Yasser Seirawan : Viktor Korchnoi, Fischer Boom, Clash of Generations | C-Squared Podcast | E002

[@sayanchatterjee355]

Can't believe such a top Chess player, probably the second greatest player of his generation after Magnus, is conducting such an awesome podcast. This deserves more subscribers.

[@swopnilkalika2184]

even Magnus has a podcast: The Magnus Effect

[@swopnilkalika2184]

but yeah this is awesome

[@IngoziDanger]

I like how you used "probably"

[@jkadoodle]

It's episode 2, it takes time lol

[@Tymczas]

@@swopnilkalika2184 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnus_effect

[@CnR12345]

Yasser has got to be one of the most likable and story-filled GMs out there!! Bravo, guys.

[@lebronjamesharden3958]

and plastic with that fake smile

[@dilejjja]

To bad there aren't some Soviet legends around anymore, like Korchnoi or Spassky, who's still alive, but...

[@Charless_Martel]

If u are a weak man that likes to be dominated , sure. Are you gay?

[@verrigo]

I can spend hours listening to Yasser's stories. He has the perfect personality and voice for stories and really knows how to tell them :D

[@mateah83]

A regular person telling a story is like a factual scroll with machine written letters. When Yasser talks about old phone books and parking space you can still feel the soul frequencies radiating out of him and then he adds some extra-dimensional memes from the future as he speaks and you just feel relaxed and happy.

[@ryanmcallister2321]

Yasser is a national treasure

[@fraternitas5117]

world

[@fraternitas5117]

@@Kiblitzers legendary reply, well done!

[@knighterrant5772]

It's true though, he does kinda transcend national boundaries.

[@lebronjamesharden3958]

and plastic with that fake smile

[@abinashpatowary7564]

Yaseer = lots of smile.🙂

[@bailinhuang]

We need Yasser part 2. He's like the grandpa with awesome stories

[@barkman1739]

Yasser’s stories need their own KZbin channel. Thanks for interviewing him!

[@gicko2338]

If you had Yasser every second episode, I would still want more of him. What is this, the third episode of the podcast, and its already my favorite. Keep it up, this is amazing.

[@joedorben3504]

If this is actually gonna be a consistent weekly podcast with amazing guests like Yasser, it will be absolutely incredible for chess. Magnus has appeared on some podcasts and there are a few chess focused ones but this is the best Ive seen by far

[@douglaslegvold9215]

Man these young guys have no clue how the70’s were😂! Thanks Yasser! Educate these youngsters!

[@a_doggo]

@@douglaslegvold9215 lol and they havent read any books either, i guess that might be the downside to all these online resources

[@ragnorak56]

This podcast felt like one of my classical OTB games where I look at the clock and wonder how the time flew by so quickly.

[@frednimzowi9852]

@@a_doggo Not true. Fabi mentioned 2 greats books which he likes: "The Road to Chess Improvement" by GM Alex Yermolinsky and "Pal Benko: my life, games and compositions" by IM Jeremy Silman. I can warmly recommend both books: their are great, both for the chess content and the anecdotes.

[@MegaNardman]

Probably the only 2-hour podcast I've listened to where i wished it went on for another 2 hours. Great job hauling in Yasser!

[@knighterrant5772]

Right? I saw, 'oh, it's two hours, well, I'll probably watch the beginning.' Two hours later... damn, I hope they do a follow-up!

[@charlespanache7047]

Idk of this sounds weird. But Yassers voice is easy on the ears.

[@halfaheartbongobongo]

Yasser needs to come back. It feels like he barely started talking LOL.

[@halfaheartbongobongo]

Yasser is so interesting. The way he became a top player, studying because he wanted to play better and better people until he finally got a chance to play and beat the best players in the world, is kind of nuts. Also Yasser can naturally fill up a podcast with just his stories, barely needs the others lol.

[@milesgreenwood5036]

Here before this podcast blows up to the moon…

[@JimmyBoosterCrate]

Man, Yasser is like a living book constantly writing itself. He has so much things to say, all the time

[@joel_petro]

Yasser makes me feel like a child listening to his granddad's stories. I'm entranced with fascination whenever he speaks.

[@nilsp9426]

I hope Yasser writes another book or two, so his stories live on forever! He is such a great storyteller.

[@hammadakram6530]

You just can't get bored with Yasser. Amazing guest 🙌

[@travistucker4067]

Facts!

[@highgroundchess]

I am completely enamored with Yasser. I hope you make him a pillar of this podcast. We NEED as many of the Yasser stories as he has. His history recall and story telling is remarkable.

[@NotQuiteFirst]

Enamored _of_ or enamored _with_ Yasser. If enamored _by_ Yasser it means he is enamored of you. Which might be the case!

[@highgroundchess]

@@NotQuiteFirst well that’s fine. Thanks for correcting that.

[@Vanessa-uo6lt]

yasser is such a good storyteller, i had the best time listening to his chess journey

[@ryanmurphy1414]

I've been waiting for Yasser on a podcast for ages! Amazing stuff :D

[@gokuwisdom]

Instantly subscribed. Petition for part 2 with Yasser ❤

[@MrAM4D3U5]

I could listen to Yasser tell stories all day, please have him back!

[@BakedFishy]

We desperately need more Yasser stories!!

[@hamzazaman8382]

loved every bit of it. its so refreshing to listen to stories beyond the chess board. it gives so much personality to not only the players but also the game itself. really gives extra life to the game.

[@thomasalicea8877]

Yasser is a legendary chess player and yet some how even still a better Man. One of my heroes

[@Crazeyfor67]

Christian needs to learn not to interrupt his guest so often. A few times Yasser was right at the crescendo of a very interesting story when Christian would stop him and make Yasser stop or switch lanes. But overall the podcast is very good you're both learning as you go. Best of luck.

[@marcosh35]

I agree. He needs to let the guest have the spotlight. He would also do well to wear some pants. Take a lesson from Johnny Carson. An interviewer should always dress to impress.

[@fordc1874]

And worst of all he interrupts with questions that are way ahead of where the story is. Just listen bro

[@JuanGonzalezZzZzZz...]

I didn't feel like this, but I can agree they are still learning the ways of interviewing.

[@dralokad5862]

Just watched this for the first time and felt the same. Went to the comment section to state the same thing!!

[@wingwang007]

Horrible manners.

[@yeahbaby2123]

GM Yasser Seirawan is a gift to the chess world. Keep up the good work!

[@LaymensLament]

this is super amazing! im only 30 minutes in but i already want you to bring yasser back, he just has amazing stories and exuberant love for the game!

[@dinokoenoko7842]

This was the best chess podcast ever! Yasser is amazing, so is fabi and cristian, we all hope for more podcasts in the future. (More with Yasser would be preferred imo)

[@joeremus9039]

My god, this was a feast of chess culture and great stories. What wonderful people these three are and what fascinating people that were these chess greats.

[@romd4031]

This podcast is so awesome. Really loved. Very entertaining for the love of good chess. Thanks Fabiano and Cristian!!

[@gwenroberts8649]

Walter Browne, Jack Peters, Shirazi, Ivanov, Duckworth, Ozdal, Lone Pine, Lina Grumette, Larsen, Korchnoi and ping- pong……I want to hear more of Yasser’s stories.

[@nomoreblitz]

Michael Stean

[@sagestseeker]

Yes ❤

[@fraternitas5117]

I know I for one appreciate to see Fabi's good nature when seeing him loosen up in this show.

[@cld9731]

Excellent interview. Wonderful accounts by Seirawan. Fabiano offered a lot of interesting anecdotes as well and Cristian's question moved the interview in interesting directions. Very high caliber interview.

[@chessandmusicwithoskiez6241]

Hello people of KZbin I know it might see like this sort of chess vibe was from a another time, but I assure you, it’s a great scene OTB nowadays still, with the same things Yasser was talking about. It doesn’t really matter how old you are, like I have a lot of chess friends that are a year older or a few years younger. It’s also a really nice community where everyone is respected, even if you’re not that good. Obviously those who show up more become decent, and probably get more friends, but it’s welcome for everybody. Really recommend the scene if you live close enough or are interested enough in the game.

[@YlL-ji2sl]

The story how Yasser came into chess is great! The way he tells the story is probably even better. 😂

[@Updog89]

I would love to see a series where they animate or act out Yasser’s stories to bring them to life. Would be super funny to see him on Drunk History!

[@ChessHistorian]

This is the only episode I watched beginning to end. Man, I love Yasser.

[@InfoJunky]

I love Yasser! I wish it was 4-5 hours, I was disappointed he didn't get to tell more stories!

[@YukiNakaii]

i was so looking forward to this one!

[@juleslondon3088]

Absolutely fascinating! Yasser is such a great storyteller. A very hard act to follow. ❤

[@vruatsa]

This podcast is so amazing, honestly! For many years I always wanted to see more content from Fabi, precisely in that area of personal life, thoughts, etc. Now that this podcast is live with Cristian and people like Yasser are being invited, this feels like an incredibly good thing for the chess community and fans overall. Yasser is such a great storyteller, I can't wait for his second round. Thanks a lot, guys!

[@woodandwandco]

This is incredible and unique chess content and a wonderful bridge between the 3 protagonists forming a unique intergenerational perspective. We see the shift of the significance of the Second from a boxing coach coming into the ring between rounds to a 100m dash coach cheering on from the sidelines with the advent of technology and changes in rules and regulations. We get the contemporary, top level chess narratives and references from Fabi, while Yasser gives a deep insight into the camaraderies chess revolved around, the nationalistic brotherhoods type of head-to-head challenges mirroring the political sphere, and you get the same sense regarding how chess organization mirrors contemporary liberal ideals today, namely the significance of the individual chess player, and Cristian has a wonderful way of prodding at the perfect questions to bring out the best of the entire conversation!

[@goranACD]

This is such an amazing interview! I was grinning about the whole 2 hours! Thanks 😊

[@zachhaywood1564]

Not only is he full of great stories, he also does a hell of a job actually telling them.

[@golgo3113]

Bring him back on please. I don't even play chess and i sat through this whole thing giggling like a fool

[@metalfingers7453]

I think it's funny how the different generations communicate. I know they mean nothing by it but they keep interrupting Yasser and not letting him finish his thoughts. Anyways, Fabi and Yasser are the hero's the world didn't know it needed. Quickly becoming my favorite podcast. Keep up the good work guys!

[@AlejandroMartinez-vk7ys]

Yasser, you are simply yet elegantly a LEGEND. Thank you…

[@chanky1000]

Yasser's story-telling skills are second to none! Such rare insights!

[@surf2553]

Get Yasser back on asap. This was awesome

[@ropedragon9709]

Got to get Yasser on again! He’s got some amazing stories, especially when he talks about his time with Korchnoi

[@kevinjohnsonel9889]

Yasser should get his own podcast. I could listen to his stories and chess insights for hours.

[@Kataklysm6247]

Can't get enough of Yasser's stories

[@donovan665]

Fantastic interview, Korchnoi stories g4 and Rostropovich wow! Amazing job in making Yasser comfortable hosting an interview that is just a joy to watch.

[@beautifulimpressions]

Yasser is amazing to listen to, brings the history of chess to life. can't wait to hear more of his stories

[@itstonimate8964]

If you reach yassers age and you can tell as many great stories as him, you definitely had a great life. What a man!

[@seanmcg1122]

I can listen to Yasser commentate on his daily routine. I would be just as entertained and mesmerized.

[@superscienceshow]

Chess and 90's professional wrestling are the two sports where I feel attached to the players and they are each special in their own way. I would love to have Magnus and Hans action figures.

[@Critmaw]

Great listen. Yasser is an amazing guest.

[@wotdat7983]

A great storyteller with such a pleasant voice. Makes 2 hours feel like 20 minutes

[@tkorkunckaya]

Yaser steals the show even in his own interview:) thanks for great 2 hours.

[@jal2550]

My God, this was so awesome. Love Yazz's stories. I usually listen to these podcasts in 1.25, but not this one. 2 amazing hours. Subbed!

[@VeryEfficientBlender]

I would absolutely love to have another episode of Yasser, lovely to hear him speak.

[@pennywilliamson4439]

Just discovered C-Squared - very interesting, indeed. I am a fan! Penny (UK)

[@jasonparker6138]

How did I not know about this channel? I have been living under a rock. I am insta-subscribing! When I was a teenager, I was lucky that the local university library is quite good. The chess books were old, so I learned descriptive notation before I ever heard of algebraic notation (this was in the late 90s). But they were good books. Reinfeld, Horowitz, Fine, and others. I think the first one I checked out was How To Think Ahead in Chess by Horowitz. And then there was a 1920s copy of Morphy's Games of Chess by Sergeant. I checked that one out lots of times. The notation was an even more ancient version of descriptive. It took me a while to figure out that Kt means knight. From playing over those games, I developed the habit of turning the knights so they face each other at the beginning of the game, and keeping that orientation. That way I can always know at a glance which is the KKt and which is the QKt.

[@sang9107]

Just came to see Yasser's smile, ended up watching the entire podcast. Wholesomely entertaining... You've won my subscription

[@Pyongyang99]

Yasser seems like such a genuine and great guy

[@Joseph-on7nf]

Just about half an hour in and really enjoying. Buy just one thing, in general especially in the beginning (first 5-10 min) there's no need to interrupt the story, I know it can feel awkward and like you have to interrupt or everyone will forget that you exist, bit really it's okay, and as long as it's not a question clarifying what he said, there's really no reason to interrupt in the background story, later obviously you should add to the story or give your perspective of it, or change the subject and whatever, but in the beginning it's not necessary at all. You guys are new but I'm sure you'll get used to it very fast! Great episode (so far...) And I can't wait to see how this grows!

[@zeronrb1739]

Yeah, there were a few moments where Yasser is just like "It's coming." or "I'll get to that." Let the man finish lol

[@Joseph-on7nf]

Well now that I'm done... The podcast was really really good,I really enjoyed the stories behind the 81 match, and would listen to that for another 10 hours, but in the podcast setting you probably should've cut that half an hour before the end. Unless you structure the podcast around a certain match or timeframe, a good example would be if you had a full podcast talking about the 2018 match (or that period so also the build up, candidates etc), but if you want to make it more about the person you're interviewing's full carrier, or also mix done recent news and developments in, you have to go on to the next subject, even though the stories are so good. Maybe a a list of points you want to go through will help (could also be detrimental). Another good example would be if you interview Hans Neimann, you can make part of the podcast about this match, but you don't want that to be the whole thing, like imo probably no more then 20 minutes. Anyway don't worry to much about this you guys are doing amazing, just trying to help. Good luck

[@mufarooqali]

Thank You for this amazing entertaining podcast Christian and Fabi. Please invite Yasser once again and continue the story telling one more time. Keep up the good work.

[@moogledr]

Great interview and Cristian hit the bullseye - not only did you get the right guy, but hopefully you will get him back for more stories!

[@a_doggo]

This was absolutely fantastic. Thanks, Cristian. What a wonderful selection of topics, and so much great conversation. Yasser and Fabi are pure class. Can't wait to see more! Off to an amazing start.

[@joseventuraaspiras114]

What a raconteur! Bravo GM Yasser Seirawan!

[@emmettj1984]

Get Yasser back ASAP!! I could listen to him talk for hours

[@the_old_desperado]

This is amazing content! Yasser is such an animated story teller, awesome stories and conversations.

[@MrLarsenTube]

What an amazing storyteller! ❤

[@gardenstein]

We need Yasser back on! watched the whole thing twice

[@kr0mium]

What amazing times we live in.

[@travistucker4067]

Late to C square podcast. Thank you all for this Yasser interview. He is the best storyteller by far.

[@bobobandy9382]

Love this show! Yasser is just enthralling to listen to.

[@albertok2323]

A suggestion that would make the podcasts much better, they're already amazing, for a more casual crowd if you can provide an overlay with the moves you guys describe. My brain is too small to follow fast notation in my mind :(

[@1001011011010]

It's probably experience and practice. I wouldn't be surprised if most people could eventually be able to ie follow it.

[@yrebrac]

Loved hearing Yasser's stories in this episode

[@ensoberbecer]

Excellent choice for E02 to have Yasser

[@saketrallabhandi3695]

Please have another podcast Yasser's stories are fun!!

[@dark_magician_sdy]

I love this podcast. Om on my second watch through

[@Hossdelux]

I friggen love Yasser. He's so humble, almost to a fault, and has great stories. And you two Fabiano and Christian are class acts. I still can't believe Fabiano does a podcast. As a modest enjoyer of chess it is wild to me that after Magnus you have Fabi and Hikaru who both do content creation alot more than other top sport athletes. Love it.

[@ericrobinson7184]

Super cool Yasser!! Historian, trendsetter, and G4...my new favorite move.

[@lazarus656]

Thanks for the subtitle, I wish your Podcast channel to grow even more🙏

[@cristiannunez5265]

Great podcast, great stories! Good job Fabi and Cristian!

[@3RAXFTW]

The Korchnoi story is amazing ❤

[@hocuspocus6681]

This was great, kudos. No need to ever interrupt Yasser. When the river's following, don't block it!

[@MueedQadri]

Amazing podcast, Cant wait for you guys to interview other chess personalities

[@factandsuspicionpodcast2727]

Yasser has the best stories in chess. Fantastic show, guys. Really high quality stuff. Keep up the great work!

[@arthasahmed]

I enjoyed every second of this, Yasser is a true gem, especially when he goes "ouuuuuuuuuuu" xD

[@tomhidley6763]

Fantastic podcast thank you for this content. It’s inspiring me to keep on with my chess study 📚

[@palebluewave]

This is so good. Congrats on executing so well on your idea for a new podcast.

[@jmage6]

On the note of Yasser having stories of hearts of the past I'd love him to share some stories of najdorf who had a such an interesting life Great podcast!

[@harish_srinivasan_YouTube]

When the king of story telling, Yasser speaks, best just let him speak without interrupting.

[@SLKCHESS]

Amazing podcast with very interesting stories by Yasser

[@omars.4159]

I would love to see Peter Svidler on the podcast, hope you can make it happen

[@lukelicursi6737]

Loved this. Thank you!

[@Velvet-ni6pu]

I got into chess during the start of the pandemic and it was soo exciting to explore the modern chess world and most of the top players and almost all of the various channels within it and I often hear about these amazing players and events from the past but I could ofc never connect to that side whenever ppl mention it but hearing these kinds of elaborately told stories with such emotion and a personal touch as they talk through their experiences and how they felt rather than just explain things from the past as a fact, really makes me start to connect to a part of the history of chess a lot more than just appreciating it for what it is now!! Thankk youu for this great episode, really enjoying this podcast and such a wonderful guest!

[@shimotsuki5647]

Please please get him back. I absolutely loved his tales!

[@douglaslegvold9215]

Yay Yasser! I loved “Inside Chess” so much! I believe many if not most chess players of my generation really venerate Yasser!