Finally, The Chosen One! || Magnus Carlsen vs Alireza Firouzja || Classical + Armageddon

[@joshpinchuk7061]

6:55 I love the line that the only way for him to activate his pieces is to get rid of them.

[@davidanderson_surrey_bc]

Many a lowly player is very familiar with that strategy.

[@LukeLongboneOfficial]

This ☝🏿

[@robertocalderon1584]

Very pleased the lengths these two gentlemen went to , to just "play chess" and sidestep all the theory. What's even cooler is the way they seemed to agree to it with out saying a word! It was like Magnus :"YOU wanna just play chess" Alireza: "I thought you'd never ask!" ❤

[@chaosdemon1870]

Cringe

[@Jake_Hamlin]

More likely they both thought their opponent was better at theory

[@marcellomarianetti1770]

Well Magnus chose a non-existing line so they were out of theory at move 3, it was Magnus's choice, but he said afterwards that it was fun

[@rohan1864]

they're just trying to drag each other out of their known theory, that's what anyone does when they're playing for a win

[@Shobhitchoudhary321]

Cringe++

[@mishoshakur]

7:37 you stopped yourself from saying "forward" to "down the board" which i found very considerate of my perspective. subtle shit like this is why i love you man. thank you for your work.

[@Nemo-kk7qg]

Watching the Classical game felt like decades ago when I was first studying the games 60s and 70s. Despite all the theoretical advancement Carlsen and Firouzja play like explorers, going far off the beaten paths. This is possibly my favorite video of all I watched on this channel. Thank you Agadmator.

[@ramachandra776]

13:21 there was a potential underpromotion checkmate for Firouszja if after f2 Magnus queened his c pawn . Then it would have been f1=N knight check and Rf2 or Rh2 checkmate depending on Kf4 or Kh4 . Firouszja actually sensed the win but didn't see the underpromotion checkmate which would have led him to play f2 instead of Rg2+ and Magnus pointed the winning line after the match . Caruana saw the same while the match was in progress .

[@walidovicvald2978]

This was the line discussed by Wesley so right ?

[@P.sherman45]

​@Walidovic Vald it was Fabi. Also Alireza had 15 seconds ( but magnus was thinking for 2 minutes on the last move ) That's why Alireza didn't find the win.

[@carlkligerman1981]

@@walidovicvald2978 yes, the line was discussed during the live coverage.

[@atomaalatonal]

wesley so´s quote shows the deepest respect for carlsen, which makes him also a very respectful player

[@mrk131324]

imagine a game like this in the championship. We would all have gone crazy.

[@vahidmirkhani]

And Magnus would still have won.🤦‍♂️

[@mrk131324]

@@vahidmirkhani I expect the ultimate boss move from Carlsen: Enter the candidates and get back the championship first try.

[@aminsarabi5508]

These two never disappoint

[@timjones147]

I don’t know about that, this was a very disappointing game to me

[@Velzareth]

@@timjones147 yea, but we know a many good move because the analyze or the engine. but they work with their brain. so it's good for them.

[@jagadishbapanapally344]

How do you know?

[@robdubent]

@@Velzareth I’d love to know why. I mean- seeing as you commenters are usually sub 2000 and talking about things you don’t comprehend simply because it wasn’t ‘exciting to you’ because of the aforementioned…. The opening play alone was totally exciting and unique…. Go back to your chess club kiddo 🤡🙉

[@pratyakshkumar8940]

These three never disappoint

[@saliljoshee1957]

New game by move 5 is what we want. Quickly exiting theory and trying the wilderness!

[@TheMarksT]

Very original and well played battles here!

[@80hh760]

#suggestion Please consider the game between Wesley so and Nodirbek. I was a beautiful conversion to a win from just one inaccuracy.

[@mridgaf3233]

Bd3 is the Kopec System, developed by Danny Kopec who was an IM. After c3-Bc2-d4 white has a similar set up to the Ruy but in the Sicilian and you can play it without much book knowledge which is the whole point of it. I used it OTB years ago and won quite a few games against 1800-2000 USCF level players

[@loopular1]

If I was as good at chess as Magnus I would also have that smile on my face !👍

[@mikemac1298]

I think Alireza is the only one that motivates Magnus right now. I believe he thinks he's the true challenger for the title. I can see why. Alireza is a part time chess player and he's 2785...

[@nathanmurphy4374]

No idea what you mean by "part time" chess player, but yes I think Magnus sees a lot of potential in Alireza.

[@LGtheCat]

@@nathanmurphy4374 Alireza is into fashion designing, he's been putting the hours in his new hobby

[@vahidmirkhani]

@@LGtheCat I heard he plays Fortnite professionally.

[@nathanmurphy4374]

​@@LGtheCat Sure, he's been doing fashion design, but that's like calling Magnus Carlsen a part-time chess player because he's been playing Poker.

[@suats1629]

It’s lovely how both of them are handling the never-ending & back-to-back tough positions. Agadmator makes it fun for us, as usual! ❤️🙏

[@chedwick]

Not the world champion anymore but still has the crown. What a set of games they both played.

[@GeHeum]

That middle game of the classical was amazing alfa zero like. Its a shame Magnus couldn't convert it. Would be an gorgeous beauty

[@Hubythereal]

Magnus is the only one who can make a position "a slow torture" in armageddon.

[@dodekaedius]

SuperGMs know their preparation, the opening, middlegame and end game. Magnus knows chess.

[@amoldivo]

See, I knew something like this (lines) would happen!! The reason Magnus wanted to play Alireza (classical) is because he wants to have fun lol!! He'd never play like this against the likes of other super GMs like Nepo, Ding, Hikaru, Wesley etc... I'm not saying Alireza is bad, but he often plays sharp lines, but completely different style from Mamedyarov, Rapport, Anish (when he's not going for draws lol), and Nodirbek... He's just full brute force, different from the madmen styles like Mamedyarov or Rapport lol

[@davidholland4713]

Great that Alireza allowed this incredible craziness to unfold in both games.

[@antonpirulero9343]

Magnus, Alireza, Fabi and Hikaru would be a great tournament

[@JTST1234]

#suggestion Gukesh vs Anish Armageddon. Features a freak caveman style aggressive attack

[@bkokohut1980]

Ahhhhh, so I am not blundering pieces, I am making my other pieces active.... LOVE IT!

[@brianjanson3498]

Wow! Exciting games. Thank you.

[@bronzecomeshome9517]

The Wesley So quote is really how I think Magnus goes into these tournaments after resigning the title

[@MisterBhuiyan]

Im convinced magnus is throwing classical games to play Armageddon games.

[@yallam08]

Showing the remaining time for the players with each move would be a great improvement for the video. It's important info

[@donaldkinsey5245]

I don’t understand why Alireza didn’t push the “g” pawn right away on move “6” forcing the knight to the back rank and gaining more space with h5 to follow. I feel like this was the “Magnus Effect”.

[@milliniumscopetube6414]

#suggestion Vladimir Simagin vs Leonid Stein (USSR Championship 1961a Tournament) A Crazy Imaginative Game!!! Plz also say something about Wilhelm Steinitz saga.

[@elijahfinn8064]

Do armageddon victories still count towards classical rating in these scenarios

[@ThatnerdyguySam]

I love that quote from Wesley!

[@NeyBessa]

These games seems to me my blitz games, but i don't know why i always lose them

[@michaelmassaro4375]

Alireza should’ve gone for the win in the first game shame he didn’t push a pawn at that crucial moment but like you were saying I guess he was relieved having gotten out of danger with Magnus bearing down on him Thanks Agadmator

[@chijiuzo6647]

After ..Rg2 Kh4 instead of repeating moves for a draw. The win for black is .. f2! c8Q Rh2+ Kg3 f1N!+ Kf4 Rf2#

[@rorronoazorro6107]

I’m not a master in chess, but maybe you can explain- Magnus has black bishop and Amir a as well. Why black bishop instead of taking pawn didn’t take black bishop. ?

[@BudiSetiawan3000]

This thumbnail is INSANE!!

[@sayy_gaarr]

15:01 isnt it supposed to be the other way around??? Magnus has 10 mins no?

[@Moritz_269]

Would love it if you wouldn't spoil the classical result by including the "+ Armageddon" in the title

[@kirksneckchop7873]

You breezed over it, but in the commentary that Qe1 move got a double exclamation mark (!!) by the engine during the live match.

[@asifrudnick5420]

When are you doing a new series on an old player?

[@MrSupernova111]

Incredible armageddon game by the people's champ!

[@GabbarXingh]

WESLEY so's quote says it all

[@hbrown1969]

After White established the monster bishop on d6, didn't Black play Bc8 to exchange it? It would give white a 6 rank passed pawn, but would free up black's pieces.

[@ejsampana426]

Torre vs. Karpov, Philips and Drew GLC Kings Round 11 we can spend a whole day studying this game #suggestion

[@shaikzakirhussain2237]

"It is something you would see in a Morphy vs Andersson game a 150 years ago" 😉

[@barnowl2832]

Was Magnus asked if he considered knight to E7 with check?

[@Pizzanicv]

Could you add a move counter and each player's time?

[@fahadzayyad4419]

Greatness!

[@UnknownUser-j3n]

At my level, i follow the simple principle of - never exchange your fianchetto bishop for the enemy rook, unless your opponent has already lost the same colored bishop as yours.

[@crisp6485]

i was so sad when alireza didnt find find f2 :(

[@charlesratcliffe6839]

Pretty sure the Wesley So quote is spot on.

[@pt7258]

Its evident that no prep game has lots of flaws even for gms.

[@LukeLongboneOfficial]

So Antonio doesn’t want to trick us, huh? Too bad. I was looking forward to it.

[@telvinamamub3454]

Beautiful 😍

[@Gherkins54868]

Can we get a Vadim Malakhatko game? RIP #suggestion

[@TheBhezard]

why not ali trade black square bishop with B f8 in some point?

[@bharatpradhan8538]

Why are you not showing Gukesh's game?

[@rickharold7884]

Awesome. a couple more years

[@okayyes2429]

Next time Alireza plays a brilliant game, name the video "You are a Wizard Ali"

[@fathom_fps]

Honey, wake up. Agad posted.

[@matthewhealey6892]

Could you add a move counter?

[@SDWilson-tf8wi]

Fireworks in both games.

[@goodforyou9596]

How in armageddon white has less time??

[@davidanderson_surrey_bc]

If chess is food for the mind, then this was dinner and a show. Plus dessert!

[@gogu6740]

Keep the good work ❤

[@carlkligerman1981]

Carlsen channeling Fischer with his bishop play in the Armageddon. Firouzja must be kicking himself for missing the win in the classical

[@PianistMarcusSukiennik]

What an awesome game 😎🎶

[@Arsenic_99]

For God's sake, Ali just play simple chess instead of those fancy moves cause you just need a draw to claim the win.

[@GoutamHegde120]

Magnus always rocks when he feel it. He is basically becoming more like Ivanchuk. 😆😆

[@elgonzo5]

Agadmator gets the win with a double game show!!!

[@r.mcdonnell8614]

The Kopec System vs the Sicilian! 3.) Bd3! But it doesn't continue the way Magnus did

[@jerometruong]

is it too late to ask about Medho?

[@josephasghar]

I don’t even know how to annotate, but 7:23 Queen to D4?

[@abhishekjain3148]

Absolutely brutal game.

[@thegorn]

Magnus with the Jeff Bridges "The Dude" facial hair and haircut. No longer preppy and clean cut

[@munhozsantorely5385]

Can’t watch in full screen

[@Beachdude67]

Magnus is my world champion.

[@johncooper7923]

This is nuts

[@fourtime7]

Magnus struggling in the classical, but his speed chess game is unbeatable right now.

[@robdubent]

The real world championship would have been something to behold. Fight me, patzers!

[@aymenbacha5218]

Alireza at 30 or 40 years old.. what he will be in chess games!!!!! Magnus and Alireza are the best🎉

[@Trip_Fontaine]

Wow, that Bd3 move seems so bad in both openings. It often amazes me what's playable in the opening if you know what you're doing.

[@michaelrocke7917]

Hmmm. bd3, an interesting waiting move.

[@danielrussell6668]

White has 10 min and black has 7 min with draw odds in armegeddon

[@internationalVloq]

Amazing

[@muhammadibrahimsyed9776]

thats why I love Agad he is a simple man with amazing chess knowledge

[@jx14aby]

I love him too, but sometimes he goes down way too many un-played lines that are just distracting. This was one of those times.

[@chessplayer9789]

The chosen one survived

[@Greatermaxim]

Not even Ali rez a player can stave off the Maggie. Is there anything left to prove?

[@spiritofdan613]

Responding to the Wesley So quote on the banner: I think that Magnus is in the "I don't give a f-ck" stage of his career. *YOLO!*

[@houtansadeghi]

You sacrifice your bishop I sacrifice my rook

[@Biskawow]

King of spoilers, just from title you know how classical will end

[@okamisansempai557]

White can sacrifice a Rook, by Rb8 and after R×Rb8 by black, white could pla N×Rb8...however I don't know if one of them will be that naive to sacrifice in vain 2 Rooks.

[@bosnjodobri8260]

Hikaru's game was insane

[@WildThoughtsAI]

Against who

[@bosnjodobri8260]

@@WildThoughtsAI Mamedyarov

[@brionhausgeld2415]

Magnus could have put a rook on B8 to trade rooks and thats a win.

[@thathighguy8624]

So who won magi poo?

[@BillHimmel]

How I love Magnus for his creativity and courage!

[@sbxftr]

Here is a thought that popped into my mind, people will be WAY more shocked the day we will hear Magnus is no longer ranked No1 in the world than hearing is no longer world champion. What do you think?

[@DSCH-PRASHANTBHAT]

Gukesh is just 17 🔥when he reaches by 19 definately he will superpass what Alireza Firoza now 💥💥

[@user-ny1vt7tx3j]

definitely not

[@moodman6426]

what a game

[@tonylove4800]

That g5 made no sense for black and, of course, it was the engine move. The game then was a hard watch as poor old Alireza was humiliated but then Magnus bottled it. Not my idea of chess. Call me old-fashioned but I feel Magnus is not respecting chess any more. Let's be kind and say Wesley was correct.