Carlsen's Chess Is Mesmerizing Right Now

Magnus Carlsen's Chess Is Mesmerizing Right Now, this is his epic chess game against Valentin Dragnev, played in the Auropean Team Chess Championship 2023.
😎 MERCH ► epic-chess.myspreadshop.com/
💲 SUPPORT ► www.paypal.me/EpicChess
🖥️ LICHESS ► lichess.org/@/epicchess-21
♖ CHESS.COM ► www.chess.com/member/epicches...
☝️ INQUIRIES ► [e-mail]
#chess #magnuscarlsen #carlsen #epicchess

[@PashutHerenstein]

Y did the young kid accept the draw? He was ahead a queen?

[@epicchess2021]

This is such a good comment, wish I'd thought to say this during the video 😂

[@PashutHerenstein]

@@epicchess2021 thx bro. Is there a good answer or is it that if a player like magnus proposes a draw the weaker player “has” to take it? (Which would b very lame)

[@trevormenard]

@@PashutHerensteinhe thought it was a joke because the pawn can recapture the queen so the position is a draw unless someone makes a crazy blunder (when you’re that good you won’t make THAT bad of a blunder)

[@user-nj9ru4ef2w]

@@epicchess2021 you made a watch comment though, that's gold

[@fireballxl-5748]

Magnus is ahead 2 pawns but they are isolated. Opposite colored bishops are considered drawish by some but actually favor the aggressor which in this case would be Carlsen because of the pawns. Carlsen's Knight can sit on g5 until the cows come home as White has no way to eliminate it without losing the exchange. So white must play for a draw. Magnus just threw him a bone and white took it....and against Carlsen, that's a gift. One other thing, white's bishop is the wrong color to promote his pawn even if it somehow advanced.

[@bamdad19996]

I genuinely don't understand what dragnev did wrong from human perspective. He played a near perfect game. Its just he played against magnus

[@douggieharrison6913]

That's how GMs describe playing an engine. Every move is feasible but slowly the engine grips you and squeezes the life out, much like a python. There is no one move that ruined the game, rather they all improve a bit more than you. Not to say Magnus used an engine, rather he is an engine

[@epicchess2021]

Yeah the level he brought in this game was really special and Magnus defence also, I feel like the general standard of chess is improving for sure

[@drutgat2]

Even though she has beaten him at times, Judit Polgar has described playing Magnus as "drowning".

[@coniccinoc]

Often, a draw is a win, even for a legend. What a time we live in to have access to these games both live and recapped as in this video. Epic content!

[@epicchess2021]

Yes very true and thanks very much as always

[@fredkelly6953]

It may have only been Tuesday for Magnus but Dragnev must have felt he'd never been more in the flow.

[@epicchess2021]

Yeah incredible game way above his rating

[@nevermindshort3]

Epic game. How in the hell did Magnus survive that onslaught

[@epicchess2021]

Yeah that was some brave defence there

[@mcronrn]

It’s was like the siege of Leningrad 😳

[@Ethiopianpiano]

This Game is Different I loved it

[@Bob94390]

As a Norwegian, I prefer to see Magnus win, but when we get to see fireworks like this, a draw or even a loss is also OK :-) Fantastic play from Dragnet. This is art. This is entertainment. This is show business.

[@epicchess2021]

Yeah very well said! Thanks for watching

[@scoffingskeptic]

I left a critical comment on a previous video, but I wanted to say that I loved how you talked about engine preferences and human chess in this video. Thrilling game and great commentary.

[@epicchess2021]

Thanks a lot, yeah Magnus never found too move every time but overall his defence was incredible

[@WorldOfDeepThought]

Very impressed by Valentin Dragnevs play. Fearless chess against the number one. Somehow I hadn't heard of him before.

[@epicchess2021]

Yeah same on both points, I feel like chess strength is generally improving like I would never think guy was under 2600 after a game like that

[@cinifiend]

My man, you are quickly becoming my favourite chess commentator on YT, keep it up!

[@epicchess2021]

Thanks a lot! Glad you’re enjoying the videos cheers for watching

[@fireballxl-5748]

Again you have chosen a fantastic game to show. Described it well. Enough analysis but not too much. Well done.

[@epicchess2021]

Thanks very much! Appreciate the kind words

[@thegorn]

This game is absolutely bonkers

[@Bob94390]

It really ADDS some excitement the way you EMPHASISE some words. It DOES take some time to get used to, but it also adds some SPECIAL character to your videos. Thank you for your GREAT comments as usual, and for choosing to present this EPIC game of chess!

[@alhfgsp]

He's just British. Great channel!

[@epicchess2021]

Oh I didn’t overly realise haha but thanks a lot glad you enjoyed

[@SimonWeider]

😂 I agree!

[@Chr15T]

Thanks for the commentary. Also, your videos are just the right length. I often love to watch one in a break.

[@epicchess2021]

No worries and glad to hear! Thanks for watching

[@malcolmmutambanengwe3453]

Absolutely loving your chess channel.

[@epicchess2021]

Thanks very much! Glad you're enjoying cheers for watching

[@coniccinoc]

Ditto!

[@mcronrn]

I love it better than my mom’s hugs!

[@lennyvlaminov9480]

Wow, what a performance by this Valentine and what a game!

[@AB-uz8sq]

these king outposts in the center of the board seem to happen often with magnus - perhaps i don't know too much about other players. but he seems to get in these positions where all the pieces and pawns surround the king and take turns defending each other. it's so interesting to watch

[@epicchess2021]

I thought the exact same thing when I was watching yesterday that somehow he sense and knows when it’s ok to walk the king and when it’s not, it’s really remarkable

[@BlindHatchet]

Wow what a game! And the commentary from Epic Chess is just fantastic! Kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time! I like how you build excitement in every game! Magnus goes for the reverse plow!!

[@epicchess2021]

Thanks very much and yeah chucked in some h5 action haha love it

[@samuraijack1371]

So we are sticking to “plow” opening name huh? It doesn’t roll off the toungue smoothly

[@epicchess2021]

I think I gotta run with it now even if it sucks I’m too far gone haha

[@danielfields2201]

So glad the algorithm is directing your videos to me. Excellent content. I love your straight to the point style.

[@epicchess2021]

Thanks very much glad you’re enjoying! Cheers for watching

[@DanBarracuda]

Dude. You’re great at what you do. Im just an amateur player but I always enjoy your videos and commentary. Def my favorite chess channel

[@epicchess2021]

Thanks a lot! Glad to hear it and glad you're enjoying

[@paulnorthey6712]

Watched this twice...so far...i. Reckon I'll watch again... "Fireworks " is right! Great commentary

[@mcronrn]

It was like the 4th of July

[@epicchess2021]

Ah cool thanks for watching again!

[@seanhunter111]

Absolutely unbelievable defence against a savage attack.

[@epicchess2021]

Yeah really was!

[@thegorn]

8:17 Magnus turtled

[@keithallpress9885]

You really capture the drama so well. What more can we say apart from...The chess spoke for itself! It said take the draw.

[@epicchess2021]

thanks a lot!

[@driven2succeed141]

This channel is amazing.

[@epicchess2021]

Thanks a lot glad you're enjoying the videos

[@mcronrn]

This channel is so-so

[@StoicPrince1674]

Carlsen should have stuck with his tried and true Plow opening.

[@epicchess2021]

Yeah he left it too late haha

[@mcronrn]

@@epicchess2021 plow early, plow often - that’s what my granddad from Mayo used to say… and he had 16 kids, so I’m not sure what exactly he meant

[@mcronrn]

That game made me fiddle with MY watch! 🤣🙏

[@epicchess2021]

😂

[@n1te]

Great commentary, and analysis easy enough to understand for a 1100 rated player like me. I like the flow of your sentences and enunciation, very easy to follow, bringing real value to viewers

[@epicchess2021]

Thanks very much! Great to hear people of all abilities enjoying, yeah I don’t like to go too deep tbh and keep it fun. Cheers for watching and commenting

[@ranchopatriot]

Great game by White. Had Magnus on the ropes.

[@epicchess2021]

Yeah very impressive!

[@mcronrn]

He missed several knock-out opportunities 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Erikali26]

Man I just love the way you flow through these videos like a black belt in jiu-jitsu. & you're just witty as all get out! Did you catch Chelsea putting up 4 on City today?! Yeah! Great videos! Keep it going.

[@epicchess2021]

Thanks very much! And yeah I did as it happens, I don’t have much time to keep up with sport between doing this channel and day job and family etc but I watch highlights occasionally and that one got suggested to me on KZbin, brilliant game. Cheers for watching

[@krishnaprabhakar526]

Amazing game with so many quirks and turns! An epitome of tactics and defensive technique in speed chess 👍

[@epicchess2021]

Glad you enjoyed thanks a lot for watching

[@BMac7773]

Kid might have fought on here, he was up the exchange should have been able to find a way to gobble a few loose pawns?

[@epicchess2021]

Yeah defo more chess left in it, I’m not even sure who offered the draw

[@dexternbaileysadventures111]

Great breakdown. 👍

[@epicchess2021]

Thanks a lot cheers for watching

[@brickwitheyes1710]

Brilliant game and commentary 😊

[@epicchess2021]

Thanks very much glad you enjoyed

[@arnabbanerjee4478]

What an astonishing win by magnus

[@mintah500]

Epic battle! True gladiators!!

[@cathya44]

Great coverage as always, Thank you

[@epicchess2021]

Thanks a lot glad you enjoyed

[@Paradox_006]

I see Magnus, I click.

[@epicchess2021]

I am similar tbh lol, I mean I'm a fan first and foremost and know what I like to watch!! Cheers for watching

[@mcronrn]

Magnus will never break 2900, sorry

[@chippyiam2u]

Love it!

[@pawnoir]

La charrue inversée haha

[@stephenr80]

The watch. Just kidding.

[@grahamf695]

Incredible game!

[@epicchess2021]

Yeah really was! Thanks for watching

[@pranavmahajan4190]

The kid played this much against Magnus is itself an achievement.

[@skibitypop]

Amazing game and amazing commentary.

[@epicchess2021]

Thanks very much! Cheers for watching

[@mircoc2357]

incredible match, incredible video !! thank a lot ! ciao

[@epicchess2021]

Thanks a lot glad you enjoyed!

[@joseraulcapablanca8564]

Great attacking play against a risky strategy. Thanks.

[@epicchess2021]

Yeah! No worries glad you enjoyed

[@mcronrn]

Tal would have mated Magnus here

[@joseraulcapablanca8564]

no guarantees that Magnus given the chance would have chosen so risly a strategy against the great Tal@@mcronrn

[@MaxBasedMexican88]

Use grey scale instead of whiting out when demonstrating hypotheticals

[@epicchess2021]

I can't I'm afraid, it's built into the chess.com UI

[@edenhawk2425]

Space Invaders 🤣😂

[@pervictayo7610]

Legends

[@MartinLewkovitch]

Great chess

[@Zerenko]

nice one

[@epicchess2021]

Glad you enjoyed thanks for watching

[@rewindforward2865]

My doctor has advised me not to watch your channel regularly. According to him, if I do I may die any moment while watching your videos. The videos are that exciting. Just kidding! By the way, you told the viewers to smash that like button. I did. Waiting for your next upload!

[@epicchess2021]

Hahaha thanks a lot really appreciate the feedback! Glad you're enjoying, cheers for watching and liking

[@tanan70]

!!!

[@blackthronebgm4451]

You earnt a subscriber for your hard work brother ❤❤

[@epicchess2021]

Thanks very much! Glad you enjoyed cheers for watching

[@TheREALISTvision]

Yea really good game and really good commentary, really funny sometimes:)

[@epicchess2021]

Thanks a lot glad you enjoyed! Cheers for watching

[@AI_Stuffs]

Streaming setups reimagined: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fIO6iGWibZiiepo

[@sroth2021]

I'm a complete noob just watching the match I wouldn't be able to appreciate what was happening were it not for your quickfire entertaining breakdown I'd be lost.

[@epicchess2021]

thanks a lot!

[@apppaappaa8343]

top class

[@epicchess2021]

Glad you enjoyed thanks for watching

[@straightfacts5352]

8:43 White missed the winning of the game here. Instead of Qh4 he should've gone Qh2, and if black then repeats what actually happened with Qh4 (Rd8), then Bd6 which if Rh8 takes, then there's no longer any back rank help for the black queen which Rh8 would then win. So Rd8 would pass on taking the bishop, king would have to move to d7, and white's next move would be c5 which would open up the a6 pawn to be taken, and 2 bishops would be hunting the king supported by the quickly rerouted white queen. The d6 pawn played a crucial role in helping Magnus stave off the loss.

[@epicchess2021]

Ah thanks a lot for pointing out, yeah I never went overly deep in it regarding forced wins that’s where like Hikaru’s recap was probably good

[@AlexRochette]

What’s going on with KZbin analytics? As I type this: 4,283 views… and a whopping 126,000 likes! 😂

[@epicchess2021]

haha yeah defo not right dunno what that's all about, weird!

[@itskmillz]

technically just trading an exchange, not losing one at 6:25 but obviously blacks king is wide open so of course white is better. Sorry had to just point out the minor detail, great coverage of another epic magnus game. Lovely stuff

[@epicchess2021]

Yeah completely agree. It annoyed me when I watched it back but then by that point was too much effort to change for what it was worth I thought! Thanks for pointing out tho

[@itskmillz]

@epicchess2021 all good you do an amazing job and such a fitting channel name for the content!

[@martijnheeroma5492]

Magnus started plowing much to late, what a drama, thanks for posting

[@epicchess2021]

😂😂 v true

[@michaelmassaro4375]

I saw this Game earlier I’m glad you pointed out why the knight could not capture the pawn and in the process Black would be able to capture the Bishop I saw it earlier but no mention was made of it the fact the e or d pawn would than threaten the Bishop and Black would lose one of the pieces that was thorough of you to explain that one James tough game Magnus opponent played very aggressively I’m sure he wanted to win this one after all the effort he put into it he almost had Magnus in a bind great counterplay by Magnus though he showed why he’s as great as he is counterattacking and creating his own tempo Thanks for the Game James enjoy rest of day as well 😊♟️💯

[@epicchess2021]

Yeah different ppl take different angles don’t they and thanks for watching twice haha, you’re a real chess fan!! Have a good day too

[@carltonbirds]

I’m so sorry I can’t subscribe to you, because I’m already subscribed to other KZbin chess channels. PS hope you understand.

[@epicchess2021]

Of course no problem, it's important not to oversubscribe to too many KZbin channels, it's been shown to slow down phone performance otherwise

[@perpetualbystander4516]

I hope you do know that you can subscribe to a channel, but turn off the notifications. The more subs a channel owner has, the better it is for him/her.

[@JS_Precision]

Was that a theoretical draw? Magnus should have had a chance to win no? Thought he would go for it. Would have been cool to see.

[@epicchess2021]

Oh yeah I should have added more detail at the end sorry but the computer just gives it level yeah! Thanks for watching

[@FuturePast2019]

"Carlsen's Chess Is Mesmerizing Right Now (But not this game)"

[@howard5992]

Magnus barley survived that one.

[@daviddurbin7682]

Must be so terrible trying to defeat Magnus

[@mariofox8377]

Why is it a draw? I would keep playing 2 minor pieces and a couple peons vs a minor piece and a rook with one peon

[@epicchess2021]

Ah I should have gone deeper, computer says dead level but yeah they could have played a few more moves true

[@psy9199]

How is that a draw???

[@epicchess2021]

They could have played more yeah true, though computer says draw

[@wanttoread5]

Another way to Kassel: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kassel

[@rogerhercz9229]

Why did they agree on a draw? Black was winning.

[@epicchess2021]

Oh I should have gone a bit deeper on that point sorry, computer gives it completely level and I didn't actually explore particularly further tbh

[@Amfred]

@@epicchess2021 the reason being it's always possible for white to sacrifice a rook for 2 pawns, and that gives a draw. This is why the players immediately agreed.