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- EP 192 | The Next Generation
The sensei discuss the rise of young players Yagiz Erdogmus and Faustino Oro and the next generation of players and training.
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1:23 Erdogmas Breaks 2700 at 145:20 Proving Himself Against Elite Competition10:42 Is This a New Era of Chess Talent?16:17 Engines, Neural Networks, and Human Limits22:57 How AI Changed Modern Chess Training32:55 Fearless Juniors and the New Generation46:11 Fino Oro Becomes GM at 1256:29 Blitz Monsters and the Future of Chess1 hr 3 min - EP 191 | The New ChessDojo Rating Converter
GM Kraai is joined by Dojoer Vlad Ghita to discuss the new ChessDojo Rating Converter. They break down the differences between Chess.com, Lichess, USCF, and FIDE ratings.
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05:11 New Table Overview09:39 FIDE Compression15:50 Online vs OTB20:28 Lichess vs Chess.com29:21 Global Rating Issues38:53 Update Frequency58:21 Future Predictions1 hr 4 min - EP 190 | Who Won The War? Magnus, Hans, & Chess.com
Jesse, David, and Kostya discuss the recent Netflix documentary on the story behind Magnus, Hans, and Chess.com.
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02:36 Take Take’s Shock Move vs Chess.com03:28 Netflix Doc: First Impressions09:38 Who Looks Worst in the Documentary?12:32 The Hans Ban Timeline Explained17:33 Why the Doc Feels Formulaic22:51 Magnus vs Chess.com – What Really Happened45:56 Take Take, Lichess & the Future of Chess Platforms1 hr 16 min - EP 189 | Is Sindarov The Real Deal? 2026 FIDE Candidates Recap
The Dojo (GM Jesse Kraai, IM David Pruess, IM Kostya Kavutskiy) recap the 2026 FIDE Candidates, including the historic run the young Javokhir Sindarov. They look back at their original predictions to see who came closest, who surprised, and who disappointed.
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02:05 Is this a new generation of chess?07:02 The turning point vs Fabi12:33 Who disappointed (Fabi, Naka, Prague)17:19 Biggest winners (Sindarov, Giri, others)28:23 Predictions, future outlook, and world title implications1 hr 3 min - EP 188 | Will Sindarov Win the 2026 FIDE Candidates?
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Watch Live - https://twitch.tv/chessdojoPlay Chess - https://go.chess.com/chessdojoAt the halfway mark of the 2026 Candidates, one storyline has taken over: Sindarov is dominating the field. But is this a historic breakthrough—or just a heater that the rest of the players will adjust to?
We break down his incredible run, from elite opening prep to relentless time pressure and confident decision-making. Is anyone capable of catching him? Or is it already over?
We also dive into Fabi’s quietly strong performance, the psychology of players falling out of contention, and what to expect in the second half of the tournament.
Drama, collapse potential, and one big question: is this inevitability… or just the beginning?
00:00 Candidates Midway Overview
00:21 The Sindarov Story01:44 How He’s Winning (Openings & Clock Pressure)04:09 Best Games So Far06:39 Opponents Start Adjusting?10:32 Risky Style & Confidence Boost12:49 Can Anyone Catch Him?13:57 Fabi’s Chances23:14 Motivation & Tournament Psychology27:50 Problems with Candidates FormatMerch - https://www.chessdojo.club/shop
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In this Dojo Talks episode, we explore blitz chess with NM Jeremy Kane—what it takes to improve, how time management and openings matter, and whether blitz actually helps your classical game.
Featuring insights from his work at Chess.com, plus real lessons from blitz rating climbs and practical training advice.
If you want to get better at blitz (and understand its limits), this one’s for you.
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00:40 Jeremy Kane’s Blitz Journey03:00 Climbing from 2400 to 2800+06:00 Blitz Quests & Rating Volatility09:15 Using the Clock as a Weapon13:30 Openings and Simplifying for Blitz18:00 Does Blitz Improve Classical Chess?46 min - EP 186 | 2026 Candidates Predictions
The 2026 Candidates Tournament is right around the corner, and this field might be one of the most competitive we’ve ever seen. In this episode of Dojo Talks, we break down every player’s chances, compare our picks to the betting odds, and debate who’s truly a contender.
From rising young stars to established elite players, we dig into form, consistency, and what it actually takes to win a Candidates.
Who do you think will come out on top?
We’re running a 2026 Candidates Fantasy Contest—and this is your chance to prove you actually know what you’re talking about.
Pick your players, lock in your rankings, and compete against the Dojo community to see who can best predict how the tournament unfolds. With such a wide-open field, this might be the hardest (and most fun) Candidates to call in years.
🏆 Prizes:
1st Place: Free Dojo membership + exclusive coaching session
2nd Place: Free Dojo membership3rd Place: Dojo merch bundleMake your picks here: https://tinyurl.com/2026Candidates
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1:30 Why this field is so competitive3:00 Early picks & lowest seeds10:30 Breaking down the bottom contenders19:45 Giri & Wei Yi chances32:10 Nakamura discussion38:15 Prague’s form & upside46:15 Young players & Sindarov53:30 Top contenders debate1:01:25 Final thoughts & betting vs reality1 hr 17 min - EP 185 | Do Kids Ruin Your Chess?
In this episode of Dojo Talks, we explore how having children impacts chess performance, from real examples of world champions to personal experiences as chess dads. With Hikaru Nakamura entering the Candidates as a new father, the question is more relevant than ever.
We break down the short-term dip (sleep, focus, hormones) vs long-term recovery—and what it could mean for top players like Magnus Carlsen.
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00:25 Why Hikaru’s new baby matters02:35 World champions and parenthood06:13 Naka, Magnus, and motivation10:26 How kids changed their own chess17:51 The science: sleep, hormones, and focus28:54 Can top players avoid the dip?33:02 Long-term benefits of parenting?42:50 The dip is real, but varies51:22 Final verdict on kids and chess53 min - EP 184 | Chessboxing and the Dreams of James Canty
FM James Canty III joins Dojo Talks to talk about becoming the World Chessboxing Champion, how he got into boxing, and what it was like competing with Team USA in Serbia. The conversation also covers training, the connection between chess and combat sports, nootropics and performance, and Canty’s current push for IM and GM norms.
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1:26 Creator, Streamer, Coach, or Competitor?4:19 The Quests James Is Chasing Right Now5:29 How James Got Into Boxing10:33 Team USA and Winning Gold in Serbia12:28 How Strong Is James as a Boxer?18:35 Why He Might Retire From Chessboxing22:00 Is Chessboxing Actually Growing?35:46 PEDs, Nootropics, and Chess Performance48:25 Fatherhood, Motivation, and the IM/GM Push58 min - EP 183 | Should Draw Offers Be Banned?
A lively Dojo Talks debate on whether draw offers should be banned in chess. The episode covers the history of draw offers, the role of tournament culture and incentives, the Dubov–Nepo controversy, and whether changing draw rules would actually improve fighting chess.
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1:04 History of the Draw Offer in Chess2:58 Grandmaster Draws and Fear in Elite Play5:54 Professional vs Amateur Events and Draw Rules9:26 Chess Culture vs Rule Changes15:13 Tournament Incentives and Fighting Chess33:39 Dubov–Nepo Blitz Draw Controversy38:46 The Case for Keeping Draw Offers in Chess55 min
About Dojo Talks: A Chess Podcast
From the publisher's feed
The official podcast of ChessDojo (IM Kostya Kavutskiy, IM David Pruess, & GM Jesse Kraai). Most episodes are streamed live to twitch.tv/chessdojo.
Interested in improving your chess? Welcome to the Dojo! A structured plan to hold yourself accountable to and a group to do it with. - https://chessdojo.club
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