championship camps?

35:35 — How strong is Gukesh really?

38:27 — Will anyone dominate like Magnus?

40:20 — How neural networks changed chess

44:21 — Is classical chess basically dead?

51:57 — Will rapid replace classical chess?

55:00 — Do we need a “Total Chess Champion” title?

58:19 — Will Magnus return to the world title?

01:03:44 — Should Russians be banned from international events?

01:06:53 — Russian team at the World Women’s Team Championship

01:13:32 — What criteria should ban a country?

01:19:17 — Should innocent players be punished?

01:30:52 — Blitz game vs Peter Heine Nielsen

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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 32 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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If you’ve ever wanted to play totally crazy chess and still win, this conversation with Volen "Witty Alien" Dyulgerov is for you. He explains how he created the Alien and Martian Gambits, why they keep scoring against strong opposition even after “refutations”, and what romantic, sacrificial chess can give to amateur players. We also talk about the dark side of content creation: 30-hour streams, migraines, burnout, and the emotional farewell video where he almost quit chess forever. The episode ends with a gambit tier list and a must-watch Alien Gambit blitz game – don’t miss it!

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Collab with Greg: [email protected]

Volen's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Witty_AlienClips

Volen's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/witty_alien

Videos mentioned in this episode:

https://youtu.be/08x2sL7RWjw?si=tXDLVOGfYQwSvHGF

https://youtu.be/hCEDjGVPRl4?si=N5ZUHJtJmYekBV4h

https://youtube.com/shorts/wdlKuGOvtI8?si=F7XdRK_wF048o5KV

Many thanks to my Patreon supporter: Sarterus

00:00 — Intro

1:12 — How Alien Gambit was born

5:56 — What is the Martian Gambit?

7:30 — Witty’s Favorite Chess Gambits

9:45 — How to Play the King’s Gambit?

11:42 — Why You SHOULD Play Romantic Chess

16:44 — Volen’s Farewell Video

25:34 — Witty Streamed 30 HOURS – WHAT?

31:03 — Why Witty’s Family Doesn’t Support Him

32:47 — Content Creation Is Not Easy

35:15 — Does Witty Want to Become a GM?

37:16 — New Gambits From Witty?

37:57 — Tier List for Chess Gambits

49:00 — Mustreader vs Witty Alien: blitz!

59:23 — Something special for the viewers

He CREATED the CRAZIEST CHESS GAMBIT | Witty Alien PODCAST

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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.

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Jacob's X: https://x.com/GMJacobAagaard

Resources and books mentioned in this episode:

https://www.newinchess.com

https://killerchesstraining.com

Grandmaster Preparation: Calculation — https://amzn.to/3XgbG4Z

Grandmaster Preparation: Positional Play — https://amzn.to/48f3Oqk

Grandmaster Preparation: Strategic Play — https://amzn.to/4oFrDxx

Grandmaster Preparation: Endgame Play — https://amzn.to/49l3urc

Grandmaster Preparation: Thinking inside the box — https://amzn.to/44chf87

Matter of Endgame Technique — https://amzn.to/4p53FLS

Mastering Chess Exchanges — https://amzn.to/4paU4mT

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00:00 — Intro

01:34 — Can ANYONE become a GM?

02:55 — Official requirements to become a GM

07:20 — Why most never reach GM

10:17 — 2700 players don’t know BASIC things

21:32 — Four types of chess thinking

28:01 — Hikaru’s strengths & weaknesses

32:33 — Magnus: strengths & weaknesses

35:02 — Why KASPAROV (not Magnus) is the GOAT

44:11 — THIS is Nepo’s biggest strength

45:08 — What makes Fabi special?

48:15 — Dubov, Fabi & real talent

51:02 — Aagaard’s 3-minute training plan

1:00:45 — Blitz against Jacob

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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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My podcast with Nepo: https://youtu.be/sW-i4CPCa_w?si=72MStymPkkyAaeIP

My podcast with Caruana: https://youtu.be/1LMPYFf1iLo?si=AtUforPE0YYsWbhi

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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!

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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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My mini-interview with Nihal Sarin: https://youtu.be/gxTx2Oaii6s?si=WcPA2VGBghBvuQdc

My podcast with Fedoseev: https://youtu.be/wNHnYOfhT34?si=hGPhKijibBy-8s0a

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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

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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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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!

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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

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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

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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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