Nezhmetdinov VS Tal || What Happens When Two Magicians Meet?

[@NawfalHasan]

Tal later said about this game that losing to Nez was the happiest day of his career. What an honor to be that guy!

[@iiAccidentlyy]

dat guy welbs

[@Ilovevidgames123]

"Players die, tournaments are forgotten, but the works of great artists are left behind them to live on forever.” Damn.

[@mohammadmahdishafi8902]

i am crying

[@milton5417]

🤯

[@andrewdirrell7497]

Rashid Nezmetdinov was the one, who could defeat Tal in a Tal's manner

[@sandeepalltheway]

Precisely

[@justinbieber8028]

Nezmetdinov was to Tal what Tal was to everyone else

[@gooddognigel9992]

@@justinbieber8028 except RJ Fischer

[@michaelmassaro4375]

Not so sure it actually was a Tal style seemed more like a Magnus Style just making the Correct moves and countermoves

[@the_ABM]

"You can do the rest by yourself if you want to." I literally laughed out loud. Your channel has definitely changed!

[@Infamous_V.I.P]

I was going to type exactly the same comment but then saw it had already been typed.

[@jamesvail4927]

Haha yeah, now it's: "I will play this position out, because I know how much you guys love when I finish a game,".

[@dustydaniel4204]

I wanted to say that. He has changed

[@solongkingb3057]

On the other side, his side stories were so damn good. And he highlights some very emotional part of it all.

[@-AxisA-]

I can't figure out if you mean this is a good or bad thing?:D When I commented this, I hadn't watched the video yet. Now I get that it's a good thing he has changed it so that he analyses even the forced mates.

[@PrinM1000]

Watched this game last night - probably in my top 5 games of all time. "No reverse gear " Rashid making Tal look ordinary. What a beautiful game by two players who played the game beautifully.

[@andynaka]

"Mikhail Tal resigned" thats so rare to hear, only Nezhy could do it... great game!!

[@abhinavjain2985]

Thats rare because people dont show tal losing usually

[@fabiopalma4429]

The amount of depth and detail in Nezhmetdinov's attack is such that Tal couldn't breathe a single time since the rook sacrifice

[@altimate1]

Wow man you saw something rare. Keep it up.

[@AotO_DJ]

4:49 It seems like Nezhmetdinov was playing himself in the WC after all. 7:11 Now Tal is playing himself. What sorcery is this?

[@jye-mings.2476]

JUST READ THE TITLE

[@ashfaqashraf8778]

lol

[@ibrahimjaleel5900]

Excellent game. Speechless. Bone breaking. Thank you so much.

[@luckym3846]

I think these four Tal v. Nezh games would be on my “anytime watch list”. The games are magical... I can watch 1000 time literally and wont get bored. Thank you so much dear Antonio for your exceptional analysis, tips, one liners, strategic positions etc. that literally taught me chess.

[@gxtmfa]

When I really think about it, I believe I’d rather win a brilliancy prize than a tournament.

[@bravo3808]

"its better to be a non gm-legend than a non legend-gm"

[@altimate1]

Bravo bravo, great said bro 👍

[@AmbitiousAkbar]

better be a legend and remembered than a GM but forgotten

[@frankiegee6135]

The Talminater

[@Knif3Point]

Das good!!

[@Stupidiusity]

This comment is underrated lol

[@LJLMETAL]

Fantastic Game! Tal losing a game is something we don't see everyday, unless we watch this video. ☺

[@dannygjk]

Yes but for Tal it was about the excitement not the results.

[@syedthefunnyguy7570]

I am beginning to see why this game is remembered of all games, two players are attacking simultaneously. It was just a matter of who gets the first punch, and when he did, it doesn't stop. I can't imagine why Rashid Nezhmetdinov wasn't a GM, because he can knock all the great players out, like it was a Tuesday, and he might not even be surprised of that.

[@fierblake_9824]

Rashid and Tal is my favorite chess player of all time.

[@richardfeynman5560]

This reflects the true soul of chess, It's not only about winnig, it's about brilliancy, which is shown here. A game not between rivals, but between friends.

[@shaya568]

Very good game , thank you for this channel very good comments and i enjoy it much , keep on going agadmator

[@agadmator]

+Shay A Thanks for this, Shay :)

[@galefray]

What happens when two magicians meet? Nezhmetdinov CRUSHES the other.

[@abhinavjain2985]

Wait so you mean there are only 2 magicians?

[@Zenith9132]

@@abhinavjain2985 morphy is the 3rd

[@altimate1]

Double D, 😆

[@T-Krash]

Who's here after game 4 😂

[@irfanhuda5207]

Talk about outfoxing a wizard. Fair play to both the magicians.

[@teymurg.r8860]

Good to know that a championship has been held in my hometown. Keep these videos coming :)

[@joeyp3452]

I have seen this game before, actually a few times but who can resist Tal and Rashid. Good to get the back story too. Wonder how far Rashid could have gone if he was assisted instead of hindered.

[@elchapo1049]

And that right there, ladies and gentlemen, is the beauty of chess

[@zeflinchess7728]

Enjoying your videos more and more, never heard of this other magician until now. Keep up the good work!

[@princegirish6092]

Taming the Tal like a child!😀

[@jisooya7878]

Amazing Game by Legendary Non-GM!

[@russ8001]

Rashid was a genius. His brilliancy came at the price of inconsistency because I think that is the cost of brilliance I think.

[@taamardhwaj]

My face when he said "You can do the rest by yourself if you want to"😳

[@KancerKowboy]

Wow how far your skills have improved. I loved this 4 years ago and still do. This entire Nezhmetdinov series should be the first series you remake if you ever remake these but please leave these old ones up forever. These are priceless and helped get me hooked on chess yet again . . .

[@regzzuse280]

Just found out a quote I dont know how valid it is, but supposedly Nezhy said "He who analyses blitz is stupid."

[@-Muhammad_Ali-]

haha... good words

[@abhinavjain2985]

Lol every other person says that. That is like saying everyone has 2 arms.

[@yzfool6639]

@@abhinavjain2985 and just as true.

[@naimulhaq9626]

No wonder Tal took Rashid as his second against Botvinik. The best honor, besides the befitting obituary.

[@twain1669]

Ah just about to watch all games in a row as an excellent subscriber!

[@wrinai]

Tony my friend It seems you really want tal Wons more games against rashid. ..It Is like one's superhero. ...No one likes his favourite superhero to lose....warm salute from Argentina

[@pashapasovski5860]

When 2 attackers meet, the one who lands the first punch, usually wins!" Pasha Pasovski!🥊

[@grcfalcon]

I didn't understand half of the game! The level is beyond me.

[@joshuawood362]

Sell his videos are great, but its fun to see how the quality has improved over time. My favorite channel!

[@PJ-dt9vb]

I only started chess a few months back and came here from your latest video showing their final official game with each other. I really hope that sometime in the future you would make a video showcasing this game again because you really have changed a lot over three years and I mean it in a good way ^_^ But I can imagine wanting to have those 4 videos as standalones too

[@arjuniyer2247]

Great game sir.very much thanks for displaying such a great game.

[@KancerKowboy]

The stories you tell are what set you above all the rest. Great stuff!!!

[@besmart1360]

A very interesting and good game from Nezhy. It is very regrettable what he died.

[@bahadrguven8582]

Amazing video

[@ivantrakov2025]

Hi ! This is great! I love any sports and chess is one of my best :))) Can you show more games of Rashid Nezhmetdinov? He is out of this world!!!

[@magnus8014]

agadmators is back in form thanx for the video ; D

[@ReyTamayoPhatInnovator]

Great video as always! Your morning streams are also great!

[@agadmator]

+Rey Tamayo Thanks a lot Rey, join the tournament tomorrow :)

[@ericsbuds]

what an amazing game! the only bad part is I cant decide who I want to win lol.

[@nabilshow1193]

Still watching thid masterpiece.

[@oliverangermuller9827]

What a brilliant attack. I assume that Tal had not often lost in that way. The style of Nezhmetdinov reminds me of two other great attackers - Leonid Stein and Janos Flesch. Both died too early. #suggestion Maybe you can show some games of them. If you are interested I could recommend some games.

[@alexfx7768]

The happiest day of Tal's life

[@michaele.2583]

Brilliant game, looks so easy!

[@yiuqwfj]

Your video titles are always good :-) PS: I also like the background information on the games ;-)

[@hume1234561]

Truly masterful.

[@stuna210]

2:32 match starts

[@sunilkumarmadhan1362]

Hello everyone and but nevertheless are favourite words from u I can't understand chess but I watch to enjoy the show

[@danieladedapo2342]

I still wonder why some people will still dislike this video ☹️☹️

[@melizukoarts1420]

man... its the most awesome game seem by me ever.... best game

[@vipinsingh1464]

Hello agad, Please re-create a video about this masterpiece. Thanks,

[@akashpuri5432]

Finally someone beats mikhail tal by his own style

[@iicompany6376]

Thissss is Real Maggic....

[@locutusdborg126]

Gorgeous game.

[@N_B_123]

I don’t think these two would ever tie

[@everstanding400]

they may only tie by insufficient material after they sacrifice the board 😂

[@santu64]

Superb game

[@abduljalal5727]

Thanks for lot of information about them

[@kadiremreaskin]

thanks amazing video..

[@agadmator]

+K. Emre Aşkın Thanks Emre!

[@soruisareti2654]

so pity super Nezh didn't become a GM, though he was better than almost all.

[@peterwarme7036]

yes, laughable, isn't it?

[@groussac]

I haven't made a study of it, but my guess is that Rashid won on brilliance and lost on basics. He probably had opportunities to become a GM despite the politics of the time. Perhaps he was looking for a beautiful game where an ordinary game would win. I don't really know...

[@NotSoLiberal]

Pierre Groussac that would be my guess too. Perhaps he took risks but we only see the games where his risks got rewarded but in some others his risks got punished badly?

[@ostensiblyyours6311]

even though he wasn't a gm, he is still known and respected. that makes him unique.

[@Akmadadinshad]

soru isareti well his inconsistency is one of the main reasons he didn't become a GM. Yes he was brilliant when he played games like this, but he lacked consistency and even took a few years off a chess to play checkers, where he's actually a GM lol

[@berkedalar6421]

Is he best non-gm ever?

[@locutusdborg126]

Yes.

[@-Muhammad_Ali-]

Not only that, Nezhmetdinov was also several times champion in checkers too.

[@drewkavi6327]

Beside those who live before being a GM he is the best yes

[@DaaimShabazz]

Where did you get this information that authorities didn't allow him to become a GM because he was Muslim?

[@ryouazuken4296]

@@DaaimShabazz Google? Lol

[@peterwarme7036]

very nice video

[@CraigPendlebury]

What a game!

[@mahiawesome]

Beautiful game

[@Command_Shell]

I want to see Rashid vs Fischer 😀

[@HonestJohnstories-lv7sb]

Thanks for the interesting background information

[@axcracks5556]

Don't mind me watching all of agadmator's videos lol

[@binayjha1678]

Coming from latest 400k subscribers

[@YaleGlobalJusticeProgram]

5:05 I don't think that BxNd5 is a bad move here for Black. If e5x, Black can play Qb6+ first to move the queen out of harm's way with tempo. Then, if Be3, Black can counterattack with Nf4. Or if Kh1, Black can play Nd8. Either way, Black ends up in a playable position.

[@1033141]

thank you sir

[@sabeershaameen3974]

#hopefully... more games of rashid

[@vipinsingh1464]

Please make fresh video on this game… really awesome game

[@tashtean]

Back on those days that chess was interesting

[@armaanmalhotra9042]

🔥🔥🔥

[@niladribiswas098]

Please do a remake of this video

[@alifalamvines9970]

Can we get more Rashid games where he wins . I saw a video over here , where he played against pesttorian sorry 😢 if the pronunciation is not correct . Rashid lost in that match . I was sad that "No reverse gear" Rashid loses . So, please do make some videos of Rashid winning.

[@stianlehne7055]

From where do you always get those nice background stories/informations about the players/games? I would love to know that. Can you recommend anything? Keep up the good work. I love your channel!

[@agadmator]

+Stian Lehne Thanks Stian. Most of them I've heard from older playerson tournaments, some I've read in books, and some I stumble upon on the internet. Good stories are very rare, so it's not very easy to get s hold of one. And some are simply not true, so you have to be careful :)

[@manganej]

after the match ended, the white bishop remained on g2. It was untakeable

[@michaelmassaro4375]

I’m Glad Tal was friends with his opponent I wonder if that and having to play Black had some effect where Tal not playing his best of course having played each other his opponent must have gained some kind of familiarity with Tal’s style I can’t say I’m happy to see Tal lose but his opponent played some very strong chess

[@subhashishtripathy4700]

Great game

[@jamesbuntin6755]

Rashid had Tal's number. With that their last match and near the end...on both Pity and gratitude Nezhmetdinov gave Tal the win. There's always someone out there more clever than you. Excaliber (1981)

[@malachix928]

amazing vid m8

[@Geert_Stradmeijer]

I love thoses offers

[@RonaldYengwayo]

I have always wanted to know, whom Agadmator loves more Tal or Nezhmetdinov

[@Infamous_V.I.P]

He has a photo of Tal on his current chanel screen (and probably next to his bed) and every subscriber milestone he shows a Tal game. So I'm going to say Tal. I even predict him calling his firstborn son Tal as well.

[@Biskawow]

Bold of you to assume I can find the checkmate in 8 by myself

[@90FloydChild]

Most likely chess commentator on yt Great videos also

[@kamleshshah4657]

#suggestion Remake the Rashid Vs Chernikov game!!!!

[@emranahmed5711]

Did anyone annihilated tal like this before this? 😂That's why he is called"Super Naz"

[@saratkumar2009]

Hello Master! First of all I owe you a lot for your Open Service towards chess n its lovers in many ways; Also I want to request you for Yuri Avarbakh's games to be given a category/list in your channel home page as he was totally devastating on Great Rashid with 8.5 to 0.5; I think he is apt to be demonstrated on his games.

[@mustafamertozylmaz6006]

Tal captures then tal plays :D you. said both colours to tal 7:20

[@agadmator]

+ÇilekPortakal /aqw/ Thanks man :D

[@mustafamertozylmaz6006]

both guys play like tal :)

[@joeltimonen8268]

It's almost like what he said in another video: "Garry Kasparov was black and is playing white against Vladimir Kramnik". Because, you know, Kasparov was so good he basically played both sides of the table. ;p That quote is from the video "Kasparov sacrifices his Queen on move 12!" at 0:20 and onwards, if you're interested. Like this match, that one was amazing as well!

[@agadmator]

+Joel Timonen Thank you Joel :)

[@ItsAllAboutGuitar]

He made a mistake! So what. Why don't you see if you can do better? Easy to criticize when you're on the sideline.

[@vladzolotarev2027]

Даже стокфиш отдыхает

[@umarkhan-ru9dz]

Just like I do with my friends while playing chess with coffee

[@mukmin01]

When a legend met a legend, 90% who played white won

[@ericmol5698]

A mystery to me is why he wasn't labeled a grand master and also a bigger mystery is why people questioned Tal for having him as an advisor? It makes me think : are they stupid? In chess, actually, it doesn't really matter if you do move the same piece many times or if you're a Grand Master, this guy, or that servant from India, because there are no weaknesses in the wake of checkmate. The focus is to win, that's chess.