Dojo Talks: A Chess Podcast

EP 200 | 2026 FIDE Election w/ Peter Heine Nielsen

July 10, 2026·1h 20m
Episode Description from the Publisher

For our milestone 200th episode of Dojo Talks, we are joined by Grandmaster and long-time second to Magnus Carlsen, Peter Heine Nielsen!  The sensei and Peter discuss the upcoming 2026 FIDE Presidential election.  Join the Dojo - https://chessdojo.club Watch Live - https://twitch.tv/chessdojo Play Chess - https://go.chess.com/chessdojo Merch - https://www.chessdojo.club/shop Want to support the channel? Patreon - https://patreon.com/chessdojo Donate - https://streamelements.com/chessdojo/tip Find all of our chess book & supplies recommendations (& more!) on our Amazon storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/chessdojo Shopping through our link is a great way to support the Dojo. We earn a small affiliate % but at no cost to you. Website: https://chessdojo.club Twitch: https://twitch.tv/chessdojo Discord: https://discord.gg/GhKsJtjpFw Twitter: https://twitter.com/chessdojo Patreon: https://patreon.com/chessdojo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chessdojo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chessdojo Podcast: https://chessdojotalks.podbean.com TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@/chessdojoclips 00:00 - Election Intro 02:54 - FIDE Voting System 07:54 - Secret Ballots & FIFA 18:59 - Two-Term Limit Drama 33:15 - The New Candidates 1:03:47 - Coaching Magnus & Freestyle Chess

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