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b'This week on Perpetual Chess we catch up with GM Cristian Chirila. A former Romanian youth champion, GM Chirila is now based in Missouri and has many roles in the chess world including commentator for the Grand Chess Tour, coach of the St. Louis University\\xa0Chess Team, and co-host, with GM Fabiano Caruana, of the C-Squared podcast. On C Squared, GM\\u2019s Chirila and Caruana are often joined by prominent guests to discuss top-level chess news. The podcast is highlighted by its excellent production and has quickly found a large audience. In our interview, we discuss the origins of and future plans for C Squared.\\xa0We also touch\\xa0on World Championships, past and present, Cristian\\u2019s OTB game and lots more. We also briefly talk about\\xa0the sexual assault allegations against GM Alejandro Ramirez although, to hear Cristian and Fabiano\\u2019s full thoughts, one should listen to the latest episode of C Squared. The notes to topics discussed can be found below.\\xa0\\n\\n\\nEpisode recorded February 28, 2023\\n\\n\\n0:00- Brief addendum regarding the allegations against GM Alejandro Ramirez (Recorded March 9, 2023)\\n\\n04:00- Thanks to our presenting chess education sponsor, Chessable.com! Check out their latest courses here:\\xa0\\nhttps://www.chessable.com/courses/#!/new\\n\\n05:00- Cristian joins! What lessons has Cristian learned from launching the C Squared Podcast?\\xa0\\nMentioned: Episode 47 with GM Cristian Chirila \\n\\xa0\\n15:00- Patreon mailbag question:\\u201d Do Chirila and Caruana have a long-term vision for C Squared?\\u201d\\xa0\\nBen Johnson | creating Perpetual Chess Podcast | Patreon\\n\\n18:00- Is Cristian surprised by how forthcoming Fabiano has been on the podcast?\\xa0\\n\\n20:00- Patreon mailbag question: Does Cristian worry that professionally collaborating with Fabiano could impact their friendship?\\xa0\\n\\n24:00- Cristian discusses C-Squared\\u2019s plans for the World Championship and his own thoughts on the Ding-Nepo match\\n\\n29:00- Cristian discusses his experience of working as one of Fabiano\\u2019s seconds during the World Championship match.\\xa0\\n\\n34:00- Patreon mailbag question: \\u201cWere there moments in the 2018 World Championship where Cristian thought Fabiano would take the lead in the match?\\u201d\\xa0\\n\\n41:00- What was your day-to-day life like as a second during the match in London?\\xa0\\n\\n46:00- Patreon mailbag question:\\u201d Does Cristian think we will continue to see Rapid and Blitz elevated over classical chess?\\u201d\\xa0\\n\\n51:00- Cristian discusses his recent OTB tournament and upcoming plans.\\xa0\\n\\n57:00- Patreon mailbag question: \\u201cWhat is Cristian\\u2019s role as head coach of the University of Missouri?\\u201d\\xa0\\n\\n1:03:00- We discuss the allegations against GM Alejandro Ramirez (recorded February 28)\\xa0\\n\\n1:08:00- Cristian discusses his upcoming tournament plans\\xa0\\nThanks to Cristian for joining the show!\\xa0\\nYou can subscribe to C-Squared here:\\nhttps://www.youtube.com/@csqpod\\n\\nIf you would like to help support Perpetual Chess, you can do so here:\\nBen Johnson | creating Perpetual Chess Podcast | Patreon\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'