Champions Chess Tour Finals 2023 TITLE MATCH: Watch Magnus v Wesley In $200,000 Match Of The Year!

The biggest tour in chess all comes down to this. The top eight players from this year's Champions Chess Tour have traveled to Toronto for the LIVE Finals to determine the 2023 champion! The final week of competition features chess legends Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura, fan favorites Fabiano Caruana, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Wesley So, as well as young superstars Nodirbek Abdusattorov, Alireza Firouzja, and Denis Lazavik!
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The Champions Chess Tour is a massive chess circuit including six events that took place throughout the year. The 2023 CCT Finals is the closing event of Chess.com's most important event to date with the top 8 players meeting in Toronto, Canada, in a thrilling last clash for the title and their share of the overall $2,000,000 tour prize fund. Join GothamChess, Robert Hess, David Howell, Tania Sachdev and more for all the coverage!
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[@maeb4990]

First time watching a chess tournament. I literally know nothing but this is very entertaining.

[@exbricadlo]

learn basic rules, would 'be much fun then

[@rasmus5341]

You're really, really lifting chess to new heights. Start of an era before unseen.

[@cragjones1799]

its good for the fans, but historically nobody cares about the actual games played in this format. its circus chess for the fans which is fine... none of these games will ever be in anthologies of great games..

[@rasmus5341]

@@cragjones1799 You are not correct. It's not the format, but the stakes that matters. Ding's Rg6 came in the rapid portion against Nepo, and is the signature move, and game, above all the 12 classical ones. So, again, it's what's at stake and not the format. The change is happening before our very eyes, whether one likes it or not.

[@redneckrevolt1]

@@cragjones1799this isn’t circus chess. Titles tuesday is circus chess 😂 this is for 200 Gs!!!

[@Kiran_Nath]

Wesley played extremely well, and congratulations to Magnus!

[@GeoffFClark]

I love the between-game clips, and I think more footage from the fan zone / pub would be a great addition--especially if any fans would like to share their thoughts / be interviewed. I bet lots of online viewers would love to hear from Eric, Aman, etc, along with random other fans.

[@crewberggren7669]

Been watching every match every day, love it, so exciting! Thank you so much! One critique may be to brainstorm and diversify interview questions. A good rule of thumb may be to avoid asking questions which are repetitive or whose answers may be guessed with almost perfect accuracy. For instance, “what’s your plan with the white pieces?” Will inevitably evoke the answer, ‘I’ll try to win, but my exact opening is a secret.’ Asking “how do you feel?” After a loss is perhaps insensitive as well as evoking an easily guessable answer, “. As an interviewer one has an amazing opportunity to evoke special and insightful answers, and I am glad to see when pride is taken in selecting insightful questions. Thank you again so much for the awesome contentand production!

[@markkolenski9502]

Great points. I would hope the team strives for excellence and well-receives our suggestions -- which I am sure they will. This is a great opportunity to have input into what we are seeing -- which after all is a huge time commitment to watch the whole thing. I think the team and the production overall is excellent (after first couple of days of tech issues) and will become even better.

[@mohebhabibi10]

98.1% accuracy 😦

[@emailjwr]

Across 4 rapid games. That's absolutely outrageous

[@name10bookss]

magnus looking appalled by 1. b3 on the first game is hilarious to me 😭

[@ayushmaan3109]

2:36:59 this match was sickk

[@ayushmaan3109]

@@thokozanidzobozsangweni7134 Magnus won Wesley resigned

[@thokozanidzobozsangweni7134]

@@ayushmaan3109 thank you my brother i really appreciate it

[@rionvaletaala4666]

2:36:24 It was equal. But Wesley has 1 second left on the clock!! So he has to move, but he pushed his h pawn instead of putting his king to g5. He allowed Magnus to push his f pawn. One mistake, & it was over. That's the effect of time pressure, Wesley played perfectly but he had 1 second on the clock, & made a mistake.

[@f11zzy11]

both played extremely solid chess, looking forward to set 2

[@jakes5841]

Producers, could you just have the live chess board the biggest frame for the whole game please?

[@ChessRoyaltyBilly]

I've been following this event and I must say that chess is truly a remarkable game, not just in terms of strategy but also in spirit. The battles between great players like Magnus, Wesley, and others are not just a test of intellect, but also a lesson in patience, focus, and creativity. Each game is a treasure trove of valuable lessons and endless inspiration for both players and fans alike. I'm particularly impressed with the organization and production of this event. The between-game clips and post-game analyses are both engaging and educational. We get to enjoy not just top-level chess games but also learn from insightful analyses. Chess is more than just a game, it's a journey of self-improvement, a way of life. Let's share and spread this passion to everyone, so that chess continues to grow and become an integral part of global culture.

[@dangleesac8071]

Tania Sachdev and David Howell kick ass at their jobs

[@Ezayy]

Magnus is wild

[@astronemir]

Feel privileged to get to watch this for free, what games and entertainment!

[@user-qq5uf6bw3p]

Carlsen=G.O.A.T

[@killa5628]

Dont spoiler

[@Nerf_Feitz]

@@killa5628isn’t a spoiler, it was obvious Magnus would win

[@RMichaelHimself]

@@Nerf_Feitz then why would anyone watch a 3.5 hr video if it's "obvious" what the outcome would be? Anything can happen in human v human competition.

[@Nerf_Feitz]

@@RMichaelHimself I was „obviously“ joking here, but anyways, it isn’t about the outcome, is it?

[@KruthGTAS]

36:17

[@Mia-lx9gm]

i love the between-game clips , it's so amazing

[@markkolenski9502]

By sometime before 1:00:00, both playes have been in severe time-trouble needing to likely play dozens of moves in a few minutes, but in a rare lapse by the team, it was not mentioned (unless I missed it) for quite a while. The board is certainly incredibly interesting but in light of the time, it changes the overall picture. What a game so far.

[@tylermccann6187]

Been watching all week y’all are killin it. Absolutely love what y’all are cooking for chess. Love the format love the coverage. Magnus is a fuckin savage

[@President.mabuza]

My very first chess official match and it lived and surpassed the expectations.

[@marianagastelum6051]

Why are they always trying to find beef where there isn’t any. “Magnus surprised” “Magnus offended” cheese and rice -.- he is so chill i dont think its easy to “offend” Magnus Carlsen

[@mehdim5498]

first game was a lesson of courage in chess from magnus

[@FIGHTTHECABLE]

Funny to see Julius Bär in the TV ads, being that they have fallen a bit side ways from the SIGNA fall.

[@simplysaycheese]

What time does the live starts tomorrow?

[@innova1335]

I like Wesley, seems like a generally nice guy.

[@Whizkidsoo]

I’m just a beginner chess player but man magnus is a savant his end game at every style is creative. Wesley saying he’s been living in his head when an opponent admits that crazy 🤦‍♂️ draws draws draws nah lol I was hustling him 🤣 another genius sitting on the other side. I love the analysis because justchess can be boring but I love the way you guys do the production & shine the light in to entertainment

[@garahan4298]

Oh Man! At the end of the video, my brain was about to bursting by just watchig! How did they make these brain bursting matches in a row? :)

[@adomaskuzinas2137]

98.1% accuracy?! I think i know someone that might find this number interesting

[@kevinmccooey6291]

What a friggin game..💪🥶

[@jaitanmartini1478]

The future of chess.

[@Al.2]

Levy in a social setting.

[@AlbatalAlmgawer]

36:30 Magnus is in shock! 😂

[@RickmoZamms]

Since when does youth have anything to do with chess ability?😂. He’s 33. I would say that he’s still developing! Sure he has all the strategies. But the mental maturity and experience is forever developing

[@5HeadM]

who would of thought

[@enoxtic]

Damnnnn I didn't get why Wesley didn't take the rook, but after watching the break down. 😮

[@victor6010]

2:45:20 😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@hideous001]

can some1 tell me where can I get the 0:42 bg wallpaper?

[@professional.hacker.]

A Dream Footage

[@bohedlund7423]

where are the clocks?

[@jknaputo4804]

200 000 dollars for magnus and 100 000 for Wesley not bad. At the same time they look like enjoying the game. 😊.

[@philcolbert7864]

I cant believe they keep focusing on the players you can hardly see the board set up. I'm watching this on a cell phone not a desk top

[@user-ne8bp8mr5e]

what song ?

[@francislll777]

Let's Go! Wesley! Bring home the bacon.

[@WillEatsPlants]

Let’s go Carlus Magnusen what a legend!

[@i-am-batman8538]

Manganese Carbon won again?

[@redneckrevolt1]

Meme = 1 syllable 😂

[@Amethyst_Friend]

TALK ABOUT THE CHESS POSITIONS, NOT YOUR GUESSES AT WHAT THE PLAYERS ARE FEELING

[@victor6010]

2:46:26 Cryminik be like: Hmmmm interesting...

[@Bobo-Vieri]

The Undisputed GOAT.

[@erikpeterson1870]

Go WESLEY!

[@myzone99]

Who thinks the match wont go to set 3 ☠️

[@Zamibia]

Wesley really is such a sweatheart

[@ZawilMunar]

i like to watch chess with our comentator

[@ChristiannTyler]

Magnus has such a strange walk lol

[@kamargaming3333]

It’s not so unusual to see him walk like that

[@joshuanun4933]

I am confident I can take this Magnus Guy ,I have a high ELO 1230

[@Mittenssss]

[@StevenSenjaya]

Yes, the moves of this Magnus guy seem amateur. I'm 1300 ELO myself, I think I can take him too!

[@PEislander27]

i believe in you bro

[@TeejayBoy-dn7no]

I always rooting the goat

[@naresh_biswas239]

2:50:30

[@vcliburn]

I'm puzzled as to why Magnus and Wesley sometimes take so long to make "normal" opening moves...in a well-known position with little or no immediate risk! Wasting time on these "normal' opening moves means having that much LESS time later in the game...when time will be of the essence!

[@bloonpauper]

thought the same thing... a little odd to see them playing it like its classical and then get into time trouble like wesley did but they must have their reasons of course...

[@RiceCake8]

Probably trying to remember prep and decide what to play

[@TeejayBoy-dn7no]

You must be fan of hikaru, fast in the opening but lost in the endgame🤣.. opening choice will affect your position either way in the middle game or end game, only top gm knew this

[@Mittenssss]

Opening is very important and maybe they try to remember what is better position and counterplay in that move thats why they spend too much time

[@elonif4125]

I thought the same thing. Surely they know better then us but it was still a bit puzzling sometimes.

[@pardesipunjabi1493]

Carlsen plays really good chess. He’ll surely win many games.

[@MrApoorvWalls]

Yeah a very promising young player

[@HansProbs]

possibly a future olympian and could even medal. fantastic beginnings to what could be a successful chess player

[@gamesalatapeina9127]

Who won?

[@Eclipto14]

Magnus leading so far.

[@Jacob-ls1wo]

get levy on the commentary team

[@Herxh428]

2:01:14 match starts here . Thank me by subscribing 😅

[@emmans.esguerra6570]

19:20 for sports writing kiddies

[@33alltheway14]

I want wesly so to win

[@misticxy]

He’s losing

[@stagna1959]

so they are going to play set 2 tonight ?

[@pps4767]

Tomorrow

[@MaFd0n]

2:37:00 mega g

[@adelagtarap9352]

Go Wesley❤🎉

[@kalashnicarolina220]

Hess goat

[@diwataluna]

Really love Hess commentating!

[@dumitrupaulgabriel]

Levy looks high af

[@tamakaramaena]

Think fast

[@chryslercartography9024]

Turn on the lights in the room. This isn't a bar or coffee shop.

[@marlons488]

Like politicians, 90% of what the commentators say sounds ok because they say it so enthusiastically but doesn't happen.

[@nikouhf888]

goat

[@herrschnupke4044]

Tanja looks so pretty.

[@user-uh5td4kx3o]

Nice wesly

[@SNDPNep]

Audio??

[@arunakumari3929]

Magnes has to win

[@iggysilva612]

A globe doesn’t have corners… hmm

[@SR_10]

2:36:58 - Magnus - The GOAT 🐐 Wins!! With Black 🤍🌟💯💫🥇

[@thokozanidzobozsangweni7134]

Who won?🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

[@RMichaelHimself]

" *Look* at that crowd!" *shows a small pub with 13 bored people standing around* Sorry 😢 I hate to point it out, wish chess was bigger

[@Ava-dh6qb]

WESLY PLAYED IN A GOOD WAY

[@williamcutting9911]

You think he could beat Bobby Fischer??? Hmmm

[@azorthegreat2112]

*A quarter of a procent*

[@jeanine_4]

Hi

[@garahan4298]

2023 model of chess, pretty far to me. :)

[@dabrous]

Magnus the GOAT🐐

[@bigpoppaproductions5986]

My.gosh sometimes the commentators need to just relax, the talk Soo much

[@Chromeypixel]

E

[@Homichok17]

Can they remove her as a commentator? I literally mute the video every time she comes on

[@Al.2]

Nah, screamers are cool. And that "initiative" pronunciation. I dig that.

[@StevenSenjaya]

Same here I really don't like the way she speaks, sorry for my rude opinion 🥴

[@vanillaghetto]

Her screeching voice, the over-exaggerated hand gestures, the constant talking...saying the obvious.🤦‍♀🙉😵

[@spencerj6557]

Why did So allow a tie to lose set 1? Is there no Chess “hill Mary” or “half court shot” move that he can at least attempt? Seems kinda lame if that’s the case

[@davidenalini8371]

Hill mary lol are you serious

[@spencerj6557]

@@davidenalini8371so just give up, are you serious?

[@i-am-batman8538]

@@spencerj6557 There was no good opportunity for Wesley to make a big attack - you don't get Hail Marys (which you misspelled lol), chess doesn't work like that. Staying in the game and looking to create chances later is better than throwing all your pieces into an attack you can calculate to be refuted.

[@spencerj6557]

@@i-am-batman8538 oh snap, I’m an idiot. Chess is a different sport I guess. Still would like him to try something tomorrow in a do or die set. Also I’m hoping the new prof Layton game is a banger

[@AnkhArcRod]

Hail Marys do occur on occasion in Chess when the players are in time trouble. But, GMs rarely make overt blunders, and in certain kinds of positions, they would never make any mistakes. As Fabiano shows, the way to beat Magnus is to complicate the game and hope to out-calculate him. Once the Queens got traded, it is all but over against Magnus unless there is a huge advantage already.

[@rztrk3311]

Wesley So, the fake nice guy

[@user-gl6eh2zs9o]

Привіт

[@JONATANBENAVIDES-bt8iz]

Haven’t been following. Hikaru lost?

[@krishanadriano]

He struggled in this tournament

[@afc358]

Tania is a total babe. I think she fancies me.

[@Mr._B21]

Do we really need those commentators? I felt irritated every time they switch screens for predictions.

[@user-gl6eh2zs9o]

Українці е тут

[@dbmbrbkb]

Anti Spoiler Comment!

[@tamakaramaena]

Nerds

[@ShifterGives]

peni s

[@michaelscott5653]

I like wesley as a great and humble human being. But as a chess player he is just so damn boring 😅