Today I’m joined by chess legend GM Peter Svidler — World Cup winner, former World No. 4, elite commentator, second, and one of the most fascinating voices in chess. We discuss his career path, the dreams he never fully achieved, and why GYM matters more than most players realize. We also talk about whether Kasparov could still compete with the very best today, and what happens to chess once Magnus is gone. And of course, we finish with a blitz game you don’t want to miss!

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00:00 — Intro

00:56 — Who is Peter Svidler today?

05:00 — Peter as a Candidates second

05:55 — Why Peter commentates less

08:39 — Does Peter still want 2700?

14:56 — Why Peter doesn’t play online

16:16 — Will Peter become a streamer?

18:48 — Hearthstone and chess

19:29 — How Peter works on chess now

21:22 — Why gym matters so much

24:24 — Can Peter still compete?

31:44 — What about Kasparov?

34:58 — Unexpected doggo

35:14 — Back to Kasparov

36:45 — Pressure against young players

39:36 — Back to the Russian team?

41:19 — Peter never had goals?

47:02 — Chess in Peter’s life

49:17 — Must chess cost everything?

53:54 — How long will Magnus last?

58:53 — Blitz

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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