Chess with Mustreader

Chess with Mustreader

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Chess with Mustreader episodes

  • He QUIT CHESS for college, now he's TOP 8! WEI YI Podcast
    Wei Yi stunned everyone by quitting chess for university — and then returned to storm the world top 10! How does he train? What are his goals? Including exclusive insights on the Ding-Gukesh Olympiad story and their upcoming match. Tune in for all the details and do not miss our blitz game at the end!


    My Twitch: https://twitch.tv/gregmustreader

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


    My podcast with Naroditsky: https://youtu.be/OKeb-WRMYpM?si=B3cfMHORtC6gEoMc

    My podcast with Mr. Dodgy: https://youtu.be/XqCHxds_spQ?si=ADfh1ZyXBSiAb7gE

    My podcast with Pragg: https://youtu.be/LYURIPGuMjs?si=j_GBgdtZKywBKEfc

    My podcast with Erigaisi: https://youtu.be/3Nvfuk70v6g?feature=shared

    My podcast with Sagar: https://youtu.be/XzCD_ghaALs?si=WQGVaEeer7U8Yp9X

    My podcast with Dubov: https://youtu.be/rimjT4Pj3jY?si=JGVX3uw5CS0c6T9z

    My podcast with Grischuk: https://youtu.be/EfwA420_1bo?si=Tw5k_K3YKitFRuZx

    My podcast with Kramnik: https://youtu.be/dgVuleGYnk4

    My podcast with Fabi: https://youtu.be/1LMPYFf1iLo

    My latest podcast with Nepo (ENG subs): https://youtu.be/5X982cBZ_tE?si=1kyOxLklYkX-rDq3


    00:00 – Intro

    01:35 – Why chess, not Go / Xiangqi?

    06:04 – How much does Wei train?

    07:43 – Wei Yi's chess inspirations

    09:01 – Wei Yi's improvement tips

    11:53 – Why university over chess?

    17:09 – Successful chess comeback

    17:57 – Wei Yi's current goals

    22:13 – Ding vs Gukesh takes

    24:32 – Why Ding skipped Gukesh at Olympiad?

    26:37 – Gukesh: strengths & weaknesses

    30:45 – How can Ding beat Gukesh?

    32:48 – Chess960 thoughts

    34:46 – Blitz game


    He QUIT CHESS for college, now he's TOP 8! WEI YI Podcast


    wei yi

    wei yi chess

    chinese chess

    chess

    chess improvement

    university over chess

    ding liren

    ding vs gukesh

    top 8 chess

    olympiad 2024

    world chess championship


    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!


    #weiyi #dingliren #chinesechess #chesslegends #chessolympiad #chessolympiad2024 #worldchesschampionship #chess #chesswithmustreader #mustreaderchess

    40 min
  • "KRAMNIK, WHAT THE F***?" Daniel Naroditsky PODCAST
    Do not forget to check out Chessbook: https://chessbook.com/mustreader


    A new podcast episode with GM Daniel Naroditsky. We discuss Kramnik's allegations against him (do not miss the highly candid and emotional speech by Danya), the recent cheating scandal, chess improvement, openings, chess psychology (including ways to fight tilt), lessons from the Chess Olympiad (team India!), and many other hot topics.


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

    My Twitch: https://twitch.tv/gregmustreader

    Danya's X: https://x.com/gmnaroditsky

    Danya's Twitch: https://witch.tv/gmnaroditsky

    Danya's YouTube: @DanielNaroditskyGM


    My previous podcast with Danya: https://youtu.be/-PqUZ2h9uGg?si=jGmP8aV-UQM923YO

    My latest podcast with Nepo (ENG subs): https://youtu.be/5X982cBZ_tE?si=1kyOxLklYkX-rDq3

    My old podcast with Nepo (in ENG): https://youtu.be/sW-i4CPCa_w?si=qtS_D8B-7_9E880w

    My podcast with Kramnik: https://youtu.be/dgVuleGYnk4

    My podcast with Fabi: https://youtu.be/1LMPYFf1iLo

    My podcast with Aronian: https://youtu.be/THyL4D2Clbw?si=HQ4exmwH4aKsWk4V

    My podcast with Pragg: https://youtu.be/LYURIPGuMjs?si=j_GBgdtZKywBKEfc

    My podcast with Erigaisi: https://youtu.be/3Nvfuk70v6g?feature=shared

    My podcast with Dubov: https://youtu.be/rimjT4Pj3jY?si=JGVX3uw5CS0c6T9z


    00:00 – Intro

    02:06 – Recent cheating drama

    12:49 – Punishing chess cheaters

    17:32 – KRAMNIK: allegations and answers

    39:19 – Danya: the next blitz king?

    45:50 – Dealing with tilt

    52:30 – Hot takes on chess improvement

    1:01:00 – "I'm an opening contrarian!"

    1:08:38 – World Rapid & Blitz prep

    1:14:01 – We play blitz!


    "KRAMNIK, WHAT THE F***?" Daniel Naroditsky PODCAST


    daniel naroditsky

    danya naroditsky

    naroditsky

    vladimir kramnik

    kramnik

    naroditsky and kramnik

    naroditsky on kramnik

    kramnik on naroditsky

    chess cheating

    cheating

    chess cheating

    chess scandal

    chess improvement

    mustreader


    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!


    #naroditsky #danielnaroditsky #danyanaroditsky #chessdrama #kramik #vladimirkramnik #chess #chesscheating #podcast #chesspodcast #chessinterviews #chesswithmustreader #chessmustreader #gregmustreader

    1 hr 22 min
  • Mr. Dodgy: how to GET BETTER at CHESS playing dodgy moves?
    Podcast episode with Mr. Dodgy, aka Michael Duke, the chess celebrity from Twitter. Chess improvement hot takes, Chess Olympiad discussion, thoughts on how Ding can beat Gukesh, your favorite blitz game at the end!


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

    My Twitch: https://twitch.tv/gregmustreader

    MrDodgy’s X: https://x.com/rpraggnachess

    MrDodgy's courses: https://www.chessable.com/courses/s/dodgy


    My podcast with Pragg: https://youtu.be/LYURIPGuMjs?si=j_GBgdtZKywBKEfc

    My podcast with Erigaisi: https://youtu.be/3Nvfuk70v6g?feature=shared

    My podcast with Sagar: https://youtu.be/XzCD_ghaALs?si=WQGVaEeer7U8Yp9X

    My podcast with Dubov: https://youtu.be/rimjT4Pj3jY?si=JGVX3uw5CS0c6T9z

    My podcast with Gustafsson: https://youtu.be/7gV7nxBaoQs?si=i2AGda_HB-MMtx7h

    My podcast with Naroditsky: https://youtu.be/-PqUZ2h9uGg?si=jGmP8aV-UQM923YO

    My podcast with Kramnik: https://youtu.be/dgVuleGYnk4

    My podcast with Fabi: https://youtu.be/1LMPYFf1iLo

    My latest podcast with Nepo (ENG subs): https://youtu.be/5X982cBZ_tE?si=1kyOxLklYkX-rDq3


    00:00 – Intro

    01:47 – "Why am I here?"

    03:00 – Thoughts on Chess Olympiad 2024

    06:34 – Chess Olympiad 2024 results

    07:37 – Rising Indian chess stars

    10:19 – Gukesh vs Ding

    12:44 – How can Ding regain his form?

    14:26 – Why Ding didn't play Gukesh

    16:32 – Hot take on chess improvement

    21:15 – MrDodgy's current training methods

    24:45 – MrDodgy's chess ambitions

    26:17 – What does "MrDodgy" mean?

    27:38 – Tournament preparation routine

    30:04 – Opening memorization technique

    32:22 – Why play different openings?

    34:57 – If you were a potato...

    36:13 – Blitz game

    44:38 – Insights!


    Mr. Dodgy: how to GET BETTER at CHESS playing dodgy moves?

    MrDodgy

    Mr.Dodgy

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    Michael Duke

    MrDodgy Michael Duke

    Twitter MrDodgy

    X MrDodgy

    MrDodgy podcast

    MrDodgy interview

    chess olympiad 2024

    chess improvment

    olympiad 2024

    indian chess stars

    gukesh vs ding

    ding

    gukesh

    arjun

    vidit

    anand

    vishy anand

    mustreader


    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!


    #mrdodgy #michaelduke #mr.dodgy

    46 min
  • Praggnanandhaa on OLYMPIAD, CANDIDATES, and chess talent
    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=lyBCU5J4Pnj3yqMR

    My podcast with Erigaisi: https://youtu.be/3Nvfuk70v6g?feature=shared

    My podcast with Sagar: https://youtu.be/XzCD_ghaALs?si=HZYrMPJF43sJmjOZ

    My podcast with Dubov: https://youtu.be/rimjT4Pj3jY?si=mwXxmQz_WtsWHZNJ

    My podcast with Gustafsson: https://youtu.be/7gV7nxBaoQs?si=i2AGda_HB-MMtx7h

    My podcast with Naroditsky: https://youtu.be/-PqUZ2h9uGg?si=jGmP8aV-UQM923YO

    My podcast with Kramnik: https://youtu.be/dgVuleGYnk4

    My podcast with Fabi: https://youtu.be/1LMPYFf1iLo

    My latest podcast with Nepo (ENG subs): https://youtu.be/5X982cBZ_tE?si=1kyOxLklYkX-rDq3


    00:00 – Intro

    01:38 – Pragg's main goal

    06:25 – Champion mindset

    11:34 – Pragg doesn't analyze games?

    14:19 – Chess improvement routine

    16:39 – Pragg's favorite player from past

    18:25 – 2024 Candidates

    21:51 – Mental and physical importance

    23:10 – Life beyond the board

    24:37 – Chess Olympiad 2024

    27:21 – Meeting India's Prime Minister

    30:19 – More about the Olympiad

    32:13 – Relations with Indian players

    35:53 – Comparing India's chess stars

    36:53 – What is chess talent?

    39:21 – Strengths of Arjun and Gukesh

    42:56 – Strengths of Vidit

    43:45 – On Vishy Anand

    45:18 – Ding vs Gukesh


    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!


    #pragg #praggnanandhaa #praggnanandhaarameshbabu

    48 min
  • Daniil DUBOV: comeback to the top, Magnus and Fabi
    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=O4YuyMOqddWdkcj4

    My podcast with Erigaisi: https://youtu.be/3Nvfuk70v6g?feature=shared

    My podcast with Sagar: https://youtu.be/XzCD_ghaALs?si=HZYrMPJF43sJmjOZ

    My podcast with Gustafsson: https://youtu.be/7gV7nxBaoQs?si=i2AGda_HB-MMtx7h

    My podcast with Naroditsky: https://youtu.be/-PqUZ2h9uGg?si=jGmP8aV-UQM923YO

    My podcast with Kramnik: https://youtu.be/dgVuleGYnk4

    My podcast with Fabi: https://youtu.be/1LMPYFf1iLo

    My latest podcast with Nepo (ENG subs): https://youtu.be/5X982cBZ_tE?si=1kyOxLklYkX-rDq3


    00:00 - Intro

    05:09 – Dubov's chess training

    07:09 – Board analysis

    08:58 – When to diversify openings?

    11:34 – What sets Magnus apart?

    12:40 – Chess intuition

    15:23 – Tactics practice

    16:46 – Fitness routine

    17:32 – Dubov's comeback to the top

    20:25 – WC title loses meaning?

    23:06 – Why is Fabi so good?

    26:10 – Openings: from science to engines

    31:18 – Engines in 5 years

    34:28 – Is Dubov a Chess960 fan?

    38:12 – Blitz against Dubov


    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!


    #daniildubov #dubov #chesspodcast #chesswithmustreader

    44 min
  • Sagar Shah: from CHESS MASTER to YOUTUBE STAR
    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/fRAZGc9cewY?si=-bRZ54d1-HE9netZ

    My latest podcast with Nepo (ENG subs): https://youtu.be/5X982cBZ_tE?si=1kyOxLklYkX-rDq3

    My podcast with Van Foreest: https://youtu.be/89Kq33XgC2o?si=a6JHOkpWW0s0XpEm

    My podcast with Gustafsson: https://youtu.be/7gV7nxBaoQs?si=i2AGda_HB-MMtx7h

    My podcast with Naroditsky: https://youtu.be/-PqUZ2h9uGg?si=jGmP8aV-UQM923YO

    My podcast with Kramnik: https://youtu.be/dgVuleGYnk4

    My podcast with Fabi: https://youtu.be/1LMPYFf1iLo

    My podcast with Aronian: https://youtu.be/THyL4D2Clbw?si=HQ4exmwH4aKsWk4V


    00:00 - Intro

    01:21 - Will Sagar be a GM?

    07:00 - Self-improvement for chess success

    07:51 - Level up your mental game!

    14:11 - Watching tournaments: helpful?

    18:15 - Top 5 chess tips

    26:53 - Comparing Indian players

    31:41 - Ding vs Gukesh

    34:24 - We play blitz!


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


    In this channel, I interview top chess players (my guests include Nepo, Fabi, Kramnik, Aronian, Naroditsky and many others), 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 year old, I have a girlfriend, three dogs and three cats. I speak English, Russian, German, and a bit of French and Chinese.


    Don't forget to subscribe!


    #sagarshah #chessbaseindia #chess

    44 min
  • Women's WORLD CHESS CHAMPION Alexandra Kosteniuk!
    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, Part 1: https://amzn.to/3AZSz7b

    Garry Kasparov on Modern Chess, Part 1: Revolution In The 70'S: https://amzn.to/4ejSYzI

    Grandmaster Preparation: https://amzn.to/3MGkJH3

    Dvoretsky's Endgame Manual: https://amzn.to/47om7ri

    100 Endgames You Must Know: Vital Lessons for Every Chess Player: https://amzn.to/3XG9N29

    The 100 Endgames You Must Know Workbook: Practical Endgame Exercises for Every Chess Player: https://amzn.to/3XFqzi8

    100 Endgame Patterns You Must Know: Recognize Key Moves & Motifs and Avoid Typical Errors: https://amzn.to/3XEBit9

    Theoretical Rook Endgames: https://amzn.to/4glFy89

    Boost Your Chess 1: The Fundamentals: https://amzn.to/4eplFvh

    Boost Your Chess 2: Beyond The Basics: https://amzn.to/4dSgK65

    Boost Your Chess 3: Mastery: https://amzn.to/3z5kwKo

    Garry Kasparov books: https://amzn.to/3zjrFqw

    Jacob Aagaard books: https://amzn.to/3Znlj43


    My latest podcast with Nepo (ENG subs): https://youtu.be/5X982cBZ_tE?si=1kyOxLklYkX-rDq3

    My podcast with Dubov (ENG subs): https://youtu.be/97JoWe_Mzoo?si=O4YuyMOqddWdkcj4

    My podcast with Van Foreest: https://youtu.be/89Kq33XgC2o?si=a6JHOkpWW0s0XpEm

    My podcast with Erigaisi: https://youtu.be/3Nvfuk70v6g?feature=shared

    My podcast with Gustafsson: https://youtu.be/7gV7nxBaoQs?si=i2AGda_HB-MMtx7h

    My podcast with Naroditsky: https://youtu.be/-PqUZ2h9uGg?si=jGmP8aV-UQM923YO

    My podcast with Kramnik: https://youtu.be/dgVuleGYnk4

    My podcast with Fabi: https://youtu.be/1LMPYFf1iLo

    My podcast with Aronian: https://youtu.be/THyL4D2Clbw?si=HQ4exmwH4aKsWk4V


    00:00 - Intro

    01:55 - Alexandra's chess improvement

    05:19 - Chess in pre-computer era

    08:04 - Daily chess routine

    09:53 - Strengths and weaknesses

    12:38 - Recommended chess books

    19:30 - Current chess routine

    22:14 - Gender gap in chess

    28:47 - Next women's world champion?

    31:52 - World Championship comeback?

    33:10 - Chess goals and ambitions

    35:28 - What is chess to you?

    37:16 - Life after 2022 and the war

    41:46 - Alexandra as content creator


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


    In this channel, I interview top chess players (my guests include Nepo, Fabi, Kramnik, Aronian, Naroditsky and many others), 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 year old, I have a girlfriend, three dogs and three cats. I speak English, Russian, German, and a bit of French and Chinese.


    Don't forget to subscribe!


    #alexandrakosteniuk #chessqueen #chess

    46 min
  • Alexander Grischuk: Podcast with the Chess Legend
    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://youtu.be/3Nvfuk70v6g?feature=shared

    My podcast with Gustafsson: https://youtu.be/7gV7nxBaoQs?si=i2AGda_HB-MMtx7h

    My podcast with Naroditsky: https://youtu.be/-PqUZ2h9uGg?si=jGmP8aV-UQM923YO

    My podcast with Kramnik: https://youtu.be/dgVuleGYnk4

    My podcast with Fabi: https://youtu.be/1LMPYFf1iLo

    My podcast with Nepo: https://youtu.be/sW-i4CPCa_w?si=kLM8n4gAPcgfB1QB

    My podcast with Aronian: https://youtu.be/THyL4D2Clbw?si=HQ4exmwH4aKsWk4V


    00:00 - Intro

    01:52 - Thug life

    03:39 - Rare tournament appearances

    07:32 - A sad story

    08:28 - Regaining the form

    09:02 - Chess improvement routine

    10:43 - Motivation

    13:23 - Classical chess is dead?

    17:07 - Shift to Chess960

    21:09 - Freestyle chess series

    24:30 - Online tournaments: fun or serious?

    26:48 - Chess ambitions

    29:56 - Grischuk on his contemporaries

    40:08 - Gukesh vs. Ding

    42:42 - Future of chess

    46:03 - Cheating concerns

    50:01 - Smoking and fitness

    52:35 - We play blitz


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


    In this channel, I interview top chess players (my guests include Nepo, Fabi, Kramnik, Aronian, Naroditsky and many others), 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 year old, I have a girlfriend, three dogs and three cats. I speak English, Russian, German, and a bit of French and Chinese.


    Don't forget to subscribe!


    #alexandergrischuk #chess #grischuk

    57 min
  • Jorden van Foreest: work for Magnus, wins and setbacks
    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.com/mustreader

    My Twitch: https://twitch.tv/gregmustreader

    Jorden’s X: https://x.com/jordenvforeest

    Jorden’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordenvforeest/


    Links to the books discussed in the podcast:

    Nabokov, The Defense: https://amzn.to/3XxesUl

    Lolita: https://amzn.to/3ZbcBpt

    Kafka on the Shore: https://amzn.to/3z1L8vH

    1984: https://amzn.to/3TfqPBV

    The Handmaid's Tale: https://amzn.to/3ANxJHX


    Chess books:

    Rock Solid Chess: Tiviakov's Unbeatable Strategies: Pawn Structures: https://amzn.to/3AZi6NE

    Rock Solid Chess: Piece Play: https://amzn.to/3XfdWJe

    The Ink War: Romanticism versus Modernity in Chess: https://amzn.to/3ARG4dM

    Endgame Strategy: https://amzn.to/4cSziBG

    Garry Kasparov books: https://amzn.to/47fC6Yx

    Mark Dvoretsky books: https://amzn.to/4dMO2U1


    My podcast with Erigaisi: https://youtu.be/3Nvfuk70v6g?feature=shared

    My podcast with Gustafsson: https://youtu.be/7gV7nxBaoQs?si=i2AGda_HB-MMtx7h

    My podcast with Dubov with Eng subs: https://youtu.be/97JoWe_Mzoo?feature=shared

    My podcast with Naroditsky: https://youtu.be/-PqUZ2h9uGg?si=jGmP8aV-UQM923YO

    My podcast with Kramnik: https://youtu.be/dgVuleGYnk4

    My podcast with Fabi: https://youtu.be/1LMPYFf1iLo

    My podcast with Nepo: https://youtu.be/sW-i4CPCa_w?si=kLM8n4gAPcgfB1QB

    My podcast with Aronian: https://youtu.be/THyL4D2Clbw?si=HQ4exmwH4aKsWk4V


    00:00 — Intro

    01:47 — Jorden's chess career

    06:09 — Work on strengths and weaknesses

    09:56 — Personality and playing style

    10:46 — Jorden's crazy deeds

    15:11 — Improvement routine

    16:39 — Fitness and chess

    18:41 — Social life and books

    21:01 — Chess book recommendations

    24:18 — Magnus' influence on Jorden

    29:04 — World Championship 2021

    32:59 — Thread: life of a chess player

    40:43 — We play blitz


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


    In this channel, I interview top chess players (my guests include Nepo, Fabi, Kramnik, Aronian, Naroditsky and many others), 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 year old, I have a girlfriend, three dogs and three cats. I speak English, Russian, German, and a bit of French and Chinese.


    Don't forget to subscribe!


    #jordenvanforeest #magnuscarlsen #chess

    44 min
  • How Arjun Erigaisi’s mindset made him World No. 4
    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 Twitch: https://twitch.tv/gregmustreader

    Arjun’s X: https://x.com/arjunerigaisi

    Arjun’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arjun_erigaisi/


    Links to what's discussed in the podcast:

    Sadhguru course: https://isha.sadhguru.org/us/en/inner-engineering

    The movie Sita Ramam: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt20850406/


    My podcast with Gustafsson: https://youtu.be/7gV7nxBaoQs?si=i2AGda_HB-MMtx7h

    My podcast with Naroditsky: https://youtu.be/-PqUZ2h9uGg?si=jGmP8aV-UQM923YO

    My podcast with Kramnik: https://youtu.be/dgVuleGYnk4

    My podcast with Fabi: https://youtu.be/1LMPYFf1iLo

    My podcast with Nepo: https://youtu.be/sW-i4CPCa_w?si=kLM8n4gAPcgfB1QB

    My podcast with Aronian: https://youtu.be/THyL4D2Clbw?si=HQ4exmwH4aKsWk4V


    00:00 – Intro

    02:21 – What is Inner engineering?

    06:59 – Chess and fitness

    09:51 – Homely vibe after offline tournaments

    11:17 – Did you keep up your training at home?

    13:29 – What was the main factor in your rise?

    16:27 – Arjun’s chess improvement routine

    18:31 – Arjun’s playing style

    21:15 – Calculation - the power of Arjun

    22:32 – Comparison of Indian chess players

    27:36 – Plans for the upcoming year

    31:47 – Chess 960 and classical

    37:51 – Is Arjun tired of chess?

    39:10 – What is chess for you?

    39:47 – Gukesh vs Ding

    40:44 – We play blitz


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


    In this channel, I interview top chess players (my guests include Nepo, Fabi, Kramnik, Aronian, Naroditsky and many others), 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 three cats. I speak English, Russian, German, and a bit of French and Chinese.


    Don't forget to subscribe!


    #erigaisi #arjunerigaisi #chess

    45 min

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

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