We discuss the epic Champions Chess Tour Finals between Alireza & Magnus, the upcoming Norway Chess , and of course whether the $4 Million buy-in tournament is happening, or not happening, later this year!

00:00 Intro

00:50 Norway Chess

06:36 Open Tournaments

19:13 FIDE Circuit

27:24 Universal Rating System

42:15 Champions Chess Tour

55:58 High Roller Chess Tournament

In this special episode, we talk everything chess with GM Maurice Ashley. Known for his insightful strategies and inspiring commentary, Maurice shares his wisdom on improvement, learning protocols, and the invaluable life lessons he's garnered from the chessboard.

Join us as we dive deep into Maurice's new book, 'Move by Move,' and discover how the principles of chess can be applied to everyday life, enhancing your personal growth and professional development. Whether you're a chess enthusiast or just looking for some motivational insights, this episode is packed with actionable advice and thought-provoking discussions. Don't miss out on the chance to learn from one of the greatest minds in chess!

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00:00 Welcoming Maurice

00:56 Stopping Commentary and Shifting Focus

05:41 Emotions when doing something for the first time

9:50 Move by Move, Maurice's new book

19:20 Building A Strong Mindset

31:26 Handling Pressure

36:00 New Generation's view towards Chess

47:39 Playing Different Variants For Training

56:30 Handling Losses

1:11:27 Converting A Winning Advantage

1:21:07 Most rewarding aspect of writing Move By Move

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Episode was filmed on March 4th, 2024

00:00 Intro

01:18 Candidates Drama

11:34 Semi finals of Team Chess Battle

29:15 Waiting for Finals

37:39 Limited Edition Merch

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00:00 Intro

01:14 Fabi got food poisoned

03:20 Fischer Random OR Freestyle Chess

05:26 Tournament Branding

08:38 Fabi on the Tournament's Format

15:05 Freestyle Chess In The Spotlight

17:20 What's Happening to Ding Liren?

20:40 Difference between Normal and FreeStyle Chess

22:05 Fabi VS Gukesh

23:20 Fabi Vs Levon

28:30 Fabi suggested a few ideas for the Tournament

30:14 The Final VS Magnus

37:07 New Chess Tour

47:02 Team Chess Battle

1:00:00 Top Juniors

1:07:40 Young guys are fighting back

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The boys react to the St. Louis Chess Club issuing a one year ban for GM Hans Niemann, after the former was accused of vandalizing a hotel room during the 2023 US Championship. Fabi recounts a recent story of a late night chess party, and more!

00:00 Intro

00:30 Fabi Gets A Haircut

08:45 Secret Event In Germany

13:39 Freestyle Chess

17:00 The GOAT Debate is Back

18:35 The Tournament

23:44 Hans VS STL Chess Club Drama

44:14 Open Chess Tournaments

51:51 India No.1

52:15 Hans YouTube Journey