Alexander Alekhine vs Kristofil - Hungary 1936

[@elmerpalado5475]

My idol is Alekhine.20 years ago I saw his games and I really impressed.Tal and Alekhine are two fiercely attacking player but I chose Alekhine the most because he is also one of the best endgame player compare to Tal in which endgame is not his forte.

[@andreashoppe1969]

I feel that when Mato is showing a chess minature, chess pieces aren't just pieces of wood and plastic anymore but they actually come to life. It is really entertaining

[@WeArMature]

I like the parable type stories you include in the games. It makes them even more entertaining.

[@brooksiefan]

Such harmonic playing, a symphony on the board. Alekhine was a tremendous player at his best.

[@sleepybrownbear]

I figured this one out! I'm unreasonably proud of myself now. Thanks Mato :)

[@christak5251]

Another masterclass from legend Alekhine nice !!!

[@davids1700]

nice video Mato; with time to think and right questions!

[@RobRobertson1000]

Lovely use of that knight pair, very elegant.

[@elegomeskin]

An instructive display of knights vs. bishops. And as in real life, the B's have the advantage in the cloisters and palaces where conspiracy and connivance rule. Here the N's move freely from tight to open quarters...a really good game.

[@ZacLinton]

In Black's position at 4:20, I would have traded the bishop on g4 for the knight on f3. This forces a retake with the pawn. Then push forward in the center with e5. This is a much stronger position for Black and potentially winning. There was no reason to get panicky and retreat with the King so quickly. There is no immediate threat on the King's side for at least another couple of moves due to the rooks not being doubled. The knight on a4 isn't going anywhere anytime soon either. b6 is double defended...

[@dominigai4717]

Thank you sir. I like your voice and accent , it's like I'm learning from some chess sage haha ... I deeply value the content !!

[@felske5]

Legend says if you're early enough Mato will reply...

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[@MatoJelic]

LOL

[@charlesyang1258]

mato sayed lol in all caps? the world must be ending

[@thousand-petalled-lotus]

your voice makes game more interesting

[@sherratto3087]

Thanks for posting!

[@BLooDCoMPleX]

That pawn push was insane.

[@Chujutsu]

I think why the bishop pair didn't work for Kristofil in this case was White's pawn chain in the center blocking Black's dark-squared bishop from doing much

[@Narrowcros]

Bishops, Knights and Rooks each can be better than the other depending on the position. Same with pawns and Queens really.

[@Watermelon_Man92]

The bishop pair is only effective if both bishops are able to play a major role in the position, and even then it is possible that the opposing player may have resources; he may be able to take advantage of a weak pawn structure with his knights, for example. In this game, Alekhine shut down Black's dark square bishop, so the bishop pair didn't really matter. Unfortunately, at 3:32, while I don't like the idea of trading queens (which is what Black chose to do), there is a complication after the alternative 1...Bb8. Alekhine might actually be able to play 2.Nb6+, forcing 2...cxb6 3.cxb6 and Black has things to worry about. White threatens to pin the queen to the king and the black king remains vulnerable after Black answers the threat of the royal pin.

[@HungryForData]

that's just a brilliant game. thanks.

[@balazsio]

Hello Mato! Greetings from Kecskemét, Hungary :D

[@thearmadilloverde]

bishop pair is stronger only in an open position. After 23 Kd7 black position was totaly cramped. I think also that not killing knight on c3 only helped alekhine to start more quickly the pawn storm

[@noufalcv9848]

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[@alkanliszt]

One of those games which shows Alekhine's uncanny eye for the aesthetic.

[@Dajewish666]

It was amazing to see blacks very nice position completely change in a couple moves right after Kristofil did not take the knight.

[@AhmedMohamed-zr9kw]

i can't study because of ur tempting videos , Mato

[@srikrishna8752]

All matogelic videos are super.

[@jarmokajander7990]

THANK YOU!!

[@FirstLast-ur6xt]

Check.......................................................................................................................................................................... Mate. What a game!

[@kevinbyrne4538]

Very nice ending of this game. I saw all of the critical moves -- except the one that led to the mating sequence. I wasn't willing to risk the sacrifice. I'm not as brave (or clever) as Alekhine (yet).

[@ahmedshahriyar8706]

That's truly beautiful

[@DonSolaris]

Ok Mato, we are now at 0 dislikes once the video is posted. Seems like the investigation is having a good progress.

[@NarutoSSj6]

what was the issue officer?

[@DonSolaris]

Someone was constantly and deliberately pressing dislike as soon as Mato would upload a video - literally within a few hours. Always same two dislikes. Doesn't take many braincells to figure out what's going on...

[@bganonimouse2754]

This is one channel where I'm happy to be part of a circlejerk :)

[@MatoJelic]

I am really worried about my enemies now, They haven't clicked on dislike button yet. I hope they are OK

[@moseskujinga3271]

interesting game.thanks mato.also like Paul keres

[@lancehering]

Mato, what must one do in order to play against you?

[@rojinphilip2909]

Could I get any advice on using the knighs they are the hardest pieces to move and to see through the board.

[@Watermelon_Man92]

Knights have various roles. Players like myself like to use them as tactical grenades to blow up the position at any moment, but they also serve as excellent defensive pieces. When castling king side, the knight on f6 is often very important. It has a lot of implications as far as the defense of the king is concerned. So with knights you have options but it is probably best under most circumstances to use one of them to defend you king. As for your other knight, do whatever you want with it. Be selective about putting knights on the rim of the board. They are often (though not always) weak here. As a matter of fact, there is even a saying "a knight on the rim is dim". One other thing, knights tend to function in closed space more easily than bishops. In any case, I would say it depends on states, but take caution to not overlook the tactical implications of knights. A knight in the right place at the right time can do unthinkably amazing things.

[@rojinphilip2909]

+Preston Thompson thanks. The only way to improve is play, right?

[@ledzeppeman]

+Rojin Philip Reji gotta study too.

[@grandpahiggins]

open up spaces for your knight to fork and support out post with pawns unable to attack your pieces base pawn holding its position dominantly putting pieces behind knights is also good because of a knights mobility in front of major pieces

[@alvindaniels4230]

Nice game Mato but these Alekhine games are too much now! Where's Keres??

[@sekaiiisan3709]

that knight tho.. nice combination of check by rook and two knights!

[@guardrover]

Excellente`

[@11Kralle]

This looked somewhat like the psychological approach in a manner of Emmanuel Lasker...

[@sinarpengetahuan8035]

Briliant

[@charlesla453]

Hey, why no show us how Alekhine lost his title with Euwe?

[@vivvpprof]

Who's Kristofil? There's very little information I could find about him...

[@annamaycuenca7190]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@rajeshbarne618]

Their importance depends on pawns position

[@azy63]

Black's light squared bishop was just an impotent witness to the execution.

[@vanillafire75]

poor bishop got isolated from his army

[@azy63]

+adam young Poor bishop, having to bear witness to regiside.

[@snsnsnsss]

literally didn't move from there once, talk about a lazy bishop

[@bganonimouse2754]

At least he had the courage to be on the battlefield... Most bishops nowdays, well, lets just say that most parents don't trust them to look after their children.

[@petrabanjarnahor229]

did Alekhine winning in the mid game? Or rather Kristofil did ?

[@DissiDiaTunez]

we have reached critical position.

[@mohammadelsabeh4854]

hiiii mato :)))

[@MultiCenationFan]

This video shows that the Bishop pair doesn't always win even though it is somewhat more valuable than the Knight pair?

[@Arisudev]

in closed position, knights are stronger than bishops. knights are short range infantry while bishops are long range sniper.

[@TheMyAlchemista]

I dont know why ppl think bishop pair is so important...it all depends on a possition i personaly more like knights pair

[@BaiDobchan]

but but... After Ka7 and 30. Nc6 the options are so much more entertaining.

[@grayswandir47]

His black bishop was cornered most of the game so it's likely the value of the pair in this game was below average.

[@zoltansomlai5627]

Bojler eladó! Van-e itt még magyar?

[@Sz-hi7wj]

Zoltán Somlai Mindig van

[@ghostgurl17]

bishop pair, knight pair, what does it matter? alekhine would beat em even if they have a pair of queens.

[@sundarpichai940]

No, he would have resigned, because according to chess experts, that's what good players do when they're behind.

[@ghostgurl17]

being ahead in material doesnt mean being ahead in the game. having more active pieces is better than just having more pieces.

[@MatoJelic]

Well said

[@filter80808]

At 8:00, "and now the obvious . . . ." Too funny.

[@singhbackONtrack]

In My opinion bishop pair helps IF ur opponent is drunk

[@mortezshafa2215]

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[@alejandrosanchez7673]

love the knights

[@HollyMartins]

chess.........the game with surprises

[@dedoelghamdi4561]

no more Alekhinepleasei like him but this is too much , i know you want to complete the list but you can come back to him later

[@michelevalenti85]

We have reached critical position of comments section. Please, pause your life and find a (good) reason why Alekhine's games should not continue. What did you find?

[@simon_patterson]

dedo instead, why don't you come back later after the Alekhine games are all done?

[@MatoJelic]

Dedo come back after Christmas when the playlist is finished

[@redybasuki]

hahaha, I feel matojelic's voice when read it.... :D

[@simon_patterson]

MatoJelic but there are only 143 days left until Christmas. Surely that is not enough time! Unless you meant Christmas 2017...or beyond... :-)

[@squareroots6003]

i guess i am the only one who thinks that 2knights>2bishops

[@azy63]

I think that all depends on the position on the board. If the position is open then bishops would be better. Closed positions favor knights.

[@ledzeppeman]

It's been a consensus of 100s of years of chess research by masters that the bishop pair is superior to the knight pair. Technically, the person with the advantage is the person controlling more squares. Bishops are capable of controlling squares in MOST positions.

[@kobbikelo8921]

alekhine should hv faced morphy

[@redknight1257]

mato is the best

[@cengiztaner4754]

Noooo!!!!!!

[@brianfansher2427]

I'll take a knight pair over a bishop pair 99% of the time.

[@LFC303606ACID]

OMG....first! hahahahaha

[@mcmcx5514]

Bishop pair is not overvalued. This bloke Kristofil can't play. If that was Fischer, it would be an easy win.

[@noufalcv9848]

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[@noufalcv9848]

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