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Today's guest is a legend of Kazakh chess — GM Darmen Sadvakasov! Former World U20 Champion who defeated Anatoly Karpov in 2004 and beat the world's strongest grandmasters, he was forced to abandon his professional chess career at his peak. Why did he make this painful decision? How did he return to transform Kazakhstan into a chess superpower and was behind the massive support system for young talents? Watch this fascinating conversation! Following our tradition, we finish with an exciting blitz game — don't miss it!Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mustreader My DISCORD server: https://discord.gg/bXZN36xb My X: https://x.com/mustreader My channel with podcast highlights: https://www.youtube.com/@CwMClips My referral link to chess.com: https://go.chess.com/mustreader My chess.com club: https://go.chess.com/MustreaderClub Collabs: mazdrid@gmail.com My mini-interview with Nihal Sarin: https://youtu.be/gxTx2Oaii6s?si=WcPA2VGBghBvuQdc My podcast with Fedoseev: https://youtu.be/wNHnYOfhT34?si=hGPhKijibBy-8s0aMany thanks to my Patreon supporter: Sarterus 00:00 — Intro 01:36 — Defeating legendary Karpov! 06:36 — Was Karpov strong in 2004? 07:41 — Darmen could've been world champion? 09:10 — Carnegie Mellon instead of chess 13:56 — Time for chess in presidential administration? 14:24 — Armageddon vs Hikaru! 16:27 — Kramnik invited to World Team Championship 18:58 — World Team Championship 2025 21:23 — Kazakhstan Chess Federation's huge support 25:59 — Why Kazakh women outperform men? 28:14 — Young male talents in Kazakhstan 32:17 — Kazakh player world top 10 soon? 35:17 — 20,000 Kazakh kids already learning chess! 37:29 — New profession: chess teacher 42:11 — Kazakhstan world #1 juniors? 43:53 — Blitz against Darmen How THIS COUNTRY became #1 in chess | Darmen Sadvakasov PODCAST darmen sadvakasov darmen sadvakasov chess gm darmen sadvakasov sadvakasov karpov match kazakhstan chess federation kazakh chess playerskazakhstan chess boom chess in kazakhstan sadvakasov vs karpov 2004 kazakhstan junior champions hikaru nakamurakazakhstan chess support chess in schools kazakhstan asian chess championship kazakhstan chess revolution vladimir kramnik kramnik chessworld team championship 2025 kazchess world team championship chess podcast chess interview mustreader greg mustreader mustreader chess cwm My name is Greg Mustreader, I am a Candidate Master in chess, an entrepreneur and host of several podcasts. On the Chess with Mustreader channel, I interview top chess players, play against chess AIs, analyze the most interesting chess games and combinations of today and of the past, as well as show you my path in chess and the way I work on my chess improvement (including recaps from the tournaments I play). I live in Almaty, Kazakhstan and travel the world extensively (been to 50 countries). I'm 31 years old, I have a girlfriend, three dogs and four cats. I speak English, Russian, German, and a bit of French and Chinese. Don't forget to subscribe! #darmensadvakasov #kazakhchess #chess #kazakhstanchess #worldjuniorchampion #chessfederation #karpov #anatolykarpov #hikarunakamura #chesseducation #chessinschools #chessrevolution #chesssupport #chesstalents #asianchess #kazchess #chessplayer #chesspodcast #chessinterviews #chesswithmustreader #mustreaderchess #gregmustreader #cwm

Try out for free James' course on Jobava London: https://go.chess.com/mustreader20In this episode, James Canty III reveals why hitting the gym is the ultimate Elo booster and how he sustained a 2000-day uninterrupted chess streak. Learn his secrets for juggling chess, boxing, workouts, investments, and content creation, along with his plan to earn the GM title. We also duscuss his passion for rap & freestyle, his unreleased tracks and his potential chessboxing participation, and finish with an epic blitz game — don’t miss it! Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mustreader My DISCORD server: https://discord.gg/bXZN36xb My X: https://x.com/mustreaderMy referral link to chess.com: https://go.chess.com/mustreaderCollabs: mazdrid@gmail.comJames' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gmcanty/ My podcast with Anish: https://youtu.be/x41meg64OxM?si=MHcuDsNNOs6gLMUj My podcast with Dubov: https://youtu.be/rimjT4Pj3jY?si=JGVX3uw5CS0c6T9zLinks to what's discussed in the podcast: The Woodpecker Method: https://amzn.to/43BKsbE Encyclopedia of Chess Combinations: https://amzn.to/3Fuyjgv Dvoretsky's Endgame Manual: https://amzn.to/3FuayoW Market Wizards, Updated: Interviews with Top Traders: https://amzn.to/43ySNNj The Candlestick Trading Bible: https://amzn.to/3SpPJhq00:00 — Intro 01:14 — Gym & chess routine 05:25 — 2000 days of nonstop chess training?! 07:53 — Chessboxing offers 11:52 — Chessboxing championship plans 14:31 — James calls out for a fight?! 16:13 — How are you improving in chess? 20:15 — James IM & GM timeline? 25:28 — Content creation pressure 29:19 — Canty on haters 35:39 — Haters don’t see what matters 39:34 — Does content creation hurt chess? 40:35 — James Canty’s media goals 46:12 — Physical shape affects your Elo 50:17 — Investment insights 52:55 — James’ investment portfolio 55:23 — Daily investment time? 57:24 — Rap & freestyle 59:31 — Blitz vs James He trained CHESS for 2000 DAYS straight! James Canty III | Podcast james canty james canty iii james canty chessboxingjames canty gym routine james canty boxingMy name is Greg Mustreader, I am a Candidate Master in chess, an entrepreneur and host of several podcasts. On the Chess with Mustreader channel, I interview top chess players, play against chess AIs, analyze the most interesting chess games and combinations of today and of the past, as well as show you my path in chess and the way I work on my chess improvement (including recaps from the tournaments I play). I live in Almaty, Kazakhstan and travel the world extensively (been to 50 countries). I'm 31 years old, I have a girlfriend, three dogs and four cats. I speak English, Russian, German, and a bit of French and Chinese. Don't forget to subscribe! #jamescanty #chess

How to beat the engine? Larry Kaufman, one of the minds behind top chess engines, explains Leela’s odds bot and why grandmasters can’t beat the engine. Learn strategies to outplay the engine and find out if Magnus & Hikaru can stand up to Leela. Larry also shares the thrilling story of his rise to become the top-ranked non-Japanese shogi player and Kasparov’s chess games against the best shogi player. Plus: stay tuned for an exciting blitz game against Larry at the end!Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mustreader My DISCORD server: https://discord.gg/bXZN36xb My X: https://x.com/mustreader My channel with podcast highlights: https://www.youtube.com/@CwMClips My referral link to chess.com: https://go.chess.com/mustreader My chess.com club: https://go.chess.com/MustreaderClub Collabs: mazdrid@gmail.com My podcast with Fedoseev: https://youtu.be/wNHnYOfhT34?si=hGPhKijibBy-8s0a My podcast with Danny Rensch: https://youtu.be/E4fGt3MbF0I?si=XiP__4d6LBE3MW3LMy podcast with Kramnik that got me blocked by him: https://youtu.be/YKzes4eteb4?si=5nUg3RNqeHXnqANK My podcast with Naroditsky: https://youtu.be/OKeb-WRMYpM?si=B3cfMHORtC6gEoMc Many thanks to my Patreon supporter: Sarterus 00:00 — Intro 01:37 — How Leela odds bot works 12:30 — Leela's latest improvements 14:23 — Knight odds vs GMs 17:54 — Rook odds vs GMs 18:46 — Can Magnus & Hikaru beat Leela? 19:50 — Queen odds vs GMs 23:08 — Strategy to beat engine 28:49 — Why can't GMs beat engine? 31:06 — Leela ratings across odds 35:25 — Where's bishop odds? 37:05 — How to win with IRL odds? 40:55 — He's best vs knight odds 43:08 — Games vs Leela boost skill? 48:26 — About the shogi game 54:28 — Does shogi boost chess? 57:18 — Kasparov vs best shogi player 1:00:45 — Question to viewers 1:01:07 — Blitz vs Larry How to BEAT THE ENGINE? PODCAST with its creator Larry Kaufman larry kaufman larry kaufman chess engines larry kaufman interview larry kaufman podcast chess engines how to beat chess engine leela odds bot leela chess engine odds knight odds vs gms rook odds vs gms queen odds vs gms magnus carlsen hikaru nakamura garry kasparov magnus vs engine hikaru vs engine why gms can’t beat engine strategy to beat engine leela ratings odds bishop odds winning with irl odds best engine strategies kasparov shogi top non-japanese shogi playerai chess engine neural network chess engine chess podcast chess interview mustreader greg mustreader mustreader chess My name is Greg Mustreader, I am a Candidate Master in chess, an entrepreneur and host of several podcasts. On the Chess with Mustreader channel, I interview top chess players, play against chess AIs, analyze the most interesting chess games and combinations of today and of the past, as well as show you my path in chess and the way I work on my chess improvement (including recaps from the tournaments I play). I live in Almaty, Kazakhstan and travel the world extensively (been to 50 countries). I'm 31 years old, I have a girlfriend, three dogs and four cats. I speak English, Russian, German, and a bit of French and Chinese. Don't forget to subscribe! #larrykaufman #chessengines #chess #leelaoddsbot #chessinterviews #chesspodcast #chessinterviews #chesswithmustreader #mustreaderchess #gregmustreader

In this interview, GM Vladimir Fedoseev discusses his recent victory at Superbet Rapid & Blitz and the significant sacrifices he made to compete at this level. We explore Magnus Carlsen's comments about Fedoseev's unique style, his Candidates qualification goals, and insights on the Chess960 / Freestyle Chess format where top players are already developing repertoires. Plus, the hot topic of cheating in OTB tournaments! Don't miss our fascinating blitz game at the end! Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mustreader My DISCORD server: https://discord.gg/bXZN36xb My X: https://x.com/mustreader My channel with podcast highlights: https://www.youtube.com/@CwMClips My referral link to chess.com: https://go.chess.com/mustreader My chess.com club: https://go.chess.com/MustreaderClub Collabs: mazdrid@gmail.com My podcast with Kramnik that got me blocked by him: https://youtu.be/YKzes4eteb4?si=5nUg3RNqeHXnqANK My podcast with Naroditsky: https://youtu.be/OKeb-WRMYpM?si=B3cfMHORtC6gEoMc Many thanks to my Patreon supporter: Sarterus 00:00 — Intro 01:37 — Superbet Rapid & Blitz victory 02:30 — Rapid & Blitz preparation 04:01 — Choosing Rapid & Blitz repertoire 06:33 — Rapid & Blitz vs Classical preference 08:42 — Opening prep: what else? 10:30 — "Very intensive training" 12:57 — More efficient training routine 15:00 — Nightclub party lifestyle 16:21 — Vladimir's sacrifices for chess 19:53 — Current chess motivation 21:37 — Candidates qualification goal 22:34 — Chess960 format thoughts 26:42 — Elite starting to prepare Chess960 30:10 — Carlsen on Fedoseev's style 32:29 — Fedoseev describing personal style 34:30 — Style reflects personality? 36:53 — Lessons from Vidit 37:31 — 2700 players' mistake 42:02 — Cheaters in open tournaments 44:38 — Improving OTB anti-cheat system 46:02 — Federation change impact 51:42 — We play blitz 53:37 — Online vs offline chess 1:02:38 — Blitz game analysis Vladimir Fedoseev: "I SACRIFICED a LOT to become ONE of the BEST". PODCASTvladimir fedoseev vladimir fedoseev podcast vladimir fedoseev interview fedoseev chess fedoseev superbet poland fedoseev rapid and blitz superbet rapid blitz champion chess training routine magnus carlsen magnus carlsen on fedoseev fedoseev chess stylevidit gujrathi chess podcast chess interview mustreader greg mustreader mustreader chess My name is Greg Mustreader, I am a Candidate Master in chess, an entrepreneur and host of several podcasts.On the Chess with Mustreader channel, I interview top chess players, play against chess AIs, analyze the most interesting chess games and combinations of today and of the past, as well as show you my path in chess and the way I work on my chess improvement (including recaps from the tournaments I play). I live in Almaty, Kazakhstan and travel the world extensively (been to 50 countries). I'm 31 years old, I have a girlfriend, three dogs and four cats. I speak English, Russian, German, and a bit of French and Chinese. Don't forget to subscribe! #fedoseevchess #magnuscarlsen #chess #vladimirfedoseev #chess960 #fischerrandom #freestylechess #chess #chesspodcast #chessinterviews #chesswithmustreader #mustreaderchess #gregmustreader

Today my guest is GM Felix Blohberger, the chess champion of Austria. We discussed the dark side of professional chess: making a living with a 2500 rating, the two key areas you must analyze after tournaments, and a psychological trick that instantly boosts confidence. Felix reveals if you need a sports psychologist and how his workout routine enhances chess performance. Plus: blitz at the end!Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mustreader My DISCORD server: https://discord.gg/bXZN36xb My X: https://x.com/mustreader My channel with podcast highlights: https://www.youtube.com/@CwMClips My referral link to chess.com: https://go.chess.com/mustreader My chess.com club: https://go.chess.com/MustreaderClub Collabs: mazdrid@gmail.com Felix's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@febloh Links to what's discussed in the podcast: Maneuvering: The Art of Piece Play: https://amzn.to/4iLDHtc Technique in Chess: https://amzn.to/3YZHWu2 Dvoretsky series: Training Manual Volume Yusupov series: Tiger's Jump My podcast with Kramnik that got me blocked by him: https://youtu.be/YKzes4eteb4?si=5nUg3RNqeHXnqANKMy podcast with Naroditsky: https://youtu.be/OKeb-WRMYpM?si=B3cfMHORtC6gEoMc Many thanks to my Patreon supporter: Sarterus 00:00 — Intro 00:54 — Chess pros struggle financially in Europe? 03:15 — Strategy to reach 2600 04:02 — How to make money from chess 06:56 — Europe will NEVER support chess players? 09:05 — Will Europe become the chess center? 10:55 — Recovering from painful losses 12:49 — TWO AREAS to analyze after tournaments 14:01 — Balancing CHESS with OTHER ACTIVITIES 15:34 — Is 2 hours daily enough to reach 2600? 16:16 — How do you spend your free time? 17:09 — What does a second do in the engine era? 21:26 — Felix has NO repertoire for White?! 23:08 — How many openings should a GM know? 25:42 — How to play as Black effectively 26:40 — Training routine 29:39 — Why calculation exercises are CRUCIAL 30:49 — How workout routine BOOSTS chess psychology 31:49 — UNEXPECTED question from subscriber 32:44 — Do you need a sports psychologist? 34:40 — THIS is what a sports psychologist says 36:50 — HACK to become more confident in chess 38:08 — Psychological barriers to winning 38:58 — How FAST can you reach 2600? 40:28 — Content creation and coaching: help or hindrance? 41:42 — Blitz against Felix The DARK SIDE of chess | Felix Blohberger PODCAST felix blohberger gm felix blohberger harikrishna second to harikrishnachess podcast chess interview mustreader greg mustreader mustreader chess cwm My name is Greg Mustreader, I am a Candidate Master in chess, an entrepreneur and host of several podcasts. On the Chess with Mustreader channel, I interview top chess players, play against chess AIs, analyze the most interesting chess games and combinations of today and of the past, as well as show you my path in chess and the way I work on my chess improvement (including recaps from the tournaments I play). I live in Almaty, Kazakhstan and travel the world extensively (been to 50 countries). I'm 31 years old, I have a girlfriend, three dogs and four cats. I speak English, Russian, German, and a bit of French and Chinese. Don't forget to subscribe! #felixblohberger #chessplayer #gmchess #chess #harikrishna #chesspodcast #chessinterviews #chesswithmustreader #mustreaderchess #gregmustreader #cwm

My upcoming tournaments in Kazakhstan: https://opencups.kazchess.kz/Legendary GM Susan Polgar, 8th Women's World Chess Champion, joined my podcast! We discussed women's chess and why it's difficult for women to reach the top of the open rating. Susan shared amazing stories about her acquaintance with Fischer and how they created CHESS960 together. Bonus: her thoughts on women-only tournaments, Gukesh and Magnus. Don't miss it! Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mustreader My X: https://x.com/mustreader My channel with podcast highlights: https://www.youtube.com/@CwMClips My referral link to chess.com: https://go.chess.com/mustreader My chess.com club: https://go.chess.com/MustreaderClub Collabs: mazdrid@gmail.com Susan's X: https://x.com/SusanPolgarLink to Susan's book "Rebel Queen": https://amzn.to/3XE0NdJMy podcast with Danny Rensch: https://youtu.be/E4fGt3MbF0I?si=XiP__4d6LBE3MW3LMy podcast with Kramnik that got me blocked by him: https://youtu.be/YKzes4eteb4?si=5nUg3RNqeHXnqANK My podcast with Naroditsky: https://youtu.be/OKeb-WRMYpM?si=B3cfMHORtC6gEoMcMany thanks to my Patreon supporter: Sarterus 00:00 — Intro 01:45 — When will a female player reach world's top 5? 08:40 — Do women-only tournaments help or hurt progress? 11:45 — The BIGGEST problem in women's chess 13:19 — Why elite female players stick to women's tournaments 16:46 — Social pressure: why girls can't train like boys 20:53 — Is it harder to raise chess prodigies today? 23:38 — Susan's approach to parenting 25:45 — Did her father's experiment negatively affect Susan? 27:58 — How Susan and Fischer CREATED Chess960 together 33:26 — Will players memorize all 960 starting positions? 37:05 — Will Chess960 replace classical chess at elite level? 40:23 — Susan's relationship with chess today 43:02 — Her favorite active chess player 45:25 — Could 1990s Fischer compete against 1990s Kasparov? 48:19 — What Bobby Fischer taught Susan 50:49 — Women's World Championship predictions Susan Polgar: a WOMAN will NEVER reach TOP 5 — unless THIS changes | PODCAST susan polgar susan polgar interview susan polgar podcast women in chess female chess grandmaster bobby fischer chess960 bobby fischer chess960 fischer random chess chess960 creation story women chess barriers polgar sisters training why women don't reach top chess susan polgar bobby fischerchess gender gapchess960 vs classical chesssusan polgar book rebel queen chess podcast chess interview mustreader greg mustreader mustreader chess cwm My name is Greg Mustreader, I am a Candidate Master in chess, an entrepreneur and host of several podcasts. On the Chess with Mustreader channel, I interview top chess players, play against chess AIs, analyze the most interesting chess games and combinations of today and of the past, as well as show you my path in chess and the way I work on my chess improvement (including recaps from the tournaments I play). I live in Almaty, Kazakhstan and travel the world extensively (been to 50 countries). I'm 31 years old, I have a girlfriend, three dogs and four cats. I speak English, Russian, German, and a bit of French and Chinese. Don't forget to subscribe! #susanpolgar #bobbyfisher #chess #chesspodcast #chessinterviews #chesswithmustreader #mustreaderchess #gregmustreader #cwm

Try Chessbook and my gambit repertoire: https://chessbook.com/mustreaderToday's special guest is Danny Rensch — Chess.com's Chief Chess Officer! We’ve discussed many hot topics: Hans' against chess.com, how FIDE and other organizers ignore cheating problems and why 2025 will be HUGE for chess. Danny shared how they banned top GMs and WHY the Hikaru-Magnus match never happened in 2023. Bonus: two action-packed blitz games to finish! Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mustreader My X: https://x.com/mustreader My channel with podcast highlights: https://www.youtube.com/@CwMClips Collabs: mazdrid@gmail.com Danny's X: https://x.com/DanielRensch Pre-order Danny's book Dark Squares: https://www.chess.com/darksquaresMy podcast with Chess.com CEO: https://youtu.be/1cCrMcUTDj8?si=Wf3TGeGIQknmBDLOMy podcast with Anish: https://youtu.be/x41meg64OxM?si=MHcuDsNNOs6gLMUj My podcast with Kramnik that got me blocked by him: https://youtu.be/YKzes4eteb4?si=5nUg3RNqeHXnqANK My podcast with Naroditsky: https://youtu.be/OKeb-WRMYpM?si=B3cfMHORtC6gEoMcMy podcast with Dubov: https://youtu.be/rimjT4Pj3jY?si=JGVX3uw5CS0c6T9z Many thanks to my Patreon supporter: Sarterus 00:00 – Intro 01:41 – Danny's challenging childhood 05:17 – "Chess is a scary game" 06:37 – What chess means to Danny 11:44 – Secret behind Chess.com success 18:52 – Is chess boring to watch? 24:03 – Chess audience growing 10x soon? 28:46 – 2025 chess boom: Netflix, A24, Joe Rogan 31:05 – Chess popularity explosion 33:22 – Chess.com quitting tournaments?! 39:22 – Why Hikaru-Magnus match cancelled? 42:32 – Niemann lawsuit aftermath 45:50 – What Hans Niemann isn't telling 51:07 – Organizers ignore cheating 59:55 – Will cheating destroy chess? 1:06:17 – Blitz games Danny Rensch: trusting HANS, IGNORING cheating, Magnus vs Hikaru daniel rensch danny rensch danny chief chess officer chess.com danny cco chess.com danny rensch chesscom danny rensch cult leaderdanny rensch childhood danny rensch interview danny rensch podcast chess.com chief chess officer danny rensch dark squares danny rensch book hans niemann lawsuit chess.com niemann lawsuitmagnus carlsen hans niemann controversywhy magnus hikaru match was cancelled magnus carlsen on joe rogan chess.com bans grandmasters chess.com banned players chess cheating cheating in chess how chess.com catches cheaters chess.com anti cheat system netflix chess documentary a24 chess movie emma stone chess boom 2025 chess esport chess podcast chess interview mustreader greg mustreader mustreader chess My name is Greg Mustreader, I am a Candidate Master in chess, an entrepreneur and host of several podcasts. On the Chess with Mustreader channel, I interview top chess players, play against chess AIs, analyze the most interesting chess games and combinations of today and of the past, as well as show you my path in chess and the way I work on my chess improvement (including recaps from the tournaments I play). I live in Almaty, Kazakhstan and travel the world extensively (been to 50 countries). I'm 31 years old, I have a girlfriend, three dogs and four cats. I speak English, Russian, German, and a bit of French and Chinese. Don't forget to subscribe! #dannyrensch #danielrensch #chesscom #chesswithmustreader #gregmustreader

In this engaging discussion, International Master Andras Toth, a chess coach and former school teacher, shares valuable insights on improving at chess. He emphasizes the pitfalls of setting rating goals and the importance of enjoying the learning process. Andras advises on the correct use of engines, cautioning against over-reliance, especially for lower-rated players. He also highlights the addictive nature of bullet games and encourages a balanced approach to practice and play. Plus, enjoy the thrill of a live blitz game demonstration!

Meet the man behind chess's digital revolution — Chess.com CEO Erik Allebest! How does Chess.com catch cheaters? What's Erik's response to Kramnik's accusations? From Netflix's upcoming Hans Niemann documentary to a major GM ban — join us for an insider look at Chess.com! Plus: watch our intense blitz battle where Erik tries to destroy me. Don't miss this episode! Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mustreader My X: https://x.com/mustreader My Twitch: https://twitch.tv/gregmustreader My channel with podcast highlights: https://youtube.com/@CwMClips Collabs: mazdrid@gmail.com Erik's X: https://x.com/erikallebest Links to what's discussed in the podcast: https://www.chess.com/blog/FairPlay/chess-com-fair-play-report-are-there-too-many-upsets-in-titled-tuesday My podcast with MY CHESS COACH: https://youtu.be/x5crqbtsWjs?si=_Jjt3mMYH5wCawik My podcast with MVL: https://youtu.be/6sIBWByqqG8?si=n2pFdaFD558MNOBW My podcast with Anish: https://youtu.be/x41meg64OxM?si=MHcuDsNNOs6gLMUj My podcast with Kramnik that got me blocked by him: https://youtu.be/YKzes4eteb4?si=5nUg3RNqeHXnqANK My podcast with Naroditsky: https://youtu.be/OKeb-WRMYpM?si=B3cfMHORtC6gEoMcMany thanks to my Patreon supporter: Sarterus 00:00 — Intro 02:19 — 20 years of chess evolution 04:02 — Is chess still underrated? 05:49 — 2026 will change chess 07:09 — Netflix's Hans Niemann story 09:35 — Chess.com in 20 years 12:16 — VR chess: Future or fantasy?! 13:36 — Chess.com roadmap 19:45 — AI coaches coming soon 23:30 — Is Chess.com a unicorn? 24:46 — How many users today? 25:38 — Thoughts on Lichess.org 26:38 — Who's the real competition? 28:44 — Magnus's new TakeTakeTake app 30:31 — Chess.com team 33:13 — Was Kramnik right?! 35:47 — Fighting online cheating 40:42 — The real scale of cheating 43:11 — "We have a secret cheater program" 50:10 — How we catch cheaters 53:44 — Major GM ban coming! 54:15 — Erik as a chess player 55:15 — Blitz battle CHEATERS will be PUNISHED! CEO of ChessCom. Erik Allebest Podcast erik allebest chess.com chess.com ceo erik allebest chess.com ceo erik allebest interview chess cheating cheating in chessvladimir kramnikhans niemann netflixchess.com vs lichessmagnus carlsenchess AI coachingchess online platform comparison chess anti-cheating methods chess grandmaster cheatingchess podcast chess interview mustreader greg mustreader mustreader chess My name is Greg Mustreader, I am a Candidate Master in chess, an entrepreneur and host of several podcasts. On the Chess with Mustreader channel, I interview top chess players, play against chess AIs, analyze the most interesting chess games and combinations of today and of the past, as well as show you my path in chess and the way I work on my chess improvement (including recaps from the tournaments I play). I live in Almaty, Kazakhstan and travel the world extensively (been to 50 countries). I'm 31 years old, I have a girlfriend, three dogs and four cats. I speak English, Russian, German, and a bit of French and Chinese. Don't forget to subscribe! #chess #chesscom #erikallebest #chesscheating #anticheating #chesspodcast #kramnik #hansniemann #magnuscarlsen #chessinterviews #chesswithmustreader #chessmustreader #gregmustreader #mustreaderchess

Try 500+ hours of chess courses for free: https://chessmood.com/mustreaderCan your outfit affect your chess rating? GM Avetik Grigoryan reveals surprising psychological tricks that helped his students gain hundreds of rating points. We explore the champion's mindset, analyze the World Championship match, and learn powerful secrets of peak performance. Plus: watch our exciting blitz game! Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mustreader My X: https://x.com/mustreader My Twitch: https://twitch.tv/gregmustreader My channel with podcast highlights: https://www.youtube.com/@CwMClips Collabs: mazdrid@gmail.com Avetik's X: https://x.com/gmavetik Links to what's discussed in the podcast: https://youtu.be/pVHyUzX5IQw?si=Pkd-cga-ENI4JtoO https://youtu.be/zt57XxVccDc?si=XhhbT2Axi3oyaOTb https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhyhnFZkhis&list=PLwf_ceM-L-lOhmoyl0Qe2O1zLL9qOkBR0 Psycho-Cybernetics: Updated and Expanded: https://amzn.to/4fiu43J Boundless: Upgrade Your Brain, Optimize Your Body: https://amzn.to/3ZyKejt Eat Smarter: https://amzn.to/3VFjvjZ Elon Musk: https://amzn.to/4iKVgLo My podcast with MVL: https://youtu.be/6sIBWByqqG8?si=n2pFdaFD558MNOBW My podcast with Anish: https://youtu.be/x41meg64OxM?si=MHcuDsNNOs6gLMUjMany thanks to my Patreon supporter: Sarterus 00:00 — Meet GM Avetik Grigoryan 02:17 — Psychology's impact on chess success 07:33 — The champion's mindset 09:46 — The minions concept: WHAT?! 12:39 — Life-changing choices 16:02 — Why your rating isn't improving 19:32 — Your outfit affects your rating! 22:43 — If only I knew this earlier! 24:43 — Ding vs Gukesh psychological battle 28:35 — Essential knowledge for every player 31:13 — Life-changing book recommendations 33:44 — 4 AM poker survival story 37:27 — Does Magnus use performance coaches? 39:26 — Blitz battle This MINDSET can help you WIN at CHESS / Podcast GM Avetik Grigoryan avetik grigoryan gm avetik grigoryan tips chessmood founder chessmood chess psychology tips chess mindset training how to improve chess rating chess performance coachingchess success mindsetchess rating improvement tipschess mental preparationchess training mindset winning chess psychologychess champion habits chess psychological tricks chess training psychologymagnus carlsen magnus carslen coach world chess championship 2024 ding liren vs gukesh match gukesh vs ding chess podcast chess interview mustreader greg mustreader mustreader chess My name is Greg Mustreader, I am a Candidate Master in chess, an entrepreneur and host of several podcasts. On the Chess with Mustreader channel, I interview top chess players, play against chess AIs, analyze the most interesting chess games and combinations of today and of the past, as well as show you my path in chess and the way I work on my chess improvement (including recaps from the tournaments I play). I live in Almaty, Kazakhstan and travel the world extensively (been to 50 countries). I'm 31 years old, I have a girlfriend, three dogs and four cats. I speak English, Russian, German, and a bit of French and Chinese. Don't forget to subscribe! #avetikgrigoryan #chesscoach #chessmindset #chessimprovement #chessgrandmaster #chesspodcast #chessinterviews #chesswithmustreader #mustreaderchess