Black is the New White | Carlsen vs Caruana 2018. | Game 7

[@MahG23]

The year is 2075: carlsen vs caruana game 6532 and all games have been drawn. Finally, Carlsen falls to the ground but caruana does so at the same time. Alas, another draw.

[@helioneto4313]

KKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK

[@altvali1]

Game 6532 in 2075 would mean they played only one game every 3-4 days.

[@MahG23]

Ludovic - Valentin Brasso got me there

[@Marcusjnmc]

lol

[@user-jq9fg3sk7q]

You just ruined the video

[@danielfox3434]

I came here for the handshake analysis.

[@AlwaysAudacity]

Notice Fabi didn't stand up to shake the kid's hand. Brute.

[@zaccheusmaximus1216]

Photo Challenge: You kept giving it away! His name is Yung Gentlmeyn

[@shark-king-Ii]

Don't tell me it's a draw For god sake please Lie to me

[@rasmus3701]

It's not a draw

[@shark-king-Ii]

@@rasmus3701 you are not a lier

[@brbcrew9957]

Its a draw

[@مرتضىالدراجي-خ2غ]

I mean what do you want me to do

[@bennyderripper]

Was not smooth?!

[@bardhanjoy]

Yes, this is modern era where top grandmasters do not make mistakes. They are aided by powerful chess engines. They have nerve of steel and it is beyond the capacity of hobby chess players like me to understand why so much draws...why none of them blunder. They are so good and probably I will never understand exactly how good they are. My only consolation is agadmator's Chess Channel.

[@Mitjitsu]

You don't expect world champion level players to make mistakes, never mind blunder in a long game format. That's not to say we've seen both players make weak moves at times.

[@bardhanjoy]

​@@Mitjitsu Weak moves according to chess engines, right?....If you shut down the chess engines and then just see it over the boards......I asked my conscience, I couldn't find weak moves....everything looks weak once we turn on the engines. Watch even Tal's game, chess engines will disapprove. I am talking about human stand point. And yes, few years back even world champions made blunders, very few but yes they did...the percentage of blunders were more than what is now. Is the quality of chess is getting better? That's the topic needs thorough discussing.

[@guineapig55555]

chess-mogged

[@jamie49868]

Are we watching two players so good that they just can't lose in classical time to each other? No, we are not. So why the draws, and as Joydeep brought up, why no "less than optimal" moves? I find this boring. Perhaps a less than optimal move creates the blunder by the opponent? I have seen it time and time again in past Championship games. Either way, and what ever the reasons, this is pretty boring chess.

[@guineapig55555]

@@jamie49868 Watch a recent interview of Kramnik; he rightly states that chess in the last two decades has become more about calculation than strategy, which explains why the greatest chess young prospects are the mechanically rote Chinese and Indians

[@ultrainstinctshaggy669]

It was in this position that I decided to just enjoy the show

[@lothair_mantelar]

Grischuk is an excellent commentator

[@nirot_]

Hello everyone! Welcome to another excellent video by Agadmator. If you are here this early, congratulations you are an excellent subscriber.

[@HaroonKhan_7319]

Yes yes

[@tentor8501]

And for those of you who are just here to enjoy the show: Carlsen played d4 and it was in this position that the players agreed on a draw.

[@jonathandonovan1802]

Torin shut up asshole

[@Ioan_Iorgu]

@@tentor8501😂😂😂

[@pathutchison7688]

Also you have vast knowledge on the inner workings of KZbin’s notification system.

[@royalkelin]

1:10 agadmator, a handshake analysis channel, or a chess analysis channel, can't remember

[@williamburdon6993]

A handshake can say a lot about a man, he has the little boys complete hand in his grasp. was it accidental?

[@williamburdon6993]

It probably means nothing , I am not an expert, but it seems odd to me.

[@ohlongjohnson003er3]

Yes

[@irlporygon-z6929]

HANDSHAKE ANALYSIS CHANNEL

[@Lancasper]

Agadmator be like I lost my job, my wife left me, I have no friends... BUT OK!

[@swissboy362]

tough position but there are a few tricks left to play before you resign

[@markrobs2954]

@@swissboy362 I resign life

[@kamanha746]

Brilliant! 🤣🤣 He should make a "..but ok" shirt

[@johnnyspousta3136]

Wut? This is for real? :O

[@shoaibaalam8978]

but its ok...lets go back to my life..HERE. when my wife left me i should have moved to light square house.but after shifting shifting..things simply did not work and Yeah.it was in this position that i decided to resign from life.

[@pathutchison7688]

Every game of this series I’ve avoided finding out the result so that I could let your video do the reporting. And I haven’t been disappointed. This is the best chess channel on KZbin. Well done Agadmator.

[@prabhat859]

Shreyas Royal! Child prodigy from UK

[@regzzuse280]

Even his name is Royal, shit...

[@lordoozik7664]

Imagine if we played the WCC in the old format where it was first to win 6. That would be madness.

[@SquinkyThreepwood]

They would need to buy apartments in London and apply for UK citizenship.

[@yusufceylan5144]

@@SquinkyThreepwood 😃😃

[@sameermana2003]

not neccesarily. if anything it might discourage drawish lines as it wouldnt really gain anything to get a draw

[@bertbergers9171]

Well, would they go for wins or would they keep on going dor avoiding a loss?? I am curious, but these draws are no fun and not what you’d want to keep seeing in wcc

[@bruzote]

@@sameermana2003 - They are not playing for draws, actually. They are playing to not lose. There is a difference. The first one to lose then desperately needs a win, and must take even more chances against a player with a win who WILL play for draws to run out the match.

[@nemninjano9313]

I have been enjoying your various series immensely, particularly the current one on the WCC 2018 match. Towards the end of your Carlsen-Caruana Game 7 video, you asked for comments regarding the prospect of a tie match, and the possibility of the World Championship Title being determined by Rapid, Blitz or (God forbid), an Armageddon game. So here goes: I am not a fan of mixing time formats to determine championship titles. There is room for Rapid, Blitz, Bullet, and Classical titles, and no need to confuse the process by having titles in one category being determined by games played in an entirely different format. I particularly think that using an Armageddon game to determine a champion is but a small step removed from using a coin flip to determine a sole champion. There is an easy solution to the problem of tied matches. First, make them long enough to make it less likely that the match will be drawn, should one opponent be marginally better than the other. (I would like to see a longer classical match than the current 12 games; 24 might be too long, but 20 seems to me to be an ideal number of games. Played in 6 groups of 3 games with a rest day on every fourth, plus three days for games 19 and 20 [game 18 - rest day - game 19 - rest day - game 20], that would total 27 days, with 2 more for opening and closing ceremonies, 29 days total. And that would be for a two year cycle; for a 1 year cycle, perhaps 10 games would be practical, but I favor a two year cycle.) Second, and this would be a major change, declare the players in a drawn match to be co-champions, splitting the prize fund 50-50. After all, if after 20 games one player cannot defeat the other, than I think it reasonable to conclude that they are of equal strength. Producing a winner by changing the nature of the games played defeats the purpose of the match in the first place, and is rather anachronistic in my view. It's akin to pleasing the crowd watching two gladiators fight, by insisting that they fight until one is killed - to please individuals not one of whom could have lasted for more than a minute against either opponent! Consider two past matches, Lasker vs Schlechter 1910, and Kasparov vs Karpov, 1987, both drawn. Is there any reason to think that the champion was the stronger of the two contestants because he was able to win the final game, drawing the match? Sure, it was exciting, but to me, it makes about as much sense as awarding the title to the player who scored the first win of the match. Neither player could defeat the other, so in my opinion, the match should have produced co-champions. Just my opinion, of course. I welcome others to chime in with theirs.

[@mccreadyk]

Agree on the idea of co-champions and keeping to the same format.

[@renyhp]

I completely agree with you about the fact that the draws should produce a direct result, without tie breaks. At first glance I liked your idea of saying they're co-champions, but then what would you do two years after? Who of the two will the challenger challenge? I am even starting to think that the drawn match should declare the challenger as the new champion. That would mean we would probably see more champions, and if the ex-champion is really a strong player, he could re-challenge again the new champion as challenger after two years.

[@cattycats4]

Fischer was correct, draws should not give any points and after 12 games it should be whoever has the most points wins and if the score is even keep playing

[@revenant2979]

Giving a half a point is the same as giving none in a One to One Championship.

[@nuwandalton]

Carlsen survived his two Whites in a row unscathed. Surely he's a heavy favorite now, with three Blacks in five games 😄

[@malonchirara813]

lol

[@laurencekant5180]

I'm lazy about openings too. It's boring after a while to go over the same patterns and sequences endlessly. So I can't really criticize Carlsson. I love surprises in chess, patterns and sequences that you don't expect. I look back at games by Tal and others and just love their dynamism and excitement. I wish we could see more of that. I understand why that's not happening, but I miss it and want to see some risk taking. Isn't chess supposed to be fun? I did enjoy Game 6 with the Petroff. That was an interesting game with some mind-bending twists through which you really had to think. That was fun. I genuinely enjoy agadmator and really appreciate your commentary. This is a lot of work for you, and I'm really impressed.

[@jamie49868]

Championship Chess was a spectacle. A swashbuckling, macho battle. Dashing deeds, bewildering moves, blunders, and fire works. Every match had games and moves that left the GM's watching jaws agape in amazement and incredulity. Risks were rewarded and punished, but it was fun and exciting. This is very boring.

[@kensalaz4460]

All these Draws is exactly what Fischer hated about where the direction of chess was going. He had a point.....

[@مرتضىالدراجي-خ2غ]

Who else start to love Fischer random

[@SupereKrakersik]

I just want to talk about content in this channel. The idea behind titles, jokes and way of talking just shows what happens when inteligent guy starts youtube. Interesting and ambitious idea of videos, titles with second meanings and jokes on point. Keep up with it Tony. Most pleasant place in yt.

[@AlwaysToxic]

Damn, Carlsen wants the title via rapid.

[@michaelvanzyl9418]

Dalajkonik his rapid rating is over 2900 if I’m not mistaken

[@triapoulakia6002]

I think he is kinda bored wants to lose and make an epic comeback

[@cyberdragon3889]

The title of world champion isn’t obtained playing on the playstation, so better for him to draw instead to risk and maybe end up losing and going directly for rapid and blitz

[@jamesknapp64]

i think that is a good idea for him, he's at least a 80% favorite if it goes to rapid whereas in classical time format its a 50/50

[@vitakyo982]

A dangerous strategy

[@kcd850]

agadmator videos make days perfect.

[@praskkondom1711]

I'm really starting to hate that word "draw" :D

[@LoveKari09]

me too. i would prefer fabi (i'm italian) to lose like fischer in game 1, but no more draws please!

[@lightningprowess6031]

this's a normal stuff Just like in 2016 magnus vs karjakin 12 classical games = 10 draws

[@Mynameisntmegan]

@@lightningprowess6031 Right? And a large majority of high level chess games are drawn. But people for some reason are incredulous that they've drawn so many games.

[@manigopal92]

Lothar Schmid. We got the joke 😜

[@AhmedEhab-dq7yz]

Can you explain it ?

[@RBG9000]

@@AhmedEhab-dq7yz lothar shmid was the chief arbiter for the match of the century, fischer vs spassky, 1972. Probably the most popular arbiter of all time as he had to go through a lot of trouble to get both players to play the match, especially fischer.

[@manigopal92]

@Ahmed Ehab Lothar Schmid is a German grandmaster who was awarded the International Arbiter (IA) title in 1975.He was the chief arbiter for the Bobby Fischer- Boris Spassky 1972, Karpov-korchnoi 1978, Kasparov-karpov 1986 World Championship matches, and for Fischer-Spassky 1992 (the 'Revenge Match'). Although it's not that simple, he played a crucial role as the chief arbiter in the 1972 WCC between Fischer and Spassky. You'll understand more about him if you watch any good documentary on the 1972 WCC match or Agadmator's 1972 WCC games coverage 👍🏻

[@AhmedEhab-dq7yz]

Thanks you guys ... Buy still can't relate 😕

[@ultrainstinctshaggy669]

In this position, you resigned the game

[@multiYellowHorse]

Where’s the guy who promised us blood in game 7?

[@julianwang860]

In hiding after the game 6 debacle.

[@MasterChiefSamus]

Drawing half points from not so smooth games.

[@soulreaverable]

Well he did said blood would be DRAWN

[@tsundoku5733]

The guy who promised us blood in game 7 is still sharpening his knives.

[@ramanparashar1]

Quality of your videos is just perfect...A nice example of good content on KZbin. Seems like you are doing what you love.

[@61rmd1]

I regret the thrilling matches of Tal or Kasparov. Apart from a couple of nice matches (i.e. the first one), this challenge is getting boring. Very interesting analysis from Agadmator, as usual, i like his channel. I apologize for my English, greetings from Italy

[@jamie49868]

I miss action and fire works. This is very boring. Perhaps it is because I am not expert enough to appreciate it, but I sure don't have any trouble appreciating old Tal, Fischer, or Kasparov matches, or an interesting Ivanchuk game. These have been dull and unexciting.

[@lightningprowess6031]

The same old stuff Just like 2016,magnus vs karjakin draw,draw,draw,draw,draw

[@61rmd1]

to Simeon Kiflie: Thank you very much! I appreciated your note

[@asdfghjkllkjhgfdsa8725]

At least they should have an incredible picture with how much they are drawing

[@jamie49868]

Stick figures. I don't see any beauty in these games, and very little imagination.

[@JackSanRio]

Everyone here from discord... wonderful idea

[@plentifulnoodles]

Agadmator has a discord now? May I have the link if so?

[@learnnow7489]

discord? what do you mean?

[@JackSanRio]

@@plentifulnoodles Check the description first link

[@JackSanRio]

@@learnnow7489 check description first link

[@madwithpower7042]

What do you think about Chess960 tiebreaks in classical time format?

[@mr2octavio]

Great! I just came back for a trekking and KZbin surprises me with an excellent video from Agadmator

[@Monsterdub34]

So glad I subbed a few months ago. I'm very proud to be a part of this awesome channels growth. The love of chess is alive and well!

[@عبدالرحمنالقدومي-ف5ي]

Magnus Carlsen vs Harry Potter

[@jonathandonovan1802]

عبدالرحمن القدومي no, artie zhiff

[@carlosmaruenda3888]

I really laughed at this one for some reason

[@juanmayvale8021]

"..:But I hope some of you got the joke" I love how he'll make a joke and still keep a perfectly serious face and tone.

[@vivek_yt]

I feel sleepy while watching the World Chess Championship ,except the 1st match.

[@TheBetterVersion]

You mean the first half of the first match, because the other half is just carlsen grinding

[@htjjidr5rk]

What about 6?

[@SenorQuichotte]

Chess Snoozefest 2018

[@manu-ox4fe]

Four hours for the whole game. It's more than enough. That will create more exciting games and increase the interes of the fans. The best prepare player will have the upper hand. Great video

[@Mornings]

I would say it has been going Fabi's way so far. No losses and now has white for 3 of the last 5 games. However, if they make it out of that his chances will start going down massively.

[@sumikorbekv6266]

Same as sergey but carlsen made a plot twist

[@MartinUToob]

CRUSHED IT! Another pretty good analysis. Thanks.

[@nimabaradaran3471]

it's very exciting that we share this championship here together,tnx for that @agadmator

[@Filas414]

I agree the only way to keep the classical time format is to force the challenger attack by making it so that the draw in all 12 games means the champion holds his title.

[@malonchirara813]

that would be even more boring, Carlsen would just prepare Wall positions to secure draws and he is great at that

[@Filas414]

@@malonchirara813 that's why this time format won't work anymore I think

[@krzysztofkolodziejczyk4335]

Frankly with Carlsen prowess in rapid it's almost like that anyway.

[@panda4247]

I agree with the proposition that if (after 12 or whatever games) the match is tied, then the old champion keeps the title; the challenger has to push harder to win. I mean, with current format it may all come down to the armageddon format, where white has to win to win the match, but it seems there is more left to the chance (the color is decided by drawing of lots, and there is only 1 game of sudden death)... With the world records in sport, the first one to achieve certain thing holds the record. You may get equal result, but the record is still held by the first guy. You have to be better to get it for yourself. "So 12 draws = Carlsen wins" is not a bad idea at all. After all, if you are challenging the champion, you better have something prepared.

[@mobiusloop339]

It's definitely going Carlsen's way. In my opinion, he knows Caruana is more likely to screw up in rapid.

[@PaulDormody]

probably why he is playing drawish lines, to get to the rapid phase.

[@mirawenya]

Last game they have, caruana will have nothing to lose going a very sharp line. That scares me, as a norwegian.

[@homeriver9121]

I am loving this world championship. As someone who doesn't play chess, the physiological warfare is fascinating. The stress in both o them must be unbearable. Two great champions! The more draws, the more each game's importance grows! One mistake, one piece of brilliance can win it all! Truly breath taking. As its Magnus's title it 's got to be won from him! Think Fabiano is edging the fight, but one error Magnus will strike. Love your channel, your superb insight and most of all your enthusiasm. Much appreciated Guess they should settle it with a game of take the brain!!. BRILLIANT

[@FarhanAGondal]

this is such a shame. none of them have courage to create some brave chances to win

[@richglenn3729]

I was afraid someone might actually win a game.

[@EebstertheGreat]

I like the idea of making the series longer (maybe 20 games), using standard time controls (90 minutes +30 after move 40 with 30 sec increment), and simply ending with no decision if the final score is tied. If the match is indecisive, the incumbent champion retains his title. It makes more sense than deciding the winner with blitz games.

[@hodiondo]

I know you probably wont see it but i will have a try. I just want to say thank you. Since I discovered you channel in the end of last year i got in love in chess. I started training and my college because of this and yesterday we were college regional champions, so again thank you very much

[@rishabhkumar8192]

I like chess only because of that Knight.🐴

[@haiban1797]

Wtf

[@lollycopter]

Horse.

[@michaeldezhniek3751]

your pic explain everything

[@Alessandro90933]

"Horse is the soul of chess." Philidor

[@revenant2979]

The Dark Night - Batman

[@richardfeynman5560]

Both players seem to be very careful, avoiding too much risk. One draw after the other is the result. Also many thanks to Agadmator for his always profound analysis. I appreciate this very much!

[@SaveThyPlanet]

Such an appropriate title for Game#7!

[@mislov20]

Title of the video is best description of this WCC match. Nice catch 😎

[@davidwilliams7935]

I'm a guy who hasn't thought about chess for over 45 years. Instead it's your channel (with your excellent presentation skill and knowledge) that has got me interested, at least in the world of analysis. I know this was supposed to be a big moment in chess, but I don't see it increasing chess participation. How ever the ranking system works it sure seems to have figured this guys right--there a dead match. And then this new thing (at least to me) of memorizing dozens (hundreds?) of super-computer moves. I don't know if the 21st century has been good to chess. Any excitement seems to be drained out.

[@jamie49868]

Chess Championships are what used to bring in more players. There was a macho swashbuckling, even glamor to the event. Daring deeds, bold moves, blunders, and fireworks were the norm. It seemed that every game the GMs covering it would drop their jaws at some of the moves. Even draws were interesting. This is boring.

[@Mynameisntmegan]

@@dave3749 You should try lichess.org. All the bells and whistles are free, along with way more chess variants and tutorials. All free.

[@ajedrezbrasil7968]

Draws happen a lot in chess, especially when two grandmasters are playing. It's not a dead match. The problem is they are playing too conservative, that's why draw is so much more likely. Anyway, after 12 draws they will play a very exciting rapid game. It's impossible to always play the best movie on rapid.

[@bryantruano5049]

I always wait for you’re analyzes ! Keep up the good work!

[@thedriver7348]

What a great moment for the youngster and chess! Beautiful

[@Nygge1982]

I got a new problem now, I can't wait for the next agadmator video everyday!

[@christopheraugust4919]

#suggestion for your merchandise: -the Agadmator Immortal -so what's the idea? - the immortal doge/ smiley face I have tons more and would love to send a few pictures

[@jessekh]

MY MAN i cant get enough of this coverage, thank god your here for the daily juice i am injecting into my retinas

[@julian_b]

You need some "hello everyone" merch. I'd buy it :-)

[@adamdunlaptv]

Fischer said chess is dead. This world championship is showing that. There is no longer any creativity or art in the game. Computers and memorization had killed it. I think we ought tonplay Fischer Random. It's the next evolution. Agadmator - what do you think about Fischer's view and his appeal to play the new version?

[@Trainer_of_Champions]

They need to introduce a 20k prize for every win or something.There needs to be some incentive to push for the win. More people than ever before are probably watching and following this WCC than ever before but all these draws are just killing the whole spectacle. Even hardcore chess fans are getting pissed off .

[@jamie49868]

Something needs to be done. How about like a skins golf game? 10k on each game, draws carry over. Right now there would be 80k on game 8. Or maybe a reverse pool? Something like starting with 120k (arbitrary number here) and for every draw, the prize money drops. I don't want to penalize a player for pulling out an amazing improbable draw, but that would mean his opponent went for it, and that is what we want.

[@eslamoz]

I loved this Chess because of you, now I wanna learn it even though I'm too old xD... thanks to your efforts this game has is Spreading allover faster than ever seriously , keep it up and Congrats for 300k ...cheers :)

[@gawayne1374]

It should be called the 2018 chess art gallery. You must admit they are very good at drawing!

[@lightningprowess6031]

Just like in 2016,magnus vs karjakin 12 classical games = 10 draws

[@piiodermatt2954]

What about the idea of using Fischer Chess 960 for the tiebreack with classical time format instead of rapid games? We want to find out the chess world champion and its the one who is the strongest live on the board, not the one with best memory or best chess engineering team supporting him. Classical time format because its a classical event of course.

[@RR-rk5gj]

I'm beginning to warm to Fischer Chess 960 more and more. I think this statement says it perfectly: "World Championship games are expected to last four, perhaps even six hours. This one was over in little more than two. The Indian World Champion was destroyed; nay, humiliated. On Bulgarian television that night, Topalov explained that the entire game had been prepared by him and his team at home; he didn’t need to find a single original move to score a simple first game victory." - Ian Rogers

[@SB7G4]

They should definitely integrate the 960 variation, brings out the real chess talent

[@theconnorhansen]

That's interesting, but some positions can give quite an advantage to one player. It seems tenuous to give the championship title to the player who received a better position from the random draw.

[@CaradhrasAiguo49]

@@theconnorhansen The 2018 Champions Showdown in St. Louis had each 960 position being played with each color at least once.

[@lollycopter]

But chess needs memory.

[@shubhendushekhar6590]

Very exciting lines to watch at very exciting times

[@mohammedcharlesmurphy2837]

Here are my ideas (in order of preference): 1. Go back to 24 games 2. First to win 3 games 3. First to have a lead of +3 4. Gauntlet: no switching of colours if there is a draw. 5. Change the point system: 1.5 for win with black; 1 for win with white; 0.5 for draw; 6. Some combination of the above

[@lightningprowess6031]

24 draws

[@darthkek1953]

What's the big thing about "time control" and making the 40th move? I've heard it mentioned in other videos too.

[@solo9556]

I had my headphone volume so high that you shocked me when I opened the video with hello everyone 🤣😂

[@vishal94449]

Wow...Agadmator really love his work. Very quick review. Thank you

[@X00000370]

Hard to say which player has an advantage going forward but Caruana seems better prepared and Carlsen has been "pushing" to create winning chances without anything to show for his efforts. It feels like if one player wins one game it will be over for the other...

[@neuron05]

agadmator, the only way you can get better is having a counter that shows what turn it is and maybe even a history of the last 3 moves.

[@Nash9r]

Watching Grischuk play live Blitz on KZbin and after that Agadmator's analysis. What times we live in ;)

[@r3d3rb]

I just love it when you say how much they spent on a move. #suggestion Can you add the time on every move?

[@jaimeduncan6167]

I agree about draws. One option will be: first defends the challenger is forced to win the match ( the champion will be playing for the draws). Second defense : the champion is forced to win the match. Other option: random at the start of the match a coin decides who is forced to win. I prefer the first option

[@nimabaradaran3471]

what a hell of a title:)

[@mariovanderwal1695]

It was said in the press conference of game 6 I believe

[@itskmillz]

@@mariovanderwal1695 It spoils the end result, however.

[@mariovanderwal1695]

@@itskmillz it doesn't. It hits at black winning, however it was a draw.

[@fily91ct]

I just realize that in the last year and half, your face is the one i seen most ,agad! And actually even hearing your voice! Get out from my head! Just kidding, congratulation for your 300000sub and for your channel in general 😉 , i m a really old subscriber and i didnt lost a single video,i seen improving your channel and i did the same in chess! Thanx for everything antonio

[@aayushagrawal7143]

It's 4:30 AM in India..waited for your video for my peaceful sleep! Kudos!

[@kilimanjarno]

Since you ask the question, I think so far this can be considered positive for Caruana; however if it is tied at the end of the classical games I'd have to say Carlsen retains his title in the rapid and blitz. As long as we have many daring chessplayers who take risks and explore creative novelties I don't think classical chess is in trouble at all. And we have *many* great classical time control players. For example Ding Liren, the up and coming chess powerhouse, is a great classical player.

[@nolikeygsomnipresence270]

#suggestion for your merch: mugs with “You are an excellent coffee drinker” (and “tea drinker” as well)

[@mrrobot790]

I swear there was a quote above the board on one of your videos about true masters being able to draw any game. Seems like it's time to do the recycling 👍

[@Robin0Blackett]

Five draws to go. Rapid will settle everything.

[@adnan4688]

Cant wait for the rapid section!

[@140TrillionSuns]

The young gentelman is rameshbabu pragthananda and where i can find the pic of carlson you use !?

[@yasserelshamy6330]

i am in love with this channel

[@jameshaigh5679]

Not surprising there have been lots of draws - they are evenly matched and neither of them have made any errors so far.

[@Gegess3n]

Bought a shirt as a donation, thank you for a good content! Cheers from Tennessee

[@fahimp3]

Ahhh... yess keep them draws coming!

[@rikkibk8835]

In the candidates there were 8 players and each one played with everyone else 2 times, thus each player played 14 matches and 56 matches played in total. From these 56 only 20 were wins and the other 36 were draws. In such a tournament the point system has to be half a point for the draw and 2 points for the win. Even better would be 2 points for the win with white pieces and 3 points for the win the black pieces. That last configuration holds water since in the beginning of the game white are technically slightly better. I think with that addition (3 points the black win, 2 points the white win, and 1/2 points the draw), even the games for the new champion will become less drawish (for sure the candidates tournament will become less drawish).

[@timhadson7959]

Another day, another draw

[@SenorQuichotte]

Use Fischer's rules, you have to beat the champ to be the champ.

[@gbizy]

We going to game 7 baby! GAME SEVEN

[@EpicMCTroll]

Most games in a world championship will be drawn. However, Carlsen will be a heavy favorite in rapid/blitz if these games continue to be drawn. Still, can’t wait for first blood!

[@jamie49868]

True about the draws. However, I have seen amazing comeback draws, improbable draws, and blundered win draws that were very exciting and interesting. Not all draws are created equally...and these are boring.

[@aryantiwari2167]

Do we have to continue with the first move made by the 'guest' of that match or it's just a thing?

[@terrancedaniel9478]

That chief operator joke was too funny lol

[@kckcmctcrc]

If the match is tied after 12 games, tie breaks will be played on the final day in the following order, if necessary: --Best of 4 rapid games (25 minutes for each player with an increment of 10 seconds after each move). The player with the best score after four rapid games is the winner; otherwise they proceed to blitz games.--Up to five mini-matches of best of 2 blitz games (5 minutes plus 3 seconds increment after each move). The player with the best score in any two-game blitz match is the winner. If all five two-game matches are tied, an "Armageddon" game is played.--One sudden death "Armageddon" game: White receives 5 minutes and Black receives 4 minutes. Both players receive an increment of 3 seconds starting from move 61. The player who wins the drawing of lots may choose the color. In case of a draw, the player with the black pieces is declared the winner.

[@samibmailful]

The dog still keeping his position in the couch. You need to challange him to move.😂

[@wolfsing4568]

Hello Agad do you live stream the games on twitch? (Commenting)

[@muribmor]

Changing the initial position of the pieces and disabling theory, both were quickly smashed by Fisher is his prime.

[@kostastef]

How much time do they have in the games and what is time control?

[@fotoviano]

agree. gotta knock out the champ. force the action. better yet, go with the whole 3 point, 1 point spirit in football - match ends in a draw after 12 games, convert it to an open with the champ and all the candidates.

[@giladplen]

Chief Arbiter Lothar Schmid! Haha was Hilarious!😂😂