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Maverick Chess Podcasts

Maverick Chess
Magnus Carlsen
Chess
Hikaru Nakamura
FIDE
Speed Chess Championship
Candidates Tournament
Tata Steel Chess Tournament
Chess.com
Fabiano Caruana
Gukesh
Lichess
Total Chess World Championship
Anish Giri
FIDE World Cup 2025
Ju Wenjun
Gukesh Dommaraju
South African Open
World Chess Championship
Champions Chess Tour
FIDE Freestyle Chess World Championship

The Maverick Chess Podcast is all about making chess fun, exciting, and easy to follow. From famous games and player stories to tournament previews and big chess moments, each episode brings something fresh for fans. Whether you're a beginner or a longtime player, you'll enjoy the passion, insight, and surprises this podcast delivers every week.

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes45Foundeda year ago
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This is an important update about the future of Maverick Chess. After creating more than 420 videos, 81 Shorts, 87 livestreams, 45 podcast episodes, 61 community posts, and building an amazing chess community, I've decided to take a short break from ... more

The Esports Nations Cup 2026 is set to bring together the world’s best chess players in a massive international online chess competition featuring a $600,000 prize fund, regional qualifiers, wildcards, and national representation. With players qualif... more

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The Chess.com Open Playoffs bring together top players like Magnus Carlsen, Ian Nepomniachtchi, and Javokhir Sindarov in a high-stakes knockout event with a $250,000 prize pool and qualification spots for the Esports World Cup, making this one of the... more

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The 2026 FIDE Candidates Tournament delivered one of the most dominant performances in modern chess history as Javokhir Sindarov secured victory with a record-breaking score, while Vaishali Rameshbabu won the Women’s Candidates to earn a World Champi... more

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Andrea Botez
Canadian chess player, streamer, and DJ, known for her work in popularizing chess on Twitch.
Episode: Episode 22: This Is SuperPogChamps 2025
Daryl Morey
President of basketball operations for the Philadelphia 76ers.
Episode: Episode 22: This Is SuperPogChamps 2025
Linda Diaz
American singer-songwriter and lifelong chess player.
Episode: Episode 22: This Is SuperPogChamps 2025
Masi Oka
Japanese actor known for Heroes and Hawaii 5-0.
Episode: Episode 22: This Is SuperPogChamps 2025
Samay Raina
Indian comedian and YouTuber, involved in chess streaming.
Episode: Episode 22: This Is SuperPogChamps 2025

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#61
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Apple Podcasts
#84
South Africa/Leisure/Games

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Episode 28: Can You Make a Living Playing Chess?
Q: Did these numbers surprise you?
Matthew expresses curiosity about listener reactions to the discussed financial realities of chess.
Episode 6: Gukesh and the World Championship Debate — Is His Title Legitimate?
Q: Is Gukesh's reign as legitimate as Kasparov's or Carlsen's?
The episode suggests that Gukesh has legitimacy based on his achievements but faces challenges regarding perceptions of his title's significance due to the absence of notable defenses against top competitors.

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This show focuses on chess culture, tournament news, and analysis through a blend of event recaps, previews, and personal takes. Episodes commonly cover high-profile tournaments, world championship dynamics, and upcoming matches, with deep dives into players, rating trajectories, and notable storylines. The host often adds humor and commentary, while also inviting listener engagement on predictions and opinions. A notable strength is the mix of timely event coverage (including candidates and women's competitions), documentary-style discussions around controversy or major moments, and accessible explanations that appeal to both casual fans and more devoted players. The format sometimes includes personal progress updates or tournament plannin... more

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