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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!

Fabiano Caruana & Cristian Chirila

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    • May 1, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 59m AVG DURATION
    • 96 EPISODES

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    The C-Squared Podcast is a standout in the world of chess podcasts. Hosted by Fabi and Christian, this podcast offers unique perspectives and interviews that set it apart from others in the genre. Fabi's insights into the chess world are fascinating and his chemistry with Christian shines through in their conversations. The podcast stays on top of the latest chess news and provides engaging discussions that keep listeners hooked.

    One of the best aspects of The C-Squared Podcast is its hosts and guests. Fabi and Christian make a fantastic team, bringing humor, knowledge, and great chemistry to the show. Fabi's perspective as a chess legend adds depth to the discussions, while Christian's hosting skills keep things flowing smoothly. The guests on the show are also top-notch, providing interesting insights into the world of chess.

    Another strong point of this podcast is its ability to engage both casual fans and super GMs alike. The show does an excellent job of covering current events, making it accessible for all levels of chess enthusiasts. Additionally, Fabi's insights into what it's like to be a super GM provide a unique perspective that players new to chess can appreciate.

    While there are many positives about The C-Squared Podcast, one potential downside is that some listeners may find it difficult to stay engaged with long-form content like podcasts. However, this podcast manages to break through that barrier with its engaging hosts and insightful discussions. Despite any initial reservations about long episodes, listeners are likely to find themselves captivated by this podcast.

    In conclusion, The C-Squared Podcast stands out from other chess podcasts due to its excellent hosts and guests, insightful discussions, and ability to appeal to a wide range of listeners. Fabi and Christian bring their A-game each episode, giving listeners an inside look into the chess world while keeping things entertaining. Whether you're a casual fan or a super GM, this podcast offers something for everyone. Don't miss out on this fantastic podcast - tune in and enjoy the engaging world of chess with The C-Squared Podcast.



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    DrLupo Is DONE After Cheating In $100K PogChamps Tournament

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 33:24


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    Magnus Goes Legendary, Did FIDE Miss The Digital Revolution?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 50:04


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    We Questioned The Chess Mafia Boss In The Back Of A Van

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2025 22:04


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    Hans Niemann's Unexpected Move SHOCKS The Chess World

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2025 38:22


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    This Is The Strongest Grandmaster To Ever Get Banned For Cheating

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 84:09


    In late 2024 the world of chess was shattered by the news that GM Kirill Shevchenko got caught cheating using a phone in the bathroom. Now FIDE has finally reached its verdict, a 3 year ban from chess, including a 1 year suspension. This means Shevchenko will be back in action in October 2026, how do you feel about his punishment, was it too harsh or too lenient? ♟️Play With Us: https://www.chess.com/join/csqpod?ref_id=207174611

    Fabi Is An Esports Pro, Dubov Delivers, Will Hans Ever Be Back In St. Louis?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2025 58:20


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    Spassky The Legend, Magnus Auctions His Jeans, Hans VS Dubov Predictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2025 40:12


    We catch up in St. Louis to discuss the passing of chess legend and 10th World Champion, Boris Spassky, Magnus' record setting auction, and the unexpected news that Hans Niemann will be playing Aeroflot Open in Russia, as well as an upcoming blitz match against Daniil Dubov. ♟️Play With Us: https://www.chess.com/join/csqpod?ref_id=207174611

    Freestyle Chess Goes Global, Fabi Joins Team Liquid, Hikaru Retiring ?!?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2025 56:48


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    AI Glasses, Is This The Biggest Threat To Chess? Tata Steel Begins

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 58:48


    Just one day left before the Winbledon of chess begins! We get together to chat Tata Steel Chess 2025, the new and concerning AI Glasses for Chess Cheating, Gukesh-Vishy ad & the incredible Chinese Chess Cheating Scandal. ♟️Play With Us: https://www.chess.com/join/csqpod?ref_id=207174611

    Dubov On Talent, Training Magnus For The Match Against Fabiano

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2025 97:44


    Splitting The World Championship Title ?!?!?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2025 9:11


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    Dress Code Drama | Magnus & FIDE Go To War Over Jeans

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2024 28:03


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    World Rapid & Blitz Championships Start In New York, FIDE Changes The Rules

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2024 47:09


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    Sagar Shah : From Travelling Journalist To Building A Chess Media Empire

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2024 61:17


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    Gukesh Is HERE!! World Championship Match Analysis, What's Next?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 59:07


    The Gukesh Dommaraju Era in chess has started! The boys get together to discuss THAT game 14 of the match, which changed the course of chess history. Enjoy! Ways to support the channel

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    It's *Almost* OVER

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 69:02


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    World Championship Is HEATING UP!! Ding VS Gukesh Game 3 Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 40:13


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    SHOCKING START TO THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 84:38


    Recap with video analysis can be found on our Youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@csqpod♟️Play With Us: https://www.chess.com/join/csqpod?ref_id=207174611

    Fabi Goes "ALL PREP" Mode, Garry Kasparov Is BACK, A 3 Year Old Will Beat You

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 39:35


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    This Grandmaster Ran The World's Largest Chess Cheating Experiment

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 55:08


    David Smerdon is a Grandmaster from Australia, currently working as an Economics professor at University of Queensland. In this episode, David takes us through the findings of the most comprehensive chess cheating experiment ever ran. Enjoy, and don't forget to help us grow the channel by liking this video, and subscribing to the channel!♟️Play With Us: https://www.chess.com/join/csqpod?ref_id=207174611

    Danya Naroditsky Answers Kramnik's Questions In EXPLOSIVE Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2024 128:16


    Fabi Reviews Our US Champs Tier List | Champion POV

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2024 23:07


    Ridiculous Bathroom Cheating, And The Yoo Story | Fabi's Reaction

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2024 34:03


    Ranking The US Championship Contenders | Fabi & Cristian's Ultimate Tier List

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2024 31:41


    Fabiano & Cristian get together before the start of the US Championship in St.Louis to create the ultimate tier list! If you enjoy this video, please Like & Subscribe, it helps us a lot!

    "Chess Arbiters Are 95% Useless" : Fabi Debates International Arbiter Chris Bird

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2024 76:33


    Is The World Championship Easier Than The Candidates? Fabi Answers

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2024 18:03


    Fabiano responds to a question that has been asked many times, is the Candidates or the World Championship easier to win? After which the boys watch the Armageddon game between Keymer & Boris Gelfand. If you enjoy this video, please Like & Subscribe, it helps us a lot!

    This Is A Story About Talent | Fabi's Response To Dubov

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2024 25:28


    Fabiano responds to Dubov's recent comments, and shows us one of his most impressive piece of preparation, which just got unleashed after a 5 year wait! If you enjoy this video, please Like & Subscribe, it helps us a lot!

    Is The Chess Mafia Real?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2024 30:06


    The boys delve deep into the Chess Mafia, its history, and current BIG Players! (Mostly satire)

    Fabiano's Olympiad Tier List Review | India Scores Historical Victory, US Medals!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 23:28


    Fabi and Cristian analyze the best performances at the Chess Olympiad, and return to review a fan favorite : The Pre-Olympiad Tier list! If you enjoy this video, please Like & Subscribe, it helps us a lot!

    It's TIME!! BREAKDOWN Of Magnus VS Hans & Alireza VS Hikaru

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2024 35:17


    We're one sleep away from perhaps the biggest event of the year, the Speed Chess Championship Finals. The Paris hype is real, who will manage their nerves best and win it all? The boys discuss what's on everyone's mind, the Olympiad, and more... If you enjoyed the conversation, don't forget to like and subscribe! 00:00 Intro 03:21 Speed Chess Championship 15:58 Magnus Vs Hans 19:56 Olympiad Analysis Team China 23:17 Team USA 25:05 Team India 27:25 Team Uzbekistan 30:30 Women's Olympiad

    Alireza Dominates In St.Louis

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2024 38:16


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    Our Reaction To The Hans Niemann Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2024 62:21


    Hans Interview on chess.com :https://youtu.be/ZFBAuihQYgw?si=iJetA0l00CEPZM5J Hans Interview on @STLChessClub : https://youtu.be/CJZuT-_kij0?si=Epp9lR_763dhzt8f Daniel Rensch's X post responding to Hans: https://x.com/DanielRensch/status/1821536464364278091 00:00 Intro 00:56 Decoding Hans Interview 09:05 Danny's Tweets 21:30 Handling the problem of Cheating 26:40 Hans & Danny Rensch private Discussion 50:12 Hans Vs Magnus in Paris

    The Magnus vs. Hans SHOWDOWN in Paris Is OFFICIAL!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2024 54:06


    The boys reunite after a short break to discuss the recent happenings from within the chess world. They discuss the Speed Chess Championship, the upcoming clash between Magnus & Hans, and the issues with fast paced chess competitions. Enjoy!

    What Happened With The $4 Million Tournament?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2024 42:30


    Halfway through at the Superbet Chess Classic and Fabiano relays his insights into the first half of the event. The boys also talk about other current happenings from the chess world...

    Breakdown Of HANS VS VIDIT | Fabi Ready To Defend GCT Title In Romania | C2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024 47:46


    The boys reunite on a sunny rooftop in Bucharest, Romania, as they gear up for the start of the Superbet Chess Classic. The relaxed discussion tackles the week's chess discussions, including the upcoming tournament, the incident between Alireza & Hikaru, the emergence of UFC style 1 V 1 matches, and more! Help us grow the channel by liking this video and subscribing to the channel, our AI overlords love that. You can also check our the below options to continue supporting us. Much appreciated

    Clash Of Claims, The WILDEST Match | Norway Chess Recap, Is Ding OK?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2024 54:51


    Alireza's Resurgence & The 4 Million Dollars Chess Tournament (Is It Real??)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024 67:51


    We discuss the epic Champions Chess Tour Finals between Alireza & Magnus, the upcoming Norway Chess , and of course whether the $4 Million buy-in tournament is happening, or not happening, later this year!00:00 Intro00:50 Norway Chess06:36 Open Tournaments19:13 FIDE Circuit27:24 Universal Rating System42:15 Champions Chess Tour55:58 High Roller Chess Tournament

    Maurice Ashley | Improve at Chess, Build a Strong Mindset, Handle Pressure

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2024 87:31


    In this special episode, we talk everything chess with GM Maurice Ashley. Known for his insightful strategies and inspiring commentary, Maurice shares his wisdom on improvement, learning protocols, and the invaluable life lessons he's garnered from the chessboard.Join us as we dive deep into Maurice's new book, 'Move by Move,' and discover how the principles of chess can be applied to everyday life, enhancing your personal growth and professional development. Whether you're a chess enthusiast or just looking for some motivational insights, this episode is packed with actionable advice and thought-provoking discussions. Don't miss out on the chance to learn from one of the greatest minds in chess!Get Maurice's book, "Move by Move" here : https://www.amazon.com/Move-Life-Lessons-off-Chessboard/dp/1797223658▶️PLAY WITH US : https://go.chess.com/csqpodChat with US▶️DISCORD : https://discord.gg/XeP3tENMTr▶️TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@csqpod▶️CLIPS CHANNEL

    Nepomniachtchi | Candidates Run, Matches VS Ding & Magnus, Cheating

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024 93:14


    TEAM CARUANA CANDIDATES '24 LIMITED EDITION: https://c-squared.shop/collection/new-drops/ ▶️PLAY WITH US : https://go.chess.com/csqpod Chat with US▶️DISCORD : https://discord.gg/XeP3tENMTr ▶️TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@csqpod ▶️CLIPS CHANNEL

    What Happened At The CANDIDATES? Fabiano's Highlights

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2024 115:24


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    Team Chess Winners POV, The American Cup Race Begins | C-Squared Podcast #66

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2024 37:51


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    Is The Candidates Tournament In Danger?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2024 38:47


    TEAM CARUANA CANDIDATES '24 LIMITED EDITION: https://c-squared.shop/collection/new-drops/Episode was filmed on March 4th, 202400:00 Intro 01:18 Candidates Drama 11:34 Semi finals of Team Chess Battle 29:15 Waiting for Finals 37:39 Limited Edition Merch

    Is Freestyle Chess The Future? Team Battle V.S. Anish & Danny Gets HEATED!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2024 70:21


    The Hans Niemann Ban, Late Night Chess Battles, Freestyle Chess Challenge

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2024 55:39


    It's Over | Tata Steel Winners & Losers, New Generation Has Arrived

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2024 46:34


    Is Chess Dead?? Our Honest Reaction To Hikaru...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 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

    Fabiano Begins Training For Candidates , Tata Steel, Cheating Remains A Problem

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2024 80:29


    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?

    MVL | Major Olympiad Cheating Scandal, Motivation, Alireza's Impact

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2024 99:32


    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!

    James Canty III | Growing Up In Detroit, The Chess Business, Dealing With Failure

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2024 60:17


    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!

    Chaos Hits The Chess World. Let's Talk About It.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2023 53:37


    Dear Vladimir...

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2023 23:15


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