Dojo Talks: A Chess Podcast IM Kostya Kavutskiy, IM David Pruess, GM Jesse Kraai

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On today's episode of Dojo Talks, the ChessDojo podcast, GM Jesse Kraai, IM Kostya Kavutskiy, and IM David Pruess talk about the impact of the FIDE World Chess Championship circuit on mental health and the sanity of those who endure it.
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IM Kostya Kavutskiy, IM David Pruess, and GM Jesse Kraai talk about all of the drama and projections brewing for the 2026 FIDE candidates, as well as FIDE's new path to get to the 2026 Candidates Tournament in today's episode of Dojo Talks, the ChessDojo podcast.
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Dive into the drama and surprises of the FIDE 2024 Candidates! Join us for live breakdowns and deep dives into each game. Subscribe for more thrilling chess content! GM Jesse Kraai, IM David Pruess, and IM Kostya Kavutskiy recap the 2024 FIDE Candidates Tournament and its surprise outcome in today's episode of Dojo Talks, the ChessDojo podcast.
Whether you're rooting for the underdogs or chess legends, there's something here for you. Watch as we unravel the pivotal blunders and brilliant plays that defined this championship, featuring unexpected victors and nail-biting finishes. Don't miss our analysis on the youngest ever candidate from India and his journey to face Ding Liren.
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CHAPTERS:0:00 - Intro1:03 - Initial thoughts5:55 - Time Control9:18 - Gukesh: World's New Number 2?17:54 - Gukesh's Future in Chess26:25 - The Future of Classical Chess28:13 - Analyzing the Candidates System35:45 - End of Magnus Carlsen's Era44:54 - Chess Predictions Reviewed48:04 - Last Chance Qualifiers in Chess51:30 - FIDE Grand Prix and World Cup Discussion56:08 - Ding Liren vs Gukesh D
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Special guest GM Jon Ludvig Hammer joins the Dojo to discuss the ongoing "eval bar" war that has taken the chess world by storm.
This show was streamed live to Twitch on 4/12/2024, at the exact half-way mark of the 2024 FIDE Candidates,
0:00 Intro2:58 2024 FIDE Candidates - 1st Half Thoughts14:28 Eval Bar Debate1:13:28 Final Thoughts
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Recorded at the end of last week's Dojo Talks, IM Kostya Kavutskiy, IM David Pruess, and GM Jesse Kraai talk about women's chess and the upcoming 2024 FIDE Women's Candidates to determine who will face the current Women's World Chess Champion, GM Ju Wenjun. 
Dojoer Sam, aka BKKchess, gives her take on the Women's event here:   https://youtu.be/O8XKCQn97CI?si=UCg4oj_MsrPjys4 And will be providing coverage throughout the event.
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CHAPTERS:0:00 - Intro1:54 - Women's Chess Tournaments
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Who will be the next World Chess Champion? How do the 2024 FIDE Candidates stack up? GM Jesse Kraai, IM Kostya Kavutskiy, and IM David Pruess weigh in and rank the 2024 FIDE Candidates.
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CHAPTERS:0:00 - Intro0:55 - Initial Thoughts on 2024 Candidates7:32 - Ranking the 2024 Candidates11:39 - Nijat Abasov12:54 - Vidit Gujrathi17:33 - Gukesh D.22:12 - Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa25:17 - Ian Nepomniachtchi32:15 - Alireza Firouzja38:44 - Hikaru Nakamura45:15 - Fabiano Caruana 52:52 - ChessDojo Membership Promo53:44 - Bonus questions
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