Hans Niemann
Professional chess grandmaster and entrepreneur who rose to prominence after defeating Magnus Carlsen and later addressing high-profile cheating allegations; founder of Endgame AI and frequent commentator on chess culture and institutions.
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Apr 23, 2026 • 1h 28min
#168 - Hans Niemann: The Corrupt Chess Madia
Hans Niemann, a 22-year-old grandmaster and entrepreneur who founded Endgame AI, speaks about his infamous win over Magnus Carlsen and the fallout that followed. He discusses accusations that upended his career, calls out what he dubs the “Chess Mafia,” and reflects on media, resilience, and the pure joy of learning chess in Washington Square Park.
May 1, 2026 • 27min
Hans Niemann on Building Endgame, Chess Streaming, and Tournament Structure | MTS Live
Hans Niemann, chess grandmaster, Twitch streamer, and founder of Endgame, talks about building AI coaching into chess products. He contrasts blitz’s artistry with classical precision. He explores streaming’s boom, global government support for chess, and ideas for a more organized competitive structure.
Apr 18, 2026 • 37min
My Huge HIMS Trade, Hans Niemann Interview, The Market is Ripping, AI Slop, Chess is in Trouble, Trading Advice - Threadguy: April 17th, 2026
Hans Niemann, chess grandmaster known from a recent Netflix documentary, discusses competitive chess, online ratings, and building a chess platform with AI coaching. He talks about match preparation, transpositions, and the meta of high-stakes play. Conversation also touches on online gambling around chess and handling public scrutiny.
