A Must Watch - Incredibly Rare Endgame!

[@curiouscat9]

"Congratulations on realizing this is a forced checkmate in 22 moves." Antonio subtly alludes to his channel being so famous that even super GMs watch his videos. ☺️

[@mmcewen9789]

And sentient databases.

[@kaldrazadrim]

“Congrats on finding checkmate in 22 moves!” -Beep boop beep boop

[@ashishjosh2000]

lol ...that's exactly what I thought when he said that .... i think 2 move ahead and i write chess player in my bio. 😂😂

[@davidmitchell3881]

"White plays g4 grabbing space on the queenside."

[@MislavIvkovic-sx8vd]

If u want to go to psiatric clinic practice a mate with 2 knight s or knight and bishop 😂😂😂

[@sprajosh]

I'm pretty sure Hari has been waiting for a 2 knights endgame right from when he was a kid.

[@lalappanlolappan2605]

I have never seen before this well known theoretical endgame where two knights mate a king coming up in a real game. This is incredible!

[@ziadoonahmed9160]

sergey karjakin did that long time ago OTB .

[@lalappanlolappan2605]

@@ziadoonahmed9160 I have not seen that game yet.

[@icefrip8680]

@@lalappanlolappan2605 Agadmator made a video on it I think

[@lalappanlolappan2605]

@@icefrip8680 Will search it out.

[@avinaashashastry3910]

Karjakin vs Sevian

[@CharlesOffdensen]

The way Maghsoodloo escaped mate is also impressive.

[@hannicutie0.0]

Yes. The way he manipulated the king side pawns to open up lines for attack was impressive. However, why the hell did he decided to go into that end game when he have 2 rooks. 😂

[@talphazero1036]

@@hannicutie0.0 4th rank Past pawn with two knights and a room Vs 2 pawns and two rooks. The black king was already in front of the white pawns, all checks were unfavorable, and you're a grandmaster who thought you couldn't get checkmated by two knights.

[@hannicutie0.0]

@@talphazero1036 I have to say that trading the rook for a pawn was a bit premature. He could have done what most of us would do, and that is to put the rook behind the pawn. Or at least trade the rook for one of the knights. Anyway, great game and it always takes two to create such incredible positions

[@worththewatch1517]

His talent is in defence

[@B3Band]

By resigning? lol

[@adityasuthar]

"And it was in this position that we have a completely new setup".

[@josuke21]

1k likes incoming

[@Flamemistres]

Honestly, one of my favorite games ever shown on this channel.

[@tech_to_know]

Same

[@ajeybs4030]

Agreed

[@APSNET-yl9wf]

Check out karjakin vs sevian 2018 it had similar ending but even better execution

[@captainnautilus9578]

you should watch more then

[@agin1519]

Interesting players, such rare, subtle positions and almost an brilliant escape to foil a fantastic attack and then it’s one square different by the king in the end game that is decisive.

[@FruitOfTheSpirit]

Imho this game could easily become a classic. Parham’s combination to dodge mate at 7:48, only for Harikrishna to later pull off a rare mate in 20+ with the two knights, was remarkable.

[@aminechnnoufi5606]

Prag is so good that he has his own tournament🤣

[@vrishankpandey8537]

It's incredible to see these types of endgames in real games between 2700+ super grandmasters as well, checkmating a GM with 2 knights is just bonkers as you can't force a mate with 2 knights. Harikrishna just showed a Zugzwang endgame where even with a pair of knights. But with his good coordination with minor pieces he could still get to checkmate!

[@boredparticle0444]

You cant force mate just with two knight but you can force mate if opponent have pawn. Bcz no stalemate possible. Thats the beauty.

[@ktfjulien]

@@boredparticle0444 Note that 2 knights vs a pawn is not always forced checkmate due to 50 move rule

[@tuddgrimley8532]

What a pleasure to finally see the infamous KNNKP endgame in a real game, and with a decisive result! I did drills in this before but the chess com computer didn't switch up the moves, so it wasn't very testing practice. Pulling this off against a GM and against the clock... Sheesh. Hats off to Mr. Harikrishna. Though I expect many of us were a little disappointed that Mr. Maghsoodloo didn't let it play out to that very pretty checkmate after b8=Q

[@DrLawIrk]

REALIZING that there is a forced mate in 22 really worth all the congrats in the world))))))))

[@shivgautam487]

He must have studied this endgame so, had a rough idea. Not that he calculated 22 moves deep

[@DrLawIrk]

@@shivgautam487 Sure) just liked the way he put it

[@DarrellSCady]

I correctly guessed Kg4. The next 21 moves to checkmate were a bit of a mystery.

[@PaperGrape]

Meh, we'll give it to you... congrats!

[@cactus_szn6341]

😂😂​@@PaperGrape

[@cactus_szn6341]

I know I know after 2 years but this was funny😂

[@sakthivelr5631]

Harikrishna was long time india No.2 after Vishy Anand. It’s just like people don’t care who landed 2nd on Moon. He is a very strong endgame player. You even have a 1 hour lecture on hari’s endgames taken by GM Ben Finegold in the St.Louis KZbin chess channel. Hari is a highly positional and Most underrated player.

[@petremanole9534]

There's not such thing as an an underrated player, only if he were not rated at all.

[@apaarshrivastava]

@@petremanole9534 He meant Hari is not much popular according to his level.

[@dhyanesh_gopinath2880]

Welcome to life my friend...

[@sircosm]

Check out a video titled "Five brilliant moves by GM Harikrishna". It features some brilliant mating/winning tactical combinations.

[@DhDeadMan]

this should be branded as 'Immortal'' in my opinion, absolutely brilliant

[@oscaro.172]

It's not very innovative for an immortal

[@dwaynekeenum1916]

@@oscaro.172 eh

[@victordeluca7360]

@@oscaro.172 Literally game of the year material lol

[@B3Band]

It's a standard checkmate. It's just rare since it requires you to actually know how to mate with two knights.

[@wchambers3849]

WOW, I was on the edge watching this game. Took my breath away. Chess is the greatest game ever!!! These GMs are unbelievable!!!

[@iaminvincible4441]

"And now its check mate in 22 moves" I misses mates in 2/3 moves alot..lol

[@simonmultiverse6349]

Is Medo travelling with you? Is he giving you his usual advice on analysis of the games?

[@curiouscat9]

When he said you need at least one pawn to force a checkmate with two knights, I thought Harry would force the White King into a position where the pawn blocks the King's escape square. But it turned out you need the pawn to avoid stalemating the White King! Wow, amazing endgame. 👍

[@sacuW9ep]

I was concerned at first that this strange setup would not be 60p, but then I realized that it was indeed 60p and all was well.

[@____GoMeZ____]

ive never even seen the two knight checmate...didnt think it was possible...the releasing of the pawn at the right time was incredible *genius* even

[@AndersonNeo12]

[The engine says it´s a equal position] 3:45 Opponent: plays Knight to A4 Me: "sillly move, ur Knight is on the rim. I play pawn to G5" Opponent: "Knight to B6. Check and incidentally, mate" Me: "what just happend here?" 🤭

[@jai6933]

We call Hari 'Endgame Wizard'. This video shows why

[@theweekendbees]

This was one my fav endgames ever

[@Chess4everyones]

This match shows how important it is to study Endgame!!

[@decreasing_entropy3003]

Parham saw that Ra6 prevents checkmate after Ra8+ lands when he thrusted h6. Even Rxf4 was spot on! Inspite of that, losing by being tempted to grab opposition with Kg7 instead of Kh7 is quite unbelievable, but goes to show how complicated endgames can be. Beautiful game!

[@dmitripogosian5084]

It kind of shows that he was not certain in two knights ending

[@furzaanullah8114]

Did anyone notice that little robot on right side bottom. It has also changed. Anyway AGADMATOR is looking nice.

[@miguelstella2]

He had also excluded some top donations?

[@RenzoRosales_FL]

It may be an old background on a portable computer that hasn't been updated

[@randomsircle]

@@RenzoRosales_FL yes, earlier background was like this.

[@HerdULiekManwichs]

@@randomsircle so this is an older video that's had its resolution upscaled?

[@surazzkc8727]

@@randomsircle sorry lad! Your pawn was blocked by the knight until the last four moves.

[@hannicutie0.0]

This is also a very very rare set-up not seeing you in your usual chair or Medo at the back 😂

[@biggsweaty]

2:50 Knight to B6 would certainly be a hell of a move lol love you Agad

[@Trip_Fontaine]

Amazing how endgames are so complex that two grandmasters can both mess up an endgame involving just 5 pieces.

[@rajat9457]

When You Convert Forced Draw To Forced Checkmate ! What a spectacular Game.

[@pritamraghuvanshi450]

Hari krishna is a safe bet in endgames. He is called one of the best Endgame player for a reason.

[@AjayKumar-cp6gz]

Best Endgame player?? Ever heard about a guy named Magnus?

[@pritamraghuvanshi450]

@@AjayKumar-cp6gz lmao don't try to be smart when you lack comprehension skills. Read it again ...it says "one of the" and not "the best player".

[@shashishekhar----]

​@@pritamraghuvanshi450be humble bro, it's just a mistake

[@pritamraghuvanshi450]

@@shashishekhar---- sorry brother 🤜🤛

[@pawnstorminreno]

"Let me give you a few seconds...for those of you who found there is a forced checkmate in 22 moves"

[@mikkelskjoldan1291]

Ha Ha .. don`t Think about how many moves .. just see the checkmate. I don`t Think anyone, in a real game, can say how many moves without an Engine, unless there is some crazy wellknow mathematical Way to do it on the spot. But theoretically it is winning if you know how to Box in the King, and release the pawn at the right moment to avoid stalemate.

[@davidanderson_surrey_bc]

Anyone else notice that the Top Contributors list is seriously out of date?

[@VARMOT123]

Hari is one of the greatest endgame players of his generation

[@studyx8954]

No doubt

[@SaurabhRawtt]

Hari is leading along with leim with 3 point with this win.

[@sarthakchopkar1594]

I just witnessed one of the best endgames ever happened in the history of chess!!!

[@dalekerr5091]

12:00 the white king

[@blotzkrog]

0:42 it is not EYE-Ran - it is EE-RUN ffs.

[@user-im4op8yl5c]

Lol lol hari won the game superbly but still you are blowing Parham's Trumpet.

[@jello6996]

i had never seen this endgame thanks ant for covering this

[@DrLawIrk]

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[@robertocollo2890]

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[@IHWKR]

definately some horsing around in this one. amazing how one moment it's forced , the next it's lost, and then it's favorable.

[@Nyg5618]

Watched every vid since 2018. This game melted my brain.

[@loneranterism]

I wished yesterday that Antonio should cover the end with a 2 knight checkmate...aided by Parham's pawn !!

[@khann2159]

Breaking through on the king side sacrificing pawns just to get the rook defending the king was astonishing by Parham

[@just_otaku_fans9289]

This is draw for me due to insufficient intelligence...............

[@soahamsundram8826]

Put Harikrishna too in the thumbnail please

[@Headhunter_212]

Gorgeous. This made my brain sizzle. Thanks Agad. Safe travels.

[@ronanherry5695]

When the only legal move is to promote the pawn but you are still getting checkmated !!

[@sunset1394]

Woah,taken aback by the new setup, felt like a different realm

[@Atlargein]

Capa would surely stamp his approval for this one and make a written analysis for it! Wonder if he ever had such a difficult problem!

[@yingliu4701]

I just remembered the game Sergey Karjakin vs Samuel Sevian where Karjakin checkmated the king using 2 knights and Sevian has a pawn

[@benr3799]

Is agad on vacation?? Love the backdrop switch up though, makes me remember how important and beautiful of a chess reviewer agad truly is

[@savage1971]

That was a cool endgame for sure. Getting addicted to watching these videos now...smh. Agadmator for President. #Thebest

[@barryweaver8833]

Wow, leave the pawn to promote just so you can stave off a stalemate, amazing and so risky.

[@ojas3464]

Reuben Fine in Basic Chess Endings explains the Troitzky line. I lost the YT link to a video of a Troitzky composition 4 Knights winning against a lone Queen. Korchnoi in his translation of Horwitz Endgames has added Troitzky's full analysis of 2 Knights against Pawn

[@alahiri22]

#Suggestion Harikrishna's Rd 1 game against Vidit... It features Agad's favorite b4 pawn sacrifice

[@millesabords1654]

That is a magnificent game, thanks a lot for showing and explaning us

[@reun1clus]

Feels like we’ve seen a similar game back with Karjakin vs Sevian

[@robertocollo2890]

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[@claudiopiselli5034]

Thanks! I was looking forward to see this game covered!

[@Listen.and.Forget]

agadmator: congratulations to you that found this is force checkmate in 22 moves. me: what the hell are you talking about? I only can see mate in 1 with hint in my chess app.

[@DrLawIrk]

B8 promoting to the king actually saves game for White, congratulations to everyone who found it))

[@neversayxever]

Forced mate in 22 moves. 4 moves later , now it's a forced mate in 11 moves

[@FruitOfTheSpirit]

7:48 + this is an incredible combination!

[@vahesargsyan166]

2:50 crazy knight skills

[@laquica9336]

😁😁

[@preparedsurvivalist2245]

Imagine being a GM and losing a known drawn position simply because you were not only previously unfamiliar with this particular endgame scenario, but you also were incapable of calculating it over the board.

[@legasius9358]

"congratulations on realising this is actually a forced check mate in 22 moves" ...yeah... Sure... How could you not see that, right :3 Antonio today is like those engines that call your move a blunder because you didn't see a forced mate in 27

[@superalkadias]

Reminds me of Karjakin vs Savien which you covered before. only deference is that Sergey played the pattern like a machine with no mistakes.

[@Gherkins54868]

Watch it again. Karjakin wasn’t perfect either but still prevailed.

[@Mach1Airspace]

Brilliant endgame by Pentala

[@kshitizgupta]

It is great to have a tournament named after 'Prag'ganandha this early in his career.

[@johnnydoe3603]

Even Super GMs need to brush up those Rare Endgames every now and then. Gg. 👍🏽

[@rocketjack4865]

Lol the thumbnail changed from Parham to Hari?

[@TheMe26]

This is the second time we've seen this endgame on this channel Amazing stuff

[@foolmenow00]

Yes, amazing rare endgame but...instead of white Na2 at 4:22, what about Na4 protecting P on b3 to help setup white B to E1 to eliminate black Bishop and soon black A pawn, thereby having a chance to double white rooks on A file, along with other white Bishop for possible mating attacks. Since White lost anyway, this may have been his only chance to win.

[@vishalcseiitghy]

Best game ever on this channel.

[@uncomfortablecat]

Well done, Hari. Great game

[@rkrmtest]

The moment you think of a draw , you will start walking down the loosing path..if not every time, 60-70% times IMO

[@k_tell]

I watched one of Agadmator 's "Queen's Gambit" videos where he said that a game was based on a real life game with a changed end game. I think this game is dramatic enough that it would be a good candidate for a similar TV/film in the future!

[@hcgreier6037]

The room is weird we're missing doggy! 🐶 Instead we have some tricky horses here....🐴

[@shoaibaalam8978]

I remember you make a video on a game between Sergey karjakin and another grand master in Which karjakin was playing white and the game reach exactly like this end game where Sergey karjakin had two knights and a king against a pawn and a king. Sergey karjakin won that game. You should have put a link to that game in the description below 😊😊😊.

[@robertocollo2890]

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[@vivekmohan7785]

We need more videos to enjoy 🙌

[@Homer-je1pz]

That deadpan delivery of forced checkmate in 22 moves.. Agadmator is lowkey hilarious.

[@kostadinkostadinov2510]

Chess became too popular, too happy, too good, it must be made illegal.

[@VARMOT123]

Winner's position on the thumbnail no ?

[@andrewschultz6608]

I was wondering if it would be bishop and knight, or two knights vs a pawn. So much to take away aside from the interesting endgame!

[@NerdyNedo]

This is one of the best endgame I’ve ever seen!

[@salahsaadsalah7509]

Yeah I definitely saw M22

[@matrixmatrix6099]

Very good presentation... thanks

[@unslaadkrosis3489]

Even rarer than the endgame is this room

[@ryoung527]

Great game! Agad even took time away from the beach to post this gem lol

[@alon3304]

How does he not know this endgame is losing? This is 1400 elo knowledge

[@scientificidol]

Out of the 22 forced checkmate moves, I could only correctly guess 0 moves hahaha 😆

[@arjaylmartel8043]

its the 2nd time I've seen this endgame, first is karjakin-sevian in Isle of Man 2018

[@imnottushiro9539]

This was indeed a rare one at this level, HorsesMate! As an Iranian, i root for Parham for sure (near Alireza). Alireza is famous now for some good reasons, but Parham is very capable too, although not a big name at chess yet. Bad, his thoughts at endgame didnt go well, or he didnt perform in the perfect way. Some timeLeft-info in the last phase of the game would be nice.

[@alzane2393]

U want agad s praise too ? 🤣🤣🤣jk * virtual hug *

[@alilahooti8639]

parham is iranian like alireza firuzja

[@Lord_Volkner]

At 8:15 there's no reason to go to b7. That makes no sense at all. c7 defends the knight and prevents the check on the king. Black can't deliver mate, but he can go into the endgame up an exchange and a pawn.

[@ironmaz1]

Agad: Congratulations on realizing this is a forced checkmate in 22 moves. Me: Stop that King!!

[@BlazeRhodon]

1:40 I wonder why white captured a bad bishop, I know this is elementary chess theory, but in this position white's knight seems to be better than black's light square bishop (although it is placed in awkward square), because he is limited by his own pawns. About the endgame it is a true masterpiece, although it was still able to draw this position, black somehow made it a win with a spectacular mate with a two knights (mostly by opponents mistakes). Not that I would criticize it, Akiba Rubinstein mostly won in equal endgames due to blunders of his opponents, I guess in this way chess works.

[@isomaniac7850]

I thought Agad won't make this video so soon. Thanks for the quick upload

[@kadinjamal1155]

Sell the endgame as an NFT

[@A99Diaz]

Mate in 22... Hikaru: check check check check check check check check check check check check check check check check check check check check check mate