EP 161 | Ranking the Top 10 Chess Countries

In this episode of Dojo Talks, Jesse, David, and Kostya each reveal and debate their top 10 chess countries of all time—based on world champions, cultural contributions, and historic achievements—before combining their lists into a final ranking.

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04:57 – Jesse’s #10 pick

09:44 – David’s #10 pick

13:01 – Kostya’s #10 pick

14:04 – Kostya’s #9 pick

15:24 – David’s #9 pick

18:51 – Jesse’s #9 pick

20:33 – Jesse’s #8 pick

21:37 – David’s #8 pick

25:16 – Kostya’s #8 pick

27:12 – Kostya’s #7 pick

28:31 – David’s #7 pick

30:13 – Jesse’s #7 pick

32:19 – Jesse’s #6 pick

33:54 – David’s #6 pick

36:28 – Kostya’s #6 pick

37:39 – Kostya’s #5 pick

38:34 – David’s #5 pick

42:12 – Jesse’s #5 pick

44:51 – Jesse’s #4 pick

46:24 – David’s #4 pick

49:04 – Kostya’s #4 pick

50:26 – Kostya’s #3 pick

52:43 – David’s #3 pick

59:29 – Jesse’s #3 pick

1:02:48 – Jesse’s #2 pick

1:05:50 – David’s #2 pick

1:09:45 – Kostya’s #2 pick

1:10:37 – Kostya’s #1 pick

1:11:41 – David’s #1 pick

1:12:42 – Jesse’s #1 pick