He Sacrificed Every. Single. Piece. ♔ ASMR ♔ G. Serper vs. Nikolaidis, 1993

DO NOT TRAIN AI ON MY CONTENT A relaxing ASMR walkthrough of one of the most amazing games in recent chess history.
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This video is one hour of male ASMR soft spoken chess tingles, meant to relax you, reduce anxiety and helping you drift off to sleep. I hope you like it!
[Event "St. Petersburg Open"]
[Site "St. Petersburg RUS"]
[Date "1993.??.??"]
[EventDate "?"]
[Round "?"]
[Result "1-0"]
[White "Grigory Yuryevich Serper"]
[Black "Ioannis Nikolaidis"]
[ECO "E70"]
[WhiteElo "?"]
[BlackElo "?"]
[PlyCount "95"]
1.c4 g6 2.e4 Bg7 3.d4 d6 4.Nc3 Nf6 5.Nge2 Nbd7 6.Ng3 c6 7.Be2
a6 8.Be3 h5 9.f3 b5 10.c5 dxc5 11.dxc5 Qc7 12.O-O h4 13.Nh1
Nh5 14.Qd2 e5 15.Nf2 Nf8 16.a4 b4 17.Nd5 cxd5 18.exd5 f5 19.d6
Qc6 20.Bb5 axb5 21.axb5 Qxb5 22.Rxa8 Qc6 23.Rfa1 f4 24.R1a7
Nd7 25.Rxc8+ Qxc8 26.Qd5 fxe3 27.Qe6+ Kf8 28.Rxd7 exf2+ 29.Kf1
Qe8 30.Rf7+ Qxf7 31.Qc8+ Qe8 32.d7 Kf7 33.dxe8=Q+ Rxe8 34.Qb7+
Re7 35.c6 e4 36.c7 e3 37.Qd5+ Kf6 38.Qd6+ Kf7 39.Qd5+ Kf6
40.Qd6+ Kf7 41.Qxe7+ Kxe7 42.c8=Q Bh6 43.Qc5+ Ke8 44.Qb5+ Kd8
45.Qb6+ Kd7 46.Qxg6 e2+ 47.Kxf2 Be3+ 48.Ke1 1-0

[@ianhancock9633]

When your opponent's in your face with bishops, queens, and knights - when awkward pawns and lack of space have cramped you in too tight - When you're awash in cornered rooks and pieces on the rim - When you're besieged by tactics, hooks, and pins, and hope is dim - Then trade your pieces! Trade, you fool! Just trade, and you will see and learn the one true golden rule: Aggression sets you free!

[@isavenewspapers8890]

Who says poetry is dead?

[@ASMRChess]

all up in your face you big disgrace spreading your knights all over the place we will we will fork you

[@typicalfurry2747]

This is brilliant

[@conxs_]

@@isavenewspapers8890 me. i killed him.

[@blankslate1993]

Rewrite e

[@bilalomary2763]

THE PIECES TALKING TO EACH OTHER MAKES THE VIDEO A HUNDRED TIMES BETTER

[@whitestork3896]

to me it makes it worse

[@rosito428]

@@whitestork3896 its ok, opinnions are different

[@whitestork3896]

@@rosito428 yes, nothing wrong with that.

[@Lana-kp4fs]

OMG YES

[@robertoorrego4374]

Timestamp plz. I keep falling asleep

[@TheNitram8]

"we like sacrifices don't we ?" applies both to chess fans and Aztec parties.

[@ASMRChess]

very true

[@darksageiv3392]

😂

[@Wallacewilliam73]

Conversation between the king and the knight was extremely relaxing

[@fincy645]

I agree so much it makes me feel calm and happy like I'm a kid playing with toys again

[@hippyheart7411]

Timestamp please? I have a hard time staying awake through his videos 😅

[@julesblaising5096]

@@hippyheart7411 13:20

[@hippyheart7411]

@@julesblaising5096 thank you 😊

[@pachanas703]

Not sure you get enough credit for how well scripted and structured your videos are. Nevermind the fact that you do such a thorough job of always taking us into the setting for the match. The way you also weave together the moves and move descriptions with the narrative and context is always so impressive. Just want you to know that there are people noticing the amount of effort and care that you put into this!

[@donsimons9810]

agreed. If I watch, I learn. If i close my eyes, I sleep. Chess for me, a novice, needs visual stimulation for learning or it goes in one ear out the other - perfect for asmr. Love the channel

[@theunknownmax6571]

I love it when you make the chess pieces talk. It's so cute.

[@fincy645]

Hard agree

[@alexheck5632]

For real. He kept saying that's silly and I was like please give me more of the silly thing. I love the way he tells chess stories. This is honestly my favorite chess channel not just for the asmr

[@typicalfurry2747]

I would love to see him narrate a whole game with only the pieces talking to eachother

[@kashyapp23]

The conversation you make with pieces is not silly I love it so much please do more of that I can watch whole video pieces talking Thank you for amazing video 😀😀😀😀

[@robertoorrego4374]

It is silly, but that's not a bad thing

[@ag4640]

What's so interesting about sacrificing every piece? I can do that too even as a beginner! I don't win games, but still

[@robertoorrego4374]

Nice

[@eeljai2048]

My main strategy can be summed up as “some of you may die but that is a sacrifice I am willing to make”

[@m1xxx3r]

i love your goofing with chess pieces it adds that little bit of absurd needed to take mind out of grind of chess level focus

[@ihave90subsfornoparticular97]

It reminds me of the monologues of bob ross

[@m1xxx3r]

@@ihave90subsfornoparticular97"and remember, everyone, even the tree, needs a friend"

[@randomrandomnesss2188]

A whole hour of ASMR chess? My birthday isn’t until June! Thanks for your time my friend, it makes many peoples’ days better.

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Same, what day?? 14th for me

[@randomrandomnesss2188]

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Bruh 14th for me too. Hahaha

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Daughters birthday is 14th lol , I recommend to listen to Avril 14 by Aphex twin

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Mine is 6th of July but I like your spirit

[@rtyfox1560]

Just want to say, your channel has been an absolute lifesaver for me. My thoughts race before I go to sleep, so it’s really difficult for me to fall asleep even with most ASMR, but your videos are the perfect balance between engaging enough that my thoughts don’t wander and relaxing enough so that I don’t struggle to fall asleep.

[@MrToasterWaffles]

that little knight to king commentary actually helped me remember that knights are better off in the middle!

[@jonathanarens7471]

Howdy! I just wanted to say that I have been following this chanel for close to a year now, and I'm rarely one to comment on KZbin, but your videos regularly make my nights better. I almost never go a night without watching or rewatching one of your videos. You introduced me to chess as an art and I am always going to be grateful for that! I'm heading to Patreon for the first time ever, so I can give back in some small part. Keep doing what you're doing brother ❤️💪

[@ASMRChess]

thank you very much man!

[@RedEye737]

When they launched "most popular segments" thing I realized I'm not the only one who LOVES when chess pieces talk to each other. More of that pleaseeeee

[@Hailiums]

"Invasions belong on the chessboard and nowhere else. That's all I can say about that." The rest of the civilized people of the planet agree with you sir. Thank you.

[@creepersonspeed5490]

Reflecting on this only makes it worse

[@chrisrickenbach8167]

The pieces talking to each other is a great touch in recent videos. Thank you too for bringing more players to our attention! I had no idea who Tal was until I started watching your videos and now he is a favorite of mine!

[@FabledStone]

letting the pieces talk to each other like this is so damn good, really, dont feel ashamed or anything! also very relaxing feature inbetween! :)

[@ethan8115]

If you put your pieces in the right place Your opponent will have less space And you'll be all up in their face So you can checkmate them with grace

[@TheRealXXTerminate]

For those who like it when the pieces talk to each other: 28:54 13:18 I feel like I missed one more so if I did please let me know.

[@tinyrogue1320]

loved all the little convos between the pieces xD that really *was* silly, but quite charming lol keep it up! :D

[@kiddoquit]

I loved the king-knight conversation.

[@void3926]

You actually said the Greek name really well! Great job!!

[@KimiiiRaikkonen]

Insane game. Loved it!. Also love the explaining. I like when the pieces "talk" to each other. or you point them somewhere "his looking at the xx square or that piece because".. So many traps to fall into in this game, it's amazingly played by Serper! Also well defended from Niko. Love the top level players against each other

[@aaronbaron3155]

Make the pieces talk more that's freaking hilarious

[@BilbSwaggi]

One of the best ASMR channels I’ve come across, whenever you upload, it’s a must watch! Keep it up!

[@hermanxdd3351]

man this game was insane. I was shook that he can win from this tactic. Love your representation and explaining every single move they made in the game. I love your videos man.

[@wuhoho4687]

always an extra treat when the video is 1 hours long ( well nearly ) hahah looking forward to the capturing sounds this sounds like it will be loaded of course, seems fair enough considering the lack of captures in the positioning video ;) more than fulfills the quota! hahah hope youre well 😊

[@ASMRChess]

Thanks, you too!

[@wuhoho4687]

@@ASMRChess currently feeling a little ill so thankful for this video to help with sleep! 😊

[@redhills7772]

I love the way you make the chessboard come alive. Epic video

[@ethanlemons6708]

If it wouldn't be too difficult for you, I think an awesome video idea would be if you could do a video based around the king talking to the pieces and telling them where to go and the kings strategy for victory. Oh and like the pieces talking about the opposing armies strategy and what they're doing

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Love your vids, love it when you‘re having fun, best channel overall!! Wish you all the best for the bright future to come! :)

[@ermom1486]

You’re brilliant my friend, always love to see a new fascinating game for me to learn a little more from. Loved the silly skit at the beginning haha!

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This is AWESOME!!! I love these types of videos. Keep it up!

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Your video quality is ever increasing, I find so much solace watching them :) Thanks again dear!

[@funkypretzel3369]

Really great video ! Thanks a lot for your hard and amazing work. I would really appreciate an entire "role play" video where the pieces come alive, talk together, and where you contextualize every squares and movements as being on a battlefield ! Keep being amazing !

[@gabrielbedford3128]

So happy to see another one of your posts and just as i just got home too!

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No reason to apologise for making the "piece roleplay". It was a great bit of fun. Also, your channel is the absolute best on chess. I love every single video you make and usually when I see you uploaded it's the highlight of my day.

[@Owbly]

I saw this video pop up on my feed and immediately yelled, "YESS!" Safe to say I'm excited to watch this.

[@grixon5892]

Beautiful game, and also great commentary and explanation. Cheers!

[@saidgaona6423]

I've been a follower of your videos for quite a bit and i have to say, hearing you enjoying your work its awesome. Keep it up! Definetely my favorite asmr channel. PS: The pieces talking to each other its a super original idea, I apretiate the time and ideas that you improve one vid at the time c:

[@nerd_teacher]

This was great. So relaxing and educational. I really enjoyed the game. Thank you so so much. Please do more of this.

[@specularspaghet4449]

I’m so sleep deprived, found all of the ideas despite being 1300, and still am not tired, I am superhuman

[@FellowHuman18]

13:16 What a great scene!

[@enigmabodylanguage]

You should do a whole video where the pieces talk to each other 😂

[@aighty7216]

I keep watching this vid while going to sleep. Have played it probably a dozen times and have yet to stay awake for first sacrifice

[@mrninjagon270]

18:30 after a6, a5 I mean. (Actual move was a4)

[@anthonyanzalone]

You should do a video where pieces talk to each other in between every move... that's seriously some funny stuff.

[@centokiVA]

my games usually go like this, except I do not win at the end. thanks for the fun video, glad you're having as much fun making them as we do watching them! the pieces talking was quite funny

[@Cilisiounistes]

Hahahaha, the discussion between the knight and the king was really funny. I was smiling with my eyes closed in my bed. Ty for the video !

[@celticsman524]

This is one of the only channels where I like the video before I watch, every time

[@davidg8383]

Hahahaha, nice talking between the king and the knight. Awesome video and analysis, as usual. Keep it up! Greetings from Colombia.

[@williamcurrie511]

I love these gloriously artistic games, thank you!

[@donsimons9810]

with pawn all up in your face and you lack space, defensive pieces must you sacrificially embrace

[@superawesomeninja2]

I’ve actually met and talked with Gregory Serper, and he’s a cool dude. I’m glad you’re covering this absolutely crazy game :)

[@ASMRChess]

wow that's so cool!

[@emilerhard4189]

Great game and the last efforts by white were also interesting in blitz game this could get tricky. Also about 2 years ago, when I wasn't so invested in chess yet, I recall having seen a video on a game where the sacrifices of almost every or actually all pieces led the king to the enemy side. Always happy to see similar games. They inspire to become better

[@ASMRChess]

That is probably the game between Lasker-Thomas, 1912. I have a video on it called “can you checkmate with the king?”

[@emilerhard4189]

@@ASMRChess yeah I this one I know but the game I belive to have seen was a game where the winning side had to give up much more material then the queen. I'll try to find it an maybe suggest it to you if it is as great as I remember

[@logogen5648]

Ah, perfect timing, I'm lucky

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I see a new asmrchess video, I click.

[@mediocremasterpiece5591]

Wait, at 38:45, why didn't black move the Queen to A6, to put white in check

[@mrninjagon270]

After Qa6+, the King simply captures on f2. What then? You have no more checks, and the queen can’t come in to stop checkmate anymore.

[@SanderGoldman]

Absolutely love the pieces talking please do that all the time!! 🥰😍😍😍

[@CorvoKM]

You have my Like. If you release a whispered only video you can even have my soul idgaf

[@ASMRChess]

I am not saying that I recorded 2 whispered only videos today but I’m also not saying I didn’t…

[@CorvoKM]

@@ASMRChess ALRIGHT NAME A PRICE, I NEED THEM ASAP

[@ASMRChess]

@@CorvoKM the price is... patience :)

[@CorvoKM]

@@ASMRChess You got me in the first half, I'll admit it. I look forward to it, thank you for your efforts :D

[@mossbergtecca3050]

Specially thanx for the Cry me a river’s part of “the damage is done”))) and yeah, its 2002 song i think)) great match and video.

[@lukaslukasek6695]

The conversation between the king and the knight won you a like, my man

[@dracodominus2800]

23:27 "When your opponent is all up 8n your face, you will hsve less space, to maneuver through this race"

[@dracodominus2800]

Or, if you want 4 lines... "...to maneuver with grace, as the battle takes place"

[@fofotre8361]

I actually loved when the pieces talked to each other.

[@colbincarnahan2678]

I just love your videos man

[@AS-yi1gj]

Hi you guys. Which ASMR chess video is your favorite? I think this is my new fave ❤️❤️❤️

[@Atari11000]

That was my birthday year, so phonetically fantastic of u to think of me💖💖💖💖💖

[@lucysmart1476]

Love the whispering

[@tinker8697]

Convo. between king and knight was my favourite part :D

[@seen.3]

Really fantastic video!

[@naomioti626]

Omg I’m early! LOVE your videos ❤️

[@simoncantley665]

Love the video thank you!!

[@CausticMonarch]

When your opponent is all up in your face, You'll have less space, And their pieces can move all over the place, Whilst your side is laid to waste

[@furretthefuzzynoodle3896]

6:35 That is one of if not the most interesting looking board state I’ve ever seen!

[@drevil7104]

That chess set looks amazing . do you know where can i buy one like that ?

[@arabwaluigi5248]

Man these videos are fascinating and I’m not even super into chess.

[@ardentthinker5430]

The blew away the choice of capturing the bishop by the rook before the black moved his knight in front of the pawn. This variation would end up losing queens for both and promoting a new queen for white and then checkmate. Also black had the choice to replace his queen for two rooks.

[@ASMRChess]

No you are completely wrong.

[@johny0008]

I loved that king knight talk 🤪😂

[@YeahhDan]

Omg I get so excited every time you upload. Keep up the incredible work, good sir. 👏🏼

[@YeahhDan]

Also, I really enjoyed the segment with the pieces talking to each other!!!

[@fincy645]

Babe wake up, ASMR chess just posted a new video

[@marcopais5587]

Wow!!! What an amazing match

[@jessicantina]

When your opponent's in your face, and you're running out of space, you fall behind in the material race

[@Kuribohdudalala]

New asmr chess video, let’s goooo

[@xiesie_xiesie]

"You see, Dagur, a good player is ready to sacrifice all pieces in order to achieve the goal. Everyone is replacable, you see." Wait, wrong stategy game and wrong universe- (Please tell me someone gets the reference and I didn't screw the quote too badly I wrote it from memory)

[@kyleclukey9535]

"Like an octopus" YES YES MY KING hahahaha

[@PadeJuan]

I love how to you make the pieces speak lmao

[@Nathan55411]

The conversation between the king and the knight was funny and cute (although I don't think the knight would know what KZbin is if the war of Chess is in the era of kings)

[@rand1313]

Your mic is getting a lot of proximity effect, low end is super boomy and overpowers the whisper effect.

[@cptspeedy6358]

Im so early and so looking forward to this !

[@brendanr.5903]

bro your videos are really enjoyable it wouldn’t be the same if you didn’t have that passion for chess

[@AS-yi1gj]

Oh so nice!

[@titanten7582]

Loved it

[@alexsolau4627]

I'm so glad you covered it, thank you !♟️

[@tranks7485]

When your opponent is all up in your face You will have less space He will gain more pace You must brace With haste

[@Abo-pr1sn]

What chess set is this? It looks great

[@u.v.s.5583]

I have had much more amazing sacrifical games, sacrificing every piece and every pawn, and then the king too. Unfortunately I lost, but one of those days I should get lucky and win, right?

[@tomahawk3645]

This is such a niche category

[@dracodominus2800]

I wish you mafe them talk more. Its hillarious

[@HaIcyonic]

"I think we should keep invasions to chess games." ❤❤❤

[@Sexy_t1]

What board is that it looks beautiful