Chess with Mustreader

Greg Mustreader
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My name is Greg Mustreader, I am a Candidate Master in chess, an entrepreneur and host of several podcasts.I interview top chess players (my guests include Nepo, Fabi, Aronian, Dubov etc.), 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. I live in Almaty, Kazakhstan and travel the world extensively (been to 50 countries). I'm 30 years old, I have a girlfriend, two dogs and two cats. I speak English, Russian, German, and a bit of French and Chinese.  Don't forget to subscribe!

  1. SEP 1

    Defeating MAGNUS at 42 and flagging HIKARU | Levon Aronian PODCAST

    My referral link to ChessCom: https://go.chess.com/mustreader Nepo's course on the King’s Gambit: http://go.chess.com/nepokingsgambit Anish Giri’s course on the French Defence: http://go.chess.com/girisfrenchdefense Sam Shankland’s Chess Calculation WorkBook: http://go.chess.com/shanklandsworkbook Today’s guest is the legendary Levon Aronian — at 42, still one of the world’s strongest players. We discuss his recent Freestyle Chess success and strong run at the Esports World Cup. We dig into his vision for chess, why some top GMs are stepping away from Freestyle Chess, and what rules he’d change in Chess960. Levon shares concrete prep insights and his views on Gukesh’s future, whether Magnus returns to classical, and Alireza’s #1 potential. Watch till the end — blitz included. Levon's X: https://x.com/LevAronian Levon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/levonaronian Many thanks to my Patreon supporter: Sarterus 00:00 — Intro 01:12 — Esports World Cup: how it felt 02:14 — Hikaru tried to flag Levon — unethical? 04:49 — Will OTB lose to esports? 09:00 — Freestyle chess — Levon’s dream? 11:55 — Chess960 rules should change 13:55 — Chess960 prep — how? 15:03 — How many Chess960 positions have you analyzed? 16:41 — Can Anish learn all 960? 17:57 — Has Magnus studied 960? 18:31 — Chess960 improves you 19:40 — Unlearn classical rules in 960 23:10 — Will Chess960 replace classical? 25:14 — Why Gukesh struggles in 960 25:57 — Blitz/Rapid prep vs classical 27:25 — How Levon prepares for events 28:40 — What’s behind your recent success? 31:23 — Is Candidates a goal? 33:37 — Gukesh: rising or falling? 36:11 — Why isn’t Alireza #1 yet? 37:15 — How Levon keeps improving 39:06 — Will Magnus return to classical? 40:20 — Blitz against Levon Defeating MAGNUS at 42 and flagging HIKARU | Levon Aronian PODCAST Levon Aronian Levon Aronian podcast Levon Aronian interview Levon Aronian chess Levon Aronian Freestyle Chess Fischer Random chess Esports World Cup chess Levon at Esports World Cup esports chess vs OTB OTB vs esports chess Blitz vs classical preparation rapid vs classical prep chess preparation insights Levon on Magnus Carlsen Levon on Alireza Firouzja Levon on Gukesh will Magnus return to classical Gukesh future how to prepare for Chess960 unlearning classical rules in 960 Hikaru tried to flag Levon staying elite in chess at 42 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 32 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 #levonaronian #freestylechess #chesspodcast #chessinterview #chessimprovement #magnuscarlsen #alirezafirouzja #gukeshd #hikarunakamura #chesswithmustreader #mustreaderchess #gregmustreader #cwm

    48 min

  2. AUG 27

    Coaching the best in the world | PODCAST Vladimir Chuchelov

    What makes a world-class chess player? Few people can answer that better than GM Vladimir Chuchelov. The coach behind some of the top players talks about working with Fabiano Caruana and Anish Giri, shares insights on coaching and chess improvement, and the conversation turns to the once-heated debate over Caruana’s “natural talent”, including Daniil Dubov’s comments. Vladimir closes by offering a new way to look at the game—one that could change how you study. 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 podcast with Dubov: https://youtu.be/rimjT4Pj3jY?si=0a1aTO5cFyadmGt0 My podcast with Erigaisi: https://youtu.be/3Nvfuk70v6g?si=mbjHNTOw-J7DD2R- My podcast with Naroditsky: https://youtu.be/OKeb-WRMYpM?si=mS0eO9zv8Kn9A_K6 My podcast with Kramnik that got me blocked by him: https://youtu.be/YKzes4eteb4?si=5nUg3RNqeHXnqANK My podcast with Nepo: https://youtu.be/sW-i4CPCa_w?si=72MStymPkkyAaeIP My podcast with Caruana: https://youtu.be/1LMPYFf1iLo?si=AtUforPE0YYsWbhi Many thanks to my Patreon supporter: Sarterus 00:00 — Intro 01:03 — Fabi chose VIDEO GAMES 02:49 — Fabi DIDN’T WANT chess? 05:34 — Fabi’s success: key factors 10:20 — Chuchelov’s coaching start 12:50 — Fabi’s talent? Dubov disagrees 17:26 — What is chess talent? 19:54 — Coach vs Second: differences 21:20 — Sports psychologist: USELESS? 24:07 — How Chuchelov changed Anish 29:14 — A new theory of chess! Coaching the best in the world | PODCAST Vladimir Chuchelov Vladimir Chuchelov Vladimir Chuchelov interview chess coach Vladimir Chuchelov Fabiano Caruana coach Anish Giri coach chess talent definition Daniil Dubov on Caruana talent coach vs second chess sports psychologist chess are sports psychologists useful chess how to study chess chess improvement Strategic Balance chess positional understanding chess calculation training chess chess motivation tips chess coaching insights Caruana training Anish Giri training best chess coach chess podcast 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! #vladimirchuchelov #fabianocaruana #anishgiri #daniildubov #chess #chesscoach #chessimprovement #chessmindset #sportspsychology #elitechess #grandmaster #chessstudy #chesslessons #chessadvice #chessplayer #chesscommunity #chessplayer #chesswithmustreader #mustreaderchess #gregmustreader #cwm

    36 min

  3. JUL 3

    "I was pushed to the edge" — David Navara vs Kramnik | Podcast

    My referral link to ChessCom: https://go.chess.com/mustreader Nepo's course on the King’s Gambit: http://go.chess.com/nepokingsgambit Anish Giri’s course on the French Defence: http://go.chess.com/girisfrenchdefense Sam Shankland’s Chess Calculation WorkBook: http://go.chess.com/shanklandsworkbook This is one of the most heartbreaking conversations I've ever recorded. GM David Navara — one of Czech Republic's greatest players — opens up about the darkest year of his life. After being included in Kramnik's controversial statistics, David faced accusations from Kramnik's fans, fell into depression and even had thoughts of ending his own life. Despite his appeals, FIDE remained silent, adding to his suffering. We discuss the full story, Kramnik's dangerous methods, and how to make these statistics safer. Plus: David's chaotic lifestyle, online chess addiction, and how he stays competitive at 40. I hope this episode helps everyone understand the real human cost of careless accusations. Traditional blitz game included! 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 chess.com club: https://go.chess.com/MustreaderClub Collabs: mazdrid@gmail.com Links to what's discussed in the podcast: David's blog post: https://www.chess.com/blog/FormerProdigy/because-we-care David's interview on ChessBase India: https://youtu.be/TAzHz-pKX9k?si=nK5JEc6w5CCoQn_1 David's books: My Chess World: https://amzn.to/3ZYYoLP Lessons on Uncompromising Play: https://amzn.to/3I8RBsV The Secret Ingredient: To Winning at Chess: https://amzn.to/4lGk5J3 My podcast with Kramnik that got me blocked by him: https://youtu.be/YKzes4eteb4?si=5nUg3RNqeHXnqANK Many thanks to my Patreon supporter: Sarterus 00:00 — Intro 01:22 — Kramnik threatens to sue David! 12:15 — "I considered committing suicide" 22:07 — Why Kramnik’s methods are WRONG 27:46 — What if David played Kramnik? 31:03 — Old legends vs young talents 34:32 — From world #13 to fighting for top 60 36:06 — What David does to stay competitive 38:35 — Online chess: mixture of 4 things 41:48 — Are chess books important? 45:10 — David’s chaotic online lifestyle 46:24 — What religion means to David 49:38 — The Moiseenko incident 52:14 — Blitz! "I was pushed to the edge" — David Navara vs Kramnik | Podcast david navara david navara chess david navara vs vladimir kramnik navara vs kramnik kramnik accuses navara kramnik's accusation david navara david navara chess gm david navara navara kramnik lawsuit vladimir kramnik controversy czech chess grandmaster fide statement navara life of a chess professional chess podcast 2025 chess interview 2025 chess cheating debate titled tuesday analysis because we care blog 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! #davidnavara #vladimirkramnik #chess

    59 min

  4. JUN 12

    How THIS COUNTRY became #1 in chess | Darmen Sadvakasov PODCAST

    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-8s0a Many 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 players kazakhstan chess boom chess in kazakhstan sadvakasov vs karpov 2004 kazakhstan junior champions hikaru nakamura kazakhstan chess support chess in schools kazakhstan asian chess championship kazakhstan chess revolution vladimir kramnik kramnik chess world 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

    50 min

  5. MAY 29

    He trained CHESS for 2000 DAYS straight! James Canty III | Podcast

    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 & 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/mustreader My referral link to chess.com: https://go.chess.com/mustreader Collabs: mazdrid@gmail.com James' 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=JGVX3uw5CS0c6T9z Links 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/3SpPJhq 00:00 — 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 chessboxing james canty gym routine james canty boxing 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! #jamescanty #chess

    1h 10m

  6. MAY 23

    How to BEAT the ENGINE? Hikaru vs Leela | PODCAST

    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__4d6LBE3MW3L 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 — 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 player ai 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

    1h 19m

  7. MAY 8

    Vladimir Fedoseev: "I SACRIFICED a LOT to become ONE of the BEST". PODCAST

    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". PODCAST vladimir 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 style vidit 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

    1h 6m

  8. MAY 2

    The DARK SIDE of chess | Felix Blohberger PODCAST

    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=5nUg3RNqeHXnqANK My 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 harikrishna 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! #felixblohberger #chessplayer #gmchess #chess #harikrishna #chesspodcast #chessinterviews #chesswithmustreader #mustreaderchess #gregmustreader #cwm

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My name is Greg Mustreader, I am a Candidate Master in chess, an entrepreneur and host of several podcasts.I interview top chess players (my guests include Nepo, Fabi, Aronian, Dubov etc.), 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. I live in Almaty, Kazakhstan and travel the world extensively (been to 50 countries). I'm 30 years old, I have a girlfriend, two dogs and two cats. I speak English, Russian, German, and a bit of French and Chinese.  Don't forget to subscribe!

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  • Creator
    Greg Mustreader
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    36
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