Professional chess player Fabiano Caruana discusses highlights from the recent Candidates tournament, including preparation, players like Hikaru, Abasov, Alireza, Nepo, Gukesh, and Pragg, and the upcoming World Championship match. The podcast delves into emotional journeys, decisive game moments, strategic openings, player performances, time pressure in tournaments, and Ding's psychological state post-World Championship.

"SSAC" hosts a panel of chess experts including Jennifer Shahade, Hikaru Nakamura, Daryl Morey, Fabiano Caruana, and Danny Rensch to discuss the current state of chess. They explore topics such as detecting cheating, leveraging technology to grow the game, the positive impact of technology on chess, evolving chess formats, reimagining the World Chess Championship, chess boxing, and the rise of chess in popularity.