2100+ "Outplays" 2700+ || Andre Mendez vs Levon Aronian || Chess Olympiad (2024)

[@szabicsapi7459]

Hungary has WON the chess Olympiad in 1978 in Buenos Aires (Lajos Portisch, Zoltán Ribli, Gyula Sax, István Csom, Adorján, Vadász) Hungary HELD the chess Olympiad 98 years ago! And won that tournament btw.

[@agadmator]

That is what I meant, yes 🙃

[@pop3754]

And it was in this position that Agadmator resigned the game

[@allancouceiro9255]

as there is nothing more to be done here.

[@guptayush179]

That's what Antonio meant, buddy!!

[@chesscomsupport8689]

Who was it that said something along the lines of, "If you want to win against me, you need to beat me in the opening, the midgame and the endgame"? This game is a great example of why that is the case against an elite player.

[@BREAKocean]

To win against me, you must beat me three times: in the opening, the middlegame and the endgame. - Alexander Alekhine

[@chesscomsupport8689]

@@BREAKocean Thank you!

[@allancouceiro9255]

I believe it was Chuck Norris

[@phil4863]

Haha​@@allancouceiro9255

[@alpha007org]

"You can win a pawn if that's your thing." - This quote is gold.

[@jx14aby]

My favorite line of the video.

[@apolicum]

😐

[@voda2023]

I live in Budapest, so of course I will follow the Chess Olympiad directly on Agadmator's KZbin channel. 🙂

[@sajalpratapsingh2057]

This game is the proof that there should be more open tournaments.

[@CStoph1979]

I too like to see how much better the pros are than the rookies.

[@feranmiadeakin9850]

true but there are so many open tournaments in the world. Super gm's choose not to participate in them lest not forget that these super GM's also played multiple tournaments to get to the top level.

[@valikadilnik4368]

​@@feranmiadeakin9850 and they dont participate so they dont lose a lot of rating with one bad match. I believe this is also why magnus didnt want to go for even hogher rating, he would have to grind every game because he would be so much higher rated, he would lose more with a draw than hain with a win. So if he won 1 game and drew 1, he would lose rating...

[@bigjohnny1985]

Aronian probably had several heart attacks during this game, facing the prospect of losing to a 2100 and having his rating gutted. Elite players feel highly disincentivised to face those odds.

[@ndnd7614]

This game is just prove that there are too many underrated opponents. K-factor for

[@thomashughes7336]

Excellent quote to mark the passing of a legend.

[@michaelmassaro4375]

Excellent game nice comeback by Levon as I was watching Mamedyarov who is 2700+ was struggling in a game vs a 1900+ player not sure of the result it’s great to watch how these GMs and the good players are able to see many moves ahead Thanks for the Game Agadmator

[@sjdr134]

just being featured on agad yt will boot andres confidence, hope he will becomes a top seed

[@Leipaa]

You said it's been 100 years since Hungary won the Chess Olympiad, but it's been 100 years since Hungary hosted (1926), not since they won. Hungary won the Chess Olympiad in 1978, beating the Soviet Union.

[@tomasz9429]

I'd say it's lucky for Machado. Imagine the procedures that would commence had he won this game. Also a nice tribute to James Earl Jones with the quote :)

[@kolawolelawalson7770]

I know it's the reality of chess nowadays but that's just sad. However unlikely it may seem due to the rating difference, higher rated opponents sometimes don't play at their level of strength. And if that coincides with a well prepared lower rated player then things like this could happen.

[@tatsuyasigh1906]

I don't think any procedure would've been started since Levon simply blundered a full piece

[@niv6924]

While I don’t agree with you, I do respect your right to be stupid.

[@KnightToRemember]

Andre won’t be able to sleep tonight that’s for sure

[@justinbieber8028]

Nah if I was him I would be proud that I got a better position at all.

[@KnightToRemember]

@@justinbieber8028 this better position made him lose 3 points

[@michaeljupille1076]

"Unleash the bish" as we say 😂

[@carlkligerman1981]

Man, tough beat for this kid. Will be kicking himself during post game analysis! RIP JE Jones.

[@ramachandra776]

Magnus once said that he had to learn not to trust Aronian's sacrifices . Aronian can be very tricky . 😊

[@eliaszmirosaw1860]

Dirty checkmating thoughts hahah😂

[@DMehandjiev]

Same

[@sajalpratapsingh2057]

I guess that's the difference between a lower rated player and a GM. The ability to convert a winning position.

[@DanielMEron-ph4pm]

Time management, analytical skills also definitely count.

[@mmmyyykkkeee]

"I love all positions. Give me a difficult positional game, I'll play it. Give me a bad position, I'll defend it. Openings, endgames, complicated positions, and dull, drawn positions, I love them all and will give my best efforts. But totally winning positions I cannot stand." ~Donner

[@DarkKnightIndia]

It's really great that Antonio gave tribute to James Earl Jones through the above quote

[@nostalgicdouchebag1912]

Levon has been in vacation mode for a few years it looks like and that's why his games are super entertaining

[@anilbista7445]

Someone in live chat was saying levon was just testing his defensive skills against a piece odd😂😂

[@Enfield345]

#suggestion Chess Olympiad game. Norway vs South Korea, Johan Sebastian Christiansen vs Jun Lee

[@alkinooskontopodias5919]

I cannot believe that a 2100 missed so many threats and possibilities.

[@stormixgaming8389]

Playing against Levon ain't the same

[@d4slaimless]

Well, Levon missed them too it seems, and he is 2700+

[@NocturnalNick]

with like 4 mins to play against levons 40

[@stoutlager6325]

It wasn't so many. There were two and he was already struggling with his clock. Going for the throat when you're up a piece is also not top priority. Most players including 2000+ are primarily looking at how to force trades down to piece up endgame, no counter play, routine win. They are not looking for tactical fluorish to end the game on the spot. Not in time trouble anyway.

[@alkinooskontopodias5919]

​@@stoutlager6325 he played many counterintuitive moves like Qa3 , Ng3 and Nf1. I could have lost from the winning position against Aronian too, but im my eyes he played in a way as he was asking for it

[@ClarkPotter]

Crushing feeling to lose this. I'm a 1730 and outplayed a 2340 once all game, but had to settle for allowing a perpetual in a time scramble at the end.

[@stateofdecay2210]

That's exactly my thing 😅😸 going for juicy pawns or any pawn and getting checkmated thank you Agad for mentioning my thing 😅finally I got recognition on this channel 😂😂🙌🙌🙌

[@3211Co]

L.Aronian ! Wild & risky tactics, however a great player indeed !

[@masette6166]

#suggestion Chess Olympiad game. Equatorial Guinea vs Iceland, on the first board GM Kjartansson lost to 14yo FM Xavier Mompel Ferruz, who played a brilliant match!

[@bojanradovanovic972]

Amazing game truly 🎉

[@kmanish21]

My heart goes out for Andre!! I wish him luck.

[@JohnChappell-fh5sb]

Saw this on X thanks for going through it. Very sad.

[@Geny..]

It's Levon on Thumbnail.. Just Click It..!!

[@BillHimmel]

Love the Darth Vader quote! ❤

[@jasonm950]

With 10 rounds to go yet, it could have been the biggest upset in the tournament! But now it is past time.

[@Steph_2002]

Can the team players talk during the matches? If not, is it not easy to cheat?

[@Urbanindia745]

I was surprised that Levon won this game. A rookie blunder by a 2100 after a match winning start.

[@bluecocacola]

"rookie" nice one

[@guptayush179]

It would be nice to get your prediction before a tournament on who will win!!

[@victormubanga734]

This was truly magical play by Levon,super GM is super GM

[@mohamednourelden7516]

Can you please explain the rules or the format of this tournament and keep us catching up with the standings

[@BREAKocean]

at 2:52 what about Kxd6? is there no way to stop Bf4 from white?

[@SanjeevDDandekar]

Crazy game🎉

[@flippinwiththebeys]

Bro said that's just disgusting to look at lol... love this channel

[@mzschmidt3937]

Darth Vader quote is awesome! did you choose that because of James Earl Jones' passing?

[@zzzMist]

Damn what a brutal loss

[@AlbinSajan]

Faster than Lightning

[@Antonio2Elkhoury]

#suggestion amro el jawich vs anish giri

[@rudrapuhan695]

1 st 10 moves 😫 After 10 moves 👽

[@ronjohnson9690]

I believe Kasparov would say, "Young man, be persistent in your attack."

[@shubhamkaushal1235]

13:55 wild calculation of samay leaks

[@msalty2823]

How is Levon board 3? That is a stacked team if 2700 comes off the bench.

[@amirmn7]

Fascinating Uno reverse

[@wh4543]

Appreciate the Darth Vader quote🤌🤓

[@SrikanthS-v7k]

An opportunity: Squandered 😓

[@mehdizeynalov1062]

I remember when agadmators mother escaped with an armenian chess player - they say it was biological father of Levon. Ivanchuk saved agadmators mother - but then they say Ivanchuk showed her something on way back - greatest mystery of chess.

[@Muhammad_Hanif_1]

#Suggestion Kindly cover Australia's GM bobby cheng game from this tournament round 1. He lost to a very lower rated Player.

[@rojeezee]

A flag of the Country the Player represents near their picture would be helpful!

[@hari7368]

I think you could cover that kid from jordan's game against shakhriyar. that was interesting

[@aryandhawale9975]

look at shakhriyar Mamedyarov's game too..... there was 700 rating points diff.. somehow Mamedyarov was able to get a draw

[@tatsuyasigh1906]

How did he draw it btw? Did his opponent just offer a draw?

[@aryandhawale9975]

@@tatsuyasigh1906 on the contrary, Shak offered draw in a losing position.... guy had to accept as he barely had 2 mins on the clock to shaks 30-40 min

[@tatsuyasigh1906]

@@aryandhawale9975 that's rough. Didn't seem like white has much risk playing on, I guess he started seeing ghosts under pressure

[@aryandhawale9975]

@@tatsuyasigh1906 yeah time pressure.... Considering this is a team event i feel he made the right call.

[@tatsuyasigh1906]

@@aryandhawale9975 idk abt that. His team is already losing on all other boards by that time I think. It's your chance of a lifetime to beat a GM. I think he'll regret this a lot

[@angeldelossantos7]

Where can we watch the games?

[@whatyouneedtoknow8413]

It would be cool if the countries being represented were listed in the video title and/or on the interface

[@pt7258]

Levon always has roller coaster Olympiad.

[@HVH_49]

Did Levon feel the vibrations in this one?

[@jameslumsden1824]

Should he have offered a draw when he was a piece up and would Aronian have accepted it?

[@gigas81]

Aronian pulled a Yoda on Mendez! *You are strong with the Force young one. But still much to learn you have.*

[@anathimbalane8697]

"You can win a pawn if that's your thing"🤣😂😂😂

[@decreasing_entropy3003]

It's not over until it's over!

[@Antonio2Elkhoury]

Can you show amro el jawich vs anish giri in round 1 of the olympiad 2024 # suggestion

[@KD555]

It's the biggest chess olympiad only on paper. Seems doubtful that all 196 teams will indeed take part. No less than 20(!) were unpaired today in the 1st round because of visa issues. This is shameful at an event of this magnitude.

[@Dad_readsbooks]

Reminds me of so many games I lose and think, "How did I possibly lose that one?" And then the engine reveals to me all the many ways i suck. 🤣🤣🤣

[@carlos_kay]

"Unleash the Bish." I'm gonna use that.

[@srinjoy2003]

#suggestion arjun game, the bishop sac hahahahah

[@Xi-op7gg]

With so many teams, they can’t all play each other. How do the pairings work such that all the teams play a sample of other teams fairly? In other words, how do they make sure a team isn’t facing 11 super easy or 11 super strong teams?

[@jacobpeters5458]

if the country has super easy to beat top player, then he might as well lose early. if it has a super hard to beat player, then it doesn't matter who it plays. same logic in any world championship, like soccer, etc

[@keremcalkilic1336]

Swiss system. You may want to read more in detail but basically after each round teams with the same points get matched with each other. So stronger teams match stronger teams, weaker teams match weaker teams.

[@mbassan]

Esoooooo mi Panamá 🇵🇦🇵🇦🇵🇦🇵🇦🇵🇦🇵🇦

[@michaellacy8510]

When battling your teachers you can have too much respect.

[@fahimakand19]

nd6 is gonna give levon nightmares tonight

[@ryanzepp8897]

Dirty checkmating thoughts

[@josefrees]

Soooo close

[@jimmycarlosbalewa6399]

last olympiad, Aronian suffered against IM Makoto from Angola.. seems the game is starting to let him go regarding olympiads

[@atulbesra822]

The 2100 rated player must have thought that his elite opponent was laying a trap for him. That is why he failed to capitalise on the blunder of his top ranked opponent. Same think happened in Arjun's match as well, where his Moroccan opponent failed to capitalise on Arjun's blunder.

[@user-gr3tg2yk6o-24_डफ़क]

The biggest mistake one can do is to have Levon in his team … Levon is not a team player … he played recklesssly last Olympiad also and lost games in crucial juncture .. he was the reason US was in 4th place last time and today also he almost lost the game … Not a team player at all

[@miguelcanoe6774]

He can be on my team. Here at the bar we take anyone.

[@blindteammates4922]

Lost the game? I see a victory for 3 boards and 1 draw.

[@user-gr3tg2yk6o-24_डफ़क]

@@blindteammates4922 you are blind and therefore you did not read the word "almost"

[@jogzyg2036]

The mark of a champion isn't playing well and winning. The mark of a champion is playing badly and winning anyway.

[@emmienoel9106]

It just goes to show how reliable these modern day Beads are.

[@fractalinfect3454]

Also Darth Vader: “Be careful not to choke from no respiration.”

[@olebogengtshenolomosepele1171]

I didn't believe the thumbnail title, cause I'm like if a 2100 player outplayed him why is Aronian in the thumbnail.😂😂😂 (The tactic with the knight and pawn discovered checks was just nasty I probably would've suffered major material loss)

[@stuffedturtle4184]

Darth Vader quote❤❤❤

[@oraz.]

Where's Nic Bentulan at?

[@dawiem6310]

I feel for Andre - been there - winning position whittled away by too much respect for the opposition. Ironically, have just seen a video on the Battle of Marengo, with Napoleon in Levon's position.

[@ErnestBoateng-hn1mh]

Is Ghana part

[@jerometruong]

could not import this game into lichess for some reason...

[@UnknownUser-j3n]

I got baited into believing that outplayed = won 😢

[@chesscomsupport8689]

Hungary is putting Leko on Board 1 instead of Rapport? That's ... an interesting decision.

[@szabicsapi7459]

Just in the first round, against Salvador.

[@chesscomsupport8689]

@@szabicsapi7459 Oh... that makes more sense.

[@tiwom5752]

Always up for a Levon game

[@Jon-xw9om]

RIP Darth Vader

[@JohnMushitu]

A James Earl Jones tribute

[@insanestuff9470]

Vedios title?? Not able to take down 😢😂

[@nakulcarpenter7062]

Lesson learnt:When you have nothing to lose, act like you have nothing to lose

[@johnporcella2375]

So close!

[@Bashful.Reacts]

"Unleash the bish as we say" - Agad 2024

[@saravananjanakiraman7016]

Mamedyarov Vs Anas Khwaira( Azerbaijan Vs Jordan) 1/2 -1/2 1900 + Outplays 2700+ #Suggestion See it you will definitely like it.

[@Urbanindia745]

Aronian - I'll take you to the deep dark forest. Some random player - I'm the forest

[@kensalaz57]

Lets see a game with # suggestion Raja Panjwani!!

[@Jaylooker]

Passive play will not do

[@TheDharmainiciative]

Thumbs up for Darth Vader