How do you stop the pawns? - Keymer vs Meier | Grenke Chess Classic 2019

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[@hansgrettle8240]

“Stick around. You’re in for a treat.” Since when has it not been a treat?

[@tome57a]

Thanks for adding so much clarity to this ending. Keymer deserves praise for seeing through all the complications to victory, and Meier put up a very tough (if slightly flawed) defense. I also thought it was classy of Meier to consent be interviewed with Keymer after the game, even though he lost.

[@synchronium24]

Meier played way too quickly including in the endgame. He only has himself to blame for playing a rapid game instead of a classical one.

[@johannesb9681]

One of the best chess channels on KZbin :) Thx Daniel. As a german chess fan I was happy to see Vincent win. Hopefully he will once be a super GM :)

[@Badbentham]

Actually, quite fantastic calculation by Keymer, who had to foresee the resulting winning position about 20 (quite linear) moves ahead. And, overall a very deserved victory. -However, Meier`s time management can be critized: Missing the critical moment , where 48...c4! drew, with about an hour and a half left on the clock, is certainly sub-optimal for a player of his strength. But, maybe Meier was still under shock from yet another turn of events, just before.

[@Steve-eb8jc]

I don’t think he actually calculated the forced win. He probably saw the position at 3:22 in advance (which is not difficult to calculate) and figured he had very good winning chances up a Queen.

[@JJ-kl7eq]

Vincent marred black’s drawing chances with precise play, so thanks for showing us this Black Marred Keymer Game Bit.

[@tome57a]

Duly nominated for best chess pun of 2019!

[@JJ-kl7eq]

Omigosh. I was worried nobody would get that one.

[@zebfross]

Some of those patterns were really amazing. Thanks for the great analysis as always!

[@RD-un5bh]

ty sir, the best youtube channel, like always I click the like button before watching the video !!!

[@iMonteCarlo]

Superb haircut as always Daniel! And a really great analysis aswell :D

[@jamescrenshaw5097]

Despite the 0-4 start, in a super-GM tournament, I am so impressed with Keymer.

[@CCervido]

In particular with white he has played quite strong. Having Carlsen and Caruana on the ropes is quite something. What I don't understand, though, is why he insists playing the Najdorf with black (and losing a lot of games). Seems like an odd choice for a d4 player.

[@CCervido]

@George Parasol Today in the stream Leko actually explained it a bit more. He said he wants Vincent to play complicated systems. The idea is that if you have ambitions to become a word-class player (rather than just an ordinary GM) this will hopefully help Vincent to make the step from 2600 to 2700 in a few years. Interesting and kind of makes sense.

[@williamkyburz]

great analysis Daniel, thanks .. btw: 42.f5 followed by 43.Bc3 proves that Keymer had seen this position in his studies at home and knew it was probably winning (he played them both very quickly). Now, to win it was another story. Brilliantly executed by Vincent! Pushing the c4 pawn to create stalemate possibilities was an eye opener. Thanks again.

[@eljanrimsa5843]

lol, but as shown, it is a draw, it is not winning

[@kenspencer9895]

Nice endgame & analysis! I am not sure I would have seen the early sac of the black 'c' pawn either . . .

[@johnkom2339]

Hoped Daniel would cover this game, really an amazing see-saw struggle! Love that idea of 72 Qe4 forcing zugswang, and mate next move. Beautiful.

[@pawn4129]

The answer: You can't stop my compatriots! ;)

[@DavidSchilter]

"The queen also prevents Qh3+" - hehe, it's easy to get confused when each side's pieces are on the 'wrong' side of the board :) Happy that Vincent got a point!

[@KrishnaKumar-np3tw]

Nice analysis as always.

[@anandhua2313]

Well done Danny

[@hhgygy]

Superb finish and superb analysis

[@emregeylani]

Thanks David, another delightful review as always

[@PowerPlayChess]

You are welcome, Eric.

[@johnkom2339]

@@PowerPlayChess David?

[@fexurbis123]

Fantastic endgame.

[@oliverangermuller9827]

Thanks for this very instructive analysis. Who on earth would find 48. - c4 over the board under time pressure? Magnus "Sauron" Carlsen?

[@Gen_living_life]

loved it

[@nicolotiraboschi]

Love it!

[@alephnull4044]

Warning: Video starts with endgame spoilers.

[@NidusFormicarum]

According to my computer there is an alternative winning plan. You can let the pawn be taken and approach the enemy king with your own instead. At the end you let black queen but forces mate.

[@medman195]

After b7 isn't Qh7 a mistake? Why not g3+ & it's check from black Q at h1?

[@tobiasbaumann5826]

Was 51 ...h3 also a draw for Meier? I think someone said so during the live coverage.

[@Effivera]

At 3:22 according to Tablebase, both 51... h3 and 51... c4 lead to draw. Every other move loses.

[@AlonsoRules]

3 queens on the board - how many GM's have seen that in their career

[@rageagainstthemachineragea2497]

😃👍👌💯

[@rbnn]

I’m still unclear at a high level why White is better after taking the c2 pawn rather than taking it earlier. The material is the same after all.

[@johnkom2339]

You have to be more specific -- what move?

[@AartSnikkelbaard03]

Material is the same, but the resulting position is different.

[@CCervido]

The reason is that White has no way avoiding the stalemate idea on g1 without the c pawn.

[@ivolaanelind8889]

What's with the 360p :D

[@Kobs.A]

Can u pls show intros it makes the game more interesting u can use a minute for intros pls

[@darrenhughes5423]

I like the video but you should show the whole game even if you just skim through it

[@ODIus1549]

First!!

[@EGarrett01]

This game was fishy as hell. Meier made a HUGE blunder with tons of time on his clock, then when Keymer didn't properly capitalize on it, a few moves later, Meier made another GIGANTIC blunder with no time trouble whatsoever. They paid him off to lose to the kid so he wouldn't be shut out in the tournament.

[@synchronium24]

I'm with you minus the conspiracy theory. Meier consistently played too quickly.

[@rajuhegadi3580]

Ur not covering Anand games why?

[@PowerPlayChess]

@@rajuhegadi3580 If you would like to give me a few more hours in the day, I would be delighted to cover more games.