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Next week\u2019s podcast is arriving early, and it's a double episode!\xa0For the first segment, I am joined again by Chessable author and trainer CM Vjekoslav (Vjeko) Nemec. Vjeko and I discuss the riveting, recently concluded FIDE Grand Swiss. India\u2019s ascension continued as GM Vidit Gujirathi and IM R. Vaishali\u2019s had impressive victories in the Open and Women\u2019s Sections respectively. With more spots in the 2024 FIDE Candidates now settled, we also look ahead to what is shaping up to be quite an entertaining fight for the right to challenge for the World Championship titles. Lastly, Vjeko followed this event quite closely, so he recommends several interviews and games from an action-packed tournament for us\xa0to check out.\xa0\nFollowing Vjeko, I catch up with Chris Callahan (38:00) about what is new with LiChess.org since our last chat in 2021. Chris reports that LiChess is continuing to see solid growth, and discusses their plans in terms of both community outreach and potential additional features on the website. We also discuss the latest in cheat detection and LiChess\u2019\xa0decision to stop working with US Chess and with the St. Louis Chess Club in the wake of the allegations against GM Alejandro Ramirez. It is always fun to catch up with Chris and hear about what is going on with LiChess. As always, timestamps of the many topics discussed can be found below.\xa0\n\n\nThanks to our presenting chess education sponsors, Chessable.com! Silman\u2019s Endgame Course is now on Chessable and on sale if you act quickly!\nhttps://www.chessable.com/silmans-complete-endgame-course-from-beginner-to-master/course/199399/\n\n\n0:00- Intro\nUp to date information about ordering my book, and events can be found here:\n\n5:00- CM Vjekoslav Nemec joins me to recap the FIDE Grand Swiss\xa0\n\n5:30- Who won and earned Candidates\u2019 spots in the FIDE Grand Swiss?\xa0\nMore info here\n\n13:00- What can chess do to make more tournaments feel as important as the Grand Swiss and the FIDE World Cup?\xa0\n\nMentioned: Tarjei Svensen\u2019s article about GM Ding Liren\n\n19:00- What players and personalities stood out in the tournament?\xa0\nMentioned: L\u2019ami-Gujirathi 2023\xa0\nBogdan-Daniel Deac interview with Fiona Stiel-Antoni:\n\n\nMishra\u2019s amazing\xa0analysis of his win over Ivanchuk:\n\n\nSevian\u2019s analysis of his win over Firouzja\n\n\xa0L\u2019ami-Gujirathi 2023\xa0\n\n24:00- Who are the early favorites to win the 2024 Candidates?\xa0\n\n27:00- What stood out from the Women\u2019s section?\nMentioned: GM Pia Cramling, GM Tan Zhonkyi, GM Humpy Koneru\xa0\nIM Vaishali\u2019s analysis of her round 3 win over Garifullina\n\n\n32:00- Early thoughts on the 2024 Women\u2019s Candidates Field\xa0\n\n36:00- Thanks to Vjeko for coming back to talk with us- check out his Twitter page here:\n\n37:00- Chris Callahan joins the pod to talk LiCHess\n\n38:00- How LiChess has changed in recent years?\n\nMentioned: Episode 221 with Chris Callahan,\xa0\nLiChess game database available for download here:\n\n42:00- How do LiChess blogs work? How is it determined which posts get on the home page?\xa0\nMentioned: FM Nate Solon\xa0\n\n46:00- How do they treat blog posts that are somewhat promotional in nature?\xa0\n\n48:00- What, if any, are the technical upgrades the LiChess team is working on?\xa0\n\n50:00- What are most requested features for LiChess?\n\n52:00- Chris\u2019 discusses the financial situation of LiChess.\xa0\nLiChess\u2019 costs spreadsheet here:\n\n54:00- Patreon mailbag question: \u201cDoes LiCHess have plans to become a non-profit (501c3)\xa0in the US?\u2019\xa0\n\n57:00- What is the latest on LiChess\u2019 cheat detection efforts?\n\n1:03:00- What went into Lichess\u2019 decision to stop working with US Chess and the St. Louis Chess Club?\nMentioned: Breaking the Silence, Chris\u2019 interview on Ono Another Chess Podcast\nSt. Louis Chess Club Statement\xa0\n\n1:10:00- Patreon mailbag question: \u201cHow can one volunteer with the Women in Chess Foundation?\u201d\xa0\n\n1:13:00- Thanks to Chris for joining the pod! You can email him at chris.callahan at Lichess dot org\xa0\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices