The C-Squared Podcast is an in depth weekly discussion about the chess world with your hosts, Grandmasters Fabiano Caruana and Cristian Chirila. Bringing the biggest news and chess stars to your doorstep!
Intense Match Against Erigaisi, Fabi VS Magnus, World Team Championship
The boys reunite to discuss the intense Speed Chess Championship match between Fabiano and young phenom Arjun Erigaisi. World Team Championship, a potential match against Magnus Carlsen, and more!
Chess Boxing, Niemann Lawsuit Updates, Magnus Tour & SCC Bracket | C-Squared #011
Boys reunite in St. Louis to discuss the week in chess, with topics ranging from chess-boxing, to a complete breakdown of the upcoming speed chess championship. Enjoy...
Jennifer Yu | U.S. Women's Championship, Life at Harvard, Crazy Playoff Moments
After winning the US Women's Chess Championship, WGM Jennifer Yu joins the pod to discuss her victory, emotions during the championship, her life as a Harvard sophomore, and more!
Winning It All In St. Louis | C- Squared Podcast #008
a long and intense US Championship and US Women's Championship, Fabi and Cristian sit down for a quick recap before the closing ceremony. Detailed analysis about key moments of these championships, as well as other relevant topics were discussed in this episode. Enjoy!
Maurice Ashley: Path to Grandmaster, New York Hustle, Commentary, Drama | C-Squared Podcast #007
Maurice Ashley is a world class chess commentator, author, and the first Black person to achieve the title of Grandmaster. In this episode he sits down with the boys for an in depth conversation about his early life and career, relationship with his good friend GM Yasser Seirawan, old and recent drama, and more...Enjoy!
U.S. Championship, Controversy, Lots Of Disrespect | C-Squared Podcast #006
Fabi & Cristian talk about the ongoing U.S. Championship, controversy surrounding the ongoing Hans Niemann saga, Christopher Yoo feelings of disrespect, and other hot topics brewing in the chess world. Enjoy!
Alejandro Ramirez | Hans Niemann Interview, Video Design vs Chess Career, Burnout | C-Squared #005
Alejandro Ramirez is a Grandmaster, commentator, and coach of Saint Louis University chess team. During the recently concluded Sinquefield Cup, he was tasked with interviewing the players, which included a deeply scrutinized post mortem with Hans Niemann. We address all that, as well as his life story in episode 5 of the C-Squared Podcast. Enjoy! This episode was filmed on 10.02.2022 .
Who Are Going To Be The Next U.S. Chess Champions? | C-Squared Bonus
Fabiano and Cristian sit down for a one on one preview of the 2022 U.S. Championship and U.S. Women's Championship, two of the strongest and most important events of the year. This year's championships will be held at the St. Louis Chess Club between October 5th through the 20th, and will feature 28 of the best chess players in the US. The tournament can be followed live on the STL Chess Club's channel, and will feature p[lay by play commentary by GMs Yasser Seirawan, Cristian Chirila, and WGM Anastasia Karlovich.
Hikaru Nakamura | Carlsen's Decision, Training with Kasparov, New Generation | C-Squared Podcast E004
GM Hikaru Nakamura joins the C-Squared crew for an in depth discussion about his life as a chess professional, his early prodigious years, the intensity of working with Garry Kasparov, and many more. Enjoy!
UNFILTERED LIVE MEETING - Drama, Cheating, Chess 960 w. Caruana & Chirila
Cristian & Fabiano do a live stream discussing all the hot topics of the day. We first start by catching up with Fabiano's recent success in St. Louis, and move on to address the recent developments in the Carlsen & Niemann cheating drama. Enjoy!Video was recorded live on 9.21.2022
Eric Rosen: Competition, Career, Chess Boom, Jobava's Deals | C-Squared Podcast | E003
Fabi & Cristian catch up with International Master Eric Rosen, one of the greatest chess content creators pushing the game to the next level. Discussions vary from Eric's upbringing in the world of chess, early success, all the way to Jobava's deals and antics in the chess world. Enjoy! This episode was filmed on 9.13.2022
Yasser Seirawan : Viktor Korchnoi, Fischer Boom, Clash of Generations | C-Squared Podcast | E002
Fabiano & Cristian catch up with the legendary Yasser Seirawan for an in depth discussion about his life, career, working as a second for Viktor Korchnoi, the Fischer era and its implications, and many more intriguing topics. This episode was filmed on 8.31.2022
Fabiano's tournament analysis, Carlsen's Withdrawal, Allegations | C-Squared Recap - Sinquefield Cup
Fabiano and Cristian discuss the Sinquefield Cup and go in depth on various topics ranging from the most important moments of the tournament, to the GCT rankings, and Magnus Carlsen's withdrawal. This episode was filmed on 9.11.2022
Candidates, Olympiad, Hans Niemann , Who's The Best Indian Prodigy?
Episode 1 of C-Squared Podcast, a weekly chess podcast, opens up with a discussion about Fabiano Caruana's experiences in top level competitions, current events happening in the world of chess, the young up and coming prodigies, and Hans Niemann. This episode was filmed on 8.19.2022