The Entire Chess World Is In Complete Meltdown

[@mircodurrbaum9064]

it was worth editing 4 sure mate XD

[@Nobody-df4is]

First time I find a Hanna Montana catchy. haha

[@inciaradible7144]

I expected nothing less from Epic Jeans.

[@derjansan9564]

Magnus Carlsen's own jeans brand when?

[@HowThatHappen]

That would honestly be hilarious

[@BridgeDoge-ih7lq]

World chess jeans champion

[@totalmonkeyspeed260]

It's already sold out on Take Take Take merch store

[@Rupertthefallen6598]

Omg yes, have it designed as pants that look classy. 'Jeans mate' so it can be worn in chess tournaments 😅

[@donrane]

More like "Magnus Karsons competitor to FIDE when ?

[@nathanielreichert4638]

Guccireza Firouzja: Lock up your daughters edition 😂

[@Nobody-df4is]

1:30 Haha. My goodness. That shop...

[@thegorn]

Mad props to volodar. He beat a star-studded lineup!

[@thegorn]

Sometimes I wonder if Magnuts worked hard to become the best in the world at chess, or is it just in his jeans?

[@TraeFittz]

😂😂😂

[@thekurdishtapes8317]

I think it's a mix of both, if it's not in your jeans, hopeless case from the start, but one also needs to work hard

[@johndelatorre4794]

🤣👍

[@Floki6753]

its a LEGit question that shouldnt be DNAed

[@Floki6753]

🥁😅

[@myhughjass]

If chess players ever have entrance songs for when they get introduced at tournaments, Magnus needs to have this banger

[@hhgygy]

Michael Jackson had Billy Jeans FIDE has Silly Jeans

[@HowdyHeyHowDoYouDo]

"Billy" is pronounced the same way as "billig" is in Norwegian. It means "cheap". So I guess the problem was Carlsen's billig jeans.

[@mircodurrbaum9064]

@@HowdyHeyHowDoYouDo I thought billig would be German,,,

[@HowdyHeyHowDoYouDo]

@@mircodurrbaum9064 It's german as well. More fitting maybe as it refers to low quality and not only that they are cheap. But since he's norwegian, he's next company should be called Billig Jeans

[@totalmonkeyspeed260]

Jeez, Hans is turning into Ben! Have they ever been seen in the same room together?

[@paulcaskey]

Chess should only be played in a suit and tie, even at home.

[@Fawlker]

New Stockfish tactics: Jean's Gambit.

[@nathanielreichert4638]

Oh my goodness, Magnus with the giant britches 😂 hilarious editing.

[@r.i.a.n.63]

“Look at StockSquid absolutely poop its pants.” 😂😂

[@ianstopher9111]

jeans

[@JJ-kl7eq]

Mendel Carlgen, father of modern chess genetics.

[@marcjacobson757]

It’s nice to see uncommon faces leading tournaments.

[@PseudoAccurate]

Awesome intro, lol. And you deftly avoided giving hot takes on the drama. Very nice.

[@epicchess2021]

Haha yeah can’t be bothered tbh lol

[@rossbentley3000]

That intro is bloody legendary. Epic stuff mate lmao

[@epicchess2021]

Hah thanks

[@chxse7185]

we need a course on Cagnus Marlsen's Jeans Gambit.

[@XBludclahtX]

Oh we snacking on ADHD meds like chips now? Lol

[@Jaso839]

Murzin has been undefeated in the World Rapids for the last two years, definitely a player to watch.

[@johncale1849]

Ive been following him for a long time - he is the real deal - in fact been disappointed that he is not at 2700 yet - but its coming.

[@mattbell5602]

Lmao, well done! Years ago, Matt Ryan-the then Atlanta Falcons quarterback-came to the Country Club I worked at to play golf. He was in Cargo Shorts (a country club no-no). Members complained but the young guy in the pro-shop was too afraid to tell him he had to change shorts to play. So…I was sent. In I go, 5’6”, probably high, & in a Chef’s Jacket. I explained our policy and offered to sell him some super overpriced pro-shop shorts. He kindly declined, left for about an hour, & came back in some shorts he’d bought at a nearby Walmart. He never came back while I was there. The whiny old members who complained wore cargo shorts of their own a handful of times after. They really just wanted to exercise power over a celebrity…pathetic.

[@mikestaff3042]

Yeah since when did fide become fashion police? Checking the stitching..hmmm it’s closer to denim than corduroy. Common sense not being used

[@epicchess2021]

Interesting story haha thanks for sharing

[@PedroCerqu]

Should have had a Where's Waldo meme with Magnus wearing the red and white hat and shirt, the glasses... and the blue jeans

[@epicchess2021]

🤣🤣

[@f.lundamo8906]

The black king went hero mode, wonderful to see so active king charging and leading

[@cordobadebear]

My ears didn’t enjoy the cagnus interview, the whole silly affair started and ended with a negative barnacle

[@vetinaris1297]

Rumours are Kramnik is investigating after a pair of jeans featured the Caro Kann in patterns down the thigh.

[@epicchess2021]

🤣

[@anotherlover6954]

Keep the Magnus-In-Jeans at 0:14, that's a gem. Use it as an emote if you ever do a livestream.

[@Deucely]

Fide taking the jeans bait and then trying to look like they had no choice, they were forced to act, they had to uphold the law facing this grave injustice menacing to take down the entire institution, plunging us all into anarchy, the threat of allowing the goat to wear sturdy pants would simply make him too powerful, nobody could rival him anymore, he simply had to be stopped. Never change, we love you. Meanwhile Magnus was like, I knew they would give me a reason to leave their event early, sccccore! Well played sir, well played.

[@SpecialAgentBillMaxwell]

I guess it's good for a laugh, but there's something seriously wrong with FIDE. It's like the NBA keeping Michael Jordan off the court over a petty violation that has no bearing on the game. Maybe the trim on his shorts was wrong, I don't know . . . The NBA weren't so stupid, but FIDE certainly is.

[@alexfranse3640]

It’s not stupidity, but intentional sabotage. FIDE run by Putin’s former minister. FIDE eliminated major competitor for the Russian chess players. Please note that top 3 places were taken by Russians as a result of disqualifying Magnus Carlson. Why Russians allowed to compete in tournaments? It’s unacceptable while they keep killing people in Ukraine.

[@Treetopper911]

I love that you're covering the young and the up and coming guys

[@goatelement]

the cat caster picture is still going strong

[@daviddurbin7682]

Billie Jean is not magnus' lover lol

[@eriksburkevics7541]

Nobody makes chess analysis more humorous.

[@epicchess2021]

Haha thanks

[@eriksburkevics7541]

I hope Magnus comes up with Norwegian denim brand. Even if he outsources it to big players, I would still buy them.

[@killakame-3434]

Vishwanathan Anand i feel like he is becoming more like his surrounding. It doesn't matter how great you are i guess you tend to eventually become your surrounding and always fail to see the other side. The way he spoke about the situation seemed very robotic and blunt. I always admired him for funny jokes and the way he handled himself... now i need to rethink my admiration. We should sadly reach to this conclusion based on what Magnus said that everyone is like a Robot and We can't fool ourselves Vishy in that Interview with Sagar last day seemed off. Vishy didn't felt the same. Just very heartbroken. Finally, on Simon i feel like he disrespected Vishy BEYOND his achievements... his involvement and presence in all this. Simon wasn't there so, him saying the toilet statement just shows his maturity. You could humiliate someone by being objective... i guess he isn't that mature and is childlike.

[@corsiKa]

Magnus ctrl-x'd FIDE

[@santos.l.halper1999]

is he going to paste them later?

[@epicchess2021]

🤣😁

[@darthkek1953]

A game so good it knocks your trousers off.

[@epicchess2021]

Haha

Honest to god, I would marry that intro, it's so good.

[@epicchess2021]

Haha thanks a lot

[@uniktbrukernavn]

I was about to comment that the king really is a very poor attacking piece 😂 Not the most beautiful game tho, kinda had me asking how Praggnanandhaa managed to lose.

[@billporter2731]

World's best player and biggest draw leaves/curses tournament over the most asinine issue imaginable; tournament is then won by a guy whose sub-2600 FIDE rating is plainly meaningless. This organization definitely has what it takes to lead chess into the future.

[@MrFootofDavros]

The results in this tournament really highlight the issue of Elo and the same guys playing in those closed tournaments and drawing all their games to retain a false position in chess. Prime example is Wesley So. I know he was in this but he fell off so much I don't even know where he finished overall...

[@artursverza]

3:16 The immediate f6 is best according to Hans Feingold :)

[@RichardFitzwell-s1u]

What if the rules of chess were changed so that pawns were no longer promotable, but if you marched your King to reach the farthest opposite rank safely, you win automatically? Big risk = big reward, so to speak. BTW, the word isn’t ec cetera, it’s et cetera.

[@epicchess2021]

Ah true thanks!

[@infernalelf9272]

At this point Madnus Magman can literally enter a tournament with a pair of jeans on his head and no arbiter would dare object.

[@davidmitchell3881]

Volodmir came 5th in this event last year. he won it with 10.5/13 a point ahead of the rest. perforance rating 2885.

[@steelsteez6118]

6:34 😂 flashing Mushroom Anand was hilarious

[@remingtonwingmaster6929]

HA!...Neil Diamond's Forever in Blue Jeans, yes!! Can I add ZZ Top Blue Jean Blues?

[@MMCUSN]

He wore a jacket, a collared shirt, nice shoes and the jeans were stylish and in good shape. Pretty typical above average casual wear now a days. I haven't read the dress codes but does it specifically state slacks only? Sounds like the FIDE is in desperate need of an enema.

[@kzmOP]

*Underrated Channel*

[@JonSands]

The way you weave in humor with thoughtful analysis is truly one of a kind. Keep up the great work, this channel is so underrated. You should be a commentator on Take Take Take

[@epicchess2021]

Thanks very much appreciate it!

[@sylvariatzaka]

Nothing more refreshing than young talent winning against known titans. In every sport/game! It just means there's much more content to come folks.

[@beereaucrat3233]

The loss to Lazavik is the real reason. Mags got hisself booted on porpoise, let's keep it a buck.

[@Cynicalgeek743]

Great intro - worth the edit time

[@cpaniaguam]

Why do some people like denim so much anyway? Does it make them feel like rebels, mavericks?

[@bradmodd7856]

I guess that if a once in a jeaneration chess jeanius like Madness Calvins breeches breached fide conventions...well, denims the breaks 😆

[@vetinaris1297]

That is a terrible joke and you should he ashamed. On the other hand its perfect for this Epic Channel and I'll bet he wish he'd thought of it. I wish I had.

[@bradmodd7856]

Just emulating the master but glad someone out there believes Madness Calvins deserves more respect

[@johndelatorre4794]

Hahaha you're rocking it, great opening sequence always good to to see Overlord Finegold appearing again, he needs to be in every one. Nice to see you using all the engines Stockprawn, Stockbarnacle & Stocksquid. I liked subscriber @thegorn correctly identifying Magnus as Magnuts based on what he is carting in his blue jeans. Pure gold again 🤣👍 salute🍺

[@epicchess2021]

Haha thanks a lot appreciate the support

[@jSpirituS7]

This was the greatest marketing ploy in history He’s just trying to get free advertising for his new jean company he probably bought

[@adinirahc1815]

holy hell man, the start of this video confused me SO much until I heard 'jeans' in the lyrics. You are a wizard

[@anotherlover6954]

You know, I paused it at first and read the lyrics, so I knew immediately. And that really helped, because otherwise I just would have been hit with Taylor Swift or whatever the hell that was.

[@adinirahc1815]

@@anotherlover6954 at this point, I have so much faith in the author that I just ran with it and bopped my head. The Hikaru expression montage when Hans Niemann was talking about the French defense (I think) was the most I've laughed at chess ever, and I've been playing chess online since 1995. I need to go find that video again

[@joseraulcapablanca8564]

An amazing collapse from Pragg and a well deserved champion.Thanks James.

[@michaelraine8111]

The question is simple: what's more important, a dress code or chess?

[@michaelmassaro4375]

What a disappointing game for Pragg .Fantastic for Murzin he did well using his king in the endgame in many of his game incredible at 18 winning the championship Rapid . I’m Rooting for Magnus Hikaru hope an OG wins Thanks James

[@bobdrooples]

Jack Doherty's smart brother.

[@neeridge5136]

Well, that aged well!

[@TD_Geake]

I had no problem with Magnus's jeans...but the plumber's crack he displayed during his final rapid game was rather déclassé. 😨That, not the denim, should have drawn a fine from the FIDE geeks. [Hint: how about a plumber's crack meme?]

[@josepherhardt164]

0:31 Okay, for THAT, I finally subscribed!

[@epicchess2021]

Haha thanks a lot

[@pashapasovski5860]

Some Chess DNA Jeans

[@aruntechie123]

And just what wud ya do if a GOAT wandered in wearin Jeans

[@markbrooks1111]

I hear there is going to be a blue jean tour, or rung what you brung.

[@progmetalkd]

Hans Finegold made me smile

[@drewremembers645]

Where'a Magnus - awesome clip ouverture

[@kaartmein]

I don’t care all that much about chess, but I just love your channel. The intro was amazing 😂

[@epicchess2021]

Haha thanks a lot

[@eriksburkevics7541]

Great commentator. What’s his name? Is he GMI? I love his comments despite I play chess very rarely.

[@epicchess2021]

James Gardner na I’m nowhere near lol glad you’re enjoying thanks for watching!

[@tedtrager9560]

Magnus should have showed up in a jean jacket the next day

[@jaideepshekhar4621]

I LOVE YOUR INTRO. 😂😂😂❤

[@archipielagohistorico]

Best Chess Channel. BCC

[@pauldow1648]

He did look like slob. MC controls his own destiny.

[@Domainofmusic]

Copyright from Magnus Carlsen for revealing his song!

[@kunibald128]

The Lord of the Jeans.

[@DKMRFCBrlz]

Magnus Carlsen is the GOAT of chess, but Septic Cheese is the GOAT of chess recaps

[@epicchess2021]

Haha thanks for th kind words

[@rickb3078]

Loving the edit!!

[@daviddurbin7682]

How am I going to make a living now lmao

[@johnproton259]

I love the smell of epic cheese in the morning.

[@EugenioValdes]

i dont care about the chess, im here for the edits.

[@vetinaris1297]

I come for the humour, I stay for the batcave moments.

[@renhansen1246]

😀Well done on the intro 👍

[@bibleredpill]

We all love magnanimous Carlstead… But we're here for Epicurean Cheetos. 👍

[@epicchess2021]

Haha thanks a lot

[@r00kie36]

Edit earned you a new sub :D

[@epicchess2021]

Haha thanks a lot

[@FancyDefect]

He's back

[@thekurdishtapes8317]

What's it with 18 year olds this year?

[@donsurlylyte]

an odd game there

[@davidmitchell3881]

Magnus is back for the 5 minute. the spoonsers had a word with top brass and FIDE resigned. magnus probably could nit handle a third title going to an 18 year old in a year 😂 more seriously Magnus knew the rules. he has played lots of FIDE championships before now. he was having a bad tournament and wanted a way out. his return probably has something to do with appearence fees but there i am speculating as he doesnt really need the money. lucky chao

[@und3rgroundman865]

The rules changed for this tournament. Old FIDE rules said jeans okay.

[@GabrielRop]

brilliant content as always, happy days

[@epicchess2021]

Thanks a lot!

[@donsurlylyte]

like manna from heaven for you bro.

[@MikeySmithJones]

Wow, great work!

[@LyndsieDances]

Needs his own jeans brand. Or to endorse a product

[@zigzagg5434]

U dont even need pants while playing online 😮

[@ianstopher9111]

Commando chess

[@Pullapelle]

Volodar in his disgusting jacket was mainly lucky. Not a real champion.

[@johncale1849]

LOL - the kid has nerves of steel

[@koenraad4618]

what is wrong with a pair of jeans?

[@ianstopher9111]

A question to the bride on the big day.

[@unknown-unknown69]

I hope Magnus like this 😂😂😂

[@richarddecredico6098]

This guy gets it

[@thekurdishtapes8317]

Why didn't you use some real music for the intro?: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKiqnZuBmKp1oLs

[@a789ash]

Magnus indeed disappeared, you need to fina a new way of making a living now 😂. Only joking