Chess Underground

The February Chess Underground examines the intrigue and excitement surrounding the upcoming resumption of the 2020 Candidates Tournament in Yekaterinburg, Russia. Host Pete Karagianis takes an in-depth look at some of the matchups that may impact who ultimately goes on to challenge World Champion Magnus Carlsen.

The February Chess Underground takes a trip through time with Internet Chess Club co-founder Marty Grund.

In the December 2020 Chess Underground, host Pete Karagianis looks back on the year that wasn’t, his own best laid plans, and the difference between Chess and Go.  

The November installment of Chess Underground's second season, Tournament Life, checks in with Isaac Steincamp, director of strategy at chess.com.

The October Chess Underground checks in with States Cup creator and lead organizer Saumik Narayanan. Saumik gives the inside scoop on the States Cup as it enters into the playoffs for its inaugural season. We also discuss his other endeavors, including bowling and chess, grant-writing, and a visit from a certain kind of raptor to a scholastic chess tournament.

The September 2020 installment of Chess Underground continues its exploration of the theme "Tournament Life" with NM Tim McEntee.

Chess Underground Season 2 Episode 2 catches up with Maret Thorpe, NTD and FIDE arbiter, about customer service, career changes, and riding a mechanical bull.... The post Chess Underground #14: Maret Thorpe appeared first on US Chess.

Season 2 of the Chess Underground, Tournament Life, investigates the many nuances of the chess tournament subculture. What better way to kick off than with... The post Chess Underground #13: Bill Broich appeared first on US Chess.

The Chess Underground is literally underground, in every sense of the word, live (on tape) from the quarantined, sheltered-in-place state of Illinois, where we check... The post Chess Underground #12: The Candidates appeared first on US Chess.

The inaugural season of Chess Underground, Americana comes to a close. The examination of chess in the US began with flash mobs and beer and concluded with... The post Chess Underground #11 – Previewing the 2020 Candidates appeared first on US Chess.

Civil rights activist. Politician. Speech pathologist. Chess coach. Ladies and gentlemen, the life of Garrett Scott.   The post Chess Underground #10: Garrett Scott appeared first on US Chess.

This month’s Chess Underground features Colorado’s LM and NM Brian Wall, a true legend of American chess. Wall is well known for his adventurous opening... The post Chess Underground #9: Brian Wall appeared first on US Chess.

The November Chess Underground catches up with FIDE Master, electronic musician dabbler and treasure hunter Carl Boor. Carl discusses the merits of Bronstein vs. Fischer,... The post Chess Underground #8: FM Carl Boor appeared first on US Chess.

Dr. Henry Getz discusses his pet line in the Budapest, discovered after lining his living room with Ebay-purchased computer towers. The Underground goes in depth... The post Chess Underground 7: Dr. Henry Getz appeared first on US Chess.

The September Chess Underground welcomes the first titled chess player to the show: NM William “Will the Thrill” Aramil. Will, a staple in the Chicago... The post Chess Underground 6: William Aramil appeared first on US Chess.

Cornhole professional and chess instructor/tournament director Stacia Pugh joins the Chess Underground in August to discuss the similarities between the two sports. We will attempt... The post Chess Underground 5: Stacia Pugh [PODCAST] appeared first on US Chess.

Rook polynomials, mathematicians in burning hotel rooms, chess problem formulas, and the age old question: are chess and math related? If so, how? Chess Underground... The post Chess Underground 4: Jason Juett [PODCAST] appeared first on US Chess.

Episode 3 of the Chess Underground features chess set collector extraordinaire Ronald Suarez. For some, equipment is an afterthought. For others, a formality. For Ron,... The post Chess Underground Episode 3: The Collector appeared first on US Chess.

Welcome to US Chess’ latest podcast, Chess Underground,  the show that explores eccentricities, peculiarities, and theoretical novelties. Chess underground drops on the fourth Tuesday of every... The post Chess Underground Features Micah Tuhy [PODCAST] appeared first on US Chess.

Episode 1: Chess with a brew? Chess in a zoo? A chess flash mob and a Bat signal, too? Welcome to US Chess’ latest podcast,... The post Chess Underground Season 1: Americana Debuts [PODCAST] appeared first on US Chess.

The August installment of Chess Underground checks in with ANTD Jim Hodina, Manager of Environmental Public Health for Linn County Iowa.

Maret Thorpe (courtesy subject) Chess Underground Season 2 Episode 2 catches up with Maret Thorpe, NTD and FIDE arbiter, about customer service, career changes, and riding a mechanical bull.

Season 2 of the Chess Underground, Tournament Life, investigates the many nuances of the chess tournament subculture.

The Chess Underground is literally underground, in every sense of the word, live (on tape) from the quarantined, sheltered-in-place state of Illinois, where we check in from afar on the only show in town... in the world...

The inaugural season of Chess Underground, Americana comes to a close. The examination of chess in the US began with flash mobs and beer and concluded with a trip back to civil rights era America, with plenty of fascinating stops in between. Join us this month for a brief intermezzo of sorts -  a first look at the 2020 Candidates Tournament, to be held in Yekaterinburg, Russia.

Civil rights activist. Politician. Speech pathologist. Chess coach. Garrett Scott (photo courtesy subject) Ladies and gentlemen, the life of Garrett Scott.  

This month’s Chess Underground features Colorado’s LM and NM Brian Wall, a true legend of American chess.

The November Chess Underground catches up with FIDE Master, electronic musician dabbler and treasure hunter Carl Boor. Carl discusses the merits of Bronstein vs. Fischer, defeating a GM over the board vs.

Dr. Henry Getz discusses his pet line in the Budapest, discovered after lining his living room with Ebay-purchased computer towers.

The September Chess Underground welcomes the first titled chess player to the show: NM William “Will the Thrill” Aramil.

Juett Topalov blindfold match (courtesy subject) Rook polynomials, mathematicians in burning hotel rooms, chess problem formulas, and the age old question: are chess and math related? If so, how?

Episode 3 of the Chess Underground features chess set collector extraordinaire Ronald Suarez. For some, equipment is an afterthought. For others, a formality. For Ron, it’s a lifelong passion.