EP 134 | FIDE vs. Freestyle Drama

Dojo Talks: A Chess Podcast

GM Kraai, IM Pruess, and IM Kavutskiy discuss the conflict between FIDE and the Freestyle Chess Association over the legitimacy and rights to organize Chess 960 (Fischer Random) events, with players like Magnus Carlsen spearheading Freestyle's efforts to revitalize the format. The sensei discuss fan interest, FIDE's waning control, and the broader implications for chess traditions and alternative formats.

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00:00 - Introduction
00:40 - Overview of the Drama
01:13 - Hosts' Opinions on Chess 960
02:58 - Freestyle Chess Organization's Efforts
07:27 - Fan Interest and Chess 960’s Appeal
08:28 - Freestyle’s Announcement and FIDE’s Response
12:27 - Magnus and Hikaru's Potential Withdrawal
17:07 - Presentation and Fan Engagement
20:14 - FIDE vs. Freestyle Chess: Rights Dispute
25:51 - Importance of Event Longevity
39:36 - Freestyle Chess: Future Challenges
57:08 - The Ideal Resolution