Banter Blitz with GM Vasyl Ivanchuk (1)

[@burgundian-peanuts]

Chucky's been one of my chess heroes for 30 years. And now I can watch him doing a Banter Blitz. What amazing times we live in!

[@johnjuanjoaojjj]

Absolutely!

[@demianschultz3749]

Likewise my friend

[@patriciolizama2298]

It's a great privilege to see him play. he calculates long lines in a matter of seconds wow. A world chess champion without a crown.

[@charliemurillo4321]

So true. An amazing player, with fearless face but with a gentleman and excentric personality. Love Ivanchuck.

[@alec6583]

I think of him as the gatekeeper. The final test for all world champions!

[@pelstalll7000]

If anyone needs proof of ivanchuk is the all time greatest player look up 1991 chess tournament only one tournament comes up Linares (1991) event (average rating 2651-2675). The players were: Garry Kasparov (Elo ranked #1 in the world), Anatoly Karpov (#2), Boris Gelfand (#3), Vassily Ivanchuk (#4), Mikhail Gurevich (#6), Jaan Ehlvest (#7), Valery Salov (#9), Alexander Beliavsky (#10), Gata Kamsky (#13), Viswanathan Anand (#14), Jan Timman (#16), Jonathan Speelman (#25), Artur Yusupov (#31), and Ljubomir Ljubojevic (#40). Of the top 10 players in the world, only Evgeny Bareev (#5) and Leonid Yudasin (#8) were missing. He beat Kasparov round 1 in 1991 this would have been prime Kasparov ivanchuk wins half a point ahead of Kasparov being the only person in the tournament to not lose a single match all ended in a win or a draw Everyone talks about whos the best and we always say well we cant go back in time and have a tournament well the tournament of the best happened in 1991 ivanchuk is the best he may be inconsistent but hey

[@Gush27]

@@pelstalll7000 he is not the greatest player of all time stop it

[@suntaran]

he is a world champion in blitz and rapid

[@Maartenols]

"Vasily Smyslov played this line against me, in the Soviet Championships 1988." What a memory, Ivantsjoek was 19 years old back then. 51 years old now and still one of the strongest Blitz players around, here in 2020.

[@whitegoldsilver]

"John Hector would play hier g4" Ivanchuk knows what would every single GM play against French Defence in all variations.

[@adamleckius]

Ivantsjoek, Dutch spelling?:)

[@Maartenols]

@@adamleckius Yes. :)

[@aleksthegreat4130]

He played Vasily Smyslov, a world champion,who was born in 1921 and who faced players Capablanka’s Alekhine’s age and now he successfully plays someone who are born in 2000’s),almost 90 years younger then Smyslov

[@Millipede666]

Watching a grown man play world class chess whilst picking his nose is epic entertainment.

[@FethiKaratas]

perfect :)

[@charlesmoore5954]

how would you like to play otb with him after he picks and moves his pawn and you touch that pawn to capture it?

[@SpartanThe300th]

Kirb Zdomper, and out of all the great things you could have observed and learned from, that was the one that drew your attention the most?

[@alexkorcsog208]

To be fair to him, he's always had these physical tics during games. I can't even remember how many pics there are of him contorting his head, stroking his eyebrows, etc. If he is picking his nose during a live stream, that is totally plausible in "Chucky World!"

[@bobbymorane5166]

😂🤣😆🤔

[@whitegoldsilver]

Please invite him often. He can explaine very good. He remembers games and talks about variations. Much better explaining than Vishy and Kramnik etc.

[@JFBBB535]

Vasily felt sorry for the guy who blundered a knight, he’s expression was so funny 😀 38:20

[@mareksicinski3726]

Vasyl

[@التاريخ-لن-يرحمنا]

He was disappointed 🙁

[@JFBBB535]

@@mareksicinski3726 absolutely, I see it now, i will get it right next time 😁

[@mattkim96]

He even apologized hehe, actually really sweet

[@SkotoSbyBishoP]

The amount of respect this legend has for lower rated players is stunning. Such an idol and a true genius. Made both Kasparov and Magnus look like school kids.

[@Vedioviswritingservice]

He is a great guy isn't he. Very gracious. You can see he cares about the game, being creative. Less so about winning and losing.

[@geinrovaan6258]

The SADDEST thing I can ever see is this man losing on time.

[@DavidleViseur]

Chucky doesn't lose on time - time loses on Chucky!

[@ciprianchirilov1039]

Totally agree. If I was his opponent I would have resigned. When playing such a legend we should show a bit of respect

[@wolfgangwiesinger9502]

Who cares. Watch and learn. F. I. The first game was very instructive.

[@cursedrr8647]

@@wolfgangwiesinger9502 totally agree. One very strong player came in ready with a Chess plan. The grand master while still warming up to the platform was giving us a live lesson on how to think. my only wish is if that game had no time controls.

[@mikelz6936]

@@ciprianchirilov1039 agree.. Resign before he flags, all day

[@vedhav8864]

"I am not expert with mouse. I lost even in this position. Okay, don't worry too much about this." I'm sure we can apply this philosophy to many of our problems in head.

[@srinivasaprasannaa915]

When I typed this message, there were 1.2K likes versus just 9 dislikes. That speaks volumes about this legend!

[@JohnDoe-qg1pj]

He can remember what Smyslov played against him in 1988 but can't remember where to find challenges lol

[@davidskyler1000]

Dude it was his first time playing online on this site

[@blssvxntr]

@@davidskyler1000 it was a joke lmao

[@redbutler751]

Simply fantastic!!! Big smile😁. Thank you Ivanchuck! Thank you chess24👍

[@II-V-I]

If everything went according to chucky he would've played 10 moves into the first game, lost on time and then analyzed the position for the remaining 1,5h ;) This man cares for chess so much more than for winning

[@Golem.8088]

And he seems to be devoid of any ego as regards the result of a game. He would offer a draw to a 1200 elo if he assessed the position as a draw.

[@II-V-I]

@@Golem.8088 Yes, he's such a great character!

[@mehmethilmisomay2590]

he is so natural wtih his smartness

[@troubleshooter24]

The CLASSIST GM ive seen on here, including Magnus.He has a Alpha Zero style Chess 24 keep this guy!

[@TremendousSax]

*Classiest

[@leibnitz2357]

Chess 24, please don't forget this man. He's one of a kind.. True passion and honesty.

[@Sprtschk]

When he lost on time the first game it was like it didn't bother him at all. The actual chess playing, the tactics, the positions, are what he's playing for. Such a different attitude to someone like, say, Carlsen. Lovely to see imo.

[@rirililyriri5765]

Carlsen has that psychopathic mentality like Michael Jordan that they absolutely don't wanna lose

[@tigerspaw]

Chucky is my favorite living player. Chess 24 thank you for arranging this and sharing on KZbin.

[@drob281159]

I wish Tal was still alive and could do banter blitz.

[@alfa4191]

Why

[@drob281159]

@@alfa4191 Because it would be a lot of fun! :-)

[@kelvinadimas8851]

imagine fisher doing banter blitz

[@Wesssss84]

Agreed 💯 Tal would be some sicko against lower rated players

[@malamala-jg7xe]

Oh man how good would it be!

[@theolima8929]

I love that he takes and says "sorry", and it seems really sincere

[@badigardsss]

Old school....great style, really interesting to watch him play

[@tristantheuerkorn5124]

What does oldschool mean in this respect?

[@remi.bolduc]

Wow. Ivanchuk playing Banter Blitz. Thank you. This is someone that really loves the game.

[@Sugarrushhh90]

Super GM Vasily Ivanchuk (2700+) and one of maybe top 10/20 players of all times playing csaba rated 1700 on chess24: 27:10 “Ok, csaba is hungarian and hungarians know openings very well, so I need to be very careful.” 😁😂

[@KurdiukUkrainian]

So great to see Vasyl play! Great stuff, thanks a lot to chess 24 and to Ivanchuk himself!

[@pectenmaximus231]

Getting to watch Ivanchuk play Banter Blitz is gold

[@jacobozal5562]

One hour and half on Planet Ivanchuk... Just stunning!!

[@johnjuanjoaojjj]

My dream!

[@bluemerlin271]

Great to see this absolute legend online. We learn a great deal just watching him and all the while getting entertained. More of him please!

[@روح-د9ر]

This remains the most epic chess streaming of all times

[@fernandotorres6451]

This is the most impressive banter blitz I've ever seen. How is it even possible to calculate so quickly and remember so many opening lines?

[@plouischenu]

He's actually one of few who can play any opening. This man is a living chess encyclopedia.

[@user-yn4fq3ei5b]

Funny, at 15:18 someone said in the yt chat: 'I love how he is thinking like he is playing another gm, he's a 1400', but he wás playing a gm! Greenacre is Jan Groenendijk, a Dutch grandmaster in draughts!

[@johnkarford6430]

He needs his own KZbin channel! The dude could make serious money. I'd donate just to watch him play

[@malamala-jg7xe]

Twitch

[@bustarogers9990]

What an honor to see you play and hear your thoughts Vasyl. You're still a beast on the board, putting the shits up World Champions for 5 decades now. LEGEND!!!.

[@je9625]

49:00 and 54:57 are demonstrations of Chukkys famous calculations done without looking at the board.

[@joybagchi]

Such an amazing chess player, and amazing humility, honesty. He feels bad for his opponents when they make a mistake. Love him!!

[@Maartenols]

For all of you that are because of chess, the best game starts at 1:15:43 Enjoy! #ivanchuk #chess #banterblitz

[@mdb831]

When he says my position looks very good that is an understatement.

[@HerreraMaxi]

This is pure gold guys!!!! thanks Ivanchuk and chess24.

[@prashantgurung7249]

Thank you so much @Chess24 and the Legend GM Vassily Ivanchuk himself ❤️🙏😊

[@AJJUMEDIC]

I saw thousands of Games on YT , But expression and Energy at this age made me addicted....CHUCKY I AM YOUR ADDICTED FAN , THROW MAGNUS, FABI IN TRASH .....Lets Make CHUCKY Famous‼️

[@johnjuanjoaojjj]

Hmm.. ok.. I completely agreed with you, ok?

[@kayairback]

I haven't played chess for very long. but chucky is one of the most fascinating players for me! all the best and best regards from hamburg / germany ;)

[@mostviralsingh]

The way he remembered that which person prefer this move and who not shows the affection of ivanchuk to the chess.

[@mre_physvids]

I love this guy. Completely befuddled at 10:40 by whatever non chess thing is on the screen to a seven move calculation at a glance at 15:20.

[@mcleroyinc]

What I've learned: play with my nose hair more.

[@mikelz6936]

Them bitches be tickling.. like his version of Spidey Sense

[@Totiius]

Epic! Probably the best banter blitz I've ever seen.. Pedantic, funny, and EXTREMELY strong! Wow

[@gustavopp83]

Pedantic?

[@Interspirituality]

@@gustavopp83I think they mean pedagogical perhaps?

[@zwoderakke]

dofranck probably played the game of his life, great sportsmanship from vasyl to accept it and offer him the well-deserved draw!

[@aryanali2160]

1700 finding b5 is sespesious

[@Golem.8088]

@@aryanali2160 come on, it's basic chess to cut a pawn from his supporting fellow pawns. Even a 1400 would play it...

[@aryanali2160]

ok maybe

[@jeffkerley5794]

Ivanchuk among most under-appreciated players of all time. What a strong player. Even at this age can compete with World Champion/(s).

[@dirkilainen]

It's remarkable how he closes his eyes when calculating, as if he sees variations clearer in his mind than on the board. Tremendous stuff

[@yotoober1]

Just found this. We all know that he's a legend, ok. But more importantly.. what a gentleman, what a pleasure to listen to, mannerisms, friendliness, affable, may not be the best player in the world, but if you could pick someone to sit around with and talk chess for 2-3 hours, this is the guy even if you were rated 1900. Respectful. Kasparov and the current top rated players would not give you the correct time if you were 1900 ELO unless perhaps you were paying them for their time. All around best that you would want to pick his brain.

[@avinaashashastry3910]

Chucky trying to find challenges is pure gold.

[@Maartenols]

His responds to Re1 22:02. "Hmmmmm?! Yes! Ehhh..' Hahaha

[@gonzalo4658]

Chucky is even legendarier hearing him talk with his beautiful background

[@Philopantheon82]

I am honored to see Mr. Vasily Ivanchuk play and talk, wooow

[@Robert-zw5qq]

"Not romantic finish " - funniest guy on Earth

[@tomscott904]

Anyone that plays kings Gambit first chance they get is awesome!!! Absolute legend from a generation of players and people with class that we are losing too quickly. Very happy chess24 got him on so future generations have a chance to understand the idea of the thinking process of a great player from a time when learning chess or anything was a hard fought battle of achievement and many of these people failed so much they are super humble awesome personalities that have an unbelievable in depth thinking process!!

[@tomscott904]

Obviously feeling bad for his opponent blundering the Knight in the game around 38:00 so he thinks let’s still give him a chance and try for a crazy attack and maybe a brilliancy and give his opponent to get back equal material is just a genuinely awesome person!!! Not surprised he’s always been such a legend with very original personal style that is very creative. Deep empathy from a great mind makes great people like this!

[@plouischenu]

26:02 wonder if have realized Chucky's love's winning the queen! She has no squares left

[@apiacoa4933]

It's an absolute pleasure to see this genius play and talk. Thank you so much Mr. Ivanchuk

[@johnjuanjoaojjj]

Thank you a looot, Chess24! Thank you sooo much for this!

[@joshua397]

I make a bet with myself: he won't now. He again picked his nose. I lost the bet the 458th time.

[@Davidbrownactor]

I love this guy's personality. I was laughing the whole way. My newly found favorite chess player. Too bad I missed his heyday, but this'll do!

[@shyamvijay8985]

He offered a draw when the position warranted it even against a lower rated player and more time.... What a class act

[@crazyim5]

Personification of a true Genius!

[@johnjuanjoaojjj]

100%

[@davidquinn9676]

The most interesting player to watch in banter blitz, comments show such a lucid clarity of understanding.

[@McRingil]

1:08:48 I can`t believe it, after so many years, no other than Vasyl Ivanchuk figures out how to pronounce Cthulhu I guess this is settled now

[@martinprivat5908]

Thanx for the laugh! :)

[@pablocosti5588]

44 dislikes are people without nose

[@wickedpawn5437]

A f***ing legend. Period.

[@rupayandas2188]

I got more upset when Chucky lost on time than I'd after losing 100 games in a row...

[@kirillerofeev8758]

It is brilliant, everything we need is 5+3 time control

[@AUFalcon64]

I love how he calculates, while looking into the sky

[@paulwilliams182]

His calculating is so crazy like that’s why he’s top 3 of my favorite this guy is a beast on the board, he snapped on this lol

[@alhorngreni4180]

You might not like it, but this what peak CLASS in the history of chess, taken as a whole, looks like.

[@franciscoibarra9108]

You are the best! It would be nice to see you more often online!

[@Wesssss84]

What a man!!! So cool to see him do one of these My fav Banter Blitz so far LEGEND

[@gustavopp83]

It's absolutely impossible not to love Chucky.

[@ravikalyani915]

"This is how I sharpened my nose all these years"

[@ecxstasy347]

Fitting profile picture

[@joshua397]

Chucky plays a random French variation and remembers Johnny hectors and Keres' moves. That's chucky for us 👌

[@artistgoya4716]

Vasily Ivanchuk's English is incomparable) I love Vasily, great master ! )

[@adamleckius]

Where I need to go?? Sir?? Where is game?? Legend

[@brendanpolk2136]

the "mate! bravo." should be a meme

[@pudicio]

So happy to see Ivanchuk on KZbin. He is my favorite chess player.

[@balazsio]

The official Draughts- chess master of the world.

[@billylavender1185]

We want more Ivanchuk!

[@sdoyle060]

53:20 good guy Chucky offers draw even though he could win on time.

[@evgeni-nabokov]

The opponents who made a blunder should resign immediately to let other people play.

[@musicguitar]

Chucky needs one of those nose hair trimmers to prevent him from tugging on them during the game. 🤣 Jokes aside, this man is a LEGEND ♟

[@RafaelQuirinoVex]

One of the greatest legendary players of all time explaining his thought process while playing blitz, and people are bothered by the nose picking. Its like throwing diamonds at pigs...

[@ahmadayman8169]

Please team chess24 team more banters for vasyl. His explanations to the viewers are pretty amazing and instructive

[@bmetal2]

Thank you so much chess24 for this treat!!

[@kenn756]

Ivanchuk is like the most likeable chess player. Tom Hanks of chess.

[@bhnjhbjhbkgkkvhnhmbm]

If you were able to get these guys play banter blitz, you can get kasparov too, come on!

[@antoniobreaux1584]

El Sismo Urbano de donde te sacas eso??

[@Eorzat]

Kasparov has a hard time playing Chess when he’s not competing. And he’s not competing anymore, so getting him to do something like this would be tricky.

[@dd-lk5io]

I am in awe that this content is free! God bless KZbin!!

[@TheSoulBlossom]

I like the way he calls his opponents' blatant mistakes "risky/interesting options" 😁

[@nikhailkal9755]

whatever is in his nose is avoiding and outsmarting ivanchuk.

[@Maartenols]

Can somebody donate him a good internet connection?

[@malthenielsen9389]

Ivanchuk has the best accent in chess history.

[@jessiemanrique2825]

Thanks.. I appreciated seeing him in a game.. thanks Sir Ivanchuk

[@haggaisimon7748]

What I like in Chucky; he doesn't have enormous ego, like many other GMs. He offered a draw to 1700 guy. That means that I also may have a chance!

[@Carbine64]

As proven by other people in the comment section, he was cheating. But still, good luck!

[@alexk.1234]

at 5:37, instead of Bd7, doesn’t Nxg3 followed by d5 just win a piece? or am I missing something

[@akkalange6006]

vvho else is screaming from their botttom of their hearts LEGENDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD

[@abhaykulkarni7661]

Such a pleasure to watch a Legend!

[@MarcoSharyi]

This is my favorite chess video.