I don't even know what happened this game

[@Ghost-lf2qj]

NL this is insanely entertaining. Coming from someone who has never had an interest in chess before.

[@HCGxreaver]

I agree 100% with this

[@maximumfay]

I fully agree!

[@Flutterfly-y2o]

I've started learning how to play chess because of NL.

[@misterdumper8190]

@@Flutterfly-y2o same

[@aidanking2833]

You're spot on. It's a testament to how entertaining NL is.

[@samuellawson1425]

"Why do we have to get into this meme game?" He says without a hint of irony .

[@daybreakhascome]

I thought he said mean lmao

[@litapd311]

my man regularly throws out the book on the second move and has the AUDACITY to ask why he's in a meme game haha. i actually really like the meme games though i hope he continues to make it spicy

[@clgreg]

I love teacher ryan at 17:08 gesturing to himself like he's giving a chess theory lecture at PogU

[@Will-rb5lw]

I don't think Ennel understands how unbelievably pogged the chess series is.

[@chaddaliciousness]

I think he does, the views are off the chain

[@michael1026h1]

As someone learning chess, thank you for explaining why the computer likes certain moves more

[@patrikcarlsson2908]

The computer likes it more because its better, that is all.

[@zoid_on_youtube]

i dont say this to be mean to Ryan in any way, and he is a better player than I am, but you should take his interpretations of the computer analysis with a big grain of salt.

[@kendyl6806]

@@patrikcarlsson2908 yeah but it’s nice to hear why it’s better

[@NoukonGlobal]

@@zoid_on_youtube To be fair, 1500 elo is easily top 10% of players. He's perfectly serviceable at explaining why certain moves are bad most of the time, especially for newer players.

[@AC-pk4ut]

@@zoid_on_youtube ehhh, he's often right. Especially in this episode with his interpretation on why advancing your pieces while applying a threat will almost always be the best move, particularly the knights.

[@EDoyl]

17:46 making the best move won't ever improve the computer evaluation, because the computer evaluation assumes both players will make their best moves. You can't impress the computer, you can only let them down.

[@MehYam2112]

Thanks computer dad

[@Tshirt380]

Technically you can impress the computer by getting a Brilliant (!!) move, usually the computer only ranks a move as "brilliant" if it is, at first glance, a poor move but by following a certain line then later outranks what the computer determined as "best".

[@LightningRaven42]

@@Tshirt380 Which at this point, you might as well be a GM.

[@Batman-bh6vw]

@@LightningRaven42 oh so that's easy then

[@sobgray]

Thermodynamics 😣

[@pixelpox11]

Just 2 games per video is an inaccuracy in my book. I feel like 3 could be considered a best move.

[@Northernlion]

tell my opponents to resign!

[@dylanloew]

@@Northernlion 1. d4!! an incredible move. White takes the initiative and grabs space in the center. 2. e4?? a terrible blunder. Better was 2. Black Resigns

[@RazorThyOwn]

The guy in the first game seemed like he was super tilted. Maybe I'm reading into it too much but it felt like he was on a losing streak and just titled hard

[@Jonjon13Jonjon13]

the blunders were massive, like someone 500 elo below theirs would do... Why we can't know for sure. But definitely playing terrible, considering the elo they had.

[@Chizzle69420]

Tilt steaks are awful. I got super tilted today and dropped 300 elo because the salt outweighed my thinking

[@Sonian018]

Poggy Fischer steps up to the board today

[@MtGwFriends]

Massively underappreciated wordplay!

[@felipemontero9839]

I hope this series continues until NL becomes a GM

[@CrimsonJoker641]

Nice way of saying you want the series to continue forever

[@felipemontero9839]

@@CrimsonJoker641 savage

[@violetstarsign]

Road to 2400 hype

[@Chizzle69420]

@@felipemontero9839 I mean, it's not really savage. It would be nearly impossible for NL to become a GM without dropping his entire life to focus on chess

[@lucasnadamas9317]

@@Chizzle69420 I dont know man, he is actually really good at chess, I feel like if he focused on it for like 2 months he could get it, never underestimate the egg

[@Spartan0430]

that game by anakin is like a textbook of example of what not to do in a game of chess. all of his moves put himself under pressure from what would be a natural, and neutral, developing move. and his response to escape lead to either more development or just opened himself up to crazy attacks. all while never really developing his own board.

[@JoeMiyagi]

Honestly great play. I think it’s funny that NL was worried about backseating, when in reality this is probably the game he would most stomp the audience in.

[@johnrozewicki7132]

The analysis being instantly available to go through I think has prevented the backseating and allowed NL to really shine with his explanations of the suggested moves. It's so watchable.

[@anthonynaimo9507]

It began with Enel, then Queens Gambit, now I’m getting bombarded with GothamChess and Hikaru by the algorithm- Drowning in the Pogosphere

[@rwo23]

better than them, imho, look up eric rosen or daniel naroditsky. rosen especially has a very NL sense of humor, though a lot dryer

[@Smurrei]

@@rwo23 Pawn cube

[@simpleman4251]

@@rwo23 some men just want to make the pawns smile

[@rwo23]

@@Smurrei oh no my pawn cube!

[@rwo23]

@@Smurrei also the fuckin connect 4 joke cracks me up every time

[@arzas555]

LONGEST WINSTREAK THAN ISAAC INCOMING

[@Bujintei]

Hey NL, this series is great! :) Thank you for doing awesome videos.

[@kiruna9377]

What he said about getting an advantage and then playing less focused is very true, it's the reason why puzzles ask you to find the fewest moves possible to win and not just any good move. Even if you're in a clearly winning position, losing on time is always a possibility and the best way to avoid that is winning as fast as possible.

[@ArkhBaegor]

God, this is so me, almost every game where I get an early advantage I absolutely throw it away, for me it's less about being less focused and more just not playing enough late game

[@mbrusyda9437]

Fewest moves doesn't necessarily mean shortest time, though

[@CZEFrank]

I hope the chess videos have a long and prosperous career on this channel because they're EXTREMELY pogged!

[@lesfrisbees]

Really great video! I love this series. At 18:19, Ng5 is bad because then Qxg2 puts you in a bad position where best case you lose a pawn and a bishop with no compensation. That one move would've actually put black ahead in the game.

[@ellpoyohlokoh]

This is definitely one of my favorite series you've done, I've been waiting years for this to finally arrive!

[@XypherFTW]

That second opponent really shouldve resigned after losing their second rook

[@alexanderwales7870]

I've been really enjoying this series, thanks. I've been teaching my four-year-old son to play, and he's terrible but loving it so far.

[@DJKrisyKrisdude]

4:12 He moved that pawn so with such confidence, as if you fell right into his trap... All to have his bishop taken by a pawn.

[@Aldrenean]

This series is amazing. I've played Chess since I was a kid but I always bounce off of streamers playing it, but your combination of approachable yet competent play, good banter and analytical discussion, and occasional massive blunders to get us yelling at the screen make this seriously top-tier entertainment.

[@paulpogba5943]

Im quite experienced in Chess so often I scream at my screen when you don’t spot an obvious move but you’re still entertaining.. 😂

[@RobbyBobbyBoy]

Actually loving this series. Not only do I get to enjoy your chess content but youtube has been recommending me more chess videos and I'm learning a lot about strategy

[@zachlerseth5366]

hey nothernlion. just wanted to say i love the chess videos. you are absolutely killing the game right now :)

[@Stubobrules]

I've been checking out NL's old Solemn Vow Darkest Dungeon series and man something I've noticed is that the comments sections on his videos have definitely gotten a lot better in recent years. In this new era, the positivity is out of control and I'm here for it!

[@paulan.5104]

maybe you could fit one puzzle rush before your matches? If you try to do it fast, I'm sure it wont take much time at all, and you will hone your tactic skills before the actual games

[@brandonrashtian7215]

Honestly hadn’t been as active with the channel as of late, but the chess series has me addicted! It’s my pre-sleep routine now! Keep up the great content!

[@z14zach]

I really hope chess is here to stay! One of the most fun series to watch rn and followed by slashers keep. This is a golden line up everyday.

[@adamtune]

Super helpful commentary around the 17ish minute mark. I know little about chess (the moves and the basic strategy, but not even any openings) and I found it very clear and logically explained. I hope to use that strategy in some games!

[@DGTLCLANGAMING]

This is the most pogged episode I have seen so far. That second game I swear you turned into Hikaru for awhile when you were drawing all the arrows on the board and predicting moves. Well done NL, proud of you for breaking 1500

[@xplosionrule]

The talk through of the analysis today was wonderful, super insightful and helped me a lot. I'm gonna keep commenting on these to make sure you keep using that chess computer in your brain to serve up hot pogs for our consumption.

[@XxStreaker259xX]

When your opponent moves their queen twice in the first 4 moves of the game, you know you're about to feast

[@mumblegore]

Actually pogged out of my mind at the level of chess acumen on display in this video

[@SuperSparv]

Thank you for providing your insight during/post play NL! Not only is you finally dusting off the ol' gameboard you've hid in your mind's attic highly entertaining - me, being a chess scrub, I feel like I'm learning from your commentary... so thank you again!

[@algeo1]

Super disappointed that he didn't make a "I have the high ground!" joke when playing against Anakin. :(

[@TILsquared96]

You're absolutely right, I would have died

[@shiroanimationxoxo]

Dude, keep 'em coming! I try my best to make time to check this chess videos. Finally, after all these years we are seeing a fraction of your chess brain.

[@hctaz]

Jesus that first game. You gotta love those players you run into who are just grumpy “IM GONNA REFUTE YOUR OPENING YOU ARENT ALLOWED TO PLAY”

[@WolfSoulMC]

Almost never commenting on YT, but after watching NL for almost a decade, i will sacrifice for algorithm

[@techiecreations]

Love the chess videos!! They just keep getting better and better no matter if you win or lose.

[@SilverhandX]

This chess series is my favorite NL content in a long time, can't wait for the new episode to come out every time

[@FUTrading]

20min episode... we've been punished for enjoying the 40mins of pog yesterday :( sigh

[@andregoepfert2745]

We might have been blessed with another game at least if the 2nd opponent had just resigned...

[@FUTrading]

@Jake Miller i have a daily pog quota that needs fulfilling. u dont see me slacking!!

[@strathm]

it's a pog concentrate ;)

[@mattbenz99]

NL missed a chance to be a chess grandmaster. He has such good game sense that he could easily be ranked 2500 ELO now if he had practiced more when he was younger.

[@fuchsia3538]

Yeah but if he did that he could've missed the chance to become an e-sport super star so perhaps things worked out okay as is :-)

[@PaintingStallion]

There are multiple grandmasters but only one NL

[@hivestalker]

"Easily"

[@Beaver1224]

This is one of the very few series that I will not watch when I'm doing anything else. I want to pay attention and try to figure out good moves and see what happens. It's great!

[@TheWorldBelowDnD]

15:22 was a prime moment for the ultimate pog reply: "I'm sorry Anakin, I have the high ground"

[@Gallazze_AYAYA]

”Super strange position” i guess he has never seen a typical caro-kann position then lol

[@N0S0L]

Opponent: Makes Book move NL: "Interesting"

[@steveerickson938]

I'm totally enjoying your videos. Perhaps because you're not a grandmaster, your play seems very realistic and within the realm of possibility for me to also achieve. You talk through some principals in a very straightforward and clear way. And when you blunder and lose, you don't have a tantrum about it. Good stuff.

[@GreenSurfCss]

Anakin-31 wanted the smoke and boy did he get the smoke. 97% accuracy pog

[@Galardomond]

My favorite series at the moment

[@HighLanderPonyYT]

Yah, I shouted a lil' when I spotted the double check. :D Grats on the 1500!

[@dawsonstokes7400]

Because of this series all I can sing is "If you take a pawn then I take a pawn now HONEY!"

[@rickhammer7204]

Stuck in my head!! Arg

[@sillychinas]

NL is playing super well. If this series continues, expect 1800-2000 rapid within a year.

[@BriBri4n]

just dropping a comment to say I love this series so much, thank you NL

[@scottrowell2935]

Ahh yes. Another incredible installment. Always look forward to my daily dose of the misclick master showing us some off-book pogicity.

[@InternationalAwesomeFoundation]

I gotta say, it's always kinda funny to see in the analysis things like "Excellent move, but this one was the best" to which NL responds "That move was oh-kay" and then the AI's like "Eh, this was a minor mistake but it's tiny" and NL responds with "MASSIVE Blunder."

[@ekr_eb]

Everyday I wait for the new chess video to drop, really enjoying the series keep it up egghead

[@thephantasticmatt6750]

I have a theory you were playing lower level players that hadn't "settled" into their scores yet. Which seems to explain their BM and double down plays. Great episode though. I kinda wonder what Deep Blue considers a brilliant move now. Like a queen sacrifice to a mate, or something?

[@AgentChiliFri]

11:59 I love it when NL reacts like this lmao

[@jz613]

Great video, your analysis is getting even better now too.

[@nikalus]

Just throwing my thoughts on the pile but this is legit some of the best content NL's ever put out, every episode is pure pog.

[@elijahamgast]

NL REACHED 1500 ELO LETS FRIKIN GOOOOO

[@johngleeman8347]

Baron Egg should set up a 5 minute game tournament with his viewership. Even if he gets knocked out early he can commentate the other matches.

[@prod07forgot]

really diggin this series NL!

[@tannersmith4848]

I really appreciate the analysis because it shows all of the back seating I would probably have commented. Good Content OP

[@ryan1000011]

that second match was a player like my uncle their so focused on the queen because it's powerful they ignore most other things so u just ignore what their queen is doing play safe and just play your game which is exactly what happened really hopefully it shows that player the queen isn't everything

[@pkfreezing]

Now that you've hit 1500 elo and shown complete GM level dominance in highly pogged 2d chess are you going to move up dimensions to reclaim the 5d chess throne?

[@crispin-freeman]

When I was a kid I used to casually play chess with my cousins and some friends, and we always played with the rule that, once the king had been in check, it couldn't castle. I'm quite surprised to learn through this series that it isn't an actual rule.

[@AHybrten]

I will never get sick of this series

[@riley7036]

Ive never been so hooked on an NL series

[@condemned70]

This is great, love your chess gameplay!

[@litapd311]

some nice dubs as usual NL! happy that you could get to 1500. i'm still working my way up

[@terezi4real]

thank you for reinvigorating my adhd hyperfixation for chess, been playing constantly and watching all of these videos

[@StephenSweat]

Well I know what happened. You pogged me up, ya dang egg!

[@TheHmuma]

To be fair nl if you have seen that missed win at the end there you’d be a master. 🧠

[@cirocamoletto03]

Pog in blood levels skyrocketing with this series

[@wolfcard1386]

Loving this series!

[@DiggnationRocks]

You're rolling! Great job! The road to 1600 starts now.

[@oh_banana]

Anakin was max BMer, knew there was a resign but waited until he literally only had a king. We hit those with 'bad sport'

[@lx4079]

This isn't a GM game, people can and do throw the advantage they gain at these levels, resigning is a bad choice

[@bhappen]

NL for the miss-clicks: if you just click your piece again, so it is no longer highlighted yellow, then in is unselected. PogU

[@hiddentalents7822]

Nobody: Egg: this is a weird one

[@kaylaklimas6058]

Egg: Let's get weird! Also Egg: Why are my games so weird?

[@pootshihi22]

I say the exact same thing in my head every game of chess I play, idk why

[@Kpizzl]

"you know what would be nice tho? to not have to come from behind" - NL 2020

[@Crystal_959]

And he didn’t, and now he’s a father

[@clutchmelon4587]

@@Crystal_959 Yikes

[@green9090]

Viewer challenge for this series: try to find a full game that NL does not describe as weird, strange, bizarre, etc.

[@a2rhombus2]

"I played a little sloppy at the end here" *continues to rapidly click through a series of nothing but best and excellent moves according to the engine

[@Mantosasto]

I really enjoy watching these in the morning with my breakfast :D

[@Dawgcage_]

That Second analysis felt like a master class.

[@gustavolinhares5962]

Love the chess gameplay! Btw, I'm not a huge fan of the key moments only analisys, much prefer going through the plays, you can just go fast when there isn't much going on

[@tannerlarson276]

Egglord has the highground.

[@AenimaKamikaze]

Really great job keeping your cool against really aggressive play styles and coming out with 3 dubs!

[@Buster_Scruggs]

18:08, Ng5 may be a colossal blunder. Queen takes g2, destroying your kingside, and forking the knight and rook. Edited: I looked into it more, and white may be able to compensate with Bf3. Its an ugly muddled position for white in exchange for an exchange advantage, so I'm not completely sure, but I do prefer black at a first glance.

[@Tocinos]

i love trapping peoples queens when they play Scandinavian and immediately go for weak g2 pawn like a noob

[@TrueNargin]

11:44 What are you talking about, the knight was putting the king in check, they couldn't have used the queen. Edit. He realised in the analysis.

[@kaylaklimas6058]

2:58 When you realize that at least half of these games have been "weird ones". Not that going off the book and getting freaky is bad, it's just kinda funny.

[@josephabousharkh6010]

NL, noticed you said you don’t feel confident against 1) D4. I recommend looking at The Grunfeld defense for an easy and STRONG sequence

[@jatelitherius9842]

I’ve been playing on chess com for a week now because of your series, i just started my premium membership free trial so i can analyze my 450 elo games. I love watching you play but i have no idea what constitutes good & bad moves

[@ohy3ah97]

If it wasn't for the mate in 2, f3 knight to d4 is actually such a beautiful move I can't believe it.

[@paulan.5104]

Best analysis by far. This is what I was hoping to see for analysis. Going a bit in depth for diferent lines instead of saying "whelp, I guess that was better for some reason"

[@DoltishDan]

He’s so good, love the analysis

[@Riotlight]

I love watching NL play chess. So much so i think my little pog might be showing!