I Challenged Super Grandmaster Alireza Firouzja

I challenged world rank 2, grandmaster Alireza Firouzja (2786) to blitz at the @theimmortalgame studio in Paris, France!!!
Let me know in the comments who I should challenge next :)
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00:28 game 1
6:20 game 2
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[@mehdimehdikhani5899]

Alireza should write a motivational book: "Don't Work. Be Talented."

[@AyushSingh-be2yi]

😂

[@felizianosole896]

Best seller(all think that they have talent)

[@armin3057]

maybe if we focused more on chess and less on fashion he would have qualified ...

[@smd1006akro]

Ya.. Talented to waste at least 20 years on chess

[@missionpupa]

Most people who are at the top of their field are there not because theyre the hardest worker, but because they are talented and also worked hard.

[@aref6561]

Your questions were so on point. I am so happy to hear about Firouzja's chess journey; he doesn't have too many interviews

[@Morill128]

good point, I really wish he finds himself in the C-squared podcast one day for example

[@akaNemsko]

Awww thanks so much ❤ it was really fun to do this format with him :)

[@navneetsingh878]

@@akaNemsko Hou Yifan is Goddess.

[@josealejandrotorrejon6586]

Alireza is like Bobby, get a cute girl than he became a nice guy

[@laststriker]

​@@josealejandrotorrejon6586when bobby did that?

[@plushcap3320]

I like how he became so focused and serious suddenly when the important moment of the game began

[@jansnauwaert1785]

"I should have prepared, honestly". As if that would have changed the outcome one bit.

[@akaNemsko]

Tbh I could’ve at least prepared some openings

[@jansnauwaert1785]

@@akaNemsko Yes, you could have. One could argue that if it were only from a perspective of respect for the (formidable) opponent, it would have been preferable. But the game was only about having some fun, right?

[@MikhailFederov]

They can’t take any accountability. It’s always some reason other than them just not being smart

[@googooboyy]

The truth has been spoken

[@L.Lawliet7]

​@@akaNemskobut why though? It's not an official match it is just a friendly match and the gm also didn't prepare any openings and was super casual with you almost making it look like a date

[@banahaner648]

Alireza is genius! Love his personality too

[@akaNemsko]

He’s absolutely amazing :)

[@lyntonknapton1999]

​@@akaNemskoYou should date 😌

[@longschlongdingdong]

*bank account

[@karokaveian]

He born in iran me to like him

[@genz3047]

​@@lyntonknapton1999 streets need this😅

[@dogsmokespipe]

This is probably the best interview with Firouzja I've seen. Very relaxed and in their element, this is a great format and Nemsko fostered good discussion. Cheers!

[@priapushk996]

2:04 "How do you think you got so good?" "I don't work as hard."

[@akaNemsko]

I swear everytime I’ve talked to Alireza he’s somehow said the best lines

[@navneetsingh878]

@@akaNemsko Li Na (Tennis) and Hou Yifan (chess) ❤️❤️❤️

[@zacharysherry2910]

1:41 is the question.

[@cardinalityy]

Really loved this format! A lot of chess interviews are painfully awkward, but the questions you asked made for a very candid atmosphere ^^ And, of course, watching the games was fun as well

[@zacharysherry2910]

Alireza, how does the knight move? 🎤 Lol

[@rossowen3918]

Love Guccireza! Hope he becomes World Champion one day!

[@anirudhkashyap23]

He's literally just 19, i think he'll be the world champion soone or later

[@flameraker6824]

Yes, hes very very good

[@PhonkEcho]

VersachiReza is the real deal

[@amilcarsafeca7629]

@@anirudhkashyap23 I agree, he's probably the next WC if Magnus is truly stepping away, I'd say the next rivalry of the ages is definitely Nodirbek and Alireeza

[@anirudhkashyap23]

@@amilcarsafeca7629 yes, you are right

[@jjppee]

I'm fairly new to the chess scene so it's rare to find any candid sit-down conversations with the top players on YT. Hope in the next video we learn a little more about the players' personal interests, short/long-term goals in chess and life, etc. 🙂

[@chessjess510]

This was a really cool video/concept! Great questions and great chess

[@jaconova]

Such a nice kid, always have a smile for everyone.

[@neilmacdonald6637]

Wow, great interview and you played very respectably against him. Great laidback atmosphere! These segments with top GMS will be a huge hit if you can keep them up!

[@masoudiranpour6425]

Alireza is a genius and I am sure that he will be the future chess champion of the world....Calm and polite..the chess show his personalitty ....

[@statickid5897]

Huh, I always felt like Alireza plays some very aggressive chess though

[@goku445]

@@statickid5897 Because it's fun.

[@statickid5897]

@@goku445 Agreed. But if the way they play show their personality... Firouzja must be one hell of an aggressive guy 😅

[@goku445]

@@statickid5897 Oh yeah, makes sense. Alireza looks like an overly aggressive guy.

[@ThunderAtSea-sr4df]

Alireza has a big ego, which is why he will never become a world champion. Instead of working more on his game, he tilts when he loses. He is an example of what happens when you have talent but no discipline.

[@pbezunartea]

Alireza is such a good sport! Great video, thank you! When was it played?

[@akaNemsko]

about 2-3 weeks ago :)

[@pbezunartea]

@@akaNemsko Thank you! 🤗

[@jaimeduncan6167]

Don't be so hard on yourself the first one was not a terrible game, it was equal for most of the game, and the a little inexactitude and sas, he got the advantage. Taking into account that he is one of the highest-raking players ever, I will say you did great. The speed of his mind is just amazing, I know in part is because he is young but even so, amazing.

[@akaNemsko]

awww thank you so much :) he is an amazing chess player for sure

[@incognito5416]

@@oxndvvfkuhl7540 even with the same training, she would still lose to him

[@sutirahibu2018]

@@oxndvvfkuhl7540 he designer to

[@Morill128]

exactly, holding an equal position for so long against a guy who is rated number 1 in blitz (!) is nothing short of impressive

[@JimmyBoosterCrate]

​@@oxndvvfkuhl7540 What do you think Nemo did her whole life? Yeah, that's right. Even with playing chess 24/7, an average person can only become good, never a super GM. Talent is a thing.

[@GabrielHaller]

Nemo's chess prowess is as captivating as her charming personality. Watching her face off against Alireza is a true delight for chess enthusiasts and admirers alike.

[@parnianhaghighatpoor6856]

Omg! Now I'm even more proud of being Iranian and seeing people like Alireza as an honor to our country ❤ Wish I could see this kinda prosperity and success, people of my country make all around the world, in our own country one day Our hearts are filled with grief and pain, but the most beautiful flowers blossom in adversity, the day of our freedom will come eventually ❤

[@jamesnguyen7069]

ya!!!! iran!!! lets go!!! have u seen the apple tv show tehran?

[@user-rh6tk3vd9w]

Great interview. I liked the setup of the scene, the questions were well chosen and interesting, games were fun to watch. Interviewer also kind and beautiful. Alireza also nice, handsome and relaxed, interesting to listen to.

[@terminusest9179]

Sometimes I think the best way to interview Alireza is over a chessboard now.

[@Earthbound017]

This is such a good video. Never seen Alireza like this and you're a great interviewer

[@dickmacgurn590]

He's the only person I can imagine surpassing Magnus. His brain is lightning fast!

[@HH-dy7xe]

Yeah the way he plays good chess even when he’s about to flag is crazy

[@user-xb7sc8xt7e]

Your video was really great i hope i can see your other videos soon

[@grievous5243]

There's worse things then being down just a pawn against a Super GM well played Nemo

[@mattuccima2893]

You think he’s trying hard? Lol

[@grievous5243]

@@mattuccima2893 He's trying his hardest

[@mattuccima2893]

@@grievous5243 lmao you are hilarious

[@valuxlevelux5618]

@@mattuccima2893 ofc he is trying hard he made all exchanges possible and played safest possible.

[@gusleffers9265]

Really enjoying the irl content lately!

[@akaNemsko]

Yay I’m glad!!!

[@ifixfridges7792]

Love the video and this board!!

[@frednibe]

Nice to see Alireza shine in interviews, super charming match up 🙂

[@willtheguy]

Great format and great questions

[@The_6th]

Alireza is very fun to play with, so humble Super GM...

[@Subhajit_Paul123]

I would die happily if I could survive till endgame against Alireza. You played really well

[@jdghgh]

Great video! What a fun way to interview someone!

[@BlitzWizard94]

Nemsko cant handle the Firo fire! the fashion designer strikes again

[@GilMonteverde]

Yeah he works with Levy in the fashion business I've heard.

[@dowaliby1]

I really enjoyed this. Nemsko really had a great position for a while. She can be proud of how well she stood up against one of the top players in the world, especially since her attention was divided on interviewing him throughout the game. Alireza's playing style is smooth as silk, and seems effortless.

[@zkenk]

The IMMORAL GAME

[@akaNemsko]

IMMORTAL GAMEEEEEEEE ❤❤❤❤❤

[@Calmetvolupte]

@@akaNemsko you look in love with him lol

[@Calmetvolupte]

in the video

[@huntermach7356]

Threw me off, I thought there was gonna be lots of immoral actions.

[@napoleonbonaparte4410]

@@akaNemsko 😂

[@Fergus316]

After playing his brother in the cafe, now you play Alireza himself.

[@imightbebiased9311]

I liked the follow-up to this video...where you ended up matched up against Mohamadreza at the blitz bar, and didn't know who he was. :D

[@egoistIsagiX]

U played great especially the first game. And Fashion Designer >> hopefully he becomes a World Champion in the future.

[@MultiMarcd]

Really nice. You played good games too. I love the questions you asked him. Good job.

[@zackf3688]

Alireza seems so chill to play with!

[@Lightrojsp]

Damn you played so well!!

[@jackmermigas9465]

Really great questions while playing top level chess! your minds are amazing!

[@cloudforest4087]

Nice interview and games.

[@mikecroke6078]

Alireza is my favorite young chess player. It’s great to see him casually talk about chess like this

[@ralphmalph8042]

THE GOAT!🐐This is such a privilege.

[@virtcreates]

Thanks for reminding me how much I used to love chess! It’s been so so long since I’ve played. Also… It’s really awesome to me what you do - entertain while doing something you enjoy, pushing yourself on multiple fronts: intervie, get good content out of high performers, all while playing a good game of chess. Serving to popularize chess, giving voice to other players, and more! Only sad part was seeing some of the dumbest comments I’ve seen in a while from people who might claim to be fans of chess, but clearly aren’t talented enough to ever make it as supporters /s. Stay strong, gamer

[@virtcreates]

This dude is cool too, instantly rooting for the both of you!

[@1Blantdaddy]

Amazing content!

[@mojtabaes2744]

LOL. "We are sick of each other" LOL

[@CapitalColonies]

That first game was close, honestly was suprised you didn't get annilhilated till the end

[@cazorla82]

Alireza - “I’m tired of winning”

[@skinnyafx3081]

she was so upset like she had a chance lmao

[@Angelo_524]

I want to see the third game

[@JeyhanGardyan]

Subscribe already. I like the way you presenting so chill and entertaing

[@luisiano92]

respect to him even i think Fabi or Nakamura deserve the second place, but his time in chess is like just starting , gg Ali

[@robdubent]

Naka does not make second place.

[@luisiano92]

and i am not a big fan Nakamura, i always was for Magnus and Fabi , but love them all, Mamedyarov, Dubov and so many

[@Mm-dn5gc]

Deserving is not a thing in competitive sports, specially chess where there is no luck involved.

[@yarsaz4347]

Naka isn't even top 5

[@rizdos6437]

@@yarsaz4347 he is currently number 3 behind Magnus and Fabi, he did well in the norway chess.

[@luckystrke]

Great video! You’re both very likable 😊🙏

[@epicchess2021]

Nice you held your own tbf nice fight

[@bettyyyyyy]

Hi from Iran, James, you are the best chess commentator!!

[@jamesg1425]

Nemo you are such a special person! Bright, beautiful, humble, a real classy lady! 🎉

[@akshitjohry113]

What a great game #1, Alireza's rook move is just a tempo faster :O

[@jean-baptistegrenouille3692]

"Magnus loves torturing people" Hahahaha!

[@Proflaxis]

Grischuk will put himself on the wall of shame to please Maurice. BTW, so interesting to se Alireza saying he didn't work hard like other people did, so he must have some talent and discipline.

[@googooboyy]

Alireza neither sweated upon the chess nor the lady in front. He’s cold AF.

[@demiurg25]

It's funny that he says about talent, because he was once asked if how much time he invested in chess, and he said about 12 hours a day, and that he was always thinking about chess.

[@magicsinglez]

I think he’s saying he’s playing for time with you!

[@Tx66]

You did AWESOME!!!

[@oldmedstudent1750]

What do you think about Richard Rapport's style? You should do an interview with him. He just recently moved up to #10. People constantly sleeping on him, but he's a beast.

[@courageouscuber9278]

Great games. I didn’t notice you had a new pfp! When did you get it?

[@navneetsingh878]

Queen Hou yifan is Li Na of chess. She is powerful ❤

[@qawmysuri]

when is the engagment going to be, keep us informed, love the 1st game

[@seheyt]

I'm dieing. "THE IMMORAL GAME STUDIO". Both spoken and captioned :)

[@seheyt]

I feel like more people would accept the invite to play immoral games with nemsko

[@pawnpusher]

Getting into the endgame against the number 2 in the world...impressive!

[@WorldChessComunity-gh3xx]

Amazing

[@javierfarren9248]

I can't believe she managed to talk so much while staying alive.....she should be proud!

[@shayan6738]

Amazing video

[@neville-mladen9393]

Fantastic to watch, thank you

[@m.h.a2077]

🔥

[@queensac2430]

I like his playing style!

[@kimboonvoongs1487]

Handsome man

[@thegorn]

“I won’t give you the second rank, but I will give you first base”😊

[@AlexRochette]

What’s that “deck of card-looking thing” on the side of the board that Firouzja is toying with?

[@Abhichess98]

dude he is handsome and shy.(NOT GAY JUST COMPLIMENTING THE MAN)

[@shayo6251]

At 11:04 Did u resign because he was gonna checkmate or were u just down too many pieces? I see a possible checkmate line if u played Rxa2 but if you played Rxe3 then that line doesn’t really work. If it was because of the checkmate can u share the line?

[@amon5673]

there's at least 5 "number twos" atm

[@amirkadir7990]

What type of material is the board ? I’ve been looking on the internet and I’m unsure what type of board to buy ( that’s affordable 😂) . This board looks really nice tho , is there a link to buy it ? Any help will be much appreciated

[@WHAT-gm1xm]

Hey nemsko i love your videos please tell me how to improve chess rating i am stuck in 1200 in blitz bullet rapid i practice daily

[@OagengKhuduge]

Wow chess is so weirdly hard man, I mean nemsko is like 2300/2400 right? And alireza is like 2700/2800 and yet they can Nemo can get an equal position for so long, I'm 1500 and I get amazed how fast they can spot tactics, I also got so happy when the gms played some of the moves I would play, especially in the middle game and improving moves.

[@kylerivers3536]

This was very well done, good job Nemsko.

[@MarianoFreyreX]

First video is have seen of your channel. Cutr and inteligente girl. Good coupñe for Alireza.

[@fabiomejiamorales7350]

Apenas pasó un día pero este vídeo ya envejeció mal🤣

[@bladmorane7613]

GREAT REAL STUFF AS ALWAYS, CANADIAN FORMER RUSSIAN

[@dogmakata]

Nice game :) i wish alireza plays caro-kann when he plays on black. He has 'flexible' 'caro-kann i ever seen😊

[@wilestrella7202]

Love the chessboard! Where to get it? Thanks😊

[@whooaaapppp]

fun guy!

[@emjhaybondoc2477]

compatible.

[@TOP21naturetrend]

Nice game 😊❤

[@SV-bo8yn]

There's chemistry between you two

[@geert574]

Firouzja is 🌈

[@vercot7000]

you're just weird lmao

[@avalanche9142]

Alireza deserves more coverage in the media

[@imeprezime1285]

I think Mr. Stockfish should be next to challenge

[@blodbotina]

Thumbs up for Versace shirt, albeit worn completely wrong :P

[@zk7786]

her best gun is speaking🎉

[@tamirmorgan1640]

nemo going easy on her youngers. respect

[@akaNemsko]

Yessir that’s what’s going on here

[@HuamiLim]

Do another one with odds!