Carlsen's Chess Just Went Supersonic

[@davefordham14]

In my view Magnus's greatest strength is his insane ability to remain cool and play sublime chess even when he is put under the greatest pressure and stress. Most would blunder and fall away. I still see it as a small miracle how these top masters can think so fast, so efficiently when there are mere seconds to go. It's remarkable and a tribute to human ability. Great to watch and marvel.

[@Zerogpt101]

"getting out of the forking way" lmao

[@ramirorodriguez18717]

Patent that saying

[@mitchu9677]

@@ramirorodriguez18717 Danny Rensch already did

[@NorwegianQvirr]

Mongoose Carlsen vs Fabiano Cobrauana was seriously slick 😂

[@goodfriend4773]

Thanks for providing subtitles as built in subtitle failed to follow

[@WalterHassell]

Slickest, cleverest chess line I've ever heard

[@brucewillis542]

Mungjuice Carlsen

[@Divedown_25]

Fabi had a small momentum at the beginning but gave it all away in trades and let Magnus advance with his queen very early. Magnus is a beast...very enjoyable to view this with your great commentary...

[@epicchess2021]

Yeah and thanks a lot glad you enjoyed!

[@Rocksite1]

If somebody is a highly-rated player, Carlson treats them with respect and good sportsmanship - BEFORE CRUSHING THEM MERCILESSLY! He's even a good sport afterwards. What a guy.

[@denisrho1019]

Really, you are the GM of the “chess talk” ! I was listening to all funny (descriptive) phrases … meanwhile observing all moves. Thanks, very entertaining.

[@mountainpark8216]

It's funny the first time you hear it. By the third it's just tedious. It's a knight not a pony FFS, we are not all watching for the first time. And the whiny sing-song delivery gets really grating. Positives: great pacing, perceptive analysis which together bring the games alive. The delivery is slightly more bearable if you play at 1.25x speed.

[@pobnoonmunch2255]

@@mountainpark8216 Agree to disagree. While it might not be your preference, James’ approach appeals to a lot of folks. Like Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer, there’s entertainment value in inside jokes that get recycled. Danny’s hyper style was quite divisive as well, but I find both entertaining and educational. That said, I appreciate why they might not be for everyone. Luckily for us, there are now plenty of options for us to choose from.

[@joshchild]

I love the jokes he throws in. It spices it up

[@epicchess2021]

Thanks a lot!

[@williamsphysicseducation237]

10 views in 2 minutes. All from Levy.

[@leddidi]

😂😂😂😂

[@gchomuk]

Gosh. I'm not sorry I can't stomach Levy. He's a clown.

[@Lividbuffalo]

As a former doctor in the Uzbekistan navy with 4 masters degrees, I have correctly diagnosed that Levy has Tourette’s Syndrome.

[@2Complex2]

Also an aggressive stage IV clickbait tumor

[@SPsilentplayerSP]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@ashleyarundel3134]

Deserves more views. Fantastic stuff!! 👊

[@epicchess2021]

Much appreciated!

[@ynwajft9612]

@@epicchess2021 I also think this deserves more views and its fantastic stuff, can i please be appreciated too?

[@2Complex2]

​@@ynwajft9612no

[@ch00n]

Did we just get a Freddy Got Fingered and an Eric B & Rakim reference in the same video? What the hell just happened?!

[@epicchess2021]

Freddy yes, but what was the Eric B and R one? That was accidental if so lol

[@ThomasNimmesgern]

@@epicchess2021 10:35 "check check out my melody" 50 Cent rapped the line "my favourite rapper used to sing 'check check out my melody" in the song "Hate It Or Love It" by The Game and 50 Cent. 50Cent was refering to the song "Check Out My Melody" by Eric B & Rakim (from 1986).

[@benjamin4990]

Give this man a freaking commentator spot already

[@1spider7monkey9]

"Get your bits out" LOL! You should sell t-shirts with that on them!

[@OrcHunter-yb4ie]

"Tender as a goat's behind", well, that got me laughing. Thank you.

[@moulinyan]

backwards man smashes usain bolt

[@jakemccoy]

I see the error clearly in hindsight, but I did not catch it myself in real time.

[@EvanEvansE3]

"Prawn 🦐 to Sea 🌊 Ships 🛥" 😂

[@coniccinoc]

9:02 If this is how top players indicate check, can I use both hands for check mate as long as I holster afterwards? This channel is brilliant, really look forward to new videos.

[@epicchess2021]

Yes defo and most players do in serious tournaments I find 😁thanks a lot cheers for watching

[@prodigalsorcerer1415]

i only have half an idea of what you're saying but that's no different from the usual commentary, so... Your imagery is great, and your vocabulary as well. Haven't heard "moribund" for a while and relevant even. Cheers.

[@epicchess2021]

Thanks a lot and cheers for watching even with only half an idea of what I’m saying haha

[@prodigalsorcerer1415]

@@epicchess2021 I think there are at least a dozen of us who watch the chess without knowing 95% of the strategies and openings and what have you. Most of the [millions] viewers have only superficial knowledge. You help to keep it light and accessible.

[@niarbasdeenohw]

(4:15) Bishop move error: *black should have moved "Knight-to-E4"..... {OR ACTUALLY} "Pawn-to-E5" would actually be a better move...

[@greggoryrice7046]

That Fabi Q check move at the end was a.... "huh?" Even a beginner would know that wasn't going anywhere.

[@DJWHITE_]

Got my 9 year old asking me a few questions during that commentary! 🤣😂 Great stuff!

[@OJ9779]

"Getting out of the forking way" great commentary as always Epic Chess

[@pobnoonmunch2255]

“As so many top players do” a fine phrase to own

[@seinundzeiten]

that was a real WC match between 2 of the best players

[@orangeRhymingDictionary]

"shoots the check" lmao

[@charlies8282]

People were counting Magnus out early in this competition its amazing

[@cocosloan3748]

King safety wink cracked me up 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@RafaelSang-tq8ur]

Another top notch performance of Magnus and his Carlsenaires in the world stage of chess.

[@dr.johnson400]

Shuts it down with a dad joke... 🤣

[@matthewdrolshagen9170]

OMG! A Limp Bizkit reference in chess! Check, check, check my bro 😂

[@joeherbert6174]

Terrific commentary. Always like the 'as the top players will' jokes. And 'forktown' etc.

[@isabellam1936]

You have the most exciting and funniest chess channel. This is why I watch you and rarely anyone else.

[@epicchess2021]

Thanks a lot!

[@markovucilovski9876]

3:33. White moves: why not qe5? Pawn protected, and if takes, the bishop is hanging.

[@Martin_Edmondson]

Damn, the prize money is terrible. I bet KZbinrs covering the game made more than half the players do. Ding would have made more sat at home in his pajamas with a cold Tsingtao commentating than he did flying half way across the world only to get wrecked. Its no wonder he feels the way he does.

[@TeamHarrisonMachine]

You are ABSOLUTELY THE BEST chess KZbinr. I love matojelic but you’re even better. Love your videos and if you ever make something that we can buy I’m on it

[@epicchess2021]

Thank you really appreciate it and yeah I love him too he’s been absolutely years!!

[@niarbasdeenohw]

(4:55) Ok... im having an issue understanding why they have been moving their pieces as shown... Well, since 4:00... Just me???

[@DaveStewartLondon]

"rumour has it, he analyses on the weekend dressed as a centaur" 🤣

[@Philopantheon82]

The space rocket launching to express armageddon chess format is such a brilliant idea. As usual every OTB and online chess tournament is won until proven otherwise, well until he decides not to participate.

[@teenspirit1]

Your banter is entertaining, thanks.

[@PeterM8987]

Thanks. I love your memes and witty comments. 😅

[@epicchess2021]

Thanks very much really appreciate it! And cheers for the feedback glad to hear they are making people smile

[@segercliffhanger]

That's not even 10K in British Pounds that Ding's taking home. How much would there be left after his airplane, stay, and taxes... If I were the World Champion, I'd get a dozen of supersized Toblerone bars at the airport and a fitting amount of spirit to wash them down. I wish the Dragon found a way to reignite the fire but all I can recommend are the ingredients for a Dutch oven.

[@epicchess2021]

🤣🤣

[@Jabingla2810]

4:00 I know there’s a probably a reason but can anyone explain why at this point Magnus can’t go Knight G5 Queen takes Pawn on H7 Checkmate?

[@Smudge4C]

Because black knight is defending h7?

[@Jabingla2810]

Oh yeah… thought for a moment I was a genius. 😂

[@TruthSurge]

6:58 "getting out of the forking way" hahahhaa I don't care what crybabies say, keep doing the comedy in these commentaries.

[@epicchess2021]

Thanks lol

[@RS-lfdkb]

KZbin keeps showing me your videos. If I were to judge by the titles I would think someone is in love.

[@lightofscorpio9396]

amazing performance from the GOAT. ive seen people complaining about Magnus flagging. if Fabiano managed his time and found better moves he could have won also. all it would have taken was a draw for black to win.

[@douwemonsma5874]

Standard calculation of goat from the start: promote pawn in 25 moves

[@CoryTheSimmons]

"Poor Ding" Hikaru has been 2nd fiddle to Magnus for decades sheeeeeeeeeeesh

[@leonardosciolis9620]

Points for Black Adder reference and safety wink lol

[@thergosphere]

Thanks again for another amazing video. Great commentary and analysis.

[@nwfashionmedia]

Did I hear a Blackadder AND a Red Dwarf ("prawn") reference? Loves it! Thanks for the video!

[@epicchess2021]

Blackadder yes, Red Dwarf not intended haha, only occasionally watched that, never loved it, preferred watching Craig Charles on Robot Wars :D

[@business_time2610]

You humor is so damn entertaining - such great reviews and content😎

[@daniellinzel1994]

I think you misspelled the title of this video: "Epic Chess's commentary just went supersonic" Your commentary was absolutely delightful 😂😂

[@epicchess2021]

Haha thanks a lot

[@dmcguriman]

really nice use of eric b and rakim from the 80's

[@epicchess2021]

I heard ppl saying this but I didn’t even mean too. What did I say? Ohhhhh I did some googling, ‘iron curtain’? Ok but that is a Winston Churchill reference originally! Looks like Eric B and R just borrowed it from him

[@grumpydharmabum]

Thanks for such witty commentary. Rekindling my interest, well, Carlson too.

[@dmythica]

Nice channel mate. I like your analysis + commentary style.

[@Aliens-Are-Our-Friends2027]

Fabi: I put on my robe and centaur hat

[@Kboil]

Haha (forget his wizard hat at home)

[@f.lundamo8906]

what a 6 man line up it was! Great fun this Norway chess

[@joeherbert6174]

Thanks!

[@epicchess2021]

Thanks Joe very kind much appreciated! Glad you’re enjoying

[@hengry2]

We got Mongoose, Cobra, and Hickory 💪

[@threethrushes]

We all know who the real WC is.

[@richarddevenezia8186]

You commentary makes chess so fun to watch.

[@markhathaway9456]

Pragg is proving to be no flash in the pan. Will Gukesh?

[@AndersHaalandverby]

I know, we all feel for Ding and his state, I really do, and I hope and think he will get back up, and i'm really impressed with Gukesh, but to be serious, we all know. We all know.

[@mediamannaman]

Fabi had black and 7 minutes to Carlson’s 10. Considering this disadvantage I thought he played brilliantly right up until he had less than 30 seconds.

[@supernova046]

cracking commentary,love the chanel.greetings from north wales.

[@epicchess2021]

Thanks a lot! Greetings from Bedfordshire 😁

[@KeithRadzik-o9x]

Awesome play by play: world class chess with a side of subtext humor: wins a subscriber!

[@epicchess2021]

thanks very much appreciate it!

[@karimmoorad9649]

Peter Drury of the chess world😂

[@Smokerolla]

nicely done on the vid presentation... amazing game.... he is a chessgod

[@Fari_Far]

Hahaha! Man, you are the most entertaining Chess commentator ever! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@itsjaytee6138]

your commentary is really entertaining :)

[@aidan-ator7844]

I am thoroughly convinced 5hat I would be a good chess player if pawns didn't exist.😂

[@lassekristoffersen5906]

Both animals not human, and HERR mister overlord as Lufthansa's von Richthoven in the strengeste game ever. Where are the normal people?

[@Unfunny_Username_389]

the clergyman going into the blender 😆

[@silvastomp]

Wesley so.. Kickboxing?? Rodtang fighting soon. Gonna be sweet!

[@cathalcarroll8001]

I wasn’t a fan of this when I first watched but now your my favourite chess content 2nd Magnus streams what a living legend Magnus is

[@epicchess2021]

Oh cool glad to hear and that you’re enjoying now thanks a lot

[@zalkin83]

Don't even watch chess that much but this was brilliant. Well done!

[@epicchess2021]

oh cool thanks very much!

[@erikbeijleveld3636]

Chances are Ding wont defend the title in his mental state and we get a no.1 and 2. of the candidates, Gukesh vs Hikaru, for the title.

[@proodscot]

Brilliant commentary!

[@lancewildwood2277]

It was great to see Iceland defeat England today! Have a fine weekend...

[@epicchess2021]

😭 haha

[@MatthewSweeney1961]

Is magnus the only bloody good chess player in the whole chess universe? Please spread the love around.

[@paulmitchell5349]

C Ships could be the Nelson square. But a bishop could never be Nelson's Column.

[@epicchess2021]

I think I follow but I'm not sure I fully follow haha

[@paulmitchell5349]

@@epicchess2021 Nelson ,having one eye, put the telescope to his eye patch, in order deliberately to see no ships.

[@italgong]

Brilliant, absolutely hilarious .. and great chess commentary as well

[@epicchess2021]

Thanks a lot!

[@mikecroke6078]

Magnus is fabis kryptonite.

[@epicchess2021]

And I think everyone’s haha

[@mikecroke6078]

@@epicchess2021 Yeah fabis definitely not alone in that department 😂

[@zb5775]

Why aren't you covering the Kramnik-Jospem Circus?

[@ianstopher9111]

I think you just answered that question

[@epicchess2021]

Yeah I was planning to later now that Norway chess is done

[@StuartHollingsead]

I laughed so hard at 01:20 :)

[@Dkizzle16]

I'm a simple man. I like chess and I like rakim. You sir are my new favorite chess KZbinr

[@epicchess2021]

Thanks a lot!

[@trentvlak]

Fabi always chokes under time pressure.

[@NoviceChessChannel]

Great recap!!

[@gavtalk958]

Epic Poetic 😎 great commentary 👌

[@Evo-oj6hc]

I dont know what is more interesting ... game or commentary ! its hard to choose :)

[@theviewer9363]

Dude, your commentary is awesome 😂

[@epicchess2021]

Thanks a lot much appreciated!

[@keemo63301]

I would like to see a playoff between Mens and Womens Champs.

[@epicchess2021]

Could do but non contest too wide of a gap in ability

[@brucewillis542]

Mungjuice Carlsen

[@daviddurbin7682]

Magnus is SAing the English opening. Lol

[@top_ramen_guy1]

you should do commentary for other chess games

[@richardmccarthy9580]

I’ll have to remember King Safety Wink !……and nod to Blackadder ‘

[@drewremembers645]

Nice review !!

[@rs45888]

love ur style..entertaining and funny

[@mmjcmusic]

At what point is the world chess agree that classical chess is just a draw fest and definitely move away from it?

[@gxtmfa]

These rules formats that allow for quicker time controls in tie breaks just favorite Magnus too much.