EP 136 | 2024 World Rapid & Blitz w/ GM Hammer

The sensei are joined by GM Jon Ludvig Hammer to discuss the 2024 World Rapid Blitz Championship and Magnus Carlsen's controversial decision to split the championship title with Ian Nepomniachtchi, drawing significant criticism for bending competition rules and setting a troubling precedent.

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00:00 Introduction of GM Jon Ludvig Hammer and his Chessable course.

00:37 Overview of the Blitz Championship and Magnus Carlsen.

01:16 Discussion on Abdusattorov’s rise and breakout performances.

02:32 Controversy over Magnus and Nepomniachtchi sharing the title.

03:15 Social media and fan perspectives on the shared title.

04:08 Hammer’s stance on sportsmanship and breaking rules.

08:21 Comparison to past events and "Grandmaster draws."

12:20 Speculation on Magnus’s motivations for sharing the title.

29:03 Hammer’s view on Magnus’s current career and form.

34:15 FIDE’s role in allowing the title to be shared.

41:04 Freestyle Chess and its rivalry with FIDE.

48:22 Final thoughts on Magnus and the Blitz Championship.