Oct 29, 202655 min
The boys get back together in St. Louis to recap the 2026 U.S. Chess Championship in St. Louis, breaking down how Fabi went from giving himself a 0% chance before Round 11 to forcing a tiebreak playoff against Wesley So...
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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!
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What is C-Squared Podcast about?
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!
What has C-Squared Podcast covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Fabi vs Wesley Tiebreaks, Hikaru's Top 5 Debate, Is Hans Quitting Classical?" (29 October 2026, 55 minutes), "We're Back" (1 October 2026, 60 minutes), and "Peter Leko: World Championship HEARTBREAK, Beating Polgar's Record, Keymer Is Special" (30 May 2026, 108 minutes).
How often does C-Squared Podcast publish?
C-Squared Podcast publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 56 minutes.
How hard is it to get booked on C-Squared Podcast?
Booking probability for C-Squared Podcast is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. C-Squared Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. C-Squared Podcast's contact route on record: verified email.
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Episode #123
We're Back
Oct 1, 20261 hourEpisode was posted on September 11th After a busy summer full of competition, the boys are finally back with a new episode! Fabiano and Cristian discuss the Global Chess League, the recent debate about young players...
- May 30, 20261h 48m
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...
- May 12, 202646 min
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...
Episode #120
GCT Warsaw Is Here, Carlsen vs Erdogmus Is HERE, Webster Kills SPICE, Red Or Blue Button?
May 12, 202659 minFabi 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...
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Episode #119
Hans Returns To Grand Chess Tour, Erdogmus Is 2700 (!!), Take x 3 Declares War On Chess.com
Apr 24, 20261h 2mFabi 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...
- Apr 18, 202635 min
The 2026 Candidates is over, and Javokhir Sindarov is heading to the World Championship match against Gukesh. Fabi breaks down Sindarov's magical run and insane opening prep, reflects on his own Candidates dream, and...
- Feb 25, 202639 min
Fabi gets real about Gukesh's controversial cheating comments, reveals how his Candidates camp is shaping up, and we dive into the E-Sports World Cup threatening to clash with the Grand Chess Tour. Plus: Why are Super...
- Feb 10, 202654 min
The boys connect to talk about the biggest news of the week. The chaotic Speed Chess Championship is over, and we unpack everything that happed in London, and much more. Episode sponsored by our friends at...
- Feb 10, 20261h 6m
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Episode #114
Matt Thomas & James Canty | Exposure Therapy, Breathwork & Turning Chess Brains Into Boxing Weapons
Nov 28, 20251h 26mThe boys are joined by @movingwithmat and @JamesCantyIII to discuss the recent happenings in the exciting world of Chessboxing. Matt is the moving force behind the Chessboxing movement in the US, while James just...
- Nov 24, 20251h 25m
Fabiano and Cristian react to the World Cup semifinals craziest moments. The blunder that changed history and handed Wei Yi his candidates ticket, as well as the tense clash between the two Uzbek superstars are...
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Erigaisi Channels His Inner Tal Against Levon, Leaves Fabi In Shock
Nov 22, 202535 minFollow this Masterclass analysis by checking the video on our Youtube channel : https://www.youtube.com/@csqpod Check this episode's sponsor, Chessreps, at chessreps.com
- Nov 20, 20251h 21m
Consider Donating to the Daniel Naroditsky Memorial Fund | https://givebutter.com/naroditsky Fabiano and Cristian react to the World Cup's most insane matches and unexpected upsets so far. Almost all the top favorites...
- Nov 7, 20251h 6m
Want to get your reps in and play the perfect opening? Make sure you check our friends at https://www.chessreps.com The World Cup is one of the most exciting events of the chess calendar, and this year's edition has not...
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I Confronted Hikaru About The US Championship
Oct 31, 20258 min♟️Play With Us: https://www.chess.com/join/csqpod?ref_id=207174611 👕MERCH: https://c-squared.shop/ 🌐 Website: https://c2pod.com/ ☕Buy Us A Coffee : buymeacoffee.com/c2pod 🐦Twitter/X : https://x.com/CSQpod 📸Instagram...
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Magnus On His Return To St. Louis, Fatherhood, And Changing Diapers
Oct 31, 20258 minMagnus stops to chat with Cristian after returning to St. Louis for the first time since the infamous episode from Sinquefield Cup 2022. He tells us how fatherhood changed him, his training for Clutch Chess, and more...
- Oct 11, 202533 min
Episode 3 of Fabiano's Masterclass focuses on the incredible King's Indian idea shown by Grandmasters Maurizzi MarcAndria in his game against Luca Moroni Jr. This idea, when implemented in your games, will allow you to...
- Oct 7, 20251h 35m
A rollercoaster ride that started in Brazil and finished in Arlington, Texas, comes to an end. We got together for an in depth reaction to the chess world's new controversy, Hikaru's King toss against Gukesh, as well as...
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Fabiano's Masterclass #002 | The Perfect Game
Oct 1, 202533 minWelcome to Fabiano's Masterclass! This new series aims to provide the highest level of chess analysis, presented by none other than one of the greatest chess players to ever play the game, Fabiano Caruana. Episode 2...
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