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New In Chess Podcast

New In Chess
Chess
Candidates Tournament
Magnus Carlsen
Gukesh
Hikaru Nakamura
Fabiano Caruana
Anish Giri
Alireza Firouzja
St. Louis University
Simen Agdestein
Mark Dvoretsky
Vidit Gujrathi
Garry Kasparov
Ian Nepomniachtchi
Chess Literature
Chess Coaching
Collegiate Chess
Praggnanandhaa
Zwischenzug
Ding Liren

The New In Chess Podcast features interviews with the world's leading chess players, authors and personalities. New In Chess is a prize-winning publisher of chess books and the New In Chess magazine. The book publishing program focuses on training manuals, opening theory, chess history and chess entertainment.

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Latest Episodes

This week's episode of the New In Chess Podcast features an interview with Hungarian grandmaster Judit Polgár.

Judit is universally considered the greatest female chess player of all time. After breaking Bobby Fischer's record to become the youngest... more

This week's episode of the New In Chess Podcast features an interview with chess grandmaster Jonathan Tisdall.

Jon is a grandmaster and a prolific journalist, who has worked for Reuters as a chess correspondent, and has written many stories for New ... more

This week's episode of the New In Chess Podcast features an emergency interview with Wijk aan Zee veteran Loek van Wely!

This podcast was recorded in the early afternoon of Thursday, January 29, 2026, on the third and final rest day of the Tata Ste... more

In this year’s first episode of the New In Chess Podcast, Dirk Jan ten Geuzendam interviews Peter Svidler. It’s a special moment, as two years ago, Peter was the first guest in the inaugural episode of the podcast. We are delighted that he’s returnin... more

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Recent Guests

Judit Polgár
World-renowned chess player and subject of the Netflix documentary The Queen of Chess
Netflix documentary subject
Episode: #88. Judit Polgár Talks About Her Netflix Documentary And Remembers The Late Jan Timman.
Ruslan Ponomariov
Ukrainian Grandmaster and former FIDE World Champion
Ukrainian Chess Federation
Episode: #79. Ruslan Ponomariov On His Recent European Team Victory With Ukraine, FIDE World Title Reign, And More!
Erwin L'Ami
Dutch Grandmaster with notable successes in chess tournaments
Episode: #77. Erwin l'Ami Talks About Giri's Top Form, Working With Topalov, And More!
Jonathan Speelman
English Grandmaster, three-time British champion, two-time candidate for the world championship, and chess columnist.
Episode: #76. Jon Speelman Recaps The FIDE Grand Swiss Chess Tournament!
Willy Hendriks
International master and engaging chess author known for challenging traditional views of chess history.
Episode: #72. Willy Hendriks Explains Why He Is Sceptical About Chess History!
Anatoly Karpov
Former World Chess Champion, one of the leading players in the history of chess.
Episode: #71. Semyon Furman: You Ask The Questions (1/2) | The Essential Sosonko
Tania Sachdev
Two-time Indian women's champion and international chess commentator
Chess.com
Episode: #69. Tania Sachdev Talks About Her Journey From Indian Women's Champion To World-Class Commentator!
James Altucher
Bestselling author, investor, and entrepreneur.
Episode: #68. Entrepeneur And Bestselling Author James Wants To Be The Chess Player He Was Twenty Years Ago!
David Navara
Czech Grandmaster and chess player with significant impact in the Czech Republic
Czech Chess Federation
Episode: #66. David Navara Addresses Kramnik Cheating Insinuations, His Life In Chess And More

Hosts

Dirk Jan Ten Geuzendam
Host of the New In Chess Podcast; associated with New In Chess; appears across multiple episodes.
Genna Sosonko
Narrator/host figure for the Essential Sosonko segments and related material.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 79 ratings
  • awsome

    I started with Peter Leko

    I knew that he is a great guy but still…

    that mexico anecdote alone is so crazy and funny! What a treasure he is, I could listen endlessly, thank you for the

    beautiful interview

    great, how you just let him talk!!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    akdjhgalkfdghadg
    Germany6 months ago
  • Great

    Super!thanks a lot.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hektormarley
    Germany8 months ago
  • Always Surprised

    Even though I’m a lover of the game, I’m always surprised by just how much I enjoy each episode! Analyzing games is important, but chess is more than that; it’s something like a world view, a formatting of the mind. I really appreciate all things chess adjacent and this podcast satisfies that longing.

    The interview with Tania Sachdev was wonderful! Her thoughts and enthusiasm are infectious!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    morlocke
    United States9 months ago
  • Good

    Checkmate

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Athletic maniac
    United States9 months ago
  • Great chess podcast

    Really nice host. Interesting guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    regibald
    Norway2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Fans appreciate the depth on chess history and modern developments without sacrificing accessibility.
Listeners praise the host's interview style and ability to let guests talk, highlighting engaging conversations.
Positive sentiment on guest quality and production value; a few comments mention strong guests but some episodes feel dense for casual listeners.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#60
Italy/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#87
Poland/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#96
Netherlands/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#104
Argentina/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#173
Colombia/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#174
Saudi Arabia/Sports

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

#88. Judit Polgár Talks About Her Netflix Documentary And Remembers The Late Jan Timman.
Q: What was the role of Kasparov in the film and why was his participation significant?
Kasparov's involvement provided conflict and an arc of growth for Judit's career, and his presence offered a contrasting perspective that helped frame Judit's achievements as part of a larger evolution in chess.
#88. Judit Polgár Talks About Her Netflix Documentary And Remembers The Late Jan Timman.
Q: Why was it important to have a director with no chess background?
Having someone without a chess background allowed the film to be accessible to viewers outside the chess community; it required a lot of homework and editing to translate intricate chess details into a narrative that resonates with a broader audience.
#88. Judit Polgár Talks About Her Netflix Documentary And Remembers The Late Jan Timman.
Q: How did the Netflix documentary come together and why was Rory Kennedy chosen as director?
Rory Kennedy expressed a strong interest in Judit's story after the surge of global attention around the chess world post-Queen's Gambit; a Zoom call led to a quick alignment, and the collaboration progressed into a Netflix project because Kennedy could tell Judit's story in a compelling, audience-friendly way.
#77. Erwin l'Ami Talks About Giri's Top Form, Working With Topalov, And More!
Q: How have you managed to cope with that stress?
Erwin shares that he has never felt that pressure and enjoys playing chess regardless of the competitive aspect.
#69. Tania Sachdev Talks About Her Journey From Indian Women's Champion To World-Class Commentator!
Q: What emotions did you feel after the Indian women's team won the gold at the Olympiad?
She expressed deep emotional fulfillment and joy but also reflected on the stress leading up to the event, as she felt it might be her last opportunity to play on the team.

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What is New In Chess Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A chess-focused interview series that brings in top grandmasters, authors, and notable personalities from the chess world. Episodes frequently explore major tournaments, player development, historical perspectives, and the evolving landscape of chess—often weaving in insights about training, preparation, and the personal journeys behind peak performance. Notable episodes blend tournament analysis with human-interest stories, book discussions, and mentorship narratives, making it appealing to listeners who love deep game discussion as well as broader chess culture and history. A standout trait is the consistent pairing of high-level analysis with accessible storytelling, plus a bias toward voices with lasting influence in chess literature an... more

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Recent guests on New In Chess Podcast include:

1. Judit Polgár
2. Ruslan Ponomariov
3. Erwin L'Ami
4. Jonathan Speelman
5. Willy Hendriks
6. Anatoly Karpov
7. Tania Sachdev
8. James Altucher

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