EP 203 | 2026 Junior Draft

The Chess Dojo's annual Junior Draft is back! Jesse, David, and Kostya review last year's results, debate the world's most promising young chess talents, and draft their picks for 2026.

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00:00 – 2025 Draft Results

09:27 – Biggest Winners and Disappointments

14:25 – Jesse's Winning Strategy

29:47 – The 2026 Junior Draft Begins

43:12 – Drafting the Top Female Juniors

54:28 – Betting on Young Talent

1:04:29 – Trades and Roster Changes

1:18:13 – Final Teams and Predictions