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64: A Chess Podcast

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64: A Chess Podcast, sponsored by Chessable, features interviews with people from across the chess world, from up-and-coming streamers to top grandmasters. Join me as I learn more about chess culture and share stories about the royal game. Follow me on Twitter: @64Podcast and check me out on Patreon if you like what you hear: www.patreon.com/64Podcast

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Episodes

GM Peter Svidler (and goodbye, for now...)

8-time Russian champion and all-time favorite podcast guest GM Peter Svidler returns for the final episode of 64: A Chess Podcast. Thank you for listening and for fueling so many of my fondest memories! 64: A Chess Podcast is sponsored by Chessable -- if you want to learn more about Chessable & my favorite courses, check out go.chessable.com/64podcast

Oct 14, 20231 hr 16 minSeason 3Ep. 30

FM Nate Solon (#2)

FM Nate Solon is a new author on Chessable, founder of the Zwischenzug newsletter, former professional poker player, and data scientist who rejoins the podcast for the second time. Subscribe to Nate's newsletter and check out his new Chessable course on the Reti Opening in 100 lines! 64: A Chess Podcast is sponsored by Chessable -- if you want to learn more about Chessable & my favorite courses, check out go.chessable.com/64podcast Don't forget to check 64: A Chess Podcast on Twitter , Twitc...

Sep 03, 20231 hr 5 minSeason 3Ep. 29

IM Jovanka Houska

IM Jovanka Houska is a 9-time British Chess Champion, WGM, and commentator extraordinaire, who has worked on some of the most prominent chess tournaments around the world. 64: A Chess Podcast is sponsored by Chessable -- if you want to learn more about Chessable & my favorite courses, check out go.chessable.com/64podcast // Don't forget to check 64: A Chess Podcast on Twitter , Twitch , and YouTube ! //...

Aug 24, 20231 hr 5 minSeason 3Ep. 28

KDLearns

KDLearns is a chess content creator with over 28,000 subscribers on TikTok and 18,000 subscribers on YouTube . He's also done commentary and editing for other content creators in the chess world, and is hoping to win the World Chess+Tennis Championship in Baden-Baden, Germany.64: A Chess Podcast is sponsored by Chessable -- if you want to learn more about Chessable & my favorite courses, check out go.chessable.com/64podcast If you want to support the podcast, subscribe to my Patreon (for as ...

Jul 09, 202348 minSeason 3Ep. 27

GM Simon Williams

GM Simon Williams is a world-class commentator, author, and streamer. He pioneered chess content creation on the Internet, and remains beloved by the chess world for the infectious enthusiasm and burning passion he brings to chess. 64: A Chess Podcast is sponsored by Chessable -- if you want to learn more about Chessable & my favorite courses, check out go.chessable.com/64podcast If you want to support the podcast, subscribe to my Patreon (for as little as $1 a month!) Don't forget to check ...

Jun 24, 20231 hr 11 minSeason 3Ep. 26

Joe Lee

Joe Lee, aka JoeBruin, is the commissioner of the Collegiate Chess League. Recorded 4/24/2023. On this episode, I mentioned this NYT Profile on Chess.com .64: A Chess Podcast is sponsored by Chessable -- if you want to learn more about Chessable & my favorite courses, check out go.chessable.com/64podcast If you want to support the podcast, subscribe to my Patreon (for as little as $1 a month!) Don't forget to check 64: A Chess Podcast on Twitter and Twitch! Thanks for listening to this episo...

May 17, 20231 hrSeason 3Ep. 25

MrDodgy (#2)

MrDodgy is the organizer of the most prestigious chess tournament in the world -- the MrDodgy Invitational -- and an Olympic champion. 64: A Chess Podcast is sponsored by Chessable -- if you want to learn more about Chessable & my favorite courses, check out go.chessable.com/64podcast If you want to support the podcast, subscribe to my Patreon (for as little as $1 a month!)Don't forget to check 64: A Chess Podcast on Twitter and Twitch ! Thanks for listening to this episode of 64!...

Apr 15, 20231 hr 21 minSeason 3Ep. 24

WGM Andreea Navrotescu

WGM Andreea Navrotescu is a mainstay of the French national team and 6-time French Youth Champion. 64: A Chess Podcast is sponsored by Chessable -- if you want to learn more about Chessable & my favorite courses, check out go.chessable.com/64podcast If you want to support the podcast, subscribe to my Patreon (for as little as $1 a month!) Don't forget to check 64: A Chess Podcast on Twitter and Twitch ! Thanks for listening to this episode of 64!...

Mar 25, 202340 minSeason 3Ep. 23

NM Elijah Logozar

NM Elijah Logozar is a chess coach and a prolific author of over a dozen Chessable courses, winning their Author of the Year award in 2021. Check out Elijah's courses here and book lessons with Elijah here! 64: A Chess Podcast is sponsored by Chessable -- if you want to learn more about Chessable & my favorite courses, check out go.chessable.com/64podcast If you want to support the podcast, subscribe to my Patreon (for as little as $1 a month!) Don't forget to check 64: A Chess Podcast on Tw...

Feb 22, 202345 minSeason 3Ep. 22

CM Vjekoslav Nemec

CM Vjekoslav Nemec is a chess author, blogger, and manager of the PCL's Croatia Bulldogs. Follow Vjeko on Twitter here , and check out the Croatia Bulldogs here ! 64: A Chess Podcast is sponsored by Chessable -- if you want to learn more about Chessable & my favorite courses, check out go.chessable.com/64podcast If you want to support the podcast, subscribe to my Patreon (for as little as $1 a month!) Don't forget to check 64: A Chess Podcast on Twitter and Twitch ! Thanks for listening to t...

Feb 11, 20231 hr 17 minSeason 3Ep. 20

GM Noel Studer (#2)

GM Noel Studer is a 2-time Swiss Champion and author of the Next Level Chess Newsletter. Subscribe to Noel's great newsletter here! 64: A Chess Podcast is sponsored by Chessable -- if you want to learn more about Chessable & my favorite courses, check out go.chessable.com/64podcast If you want to support the podcast, subscribe to my Patreon (for as little as $1 a month!) Don't forget to check 64: A Chess Podcast on Twitter and Twitch ! Thanks for listening to this episode of 64!...

Feb 03, 20231 hr 10 minSeason 3Ep. 19

GM Evgenij Miroshnichenko

GM Evgenij Miroshnichenko, aka "Miro", is a 2-time Ukrainian Chess Champion, FIDE Senior Trainer, and a long-time legendary commentator of chess. "Am I A Chess Tourist?" 64: A Chess Podcast is sponsored by Chessable -- if you want to learn more about Chessable & my favorite courses, check out go.chessable.com/64podcast If you want to support the podcast, subscribe to my Patreon (for as little as $1 a month!) Don't forget to check 64: A Chess Podcast on Twitter and Twitch ! Thanks for listeni...

Jan 29, 20231 hr 18 minSeason 3Ep. 18

Matt Thomas

Matt Thomas is a Chessboxing World Champion, chessboxing commentator, and founder of the nonprofit Brawl for a Cause. Follow Matt on Twitter and Twitch! 64: A Chess Podcast is sponsored by Chessable -- if you want to learn more about Chessable & my favorite courses, check out go.chessable.com/64podcast If you want to support the podcast, subscribe to my Patreon (for as little as $1 a month!) Don't forget to check 64: A Chess Podcast on Twitter and Twitch ! Thanks for listening to this episod...

Dec 25, 202234 minSeason 3Ep. 17

Julia Rios

Julia Rios is the co-host of the Chessfeels Podcast. Follow Julia on Twitter here and check out the Chessfeels Podcast , perhaps the most unique and fresh podcast about chess. 64: A Chess Podcast is sponsored by Chessable -- if you want to learn more about Chessable & my favorite courses, check out go.chessable.com/64podcast If you want to support the podcast, subscribe to my Patreon (for as little as $1 a month!) Don't forget to check 64: A Chess Podcast on Twitter and Twitch ! Thanks for l...

Nov 19, 202253 minSeason 3Ep. 16

Lularobs (#2)

Lularobs is a Twitch streamer, chess Olympian, and content creator. She rejoins the podcast to recap a whirlwind year! 64: A Chess Podcast is sponsored by Chessable -- if you want to learn more about Chessable & my favorite courses, check out go.chessable.com/64podcast If you want to support the podcast, subscribe to my Patreon (for as little as $1 a month!) Don't forget to check 64: A Chess Podcast on Twitter and Twitch ! Thanks for listening to this episode of 64!...

Nov 09, 20221 hr 9 minSeason 3Ep. 15

GM Ori Kobo (#2)

GM Ori Kobo -- my chess coach -- returns to the podcast. 64: A Chess Podcast is sponsored by Chessable -- if you want to learn more about Chessable & my favorite courses, check out go.chessable.com/64podcast If you want to support the podcast, subscribe to my Patreon (for as little as $1 a month!) Don't forget to check 64: A Chess Podcast on Twitter and Twitch ! Thanks for listening to this episode of 64!...

Nov 02, 202243 minSeason 3Ep. 14

GM Cristian Chirila

GM Cristian Chirila hosts the C-Squared Podcast. He is also the trainer & second of GM Fabiano Caruana, his co-host on C-Squared, and is a long-time commentator for the St. Louis Chess Club. Sub to the C-Squared Podcast on Spotify and YouTube -- currently my favorite chess podcast :-) 64: A Chess Podcast is sponsored by Chessable -- if you want to learn more about Chessable & my favorite courses, check out go.chessable.com/64podcast If you want to support the podcast, subscribe to my Pat...

Oct 31, 20221 hr 9 minSeason 3Ep. 13

WFM Fruzsina Szente-Varga

WFM Fruzsina Szente-Varga is a Twitch streamer and chess coach. If you are interested in coaching from Fruzsina, click this link! Follow WFM Fruzsina Szente-Varga here on Twitch , Twitter , and Instagram ! 64: A Chess Podcast is sponsored by Chessable -- if you want to learn more about Chessable & my favorite courses, check out go.chessable.com/64podcast Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code 64SQUARES at MANSCAPED.com ! #ad #manscapedpod If you want to support the podcast, s...

Oct 09, 202245 minSeason 3Ep. 11

GM Maurice Ashley

GM Maurice Ashley is one of the greatest chess commentators of all time. The first black grandmaster in history, GM Ashley was inducted into the US Chess Hall of Fame in 2016. Check out The Secrets of Chess Geometry on Chessable and start changing the way you see the chessboard today! 64: A Chess Podcast is sponsored by Chessable -- if you want to learn more about Chessable & my favorite courses, check out go.chessable.com/64podcast Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code 64SQ...

Sep 14, 202244 minSeason 3Ep. 10

GM Benjamin Bok

GM Benjamin Bok is a Dutch grandmaster and Twitch streamer, currently ranked #4 in the Netherlands. (recorded before Magnus withdrawing from the Drama Cup) Follow and subscribe to Benjamin on Twitch -- one of my favorite streamers in chess today! 64: A Chess Podcast is sponsored by Chessable -- if you want to learn more about Chessable & my favorite courses, check out go.chessable.com/64podcast Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code 64SQUARES at MANSCAPED.com ! #ad #manscaped...

Sep 07, 202248 minSeason 3Ep. 9

Julesgambit

Julesgambit is an up-and-coming Twitch streamer, streaming chess at twitch.tv/julesgambit . Jules is also on TikTok and YouTube -- check her out there and make sure to subscribe to her Twitch! 64: A Chess Podcast is sponsored by Chessable -- if you want to learn more about Chessable & my favorite courses, check out go.chessable.com/64podcast If you want to support the podcast, subscribe to my Patreon (for as little as $1 a month!) Don't forget to check 64: A Chess Podcast on Twitter and Twit...

Aug 27, 202238 minSeason 3Ep. 8

Geert van der Velde (#2)

Geert van der Velde is the CEO of Chessable (and a good friend of the podcast!). 64: A Chess Podcast is sponsored by Chessable -- if you want to learn more about Chessable & my favorite courses, check out go.chessable.com/64podcast If you want to support the podcast, subscribe to my Patreon (for as little as $1 a month!) Don't forget to check 64: A Chess Podcast on Twitter and Twitch ! Thanks for listening to this episode of 64!...

Jul 24, 20221 hrSeason 3Ep. 7

GM Peter Svidler

GM Peter Svidler is an 8-time Russian Chess Champion, former World #4, multiple-time Candidate for the World Chess Championship, legendary chess commentator and author, and perennial Hearthstone player. 64: A Chess Podcast is sponsored by Chessable -- if you want to learn more about Chessable & my favorite courses, check out go.chessable.com/64podcast If you want to support the podcast, subscribe to my Patreon (for as little as $1 a month!) Don't forget to check 64: A Chess Podcast on Twitte...

Jul 01, 20221 hr 19 minSeason 3Ep. 6

GM Romain Edouard

GM Romain Edouard is the editor-in-chief of Thinkers Publishing, a published chess author, former second to GM Veselin Topalov, and former member of the 2700 club. 64: A Chess Podcast is sponsored by Chessable -- if you want to learn more about Chessable & my favorite courses, check out go.chessable.com/64podcast If you want to support the podcast, subscribe to my Patreon (for as little as $1 a month!) Don't forget to check 64: A Chess Podcast on Twitter and Twitch ! Thanks for listening to ...

Jun 29, 202250 minSeason 3Ep. 5

GM Peter Heine Nielsen

GM Peter Heine Nielsen is the coach of World Champion Magnus Carlsen, five-time Danish Champion, fellow podcaster, and self-described "adult in the room". Listen to the Chicken Chess Club, featuring GMs Peter Heine Nielsen, Jan Gustafsson, and Laurent Fressinet! 64: A Chess Podcast is sponsored by Chessable -- if you want to learn more about Chessable & my favorite courses, check out go.chessable.com/64podcast If you want to support the podcast, subscribe to my Patreon (for as little as $1 a...

Jun 12, 20221 hr 10 minSeason 3Ep. 4

WFM Devina Devagharan

WFM Devina Devagharan is a Twitch streamer, chess coach, and fellow podcaster. Devina streams chess at twitch.tv/twitchlezgo . Check out her website at www.devinadev.com to learn more about Devina & sign up for private lessons! 64: A Chess Podcast is sponsored by Chessable -- if you want to learn more about Chessable & my favorite courses, check out go.chessable.com/64podcast If you want to support the podcast, subscribe to my Patreon (for as little as $1 a month!) Follow Devina on Twitt...

May 29, 202243 minSeason 3Ep. 3

GM Anish Giri

GM Anish Giri is the No. 1 ranked chess player in the Netherlands, and one of the strongest chess players in the world, currently ranked No. 10 on the FIDE Top 100 Ratings List for May 2022. A four-time Dutch champion, Anish has been a mainstay of professional chess in the past decade. He is one of the greatest players in the history of the game, achieving a live rating of 2802.8 in February 2015, and reaching World #3 in Jan 2016. Most significantly, he won the MrDodgy Invitational in 2020 and ...

May 19, 20221 hr 34 minSeason 3Ep. 2

MrDodgy

MrDodgy is a Chess Twitter celebrity, Twitch streamer, and iconic organizer of the world-renowned MrDodgy Invitational Tournament. 64: A Chess Podcast is sponsored by Chessable -- if you want to learn more about Chessable & my favorite courses, check out go.chessable.com/64podcast If you want to support the podcast, subscribe to my Patreon (for as little as $1 a month!). Follow 64: A Chess Podcast on Twitter and Twitch . Thanks for listening to this week's episode of 64!...

May 15, 20221 hr 19 minSeason 3Ep. 1

Trym Sørsdal

Trym Sørsdal is the Director of Community Operations at Chess.com. He is also one of my best friends in Copenhagen, with whom I've played a ton of OTB chess in the last few months. We decided to try something different on the podcast today, going for an unfiltered, 2 hour conversation over some beers with the Real Madrid-Manchester City game in the background. I hope you guys enjoy this episode! 64: A Chess Podcast is sponsored by Chessable -- if you want to learn more about Chessable & my f...

Apr 26, 20221 hr 58 minSeason 2Ep. 13
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