12 Year Old Prodigy's Poison Pawn STUNS GM Fabiano! GM Fabiano Caruana vs Julian The Jaguar

[@---Vector]

This is the first time I see a professional chess player setting a losing position on purpose. How nice and humble Fabi is to let the kid win, even though he had to try. Fabi teaches.

[@theTeflonDon1]

After the first game he felt bad

[@merdishakki]

Apparently you haven't watched Hikaru's Botez gambit series.

[@---Vector]

@@merdishakki There is a difference. Hikaru plays with the opponent like a cat with a mouse, so he wins anyway whether he plays bongcloud, with or without a queen, or normally. Here, Fabi discreetly set a worse position, matched it to the level of the boy who, playing well, could win it and won. And I watch a lot :)

[@soakedbearrd]

He didn’t let him win, he made some bad moves.

[@mysoberlife.]

@@---Vector true. Hikaru plays with ego.

[@markclerici8975]

The smile on the kid's face at the end of the match is so precious!

[@Sifo_Dyas]

So nice to see the smile instead of the ridiculous mask.

[@MrGuitarman8000]

Fabiola wasn't playing to win only testing the young and giving him a boost in confidence. Very nice of Fabisimo

[@Arcue1d]

Fabiola? Fabisimo? WTF?

[@samuelplouvier6559]

Fabulous Caruana

[@KurtGodel-po3zl]

True. Fableton is the epitome of good sportsmanship

[@shashishekhar----]

Fablob is playing good

[@NothingNowhere69420]

Fabuana Cariano

[@user-yg7ps4gh1x]

I agree with you. The GM showed class and Julian plays really well. It is so easy for me to see the moves in a relaxed environment but to do it in real time with a GM sitting across from has got to be far more difficult than most can imagine. And to do it at age 12 is fantastic. Hats off to both players!

[@EzPz44]

Agreed. Nice post!

[@fracarolli]

And not just any GM, but Fabiano Caruana!

[@Calabresa022]

I played Eric Rosen once in an online game during one of his streams. I lost my Queen in less than 10 moves lmao, I was so nervous. For my luck, he also blundered his Queen soon after, but I still lost to checkmate obviously

[@sashirmunoz3780]

They are call SGM.

[@Zamiroh]

Great games, and julian did a wonderful job! Obviously Fabio set a losing position in the second game on purpose, but still made it challenging for him. Shows character!

[@thetjt]

Fabi is such a nice guy. Hats off to both.

[@dunkeykung2500]

fabi always doing these casual gives to kids, actually the best.

[@dunkeykung2500]

proof that new york is tough but kind

[@jsj297]

Congratulations! What a win young Man! Much respect to the Silent Assason GM Fabi for that rematch. True Gentleman of the Game. 👏👏👏👏

[@mosiyo9678]

Fabi is always my favourite he is such a gentleman and such a great guy you will ever see in chess history

[@JanDarkyy]

he like lowered the difficulty level so the boy can have fun playing chess too!, and i thought all gms had big ego wow

[@thetjt]

Almost Paul Morphy class as a gentleman.

[@harrybum13]

I played Julian over the board in a classical tournament about a year ago. He was super quick to spot my mistake and convert into a winning position to beat me. So cool to see him stacking up against Fabi the legend! Go Julian!

[@KNNY61]

Fabio knows positional chess. I think he took that pawn - otherwise a HUGE no no, just to see what Julian would do in that position. But it was Julian converting the advantage against the two bishops that was most impressive to me. Never as easy as it looks, and Fabi couldn't get his king and pieces over there. Nice one by Julian!

[@alexk798]

Highlights for me - Obviously, Memorable win for the kid, that poise of Caruana. Wow

[@bmikesmellz9244]

Much respect to Fabiano

[@wusb8]

what a good kid, meant so much to him. amazing.

[@spiffaz]

What a classy dude. Respect.

[@manifestyourlife7]

Fabi is a legend.

[@hhgygy]

Fabi playing a Botez gambit.

[@randybailin4902]

Even 2000+ players make elementary blunders losing a piece. Suddenly I don't feel quite so bad.

[@rorschach775]

It's a game of frequency. Everyone blunders pieces.

[@andersj91]

This shouldn't help your feelings. Fabio set the losing position on purpose he's a top five player in the world but is well known for doing this with kids and newer players. Class A guy. And core memory for the kid.

[@TheAluvisify]

@@andersj91 They're talking about the first game where the kid blundered the bishop.

[@elindauer]

8:14 when you realize you've just beaten one of the greatest chess players to ever play the game

[@turuttumpak1666]

what a great person faby is ,respect

[@bbartlow0307]

Hats off to both!!

[@HectorGonzalezC]

This win against Fabiano could be the angular stone to become a very pro player Chess in future.

[@Mezariah]

That queen move! Brilliant game from the young man.

[@rjp63vip]

Congratulations Julian! More GM scalps to come!

[@katis999]

Great game by Julian!!

[@keifermatthew]

5:15 oo scary tire screeching braking noise even made the guy beside them look

[@01Thal]

Never ever seen a happier smile!

[@GrowthruGod]

Never play a second game

[@Dune44]

Thats actually the best advice for chess beginners, dont take rematches against someone you already won against! 😂

[@phoenixalpha6857]

Fabi is great man for letting this kid win.

[@mitsuru338]

Imagine playing against fabi. Imagine playing against fabi. Imagine.

[@elindauer]

I play at roughly the kid's level and just had the chance to play Anish Giri live. I'm not surprised at all that such a good player could drop a piece like that, the nerves when you face the greats for the first time are real. He recovered a lot more quickly than I did though!

[@walkerd73]

I have been watching this channel for a few years now I am not very good at ches but I think I am learning by osmossis.

[@cualsyx]

The double move seemed to throw Fabiano. Still, a well executed game by the kid.

[@iluvatarchem]

Actual 90 IQ comment

[@scudder91]

Great to see an England shirt in coffee chess! As John Barnes put it: - "Three lions on my shirt, i know i can't go wrong." Much love from the UK.

[@Gregory47342]

Great thinking on Julian The Jaguar who made up for the first game in style.👏👏👏👏👏👍

[@AllenProxmire]

kid plays caruanas fave opening, made me smile

[@GoddessFrancine]

Makes sense to be nervous playing Caruana. He should be within the top 6 players in the world and even Magnus said in the recent Levy interview that he believes Caruana to be 2nd behind him.

[@dooflydetailguuy4349]

I agree but he chokes when he needs it most.

[@FlyntOakwood]

I was hoping for Fabi to talk through the game with the kid, but alas.

[@bbartlow0307]

Fabi gets an assist on Julian's last GM norm!

[@ziemer8047]

Fabi is so humble

[@Andromath90]

3:43, TOUCH MOVE MAN!

[@jamricsloe]

Fabiano is a good dude.

[@KnightToRemember]

0:38 b5 Bb5 Qa5

[@joshbrooker9775]

very exciting game.

[@alcaylan2523]

Go Julian! For National Master Boost! Hands to Fabiano!

[@moelleremil]

I like the videos very much. But the interruption after a few moves by the intro annoys me extremely. I am then out of the game as a beginner. Why don't you cut the intro to the beginning?

[@imix3d]

Yeah, too long and should be before the game start. 😑

[@moelleremil]

Thank you very much for the consideration. 🤍

[@michaelc3977]

3 Lions Away shirt. Top man that boy!

[@melvinaquino3273]

Great Game 💪🏻✌🏻🙏🏻

[@leosouza1508]

Fabi just let the kid win, i mean, after the first game, the double move, and touching pieces and not moving, even people outside was saying kid is nervous. Fabi could make this kids day and he did. So classy. But yea, cmon, im 2000 and even i saw with 1 second of thinking, that pawn could not be taken... Fabi, you are such a gentleman, earned my respect!

[@saucy05]

I don't think he lost intentionally. He probably underestimated the kid after the first game and thought he could play carelessly and still win. Fabi looked embarrassed at the end.

[@donquixote8462]

​@@saucy05 Dude I'm 2000 online elo scrub and I could see the threat from a mile away there's zero chance Fabi didn't see it.

[@AlejandroMucca]

@@donquixote8462 im 1400 and I even see it instantly ZERO chance Fabi didnt see it. Queen pawn for rook bishop. He was testing the kid,

[@robdubent]

@@saucy05 he made him work for it but Fabi let the kid earn and convert the advantage. He wasn’t embarrassed, Fabi is always quiet and emotionless lol

[@Arcue1d]

Fabi let him win, he's such a gentleman.

[@Al-jp6bl]

I love Fabi, a true gentleman!

[@ericcheng3143]

Defeating a strong chess master is an outstanding achievement. It is priceless. For everything else the credit card.

[@therupoe]

I dont see the blunder at all at 1:37?

[@iluvatarchem]

Fabi has so much class wtf

[@jonathanxtapia]

Was that a chess book he signed in the beginning?!

[@tkshots]

well done julian!! fantastic...

[@adailcavalheiro862]

He was kind to the child....

[@erickLguzman]

Fabi looked pissed

[@shashishekhar----]

Kid did very good, god bless

[@cohoanglervancouverwa6755]

Julian is the only person to win a match while wearing the Three Lions jersey. Sorry to all the British futbol fans from across the pond…….

[@swapnaneelgorai3135]

D5??? Why he didn't trapped the bishop

[@xvnbm]

He looks like a guy who let's chess speak for itself.

[@86godhand]

Fabi is true class 🇺🇸🇮🇹

[@racays]

fabi really quiet, so he feels much more intimidating than hikaru.

[@davids9885]

Fabiano is a gentleman.

[@eddieabney2497]

That was really sweet.

[@douglaskleinjans4232]

Holy smokes, he finally took off his mask !

[@PawsBliss]

I bet that guy hated to take that picture

[@ExplodingSkull-n5y]

Caruana did blunder but the kid played solid chess after that, he didnt blunder back found some good moves. If he keeps at it, he might be good some day

[@Erik_001]

woohoo! nice job!

[@JapanCustomTours]

kid blundered - nice to see they are playing friendlies

[@j-ghull]

Nice shirt kid 👍

[@asmodeusnine1451]

feels like fabi got bulied by a lot of kids

[@yuggothproductions]

Fabi is a class act!

[@Alkalite]

Fabi played super nice the 2nd game, definitely gave the kid some chances (which Julian capitalized on). Fabi is a cool dude. 😎

[@HansDelbruck53]

The kid looks like a young Bruce Springsteen.

[@d.martin5278]

I can hear The Great Carlini yapping in the background. And pontificating.

[@mikec6347]

Fabiano is a stand up dude

[@davidwhite2949]

I feel bad for Fabi. He wasn’t at his best.

[@D4ng404]

He let the kid win

[@christophercoreano2787]

Fabi was tight lol 😂😂😂😂

[@Bagio1221]

when i see the 3 Lions i instantly start rooting for the kid

[@kevinflynn14]

2 moves 😮😂

[@ferdousislam2323]

Th i s Ki d I s Aw e s o m e

[@AshokKumar-dx4zz]

Unbelievable

[@rtotheizzle]

god these GMs are so awkward. "we have the same birthday :)" Fabi: "oh..."

[@d.martin5278]

Chuckle.

[@jonnysua2165]

To everyone saying fabi let him win , no he didn’t, qxg7 was a blunder and fabi realised it after queenside castle. Don’t insult this boys skill as well as Fabis respect for him by saying he let him win. There was no way out after qxg7.

[@chanddd2]

fabiano is like 900+ ELO above him, mathematically he has over 99% chances of winning. He was a world 2nd, and contender for the world title once. Also he is calculating beast, do you really think he thought Qxg7 was the best move in that position with over a minute on the clock? Bruh, give me a break.

[@Ridicx]

It’s like when an NHL goalie flops to let a young kid score. It’s good for the game and good for the kid. Just like in any sport. If any of us regular joes went against a pro they win 100/100 times. The skill gap is immeasurable.

[@reynaldoiimilitante7310]

Better to have equal time

[@istg5619]

he's super GM and world champion candidate 💀

[@TipsyFlipper]

Julian was great, but he really missed a great chance to fortnight dance on Fabi

[@hemantraut8173]

First one to comment , second one to like. Bryan put this one in😅

[@glm8245]

GM Caruana

[@Emad_22.]

💚💚💚

[@CV_CA]

3:44 4:52 Illegal moves. Once the player touches a piece, must move with it.

[@maxallison4435]

0:58 wrong

[@andredobbs5390]

Yay!

[@justintharp5652]

Why is this GM Fabiano loosing so many games? It seems like every other video I see Fabiano is either getting surprised or mated?? 🤔

[@davidbrodin5017]

fabi wanted to give that kid a lovely time.

[@NoOne-so7jt]

these comments are swarming with patzers that think Fabi lost on purpose 🤣

[@ilaphroaig]

Good game!

[@---Vector]

By the way, I will mention that if there were coffeechess shirts with Hikaru and Fabi, I would buy one right away. So my dears, make a deal with both gentlemen, because the bank may be broken here.

[@romuloloeschmonezi955]

Before that, i like until more Caruana. He gave a opportunity to younger player rewards your confidence. Beautifully attitude by an Gran Master.