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Hans Confesses After GCT Win: "I Felt The Turtle Closing In."

Tue, 12 May 2026 14:03:09 GMT

Fabi and Cristian break down a wild stretch in chess. Hans Niemann wins his first ever super tournament in Warsaw to kick off the Grand Chess Tour, but admits he felt like the rabbit being caught by the turtle as Fabi closed the gap in the final rounds. We dig into the American trio's standout performances, Alireza's secret conflict between the GCT and the Esports World Cup, and Magnus winning Tepe Sigeman in Malmo, ahead of Erigaisi and Erdogmus. Plus, 12-year-old Faustino Oro officially becomes a Grandmaster, the second youngest in chess history!

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GCT Warsaw Is Here, Carlsen vs Erdogmus Is HERE, Webster Kills SPICE, Red Or Blue Button?

Tue, 12 May 2026 12:00:38 GMT

Fabi and Cristian are live from Warsaw ahead of the Grand Chess Tour’s first leg, breaking down the biggest stories in chess. Magnus Carlsen returns to classical at TePe Sigeman in Malmo and faces 14-year-old Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus for the first time ever. Webster University shuts down the legendary SPICE program, ending one of the most decorated collegiate chess dynasties in U.S. history — and Susan Polgar isn’t taking it quietly. Plus the red or blue button debate splitting chess Twitter, and Fabi’s POV heading into GCT Warsaw.

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Hans Returns To Grand Chess Tour, Erdogmus Is 2700 (!!), Take x 3 Declares War On Chess.com

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:19:08 GMT

Fabi and Cristian break down the biggest stories in chess right now. Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus becomes the youngest player ever to cross 2700, smashing Wei Yi's record by nearly a year after a dominant 5-1 demolition of Topalov in Monte Carlo. Hans Niemann is back in the Grand Chess Tour with a wildcard slot in Warsaw. And Take Take Take's new Lichess partnership puts Magnus's app on a collision course with Chess.com.

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Sindarov's Magical Run Stuns The Chess World, Fabi Opens Up About His Candidates Dream

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 19:51:05 GMT

The 2026 Candidates is over, and Javokhir Sindarov is heading to the World Championship match against Gukesh. Fabi breaks down Sindarov's magical run and insane opening prep, reflects on his own Candidates dream, and weighs in on Hikaru's opening disaster, the state of Titled Tuesday, and who takes the title in Gukesh vs Sindarov. Episode sponsored by our friends at https://www.chessreps.com/

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00:00 Intro 00:28 Sindarov's Magic 05:28 Fabi vs Sindarov 07:28 Sindarov Stays Consistent Until The End 10:48 Fabi's Candidates Dream 23:28 Sindarov's Insane Prep 27:38 Hikaru Blames His Seconds For Opening Disaster 32:08 Titled Tuesday Is Dead 32:42 Gukesh Vs Sindarov Predictions

Fabi's Honest Take on Gukesh, Cheating & His Candidates Camp

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:02:43 GMT

Fabi gets real about Gukesh's controversial cheating comments, reveals how his Candidates camp is shaping up, and we dive into the E-Sports World Cup threatening to clash with the Grand Chess Tour. Plus: Why are Super GMs suddenly playing in open tournaments? And our full Prague Masters preview.

📌 The 2026 FIDE Candidates Tournament starts March 29 in Cyprus. Fabi plays White against Hikaru Nakamura in Round 1, an All American Clash!

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Caruana's Stunning Claim "He Can Do Something I Can Only Dream Of Doing"

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 22:07:00 GMT

The boys connect to talk about the biggest news of the week. The chaotic Speed Chess Championship is over, and we unpack everything that happed in London, and much more. Episode sponsored by our friends at https://www.chessreps.com/ ♟️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 00:35 Overview of last week 03:15 Tata Steel Recap 15:02 Tata Steel B Group 22:50 Polgar Netflix Documentary 24:20 Speed Chess Championship Review 46:00 Grand Chess Tour VS Esports World Cup Clash #magnuscarlsen #fabianocaruana #speedchess

Gukesh And The Blunder That Shocked The Chess World, The Biggest Chess Prodigy Is Here

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 20:13:25 GMT

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00:00 Intro 00:42 Comeback 03:30 Grand Slam & Wimbeldon of Chess 04:44 Wijk aan zee History 07:50 Chess has become a young sport 16:00 Strongest 15 years old 26:55 Chess Engine Power 33:44 Candidates performance in Tata Steel 37:24 Who win Tata Steel? 45:25 Gukesh Blundered 52:45 Fabi reveals his Candidates Prep 56:49 Freestyle World Championship #chess #fabianocaruana #tatasteelchess

Matt Thomas & James Canty | Exposure Therapy, Breathwork & Turning Chess Brains Into Boxing Weapons

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 15:14:11 GMT

The boys are joined by @movingwithmat and @JamesCantyIII to discuss the recent happenings in the exciting world of Chessboxing. Matt is the moving force behind the Chessboxing movement in the US, while James just recently became the heavy weight Chessboxing World Champion after defeating his Russian foe in Serbia earlier this year. We discuss a wide range of topics, enjoy!

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Fabi Welcomes Two New Candidates To The Party | World Cup Breakdown

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 15:25:10 GMT

Fabiano and Cristian react to the World Cup semifinals craziest moments. The blunder that changed history and handed Wei Yi his candidates ticket, as well as the tense clash between the two Uzbek superstars are discussed. Here is our full breakdown of the 2025 World Cup Semifinals!

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Caruana's Reaction To The Insane World Cup Results

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 01:52:26 GMT

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Fabiano and Cristian react to the World Cup's most insane matches and unexpected upsets so far. Almost all the top favorites are out, and the intense final battles for the Candidates are underway, here is our breakdown as we go into the semis!

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00:00 Intro 00:30 Danya's Memorial Fund 03:00 World Cup Review 08:28 Donchenko's Journey 12:39 Nodirbek Yakubboev's Journey 21:09 Jose Martinez's Journey 29:50 Lodici - The rising Italian Star 35:54 Shankland's Journey 37:00 Fabi's take on Dubov's 10 min Preparation 45:58 Esipenko's Journey 53:45 Fabi shares his World Cup experience 01:00:16 Wei Yi Vs Arjun Erigaisi 01:11:30 Candidates 2026

Fabiano Caruana Predicts Who's Going To Win The World Cup

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 00:58:17 GMT

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The World Cup is one of the most exciting events of the chess calendar, and this year's edition has not disappointed. The boys get together to chat about the favorites, give their predictions, and discuss the big surprises of the first rounds. ♟️Play With Us: https://www.chess.com/join/csqpod?ref_id=207174611

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00:00 Intro 00:19 Clutch Chess Recap 08:00 Magnus Vs Gukesh Rivalry 18:45 Total Chess Championship (Norway Chess) ?!?! 37:35 World Cup Analysis & Predictions

Fabiano Caruana Reacts To Hikaru vs. Gukesh Drama , GCT Insane Comeback

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 21:05:34 GMT

A rollercoaster ride that started in Brazil and finished in Arlington, Texas, comes to an end. We got together for an in depth reaction to the chess world's new controversy, Hikaru's King toss against Gukesh, as well as the comprehensive analysis of the Grand Chess Tour's finals.

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00:00 Intro 00:39 GCT Finals Review

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21:05 Fabi Vs MVL (Queen endgame analysis)

45:00 Fabi Vs MVL (Finals Blitz)

01:01:00 USA VS IND 0

1:03:30 The Showmanship Concept in the Event

01:13:00 Fabi Running For Glory

01:18:45 Drama Erupts After Hikaru throws Gukesh's King Into Crowd

Faustino Oro, The New Face Of Chess?

Sat, 27 Sep 2025 21:34:49 GMT

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00:00 Intro 00:57 Grand Swiss Recap 09:10 Alireza skips World Cup 14:30 Chess World Cup Participants 15:48 Faustino Oro becomes the youngest 2500 23:39 Grand Chess Tour Finals

Fabiano Predicts Who Will Go To The Candidates

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 01:52:13 GMT

The final round of the crucial FIDE Grand Swiss is upon us. With everything on the line, we discuss the journey so far, the possible scenarios, and who is the most likely to become the next Candidate. Enjoy!

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FIDE Makes A BOLD Move, Anti Cheating Proctor Goes Live

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 21:52:24 GMT

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Damn, Hikaru…I Thought We Were Friends

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 00:08:43 GMT

In this episode we address Hikaru's reaction to Fabiano's statement regarding Titled Tuesday, and the cheating that goes on in that event. Fabiano shares his candid reaction to Hikaru's charged statement, and we also discuss the most recent chess events - Esports World Cup, and the STL Rapid & Blitz.

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Danny Rensch Reveals All: Chess.com's War on Cheating, Monopoly Myths & Growing Up In A Cult

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 16:17:32 GMT

We sat down with the CCO of @chess Danny Rensch, in a tell all conversation about his upbringing in a cult, how chess.com became the biggest chess platform in the world, the current cheating plague and how the platform is working to combat it, his relationship with Hans, and much more.

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Searching For The Lost Freestyle Chess Interview

Sat, 26 Jul 2025 19:54:02 GMT

The boys reunite to discuss the lost Freestyle chess interview, the aftermath of the changes in organization that were implemented in Vegas, Hans Niemann's ascent, and the incredible victory of Levon Aronian.

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Anna & Pia Cramling EXPOSE Chess Truths: Women's Titles Debate, Is Chess Talent Genetic?

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 14:33:19 GMT

Anna & Pia Cramling, the greatest mother-daughter duo in chess, join the boys in St. Louis for a rare In-Person episode. We talk everything, from growing up in a chess family dynamic, to social media fame, to women's titles in chess and more.

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Danya Naroditsky | The Real Story Behind His Titled Tuesday Controversy

Sat, 12 Jul 2025 16:53:10 GMT

Danya Naroditsky joins the show to talk about his unexpected ban from the recent titled tuesday. What exactly happened, what were the reasons behind the ban, and what can be done in the future to avoid these situations in the future - we discuss it all!

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Is Kramnik's Lawsuit Hurting Chess? + Caruana on GCT Croatia & Pragg's Unstoppable Rise

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 11:22:24 GMT

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Fabiano Caruana Reacts to Gukesh’s Shocking Win Over Carlsen at Norway Chess 2025

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 11:19:53 GMT

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Magnus Takes On World Champion Gukesh, Kramnik's Cheating Crusade Continues

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 11:17:09 GMT

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New Allegations Shake The Chess World, GCT, Man VS Ostrich?

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 11:14:40 GMT

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100 Men VS Gorilla, Grandmaster's Pick Challenge

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 11:11:36 GMT

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DrLupo Is DONE After Cheating In $100K PogChamps Tournament

Thu, 01 May 2025 21:41:30 GMT

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Magnus Goes Legendary, Did FIDE Miss The Digital Revolution?

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 18:54:48 GMT

We Questioned The Chess Mafia Boss In The Back Of A Van

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 18:52:23 GMT

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Hans Niemann’s Unexpected Move SHOCKS The Chess World

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 18:52:21 GMT

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This Is The Strongest Grandmaster To Ever Get Banned For Cheating

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 14:33:22 GMT

In late 2024 the world of chess was shattered by the news that GM Kirill Shevchenko got caught cheating using a phone in the bathroom. Now FIDE has finally reached its verdict, a 3 year ban from chess, including a 1 year suspension. This means Shevchenko will be back in action in October 2026, how do you feel about his punishment, was it too harsh or too lenient?

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Fabi Is An Esports Pro, Dubov Delivers, Will Hans Ever Be Back In St. Louis?

Sun, 16 Mar 2025 14:57:56 GMT

Spassky The Legend, Magnus Auctions His Jeans, Hans VS Dubov Predictions

Sun, 16 Mar 2025 14:38:40 GMT

We catch up in St. Louis to discuss the passing of chess legend and 10th World Champion, Boris Spassky, Magnus' record setting auction, and the unexpected news that Hans Niemann will be playing Aeroflot Open in Russia, as well as an upcoming blitz match against Daniil Dubov.

Freestyle Chess Goes Global, Fabi Joins Team Liquid, Hikaru Retiring ?!?!

Sun, 16 Mar 2025 14:38:38 GMT

AI Glasses, Is This The Biggest Threat To Chess? Tata Steel Begins

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 15:52:43 GMT

Just one day left before the Winbledon of chess begins! We get together to chat Tata Steel Chess 2025, the new and concerning AI Glasses for Chess Cheating, Gukesh-Vishy ad & the incredible Chinese Chess Cheating Scandal.

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Dubov On Talent, Training Magnus For The Match Against Fabiano

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 15:57:27 GMT

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Splitting The World Championship Title ?!?!?

Fri, 03 Jan 2025 01:28:29 GMT

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Dress Code Drama | Magnus & FIDE Go To War Over Jeans

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 14:52:27 GMT

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World Rapid & Blitz Championships Start In New York, FIDE Changes The Rules

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 17:12:48 GMT

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Sagar Shah : From Travelling Journalist To Building A Chess Media Empire

Sat, 21 Dec 2024 17:32:35 GMT

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Gukesh Is HERE!! World Championship Match Analysis, What's Next?

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 15:21:13 GMT

The Gukesh Dommaraju Era in chess has started! The boys get together to discuss THAT game 14 of the match, which changed the course of chess history. Enjoy!

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It's Almost OVER

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Fabi Goes "ALL PREP" Mode, Garry Kasparov Is BACK, A 3 Year Old Will Beat You

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 05:18:41 GMT

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(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

This Grandmaster Ran The World's Largest Chess Cheating Experiment

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 05:18:32 GMT

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!

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(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?

Danya Naroditsky Answers Kramnik's Questions In EXPLOSIVE Interview

Sun, 27 Oct 2024 18:21:05 GMT

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(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?

Fabi Reviews Our US Champs Tier List | Champion POV

Sun, 27 Oct 2024 18:21:01 GMT

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Ridiculous Bathroom Cheating, And The Yoo Story | Fabi’s Reaction

Sun, 27 Oct 2024 18:20:39 GMT

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"Chess Arbiters Are 95% Useless" : Fabi Debates International Arbiter Chris Bird

Sun, 27 Oct 2024 18:07:21 GMT

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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/

Is The World Championship Easier Than The Candidates? Fabi Answers

Sun, 27 Oct 2024 18:02:13 GMT

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!

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This Is A Story About Talent | Fabi's Response To Dubov

Sun, 27 Oct 2024 18:00:12 GMT

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!

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Is The Chess Mafia Real?

Sun, 27 Oct 2024 17:58:31 GMT

The boys delve deep into the Chess Mafia, its history, and current BIG Players! (Mostly satire)

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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

Fabiano's Olympiad Tier List Review | India Scores Historical Victory, US Medals!

Tue, 24 Sep 2024 18:16:39 GMT

Fabi and Cristian analyze the best performances at the Chess Olympiad, and return to review a fan favorite : The Pre-Olympiad Tier list!

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It's TIME!! BREAKDOWN Of Magnus VS Hans & Alireza VS Hikaru

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 13:56:12 GMT

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

Alireza Dominates In St.Louis

Sun, 01 Sep 2024 16:25:11 GMT

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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

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Our Reaction To The Hans Niemann Interview

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 03:26:22 GMT

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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 Magnus vs. Hans SHOWDOWN in Paris Is OFFICIAL!!

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 23:09:03 GMT

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

What Happened With The $4 Million Tournament?

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 08:28:31 GMT

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...

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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?

Breakdown Of HANS VS VIDIT | Fabi Ready To Defend GCT Title In Romania | C2

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 07:55:44 GMT

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!

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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

Clash Of Claims, The WILDEST Match | Norway Chess Recap, Is Ding OK?

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 15:05:56 GMT

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00:50 Norway Chess

13:16 Ding & his form

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48:33 Hans back to 2700

Alireza's Resurgence & The 4 Million Dollars Chess Tournament (Is It Real??)

Mon, 20 May 2024 23:16:43 GMT

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 Intro

00:50 Norway Chess

06:36 Open Tournaments

19:13 FIDE Circuit

27:24 Universal Rating System

42:15 Champions Chess Tour

55:58 High Roller Chess Tournament

Maurice Ashley | Improve at Chess, Build a Strong Mindset, Handle Pressure

Fri, 17 May 2024 16:54:47 GMT

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!

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00:00 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

Nepomniachtchi | Candidates Run, Matches VS Ding & Magnus, Cheating

Tue, 07 May 2024 22:13:37 GMT

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What Happened At The CANDIDATES? Fabiano's Highlights

Thu, 02 May 2024 15:36:04 GMT

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Team Chess Winners POV, The American Cup Race Begins | C-Squared Podcast #66

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 13:50:16 GMT

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Is The Candidates Tournament In Danger?

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 16:24:16 GMT

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00:00 Intro

01:18 Candidates Drama

11:34 Semi finals of Team Chess Battle

29:15 Waiting for Finals

37:39 Limited Edition Merch

Is Freestyle Chess The Future? Team Battle V.S. Anish & Danny Gets HEATED!!

Sat, 24 Feb 2024 22:27:58 GMT

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00:00 Intro

01:14 Fabi got food poisoned

03:20 Fischer Random OR Freestyle Chess

05:26 Tournament Branding

08:38 Fabi on the Tournament's Format

15:05 Freestyle Chess In The Spotlight

17:20 What's Happening to Ding Liren?

20:40 Difference between Normal and FreeStyle Chess

22:05 Fabi VS Gukesh

23:20 Fabi Vs Levon

28:30 Fabi suggested a few ideas for the Tournament

30:14 The Final VS Magnus

37:07 New Chess Tour

47:02 Team Chess Battle

1:00:00 Top Juniors

1:07:40 Young guys are fighting back

The Hans Niemann Ban, Late Night Chess Battles, Freestyle Chess Challenge

Sat, 24 Feb 2024 21:54:39 GMT

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The boys react to the St. Louis Chess Club issuing a one year ban for GM Hans Niemann, after the former was accused of vandalizing a hotel room during the 2023 US Championship. Fabi recounts a recent story of a late night chess party, and more!

00:00 Intro

00:30 Fabi Gets A Haircut

08:45 Secret Event In Germany

13:39 Freestyle Chess

17:00 The GOAT Debate is Back

18:35 The Tournament

23:44 Hans VS STL Chess Club Drama

44:14 Open Chess Tournaments

51:51 India No.1

52:15 Hans YouTube Journey

It's Over | Tata Steel Winners & Losers, New Generation Has Arrived

Fri, 02 Feb 2024 13:31:24 GMT

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00:00 Intro

00:26 Freestyle Chess

03:34 Tata Steel Chess

10:50 Crazy Round 12

18:30 Who's India's #1

20:50 Close Rating Range at the Top

21:37 Wei Yi is Back

24:24 What's Happening With Ding?

26:10 Why Chinese players Retire Early

28:22 Tata Steel Chess Tiebreaks

33:50 Old Memories

35:10 New Generation of Chess Players

41:00 Cheating Discussion for the one last time

Is Chess Dead?? Our Honest Reaction To Hikaru...

Sat, 27 Jan 2024 13:30:25 GMT

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Fabiano Begins Training For Candidates , Tata Steel, Cheating Remains A Problem

Fri, 26 Jan 2024 18:36:28 GMT

The boys are back with their first podcast of 2024! We discuss the first Candidates training camp, Tata Steel, recent cheating development, and much more! If you want to support the channel, the easiest way is to subscribe and turn on the post notifications. The second best is to tell everybody you know where the best discussions in chess happen!

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00:00 Intro

00:55 Happy new year

02:02 Rapid and Blitz

04:31 Chess drama - double forfeit

06:13 Chess drama - clock malfunction

12:44 Candidates Preparation

19:20 2016 Candidates Training Camp

21:41 2018 Candidates Training Camp

25:43 Handling a team of seconds

29:49 Hans-Fabi-Hikaru drama

34:54 Training Protocols in Chess VS Other Sports

38:24 Money in chess after winning

43:22 Tata steel masters - Ju Wenjun

46:17 Max Warmerdam

47:49 Young players

51:42 Ding Liren performance

57:26 Marc Andria

59:37 Divya Deshmukh

1:02:23 Hans Moke

1:03:53 Cheating in chess

MVL | Major Olympiad Cheating Scandal, Motivation, Alireza's Impact

Sun, 07 Jan 2024 15:26:53 GMT

The boys caught up with the great Maxime Vachier-Lagrave while in Toronto, and took a deep dive look into his major episodes of his life and chess career, the infamous Feller cheating scandal, his motivation going into 2024, and much more! 👕 GET YOUR MERCH : https://c-squared.shop/

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00:00 intro

01:06 CCT Tournament

02:15 Format of CCT

10:40 Wesley So

12:16 Armageddon

15:23 MVL talks about his fast play

16:06 Famous game against Ian

18:06 MVL dominant score

13:10 2021 World Champion

25:05 Will classical game survive in future?

28:46 how did life change after becoming a champion?

30:06 Having a good poker face

31:20 Hikaru has the worst poker face

32:36 Magnus curses in Norwegian

33:53 Wesley and Leinier fight club moment

34:31 Chess players nerves

39:06 how to bounce back

40:53 COVID

43:35 Speed Chess Championship

45:03 The SCC BEAST

45:29 Online Speed Chess vs OTB Speed Chess

46:27 When did you start playing chess?

48:51 Playing bullet with touchpad

49:38 French team

51:19 Olympiad 2022 India

53:38 Alireza

54:32 how important is the captain?

57:51 Marc'Andria Maurizzi

58:48 FRA Chess Team

1:00:17 How is your motivation level?

1:05:32

1:13:53 choice of opening

1:17:27 Decreasing attention span in chess

1:19:06 College

1:24:45 Major Olympiad cheating case

1:31:06 Spectators in chess

1:35:05 Cheating in online chess

James Canty III | Growing Up In Detroit, The Chess Business, Dealing With Failure

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 16:53:58 GMT

The boys caught up with @JamesCantyIII while in Toronto, and had a deep dive look into Canty's life as a chess professional. We talked about his upbringing in Detroit, finding chess at an early age, and being able to turn his passion into a full time job. Enjoy! 👕 GET YOUR MERCH : https://c-squared.shop/ ▶️PLAY WITH US : https://go.chess.com/csqpod ▶️DISCORD : https://discord.gg/XeP3tENMTr ▶️TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@csqpod ▶️CLIPS CHANNEL 🎞️: https://www.youtube.com/@csqclips 🐦TWITTER https://twitter.com/CSQpod 📸INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/csqpod/ 🐦TWITTER FABI https://twitter.com/FabianoCaruana 📸INSTAGRAM FABI https://www.instagram.com/fabianocaru... 🐦TWITTER CRISTIAN https://twitter.com/CristianChirila 📸INSTAGRAM CRISTIAN https://www.instagram.com/crischirila 00:00 Intro 01:25 James Childhood 04:44 Cool Chess Guy of the school 6:01 Fabi was little but VERY STRONG 08:07 Maurice Ashley as a mentor 10:59 Bringing fun to chess 15:02 Sponsors 19:47 Have You Always Been Business minded? 25:59 Early streaming days 29:10 New chessable course 33:05 Hikaru Nakamura 35:42 Favourite part of chess 38:38 how do you deal with failures? 41:49 Chess is the most written about subject 42:33 Do you still read chess books? 44:15 Flow state in chess 46:16 Endgames 49:39 Commentary, Playing or Streaming? 57:42 No more 9-5 58:44 James as a mentor

Chaos Hits The Chess World. Let's Talk About It.

Sun, 24 Dec 2023 15:09:20 GMT

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Sun, 10 Dec 2023 13:30:24 GMT

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Garry Kasparov | Coaching Magnus & Hikaru, Match VS Kramnik, AI & Computer Era

Sun, 10 Dec 2023 03:57:43 GMT

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00:00 intro 00:31 Rona "Garry, I feel sorry for you." 02:59 Emotions in chess 09:50 Why was Garry so dominant for decades? 14:39 Garry's leaked database 20:28 working with computers 23:32 how much do you trust the engine? 27:37 how does Fabi deals with dependency on engines? 30:37 Garry as a coach to Magnus 45:11 Garry as a coach to Hikaru 50:20 Author 54:54 Why did Magnus did not defend the title? 58:13 Garry as an organizer 1:04:10 how do you feel about playing chess these days?

VICTORY At The Sinquefield Cup, Cheating Saga Continues, Candidates Race

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 22:32:18 GMT

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00:00 intro

00:19 Sinquefield Cup 2023 Winner!

03:58 Fabi vs Alireza

06:29 Fabi vs Wesley

11:14 chess coaching

16:40 Chess coaches are expensive

27:29 Fabi vs Richard

30:00 is Hans cheating?

39:19 Kramnik

44:09 http://chess.com ratings are meaningless

49:35 Kramnik's petition

53:10 Kramnik's suing http://chess.com?

1:08:30 Fabi's rant

1:12:59 merch talk

Victory At The Rapid & Blitz, Kramnik's Blog Gets A SPICY Update

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 15:08:04 GMT

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Isle Of Man Recap, Race To The Candidates HEATS UP, Rapid & Blitz WC Is WHERE??

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 19:45:10 GMT

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Time Stamps:

00:00 Intro

00:10 FIDE Grand Swiss discussion

03:07 Fabi's decision to play the GrandSwiss

08:16 Why a coach is important during competition

13:36 game analysis

21:17 game against Hikaru

27:43 game against Keymer

30:19 Vidit Gujrathi

32:42 Alireza

41:15 Erigaisi

44:18 Sindarov

45:14 Fabi's rant

50:13 will Magnus play candidates?

51:52 Ding's health issues

53:56 Rapid and blitz during Christmas

1:06:07 How does Fabi gets ready for tournament?

1:08:49 Cristian first jiujitsu competition

1:11:49 outro

Abhimanyu Mishra: Youngest Grandmaster In HISTORY on Goals & His Intense Training Systems

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 15:10:00 GMT

The youngest grandmaster in chess history joins us for an intriguing discussion about his journey, including traveling during the pandemic to reach his goals, future plans, lack of sponsorships in chess, and more. Enjoy, and don't forget to please the Youtube gods by subscribing and spreading the word. Cheers! Episode was filmed on 10.19.2023 Our Discord is popping, join the conversation here: https://discord.gg/XeP3tENMTr Want to improve your chess?♟️Come Play With Us! https://go.chess.com/csqpod TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@csqpod CLIPS CHANNEL 🎞️: https://www.youtube.com/@csqclips 🐦TWITTER https://twitter.com/CSQpod 📸INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/csqpod/ 🐦TWITTER FABI https://twitter.com/FabianoCaruana 📸INSTAGRAM FABI https://www.instagram.com/fabianocaru... 🐦TWITTER CRISTIAN https://twitter.com/CristianChirila 📸INSTAGRAM CRISTIAN https://www.instagram.com/crischirila

Isle Of Man, Kramnik's New Blog, Hikaru VS Alireza in Candidates Showdown

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 15:10:23 GMT

The Isle Of Man Grand Swiss has finally started. The boys get talking about Kramnik's new blog, the difficulties of getting to Isle Of Man, and the upcoming fight for the last candidate spots. Enjoy! The episode was filmed on 10.24.2023

The Champs are Here! Fabiano Caruana & Carissa Yip talk about the US Championship

Sat, 21 Oct 2023 19:51:11 GMT

The boys talked to WGM Carissa Yip after she became the 2023 US Women's Champion. She shares her impressions of the event, similarities with Fabiano's championship journey, collegiate chess, beating a Grandmaster at 10, and more! The episode was filmed on 10.18.2023Join our Members zone and get access to special perks https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQWKH5DiO9_gBAQWQAaBnow/join Want to improve your chess?♟️Come Play With Us! https://go.chess.com/csqpod CHAT ON DISCORD: https://discord.gg/XeP3tENMTr TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@csqpod CLIPS CHANNEL 🎞️: https://www.youtube.com/@csqclips 🐦TWITTER https://twitter.com/CSQpod 📸INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/csqpod/ 🐦TWITTER FABI https://twitter.com/FabianoCaruana 📸INSTAGRAM FABI https://www.instagram.com/fabianocaru... 🐦TWITTER CRISTIAN https://twitter.com/CristianChirila 📸INSTAGRAM CRISTIAN https://www.instagram.com/crischirila

Hans Niemann VS Fabi In Crucial US Championship Game, Magnus Starts Drama In Qatar

Fri, 20 Oct 2023 03:06:19 GMT

Crucial round coming up at the US Chess Championship, while Magnus starts a big cheating drama at the Qatar Masters. The boys discuss everything! The episode was filmed on 10.14.2023, better late than never!

US Chess Championship, World Juniors, Fabiano finally Finished his Course

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 19:54:40 GMT

The US Championship has just started and the boys are shamelessly promoting Fabiano’s new chessable course (which is not out yet), and the c-squared new website…they also talk the us championship, world juniors, Hans, and more. Enjoy!

Daniel Naroditsky | Kasparov's Intense Coaching, Life As A Chess Pro, Mental Health

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 00:25:06 GMT

Grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky, aka Danya, aka the Prophet, joins the boys for an exciting discussion about his career, both as a player and as a prominent commentator. His inspiring story is a testament to how hard work and passion can turn into a brilliant career. Enjoy, and don't forget to please the algorithm by liking the video and subscribing to the channel! Episode was filmed on 9.17.2023 Join our Members zone and get access to special perks https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQWKH5DiO9_gBAQWQAaBnow/join Want to improve your chess?♟️Come Play With Us! https://go.chess.com/csqpod CHAT ON DISCORD: https://discord.gg/XeP3tENMTr TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@csqpod CLIPS CHANNEL 🎞️: https://www.youtube.com/@csqclips 🐦TWITTER https://twitter.com/CSQpod 📸INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/csqpod/ 🐦TWITTER FABI https://twitter.com/FabianoCaruana 📸INSTAGRAM FABI https://www.instagram.com/fabianocaru... 🐦TWITTER CRISTIAN https://twitter.com/CristianChirila 📸INSTAGRAM CRISTIAN https://www.instagram.com/crischirila

Yasser | World Cup, Race To The Candidates, Magnus Hates Classical??

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 16:21:20 GMT

Yasser joins the boys for an exciting discussion about the recently concluded World Cup, Fabi's triumph in the race for the candidates, Carlsen's disdain for classical chess, and more! Episode was filmed on 9.05.2023 Join our Members zone and get access to special perks https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQWKH5DiO9_gBAQWQAaBnow/join Want to improve your chess?♟️Come Play With Us! https://go.chess.com/csqpod CHAT ON DISCORD: https://discord.gg/XeP3tENMTr TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@csqpod CLIPS CHANNEL 🎞️: https://www.youtube.com/@csqclips 🐦TWITTER https://twitter.com/CSQpod 📸INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/csqpod/ 🐦TWITTER FABI https://twitter.com/FabianoCaruana 📸INSTAGRAM FABI https://www.instagram.com/fabianocaru... 🐦TWITTER CRISTIAN https://twitter.com/CristianChirila 📸INSTAGRAM CRISTIAN https://www.instagram.com/crischirila

The Kramnik Files : Unveiling the Dark Side of Online Chess

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 21:37:47 GMT

Former World Champion Vladimir Kramnik comes on the podcast to discuss cheating in chess, his concerns about the future of online chess, and the potential ways in which the chess community can address this growing problem. Enjoy! Join our Members zone and get access to special perks https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQWKH5DiO9_gBAQWQAaBnow/join Want to improve your chess?♟️Come Play With Us! https://go.chess.com/csqpod CHAT ON DISCORD: https://discord.gg/XeP3tENMTr TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@csqpod CLIPS CHANNEL 🎞️: https://www.youtube.com/@csqclips 🐦TWITTER https://twitter.com/CSQpod 📸INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/csqpod/ 🐦TWITTER FABI https://twitter.com/FabianoCaruana 📸INSTAGRAM FABI https://www.instagram.com/fabianocaru... 🐦TWITTER CRISTIAN https://twitter.com/CristianChirila 📸INSTAGRAM CRISTIAN https://www.instagram.com/crischirila

Chess World Cup, Hikaru Ties The Knot, Gukesh Is The Real Deal

Wed, 02 Aug 2023 23:08:11 GMT

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The Hans Lawsuit, Global Chess League & Grand Chess Tour Is Back!!

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 10:02:48 GMT

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The Norway Story, Hans Is Back, & More

Fri, 16 Jun 2023 15:25:31 GMT

The boys are back with all the stories from Norway Chess, the ups and downs of competition, and this week's news swirling around the chess world. Enjoy!Want to improve your chess?♟️Come Play With Us! https://go.chess.com/csqpod CHAT ON DISCORD: https://discord.gg/XeP3tENMTr TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@csqpod CLIPS CHANNEL 🎞️: https://www.youtube.com/@csqclips 🐦TWITTER https://twitter.com/CSQpod 📸INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/csqpod/ 🐦TWITTER FABI https://twitter.com/FabianoCaruana 📸INSTAGRAM FABI https://www.instagram.com/fabianocaru... 🐦TWITTER CRISTIAN https://twitter.com/CristianChirila 📸INSTAGRAM CRISTIAN https://www.instagram.com/crischirila

VICTORY In Bucharest, BIG Cheating Scandal Rocks The Chess World

Thu, 18 May 2023 11:14:13 GMT

If you wish to support the Maroroa Jones family, check the GoFundMe campaign: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-the-maroroa-jones-family Full episode with video here: https://youtu.be/RyiGGFK_2CkThe boys are back with another podcast episode! After the victory in Romania, Fabiano analyzes his tournament performance, and the boys give a detailed account of the winners and losers in the aftermath of this important event. Many other topics discussed, enjoy!

Who Are The Chess ILLUMINATI?

Thu, 06 Apr 2023 23:09:14 GMT

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American Cup Ends, The Party Is ON

Fri, 31 Mar 2023 15:25:04 GMT

Apologies for the low sounds quality, we filmed this episode immediately after the closing cerem0ny of the American Cup, during the afterparty celebrations.

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Sexual Misconduct Allegations Against Alejandro Ramirez

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 03:00:29 GMT

This is our discussion regarding the sexual misconduct allegations brought by Jennifer Shahade against Alejandro Ramirez on February 15th, and the analysis of the Wall Street Journal article that soon followed. Read more about the allegations against Alejandro Ramirez below: WSJ Article | https://www.wsj.com/articles/alejandro-ramirez-jennifer-shahade-chess-allegations-622263b8 Jennifer Shahade's Statement | https://twitter.com/JenShahade/status/1625873098581983232?t=V7gGttAzdKfhroJwhC4rGg&s=07

Levon is BACK!

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 03:00:25 GMT

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Chess World Is On Fire, Jobava Responds To Chess.com, WR Masters

Sun, 26 Feb 2023 01:12:07 GMT

The Magnus VS Hikaru Wars, Jobava's Rant & Punishment

Sat, 11 Feb 2023 17:57:35 GMT

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Anish Giri & Jorden v Foreest | Winning Tata Steel, Relation W. Magnus

Fri, 03 Feb 2023 22:37:07 GMT

Anish Giri & Jorden van Foreest join the show to talk about their recent success at the Tata Steel Masters event, as well as many other intriguing subjects. | CHAT DIRECTLY WITH US ON DISCORD: https://discord.gg/XeP3tENMTr TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@csqpod

Is Mittens Responsible For The Chess Boom?

Fri, 27 Jan 2023 23:24:42 GMT

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Rapid & Blitz Battles In The Snowy Mountains Of Kazakhstan

Fri, 13 Jan 2023 07:15:00 GMT

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Levy Rozman aka GothamChess : Fame, Mental Health, Cheating, Hans As A World Champion

Fri, 30 Dec 2022 00:33:56 GMT

Levy Rozman aka Gotham Chess is the most popular chess content creator on Youtube with over 2 million subscribers. He is an International Master with a peak rating of 2421, an exciting color commentator, and much more!

What Happened Against Magnus, Chess.com Buys It All, Hans is 2700

Sun, 25 Dec 2022 02:33:02 GMT

The biggest week in recent chess history just happened. Chess.com finalizes the purchase of the Play Magnus Group and officially becomes the biggest entity in chess. Is this good or bad for our sport?

Judit Polgar | Legendary Coaching System, Bobby Fischer, Chess Psychology

Sat, 17 Dec 2022 22:27:36 GMT

Judit Polgar is the greatest female chess player of all time, achieving the title of Grandmaster at the age of 15 years and 4 months, at the time the youngest to have done so, breaking the record previously held by former World Champion Bobby Fischer.

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Botez Sisters | Content Creation, Sibling Relationship, Chess Boxing

Tue, 13 Dec 2022 22:01:55 GMT

While in LA for for the Mogul Moves Chess Boxing event, we met the Botez sisters for a conversation about Andrea's chess boxing match, streaming as a career, how their sibling relationship developed over the years, future plans, and more. Enjoy!

Levon Aronian | Chess Career, Difficult Early Life, US Olympic Team, Fatherhood

Sat, 10 Dec 2022 00:03:49 GMT

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The legendary Levon Aronian sits down with the guys for an in depth discussion covering a variety of interesting topics, including his early childhood, the most impactful coaches in his career, the Armenian and US Olympic teams, and more.

Tata Steel Chess India, Ageless Anand, Magnus Gives Trent Rook Odds

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 23:33:54 GMT

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Intense Match Against Erigaisi, Fabi VS Magnus, World Team Championship

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 20:18:08 GMT

The boys reunite to discuss the intense Speed Chess Championship match between Fabiano and young phenom Arjun Erigaisi. World Team Championship, a potential match against Magnus Carlsen, and more!

Chess Boxing, Niemann Lawsuit Updates, Magnus Tour & SCC Bracket | C-Squared #011

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 02:27:36 GMT

Boys reunite in St. Louis to discuss the week in chess, with topics ranging from chess-boxing, to a complete breakdown of the upcoming speed chess championship. Enjoy...

Jennifer Yu | U.S. Women's Championship, Life at Harvard, Crazy Playoff Moments

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 22:30:25 GMT

After winning the US Women's Chess Championship, WGM Jennifer Yu joins the pod to discuss her victory, emotions during the championship, her life as a Harvard sophomore, and more!

Winning It All In St. Louis | C- Squared Podcast #008

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 22:25:17 GMT

a long and intense US Championship and US Women's Championship, Fabi and Cristian sit down for a quick recap before the closing ceremony. Detailed analysis about key moments of these championships, as well as other relevant topics were discussed in this episode. Enjoy!

Maurice Ashley: Path to Grandmaster, New York Hustle, Commentary, Drama | C-Squared Podcast #007

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 21:07:32 GMT

Maurice Ashley is a world class chess commentator, author, and the first Black person to achieve the title of Grandmaster. In this episode he sits down with the boys for an in depth conversation about his early life and career, relationship with his good friend GM Yasser Seirawan, old and recent drama, and more...Enjoy!

U.S. Championship, Controversy, Lots Of Disrespect | C-Squared Podcast #006

Sat, 15 Oct 2022 03:37:05 GMT

Fabi & Cristian talk about the ongoing U.S. Championship, controversy surrounding the ongoing Hans Niemann saga, Christopher Yoo feelings of disrespect, and other hot topics brewing in the chess world. Enjoy!

Hikaru Nakamura | Carlsen's Decision, Training with Kasparov, New Generation | C-Squared Podcast E004

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 17:44:20 GMT

GM Hikaru Nakamura joins the C-Squared crew for an in depth discussion about his life as a chess professional, his early prodigious years, the intensity of working with Garry Kasparov, and many more. Enjoy!

Eric Rosen: Competition, Career, Chess Boom, Jobava's Deals | C-Squared Podcast | E003

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 04:28:43 GMT

Fabi & Cristian catch up with International Master Eric Rosen, one of the greatest chess content creators pushing the game to the next level. Discussions vary from Eric's upbringing in the world of chess, early success, all the way to Jobava's deals and antics in the chess world. Enjoy!

This episode was filmed on 9.13.2022

Yasser Seirawan : Viktor Korchnoi, Fischer Boom, Clash of Generations | C-Squared Podcast | E002

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 01:47:54 GMT

Fabiano & Cristian catch up with the legendary Yasser Seirawan for an in depth discussion about his life, career, working as a second for Viktor Korchnoi, the Fischer era and its implications, and many more intriguing topics.

This episode was filmed on 8.31.2022

Candidates, Olympiad, Hans Niemann , Who's The Best Indian Prodigy?

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 04:59:57 GMT

Episode 1 of C-Squared Podcast, a weekly chess podcast, opens up with a discussion about Fabiano Caruana's experiences in top level competitions, current events happening in the world of chess, the young up and coming prodigies, and Hans Niemann. This episode was filmed on 8.19.2022

Erigaisi Channels His Inner Tal Against Levon, Leaves Fabi In Shock

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 21:03:19 GMT

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I Confronted Hikaru About The US Championship

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 23:36:47 GMT

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Magnus On His Return To St. Louis, Fatherhood, And Changing Diapers

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 23:36:41 GMT

Magnus stops to chat with Cristian after returning to St. Louis for the first time since the infamous episode from Sinquefield Cup 2022. He tells us how fatherhood changed him, his training for Clutch Chess, and more.

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New Move In The King's Indian Defense SHOCKS Fabiano Caruana | FM #003

Sat, 11 Oct 2025 15:53:17 GMT

Episode 3 of Fabiano's Masterclass focuses on the incredible King's Indian idea shown by Grandmasters Maurizzi MarcAndria in his game against Luca Moroni Jr. This idea, when implemented in your games, will allow you to get dynamic position that will surely prove difficult to handle for your opponent.

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Fabiano's Masterclass #002 | The Perfect Game

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 17:50:07 GMT

Welcome to Fabiano's Masterclass! This new series aims to provide the highest level of chess analysis, presented by none other than one of the greatest chess players to ever play the game, Fabiano Caruana. Episode 2 focuses on the battle between Grandmasters Anish Giri and Hans Niemann, who met in the last round of the FIDE Grand Swiss, with a candidate ticket on the line.

Fabiano's Masterclass #001 | What Is Happening With Gukesh?

Sat, 13 Sep 2025 16:33:49 GMT

Welcome to Fabiano's Masterclass! This weekly new series aims to provide the highest level of chess analysis, presented by none other than one of the greatest chess players to ever play the game, Fabiano Caruana. Episode 1 focuses on the battle between 16 yo Abhimanyu Mishra, and WC Gukesh.

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World Championship Is HEATING UP!! Ding VS Gukesh Game 3 Recap

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 16:22:47 GMT

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SHOCKING START TO THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 21:20:37 GMT

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Ranking The US Championship Contenders | Fabi & Cristian’s Ultimate Tier List

Sun, 27 Oct 2024 18:20:37 GMT

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World Cup Dream Continues!

Tue, 08 Aug 2023 17:03:36 GMT

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Who Are Going To Be The Next U.S. Chess Champions? | C-Squared Bonus

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 18:58:52 GMT

Fabiano and Cristian sit down for a one on one preview of the 2022 U.S. Championship and U.S. Women's Championship, two of the strongest and most important events of the year. This year's championships will be held at the St. Louis Chess Club between October 5th through the 20th, and will feature 28 of the best chess players in the US. The tournament can be followed live on the STL Chess Club's channel, and will feature p[lay by play commentary by GMs Yasser Seirawan, Cristian Chirila, and WGM Anastasia Karlovich.

UNFILTERED LIVE MEETING - Drama, Cheating, Chess 960 w. Caruana & Chirila

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 04:33:24 GMT

Cristian & Fabiano do a live stream discussing all the hot topics of the day. We first start by catching up with Fabiano's recent success in St. Louis, and move on to address the recent developments in the Carlsen & Niemann cheating drama. Enjoy!

Video was recorded live on 9.21.2022

Fabiano's tournament analysis, Carlsen's Withdrawal, Allegations | C-Squared Recap - Sinquefield Cup

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 15:16:04 GMT

Fabiano and Cristian discuss the Sinquefield Cup and go in depth on various topics ranging from the most important moments of the tournament, to the GCT rankings, and Magnus Carlsen's withdrawal.

This episode was filmed on 9.11.2022

C-Squared Podcast

Hans Confesses After GCT Win: "I Felt The Turtle Closing In."

GCT Warsaw Is Here, Carlsen vs Erdogmus Is HERE, Webster Kills SPICE, Red Or Blue Button?

Hans Returns To Grand Chess Tour, Erdogmus Is 2700 (!!), Take x 3 Declares War On Chess.com

Sindarov's Magical Run Stuns The Chess World, Fabi Opens Up About His Candidates Dream

Fabi's Honest Take on Gukesh, Cheating & His Candidates Camp

Caruana's Stunning Claim "He Can Do Something I Can Only Dream Of Doing"

Gukesh And The Blunder That Shocked The Chess World, The Biggest Chess Prodigy Is Here

Matt Thomas & James Canty | Exposure Therapy, Breathwork & Turning Chess Brains Into Boxing Weapons

Fabi Welcomes Two New Candidates To The Party | World Cup Breakdown

Caruana's Reaction To The Insane World Cup Results

Fabiano Caruana Predicts Who's Going To Win The World Cup

Fabiano Caruana Reacts To Hikaru vs. Gukesh Drama , GCT Insane Comeback

Faustino Oro, The New Face Of Chess?

Fabiano Predicts Who Will Go To The Candidates

FIDE Makes A BOLD Move, Anti Cheating Proctor Goes Live

Damn, Hikaru…I Thought We Were Friends

Danny Rensch Reveals All: Chess.com's War on Cheating, Monopoly Myths & Growing Up In A Cult

Searching For The Lost Freestyle Chess Interview

Anna & Pia Cramling EXPOSE Chess Truths: Women's Titles Debate, Is Chess Talent Genetic?

Danya Naroditsky | The Real Story Behind His Titled Tuesday Controversy

Is Kramnik's Lawsuit Hurting Chess? + Caruana on GCT Croatia & Pragg's Unstoppable Rise

Fabiano Caruana Reacts to Gukesh’s Shocking Win Over Carlsen at Norway Chess 2025

Magnus Takes On World Champion Gukesh, Kramnik's Cheating Crusade Continues

New Allegations Shake The Chess World, GCT, Man VS Ostrich?

100 Men VS Gorilla, Grandmaster's Pick Challenge

DrLupo Is DONE After Cheating In $100K PogChamps Tournament

Magnus Goes Legendary, Did FIDE Miss The Digital Revolution?

We Questioned The Chess Mafia Boss In The Back Of A Van

Hans Niemann’s Unexpected Move SHOCKS The Chess World

This Is The Strongest Grandmaster To Ever Get Banned For Cheating

Fabi Is An Esports Pro, Dubov Delivers, Will Hans Ever Be Back In St. Louis?

Spassky The Legend, Magnus Auctions His Jeans, Hans VS Dubov Predictions

Freestyle Chess Goes Global, Fabi Joins Team Liquid, Hikaru Retiring ?!?!

AI Glasses, Is This The Biggest Threat To Chess? Tata Steel Begins

Dubov On Talent, Training Magnus For The Match Against Fabiano

Splitting The World Championship Title ?!?!?

Dress Code Drama | Magnus & FIDE Go To War Over Jeans

World Rapid & Blitz Championships Start In New York, FIDE Changes The Rules

Sagar Shah : From Travelling Journalist To Building A Chess Media Empire

Gukesh Is HERE!! World Championship Match Analysis, What's Next?

It's *Almost* OVER

Fabi Goes "ALL PREP" Mode, Garry Kasparov Is BACK, A 3 Year Old Will Beat You

This Grandmaster Ran The World's Largest Chess Cheating Experiment

Danya Naroditsky Answers Kramnik's Questions In EXPLOSIVE Interview

Fabi Reviews Our US Champs Tier List | Champion POV

Ridiculous Bathroom Cheating, And The Yoo Story | Fabi’s Reaction

"Chess Arbiters Are 95% Useless" : Fabi Debates International Arbiter Chris Bird

Is The World Championship Easier Than The Candidates? Fabi Answers

This Is A Story About Talent | Fabi's Response To Dubov

Is The Chess Mafia Real?

Fabiano's Olympiad Tier List Review | India Scores Historical Victory, US Medals!

It's TIME!! BREAKDOWN Of Magnus VS Hans & Alireza VS Hikaru

Alireza Dominates In St.Louis

Our Reaction To The Hans Niemann Interview

The Magnus vs. Hans SHOWDOWN in Paris Is OFFICIAL!!

What Happened With The $4 Million Tournament?

Breakdown Of HANS VS VIDIT | Fabi Ready To Defend GCT Title In Romania | C2

Clash Of Claims, The WILDEST Match | Norway Chess Recap, Is Ding OK?

Alireza's Resurgence & The 4 Million Dollars Chess Tournament (Is It Real??)

Maurice Ashley | Improve at Chess, Build a Strong Mindset, Handle Pressure

Nepomniachtchi | Candidates Run, Matches VS Ding & Magnus, Cheating

What Happened At The CANDIDATES? Fabiano's Highlights

Team Chess Winners POV, The American Cup Race Begins | C-Squared Podcast #66

Is The Candidates Tournament In Danger?

Is Freestyle Chess The Future? Team Battle V.S. Anish & Danny Gets HEATED!!

The Hans Niemann Ban, Late Night Chess Battles, Freestyle Chess Challenge

It's Over | Tata Steel Winners & Losers, New Generation Has Arrived

Is Chess Dead?? Our Honest Reaction To Hikaru...

Fabiano Begins Training For Candidates , Tata Steel, Cheating Remains A Problem

MVL | Major Olympiad Cheating Scandal, Motivation, Alireza's Impact

James Canty III | Growing Up In Detroit, The Chess Business, Dealing With Failure

Chaos Hits The Chess World. Let's Talk About It.

Dear Vladimir...

Garry Kasparov | Coaching Magnus & Hikaru, Match VS Kramnik, AI & Computer Era

VICTORY At The Sinquefield Cup, Cheating Saga Continues, Candidates Race

Victory At The Rapid & Blitz, Kramnik's Blog Gets A SPICY Update

Isle Of Man Recap, Race To The Candidates HEATS UP, Rapid & Blitz WC Is WHERE??

Abhimanyu Mishra: Youngest Grandmaster In HISTORY on Goals & His Intense Training Systems

Isle Of Man, Kramnik's New Blog, Hikaru VS Alireza in Candidates Showdown

It's Almost OVER

US Chess Championship, World Juniors, Fabiano finally Finished his Course