Chess with Mustreader

Do not forget to check out Chessbook: https://chessbook.com/mustreaderA new podcast episode with GM Daniel Naroditsky. We discuss Kramnik's allegations against him (do not miss the highly candid and emotional speech by Danya), the recent cheating scandal, chess improvement, openings, chess psychology (including ways to fight tilt), lessons from the Chess Olympiad (team India!), and many other hot topics. My X: https://x.com/mustreader My Twitch: https://twitch.tv/gregmustreader Danya's X: https://x.com/gmnaroditsky Danya's Twitch: https://witch.tv/gmnaroditsky Danya's YouTube: @DanielNaroditskyGM My previous podcast with Danya: https://youtu.be/-PqUZ2h9uGg?si=jGmP8aV-UQM923YO My latest podcast with Nepo (ENG subs): https://youtu.be/5X982cBZ_tE?si=1kyOxLklYkX-rDq3 My old podcast with Nepo (in ENG): https://youtu.be/sW-i4CPCa_w?si=qtS_D8B-7_9E880w My podcast with Kramnik: https://youtu.be/dgVuleGYnk4 My podcast with Fabi: https://youtu.be/1LMPYFf1iLo My podcast with Aronian: https://youtu.be/THyL4D2Clbw?si=HQ4exmwH4aKsWk4V My podcast with Pragg: https://youtu.be/LYURIPGuMjs?si=j_GBgdtZKywBKEfc My podcast with Erigaisi: https://youtu.be/3Nvfuk70v6g?feature=shared My podcast with Dubov: https://youtu.be/rimjT4Pj3jY?si=JGVX3uw5CS0c6T9z 00:00 – Intro 02:06 – Recent cheating drama 12:49 – Punishing chess cheaters 17:32 – KRAMNIK: allegations and answers 39:19 – Danya: the next blitz king? 45:50 – Dealing with tilt 52:30 – Hot takes on chess improvement 1:01:00 – "I'm an opening contrarian!" 1:08:38 – World Rapid & Blitz prep 1:14:01 – We play blitz! "KRAMNIK, WHAT THE F***?" Daniel Naroditsky PODCAST daniel naroditsky danya naroditsky naroditsky vladimir kramnik kramnik naroditsky and kramnik naroditsky on kramnik kramnik on naroditsky chess cheating cheating chess cheating chess scandal chess improvement mustreader 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! #naroditsky #danielnaroditsky #danyanaroditsky #chessdrama #kramik #vladimirkramnik #chess #chesscheating #podcast #chesspodcast #chessinterviews #chesswithmustreader #chessmustreader #gregmustreader

Podcast episode with Mr. Dodgy, aka Michael Duke, the chess celebrity from Twitter. Chess improvement hot takes, Chess Olympiad discussion, thoughts on how Ding can beat Gukesh, your favorite blitz game at the end!My X: https://x.com/mustreader My Twitch: https://twitch.tv/gregmustreader MrDodgy’s X: https://x.com/rpraggnachess MrDodgy's courses: https://www.chessable.com/courses/s/dodgy My podcast with Pragg: https://youtu.be/LYURIPGuMjs?si=j_GBgdtZKywBKEfc My podcast with Erigaisi: https://youtu.be/3Nvfuk70v6g?feature=shared My podcast with Sagar: https://youtu.be/XzCD_ghaALs?si=WQGVaEeer7U8Yp9X My podcast with Dubov: https://youtu.be/rimjT4Pj3jY?si=JGVX3uw5CS0c6T9z My podcast with Gustafsson: https://youtu.be/7gV7nxBaoQs?si=i2AGda_HB-MMtx7h My podcast with Naroditsky: https://youtu.be/-PqUZ2h9uGg?si=jGmP8aV-UQM923YO My podcast with Kramnik: https://youtu.be/dgVuleGYnk4 My podcast with Fabi: https://youtu.be/1LMPYFf1iLo My latest podcast with Nepo (ENG subs): https://youtu.be/5X982cBZ_tE?si=1kyOxLklYkX-rDq3 00:00 – Intro 01:47 – "Why am I here?" 03:00 – Thoughts on Chess Olympiad 2024 06:34 – Chess Olympiad 2024 results 07:37 – Rising Indian chess stars 10:19 – Gukesh vs Ding 12:44 – How can Ding regain his form? 14:26 – Why Ding didn't play Gukesh 16:32 – Hot take on chess improvement 21:15 – MrDodgy's current training methods 24:45 – MrDodgy's chess ambitions 26:17 – What does "MrDodgy" mean? 27:38 – Tournament preparation routine 30:04 – Opening memorization technique 32:22 – Why play different openings? 34:57 – If you were a potato... 36:13 – Blitz game 44:38 – Insights! Mr. Dodgy: how to GET BETTER at CHESS playing dodgy moves? MrDodgy Mr.Dodgy Mr Dodgy Michael Duke MrDodgy Michael Duke Twitter MrDodgy X MrDodgy MrDodgy podcast MrDodgy interview chess olympiad 2024 chess improvment olympiad 2024 indian chess stars gukesh vs ding ding gukesh arjun vidit anand vishy anand mustreader 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! #mrdodgy #michaelduke #mr.dodgy

Podcast episode with GM Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu (Pragg). We discuss the Chess Olympiad, Candidates, his goals and his work on chess improvement.My X: https://x.com/mustreader My Twitch: https://twitch.tv/gregmustreader Pragg’s X: https://x.com/rpraggnachess My video about the aftermath of the Chess Olympiad: https://youtu.be/7NEE3UNnvEw?si=lyBCU5J4Pnj3yqMR My podcast with Erigaisi: https://youtu.be/3Nvfuk70v6g?feature=shared My podcast with Sagar: https://youtu.be/XzCD_ghaALs?si=HZYrMPJF43sJmjOZ My podcast with Dubov: https://youtu.be/rimjT4Pj3jY?si=mwXxmQz_WtsWHZNJ My podcast with Gustafsson: https://youtu.be/7gV7nxBaoQs?si=i2AGda_HB-MMtx7h My podcast with Naroditsky: https://youtu.be/-PqUZ2h9uGg?si=jGmP8aV-UQM923YO My podcast with Kramnik: https://youtu.be/dgVuleGYnk4 My podcast with Fabi: https://youtu.be/1LMPYFf1iLo My latest podcast with Nepo (ENG subs): https://youtu.be/5X982cBZ_tE?si=1kyOxLklYkX-rDq3 00:00 – Intro 01:38 – Pragg's main goal 06:25 – Champion mindset 11:34 – Pragg doesn't analyze games? 14:19 – Chess improvement routine 16:39 – Pragg's favorite player from past 18:25 – 2024 Candidates 21:51 – Mental and physical importance 23:10 – Life beyond the board 24:37 – Chess Olympiad 2024 27:21 – Meeting India's Prime Minister 30:19 – More about the Olympiad 32:13 – Relations with Indian players 35:53 – Comparing India's chess stars 36:53 – What is chess talent? 39:21 – Strengths of Arjun and Gukesh 42:56 – Strengths of Vidit 43:45 – On Vishy Anand 45:18 – Ding vs Gukesh 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! #pragg #praggnanandhaa #praggnanandhaarameshbabu

Podcast with Daniil Dubov — grandmaster, former second of Magnus Carlsen, World Rapid Chess Champion, World Blitz Vice Champion.My X: https://x.com/mustreader My Twitch: https://twitch.tv/gregmustreader Daniil's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blitzorddd/ My previous podcast with Dubov (ENG subs): https://youtu.be/97JoWe_Mzoo?si=O4YuyMOqddWdkcj4 My podcast with Erigaisi: https://youtu.be/3Nvfuk70v6g?feature=shared My podcast with Sagar: https://youtu.be/XzCD_ghaALs?si=HZYrMPJF43sJmjOZ My podcast with Gustafsson: https://youtu.be/7gV7nxBaoQs?si=i2AGda_HB-MMtx7h My podcast with Naroditsky: https://youtu.be/-PqUZ2h9uGg?si=jGmP8aV-UQM923YO My podcast with Kramnik: https://youtu.be/dgVuleGYnk4 My podcast with Fabi: https://youtu.be/1LMPYFf1iLo My latest podcast with Nepo (ENG subs): https://youtu.be/5X982cBZ_tE?si=1kyOxLklYkX-rDq3 00:00 - Intro 05:09 – Dubov's chess training 07:09 – Board analysis 08:58 – When to diversify openings? 11:34 – What sets Magnus apart? 12:40 – Chess intuition 15:23 – Tactics practice 16:46 – Fitness routine 17:32 – Dubov's comeback to the top 20:25 – WC title loses meaning? 23:06 – Why is Fabi so good? 26:10 – Openings: from science to engines 31:18 – Engines in 5 years 34:28 – Is Dubov a Chess960 fan? 38:12 – Blitz against Dubov 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! #daniildubov #dubov #chesspodcast #chesswithmustreader

My X: https://x.com/mustreader My Twitch: https://twitch.tv/gregmustreader Sagar's X: https://x.com/sagarchess1 Links to what's discussed in the podcast: My podcast with Erigaisi: https://youtu.be/3Nvfuk70v6g?feature=shared Sagar's podcast with Erigaisi: https://youtu.be/9yRzbyZdoiE?si=FufSbeOGf61QmwIo ROAD TO FIDE MASTER. Day 1!: https://youtu.be/fRAZGc9cewY?si=-bRZ54d1-HE9netZ My latest podcast with Nepo (ENG subs): https://youtu.be/5X982cBZ_tE?si=1kyOxLklYkX-rDq3 My podcast with Van Foreest: https://youtu.be/89Kq33XgC2o?si=a6JHOkpWW0s0XpEm My podcast with Gustafsson: https://youtu.be/7gV7nxBaoQs?si=i2AGda_HB-MMtx7h My podcast with Naroditsky: https://youtu.be/-PqUZ2h9uGg?si=jGmP8aV-UQM923YO My podcast with Kramnik: https://youtu.be/dgVuleGYnk4 My podcast with Fabi: https://youtu.be/1LMPYFf1iLo My podcast with Aronian: https://youtu.be/THyL4D2Clbw?si=HQ4exmwH4aKsWk4V 00:00 - Intro 01:21 - Will Sagar be a GM? 07:00 - Self-improvement for chess success 07:51 - Level up your mental game! 14:11 - Watching tournaments: helpful? 18:15 - Top 5 chess tips 26:53 - Comparing Indian players 31:41 - Ding vs Gukesh 34:24 - We play blitz! My name is Greg Mustreader, I am a Candidate Master in chess, an entrepreneur and host of several podcasts. In this channel, I interview top chess players (my guests include Nepo, Fabi, Kramnik, Aronian, Naroditsky and many others), 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 year old, I have a girlfriend, three dogs and three cats. I speak English, Russian, German, and a bit of French and Chinese. Don't forget to subscribe! #sagarshah #chessbaseindia #chess

My X: https://x.com/mustreader My Twitch: https://twitch.tv/gregmustreader Alexandra's X: https://x.com/chessqueen Alexandra's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chessqueen/ Links to what's discussed in the podcast: Eng subs. Chess and Russia. Nepo and Kosteniuk: https://youtu.be/XwxZFQUtb28?si=j7m8s25W70Em35Lz Chess Books: My Great Predecessors, Part 1: https://amzn.to/3AZSz7b Garry Kasparov on Modern Chess, Part 1: Revolution In The 70'S: https://amzn.to/4ejSYzI Grandmaster Preparation: https://amzn.to/3MGkJH3 Dvoretsky's Endgame Manual: https://amzn.to/47om7ri 100 Endgames You Must Know: Vital Lessons for Every Chess Player: https://amzn.to/3XG9N29 The 100 Endgames You Must Know Workbook: Practical Endgame Exercises for Every Chess Player: https://amzn.to/3XFqzi8 100 Endgame Patterns You Must Know: Recognize Key Moves & Motifs and Avoid Typical Errors: https://amzn.to/3XEBit9 Theoretical Rook Endgames: https://amzn.to/4glFy89 Boost Your Chess 1: The Fundamentals: https://amzn.to/4eplFvh Boost Your Chess 2: Beyond The Basics: https://amzn.to/4dSgK65 Boost Your Chess 3: Mastery: https://amzn.to/3z5kwKo Garry Kasparov books: https://amzn.to/3zjrFqw Jacob Aagaard books: https://amzn.to/3Znlj43 My latest podcast with Nepo (ENG subs): https://youtu.be/5X982cBZ_tE?si=1kyOxLklYkX-rDq3 My podcast with Dubov (ENG subs): https://youtu.be/97JoWe_Mzoo?si=O4YuyMOqddWdkcj4 My podcast with Van Foreest: https://youtu.be/89Kq33XgC2o?si=a6JHOkpWW0s0XpEm My podcast with Erigaisi: https://youtu.be/3Nvfuk70v6g?feature=shared My podcast with Gustafsson: https://youtu.be/7gV7nxBaoQs?si=i2AGda_HB-MMtx7h My podcast with Naroditsky: https://youtu.be/-PqUZ2h9uGg?si=jGmP8aV-UQM923YO My podcast with Kramnik: https://youtu.be/dgVuleGYnk4 My podcast with Fabi: https://youtu.be/1LMPYFf1iLo My podcast with Aronian: https://youtu.be/THyL4D2Clbw?si=HQ4exmwH4aKsWk4V 00:00 - Intro 01:55 - Alexandra's chess improvement 05:19 - Chess in pre-computer era 08:04 - Daily chess routine 09:53 - Strengths and weaknesses 12:38 - Recommended chess books 19:30 - Current chess routine 22:14 - Gender gap in chess 28:47 - Next women's world champion? 31:52 - World Championship comeback? 33:10 - Chess goals and ambitions 35:28 - What is chess to you? 37:16 - Life after 2022 and the war 41:46 - Alexandra as content creator My name is Greg Mustreader, I am a Candidate Master in chess, an entrepreneur and host of several podcasts. In this channel, I interview top chess players (my guests include Nepo, Fabi, Kramnik, Aronian, Naroditsky and many others), 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 year old, I have a girlfriend, three dogs and three cats. I speak English, Russian, German, and a bit of French and Chinese. Don't forget to subscribe! #alexandrakosteniuk #chessqueen #chess

The new guest of my podcast is Alexander Grischuk, the legend and OG of chess, 3-time World Blitz Champion, and 5-time Candidates participant (top rating: 2810).My X: https://x.com/mustreader My Twitch: https://twitch.tv/gregmustreader My podcast with Van Foreest: https://youtu.be/89Kq33XgC2o?si=a6JHOkpWW0s0XpEm My podcast with Erigaisi: https://youtu.be/3Nvfuk70v6g?feature=shared My podcast with Gustafsson: https://youtu.be/7gV7nxBaoQs?si=i2AGda_HB-MMtx7h My podcast with Naroditsky: https://youtu.be/-PqUZ2h9uGg?si=jGmP8aV-UQM923YO My podcast with Kramnik: https://youtu.be/dgVuleGYnk4 My podcast with Fabi: https://youtu.be/1LMPYFf1iLo My podcast with Nepo: https://youtu.be/sW-i4CPCa_w?si=kLM8n4gAPcgfB1QB My podcast with Aronian: https://youtu.be/THyL4D2Clbw?si=HQ4exmwH4aKsWk4V 00:00 - Intro 01:52 - Thug life 03:39 - Rare tournament appearances 07:32 - A sad story 08:28 - Regaining the form 09:02 - Chess improvement routine 10:43 - Motivation 13:23 - Classical chess is dead? 17:07 - Shift to Chess960 21:09 - Freestyle chess series 24:30 - Online tournaments: fun or serious? 26:48 - Chess ambitions 29:56 - Grischuk on his contemporaries 40:08 - Gukesh vs. Ding 42:42 - Future of chess 46:03 - Cheating concerns 50:01 - Smoking and fitness 52:35 - We play blitz My name is Greg Mustreader, I am a Candidate Master in chess, an entrepreneur and host of several podcasts. In this channel, I interview top chess players (my guests include Nepo, Fabi, Kramnik, Aronian, Naroditsky and many others), 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 year old, I have a girlfriend, three dogs and three cats. I speak English, Russian, German, and a bit of French and Chinese. Don't forget to subscribe! #alexandergrischuk #chess #grischuk

Join me as I dive deep into the journey of GM Jorden van Foreest, from his stunning Tata Steel victory to his battle with stagnation and his inspiring comeback. We discuss everything from his unique personality and playing style to the profound influence of Magnus Carlsen on his resurgence. Enjoy a thrilling blitz game at the end!My X: https://x.com/mustreader My Twitch: https://twitch.tv/gregmustreader Jorden’s X: https://x.com/jordenvforeest Jorden’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordenvforeest/ Links to the books discussed in the podcast: Nabokov, The Defense: https://amzn.to/3XxesUl Lolita: https://amzn.to/3ZbcBpt Kafka on the Shore: https://amzn.to/3z1L8vH 1984: https://amzn.to/3TfqPBV The Handmaid's Tale: https://amzn.to/3ANxJHX Chess books: Rock Solid Chess: Tiviakov's Unbeatable Strategies: Pawn Structures: https://amzn.to/3AZi6NE Rock Solid Chess: Piece Play: https://amzn.to/3XfdWJe The Ink War: Romanticism versus Modernity in Chess: https://amzn.to/3ARG4dM Endgame Strategy: https://amzn.to/4cSziBG Garry Kasparov books: https://amzn.to/47fC6Yx Mark Dvoretsky books: https://amzn.to/4dMO2U1 My podcast with Erigaisi: https://youtu.be/3Nvfuk70v6g?feature=shared My podcast with Gustafsson: https://youtu.be/7gV7nxBaoQs?si=i2AGda_HB-MMtx7h My podcast with Dubov with Eng subs: https://youtu.be/97JoWe_Mzoo?feature=shared My podcast with Naroditsky: https://youtu.be/-PqUZ2h9uGg?si=jGmP8aV-UQM923YO My podcast with Kramnik: https://youtu.be/dgVuleGYnk4 My podcast with Fabi: https://youtu.be/1LMPYFf1iLo My podcast with Nepo: https://youtu.be/sW-i4CPCa_w?si=kLM8n4gAPcgfB1QB My podcast with Aronian: https://youtu.be/THyL4D2Clbw?si=HQ4exmwH4aKsWk4V 00:00 — Intro 01:47 — Jorden's chess career 06:09 — Work on strengths and weaknesses 09:56 — Personality and playing style 10:46 — Jorden's crazy deeds 15:11 — Improvement routine 16:39 — Fitness and chess 18:41 — Social life and books 21:01 — Chess book recommendations 24:18 — Magnus' influence on Jorden 29:04 — World Championship 2021 32:59 — Thread: life of a chess player 40:43 — We play blitz My name is Greg Mustreader, I am a Candidate Master in chess, an entrepreneur and host of several podcasts. In this channel, I interview top chess players (my guests include Nepo, Fabi, Kramnik, Aronian, Naroditsky and many others), 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 year old, I have a girlfriend, three dogs and three cats. I speak English, Russian, German, and a bit of French and Chinese. Don't forget to subscribe! #jordenvanforeest #magnuscarlsen #chess

I'm excited to have Arjun Erigaisi, one of the world's top 4 chess players, on the podcast! We discuss the strengths and weaknesses of India's top players, dive into the factors behind Arjun's rise and his playing style, explore his future plans in chess. We also cap off the episode with a thrilling blitz game!My X: https://x.com/mustreader My Twitch: https://twitch.tv/gregmustreader Arjun’s X: https://x.com/arjunerigaisi Arjun’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arjun_erigaisi/ Links to what's discussed in the podcast: Sadhguru course: https://isha.sadhguru.org/us/en/inner-engineering The movie Sita Ramam: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt20850406/ My podcast with Gustafsson: https://youtu.be/7gV7nxBaoQs?si=i2AGda_HB-MMtx7h My podcast with Naroditsky: https://youtu.be/-PqUZ2h9uGg?si=jGmP8aV-UQM923YO My podcast with Kramnik: https://youtu.be/dgVuleGYnk4 My podcast with Fabi: https://youtu.be/1LMPYFf1iLo My podcast with Nepo: https://youtu.be/sW-i4CPCa_w?si=kLM8n4gAPcgfB1QB My podcast with Aronian: https://youtu.be/THyL4D2Clbw?si=HQ4exmwH4aKsWk4V 00:00 – Intro 02:21 – What is Inner engineering? 06:59 – Chess and fitness 09:51 – Homely vibe after offline tournaments 11:17 – Did you keep up your training at home? 13:29 – What was the main factor in your rise? 16:27 – Arjun’s chess improvement routine 18:31 – Arjun’s playing style 21:15 – Calculation - the power of Arjun 22:32 – Comparison of Indian chess players 27:36 – Plans for the upcoming year 31:47 – Chess 960 and classical 37:51 – Is Arjun tired of chess? 39:10 – What is chess for you? 39:47 – Gukesh vs Ding 40:44 – We play blitz My name is Greg Mustreader, I am a Candidate Master in chess, an entrepreneur and host of several podcasts. In this channel, I interview top chess players (my guests include Nepo, Fabi, Kramnik, Aronian, Naroditsky and many others), 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 three cats. I speak English, Russian, German, and a bit of French and Chinese. Don't forget to subscribe! #erigaisi #arjunerigaisi #chess

Today on my podcast, I'm joined by a great chess player and coach, Grandmaster Jan Gustafsson. We discussed the differences and similarities between Magnus and Nepo, Jan's work as a second for both of them, the upcoming Gukesh vs. Ding match, and much more. At the end, we’ve played a fascinating blitz game. Enjoy!My X: https://x.com/mustreader My Twitch: https://twitch.tv/gregmustreader Jan's X: https://x.com/gmjangustafsson Gustafsson’s Aggressive 1.e4: https://www.chessable.com/gustafssons-aggressive-1e4-part-1/course/207313/ My podcast with Naroditsky: https://youtu.be/-PqUZ2h9uGg?si=jGmP8aV-UQM923YO My podcast with Kramnik: https://youtu.be/dgVuleGYnk4 My podcast with Fabi: https://youtu.be/1LMPYFf1iLo My podcast with Nepo: https://youtu.be/sW-i4CPCa_w?si=kLM8n4gAPcgfB1QB My podcast with Aronian: https://youtu.be/THyL4D2Clbw?si=HQ4exmwH4aKsWk4V 00:00 - Intro 00:47 – Meet Jan Gustafsson 01:38 – We lived on a boat for 3 years 05:07 – Working with Magnus 10:35 – Jan's secret as a coach? 13:16 – Strategies for preparing for top tournaments 16:45 – Opening preparation 18:04 – Time zones for seconds 21:28 – Comparing Nepo and Magnus 26:56 – Playing styles of other top GMs 30:21 – Nepo and Magnus: more info 32:54 – Who Jan is working with now 33:46 – World Championship prediction 36:21 – Advice for Mustreader 38:44 – How Jan prepares the WR team 39:33 – Physical shape for chess pros 41:54 – Magnus's physical fitness 43:56 – Jan’s chess improvement? 46:24 – We play blitz My name is Greg Mustreader, I am a Candidate Master in chess, an entrepreneur and host of several podcasts. In this podcast, I interview top chess players (my guests include Nepo, Fabi, Kramnik, Aronian, Naroditsky and many others), 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 year old, I have a girlfriend, three dogs and three cats. I speak English, Russian, German, and a bit of French and Chinese. Don't forget to subscribe!