Hosted by GM Avetik Grigoryan · EN · 18 episodes
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Grandmaster Avetik Grigoryan, founder and head coach of ChessMood, interviews the elite performers of the world to uncover their mindset strategies that can help chess players. Among the guests are chess Grandmasters, successful entrepreneurs, investors, best-selling authors, elite athletes and anyone who is or has been to the top! You’ll discover the mindset strategies that superstars have used to achieve greatness in their field, and how they've developed the mental fortitude and resilience necessary to succeed at the highest level.
GM Avetik Grigoryan hosts ChessMood Podcast, a education show with 18 episodes published.
Traveling nonstop for eleven months, walking eight days by the Narmada River with no phone or money — this is a small part of Sagar Shah’s journey. In this talk with GM Avetik, he speaks about the books that opened new p
From reaching a 2700 rating and being among the world’s top 20 players, to helping both Vladimir Kramnik and Magnus Carlsen in World Championship matches… From classic board preparation to modern engine work — our guest
In this raw and powerful conversation, GM Levon Aronian opens up about the truths he avoided — and the price he paid for it. From missing his chance at the World Championship to learning the hard lessons about discipline
In this special episode of the ChessMood Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Rao Srikumar — bestselling author, TED speaker, and former professor at some of the world’s top business schools. Known as the “FedEx guy” for delive
Champions, our guest today is Grandmaster Noel Studer! After retiring from professional chess, he started NextLevelChess, where he shares his experience and insights to help others improve their game. Noel’s website http
Champions, our guest today is the European Champion 2024, Grandmaster Aleksandar Indjic. In this episode, we explore his approach to winning tournaments, managing setbacks, and using pressure as a tool for success. He al
GM Georg Meier has trained with the world’s best – Carlsen and Kasparov. The latter even predicted that GM Meier would break the 2700 elo barrier. He was living the dream of a professional chess player. But then, he left
Our guest is the inspiring Soulaima Gourani, who went from experiencing homelessness and dropping out of school to reaching a level where she would fly on private jets, receive numerous awards, including '40 under 40,' a
When his father was diagnosed with cancer, GM Kevin Goh Wei Ming knew he had limited time to fulfill his dream of becoming a Grandmaster. Despite being the CFO of a major startup, Kevin pushed himself and earned his GM t
Amy Morin, a renowned psychotherapist and the international bestselling author of “13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do”, joins GM Avetik as a guest on this episode of the ChessMood podcast. They talk about the list
On Today's Episode, our guest is NM Ben Johnson, host of the famous Perpetual Chess podcast. Apart from chess improvement and his book about it, we discuss: - How he built the discipline to record a new episode every wee
On Today's Episode the Smiley Grandmaster Bassem Amin shares: - How he became an FM at 11, IM at 16, and GM at 18 - Why he decided to study medicine and why he returned to professional chess - Gratitude lessons he learne
On Today's Episode, one of the most loved chess streamers - IM Eric Rosen, shares: - How he overcame the plateau by working on his mindset and how he became an international master - How he learned to deal with defeats -
What can chess players learn from the world of biohacking? In this episode of the ChessMood podcast, our host and founder GM Avetik Grigoryan interviews Ben Greenfield, one of the world’s top biohackers, to share his ins
In this episode of the ChessMood Podcast, our guest is James Altucher, a man who has turned his life around multiple times and achieved tremendous success in many fields! James is a serial entrepreneur, investor, bestsel
Multiple times Olympic and World Champion, elite chess Grandmaster Vladimir Akopian with 2700+ peak rating, shares the stories behind his remarkable career, including the advice he got from Botvinnik before winning his 1
If you take care of your inner being and keep it healthy, you’ll elevate not only your chess performance, but also the quality of your life. People around you will be better. The world will be better. Today’s guest is on
How to stop underperforming and play at your peak? Peak performance coach Todd Herman, who has worked with hundreds of Olympians and Elite Athletes like Kobe Bryant, Cristiano Ronaldo and Rafael Nadal, shares how we, che
Amy Morin
psychotherapist and author of "13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do"
1 appearance on this show
Dr. Ben Johnson
director, Minneapolis Arts and Cultural Affairs Department · Max Planck Institute for Chemical Energy Conversion
1 appearance on this show
Ben Greenfield
NY Times Best-Selling Author on Biohacking, Longevity, & Human Performance
1 appearance on this show
James Altucher
celebrated author, entrepreneur, and angel investor
1 appearance on this show
Kamal Ravikant
Silicon Valley Thought-Leader, Investor, & Bestselling Author · Evolve VC
1 appearance on this show
Cristiano Ronaldo
1 appearance on this show
Kobe Bryant
Bryant Stibel
1 appearance on this show
Rafael Nadal
Tennis Legend, Cultural Icon, and Now Doctor Honoris Causa
1 appearance on this show
Todd Herman
creator of the 90 Day Year, author of 'The Alter Ego Effect', 'My Super Me'
1 appearance on this show
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