The February Chess Underground examines the intrigue and excitement surrounding the upcoming resumption of the 2020 Candidates Tournament in Yekaterinburg, Russia. Host Pete Karagianis takes an in-depth look at some of the matchups that may impact who ultimately goes on to challenge World Champion Magnus Carlsen.

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Chess Underground #23: The Candidates

The February Chess Underground takes a trip through time with Internet Chess Club co-founder Marty Grund.

Chess Underground #22: Marty Grund

In the December 2020 Chess Underground, host Pete Karagianis looks back on the year that wasn’t, his own best laid plans, and the difference between Chess and Go.  

The Chess Underground: December 2020

The November installment of Chess Underground's second season, Tournament Life, checks in with Isaac Steincamp, director of strategy at chess.com.

Chess Underground #20: Isaac Steincamp

The October Chess Underground checks in with States Cup creator and lead organizer Saumik Narayanan. Saumik gives the inside scoop on the States Cup as it enters into the playoffs for its inaugural season. We also discuss his other endeavors, including bowling and chess, grant-writing, and a visit from a certain kind of raptor to a scholastic chess tournament.

Chess Underground #19: Saumik Narayanan

The September 2020 installment of Chess Underground continues its exploration of the theme "Tournament Life" with NM Tim McEntee.

Chess Underground #18: Tim McEntee

The August installment of Chess Underground checks in with ANTD Jim Hodina, Manager of Environmental Public Health for Linn County Iowa.

Chess Underground #17: Jim Hodina

Maret Thorpe (courtesy subject) Chess Underground Season 2 Episode 2 catches up with Maret Thorpe, NTD and FIDE arbiter, about customer service, career changes, and riding a mechanical bull.

Chess Underground #14: Maret Thorpe

Chess Underground Season 2 Episode 2 catches up with Maret Thorpe, NTD and FIDE arbiter, about customer service, career changes, and riding a mechanical bull.... The post Chess Underground #14: Maret Thorpe appeared first on US Chess.

Season 2 of the Chess Underground, Tournament Life, investigates the many nuances of the chess tournament subculture. What better way to kick off than with... The post Chess Underground #13: Bill Broich appeared first on US Chess.

Chess Underground #13: Bill Broich

The Chess Underground is literally underground, in every sense of the word, live (on tape) from the quarantined, sheltered-in-place state of Illinois, where we check... The post Chess Underground #12: The Candidates appeared first on US Chess.

Chess Underground #12: The Candidates

The inaugural season of Chess Underground, Americana comes to a close. The examination of chess in the US began with flash mobs and beer and concluded with... The post Chess Underground #11 – Previewing the 2020 Candidates appeared first on US Chess.

Chess Underground #11 – Previewing the 2020 Candidates

Civil rights activist. Politician. Speech pathologist. Chess coach. Ladies and gentlemen, the life of Garrett Scott.   The post Chess Underground #10: Garrett Scott appeared first on US Chess.

Chess Underground #10: Garrett Scott

This month’s Chess Underground features Colorado’s LM and NM Brian Wall, a true legend of American chess. Wall is well known for his adventurous opening... The post Chess Underground #9: Brian Wall appeared first on US Chess.

Chess Underground #9: Brian Wall

The November Chess Underground catches up with FIDE Master, electronic musician dabbler and treasure hunter Carl Boor. Carl discusses the merits of Bronstein vs. Fischer,... The post Chess Underground #8: FM Carl Boor appeared first on US Chess.

Chess Underground #8: FM Carl Boor

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