EP 156 | Who Will Be Top -10 in June 2026?

Episode note: the recording froze around the 31 minute mark, so you may hear a short piece cut out.

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In this episode, the sensei review their previous top 10 predictions for June 2025, evaluating their accuracy against the actual FIDE rankings. They also make new predictions for June 2026, highlighting rising stars like Gukesh and Arjun while debating the future potential of players like Firouzja, Niemann, and Nakamura.

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00:00 – Introduction

01:17 – June 2025 FIDE Top 10

03:09 – Firouzja Correctly Predicted to Enter Top 10

04:20 – Decline of Nepomniachtchi, So, and Anand

06:43 – Misses on Abdusattorov and Other Juniors

07:50 – Firouzja’s Struggles and Unfulfilled Potential

12:38 – Start of 2026 Top 10 Predictions

14:41 – Controversial Pick at #10

25:04 – Will Magnus Stay Ranked with Minimal Games?

33:32 – Debating the Top 5: Naka, Gukesh, Arjun, Fabi

46:59 – Final Dojo Composite Top 10 List for 2026

53:03 – Wrap-Up & Patreon Support Appeal