Chess with Mustreader

Try out for free James' course on Jobava London: https://go.chess.com/mustreader20 In 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...

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...

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 c...

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! Su...

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, Gu...

Try Chessbook and my gambit repertoire: https://chessbook.com/mustreader Today'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...

What NOT to do if you want to improve at chess? International Master Andras Toth shares powerful insights that might change how you think about chess improvement! Learn why you're using engines wrong, discover the optimal training methods, and find out why bullet chess is killing your progress. Plus: watch our intense blitz game! Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mustreader My X: https://...

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://pa...

Try 500+ hours of chess courses for free: https://chessmood.com/mustreader Can 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...

Try 500+ hours of chess courses for free: https://chessmood.com/greg What makes a future chess champion? Legendary coach Farrukh Amonatov shares his training secrets and explains why most coaches get it wrong. We explore my chess potential, analyze the World Championship match, and face off in an exciting blitz game. Don't miss this! Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mustreader Studio in...

Try ChessMood and my gambit repertoire: https://mstrdr.org/bnkwg7 How does MVL stay on top of the chess elite while training just 2 hours a day? What's MVL's secret to beating Magnus Carlsen? Maxime Vachier-Lagrave explains his approach, discusses nearly quitting in 2022, and shares thoughts on Gukesh vs Ding match. Plus: Watch our blitz game! Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mustreader...

Join me in conversation with Zachary Saine aka The Chess Nerd! We discuss his path to 300K followers across various platforms and dive into his chess training methods. He also shares his unsuccessful experience with a chess coach and answers the big question: chess or content? Plus: exciting blitz game finale! My X: https://x.com/mustreader My Twitch: https://twitch.tv/gregmustreader My channel wi...

Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mustreader Meet GM Arturs Neiksans – coach, commentator, content creator, and coach of Levy Rozman (GothamChess)! We explore the challenges of adult chess improvers, discuss how to get to your chess ceiling, and get insights into training with Levy. Plus: Arturs' candid thoughts on Levy's GM prospects and an exciting blitz game! My X: https://x.com/mustre...

Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mustreader Matchess, get 1 Month FREE. Promo code: GREG https://matchess.io Positive vibes with Anish Giri! Discussing chess legends, Anish's plans to become the world champion, and Magnus's hidden weaknesses. Bonus: hot takes on cheating and (drumroll) Kramnik! Don't miss our blitz game at the end! My X: https://x.com/mustreader My Twitch: https://twitch...

An intense conversation with Vladimir Kramnik. Did I change Kramnik's mind about Danya Naroditsky? Or did he convince me? Watch this explosive podcast now! My Twitch: https://twitch.tv/gregmustreader My X: https://x.com/mustreader Collabs: mazdrid@gmail.com Kramnik's X: https://x.com/VBkramnik Kramnik's YouTube: @VBKramnik My previous podcast with Kramnik: https://youtu.be/dgVuleGYnk4?si=G-XSpCKFZ...

Wei Yi stunned everyone by quitting chess for university — and then returned to storm the world top 10! How does he train? What are his goals? Including exclusive insights on the Ding-Gukesh Olympiad story and their upcoming match. Tune in for all the details and do not miss our blitz game at the end! My Twitch: https://twitch.tv/gregmustreader My X: https://x.com/mustreader Collabs: mazdrid@gmail...

Do not forget to check out Chessbook: https://chessbook.com/mustreader A 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...

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 podca...

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://yout...

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/3Nv...

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...

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...

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...

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/gregmus...

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: h...