EP 398- FIDE Olympiad preview with GM Jonathan Speelman: Magnus, Medal Chases & Prodigies in Action

The 2024 FIDE Chess Olympiad begins September 11, 2024 in Budapest, and will feature many of the world’s top players. It is always a fun tournament for players and fans alike with its unique format and the opportunity for players to represent their countries. Joining me to help preview this year’s edition is 14- time British Chess Olympian, author, and 3 time British champion, GM Jonathan Speelman. Before Jon joins me, I discuss storylines I am excited for, including Magnus’ return to classical chess, a star-studded Indian team, and the Olympiad debut of a young British star. At the 14 minute mark, GM Speelman joins me to share some of his own Olympiad memories, as well as to share his thoughts on this year’s edition. The Olympiad is always one of my favorite tournaments to follow, and you can be sure that Perpetual Chess will be following and covering this year’s edition in detail. Timestamps of topics discussed are below. 

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0:12:00- 10 storylines I am excited for the in the Olympiad

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14:00- GM Jonathan Speelman joins me and reflects on his Olympiad experiences as a player and trainer. 

Mentioned: 

Kasparov-Speelman 1980 

https://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessgame?gid=1069881

36:00- Jon shares his thoughts on this year’s Olympiad. 

Mentioned: 

2700chess.com 

55:00- Jon reminsices about the 1988 Olympiad, the young Polgar sisters and “Grandmaster Clash”

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Grandmaster Clash - 28th Chess Olympiad 1988 with Stephen Fry

1:00- Predictions? 

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