C-Squared Podcast

♟️Play With Us: https://www.chess.com/join/csqpod?ref_id=207174611👕MERCH: https://c-squared.shop/🌐 Website: https://c2pod.com/☕Buy Us A Coffee : buymeacoffee.com/c2pod🐦Twitter/X : https://x.com/CSQpod📸Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/csqpod/💬Discord : https://discord.gg/XeP3tENMTr(0:00) Intro(0:50) Fabi wins the Chess 9LX In St. Louis(12:10) Are commentators useless?(17:24) The reign of Kasparov(26:30) Future tournaments for Fabi(31:03) 3 year old FIDE Rated Player

David Smerdon is a Grandmaster from Australia, currently working as an Economics professor at University of Queensland. In this episode, David takes us through the findings of the most comprehensive chess cheating experiment ever ran. Enjoy, and don't forget to help us grow the channel by liking this video, and subscribing to the channel!♟️Play With Us: https://www.chess.com/join/csqpod?ref_id=207174611👕MERCH: https://c-squared.shop/🌐 Website: https://c2pod.com/☕Buy Us A Coffee : buymeacoffee.com/c2pod🐦Twitter/X : https://x.com/CSQpod📸Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/csqpod/💬Discord : https://discord.gg/XeP3tENMTr(0:00) Intro (0:55) Who is Smerdon (4:50) The reason there are less Chess Professionals in Australia (6:22) Smerdon Inclination towards Economics (10:05) How Chess is pitched to Academia? (11:59) Why less Women in Chess? (21:50) Cheating in Chess (24:30) The Experiment (46:40) Is OTB Cheating underestimated?

♟️Play With Us: https://www.chess.com/join/csqpod?ref_id=207174611👕MERCH: https://c-squared.shop/🌐 Website: https://c2pod.com/☕Buy Us A Coffee : buymeacoffee.com/c2pod🐦Twitter/X : https://x.com/CSQpod📸Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/csqpod/💬Discord : https://discord.gg/XeP3tENMTr(00:00) Intro (03:37) Danya The Farmer? (14:23) Who started the fight? (34:10) Eye-tracking, The Terminator (44:12) Speedrun Account banned (1:04:05) Was Kramnik bullied? (1:12:45) Danya trying to prove himself (1:34:26) Bc8 Controversy Explained (1:56:54) Potential Lawsuit? (2:04:32) How will Danya move on?

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Fabiano & Cristian get together before the start of the US Championship in St.Louis to create the ultimate tier list! If you enjoy this video, please Like & Subscribe, it helps us a lot! 👕MERCH: https://c-squared.shop/

👕MERCH: https://c-squared.shop/Fabiano and International Arbiter Chris Bird debate the role & responsibilities of arbiters in chess. Chris later brings his expertise to the table, and analyzes the developing situation that ensued after the time scramble between Nihal and Dardha, from the Global Chess League. If you like this video, don't forget to Like & Subscribe, it helps us create more awesome content for you! 👕MERCH: https://c-squared.shop/

Fabiano responds to a question that has been asked many times, is the Candidates or the World Championship easier to win? After which the boys watch the Armageddon game between Keymer & Boris Gelfand. If you enjoy this video, please Like & Subscribe, it helps us a lot! 👕MERCH: https://c-squared.shop/

Fabiano responds to Dubov's recent comments, and shows us one of his most impressive piece of preparation, which just got unleashed after a 5 year wait! If you enjoy this video, please Like & Subscribe, it helps us a lot! 👕MERCH: https://c-squared.shop/ ▶️CLIPS CHANNEL 🎞️: / @csqclips ▶️PLAY WITH US : https://go.chess.com/csqpod ▶️DISCORD : / discord ▶️TIKTOK: / csqpod

The boys delve deep into the Chess Mafia, its history, and current BIG Players! (Mostly satire) 👕MERCH: https://c-squared.shop/ ▶️CLIPS CHANNEL 🎞️: / @csqclips ▶️PLAY WITH US : https://go.chess.com/csqpod ▶️DISCORD : / discord ▶️TIKTOK: / csqpod 00:00 Intro 02:24 Sponsor 03:43 The Chess Mafia (Top of the Pyramid) 06:35 Different Chess Mafias 07:51 Was Hans Niemann treated fair? 19:23 Are we part of the Chess Mafia? 24:35 Hijacking our terms 26:00 C-Squared cash bags from Chess Com

Fabi and Cristian analyze the best performances at the Chess Olympiad, and return to review a fan favorite : The Pre-Olympiad Tier list! If you enjoy this video, please Like & Subscribe, it helps us a lot! 👕MERCH: https://c-squared.shop/ ▶️CLIPS CHANNEL 🎞️: / @csqclips ▶️PLAY WITH US : https://go.chess.com/csqpod ▶️DISCORD : / discord ▶️TIKTOK: / csqpod

We're one sleep away from perhaps the biggest event of the year, the Speed Chess Championship Finals. The Paris hype is real, who will manage their nerves best and win it all? The boys discuss what's on everyone's mind, the Olympiad, and more... If you enjoyed the conversation, don't forget to like and subscribe! 00:00 Intro 03:21 Speed Chess Championship 15:58 Magnus Vs Hans 19:56 Olympiad Analysis Team China 23:17 Team USA 25:05 Team India 27:25 Team Uzbekistan 30:30 Women's Olympiad

Get your C-Squared SWAG here 👕 https://c-squared.shop 00:00 Intro 00:55 Sinquefield Cup Review 12:56 Ding Liren's Form 20:01 Is Nepo tilting? 25:16 FIDE Circuit points 31:57 World Rapid & Blitz #chess #fabianocaruana #cristianchirila #magnuscarlsen #hikarunakamura #chesspodcast #gothamchess #chessopenings #queensgambit

Hans Interview on chess.com :https://youtu.be/ZFBAuihQYgw?si=iJetA0l00CEPZM5J Hans Interview on @STLChessClub : https://youtu.be/CJZuT-_kij0?si=Epp9lR_763dhzt8f Daniel Rensch's X post responding to Hans: https://x.com/DanielRensch/status/1821536464364278091 00:00 Intro 00:56 Decoding Hans Interview 09:05 Danny's Tweets 21:30 Handling the problem of Cheating 26:40 Hans & Danny Rensch private Discussion 50:12 Hans Vs Magnus in Paris

The boys reunite after a short break to discuss the recent happenings from within the chess world. They discuss the Speed Chess Championship, the upcoming clash between Magnus & Hans, and the issues with fast paced chess competitions. Enjoy! 👕MERCH: https://c-squared.shop/ ▶️CLIPS CHANNEL 🎞️: / @csqclips ▶️PLAY WITH US : https://go.chess.com/csqpod ▶️DISCORD : / discord ▶️TIKTOK: / csqpod 00:00 Intro 01:00 World Team Rapid & Blitz Championship 17:12 Hans 30 minutes Interview 25:40 Magnus Vs Hans 38:16 Hans Niemann against the World 44:06 Jamaica Chess Scene 48:49 Innovation in Chess Boards

Halfway through at the Superbet Chess Classic and Fabiano relays his insights into the first half of the event. The boys also talk about other current happenings from the chess world... 👕MERCH: https://c-squared.shop/ 00:00 Intro 00:51 Game Analysis 16:32 Vishy, Korchnoi, Smyslov 24:48 $4 Million Tournament 30:01 1V1 Chess Matches 41:38 Smart AR Glasses?

The boys reunite on a sunny rooftop in Bucharest, Romania, as they gear up for the start of the Superbet Chess Classic. The relaxed discussion tackles the week's chess discussions, including the upcoming tournament, the incident between Alireza & Hikaru, the emergence of UFC style 1 V 1 matches, and more! Help us grow the channel by liking this video and subscribing to the channel, our AI overlords love that. You can also check our the below options to continue supporting us. Much appreciated 🧡 👕MERCH: https://c-squared.shop/ ▶️CLIPS CHANNEL 🎞️: / @csqclips ▶️PLAY WITH US : https://go.chess.com/csqpod ▶️DISCORD : / discord ▶️TIKTOK: / csqpod 00:00 Intro 00:50 Erigaisi & Abdusattorov 6:37 FIDE invited players on discussion of FIDE Circuit 12:37 GCT Starts in Romania 19:54 Hikaru VS Alireza Drama 27:19 1 V 1 Chess Matches 36:40 Changing Federations

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We discuss the epic Champions Chess Tour Finals between Alireza & Magnus, the upcoming Norway Chess , and of course whether the $4 Million buy-in tournament is happening, or not happening, later this year!00:00 Intro00:50 Norway Chess06:36 Open Tournaments19:13 FIDE Circuit27:24 Universal Rating System42:15 Champions Chess Tour55:58 High Roller Chess Tournament

In this special episode, we talk everything chess with GM Maurice Ashley. Known for his insightful strategies and inspiring commentary, Maurice shares his wisdom on improvement, learning protocols, and the invaluable life lessons he's garnered from the chessboard.Join us as we dive deep into Maurice's new book, 'Move by Move,' and discover how the principles of chess can be applied to everyday life, enhancing your personal growth and professional development. Whether you're a chess enthusiast or just looking for some motivational insights, this episode is packed with actionable advice and thought-provoking discussions. Don't miss out on the chance to learn from one of the greatest minds in chess!Get Maurice's book, "Move by Move" here : https://www.amazon.com/Move-Life-Lessons-off-Chessboard/dp/1797223658▶️PLAY WITH US : https://go.chess.com/csqpodChat with US▶️DISCORD : https://discord.gg/XeP3tENMTr▶️TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@csqpod▶️CLIPS CHANNEL 🎞️: https://www.youtube.com/@csqclips00:00 Welcoming Maurice 00:56 Stopping Commentary and Shifting Focus 05:41 Emotions when doing something for the first time 9:50 Move by Move, Maurice's new book 19:20 Building A Strong Mindset 31:26 Handling Pressure 36:00 New Generation's view towards Chess 47:39 Playing Different Variants For Training 56:30 Handling Losses 1:11:27 Converting A Winning Advantage 1:21:07 Most rewarding aspect of writing Move By Move