Anish/Danny v Fabiano/Cristian! War of Words & Chess Begins | Team Chess Battle 2024 Quarterfinals 1

Team Chess Battle is an event where two-player teams can freely communicate while facing other teams in a series of rapid chess games. Eight teams of two players each compete in a single-elimination bracket. Hikaru Nakamura, GothamChess, Anish Giri, Daniel Naroditsky, Wesley So, Fabiano Caruana and more battle for their share of the $25,000 prize fund!
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[@jgreen802]

Who ever came up with the idea for this deserves a raise.

[@scottjasper5424]

Agreed

[@eddieabney2497]

I ABSOLUTELY love this! Why did no one think of this before? Can we have this every week?!?!

[@TheChessNeck]

For real. The amount of funny clips that will come from this is going to be insane.

[@joewwright92]

They did Eric and Aman vs Robert Hess and Danny a few years ago and it was absolutely hilarious. I have been waiting for them bring the format back

[@spiked415]

Anish and Danny team is like watching a car crash, makes you cringe but you can't look away

[@benjis540]

Car crashes make you cringe?

[@juliocadavid6640]

​@@benjis540 Kids nowadays

[@pres6829]

hikaru and levy are gonna be hilarious 😂

[@revenantronin8377]

If they lose, they will both milk each other in their videos😂😂😂

[@_chrismis_7964]

@@revenantronin8377and if they win same scenario

[@revenantronin8377]

@@_chrismis_7964 yup

[@morniclegreen3534]

@_chrismis_7964 yeah exactly haha, they will milk each other one way or another

[@SerLaama]

Narcist crypto scammers aren't interesting to watch.

[@jmirgel]

"You're not saving any prep for the candidates Anish" 😂😂😂

[@adamstockwell9130]

This is THE best chess content you will see this year ! Roasting , opening novelties , fabi reigned in from blunders and the hilarious Anish ... oh and also Christian was there

[@epicchess2021]

48:40 😂😂 pounding on Ding so true

[@hithere5005]

Anish’s child screaming in the background makes this feel like we’re playing chess on Xbox live back in 2013

[@joedorff8553]

Honestly guys… no lie, this is the most fun I have ever had watching any chess match! The trash talk is hilarious, and the analysis discussions are totally interesting and informative. Bravo.

[@lucas_.1246]

„I know the face Fabi makes when I‘m playing like an idiot“😂

[@donaldmetzger8238]

I am just 25 minutes in, and am in awe at the complexity of the production, and see that the technical producers are learning. Fascinating broadcast.

[@Vinod.2020-k4z]

I can't wait to watch Leko and Pia to play together. Both are legend. It will be fun.

[@rexfariss5653]

Especially since they’re going against Wesley So and Alice Lee, it will be an interesting match for sure.

[@lh5717]

My guess is they will work good together. Much better than Danny and Anish. 😂

[@michaeloconnor6264]

Levy won't have much input. All Hikaru

[@wiewat231]

​@@michaeloconnor6264 the rook

[@danielbattle7620]

@@rexfariss5653Wesley slaughtered them

[@31redorange08]

Love Fabiano's trash talking. Need to have more of it.

[@elonif4125]

The contrast between Fabi and Christian being perfectly in tune while Anish and Danny were behaving like a married couple was so funny. I honestly had so much fun watching yesterday and look forward to the next matches

[@deanb970]

You mean Anish

[@Kibria-yy7js]

My suggestion: 2 separate broadcasts enabling conversations of both team so that spectators can choose which team to listen

[@detectivemarkseven]

That would divide the views per vod.

[@Orwaha]

Id don’t care about the divide in views. I’d watch them both because I’m not a causal!

[@geoffreyvanwyk4588]

Danny's participation makes it way more fun.

[@user-oi5nl2ps8i]

We want Danny+Giri on this format P.S. Fabi and Cristian so good too

[@Danielfaa]

The face of Anish and Danny at 1:31:19 haha

[@koyo1203]

highlight of this match lol

[@vitaliimakarov6181]

Hikaru and Levy, can’t wait for that duo 😂 super exciting format!

[@DrakePitts]

Danny criminally underprepared for this event

[@azice6034]

My man’s did puzzle rush for 30 mins and called it good 😂

[@sergei-prokofiev]

Great idea, absolutely fantastic. Really enjoyed it!!

[@Daisy_on_pawZ]

49:20. We all need some therapy after this!!! 😂

[@povilaspazera8503]

One of the best, hilarious chess videos I’ve seen in a while. Good banter, no chess drama. Pls more :)

[@scoffingskeptic]

I'm not exaggerating when I say this was probably the most entertaining chess match I've seen in my life. Anish had me in tears in the interviews.

[@epicchess2021]

Absolutely Loved this format one of the best formats I’ve ever seen so so good

[@adityacalambur5198]

This is a great format. Love seeing GMs talk about their games as they play

[@mr_mr]

Levy: Rooooooooooook b2!!!!!!!!!! Hikaru: no Levy Levy: oh ok

[@MitchyBoix]

This is genius. Love hearing their ideas across the board. Especially fabi and anish, its like they know exactly how it will play out, they will do this, this, so we do this. Its exactly how it plays out. Suppose its just the 1000s of games they play so they know a lot of the best moves all the time. Kinda nuts

[@shouldersofgiants4649]

The key might be good communication and chemistry between the teammates. Recognition of each other's styles and understanding what positions the player with the mouse would play well under time trouble might be key to winning. In that regard, C-squared favorites to win the event!

[@nomoreblitz]

Confirms my belief that Fabi Christian, Robert, and Anish are decent people.

[@tomyao7884]

I love this content! Also love the eval bar swinging every time they say they made a good move 😂

[@xDEEZKNIGHTSx]

48:35 Anish got jokes 👏😂

[@nydexe]

I lost it 😂

[@Danielfaa]

That's hilarious.

[@DivinePlant]

What did Anish say at 1:40:21?

[@neko-chan6145]

Really have enjoyed this format. This format displays the players personality and in depth knowledge. Hope to see more of this

[@gadmuteba9994]

Magnus and Carlsen will beat them all.

[@AdityaPal_sciencepal]

Interesting to see if Magnus and his dad Henrik Carlsen can actually beat them

[@Lerfpodsos]

Ok and

[@fisher81101]

“45 hours!” 😂 I choked when Fabi said that. Great content guys!

[@revenantronin8377]

The banter was entertaining 😂

[@rishabh2mgupta787]

Peak trolling 😂😂 57:30

[@le6637]

Svidler and Gustafsson is gonna be hilarious

[@detectivemarkseven]

Just watched it 😂😂😂

[@Chuculainn9]

That was a barrel of fun. Each and every one of these guys. Great.

[@samuraize24]

Who can put a price on this content!

[@radjedi2010]

Magnus and Fabiano vs Firouzja and Gukesh. Let's go, #1 and #2 vs the two best young guns. Old guard vs young blood.

[@dioncena1992]

*I WANT MORE.I REALLY LIKE THIS.*

[@normgao3443]

This is the funniest pairing my god. I need more of this

[@sporegazm]

That was really entertaining and enjoyable!

[@rebel.taylord]

I always wondered about GM thought process, this is so cool to have a glimpse into their brain!!!

[@dontpa_nic]

This was really cool, thanks and good job everyone!

[@danielduranloosli]

The jokes between games are even much more enjoyable than the games themselves. Amazing! If you wanted this to be even more comical, make it blitz, or disallow simply instructing the moves. Also, it feels like everybody's having a good time and not even tryharding. The business model and the pair selections here are genius. Kudos.

[@Archeops24]

No joke .. just LOVE this format. Absolutely the best way to enjoy chess.. keep it coming 😄

[@teedomeowgi7959]

This idea is gonna grow the chess community even more and create some great content. Thank you!

[@shucklesors]

i didnt know i NEEDED this. but i NEEDED this. best fucken idea ever

[@iexirt]

i am sorry to say, I absolutely love this format!

[@VirtueSignal9000]

this event is strong sauce, fantastic concept

[@FongYukYu]

57:37 Not Christian coming in with the zingers! 💀

[@colinharper3911]

More of this! And variations on this! I love the team pairings! I wanna see IM's w/ GM's, Pro's w/ Amateurs, Chess Personalities, etc. All kinds of formats. Hand & Brain, Fischer Random, Team Duck Chess, whatever! Its all awesome! Just do it!

[@krishnatripathi9576]

Totally love this format.

[@jaysmalls9750]

Amazing format!!! I love it ! Extremely entertaining!

[@brettmartin5047]

Where the Magnus and Ludwig team? Seems like the only way to nerf Magnus enough

[@twgkofi329]

Anish has to be trolling 😂 This was so funny to watch

[@Baerenjud]

It's a brilliant format, very entertaining!

[@sepehrzandi7069]

This is actually the most intresting type of live chess that I have ever seen. Both entertaining and educational on many levels.

[@nxxxx9601]

What about me playing with Caruana in turns without speaking? I mess up every other move and he has to fix it?

[@bonnie_rose]

This is the best chess content I've ever seen! Please do more of this!

[@vitaliimakarov6181]

Love chess community :)

[@hisham1269]

this is too entertaining

[@raymondwandell8880]

"not saving any prep for the candidates" ouch.

[@gregg3457]

This is a great format! Looking forward to more!

[@DivinePlant]

OGs remember Danny/Hess vs. Chessbrah

[@feste0689]

Is it just me or are there some voice issues in the beginning?

[@ThomasEWalker]

Seriously genius idea. Just plain fun!

[@xZuunes]

This was freaking hilarious! LOVE this!

[@MLTOKYO]

Amazing amazing series! Love it!

[@chrisman212121]

this was great! can't fair for Danya Robert and Hikaru Levy also

[@livelifegalaxy]

This format means higher rated player plays 90% of the moves basically. Shouldn;t the format be taking turns to move? that would be more interesting

[@mrdudeman29]

This format is pretty fun to watch!

[@spinninglink]

lol the only problem with this format is it naturally devolves into the higher rated player just TELLING the other one what to do. Much more fun if you had players around the same level teaming up with each other! Make it happen lol

[@redneckrevolt1]

One move off theory and it’s too much to find. Thought they were more prepared for that lol

[@ericpgibb]

Should do the analysis with a board at the end for those of us that can’t visualize the squares so well.

[@detectivemarkseven]

48:22 Anish: "Its a me problem. Its a me problem. Its a me next to you problem."

[@5HeadM]

i can listen to Robert hess all day

[@Ojalalluevapronto]

Hahaha Great content , loved when Danny was pissed rightfully :D

[@thedirpful]

great new format guys! love the innovation. keeps it fresh in the world of chess

[@old_bayes2535]

This format is brilliant, can't wait to watch the rest

[@lobsterboy8148]

This is the chess content I didn’t know I needed

[@tranquilitytranquility1407]

I don’t remember when was the last time I laughed so hard! Please can Anish & Danny be in every one of these! 😂😂😂

[@D00mswitched]

You should run 2 streams so we get full comms from one side

[@liljackypaper]

I'm a little surprised that Danny has a higher rapid rating that Cristian..

[@redneckrevolt1]

lol Amish and Danny are gold content together 😂😂😂😂

[@jessiebarry-sf6vx]

This is good, we can see the real personality of the chess players here hahahaha

[@sporegazm]

I enjoyed it. But i think it can be made better. Second game really highlighted how it sort of can just turn into anish vs fabi...for the opening prep at least. Danny was just on auto pilot moving what he was told 😅 i think it would be more entertaining to somehow make the lower rated tm8 choose a move without their tm8s opinion, in the opening mainly. Or another way is to make the lower rated tm8s play the opening...lets say, just the first 10 moves...without assistance or input and thats when the mics get turned on for tm8 talk. I dunno, just some ideas like that

[@Warriorstreetpreachers]

that would stop the banter between the teammates. I think the banter is the best part.

[@sporegazm]

@WSPMinistries no it wouldn't....it would stop the banter for the first 10 moves. But would also stop the stronger players just playing each other basically with their opening prep. I dunno....the team idea was basically non existent in the opening. I think it can be improved. It's a fun concept either way

[@Warriorstreetpreachers]

@@sporegazm it was definitely entertaining to watch. I can’t wait for Wesley tomorrow!

[@JeanLucRamdin]

Such a great idea! Would be great to be able to choose which team to listen to.

[@attention_shopping]

amazing format. anish freaking out under pressure lmao

[@mr_mr]

I LOVE THIS IDEA!!!

[@yJboO]

The most entertaining so far. Can't wait for the hikaru hansen match

[@yanlopesteixeira]

amazing content here

[@nosferatu5500]

i love this format

[@athena546]

Can someone explain the joke at 13:50? why 3%? also this show is so good, just fix the tech issues with audio at the beginning, and this is a great format.

[@ddchess4950]

Danny dude, just do your CEO job. Don't get destroyed here 😂😂😂

[@frankiani87]

This is so awesome

[@adomaskuzinas2137]

Chess, your endless source of frustration

[@26kamoreno]

I wish they could have a format like all super IMs vs all super GMs or Danny and Hess vs Magnus alone format hahaha