EP 200 | 2026 FIDE Election w/ Peter Heine Nielsen

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.

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00:00 - Election Intro02:54 - FIDE Voting System07:54 - Secret Ballots & FIFA18:59 - Two-Term Limit Drama33:15 - The New Candidates1:03:47 - Coaching Magnus & Freestyle Chess