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EP 440- GM Alexandr Fier: “I Blunder a Lot” – One of the World’s Most Active Grandmasters on Intuition, Endgame Studies, and Maintaining His Love For the Game

2025/6/24

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EP 440- GM Alexandr Fier: “I Blunder a Lot” – One of the World’s Most Active Grandmasters on Intuition, Endgame Studies, and Maintaining His Love For the Game

Perpetual Chess Podcast

How does Alexandr stay motivated as one of the most active Grandmasters in the world?

How does Alexandr prepare for his opponents?

How did Alexandr start collaborating with Imperial Sports?

How did Alexandr qualify for the 2025 FIDE World Cup?

Why does Alexandr play quickly?

What makes the World Cup special to Alexandr?

Alexandr’s early chess development and influences

Was it challenging to get chess books as a kid in Brazil?

Is chess gaining popularity in Brazil?

When did Alexandr decide to pursue chess professionally?

What languages does GM Fier speak?

Alex’s approach to following top games and studying openings

Alexandr’s favorite opening authors

Alex’s favorite chess books

Memories of a training camp with Mark Dvoretsky

Why does GM Fier love endgame studies?

GM Fier’s fondest memories

Alex’s passion for music

Upcoming tournaments and advice for aspiring chess players

Thanks to Alex for joining!

Shownotes Transcript

EP 440- GM Alexandr Fier: “I Blunder a Lot” – One of the World’s Most Active Grandmasters on Intuition, Endgame Studies, and Maintaining His Love For the Game 01:11:24 Share

Perpetual Chess Podcast

How does Alexandr stay motivated as one of the most active Grandmasters in the world?

How does Alexandr prepare for his opponents?

How did Alexandr start collaborating with Imperial Sports?

How did Alexandr qualify for the 2025 FIDE World Cup?

Why does Alexandr play quickly?

What makes the World Cup special to Alexandr?

Alexandr’s early chess development and influences

Was it challenging to get chess books as a kid in Brazil?

Is chess gaining popularity in Brazil?

When did Alexandr decide to pursue chess professionally?

What languages does GM Fier speak?

Alex’s approach to following top games and studying openings

Alexandr’s favorite opening authors

Alex’s favorite chess books

Memories of a training camp with Mark Dvoretsky

Why does GM Fier love endgame studies?

GM Fier’s fondest memories

Alex’s passion for music

Upcoming tournaments and advice for aspiring chess players

Thanks to Alex for joining!

Shownotes Transcript

EP 440- GM Alexandr Fier: “I Blunder a Lot” – One of the World’s Most Active Grandmasters on Intuition, Endgame Studies, and Maintaining His Love For the Game