The Chess Underground

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 Stockfish?

Link to video mentioned in the show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fN_8Ehinrg

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 50^th 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://lichess.org/study/UTbdCwBG

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 chess volume.

 

You can also check out a longer version of Gopal’s recommendations here.

 

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 Karagianis and Gopal Menon explore not only what it takes, but what you might not realize you should focus on, to get better at the royal game.

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 discuss chess, wild horses, emo phases, and a hypothetical 24-game chess match between The Dude and Ricky Bobby.