Magnus is Lost Against a 2589 Opponent !

[@noobwithaplan]

In all fairness, I think I would lose to a 2589 as well

[@victorbukhaltsev9010]

😱

[@ndnd7614]

Poor Magnus is declining hard 😢

[@compositeur8455]

@@ndnd7614 He doesn't want to prep and his opponent has nothing to lose by going all out.

[@gregorymorales1]

Number of losses against 2500 players: Magnus Carlsen - 1, Me - 0

[@michaelmassaro4375]

This opponent played a Great Game have to give him Credit

[@hassaanbukhari517]

7:49 "Magnus starts running away". Waited my whole life just to hear this.

[@thenameisanurag2401]

at 10:26, this kind of checkmate is called, the Sparrow Tail Mate, as the two rooks prevent the king from escaping via the d7 and f7 squares, which is usually your options

[@You2oob]

Almost an Epaulette

[@Kat-dp4rh]

Swallow's* (or guéridon)

[@EricLatios]

it's also called penis mate

[@edoardo_manenti]

It's funny beacuse in italian, it is also named after the Tail of a bird, but it's the Swallow's Tail. Which tbf i think it's more fitting

[@natalieharris3869]

This is an epaulette mate, is it not?

[@leonhardherter808]

What a game from Dragnev! Played on full attacking mode the whole game with a lot of courage sacrificing 2 pawns against Magnus

[@chloegao2946]

“To win any battle, you must fight as if you are already dead” -Miyamoto Musashi

[@kingslayer6511]

I think Agad loves to pronounce 'Nyezhmetdinov Rossolimo attack'

[@felixschrobenah3822]

And we love hearing it ❤❤❤

[@AthosRac]

Is this a joke? I really dont get it....

[@0FFICERPROBLEM]

the Giuoco Pianissimo is on the board

[@1.4142]

That a5 to c5 to e5 chain reaction was so satisfying.

[@madhav_coc]

Nice to see both Magnus and Fabi both race towards 2800!!

[@sebolatanakinlosotu702]

Funniest comment on here lmao

[@GiovanniTartuffo]

10:27 it is called Swallow's tail mate. No idea why it is called like this

[@fleaship6134]

Because the two rooks resemble a swallow bird

[@chriswright3179]

The checkmate with the two diagonal squares behind the king being covered is called the elephant's ears mate.

[@mrpinguimninja]

It's a 911 checkmate, where your opponent punishes you for having the two towers so close together

[@brunomaelstrom8823]

Mate at 10:30 has indeed a name : “ le mat des épaulettes” ! In French, épaulettes refers to décorations militaries have on the their shoulders ( épaules = shoulders) .. here it’s a lethal decoration !

[@michaelmassaro4375]

Wow I really thought Magnus was going to lose probably because I misinterpreted the title It was a tough game quite complicated the fact Magnus’s opponent got the draw says a lot he played an excellent game many complex situations it seemed easy to make a mistake and he didn’t Look at Magnus though coming through in the Clutch getting the draw Great Competitive Game

[@preparedsurvivalist2245]

That fortress Magnus set up there held, apparently, lol. But its a good study to understand how and why it was actually losing, as most fortresses are.

[@kahwigulum]

It's good to learn all about how fortresses work so that you can disbelieve in them.

[@mr.kochappan2418]

That checkmate at 10:28 is called ‘epaulet’ mate (Irvin Chernev’s term).

[@yourn4m3h3re]

10:28 This is called "mat des épaulettes" (= shoulder pads mate) in french

[@ex0duzz]

Even watching this video and analysis, I have no idea what is going on still lol. The attack is too complex, same as the defense. It's one of those games that you need to play yourself and think hard about every single move to understand all the subtleties. Just a few seconds on each move even if explained, after the next move or two is played, you have already forgotten what the countless subtleties are already, both tactical AND positional, since it's usually one or the other but this game seems to be everything all at once. Too many tactical pawn breaks, piece sacrifices, AND long term positional considerations to think about at EVERY move. I feel sorry for Magnus opponent, because it seemed like he had magnus on the ropes for the whole game, just a slight inaccuracy and he would have won in awesome sacrificial style. Burn Magnus made it difficult for him, and he even almost turned it around. I'm guessing time trouble was a factor for white also, since he had too many pawn breaks and piece sacs to consider, while Magnus "just" had to find only moves after white decided which attacking move to go for. But it's Magnus, so we all know he will find them lol. Interesting game, but disappointing finish. Magnus normally plays until then end, especially vs 300 point lower rated player. I can only assume that Magnus thought his position was worse, and thus he took the draw since that was the wise thing to do. Not sure why white did, maybe he also had had enough and was scared that he could end up losing to Magnus supreme endgame skills. Or maybe time trouble. Who knows. Weird game since like I said Magnus normally plays until the end unless it's a clearly drawn game like rook/pawn endgame or closed pawn position or symmetrical pawn+piece endgame.

[@junedakhtar9238]

10:27 it is called dovetail checkmate. It does have a name 😊

[@MatchesMaloneThe3rd]

Dovetail mate is when the pieces preventing the king from escaping are on a diagonal. This one is a Swallow's tail mate.

[@fxchhgfcv]

Penus mate it is.

[@markkosloski4768]

At 10:44 why not Ke5? If Rh8, Qh8 , Qh8 leaves Rg6 hangs leaving Qh8 & Bf4 forked. Am I missing something as I’m not a seasoned player.

[@TheCategor]

14:00 Best "Game Continues" EVER!!

[@jamesharrison142]

Really excited about this. Got burnt out on WotC D&D last summer. But this gets me excited again. Thanks for covering it! ❤

[@antar7475]

@agad, btw, that mate at 10:30 is called epaulette mate

[@ImAnBoosterBaby]

It makes me wonder if Valentin would've gotten the a5 pawnbreak idea against a weaker opponent. I can only imagine how much you may trust the highest rated player even when he does a mistake like that.

[@MsPhoenix1975]

your exceptional at chess i really enjoy all the knowledge on the chess subject you have you sound like my dad. thank you for linchchess

[@khayahugo9062]

Was he wearing a watch?

[@SoleMatesTV]

Truly enjoyed the analysis

[@AussieJohnny]

I love your channel, Agadmator, but I watched this game on Epic Chess with the evaluation bar active. For a very modest player like me it is very instructive to see the effect on the evaluation bar for each move. Why do you not include it?

[@thekurdishtapes8317]

What an intense game! Amazing

[@MSCS076]

Why would you lose a6 pawn after rook b6? I mean why can't you play Bishop c4 to defend the a6 pawn?

[@tenorsanchez]

Someone??

[@fusion67]

10:27 it’s called Epaulette mate :)

[@MatchesMaloneThe3rd]

Close, it's actually the Swallow's Tail mate. Slightly different.

[@ataciroglu]

What's the reason why you don't play knight captures B4 at 1.56

[@jamiebate7044]

The first 6 people who said the name of that checkmate all said different names lol

[@jurjenvanderhoek316]

7:20 Why would you trap a bishop that can be taken straight away (Rxg4)?

[@jenakumoyeri3202]

Because the rook didn't have to move as it is more powerful sitting there. Moving a rook so advanced into enemy territory to capture the bishop on g4 is unnecessary if the bishop can be captured by the pawns. The idea is to maintain the pressure and give your opponent no breathing space Chess is really deep.

[@fisher00769]

It's not often you can say "MVL played this position in the Sicilian, but this player improved on it".

[@darinadimitrova8673]

I haven't check out with the engine yet.. but I find the idea of Qh4 threatening to captive the queen (Rh8) and if Rf8/Rc8, 2. Bh6 putting pressure on the g7 and using the pin. 9:00

[@mulengachimbola87]

That checkmate with 2 rooks on both sides should be called 'behind closed doors'

[@ignacio1085]

Magnus holding the door like a champ

[@zoranvucenovic3824]

When the King is checked adjacently by the Queen, and only two diagonal escape squares are occupied by the King's own pieces; It may be called a "Trip" mate :) The King may have "Tripped" into a "Triple" piece mate comprising of the Queen and two of the King's own pieces on the diagonal escape squares...

[@DarkKnightIndia]

I was so dejected seeing magnus lose last day that I stopped watching the game live from a certain position, and your title also got me today, but at last he managed to hold my god, it's a pleasing sight for me, thank you Agad ❤️

[@AM_-wg1hj]

Wow just like me, I gave up and a few hours later I was relieved seeing 0.00 on Sesse

[@DarkKnightIndia]

@@AM_-wg1hj I was so pissed off that I didn't watch after a certain point.

[@AM_-wg1hj]

@@DarkKnightIndia For me once I saw like +4, +5, +6 on Sesse I pretty much thought this is the end of Magnus

[@DarkKnightIndia]

@@AM_-wg1hj I cannot bear the site of Magnus losing to someone.

[@JohnKuhles1966]

Every online chess analyst has their own unique "fingerprint" in keywords used in (almost) any presentation like: "so okay" ... "of course" ... "sorry for that" ... "captures captures captures" ... "and now" ... "then look at this" ... "and now" ... "but okay" ... "feel free to pause the video" ... "find the only winning move" ... "while I give you a couple of seconds" ... "that's the fun part" ... "will not do that much" ... "and now" ... "but yeah" ... etc. etc.

[@ojas3464]

The Mating Pattern you showed is called Epoulette with possibly some French accent(s) above e(s), meaning a small stool

[@MatchesMaloneThe3rd]

This is actually the Swallow's Tail mate. In the Epaulette mate the king is on the same rank (or file) as the pieces preventing its escape. In this one the king is on an adjacent rank/file.

[@michela5238]

Non. It is "guéridon", a variant of "épaulettes" en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Checkmate_pattern#Swallow's_tail_mate_(gu%C3%A9ridon_mate)

[@mackenzieusher8025]

Lol what? It means shoulder pads, not a small stool. You're thinking of tabouret or maybe escabeau.

[@michela5238]

@@mackenzieusher8025 French is my native language, so I know what this means. "epoulette" does not exist BTW. You are mixing the "epaulette mate" with the "guéridon mate" aka "Swallow's tail mate". Here this is the second mate pattern. Look at the Wikipedia page.

[@mackenzieusher8025]

@@michela5238 Yes, I am aware of that, I was responding to the OP.

[@whyunknownreligion929]

Fortune favors the brave. Magnus was down bit his end game skills really brought him back. Greatest end game player ever for sure

[@thecaptainindia9790]

It's beading time

[@dhairyasonpal5450]

The "Y mate" where rooks block kings way to escape.

[@Mr3c2b1a]

great game and commentary agaD , ufc was a good one . french dude is a lightweight on the rise. 'early showers ref goddard strikes again with his patented early stoppage. looks like tom aspenal will most likely defend his interem hw belt with winner of cyryl gane and almeida.

[@andretirta9801]

did valentin forget to wear his watch?

[@Southeast_Asian_Devil]

This game got me agadmatored

[@iamundefined100]

Interesting I also found the move with queen. But I did not see Knight fork.

[@MatheusLB2009]

7:49 "Magnus starts running away" you won't hear that much

[@zz-ly4qd]

Agad , play like tal at every game ,no matter if u loose every game for rest of ur life . Wish u d best from india 🇮🇳🙏🙏

[@KennedyMister95]

I love how against Magnus you HAVE TO play only the best moves cause his defence will be impeccable

[@AndersonNeo12]

Whowhoow, as some guy from 🇦🇹 Bravo 👏

[@chriswright3179]

It's the elephant's ears mate. The mated king has two harmful pieces diagonally behind him cutting off escape.

[@danielquigley2695]

10:33 Y is it checkmate -- any takers? 😅

[@melzz]

You should review Magnus games on title Tuesday on 7 nov 2023, many interesting games Magnus played on that day. #suggestion

[@agadmator]

suggest one

[@melzz]

@@agadmator Magnus against Oparin two times on early and late titled tuesday using a5 and h6 Or Magnus against Alireza also using h6. Ty before

[@DefaultDimension]

I would probably also lose to a 2589 so I guess me and Magnus are on the same level

[@nickyork8901]

he didn't lose, did you watch the video? They agreed to a draw after Magnus found a way to defend against very minor inaccuracies.

[@austinhenry1927]

At 01:50 after Bb2...Doesn't Nxb4 work? Nxb4 cxb4, Bxb2....Black wins a pawn

[@leonhardherter808]

E4 in between

[@MrSerbianOrthodox]

The strongest shape checkmate 10:28 #rce

[@theunknownunknown3007]

Everyone who is not losing against Magnus, has a hidden electronic device. There are more and more of them😂

[@jhonnyola]

Lobe you agadmator

[@abhirammsd3728]

A quote suggestion. "Bravery. Don't you think it is the kindest word for stupidity?" - Mycroft Holmes.

[@abdulmuzaffaraladinbahaman7896]

It's hard to win if your opponent is playing too well. -agadmator Simple yet very deep

[@DipayanDas773]

Is there a video or something about the MVL vs Magnus game he is talking about?

[@mattjohnson5421]

I would call that one checkmate a crucifixion

[@petrjara7559]

15:36 Agad: Looks like Magnus blundered a piece... Me: but there is a fork at Kf6 Agad: It's Qb1 Checkmate Dunno if that Magnus guy had seen the checkmate when he played the Kg4 but Agadmator has to be a really strong player for sure to spot that.

[@paramo_enseña]

Not sure if this comment is sarcastic or what, but that checkmate was really easy to spot, and Nf6 would have been a terrible move

[@imashu5634]

​@dadb97 lol yeah...he's sarcastic 😂

[@bryantimothy8616]

16:35 there is Bc4 protecting the pawn

[@pinkone3360]

Proud with the Bulgarian Master...

[@hjyv.a3903]

#suggestion the game between Gulnar Mammadova and Anna-Maja Kazarian

[@markrobertson3054]

17:30 for draw magnus loses -3 Win +1.3

[@craigh9247]

What about Candelabra Mate?

[@user-ok4zw9hp3c]

do these top top players have time off just been wondering they seem to play one tournament after …

[@stereomike75]

At 11:10 isn't the black queen trapped with Rh8?

[@PoPo-j6z]

rf1 check

[@stereomike75]

@@PoPo-j6z Nice one, thank you.

[@alahiri22]

Crazy crazy stuff

[@illyayekimov9663]

The mate is called Epaulette Mate

[@Eleuthero5]

I think the mate is called an Epaulet Mate because the K is trapped on both sides by his rooks.

[@Jerry-dd9jn]

Magnus draws and loses rating points. Bro has to always win, damn

[@KemosabeTBC]

Same as everyone, when they draw against players with lower rating than them

[@petrjara7559]

@@KemosabeTBC The only difference is Magnus needs to win 5 games just so he can afford to draw 1 but the rating doesn't really fit the game I think. If you focus on defence you can draw anything even against several hundrets higher rated oponents. Droping elo on draw forces you to risk for a win everytime which just makes your chances to lose higher.

[@teeesen]

It’s a team event. Magnus needed the win.

[@yggdrasil9039]

1:58 why does magnus not play Nxb4? He would have won a pawn and a bishop.

[@sujanghimire6493]

hey agadmator , could you also include the time of the players in your videos?

[@michaellacy8510]

Just because Magnus is lost doesn’t mean you’re going to win.

[@jeffseitzinger3993]

Swallows tail is the name of that mate like the bird

[@chenejac]

Sascha Koblenz said it's "The swallow's tail checkmate"

[@amoldivo]

9:50 I saw the main idea of e5 then found that white had to play c5 first but then in order for c5 to work, a5 had to be played first!! 😂 funny and weird pawn marches, but ok! 🤭

[@blitzy3244]

11:10 Why doesn't he just trap the queen like you said before?

[@FACTulta]

Sounds good 👍

[@ranger52289]

10:31 Caught outside the walls

[@antar7475]

Magnus fortress was pretty cool

[@janmachacek4866]

That should be named "England vs. America lost properties checkmate" 💀💀💀

[@LJW1912]

I think that mate should be called 'The closed drawbridge'

[@paulregulski6719]

8.55 R-H6 ??

[@jagadeesh1842]

Super 🎉🎉🎉😊

[@sinilalks7270]

This happens every time, alot more chances of loosening of MC, still he survives is the real heroism . His name is playing for him mostly Nice game , better luck next tome

[@davidjones88]

This is one of the most complicated games I've seen. The pressure of maintaining the attack would be far too much for me, let alone trying to defend it!

[@josephasghar]

It’s like Magnus v Magnus.

[@walternullifidian]

Why is Antonio muted?

[@rickharold7884]

Magnus lucked out in this game. It’s like he was sleeping.

[@amirbilal9557]

No audio ?

[@madmike9803]

#suggestion any of the games from European championship where Serbia became champion.

[@wandering-jew]

It's really weird that I found the two moves 9:38 but I'm still struggling with getting to a 1500 rating.

[@maht0x]

you were told there was a move to find, in your own games perhaps you need to imagine there is a move to find :)

[@jessejordache1869]

People have been jokingly comparing Magnus Carlsen and Vladimir Kramnik, but I have a serious comparison -- Kramnik was never quite as good as his record; it was stratospheric because he was the best fish-fryer, and he used the Sicilian against obviously weaker opponents. This is the second game I've seen Carlsen attempt to do the same, but he uncoils so... slowly... that he hands the initiative to his opponents, and goes down to players he has over 200 points on as a result.

[@AykunC]

Hey Antonio, fantastic video as usual. About the UFC fights, i thought Pav would smoke Aspinall and i was wrong, however Poatan ABSOLUTELY delivered. What a beast.

[@insanestuff9470]

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