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The Plant Free MD with Dr Anthony Chaffee: A Carnivore Podcast
Episode 288: Sharpening Your Mind with The Carnivore Diet, with Professional FIDE Chess Player, Aleksander Omtvedt

The Plant Free MD with Dr Anthony Chaffee: A Carnivore Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 84:23


Aleksander Omtvedt is a professional FIDE chess player who found that going carnivore not only helped his physical health, but how mental health, dramatically improving his chess performances. Listen to his amazing story and share with a friend who could use the mental and physical boost! Enjoy.  

Trust Me...I Know What I'm Doing
Pramod Varma... on digital architecture and creating hope

Trust Me...I Know What I'm Doing

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 62:51


Abhay chats with Pramod Varma, the visionary technologist who helped architect India's digital transformation, enabling over a billion people to access digital identity, banking, payments, and verifiable credentials, fundamentally reshaping India's social and economic landscape.  (0:00 - 3:41) Introduction(3:41) Part 1 - Describing what he does, transforming India into the transaction economy(20:34) Part 2 - Verbs not nouns, connecting tech to everyone, lessons in equity, personal learning(42:28) Part 3 - leading for magnitude and scale, art and aesthetics, prioritizing equity(1:00:59) ConclusionPramod is currently the Co-Founder and Chief Architect of FIDE.org leading global efforts such as BECKN Protocol and FINTERNET.He has been the chief architect of most of India's Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) efforts starting with Aadhaar - India's unique ID system that covers 1.4 Billion people; eSign - an interoperable digital signature protocol; DigiLocker - digital credentialing and wallet system having over 9 billion verifiable credentials and over 400 million users; and UPI - the unified instant payment system that was launched in 2016 currently doing over 18 Billion transactions a month.He also played a key role in designing and architecting India's indirect tax (GST) system, national toll collection system, digital health infrastructure, digital agri infrastructure, and digital education infrastructure.Intro:The world needs more heroes, so let me thank you first for your heroism in an effort to engage here and choose TRUST ME I KNOW WHAT I'm DOING as a part of your day and even a small part of your life.  I appreciate you watching and subscribing on YouTube, listening on all of the podcast platforms, rating and writing reviews, following on those good old social media places, and sharing this with all your friends and family. Now if I really think about heroic feats in this digital age we live in, I can't think of a better person who effectively embodies it than Pramod Varma.  Pramod is a computer scientist and for over the past decade and a half, he has been the driving designer of tech inclusion, equity, and connectivity to India's entire population.  He is the chief architect behind many of India's digital public infrastructure initiatives like Aadhar - the digital identity system covering 1.4 billion people that enabled banking access from almost nothing to above 80% in just a decade, and similarly e-sign, account aggregator for open finance, and of course the UPI or Unified Payments Interface that is now processing over 18 billion transactions in India every month.  Staggering is a word that comes to my mind, but still doesn't do justice to the scale and scope of work that Pramod has designed and is continuing to lead.  He grew up in a small town in Kerala, earned his PhD in computer science and a masters in applied mathematics. Pramod is highly driven by curiosity and equipped with an insatiable thirst for broadly understanding humanity through art and knowledge.  After journeying successfully through the early days of the internet in a variety of entrepreneurial  and tech leadership roles,  Pramod made a deep pivot in 2009 to volunteer on a national digital identity project, and the rest is as they say history.  And for those keeping score at home, Pramod's initial success in harnessing a team to do this at scale and at the cost of about 70 rupees per person, was all open sourced and unbundled, so that you could build iterative and supplemental layers on this important foundation for years to come.  He is currently the co-founder and chief architect of “Networks for Humanity” creating universal technology infrastructure for the AI driven digital economy and for the tokenization and exchange of all forms of assets across geographies and sectors. A few of the visions that he has co-created are the Finternet, an initiative to build infrastructure that empowers individuals and businesses to unify, verify, and transact their assets seamlessly, enabling billions of people to actively participate in the global digital economy, and also the Beckn Protocol, a vision for peer-to-peer, agentic native, open networks that enable exchange across the global value chains.  As you can guess, while most are playing checkers, I feel like Pramod is playing 4-dimensional chess… while keeping a grounded lens on disciplined equity, education, and inclusion.  We caught up to chat about it all, but with so many descriptors of his work and accomplishments, especially for people who are getting to know him, I wanted to first simply hear how Pramod tends to describe himself.Cheers to INDIASPORA for the spark!

Dojo Talks
EP 154 | Is Chess an eSport?

Dojo Talks

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 65:23


Join the Dojo - https://chessdojo.club Use Code DOJO before June 15th 2025 to get 40% off your first month at the Dojo! IM Kostya Kavutskiy, IM David Pruess and GM Jesse Kraai question if chess is an E-Sport. What do you think? Watch Live - https://twitch.tv/chessdojo Play Chess - https://go.chess.com/chessdojo Merch - https://www.chessdojo.club/shop Want to support the channel? Patreon - https://patreon.com/chessdojo Donate - https://streamelements.com/chessdojo/tip Find all of our chess book & supplies recommendations (& more!) on our Amazon storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/chessdojo Shopping through our link is a great way to support the Dojo. We earn a small affiliate % but at no cost to you. Website: https://chessdojo.club Twitch: https://twitch.tv/chessdojo Discord: https://discord.gg/GhKsJtjpFw Twitter: https://twitter.com/chessdojo Patreon: https://patreon.com/chessdojo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chessdojo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chessdojo Podcast: https://chessdojotalks.podbean.com TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@/chessdojoclips 00:03 – Chess joins Esports World Cup 00:52 – Event format & prize money 01:39 – Impact on Magnus Tour 02:55 – Saudi Arabia controversy 03:55 – Top 12 participants listed 05:00 – Wildcard qualifiers 07:07 – Ethics vs esport debate 17:09 – Magnus's business motives 30:20 – Is chess a video game? 37:08 – Audience split: old vs new 43:14 – Support for freestyle chess 48:08 – FIDE's relevance at risk 53:25 – Ambassadorship ethics 59:46 – LGBTQ & inclusivity issues 1:04:24 – Final thoughts & viewer poll

Jay's Analysis
What Do Orthodox Christians Actually Believe: Ruslan Vs Jay Dyer!

Jay's Analysis

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2025 123:43


Ruslan is here https://www.youtube.com/@RuslanKDSend Superchats at any time here: https://streamlabs.com/jaydyer/tip Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnt7Iy8GlmdPwy_Tzyx93bA/join PRE-Order New Book Available in JULY here: https://jaysanalysis.com/product/esoteric-hollywood-3-sex-cults-apocalypse-in-films/ Get started with Bitcoin here: https://www.swanbitcoin.com/jaydyer/ The New Philosophy Course is here: https://marketplace.autonomyagora.com/philosophy101 Set up recurring Choq subscription with the discount code JAY44LIFE for 44% off now https://choq.com Lore coffee is here: https://www.patristicfaith.com/coffee/ Orders for the Red Book are here: https://jaysanalysis.com/product/the-red-book-essays-on-theology-philosophy-new-jay-dyer-book/ Subscribe to my site here: https://jaysanalysis.com/membership-account/membership-levels/ Follow me on R0kfin here: https://rokfin.com/jaydyer Music by Amid the Ruins 1453Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/jay-sanalysis--1423846/support.

Chess Journeys: Tales of Adult Improvement
Ep. 199 Stjepan - Hanging Pawns (2000 FIDE)

Chess Journeys: Tales of Adult Improvement

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 60:40


This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke to Stjepan, the creator of the Hanging Pawns Youtube channel. We talked about his journey and joy of prepping for opponents. We discussed the origin, goals, and success of his Youtube channel. We also talked about his study plan and his advice for improving players, which is annotating games. This was a fun interview with a great content creator.Be sure to check out Hanging Pawns: https://www.youtube.com/@HangingPawnsMy Chessable Course!https://www.chessable.com/chess-journeys-tactics-workbook-turning-knowledge-into-skill/course/268850/Chessnut Link/Code: Code - KEVINSCULLhttps://www.chessnutech.com?sca_ref=7643464.HueBIKWTYEGet 20% off GM Noël Studer's courses with Coupon chessjourneys20The Simplified Chess Improvement System: https://courses.nextlevelchess.blog/courses/simplified-chess-improvement-system?ref=04f5d8My Road to 2200 Youtube series: https://youtu.be/BzKYDt5oBU8Be sure to check out the Chess Journeys Merch Store! You can support the show and look amazing in the process. https://chess-journeys.creator-spring.com/I've been streaming somewhat regularly on https://www.twitch.tv/drskull_tinygrimesIf you would like to be a guest on Chess Journeys, contact me on Twitter or fill out the following Google Form:  https://forms.gle/gSnvmUnvpykkgT1y5As always you can support the show at https://www.patreon.com/ChessJourneys. Also, be sure to check out my Chessable page at www.chessable.com/chessjourneys  

Perpetual Chess Podcast
EP 436- Adult Improver Torkil Jara Bårdsgjerde on How Workplace Trash Talk Sparked a Lifelong Passion for Chess 

Perpetual Chess Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 73:31


EP 436- Adult Improver Torkil Jara Bårdsgjerde on How Workplace Trash Talk Sparked a Lifelong Passion for Chess  In this inspiring and relatable installment of the Adult Improver Series, we meet  Torkil Jara Bårdsgjerde, a 39-year-old father of two, from Norway who discovered competitive chess after a bit of playful banter with a workplace rival. That exchange sparked a fascination with the game—and when the pandemic hit shortly after, Torkil suddenly had the time to dive in. Five years later, he's a regular tournament competitor and recently completed an impressive FIDE rating jump from 1400 to 1800 in just one year. In our conversation, Torkil shares his favorite resources and offers thoughtful advice on how to make the most of limited chess time. He also reflects on how chess has influenced his off-the-board habits—from health and mindfulness to goal-setting—and why he hopes his chess journey is still just beginning. Spotify Adult Improver Playlist You can volunteer or suggest an adult improver guest here: https://www.perpetualchesspod.com/adult Links to special offers and new courses: Chessdojo use- the code “Ben40” at checkout.  https://www.chessdojo.club/signup Chessmood Free one Week Trial- Chessmood.com/Ben Check out FM Nate Solon's new Chessable course here:  0:00- Torkil's unique chess origin story 12:00- What resources helped Torkil early in his pursuit of chess improvement? Mentioned: Hanging Pawns, Gotham Chess, Daniel Naroditsky, Anna Cramling, Anna-Maja Kazarian, Chessable Starter Pack 27:00- When did Torkil transition to tournament chess? What were the biggest adjustments? 40:00- What led to Torkil's big rating jump? 49:00- Patreon mailbag question- “Where might the limit be for Torkil's potential improvement?” Mentioned: Silman's Complete Endgame Course, Sherevsky's Endgame Strategy  59:00- More recommendations from Torkil ADD IMAGES Mentioned: The Seven Deadly Chess Sins, Move First Think Later, Chess Principles Reloaded, The Art of Attack in Chess  1:02:00- Torkil's final reflections and advice  1:05:00- Thanks to Torkil for sharing his story! Here is his new, non-secret Lichess account where you can message him: https://lichess.org/@/TorkilJaraBard If you would like to help support Perpetual Chess via Patreon you can do so here: https://www.patreon.com/c/perpetualchess Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The EU Law Live Conversation Series
FIDE Conversations: Guillermo Iñiguez discusses Energy Solidarity and Energy Security with Alicja Sikora-Kalėda

The EU Law Live Conversation Series

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 20:03


In this third and final FIDE Conversations Podcast, Guillermo Iñiguez talks with Alicja Sikora-Kalėda, Rapporteure Générale of the Topic on energy solidarity and energy security – from green transition to the EU’s crisis management

The EU Law Live Conversation Series
FIDE Conversations: Daniel Sarmiento, Alice Jaume and Emanuele Rebasti on EU Emergency Law

The EU Law Live Conversation Series

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 35:47


In this new FIDE Conversation Podcast, Julia Fernández Arribas talks with the general and institutional rapporteurs of the FIDE topic on EU Emergency Law, Daniel Sarmiento, Alice Jaume and Emanuele Rebasti.

ICF Genève
Peut-on rester fidèle en 2025 ? | par Monica

ICF Genève

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 44:58


Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Invisible College
#372 - Como evitar ser compreendido como um fideísta? - c/ Allen Porto

Invisible College

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 3:14


Conheça o Loop!Nosso Programa de Formação Personalizada em teologia,com mais de 1000 aulas disponíveis!https://theinvisiblecollege.com.br/loop/

Grandmaster Chess
"The King's Gambit" l MasterOfOnePodcast#055

Grandmaster Chess

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 86:32


GUYS!! It's been a MONTH! Let's see, I almost got hit by a car, finished school, lost the State Championship Title, solved all the hardest chess openings with sensei(this repertoire is too too good), Chess boxed in NYC, I'm running my first major scholastic, WCC4 and planning a major FIDE event in Georgia. Not to mention  summer schedule is set, Chicago, Vegas, Philly, NYC(at least). Europe + India? HmmThe movie begins now. 0:00 I Almost DIED/Georgia State Championship16:10 - Chess Boxing in NYC27:01 - Wolf Chess Tournament Schedule33:03 - Chess Training/Streaming/Youtube55:53 - Chess Students1:12:13 - LifeInsta:Daaron.3

The EU Law Live Conversation Series
FIDE Conversations: Martin Husovec and Lena Hornkohl discuss the DMA and the DSA

The EU Law Live Conversation Series

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 36:40


In this special issue of the FIDE Conversations, Lena Hornkohl talks with Martin Husovec, General Rapporteur of the FIDE Congress on the Digital Economy, in anticipation of the discussions that will take place in FIDE on this topic.

C-Squared Podcast
Magnus Goes Legendary, Did FIDE Miss The Digital Revolution?

C-Squared Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 50:04


♟️Play With Us: https://www.chess.com/join/csqpod?ref_id=207174611

Chess Journeys: Tales of Adult Improvement
Ep. 194 Derek (1865 FIDE)

Chess Journeys: Tales of Adult Improvement

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 63:15


This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke to Derek. He's a 50's chess player who has recently returned to the game after a 22 year hiatus. We talked a lot about what he is getting out of chess, and what his expectations are. We also chatted about his international travels with chess taking him to Scotland and the Reykjavik Open. Derek has won several tournaments, and we discussed the decision to play up or not. This is a great interview for anyone thinking about playing chess as we move on in years.You can contact Derek at:@tikariofet.bsky.socialMy Chessable Course!https://www.chessable.com/chess-journeys-tactics-workbook-turning-knowledge-into-skill/course/268850/Chessnut Link/Code: Code - KEVINSCULLhttps://www.chessnutech.com?sca_ref=7643464.HueBIKWTYEGet 20% off GM Noël Studer's courses with Coupon chessjourneys20The Simplified Chess Improvement System: https://courses.nextlevelchess.blog/courses/simplified-chess-improvement-system?ref=04f5d8My Road to 2200 Youtube series: https://youtu.be/BzKYDt5oBU8Be sure to check out the Chess Journeys Merch Store! You can support the show and look amazing in the process. https://chess-journeys.creator-spring.com/I've been streaming somewhat regularly on https://www.twitch.tv/drskull_tinygrimesIf you would like to be a guest on Chess Journeys, contact me on Twitter or fill out the following Google Form:  https://forms.gle/gSnvmUnvpykkgT1y5As always you can support the show at https://www.patreon.com/ChessJourneys. Also, be sure to check out my Chessable page at www.chessable.com/chessjourneys  

The Chess Experience
CM Can Kabadayi: How to Prevent Blunders and Why He's a Top Coach for Club Players

The Chess Experience

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 68:28 Transcription Available


123 He went from beginner to 2150 FIDE in just four years. And that's without receiving any coaching! Later, he became one of Chessable's most popular course creators, recently winning Author of the Year in 2024.CM Can Kabadayi is a rare and impressive chess talent: he excels both as a player and a coach.In this episode, we chat about his journey from a Ph.D in cognitive science to becoming an in-demand course creator and popular chess YouTuber.Can also offers some great insights for chess improvement. He shares his unique “CLAMP” method for preventing blunders – a systematic framework to help you identify Checks, Loose Pieces, Alignments, Mobility Restrictions, and Passed Pawns.We also discuss the most popular video from Can's YouTube channel and his new show, called The Chess Congnition Podcast.More From Can:Chessable CoursesYouTube ChannelTwitterInstagramHow You Can Support the Pod:Join this show's Patreon called “Podcast Perks” and get benefits like: Submitting questions to guestsA shout-out of your name on the podVote on future topics/guests Exclusive behind-the-scenes updates about the showDM me any month for a brief chat on chess or episodesClick here to join the Patreon for The Chess Experience.Or you can…>>Support this pod by grabbing a chess.com membership which will help you improve your chess & defeat your enemies. A small portion will fund this pod - and every bit helps! Just click this link.>> Neither? How about checking out Daniel's chess.com profile? Witness his countless, embarrassing blitz losses. He even accepts some friend requests. (Ad)

JAQUEa2
Episodio 63 - Yo fui víctima de Bobby Fischer

JAQUEa2

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 61:41


El soviético Mark Taimánov no solo fue uno de los más destacados ajedrecistas del siglo XX, también brilló como uno de los mejores pianistas de la historia de la música. Sin embargo, la crónica del noble juego lo recuerda por haber sufrido una humillante derrota (6-0) contra Bobby Fischer en la carrera por el título del mundo. Hoy, en ‘Cuentos, jaques y leyendas’, Roberto López y Manuel Azuaga desempolvan la vida y obra de Taimánov, un niño prodigio con una vida de película, en el sentido literal de la expresión. En 1937, con solo 11 años, Taimánov protagonizó la película 'El concierto de Beethoven', un film de corte estalinista en el que dos chicos reciben clases para convertirse en virtuosos del violín. De la noche a la mañana, se convirtió en un héroe nacional. Lo que aún no podía imaginar el joven Taimánov es que, poco después, alcanzaría la gloria entre blancas y negras, sentado delante de un piano y sobre un tablero de ajedrez. En ‘Enroque corto’ charlamos con el maestro FIDE mexicano Jorge Ramírez, a propósito de su nuevo libro ‘El supermanual de ajedrez’, recién publicado por Editorial Diéresis. Y, en ‘La gran diagonal’, recibimos la pregunta del ilusionista Ernesto y Pico. Escucha todos nuestros podcast aquí.

The Chess Experience
GM Arturs Neiksans: From Late-Blooming GM Who Reached 2600+ to a Premier Coach & Course Creator

The Chess Experience

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 65:40 Transcription Available


121 Latvian GM Arturs Neiksans earned his Grandmaster title relatively late. At age 28. But that didn't stop him from becoming a force in the chess world.Not only did he climb to an impressive 2631 FIDE rating…But even outside of competition, Arturs developed a dynamic career as a coach to top youths, a premier Chessable course creator, and a YouTuber with awesome chess content.In our interview, we discuss:How he helped promising young talent become GMs while working as head coach at the historic Riga Chess School.His approach to making even his most robust opening courses accessible to club players.Why he likes to play provocative openings like the Dutch and Scandinavian to take opponents out of their comfort zone.Building a YouTube channel with popular bootcamps and reviews of classic games.Does a club player need to worry about which Silician makes the most sense to play at their level?More From Arturs:Chessable CoursesYouTube ChannelTwitterFacebookHow You Can Support the Pod:Join this show's Patreon called “Podcast Perks” and get benefits like: Submitting questions to guestsA shout-out of your name on the podVote on future topics/guests Exclusive behind-the-scenes updates about the showDM me any month for a brief chat on chess or episodesClick here to join the Patreon for The Chess Experience.Or you can…>>Support this pod by grabbing a chess.com membership which will help you improve your chess & defeat your enemies. A small portion will fund this pod - and every bit helps! Just click this link.>> Neither? How about checking out Daniel's chess.com profile? Witness his countless, embarrassing blitz losses. He even accepts some friend requests. (Ad)

Fallo de sistema
Fallo de sistema - 768: El ajedrez se reinventa. Una charla con "Divis"- 30/03/25

Fallo de sistema

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2025 59:14


El ajedrez siempre ha sido el juego de la estrategia, la paciencia y la mente calculadora. Pero hay ciertas cosas que en nuestros días están cambiando y añadiendo capas a lo conocido. Anichess ha traído los power-ups al tablero y, en los esports, el ajedrez ha entrado en escena con fuerza. ¿Qué significa todo esto para un juego con más de mil años de historia? Para hablar de ello sube a la Nabucodonosor al Maestro Internacional David Martínez "Divis", de Chess.com, para conversar sobre innovación en el ajedrez, el pulso de Magnus Carlsen a la FIDE y su propia versión sobre el evento Clash of Claims, que tanto comentario y viralidad ha generado.Junto a Manfred y Óscar González, de Real o Virtual, exploramos el "flujo" de Nakamura y la importancia de darle aire fresco a los juegos tradicionales con elementos como los power-ups ¿Es la clave para incorporar nuevas generaciones?Escuchar audio

Dojo Talks
EP 147 | FIDE Ratings & The Stats of Cheating (ft. Dr. Kenneth Regan)

Dojo Talks

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 65:35


Join the Dojo! https://www.chessdojo.club The Dojo talks with Dr. Kenneth Regan, who provides an analysis of FIDE ratings since the March 2024 rating boost. Also discussed is the topic of cheating -- how often it comes up and what it takes to catch one. Want to support the channel? Patreon - https://patreon.com/chessdojo Donate - https://streamelements.com/chessdojo/tip Merch - https://www.chessdojo.club/shop Find all of our chess book & supplies recommendations (& more!) on our Amazon storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/chessdojo Shopping through our link is a great way to support the Dojo. We earn a small affiliate % but at no cost to you. Website: https://chessdojo.club Twitch: https://twitch.tv/chessdojo Discord: https://discord.gg/sUUh8HD Twitter: https://twitter.com/chessdojo Patreon: https://patreon.com/chessdojo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chessdojo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chessdojo Podcast: https://chessdojotalks.podbean.com TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@/chessdojoclips #chess  CHAPTERS 0:00 FIDE Rating Change with Dr. Kenneth Regan 11:43 Rating Distortion and Performance Ratings 47:50 Detecting Chess Cheating

JAQUEa2
Leonid Stein, el ajedrecista maldito

JAQUEa2

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 53:36


El jugador soviético fue, quizás, el más rápido de todos los tiempos. Sus partidas duraban 15 o 20 minutos, igual daba si tenía o no ventaja en la posición. Y su talento era extraordinario. Sin embargo, debido a unas antiguas reglas de la FIDE, Stein nunca pudo optar al título de campeón del mundo, un honor que bien hubiera merecido. Hoy, en ‘Cuentos, jaques y leyendas’, revisamos la azarosa vida de Leonid Stein, un ajedrecista maldito, a quien Gari Kaspárov definió como «una estrella distinguida». Y es que Stein tuvo un pasar breve, una vida 'blitz' en la que perdió la partida de golpe, a los 38 años. En ‘Enroque corto’, charlamos con el bailaor y coreógrafo Gero Domínguez, quien recién estrena su espectáculo ‘Peón coronado’. En el universo de ‘Peón Coronado’, las piezas de ajedrez cobran vida en un espectáculo multidisciplinar donde el baile flamenco y la danza contemporánea son protagonistas. Tres personajes, tres piezas: el rey, la reina y el peón, danzan en una guerra simbólica de poder y libertad. En ‘La biblioteca de Caissa’, el maestro Luisón nos recomienda dos nuevos títulos. Y, en ‘La gran diagonal’, recibimos el saludo y la pregunta del doctor Fernando Rodríguez de Fonseca. Escucha todos nuestros podcast aquí.

Perpetual Chess Podcast
EP 426- NM Oleksandr Prokhorov on Sustaining and Growing Ukrainian Chess During the War

Perpetual Chess Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 55:22


Oleksandr Prokhorov is a Lviv, Ukraine-based chess organizer, trainer, FIDE arbiter and Twitch streamer. Ukraine has a rich chess history and has a vibrant grass roots scene in addition to famous natives such as Vasyl Ivanchuk, the Muzychuk sisters, and GM Ruslan Ponomariov. In recent years, I have marvelled at the persistent passion for chess in Ukraine  as I follow Facebook groups like the Love Chess Ukraine Facebook Group. Oleksandr and I discussed:  Is interest in Ukrainian chess as strong as ever despite the war? Is there still state funding for chess-related activities?  What challenges are presented by the fact that many of its top Ukrainian players are moving abroad in order to be able to compete internationally?  We also discussed a few notable Ukrainians who have been on the front lines, Oleksandr's favorite books and content creators, and what Oleksandr and his colleagues are doing to help the next generation of Ukrainian players. Hearing about the resilience of the Ukrainian people, and their continued passion for chess inspires admiration and respect. Thanks to Oleksandr for sharing a few of their stories!  0:02- What is the amateur chess scene like in Ukraine? Mentioned:  Love Chess Ukraine Facebook Group 0:09- Is there still state support for chess during the war? 0:13- Does Oleksandr work full time in chess? How did he learn chess? 0:19- How has Ukrainian chess handled the exodus of many of its top players?  0:26- Why does Oleksandr think Ukraine has produced so many top female players? 0:33- Okelsandr discusses the many chess players who are currently in combat, including GM Igor Kovalenko.  Mentioned: GM Igor Kovalenko, GM Martin Kravtsiv https://www.chess.com/news/view/ukrainian-grandmaster-given-courage-award-by-zelenskyy 0:39- - Okelsandr discusses Artem Sachuk, a former vice-president of chess in Ukraine who was killed in combat in 2023.  https://www.chess.com/news/view/artem-sachuk-vp-ukrainian-chess-federation-killed-action 44:00- Oleksandr's favorite chess book Mentioned: My System 46:00- Oleksandr's favorite YouTubers Mentioned: IM Eric Rosen, Dina Belenkaya, Anna Cramling  50:00- Thanks to Oleksandr for joining me. Here is how to reach him: Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/OleksanderProkhorov Coaching- https://lichess.org/coach/Prohorov_Olexandr123 Email-  Prohorov at chessclub.lviv.ua Love Chess Ukraine Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/2031039970525130 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dojo Talks
EP 145 | Does Freestyle Chess Have A Future?

Dojo Talks

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 57:22


GM Jesse Kraai, IM David Pruess, and IM Kostya Kavutskiy discuss the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour, and recent and ongoing issues between FIDE and Freestyle Chess in today's episode of Dojo Talks, the ChessDojo podcast! Get ChessDojo's first book, How to Analyze Your Games, here: https://amzn.to/3Ds5r78 Watch Live - https://twitch.tv/chessdojo  Join the Training Program - https://chessdojo.club  Play Chess - https://go.chess.com/chessdojo  Merch - https://www.chessdojo.club/shop  Want to support the channel? Patreon - https://patreon.com/chessdojo  Donate - https://streamelements.com/chessdojo/tip  Find all of our chess book & supplies recommendations (& more!) on our Amazon storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/chessdojo Shopping through our link is a great way to support the Dojo. We earn a small affiliate % but at no cost to you. Website: https://chessdojo.club  Twitch: https://twitch.tv/chessdojo  Discord: https://discord.gg/sUUh8HD  Twitter: https://twitter.com/chessdojo  Patreon: https://patreon.com/chessdojo  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chessdojo  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chessdojo  Podcast: https://chessdojotalks.podbean.com  TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@/chessdojoclips  #chess #chesstraining  Chapters: CHAPTERS 0:00 Freestlye Chess, FIDE, and Magnus 2:40 Do Fans Like Freestyle Chess? 8:36 Will Kids Get Into Freestyle Chess? 16:54 Looking at the Data 26:18 Magnus Carlsen and Freestyle Chess 54:40 Wrap-Up

Dojo Talks
EP 143 | Who Will Qualify for the 2026 FIDE Candidates?

Dojo Talks

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 38:15


GM Jesse Kraai, IM David Pruess, and IM Kostya Kavutskiy discuss who will qualify for the 2026 FIDE Candidates cycle in today's episode of Dojo Talks, the ChessDojo podcast! Get ChessDojo's first book, How to Analyze Your Games, here: https://amzn.to/3Ds5r78 Watch Live - https://twitch.tv/chessdojo  Join the Training Program - https://chessdojo.club  Play Chess - https://go.chess.com/chessdojo  Merch - https://www.chessdojo.club/shop  Want to support the channel? Patreon - https://patreon.com/chessdojo  Donate - https://streamelements.com/chessdojo/tip  Find all of our chess book & supplies recommendations (& more!) on our Amazon storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/chessdojo Shopping through our link is a great way to support the Dojo. We earn a small affiliate % but at no cost to you. Website: https://chessdojo.club  Twitch: https://twitch.tv/chessdojo  Discord: https://discord.gg/sUUh8HD  Twitter: https://twitter.com/chessdojo  Patreon: https://patreon.com/chessdojo  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chessdojo  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chessdojo  Podcast: https://chessdojotalks.podbean.com  TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@/chessdojoclips  #chess #chesstraining  Chapters: 0:00 Who Will Qualify for the 2026 FIDE Candidates Cycle? 1:12 FIDE Candidate Cycle Rating Spot Changes 8:50 FIDE Cycle Results 14:37 Points and Tie-Breaks 18:11 Jesse's List 19:20 Top 6 from the 2024 FIDE Circuit 31:44 This Coming Year in Chess

In Focus by The Hindu
What to expect from the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam?

In Focus by The Hindu

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 30:46


Five-time world champion Magnus Carlsen and the chess world's governing body FIDE were embroiled in a public spat until a few days ago. Carlsen, in collaboration with a German businessman, Jan Henric Buettner, has launched a new chess tour, titled the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam, and FIDE objected to their use of the term ‘Word Championship', which it believes undermines FIDE's exclusive right to that sort of branding. Things got ugly as they exchanged allegations and counter-allegations on social media. But the conflict, for the time being, has been put on pause, with the Freestyle organisers agreeing not to use the term ‘world championship' for the first ten months. The Freestyle Tour, which will see a different format of games compared to classical chess, kicked off on February 7 in Weissenhaus, Germany. What is the Freestyle Grand Slam all about? What is at stake here for Carlsen, FIDE and the other major entities in the chess world? Is there a chance of this new format displacing classical chess in the future? Guest: P.K. Ajithkumar from The Hindu's Sports Bureau. Host: G. Sampath, Social Affairs Editor, The Hindu Edited by Jude Francis Weston

The Chess Experience
Nigerian Star Uses Chess to Improve Others' Lives & Her Own w/ WFM Perpetual Ogbiyoyo

The Chess Experience

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 39:20 Transcription Available


115 She learned the game at 19. The next year she became a titled player with an 1800+ FIDE rating. Then, several years later, WFM Perpetual Ogbiyoyo founds an organization to spread chess to girls and women throughout Nigeria.  Now, she's expanded her connection to the chess world by moving to New York City. In this episode, we talk about her incredible journey, including: How she rose from complete beginner to Woman FIDE Master in one year.A window into the culture and community of chess in Nigeria.Why she created the organization Promoting Queens and its mission to empower girls everywhere through chess.Her aspiration to become the first Nigerian woman Grandmaster.How You Can Support the Pod:You can greatly help this pod with a “pizza slice” donation. Much time and expense goes into creating this show. And, I'd be very grateful if you could support this endeavor which aims to give you the best in chess interviews. Leave a brief note with your donation and I'll respond personally to you. Donate here.Or you can…>>Support this pod by grabbing a chess.com membership which will help you improve your chess & defeat your enemies. A small portion will fund this pod - and every bit helps! Just click this link.>> Neither? How about checking out Daniel's chess.com profile? Witness his countless, embarrassing blitz losses. He even accepts some friend requests. (Ad)More From WFM Perpetual OgbiyoyoPromoting Queens websiteTwitter

Dojo Talks
EP 140 | Should There Be A SuperGM Title

Dojo Talks

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 46:29


The sensei debate whether FIDE should introduce an official Super-GM title, discussing its potential requirements, the impact of rating inflation, and how chess titles should evolve to reflect modern competitive standards. Get ChessDojo's first book, How to Analyze Your Games, here: https://amzn.to/3Ds5r78 Watch Live - https://twitch.tv/chessdojo  Join the Training Program - https://chessdojo.club  Play Chess - https://go.chess.com/chessdojo  Merch - https://www.chessdojo.club/shop  Want to support the channel? Patreon - https://patreon.com/chessdojo  Donate - https://streamelements.com/chessdojo/tip  Find all of our chess book & supplies recommendations (& more!) on our Amazon storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/chessdojo Shopping through our link is a great way to support the Dojo. We earn a small affiliate % but at no cost to you. Website: https://chessdojo.club  Twitch: https://twitch.tv/chessdojo  Discord: https://discord.gg/sUUh8HD  Twitter: https://twitter.com/chessdojo  Patreon: https://patreon.com/chessdojo  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chessdojo  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chessdojo  Podcast: https://chessdojotalks.podbean.com  TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@/chessdojoclips  #chess #chesstraining 

Machine Learning Street Talk
Nicholas Carlini (Google DeepMind)

Machine Learning Street Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2025 81:15


Nicholas Carlini from Google DeepMind offers his view of AI security, emergent LLM capabilities, and his groundbreaking model-stealing research. He reveals how LLMs can unexpectedly excel at tasks like chess and discusses the security pitfalls of LLM-generated code. SPONSOR MESSAGES: *** CentML offers competitive pricing for GenAI model deployment, with flexible options to suit a wide range of models, from small to large-scale deployments. https://centml.ai/pricing/ Tufa AI Labs is a brand new research lab in Zurich started by Benjamin Crouzier focussed on o-series style reasoning and AGI. Are you interested in working on reasoning, or getting involved in their events? Goto https://tufalabs.ai/ *** Transcript: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/lat7sfyd4k3g5k9crjpbf/CARLINI.pdf?rlkey=b7kcqbvau17uw6rksbr8ccd8v&dl=0 TOC: 1. ML Security Fundamentals [00:00:00] 1.1 ML Model Reasoning and Security Fundamentals [00:03:04] 1.2 ML Security Vulnerabilities and System Design [00:08:22] 1.3 LLM Chess Capabilities and Emergent Behavior [00:13:20] 1.4 Model Training, RLHF, and Calibration Effects 2. Model Evaluation and Research Methods [00:19:40] 2.1 Model Reasoning and Evaluation Metrics [00:24:37] 2.2 Security Research Philosophy and Methodology [00:27:50] 2.3 Security Disclosure Norms and Community Differences 3. LLM Applications and Best Practices [00:44:29] 3.1 Practical LLM Applications and Productivity Gains [00:49:51] 3.2 Effective LLM Usage and Prompting Strategies [00:53:03] 3.3 Security Vulnerabilities in LLM-Generated Code 4. Advanced LLM Research and Architecture [00:59:13] 4.1 LLM Code Generation Performance and O(1) Labs Experience [01:03:31] 4.2 Adaptation Patterns and Benchmarking Challenges [01:10:10] 4.3 Model Stealing Research and Production LLM Architecture Extraction REFS: [00:01:15] Nicholas Carlini's personal website & research profile (Google DeepMind, ML security) - https://nicholas.carlini.com/ [00:01:50] CentML AI compute platform for language model workloads - https://centml.ai/ [00:04:30] Seminal paper on neural network robustness against adversarial examples (Carlini & Wagner, 2016) - https://arxiv.org/abs/1608.04644 [00:05:20] Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) – primary U.S. federal law on computer hacking liability - https://www.justice.gov/jm/jm-9-48000-computer-fraud [00:08:30] Blog post: Emergent chess capabilities in GPT-3.5-turbo-instruct (Nicholas Carlini, Sept 2023) - https://nicholas.carlini.com/writing/2023/chess-llm.html [00:16:10] Paper: “Self-Play Preference Optimization for Language Model Alignment” (Yue Wu et al., 2024) - https://arxiv.org/abs/2405.00675 [00:18:00] GPT-4 Technical Report: development, capabilities, and calibration analysis - https://arxiv.org/abs/2303.08774 [00:22:40] Historical shift from descriptive to algebraic chess notation (FIDE) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Descriptive_notation [00:23:55] Analysis of distribution shift in ML (Hendrycks et al.) - https://arxiv.org/abs/2006.16241 [00:27:40] Nicholas Carlini's essay “Why I Attack” (June 2024) – motivations for security research - https://nicholas.carlini.com/writing/2024/why-i-attack.html [00:34:05] Google Project Zero's 90-day vulnerability disclosure policy - https://googleprojectzero.blogspot.com/p/vulnerability-disclosure-policy.html [00:51:15] Evolution of Google search syntax & user behavior (Daniel M. Russell) - https://www.amazon.com/Joy-Search-Google-Master-Information/dp/0262042878 [01:04:05] Rust's ownership & borrowing system for memory safety - https://doc.rust-lang.org/book/ch04-00-understanding-ownership.html [01:10:05] Paper: “Stealing Part of a Production Language Model” (Carlini et al., March 2024) – extraction attacks on ChatGPT, PaLM-2 - https://arxiv.org/abs/2403.06634 [01:10:55] First model stealing paper (Tramèr et al., 2016) – attacking ML APIs via prediction - https://arxiv.org/abs/1609.02943

Dojo Talks
EP 139 | Who Decides The World Championship? ft. GM Jacob Aagaard

Dojo Talks

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025 120:14


The sensei are joined by GM Jacok Aagaard to discuss who decides the world championship. Get ChessDojo's first book, How to Analyze Your Games, here: https://amzn.to/3Ds5r78 Watch Live - https://twitch.tv/chessdojo  Join the Training Program - https://chessdojo.club  Play Chess - https://go.chess.com/chessdojo  Merch - https://www.chessdojo.club/shop  Want to support the channel? Patreon - https://patreon.com/chessdojo  Donate - https://streamelements.com/chessdojo/tip  Find all of our chess book & supplies recommendations (& more!) on our Amazon storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/chessdojo Shopping through our link is a great way to support the Dojo. We earn a small affiliate % but at no cost to you. Website: https://chessdojo.club  Twitch: https://twitch.tv/chessdojo  Discord: https://discord.gg/sUUh8HD  Twitter: https://twitter.com/chessdojo  Patreon: https://patreon.com/chessdojo  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chessdojo  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chessdojo  Podcast: https://chessdojotalks.podbean.com  TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@/chessdojoclips  #chess #chesstraining  Chapters [00:00] - Introduction [01:06] - Historical Tradition [02:19] - 1990s Split Era [04:54] - Kasparov vs. FIDE [07:49] - Counting World Champions [15:37] - Importance of Qualification [28:46] - Reunification Match (2006) [36:28] - Critique of Recent Cycles [45:22] - Who is a World Champion? [56:01] - Modern Challenges in Defining Champions [1:08:22] - Expiration of Lineage [1:37:07] - Ding Liren and Nepomniachtchi Match Issues [1:55:26] - Freestyle Chess World Championship [2:00:05] - Conclusion  

Chess Chatter
Ep 14: New Year Chess Resolution

Chess Chatter

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 23:15


In this episode, FM Dalton and Varun dive into their New Year chess resolutions and discuss the importance of setting goals and sticking to them. They share their personal objectives for the year, explore common pitfalls, and emphasize the role of consistency and minimalism in achieving meaningful progress. Takeaways Resolutions should be framed as flexible goals to avoid feeling "all or nothing." Focus on progress over streaks—resume when you fall off, rather than quitting entirely. Simplifying goals can improve focus and prevent burnout. Limiting multitasking during training sessions leads to better learning and results. Sound Bites "Resolutions often feel binary—if you break it, you think you've failed. But the goal should be to pick up where you left off." – Varun "Aiming for small, manageable improvements helps build consistency over time." – FM Dalton "Multitasking is the enemy of focus; real progress comes when you're fully present." – Varun Chapters [00:00] - Introduction Recap of last episode's controversies around the World Blitz Championship Topic introduction: Chess-related New Year's resolutions [01:10] - Varun's Approach to Resolutions Varun's "goals over resolutions" philosophy Key goal: Completing five chess tactics daily, even if consistency lapses [04:00] - Dalton's Rating Goals and Training Plan Dalton outlines his rating goals (USCF 2375, FIDE 2250, chess.com 2700 Blitz) Emphasis on daily tactics, in-game studies, and playing more tournaments [08:00] - The ‘Momentum' Tracker Overview of Varun's web app "Momentum" for tracking activities with weekly goals Dalton's ambitious eight-row habit list and Varun's advice to simplify [12:50] - Minimalism and Decluttering for Focus Varun's minimalist setup: Limiting books and training materials to just three core resources The impact of decluttering digital spaces for mental clarity [16:26] - Single-Tasking to Improve Focus Varun's proactive attempt to reduce multitasking and stay focused during training Reflections on how multitasking diminishes engagement and progress [19:00] - Advice for Adult Improvers Stick to one course or resource for a set period before switching Avoid information overload by committing to a single plan for several months [22:28] - Conclusion Recap of the importance of sticking to manageable goals Encouragement to prioritize depth over breadth when pursuing chess improvement

Perpetual Chess Podcast
EP 417- GM Alex Lenderman: A Player's Perspective on the Twists, Turns and Controversies of the FIDE World Rapid & Blitz.

Perpetual Chess Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 88:38


35-year old GM Alex Lenderman was a World Youth Champion and has won the World Open among many other  chess accomplishments, but he had never previously had the chance to play in the FIDE World Rapid & Blitz. Since it took place in his hometown this year, Alex looked at the opportunity to compete in it as “a once in a lifetime opportunity.”  But since Alex is no longer a professional player and has been losing rating points in recent years he worried about how he would perform. In this interview, Alex takes us behind the scenes of his preparation (or lack thereof), how he adjusted his mindset as an amateur player, what he thought of the venue, and how he dealt with the inevitable ups and downs of two exhausting tournaments. This particular story has a happy ending, as after a decent showing in the World Rapid Alex performed even better in the World Blitz, beating GMs Sam Shankland, Le Quang Liem and others en route to shared 14th place! Not bad for “an adult decliner” as Alex called himself. Of course, Alex also touched on some of the recent controversies in the chess world, and discussed how much players knew about sagas like “jeans gate as they unfolded” It was a real treat to hear a top players perspective on this dram-filled tournament. Timestamps of topics discussed are below.  Mentioned: A LiChess study containing Alex's games is here: https://lichess.org/study/dcY6zUKo/5k02uMvC And as always,  you can download all of the tournament's games from Mark Crowther's The Week in Chess: https://theweekinchess.com/chessnews/events/world-rapid-blitz-championship-2024 0:02- GM Alex Lenderman joins! When did he know he would play these events, how did he prepare?  0:06- Patreon mailbag questions: What mindset did Alex take when playing higher-rated opponents like Nakamura and Abdusattorov? Is there any lesson amateur players might be able to take from this? Mentioned: Alex also shares his take on the key to recent guest GM-elect Mark Heimann's recent breakthrough. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-415-gm-elect-mark-heimann-on-his-unexpected-road/id1185023674?i=1000682215973 21:00- What were the conditions like for players? What was the atmosphere like in the waiting room in between rounds?  24:00- We transition to discussing the World Blitz.  41:00- How aware was Alex of controversy's like “jeansgate” while playing in the tournament? Mentioned: More information about Ivanchuk's heartbreaking reaction to a tough loss vs. Naroditsky here: https://www.reddit.com/r/chess/comments/1hq2dfz/ivanchuk_crying_out_loud_after_he_lost_his_game/?rdt=54420 55:00- Why does Alex think accuracy scores aren't a great benchmark for identifying possible cheaters?  1:10:00- We return to the topic of the recent controversies around Magnus.  Mentioned: Dojo Talks with GM Jon Ludwig Hammer: https://youtu.be/XDhXhCqVQzM?si=lBvuieUlsOJ9WAdx 1:15:00- Thanks to Alex for joining me! You can reach him via email at: AlexLenderman33 at gmail dot com  If you would like to help support Perpetual Chess via Patreon, you can do so here: https://www.patreon.com/c/perpetualchess Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Chess Experience
Adult Improver Pod: Sydney Strauss - Moving to NYC to Chase Her Chess Dreams

The Chess Experience

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 60:52


112 Would you move to a new city for chess? Few have that level of commitment to the game. But our guest this week did exactly that. Adult improver Sydney Strauss moved to New York City this past year to pursue her relatively new passion for chess.After learning the game just two years ago, she fell in love with it and began studying and playing every day.  The following year, Sydney knew she wanted to take her pursuit to the next level and be fully immersed in chess through clubs, tournaments, and friends.New York City, with its venerated Marshall Chess Club and thriving chess scene, provided her with that experience.In a brief time, Sydney has now reached an inspiring FIDE rating of 1581.This episode explores her story, why chess has impacted her life so greatly, and what her future ambitions may be within the game.Plus: will she get a chess tattoo? Connect with Sydney Strauss:TwitterInstagramTwitchBushwick Chess Club IG----NEW! I've launched a Patreon for the show called, "Podcast Perks." Get the following:A monthly DM with me about anything chess-related or the podcastA shout-out of your name thanking you on a future episodeExclusive voting on future guests, topics, and direction of the showMore!Click here to join the Patreon for The Chess Experience!---->>Support this pod, improve your chess, & defeat your enemies by getting a chess.com membership. A small portion will fund this pod - and every bit helps! Just click this link.>> Check out Daniel's chess.com profile. Witness his countless, embarrassing blitz losses. He even accepts some friend requests.

Chess Chatter
Ep 13: Dramas Around the World Rapid and Blitz Championship

Chess Chatter

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 34:28


In this episode, FM Dalton and Varun discuss the major controversies surrounding the 2024 World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships. From dress code scandals to forfeited matches and an unprecedented title split, they provide in-depth analysis and insights into the events that captivated the chess world. Takeaways Magnus Carlsen's jeans controversy reflects tensions between players and FIDE over rigid rules. Dubov's no-show against Hans Niemann sparked speculation about deliberate avoidance. The decision to split the Blitz title between Carlsen and Nepomniachtchi was unprecedented and controversial. Spectators and fans expect clarity, consistency, and adherence to rules at championship-level events. Sound Bites "Magnus getting penalized for jeans shows the strange line between formality and practicality." – FM Dalton "Splitting a World Championship title feels like a betrayal to competitive chess." – Varun "No one comes out of this looking good—Magnus, FIDE, or even the fans." – FM Dalton Chapters [01:30] - Magnus Carlsen's Jeans Controversy Summary of the jeans dress code issue during the Rapid tournament Carlsen's refusal to comply and subsequent withdrawal FIDE's decision to amend the rules for the Blitz tournament [09:07] - Dubov's Forfeited Match Against Niemann Dubov's alleged excuse of “falling asleep” before his match with Niemann Speculation that the forfeit was a deliberate boycott Implications for tournament standings and sportsmanship [12:08] - Carlsen vs. Niemann and Comeback Story Overview of Carlsen's dramatic comeback after trailing Niemann Analysis of their body language and the fan reactions [15:00] - Title Split Controversy Carlsen and Nepomniachtchi tied after four blitz games Decision to split the title after three hard-fought tiebreaker games Criticism of FIDE's approval and the precedent it sets [24:28] - The Spectator's Perspective Dalton's experience attending the event live in New York Disappointment among attendees over the abrupt conclusion Discussion on FIDE's handling of the situation and player privileges [32:10] - Overlooked Success Stories Varun and Dalton highlight underreported victories, such as Merzin winning the Rapid title and Ju Wenjun's triumph Reflections on how controversies can overshadow genuine achievements [34:06] - Conclusion Speculation about the impact of the controversies on chess as a sport Varun's optimistic take: "Even bad press grows the game." Plans to cover positive chess stories in the next episode

Perpetual Chess Podcast
EP 416- IM Malcolm Pein: The Award-winning Journalist and Organizer on the FIDE World Rapid & Blitz, and Why He Is Optimistic about Chess Despite Recent Stumbles

Perpetual Chess Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2025 81:47


IM Malcolm Pein is an institution in British chess who has played nearly every role imaginable in helping to grow the game. He is a former professional player who was the British Junior  Champion in 1977 , but these days is extremely busy as an organizer, journalist, author, store-owner,  and Captain of the England Olympiad team. After an eventful FIDE World Rapid & Blitz, I thought Malcolm would be a great person to chat with about the controversies, and about the general health of chess in 2025, both in Great Britain, and in the world generally. As the Founder and Organizer of the London Chess Classic, Malcolm regularly interacts with corporate sponsors and was able to contextualize the positive trajectory of chess despite recent negative headlines. We also touch on the business of selling chess books, Malcolm's work at the grassroots level, and his thoughts on the passing of legendary GM Robert Hubner. I found this to be an informative and encouraging conversation, and think that you will as well.  You can read my article about the 2024 FIDE World Rapid & Blitz here, be sure to subscribe to my newsletter as well! https://benjohnson.substack.com/p/10-observations-about-the-world-rapid 0:03- Malcolm shares his thoughts on the 2024 FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Hans Niemann interview with IM Levy Rozman- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2fGrnTZNP4 31:00- Malcolm discusses the origins of The London Chess Classic, and the most recent edition  - Mentioned: Malcolm's 2022 Chessbase India interview with Chessbase India https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDjh-CVEu5Y 38:00- How did GM Nikita Vitugiov end up transferring and moving to the U.K.  42:00- Patreon mailbag question: Is English chess in decline?  45:00- What were the origins of Malcolm's Chess in Schools and Communities program in London?  49:30- Patreon mailbag question: What are some unexpected lessons Malcolm has learned through his organization's community impact?  53:00- What is the most common question Malcolm hears from potential chess sponsors?  56:00- Patreon mailbag question: What changes does Malcolm foresee to chess in the next 10 years?  58:00- We discuss the business of selling books in person, both at Malcolm's shop in London, and at OTB tournaments. Mentioned: Chess4Less.com  1:02:00- We discuss the work Malcolm has done consulting for television show's, including Apple TV's great show, Slow Horses.  Mentioned: You can watch the scene Malcolm consulted on here: https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x8h17xz 1:06:00- Patreon mailbag question: Is it possible for an independent candidate to become FIDE President?  1:08:00- Did Malcolm know the recently deceased GM Robert Hübner ?   Thanks so Malcolm for an incredibly insightful interview, you can follow him on X here, or visit him at the next London Chess Classic! https://x.com/telegraphchess?lang=en If you would like to help support Perpetual Chess via Patreon, you can do so here: https://www.patreon.com/perpetualchess   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dojo Talks
EP 136 | 2024 World Rapid & Blitz w/ GM Hammer

Dojo Talks

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2025 52:41


The sensei are joined by GM Jon Ludvig Hammer to discuss the 2024 World Rapid Blitz Championship and Magnus Carlsen's controversial decision to split the championship title with Ian Nepomniachtchi, drawing significant criticism for bending competition rules and setting a troubling precedent. Get ChessDojo's first book, How to Analyze Your Games, here: https://amzn.to/3Ds5r78 Watch Live - https://twitch.tv/chessdojo  Join the Training Program - https://chessdojo.club  Play Chess - https://go.chess.com/chessdojo  Merch - https://www.chessdojo.club/shop  Want to support the channel? Patreon - https://patreon.com/chessdojo  Donate - https://streamelements.com/chessdojo/tip  Find all of our chess book & supplies recommendations (& more!) on our Amazon storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/chessdojo Shopping through our link is a great way to support the Dojo. We earn a small affiliate % but at no cost to you. Website: https://chessdojo.club  Twitch: https://twitch.tv/chessdojo  Discord: https://discord.gg/sUUh8HD  Twitter: https://twitter.com/chessdojo  Patreon: https://patreon.com/chessdojo  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chessdojo  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chessdojo  Podcast: https://chessdojotalks.podbean.com  TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@/chessdojoclips  #chess #chesstraining    00:00 Introduction of GM Jon Ludvig Hammer and his Chessable course. 00:37 Overview of the Blitz Championship and Magnus Carlsen. 01:16 Discussion on Abdusattorov's rise and breakout performances. 02:32 Controversy over Magnus and Nepomniachtchi sharing the title. 03:15 Social media and fan perspectives on the shared title. 04:08 Hammer's stance on sportsmanship and breaking rules. 08:21 Comparison to past events and "Grandmaster draws." 12:20 Speculation on Magnus's motivations for sharing the title. 29:03 Hammer's view on Magnus's current career and form. 34:15 FIDE's role in allowing the title to be shared. 41:04 Freestyle Chess and its rivalry with FIDE. 48:22 Final thoughts on Magnus and the Blitz Championship.

C-Squared Podcast
Dress Code Drama | Magnus & FIDE Go To War Over Jeans

C-Squared Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2024 28:03


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Dojo Talks
EP 134 | FIDE vs. Freestyle Drama

Dojo Talks

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2024 59:18


GM Kraai, IM Pruess, and IM Kavutskiy discuss the conflict between FIDE and the Freestyle Chess Association over the legitimacy and rights to organize Chess 960 (Fischer Random) events, with players like Magnus Carlsen spearheading Freestyle's efforts to revitalize the format. The sensei discuss fan interest, FIDE's waning control, and the broader implications for chess traditions and alternative formats. Get ChessDojo's first book, How to Analyze Your Games, here: https://amzn.to/3Ds5r78 Watch Live - https://twitch.tv/chessdojo  Join the Training Program - https://chessdojo.club  Play Chess - https://go.chess.com/chessdojo  Merch - https://www.chessdojo.club/shop  Want to support the channel? Patreon - https://patreon.com/chessdojo  Donate - https://streamelements.com/chessdojo/tip  Find all of our chess book & supplies recommendations (& more!) on our Amazon storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/chessdojo Shopping through our link is a great way to support the Dojo. We earn a small affiliate % but at no cost to you. Website: https://chessdojo.club  Twitch: https://twitch.tv/chessdojo  Discord: https://discord.gg/sUUh8HD  Twitter: https://twitter.com/chessdojo  Patreon: https://patreon.com/chessdojo  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chessdojo  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chessdojo  Podcast: https://chessdojotalks.podbean.com  TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@/chessdojoclips  #chess #chesstraining  00:00 - Introduction 00:40 - Overview of the Drama 01:13 - Hosts' Opinions on Chess 960 02:58 - Freestyle Chess Organization's Efforts 07:27 - Fan Interest and Chess 960's Appeal 08:28 - Freestyle's Announcement and FIDE's Response 12:27 - Magnus and Hikaru's Potential Withdrawal 17:07 - Presentation and Fan Engagement 20:14 - FIDE vs. Freestyle Chess: Rights Dispute 25:51 - Importance of Event Longevity 39:36 - Freestyle Chess: Future Challenges 57:08 - The Ideal Resolution  

Dojo Talks
EP 135 | Denimgate

Dojo Talks

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2024 56:59


Jesse, David, and Kostya discuss the controversy around "DenimGate," involving Magnus Carlsen's disqualification from the World Rapid Tournament due to dress code violations, with broader implications for tensions between Carlsen, FIDE, and Freestyle chess organizers. Get ChessDojo's first book, How to Analyze Your Games, here: https://amzn.to/3Ds5r78 Watch Live - https://twitch.tv/chessdojo  Join the Training Program - https://chessdojo.club  Play Chess - https://go.chess.com/chessdojo  Merch - https://www.chessdojo.club/shop  Want to support the channel? Patreon - https://patreon.com/chessdojo  Donate - https://streamelements.com/chessdojo/tip  Find all of our chess book & supplies recommendations (& more!) on our Amazon storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/chessdojo Shopping through our link is a great way to support the Dojo. We earn a small affiliate % but at no cost to you. Website: https://chessdojo.club  Twitch: https://twitch.tv/chessdojo  Discord: https://discord.gg/sUUh8HD  Twitter: https://twitter.com/chessdojo  Patreon: https://patreon.com/chessdojo  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chessdojo  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chessdojo  Podcast: https://chessdojotalks.podbean.com  TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@/chessdojoclips  #chess #chesstraining  00:05 - Introduction to "DenimGate," the controversy involving Magnus Carlsen, jeans, and dress code violations during the World Blitz Championship. 00:46 - Context about prior conflicts and drama between Magnus, FIDE, and freestyle chess. 01:48 - Explanation of the tension between freestyle chess organizers and FIDE over the rights to world championships in alternate formats like Fischer Random. 03:04 - Analysis of Magnus Carlsen's career stage and his challenges finding motivation as his dominance wanes. 05:01 - Magnus's focus on rapid and blitz chess over classical formats and his struggle with recent tournament results. 07:14 - Freestyle chess's plans to run a championship tour with significant funding and high-profile players. 09:10 - Discussion of the jeans controversy and whether it was an isolated incident or part of broader disputes. 11:50 - Broader historical parallels between past chess legends and their conflicts with FIDE. 14:52 - The complexities of dress code enforcement and Magnus's refusal to change, leading to forfeiture. 20:09 - Insights into Magnus's frustration with FIDE and his vision for the future of chess. 26:24 - Speculation about the impact of Fischer Random Chess and Magnus's endorsement of it as a potential future for elite chess. 31:08 - Challenges of introducing Fischer Random Chess to mainstream audiences and players' resistance. 40:46 - Psychological attachment of players to traditional chess formats and its impact on the acceptance of variants. 45:57 - Connection to Magnus's involvement in an esports event backed by Saudi funding, and the potential geopolitical implications. 50:54 - Discussion about the appropriateness and enforcement of dress codes in professional chess. 56:46 - Conclusion and look ahead to the World Blitz Championship and Magnus's chances of making a comeback.  

C-Squared Podcast
World Rapid & Blitz Championships Start In New York, FIDE Changes The Rules

C-Squared Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2024 47:09


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Perpetual Chess Podcast
Bonus Pod- FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Preview featuring IM Eric Rosen and FM Alisa Melekhina

Perpetual Chess Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 56:09


In the chess world, the holiday season means its almost time for one of the most entertaining tournaments of the year- The FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championship. This year's championship events are star-studded affairs featuring GM Magnus Carlsen, GM Hikaru Nakamura, GM Alexandra Kosteniuk and a litany of big-name challengers. For the first time, these events will be taking place in New York CIty, and I will be attending the event and subsequently covering them here on Perpetual Chess. Joining me to discuss the tournament are two wildcard participants. First up (9:00)  is the ever-popular Youtuber and Twitch streamer, IM Eric Rosen. Among other topics, IM Eric Rosen shares how he got the opportunity to play in the tournament, discusses whether he feels any apprehension about potentially tangling with so many world-class players, and discusses how he prepares for such an event. Eric joined me just after returning from the World Championship in Singapire, so he also reflects on that experience as well. Following Eric, I am joined by FM Alisa Melekhina (35:00) . Alisa was one of the top players her age as a scholastic player, and is now a litigation partner at an NYC-based law firm. Alisa explains why she couldn't resist the opportunity to participate in the Women's Rapid Championship despite a busy professional life. Alisa co-founded the New York City Corporate Chess League and she also shares the background on that thriving endeavor.  As always, I enjoyed chatting with Eric and Alisa, and look forward to watching them compete in this marquee event.  If you would like to help support Perpetual Chess via Patreon, you can do so here: https://www.patreon.com/c/perpetualchess Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jay's Analysis
Protestantism & Evangelicalism Refuted - Orthodox Theology - Jay Dyer (Half)

Jay's Analysis

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2024 154:04


#debate #atheism #catholic Tonight I will cover a topic long-requested by followers - expand on refuting Protestantism. We have covered many aspects of Roman Catholicism, but what about the reformers? Do the problems in Rome vindicate Protestants? What about reformation principles compared to Orthodox theology? What about the "solas" as compared with Orthodox Tradition? The first half of this video will be public, while the second half will be for subscribers to JaysAnalysis. https://www.stgr.org/share/Pope_Shenouda_Books/English/Man%20Deification%20V1.pdf Send Superchats at any time here: https://streamlabs.com/jaydyer/tip Get started with Bitcoin here: https://www.swanbitcoin.com/jaydyer/ The New Philosophy Course is here: https://marketplace.autonomyagora.com/philosophy101 Set up recurring Choq subscription with the discount code JAY44LIFE for 44% off now https://choq.com Lore coffee is here: https://www.patristicfaith.com/coffee/ Orders for the Red Book are here: https://jaysanalysis.com/product/the-red-book-essays-on-theology-philosophy-new-jay-dyer-book/ Subscribe to my site here: https://jaysanalysis.com/membership-account/membership-levels/ Follow me on R0kfin here: https://rokfin.com/jaydyerBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/jay-sanalysis--1423846/support.

Shine Bright Like the Firmament
A Different Kind of Vocational School

Shine Bright Like the Firmament

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 29:44


In this episode, Madeline chats with Fr. Joseph Shenosky, a priest of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia with a degree in mechanical engineer. During their conversation, they discuss his time at Penn State University, spending a few years in the industry and learning important life skills, his discernment process, his love of Mary, the importance of having supportive bosses, the influence of his college Newman Center, why he became a diocesan priest, his time in seminary, the importance of getting involved in your parish, and so much more!During the course of their conversation, they make many references which you can explore. Some of these references include the episodes 44 and 59 and Fide et Ratio.Feel free to like, subscribe, and share the episode! Follow us on Instagram! @sbltfpodcastDon't forget to go out there, and be a light to this world!

Dojo Talks
EP 128 | Every World Chess Championship Match Ranked | Part 1: pre-FIDE (1834-1937)

Dojo Talks

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 101:21


GM Jesse Kraai, IM David Pruess, and IM Kostya Kavutskiy rank every world chess championship match there has ever been! Which world championship match-up was the greatest? Let's talk about it today on Dojo Talks, the ChessDojo podcast. Part 1: Before FIDE (1834 - 1937).   Watch Live - https://twitch.tv/chessdojo  Join the Training Program - https://chessdojo.club  Play Chess - https://go.chess.com/chessdojo  Merch - https://www.chessdojo.club/shop  Want to support the channel? Patreon - https://patreon.com/chessdojo  Donate - https://streamelements.com/chessdojo/tip  Find all of our chess book & supplies recommendations (& more!) on our Amazon storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/chessdojo Shopping through our link is a great way to support the Dojo. We earn a small affiliate % but at no cost to you. Website: https://chessdojo.club  Twitch: https://twitch.tv/chessdojo  Discord: https://discord.gg/sUUh8HD  Twitter: https://twitter.com/chessdojo  Patreon: https://patreon.com/chessdojo  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chessdojo  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chessdojo  Podcast: https://chessdojotalks.podbean.com  TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@/chessdojoclips  #chess #chesstraining   

Perpetual Chess Podcast
EP 408- FIDE World Championship Mega Preview- Talking Ding Liren with GM Davorin Kuljasevic, Gukesh with IM Cyrus Lakdawala and Match Statistics with NM Matt Jensen

Perpetual Chess Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 84:46


It is World Championship season again! The FIDE World championship takes place from November 25 to December 13, in Singapore. As you probably know, GM Ding Liren will be defending his title against 18 year old wunderkind, GM Gukesh D. This is a unique matchup which features a fast-rising top 5 challenger, and a slumping World Champion who has fallen out of the top 20. Joining me to discuss it are three separate guests in the following order: Top trainer, author, and Ding Liren biographer, GM Davorin Kuljasevic shares his match thoughts. How does Ding's recent play differ from that of “peak Ding?”   Author of From Boy to Man to Challenger: The Fiercest Battles of Gukesh D ,  IM Cyrus Lakdawala on why he thinks Gukesh has a chance to be an all-time great.  Statistician, and co-founder of Chessgoals.com, NM Matt Jensen on the betting markets, the likelihood of a tiebreak, and one key statistical factor that favors Gukesh.  Chatting about the World Championship always gets me excited for the match, and this year is no exception. Timestamps for guests and topics discussed is below.  Thanks to our sponsors, Chessable.com.  If you sign up for Chessable Pro, please use the following link to help support Perpetual Chess: https://www.chessable.com/pro/?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=benjohnson&utm_campaign=pro 0:00- Intro- Intro and Match facts  0:06- GM Davorin Kuljasevic joins to discuss GM Ding Liren, as well as his general thoughts on the match.  0:12- What openings might we expect? Which seconds might he be working with?  Mentioned: GM Eugene Perelshteyn's Tweet: https://x.com/EugenePerel/status/1850321592678555941 World Championship bettings odds here: https://sports.bwin.com/en/sports/events/fide-world-championship-2024-15724987 23:00- Thanks to GM Kuljasevic for joining me, you can get his book on GM Ding Liren here 25:00- IM Cyrus Lakdawala joins to discuss GM D Gukesh Mentioned: From Boy to Man to Challenger: The Fiercest Battles of Gukesh D  35:00- Cyrus' match predictions 39:00- Gukesh opening predictions 49:00- Cyrus' upcoming projects  51:00- Statistician and NM Matt Jensen of Chessgoals.com joins to give a statistical preview to the match. 58:00- What is the expected draw rate for this match? What are the odds of a tiebreak?  1:08:00- What is new with Matt's website Chessgoals? Check out the Chcessgoals ourses here, Use the code Ben2024 to save 30%:  https://courses.chessgoals.com/collections/ Check out their podcast  “No Pawn Intended” on the Chessgoals YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ChessGoals If you would like to help support Perpetual Chess via Patreon, you can do so here: https://www.patreon.com/c/perpetualchess Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Chess Experience
WCM Adriana Palao: Pursuing Chess Titles & Movie Magic

The Chess Experience

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 29:27 Transcription Available


106 Adriana is a dynamic titled player, coach, and content creator from Spain. She's already reached a 2000+ FIDE rating and is working regularly towards her WFM title. This year alone, she's competed in ten OTB classical tournaments.Adriana also coaches students ranging from beginner up to 1800.Outside of chess, she has a degree in film studies and is pursuing a career in film. Recently, she helped distribute an award-winning short film thriller.As a fun detour, this podcast takes a rare opportunity to chat with Adriana about our favorite movies for a few minutes.As always, we close with questions about her favorite player of all time, her favorite openings, and what her one “chess wish” would be.More From Adriana:YouTubeTwitchTwitterInstagram>> Join my official FREE club for The Chess Experience on Chess.com

Perpetual Chess Podcast
EP 404- IM Kostya Kavutskiy- A renewed Quest for the GM Title, An Olympiad Trip Report, plus Chess Improvement Questions Answered

Perpetual Chess Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 64:15


This week's returning guest is ChessDojo co-founder, IM Kostya Kavutskiy. Kostya joined me after returning from a busy summer of chess travel in Europe. Kostya has recently redoubled his efforts to earn the Grandmaster title, and has been competing OTB frequently. He also attended the Olympiad and gave a fascinating first-hand perspective of what it was like to be in Budapest. Kostya has been writing about both his GM quest and the Olympiad on his recently launched blog, Kostya goes for GM. As an experienced trainer, and Chessable Author, Kostya is always insightful on the challenges of chess improvement, both his own, and that of the Chess Dojo members across the rating spectrum. With that in mind, we began the conversation by discussing the challenges Kostya is facing, as well as those from some podcast listeners.  After 30+ minutes of chess improvement talk we discussed the Olympiad, what is new with the ChessDojo, and even a forthcoming book. As always, timestamps of topics discussed are below.  0:00-  Thanks to our sponsors, Chessable.com.  Check out their new offerings including GM Garry Kasparov's much anticipated Chessable debut! If you sign up for Chessable Pro, please use the following link to help support Perpetual Chess: https://www.chessable.com/pro/?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=benjohnson&utm_campaign=pro 02:00- Why did Kostya decide to redouble his efforts to earn the GM title and start a blog about it? Mentioned: Kostya goes for GM Kostya's interview with Chessbase India: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihXw3q8UMdM 06:00- Are the changes in the FIDE rating system noticeable yet?  11:00- Kostya recently played a few tournaments in Europe. What did he learn from them? 18:00- Patreon mailbag question: Is there a correlation between solving easy puzzles quickly and solving more challenging ones?  21:00- What is new with the Chessdojo?  26:00- Patreon mailbag question:  Is there still room for classic chess books like The Art of Attack in Chess.  Chessable-  https://www.chessable.com/the-art-of-attack-in-chess/course/24575/ Amazon- https://www.amazon.com/Art-Attack-Chess-Ladimir-Vukovic/dp/1857444000 29:00- Is Kostya taking inspiration from Levy's GM quest?  36:00- Kostya shares some reflections from visiting the Olympiad.  Mentioned:  Kostya's blog post about the Olympiad: https://hellokostya.substack.com/p/12-things-i-learned-from-the-budapest 52:00- Kostya discusses a forthcoming Chess Dojo book.  54:00- Thanks as always to Kostya for joining, you can find him via Chessdojo as well as his own social media accounts.  https://www.chessdojo.club/ Twitter/X-  https://x.com/hellokostya?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/hellokostya/ ChessDojo YouTube-  https://www.youtube.com/c/ChessDojo If  you would like to help support Perpetual Chess via Patreon, you can do so here:  https://www.patreon.com/perpetualchess Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Perpetual Chess Podcast
EP 403- IM-Elect Selim Citak on the Long and Winding Road to the IM title at Age 39.

Perpetual Chess Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024 88:06


“Coming back to classical chess was the best decision of my life.” IM-elect Selim Citak came out of semi-retirement on a whim a few years ago needing one more norm and some more FIDE rating points in order to earn the IM title. Selim quickly discovered that adjustments were necessary, as his rating plummeted from over 2300 to 2150 while he grappled with the stronger new generation of chess players. Through hard work, sacrifice, and psychological adjustments, Selim turned things around and gained the 250 FIDE points and final norm necessary to earn the IM title at age 39! In our conversation, Selim shares his remarkable story, along with plenty of chess improvement advice. Selim is very active in the Turkish chess scene as an author, Chessable author and commentator, and joined me just after attending the Olympiad as a second to young star GM Yagiz Erdogmus. Selim also shared what makes he and GM Ediz Gurel such special talents, and why Turkey is a potential rising chess power. This was an inspiring conversation of personal chess revival, so be sure to tune in.    1:30- IM-elect Selim Citak joins me: He discusses his chess origins and why did he returned to tournament chess in 2022.  Mentioned: GM Suat Atalik, GM Mikhail Gurevich Selim's FIDE graph: https://ratings.fide.com/profile/6301819/chart 22:00- Selim describes his study routine Mentioned: GM Evgeny Romanov  28:00- Selim's approach to openings  35:00- Selim's study routine, and how he pays for the expenses  Mentioned: Sorcerer's Apprentice by GM David Bronstein  43:00- Does Selim play a lot online chess?  49:00- Selim's next goals 53:00- Selim's helped GM Erdogmus at the Olympiad. He reflects on the experience and Turkey's status as a potential future chess powerhouse.  Mentioned: GM Ediz Gurel, GM Yağız Erdoğmuş 1:10:00- Selim's advice for getting unstuck.  If you would like the help support Perpetual Chess via Patreon, you can do so here: https://www.patreon.com/perpetualchess Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Perpetual Chess Podcast
Olympiad Bonus Pod- Mr. Dodgy on the Atmosphere, Controversies and Notable Stories so far from Budapest

Perpetual Chess Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2024 24:39


As the FIDE Chess Olympiad enters the homestretch, it has been as entertaining as ever. It is hard to keep up with all of the emerging storylines, but Chessable's Mr. Dodgy joined me from Budapest to discuss a few, as well as to describe the atmosphere in Budapest and at the playing hall. Topics covered include: the cell phone camera controversy, GM Ding Liren's disappointing performance, India's dominance, and the inspiring story of Eman Sawan. You can find links to all of the stories referenced below. I hope you all enjoy the rest of the tournament! 0:00- Welcome  3:00- How Budapest compares to the 2022 Chennai Olympiad  5:55- The Women in Chess Foundation 08:56- The Kramnik camera phone controversy  12:00- GM Ding Liren's uninspiring performance at the tournament  15:00- Final thoughts: Is India inevitable?  Find out more about the phone in the playing hall controversy here: https://x.com/chess24com/status/1837226230082588923 Chessbase India shorts: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChessBaseIndiachannel/shorts Check out FM Mike Klein's interview with Palestinian star performer Eman Sawan here: https://x.com/chess24com/status/1836815099614400866 Magnus arrival by bicycle to an early round: https://www.reddit.com/r/chess/comments/1ffxngn/twitter_photochess_magnus_carlsen_arrives_late/ GM Peter Svidler's Ding Liren comment: https://x.com/FIDE_chess/status/1836397064143438001 Thanks to Mr. Dodgy for joining, Check out the Women in Chess Foundation here: https://www.womeninchess.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Perpetual Chess Podcast
EP 388- FIDE Olympiad preview with GM Jonathan Speelman

Perpetual Chess Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2024 65:24


The 2024 FIDE Chess Olympiad begins September 11, 2024 in Budapest, and will feature many of the world's top players. It is always a fun tournament for players and fans alike with its unique format and the opportunity for players to represent their countries. Joining me to help preview this year's edition is 14- time British Chess Olympian, author, and 3 time British champion, GM Jonathan Speelman. Before Jon joins me, I discuss storylines I am excited for, including Magnus' return to classical chess, a star-studded Indian team, and the Olympiad debut of a young British star. At the 14 minute mark, GM Speelman joins me to share some of his own Olympiad memories, as well as to share his thoughts on this year's edition. The Olympiad is always one of my favorite tournaments to follow, and you can be sure that Perpetual Chess will be following and covering this year's edition in detail. Timestamps of topics discussed are below.  Check out the app of our new sponsors Chess Universe in your app store.  https://chess-universe.sng.link/Dqw52/kbhh 0:12:00- 10 storylines I am excited for the in the Olympiad Mentioned: You can see the Olympiad rosters: Thanks to our longtime sponsors, Chessable.com!  If you sign up for Chessable pro, please use the following link to help support Perpetual Chess: https://www.chessable.com/pro/?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=benjohnson&utm_campaign=pro 14:00- GM Jonathan Speelman joins me and reflects on his Olympiad experiences as a player and trainer.  Mentioned:  Kasparov-Speelman 1980  https://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessgame?gid=1069881 36:00- Jon shares his thoughts on this year's Olympiad.  Mentioned:  2700chess.com  55:00- Jon reminsices about the 1988 Olympiad, the young Polgar sisters and “Grandmaster Clash” Check out Grandmaster Clash here: Grandmaster Clash - 28th Chess Olympiad 1988 with Stephen Fry 1:00- Predictions?  1:00- Thanks, as always to GM Speelman for joining me, you can subscribe to this Twitch channel here:  https://www.twitch.tv/jonspeelman 1:02- If you would like to help support Perpetual Chess via Patreon, you can do so here: https://www.patreon.com/perpetualchess Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Perpetual Chess Podcast
EP 396- GM Pontus Carlsson- Advice for Remembering Openings, early Magnus memories, the FIDE World Rapid & Blitz in New York and much more.

Perpetual Chess Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2024 103:07


GM Pontus Carlsson is a Grandmaster, trainer, entrepreneur, and the founder of the non-profit Business Meets Chess & Kids. Pontus is always forthright and entertaining, and in his third visit to the podcast, we  caught up on chess topics including:  The unique stress of being World Chess Champion, and Pontus' thoughts on the upcoming match  Pontus' advice for helping to remember openings Will Pontus be following the Hans-Magnus speed chess championship match? What happened the first time Pontus encountered an 8 year old Magnus Carlsen (no relation) at a Scandinavian championship event?  The positives and negatives of the FIDE World Rapid & Blitz occurring in New York this year We also discussed online chess cheating, the upcoming Olympiad, and an online chess charity event which Pontus will be organizing this weekend, called Chess 2 Change. This is a fun event for amateurs to play in, meet successful chess and business personalities, and is potentially life-changing for the young chess talents who participate in the event. GM Maurice Ashley will be broadcasting this year's edition on August 25. As is often the case, we covered a wide range of chess stories, so you can check the show notes for timestamps of topics of interest.  Information for the Chess 2 Change event on August 25 is here: https://businessmeetschessandkids.com/chess-to-change/ Pontus prior interviews:  Episode 29 Episode 101 02:00- We chat about rating deflation as Pontus reflects on a recent tournament in Bratislava  7:00- What is Pontus' current day job? 10:00- Online chess cheating 14:00- The first time Pontus encountered an 8 year old Magnus Carlsen 18:00- The stress of being World Chess Champion  20:30- Pontus' thoughts on the Ding-Gukesh match 24:00- The Olympiad Mentioned: GM Nils Grandelius, GM Erik Blomqvist, GM Tiger Hillarp Persson, IM Martin Lokander  29:00- Pontus' advice for remembering openings  34- Chess improvement advice for adults  38:00- Famous “touch-move” controversies involving Hikaru Nakamura and Garry Kasparov  42:00- The challenges of professional chess for those below the top 10 48:00- More on the upcoming Hans-Magnus match Watch GM Hans NIemann's recent interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFBAuihQYgw 51:00- World Rapid and Blitz will be in New York Mentioned: FIDE Press Release here: https://www.fide.com/news/3070 1:04:00- Pontus discusses his upcoming charity event, Chess 2 Change Mentioned: The Gift of Chess, Chess in Slums  1:30:00- Thanks again to Pontus for rejoining the podcast! You can find all of the information you need about chess to change below: Business Meets Chess & Kids https://businessmeetschessandkids.com/ Chess 2 Change https://businessmeetschessandkids.com/chess-to-change/ The Twitch Channel where the Charity Tournament will be Broadcasted https://www.twitch.tv/chess2change Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The James Altucher Show
The Rise, Fall, and Rebirth of GM Hikaru Nakamura (@gmhikaru)

The James Altucher Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2024 104:18


A Note from James:Today, we have a fascinating story of resilience, transformation, and triumph. Imagine being the second-best player in the world in your field, only to see your ranking plummet over the years. Hikaru Nakamura experienced just that in the world of chess. Once the number two player globally, he saw his ranking drop below the top 20. But Hikaru didn't let this define him. During the pandemic, he started streaming chess online, building a massive audience and diversifying his interests. And remarkably, he climbed back to number two in the world. How did he do it? What changes in mindset and strategy led to this incredible comeback? We'll cover all this and more in our discussion today. This conversation is not just for chess enthusiasts but for anyone looking to succeed and find balance in life. So, here is Hikaru Nakamura."Episode Description:In this episode of The James Altucher Show, James talks with Hikaru Nakamura about his extraordinary journey in the world of chess. Hikaru shares the ups and downs of his career, detailing how he went from being the second-best chess player in the world to falling out of the top 20. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Hikaru pivoted to streaming chess online, which not only revitalized his career but also brought him back to the top echelons of the chess world. This episode delves into the mindset shifts, strategies, and the role of diversification in achieving success and maintaining mental well-being. Hikaru's story is a testament to resilience and adaptability, offering insights that are valuable for anyone aiming to excel in their field.What You'll Learn:The psychological challenges of being a top-ranked chess player and how to overcome them.How diversifying interests and income streams can alleviate career pressures.The impact of streaming and online presence on professional success.The importance of maintaining a balanced mindset in competitive environments.Strategies for turning setbacks into comebacks in any career.Chapters:00:00 The Rise and Fall of Hikaru Nakamura01:10 Hikaru's Streaming Journey Begins01:51 Return to Competitive Chess02:24 The Psychology of Chess05:23 The Impact of Computers on Chess10:57 Hikaru's Career Challenges24:14 The Turning Point: Streaming and the Pandemic35:57 Transitioning to Live Streaming36:17 Changing Perceptions of Chess Players37:21 Cultural Significance of Chess38:02 Making Chess More Accessible38:48 Strategic Decisions in Content Creation41:37 Engaging the Audience44:10 Pandemic and the Rise of Chess Streaming47:17 Building a Streaming Business55:26 Diversifying Income and Investments01:06:49 Maintaining Chess Skills01:10:45 Unexpected Opening Strategy01:11:13 The Power of Unpredictability01:11:47 Evolving Chess Study Methods01:13:20 Memory and Age in Chess01:14:22 Generational Gaps in Chess01:16:07 Impact of the Chess Boom01:18:02 Emotional Moments in Chess01:22:45 Future Aspirations Beyond Chess01:24:02 Dealing with Online Trolls01:26:01 Breaking Chess Rules with Computers01:29:55 Challenges of Modern Chess01:39:39 Final Thoughts and ReflectionsAdditional Resources:Hikaru Nakamura's Twitch ChannelHikaru Nakamura's YouTube ChannelThe Lex Fridman Podcast with Hikaru Nakamura“The Queen's Gambit” on NetflixInternational Chess Federation (FIDE)This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding how to navigate the ups and downs of a professional career, leveraging new opportunities, and achieving personal growth. Tune in to hear Hikaru's inspiring story and gain insights that could transform your approach to success. ------------What do YOU think of the show? Head to JamesAltucherShow.com/listeners and fill out a short survey that will help us better tailor the podcast to our audience!Are you interested in getting direct answers from James about your question on a podcast? Go to JamesAltucherShow.com/AskAltucher and send in your questions to be answered on the air!------------Visit Notepd.com to read our idea lists & sign up to create your own!My new book, Skip the Line, is out! Make sure you get a copy wherever books are sold!Join the You Should Run for President 2.0 Facebook Group, where we discuss why you should run for President.I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltuchershow.com------------Thank you so much for listening! If you like this episode, please rate, review, and subscribe to “The James Altucher Show” wherever you get your podcasts: Apple PodcastsiHeart RadioSpotifyFollow me on social media:YouTubeTwitterFacebookLinkedIn