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!
C-Squared Podcast
Claim This Podcastby Fabiano Caruana & Cristian Chirila
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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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Recent Episodes
May 30, 2026
Peter Leko : World Championship HEARTBREAK, Beating Polgar's Record, Keymer Is Special
Host Cristian sits down with Grandmaster Peter Leko to explore his chess journey, from prodigy battles to a World Championship near-miss and his insights on Vincent Keymer's talent.
May 12, 2026
Hans Confesses After GCT Win: "I Felt The Turtle Closing In."
<p>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 rounds. We dig into the American trio's standout performances, Alireza's secret conflict between the GCT and the Esports World Cup, and Magnus winning Tepe Sigeman in Malmo, ahead of Erigaisi and Erdogmus. Plus, 12-year-old Faustino Oro officially becomes a Grandmaster, the second youngest in chess history! </p><p>Episode sponsored by our friends at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.chessreps.com/">https://www.chessreps.com/</a>. </p><p>The fastest way to learn openings and actually remember them. Train smarter, play sharper.</p><p>♟️Play With Us: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.chess.com/join/csqpod?ref_id=207174611">https://www.chess.com/join/csqpod?ref_id=207174611</a> 👕MERCH: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://c-squared.shop/">https://c-squared.shop/</a> 🌐 Website: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://c2pod.com/">https://c2pod.com/</a> ☕Buy Us A Coffee : <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://buymeacoffee.com/c2pod">buymeacoffee.com/c2pod</a> 🐦Twitter/X : <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/CSQpod">https://x.com/CSQpod</a> 📸Instagram : <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/csqpod/">https://www.instagram.com/csqpod/</a> 💬Discord : <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://discord.gg/XeP3tENMTr">https://discord.gg/XeP3tENMTr</a></p>
May 12, 2026
GCT Warsaw Is Here, Carlsen vs Erdogmus Is HERE, Webster Kills SPICE, Red Or Blue Button?
<p>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 ever. Webster University shuts down the legendary SPICE program, ending one of the most decorated collegiate chess dynasties in U.S. history — and Susan Polgar isn’t taking it quietly. Plus the red or blue button debate splitting chess Twitter, and Fabi’s POV heading into GCT Warsaw. </p><p>Episode sponsored by our friends at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.chessreps.com/">https://www.chessreps.com/</a> </p><p>♟️Play With Us: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.chess.com/join/csqpod?ref_id=207174611">https://www.chess.com/join/csqpod?ref_id=207174611</a> 👕MERCH: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://c-squared.shop/">https://c-squared.shop/</a> 🌐 Website: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://c2pod.com/">https://c2pod.com/</a> ☕Buy Us A Coffee : <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://buymeacoffee.com/c2pod">buymeacoffee.com/c2pod</a> 🐦Twitter/X : <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/CSQpod">https://x.com/CSQpod</a> 📸Instagram : <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/csqpod/">https://www.instagram.com/csqpod/</a> 💬Discord : <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://discord.gg/XeP3tENMTr">https://discord.gg/XeP3tENMTr</a></p>
128 total episodes available with 39 transcripts
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