EP 134 | FIDE vs. Freestyle Drama

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. Get ChessDojo's first book, How to Analyze Your Games, here: https://amzn.to/3Ds5r78 Watch Live - https://twitch.tv/chessdojo Join the Training Program - https://chessdojo.club Play Chess - https://go.chess.com/chessdojo Merch - https://www.chessdojo.club/shop  Want to support the channel?Patreon - https://patreon.com/chessdojo Donate - https://streamelements.com/chessdojo/tip  Find all of our chess book & supplies recommendations (& more!) on our Amazon storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/chessdojo Shopping through our link is a great way to support the Dojo. We earn a small affiliate % but at no cost to you. Website: https://chessdojo.club Twitch: https://twitch.tv/chessdojo Discord: https://discord.gg/sUUh8HD Twitter: https://twitter.com/chessdojo Patreon: https://patreon.com/chessdojo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chessdojo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chessdojo Podcast: https://chessdojotalks.podbean.com TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@/chessdojoclips  #chess #chesstraining  00:00 - Introduction00:40 - Overview of the Drama01:13 - Hosts' Opinions on Chess 96002:58 - Freestyle Chess Organization's Efforts07:27 - Fan Interest and Chess 960’s Appeal08:28 - Freestyle’s Announcement and FIDE’s Response12:27 - Magnus and Hikaru's Potential Withdrawal17:07 - Presentation and Fan Engagement20:14 - FIDE vs. Freestyle Chess: Rights Dispute25:51 - Importance of Event Longevity39:36 - Freestyle Chess: Future Challenges57:08 - The Ideal Resolution