

C-Squared Podcast
Fabiano Caruana & Cristian Chirila
The C-Squared Podcast is an in depth weekly discussion about the chess world with your hosts, Grandmasters Fabiano Caruana and Cristian Chirila. Bringing the biggest news and chess stars to your doorstep!
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Oct 11, 2025 • 33min
New Move In The King's Indian Defense SHOCKS Fabiano Caruana | FM #003
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.Thanks to this episode's sponsor, Chessreps.com !Want to learn openings faster and more efficiently? Our friends at https://www.chessreps.com/ have the perfect tools to help you with your goals!♟️Play With Us: https://www.chess.com/join/csqpod?ref... 👕MERCH: https://c-squared.shop/ 🌐 Website: https://c2pod.com/ ☕Buy Us A Coffee : buymeacoffee.com/c2pod 🐦Twitter/X : https://x.com/CSQpod 📸Instagram : / csqpod 💬Discord : / discord

Oct 7, 2025 • 1h 35min
Fabiano Caruana Reacts To Hikaru vs. Gukesh Drama , GCT Insane Comeback
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. ♟️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 00:39 GCT Finals Review 02:42 Chessreps.com Sponsor 21:05 Fabi Vs MVL (Queen endgame analysis) 45:00 Fabi Vs MVL (Finals Blitz) 01:01:00 USA VS IND 01:03:30 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

Oct 1, 2025 • 33min
Fabiano's Masterclass #002 | The Perfect Game
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.♟️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

Sep 27, 2025 • 27min
Faustino Oro, The New Face Of Chess?
♟️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 00:57 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

Sep 15, 2025 • 22min
Fabiano Predicts Who Will Go To The Candidates
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! If you'd like to support the channel, these are the best ways: ♟️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

Sep 13, 2025 • 59min
Fabiano's Masterclass #001 | What Is Happening With Gukesh?
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. Consider supporting the channel: ♟️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

Sep 5, 2025 • 1h 24min
FIDE Makes A BOLD Move, Anti Cheating Proctor Goes Live
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Aug 19, 2025 • 1h 1min
Damn, Hikaru…I Thought We Were Friends
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. CHECK HIKARU'S REACTION HERE- https://youtu.be/_kRpo0JI54w SUPPORT THE CHANNEL 👇♟️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

Aug 12, 2025 • 2h 18min
Danny Rensch Reveals All: Chess.com's War on Cheating, Monopoly Myths & Growing Up In A Cult
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. Pre-order Danny's upcoming book, Dark Squares, here: https://www.chess.com/darksquares ♟️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

Jul 26, 2025 • 1h 2min
Searching For The Lost Freestyle Chess Interview
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. ♟️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