Brutal precision: Magnus Carlsen vs. chess24 user tommyman

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[@aguy1327]

Never once in my life that I thought I will be binge watching chess videos.

[@herbertvuijk8]

Same here

[@ArthurstaYshakChannel]

Tell me about it

[@davidtownsend1999]

Life is crazy like that

[@KiizumGT]

Same here, even started studying it haha

[@claudiosottile1448]

Omg I'm so thankful to not be alone in feeling this way about these fetishes.

[@Pinchfire]

Usually the worst thing about geniuses in general is that a huge part of them lack the ability to successfully convey their thought process (information) to others with words. In the case with Magnus however it's absolutely amazing. Calm, humorous, arrogant and yet objective comments during all his games. It's just perfect. I doubt the chess community has ever had such a close and intimate relationship to a current World Champion. And to be honest his case is the exception, not the rule, as I pointed out in the beginning... So yeah... Enjoy while it lasts.

[@mauriceboyle6923]

Hmmm...I don't think Magnus is arrogant. i think he just tells it like it is , and maybe SOUNDS arrogant . I could be wrong of course .

[@fredharte8677]

Arrogant? That word means having an exaggerated sense of one's own abilities. And to exaggerate something is to represent it as better than it really is. Has Magnus ever made such a representation? For him, to be justly called "arrogant" he would have to have claimed to be on a par with any TCEC top engine, or make some other such outlandish claim. Even if he were to state that, compared to himself, the vast majority of chess players is woefully weak, that might be regarded as insensitive, but it's not arrogance.

[@Detherocable]

He's definitely not arrogant. He's just not humble in way that Karpov or Anand might be. But yes. I am in complete agreement with you. Kramnik or anyone else would just give out three moves and go "Black is better". But M. Carlsen's ability to deconstruct his train of thought and dumb it down for a not-as-specialized audience is what sells this series.

[@markzambelli1010]

@@thernly no, he's not arrogant in my opinion. He's the highest rated player in classical, blitz, and bullet. How can a person who's the best at every facet in chess be arrogant? He can say whatever the fck he wants to.

[@LaPoubelle42]

Pinchfire Kasparov was pretty good at explaining himself, and I would consider Kasparov a genius according to IQ estamates of 185-190. I especially like how Kasparov described an attack with how many attacking pieces he had vs how many defending pieces his opponent had, it’s a simple explanation that can explain away 30 different lines of tactical analysis

[@FutureAbe]

Chess noob: “Magnus, how do I get good at chess?” Magnus: “Put the pieces on good squares and start collecting”

[@isaachaze1]

Also, "learn the square. I don't really understand it and can't explain it, but you should learn it." Also Magnus

[@NickyTmathew]

"To be honest, I didn't do anything - his damage was self-inflicted."

[@scrumpymanjack]

Lol. Passive trash talking. I love it.

[@N0N5T0P]

This is always the case in chess however.

[@hydenshribby]

The Pavement was his enemy.

[@keithwu]

Brutal

[@martinpetroff6189]

Yeah, starting a game with the world champion to begin with...

[@nischay4760]

5:42 Magnus plays great even when sleeping

[@amided3816]

Lmfao

[@swapnilkamble111]

These are most underrated links on internet today. It's like missing listening Mozart in his era.

[@amirzikri342]

@MrCdm75 that's why he commented that.

[@Htheorphanarian]

can you imagine: mozart studio tour , 55,000 views, dj khaled studio tour: 3,000,000,000 views

[@top.secret000]

Exactly. It’s a privilege. And it’s free.

[@powerful0962]

Great comment

[@tomasseeber]

"Self inflicted damage", THAT's what the voices in my head say after most of my loses.

[@jcsk8]

Been there. Actually always there.

[@paultnt1]

The sheer strength of every move shows with Magnus.When the opponent plays a closed game like this he just waits for an inaccuracy then punishes you .I like his honesty and the way he tells the game in his mind .We are lucky to have a great world champ sharing this

[@chimyshark]

8:50 "To be honest I didn't do too much in this game...I just had to put the pieces on good squares" - Carlsen 2019

[@mauriceboyle6923]

I never get tired watching Magnus Carlsen's games.....poetry in motion. I thought Paul Morphy was good.....................

[@malegupta8404]

yss right he is great

[@danjeory3659]

Paul Morphy was good. And pound for pound probably the best ever.

[@othmaneaouioued8768]

@@ym276 Give those super GMs the knowledge in the 19th century( no engines, very rare chess books) and let them play against morphy

[@kehana2908]

Give Morphy another try and put him in the present, he'll probably be close to even Tal!

[@kehana2908]

Given Engines, Modern Chess Theory, Good Opponents to play against, etc.

[@joefagan9335]

“I didn’t have to do much - just put the pieces on good squares and start collecting “. Got it - that’s my plan then.

[@Nimaheshmati]

Wow absolutely amazing he makes it look so simple and logical. Even though it's not, and constantly beating strong players

[@dedadink]

It's like he sees a win/loss trend chart in his head

[@mikechambers9129]

I really love these short clip videos popping up in my feed. It is transformative for chess for the world to get an up close and personal view of a world champion playing recreationally. I also believe that the large participation in online chess by Magnus the past 4 years has strengthened his overall play, even in classical. It’s a huge edge to know that you can play a classical match to a draw when you are undefeatable in Rapid tiebreaks.

[@chrismarek1348]

Man I wish Magnus streamed on twitch regularly like Hikaru

[@martinet1985]

he's out running then.

[@meobleau4366]

Chris Marek z

[@00bikeboy]

He's following the first rule of show biz: always leave them wanting more!

[@beejay7123]

When opponent chooses wrong plan, put pieces on good squares and start collecting 👌

[@bustarogers9990]

Can someone please tell me how black takes white pawn at 3.27 , i'm very new to the game and don't understand how black can move to an empty square while taking whites pawn that was beside him???.

[@derTeufel31]

This is great content! Insight from the best player of the game, the thought processes, the way he thinks. Priceless!

[@bryliang]

I don't even play chess but Magnus's streams are so fun to watch. He's arrogant but explains his thought process and strategy.

[@paultnt1]

I really enjoy the world champs videos

[@stevesidare2493]

The narration is different than most, and with a different point of view. Refreshing and entertaining!

[@paultnt1]

So good is Magnus and we are so lucky to have a great world champion sharing his thoughts and some of his genius with mere mortals

[@dreamsoda897]

MagzyBogues, I see Magnus is an NBA fan. 😄 Well played, Sir Carlsen, well played

[@adamm6733]

Why not win exchange earlier w/ rook takes knight on D2 (vs played pawn to A6)?

[@inakyroviraruiz8339]

I saw all the Carlsen Banter thing. A thought. The most challenging positional game was against Sandro Mareco. Where Magnus reproduced the first rapid versus Caruana for the world title and It become even more interesting despite the 5 minute format. I hope you upload it soon. Regards

[@bahasainggrisbersamamradi9308]

Sandri Mareco the 3100 Rated player guy

[@ernestouribe9494]

"Put the pieces on good squares and start collecting". Why didn't I think of that

[@trollpeis]

"hope he was a fish with high blitz rating" lol

[@Jalapablo]

"Just put the pieces on good squares and then start collecting.." That like the answer JS Bach gave when someone asked how he played the organ so amazingly: "There's really nothing amazing about it. You just press the right keys down and the instrument plays itself..." Doh

[@lothor1860]

It's because you're the world champion Magnus, nobody wants to question your opening knowledge 😂

[@olivers.3144]

Most of them have one chance to play the world champion. Using this chance by playing like a coward in the opening is not something I would like to remember for the rest of my chess career. Besides I don‘t think it helps their winning chances to avoid complications. In a strictly positional game, Magnus is even more dominating (as shown in this video).

[@gerhardmehler4202]

Very instructive!

[@cheesetoochalk]

I almost never make that bishop knight exchange in a position like that. Anyway he's the GM. He must've had a reason.

[@edoirfandi4518]

3.21 how thìs pon is posible to eat the other pon? can some one explain

[@gabri7613]

5:40... wow. He can play and speak without move his mouth and blindfolded...what a pro

[@DudeTastic13]

Magnus' dark bishop got to sit on B4 for free, undefended, yet disabling the white knight. That was calculated so well. It's a joy to watch + hear him play out loud.

[@miguelpanta]

is there one game without webcam issues?!

[@kennethandersen7]

Can someone explain what happened at 3:26?

[@dyonvanempelen8016]

What happend at 3:30?. How did Black take a pon next to him?

[@khalidwalid2334]

What happen at 3.30 can pawn go backward?

[@gofani688]

Does anyone know? Why magnus give the center position to the opponent when opening ?

[@coxscorner]

I think I like Magnus more after watching this video lol. I'm more of a Kasparov guy but Magnus very enjoyable to watch and listen to here.

[@ShifuCareaga]

Kasparov is great but a giant asshole

[@gillybuzz]

please keep this content going of magnus. It is unparalleled in terms of watchability.

[@kevincampbell1395]

Magnus is cool. Seems very stream of conscious

[@Aliensarethinking]

This is amazing. The champ explains everything.

[@Yayaloy9]

Can anyone explain to me at 3:30 where his pawn just ran over the other pawn ? I don't get this one.

[@stevesidare2493]

En passant.

[@B1ueD3vi1]

I don’t play chess but I enjoy watching it from time to time. At 3:22, how did he take the pawn on B4 with his pawn on A4? I must be missing something?

[@kehana2908]

Basically, if your pawn is on the same rank as the pawn next to it (like A4 and B4), then you can take and land behind it. "En Passant" I believe it means something like "Passing By"

[@B1ueD3vi1]

Cehan A Wow... I didn’t know about this rule! Thanks for explaining!

[@kehana2908]

@@B1ueD3vi1 No Problem! You should try to play chess more! It's fun (At least to me)

[@tonybaltini]

at 4:42 why not Rd8 x Kd2 and Qe2 x Rd2 followed by Be6 x Bc4?

[@rickiovine2170]

I have not heard any other GM talk as he plays in a manner that enhances the pleasure of the experience the way that Magnus does. If you ask me to articulate the reasons for this I am incapable of doing this. I find myself binge watching this genius who makes it so much fun.

[@mbarrett99]

That opponent just got taken to school.

[@kamitebyani5309]

One exchange a bishop for a knight and Magnus sees the future. Wow that kind of thought has never entered my mind playing chess.

[@WalyB01]

This man is a blitz beast!

[@paultnt1]

When Magnus plays a GM his face lights up ,he thrives on destroying them

[@kai89tracid]

Imagine played 1.000 games and remember all of them. Beat that

[@rucjos]

This is gold!

[@ereasoner30]

Can someone explain the exchange at 3:21? Pb4 and then exchange on b3. glitch?

[@NoahTopper]

It's called an en passant (meaning "in passing"). The basic idea is that the turn immediately after your opponent moves their pawn forward two spaces, you may capture with your pawn as is if they had only moved one space.

[@ereasoner30]

@@NoahTopper thank you!

[@DerGesellschaftskritiker]

Great play as always, Magnus! :D

[@JackDenzil95]

At 3:25 can someone help me with what happened I’m very confused

[@fettahyldz460]

what does black play if white played 3.e5? where should he move his Knight?

[@MrMty65]

h5. If Be2 then black just sacs the pawn on h5. This has been played a number of times.

[@fettahyldz460]

Maximilian Tyrtania so why white didn’t go that way? it ruins black’s pawn structure as well as black loses pawn.

[@MrMty65]

Well, apparently there is some compensation after Be2 d6 Bh5: gh: Qh5: de: and here either Qe5: Rg8 or de5: Qd5. Don't know much about this though...

[@marian87237]

Tommyman has too much respect against Carlsen, played with fear

[@SaifKhan-gz9bc]

can he play b5 at 5:05. isn't the bishop pinned there

[@Igor-qd2cl]

3:22 wtf?

[@eatherquake8107]

He took "en passant". One of the two weird move in chess with castling. Look it up on Wikipedia.

[@Igor-qd2cl]

@@eatherquake8107 daaaaaamn

[@JinPatang]

Whaaaaat

[@arashkamangir331]

eatherquake wow id never heard of it

[@t.d.2016]

@@eatherquake8107 Thanks for the explanation. I was really surprised by that. I've been playing chess for 2 years but I've never heard of it till now.

[@kenmasters2209]

Can someone explain 3:26 to a chess noob here? How do you take a pawn that's beside you?

[@arvemikalnesvik3089]

Just google "en passant" and you will understand.

[@ayamjantan9974]

At 5:39 carlsen show off his god level chess skill to play chess eyes closed

[@smokeywoki4788]

Whatva game...genius

[@ab8jeh]

4:50 why not Rxd2 instead? Picking up a knight and bishop for the rook?

[@AsifMehedi]

I also thought about this. But it actually doesn't work. Because of Bxd2.

[@AsifMehedi]

I also thought about this. But it actually doesn't work. Because of Bxd2.

[@ab8jeh]

@@AsifMehedi ah yes, thanks. Missed that!

[@at752]

"Brutal precision" in title... magnus says in video "didn't do too much in this game it was mostly self inflicted damage on his part" hurr durr

[@ScottyD26]

Just realized a pawn can capture another pawn even if side by side…… I thought my chess app was glitching lmao

[@Kyle-rf8pq]

3:25 what is this?

[@ajcoder2795]

What happens at 3.27 ?????..

[@fella1223]

MagzyBogues? is magnus a nba fan?

[@henkeflygern7404]

Yes he is, he's into several sports including basket.

[@mark-ish]

@@henkeflygern7404 ball

[@cr0mag732]

If only we could bring kasparov from 25 years ago into the future and make him play banter blitz for our enjoyment. Would have been great to see the beast in his prime

[@cr0mag732]

@@ym276 Why would I want to watch supercomputers play or care about who was slighty better? Kasparov would simply be entertaining to watch, I'll leave the rating chasing to the people with autism

[@miguelpanta]

little bit of knight domination took place

[@wildexperiense]

5:45 - 6:10 magnus goes to sleep for a while

[@marcolandi5416]

1:35 why the white didn't play d5 to trap the knight and grab space in the centre?

[@perik911]

No reason. He missed it. It's the best move in that situation (according to chess.com engine). Game continues Ke7, c4 etc.

[@philipfry6341]

Wow this is the funniest thing I have seen all day. "He played a good opening" "I don't know why he wants to exchange that" "I didn't do much, it was more self inflicted" "Put the pieces on good squares and start collecting" - had me in tears.

[@topspin242]

Magnus I wish I could play one game with your brain.

[@erikibarra4530]

Why would you wish that lol. Stupid comments here we go again. Just study chess man!!!! Dont dream about it. Be about it.

[@topspin242]

@@erikibarra4530 yeah ok.

[@rickdynes]

Erik Ibarra Double Thumbs Down

[@monxrc488]

@@erikibarra4530 Study all you want. You'll never beat Magnus in 100 years.

[@erikibarra4530]

@@monxrc488 I know I realize that trust me! I never claimed anything of that sort😂 #haterswillhate. By the way I am probably stronger than you tho lol

[@JesusAntonioPimentelBarreto]

excelente master.!!!!!!!!!!!

[@olivier7950]

How is the move on 3:25 possible 🤔

[@xPointing]

What am i missing at 4:44. Why can’t he go Rd2 at winning the bischop if queen takes or moves

[@GrahamWinship]

I thought that for a split second too, but he could take with the bishop he just moved

[@seaw84]

How could he take the pond at 3:28? I don’t understand.

[@Midnight_Lumberjack]

Sebastian Awick It’s a move called en passant, it’s a special rule for when pawns take two squares from their starting position.

[@rickiovine2170]

“...put the pieces on good squares and start collecting...” Classic “Magnus-ism”.

[@R4G3QUI7]

amazing

[@DudeTastic13]

2:06, that Queen E7 move, followed by Bishop D7, followed by Pawn A5, would look like wasted moves by a 1000 rank player like me, lol. Little did we all know: 1. He wants to connect the rooks at the back rank 2. He wants to prevent his Q being stuck at A8. Little did we know, white's queen DID go to the corner (A1). In the end game Magnus' queen was so dominant for these reasons. 3. His queen never left the E file guarding the E5 pawn. 4. 4:55 ... Great thought process ... a lesson learned. That black knight and black bishop aren't doing anything, and Magnus just let his opponent self-destruct. 5. 5:26 That D file Rook is so nicely placed. Now I understood why Magnus didn't like white's E1 Rook move early in the game. 6: 5:35 ... To the naked eyes, the material is the same. All pieces on their side of the board, but Magnus already knows he's so much better positionally. He really sat back and let White self destruct in the middle game and then took over in the end.

[@SM-ll3hf]

I think the power is in the water

[@lordrudolph1037]

Amazing

[@user-hd9du7yk3w]

I adore Magnus Too much!!! 😍👍🏻😄, he's soo good.

[@bahasainggrisbersamamradi9308]

You forgot no homo

[@user-hd9du7yk3w]

HaHa, yes. O_O

[@dankdank1672]

Man I should get into chess, seems kinda interessting

[@tonistaak]

Don't, there is lot of crying involved and it's tough to survive that 😂

[@LoveMyAbeshaWomen]

At 4:45, why not RxD2, then after QxD2, BxC4....Am I missing something or did Magnus miss it since he’s not taking it seriously?

[@AsifMehedi]

Rxd2 is countered by Bxd2, not Qxd2

[@AsifMehedi]

Rxd2 is countered by Bxd2, not Qxd2

[@LoveMyAbeshaWomen]

A M got ya! Totally forgot about the dark square bishop. Thanks!

[@aubreystewart3772]

Of course, I'm awestruck by his chess, but what's equally surprising is his unquestionable fluency in the English language. I've heard him use colloquialisms and slang. I mean, most world renowned chess players speak functional English, but you can see that they're still not that comfortable. Without the accent, I would never be able to tell that English was a second language for Carlsen. Great vocabulary. Great pronunciation. Not too formal. Makes me wanna take up a second language.

[@errolmargiela1261]

Andrew Roberts alright keep it in your pants haha

[@PlasticExploding]

English is a compulsory subject in Norway, among other countries. Not surprising at all that Magnus is so fluent.

[@user-yl1eb4rw2e]

Can Anyone Please Explain 3:26 Rule

[@bbxdesign]

(Me playing against Magnus) Me: e4 Magnus: "I'm completely dominating now" 6:58

[@lukasstoetzel4304]

0:45

[@mikechambers9129]

#chess24 #fyi. MVL is also very entertaining in a banter blitz setting. Get him if you can.

[@nicolasfranco9749]

If he went Kh7 on 7:48 and Qxe5. Then Qd1 check forces Kh2 and then bishop d6 would have won the queen.

[@fuzzytabby4304]

Self inflicted damage? It's actually called getting your ass beat by a better player.

[@alfmalf3310]

I wish this game was as easy as the champ makes it sound 😊

[@christophermanring7854]

Am I missing something or @3:26 he takes the pawn on a glitch?

[@Andrushenko100]

You should google en passant its a rare chess move where you can take a piece by going behind it

[@maddogtannen6984]

This magos guy is so good

[@jarodandrews7425]

Forgive my ignorance here, but why exactly did the match end when it did? He does not seem to have mate but I understand I have a child’s knowledge in this department

[@ulisesrobles27]

The Cave Chicken his opponent was already lost in that position so he just resigned

[@kingseekerbackup3085]

3:26 what happened here?

[@Lifeissimplebro]

Comment your ratings I just wanna know