
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!
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 128 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Sports NewsNewsLeisureGames | |||

Cristian sits down with one of the most underrated chess legends of all time. Grandmaster Peter Leko was a prodigy who sacrificed everything to become a professional. He left home at 9, dethroned Judit Polgar to become the youngest Grandmaster in his... more
Fabi and Cristian break down a wild stretch in chess. Hans Niemann wins his first ever super tournament in Warsaw to kick off the Grand Chess Tour, but admits he felt like the rabbit being caught by the turtle as Fabi closed the gap in the final roun... more
Fabi and Cristian are live from Warsaw ahead of the Grand Chess Tour’s first leg, breaking down the biggest stories in chess. Magnus Carlsen returns to classical at TePe Sigeman in Malmo and faces 14-year-old Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus for the first time ev... more
Fabi and Cristian break down the biggest stories in chess right now. Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus becomes the youngest player ever to cross 2700, smashing Wei Yi's record by nearly a year after a dominant 5-1 demolition of Topalov in Monte Carlo. Hans Niemann... more
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I used to listen to every episode of this podcast as soon as it was released. The ads have made it unbearable, both their frequency and how suddenly they appear.
Love Fabi and Cristian. Only complaint is the advertisement mixing. It is so sudden and jarring. It has made me turn the pod off on more than one occasion. They are also running zionist propaganda in their ads.
I find this to be an extremely informative overview of the chess world and I enjoy it immensely.
I find this to be an extremely informative overview of the chess world and I enjoy it immensely.
Love Fabi and Cristian. Only complaint is the advertisement mixing. It is so sudden and jarring. It has made me turn the pod off on more than one occasion.
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A weekly, in-depth chat about the chess world led by two grandmasters. The show blends top-tier game analysis, interviews with iconic players, and behind-the-scenes industry chatter, often mixing strategic insights with personal anecdotes from life on the circuit. Listeners get a front-row seat to tournament picks, prep philosophies, and evolving dynamics in professional chess, with a casual, banter-heavy vibe that makes complex ideas approachable. Notable strengths include strong guest access, candid host chemistry, and timely commentary on events, formats, and sponsorships that shape the scene.
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C-Squared Podcast launched 4 years ago and published 128 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on C-Squared Podcast include:
1. Peter Leko
2. James Canty III
3. Matt Thomas
4. Pia Cramling
5. Anna Cramling
6. Danya Naroditsky
7. Danny Wrench
8. Daniel Dubov
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