MOST WATCHED Chess Match Of All Time - Rey Enigma vs. Karpov!

[@wizard_dynamo]

Atleast Agadmator puts effort in his thumbnails.

[@rook010]

Pin of shame

[@xDMrGarrison]

I'm so early that the pinned comment has no replies yet and only 1 like. Also, how the fuck is it already pinned when it was posted 45 seconds ago?

[@babyyoda69420]

Pin of dumbassery

[@foxy3.o891]

now people give hate just to get pinned.

[@yogeshbalai3158]

You are right bro

[@birolklp5574]

First he plays against a 5 year old, now against a mystery man. Karpov's enemies have become quite interesting over the years.

[@TrugoyEveryDay]

I bet John Cena is next up

[@williamd2989]

@@TrugoyEveryDay Hang on, how are they going to be sure Karpov's opponent shows up if they can't see him?

[@GeorgeDCowley]

@@williamd2989 He can speak, right?

[@TrugoyEveryDay]

@@williamd2989 they'd have him wear a disguise, wait hold on...

[@simohayha6031]

@@TrugoyEveryDay John Xina

[@bili4277]

The fact it was Karpov playing in the grand finals makes it perfect. The final boss of chess strikes again

[@reachingmydream8756]

ye - kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4K1aGCQj8mFZs0

[@LazoGT]

karpov is an absolute meme lord. he comes in like a dark souls boss at any event AND will mess you up. (too bad this one's a draw)

[@dinanmariano]

Imagine if rey cries too lmao

[@dorsal937]

Yeah, someone needs to do another edit for this one.

[@linameyer7473]

Yep. When I watched this I somehow got the impression that Karpov didn't really want to mate him in the end in order not to spoil the party... Nice guy. (That's something Kasparov would never do.)

[@AntiTheory]

I love how Anatoly Karpov is always willing to be the surprise final boss for all these TV chess players.

[@jabloko992]

Karpov is the Final Boss. Vishy Anand and Magnus Carlsen are DLC bosses. AlphaZero is a secret boss that can't be beaten and the devs put it there to troll people.

[@apexpredator36]

Where’s Kasparov then? He might be the godly narrator in the background😂

[@jabloko992]

@@apexpredator36 Kasparov is in the prequel :P

[@jordanconnor1223]

I can beat them all

[@danielsurvivor1372]

@@jabloko992 Isn't Stockfish stronger then Alphazero

[@ReyEnigma]

Wow! Great analysis of the game, I love the way you pronounce "Rey Enigma" haha really cool ♥♟See you soon in Spain or NY, who knows... 👀

[@fadhilsyarif5374]

I wish you have the chance to fight magnus in the future!

[@jvmclementenolastname8321]

Yoooooo

[@hormigatomic1]

un crack el rey enigma

[@aaron1fy389]

Woah

[@rickrolled3666]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZTWZ6t8obale6c ,.

[@joshua17111]

He is Misha Osipov in disguise and grown up. This was his redemption arc.

[@reachingmydream8756]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4K1aGCQj8mFZs0

[@theglacion]

at long last, he avenged his father

[@josemanuico5613]

Are you saying the mishaverse exist?

[@Igor_054]

It is not Misha. Misha doesn't accept draws from Karpov!

[@jessiewhitney2392]

His name is Rey David Engifo

[@cooperrondinelli6576]

Karpov's understanding of the game is just incredible. He may not be one of the top players currently anymore, but he's very clearly one of the legends of the game

[@pacnite]

No shit Sherlock

[@Terra157]

bro, he is the man. Magnus, Kasparov and Fischer are the only 3 dudes who can be called bigger than him

[@JamesMc2051]

One of the best ever when in his prime.

[@slamar8712]

@@Terra157 if you are going by the statistics and objective strength longevity performance etc...kasparov is first ...karpov 2nd and carlsen 3rd ...Fischer 4th

[@saptashwapal4400]

@@Terra157 not going to put Kasparov over Karpov.

[@FrogiMen13]

Scaring people with surprise Karpov is peak chess trolling move

[@gladosadoree]

When Karpov made that Knight move, I saw him twitch a little; and at that moment he knew it was going to be okay.

[@danielalanine7379]

Underrated comment. Real ones know

[@simohayha6031]

@@danielalanine7379 Max Deutsch lmao

[@wesb9532]

😅

[@slimxshady6111]

Fucking Max Deutsch lol.

[@evandevereaux4926]

legendary comment

[@verybarebones]

I see a lot of ppl trashing on rey enigma for this game, but time management is part of the competition and karpov is karpov, I'd like to see the critics hold up as well as he did against karpov. Amazing match.

[@finnnh4818]

agreed, though for what its worth i have absolute faith karpov could beat him in any format other than blitz, but to even survive aginst karpov is a win in my book

[@grishnak6162]

And also the guy identity is a stake, remeber this guy is making a living out of his youtube and social media, and it would not be so Enigma if we know who he is so a lot was at stake for him. Imagine yourselve defending against Karpov for your job.

[@reachingmydream8756]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4K1aGCQj8mFZs0

[@atomatopia1]

@@grishnak6162 Yeah, this is just a career ending move if he loses.

[@ProfGlitch]

the rules for the match before it began was explicit that "the game must be played to its conclusion no matter what" so he couldnt resign

[@shivamthakur9121]

I just love Karpov. Simplicity, Humility, No intimidation.....Just love him

[@QuiescentPilot]

Bro watch Levy’s vid on him vs Korchnoi for some legendary Karpov content

[@youtubewontletme]

he may not be intimidating now but back in the golden days of his career he was very supported and backed by the soviet union and that was a bit scary to play against 😂 look what they did to korchnoi (sorry for wrong spelling) in order to put young karpov on the game, literally

[@NatRahllll]

lol what Karpov won absolutely fair

[@jamescummins12]

Imagine if it was Eric Rosen and he couldn't use his signature queen stalemate trap because then everyone would know it was him

rey enigma has a video in which he explains he had to change his entire repertoire of openings so that he could commit to being anonymous.

[@kala_asi]

oh no my identity

[@Nicolas-nd3kr]

@@kala_asi LMAO

[@conorgunn5308]

Its Max Deutsch, he spent a month learning Spanish after his intense battle against Magnus.

imagine......

[@Anish_Deshmukh]

Oh My God maybe it's really him

[@TobsterStrudel]

His algorithm finished processing

[@smrtfasizmu6161]

The best comment I actually laughed out loud

[@davidlalawmpuia1989]

I really laugh out loud for this comment. Hahaha

[@loafes1352]

Karpov is pretty old in chess terms now, he’ll miss some tactics but he’s still the positional master. People sometimes overlook that if Kasparov was never in the picture then Karpov would be the undisputed number 1 for several decades

[@jake8217]

If I am the only chess player in the world. I would be the best chess player in the world.

[@GeorgeDCowley]

@@jake8217 And?

[@randomhill3950]

@@jake8217 You atleast need two players to play chess.

[@tonpariston5093]

@@GeorgeDCowley he is showing how shitty the commenters analogy about karpov being the undisputed no.1 if kasparov aint existing.

[@ivankopernika536]

​@@tonpariston5093 he just said that the only player able to beat him in decades was kasparov. ain't nothing about his analogy bad

[@xXFightForFunXx]

Just for those who are confused/offended: before even revealing that Karpov was gonna be the opponent, the host Levy mentioned (Risto Mejide) agreed with Rey Enigma to play the game until the very end, and that's why he didn't resign before. I was really excited to see you were covering this game Levy, from your Spanish community: ¡gracias!

[@keh1396]

Rey Enigma is just Ruy Lopez's reincarnation

[@MechanicalMarketer253]

Or maybe he’s a resurrected Ruy Lopez himself?

[@zestyfg]

He's obviously Rey Lopez.

[@zestyfg]

someone on TV: I'm good at chess. Karpov: How good?

[@buffalodebill1976]

Despite some slight time mis-management here, Anatoly Karpov showed his understanding of the position once again.. Considering he's 70 already, I think he played very well, which is a feat by itself. The only other players, that could do the same (and did) and that I can think of, were Vasily Smyslov and Viktor Korchnoi. I can't help but admire the great Anatoly Karpov and his long-lasting level of mastery of chess. But also thumbs up for the 'enigmatic' opponent, who did not play too badly at all.

[@lautaromaciel3283]

Najdorf

[@jpskillet2902]

“It’s never too late to reinvent yourself” That was it. Thanks Gotham. That was the motivation I needed, seriously. Going back to finish my Engineering degree. Wish me luck ✊🏼

[@agentdiablo7178]

I certainly will, all the best

[@mjdiestroy4497]

Good luck!

[@annemarkovic129]

Good luck! If ya need help, join the Discord. We may be helpful tutors, too

[@racosen3204]

Good luck dude!!

[@Known_as_The_Ghost]

Engineering is fun.

[@jonjonajonathan6294]

plot twist: Rey Enigma is actually Magnus Carlsen's long lost brother. Magsen Carlnus

[@CrotoCiruja]

He's spanish, so a more fitting name would be Carlos Magsen

[@spittyjr.2181]

@@CrotoCiruja Carlos Magnussen makes a comeback.

[@MatsMatsuo]

I'm pretty sure it's actually his cousin, Cagnus Marlsen.

[@ekkoekko4610]

Magnum Carlos, long lost son of Garry Chess

[@Ariverfish]

Magnus Carlos, Magnus' long-lost Spanish twin.

[@brianmarrero5147]

Bro, as a spanish speaker, I'm amazed at how well you roll your Rs. You really make an effort to correctly pronounce the players' names no matter where they're from. Legend!

[@danielperlov1155]

He’s Russian so he knows how to roll Rs.

[@triflomastera4882]

His first language is actually Russian, not English, and Russian uses the same Rs as Spanish.

[@reachingmydream8756]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4K1aGCQj8mFZs0

[@marte1081]

Tri Flomastera it wouldnt say they are the same, but they are very similar.

[@jedinxf7]

@@marte1081 Russian P is identical to Spanish ere, but not to erre. it's an alveolar tap, rather than an alveolar "trill."

[@dimensionalblade2778]

Rey Enigma went to the boss room and actually just managed to dodge everything only.

[@arctic_void]

8:11 Levy hitting real close to home.

[@WilliamRP263]

About chess culture in Spain: The first recorded chess game with modern rules took place in Valencia, Spain, in the 15th century.

[@ramachandra776]

Didn't know that Irene sukandar vs Dewa kipas was the most viewed chess game before this match 🤔 . The numbers are insane . Also playing 84 moves in a 3 minute blitz game over the board is truly unbelievable .

[@reachingmydream8756]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4K1aGCQj8mFZs0

[@sshssuperhero]

I just had to watch the episode and the way Enigma reacted when they said Karpov’s name you could see the “OH MY GOD!! IS THIS FOR REAL!!?!” Reaction

[@pyarerohan385]

One thing is sure, Anatomy Karpov is still the final boss

[@hangugeohaksaeng]

Levy, you made this as exciting as any NFL, ESPN, etc. recap. Awesome job!

[@reachingmydream8756]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4K1aGCQj8mFZs0

[@Narrowcros]

Interesting fact it was Spain that evolved the movement of the queen to be the most powerful piece in chess, it came to Spain from the arab caliphate around the 13th century but at that time the wazir (minster) or queens movement was less than a bishop.

[@cohemo077]

Karpov really is a dark souls boss

[@haleysettembre]

107th day of translating Levy's titles into Neapolitan: "A partit e scacc chiù guardat e semp"

[@maedhros9285]

2:20 I get the feeling that every pawn structure can arise out of a Caro-Kann...

[@PMartinez55]

"There are no pawns on the board in this position, kind of like an extreme exchange caro kann..."

[@fildavis2024]

The enthusiasm in which you present chess is one of the main reason I watch your channel! It’s not over the top and it just comes across as fun and enjoyment! Thanks!

[@reachingmydream8756]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4K1aGCQj8mFZs0

[@acpliego]

💯

[@Dandinskij26]

Karpov is still the boss. Absolutely love his passion for the game. Easily in my top 10 players of all time, maybe even top 5 :)

[@bleakflouw930]

agreed! his style is magnificent. the endgame positions with all pieces on dark squares, countering the light square bishop that was big in the opening is just so badass chess.

[@Nu1SaNc8]

I've grown to love Karpov more as the years go by , just a great ambassador of chess and a quality human being.

[@xabicamu22]

I'm Spanish, and this is amazing. Rey Enigma in Gotham's channel. Amazing

[@acpliego]

I’m also Spanish, do you know who Rey Enigma is?

[@lukarita1276]

@@acpliego Miguelito😂😂

[@acpliego]

@@lukarita1276 jaja

[@colleenkennedy1934]

He sure beats the dog out of that Rubius guy

[@gonzalofernandez1877]

@@acpliego te refieres a miguel santos? no se supone q tenian un video juntos?

[@TheHebrewHand]

Since it’s a draw, Enigma should reveal half of himself, I vote bottom half so we have something to work with for my and everyone else’s Karpov x Enigma fanfictions

[@reachingmydream8756]

- kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4K1aGCQj8mFZs0

[@Lakers0930]

you think he's top half human bottom half fish? we lost our opportunity to find out... sad

[@ler8957]

excuse me what

[@RajaRimbaHere]

It is reference to "stockfish"

[@aesaehttr]

Might be wheels... might be a flipper

[@AUG_Glow]

the fact there were so many tactics on the board had me on the edge of my seat waiting to see if it was missed or not

[@123denaro]

"You're going to beat Magnus in that position" Levy, I cannot beat Magnus up a queen, let alone up a bishop.

[@bestpriest2224]

Karpov's Bizarre Adventure: Part 4: Identity is Indecipherable

[@the_luggage]

You missed the midgame clock tension, it was so epic. I would also love it if you had an eval bar on-screen. Thanks for the great video!

[@parzingtheasian]

1:13 "Links.. to the description will be in the description" truly, greater words have never been said

[@ALandarion]

As some points, like at Ra2 - Karpov was smiling as if he has seen a win but didn't want to crush Rey right away. Also at Qg3-Kf4; Rf3 - Karpov was smiling as if "This was your chance". Around the Karpov's King movement in the end game they started to play very fast, but at the clock Karpov had around 40 seconds, and Rey had around 20 seconds. There is no way Karpov would lose on time with such an advantage. It was all either staged, or heavily edited for the show.

[@Ivan_Preobragenskiy]

Well, mr. Karpov is older, he's 70, it's more difficult for him to have such reaction and speed. However his age makes his current level and understanding of the game even more impressive and inspiring.

[@PartidasInmortalesdeAjedrez]

Rey Enigma is Tsschessumare = god of chess.

[@acpliego]

Muy bueno tu canal, especialmente en la parte seria… 😆

[@acpliego]

@Cubito son muy buenos sus análisis

[@Tarif2809]

@@acpliego sussy baka

[@HiHi-bj7gn]

@@Tarif2809 no one asked

[@omaralfonzolopez9782]

JAJAJAJAJAJAAJAJAJAJAAJAJAJ

[@divagaciones1628]

I love that you're covering this game. I saw it yesterday and thought to myself "man It would be awesome if Levy covered this game, but it'll never happen". Guess I was wrong lol. Thank you for your great content as always. The match between Rey Enigma and Karpov was a beautiful moment.

[@hawkeyetokyo3692]

I love the passion Gotham put in his commentary like a great futbol narrador. Love the natural and well pronunciation on the “R”. His KZbin channel is my first e-interaction every morning with a cup of coffe. Keep up the great work !

[@cescfabregas4377]

Levy, it's just fascinating for me how you can continue to find new content material on Chess.. Couldn't believe that this amount of creative content could be made on a (what i thought of) as relatively limited subject. Keep going man.

[@DanyDoublebass]

0:35 i like how he pronounced Rey Enigma like they do in most American countries instead of doing a Spanish accent

[@marte1081]

Como pronuncias rey enigma con acento español? No se puede, son solo dos palabras

[@DanyDoublebass]

@@marte1081 Pues así, como quieres que te lo explique vato

[@AfterWorkwithTuckerIverson]

Plot twist: Rey Enigma is Max Deutch and his algorithm

[@levanichubinidze6849]

Karpov just felt sorry for him to realive his identity

[@kenaslalson7626]

Man Levy's enthusiasm in this video is just heartwarming to see

[@triflomastera4882]

@Jasper Percabeth How tf is chess a drowning ship? It's never been this popular, we just had the WCC, the SCC (Ding-Hikaru match was the most exciting thing I've seen all year), the candidates tournament, Norway chess, World cup, Grand Prix, and in a week we'll have the World rapid and blitz championships, along with many more exciting online tournaments (MC tour) and the GCT. What's your point exactly?

[@dhushy63]

So happy that Rey didn’t lose

[@aconsideredmoment]

This is possibly an interesting example of crystal v fluid intelligence. Karpov's time trouble, like Kasparov in a recent tournament, suggests the loss of fluid intelligence, or processing speed to access and execute the knowledge. However, each of them has more crystal intelligence in chess, or memory, than 0.000...1% of any opponents they might face. Crystal intelligence does fade, like a worn memory card over time. At least, that is the way I remember it. Interesting game. Of course, GM Karpov, is a gentleman and may just be playing along.

[@armweak955]

Plot twist: rey enigma is actually max deutsch

[@swordsman1137]

This is what happened when his chess algorithm finished learning chess

[@Papapapapa78]

I can't believe I subscribed to Rey enigma's channel when he only had a few hundred subscribers and now he made history! I have quite a streak of finding KZbin channels with great growth potential, lol.

[@Kain_Highwind_]

Karpov: *wins.* Rey Enigma: "mama!"

[@Isthatthegrimreaper170]

Man, Karpov and tv are a great duo

[@analopezrodriguez8038]

That rolled R was pretty good for a non spanish speaker.

[@rafaelacisneros3918]

Waoo veo gotamchess desde 6 meses y de paso mejoraba mi ingles pero ver a rey enigma convertirse de poco a poco en un creador de contenido de ajedrez es muy emocionante felicidades rey enigma

[@javierechezarreta4623]

Gotham, love your enthusiasm man. Im now so interested in Chess. I started seeing Rey Enigma and he is so easy going and patient, but now I see your channel and you are as good as he is promoting Chess for everyone. Best regards! Thumb up for the video and I'm going to subscribe

[@ArunPandianApk]

Got to love Karpov. He still goes for a queen's Indian defence setup

[@thomasdequincey5811]

Karpov is a gent for agreeing to the match.

[@mikhar-z1j]

Anatoly Karpov! *boss music* I just love how some random Russian person becomes meme sometimes, i would love if one day this random person is gona be me

[@inpinksuit]

Hey

[@mikhar-z1j]

@@inpinksuit Yep?

[@DiogoVKersting]

"I haven't had coffee yet." I see you're going to your grandpa's later today...

[@sandy456j]

8:25 really needed to hear this right now, thanks.

[@darknessdragon270]

This makes me really happy as a Spanish chess player

[@KommSusserT0d]

Soviets were no joke. I want more of these.

[@tierone3895]

More soviets? Haha. The Soviet Union was not a good thing. Maybe, more Russian players, yes. But probably not more soviets.

[@KommSusserT0d]

@@tierone3895 you are what an average Solgenitsyn enjoyer? Or a Marxism expert? A history man? Dude I lived there , my parents lived there and I've done tons of research not just listened to some douchebag on TV. Go convince your friends, get out of here. I was speaking of players not about politics. Don't go into a sphere where you are a bozo.

[@cz19856]

@@tierone3895 triggered liberal

[@tierone3895]

@@KommSusserT0d A Soviet saying he wants more soviets. Makes sense. Okie dokie.

[@roflol100]

@@tierone3895 Soviet Union was not good thing? Must be american talking. You realise that USSR fed 200 million of people for 70 years, if thats not good thing then i dont know what is

[@MonsieurHonHon]

Karpov came on stage and he realised the dark souls music wasnt playing for Rey

[@nerothos]

Just watched the original clip and Rey Enigma losing their mind over hearing its Karpov is just fantastic.

[@zeezmusic7245]

Plot twist Magnus was learning Spanish on duo lingo and he’s Ray Enigma

[@johnstevenson9956]

I'd certainly never make "Spain's Got Talent", or even "America's Got Talent". My games might be more suited to "Comedy Central".

[@Lenin22147]

How to lose at chess or GTE

[@bobname7131]

Insufficient mating materials? Karpov has a rook and knight.

[@SoloAlguienRamdon]

Insufficient mating materials VS insifficient time bruh, Karpov will lost by time if Rey has a pawn or something, but for dont have other piece than the King Rey cant do checkmate so is a Draw

[@dginev]

The reflection of Levy's hair in the golden youtube play button behind him is super distracting. ... But his enthusiasm kept drawing me back in - superb video!

[@alexescajeda4012]

"the queen is hitting everybody. She's pissed off and she's ready to collect" lmao

[@kelvinbennett5634]

Oh man, when you pulled out the “Rey enigma” in the Texan accent I about lost it. 😂

[@justvince4158]

I love how your commentating speed somehow simulates the speed in the game

[@ivantheterrible4317]

Karpov was always superior to Kasparov at Middlegames and Endgames. Kasparov was better at opennings. I don't know why people don't consider Karpov the GOAT when he is the most achieved player in the history of chess(160+ times 1st in tournaments).

[@googledummie4572]

Hey I just want to thank you for all the amazing content you make. I was terrible at chess months ago I believe I was right around 700-800 but, watching you play and how you explain what you are doing and what you could do has really helped me understand the game. I rate now just under 1200. I'm no GM but, I am proud that I have come this far and hope to get better! Thank you!

[@zman4220]

This is awesome! Making chess exciting and brining in a new audience. Thanks to Rey and Karpov!

[@LittleCrowYT]

Levy, you're enthusiasm for chess is incredibly infectious. I've already risen 200 elo in the 2 weeks since I've started watching your videos. Maybe one day I can break 1000 elo, and I'll have you to thank you that

[@danielsedvic3063]

What a pleasure to see legends like Karpov or Kasparov play today

[@jonch2221]

Damn, Max Deutsch won't reveal himself yet after completing the algorithm

[@AdrianCarri]

Hi levy, Just leaving a comment to boost the algorithm :). The show was incredible no wonder it was the most viewed chess match. Also, It's true that rey enigma is doing a great job to the chess comunity, I hope you both will be in two years the most viewed chess youtubers. Good luck and good vibes.

[@ignaciogodoy7095]

This match was like discover a new final boss in a fight videogame

[@ElGnomoCuliao]

Rey Enigma orgullo de España 🇪🇸 ❤️

[@itsquavid]

I come to watch a chess recap and get roasted by Levy for living at home after college? FeelsBadMan

[@parzival2114]

Es increíble que Rey Enigma hiciera tablas con 1 segundo en el reloj ante la leyenda de Karpov. Lo que también me sorprende que incluso haya llegado hasta la esfera angloparlante.

[@reachingmydream8756]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4K1aGCQj8mFZs0

[@tyuspalmer8797]

This game was so intense, my Apple Watch told me to breathe. 😂

[@ollinebg]

Karpov de verdad es como un jefe final de Dark Souls

[@jetaimemina]

1:12 "Links, to the description, will be, in the description." That sentence boosted my ELO by a 100 pints.

[@yoyamairogamed2192]

That's a lot of beer

[@adhityain]

At least it's a real talent not a cheater who got 7k for losing

[@atomatopia1]

This is literally the final fight in Real Steel but with chess.

[@uujuu316]

Drawing against Anatoly Karpov is a "win" for a lot of people.

[@alfiecollins5617]

I love that a chess player can make the final of Spain's Got Talent. There's simply no chance they could make the final of the US or UK (where I'm from) versions.

[@etsiim]

We watched on TV and was really exciting... Thanks for the rediffusion of the act... Helps to promote the chess. Thanks for that

[@reachingmydream8756]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4K1aGCQj8mFZs0

[@FaustfromGuiltyGear]

Anatoly Karpov: Owner of Chess’s Iron Curtain has been evaded by Rey Enigma: Chess Board of the Infinite

[@CaptnCondor]

Are we going to get a review of Niels Grandilius vs Sweden that Anna Cramling hosted?

[@ruhan1618]

"Links to the description will be in the description " Levy 2021

[@rafaelmartinezcabezadevaca2478]

Thanks from Spain for covering this! Rey Enigma is doing great things for chess in our country and his presence in Got Talent was awesome!!

[@callmeandoru2627]

Karpov has been enjoying himself being the final boss of Chess-related related TV-shows huh?