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My upcoming tournaments in Kazakhstan: https://opencups.kazchess.kz/Legendary GM Susan Polgar, 8th Women's World Chess Champion, joined my podcast! We discussed women's chess and why it's difficult for women to reach the top of the open rating. Susan shared amazing stories about her acquaintance with Fischer and how they created CHESS960 together. Bonus: her thoughts on women-only tournaments, Gukesh and Magnus. Don't miss it! Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mustreader My X: https://x.com/mustreader My channel with podcast highlights: https://www.youtube.com/@CwMClips My referral link to chess.com: https://go.chess.com/mustreader My chess.com club: https://go.chess.com/MustreaderClub Collabs: mazdrid@gmail.com Susan's X: https://x.com/SusanPolgarLink to Susan's book "Rebel Queen": https://amzn.to/3XE0NdJMy podcast with Danny Rensch: https://youtu.be/E4fGt3MbF0I?si=XiP__4d6LBE3MW3LMy podcast with Kramnik that got me blocked by him: https://youtu.be/YKzes4eteb4?si=5nUg3RNqeHXnqANK My podcast with Naroditsky: https://youtu.be/OKeb-WRMYpM?si=B3cfMHORtC6gEoMcMany thanks to my Patreon supporter: Sarterus 00:00 — Intro 01:45 — When will a female player reach world's top 5? 08:40 — Do women-only tournaments help or hurt progress? 11:45 — The BIGGEST problem in women's chess 13:19 — Why elite female players stick to women's tournaments 16:46 — Social pressure: why girls can't train like boys 20:53 — Is it harder to raise chess prodigies today? 23:38 — Susan's approach to parenting 25:45 — Did her father's experiment negatively affect Susan? 27:58 — How Susan and Fischer CREATED Chess960 together 33:26 — Will players memorize all 960 starting positions? 37:05 — Will Chess960 replace classical chess at elite level? 40:23 — Susan's relationship with chess today 43:02 — Her favorite active chess player 45:25 — Could 1990s Fischer compete against 1990s Kasparov? 48:19 — What Bobby Fischer taught Susan 50:49 — Women's World Championship predictions Susan Polgar: a WOMAN will NEVER reach TOP 5 — unless THIS changes | PODCAST susan polgar susan polgar interview susan polgar podcast women in chess female chess grandmaster bobby fischer chess960 bobby fischer chess960 fischer random chess chess960 creation story women chess barriers polgar sisters training why women don't reach top chess susan polgar bobby fischerchess gender gapchess960 vs classical chesssusan polgar book rebel queen chess podcast chess interview mustreader greg mustreader mustreader chess cwm 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! #susanpolgar #bobbyfisher #chess #chesspodcast #chessinterviews #chesswithmustreader #mustreaderchess #gregmustreader #cwm

Try Chessbook and my gambit repertoire: https://chessbook.com/mustreaderToday's special guest is Danny Rensch — Chess.com's Chief Chess Officer! We’ve discussed many hot topics: Hans' against chess.com, how FIDE and other organizers ignore cheating problems and why 2025 will be HUGE for chess. Danny shared how they banned top GMs and WHY the Hikaru-Magnus match never happened in 2023. Bonus: two action-packed blitz games to finish! Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mustreader My X: https://x.com/mustreader My channel with podcast highlights: https://www.youtube.com/@CwMClips Collabs: mazdrid@gmail.com Danny's X: https://x.com/DanielRensch Pre-order Danny's book Dark Squares: https://www.chess.com/darksquaresMy podcast with Chess.com CEO: https://youtu.be/1cCrMcUTDj8?si=Wf3TGeGIQknmBDLOMy podcast with Anish: https://youtu.be/x41meg64OxM?si=MHcuDsNNOs6gLMUj My podcast with Kramnik that got me blocked by him: https://youtu.be/YKzes4eteb4?si=5nUg3RNqeHXnqANK My podcast with Naroditsky: https://youtu.be/OKeb-WRMYpM?si=B3cfMHORtC6gEoMcMy podcast with Dubov: https://youtu.be/rimjT4Pj3jY?si=JGVX3uw5CS0c6T9z Many thanks to my Patreon supporter: Sarterus 00:00 – Intro 01:41 – Danny's challenging childhood 05:17 – "Chess is a scary game" 06:37 – What chess means to Danny 11:44 – Secret behind Chess.com success 18:52 – Is chess boring to watch? 24:03 – Chess audience growing 10x soon? 28:46 – 2025 chess boom: Netflix, A24, Joe Rogan 31:05 – Chess popularity explosion 33:22 – Chess.com quitting tournaments?! 39:22 – Why Hikaru-Magnus match cancelled? 42:32 – Niemann lawsuit aftermath 45:50 – What Hans Niemann isn't telling 51:07 – Organizers ignore cheating 59:55 – Will cheating destroy chess? 1:06:17 – Blitz games Danny Rensch: trusting HANS, IGNORING cheating, Magnus vs Hikaru daniel rensch danny rensch danny chief chess officer chess.com danny cco chess.com danny rensch chesscom danny rensch cult leaderdanny rensch childhood danny rensch interview danny rensch podcast chess.com chief chess officer danny rensch dark squares danny rensch book hans niemann lawsuit chess.com niemann lawsuitmagnus carlsen hans niemann controversywhy magnus hikaru match was cancelled magnus carlsen on joe rogan chess.com bans grandmasters chess.com banned players chess cheating cheating in chess how chess.com catches cheaters chess.com anti cheat system netflix chess documentary a24 chess movie emma stone chess boom 2025 chess esport chess podcast chess interview mustreader greg mustreader mustreader chess 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! #dannyrensch #danielrensch #chesscom #chesswithmustreader #gregmustreader

In this engaging discussion, International Master Andras Toth, a chess coach and former school teacher, shares valuable insights on improving at chess. He emphasizes the pitfalls of setting rating goals and the importance of enjoying the learning process. Andras advises on the correct use of engines, cautioning against over-reliance, especially for lower-rated players. He also highlights the addictive nature of bullet games and encourages a balanced approach to practice and play. Plus, enjoy the thrill of a live blitz game demonstration!

Meet the man behind chess's digital revolution — Chess.com CEO Erik Allebest! How does Chess.com catch cheaters? What's Erik's response to Kramnik's accusations? From Netflix's upcoming Hans Niemann documentary to a major GM ban — join us for an insider look at Chess.com! Plus: watch our intense blitz battle where Erik tries to destroy me. Don't miss this episode! Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mustreader My X: https://x.com/mustreader My Twitch: https://twitch.tv/gregmustreader My channel with podcast highlights: https://youtube.com/@CwMClips Collabs: mazdrid@gmail.com Erik's X: https://x.com/erikallebest Links to what's discussed in the podcast: https://www.chess.com/blog/FairPlay/chess-com-fair-play-report-are-there-too-many-upsets-in-titled-tuesday My podcast with MY CHESS COACH: https://youtu.be/x5crqbtsWjs?si=_Jjt3mMYH5wCawik My podcast with MVL: https://youtu.be/6sIBWByqqG8?si=n2pFdaFD558MNOBW My podcast with Anish: https://youtu.be/x41meg64OxM?si=MHcuDsNNOs6gLMUj My podcast with Kramnik that got me blocked by him: https://youtu.be/YKzes4eteb4?si=5nUg3RNqeHXnqANK My podcast with Naroditsky: https://youtu.be/OKeb-WRMYpM?si=B3cfMHORtC6gEoMcMany thanks to my Patreon supporter: Sarterus 00:00 — Intro 02:19 — 20 years of chess evolution 04:02 — Is chess still underrated? 05:49 — 2026 will change chess 07:09 — Netflix's Hans Niemann story 09:35 — Chess.com in 20 years 12:16 — VR chess: Future or fantasy?! 13:36 — Chess.com roadmap 19:45 — AI coaches coming soon 23:30 — Is Chess.com a unicorn? 24:46 — How many users today? 25:38 — Thoughts on Lichess.org 26:38 — Who's the real competition? 28:44 — Magnus's new TakeTakeTake app 30:31 — Chess.com team 33:13 — Was Kramnik right?! 35:47 — Fighting online cheating 40:42 — The real scale of cheating 43:11 — "We have a secret cheater program" 50:10 — How we catch cheaters 53:44 — Major GM ban coming! 54:15 — Erik as a chess player 55:15 — Blitz battle CHEATERS will be PUNISHED! CEO of ChessCom. Erik Allebest Podcast erik allebest chess.com chess.com ceo erik allebest chess.com ceo erik allebest interview chess cheating cheating in chessvladimir kramnikhans niemann netflixchess.com vs lichessmagnus carlsenchess AI coachingchess online platform comparison chess anti-cheating methods chess grandmaster cheatingchess podcast chess interview mustreader greg mustreader mustreader chess 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! #chess #chesscom #erikallebest #chesscheating #anticheating #chesspodcast #kramnik #hansniemann #magnuscarlsen #chessinterviews #chesswithmustreader #chessmustreader #gregmustreader #mustreaderchess

Try 500+ hours of chess courses for free: https://chessmood.com/mustreaderCan your outfit affect your chess rating? GM Avetik Grigoryan reveals surprising psychological tricks that helped his students gain hundreds of rating points. We explore the champion's mindset, analyze the World Championship match, and learn powerful secrets of peak performance. Plus: watch our exciting blitz game! Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mustreader My X: https://x.com/mustreader My Twitch: https://twitch.tv/gregmustreader My channel with podcast highlights: https://www.youtube.com/@CwMClips Collabs: mazdrid@gmail.com Avetik's X: https://x.com/gmavetik Links to what's discussed in the podcast: https://youtu.be/pVHyUzX5IQw?si=Pkd-cga-ENI4JtoO https://youtu.be/zt57XxVccDc?si=XhhbT2Axi3oyaOTb https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhyhnFZkhis&list=PLwf_ceM-L-lOhmoyl0Qe2O1zLL9qOkBR0 Psycho-Cybernetics: Updated and Expanded: https://amzn.to/4fiu43J Boundless: Upgrade Your Brain, Optimize Your Body: https://amzn.to/3ZyKejt Eat Smarter: https://amzn.to/3VFjvjZ Elon Musk: https://amzn.to/4iKVgLo My podcast with MVL: https://youtu.be/6sIBWByqqG8?si=n2pFdaFD558MNOBW My podcast with Anish: https://youtu.be/x41meg64OxM?si=MHcuDsNNOs6gLMUjMany thanks to my Patreon supporter: Sarterus 00:00 — Meet GM Avetik Grigoryan 02:17 — Psychology's impact on chess success 07:33 — The champion's mindset 09:46 — The minions concept: WHAT?! 12:39 — Life-changing choices 16:02 — Why your rating isn't improving 19:32 — Your outfit affects your rating! 22:43 — If only I knew this earlier! 24:43 — Ding vs Gukesh psychological battle 28:35 — Essential knowledge for every player 31:13 — Life-changing book recommendations 33:44 — 4 AM poker survival story 37:27 — Does Magnus use performance coaches? 39:26 — Blitz battle This MINDSET can help you WIN at CHESS / Podcast GM Avetik Grigoryan avetik grigoryan gm avetik grigoryan tips chessmood founder chessmood chess psychology tips chess mindset training how to improve chess rating chess performance coachingchess success mindsetchess rating improvement tipschess mental preparationchess training mindset winning chess psychologychess champion habits chess psychological tricks chess training psychologymagnus carlsen magnus carslen coach world chess championship 2024 ding liren vs gukesh match gukesh vs ding chess podcast chess interview mustreader greg mustreader mustreader chess 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! #avetikgrigoryan #chesscoach #chessmindset #chessimprovement #chessgrandmaster #chesspodcast #chessinterviews #chesswithmustreader #mustreaderchess

Try 500+ hours of chess courses for free: https://chessmood.com/gregWhat makes a future chess champion? Legendary coach Farrukh Amonatov shares his training secrets and explains why most coaches get it wrong. We explore my chess potential, analyze the World Championship match, and face off in an exciting blitz game. Don't miss this! Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mustreader Studio in Dubai: https://instagram.com/mbpstudio_eng My X: https://x.com/mustreader My Twitch: https://twitch.tv/gregmustreader My channel with podcast highlights: https://www.youtube.com/@CwMClips Collabs: mazdrid@gmail.com My podcast with MVL: https://youtu.be/6sIBWByqqG8?si=n2pFdaFD558MNOBW My podcast with Anish: https://youtu.be/x41meg64OxM?si=MHcuDsNNOs6gLMUj My podcast with Kramnik that got me blocked by him: https://youtu.be/YKzes4eteb4?si=5nUg3RNqeHXnqANK My podcast with Naroditsky: https://youtu.be/OKeb-WRMYpM?si=B3cfMHORtC6gEoMc 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 My podcast with Fabi: https://youtu.be/1LMPYFf1iLo?si=G0T299ZvQ7NYc5L6 My podcast with Nepo: https://youtu.be/sW-i4CPCa_w?si=Z_zs9iGUjsxYO_hR Many thanks to my Patreon supporter: Sarterus 00:00 – Intro 02:02 – You coached ALIREZA FIROUZJA?! 03:38 – How to spot a future chess champion? 05:20 – Mistakes EVERY player makes 09:07 – What EVERY player must know! 14:34 – Why study endgames? 19:12 – When will I be a FM? 21:14 – Will I become a GM? 23:33 – Training team India 24:42 – What's my chess potential? 28:12 – Creating chess content without a title 31:24 – Ding vs Gukesh 33:46 – Chess in China 35:26 – Coach vs student BLITZ MY CHESS COACH SHOCKED ME! farrukh amonatov farrukh amonatov chess coach alireza firouzja coachchess training secrets from grandmaster how to become chess champion chess coach for beginners chess training methods chess improvement tips ding liren vs gukesh match prediction gukesh vs dingindian chess team coach chess rating improvement tips chess endgame training importancedubai chess coachchess training for adultsbest chess training methods 2024 chess podcast chess interview mustreader greg mustreader mustreader chess 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! #chess #chesscoach #farrukhamonatov #chesslessons #chesstraining #chessgrandmaster #chessimprovement #chesstricks #chesstips #gukeshvsding #worldchampionship2024 #alirezafirouzja #chesscoaching #chessteacher #chessstreamer #chesspodcast #dubaichess #chessgm #gmcoach #chessrating #blitzchess #indiaChess #chineseChess #gukesh2024 #dingliren2024 

Try ChessMood and my gambit repertoire: https://mstrdr.org/bnkwg7How does MVL stay on top of the chess elite while training just 2 hours a day? What's MVL's secret to beating Magnus Carlsen? Maxime Vachier-Lagrave explains his approach, discusses nearly quitting in 2022, and shares thoughts on Gukesh vs Ding match. Plus: Watch our blitz game! Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mustreader My X: https://x.com/mustreader My Twitch: https://twitch.tv/gregmustreader My channel with podcast highlights: @CwMClips Collabs: mazdrid@gmail.com MVL's X: https://x.com/Vachier_Lagrave MVL's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mvlchess Links to what's discussed in the podcast: MVL's official website: https://www.mvlchess.com/en/ MVL podcast in French: https://youtu.be/pEJChdDP66A?si=qv9M4LEdIppFdZN_ Many thanks to my Patreon supporter: Sarterus00:00 – Intro 04:36 – MVL's streams 06:50 – 72-game unbeaten streak 13:52 – Arjun and aggressive chess 16:01 – Is taking risks a winning strategy? 21:16 – "Tight" chess players in GCT 22:54 – MVL trains only 2 hours?! 30:02 – MVL almost quit chess in 2022? 33:34 – Why 2-3 hours of training works 37:05 – How MVL spends training time 41:01 – Sports psychology in chess 46:10 – MVL's chess goals 51:24 – Gukesh vs Ding 53:31 – Old vs new generation 58:19 – How to beat Magnus? 1:01:41 – The cheating crisis 1:17:26 – Blitz game Maxime Vachier-Lagrave: the mind of a 2800. MVL PODCAST Maxime Vachier-Lagrave MVL chess Magnus Carlsen vs MVL World Chess Championship 2024 Gukesh vs Ding Liren chess training tips how to improve at chess chess grandmaster tips MVL blitz chess psychology MVL vs Magnus Carlsen chess preparation secrets French grandmaster chess elite training top chess players 2024 chess strategy Ding Liren vs Gukesh prediction chess grandmaster training routine chess professional training chess podcast chess interview mustreader greg mustreader mustreader chess 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! #mvl #mvlchess #worldchesschampionship #worldchesschampion #dingliren #gukesh #gukeshvsding #chessimprovement #chesstips #chesstricks #chesstraining #frenchgm #frenchgrandmaster #chessgm #chesspodcast #chessinterviews #chesswithmustreader #chessmustreader #gregmustreader #mustreaderchess

Join me in conversation with Zachary Saine aka The Chess Nerd! We discuss his path to 300K followers across various platforms and dive into his chess training methods. He also shares his unsuccessful experience with a chess coach and answers the big question: chess or content? Plus: exciting blitz game finale!My X: https://x.com/mustreader My Twitch: https://twitch.tv/gregmustreader My channel with podcast highlights: @CwMClips Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mustreader Collabs: mazdrid@gmail.com Zachary's YouTube: @thechessnerd Zachary's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thechessnerd/ Zachary's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thechessnerdlive Links to what's discussed in the podcast: Recognizing Your Opponent's Resources: https://amzn.to/49hunuh The Woodpecker Method 2: https://amzn.to/3UYnckD Zurich International Chess Tournament, 1953: https://amzn.to/3V4aJf7 Zurich 1953: 15 Contenders for the World Chess Championship: https://amzn.to/48Z2x5E My podcast with Dubov: https://youtu.be/rimjT4Pj3jY?si=JGVX3uw5CS0c6T9z My podcast with Kavutskiy: https://youtu.be/MZyBGWx1dM0?si=lfTppdnAG5otOf4z My podcast with Aronian: https://youtu.be/THyL4D2Clbw?si=lelJESwvohuVslHV My podcast wit Anish: https://youtu.be/x41meg64OxM?si=MHcuDsNNOs6gLMUj My podcast with Kramnik that got me blocked by him: https://youtu.be/YKzes4eteb4?si=5nUg3RNqeHXnqANK My podcast with Naroditsky: https://youtu.be/OKeb-WRMYpM?si=B3cfMHORtC6gEoMc My podcast with Wei Yi: https://youtu.be/080CuetikLE?si=ZAfCtO_BZBcp3yOf My podcast with Pragg: https://youtu.be/LYURIPGuMjs?si=j_GBgdtZKywBKEfc My podcast with Erigaisi: https://youtu.be/3Nvfuk70v6g?feature=shared My podcast with Fabi: https://youtu.be/1LMPYFf1iLo?si=G0T299ZvQ7NYc5L6 My podcast with Nepo: https://youtu.be/sW-i4CPCa_w?si=Z_zs9iGUjsxYO_hR 00:00 – Intro 01:57 – 6 years of content making! 06:39 – Finally, success? 10:45 – Quality matters! 16:21 – Why fewer videos? 19:22 – Upcoming content plans? 22:38 – Rating deflation issues 24:58 – The life of Zach 28:28 – Bad coaching experience 30:15 – Self-study vs coaching 33:34 – Two aspects to train 38:53 – Other training aspects 43:14 – Chess career or content? 47:08 – Chess goals 49:12 – No more The Chess Nerd videos? 54:53 – Blitz game The Chess Nerd: from 0 to 300K followers and chess career. PODCAST zachary saine zachary saine the chess nerd thechessnerd chessnerd chess nerdyoung chess creator chess videosmustreader greg mustreader mustreader chess 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! #chessnerd #thechessnerd #zacharysaine #chessjourney #chesscontent #chesstips #chesstraining #chessroutine #chessstudy #chesscoach #chesswithmustreader #chessmustreader #gregmustreader #mustreaderchess

Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mustreaderMeet GM Arturs Neiksans – coach, commentator, content creator, and coach of Levy Rozman (GothamChess)! We explore the challenges of adult chess improvers, discuss how to get to your chess ceiling, and get insights into training with Levy. Plus: Arturs' candid thoughts on Levy's GM prospects and an exciting blitz game! My X: https://x.com/mustreader My Twitch: https://twitch.tv/gregmustreader Collabs: mazdrid@gmail.com Arturs' X: https://x.com/GMNeiksans Arturs' YouTube: @GMNeiksans Arturs' Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/gmneiksans 00:00 - Intro 02:05 - Big news from Arturs! 07:42 - Levy’s help with content 11:40 - Non-chess experience benefits 15:49 - Juggling media and coaching 17:47 - Artur's still competing? 20:54 - Becoming a GM at 28 24:14 - How to find your chess ceiling? 26:59 - Only talents reach the top? 31:20 - Can adults reach the top? 34:37 - Coaching Levy 38:57 - Will Levy get the GM title? 46:55 - Positional play - is it your strength? 51:02 - Chess improvement tips 54:20 - Blitz game Arturs NEIKSANS: coach of GOTHAMCHESS. Podcast arturs neiksans neiksans gm neiksans gothamchess levy rozman levy gothamchess levys trainer gothamchess trainer levy rozman trainer gothamchess coach levy rozman coach chess training chess for adults gothamchess gm levy rozman gm gm title grandmaster title chess coaching chess content chess content creator chess training adult chess adult chess improvement chess improvement chess ceiling chess podcast chess interview mustreader chess with mustreader greg 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! #artursneiksans #gmneiksans #gothamchess #levyrozman #chesscoaching #chessimprovement #adultchess #chesscontent #chessjourney #chesspodcast #chesswithmustreader #chessmustreader #gregmustreader

Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mustreader Matchess, get 1 Month FREE. Promo code: GREG https://matchess.io Positive vibes with Anish Giri! Discussing chess legends, Anish's plans to become the world champion, and Magnus's hidden weaknesses. Bonus: hot takes on cheating and (drumroll) Kramnik! Don't miss our blitz game at the end! My X: https://x.com/mustreader My Twitch: https://twitch.tv/gregmustreader Collabs: mazdrid@gmail.com Anish's X: https://x.com/anishgiri Anish's YouTube: @AnishGiriOfficial Anish's courses: https://chessable.com/author/anishgiri/ My podcast with Kramnik that got me blocked by him: https://youtu.be/YKzes4eteb4?si=5nUg3RNqeHXnqANK My podcast with Naroditsky: https://youtu.be/OKeb-WRMYpM?si=B3cfMHORtC6gEoMc My podcast with Wei Yi: https://youtu.be/080CuetikLE?si=ZAfCtO_BZBcp3yOf 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 My podcast with Fabi: https://youtu.be/1LMPYFf1iLo?si=G0T299ZvQ7NYc5L6 My podcast with Nepo: https://youtu.be/sW-i4CPCa_w?si=Z_zs9iGUjsxYO_hR 00:00 – Intro 01:16 – Is Anish among the GOATs? 02:46 – Anish could crush chess legends? 06:48 – Great players of past 11:06 – Patreon 13:36 – Chess players' IQ 18:02 – Top 5 smartest players today 22:02 – Anish's language skills 24:47 – Fun fact about Anish 26:36 – Chess world drama today 31:48 – Thoughts on Kramnik 35:28 – Anish on cheating 39:48 – Anish's chess journey 48:54 – Dealing with ups and downs 54:35 – Anish's plans to become WC 57:41 – Magnus on Anish 59:56 – Magnus's psychology and chess 1:04:14 – Anish's psychology and chess 1:05:54 – Anish's content creation 1:06:55 – Anish and openings 1:12:30 – We play blitz 1:19:55 – Anish's new project ANISH GIRI: Magnus's weakness, Kramnik, plans to become World Champ. PODCAST anish giri podcast anish giri giri magnus carlsen magnus weakness carlsen vladimir kramnik kramnik world chess champion world chess championship chess title chess champion chess goals chess drama chess scandals chess cheating chess psychology chess improvement chess content chess courses chess training chess preparation chess podcast chess interview chess openings mustreader chess with mustreader greg 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! #anishgiri #magnuscarlsen #carlsen #vladimirkramnik #kramnik #cheating #chesscheating #chessopenings #chesstraining #chessworldchampionship #chess #chesswithmustreader