About this episode

GM Aman Hambleton discusses his recent experiences in chess, including commentary at the Speed Chess Championship and his new course on the London System.

GM Aman Hambleton has been busy lately. In addition to his usual role as a popular Twitch streamer and Youtuber for the Chessbrah channel, he recently returned from London, where he was one of the lead commentators for Chess.com’s Speed Chess Championship. He also has recently released his highly anticipated Chessable course, Aman Hambleton’s London System. In our conversation we discuss: What made the latest Speed Chess Championship “special” according to Magnus Carlsen, and Aman’s thoughts on rapid, classical and freestyle chess. What Aman says to haters of the London Opening. Aman’s thoughts on the FIDE Candidates. We also discuss whether Aman is an adult improver at blitz chess (having recently crossed 3000 on Chess.com , Aman’s thoughts on The Queen of Chess, and the all important question of what Aman thinks of Magnus Carlsen’s new mustache. Its always fun chatting with Aman! 0:01- Aman’s reflections on Chess.com’s Speed Chess Championship in London 0:14- Looking ahead to the Esports World Cup 0:19- Aman’s thoughts on the FIDE Candidates 0:23- Highlights of Aman’s London course. More on Aman’s chessboxing match with IM Lawrence Trent here…

People in this episode

Host: Ben Johnson

Guest: GM Aman Hambleton

Topics covered

• Speed Chess Championship
• London System
• FIDE Candidates
• blitz chess
• chessboxing
• Taimanov

Keywords

• Aman Hambleton
• Speed Chess Championship
• London System
• FIDE Candidates
• blitz chess
• Magnus Carlsen
• chessboxing
• Taimanov

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Chess.com, Chessbrah

Products: Aman Hambleton’s London System

Books & works: The Queen of Chess, Aman’s Taimanov Speedrun, The Taimanov Bibl

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