"A Walk in the Park..." ♔ Mikhail Tal and the Impossible Checkmate ♔ ASMR

Relaxing walkthrough of the most mind-blowing chess position I've ever seen.
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This video takes you through a famous chess puzzle and provides the story of the amazing position and the genius who solved it. Please note that this is an ASMR video so I will be speaking softly, there will be layered sounds and other tingle-inducing efforts.
Read more about the puzzle here:
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Thank you to my patrons Jake Watson & Alex Solau for coming up with the title for this video.

[@jackfoster3652]

I'm a simple man. I see a Tal video, I watch it. Something about the way he plays chess is just mesmerizing. Like it's not a profession for him it's just a hobby. I aspire to be that good at something one day

[@eugenedenamarca9117]

Tal went in this tournament as a reporter then became a substitute. He finished the tournament in i think 6th or 7th place, without preparation, against every super grandmasters of that time. In addition to that, he was the only one who cracked this puzzle after popping a smoke while other super grandmasters could only scratch their head. Thats genius.

[@theogoreux8837]

This problem is crazy. Creating it and solving it. Both men are real geniuses. Glad the channel is working fine for you

[@theogoreux8837]

Stockfish 14+ find the moves when he reaches a depth of 44 moves. That's impressive

[@ishaansaxena6308]

Cap

[@-zelda-]

Crystal finds it at depth 14 (just a couple of seconds). Crystal is a Stockfish fork designed for hard positions and puzzles like this one reducing pruning (its really only good at puzzles, not better than stockfish at regular chess) But remember that the puzzle is not correct!

[@theogoreux8837]

@@-zelda- what do you mean by the puzzle is not correct?

[@-zelda-]

@@theogoreux8837 It's not a forced mate in 15 like it was designed to be, its a forced mate in 34 (found by engines) because instead of going for the queen (Nf7+) black can just play Kg4 There are corrected versions of this puzzle where black's knight is placed in either h8 or e5 and that makes it a forced mate in 15 like it was designed to be

[@theogoreux8837]

@@-zelda- thank you for this clear explanation

[@calebgross1295]

This is my fav video so far. Not only did I learn from it, but the effects and sounds were amazing. I love the background these past few vids and the visual effects are on point. Id love to see more stuff like this 😄

[@harryomac]

yay it's our regularly scheduled relaxation time

[@janhornberger617]

I guess your channel is growing so much compared to the last years beacause the quality of your videos improved a lot und because Chess got more popular cause off Queen´s Gambit and Covid. I really hope that you can make this your fulltime job someday. It is just super relaxing and entertaining to watch at the same time.

[@hvymtldrmr8425]

Hey, just wanted to say that a few days ago I got my first ever smothered mate that I learned from your videos and it felt amazing! Thanks for all the content

[@ASMRChess]

That's amazing! Best feeling in chess :)

[@NewMetallica]

The background music and echo effects in the beginning are really relaxing. Other than that, what an absolutely stunning puzzle! Brilliant stuff!

[@procrvstinvtion8479]

Love the editing, it’s a nice touch and I hope it didn’t take up too much of your time! As to your ending message, it’s really awesome to have consistent uploads and as such, it’s paying off! I’ve been a viewer/sub for 5+ years now and the growth you’ve been experiencing this past year is well deserved. It’s about damn time :p Congrats man and thank you for getting me into chess :)

[@rayofthesun5731]

The best chess editing I've seen

[@dragonmasteraltais]

This is by far the most beautiful ASMR video I have seen from you, and from many other artists. Also, the Space background gives me a sense of home, peace and happiness that nothing else will, so the ASMR ended up being amplified and more calming.

[@kevinsips3658]

Even though it's one of your shorter videos, this is probably my favorite you've ever made. So relaxing and calming.

[@dona7.]

I’m was literally falling asleep cause this guy’s voice is so soothing but the whole video I was fighting the urge to actually sleep because I was so invested on how this game plays out. This was insane, great video dude! (Also I’m done now so goodnight 😴)

[@miquel2423]

Listen man, you deserve all the love you got this year. The quality of your Chess and ASMR content is liquid gold and a gem on KZbin, please never stop.

[@AcidDuck3.0]

Thank you for many interesting, brilliant, ASMR Chess videos for so long, i haven't been here long but i appreciate you

[@colt9758]

Great video. So good, in fact, that it’s counterproductive. Instead of wanting to fall asleep to the video, I have to fight to stay awake because of the way you narrate the game, I don’t want to wait to finish it. Keep it up!

[@williamcurrie511]

These videos are just superb. The visual editing is amazing. I’ve worked with Adobe premiere before (not anywhere near this level) but I can tell that the things you edit are by no means easy and takes lots of time. Then there’s the beautiful mix of audio editing as well. I really enjoyed the beginning of the video with the spaced out echoing sounds. Great video!

[@ASMRChess]

Awesome! I want to explore sound layering more

[@haydenmartin3876]

I’ve watched most of your videos over the past 2-3 years, but this is still my favorite

[@Dortimus]

Man i love your regular videos but the editing in this one just makes it magical! Fantastic job! Thank you!

[@friedlanderd]

Please keep doing those mouth sounds you did in the beginning of the video! Those little mouth pops are lovely and so tingly

[@flannelwhiskers]

Do you mean the sounds at 0:10 - 0:11? I've been trying to figure out if its 100% natural or partially audio affect.

[@friedlanderd]

@@flannelwhiskers It sounds like very soft inaudible whispering where he's really enunciating the consonants

[@dan_polyuha]

This is a masterpiece. I've seen it tens of times. Amazing video. Thank you, friend.

[@chandlerantill3925]

I found your channel a few months ago and I've been able to improve my own chess skills exponentially, I even beat a friend of mine recently whom I had previously never even come close to beating before I started watching your channel. The Queens Gambit is a beautiful way to start the game!

[@Michael-xb7nq]

Very nice little visual and sound effects - understated but appreciated. Another ridiculously relaxing video - the whispering of Kf5 was great. Love the historical games :)

[@leirumsasmr4255]

I love how the whole Chess-enthusiasts ASMR-enthusiasts community is run by this man. Amazing.

[@themanicpineapple8772]

I just want to thank you for these awesome videos :) I was always nervous to get back into chess because it all looked so esoteric. But your laid back approach to teaching the tactics and history of the game, as well as your exceptional storytelling has made the game far more inviting than I could have anticipated. I'm eager to see what else you out out. Glad this channel is finally getting some recognition

[@thedumpsterbehindachilis7763]

ah yes the classic bishop king pawn checkmate after your opponent defends for like ten moves with four knights

[@pianosquash4034]

Absolutely love the setup and trigger words. Keep up the fantastic work. Can’t wait until you can do this full time :). Have watched 5+ times already.

[@legoshi_9600]

Maan honestly the last part of the video is so pure like you really giving your best for us thank you ❤️❤️

[@TheSeekingOne]

This is a mind-blowing composition, and sooo enjoyably presented 😊 Thank you for doing this!

[@SalamanderMagic]

4:54 “enough with the foreplay, let’s get to it” Um ok sir, if you whisper it in my ear like that- 😳😳😳

[@ASMRChess]

Lol yeah I later realized how wrong a joke like that could sound given the asmr

[@iplgeek]

I came across your channel when I saw your "Fundamental Chess Tactics for Beginners" video many years ago (which is still amongst my favorite ASMR videos of all time), and I am so happy to see how much the channel has grown since! I can never get over how beautifully made your videos are -- you are a man of many talents indeed :) Thanks so much for keeping the channel thriving, and for being an amazing representative for our royal game in the world of ASMR! We could not have asked for anyone better. Stay awesome & keep up the great work!

[@ASMRChess]

What a beautiful comment! Thanks!

[@lucasoleary1641]

Nice one mate, happy for you and thanks. It's your passion and knowledge that brings me back. The first years are the hardest, and nothing good comes without effort. 👊

[@Tiger2685]

Been following your channel for maybe 2 years now. Very happy to see your channel and success growing. Always a treat when you upload. Learning and relaxation.

[@wyomingisfake4813]

I'm one of the new guys found your channel a few months ago and loved it ever since. Keep up the great work

[@gfall4389]

you deserve every success!

[@Nathan55411]

How does one even devise a puzzle like this? I'd be interested in making some kind of Chess puzzle, but I feel like I would need a much deeper understanding of the game because I feel like there could be solutions that I didn't intend (love the edits by the way)

[@TheTobbeF]

Wow, amazing chess study and a great presentation of it, thank you!

[@ASMRChess]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@hype_othetical]

I absolutely love the little whisper effects you put in

[@kennfowler4649]

I love how beautifully different all of these chess masters are. The brilliance of Karpov or Kasparov or Tal or Fischer or Anand or Magnus are all incredible, but different. The way you talk throughout the video, I feel like you touched that vein of appreciation, particularly for the magician. Great video

[@ASMRChess]

Agreed!

[@-Darkstar]

This ASMR is perfect

[@DxS7]

Dude the reverb in the intro actually got me tingles!!

[@ASMRChess]

awesome! It is not reverb but layered sound. Some places I have recorded dubs and other places I've copied the original audio to 2 extra tracks (L+R) with different EQ, comp, pitch shift etc

[@DxS7]

@@ASMRChess cool!

[@texasfan541]

I was able to find every move outside of the queen sacrifice and the final mate. No way I come up with any of those moves had your videos not taught me to think like a chess player.

[@nabaytesfaslasie4501]

I am envious of your hardworking, passion and resilience. This channel is very well earned

[@SNESJW]

you are really hitting your stride as an asmrtist in this video, and your videos were already fantastic!

[@ASMRChess]

Wow, thank you!

[@elisechezzi5905]

i wasnt prepaired for a dutch name when gijs van breukelen came on the screen😂 (i am dutch ) i was like"which interesting name is it gonna be ! I am wheezing right now😂

[@elisechezzi5905]

Also i am from brussels!! This is such a nice surprise!!

[@crystalcacik3346]

i literally can not sleep without your videos. Thank you.

[@nileshdharap]

Amazing Puzzle and You have a very relaxing voice ☺️

[@orionalbeniz9945]

Oh wow, the editing (both video and audio) was god tier!! Keep up the good work! :D

[@jack5300]

Love the edits on this one. Thank you for the hard work, it definitely paid off!

[@dearlittleheart]

A very calming video. Thank you 🦄

[@jakedunbar5094]

The editing in this video is really good 👍

[@ASMRChess]

Thank you

[@Neon_Daze]

Wow this is absolutely mind-blowing, incredible video!

[@JaxonPryce]

This was absolutely fantastic.

[@ASMRChess]

Thank you

[@theacmilanfan123]

Amazing video once again, loved the echo editing for the story great stuff 👌🏼

[@Marianne-vw9ci]

This was an amazing video, I was mindblown! Thank you for your wonderful channel, really appreaciate it :)

[@akkamal6999]

"Enough with the foreplay. Let's get to it".....I felt that on a different level

[@pommes-benfritte]

Nice edit (;

[@mistwaves]

Wow, the quality of this video is outstanding! Keep up your improvement, you’re the reason i got into chess :)

[@mattymclean3322]

Another great video! Watched it through twice! Keep it up!

[@Chickennit]

Amazing editing! Love the audio in headphones

[@hikmatmohammadi]

You keep finding ways to improve the channel. I applaud your efforts

[@iamfurgus9886]

To avoid CM, can you move the H6 pawn prophylactically (finally got to use that word!) to make some space?

[@centralwombat4847]

Wow! This video is great!

[@trevorjohnson8142]

Your content is amazing man! Really enjoy it!

[@adriennes7739]

More videos like this masterpiece, PUHLEEZ, dear lord !🙏

[@typicalfurry2747]

First the four knights opening. Now the four knights endgame

[@Hybridman7]

Wonderful trove, superb storytelling, stellar setting ;)

[@PadeJuan]

Wow. This is your tingliest video yet

[@Mrfachinklebunny]

This is your best video! Please make more like this one!

[@themysteriousstranger4580]

Found maybe half the moves intermittently, and I only found them bc your voice kept whispering “what is the most forcing move” in my head

[@FriedrichVonSpietz]

Oooooh those effects in the beginning were top notch. This chess problem is like watching someone using advanced calculus to solve Bhaskara, you have no idea how half the things got there, much less how to use them to solve it.

[@guardian2977]

I should be thanking you. Its because of your channel that I was able to remain interested in chess over the summer. It was because of that that when I transferred schools and discovered that they didn't have a chess club there that I decided to make one. I am now the captain of a three man chess team, we haven't done any tournaments but I hope to do some soon. so thank you ASMR Chess :)

[@ASMRChess]

so cool!

[@diegoborges1348]

I love every single one of your videos, man!

[@Lewiiiiiiiis]

Really enjoying what you're doing lately!

[@Owbly]

That was freaking AWESOME...!

[@dougdrenick7081]

Beautiful, captivating and well done intro, and absolutely mind blowing puzzle. You are like if agadmator only posted once a week to make higher quality content, which honestly I am beginning to think outweighs most of the regular chess KZbin channels. Super instructive content as well for a 1200 like myself

[@OTAxOCEAN]

best video by far

[@oisinruxton7184]

Brings a whole new meaning to "the four knights variation"

[@dylanmaline3895]

As soon as you said to make the pawn a knight I was hooked

[@fabio1212s]

Always so happy when you upload!

[@fabio1212s]

And that was awsome editing and sound effects

[@sigridkrikau1742]

Love the intro, could you do a whole video like that? It's so relaxing...

[@ASMRChess]

I will try! Takes quite a bit of time, but I would love to make more stuff like that.

[@titanten7582]

Love your videos so relaxing

[@DegenTimes]

Excellent!! Congrats on your successes. Keep it going strong.

[@nabaytesfaslasie4501]

I find myself rewatching you new vids loads so I think its matter of number if new quality vid and the audience and one viral is just over the horizon

[@ASMRChess]

Would be fantastic! I keep my fingers crossed and try to do the best content I can :)

[@llloydfnd950]

I can tell you that the rain is absolutely not a problem !!

[@christophelefrancois9875]

looooooooove this, tingling is off the charts

[@ranenjaysalikram9146]

You deserve all the support bro

[@akcam1775]

Cool puzzle and even better video :D

[@hasb826]

🙏🙏🙏💖💖💖 Fascinating as usual! Thank you! 💖💖💖🙏🙏🙏

[@Lars_Maassen]

I love the addition of the star consrellation effect around 1:00

[@ASMRChess]

happy you like it! Took some extra time to do so I'm happy its appreciated! :D

[@oooowawooooo]

been here since 2k subs and im here to stay :)

[@ASMRChess]

wow that is like 6 or 7 years I think! Thank you for your support through the years!

[@chezt3093]

He makes tingle

[@janhornberger617]

In the beginning i tingled out off existence 0.o I really liked it. :>

[@romankingbhs]

The Magician from Riga!

[@PMoneyMillion]

Incredible puzzle!!

[@kordova6805]

Yet another amazing video. :)

[@rax2661]

The Tal video’s always entertain.

[@eliasvandeven7842]

Absolutely brilliant

[@firstandlast.1254]

2 videos in a less than a week? I'll count that as a bday present, seeing as how mine was a week ago. Great work as always!

[@ASMRChess]

Congrats!