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MAGNUS’S COACH on GUKESH, POLITICS and the FUTURE of CHESS | Peter Heine Nielsen
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Peter’s course on Chess Structures: http://go.chess.com/chessstructures My referral link to chess.com: https://go.chess.com/mustreader Today my gues...
He CREATED the CRAZIEST CHESS GAMBIT | Witty Alien PODCAST
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Volen's Alien Gambit course: https://go.chess.com/aliengambit Referral link to chess.com: https://go.chess.com/mustreader Volen’s email for sponsors...
If you DO THIS, you WILL BE a GRANDMASTER! Jacob Aagaard | PODCAST
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s guest is GM Jacob Aagaard — one of the most influential chess coaches and authors in the world. He has worked with players such as Boris G...
Defeating MAGNUS at 42 and flagging HIKARU | Levon Aronian PODCAST
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
My referral link to ChessCom: https://go.chess.com/mustreader Nepo's course on the King’s Gambit: http://go.chess.com/nepokingsgambit Anish Giri’s...
Coaching the best in the world | PODCAST Vladimir Chuchelov
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What makes a world-class chess player? Few people can answer that better than GM Vladimir Chuchelov. The coach behind some of the top players talks ab...
"I was pushed to the edge" — David Navara vs Kramnik | Podcast
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
My referral link to ChessCom: https://go.chess.com/mustreaderNepo's course on the King’s Gambit: http://go.chess.com/nepokingsgambitAnish Giri’s c...
How THIS COUNTRY became #1 in chess | Darmen Sadvakasov PODCAST
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guest is a legend of Kazakh chess — GM Darmen Sadvakasov! Former World U20 Champion who defeated Anatoly Karpov in 2004 and beat the world's...
He trained CHESS for 2000 DAYS straight! James Canty III | Podcast
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Try out for free James' course on Jobava London: https://go.chess.com/mustreader20In this episode, James Canty III reveals why hitting the gym is the ...
How to BEAT the ENGINE? Hikaru vs Leela | PODCAST
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How to beat the engine? Larry Kaufman, one of the minds behind top chess engines, explains Leela’s odds bot and why grandmasters can’t beat the en...
Vladimir Fedoseev: "I SACRIFICED a LOT to become ONE of the BEST". PODCAST
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, GM Vladimir Fedoseev discusses his recent victory at Superbet Rapid & Blitz and the significant sacrifices he made to compete a...
The DARK SIDE of chess | Felix Blohberger PODCAST
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today my guest is GM Felix Blohberger, the chess champion of Austria. We discussed the dark side of professional chess: making a living with a 2500 ra...
Susan Polgar: a WOMAN will NEVER reach TOP 5 — unless THIS changes | PODCAST
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
My upcoming tournaments in Kazakhstan: https://opencups.kazchess.kz/Legendary GM Susan Polgar, 8th Women's World Chess Champion, joined my podcast! We...
Danny Rensch: trusting HANS, IGNORING cheating, Magnus vs Hikaru
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Try Chessbook and my gambit repertoire: https://chessbook.com/mustreaderToday's special guest is Danny Rensch — Chess.com's Chief Chess Officer! We’...
NEVER do THIS in CHESS! Advice by coach | IM Andras Toth PODCAST
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What NOT to do if you want to improve at chess? International Master Andras Toth shares powerful insights that might change how you think about chess ...
CHEATERS will be PUNISHED! CEO of ChessCom. Erik Allebest Podcast
30 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet the man behind chess's digital revolution — Chess.com CEO Erik Allebest! How does Chess.com catch cheaters? What's Erik's response to Kramnik's...
This MINDSET can help you WIN at CHESS / Podcast GM Avetik Grigoryan
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Try 500+ hours of chess courses for free: https://chessmood.com/mustreaderCan your outfit affect your chess rating? GM Avetik Grigoryan reveals surpri...
MY CHESS COACH SHOCKED ME!
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Try 500+ hours of chess courses for free: https://chessmood.com/gregWhat makes a future chess champion? Legendary coach Farrukh Amonatov shares his tr...
Maxime Vachier-Lagrave: the mind of a 2800. MVL PODCAST
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Try ChessMood and my gambit repertoire: https://mstrdr.org/bnkwg7How does MVL stay on top of the chess elite while training just 2 hours a day? What's...
The Chess Nerd: from 0 to 300K followers and chess career. PODCAST
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join me in conversation with Zachary Saine aka The Chess Nerd! We discuss his path to 300K followers across various platforms and dive into his chess ...
Arturs NEIKSANS: coach of GOTHAMCHESS. Podcast
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mustreaderMeet GM Arturs Neiksans – coach, commentator, content creator, and coach of Levy Rozman (Gotham...
ANISH GIRI: Magnus's weakness, Kramnik, plans to become World Champ. PODCAST
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mustreader Matchess, get 1 Month FREE. Promo code: GREG https://matchess.io Positive vibes with Anish Giri!...
Kramnik BLOCKED me after this podcast with him
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An intense conversation with Vladimir Kramnik. Did I change Kramnik's mind about Danya Naroditsky? Or did he convince me? Watch this explosive podcast...
He QUIT CHESS for college, now he's TOP 8! WEI YI Podcast
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wei Yi stunned everyone by quitting chess for university — and then returned to storm the world top 10! How does he train? What are his goals? Inclu...
"KRAMNIK, WHAT THE F***?" Daniel Naroditsky PODCAST
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do not forget to check out Chessbook: https://chessbook.com/mustreaderA new podcast episode with GM Daniel Naroditsky. We discuss Kramnik's allegation...
Mr. Dodgy: how to GET BETTER at CHESS playing dodgy moves?
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Podcast episode with Mr. Dodgy, aka Michael Duke, the chess celebrity from Twitter. Chess improvement hot takes, Chess Olympiad discussion, thoughts o...
Praggnanandhaa on OLYMPIAD, CANDIDATES, and chess talent
05 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Podcast episode with GM Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu (Pragg). We discuss the Chess Olympiad, Candidates, his goals and his work on chess improvement.My X...
Daniil DUBOV: comeback to the top, Magnus and Fabi
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Podcast with Daniil Dubov — grandmaster, former second of Magnus Carlsen, World Rapid Chess Champion, World Blitz Vice Champion.My X: https://x.com/...
Sagar Shah: from CHESS MASTER to YOUTUBE STAR
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
My X: https://x.com/mustreader My Twitch: https://twitch.tv/gregmustreader Sagar's X: https://x.com/sagarchess1 Links to what's discussed in the podca...
Women's WORLD CHESS CHAMPION Alexandra Kosteniuk!
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
My X: https://x.com/mustreader My Twitch: https://twitch.tv/gregmustreader Alexandra's X: https://x.com/chessqueen Alexandra's Instagram: https://www....
Alexander Grischuk: Podcast with the Chess Legend
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The new guest of my podcast is Alexander Grischuk, the legend and OG of chess, 3-time World Blitz Champion, and 5-time Candidates participant (top rat...
Jorden van Foreest: work for Magnus, wins and setbacks
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join me as I dive deep into the journey of GM Jorden van Foreest, from his stunning Tata Steel victory to his battle with stagnation and his inspiring...
How Arjun Erigaisi’s mindset made him World No. 4
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I'm excited to have Arjun Erigaisi, one of the world's top 4 chess players, on the podcast! We discuss the strengths and weaknesses of India's top pla...
COACH of MAGNUS and NEPO! Podcast with Jan Gustafsson
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on my podcast, I'm joined by a great chess player and coach, Grandmaster Jan Gustafsson. We discussed the differences and similarities between M...
Chess coach advice: STOP DOING THIS! IM Kavutskiy
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode with the famous coach, founding sensei of @ChessDojo IM Kostya Kavutskiy, we discuss chess improvement. How to go from CM to F...
KRAMNIK: "I apologize, but I don't see any other way"
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode with Vladimir Kramnik, we discuss his anti-cheating activism and the controversy around it. Has Kramnik gone too far in his fi...
DANIEL NARODITSKY: Magnus, Gukesh, Hikaru + BLITZ LIFEHACKS
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss with GM Daniel Naroditsky the results of the Candidates, the future of chess, and how to get better at blitz chess. We've also played a tim...
LEVON ARONIAN: chess psychology, cheating, Magnus, Kasparov
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I've interviewed Levon Aronian and discussed with him the hottest topics in chess, as well as his personal story, books for chess self-improvement, ch...
FABIANO CARUANA: "I couldn't even look at chess!"
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A new podcast episode with Fabiano Caruana as my guest! In this episode, Fabi talks about his motivation, story of his decline and then ascent back to...
NEPO on cheating, Magnus, Hikaru, Fabi, Ding, and the Candidates
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I've interviewed Ian Nepomniachtchi and discussed with him the hottest topics in chess. This was recorded in Samarkand at the end of 2023.I've intervi...