Magnus Carlsen vs Judit Polgár - 2014 World Blitz Chess Championship

Featured is the last official game between Magnus Carlsen and Judit Polgár from the 2014 World Blitz Chess Championship. Carlsen was on fire throughout 2014, winning the blitz, rapid, and classical world titles in addition to reaching the highest ever classical rating of 2882. Their game is a King's Indian Defense with Carlsen opting for the Sämisch variation (5. f3). Throughout this 39-move encounter, the center remained mostly closed. Polgár induced queenside weaknesses in Carlsen's camp and also dropped a knight deep into Carlsen's kingside. The queenside structure was such that Polgár was the only one who held the key to locking that sector. Once Polgár decided to lock it, the position became critical for Carlsen. He had to find the best continuation, or he would risk long-term suffering with the ensuing play invariably drifting towards the kingside, the sector where Polgár had a significant space advantage. A timely and precise extraction of any black figure on g3 became a priority for Carlsen.
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PGN
1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nc3 Bg7 4. e4 d6 5. f3 O-O 6. Be3 a6
7. Nge2 c6 8. a4 a5 9. Ng3 Na6 10. Be2 Qc7 11. O-O e5 12. d5
h5 13. Qd2 h4 14. Nh1 Nh5 15. Nf2 f5 16. Nd3 f4 17. Bf2 Ng3
18. Rfd1 c5 19. hxg3 hxg3 20. Bxg3 fxg3 21. Qg5 Qf7 22. Nb5
Qf6 23. Qxg3 Bh6 24. Kf2 Nb4 25. Rh1 Kg7 26. Qh4 Qxh4+
27. Rxh4 Bg5 28. Rh2 Be3+ 29. Kxe3 Nc2+ 30. Kd2 Nxa1 31. Kc3
Ra6 32. Rh1 Bd7 33. Rxa1 Bxb5 34. cxb5 Raa8 35. b3 Rh8 36. b6
Rh2 37. Rg1 Ra6 38. Nb2 Rxb6 39. Bb5
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Love it when Jerry refers to bad pieces as 'clowns' lmao

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As a long-time viewer of Jerry, I have incorporated this word in not only my chess vocabulary but also real life. Highly recommended, 10/10 satisfaction.

[@dibobble]

Or bad knights become donkeys lol

[@northshores7319]

Excellent analysis told in a comfortable tone not rushed or glossed over. This is an example of how chess games should be presented on You Tube. Keep up the good work.

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[@aquilesg.4859]

@@MrSupernova111 it's interesting that Jerry reached his level of mastery without a coach. I've never had a coach and my level of play has improved considerably by watching Jerry's videos on thematic issues and games by the likes of Bobby Fischer. This video is an instructive look at how two great GMs manage a closed position in a fast time control

[@MrSupernova111]

@@aquilesg.4859 . Bobby Fischer was also self thought. It doesn't make it easy and there certainly weren't any youtube videos around in Fischer's time.

[@aquilesg.4859]

@@MrSupernova111 I know Fischer's story and I think it's incredible that he learned russian to get full access to their published analysis, something that must have astounded his opponents I'd personally benefit from a coach, I am sure, but while I'm still improving well without one I will keep on going alone

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Thanks for your videos Jerry.

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Wow, I love the end positions of those poisoned pawn variations. The very beauty of chess. Thanks for showing

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Keep 'm comin!

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great analysis Thanx

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[@jeffersonthomas1269]

You say the pawn is poison and then tell us we were idiots for not taking it. You ran with your bishop to show it was poisonous then attacked with the exact same bishop to say we were fools later on? How rude.

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I don't watch as much as I used to, hope you and family are well

[@naturalmystic67]

The players make chess look easy, and Jerry makes commentary look easy but all are masters of their craft.

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I wish Jerry could post every day

[@aquilesg.4859]

It was very cool to watch his stream last night as well

[@je9625]

Jerry's analysis is invaluable. What a gem we have in him ! A question : c5 was clearly a bad move by Polgar but what was she to have played ?

[@ChessNetwork]

Thank you. Good question. I meant to share the better option for black but forgot. Instead of c5, considered best was to give up the knight for bishop and then make a play on the light squares. NxB+ QxB h3 c5 and we have a very dynamic position ahead that’s not easy to assess.

[@spinnact]

So instructive, Jerry. Loved the knight's corner shenanigans variation

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Your infrequent posts are always precious

[@theviscount9985]

This is quite brilliant analysis. Thanks, Jerry

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[@TheMarksT]

Incredible battle! Thanks.

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So gud!

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A very fine analysis We missed ya, jerry!

[@jonbalbon]

What a great video!!!

[@erne-7035]

Thanks for highlighting the real depth of the game which we never see while these top players play.

[@TK-ut1vy]

You know it's a good game when the first capture is the h pawn taking the knight

[@dodekaedius]

Top notch analysis! Thanks a lot! Best wishes for you. Stay safe

[@frogaroach]

Good vid! Look forward to the WCC coverage regardless of Magnus playing

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Like before even watching, as usual

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same :)

[@Qhsjahajw]

ratings faced the highest inflation in 2014, 2014 was relatively weak for magnus, where he finished 3 pts behind caruana in sinqfield cup, and didn't win norway chess

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Literally just in time for bed. What a paradox your videos are. They keep me awake but are also what put me to sleep! Thanks for doing this as long as you have!

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Simple and effective. As we know our Magnus.

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Initially seeing it to be a blitz game had thought of just watching but not sharing but analysis so beautiful decided to share that preserves tha game in my phone,thanks.

[@AlwaysAudacity]

Great stuff Jerry.

[@brianalstadt]

Great video. Did time pressure factor into the blunders on either side?

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I truly enjoyed your video and comments. Outstanding

[@ZanethCraft]

Really interesting that it was white that ended up with the monster knights

[@MrSupernova111]

Beautiful game! Thanks!!

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Video of the day. Thank you

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Jerry u keep my Chess spirit alive!

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Be3+ setting up the knight fork, what a shot. She's so scrappy

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Phrase time sensitive meaning short of time a nice phrase to remember for me.

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Thanks Jerry. Great video

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That was so deep!! (TWSS btw :))

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Thank you Jerry!

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Thanks again for sharing

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A very fine risk free win from Carlsen. Thanks Jerry and keep up the good work.

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Clowns lol

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Hey Jerry, pop quiz. Is that rook toast on b6? Love your videos bro!

[@MrSupernova111]

Pop quiz, did you watch the video?

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😎 Thanks Kevin

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Never have slept so well :)

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❤

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First?

[@GabrielBoulos]

I disagree with his opening. It should have been Sicilian. Better for the rooks

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What ….. wtf are you talking about

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To much talking more thinking