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🎙️ In this episode, Emily ‪@emilyplayschess‬ and I welcome GM Peter Leko, who became the youngest grandmaster at just 14. From missing 160 days of school to almost becoming a professional footballer, his journey is full of fascinating stories.

We talk about growing up as a prodigy, supporting his family through chess, love at first sight with his wife Sofia, the future of online chess, and whether his commentary career has outshone his achievements at the board.

00:00 – Intro
00:57 – Becoming the Youngest GM
02:56 – How Chess Changed His Life
05:35 – Love for Football
07:22 – Providing for His Family
08:14 – Greatest Achievement
11:27 – Being a Coach vs Being a Player
14:59 – Coaching Vincent Keymer
19:22 – Freestyle Chess
25:18 – Can Online Chess Be Taken Seriously?
31:18 – Meeting His Wife Sofie
38:40 – Life as a Commentator
45:58 – Outro

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