The Legendary Octopus Knight Game ♔ Karpov - Kasparov 1985 WCC Game 16 ♔ ASMR Chess

The wall of ice that is Karpov gets hit by the flaming ball of fire that is Kasparov, as the young pretender to the throne unleashes an impossible move against the champion. The year is 1985, the stage is the world chess championship.
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[@simonengelhardt7653]

That story was so captivating, i don't think I can sleep now. This game was too intense.

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Great to hear!

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Man, finally a history video!!! I love this format, and the way you narrate and teach chess at the same time is incredible

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You explain chess better than anybody I’ve ever seen, even better than most GMs 🤣 keep up the great work!

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Oh okay I thought the opening clip was some old school high-speed chase but it's just Anatoly's chauffeur spinning the wheels russian mafia style. What a legend

[@ASMRChess]

Right?!

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Insane game, insane analysis. It’s rare to get 30 minutes into one of your videos and still see basically all the pieces on the board. What a beast of a game.

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I love these historic game videos that you do... sometimes i go to sleep to them... but i also watch them to learn... as a sicilian player i really love the games you show in the sicilian and the opening tutorials of course! I also play queens gambit... so i love all those too.

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[@vranomaly]

What a riveting match. I can really see Kasparov's creativity shine here, especially through the narration. I never thought I'd see Karpov's positional approach turned against him so soundly. Also, don't heed the detractors too much, I quite liked the voice style on this one. Comfortably dramatic and fitting for such a match. Keep it up!

[@dylanmaline3895]

I loved the edited intro of this video, very captivating. But I think I enjoy your whisper content over your soft spoken, this video felt more intense than relaxing. Still an amazing game and video though.

[@ASMRChess]

Thanks! Yes I was trying out a different style with this video :)

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Another legendary video so soon from the last, i cant ask for a better day!

[@dor1ank842]

Love this game, the fact it takes white a queen sacrifice just to get rid of it makes it one of my favourite games

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What a gorgeous gorgeous game. I feel like ive just been in the mind of a genius

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I’ve been waiting for a historical game video for MONTHS!!! I love all your content but this is always my absolute favourite, please do more!

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I love chess history lessons ❤

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watching for the second time i just realised how hard the driver hit the sidewalk at the start of the video. Also love your content helps me sleep for about 4 years now

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I just love that clip. It is kinda gangsta tbh

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Yes finally an old game again! Awesome video as always!

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The KZbin preview for this video started to play in my search for finding an ASMR video before bed. Immediately got roped in. I’m almost done the video. I haven’t played chess in a long time and I’ve only played a couple of times. I had to Google some of the words to understand the deeper meaning (such as castling), but good grief this is riveting. I dare say you have earned a (now slightly sleep deprived) subscriber!

[@ASMRChess]

Thank you and welcome!

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Only 10 minutes in, but already so relaxed. Great video!

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I really enjoyed how you added some history in the beginning to the put the game into context. Amazing game & video.

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Mesmerized by your presentation style as always!!

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This was amazing. Opened to sleep, couldn’t stop watching. Had to rewind a few times lol. Bravo 👏 at the end, fell asleep like a baby

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That intro was so hype!

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Kasparov found g5! at the board as I recall. Wonderful playthrough of this amazing game.

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Your passion for the game really bleeds into the content. Makes it engaging content.

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You’re a great storyteller! Very captivating and relaxing at the same time!

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Very relaxing video, you never fail to deliver!

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Right when I want to go to sleep, I see this 20 Minute old upload. I sure am luck today

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i love the pieces

[@SarucH176]

A piece of chess history to fall asleep to, thanks a lot and keep up the good work 👍🏼

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That was awesome never been on the edge of my seat from a chess match!! Very relaxing too. New sub here

[@ASMRChess]

Welcome!

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What am astounding game, thank you for showing it!

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I love how you allways take time to respond to the comments. Always makes my day :)

[@ASMRChess]

it's because the comments make MY day. Literally my main motivation for the channel.

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Great timing! Watching this now while I finish up the work day!

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Simply amazing. Thank you ❤️

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[@Bb_lyer_-HD_D]

I like the documentary style opening you went for with this video. However, I don't really like the voiceover audio. It seems a bit monotone compared to your other videos. Did you do anything different audio wise?

[@ASMRChess]

Thanks! No the audio setup is the same, but I’m using my voice differently from how I normally do. Just a little experiment.

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Always a good night's sleep when u upload!

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Not a big fan of the robotic voice but I like the fact you're always trying to innovate so keep going

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Yeah I’m trying out different thing to see what works best and also just for the sake a variance.

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one word....unbelievable!!

[@almar456]

Your voice sounded a bit different this video, hopefully you don't have a cold or anything! Loved the intro!

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Perfect timing👍🏼

[@imisssaku]

That was wonderful!

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Genius Kasparov at 22 years old :o !

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my favorite videos are the ones of old games

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Bro, I try to sleep but this is amazing ahahaha I can't simply can't xd

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When you said "let's consider" at 28:05 it reminded me of that Sergey Varasov video except i think he followed it up by saying something like: "Uhhhh...ummm... " 😂

[@Anton_the_Vampire]

I realy great video. I love chess, but am only a beginner. This was so interesting to watch. I'd like to ask though what particular set that is you're using? It is gorgeous!

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Can you make a video on Haxo Gambit? Great video btw!

[@hithere144]

Voice sounded different this vid

[@ASMRChess]

it's still me :)

[@Blockah]

White locks in the win! Black locks in the draw! GG

[@FernandoLemos-o9m]

Cavalo no canto só desencanto

[@bhusuman8746]

6:51 i dont think thats the hedgehog structure, in the hedgehog the pawns have to be on e6, d6, b6 and a6

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Is your chess board a particular one? Because i really love the design and not gonna lie, last night i slept like a sloth thanks to this video, love you

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Yes it is the design used for the world chess championship. It is a premium hand-crafted chess set. You can get 10% discount if you buy it using the link and promo code in the description for this video.

[@gjc2113]

You're the third person I've seen behind me and my former AP Bio teacher, who refers to them as octopodes😂

[@HiHi-fh4tw]

Is more base in your voice an intentional choice you’ve recently made? I’ve noticed it more in your recent videos

[@ASMRChess]

In this video it is intentional. In my other videos it is more accidental.

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@@ASMRChess holy shit the legend replied

[@1GMitzy]

38:57 I believe you meant Rf4 :)

[@ASMRChess]

Lol what on earth was I thinking?! Rg3 is nowhere close to the move played. Nice catch!

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I honestly can't take any quote from sun-tzu seriously anymore because of the memes lol

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I don’t know these memes

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❤

[@IuriCiub]

Can you make a video where you teach play chess? From basis.. man I really watching your videos with fun, but really don’t know how to play chess 😂😂

[@ASMRChess]

Of course! Here you go :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGS7l3xmj6d7aZY

[@enzosteiger8054]

Why doesn't karpov ever play bd2 to kick the knight or take it

[@ASMRChess]

Good question! It just never works out tactically. The knight is always protected through some tactical sequence or other.

[@deathwish-dk3xf]

I don’t know how to play chess, it looks like a little war

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It is! I made a video so you can learn how to play :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGS7l3xmj6d7aZY

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Been watching your videos for months and just realized I wasn’t following you

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*Promo SM*

[@JasonHelbling]

You said that Kasparov was 22 but the intro says that he was 21 😂

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Yes!! Another history lesson from the best ASMRtist

[@MrOegn]

❤

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Having complete control over a chess board like that, must be the best feeling ever

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Your storytelling never fails to amaze me. Along with the AMAZING game and relaxing narration 44 minutes went by in a jiffy. Brilliant video!

[@orionmusic7142]

This has got to be one of the greatest positional chess games I have ever seen, not because there were any awesome sacrifices or tactical patterns, but because Kasparov literally squeezed Karpov to death on the battlefield with his pieces and the legendary octopus knight. And of course, what an amazing story you told that captivated me for over 45 minutes; not an easy thing to do when it comes to YT vids! It would be epic if you made more historical chess game videos. btw, the correct plural of "octopus" is "octopuses." Octopi is actually a misspelled form of the plural word stemming from the Latin ending, however "octopodes" is also correct, just lest commonly used. But all three are acceptable to use in American English. :)

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[@ugnsotsm57]

This is a great video well explained and captivating the game that existed at the time. Can you please tell me where you get your chess pieces from?

[@ASMRChess]

Yes they are from World Chess. It is the design used for World Chess Championship Matches. In the description of the video you can find a link for the board as well as a promo code that will give you a 10% discount. I’m happy you like the video!

[@Trampelschrat]

Fitting for the game, the whole video has very aggressive undertones, which made it impossible for me to relax. Still a great video, but rather as a game analysis, than as a relaxing video.

[@KenY2KenTV]

Always enjoy the way you sell the drama and the excitement each step of the way for these historical games!

[@ardaturksoy3601]

Perfect video with my favourite players

[@icedgodz428]

i would recommend whispering instead of narrating in regular voice

[@ASMRChess]

I have some whisper videos coming up :)

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The legendary octopus knight game! One of the most devastating and beautiful games ever played ❤ Love the video :)

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watching two grandmasters play an IQP position for a win will always be exhilarating

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0:01 why was his driver speeding like that has he blew into that curb? LOL

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[@nickrogstad5907]

Kasparov talking about the move order mistake (and the rest of the game): kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJmngoJsgJx4gaM

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[@iwandoherty3419]

Why does he move the bishop back at 31:22 when it's not under threat yet when he can use that move to get the knight out via b2? I get that that threat is coming from the knight but surely that tempi is best used getting the knight back in the game?

[@ASMRChess]

It doesn't work. 24. Nb2 Qf6 25. Nxd3 Bxd3 26. Qxd3 Ne5 and white can't protect the bishop and the queen at the same time. Interestingly Stockfish prefers 24. Nb2 on low depth but changes its mind when it goes deeper.

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​​​@@ASMRChess absolutely blows my mind how these grand masters can just predict every single move before playing it's absolutely astonishing, and also love the videos!

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It takes quite some forethought to see 30 minutes into the game when the video was dropped 28 minutes ago... I thought only Magnus could see the future like that! ;)

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@@zacharysherry2910 A lucky few get to see them early......

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Can you do a lesson on the accelerated London @ASMR_Chess

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That was beautiful

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ur voice is deeper then usual

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That was fantastic and educational. Really enjoyed watching this all the way through, I was hooked on the next level strategy.

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This was a wonderfully absorbing narrative of a truly interesting chess battle. The calm clarity of your descriptions makes me wish to rewatch soon, to see how clearly I can grasp just where it is that Karpov loses control. Thanks Much!

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I love these types of vids the most. Was so happy to see this new upload

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Epic lighting too. Red and blue light.

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Need to take a nap after a hard day at work. Thanks for this!

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I love your historic game videos

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I love the red sheen on the black pieces.