"I was pushed to the edge" — David Navara vs Kramnik | Podcast

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This is one of the most heartbreaking conversations I've ever recorded. GM David Navara — one of Czech Republic's greatest players — opens up about the darkest year of his life. After being included in Kramnik's controversial statistics, David faced accusations from Kramnik's fans, fell into depression and even had thoughts of ending his own life. Despite his appeals, FIDE remained silent, adding to his suffering. We discuss the full story, Kramnik's dangerous methods, and how to make these statistics safer. Plus: David's chaotic lifestyle, online chess addiction, and how he stays competitive at 40. I hope this episode helps everyone understand the real human cost of careless accusations. Traditional blitz game included!
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David's blog post: https://www.chess.com/blog/FormerProdigy/because-we-care
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00:00 — Intro
01:22 — Kramnik threatens to sue David!
12:15 — "I considered committing suicide"
22:07 — Why Kramnik’s methods are WRONG
27:46 — What if David played Kramnik?
31:03 — Old legends vs young talents
34:32 — From world #13 to fighting for top 60
36:06 — What David does to stay competitive
38:35 — Online chess: mixture of 4 things
41:48 — Are chess books important?
45:10 — David’s chaotic online lifestyle
46:24 — What religion means to David
49:38 — The Moiseenko incident
52:14 — Blitz!
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My name is Greg Mustreader, I am a Candidate Master in chess, an entrepreneur and host of several podcasts.
On the Chess with Mustreader channel, I interview top chess players, play against chess AIs, analyze the most interesting chess games and combinations of today and of the past, as well as show you my path in chess and the way I work on my chess improvement (including recaps from the tournaments I play).
I live in Almaty, Kazakhstan and travel the world extensively (been to 50 countries). I'm 31 years old, I have a girlfriend, three dogs and four cats. I speak English, Russian, German, and a bit of French and Chinese.
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