Are You a Classicist?

This week we are joined by the third highest rated chess player of all time, GM Fabiano Caruana. Fabiano joined me from the St. Louis Chess Club just days before he was set to begin a string of elite competitions there. This presented the opportunity for Fabiano to reflect on what has been an action packed and noteworthy 2022. Topics include:the 2022 Candidates, the World Championship Cycle, and Magnus’ decision to step down, what it feels like to be in a slump, the continued evolution of chess engines, the rise of teen talents and the evolution of chess, and lots more. It was quite an honor to speak with Fabiano, timestamps for topics discussed can be found below.  

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4:30- Fabiano joins! When did Fabiano find out that Magnus won’t be defending his title? Does that change his perspective about the 2022 Candidates? 

11:30- Fabiano discusses his and Team USA’s performance at the Chess Olympiad

15:00- Fabiano has mentioned he didn’t review his World Championship games much. Does he usually review his games? 

Mentioned: Peter Doggers interview with GM Fabiano Caruana:

https://www.chess.com/news/view/fabiano-caruana-interview-carlsen-nepomniachtchi

20:00- Was it hard to discuss chess openings with his USA teammates since they are often rivals? 

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24:00- Patreon mailbag question: Did the results of young stars at the Olympiad presage a new chess world order? 

Mentioned: GM Arjun Erigaisi 

26:00- Fabiano discusses the evolution of engines and the impact on young players. 

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36:00- Does Fabiano have the same drive and energy as he did as a teenager?

38:00- What advice would Fabiano to a player like GM Hans Niemann? Has he seen GM Hans Niemann’s interviews?

41:00- What is Fabiano’s chess media consumption like? 

43:00- Patreon mailbag question: Did Fabiano enjoy announcing with GM Robert Hess and IM Danny Rensch?

Mentioned: Episode 282 FIDE Candidates Preview with GM Robert Hess 

46:00- Patreon mailbag question: Does Fabiano think Nepomniatchtchi or Ding is more likely to win their match? 

51:00- Would Fabiano be open to making the World Championship a mix of Classical and Rapid? 

56:00- Does Fabiano think Magnus should have been more explicit about his World Championship plans prior to the Candidates? 

1:00:00- Patreon mailbag question: Does Fabiano think he would have had the same chess success if he was raised somewhere other than New York City? 

Thanks so much to Fabiano for joining me! Here is the link to watch him in the Sinquefield Cup starting on September 1. 

https://grandchesstour.org/2022-grand-chess-tour-watch/live

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