It has been a busy time in the chess world, as dramas new and old bubble to the surface. GM Javokhir Sindarov is on the verge of winning the FIDE Candidates. A highly anticipated Netflix documentary has just been released about the Hans–Magnus controversy, and there is even some business intrigue, as an app co-founded by GM Magnus Carlsen is set to compete directly with Chess.com.Joining me to discuss it all is the popular and entertaining YouTuber and commentator, GM Ben Finegold. Questions answered include: Is the early Kalshi market correct to make Sindarov a 66% favorite over Gukesh in a World Championship match? Will the Netflix documentary change anyone’s mind about Chess.com, Magnus Carlsen, or Hans Niemann? Is Magnus likely to be directly involved in Take Take Take’s new direction?We also discuss Ben’s recent health struggles, the state of his OTB game, and his upcoming plans. It’s always worthwhile to hear Ben’s unvarnished opinions!Mentioned: Untold: Chess Mates Mentioned: Hikaru discusses the TakeTakeTake/LiChess partnershiphttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFdWHX8oHuE&t=1534sTheo Wait of Lichess interview with Chessbase India:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8nm-RPZzsMPoker scandal- https://www.reddit.com/r/HobbyDrama/comments/104pwwx/poker_the_infamous_j4_hand_that_nearly_tore_the/Find Ben at the 2026 National Open:https://new.uschess.org/2026-national-openTwitch:https://www.twitch.tv/itsbenandkaren/videos?filter=highlights&sort=timeYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6EnFbK-P5q0zeaqI5yobKgX:https://x.com/ben_finegoldLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices