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April 30, 2025 69 mins

In this raw and powerful conversation, GM Levon Aronian opens up about the truths he avoided — and the price he paid for it.

From missing his chance at the World Championship to learning the hard lessons about discipline, ambition, and self-awareness, Levon shares insights few Grandmasters ever admit publicly.

You’ll hear about his journey through crisis and reinvention, why real growth begins with brutal honesty, and how facing the truth — not running from it — shaped his life both on and off the chessboard.

A rare and vulnerable glimpse into the mindset of one of chess’s most beloved legends.

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