I’m 21, and I’ve decided it’s time to solve chess. In this birthday special, I take a look at the current state of chess and propose some ambitious ideas for fixing the game, from changing the rules to allow the king to be captured, bringing back the legendary Linares tournament as a pathway to the Candidates Tournament, creating a centralised chess viewing platform, improving chess broadcasting, making professional chess easier to follow, and turning major chess events into a more accessible sporting experience. This is my attempt to fix FIDE, professional chess, chess tournaments, chess broadcasting and the wider chess ecosystem in one video.WATCH NEXT:▶️ I’m 21. I Solved Chess. → https://youtu.be/FsslMr4Q01gwww.youtube.com/channel/UCcCYnCaW-MTNMo0BuxO3EkQ🔗 Follow Me Here:👕 Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maverickchess?_t=ZS-8zfqUjhMCKg&_r=1📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maverickchess200?igsh=M2k5bTlkYm50Zm5x🐦 Twitter: https://x.com/Matthew551021🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/50zEWipHPduEQ6sZWuE6oT🛍️ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3d21c000-d7f7-4da3-9aa1-ece2cf5ecf7a/maverick-chess-podcasts🍏 Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/maverick-chess-podcasts/id1823220097🎮 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/maverick_matt23♟ Chess.com: https://www.chess.com/member/trustymatt♞ Lichess.org: //lichess.org/@/TrustyMatt☕ Buy me a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/matthewrichards2005🎓 Learn How to Play ChessNew to chess or want to improve? Start here:📘 How to Play Chess (Basics):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wI0loSUZXBY&list=PLW03-3PySqItMeZZ4ezrY9qCh7YDvvswx&index=1🏆 How to Win at Chess:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSF4ktqf9kQ&list=PLW03-3PySqItMeZZ4ezrY9qCh7YDvvswx&index=2❌ How to Lose at Chess – 8 Mistakes to Avoid:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXmZ6lbwdJY&list=PLW03-3PySqItMeZZ4ezrY9qCh7YDvvswx&index=3✍️ How to Read and Write Chess Moves (Notation):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSq18Dnb5dI&list=PLW03-3PySqItMeZZ4ezrY9qCh7YDvvswx&index=4👋 About Me:I create content around chess, streamer events, internet tournaments, etc., with a mix of gameplay, humour, commentary, highlights, and tutorials. My goal is to make CHESS fun and accessible to everyone. New videos every EVERYDAY!✅ Calls to Action:👍 Like this video if you enjoyed it!🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an upload!📝 Comment on your favourite moment or your thoughts below!⚠️ Disclaimer:Some links are affiliate links which help support the channel at no extra cost to you. Thank you!Hashtags#Chess #ChessNews #FIDE #CandidatesTournament #ChessTournament #ChessYouTube #ProfessionalChess #ChessCommunity #MaverickChess #Linares

The 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad 2026 in Samarkand, Uzbekistan has come to an end, with Uzbekistan winning Open gold on home soil, India taking silver and Germany claiming bronze, while China won the Women's Chess Olympiad ahead of Kazakhstan and India. In this video, I review the biggest stories from the Chess Olympiad, including the team and individual medals, the performances of Gukesh and Javokhir Sindarov ahead of their 2026 World Chess Championship match, and the remarkable achievements of Bodhana Sivandan becoming the youngest-ever Woman Grandmaster, Charlton Manyasta earning the FIDE Master title and Sizakele Masango becoming a Woman FIDE Master. We also look at the final Samarkand 2026 standings, standout players, South African achievements and the memorable conclusion to the 46th Chess Olympiad.WATCH NEXT:▶️ Preview → https://youtu.be/xmSbye1Oiyk▶️ Round 1 → https://youtu.be/oiIkj8qOaCI▶️ Round 2 → https://youtu.be/ZLySTA5kUyo▶️ Round 3 → https://youtu.be/Ae16ZCWJrPM▶️ Round 4 → https://youtu.be/7DJCMcMJdsc▶️ Round 5 → https://youtu.be/OAdAJ8TygqQ▶️ Round 6 → https://youtu.be/8rG1_hQcu88▶️ Round 7 → https://youtu.be/Hf8T5dUzg-E▶️ Round 8 → https://youtu.be/C8cMa7Ztuzo▶️ Round 9 → https://youtu.be/yp03OtgaLNo▶️ Round 10 → https://youtu.be/x6QTfygPALs▶️ Round 11 → https://youtu.be/E0cZWQfflQI▶️ Review → https://youtu.be/pnQ7VqWTd9gwww.youtube.com/channel/UCcCYnCaW-MTNMo0BuxO3EkQ🔗 Follow Me Here:👕 Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maverickchess?_t=ZS-8zfqUjhMCKg&_r=1📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maverickchess200?igsh=M2k5bTlkYm50Zm5x🐦 Twitter: https://x.com/Matthew551021🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/50zEWipHPduEQ6sZWuE6oT🛍️ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3d21c000-d7f7-4da3-9aa1-ece2cf5ecf7a/maverick-chess-podcasts🍏 Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/maverick-chess-podcasts/id1823220097🎮 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/maverick_matt23♟ Chess.com: https://www.chess.com/member/trustymatt♞ Lichess.org: //lichess.org/@/TrustyMatt☕ Buy me a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/matthewrichards2005🎓 Learn How to Play ChessNew to chess or want to improve? Start here:📘 How to Play Chess (Basics):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wI0loSUZXBY&list=PLW03-3PySqItMeZZ4ezrY9qCh7YDvvswx&index=1🏆 How to Win at Chess:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSF4ktqf9kQ&list=PLW03-3PySqItMeZZ4ezrY9qCh7YDvvswx&index=2❌ How to Lose at Chess – 8 Mistakes to Avoid:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXmZ6lbwdJY&list=PLW03-3PySqItMeZZ4ezrY9qCh7YDvvswx&index=3✍️ How to Read and Write Chess Moves (Notation):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSq18Dnb5dI&list=PLW03-3PySqItMeZZ4ezrY9qCh7YDvvswx&index=4👋 About Me:I create content around chess, streamer events, internet tournaments, etc., with a mix of gameplay, humour, commentary, highlights, and tutorials. My goal is to make CHESS fun and accessible to everyone. New videos every EVERYDAY!✅ Calls to Action:👍 Like this video if you enjoyed it!🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an upload!📝 Comment on your favourite moment or your thoughts below!⚠️ Disclaimer:Some links are affiliate links which help support the channel at no extra cost to you. Thank you!Hashtags#ChessOlympiad #ChessOlympiad2026 #FIDEChessOlympiad #Chess #Samarkand2026 #UzbekistanChess #Gukesh #Sindarov #ChessWorldChampionship #SouthAfricanChess

The 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad 2026 is coming to Samarkand, Uzbekistan, bringing together more than 200 nations for the biggest team chess event in the world. Running from September 16 to September 27, 2026, the Open section features 11 rounds of classical chess, with the United States, defending champions India, hosts Uzbekistan, China and Germany leading the starting list. In this video, we preview the FIDE Chess Olympiad 2026, look at the top teams and players including Fabiano Caruana, Wesley So, Hans Niemann, Arjun Erigaisi, Praggnanandhaa, Gukesh, Javokhir Sindarov and Nodirbek Abdusattorov, examine India's chances of defending its title, and highlight the Women's Olympiad, rising chess prodigies and the key storylines to watch in Samarkand. The 2026 Olympiad features a record 400 teams across the Open and Women's competitions, making this one of the biggest Chess Olympiads ever.Timestamps:WATCH NEXT:▶️ Preview → https://youtu.be/xmSbye1Oiykwww.youtube.com/channel/UCcCYnCaW-MTNMo0BuxO3EkQ🔗 Follow Me Here:👕 Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maverickchess?_t=ZS-8zfqUjhMCKg&_r=1📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maverickchess200?igsh=M2k5bTlkYm50Zm5x🐦 Twitter: https://x.com/Matthew551021🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/50zEWipHPduEQ6sZWuE6oT🛍️ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3d21c000-d7f7-4da3-9aa1-ece2cf5ecf7a/maverick-chess-podcasts🍏 Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/maverick-chess-podcasts/id1823220097🎮 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/maverick_matt23♟ Chess.com: https://www.chess.com/member/trustymatt♞ Lichess.org: //lichess.org/@/TrustyMatt☕ Buy me a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/matthewrichards2005🎓 Learn How to Play ChessNew to chess or want to improve? Start here:📘 How to Play Chess (Basics):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wI0loSUZXBY&list=PLW03-3PySqItMeZZ4ezrY9qCh7YDvvswx&index=1🏆 How to Win at Chess:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSF4ktqf9kQ&list=PLW03-3PySqItMeZZ4ezrY9qCh7YDvvswx&index=2❌ How to Lose at Chess – 8 Mistakes to Avoid:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXmZ6lbwdJY&list=PLW03-3PySqItMeZZ4ezrY9qCh7YDvvswx&index=3✍️ How to Read and Write Chess Moves (Notation):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSq18Dnb5dI&list=PLW03-3PySqItMeZZ4ezrY9qCh7YDvvswx&index=4👋 About Me:I create content around chess, streamer events, internet tournaments, etc., with a mix of gameplay, humour, commentary, highlights, and tutorials. My goal is to make CHESS fun and accessible to everyone. New videos every EVERYDAY!✅ Calls to Action:👍 Like this video if you enjoyed it!🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an upload!📝 Comment on your favourite moment or your thoughts below!⚠️ Disclaimer:Some links are affiliate links which help support the channel at no extra cost to you. Thank you!Hashtags#ChessOlympiad #ChessOlympiad2026 #FIDE #FIDEChessOlympiad #Chess #ChessNews #Chess2026 #Samarkand #Gukesh #IndiaChess