Fabiano Caruana & Cristian Chirila

C-Squared Podcast

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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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Fabiano Caruana & Cristian Chirila

Episodes

The Hans Niemann Ban, Late Night Chess Battles, Freestyle Chess Challenge 24.02.2024 55:39

GET YOUR MERCH NOW👕 https://c-squared.shop/ The boys react to the St. Louis Chess Club issuing a one year ban for GM Hans Niemann, after the former was accused of vandalizing a hotel room during the 2023 US Championship. Fabi recounts a recent story of a late night chess party, and more! 00:00 Intro 00:30 Fabi Gets A Haircut 08:45 Secret Event In Germany 13:39 Freestyle Chess 17:00 The GOAT Debat...

It's Over | Tata Steel Winners & Losers, New Generation Has Arrived 02.02.2024 46:34

C-Squared Merch Now Available👕 https://c-squared.shop/ 00:00 Intro 00:26 Freestyle Chess 03:34 Tata Steel Chess 10:50 Crazy Round 12 18:30 Who's India's #1 20:50 Close Rating Range at the Top 21:37 Wei Yi is Back 24:24 What's Happening With Ding? 26:10 Why Chinese players Retire Early 28:22 Tata Steel Chess Tiebreaks 33:50 Old Memories 35:10 New Generation of Chess Players 41:00 Cheating Discussi...

Is Chess Dead?? Our Honest Reaction To Hikaru... 27.01.2024 45:00

The boys react to @Hikaru's reaction to Fabi's cheating analysis during his latest interview with Greg Mustreader . GET MERCH AND SHOW YOUR LOVE 👕 https://c-squared.shop/ Fabi's Interview with Greg Mustreader▶️https:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LMPYFf1iLo&t=151s Hikaru's Reaction ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0VsS0viu7I&t=6s ▶️PLAY WITH US : https://go.chess.com/csqpod Chat with US▶️...

Fabiano Begins Training For Candidates , Tata Steel, Cheating Remains A Problem 26.01.2024 1:20:29

The boys are back with their first podcast of 2024! We discuss the first Candidates training camp, Tata Steel, recent cheating development, and much more! If you want to support the channel, the easiest way is to subscribe and turn on the post notifications. The second best is to tell everybody you know where the best discussions in chess happen! Ready to show your C-Squared LOVE? 👕 https://c-squ...

MVL | Major Olympiad Cheating Scandal, Motivation, Alireza's Impact 07.01.2024 1:39:32

The boys caught up with the great Maxime Vachier-Lagrave while in Toronto, and took a deep dive look into his major episodes of his life and chess career, the infamous Feller cheating scandal, his motivation going into 2024, and much more! 👕 GET YOUR MERCH : https://c-squared.shop/ ▶️PLAY WITH US : https://go.chess.com/csqpod ▶️DISCORD : https://discord.gg/XeP3tENMTr ▶️TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok....

James Canty III | Growing Up In Detroit, The Chess Business, Dealing With Failure 01.01.2024 1:00:17

The boys caught up with @JamesCantyIII while in Toronto, and had a deep dive look into Canty's life as a chess professional. We talked about his upbringing in Detroit, finding chess at an early age, and being able to turn his passion into a full time job. Enjoy! 👕 GET YOUR MERCH : https://c-squared.shop/ ▶️PLAY WITH US : https://go.chess.com/csqpod ▶️DISCORD : https://discord.gg/XeP3tENMTr ▶️TIKT...

Chaos Hits The Chess World. Let's Talk About It. 24.12.2023 53:37

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Dear Vladimir... 10.12.2023 23:15

▶️10% OFF MERCH CODE "CHAMP10" : https://c-squared.shop/ ▶️PLAY WITH US : https://go.chess.com/csqpod ▶️DISCORD : https://discord.gg/XeP3tENMTr ▶️TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@csqpod ▶️CLIPS CHANNEL 🎞️: https://www.youtube.com/@csqclips Check Kasparov Chess Foundation's New Academy and register at https://www.kcfacademy.org/news/registration-is-open/

Garry Kasparov | Coaching Magnus & Hikaru, Match VS Kramnik, AI & Computer Era 10.12.2023 1:07:36

VICTORY At The Sinquefield Cup, Cheating Saga Continues, Candidates Race 04.12.2023 1:16:47

▶️CSQPOD MERCH : https://c-squared.shop/ ▶️PLAY WITH US : https://go.chess.com/csqpod ▶️DISCORD : https://discord.gg/XeP3tENMTr ▶️TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@csqpod ▶️CLIPS CHANNEL 🎞️: https://www.youtube.com/@csqclips 🐦TWITTER https://twitter.com/CSQpod 📸INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/csqpod/ 🐦TWITTER FABI https://twitter.com/FabianoCaruana 📸INSTAGRAM FABI https://www.instagram.com/f...

Victory At The Rapid & Blitz, Kramnik's Blog Gets A SPICY Update 21.11.2023 1:02:19

♟️Come Play With Us! https://go.chess.com/csqpod Reach Fabi & Cristian directly on Discord: https://discord.gg/XeP3tENMTr TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@csqpod CLIPS CHANNEL 🎞️: https://www.youtube.com/@csqclips 🐦TWITTER https://twitter.com/CSQpod 📸INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/csqpod/ 🐦TWITTER FABI https://twitter.com/FabianoCaruana 📸INSTAGRAM FABI https://www.instagram.com/fabiano...

Isle Of Man Recap, Race To The Candidates HEATS UP, Rapid & Blitz WC Is WHERE?? 10.11.2023 1:11:59

Isle Of Man, Kramnik's New Blog, Hikaru VS Alireza in Candidates Showdown 31.10.2023 37:52

The Isle Of Man Grand Swiss has finally started. The boys get talking about Kramnik's new blog, the difficulties of getting to Isle Of Man, and the upcoming fight for the last candidate spots. Enjoy! The episode was filmed on 10.24.2023

Abhimanyu Mishra: Youngest Grandmaster In HISTORY on Goals & His Intense Training Systems 31.10.2023 1:00:15

The youngest grandmaster in chess history joins us for an intriguing discussion about his journey, including traveling during the pandemic to reach his goals, future plans, lack of sponsorships in chess, and more. Enjoy, and don't forget to please the Youtube gods by subscribing and spreading the word. Cheers! Episode was filmed on 10.19.2023 Our Discord is popping, join the conversation here: htt...

The Champs are Here! Fabiano Caruana & Carissa Yip talk about the US Championship 21.10.2023 50:31

The boys talked to WGM Carissa Yip after she became the 2023 US Women's Champion. She shares her impressions of the event, similarities with Fabiano's championship journey, collegiate chess, beating a Grandmaster at 10, and more! The episode was filmed on 10.18.2023Join our Members zone and get access to special perks https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQWKH5DiO9_gBAQWQAaBnow/join Want to improve yo...

Hans Niemann VS Fabi In Crucial US Championship Game, Magnus Starts Drama In Qatar 20.10.2023 1:04:51

Crucial round coming up at the US Chess Championship, while Magnus starts a big cheating drama at the Qatar Masters. The boys discuss everything! The episode was filmed on 10.14.2023, better late than never!

US Chess Championship, World Juniors, Fabiano *finally* Finished his Course 09.10.2023 57:21

The US Championship has just started and the boys are shamelessly promoting Fabiano’s new chessable course (which is not out yet), and the c-squared new website…they also talk the us championship, world juniors, Hans, and more. Enjoy!

Daniel Naroditsky | Kasparov's Intense Coaching, Life As A Chess Pro, Mental Health 29.09.2023 1:32:15

Grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky, aka Danya, aka the Prophet, joins the boys for an exciting discussion about his career, both as a player and as a prominent commentator. His inspiring story is a testament to how hard work and passion can turn into a brilliant career. Enjoy, and don't forget to please the algorithm by liking the video and subscribing to the channel! Episode was filmed on 9.17.2023 Jo...

Yasser | World Cup, Race To The Candidates, Magnus Hates Classical?? 19.09.2023 1:44:37

Yasser joins the boys for an exciting discussion about the recently concluded World Cup, Fabi's triumph in the race for the candidates, Carlsen's disdain for classical chess, and more! Episode was filmed on 9.05.2023 Join our Members zone and get access to special perks https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQWKH5DiO9_gBAQWQAaBnow/join Want to improve your chess?♟️Come Play With Us! https://go.chess.co...

The Kramnik Files : Unveiling the Dark Side of Online Chess 13.09.2023 2:00:42

Former World Champion Vladimir Kramnik comes on the podcast to discuss cheating in chess, his concerns about the future of online chess, and the potential ways in which the chess community can address this growing problem. Enjoy! Join our Members zone and get access to special perks https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQWKH5DiO9_gBAQWQAaBnow/join Want to improve your chess?♟️Come Play With Us! https:...

World Cup Dream Continues! 08.08.2023 19:27

Boys are back with a World Cup update from Baku, as we enter the Final 32! Join our Members zone and get access to special perks https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQWKH5DiO9_gBAQWQAaBnow/join Want to improve your chess?♟️Come Play With Us! https://go.chess.com/csqpod CHAT ON DISCORD: https://discord.gg/XeP3tENMTr TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@csqpod CLIPS CHANNEL 🎞️: https://www.youtube.com/@csqc...

Chess World Cup, Hikaru Ties The Knot, Gukesh Is The Real Deal 02.08.2023 51:34

Boys are back with the World Cup Special edition! Join our Members zone and get access to special perks https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQWKH5DiO9_gBAQWQAaBnow/join Want to improve your chess?♟️Come Play With Us! https://go.chess.com/csqpod CHAT ON DISCORD: https://discord.gg/XeP3tENMTr TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@csqpod CLIPS CHANNEL 🎞️: https://www.youtube.com/@csqclips 🐦TWITTER https://tw...

The Hans Lawsuit, Global Chess League & Grand Chess Tour Is Back!! 07.07.2023 1:02:02

We're back! Join our Members zone and get access to special perks https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQWKH5DiO9_gBAQWQAaBnow/join Want to improve your chess?♟️Come Play With Us! https://go.chess.com/csqpod CHAT ON DISCORD: https://discord.gg/XeP3tENMTr TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@csqpod CLIPS CHANNEL 🎞️: https://www.youtube.com/@csqclips 🐦TWITTER https://twitter.com/CSQpod 📸INSTAGRAM https://w...

The Norway Story, Hans Is Back, & More 16.06.2023 1:09:08

The boys are back with all the stories from Norway Chess, the ups and downs of competition, and this week's news swirling around the chess world. Enjoy! Want to improve your chess?♟️Come Play With Us! https://go.chess.com/csqpod CHAT ON DISCORD: https://discord.gg/XeP3tENMTr TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@csqpod CLIPS CHANNEL 🎞️: https://www.youtube.com/@csqclips 🐦TWITTER https://twitter.com/CSQ...

VICTORY In Bucharest, BIG Cheating Scandal Rocks The Chess World 18.05.2023 1:09:43

If you wish to support the Maroroa Jones family, check the GoFundMe campaign: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-the-maroroa-jones-family Full episode with video here: https://youtu.be/RyiGGFK_2Ck The boys are back with another podcast episode! After the victory in Romania, Fabiano analyzes his tournament performance, and the boys give a detailed account of the winners and losers in the aftermath...