Ding vs Gukesh || GAME 8 || FIDE World Chess Championship Match 2024

[@Chess_hc]

I would love to share a part of an interview (in mandarin) Ding gave after winning the 2023 WCC In the final classical game, Ding had a worse position and had to at all costs hold a draw. Ding recalls that a quote came to his mind during the game: ‘Who speaks of conquering, to endure is everything!’ (哪有甚麼勝利可言，挺住就是一切) [quote by Rainer Maria Rilke] Really inspiring by Ding and I definitely find some similarities with games 7 and 8! (Esp. game 7) Somehow I couldn't link it, but it's on bilibili and the interview was by CCTV. Wonderful coverage so far Agad!!! Hope everyone is enjoying the match so far!!! :D (btw Ding shared some other inspiring thoughts of him in the past 2 years and I'd love to share more in the future)

[@TangerineGrizzly]

Please do share more

[@ClarkPotter]

​@@TangerineGrizzlyI second this.

[@Monika77ful]

@@Chess_hc please share

[@Shrey_J]

Gukesh nearly breaks Ding every game, returning to his groove while Ding is defenDING !!

[@AravBansal-v8m]

Underrated Comment

[@thiagomennabarretoguedes2835]

Hahahahaha.

[@karabokayak5785]

Ding is a true champion

[@Jacob99174]

@@AravBansal-v8mperfectly rated comment

[@HVH_49]

Looks like Gukesh can consistantly outperform Ding in the opening/middle games but in crucial moments he makes mistakes which gives Ding opportunities to equalize the game. Kudos for Ding as well for defending the position until the end.

[@toara]

I feel like it's only a matter of time before Gukesh caught up with Ding's games and start obliterating him. Ding is pretty much always on the defensive even with the white pieces 😭

[@gaiusvaleriuscatullus3474]

@@toara aw but that won't happen gukesh will never win this sorry to let you know that

[@sdragon28]

@@toara Well, it seems that Gukesh fails to understand and evaluate the important-key positions. That's the main problem.

[@nanithehell]

​@@gaiusvaleriuscatullus3474yeah buddy as if u have seen the future

[@reny62]

@@gaiusvaleriuscatullus3474 who do u think will win?

[@VoltageCowboy]

You have been doing this a very long time and your World Championship analysis has always talked about unique lines. I don't know why people would get upset over that now. It's literally what Classical is all about especially the World Championship and it's great! We are that strong of players so it's easy to miss what's in the position and give the game and stakes more value. Thank you for standing your ground!

[@Apersóôòn]

3:33 More lines the better when it comes to something like the WCC. It's hard to grasp the entirety of the battle unless you explore all of these lines, just like the player did during their prep and during the game. I feel like it really makes a difference in how much I appreciate the WCC between these two incredible players, thank you for exploring, keep up the great work 👍

[@escueladeartesemocionales]

Please keep exploring as many lines as you want. This is the world championship after all. thanks a lot for the analysis btw: even if others content creators upload faster I always wait to see it first hand with your analysis, so keep doing you man!

[@Pluvia198]

Anyone who doesn't enjoy analysis of deep positions is one who doesn't truly enjoy chess. Great video as always!

[@toara]

This! Chess games are meant to be analyzed

[@certainlynotthebestpianist5638]

True! Also, if we wanted a game without the analysis, we'd just take the PGN file and not come here

[@squareball7017]

there are those who are just casual players and simply dont have the time for deeper analysis. the world doesnt revolve around chess..

[@Pluvia198]

​@@squareball7017 At that point, why watch Agad at all then? Besides, why should he change his content style just to suit casuals who don't even care for deeper analysis??

[@michaelmassaro4375]

@@squareball7017yeah bro the world doesn’t but guess what this is a chess channel my dude that’s what we are here for as the world turns

[@Stockfish-u3g]

These players are very unstable on the chessboard. They make many inaccuracies. They're far from my level-I mean, Stockfish.

[@ainsbass]

It's true, far from the standard seen by Magnus, Caruana etc in recent WCCs.

[@Vinayak-r2o]

What standards ...every game was draw ​@@ainsbass

[@Stockfish-u3g]

@@ainsbass Have you seriously forgotten that the Carlsen-Karjakin and Carlsen-Caruana matches also had many draws?

[@Chrollo17th]

​@@Stockfish-u3g Draws with at least 97% accuracies

[@OpiumDose]

@@Vinayak-r2o Perfect play from both sides ends in a draw, dummy.

[@pathutchison7688]

Who the bell is saying that you’re “exploring too many lines”? I never see them in the comments, but if they are, I promise you Antonio, they are in the tiny minority. 98% WANT you to explore many lines. We can see the results anywhere. We come here for your personality. We like your eccentricity. When you are 10 moves into the game and you suddenly take 3 minutes to find a picture of the handshake, we love it. When the mailman comes and you leave us looking at your empty chair for 2 minutes, we love it. And when you explore 50 lines because you think they are beautiful, well….. getting the point? We love you and your vids. Your love of the game comes through. Most of us are there with you. Please, don’t change over the complaints of a few killjoys. Your channel is perfect just the way it is. 🎉

[@squashua16]

100

[@mubaraksenju7521]

I love it!! Especially if it's WCC!!

[@peterfilka3510]

true af, i got even sad when at 17:51 he didnt explore knight takes d3

[@jordanmcmorris5248]

Ngl I often think that. Sometimes after so many lines I can't even remember what was happening in the game

[@PhantomAyz]

@@peterfilka3510 just Qc3 there

[@youdontknow7190]

3:44 you can do whatever you want man it’s your channel. I’m gonna watch regardless.

[@michaelmassaro4375]

Way to be all those in favor say aye Hello everyone 😅

[@Octovion]

The “JuSt ShOw MoVes!” timestamp title made me laugh so much! 🤣 Thank you, Antonio!

[@versutus2699]

I personally love when you go into more lines especially for the world chess championship

[@markhughes2556]

Please don't apologise for exploring all these lines - what Fischer called "unheard melodies". This is what makes Chess fascinating and justifies the use of the phrase 'deep' moves. If people only want to see the moves laid out for them, there are plenty of sources available for that. It's very interesting to see w h y the Rook belongs on that square and also why it needs to be moved at t h i s moment. Thanks for the thought and care that you put into these videos.

[@jasonklassen3972]

More lines! I love seeing all the possible lines. It adds context

[@michaelmassaro4375]

Yes Agadmator the Best

[@bhavyakhanna1828]

It's crazy how people are criticizing both ding and gukesh for not playing the absolute best move or capitalising on advantage, the thing is - they are humans after and all they don't have a eval bar with them , and a draw can be a best result in a classical game . One thing I say about both - gukesh is not confident enough, and ding is not pushing, he wants to get to tie breaks .

[@DelusionThread]

I love the different lines you show, that's how we learn. Keep it up, sir!

[@michaelmassaro4375]

Antonio has the best style most relaxed and keeps it real Some people like Hikaru because being he’s a GM he keeps it thorough and goes through many lines as well he’s fast and to the point But The Agadmator is more entertaining .

[@sathwikkrishna688]

The young and inexperienced Gukesh is attacking relentlessly, while the elder and seasoned Ding is defending astutely......albeit the minor mistakes from both of them, we can confidently say that their hearts are at the right place......

[@michaelmassaro4375]

It was an excellent Game Gukesh played well but made mistake at crucial point of game Ding caught some advantage but did not want to play on for the win a draw was offered two fold repetition Gukesh declined game went on Gukesh has found his nerve he’s confident enough to play on even though not in a winning position I think they are both doing great and the last three games have been pretty good thanks Agadmator

[@Dzokhar]

The handshake commentary really is my favorite thing.

[@michaelmassaro4375]

They are both great players and humble gentleman . It’s great watching them play tight games the post game interviews gives you a better look at both players some of it is amusing

[@TheFreshKeeper]

i always enjoy the lines, the more the merrier imo!

[@arorath9170]

I like the sponsor intro but you may want to turn the volume down on it a hair. It's a little jarring.

[@ainsbass]

Yeah listening through good speakers/headphones, it's a real problem.

[@ChicCanyon]

Thats fair feedback. Its definitely louder than the rest of the content

[@sakthiram9460]

Back to back nail biting saves by Ding

[@metromlv]

That's also why pawns can't attack going forward, they don't have eye contact.

[@davidgoble8891]

I appreciate your variations even if others may not

[@milindhindocha4420]

Covering more lines for classical chess is always good agad.❤

[@tychoMX]

"Too many lines"

[@timepaintertunebird8160]

- Black Sabbath while recording Snowblind

[@thepathakarpit]

I will come back to see all these amazing recaps after World Championship is over and Gukesh is WC currently can't watch them without any bias it sucks.

[@MrsCrust]

Not enough lines explored 😈

[@smitmishra8872]

@agadmator Hahahah we love your analysis. As you say"that's how I roll" Roll it buddy we in 😂😂😂❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@RR-hl8hq]

@17:49, why did gukesh not play NC5 x d3, Qd2 is the only move or B x b5 but he would lose his queen too and the bishop can be recaptured, and he can move the knight back to c5, gaining a pawn, something I have missed surely?

[@KGrant88]

I thought the exact same thing!

[@pranshugupta4316]

If you take Nd3, I'd just play Qc3, and knight would be captured for free after black queen to e6.

[@saipopit5583]

21:52 “I’m talking non sense”agad is one honest man 😂😂😂

[@kevint430]

Ding vs Gukesh Game 8 reminds of Botvinnik vs Fischer. The young challenger trying to win with the black pieces and the old champion making a draw with great defense. Also an English opening.

[@yonetmen]

For those who are complaining about the depth and length of Agad’s videos, they can go to the beach and make sandcastles!

[@Moon4Tzuyu]

Very well said... 😂

[@VinayKumar-wk6vk]

Short catsle or long castle

[@Moon4Tzuyu]

I am here (and probably everyone) to see different lines without bias, exaggeration and overaction... Please do how you would usually do... I tried other channels but this and Magnus on TTT are the only ones I currently follow for WCC games...

[@kryu007]

@24:17 the threat is not the bishop captures knight but I think it is more the rook lands with a check

[@bushanmehra9885]

I was really impressed with the way Gukesh played,he was 1 move away from getting a completely dicisive advantage,,Magnus Carlsen,,,i dont know whether he praises Gukesh or mocking him.

[@nigelcnash]

Explore as many lines as you consider interesting.

[@ajaychandak]

It's very strange that in two games when Gukesh was inferior he declined 3 fold repeatation draw. Both games finally ended in draws, but such risks are not to be taken at this level.

[@kenw2225]

I love it. Gukesh is playing to win. Pre engine type of play. He believes he's better and not scared to lose. Good for him. I'm kinda thinking he wins this match. But it's very even so far. Ding may have something prepared that's he's saving

[@ilikebeingsmart]

I was wondering if subconsciously Gukesh is trying to have his own Rg6 moment of glory like Ding did last year in his last game vs. Nepo. I very much believe his explanation from the press conference of “if there’s no risk, why not try?” but maybe deep down its different. It’s also been clear that when he’s tried to play on, Ding has had the resilience to play to a draw anyway. It’s an interesting dynamic to watch for in the rest of the match.

[@ANGE__LICA]

Show as many lines as you want! It's my favourite part :)

[@rashadkafeel]

Who is saying there is too much analysis? Its the perfect amount of analysis. Go Antonio!

[@rockstarali99]

I am LOVING the intro

[@jordanmcmorris5248]

I do appreciate you showing what was played on the board in the end. But of course we came for the analysis

[@ClarkPotter]

5:06 f6 looks like the type of move you try to mentor the noob at your chess club not to play.

[@Monika77ful]

Thank you.

[@akmd114379]

I can't understand how anyone can bash on Ding or dislike him. I find him to be the purest of heart person I've ever seen and I don't think has one bad bone in his body. I hope he wins!

[@JestaKilla]

I agree with the comment that you are exploring too many lines. Sometimes you're exploring a line for every move for several moves in a row. Slow your roll, dude. I know you're excited to check everything, but TOO MUCH.

[@mouadtaha]

I'm starting to believe Ding would go on to keep his title, simply because Gukesh been missing legit chances and Ding kept on defending so well, seems it's not time yet for the Indian to defeat Mr. Ice cream lol. I feel Gukesh could easily collapse if he loses one game whereas Ding seems more composed in all the games, Gukesh needs few more years to hone some skills.

[@emmanuelbarango4955]

I love that u don't lie on Ur video title like gotham

[@michaelmassaro4375]

The two mistakes by Gukesh were costly moving the wrong knight and than moving the Bishop wish he had found better moves the pin on his Queen was kind of rough a great game overall

[@josipX]

very tight match so far

[@bozorovelyor2647]

#suggestion qatar masters Arjun vs Mustas and Srihari vs Nihal Sarin both games

[@maaifoediedelarey4335]

Kindly DIM the board for your analyses during actual moves !

[@roscosmos4445]

no

[@michaelmassaro4375]

We are into specifics 😅😅😅

[@michaelmassaro4375]

@@roscosmos4445haha yes I’m with you on that 😊

[@cheeseburger8167]

Ding really works well under time pressure.

[@ivaerz4977]

Cuz He is from China

[@michaelmassaro4375]

He has no choice .

[@michaelmassaro4375]

@@ivaerz4977is there a lot of time pressure in China ? ivaerz duh 🙄

[@VinayKumar-wk6vk]

Cuz he always gets himself in Time pressure

[@GeHeum]

Keep it up with showing many lines!

[@danielkanewske8473]

Antonio, please explore all of the lines. Thank you sir

[@Erik-sw7wp]

The more you cover these crazy beautiful lines, the more eagerly we are watching these videos, king!

[@yingbozheng4318]

This China v. India world chess championship has so many parallels to the real-life border tensions between India and China.

[@karanjakhar]

spoiler sheild

[@aniruddhasanzgiri6939]

A request to all . Put Fisher spassky or karpov korchnoi or kasparov karpov matches or kasparov anand match or carlsen anand match to the scritiny of stockfish . I am quite sure stockfish will find more inaccracies in all these matches than the present ma5ch.

[@gizmophoto3577]

Definitely not showing too many lines. #appreciation

[@rahulbanerjee9968]

Anyone who isn't enjoying the deep dive into these positions just doesn't care enough about chess. Instead of complaining, just bugger the hell off from here.This is the grandest stage in chess and no amount of in depth discussions could ever be enough!

[@mariuszbal1779]

Loving it and just do it - together 👍 for Antonio

[@calvinandakjozef]

2024 World Chess Championship slogan - Clash of Inaccuracies Briliance

[@forb291]

At 16:40 instead of Rc7 why not Be6 ?

[@HorukAI]

Please Agad don’t apologies for deep analysis. Put shorts for ppl with short focus span

[@timepaintertunebird8160]

Is Ding taking unnecessary time in the opening to hide how deep his prep is?

[@agusspp6551]

Keep exploring too many lines, Antonio! At least myself enjoy these deeper analysis in such important events.

[@FerdinandFake]

Magnus with mixed signals in the quotes

[@afshinabdollahi7463]

what do have against my uncle?

[@rajasaha354]

Both play many mistakes, yesterday, I smash Czech Republic 🇨🇿 & Australia, GM in online, which has in my you tube this channel, 😊

[@joy2171]

15:37 why not black bishop a2 to e6 blocking the white bishop from h3 and also supporting the rook on c8.

[@kruttinangopal275]

Kept on refreshing for this video 😄

[@troviakro9491]

Yesterday I did same.

[@swaillidan5558]

Ding does seem to have a bing dong

[@VKarthik-kh7bg]

Nice explanation

[@billring99]

One question I've been meaning to ask you for some time: What if my uncle is a grand master? 🤔

[@ChicCanyon]

Ignore the people saying youre exploring too many lines. What works on youtube is authenticity. If youre self censoring yourself to please a mob it will do far more harm to your content than if you did what interests you.

[@eugenedenamarca9117]

First! Whats the standing??

[@randomvideos3628]

#suggestion, there was a match by two very good gms, who detested each other and checkmated with bishops... could you please find that match?

[@NeO_43]

Uncle Championship, game 8, let's see 🍿

[@romalmohamednazir8448]

Gukesh is risking it at times, it may backfire, you play with black and refuse draw from an equal or slightly worse position, rhe chance of win is very small but the risk is too big for the world title.

[@martinskoda8725]

Very nice and fighting game 👍

[@xixiprof1266]

Now it becomes a game with 6 matches. Interesting.

[@sandeepshetty1589]

He is not even up a pawn at the end there, as one of the two pawns is going to fall. Its as dead a draw as they come, because of e3, Bd3

[@pesimusdux]

Why are the starting times not exactly 2 hours?

[@AkashRoy-ks6ck]

Spoiler Shield!!

[@chesswithjokes]

The English waltz. Guess I took the black pill

[@marcom.88]

When you see 30+ minute video by agadmator, you know stuff happened!!

[@rsgilbert6152]

I am glad they didn't draw using three fold repetition

[@michaeldavidson2789]

Gukesh is incredibly impressive. I know 45 year olds with less cool under pressure.

[@d4slaimless]

Magnus' quote seems more like a mocking one.

[@quazzydiscman]

I wish agadmator would show more lines...

[@user-gr3tg2yk6o-24_डफ़क]

I got Bipolar syndrome by just hearing to Agad commentary :- -Just a beautiful move by Gukesh -Just a brilliant move by Ding -Look at this .. brilliant by Ding -Gukesh playing all engine moves -Beautiful resource by Ding -Gukesh pushing further 😂😂😂😂😂

[@sravanreddygaddam4381]

Ding unstoppable ❤

[@kabitadebbarma9522]

What's with Gukesh not even standing up while shaking hands so disrespectful and why he has to always avoid making eye contact with Ding. If he thinks making eye contact will result in his loss,then he has already lost even before playing. Ding is such an humble guy always respectful. All year long people were underestimating him and everyone was hyping Gukesh up saying he'll easily beat Ding,but what happened now..? I really hope Ding defends his title.

[@kenw2225]

It's just a handshake lol.

[@RaunakSharma-kv6my]

ha bihari sahi

[@daviddurbin7682]

Very intense

[@adrianjamesgamboa5236]

Where's spoiler block?

[@republikadugave420]

Game is still being played... Btw

[@ABDELMAKSOUDELSHESHENY]

Ding is respect man

[@mujeebgaming7912]

Whi ding always standing.. ding sitting they should respect gukesh should also stand while hand shake

[@dontkillmyvibe3146]

Games go on for 5 hours, opponents take long thinks during which anyone can take a walk, go to restroom etc

[@asprinama]

Spoiler shield ❤

[@cyberiansailor9741]

that's a spoiler heart

[@michaelmassaro4375]

This is Sparta 🛡️