Next week’s podcast is arriving early, and it's a double episode! For the first segment, I am joined again by Chessable author and trainer CM Vjekoslav (Vjeko) Nemec. Vjeko and I discuss the riveting, recently concluded FIDE Grand Swiss. India’s ascension continued as GM Vidit Gujirathi and IM R. Vaishali’s had impressive victories in the Open and Women’s Sections respectively. With more spots in the 2024 FIDE Candidates now settled, we also look ahead to what is shaping up to be quite an entertaining fight for the right to challenge for the World Championship titles. Lastly, Vjeko followed this event quite closely, so he recommends several interviews and games from an action-packed tournament for us to check out.
Following Vjeko, I catch up with Chris Callahan (38:00) about what is new with LiChess.org since our last chat in 2021. Chris reports that LiChess is continuing to see solid growth, and discusses their plans in terms of both community outreach and potential additional features on the website. We also discuss the latest in cheat detection and LiChess’ decision to stop working with US Chess and with the St. Louis Chess Club in the wake of the allegations against GM Alejandro Ramirez. It is always fun to catch up with Chris and hear about what is going on with LiChess. As always, timestamps of the many topics discussed can be found below.
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0:00- Intro
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5:00- CM Vjekoslav Nemec joins me to recap the FIDE Grand Swiss
5:30- Who won and earned Candidates’ spots in the FIDE Grand Swiss?
More info here
13:00- What can chess do to make more tournaments feel as important as the Grand Swiss and the FIDE World Cup?
Mentioned: Tarjei Svensen’s article about GM Ding Liren
19:00- What players and personalities stood out in the tournament?
Mentioned: L’ami-Gujirathi 2023
Bogdan-Daniel Deac interview with Fiona Stiel-Antoni:
Mishra’s amazing analysis of his win over Ivanchuk:
Sevian’s analysis of his win over Firouzja
L’ami-Gujirathi 2023
24:00- Who are the early favorites to win the 2024 Candidates?
27:00- What stood out from the Women’s section?
Mentioned: GM Pia Cramling, GM Tan Zhonkyi, GM Humpy Koneru
IM Vaishali’s analysis of her round 3 win over Garifullina
32:00- Early thoughts on the 2024 Women’s Candidates Field
36:00- Thanks to Vjeko for coming back to talk with us- check out his Twitter page here:
37:00- Chris Callahan joins the pod to talk LiCHess
38:00- How LiChess has changed in recent years?
Mentioned: Episode 221 with Chris Callahan,
LiChess game database available for download here:
42:00- How do LiChess blogs work? How is it determined which posts get on the home page?
Mentioned: FM Nate Solon
46:00- How do they treat blog posts that are somewhat promotional in nature?
48:00- What, if any, are the technical upgrades the LiChess team is working on?
50:00- What are most requested features for LiChess?
52:00- Chris’ discusses the financial situation of LiChess.
LiChess’ costs spreadsheet here:
54:00- Patreon mailbag question: “Does LiCHess have plans to become a non-profit (501c3) in the US?’
57:00- What is the latest on LiChess’ cheat detection efforts?
1:03:00- What went into Lichess’ decision to stop working with US Chess and the St. Louis Chess Club?
Mentioned: Breaking the Silence, Chris’ interview on Ono Another Chess Podcast
St. Louis Chess Club Statement
1:10:00- Patreon mailbag question: “How can one volunteer with the Women in Chess Foundation?”
1:13:00- Thanks to Chris for joining the pod! You can email him at chris.callahan at Lichess dot org
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EP 308- GM Srinath Narayanan- Lessons Learned from Training Some of the Chess World's Brightest Young Talents
EP 307- IM Dean Ippolito- A Longtime Trainer, Author and Champion Competitor on the Adjustments one Should Make for the Modern Tournament Landscape
EP 306- Adult Improver Vishnu Warrier. Can a 31 year old USCF 2100 become a GM? Vishnu wants to find out!
EP 305- WIM Andreea Navrotescu- The Latest on the FIDE Women's World Championship Cycle + Her Life as a Chess Professional in France
EP 304- Neal Bruce- What We Can Learn from the Studying Classic Game Compilation Books
EP 303- Adult Improver Kyle Boddy- A Pioneer in Sports Analytics and Peak Performance on His Approach to Chess Improvement
EP 302- Chess Improvement Q & A with IM Andras Toth- One of YouTube's Best Chess Teachers
Bonus Pod- GM Hans Niemann is suing Magnus, Chess.com and Hikaru Nakamura! Law Professor David Franklin joins to Assess What Might Happen From Here
EP 301- Computer Science Professor and IM, Dr. Kenneth Regan on the Carlsen/Niemann controversy and the Current State of Cheating in OTB Chess
EP 300- Swedish Chess Legend, GM Ulf Andersson on his Encounters with Kasparov, Karpov and Fischer and How he Keeps up With Chess Today.
Bonus Pod- FM Nate Solon joins to Discuss Chess.Com's Report about the Carlsen/Niemann Controversy
EP 299- Chess Blogger and Trainer FM Dennis Monokroussos on Lessons from Tal and Petrosian, how 'Toiletgate' compared to the Current Chess Scandal, and the Importance of Playing with Different Styles
Book Recap #29- Discussing The Longest Game by GM Jan Timman a Great Book which Tells the Story of the Kasparov-Karpov matches
Bonus Pod- GM Jonathan Rowson and GM David Smerdon discuss the Carlsen/Niemann Saga
EP 298- Adult Improver Hans Henning on Why he Loves Studying Openings, and How Chess Helps Give Him Purpose
Bonus Pod- GM Alex Fishbein and IM Greg Shahade share their thoughts on the latest developments in the Carlsen/Niemann Sinquefield Cup Controversy
EP 297- IM Carissa Yip on her love for the King’s Indian Defense, Why Levon Aronian is her favorite player and the ups and downs of her first Chess Olympiad.
Bonus Pod- GM Jacob Aagaard joins for an update on the Sinquefield Cup Controversy
EP 296- Award Winning Author/Trainer, GM Jacob Aagaard on Endgame "Rules of Thumb", the Wave of Young Phenoms, and the World Championship Format
Bonus Pod- Chess World in Turmoil as Magnus Carlsen Suddenly withdraws from Sinquefield Cup Amid Speculation that GM Hans Niemann used Engine Assistance
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