How Many Pawns to BEAT Martin?

Today I finally attempt to defeat Martin with 1 and only 1 pawn. Like and subscribe for more chess content!

[@bacterius-e1e]

next video, drawing with martin with 1 king

[@TheClutcher-mq4bu]

I actually tried doing this by getting a draw without enough material to checkmate, it was hundreds of games and I couldn't do it.

[@Costics]

I just feel like it would be funny to try. Why not?

[@BlackWhiteSquareBishop]

This was my idea!!!😡

[@Rookiebookem]

🤣

[@Sidd4th]

@@BlackWhiteSquareBishop shut up

[@chanxuenmeng]

How dare KZbin hide this from me for 6 minutes.

[@iwantcheckmate]

Outrageous 😤

[@jaydentplays7485]

@@iwantcheckmateI know, right!

[@AngeloTheXeno]

I got this hidden from me for 13 DAYS! You're lucky, bro.

[@robofrog]

@AngeloTheXenoi got this hidden for another 13 days more ur lucky bro

[@Мопс_001]

1:56 idk why but there is something very subtly humorous in this moment. Like you play only one pawn and it's your only hope so you go like 'aaaand the pawn is gone' XD

[@warspyking]

iwantcheckmate has beaten Martin with just one pawn, but has confessed to being simply unable to do so with one bishop or one knight. This contradicts the commonly held belief that bishops and knights are worth more than pawns. In this essay I will...

[@iwantcheckmate]

You’ve got me sold just with the hook

[@datadeleted3245]

It's actually possible but you need hundreds of attempts, and it's easier with knight, if Martin traps his own king, one knight or bishop would be enough

[@DaFormerExtreme]

Bro struck gold with this series idea

[@Bwobadiah]

I'm fairly new to chess, so whenever I blunder sgainst Martin, I just check youtube to see how you embarrassed him to make me feel better lmao

[@iwantcheckmate]

That’s pretty funny 😌

[@NJM_77]

If you lose against martin you're cooked

[@TheMidnightExpress12]

@@NJM_77 frfr

[@kamalal-hamid4634]

You’ll get there lol. Just keep practicing, looking in the future, and learning

[@garrysmith1029]

​@@NJM_77Marton is actually a strong player he just makes blunders for his kids to feel better about winning hes probably 2900 rated but he likes to be modest he's a nice guy

[@FbiAintWatchingU]

Bro asks the question that we want without all the theory talk

[@iwantcheckmate]

LOL

[@vidarmors]

I think Martin is programmed to see M2 anywhere. That pawn move almost seemed like an accidental checkmate. Like he was just putting a pawn in the center and accidentally checkmated

[@ckingpro]

Close. Martin can see all mate in 1. Any higher there's a likelihood Martin misses the mate. And a lot of the other blunders are also random aside from the opening book which is pretty interesting to say the least (and won't work because of the non-standard opening position)

[@eragon78]

@@ckingpro is he programed to just sometimes make completely random moves or something?

[@graealex]

@@eragon78 A computer has no "feel" for chess. It checks certain legal moves, and with an analyzer it ranks these to how good the position is afterwards. If you either limit the depth of moves analyzed, or handicap the analyzer itself, then to the computer all moves look equally good and it just picks one.

[@eragon78]

​@@graealex Computers absolutely have a "feel" for chess. Thats what the whole innovation about neural networks were about. They use a neural network to take in the positional aspects of the position, and use that in part of it's analysis of the current situation, and which moves are better candidates for moves than others. Chess engines arent brute force anymore, they dont just check every possible position. When they did that, they were significantly worse than modern engines are. Modern engines are hybrid engines that have some intuitive sense of board state from AI training, mixed in with brute force calculations. Even if you limit the depth to 1, modern engines still have some sense of which moves are better than others based on simple heuristics and intuition from their training. Something like, bishops should control long diagonals, controlling the center is good, king safety is important, etc. To really prove that this is the case too btw, back in 2017, when AlphaZero (a neutral network) went up against Stockfish (at the time, only traditional brute force with some clever ways to reduce some bad lines), the calculation speed of AlphaZero was about ~70,000 moves/second. Meanwhile stockfish could calculate about ~70,000,000 moves/second. 1000 times more. Yet AlphaZero dominantly won over stockfish. This is because even though AlphaZero calculated moves much slower, it had far better intuition of each position than stockfish, which basically only ever went off piece value, very simple heuristics, and not much else. Today, Stockfish is a hybrid engine that uses a neural network as well, and its significantly more powerful than it was in 2017. But the ultimate point is, engines DO have an intuitive understanding of board positions. Brute force alone has too many limitations, and its not enough to get engines as strong as they are today. All the current best engines use neural networks, because it provides them with better intuitive positional understanding, and mix it in with brute force calculations.

[@eragon78]

@@graealex Computers absolutely have a "feel" for chess. Thats what the whole innovation about neural networks were about. They use a neural network to take in the positional aspects of the position, and use that in part of it's analysis of the current situation, and which moves are better candidates for moves than others. Chess engines arent brute force anymore, they dont just check every possible position. When they did that, they were significantly worse than modern engines are. Modern engines are hybrid engines that have some intuitive sense of board state from AI training, mixed in with brute force calculations. Even if you limit the depth to 1, modern engines still have some sense of which moves are better than others based on simple heuristics and intuition from their training. Something like, bishops should control long diagonals, controlling the center is good, king safety is important, etc.

[@tricky83]

Now beating martin only using en passant 💀💀

[@iwantcheckmate]

Oh boy 🫣

[@nathanaelhu3484]

he has already done it, just search en passant in the search bar on the home page

[@isavenewspapers8890]

How would that even work? It probably doesn't make sense if the only legal move is to capture en passant, as you'd need a really contrived starting position to make that work. But if the rule is just that every capture must be en passant, then I guess that could be doable.

[@tricky83]

@@isavenewspapers8890 yes and also only pawns and yk what the pieces get replaced by pawns too just for the sake of his sanity

[@krisp1975]

this channel is so fun. truly underrated!

[@iwantcheckmate]

Thank you, I appreciate that!

[@GracyJoyes]

I hope u get 1M subs 1 day u really deserve it

[@iwantcheckmate]

I appreciate that! :)

[@cloudless6088]

At around 7:00, you could have done Qc7 to set up Qe5, forking the king and the knight.

[@Axlrad17]

Happy 10k my man you're channel is growing really fast Keep up the good work sir

[@iwantcheckmate]

Thank you! Will do haha

[@ProfisThePumpkin]

Next episode: How many kings to beat martin?

[@Mreagle2944]

U can’t 😅😂

[@shawn9366]

That first mate from Martin was insane lmao

[@MuhammedtheMoai-man]

Yo! You did it, just watched your video with bishop and knight pair aswell. Your doing great, keep up the nice work! -Fit-Nissen

[@iwantcheckmate]

I appreciate that! :)

[@b0ssdude190]

12:09 your reaction had me giggling bro😭

[@АринаКалугина-ч6р]

Congrats on 10k subs bro! Kepp going! :)

[@iwantcheckmate]

I appreciate that my Russian friend! More to come :)

[@АринаКалугина-ч6р]

@iwantcheckmate aww that's so nice of you! :) Looking forward to see more

[@acflamez]

premoving the congrats on 10k!! ❤

[@iwantcheckmate]

Brilliant move !!

[@GrumpyIan]

Damn it Martin you're supposed to be learning from all of this.

[@mlynkyio]

Great videos, you’re so good at chess!❤

[@iwantcheckmate]

Thank you so much!

[@Rockvr340]

How many queens to beat Martin part 2:

[@Superwarriorsgaming]

Congrats on 10k!!!

[@iwantcheckmate]

Thank you!!!

[@Superwarriorsgaming]

@ omg u commented ive been a og since 1k

[@JoelPeldys-jt6xn]

How many queens for Martin to beat me? Please it seems like such a good video…. Love the content keep it up!

[@iwantcheckmate]

I appreciate it! I’ve done that video but where Martin has a full set of pieces. I’ll have to make one of just queens!

[@ErmEpic]

0:51 not Martin finding mate in 5

[@LevatekGaming]

Congrats on 10k subs! I’m sure 100k will soon come!

[@iwantcheckmate]

I appreciate that!

[@vince_vinky]

New viewer here, love your videos :D

[@iwantcheckmate]

Thank you :)

[@Fudgeball360]

this series is absolute gold! Keep trying new variations

[@iwantcheckmate]

Thanks! Much more to come!

[@gameshows5973]

Martin NEVER misses a mate in 1.

[@YTGreenlightX]

Wow this series is doing amazing! Im pretty sure i remember recommending you it

[@iwantcheckmate]

Thank you!

[@Ashar-o6r]

Another day, another Banger!🔥🔥

[@iwantcheckmate]

Thanks! 🙏

[@cameron6877]

CONGRATULATIONS ON 10K you’ve helped me learn so much and your vids helped me get to 1300 Elo keep it up!

[@iwantcheckmate]

Thank you!!! And I’m happy to hear you’ve made it through 1300, congratulations! 🎉

[@totesjokin5354]

Dude is an actual “full-time KZbinr” lol Always a pleasure, brother

[@iwantcheckmate]

I appreciate that! Hahaha

[@Aaa93281]

Video idea: how many kings to beat martin? (Somehow if you do it the kings are able to be taken and capture without check) also i still remember when you had like 500 subs, now you have 10,000, i feel like im watching someone grow up, nice job on 10k subs!

[@iwantcheckmate]

Haha thank you! :)

[@JJW410]

I don't know how much of this is intentional but as a COMPLETE beginner this is a really good guide. Fewer pieces makes actions easier to understand and when Martin does stupid stuff it's a lot easier to catch.

[@iwantcheckmate]

I'm glad to hear it! I hadn't considered that

[@Knghtn-o4r]

Recently started playing chess a few weeks ago. Really enjoying the channel and all of these challenges

[@iwantcheckmate]

Thank you. I’m glad you’re getting into this awesome game :)

[@Elias-d3d]

Soon 10 k good work and hope u have a good day

[@iwantcheckmate]

Thank you, I hope you have a good day as well

[@walkastray007]

Hey iwantcheckmate. 250 rated player here. Upon analysis at 1:20. I would have moved the pawn up hoping to promote the pawn to a queen. The checkmate would have been unexpected. Hope this clarifies things! Also I have to say I really like your content, your voice is really relaxing. It's a nice refresher compared to most other content.

[@iwantcheckmate]

That makes good sense! And I’m glad you enjoy. More to come :)

[@austinglander1337]

Thank you. It has been 12 days since the last “how many pawns to beat martin video” and I was getting antsy

[@iwantcheckmate]

LOL

[@sweatynoob1402]

Next video: how many queens does martin need to BEAT me?

[@RealMrHater]

he did that already in a video called "giving martin 1 extra queen until i lose"

[@sweatynoob1402]

@@RealMrHater oh

[@TristanLee-ez5jt]

Haha

[@knarfyfan1.0]

Gotham beat him when he had 30

[@BenEyles-v1t]

@@knarfyfan1.040*

[@elliotb1001]

I really enjoyed this video, but I would love to see what (if anything) the post-game analysis has to say about a game like this. I believe that you may have mentioned that it doesn't work for custom games, but I don't recall. I really am looking forward to the piece combinations and live viewer games though! Thank you for consistently putting out content that makes it look like you have been on youtube for years!

[@iwantcheckmate]

Luckily it does work for custom games, I tend to ignore it since the feedback wouldn’t be based in real chess positions, but you’re right, they might be worth a look!

[@Creeper_Pro_]

Happy 10k subscribers!

[@iwantcheckmate]

Thank you very much!

[@reunitedforplayz5474]

Perfect start to my morning

[@iwantcheckmate]

Hahaha happy to hear it :)

[@Baxco]

2:25 the power of en passant

[@Bok1l1_]

Next video: How much beer to lose from martin.

[@virgy2522]

i’m addicted to this channel :3

[@iwantcheckmate]

Glad you’re enjoying it :D

[@IamKing65.]

Can you tell me how you make these positions in those type of challenges?Like setting up the board. It seems pretty fun and I would want to try it myself. Anyways great video once again, loving the series🔥

[@iwantcheckmate]

Yes! Custom position and then play against a bot

[@PineappleDealer37]

I believe martin always sees a mate in one.

[@frontbackside]

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[@BaptistPiano]

Love this series! Have you thought of extending it with fairy chess pieces?

[@iwantcheckmate]

I have! Would be a bit more edit intensive but could be interesting!

[@aiiiiiiiiii]

next video: how many kings to beat martin

[@Monky_boi]

2nd time I’ve skipped school to watch this 🔥🔥

[@ninja_flash2011]

Next vid be like: "how many kings does it take me to beat martin"

[@somerandombruh7240]

in 200 years: beating stockfish with only 1 pawn

[@iwantcheckmate]

We’re well on the way 😎

[@NikunjA1027]

Oh idea, next video you give Martin 2 of each piece. Two kings, two queens, two knights, two bishops, two rooks, and sixteen pawns.

[@bradleydoesthings]

6:25 kf3 blunders qe4+

[@gluten1221]

you should try beating martin with 1 pawn vs 35 pawns (or something like that!)

[@arieljacobs4926]

2:42 It's telling that you describe you having a queen as being "up a queen", when Martin has a queen as well, in addition to all the pieces that you don't have.

[@iwantcheckmate]

LOL

[@eragon78]

knight and bishop may actually be a little easier than 2 knights or 2 bishops. The reason for this is because with a bishop, you can target knights without having to risk a trade, and with a knight, you can target the queen and bishops without risking a trade. With only knights or only bishops, you always had one weakness where you had to just hope he blundered those pieces. With one of each, you have different strategies available. And a bonus is that knight and bishop ARE enough to checkmate a lone king, although whether or not you know how is the other question as its one of the trickiest ones to do. Although against martin he'd probably make it a lot easier.

[@iwantcheckmate]

This is a great analysis :)

[@knarfyfan1.0]

I just recently got back into chess with my favorite opening being the scholars mate/opening any advice on a better opening?

[@iwantcheckmate]

Hey! If you're just looking for something to get your pieces out and castle safely, I recommend the London. The scholar's mate has the drawback that if the opponent does not fall for it, the queen is left out on board prematurely developed where it can be attacked easily. Welcome back to the game! Hope this helps :)

[@knarfyfan1.0]

@@iwantcheckmate Thank you it helps alot now i just need to learn the london lol also any suggestions on a good opening for black pieces?

[@christianschneider4926]

Coming soon: beat martin with only 1 king... speedrun

[@MayankSinghChandel1]

Would like to see you playing somebody other than martin also

[@W1nd0w55]

How to win against Martin with nothing

[@matissimoj1190]

I still think pawns only promoting into knights could end up with more pawns than when you promote them into queens.

[@Shakil_Edits4u]

I had my mom play chess for the first time, and she lost to Martin in six moves

[@iwantcheckmate]

Oh dear! No worries, just a bit of practice and she’ll be bullying the bot alongside us 🙏

[@rajeshkumar-ri4vb]

Do a video of how many knights to beat magnus

[@RinInABin]

Can Martin play chess variants? It would be cool to see if it's possible to beat Martin in Crazhouse chess with just the king

[@iwantcheckmate]

That’s such a great idea I have to check it out today

[@AaronWilliams-j4z]

suspicious piece movement at 11:24 ... i hope that wasnt a jump cut 🤔

[@iwantcheckmate]

Sorry! I usually edit out the gaps between moves since the bot will sit and ‘think’ for some time. I must have edited out my own move down and Martin’s Qg4+.

[@crevesfan8215]

you sound a little bit like Handler, the call of duty youtuber. i think your voice and temperament might subtly be why you've had such immediate success

[@iwantcheckmate]

Haha I’ll have to look him up

[@zafeernumair6341]

I'm just a teeny pawn please don't hit me 😔

[@PossiblyMaybeGrim]

Martin Definitely sees mate in 1 but i am not sure about mate in 2

[@sahlo_nk]

play magnus but every 5 moves martin has to play for you

[@unhappysaint]

i think you should also try in reverse, like how many pawns martin needs to beat you lol i think it will get boring after few games though

[@GuffyplayzzXD]

Next video do one pawn but u start on e2 and you can only promote to knights

[@GuffyplayzzXD]

Thanks for the heart @iwantcheckmate

[@ckingpro]

What about you playing against hand and brain Martin/Stockfish?

[@iwantcheckmate]

Thats a good idea

[@knarfyfan1.0]

I was just wandering how do you draw different colored arrows

[@iwantcheckmate]

Hold Alt and then draw the arrow. Similarly, you can hold shift or control and it makes two other colors!

[@knarfyfan1.0]

@@iwantcheckmate omg thank you that helps so much

[@iwantcheckmate]

@ Of course!

[@adamvale945]

How many Knooks to beat Martin?

[@KDA218]

How many pawns to beat Martin, with no promoting…

[@zigzagg5434]

Martin finally fighting back

[@TheChessStudier]

I’m a pawn. Don’t use me, just eat me.

[@jaydentplays7485]

OK

[@SerialDesignationJ-SDJ]

Now you just gotta do a Martin Vs Martin to see whih color he is better with

[@KarimTriesHard]

6:04 He said “e4” and it’s d4 actually. Sorry for sniping small mistakes here lol.

[@heromadeBreadEaster]

but he learned chess to play with his kids..

[@Luffy134-z2c]

0:56 when did martin start playing good

[@absobel]

I wonder how stockfish would fare in this same set of challenges

[@iwantcheckmate]

Probably better since it’s bot vs bot

[@Thenorwegiansalmon]

W Martin (continue)

[@nicklmao17]

Didnt you do this video before?

[@iwantcheckmate]

Not with only 1 pawn :)

[@KraftyB]

Beat martin but you have to take all of his pawns before any other piece?

[@PandaaaWarrior]

okay dude now you have done it. This obsession is going too far.

[@iwantcheckmate]

Down with Martin

[@PandaaaWarrior]

@@iwantcheckmate nooooooo

[@Khantia]

Have you played in any tournaments?

[@iwantcheckmate]

I have!

[@Khantia]

@@iwantcheckmate would be nice to see some videos of you competing in those :)

[@TheBcoolGuy]

1 pawn? I can see it. A single finger can go a long way. 😊

[@jamescommands]

KING VS MARTIN!!!!!!! (Aim for a draw)

[@tobi4812]

I’m pretty sure Martin always finds mate in 2

[@kurisagamah]

OH MY GOD 1 KING VS MARTIN

[@protocolist]

martin goat give him some leverage

[@alphax4785]

Checkmate starting with just a bishop and knight?

[@aaronmeglin9296]

Can you beat martin at Shogi?

[@a.j.leclair5426]

Poor Martin he's so bad at chess that we have to take virtually all the pieces off the board to give him any sort of chance! 😅 I want to add we should support guys like IWC and join his membership!

[@iwantcheckmate]

Thank you! :)

[@Kitaro-khan]

Next time give Martin extra pieces

[@Aerxis]

What about a statistical approach? Let's see how often you can win with 1 pawn. If it's 1 every 9 games then we are still at the 9 point barrier

[@Aerxis]

You can also tabulate your attempts with 2 bishops or 2 knights and other combinations to get the absolute minimum number of points required to stay above 50% win ratio

[@iwantcheckmate]

That’s a first! Cool idea!!