Magnus Carlsen's IMMORTAL GAME

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Magnus Carlsen's Immortal Chess Game vs Sipke Ernst, dubbed the Magnus Effect, from Corus Group C in 2004. Game moves below. You are amazing :)
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[@michawojcik5903]

He should really shave for once, I mean, beard is more of a masculine feature and it doesn't suit his androgynous looks especially with that hair

[@anitahanjabkurdahumvitmuay6224]

Damn pin of shame

[@dhanushkondabathini3164]

holy shit levy’s quick with this pin of shame

[@fishingwithbro3941]

I like the facial hair

[@epicwolves125]

Shut up

[@thecrystalmemes5767]

p i n o f s h a m e

[@relja6838]

"An immortal game in chess is when you just pop off." Something about old terms or phrases being explained with modern memey ones ilike this is just hilarious.

[@johnbezos8853]

Clearly the better explanation, lol

[@davidrobertson1980]

I'd like to HEAR that in a tournament lol more laughter is needed in chess :)

[@noraeld5020]

I've never been able to vocalise this but you are so right

[@stonecraftbros2977]

@@davidrobertson1980 True chess is so serious

[@nathanmermilliod3135]

Very accurate comment

[@mr.benjobilly9618]

Gotham in the last video: “see you guys tomorrow” Also Gotham: *makes another video today*

[@jordan-sb9ju]

His content output is crazy all jokes aside. So much respect for Levy for providing even while he’s feeling exhausted

[@draco_shifty]

“Some of you are going to die, but that is a sacrifice, I am willing to make.” - Lord Farquad

[@fight4domination]

Shrek? 🤭

[@draco_shifty]

@@fight4domination indeed Edit: it was actually from Shrek the musical

[@Mike_Rottchburns]

Haha

[@WernerWerman]

when mom leaves the house to go to a5 and all hell breaks loose

[@sjegannath6295]

nice joke

[@maaroufchoucair7883]

Lmao

[@breadyboy6213]

That's weird, Magnus wins when sacrificing everything but I don't? Magnus MUST be getting lucky

[@nomarramirez4905]

It's cause he was a chess prodigy which means that he was at a higher point in playing chess than are typical chess players.

[@breadyboy6213]

@@nomarramirez4905 Wow! I didn't know that, thanks for sharing your 200IQ with us. We are very blessed to have a person like you in this community.

[@russianbear7832]

Perhaps you should try the “push 8 pawns two squares and en passant like it’s no tommorow” strat

[@kitetm7596]

@@nomarramirez4905 he was being sarcastic my dude

[@2185wisai]

his clearly hacking

[@KosheiDeathless]

"We castled in oposed sides, may the best player win". If he knew he was actually speaking to the future best player of all time, he wouldn't have made that mistake.

[@Rimpelmans]

I think Sipke Ernst knew. Magnus was already very famous back then and many saw him as a future worldchampion. But Sipke Ernst was playing a great tournament (like Levy said) I think he won every game until this one.

[@manuelperathoner4922]

please stop calling magnus the best player of all time

[@niloykhan9663]

@@manuelperathoner4922 he is the Goat lmao

[@senka7840]

Gotham said that not Sipke..

[@sigstenbockgard8080]

@@manuelperathoner4922 but he is

[@lawn7271]

levy: im feeling burnt out also levy: uploads twice in a day (thank you we love you)

[@sultanakausar6492]

@Corey Lambrecht Chess isn't social media, you idiot. Just because something is done on or with technology, doesn't make it social media. He is constantly pumping out this amazing content for us, the least you could do is appreciate him. Also, before you comment on anything, learn what social media means, Karen.

[@MLG35U5]

@@sultanakausar6492 Chad* assuming that they’re male

[@abutahirputhedath8841]

@@sultanakausar6492 bruh..... Stop making a fool out of yourself.

[@moonboy5851]

Game 6 vs Nepo has to be up there. Maybe without the dramatic sacrifice but certainly a masterpiece.

[@eidiazcas]

The fact that magnus was only 13 makes this one absolutely immortal

[@CptEmotionlessVODS]

Heck yeah 2 Gotham vids in one day!!!! Let’s goooooo!

[@snappychunk8253]

POGGERS

[@aniimeedits910]

I know

[@paytonkruse9745]

Yeah

[@davidschilling2949]

Let's FOOKIN GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAALLL....wait

[@fishingwithbro3941]

Hell yeah

[@manamitsuki3851]

Magnus even sacrificed his own life to win that game.

[@helgebrekke]

Magnus Phoenix Carlsen

[@pk10006]

"Try to find why. Give you a couple of seconds." 0.3 seconds later: "It's bad because of the bishop fork."

[@JackMoccasin]

In all of the time since I first learned of the Dutch player's existence, not once (until today) did it occur to me that his name is "Sipke", and not "Spike". A cognitive auto correct error sustained for 15+ years...

[@potatobake2707]

lol

[@Blazingfire27]

Same with me (Had is Spike since 2004). But wasn't Sipke Ernst a GM at the time (2004)

[@alasceusaxarius4062]

Levy's posting faster than me blundering in bullet

[@lyntonmysun]

Last video: Magnus is decent Now: Magnus is one of the best players to have ever lived

[@Skelly57]

love these historical game recaps, hope you do more of them!

[@anishsinha1708]

I'm more than happy with just one Gotham video every day to watch during a meal. This (second) video today is a massive treat to watch before I sleep. Thank you Levy!

[@kimtaewoo3274]

If you play bullet in a toilet, that will be in the database -Levy Rozman, 2021

[@aaronz1326]

I really enjoy your videos. You made a comment about how Magnus doesn't play certain openings or styles anymore, and I think that would be an interesting topic for a video. Maybe a timeline of chess, looking at what sort of styles and openings are popular for say a given year or decade. I think it would be quite interesting to see how these things evolve, and what's currently fashionable. Anyway, I only say this in response to you asking for suggestions, I have complete faith in your ability to continue creating fun and interesting content.

[@HoldenArt]

Really really enjoy all of your videos. I particularly like the explanations of why certain moves are not done and and consequences if they were. A huge thanks to you!

[@joeyhanan4482]

Great video Levy, I love when you do these historical games :)

[@paulocruz1808]

13:07 "Being up a rook is a real thing", Levi strong in his Uncle Chael vocabulary

[@johnchessant3012]

I commented yesterday telling Levy that he shouldn't feel bad about taking a break if he needs it and he comes back today with two amazing videos

[@thethingwith.....2023]

Perfect long term series of all the modern day grandmasters breakout games. Love the channel Levy. Keep up the good work.

[@ryanberg3705]

Nice work, Levy! I REALLY loved the handling of the opening theory/historical recap you went to the trouble of providing and how it compares to current theory -- I think it's an insight too few commentators can be bothered with (read: lazy to research), but it's an all too real consideration of the players at the time of the contest, and provides great context to what was known versus created at the board. NEW FAN!!!

[@JMUDoc]

_Epaulet_ "an ornamental shoulder piece on an item of clothing, especially on the coat or jacket of a military uniform." Hence, "epaulet mate" :)

[@lms904]

Magnus described this game as " Massively overrated " and >.

[@geckogeico2212]

So is he

[@Hsel-lc1wt]

@@geckogeico2212 you really think Magnus is overrated?

[@the_Punisher_]

@@geckogeico2212 Ah yes the current world champion and the player with literally the highest rating in chess history is overrated.

[@abutahirputhedath8841]

@@geckogeico2212 *You are not the clown, you are the entire circus*

[@helgebrekke]

Source for Magnus' quote?

[@aaronjohn6586]

So appreciate how he coordinates, pieces defend and attacks all at the same time. In some ways watching these videos is really inspiring and on the other hand when asked to find the winning move rarely do. But regardless of all that it helps to see chess at the highest level to know how different layers of the game work.

[@ordro107]

Love this kind of educational vibe! I'm 1300 and I feel I can still benefit alot from this kindof slower paced more in depth analysis. The normal recap style is sometimes too fast for me... Great job, very clear explanations.

[@thecrafters6220]

I am srsly concerned about levy at this pt lol

[@renanvieira8572]

the best shirts on KZbin

[@Jbook30]

😂😂

[@rcht9586]

He needs a break

[@Lucas_1902]

Why yall comment that every video, It's not like He's being forced or anything, he just loves what he does

[@ProfessionalHunt]

@@Lucas_1902 you can love doing heroin too, doesnt mean its not bad for you

[@shehrlock5780]

5:44 When you're about to lose but somehow managed to do stalemate.

[@trondeg74]

Great to see a great Magnus game I was unaware of. For a more recent classical fast crush game, you could show Giri - Carlsen from the Croatia 2019 tournament - complete with a wonderful comment by Anish.

[@metasamsara]

Oh man you're getting better and better at commentary I love it x) ♥

[@nadem7079]

Defending a pawn that’s beings attacked is not a prophylactic move. “Prophylactic” means defending something before it even gets attacked.

[@kevink8560]

thank you sir

[@manug3434]

Ok

[@Farhen]

Can you please give an example

[@roalama1301]

@@Farhen playing a3 or h3 before a bishop pins your knight

[@Farhen]

@@roalama1301 OK Thanks

[@svenzilly2540]

David Howell's Immortal would be very interesting too. I learned of him by watching the Meltwater champions chess tour and i think he is a very exciting player. So if you are planning to make an immortal game video and dont know which player you should pick yet then this is maybe a good choice :)

[@kimtaewoo3274]

Very instructive. More of this kind of analysis please!

[@phillipleblanc5867]

The energy and enthusiasm you give out cannot be overstated! If I knew nothing about chess I would watch your videos! Outstanding!!!

[@timnauwelaers6876]

Wow, great to see Magnus has been playing so good for so long

[@meanintellectual6593]

Gotham, may u explain one day the Blumenfeld Countergambit? I am really interested with it and I hope that u may make a video on it. I found this countergambit very strong when my opponent plays it against me.

[@SlimeWhite]

Always a pleasure to have a video of the history of chess....keep them coming!

[@victorsiwaphiwe1422]

Levy working overtime uploading all these videos, content machine💪🏾

[@Vyrene]

Immortal games: *exist* Carlsen: *I can milk you*

[@alextonev4145]

you mean gotham?

[@aaravshah8382]

Wow I just finished a chess article I was reading (about how NOT to tilt) and got this notification! Perfect timing! (Also how do you upload so many videos?)

[@arianna8093]

Yesterday I was watching a video and there was a yes/no question and the notification for the video titled 'no' popped up

[@chippy2097]

Slightly new style of going into further detail of the history and the game, I like this a lot.

[@Lupies]

Levy you have a very engaging way of presenting chess. Your delivery is clear and easy to understand, I'm only really getting back into chess and your thought provoking story telling of how chess timelines could have been different if X move was played (Usually the move most obvious to me which I think is decent, until you absolutely educate the sh*t out of why that would not be good XD) makes your videos sometimes feel interactive. I can't speak for everyone but I do look forward to the daily typically circa 30min story time with Gotham. I've not played ranked chess yet but when I do I will defiantly owe my success or failure to you! XD

[@liamlynch-bell802]

Imagine being 25, dedicating and sacrificing a lot of time and opportunities just to be thrashed by a twelve year old. Guess it says more about the ability of Magnus 😆

[@fionahayes4888]

I actually love the community you’ve built and I love watching ur videos, you’ve carried my elo. Thanks for existing and take care of yourself king

[@mircoc2357]

more commentary of historical matches ! thank you for your videos . ciao

[@rosyrani328]

Hi Levy, I would really like a video on different chess style like positional, solid, aggressive, attacking etc. Would be really helpful. Thanks!

[@ishaannagireddi9656]

I'll say what I said previously today, sleep.

[@crazypomp927]

When you mentioned Jan Gustafsson I smiled b/c he's the first (and only so far) grandmaster I've ever beaten. We've played twice in 15 min on chess24, and the second time, he made a surprising series of mistakes in a very short span of moves. I didn't realize some of them were mistakes until after the game, but the last of these mistakes I knew was bad right away, and I knew I was winning. After a nice tactical sequence, I had an easily winning endgame (+6 on the engine iirc), and he resigned on move 40 after another tactical line where I was winning his remaining pieces to get king and bishop vs king with three pawns each in a position where I was going to grab another of his pawns and queen shortly after. It felt good 👍

[@sohamchatterjee2762]

Your content has really improved my chess while entertained me at the same time. Thank you very much Gotham 🙏.

[@tirates]

I'd like to see a quick run through of all the moves at the end of the video just for a visual on how the game played out. meaning just clicking arrow keys through the moves. better visualization

[@hampusjohansson4113]

Magnus Carlsen is so good that he even gambits his age.. being "12 years old" (0:31) in 2004 when he is born 1990..

[@helgebrekke]

He sacrificed two years of his life for this game. He didn't need his toddler years, as there were no chess games played during that time.

[@R_Riley]

I saw GothamChess's post being burned out and thought I would tell my story as an inspiration. When I was in the first grade, my parents got me tested and found out I had extreme learning disabilities. My education experience was a nightmare, to say the least. Teachers constantly told me I would amount to nothing, and I would either end up in prison or a high school dropout. My parents and my faith in God helped me get through it. My parents found a school that specialized in children with learning disabilities. So, there I am in the seventh grade, unable to read or write other than my name and two-letter words. I had teachers constantly tell me I would be nothing in the world after about six months in my new school and after-school programs specializing in teaching children with learning disabilities. Finally, I was able to read for the first time in the middle of the school year. I went from a d and f student to an A and B student. I not only graduated from high school with a 3.7 gpa but also went on to community college and then University. I am now working for my master's and doctorate. I have never let anyone tell me I can not do something. It only fuels me to do it. It might take me longer, but I will get there. On a side note I was in middle school when my uncle taught me how to play chess. I loved the challenge of the game, and it was a lot better than checkers. Unfortunately, I put it down after high school because of how hard I had to fight to get through college and University. But you have reenergized my love for the great game called chess. I have purchased four of your courses and only lack your gambit courses. I just finished my studies in Vienna, and thank you for the great content and for making chess fun. By my faith in God, God's direction, and my parent's fighting for me has lead me to be able to achieving anything in life. Give a like Levy Hoped this small window into my life helped yours and reenergized your love to make great content on KZbin. It’s a true joy to watch. God Bless R_Riley Hope you give a like Levy

[@geckogeico2212]

I hope you know he won't see this :(

[@jaimeparker2161]

Inspiring story. I wouldn't attribute it as much to God as to your personal strength and willpower to push through those challenges. Give yourself some credit

[@dynoko3295]

nice pasta

[@radical_democracy]

It is just disgusting how you beg for his attention. Leave this man alone, if he really has a burn-out, is depressed or whatever.. sentences like "hope you give a like" are only putting more pressure on him.

[@kamikyodai2314]

You are the shit, Levy! Keep rocking. You made me think of this quote when you were talking about the King escape dance: "If you're walking on ice, you might as well dance."

[@Asterx5]

I watched this game so many times to the point I memorised the mate starting from the Knight sacrifice altho I am just a 1200 I am very happy this game got the attention it deserved

[@thedimer4653]

When you find the move when he gives you a couple seconds.

[@geckogeico2212]

gothamChamp

[@mewhenbonk35]

Is it just me or was the title 'Magnus Carlsen Sacrifices EVERYTHING' ?

[@jacobskarby1389]

11:42: "the queen can't just fly over here". Thank you for making me curious and discovering cylindrical and toroidal chess!

[@goldcds]

This is by far my favorite chess channel. Thank you so much Levy for your insight and explanations.

[@jeshnaa1377]

mine 2!

[@warstory5565]

I don't know what to write but I'll write this just for the engagement

[@victoraranedad1885]

You and me both

[@hangugeohaksaeng]

Great video once again. Glad to see you are in good spirits again. Hope you continue to do well.

[@dooglasii753]

Glad you're back Levy, sounds like your break was well worth it, keep taking care of yourself!

[@fight4domination]

Random fact for those who don't know: Epaulettes are the emblems on the shoulders of a soldiers uniform, if you visualize that it makes it a lot of sense :)

[@pschneider1968]

When I was still watching "No.", Levy uploaded this... He makes extraordinary chess vids faster than I can watch them. What a great game and nice analysis!

[@Kenboss-nv6ey]

Hey levy, love your content, would love if you make a video on the goldman caro-kann

[@mattdickerson9642]

VIDEO IDEA: Required props; lab coat, safety goggles, Bunsen burner, & science beakers for good measure. Set up a middle game position or some study from a book and leave it on the screen for 3 mins (asking viewers to pause is usually fine, but not for this) while reading off of Wikipedia a detailed explanation of what rocket science is, then it's experiment time, goggles on, show is the moves using science words to describe the position, then answer once and for all "is chess rocket science?" this could also serve as a pilot episode for levy's new chess science series

[@delta9240]

I’m sorry, is this A SECOND UPLOAD?! Levy, I can’t BEGIN to describe my gratitude. But please take some time to focus on yourself. If you want to continue with these videos, I can’t stop you, but please find some time to take care of yourself.❤️❤️❤️

[@roughlyunderscore]

Day 70 of translating Levy's titles to Russian: "Бессмертная игра Магнуса Карлсена"

[@markoni5741]

Doesnt that mean: mc sacrificed everything?

[@gearoid1470]

@Markoni That was the original title he changed it

[@roughlyunderscore]

@@gearoid1470 Yep. Gonna change dat now

[@mana24]

The absolute mad lad. 2 videos in one day. Thanks for the amazing videos

[@Ariel233CB]

Great video! I would love to see more Anand games Mr Levy!

[@eulermachado3968]

Im a simple person, I see a Magnus Carlsen game, I click on it.

[@EricWoelk]

Your humor ;D "1. You solve a lot of puzzles." "2. You can also be the greatest child prodigy of all time." "3. You can also just...solve a lot of puzzles." ;D

[@goodest_h5120]

Two uploads in one day,great job Gotham

[@hirakmitra6515]

Amazing work as always levy,but I have a request #suggestion Carlsen vs Li chao,Qatar masters 2015,I personally believe that game is the best classical game carlsen ever played, a very wild and beautiful game. You can make a video on that game,so that everyone can enjoy,after becoming WC,I believe that game is one of the actual immortal game played by him

[@shivamchowdhary190]

I really feel bad for the people who have to play against Magnus.

[@DarthScott]

Clicked faster than you

[@DarthScott]

@@jasons2008 indeed

[@cats...6101]

Hmm, you’re right

[@francescoleccese7298]

Magnus starts with E4 Opponent: resigns

[@Rimpelmans]

I was visiting the Wijk aan Zee tournament when this game happened. I got to vote together with the rest of the audience on the briliancy price that day and of course I voted for this game. The vast majority of the audience voted likewise, but I remember some people voting for a win by Kramnik (I think) that I don't even remember. Magnus then came on stage to accept the price and if I remember correctly he said that Qa5 by black was too early, although the computer gives the decisive mistake by black a few moves later. Adult Magnus probably played objectively better games, but to me as a mediocre amatuer player, having seen this game live, it is my favorite Magnus game.

[@ashiqimran5961]

Awesome game, I have never seen checkmate like this :) Great coverage Levy

[@DeanCulver17]

Another really fun watch! Thanks Levy

[@johnchessant3012]

Love the Magnus effect joke in the description

[@svival6916]

Intro got me hyped

[@DJCA_UK]

It's not called "Epaulette's Mate", it's an "epaulette mate" (military shoulderpads)

[@zachmorgan6982]

"I don't know how I know... but I just know" Magnus Carlson

[@assafcohen1382]

Cant wait for Vegas, will we get a vlog from there?

[@JamesConley1234]

Hell yea, Levy is on that overtime game. Great video man. #workworkworkworkwork

[@MemphisJagsfan]

Gotta update this to the sacrificing 3 pieces for a queen game against Giri this year (2021 for future viewers). That game was marvelous.

[@chunky8684]

make this a series

[@AdeebHamad]

Chess tournament viewership would skyrocket of this guy did the commentary with this kinda energy lmao.

[@rahulmistry5019]

that was so beautiful , the commentary the game. ... wow

[@ThatAmnesiaGuy]

Loving the energy in this video, Levy

[@souravkonar3436]

At first that knight sac looked like a move by Carlus Magnasen

[@mariobrenes4264]

Amazing balance between eloquence and entertainment. I love you Levy.

[@christiansrensen5958]

"Being up a rook is a real thing." -Levy Rozman 2021

[@Enrique-pi1nh]

Where's the 'get outta here' at the end? I live for those

[@gambit5304]

"You'll run out of defenders, I'll run out of firepower. Right, we kinda have this Quagmire" - GothamChess, 2021

[@hchitalwala]

Love the Background of the Title Page. The Horse :))

[@Poe108]

Can you review Wei Yi's immortal game? Its my favorite game and is what got me into chess back when it was played