Magnus's Greatest Comeback (A Chess Documentary)

“The complete objectivity of losing to someone and not something. You beat yourself up for hours. It’s entirely your fault in a way that almost nothing else in life is. And it eats and weighs on you. Chess is a very dangerous parasite.” - Robert Hess, Grandmaster
Magnus Carlsen, the greatest chess player alive, has never before been down in a world chess championship... until he faces Sergey Karjakin, a man who is hungry to see the roles reversed.
2016 WORLD CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP (script/songs/sources):
shorturl.at/hrBRS
Sources (This is present in the above link, but I feel the need to put it here too):
MAIN SOURCES
Brin-Jonathan Butler’s The Grandmaster (buy here) www.amazon.com/Grandmaster-Ma...
Sergey’s Documentary by Alexander Armas Kereklidis Turpin (watch Here): • Sergey Karjakin Docume...
Magnus’ Documentary by Benjamin Ree (watch here): www.amazon.com/Magnus-Carlsen...
GAME ANALYSIS
Daniel Rensch: / @danielrensch
Daniel King: / @powerplaychess
Jerry (ChessNetwork): / chessnetwork
TheChessWebsite: / @chesswebsite
VISUALS
Intro visual (4:35): • 2016 World Chess Champ...
A brief History of Chess for visuals: • A brief history of che...
Studio Ghibli: • Studio Ghibli Nature L...
Website: www.ghibli.jp/
Cowboy Bebop: • Amazing Shots of COWBO...
Watch here: www.funimation.com/shows/cowb...
One Punch Man/ Saitama vs Genos: • Saitama vs Genos Fight...
Additional sources:
Poem at the 14 minute mark is Robert Frost - The Road Not Taken:
www.poetryfoundation.org/poem...
Main visual for this section: • Welcome, Magnus Carlsen!
60 Minute segment on magnus: • Mozart of Chess: Magnu...
Magnus beating ten harvard Lawyers blindfolded: • Magnus Carlsen - blind...
World chess champion transition graphic by STAT STAR: • All World Chess Champi...
Bobby Fishcer visuals: • Chess documentary: Bob...
Corrections:
The game of the century between Fischer & Byrne was played in 1956, not 1965
The first World Championship match was played in 1886, not 1866
Ruy Lopez* (I incorrectly spelled Ruy Lopez with an o)

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Dude.. I am in tears, carlson closed with the best most fatherly warm speech ever..

[@danielelorduy5772]

A grown man is crying lmao agreeed

[@HelvetesSkitApa]

*Carlsen

[@jigsaw5976]

Carlos Magnussen

[@standardtuning4guitars423]

after sulking so badly after losing a game i lost interest in carlsen.

[@tripninick8597]

The last moments hit me harder than a ton of bricks. Growing up without a dad I always wonder if I will ever be a good one. I was expecting just chess a docu but left thinking about my life. Weird. This video is a piece of art itself.

[@loichansduskic6545]

I'm sure you will man! Lost my dad when I was 13, I'm now 22 and am only now understanding everything he did for me.

[@prateekpani9464]

Same here, lost my father when I was 14. But, god has been kind. Looking forward to be the best father I can be.

[@loichansduskic6545]

@@prateekpani9464 I'm sure you'll be great man!

[@singaporeghostclub]

My Dad passed on in 1997; I was 17.

[@xatnu]

I haven't watched this video yet but my dad passed away last year, I'm 26. Guess I'm in for a bit of an emotional rollercoaster with this chess documentary!

[@jeffreyknapp945]

Fischer wasn't 13 in 1965. He was 22. He was 13 in 1956. But the gamer reference is excellent, and excellent documentary!

[@FlameIsLucky]

You’re right, I mixed the years up! I’ll edit the description with a correction, thank you for the catch.

[@jeffreyknapp945]

@@FlameIsLucky No worries, work of art there!

[@hUmAnWiThOpInIoNs]

I could not stop myself from crying a little at the end of the video. What a sacrifice. Incredible documentary, fully engaging throughout, LOVED IT!

[@odytrice]

The love and sacrifice of a parent so that their child can be greater than them is deeply touching. That is true love in it's purest form

[@ensaremet1042]

That is the best documentary I've ever seen, the composition, the history lessons, the music and the perfect build-up to the end, touché!

[@Christoff070]

eh, its alright, a lot of juxtaposition of images, not enough depth

[@danielaguilar9011]

If you liked this, I recommend the AlphaGo documentary

[@bansh3ee]

the classic US pronunciation of "Alekhine"... the dude's just an imposter.

[@yukelalexandre8885]

Ditto

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You know this is like zelda TotK music right

[@bussyhaver]

29k views? criminally underrated, such a captivating & moving piece deserves much more ❤

[@JoshuaGutierrez-yq2bi]

Currently at 187k in over 4 months. Still extremely underrated

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Unbelievably underrated video. This film was masterfully put together. You have a real eye for this!

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Ive been going through many video essays this weekend but this one just delivers so much intensity and uncertainty. Even though I knew Magnus would win because of the way you portrayed it I wasn't even sure anymore. The writing was pure excellence. And your voice only adds to the greatness of the video essay. Thank you so much made my night 10/10

[@LuisFernando-ot9yv]

This video definitely took some time to create. I appreciate the historical background reference during many of the different moments as well as the videos of the upbringing of the players. Very well done video.

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I love your documentaries, you are such a gifted storyteller/writer. You should be so proud of your hard work because every documentary I've seen from you has been an experience I'll remember. Thank you for the video, much love.

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Wow , what a spectacular documentary. I loved the narration, the Natuto OSTs and cowboy bepop clips. Kudos to your editing , great stuff.

[@Orwaha]

I hope you do more coverage of other events! This was fantastic! So much effort with clips and visuals from so many things to follow along with the narrative. This was my first world championship since getting into chess and it was so cool to relive these moments! Thank you thank you!

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One of the best documentaries I've seen on youtube, congrats

[@CharlesFreck]

One of the greatest Chess documentaries ever made. Amazing work. A great summary of Championship Chess over the ages, and it's consequences now, while highlighting the strength of the greatest ever player.

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ive never said this to any youtuber ever but you are the most underrated channel in here. i hope you get the recognition you deserve

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thank you so much for this very amazing documentary, it's so good and the music is perfect too, and please make more chess documentaries.

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This was amazingly put together. Everything even the smallest detail was the finest quality. Thank you.

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You have a great story-telling talent - this is the best documentary I have seen for at least a month on YT

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What a great document, honestly one of the best I’ve ever watched. Good job man!

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I love this documentary, it feels so legendary. Your work deserves more recognition, keep it up man!

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This documentary has earned you my subscription, you have done well, I hope you go far, this was very well edited, paced, and, most importantly, documented.

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This video is like a documentary made by professionals. I am very impressed and thankful for it and I always love to see chess coverage by people who's channels are not only about chess. Keep up the good work and I wish you all the best in the future.

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[@zefirvirginia]

Brilliant work, wonderful documentary! Watched every second and even replayed for the brilliant final mate.

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Its extremely unfortunate that such a well done video essay/doc has only 209k views and that you only have 17k subs. I hope you know how appreciated your work is and what a good job you did. I hope that you get the views/subs you deserve.

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One the best hours I've spent on youtube. Thank you for creating this documentary! Enjoyed it very much.

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This was truly one of the most amazing videos I’ve ever seen on this platform. It’s absolutely shocking to realise that you still have such a small following. You earned a subscriber today. Hope to see more content from you. Cheers.

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Nobody commenting about the Pokemon battle theme in the background always makes battles more serious and iconic

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Do you know who sang that version?

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Words can't describe how excited I was to see you post a chess documentary

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Really impressive documentary. You deserve a lot more views.

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By far the best chess documentary on youtube! I've watched countless videos about chess and yours was unique. Maybe do another one about Judith Polgar or Kasparov :)

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[@exelionzz]

This is an amazing documentary. Thank you for making it.

[@elizabeth4689]

Thank you for making this incredibly well made

[@cally01]

How has every video of yours that I've watched so far just made me sob at one point or another I can't wait to see what you upload next

[@JuanCarlosLujan-gl2vx]

Bro, THANK YOU SO MUCH. Amazing documentary, you are truly talented. Best of luck today and always!

[@CarloCretaro]

An excellent documentary. Well done and thanks for putting it together for us to watch.

[@bigJplane]

Absolutely fantastic documentary thats well researched and a great watch. Could've done without the anime but the overall editing was sublime

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Your documentaries are incredible. First the Yuto one, now this.... never stop man you have a serious gift for cinematography.

[@HUMANAI3]

This was amazing! I really hope u do more chess documentaries!

[@davidnguyen4353]

Please make more videos like these about Magnus Carlsen. His journey, struggle and feats he accomplished are things I could watch forever. It's something about him being so dominant that inspires others.

[@drsolo7]

This is a documentary done phenomenally. May be once in a century work of art

[@nthrangergabe1213]

always the small youtubers with the bangers. great vid man

[@potatoonastick2239]

Amazing docu! Even tho I already know most if not all of these events, the way it was presented was so beautiful I almost cried

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i don't understand how you don't have more followers. The quality of work for your documentaries is off the charts!

[@ruggierofiorella_pianist]

This is amazing! Would be really interesting to see another documentary about the last Championship, with Ding Liren.

[@Jeff-dr3eu]

Ding is unbelievably boring. Won in one of the lowest quality championship matches of all time and then disappeared completely. Not good for chess at all.

[@JoshuaGutierrez-yq2bi]

​@@Jeff-dr3euSi basically the Guy who didn't even qualify for the Candidates before the WCC and winning it against the worlds top players and winning the title against onr of the greatest players of this decade "boring"?

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i started watching you from the Yuto Skateboarbing vid, and i still can not understand how on the world your channel and the piece of art that it is has less then 10k subs. keep up the amazing work Giga-King :D

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Amazing work man! Enjoyed every minute of this.

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[@phantasma_]

amazing documentary. Great storytelling, emotional music, and very good editing. Good job and thank you

[@FlameIsLucky]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@ushiman]

Beautiful documentary. Thank you for making this. What a story. What a legend. And most importantly, what a game.

[@diegotavares7905]

U really are such a good content creator loved all ur vids so far it’s cool seeing you do more different content

[@Alexander-wk8of]

This is genuinely one of the best pieces of film I have ever watched. It brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for this.

[@nicholasspicer5171]

this was a wonderful video to watch. really really sweet at the end. thank you for the good time

[@triplebrix5668]

Wow. This has to be one of the best, if not *the* best documentary here. Just wow.

[@1xenosky]

Thanks for this, i got really emotional at the end... Made me appreciate even more the memories i have of my father...

[@daphnesuarez5924]

An absolute perfect & warm speech that Magnus delivered from his heart. You could really feel the emotions building when he spoke about the 1 man in his life that sacrificed everything for his Son's dream, to be The World Champion & now the defending World Champion! Talk about making you parents, family, friends & fans so proud with a brilliant comeback! I just started watching Magnus 2 mths ago so this was A Chess Documentary that really helped me learn & discover what Magnus has accomplished throughout his chess life. Congratulations on defending your World Championship Title. Yes, I cried at the end for Magnus, what a sublime victory! You have also inspired me to start playing Chess & my daughters bought me a chess board on my B-day, Apr 10/24 to start learning, I'm having fun at the age of 57! Thank you for your contributions to the world of Chess! You are the GOAT of Chess! You moved me...Susan from Toronto Ontario Canada.

[@stianaslaksen5799]

Awesome documentary. This needs more views.

[@GeniuneLime]

My bro, this was Very good. Perfect balance between actual chess and The storylines. 10/10

[@Space_Ache]

Probably the best chess documentary I have seen. Bravo.

[@jonaswong9144]

The story telling and the editing and music is top tier pls do more

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This is easily the best piece of DOCUMENTARY I've ever experienced.., This is a masterpiece man, keep doing stuff like this and your carrier would catch the boom.! Great Man..!!!!

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great doco man, keep grinding algorithm is gonna pick you up soon.

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Underrated Chess video. Great work!

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I was not expecting to be crying over a chess video in the middle of a work day. This was a beautiful production! Thanks for the amazing video.

[@tapanonm30s67]

Best documentary about chess and one of the best documentaries ive ever seen

[@michaelanderson3813]

Congratulations on a magnificent and well told documentary on this world championship and both players. Very well done.

[@vanancio]

A very good video, amazing storytelling. You have suceeded at making a wonderful and engaging piece of media. I just checked your channel and saw the aMSa video, i knew i recognised you. Keep it up!

[@RogerAckroid]

55:35 if Karjakin immediately resigns after the queens sacrifice it means that it was not that complicated a sacrifice. It was not like the game of the century

[@vibovitold]

I mean, it was a great game AS A WHOLE, but the final move in and of itself wasn't hard to find AT THIS POINT. It's a mate in 2... I agree that comparing it to Fischer's game makes no sense.

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Incredible detail and storytelling my guy!

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This was so entertaining to watch , amazing content delivered impeccably

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This is an outstanding documentary. Well done, very well done.

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This docu is very well written. Bravo!

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This documentary is breathtaking. Incredible job!

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How the heck does this channel only have 20k subs? This documentary was phenomenal

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You really nailed it with this documentary. I don't even play and I was glued to it.

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The quality of this documentary is incredible!

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Thank you for this great documentary. I enjoyed it very much.

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Love your documentaries. Please dont stop making them

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This was a brilliant video! Thank you so much for this!

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Great video, I really loved it. Thanks for sharing!

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Bravo, this documentary is magnificent. I watch a lot of documentaries and this one was simply splendid! As other commenters have written, it managed to transcend the superficial subject (chess) into one much more deeper about life itself.

[@Anlonn]

this documentary is a true gem. hope more people find it.

[@Bork0r]

I like the storttelling of this one. Good job. But the editing can be a bit less intense. I think it is a bit distracting from the good writing. Sometimes less is more ☺️

[@AlexThib92]

Really nice video. Definitely underrated

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This is actually the most organized Chess Documentary I've ever seen

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This was truly a great documentary. Thoroughly enjoyed every bit of it. Subscribed 🙌🏼. Ps I think you meant Ruy Lopez in the caption. Maybe auto correct betrayed you lol.

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Absolute masterpiece of a video.

[@MrJohnMarbles]

Exceptionally crafted video and storytelling, thank you

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The story telling through not just the dialogue but the incredible visuals is magnificent. The fact that this channel has not struck gold on the algorithm yet is baffling. This channel is 100% going to see a meteoric rise in the future.

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