The END of the Hans Niemann Controversy? | Danny Rensch PODCAST

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Try ChessReps and start learning chess openings from the best: https://www.chessreps.com/What does Danny Rensch regret about the Hans Niemann controversy? Today I’m joined by Danny, Chess.com’s Chief Chess Officer, to talk about what happened between Hans, Magnus Carlsen, and Chess.com. We discuss why Magnus said he felt gaslit by Chess.com, which parts of Hans’s account Danny disputes, and what he wishes he’d done differently. Danny also talks openly about how the situation affected him, why he was unhappy with Netflix’s Untold: Chess Mates, and what he thinks the film left out. We cover Magnus’s relationship with Take Take Take, why Danny dislikes Reddit, the future of chess, and Chess.com’s ban of Brandon Jacobson (Viih_Sou). And of course, we finish with a blitz game — don’t miss it!Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mustreaderMy DISCORD server: https://discord.gg/QYX5VcpTBPMy X: https://x.com/mustreaderMy channel with podcast highlights: https://www.youtube.com/@CwMClipsMy chess.com club: https://go.chess.com/MustreaderClubCollabs: [email protected]'s X: https://x.com/DanielRenschDanny's book Dark Squares: https://www.chess.com/darksquaresMy previous podcast with Danny: https://youtu.be/E4fGt3MbF0IMy podcast with Brandon Jacobson: https://youtu.be/f06eeiRRT0QMy podcast with Chess.com CEO Erik Allebest: https://youtu.be/1cCrMcUTDj8My video about Netflix’s Untold: Chess Mates: https://youtu.be/dCYhSD9LyecListen on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chess-with-mustreader/id1745521337Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2mU5WbBXgDklyN3jm6GMSNAll platforms: https://mustreaderchess.mave.digitalMany thanks to my Patreon supporter: Sarterus00:00 — Intro01:04 — Magnus, Chess.com & Take Take Take10:34 — Is Magnus dependent on Chess.com?18:08 — Netflix’s Untold: "I wasn’t happy"20:32 — Netflix cut this out26:11 — Netflix made Chess.com the villain30:48 — Danny’s regret about Hans37:30 — Most personal moment44:36 — Did Chess.com gaslight Magnus?50:32 — The Chess.com–Hans agreement53:26 — Why Danny dislikes Reddit54:39 — Who can challenge Chess.com?01:00:55 — Chess boom over?01:03:53 — Brandon Jacobson’s ban (Viih_Sou)01:06:37 — Can Chess.com get bans wrong?01:11:52 — More books from Danny?01:15:08 — Blitz vs Danny RenschMy name is Greg Mustreader, I am a Candidate Master in chess, an entrepreneur and host of several podcasts. On the Chess with Mustreader channel, I interview top chess players, play against chess AIs, analyze the most interesting chess games and combinations of today and of the past, as well as show you my path in chess and the way I work on my chess improvement (including recaps from the tournaments I play). I live in Almaty, Kazakhstan and travel the world extensively (been to 50 countries). I'm 33 years old, I’m married, and I have three dogs and four cats. I speak English, Russian, German, and a bit of French and Chinese.Don't forget to subscribe!#dannyrensch #hansniemann #magnuscarlsen #chesscom #chesscontroversy #chesspodcast #brandonjacobson #mustreaderchess

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