Great Players of the Present: Alireza Firouzja's Best Games

[@alanESV2]

Can’t wait for “great players of the future”, for players that were not born yet

[@AFastidiousCuber]

He should actually do that, and make up a bunch of games for the video.

[@s4623]

@@AFastidiousCuber Or just make more with Karen.😉

[@speedfastman]

If he does one on himself he'll be even better!!

[@matteopriotto5131]

In countries that don't exist yet!

[@ClashYourFace]

And so forth!

[@bluecocacola]

when Ben didn't start with "I'm GM Ben Finegold and you're not" I didn't know who I was

[@joshmartin7725]

You’re probably GM Ben Finegold.

[@knighterrant5772]

@@joshmartin7725 Hm, he might be, or he might not. It's 50-50.

[@gm2407]

Suspicious.

[@janicobrackenmillioniarely1617]

Hahahahah

[@pi5tolpete989]

But you still knew you weren't gm or Ben finegold so there's 2 ways of cancelling that

[@AndyHOTlife]

31:18 "I'll do my own analysis, that's sure to be a good idea"... *completely misses checkmate in one*. Hahaha, loved it!

[@strangelyrepulsive77]

in 2

[@rushilpopat1407]

literally the best chess series on youtube and it isn't even close

[@sepperv4044]

Naroditsky is more on point, i love Ben though, those lectures are a blessing

[@rushilpopat1407]

@@sepperv4044 danya is probably more informative but Ben is more entertaining. It’s like watching standup with a side of chess

[@user-zb8tq5pr4x]

@@sepperv4044 Naroditsky is more shallow and pedantic lets be honest, yes he know a lot but his videos aren't nearly as entertaining as he tries to be completely neutral and inoffensive

[@anosmianAcrimony]

It's true you know

[@seanyager3177]

@@sepperv4044 Danya over Ben? Thats a joke, right? No disrespect to Naroditsky obv

[@MrCheeze]

It's a small thing, but I like that there's a little bit of interactivity from the people on the call now. It was the main thing I missed from the in person lectures.

[@sergi23]

Ben hanging a mate in one at 31:10

[@rickdynes]

..didn't want to have to type this out 😸 now I'm typing ... now I'm typing more ... okay 🆗 back 🔙 to the annihilation!!

[@mno7pro323]

Booooo washed up gm BOOOOO

[@Scientist93]

Technically, it's a mate in two, but you still end up crying like it's a mate in one. xD

[@suezuccati304]

Ben lost 1500 rating mentally to make that move

[@eel9]

mate in two******

[@RhysticStudies]

that final game is just so savage. relentless.

[@thegiftedteacher]

Ben missing back rank mate really does show we're all human. 31:20

[@bobdylan6237]

Like water to a thirsty man walking through the desert! A new lecture!

[@justinlillge9599]

thanks for these series, ben. it’s really reignited my passion for taking chess seriously. cheers!

[@skevakler]

You just earned a new sub , this was amazing tbh. Would love to see maybe one game that you would analize much more. Pick a game YOU like and present us with your view of "all" logical moves. I like your straight forward evaluation.

[@joeremus9039]

Thank you Ben. Very instructive and wonderful to see Alireza's play.

[@DaSteak12]

Yes! Lecture series is back!

[@theunknown21329]

44:05 e5 is so strong wow. No way I would've even considered it. These super gms are machines

[@angokwuoi9796]

True Ben. Firouza does watch your stream. Because everything you have been teaching us, he plays it!

[@rezajaberi9588]

Thanks for the great games shown. He is strong indeed.

[@nomnom4755]

This is gonna be a treat

[@AG-ld6rv]

It would be nice if there were a Great Players of the Present playlist. I was unhappy after I finished up all of Great Players of the Past, and this series was recommended by KZbin.

[@slylataupe1697]

Great moment with Ben. Thx

[@kylen6430]

Regulations say that if Magnus decides not to play, 1st and 2nd in candidates will play a match. It would be funny if Alireza gets 2nd, wins a match, and becomes WC anyways.

[@aliroostaei9122]

Every time GM Finegold posts a video I'm happy for one whole week Thank you sir❤

[@StoshGalumpke]

I enjoyed this lecture on Firouzja !

[@Adam_Wilde]

Thanks Ben and thanks Zane!

[@chessbrahh2068]

Ben: "Have I ever played Firouzja? I hope not" 🤣

[@nathaniellasaga-ivey1033]

You are an incredible lecturer never stop

[@andrewanderson5160]

The Billy Zane “Tombstone” reference at the beginning had me rolling. So many great lines in that film.

[@matthewjohnson6938]

Lecture! Let's goooooooooo

[@mwangikimani3970]

Great series GM Finegold! Just to answer some comments below (not related to this video), I have my reservations about Ding playing 20 Chinese GMs in 3 weeks and regaining his no. 2 spot. Not insinuating any foul play but there has to be an element of comradeship that dulls his opponents competitive spirit - keeping in mind his immediate objectives. That said I think Ding is a great player and a very nice guy who has been through several unfortunate events last 2 years.

[@hosseinmoradi8490]

Firouzja will be the next World Champion Champion, and any GM Freezing playing against him

[@leagueaddict8357]

I think Dubov is more likely

[@aliabowzeeyan7921]

Amazing games thanks Benjamin i hope AliReza continues amazingly games

[@youtubemademechangemyhandle]

i enjoyed this thanks Ben!

[@Kap3z1]

Amazing content. This is why I'm subbed to you. Thank you. :)

[@ScubzMcTalBowling]

Same, this is what I like

[@brendanfitzgerald6805]

Love these introductions to today's players, more please!

[@nikamumladze8220]

did ben really just hang a back rank mate in his analysis 😂 31:36

[@poolzokka]

Yup! 😅

[@HJeff]

At 31:10 Rxe5 hangs a back rank mate!!

[@andrewkarsten5268]

At 31:20 you can’t take with the rook as white because Rc1 comes with mate

[@PayamDelfani]

Great lecture! Thanks

[@MonkeyDIvan]

3:55 Never stop Ben, never stop

[@AquaticSkipper]

Can we get a great Ben Finegolds of the present next

[@thedancingveganatheist6310]

I just bought a RAWR t-shirt, color white -- but is there a red t-shirt available, too? It looked as though white were the only color available, but if it's possible to get a red one, like the one you're wearing, I would definitely buy it.

[@LoffysDomain]

100k subs coming up. Congrats!

[@DavidSchilter]

Great vid, Ben! Hope Alireza can find his mojo again and do well in the next few tourneys and candidates. Plenty of neutral chess fans like us want him to do well, huh? Now I wanna ditch my boring 1...e5 stuff and take up the Caro-Kann :)

[@haimkichik]

Thank you, Big Ben!

[@PrithwijitTripathi]

3:45 man this part got true af

[@strangelyrepulsive77]

31:09 Rc1

[@everymanesh2132]

This is BRILLIANT and extremely Superiour!!!

[@exuviumisopods]

Thumbs up for the draw analysis at around 36:00 👍🏻

[@TheSlazzer]

so at 36:48, why did Rapport resign? What's the threat? black King G8, Knight F5, ....?

[@ariasheikhtaheri2322]

black is losing the bishop, 3 attackers vs 2 defenders. it cant move since its pinned to the undefended queen

[@andreitiberiovicgazdovici]

The Alireza - Rapport was at the Norway Chess 2021. I was rooting for Rapport, but he played a really strange line because he had to win

[@sonarbangla8711]

Finegold, Adussattarov is like Feroza, Tal and Morphy. Show us some of his games.

[@keepinfotechsimple]

Ferocious Firouzja

[@joshmartin7725]

Technically Alireza is third in the world because Ding has become active again. Of course Ding is playing 26 games in the next two months so we’ll see if he can maintain his rating under such a grueling process.

[@spyroninja]

This was recorded in February tho

[@xamsedalabay6809]

@@spyroninja even now Dings rating is not official.

[@mwangikimani3970]

I have my reservations about Ding playing 20 Chinese GMs in 3 weeks. Not insinuating any foul play but there has to be an element of nationalistic comradeship that dulls his opponents competitive spirit - keeping in mind his immediate objectives.

[@owencrawford5984]

I don’t think so if you look at the games the opponents were not just rolling over. They were strong up and coming players looking to get a big win.

[@luxwutang]

this is great content

[@eldoreschess2428]

05:45 cmon Ben You also canbecome #2 player in the world in four years we believe in you !

[@-_Nuke_-]

21:43 I guess you gotta push the left pawn not the right one :P

[@sinamirmahmoud7606]

he is awesome ... 👌

[@luxwutang]

also, Croatian flag behind Firouzja in the photo at the beginning

[@answeris4217]

People will see this lecture in 200 years from now and say how terrible his opponents where and how boring players today are way better...

[@thedigitalnerds]

He can publish the great players of the future 1999 edition for players who were not born yet.

[@kmarasin]

Man, Rapport can't have had any fun that day

[@escobaradrian6876]

5:54 that shows you that Ben finegold will be n2 in 4 or 5 years , right? RIGHT?

[@user-zb8tq5pr4x]

I was waiting for that joke lol

[@bk_emeritus5400]

Love it!

[@eurotrip2732]

Ben you didn't like him in the past if I'm not mistaken. It's a good thing that I see now we agree, because I like both of you ❤️

[@mohbw3]

31:18 When I'm sacking the exchange! Blunders mate in 1.

[@Halibut86]

Crushing games!

[@12jswilson]

Ben, what is it with all of the kids playing the Caro-kann? It seems like the best regular practitioners that I can think of are Firouzja and Vincent Keymer unless I'm forgetting someone. All new theory in the Caro seem to come from them

[@jesgluckner]

The Caro is a new way of trying to play for a win, much more wins for both sides than in a well analysed Najdord for example. It's more exciting than it's dry reputation makes it seem.

[@12jswilson]

@@jesgluckner yeah. I'm just struggling to think of anyone above 2650 besides those 2 that play it regularly

[@yuristremel]

That's what geniuses do. They bring new understanding to the game

[@philippetarnier9026]

Nice hommage !

[@rahzikashiharris9539]

BEN WHATS GOOD BIG MAN

[@arnislapsa1619]

thanks Ben

[@PT84]

❤️ the commentary

[@steinanderson]

great video, also I believe the pot plant needs a name, maybe Leafy. Please put googly eyes on the pot so Leafy can see.

[@trevettmccandliss3438]

Amazing!

[@CnR12345]

Best lesson around 27-30 min oh yeah!

[@__Austin__]

Go Ben!

[@xavierpaquin]

Classic Finegold humor 👌

[@therealmorty4403]

Where's Firouza/Finegold?!?!!?!?!?

[@sonOfLiberty100]

He is around the queen and the king all the time

[@christopherrodriguez1891]

please more videos like this! gooooo Ben :)

[@remakbar3813]

We need a new world champion! Alireza is the guy!

[@Tx66]

31:11 blundering Mate in 2 in that analysis?! :D

[@JoJo-bx5qy]

Firozja is better then even magnus

[@Unrealization]

im digging the fern

[@vigilante8374]

That's not a fern. That's a fig tree.

[@xavierpaquin]

"Trying is the first step to failure"😂

[@coyotewayfarer4380]

So, is the English Opening an explosive opening?

[@anonymousAJ]

You're thinking of the Irish

[@ajs3147]

put a cork in it, Zane

[@therealmorty4403]

Who's Billy Zane?

[@juan-ramonmunuera4080]

Is makoveev around?

[@cjh-bk4pn]

When's ben gonna make a video about me

[@VARMOT123]

would love to see firouzja vs erigaisi OTB classical . world number 1 vs 3 juniors

[@answeris4217]

After seeing this lecture Rapport changed his name to N/A

[@666nevermore]

I preferred the old anime opening theme rather than this new one...

[@kiyarashreza3654]

The sound quality is pretty poor and I had a hard time making out what you were saying. I watched a few of your live streams and the sound was way much better. I guess you hooked the wrong mic or something.

[@burrri]

Wait didn't Ben hate on Alireza a while back?

[@sanadhadibi3014]

I think that only Firouzga and Hikaru can beat Carlsen at Blitz Chess.

[@12jswilson]

Magnus is the only person who routinely rolls Hikaru in blitz. It's a style thing. Magnus's solid style even under pressure is hard for Hikaru to break. A few years ago there was a rock paper scissors of Magnus, Hikaru, and Naroditsky. Hikaru owned Danya, Magnus owned Hikaru, and Danya weirdly had a big positive online score against Magnus for forever. Then Magnus started crushing Naroditsky too.

[@juankplaysmusic]

@@12jswilson Gotta be also a psychological thing by now. Naka obviously gets tilted and exccesively pressured (even if subconscously) when playing against Magnus.

[@therealmorty4403]

I don't know what it's like to not know where to go for a beautiful Master level analysis of the best players in the world. Ben unveils the long occulted. 10 years ago Fischer was a myth, his relevance to a future world champ would be lost on us all. At least without years of study... HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAA I'll never study!!!! Going on 1400 with 1 year thoo, Never play f3

[@sparkygtynes]

Who is “trying to learn”

[@TalsBadKidney]

3:40 DAAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[@milankotevski1663]

Firouzja should travel to China to regain world no.2 spot.

[@GregTurismo]

100k club soon?

[@ashutoshpattnaik5446]

Bless the Old Lady