Podcast appearances and mentions of hans niemann

Douglas Brunt returns to Totally Booked to discuss THE LOST EMPIRE OF EMANUEL NOBEL, the fascinating true story of the Nobel family's rise in imperial Russia, their pivotal role in the global oil industry, and the revolutionary forces that reshaped the twentieth century. From the origins of the Nobel Prize to the rise of Stalin and the fall of the Romanovs, Brunt shares how he uncovered this forgotten family saga—and why its lessons about power, energy, and history still resonate today.Bestselling author Ben Mezrich discusses CHECKMATE, his gripping deep dive into the biggest cheating scandal in chess history. From a shocking showdown between world champion Magnus Carlsen and controversial young challenger Hans Niemann to questions about AI, truth, and the future of competition, Mezrich unpacks the real-life drama behind a story that reads like a thriller. He also shares his unique approach to turning headline-making nonfiction into blockbuster books and films.** If you enjoy recommending things you love and even earning from it, you have to become a creator on ShopMy! You'll be able to see that your recommendations matter. Click my referral code here to learn more! ***** Want another secret podcast? If you sign up for my Z.I.P. Membership program, you'll get access to an exclusive podcast called Zibby's Show Notes, the behind-the-scenes of everything! Head to zibbyowens.com/subscribe to sign up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Note from James:Oh my gosh, one of my favorite guests ever: Ben Mezrich.Ben wrote Bringing Down the House, which became the movie 21. He wrote The Accidental Billionaires, which became The Social Network. And now his latest page-turner, Checkmate, is about one of the most explosive scandals in modern sports: the Hans Niemann chess cheating controversy that took over the world.You remember the story. Magnus Carlsen, the greatest chess player of all time, loses to this completely arrogant, egotistical 19-year-old bad boy of chess. Then Magnus accuses him of cheating. This had basically never happened before at that level in chess.What followed was a viral meltdown: the infamous anal beads tweet, death threats, lawsuits, chess.com, Netflix documentaries, and a chess world at war with itself.Ben spent over a year with Hans Niemann. He got access to Magnus's camp, chess.com, and the drama behind the chessboards. So we talk about whether Hans actually cheated that day, the insane rise of online chess during COVID, the world of prodigies, the generational clash inside elite chess, and how one suspicious game nearly destroyed a young player's career.So welcome to one of my favorite guests, Ben Mezrich.Episode Description:James talks with bestselling author and screenwriter Ben Mezrich about Checkmate, his new book on the Magnus Carlsen–Hans Niemann chess cheating scandal. It's classic Mezrich territory: brilliant young people, high-stakes competition, huge money, a gray area between genius and rule-breaking, and a story that becomes much bigger than the facts alone.The conversation is especially strong because James knows the chess world firsthand. He was a master-level player, helped build early internet chess infrastructure, knows many of the top players, and has commentated on Norway Chess. That gives the interview a different texture: Ben brings the reporting and the narrative access, while James brings the chess context and the ability to test the story move by move.They talk about Hans's rise, Magnus's suspicion, chess.com's cheating algorithms, why online cheating is different from over-the-board cheating, the role of the infamous anal beads tweet, and the psychological cost of being publicly accused without definitive evidence. The question underneath the whole episode is not just “Did Hans cheat?” It's: what happens when reputation, genius, technology, money, and suspicion all collide on one chessboard?What You'll Learn:Why the Carlsen–Niemann scandal became a global story far beyond the chess world.How Ben Mezrich got access to Hans Niemann, chess.com, Magnus's camp, and the hidden details around the scandal.Why cheating online is easier to detect than many people think, while over-the-board cheating may be harder to catch.Why Magnus's accusation is both serious and complicated, even without definitive public evidence.How the anal beads rumor actually started—and why it turned a chess controversy into an internet phenomenon.Why Hans Niemann's comeback to elite chess is so unusual after that level of reputational damage.How Ben thinks about stories involving ambition, genius, scams, gray areas, and young people breaking rules.Timestamped Chapters:[02:00] Preview: Hans Niemann, Magnus Carlsen, and the cheating accusation[02:59] A Note from James: Ben Mezrich returns[04:17] James's chess background and connection to the story[04:45] Ben's year embedded with Hans Niemann[05:00] Why elite chess players have such unusual personalities[05:42] Why chess carries cultural weight[06:15] Why the scandal exploded worldwide[07:44] Chess.com, streaming, and the billion-dollar chess economy[08:12] The Mezrich formula: genius, ambition, gray areas, and scandal[09:49] Online cheating vs. over-the-board cheating[10:29] Why technology has changed cheating in chess[11:44] The reputational risk of cheating over the board[12:37] Why top-20 chess status matters financially[13:12] Hans Niemann's unusually fast rise[14:00] COVID, online chess, and Hans's obsessive tournament grind[15:49] Suspicious patterns, livestreams, and uncertainty[17:09] Hans's history of online cheating[17:33] Hans living alone in New York as a teenager[18:42] Not getting into Harvard and resetting his life around chess[19:35] James admits he may have been the first person to cheat online[20:42] Why cheating can help build a streaming reputation[21:29] How chess.com detects online cheating[22:04] Magnus's gut feeling after the Sinquefield Cup game[23:19] Magnus's state of mind before playing Hans[24:00] The photographer incident no one knew about[25:19] Magnus confronting the photographer[26:47] Hans's body language during the game[27:32] Why Magnus felt “nobody plays me like this”[28:08] Hans's explanation of the win[29:00] The psychological battle between Hans and Magnus[29:43] Magnus's breakfast with Danny Rensch before the game[31:00] Why prior online cheating changes how opponents experience the board[31:39] Hans's belief in a “chess mafia”[32:44] Hans spiraling after the accusation[34:30] The mental health cost of cheating accusations[35:07] How the anal beads rumor became the whole story[35:41] Ben tracks down the source of the viral tweet[37:54] Could Magnus and Hans ever respect each other?[38:16] The rematch and Magnus's decisive win[39:13] Prodigies, aging, and being replaced[40:28] Why Ben thinks Magnus still believes Hans cheated[41:10] Magnus wanting to confront Hans directly[42:00] Henrik Carlsen, old-world chess honor, and suspicion[43:26] How cheating might have been possible at Sinquefield[44:49] The theory of an accomplice and the limits of evidence[46:00] Chess.com's report and what it did—and didn't—prove[47:14] The suspicious post-game interview[48:10] Why accusation without proof is still dangerous[49:45] Aging, rating decline, and the future of elite chess[51:13] Could Hans Niemann ever become number one?[52:00] Psychology, killer instinct, and the gap between top 10 and number one[53:05] How Hans makes money now[54:08] Turning chess into a stadium sport[55:33] The movie adaptation with Nathan Fielder, Emma Stone, and A24[57:35] Ben's next projects: The Social Reckoning and The Last Orbit[59:21] Ben and James on Billions[59:39] Closing thoughts on chess, storytelling, and CheckmateAdditional Resources:Checkmate: Genius, Lies, Ambition, and the Biggest Scandal in Chess by Ben MezrichBen Mezrich's official websiteChess.com's interview and coverage of Mezrich's CheckmateChess.com's 2022 Hans Niemann reportNetflix's Untold: Chess Mates, the documentary on the Carlsen–Niemann scandalFIDE Ethics and Disciplinary Commission decision related to the Carlsen–Niemann controversyBringing Down the House, the Ben Mezrich book adapted into 21The Accidental Billionaires, the Ben Mezrich book adapted into The Social NetworkSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Fabi and Cristian break down a wild stretch in chess. Hans Niemann wins his first ever super tournament in Warsaw to kick off the Grand Chess Tour, but admits he felt like the rabbit being caught by the turtle as Fabi closed the gap in the final rounds. We dig into the American trio's standout performances, Alireza's secret conflict between the GCT and the Esports World Cup, and Magnus winning Tepe Sigeman in Malmo, ahead of Erigaisi and Erdogmus. Plus, 12-year-old Faustino Oro officially becomes a Grandmaster, the second youngest in chess history! Episode sponsored by our friends at https://www.chessreps.com/. The fastest way to learn openings and actually remember them. Train smarter, play sharper.♟️Play With Us: https://www.chess.com/join/csqpod?ref_id=207174611

Hey now, and happy Wednesday, Cabalists! Today we kick things off with a full rundown and review of Untold: Chess Mates, the documentary exploring the controversy between Magnus Carlsen and Hans Niemann. Then we dive into the games we've been playing, including Spooktacular, Shackleton Base, Sniper Elite, For All Mankind, Druids of Edora, and a feature review of Feya's Swamp from Helge and Anselm Ostertag. After Tony T's new segment, we wrap things up with “The Best Part,” where each of us picks a game, breaks down our favorite aspect, and explains what makes it truly special. Spooktacular: 00.12.36, Shackleton Base: 00.19.32, Sniper Elite: The Board Game: 00.32.20, For All Mankind: 00.40.34, Druids of Edora: 00.52.19, Feya's Swamp Review: 01.03.57, News with Tony T: 01.42.15, The Best Part: 02.40.02. Check out our sponsors Restoration Games at https://restorationgames.com/, Game Toppers at https://www.gametoppersllc.com/ and Prester's Painting at https://www.presterspainting.com/

When I read on GM Eugene Perelshteyn's blog that his amateur friend had signed up to compete against players like Hikaru Nakamura and Hans Niemann in the Naroditsky Memorial, I knew I had to hear this story. That friend is NM Mike Mahoney. Mike is a pharmacist by day and a devoted online blitz player by night. For Mike, chess is usually a way to unwind, not something he takes too seriously. But he couldn't pass up the chance to test himself in one of the strongest blitz tournaments the U.S. has ever seen.  Eugene will be mentoring Mike and traveling with him to Charlotte, and they both joined me to discuss: Why Mike decided to jump into such a stacked field How Eugene is preparing him for the challenge How Mike defines “success” in a tournament like this We also talk about Mike's unconventional path to becoming a National Master, starting relatively late, as well as some great stories from the Boston blitz scene. I'm excited to follow how this unfolds, and Eugene and Mike will be back after the tournament for a trip report. In the meantime, you can follow Mike's journey on Eugene's blog.  Be sure to check out the Perpetual Chess YouTube channel where Eugene goes over one of Mike's model games against the Caro-Kann. (The video will be out later this week)  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtcudElmRsQYTwULtd_gnFw 00:00 Introduction to the Guests and Their Journey 02:50 Mike's Decision to Compete in the Naroditsky Memorial 05:41 Eugene's Support and Coaching Role 08:41 Mike's Past Experiences with Top Players 11:35 Analyzing Mike's Strengths and Weaknesses 14:37 Training and Preparation for the Tournament 17:31 Opening Strategies and Game Analysis Mentioned: The Hungarian Dragon  The Dragodorf 20:32 Eugene's Philosophy on Gimmicky Openings 23:21 Defining Success in the Tournament Mentioned: IM Marc Esserman 27:04 Excitement in Facing Strong Opponents 31:35 Setting Performance Goals as a Coach 34:02 The Importance of Blitz Clock Management 35:33 The Origin Story of a Late Chess Starter Mentioned: Ilya Koyfman  36:39 Factors Contributing to Success in Chess 39:16 The Value of Community in Chess 40:56 The Evolution of Chess Accessibility 43:25 The Importance of a Fun and Relaxed Approach 43:37 Learning from Losses and Honest Reflection 46:02 Stories about legendary  GM Roman Dzindziashvilli and Bobby Fischer  Mentioned: Dzindzi-Jansa move 25 https://lichess.org/study/Th7i9fr2/kxMPOEjA 49:00 Upcoming Projects and Future Endeavors 50:00- Thanks to Eugene and Mike for joining me! You can follow Mike's training and progress on GM Eugene Perelshteyn's blog.  https://eugeneperel.substack.com/ If you would like to help support Mike's dream trip you can do so via this Go Fund Me: https://www.gofundme.com/f/send-chess-rocky-to-fight-supergms-in-charlotte?lid=nlkk8jxujhda&utm_source=product&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=TXN_User_Messaging_Thank_You_Option_A&utm_content=internal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fabi and Cristian break down the biggest stories in chess right now. Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus becomes the youngest player ever to cross 2700, smashing Wei Yi's record by nearly a year after a dominant 5-1 demolition of Topalov in Monte Carlo. Hans Niemann is back in the Grand Chess Tour with a wildcard slot in Warsaw. And Take Take Take's new Lichess partnership puts Magnus's app on a collision course with Chess.com.Episode sponsored by our friends at https://www.chessreps.com/ — the fastest way to learn openings and actually remember them. Train smarter, play sharper.

The Netflix sports documentary series Untold: Chess Mates looks back at the controversy surrounding a disruptive challenger to the Game of Kings. We hear from Hans Niemann and examine the claims he upset the reigning world champion by receiving radio signals in anal beads. It also features interviews with the chess luminaries who accused Niemann of cheating in the ultimate test of cerebral fitness. In this episode of You Can't Make This Up, host Rebecca Lavoie interviews Grandmaster Hans Niemann.  SPOILER ALERT! If you haven't watched Untold: Chess Mates yet, make sure to add it to your watch-list before listening on.  Dig deeper into all of your favorite Netflix documentaries and films at tudum.com.  Check our true crime hub at tudum.com/truecrime. Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts. 

It has been a busy time in the chess world, as dramas new and old bubble to the surface. GM Javokhir Sindarov is on the verge of winning the FIDE Candidates. A highly anticipated Netflix documentary has just been released about the Hans–Magnus controversy, and there is even some business intrigue, as an app co-founded by GM Magnus Carlsen is set to compete directly with Chess.com. Joining me to discuss it all is the popular and entertaining YouTuber and commentator, GM Ben Finegold. Questions answered include: Is the early Kalshi market correct to make Sindarov a 66% favorite over Gukesh in a World Championship match? Will the Netflix documentary change anyone's mind about Chess.com, Magnus Carlsen, or Hans Niemann? Is Magnus likely to be directly involved in Take Take Take's new direction? We also discuss Ben's recent health struggles, the state of his OTB game, and his upcoming plans. It's always worthwhile to hear Ben's unvarnished opinions! 0:00 – Intro + GM Ben Finegold returns 0:40 – FIDE Candidates Discussion (Sindarov's dominance, Gukesh, Women's section, format talk) 7:30 – Netflix “Chessmates” Documentary (Niemann–Carlsen) (Impressions, cheating debate, Magnus/Chess.com dynamics, Hans' future) Mentioned: Untold: Chess Mates  31:00 – TakeTakeTake vs Chess.com + Chess Business Drama (Magnus, Lichess partnership, Hikaru's reaction) Mentioned: Hikaru discusses the TakeTakeTake/LiChess partnership https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFdWHX8oHuE&t=1534s Theo Wait of Lichess interview with Chessbase India: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8nm-RPZzsM Poker scandal-  https://www.reddit.com/r/HobbyDrama/comments/104pwwx/poker_the_infamous_j4_hand_that_nearly_tore_the/ 42:30 – Ben Finegold on His Chess + Future Plans (Retirement from OTB, health, streaming, poker, travel) Find Ben at the 2026 National Open: https://new.uschess.org/2026-national-open 50:00- Thanks as always to Ben for coming on the podcast. Here is how to keep up with him: Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/itsbenandkaren/videos?filter=highlights&sort=time YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6EnFbK-P5q0zeaqI5yobKg X: https://x.com/ben_finegold Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Note from JamesOne of my favorite people in the world is back on the podcast: Jen Shahade. She's been on the show before. She's a great chess player, a great poker player, a two-time U.S. Women's Chess Champion, and the author of the new book Thinking Sideways, about how lessons from chess can help with decision-making.As a chess player myself, I can say these techniques really do work. And she even talks about me in the book, which I appreciated. So: how are you going to think sideways? Listen to this podcast. Episode DescriptionJames talks with Jen Shahade about what chess and poker can teach us about money, ambition, risk, focus, and decision-making. The conversation starts with income: why salary alone rarely creates real savings, why “big chunks” of money matter more, and why relying on a single job is getting riskier in an AI-shaped economy. From there, they get into one of the core ideas behind Jen's book: most people think too narrowly. They frame decisions as yes or no, take it or leave it, this city or that city, this job or no job. Jen argues that stronger decision-makers force themselves to find a third option, and often that third option is the one that changes everything. They also talk about career reinvention later in life, how AI can help people learn faster, why chess is such a good training ground for focus, and what it means to stay calm when you've already made a mistake and the position has gone bad. The deeper point running through the whole episode is that good decisions rarely come from certainty. They come from staying flexible, thinking in chunks, and continuing to move even when the path isn't obvious yet. What You'll LearnWhy unexpected “big chunk” income is often more useful for building wealth than salary increases alone. How AI can make later-life career changes and self-education more realistic than they used to be. Why binary decisions are often traps, and how forcing a third option can clarify what you actually want. Why focus is becoming a rarer and more valuable skill in a world built around distraction. How strong decision-makers try to disprove their own ideas before committing to them. Why mistakes, embarrassment, and bad positions are often signs that you are stretching yourself in the right direction. How ambition can become dangerous when it gets disconnected from process and values. Timestamped Chapters[02:00] Big money in surprising chunksWhy salary usually gets spent, and why real savings often come from sudden wins. [02:16] AI, job security, and choosing yourself Why relying on a salary feels shakier now, and how AI changes the equation. [03:10] A Note from James James introduces Jen and the core idea behind Thinking Sideways. [03:49] The book, poker, and having at least three things going on Jen talks about the book launch, poker income, and diversified income streams. [05:35] Why salary increases don't create savings The psychology of earning more, spending more, and feeling punished by success. [08:15] AI as threat and opportunity The jobs AI may replace, and the new skills it can help people build. [09:42] Reinventing yourself later in life A story about becoming a lawyer at 47, one step at a time. [12:23] Chess and short-term chunks Why good decision-making means solving the next problem, not obsessing over the final outcome. [13:31] AI, age, and chess intuition How computers changed chess learning, and why experience still matters. [17:17] Regret, mistakes, and always having another chance How losing positions still teaches resilience and opportunity. [20:15] Always have three choices Why the best decision often appears only after you stop thinking in binaries. [22:20] Buying a house vs. not buying at all How being stuck between two options can blind you to the real third option. [24:31] The Stanford $5 challenge A creativity experiment about reframing the problem instead of solving the obvious one. [28:00] Focus as a competitive advantage Why being fully locked in matters more than just knowing more. [29:22] Deep work in a distracted world Why focus is becoming a rare skill and how to protect it. [33:16] Learning new skills with AI Coding, language learning, and using AI to create personalized practice. [35:25] Why AI can feel exhausting How AI can keep people in a deep-work state longer than they expect. [36:00] Why large language models are bad at chess Confabulation, pattern recognition, and what that reveals about AI and learning. [44:03] Ambition, values, and cheating Why Jen included cheating in a book about decision-making. [47:00] Chess cheating, Hans Niemann, and online trust The difference between online cheating, live cheating, and the damage done to opponents. [57:00] Falsifying your own ideas Why stronger players spend more time disproving their moves. [01:00:00] Balancing doubt with action How to stress-test an idea without freezing yourself. [01:02:00] Why ambition matters, even if the first move is crude Magnus, scholar's mate, and why it's okay to start by trying to win. [01:04:00] Work harder when things are going well Why success is often the moment to press, not relax. [01:04:58] Final thoughts on the book James closes on why Thinking Sideways works and what makes it different. Additional ResourcesThinking Sideways | Book by Jennifer ShahadeHome - Jennifer ShahadeGames and The Grid | Jennifer Shahade | SubstackDeep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World - Cal NewportSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In India's coastal state of Goa, the world's best chess players are chasing titles at the FIDE World Cup, a biennial tournament run by FIDE, the International Chess Federation. On the East Coast of the United States, Kenneth Regan chases fairness. Each night he downloads every game, feeding the moves into his program to see if the play looks human or too perfect. Cheating today isn't just glances or notes. It can mean phones, signals, or online help from chess engines. Regan's math hunts for patterns that feel off, walking the thin line between genius and help. From the 2006 “Toiletgate” scandal—when a world champion was accused of using computer aid during long bathroom breaks—to the 2022 storm between Magnus Carlsen and Hans Niemann, when Carlsen withdrew mid-tournament, suspicion has shadowed the board. Regan's work keeps the focus on the moves, not the murmurs.Guest: Kenneth Regan, Professor of Computer Science, University at Buffalo; Anti-Cheating Expert for FIDE, the World Chess Federation Host: Anupama Chandrasekaran Edited by Jude Weston Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Fabiano's Masterclass! This new series aims to provide the highest level of chess analysis, presented by none other than one of the greatest chess players to ever play the game, Fabiano Caruana. Episode 2 focuses on the battle between Grandmasters Anish Giri and Hans Niemann, who met in the last round of the FIDE Grand Swiss, with a candidate ticket on the line.♟️Play With Us: https://www.chess.com/join/csqpod?ref_id=207174611

Episode 118 of The Prakhar Gupta Xperience features Viswanathan Anand, one of the greatest chess players of all time. He is a five-time World Champion and was the first Grandmaster from India. His journey has inspired millions and helped make chess popular across the country. Known for his calm mind and sharp thinking, Anand has received many top honours, including the Padma Vibhushan.Beyond the board, Anand is a proud father to 12-year-old Akhil, a prodigious talent in art and mathematics. Akhil has a deep fascination with patterns and often blends his love for both subjects by spotting mathematical beauty in the world around him. He has written a book titled The Heart of Math: A Young Boy's Passion for Art, Math and Pattern, which showcases his unique way of seeing the world.This is what we talked about:00:00 - Intro01:06 - Gukesh vs Magnus06:46 - Cheating in Chess 16:22 - Samay's Impact on Indian Chess 20:15 - Vishy's Impact on Indian Chess 26:24 - Rating His Juniors 31:58 - Why South India Dominates Chess 33:17 - Arjun vs Gukesh vs Prag 33:34 - Vishy's Favourite Rivalry 35:48 - Vishy vs Magnus 41:12 - Computers in Chess 48:12 - Kasparov vs Deep Blue 53:16 - How the Mind of a Grandmaster Works 56:19 - Levon vs Vishy (2013) 01:16:20 - Vishy on Mikhail Tal 01:22:05 - Who Was Paul Morphy? 01:24:06 - Can Chess Make You Insane? 01:30:37 - How chess players make money? 01:38:46 - Learning from His Spouse 01:40:26 - What's Next for Vishy 01:43:28 - Vishy's Question for Prakhar

The boys reunite to discuss the lost Freestyle chess interview, the aftermath of the changes in organization that were implemented in Vegas, Hans Niemann's ascent, and the incredible victory of Levon Aronian. ♟️Play With Us: https://www.chess.com/join/csqpod?ref_id=207174611

Send us a textWe dive into a monthly hybrid of fictional and non-fictional stories that compel our host to rant about everything from cheating scandals to adult toy buyers and loud talkers in public.• Exploration of cheating in unlikely places including grandmaster chess and professional fishing tournaments• Examination of Hans Niemann's chess scandal with computer move matching rates higher than legends like Bobby Fischer• Revelation of fishing tournament cheaters using lead weights to double their fish weights for prize money• Commentary on the dangerous driving habits on Interstate 275 in Tampa-St. Petersburg• Analysis of the growing "kidult" market with companies creating adult-focused toys worth 14% of industry sales• Observations about people using "outside voices" in public spaces, especially when using technology• Discussion of Herschel Walker's Senate campaign controversies and contradictions• Celebration of NASA's DART mission successfully changing an asteroid's trajectory 7 million miles from EarthSupport the showSpotify Apple podcastsAmazon Music all other streaming services

Notes from James:I had no idea this conversation would go where it did. I thought we'd talk chess. Instead, we talked about life, trauma, manipulation, redemption… and how one of the world's most popular games can be both a tormentor and a savior.Episode Description:In this raw and powerful episode, I sat down with Danny Rensch—International Master, Chief Chess Officer of Chess.com, and author of the upcoming memoir Dark Squares—to uncover a story that's anything but a typical chess tale. Raised in a spiritual cult obsessed with chess, Danny's path to mastery involved trauma, isolation, and resilience. We go deep into the psychological aftermath of cult life, the beauty and torment of the game that saved him, and how he helped turn Chess.com into a global phenomenon with over 200 million users.This isn't just an episode about chess. It's about survival, identity, and how to turn pain into purpose.What You'll Learn:How Danny's obsession with chess began inside a controlling cultThe complicated relationship between talent, trauma, and identityHow being taken from his family at age 12 shaped his worldviewHow Chess.com exploded from 100k subscribers to millions after The Queen's GambitWhy cheating in chess is a growing threat—and how they're fighting itWhat the Hans Niemann scandal revealed about the future of the gameHow to build resilience and purpose from even the darkest beginningsTimestamps:00:00 Introduction: A Unique Upbringing and Chess Obsession00:43 The James Altucher Show: Welcoming Danny Wrench00:58 Danny Wrench's Journey: From Chess Prodigy to Business Success03:19 The Dark Side of Chess: Cult Life and Personal Struggles12:38 Chess.com: Growth and Success14:34 The Impact of COVID-19 and The Queen's Gambit20:30 Cheating Scandals and Controversies in Chess26:26 Future of Chess: Technology and Cheating31:14 Conclusion: Living the DreamOur Sponsors:Pack up and go even further with the Defender 110. Learn more at LandRoverUSA.com/DefenderHead to rugiet.com/JAMES and use code JAMES to get 15% off today!Secure your online data TODAY by visiting ExpressVPN.com/ALTUCHERSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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"Wir sind die Formel 1 des Schachs." Entertainment, Persönlichkeiten, Drama. Um den Schachsport erfolgreich zu vermarkten, orientiert sich Freestyle Chess an den Großen im Business wie Formel 1 und UFC. Denn: Auf Social Media funktioniert Schach längst wahnsinnig gut. In der Spitze 260 Millionen Impressions eines Turniers, Content Creator mit mehr Reichweite als die Spieler selbst und virale Clips bringen mediale Aufmerksamkeit. Und spätestens seit dem Erfolg der Netflix-Serie "Das Damengambit" oder dem Skandal zwischen Magnus Carlsen und Hans Niemann ist klar, beim Schach steht vor allem eins im Fokus: Die Story. 700 Millionen Schachspieler gibt es weltweit und dennoch befindet sich der Sport immer noch in der Nische - oder nicht? Wichtig auf dem Weg zum Massenphänomen ist die globale Turnier-Experience. "Im nächsten Jahr wollen wir wirklich alle Kontinente abdecken, also auch Südamerika und Australien." (Formel 1 lässt grüßen). Doch wie rechnet sich das Investment? Was macht die Zielgruppe im Schach so lukrativ für Sponsoren? Wie schafft es Freestyle Chess, den besten Broadcast mit 200.000 Zuschauern im Peak auf die Beine zu stellen? Und wie funktioniert überhaupt der Business Case?  Unser Gast Thomas Harsch, COO von Freestyle Chess Unsere Themen Unerwarteter Einstieg in die Schachbranche  Woher kommt der Schach-Hype? Was der Schach von der Formel1 lernen kann Wie finanziert sich ein Schach Event? Medienrechte: Kommt bald der DAZN-Deal? Social Media: Die beliebtesten Content-Formate Tech, Krypto und Co.: Die wichtigsten Sponsoren Vorbild: UFC: Wann ist Freestyle Chess ein Erfolg? Zum Blogartikel: https://sportsmaniac.de/episode495 Unsere Empfehlung Promotet Eure Stellen: https://sportsmaniac.de/stellenanzeige Unser Kontakt Folge Sports Maniac auf LinkedIn, Twitter und Facebook Folge Daniel Sprügel auf LinkedIn, Twitter und Instagram E-Mail: daniel@sportsmaniac.de Wenn dir gefällt, was du hörst, abonniere uns gerne und empfehle uns weiter. Der Sports Maniac Podcast ist eine Produktion unserer Podcast-Agentur Maniac Studios.

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

116 What a chess career! GM Boris Avrukh cracked the World Top 50 in 2005  and achieved a peak rating of 2668. He has coached the world's best players like Fabiano Caruana, Vladimir Kramnik, and Wesley So. And he even got to be the last person to ever play the legendary Mikhail Tal.Of course, Boris has had an exemplary competitive career representing Israel in six chess Olympiads and winning the World U12 Championship in 1990.In addition to years of coaching the world's best and club players alike, Boris has also written countless opening books and published five Chessable courses.Boris and I talk at length about his course called “Resourceful Chess: Defense & Counterplay,” which will give you some excellent advice on how to play better defense.We also discuss:Why it's important to recognize key defensive patterns.His experience coaching Fabiano Caruana.Why Boris choose to highlight Hans Niemann for defensive play in his course (and whether he did so knowing he'd be controversial.)More From GM Boris AvrukhChessable CoursesWebsiteYouTubeTwitterHow You Can Support the Pod:Join this show's Patreon, called “Podcast Perks,” and get a ton of benefits like: submitting questions to guests, a shout-out of your name on the pod, a DM convo w/ me each month about chess or latest episodes, and more! Join Podcast Perks 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)

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

GM Jon Ludvig Hammer is 3-time Norwegian Champion, popular commentator and highly-reviewed Chessable author. Most recently, GM Hammer has been broadcasting the World Championship for the YouTube channel of Magnus Carlsen's TakeTakeTake app. In our conversation, Jon Ludvig discussed the origins of the Taketaketake company, and of his relationship with it. He also discussed the challenges of announcing without an engine, and shared his opinions on the best ways to present chess. Jon Ludvig has done a lot of coaching of amateurs around Chess.com's Pogchamps, and also shares some chess improvement advice based on that experience, and tells the story of how it helped him shape an opening repertoire which he currently shares in his new Chessable course, Hammer's My First Opening Repertoire for Black. We also touched on cheating in chess, Chess960, and GM Hammer's 2025 plans. I always enjoy hearing GM Hammer's takes, and I think that you will as well. Timestamps of topics discussed are below.  This episode was recorded on December 3, and does not discuss the current state of the FIDE World Championship. For updated coverage of the Ding-Gukesh match check out the bonus pods.  Thanks to our sponsors, Chessable.com.In addition to GM Hammer's course, be sure to check out the free course by IM Andras Toth on the World Championship match. 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- What is the origins of GM Hammer's collaboration with Magnus' new app, which is called TakeTakeTake Mentioned: Kaja Snare, WFM Dronning Maud, Sjakksnak Podcast with GM Hammer, the Magnus and Levy post-mortems we referenced are on the TakeTakeTake YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TakeTakeTakeApp 12:00- What are the chess broadcasts on TV like in Norway now that Magnus is semi-retired? 19:00- Why does Hammer think that chess is so much more popular as a spectator rather than participatory activity?  26:00- What frustrates GM Hammer about recent chess discourse? Mentioned: Chess in Slums, Brooklyn Castle, GM Ian Nepomniatchtchi cheated as an experiment against Hans Niemann:  https://www.reddit.com/r/chess/comments/1gvwoc1/nepo_admits_to_using_stockfish_against_hans_in/   38:00- Does GM Hammer do any coaching?  44:00- Is classical chess too slow? How is it presented on Norway television broadcasts?  52:00- How did Hammer discover his own Black setup for his Chessable course, Hammer's My First Opening Repertoire for Black?  Mentioned: Mr. Savage, BenjyFishy  1:02:00- GM Hammer's upcoming plans and projects 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

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The sedate world of world chess was rocked two years ago by an extraordinary row between then world number one, Magnus Carlsen, and a young US challenger, Hans Niemann. Last night the pair faced-off in what was billed as the chess grudge match of the century. Brendan was joined by international master of chess, Mark Quinn.

On September 6, almost two years to the day after their fateful game at the Sinquefield Cup, Magnus Carlsen and Hans Niemann will meet at Chess.com's Speed Chess Championship. They will play in front of an audience in Paris, France.  Joining me to discuss the history of this feud, and the details of this match is popular commentator, YouTuber and Twitch streamer GM Ben Finegold. Does Hans have a chance given his impressive play lately? Since Magnus has been refusing to play Niemann, is there a chance that Magnus won't show up to the match? What openings might we expect?  We dive into these questions and many more in our conversation.  All the information you need about the match is here: https://www.chess.com/events/info/2024-speed-chess-championship Thanks to our sponsors Chessable.com! Check out my new course here, Identifying Critical Moments in Chess, here: https://www.chessable.com/identifying-critical-moments-in-chess/course/248353/ 1:30- Hans has been on a massive heater and has cracked the top 20 in Classical for the first time.  Can he actually win?  5:00- Does Ben agree with Hikaru that Magnus has a particular edge in bullet? Mentioned: Hikaru on Hans-Magnus in Paris https://youtube.com/shorts/y3MkTIlEILY?si=oLR4rc7a3EZrqrku 7:30- Should we expect Hans' ascent to continue? 11:00- Ben's thoughts on Hans' recent interview with GM Daniel Naroditsky https://youtu.be/ZFBAuihQYgw?si=QGCenzk5sKeZlEGv 25:00- Where is the prize money for Hans' tour coming from?  Mentioned: Hans tweet https://x.com/HansMokeNiemann/status/1827750674873958819 26:00- We discuss IM Daniel Rensch's response to Hans' recent interview https://x.com/DanielRensch/status/1821536477924438528 32:00- Predictions Thanks as always to GM Ben Finegold for joining. You know where to find him! 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

The revenge arc of Hans Niemann, it's him against the world (and more specifically Magnus Carlsen). That's right, the “Bad Boy” of Chess is making waves yet again, find out more on this week's visit to the Time Sink! Chess.com Hans Niemann Magnus Carlsen Sinquefield Cup Speed Chess Championship Hans Niemann Against The World

It's been more than a year since Hans Niemann's cheating scandal rocked the chess world and we're looking back to see if the bad boy of chess has been redeemed. From a young age, Hans knows he loves chess and wants to face off against his hero, Magnus Carlsen. Hans grows into a brash and intense player who makes questionable moves during online chess tournaments. When he finally gets the opportunity to compete against Magnus, their egos and ambitions collide, threatening to tarnish both of their legacies.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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

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

Met vanavond: Amerikaanse presidentskandidaat Kamala Harris kiest Tim Walz als running mate| Megaclaim tegen Nederlandse staat over PFAS | Schaakgrootmeesters Anish Giri en Hans Niemann spelen tegen elkaar in Utrecht |  De favoriete Olympische sport van Mart de Kruif | Presentatie: Wilfried de Jong

NB: The conversation this week is between Brian and me. At one point in the intro I mistakenly call him Ryan. Also, I use the word pinned casually and perhaps confusingly in a way that is unrelated to its technical meaning in chess.My book Midlife now exists. Buy it here, or leave it a rating here or hereFor more SLEERICKETS, check out the SECRET SHOW and join the group chatLeave the show a rating here (actually, just do it on your phone, it's easier). Thanks!Wear SLEERICKETS t-shirts and hoodies. They look good!Some of the topics mentioned in this episode:– Hans Niemann, One Year After the Cheating Scandal by Jen Wieczner– Elijah's review of Midlife– Zara's review of Midlife– Literary Matters– New Verse Review– The 2024 Candidates Tournament (to cut down on the length of the show notes, I'm not linking to individual games or to players who participated, including Gukesh D)– The 2022 Sinquefield Cup (ditto)– Big Red Son by David Foster Wallace– Hans Niemann– Magnus Carlsen– Shernaz Kennedy– Bobby Fischer– Anatoly Karpov– Gary Kasparov– Mikhail Tal– Jose Capablanca– Vishy Anand– AlphaZero– Stockfish– The Queen's Gambit (2020)Frequently mentioned names:– Joshua Mehigan– Shane McCrae– A. E. Stallings– Ryan Wilson– Morri Creech– Austin Allen– Jonathan Farmer– Zara Raab– Amit Majmudar– Ethan McGuire– Coleman Glenn– Alexis Sears– JP Gritton– Alex Pepple– Ernie Hilbert– Joanna PearsonOther Ratbag Poetry Pods:Poetry Says by Alice AllanI Hate Matt Wall by Matt WallVersecraft by Elijah BlumovRatbag Poetics By David Jalal MotamedAlice: Poetry SaysBrian: @BPlatzerCameron: CameronWTC [at] hotmail [dot] comMatthew: sleerickets [at] gmail [dot] comMusic by ETRNLArt by Daniel Alexander Smith

Heute geht es rund um das Thema Fanfictions! Was sind Fanfictions und welche Vergangenheiten haben Lenny, Xenia und Marius mit den Fan-Geschichten? Das erfahrt ihr im heutigen Podcast. Und damit ein herzliches Willkommen und viel Spaß, hier auf Cinema Strikes Back! Podcast zum Anhören: Spotify: https://go.funk.net/csb_spotify iTunes: https://go.funk.net/csb_itunes RSS-Feed: https://go.funk.net/csb_rss Podcast: 00:00:00 - Anmoderation 00:05:55 - Cinema Flashback 00:30:12 - Fan-Fiction 00:46:30 - Checkmate 00:54:20 - Starts der Woche 01:15:08 - Abmoderation Redaktion: Lennart Schmitz Moderation: Marius Stolz, Lennart Schmitz, Xenia Popescu Kamera, Ton & Schnitt: Thuy Lyhn Do Soundtrack des Videos: Com Truise - Glawio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cinemastrikesback/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cinemastrikesback Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/CSB_DE/ #fanfiction #checkmate Cinema Strikes Back gehört zu #funk. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/funkofficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/funk TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@funk Website: https://go.funk.net Netiquette: https://www.funk.net/netiquette Impressum: https://go.funk.net/impressum

Welcome to Multiverse News, Your source for information about all your favorite fictional Universes. Everyone's favorite villainous character actor Giancarlo Esposito made waves by announcing he has been cast in an MCU film with the added caveat that it is not a role fans have speculated about. Actor and writer Paul Walter Hauser - who has been in the news a lot lately - is also joining the MCU in Matt Shakman's Fantastic Four movie in an unknown role. The casting news comes on the heels of Bob Iger's comments today about shrinking the volume of the MCU to three films and two television series per year. May the Fourth has come and gone, but with it Lucasfilm provided a full trailer for June's new live action series, The Acolyte. Fans of the franchise who enjoyed seeing The Phantom Menace back in theaters last weekend were also treated to an extended look at a scene from the first trailer featuring Carrie Ann Moss. James Gunn took to social media, rather than the sky, and debuted a first look at the Superman costume that will be donned by David Corenswet. Set against a Metropolis that looks to be in distress, Corenswet appears to be getting ready to go to work as the new Man of Steel. The baddest superheroes around will soon be back.  The Boys Season 4 trailer dropped this week showcasing a crossover with characters from Gen V. Late Gen V actor Chance Perdomo's character Andre Anderson will not be recast in that show's second season, according to a joint statement from the producers. A24 has secured the rights to produce Checkmate, a project centered on a book proposal by Ben Mezrich, the author whose books were adapted into films such The Social Network and Dumb Money. Checkmate will reteam Nathan Fielder and Emma Stone to direct and produce and will tackle a recent public chess cheating scandal between chess players Magnus Carlsen and Hans Niemann. Paul Walter Hauser is set to play Captain Ed in director Akiva Schaffer's untitled new Naked Gun film that Paramount Pictures plans to release July 18, 2025. Hauser will star opposite Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson. Anna Sawai, the breakout star of the hit FX series Shōgun, revealed to The Hollywood Reporter that she was forced to turn down an audition for the part of Katana in the 2016 film Suicide Squad because the company behind FAKY, the J-Pop girl group to which she then belonged, forbid it. The upcoming live action adaptation of Masters of the Universe finally has a release date of June 5, 2026. Bumblebee director Travis Knight will direct. Netflix announced the sixth and final season of Cobra Kai will consist of 15 episodes, with the season split into three, five-episode blocks. The first five episodes will premiere on July 18th. Kristen Stewart and Oscar Isaac are set to star in Flesh of the Gods, an 80's vampire thriller to be directed by Panos Cosmatos, the filmmaker best known for his hallucinatory 2018 horror movie Mandy. Wheel of Time and Gone Girl star Rosamund Pike has joined Lionsgate's Now You See Me 3, the upcoming installment in the magic heist franchise. Steve Carell is set to star opposite Tina Fey in the upcoming Netflix comedy series Four Seasons. The series is based on a 1981 film of the same name. A24 has picked up Onslaught, the upcoming horror action film from director Adam Wingard. Wingard is fresh off directing Godzilla x Kong and Warner Brothers hopes that following the filming of Onslaught, he will return to direct another chapter of the monsterverse. Hugh Jackman and Emmy winner Jodie Comer are set to star in The Death of Robin Hood, a dark reimagining of the legend of Robin Hood. A Quiet Place Day One director Michael Sarnoski will write and direct the feature. Ahmed Best who played Jar Jar Binks in the Star Wars prequel films, will return to voice Darth Jar Jar, a Sith version of the character for an upcoming Lego Star Wars special titled Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy, which will debut on Disney+ on September 13.

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Santa is right around the corner and the Lords are as ready as they will be! Alex falls down the stairs and there is some irony about it. Alex went to Philly and had a blast, but it wasn't without some issues. Jakub's favorite competitor, Hans Niemann is back in the news yet again. An after School Satan club is under scrutiny. A lady gets an abnormal punishment for acting like a moron. La Befana & Takanakuy are discussed. Top 5 Christmas moments. Happy Holidays All WYSP Social Links

This week we are joined by the economist, award-winning author, and top Australian player, GM David Smerdon. David is a professor at the University of Queensland. With a statistical background, David is a particular expert in the intersection of statistics and chess and is frequently able to combine his chess expertise with his academic research. Since chess cheating has been in the news again, we begin by getting David's thoughts on the renewed allegations against GM Hans Niemann, as well as the recent concerns about rampant online cheating voiced by GM Vladimir Kramnik. David drew some interesting comparisons between these cheating scandals and a recent one in the academic world. David also had some recently published chess research to discuss, as he and a team of collaborators have recently launched the “Gender Equality in Chess Index. (GECI)” What is the goal of his index and how did they arrive at the numbers?  Lastly, we catch up on David's chess career. As David details, he doesn't have a ton of time to study, but is competing when he can with a specific goal in mind. There is always lots to learn from GM Smerdon, and it was a pleasure to catch up with him Timestamps of topics discussed are below.  Thanks to our presenting chess education sponsors, Chessable.com! Help support Perpetual Chess by signing up for Chessable pro using this link: https://www.chessable.com/pro/?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=benjohnson&utm_campaign=pro 0:00- Intro Mentioned: Tarjei's Svensen's article, Dojo Talks EP 101  with GM Vladmir Kramnik  0:02- David discusses cheating in the chess world, and draws parallels to some scandals in the academic world. Mentioned: Did an honesty researcher fabricate data?, GM Alex Fishbein  10:00- Has any good come of the recent chess cheating scandals?  Mentioned: GM Mamedyarov withdraws from 2018 tournament after accusing opponent of cheating, Hans Niemann competes in London Chess Classic after stunning result in Zagreb  17:00- Chess.com statement regarding Kramnik allegations against Nakamura  23:00- Do continued allegations against Niemann cause concern about the viability of the future of OTB chess?  Mentioned: Poker pro alleged to have used special contact lenses to see through a deck  26:30- Can statistics help detect “smart cheating”? 29:00 What was the genesis of the idea for a “chess gender index”?  Mentioned: Mongolia Tops Chess Gender Index by Leon Watson  34:00- Did Queen of Katwe likely contribute to the success of women's chess in Uganda?What did he notice about other high ranking countries?  41:00- What are the components of the index?  51:00- David discusses his other chess-related research 52:00- How is David's chess game, and what is his current chess goal?  Mentioned: Episode 30, The Complete Chess Swindler  Thanks to David for joining me again, here are links to keep up with him: X: https://twitter.com/dsmerdon David's Blog; https://www.davidsmerdon.com/   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Crucial round coming up at the US Chess Championship, while Magnus starts a big cheating drama at the Qatar Masters. The boys discuss everything! The episode was filmed on 10.14.2023, better late than never!

Mike Hall (Big Ten Network) joins Jason and Randy to discuss Skip Bayless's bad take on Dan Lanning's speech to the Oregon football team, the NCAA football season, Travis Kelce's jersey sales go up 400% after Taylor Swift attends the Chiefs game with him, Kelce's ex warns Taylor Swift that he's a cheater, Hans Niemann denies using vibrating anal beads to beat Magnus Carlsen in a chess tournament, Curt Schilling shares an anti-Semitic post on Twitter, and Ozzie Guillen leaves a voicemail with some advice for Coach Prime, and so much more!

This week's return guest on Perpetual Chess is the renowned trainer and player GM Gregory Kaidanov. Gregory joined me in between travels, as he had returned home from competing in the FIDE World Cup, but was soon heading to Macedonia for the World Senior Team Championship. Gregory shared his perspective on the FIDE World Cup both as a player, and as a fan. As we discuss, Gregory was not surprised by the continued success of GM Pragganandhaa and the younger generation, but the performance of the top finishers was nonetheless impressive. Gregory also shared his thoughts on the news that GM Hans Niemann is now able to return to Chess.com events and discuss his thoughts on the overall story. Lastly, Gregory answered a few listener questions related to chess improvement, and his thoughts on a few former students of his including GMs Ben Finegold and Daniel Naroditsky. Timestamps of topics discussed can be found below.  Thanks to our Presenting Chess Education Sponsors, Chessable.com  You can learn more about the Chessable Create Your Own Course Contest here: https://www.chessable.com/create/ Check out their new courses, included Ginger GM's The Killer Barry here: https://www.chessable.com/courses/all/new/ Gregory's Prior Appearance: Episode 295  0:02:- Gregory  joins and shares his reflections on the FIDE World Cup, both as a competitor and an observer  Mentioned: GM Nijat Abasov, GM Wesley So, GM Dieter Nisipeanu  10:00- Was Gregory? worried about cheating at the World Cup? 18:00- What does Gregory think of the “2003” generation of chess stars that Magnus highlighted, including Pragganandhaa?  25:00- How did the tournament go for Gregory from a personal perspective?  Mentioned- Karthik-Kaidanov 2023, Kaidanov-Karthik 2023, Heine-Nielsen-Kaidanov 2002 32:00- Why does the US Senior Invitational of special importance to Gregory? How have his other recent tournaments gone? Mentioned: Episode 344 with GM Melik Khachiyan  45:00- In the wake of GM Hans Niemann's reinstatement on CHess.com, Gregory shares his thoughts on the whole saga.  Mentioned: Chess.com Statement on Hans Niemann  52:00- Are chess books still necessary?  Mentioned: Colin Stapcynski's article on Coach of the Month 57:00- Patreon mailbag question: Does Gregory have any advice for how one can improve his approach to chess away from the board?  Mentioned: Book Recap #32- Chess for Zebras 1:00:00- What has Gregory learned from working with adult chess players?   1:07:00- Gregory discusses his work GM Daniel Naroditsky, GM Ben Finegold and GM Sam Shankland and others.  1:12:00- What has Gregory learned from studying GM Ulf Andersson? What about from playing Mikhail Tal.  Mentioned: Episode 300 with GM Ulf Andersson, Kaidanov-Andersson 2002 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 3: The Drive at 5: Is Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer (D) planning a run for President? A customer at a restaurant in Beaverton, Oregon was hit with a $15 “a**hole” tax on his dinner bill. Or was he? While speaking from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) headquarters in Washington D.C., President Joe Biden blamed climate change for Hurricane Idalia. According to Addison Smith of Just the News, a global coalition of more than 1,600 scientists—including several Nobel laureates—have formally declared that “there is no climate emergency” and that drastic attempts by government to reach net-zero emissions would have harmful effects. You can read the full article here: https://justthenews.com/politics-policy/environment/more-1600-scientists-including-nobel-laureates-declare-climate-crisis The Afternoon Mystery Movie Clip: Henry plays the shortest clip in the history of the segment—“iceberg dead ahead!” Chess prodigy Hans Niemann has been cleared of incredibly bizarre cheating allegations that involved placing “vibrating beads” in a very BAD place to communicate moves. On Wednesday night, former president Donald Trump posted numerous videos to Truth Social calling out President Joe Biden for not cooperating with an investigation into his family's ties to foreign businesses.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (08/31/2023): 3:05pm- On Wednesday, Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) seemingly froze while taking questions during a press conference. His doctor stated that McConnell is “medically clear” and is permitted to continue working—explaining that it was simply a case of lightheadedness. 3:15pm- Philadelphia progressives want to raise the age of adulthood to 25-years-old for prosecutorial purposes. 3:30pm- According to Randall Chase of the Associated Press, “a federal judge in Delaware ordered prosecutors and defense attorneys on Thursday to provide a status report regarding a felony gun charge against Hunter Biden. Judge Maryellen Noreika directed lawyers to provide the report by next Wednesday, including any steps they believe the court needs to take.” You can read the full report here: https://apnews.com/article/hunter-biden-joe-biden-burisma-plea-deal-taxes-guns-drugs-5887025e2caefef9bb5ddb23b69820e8 3:45pm- S.A. McCarthy—contributing writer at RealClearInvestigations—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his latest editorial “Woke U.S. Diplomacy: Not 100% Popular Around the Globe, Nor at Home.” You can read the full article here: https://www.realclearinvestigations.com/articles/2023/08/29/woke_diplomacy_is_not_americas_most_popular_export_975361.html 4:05pm- While speaking from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) headquarters in Washington D.C., President Joe Biden seemingly conceded the U.S. Southern border is not secured. He explained that his administration requires $15 billion in additional funding in order to equip border officials with the necessary equipment and technology to prevent illegal crossings and drug smuggling. 4:20pm- According to an article from Jack Morphet and Alex Oliveira from The New York Post write that a “controversial” shop teacher who wears giant, novelty-sized “Z-cup prosthetic breasts” has been offered a new job at a Canadian public school—leaving parents outraged. You can read more here: https://nypost.com/2023/08/28/teacher-kayla-lemieux-seen-in-new-pic-with-z-cup-fake-boobs/ 4:35pm- Former NCAA award-winning swimmer Riley Gaines mocked Keith Olbermann after the far-left podcaster claimed she “sucked at swimming.” Gaines shared a video displaying numerous trophies she won while competing collegiately, including an SEC trophy for “Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year” and an Olympic Trials qualifier award. 4:45pm- James O'Keefe Media Group released a new video of Livingston, New Jersey police and school board officials referring to investigative journalists as “Trumpish” and questioning their rights as reporters. 5:00pm- The Drive at 5: Is Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer (D) planning a run for President? 5:10pm- A customer at a restaurant in Beaverton, Oregon was hit with a $15 “a**hole” tax on his dinner bill. Or was he? 5:15pm- While speaking from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) headquarters in Washington D.C., President Joe Biden blamed climate change for Hurricane Idalia. 5:20pm- According to Addison Smith of Just the News, a global coalition of more than 1,600 scientists—including several Nobel laureates—have formally declared that “there is no climate emergency” and that drastic attempts by government to reach net-zero emissions would have harmful effects. You can read the full article here: https://justthenews.com/politics-policy/environment/more-1600-scientists-including-nobel-laureates-declare-climate-crisis 5:30pm- The Afternoon Mystery Movie Clip: Henry plays the shortest clip in the history of the segment—“iceberg dead ahead!” 5:45pm- Chess prodigy Hans Niemann has been cleared of incredibly bizarre cheating allegations that involved placing “vibrating beads” in a very BAD place to communicate moves. 5:50pm- On Wednesday night, former president Donald Trump posted numerous videos to Truth Social calling out President Joe Biden for not cooperating with an investigation into his family's ties to foreign businesses. 6:05pm- Philadelphia progressives want to raise the age of adulthood to 25-years-old for prosecutorial purposes. 6:30pm- BAD OP-ED: In her latest piece for The Los Angeles Times, Lisa Mascaro warns that conservative groups are planning to “dismantle the U.S. government” if Donald Trump wins the 2024 presidential election. 6:45pm- Victor Nava of The New York Post writes, “The National Archives and Records Administration has admitted that it is in possession of nearly 5,400 emails, electronic records and documents that potentially show President Biden using a pseudonym during his vice presidency… NARA confirmed the existence of the trove in response to a June 2022 Freedom of Information Act request by the Southeastern Legal Foundation, a nonprofit constitutional legal group.” Nava continues: “The request sought emails pertaining to the accounts of Robin Ware, Robert L. Peters and JRB Ware—pseudonyms the 80-year-old president was known to use in the White House during his time as President Barack Obama's vice president.” You can read Nava's full article here: https://nypost.com/2023/08/28/national-archives-admits-it-has-5400-biden-pseudonym-emails/

Buster Murdaugh appears in a three-part interview. There is a neighborhood of expensive tiny homes. Secret sexual fantasies according to your zodiac sign. Chess player, Hans Niemann, accused of cheating during a tournament sued and won $100 Million. A semi-truck accident pulled down power lines causing a woman's death and the family suing for $100 Million. Dieter's Conspiracy Corner talks about why a group of people have bought over 55k acres of land.

(00:00:00 - 00:02:10) Intro (00:02:11 - 00:02:55) AUTO-DOWNLOAD, DON'T FORGET! (00:02:56 - 00:00:00) What we got in the Hive Hour this week: patreon.com/hardfactor (00:00:00 - 00:06:28) ‘Listen to this episode at half speed' ☕ Cup of Coffee in the Big Time ☕ (00:06:29 - 00:07:37) Joke of the day (00:07:38 - 00:08:43) Patriots trading Nick Folk to Titans for reported 2025 seventh-round pick (00:08:44 - 00:12:29) Topless Irina Shayk vacations with shirtless ex Bradley Cooper amid Tom Brady romance (00:12:30 - 00:14:07) Broncos trade with the Saints for kicker Wil Lutz (00:14:08 - 00:17:40) ‘Anal beads': Magnus Carlsen, Hans Niemann settle dispute over cheating claims that rocked the chess world (00:17:41 - 00:22:30) “The court will not define a ‘woman”: Judge rejects sorority sisters' lawsuit blocking trans woman from joining (00:22:31 - 00:29:59) Man charged after finding $5K outside bank says he ‘just took the cash and called it a day'

David Franklin is a constitutional law professor and practicing appellate lawyer. David also is a USCF expert and chess enthusiast who follows the chess world closely. In 2022, David came on Perpetual Chess to help explain the Hans Niemann lawsuit after it was filed. At the time he felt it was an uphill battle for Hans, which has proven to be the case given the lawsuit's dismissal. David rejoins the podcast to review the dismissal and to discuss what further recourse GM Hans Niemann might have, if any. You can hear David's prior discussion of the lawsuit here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1ciBvYBT6BD69w1TR3j1nJ?si=969ca9c1d61e4765 0:01- Brief addendum 0:02- Professor David Franklin joins the podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we are re-joined by a legend of the game, 9 time Dutch champion and award winning author, GM Jan Timman. GM Timman has just released his latest book, Max Euwe's Best Games, which puts the games of his fellow Dutch legend under a modern microscope. We discuss Jan's personal relationship with Euwe, and Jan answers some questions about the World Champion's legacy. Is it fair to say that Euwe only beat Alekhine in 1935 due to Alekhine's drinking problem? What were Euwe's best games? How did he develop his tactical flair? Why did he blunder more often than other elite players? We also discuss other news from the chess world, as GM Timman shares thoughts and stories on Magnus Carlsen, Hans Niemann, Garry Kasparov, and the state of Dutch chess. It is always an honor to speak with GM Jan Timman!  Please read on for timestamps of topics discussed. Prior GM Jan Timman appearances:  Episode 196 2021 Discussion of the Carlsen-Nepo match  0:02- GM Jan Timman shares his personal recollections of former World Champion Max Euwe, who Jan played in a simul as an 11 year old boy.  0:07- Jan took a trip for a chess training camp to the Soviet Union as a 19-year-old in 1970. What was that trip like? 10:00- Jan has described one of Max Euwe's books as formative for him as a child, what does he remember about the “book with a blue cover?”  14:00- Does Jan consider quantitative analyses of players' ability, such as that done by Chessmetrics to be useful?  Mentioned: Euwe-Pirc 1949, Boguljubow 15:00- Patreon mailbag question: Is the perception that Max Euwe was a weaker world champion an accurate one?  18:00- Is it true that Euwe beat Alekhine because Alekhine was drunk the entire match? 20:00- How does Jan think Euwe developed such a creative style, as evidenced in his games against Alekhine and Geller? Mentioned: Euwe-Alekhine 1934, Euwe-Geller 1953 21:45- GM Timman discusses the approaches to chess of Karpov, Kasparov and Tal.  23:00- Why did Euwe blunder so often? 26:30- What are Jan's favorite games of Euwe's?  Mentioned: Euwe-Geller 1953 Euwe-Pirc 1949 Euwe-Alekhine 1935 (Pearl of Zandvoort)  29:30- Jan discusses the Max Euwe center in Amsterdam.  Mentioned: More information on the center here: https://maxeuwe.nl/en/home-english/ 31:30- Jan shares his thoughts on the World Championship match.  35:00- What does Jan think of Magnus Carlsen's slump? He also shares his thoughts on the World Championship cycle format.  Mentioned: Caruana-Nakamura Norway Chess 2023  41:00- Patreon mailbag question: Is there any facet of chess where Timman's generation of GMs are better than modern GMs?  44:00- What would be the best way to study endgames today?  Mentioned: GM John Nunn's Secrets of Rook Endings, Levinfish and Smyslov's Rook Endings  48:00- Patreon mailbag question: Any chance GM Timman would do a 21st century update to The Art of Chess Analysis? 50:00- Patreon mailbag question: Does Jan have a good GM Ljubomir Ljubojević story?  51:00- Which players in the younger generation does Jan admire? Mentioned: GM D Gukesh, GM Hans Nieman 52:00- Jan's thoughts on the Niemann-Carlsen controversy  Mentioned: 2023 Samford Fellowship Winners  56:00- Jan discusses his upcoming tournament plans.  58:00- Jan shares his memories of a television interview he did with Kasparov in 1997 as well as some of their games  Mentioned: Timman-Kasparov 1985 , Kasparov-Timman 1992 1:00:00- Does Jan ever look at his old games with engines?  Mentioned: Stockfish 14  1:04:00- Jan discusses the state of Dutch chess.  Mentioned: GM Anish Giri, IM Eline Roebers, GM Jorden van Foreest  1:06:00- Thanks to GM Timman for sharing his wisdom and stories, you can order his new book here:  From New in Chess: https://www.newinchess.com/max-euwe-best-chess-games Free Sample here:  https://www.newinchess.com/media/wysiwyg/product_pdf/9180.pdf You can also read it on Forward Chess:  https://forwardchess.com/product/max-euwes-best-games?section=New%20Arrival Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, Rachelle Hampton is joined by Slate's Nitish Pahwa to discuss a major cheating scandal in the chess world this past fall between Magnus Carlsen and Hans Niemann, and how the story just keeps going. They talk about Niemann's rise on Chess.com, ways people have tried to cheat in the past, and why anal beads entered the conversation. Plus, they talk about Mittens, the evil chess bot cat. This podcast is produced by Daniel Schroeder, Rachelle Hampton, and Daisy Rosario. Subscribe to Slate Plus at http://slate.com/icymiplus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The chess world is in chaos after its top player accused 19-year-old Hans Niemann of using AI to cheat. Niemann is responding with a $100 million lawsuit against his accuser and the chess website that says he likely cheated in scores of games. This episode was produced by Amanda Lewellyn and Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Efim Shapiro and Paul Robert Mounsey, and hosted by Noel King. Transcript at vox.com/todayexplained   Support Today, Explained by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Triforce! Episode 234! Canada's threatening independence, Magnus Carlsen is accusing Hans Niemann of cheating at grand master tier chess and floppy disks aren't gonna work soon... but don't worry, Triforce is here to solve EVERY problem ever! Support your favourite podcast on Patreon: https://bit.ly/2SMnzk6 Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode… 19 year-old chess phenom Hans Niemann defeats wold #1 undefeated champion Magnus Carlson at St. Louis professional chess tournament… and after the Grandmaster withdrawals, the young challenger is accused of cheating by way of vibrating anal beads (00:56:04), and so much more… Subscribe For 2 Bonus Episodes Every Week: https://anchor.fm/hard-factor/subscribe ☕ Cup of Coffee in the Big Time ☕ (00:04:50) - Jokes of the Day: Gummy Bears and Wives (00:06:47) - Aaron Judge is crushing homers this season (00:10:20) - Serena Williams is already teasing un-retiring like Tom Brady (00:14:18) - New study proves pot-heads are not lazier than non-stoners (00:16:09) - Patagonia CEO gives entire fortune to Eco-friendly non-profit