Episode #52: Life After Master
In the October installment of Chess Underground, Pete and Gopal ask themselves the question: “What are the things you learned about chess after becoming a master?”
Also, is Kramnik better than Stockf…
Episode #51: What Will Chess Be Like in 2050?
The September edition of Chess Underground asks the question, "What will chess be like in 2050?" Pete and Gopal put on their wizard hats and offer prognostications galore.
Chess Underground #50: Chess Underground Turns 50!
In the 50th episode of Chess Underground, Pete and Gopal examine “underrated and underappreciated players from chess history.” Bonus study with all of the games discussed in the episode: https://lich…
Chess Underground #49: The Questions Are Out There
Strange chess scandals, toilets with threatening auras, the conclusion of beadgate and a brief tip of the hat to Danny DeVito.
Chess Underground #48: Two Elephants in the Room
Ding Stans, large wildlife, poker binges and general ennui: Pete and Gopal finally tackle the 2023 World Chess Championship. With a special appearance from Sparks the kitten.
Chess Underground #47: Pete and Gopal’s Favorite Chess Books
The March Chess Underground flips the TikTok attention span on its head, examining Pete and Gopal’s list of favorite chess books. The two drop their “top 3” and offer insights on what makes a good ch…
Chess Underground #46: Age of the TikTok attention span
Pete and Gopal explore a new horizon in chess media: Chess Sketch Comedy. Open source… kinda.
Chess Underground #45: New Year, New You
The January 2023 “New Year New You” episode explores undervalued and underrated aspects of chess improvement. What are some areas that chess students overlook? Underrate? Ignore? Hosts Pete Karagiani…
Chess Underground #44: Chess Thanks with Gopal
Find out what Pete and Gopal give “Chess Thanks” for on this edition of the Chess Underground. From the mundane and obvious to the deep and pseudo-profound… can you guess the reasons before they do?
Chess Underground EP#43: Julia Rios
The October CU completes it’s quest to seamlessly fuse with the Chessfeels Podcast, as host Pete Karagianis and Gopal Menon sit down with Julia Rios. As wholesome as a Stouffer’s ™ Lasagna, the three…
EP #42: ”Do No Harm”
The September edition of the Chess Underground assesses the idea of “Do No Harm,” stemming from an earlier discussion on the podcast. Host Pete Karagianis submits an oath to the Greek Gods of old. Go…
EP#41 - ”Bullet Binges, All-Nighters, and TMI”
Chess Underground, with host Pete Karagianis and Gopal Menon, returns in August to discuss some spicy interviews as hot as the Miami heat, chess internet (degeneracy?), mouse slips and slams, pre-mov…
EP#40 - ”What Makes Your Best Results?”
Chess Underground returns! Pete and Gopal try to answer the question, "What makes your best results?" How do we perform at our best over the board? Can any connections be drawn from anecdotal cases? …
EP#39 - ”He’s a 10, but He Plays the French”
Season 4 of Chess Underground continues with Gopal Menon and host Pete Karagianis. The topics this month include: Shrek vs. Beth Harmon in a 24-game match; a philosophical discussion of chess Twitter…
EP #38 - Gopal Menon, ”Chess Variants”
Season 4 of Chess Underground continues with Gopal Menon and host Pete Karagianis, who go deep into some of their favorite -- and least favorite -- chess variants.
Have you ever heard of "Secret Quee…
EP #37 - Gopal Menon, ”What is Chess Most Like?”
Season 4 of Chess Underground is here!
Host Pete Karagianis and Gopal Menon approach the question: "What is chess most like?" The answer(s) may surprise you! Also Pete and Gopal catch up on "This Mon…
EP #36 - IM Kassa Korley
This month, Pete Karagianis sits down with IM Kassa Korley for the Chess Underground.
Born and raised in New York City, Kassa learned to play chess at the age of five and has been passionate about th…
EP #35 - IM Kostya Kavutskiy
EP #34 - JJ Lang!