From reaching a 2700 rating and being among the world’s top 20 players, to helping both Vladimir Kramnik and Magnus Carlsen in World Championship matches… From classic board preparation to modern engine work — our guest is GM Laurent Fressinet.

In this honest conversation with GM Avetik, he opens up about:

– Working with legends like Kramnik and Carlsen

– The emotional and mental challenges of elite chess

– Insightful stories from the World Championship matches

– Why he stopped chasing 2700 and embraced coaching

– The evolution of chess: Why modern chess is all about speed

– Honest thoughts on Chess960, team leadership, and Magnus’ mindset

This episode is full of behind-the-scenes moments and takeaways from someone who’s lived every phase of a chess career.

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