How can we enhance the sporting aspect of chess? With Mats from Take Take Take
In this episode, we sit down with Mats Ándre Kristiansen, co-founder andCEO of Take Take Take. Mats has worked closely with Magnus Carlsen andother leading figures in the chess world to build an app that lets fansfollow top tournaments like never before. Now, he shares his bold visionfor the future of chess — hoping to make it more competitive and moreengaging to watch.Visit our YouTube-channnel: https://www.youtube.com/@SjakksnakkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
28 Apr 1h
GM David Howell on Freestyle Chess, personal goals, FIDE-drama and Chess Masters: The Endgame
We're thrilled to kick off the new season with chess Grandmaster and expert commentator David Howell! In this episode, David dives into the hottest topics in the chess world, from Freestyle Chess to the ongoing tensions between top players and FIDE. He also gives us an exclusive look at the brand-new BBC show Chess Masters: The Endgame and shares the personal chess goals he hopes to achieve before retirement. Visit our YouTube-channnel: https://www.youtube.com/@SjakksnakkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10 Mars 1h 2min
Can Odin beat Anna Cramling in a match?
BONUS EPISODE! Finally, we are happy to announce that there will be achess match between Odin and Anna Cramling! It will take place in Osloin December hosted by Take Take Take in their brand new chess studio!It's not just Anna vs. Odin; it's a clash of generations, Norway vs.Sweden and male vs. female all in one match! In this episode we alsocount down to the Champions Chess Tour finals which will also take placein Oslo at the same time! Norway is the place to be for all chess fans iDecember!Check out the promo video on our YouTube-channnel:https://www.youtube.com/@SjakksnakkWe are happy to continue our partnership with Shades of Norway! Use thecode SJAKKSNAKK15 get 15% off your order at shadesofnorway.no/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11 Dec 202432min
FIDE Vice President FM Jøran Aulin-Jansson
Jøran has been a part of the FIDE Council since 2022. In this episode, Jøran shares his thoughts on hot topics in the chess world, including Sergey Karjakin, Russian players, and controversial changes to the 2024 World Rapid and Blitz Championships. Jøran has always been a passionate chess player, and you don't want to miss the story about when he played chess for 92 hours straight!Check out our YouTube-channnel: https://www.youtube.com/@SjakksnakkWe are happy to continue our partnership with Shades of Norway! Use the code SJAKKSNAKK15 get 15% off your order at shadesofnorway.no/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2 Dec 202454min
Grandmaster Jonathan Tisdall
Jonathan grew up in the U.S and was a young talented chess player when Fischer played Spassky in 1972. He later moved to Norway where he became Norwegian Champion and achieved the grandmaster title.Jonathan is also an experienced chess coach, journalist and chess author. His book "Improve Your Chess Now" is considered a modern classic. We talk to him about chess training and methods, following the rise of Magnus Carlsen, the chess talents of today and much more.The episode is also available on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SjakksnakkWe are happy to continue our partnership with Shades of Norway! Use the code SJAKKSNAKK15 get 15% off your order at shadesofnorway.no/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18 Nov 20241h 24min
Grandmaster and chess commentator Jon Ludvig Hammer
Hammer is a former super GM from Norway and a popular chess commentator. He also appears as a streamer on the channels of Hikaru Nakamura, The Botez sisters and most recently Anna Cramling.In this episode we talk about the upcoming World Chess Championship and get Hammer's predictions and insights. We also get the full story of how he led Magnus Carlsen's second team to success in Chennai 2013.The episode is also available on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SjakksnakkWe are happy to continue our partnership with Shades of Norway! Use the code SJAKKSNAKK15 get 15% off your order at shadesofnorway.no/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4 Nov 20241h 13min
Professional swimmer Henrik Christiansen, aka. The Muffin Man
Henrik is a professional swimmer from Norway. He as several international medals and has participated in three Olympic Games. In Paris this summer he went viral with his videos on TikTok and soon became known as The Muffin Man.Henrik has also been a guest in the Norwegian chess broadcast and has competed against Odin in underwater chess! We also cover the recent cheating scandal involving GM Kirill Shevchenko.The episode is also available on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SjakksnakkWe are happy to continue our partnership with Shades of Norway! Use the code SJAKKSNAKK15 get 15% off your order at shadesofnorway.no/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21 Okt 20241h 5min