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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Dec 13, 2022 • 1h 20min
Botez Sisters | Content Creation, Sibling Relationship, Chess Boxing
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!
Dec 10, 2022 • 1h 14min
Levon Aronian | Chess Career, Difficult Early Life, US Olympic Team, Fatherhood
JOIN THE CLUB https://www.chess.com/club/csqpod 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.
Dec 2, 2022 • 53min
Tata Steel Chess India, Ageless Anand, Magnus Gives Trent Rook Odds
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Nov 24, 2022 • 49min
Intense Match Against Erigaisi, Fabi VS Magnus, World Team Championship
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!
Nov 23, 2022 • 55min
Chess Boxing, Niemann Lawsuit Updates, Magnus Tour & SCC Bracket | C-Squared #011
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...
Nov 4, 2022 • 45min
Jennifer Yu | U.S. Women's Championship, Life at Harvard, Crazy Playoff Moments
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!
Oct 27, 2022 • 46min
Winning It All In St. Louis | C- Squared Podcast #008
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!
Oct 22, 2022 • 1h 50min
Maurice Ashley: Path to Grandmaster, New York Hustle, Commentary, Drama | C-Squared Podcast #007
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!
Oct 15, 2022 • 55min
U.S. Championship, Controversy, Lots Of Disrespect | C-Squared Podcast #006
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!
Oct 4, 2022 • 15min
Who Are Going To Be The Next U.S. Chess Champions? | C-Squared Bonus
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.
