Carlsen's Chess Just Went Thermonuclear

[@mikecroke6078]

Just left a Gotham video halfway through when I saw this notification.

[@epicchess2021]

Oh no a KZbin crime 😲 haha, I think he has probably covered same game, or maybe a few games actually, I saw video pop up but didn't watch yet. I usually watch his though rarely the entire thing if I'm being honest, flick to my fave games. But thanks anyway, Mike, hope you're keeping well!!

[@mikecroke6078]

@@epicchess2021 I gotta support my boy epic cheese!

[@FaxanaduJohn]

@@epicchess2021 Gotham ends up going on cringe extemporaneous rambles (that detract from the chess) which means his videos end up being 35 minutes long and aint no-one got time for a daily 35-minute chess vid when there are so many other creators vying for your time. Cheese's 10 to 15-minute vids are perfect for daily viewing.

[@vingooch]

Your gay

[@gchomuk]

Gotham...unwatchable. his audience must be for ages 5 thru 11. Frankly I haven't any chess streamers watchable. For different reasons, usually.

[@pashapasovski5860]

Dude, you make chess fun to watch! Definitely deserves many more subscribers

[@epicchess2021]

thanks very much as always!

[@gargamel3393]

I think he should be doing live commentary during professional tournaments. It would make it a lot more fun. I'm talking from an announcer's booth and the crowds can hear him and the players are clearly distracted. It's what chess needs.

[@pashapasovski5860]

@@gargamel3393 indeed

[@innov8gaming235]

Agreed as good a channel as I follow

[@patogordo1385]

@@pashapasovski5860 he will get there. He is ramping up

[@uniktbrukernavn]

Sometimes when Magnus offers you a pawn it's a trap, but sometimes it's also the best move. No wonder his opponents get PTSD. If I ever get to play Magnus I'm taking the pawn, and I'm gonna make the gobble gobble noise.

[@minari8076]

take the pawn then resign. he won’t know what hit him

[@xaiverbeaudin7171]

​@@minari8076 get him with a check and immediately resign

[@TomasCPolli]

Happy to see the views coming in and the channel growing. Keep the good work, Ethic Mess.

[@epicchess2021]

haah thanks very much

[@youssefbhaa2299]

I love how you make the most ridiculous jokes while keeping a straight face 😂 your tone doesn't even change jeez😂 the best chess channel on yt keep it up

[@andrewmargan5677]

I think it’s the great British tradition of being ironic. Done to perfection. 😊

[@TD_Geake]

Great added clips. Can't believe you unearthed the Superman position downhill cyclist.

[@gffg387]

2:40 this is pure comedy gold

[@Kerr_Avon]

Elevenerife? Just brilliant!

[@sambomcl]

A 2500? Against Maglite Carlsberg? This isn't a fight, it's an execution! POW!

[@DrewJPS]

Magnus was a 0 once. That's not a healthy way to see things.

[@christopherwood6514]

These videos just keep getting better 😂😂😂

[@visceral1]

Love the pace of the videos, mate. Pure content with just a light seasoning of memes. Ya love to see it.

[@bipolarminddroppings]

2:20 Good boy, Viktor. If Magnus wants you to take that pawn, you do not take the pawn. Disciplined chess, this kid has a future.

[@epicchess2021]

😂

[@DaleWhitlam-ni5wp]

You're silliness reached a new level today, it's great !

[@theoriginalReRe]

I wanted to let you know that I just ran across your channel and am really enjoying your style of commentary! I especially like the different names that you give Stocktopus. Keep up the awesome content!

[@epicchess2021]

Haha thanks a lot!

[@johnbolton7657]

Love how you mix up great analysis with funny memes and a nice sprinkling of British humour.

[@epicchess2021]

Thanks very much!

[@tobiasaurbakken1065]

In the last few days, I have really let loose among your videos! FANTASTIC! Just love the way you make your videos!

[@epicchess2021]

thanks very much glad you're enjoyng!

[@psybranet]

Hyper Epic opening shot!!!!!! Absolutely hialrious!!

[@v-voiceemceevirge6347]

You’re gonna be a 1m subs in a matter of a year or two. Entertaining!!

[@_.alex.-]

Great vid again James, my go to chess entertainment and always look forward to your vids dropping 🙏

[@ch00n]

That Vishy clip makes me laugh every single time 🍄

[@chickenmessiah]

Nimzovitch used to head stand before every match. Then he died.

[@epicchess2021]

lol

[@thanoslam1787]

That Carlomagne guy just keeps on giving🤖

[@Keizer-v9c]

2:15 if the GOAT Magnazar Caterpillar offers you something free, even Stock Godzilla will hesitate to take it 😂😂😂

[@Unfunny_Username_389]

if dunked, chocolate Digestive - if dry, Party Rings

[@raylopez99]

Nine minutes (or in my case 4.5 minutes since I play all videos at 2x) of funny, instructive chess commentary.

[@888Rubix]

thisisbyfarthebestchesschanneloutnow!

[@erickent3557]

Yes, but give him space!

[@williamhuan]

7:54 the king must have eaten too much shrooms if he thinks he can get to that square.

[@masonmaini125]

Some absolutely incredible commentary on this video, one of the best anecdotes for sure. Elevenerife! haha

[@epicchess2021]

haha thanks a lot glad you enjoyed

[@Wakssbm]

so funny to see GMs scared the hell out of taking little unprotected pawns left behind by Magnus.

[@frissonsteemit2318]

Stock Nessie

[@Syte1]

Thanks, bro. your videos always put a smile to my face. 😊👌

[@hamwhacker]

I could just listen to your videos and enjoy them. Or I could just watch your videos without sound and enjoy them. But together with sound and video I can’t stop watching and listening they are so good. Thank you for the chess coverage you do. I am not a good player you make advanced chess world class.

[@epicchess2021]

thanks very much for the kind words!!

[@thobydavis7649]

Fantastic commentary as ever

[@rossbentley3000]

"coughs to hide the plop" is objectively fucking hilarious. My days you're too good mate lmao

[@epicchess2021]

🤣haha thanks for watching

[@koff41]

01:08 No way no fistbumb there. ;)

[@mauijttewaal]

The memes get more ridiculous every day, keep it up!

[@Loots1]

2:58, the one with the strawberry center in the front row, my grandma had them in her house when i was a kid

[@GoblinFM]

Given me quite a few chuckles...I better subscribe!

[@epicchess2021]

Haha thanks a lot

[@renhansen1246]

8:35 _Elevenerife!_ Absolute gold 🤣

[@sems2864]

intro is gold

[@tomwright4450]

As many have said, you make Chess fun to watch; I have been playing chess since I was 7 years old (Back in 1965). You can learn and laugh a few times while watching your chess videos. Eventually, you will be the number one Chess commentator, Also, it is short, around 10 minutes, this is really the key...Great job...

[@epicchess2021]

Thanks a lot for the kind words! Great to hear you’ve enjoyed it all your life also, I’m sure I’ll be the same 😁

[@AirBornMedia]

Bourbons but those jam rings pretty good too.

[@peterdarby1445]

Definitely Bourbon

[@Edinburgh1000]

The fistbump joke never gets old.

[@georgeray649]

Agadmator, Levy, Hikaru and you your channel. Keep up the good commentary. Love from India.

[@epicchess2021]

Thanks very much appreciate it!

[@soffboss-qu2hn]

Checkmate, mate.

[@lucifeescott919]

What is this move, it’s like when you’re in a cubicle and the guy next to you coughs to cover the plop. Where do you come up with this stuff 😂😂😂 legendary

[@thomasostroski7113]

I loved seeing the Magnus on a bike memes!

[@paulbloemen7256]

I must say that I like these kind of chess games much more than the error ridden “forbidden to think” games, that may only be exciting while they are played, but totally worthless when finished. Thank you for showing this game!

[@cheesecakenl1980]

Great game by Flagship Pawnson!

[@educampos3867]

Magnanimus Decimus Carlingus does it again

[@franciscomberti]

Elevenerife! 😂 Best pun ever.

[@nahuel3256]

Cookiewise, there is nothing like Argentinean "Pepas" or "Alfajorcitos de Maicena"

[@ianstopher9111]

Is this r/biscuits now? That crunch cream hiding behind the Jammy dodger.

[@JimmySlacksack]

Cactus Marsupial in full flow

[@litoculus4459]

did he just drop the kids off at the pool 🤣🤣

[@samplestudentmcgenericname1642]

You know, I'm starting to think this Magnus Carlsen guy is pretty good at chess.

[@jakepete5831]

Word on the street is hes alright 😅

[@denchman4428]

HOW DID YOU GET EXCLUSIVE FOOTAGE OF CAGNUS RIDING HIS BIKE ACROSS THE MOON?!?!? This just cements that Epic Gouda is the best chess channel ❤

[@epicchess2021]

🤣🤣

[@Dookiemunche]

Campus Marlton, the only chess player with an all time undefeated record

[@chickenmessiah]

Reminds me of the first Spassky game I played over-clearly this isn’t the same game I’ve been trying to play.

[@Haansnews]

I just left my wife and unborn child at the alter as soon as i got the notification of this video. Inlaws fuming

[@Haansnews]

It want soon enough

[@epicchess2021]

🤣🤣

[@AlwaysBeKaning]

Cough to hide the plop... 😂😂

[@jfergs.3302]

Fave biscuit in the pic, the ginger nut. Fave not on display, the mint viscount. Oh, and the game was interesting too :)

[@iamthedave3]

No beating the jam creams.

[@marcel13091975]

The ones with the chocolate on one side.

[@henrygreen2096]

I will absolutely be using the term 'branked' from now on haha

[@aldogutierrez6637]

I have no idea what the mushrooms reference is but I still laugh every time

[@epicchess2021]

Idk either haha just former world champion Vishy Anand saying it 😆

[@SukieOOO]

Please cover a Richie Rapport game from the Olympiad Epic 🧀

[@epicchess2021]

Thanks for tip!

[@sparki48]

This guy needs more credit, he should be called to analyze live tournaments 😅😅😅 bullying everyone in room 😂😂😂

[@mundella4555]

The Crunchy Cream speaks for itself

[@only_trades]

honestly I love all those bickies

[@TheArneSaknussemm]

Well the biscuit choice is difficult...I'd probably go for a jammy dodger under ordinary circumstances but it would be hard not to take the biscuit that lets you say you've been hob-nobbing with the chess greats....

[@tomleszczynski2862]

Frosted cookie up front first, back left frosted if different, then chocolate frosted, followed by jam center. All three/four if possible, please.

[@fergalbyrne175]

Haha great commentary

[@cocosloan3748]

What a game by Magnus. He's something else really 👍

[@Haansnews]

Nah, not the cycledownhill

[@allanmara81]

The jammy doger, thank you!

[@epicchess2021]

I had one the other day and I feel like they have played with the jam, somehow tasted cheaper but idk! Thanks a lot for the support much appreciated

[@daviddurbin7682]

Magnus the extra terchessical

[@richardmccarthy9580]

Biscuits I’d go for….obviously Kramnik Custards …. Or maybe even Carl-stards ?!…..or Marty Rings ?

[@epicchess2021]

🤣

[@AndrewCastellanoReal]

Bravo!

[@stevenmee3315]

Anyone choosing a party ring should be ashamed

[@josepherhardt164]

I no longer come here for the chess--I come here for the commentary. :)

[@dr.chrisketo7193]

Vielen Dank!

[@nasunorahl]

Magnus channeling Nimzowitsch.

[@sylvariatzaka]

I'm a fan of the raspberry jelly center biscuits. Childhood nostalgia!

[@tlots2345]

No disrespect to all the others, but I'm going to go with the round biscuit with the chocolate criss-cross pattern.

[@Truth_00]

Ach, he sees it..... EpicChess, this is hilarious. I dont play chess, however the sheer obviousness by our grandmasters cracks me up

[@xaiverbeaudin7171]

At this point lord magnum dong is just trying to give people as much odds as possible... and even then it's not enough and magnum dong girth becomes too much

[@darthkek1953]

My biscuit is in dedication to my most feisty & unpredictable Irish ex girlfriend who is also in prison, the Ginger Nut. But the way Magnanimous Considerateson spotted that checkmate and played that overpowered F3 move that anyone else would need the Stock Ness Monster to see... he's a Jammy Dodgem.

[@epicchess2021]

hahaha

[@Eric-xt3os]

Have you considered doing multiple games? 20-30 mins would be awesome (for cardio 😉)

[@epicchess2021]

Yeah I did a couple times like Gotham and the videos kind of flopped so idk I generally stick with one these games and just tell that story

[@Eric-xt3os]

I can believe that, I wonder what’s Gotham’s trick. How about more of a topical series though? Like the Olympiad theme. I like your content but they all seem so random, I wish I had the feeling you were covering the latest competitions and not some epic game covered months/years ago

[@TheWisePongo]

magnum carlos 😂

[@fakenews.]

Thank god... Mushrooms are back

[@tobiasobermayr501]

I love your random nonsensical K moves 7 squares moves lol

[@chrisb4003]

Can't beat a jammy dodger bro

[@epicchess2021]

yeah but I had one recently and I think the messed with the jam, tasted a bit sickly and cheap, I think chocolate digestives best now xD

[@ianstopher9111]

I'm surprised Magnesium did not go Ka6.

[@ericl9781]

Suspicious lack of mushrooms in this vid

[@pepstein]

There was one.

[@HowThatHappen]

Power plant Magnus about to save the world from electrical shortages what a great guy!

[@lauterunvollkommenheit4344]

The expression "an entire pawn" doesn't make sense since there are no smaller units than the pawn.

[@issholland]

Look at the pony scale when both players do perfect openings. You'll probably see a 0.* Difference for white and black. Thereby a full pawn is one taken for free without losing standing

[@epicchess2021]

I think that is perhaps the tip of the iceberg of stuff that doesn't make sense that I say :D

[@Selfconqueror7]

Yes there is - the centipawns inside the meta-dimensional layers of the chessboard that Magnai Carlallabos takes on every move. That's why he's so overpowered at chess

[@lauterunvollkommenheit4344]

@@epicchess2021 No, no, the rest was quite senseational.

[@lauterunvollkommenheit4344]

@@Selfconqueror7 You may be right, I hadn't thought of that.

[@SpaceCadet4Jesus]

@0:22 GM Hans Niemann is looking more like GM Ben Finegold every day. All he needs now is to put on some more weight.

[@JMC_90]

It's got to be the burboun cream