Chess with Mustreader

About Chess with Mustreader

My name is Greg Mustreader, I am a Candidate Master in chess, an entrepreneur and host of several podcasts. I interview top chess players (my guests include Nepo, Fabi, Aronian, Dubov etc.), play against chess AIs, analyze the most interesting chess games and combinations of today and of the past, as well as show you my path in chess and the way I work on my chess improvement. I live in Almaty, Kazakhstan and travel the world extensively (been to 50 countries). I'm 30 years old, I have a girlfriend, two dogs and two cats. I speak English, Russian, German, and a bit of French and Chinese. Don't forget to subscribe!

Publisher

Greg Mustreader

Category

education · leisure · sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

2 May 2024

Latest episode

28 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

57 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   28 Sept 2026

   DUBOV's CRAZY Match: 100 Games vs an Amateur | INTERVIEW

   Follow the 100–0 Project: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBulletGrandpa Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thebulletgrandpa Daniil Dubov, one of the strongest speed chess players in the world and a former World Rapid Champion, is about to play 100 games of 1+0 bullet against amateur Josh Smith, aka BulletGrandpa. The match is part of the 100-0 Project and takes place on November 7 at 12:00 p.m. Arizona time. If Dubov wins all 100 games, he gets $20,000, but if Josh scores even half a point, that drops to $10,000. In this interview, Daniil explains why he accepted the challenge, how he rates his chances of going 100-0, and what he likes about handicap matches. Do you think Josh can score even half a point? Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mustreader My DISCORD server: https://discord.gg/QYX5VcpTBP My X: https://x.com/mustreader My channel with podcast highlights: https://www.youtube.com/@CwMClips My chess.com club: https://go.chess.com/MustreaderClub Collabs: mazdrid@gmail.com My previous podcast with Dubov: https://youtu.be/rimjT4Pj3jY Many thanks to my Patreon supporter: Sarterus 00:00 — Intro 00:50 — Can Dubov win 100-0? 03:36 — Josh needs to wait for... 05:20 — Why Dubov respects Josh 06:10 — Could Magnus or Nihal win 100-0? 07:01 — Nihal’s extreme bullet preparation 07:38 — Esports generation in chess 08:51 — Nihal’s streak gives Dubov hope 09:29 — Guess the exact score for a reward My name is Greg Mustreader, I am a Candidate Master in chess, an entrepreneur and host of several podcasts. On the Chess with Mustreader channel, I interview top chess players, play against chess AIs, analyze the most interesting chess games and combinations of today and of the past, as well as show you my path in chess and the way I work on my chess improvement (including recaps from the tournaments I play). I live in Almaty, Kazakhstan and travel the world extensively (been to 50 countries). I'm 33 years old, I’m married, and I have three dogs and four cats. I speak English, Russian, German, and a bit of French and Chinese. Don't forget to subscribe! #daniildubov #bulletgrandpa #bulletchess #100zeroproject #chessinterview #chess

2. 

   25 Sept 2026

   The END of the Hans Niemann Controversy? | Danny Rensch PODCAST

   Try ChessReps and start learning chess openings from the best: https://www.chessreps.com/ What does Danny Rensch regret about the Hans Niemann controversy? Today I’m joined by Danny, Chess.com’s Chief Chess Officer, to talk about what happened between Hans, Magnus Carlsen, and Chess.com. We discuss why Magnus said he felt gaslit by Chess.com, which parts of Hans’s account Danny disputes, and what he wishes he’d done differently. Danny also talks openly about how the situation affected him, why he was unhappy with Netflix’s Untold: Chess Mates, and what he thinks the film left out. We cover Magnus’s relationship with Take Take Take, why Danny dislikes Reddit, the future of chess, and Chess.com’s ban of Brandon Jacobson (Viih_Sou). And of course, we finish with a blitz game — don’t miss it! Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mustreader My DISCORD server: https://discord.gg/QYX5VcpTBP My X: https://x.com/mustreader My channel with podcast highlights: https://www.youtube.com/@CwMClips My chess.com club: https://go.chess.com/MustreaderClub Collabs: mazdrid@gmail.com Danny's X: https://x.com/DanielRensch Danny's book Dark Squares: https://www.chess.com/darksquares My previous podcast with Danny: https://youtu.be/E4fGt3MbF0I My podcast with Brandon Jacobson: https://youtu.be/f06eeiRRT0Q My podcast with Chess.com CEO Erik Allebest: https://youtu.be/1cCrMcUTDj8 My video about Netflix’s Untold: Chess Mates: https://youtu.be/dCYhSD9Lyec Listen on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chess-with-mustreader/id1745521337 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2mU5WbBXgDklyN3jm6GMSN All platforms: https://mustreaderchess.mave.digital Many thanks to my Patreon supporter: Sarterus 00:00 — Intro 01:04 — Magnus, Chess.com & Take Take Take 10:34 — Is Magnus dependent on Chess.com? 18:08 — Netflix’s Untold: "I wasn’t happy" 20:32 — Netflix cut this out 26:11 — Netflix made Chess.com the villain 30:48 — Danny’s regret about Hans 37:30 — Most personal moment 44:36 — Did Chess.com gaslight Magnus? 50:32 — The Chess.com–Hans agreement 53:26 — Why Danny dislikes Reddit 54:39 — Who can challenge Chess.com? 01:00:55 — Chess boom over? 01:03:53 — Brandon Jacobson’s ban (Viih_Sou) 01:06:37 — Can Chess.com get bans wrong? 01:11:52 — More books from Danny? 01:15:08 — Blitz vs Danny Rensch My name is Greg Mustreader, I am a Candidate Master in chess, an entrepreneur and host of several podcasts. On the Chess with Mustreader channel, I interview top chess players, play against chess AIs, analyze the most interesting chess games and combinations of today and of the past, as well as show you my path in chess and the way I work on my chess improvement (including recaps from the tournaments I play). I live in Almaty, Kazakhstan and travel the world extensively (been to 50 countries). I'm 33 years old, I’m married, and I have three dogs and four cats. I speak English, Russian, German, and a bit of French and Chinese. Don't forget to subscribe! #dannyrensch #hansniemann #magnuscarlsen #chesscom #chesscontroversy #chesspodcast #brandonjacobson #mustreaderchess

3. 

   21 Sept 2026

   "My life is like a fantasy book" | Timur Turlov PODCAST

   Try ChessReps and start learning chess openings from the best: https://www.chessreps.com/ My guest today is Timur Turlov — a billionaire entrepreneur, founder and CEO of Freedom Holding Corp., president of the Kazakhstan Chess Federation and the International School Chess Federation, and now a candidate for FIDE president. We discuss what a FIDE president should be, why every candidate must be willing to answer hard questions, and how Timur is campaigning for the job. He explains how chess can reach a much wider audience, rival tennis commercially, and attract investment from major global brands. We also talk about the other candidates in the race, including one whom Timur addresses directly. On a more personal note, we discuss his love of fantasy books and what it feels like to be the hero of your own story. And of course, we finish with a blitz game: this time, I get one minute and Timur gets five. Don’t miss it! Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mustreader My DISCORD server: https://discord.gg/QYX5VcpTBP My X: https://x.com/mustreader My channel with podcast highlights: https://www.youtube.com/@CwMClips My chess.com club: https://go.chess.com/MustreaderClub Collabs: mazdrid@gmail.com Timur's X: https://x.com/TurlovforChess My podcast Jan Henric Buettner: https://youtu.be/rimjT4Pj3jY My podcast with Vishy Anand: https://youtu.be/ZqHu5seKDrc Many thanks to my Patreon supporter: Sarterus 00:00 — Intro 00:54 — Timur vs his kids 02:26 — Business during the FIDE race 07:03 — FIDE presidential campaign 11:31 — Competition in the FIDE election 13:33 — How should chess change? 18:10 — Can chess rival tennis? 24:07 — Why brands should sponsor chess 27:15 — The debate incident 29:17 — “Wadim, come debate!” 30:11 — Is Timur a fantasy hero? 36:18 — Timur’s book recommendation 36:53 — Chess = decision-making test 39:36 — Blitz vs Timur My name is Greg Mustreader, I am a Candidate Master in chess, an entrepreneur and host of several podcasts. On the Chess with Mustreader channel, I interview top chess players, play against chess AIs, analyze the most interesting chess games and combinations of today and of the past, as well as show you my path in chess and the way I work on my chess improvement (including recaps from the tournaments I play). I live in Almaty, Kazakhstan and travel the world extensively (been to 50 countries). I'm 33 years old, I’m married, and I have three dogs and four cats. I speak English, Russian, German, and a bit of French and Chinese. Don't forget to subscribe! #timurturlov #fide #fideelection #chesspolitics #freedomholding #futureofchess #chesspodcast #chessinterview #mustreaderchess

Who has been a guest on Chess with Mustreader

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• David Navara
• Darmen Sadvakasov
• James Canty III
• Larry Kaufman

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

44,968,231

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.3 / 5

6 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 70 / 100

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Quality

83

Social presence

0

YouTube

93

Engagement

51

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