Chess So Good, You'd Think Stockfish Was Playing

Chess So Good, You'd Think Stockfish Was Playing - Alireza Firouzja vs Parham Maghsoodloo, Tata Steel Chess 2024 Round 2!
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[@fouadmouhib8840]

It seems that Alireza is finally back to chess!! What a great news😍

[@markhathaway9456]

This game looks as amazing as any of the greats from the past. The game that comes to mind is Larsen vs Spassky, Bird opening. Spassky crushed the king-side and white never got to castle. 0-1 in about 25 moves. The audacity of playing this game like an engine is amazing. It's clearly world champion quality.

[@nimakazemi4995]

He is hopefully back in form , and he will play more mature in candidates 🎉 as a one of the oldest subscribers of your channel I appreciate all you efforts mate

[@epicchess2021]

Thanks very much! Yeah and I used to love making loads of Alireza videos haha

[@midnighttrain-jz2my]

I guess, i am the oldest subscriber😎😊 Well, prolly not, for sure old one as well.

[@pukulu]

Firouzja did play like stockfish, using his queen very powerfully and accurately. Maghsoodloo is usually a Sicilan player, so his preparation might not have been as good in the Ruy Lopez Berlin defense.

[@TheArchit1]

Hands down; the best chess explainer channel on KZbin. No one explains in depth like you my man, I hope this channel becomes really big one day.

[@epicchess2021]

Thanks very much glad you enjoyed!

[@osgubben]

Great to see Alireza back. He is the only player who can get Magnus playing for the classical title again.

[@bilbonec]

But they can not fight for the title this year!

[@Chr15T]

@@bilbonec why not?

[@Mika-bo8fj]

Magnus won't give him a chance

[@KeithDonovan-cd3eo]

Because magnus isn't the champion anymore ​@@Chr15T

[@Chr15T]

@@KeithDonovan-cd3eo Well what if Alireza makes it to the candidates and Magnus decides to go into the candidates as well (I believe he qualifies). Wouldn't the two have a good fight for the championship?

[@_.alex.-]

When Magnus said he was devilishly tricky, it was a huge compliment. I love that he's not afraid of bold moves. Absolute class to watch. GG James another banger mate, great stuff as always.

[@epicchess2021]

thanks a lot and yeah he is exceptional!

[@daviddurbin7682]

Hope he maintains level when it candidates

[@ThePawel36]

This guy is better than Gotham Chess channel. No doubt. Million subscribers incoming.

[@michaelmassaro4375]

Not knocking levy but he acts a bit goofy he’s cool in a way knows what he’s talking about and everything James is a bit more serious and to the point does a great job Agadmator is one of my favorites as well Antonio and James they’re the best I’ve seen

[@ThePawel36]

@@michaelmassaro4375 Antonio, I like him, but he is too serious for my taste, maybe because he is not a native speaker. I like it when they incorporate humor and voice intonation to make the videos more impactful....

[@mattyb808]

@@michaelmassaro4375 Agreed. He acts like a goofball sometimes pretending like he’s commentating for a boxing match or something it’s like bro just talk normal I don’t need to hear you shout the "THE ROOK” over and over again. It’s played out… I prefer James calm thought out analysis. Levy is trying appeal to a fan base which is mostly younger so I get it but It’s kinda cringe sometimes tbh.

[@enzog1078]

@@mattyb808they’re all great in their own way ☺️

[@Unfunny_Username_389]

Yeah this bloke's ace. Dry AF, fluent, and - best of all - concise. Sub-fifteen minute analyses rock all kinds of ass.

[@ethandowler4669]

Loved the dynamic opening editing, James! Made the beginning of the video a lot of fun.

[@epicchess2021]

Thanks a lot glad you enjoyed!

[@joseraulcapablanca8564]

a beautiful attack, played by surgical precision by Alireza, strange oversight by Magdhsooloo. You are as always entertaining. thanks James

[@farzein4002]

Parham told to Alireza that he was aware of this line. But AF said it's extremely hard to memorize all those moves. Even Parham doesn't make that blunder, still hard to play with black.

[@joseraulcapablanca8564]

@@farzein4002 Thanks for the info farzein, and yes it was still a difficult position, the main thing is how well Alireza played.

[@thedmmgurushow]

I just loved your videos and thumbnails. No bs and hype unlike the OTHER one.

[@epicchess2021]

Thanks a lot glad you’re enjoying!

[@michaelwhinnery164]

This young man will be world chess champion

[@hosseinmoradi8490]

Alireza is back again with his Punch and attacking games

[@Christoff070]

Epicchess drinking game- take a drink every time he says: branked, shut-the-trap, what a geometry, throwing everything at the king, it begs the question, or joins the party.

[@xact3855]

whats the idea? well, this is the point

[@Christoff070]

@@xact3855 😂

[@epicchess2021]

haha, i need some new phrases 😂

[@wconradjr]

Another excellent review!

[@epicchess2021]

Thanks a lot glad you enjoyed!

[@martijnheeroma5492]

Beautiful chess, enjoyed it, tnx

[@epicchess2021]

Thanks a lot glad you enjoyed!

[@nkbp588]

Brilliant attack

[@mapachetapatio]

Ali Reza Back !!! so much better than the controversy

[@epicchess2021]

Yeah 😁

[@matthewmelkesian]

That was incredible.

[@kolektivmozak238]

Gangster game by Alireza!

[@diederikbrouwer5425]

End of last year I remember I found your channel when you had around 45k subscribers. I've been really loving your videos ever since. The pace of your analysis for me is perfect & your puns make me laugh(and cringe sometimes xD) Also, I can really tell you put in serious work and effort. Therefore your growth is 100% deserved, keep it up

[@epicchess2021]

Thanks very much appreciate it! Glad you’re enjoying the videos and haha yeah all a process, I never get it right all the time but that’s where feedback from people is great

[@epicchess2021]

Thanks very much appreciate it! Glad you’re enjoying the videos and haha yeah all a process, I never get it right all the time but that’s where feedback from people is great

[@epicchess2021]

Thanks very much glad you’re enjoying! And yeah they take a little while but I enjoy tbf and great hearing from people feedback etc, cheers

[@bluecocacola]

great to see Alireza in good form. Looks like he learned a lot from the last candidates not to be inactive and just solely focus on the candidates

[@michaelmassaro4375]

Great Game it is the second time I’ve seen it just total domination from Alireza the Gukesh Wei Yi game was also fire 🔥 great games being played in this tournament the Candidates should also be highly entertaining I heard Gukesh will be playing Ding tomorrow hoping for a great game there thanks for this one have a great day James

[@epicchess2021]

Yeah and Gukesh game looked so complex as well , nice to see him in some form again!

[@user-nu8hw3hf3x]

at the end, Bl Kn to h8, protected by the rook.

[@alphonseblackwood2930]

Yo EC, what is that book/ item on your shelf over your shoulder there? Also nice vid mate!

[@epicchess2021]

Oh one of my fave chess books, how to reassess your chess by IM Jeremy Silman, not really sure what to decorate with so stick that there lol

[@alphonseblackwood2930]

@@epicchess2021 beautiful, I'll look it up! Have a great day dude!

[@user-gi4re7hh5u]

What an EPIC

[@epicchess2021]

yeah missed his chess!

[@quantumkids9659]

Sorry for the @ instead of “

[@user-hi3ke6qh7q]

Love the vids. You're like the only youtuber who does ab crunches while recording a chess video.

[@epicchess2021]

hahaha Thanks a lot glad you enjoyed!

[@postscriptum9856]

Great game! How to get such a rating for one’s one games?

[@epicchess2021]

Yeah and idk play like Alireza I guess haha

[@joaquinbravo501]

If anything it’s the Australian Open of chess because it’s at the beginning of the year

[@blankslate6393]

Parham played to Alireza's hand, who thrives at this sort of all out attacks. The ranking difference looks more like 1900 not 19!

[@raymondlego1701]

Alireza will be a hard candidate to beat this year ...we'll have many awesome games to watch in the future , thanks again James

[@michaeldiener5053]

Great to see. I think Alireza is the most interesting and exciting of the super GMs in a game/sport that is increasingly getting less interesting at the longer time limits.

[@epicchess2021]

Yeah I'm so glad he's in the Candidates, very exciting player

[@nazlone]

loved this devilish gem.Chess has become entertainment with your analysis ,James.

[@epicchess2021]

thanks a lot and yes this game was amazing!

[@brickwitheyes1710]

Found the move, I'm as good as them

[@theinternetseekers2436]

The GucciFisha; Arise!

[@quantumkids9659]

It’s not “begs the question@ it is “raises the question”.

[@epicchess2021]

Lol I’ve been speaking the language my entire life, it is most definitely what I said! Least that’s how we say it in the U.K.!

[@zelandakhniteblade5436]

While it has a different historical origin, begs the question in normal British parlance means a question that is begging to be asked from the given circumstances, ie the same as raises the question. You can read more about the history of the phrase as well as its more common modern meaning at en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Begging_the_question . Finally, I would suggest it is a good idea to know what you are talking about before you correct the grammar or spelling of others online. Because when you are wrong, you look really REALLY stupid.

[@saeedjj]

Alireza comeback

[@matheusvanderlinden9693]

Wonderful game indeed 💯 excellent commentary👍. I am also one of the first subscribers and I join the other comment in saying James that you should stay in your own style, so please do not imitate others by introducing all kind of show elements, but be genuine and that surely will pay off in the end. Love your channel 😊 and love to see Alireza in form❤ Great creative player!

[@epicchess2021]

Thanks a lot as always glad you enjoyed!

[@user-oc2jz1cv1x]

INTERESTING

[@uhg9768]

Good job alirizha and thanks form Iraq 🇮🇶

[@user-gx8vv4hw2g]

alireza the best tnx

[@joker0206]

Very impressive. Almost as good as my 11 move, 100% accuracy checkmate 😏 but nah all jokes aside, Alireza had that game in a chokehold. Fantastic to watch when I’m not the one struggling 😂😂

[@peppy_pepper_player823]

WOW!

[@giovannivannicelli]

Why do you always make Ali's sweater red or green in the thumbnail😂

[@epicchess2021]

Haha just to get it popping off the page !

[@QuantumHistorian]

What was the one inaccurate move?

[@epicchess2021]

i forgot now sorry!

[@guiart4728]

Is Magnus playing in this tournament? If not what’s the explanation? Thanks!!!

[@inoderlulzer5163]

Doesn't care anymore.

[@guiart4728]

@@inoderlulzer5163 After I posted the reply I remembered that he dislikes the long classical format. At least Ding is there!

[@epicchess2021]

No and no Hikaru and no Fabi so missing a few stars unfortunately

[@mattyb808]

He’s taking a much needed break he said.

[@segercliffhanger]

Love to see your memes improving! [:√) This man is the most elegant and ingenious player of the last decades. Willy Wonka.

[@epicchess2021]

haha and yeah I really love his style !

[@quantumkids9659]

Look up begs the question. It means the question is not answered. Famous in English parliament. What people mean to say is this is the question brought up by the circumstance.

[@HexxuSz]

The question is what was with Alireza last year too much French wine and girls?

[@sepehrkian857]

Parham didn't play bad persay , just a very poor opening choice walking into the opponent strength, walking into these open tactical positions with firouzja Is like walking to a very level immature end game with Magnus, you simply should not do that

[@egjs2006]

Didn't Alireza just get beat by the Women's World Champion at Tata Steel Championship? A below 2600 player?

[@trentvlak]

I didn't get to see the end of this game due to the schizophrenic chess24 producer. But Porkchop looked pretty sad around move 10.

[@epicchess2021]

Ouch … bit mean!

[@trentvlak]

@@epicchess2021 I just want to give him credit for that sweet beard.

[@mikecroke6078]

Do you think Alireza might have a little bit of a chip on his shoulder after the recent farmapalooza drama?

[@epicchess2021]

I dunno tbh I haven't seen an interview with him in a while, I'd like to see one! I gotta say though, I'm glad he's there rather than Wesley, from a pure chess entertainment perspective

[@mikecroke6078]

@@epicchess2021 I couldn’t agree more. It’s a better tournament with him there.

[@mikecroke6078]

@@epicchess2021 kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXqzhqyXgJWtjrMsi=lgSBHfXm1T4R2u5s

[@mikecroke6078]

In case you haven’t seen it yet

[@nishusaif6085]

Yo!

[@mcronrn]

Kinda makes me wanna play the Ruy Lopez… ok, not really 🤣

[@epicchess2021]

haha maybe one day ;)

[@jayr526]

😊

[@imfreetoroam3764]

Guccireza 4ever...

[@AJBTemplar]

Stockfish has ruined chess.

[@davidmitchell3881]

Look at blacks play. One inaccurate move. Thats all. Amazing by both

[@Adreno23421]

4:30 "The rook can come in the the attack, very fast" Three moves to be able to attack on the fourth move is not very fast, sorry.

[@epicchess2021]

Fair! Haha

[@saeedjj]

great game by Alireza .style Tal and kasparov . in line probably help keramnik

[@robertbelardo7087]

Oh boy, Kramnik thinks that it is an interesting game.