Stop Trying to Hit Me and Hit Me! | Capablanca vs Lasker | St. Petersburg (1914)

[@luismiguelcasal9162]

A long standing legend claims that Russian Tsar Nicholas II, who had partially funded the tournament, formally conferred the title 'Grandmaster' to the five finalists: Lasker, Capablanca, Alekhine, Tarrasch and Marshall. Chess historian Edward Winter has questioned this, stating that the earliest known sources that support this story are an article by Robert Lewis Taylor in the June 15, 1940, issue of The New Yorker, and Marshall's autobiography 'My 50 Years of Chess' (1942).

[@amadeusvult1638]

Thank you for expanding my vast knowledge.

[@AdeshBenipal]

Tsar Nicholas II was a coward and abdicated the throne of Russia, ran

[@elpulpo800]

They are all grandmasters if you go by how "norms" work. You have 3 world champions in those 5.

[@amadeusvult1638]

Take a shot every time Capablanca goes for Ruy-Lopez.

[@c5-085]

Maciej Sawala id be drunker than alekhine

[@ManderCrafter]

Until this moment I always heard "Real Opus" and I couldn't find it anywhere. Thanks :D

[@drokrankz6487]

most hardcore drinking game

[@Jayako12]

He was born Spanish after all

[@ludacrisbutler]

I would have blundered the end game so many times from either side. That was masterful.

[@PRubin-rh4sr]

When it's the end game but there is another 10 minutes you know you're up for something

[@jacobtunger2326]

"for those of you who have listened and came Back, you are an excellent listener of epic music." 😂😂😂

[@johnwamsley1896]

Right, great music, but I couldn't wait till the end of the song to see this game.

[@aligwejoseph2642]

😂😂😂😂

[@RajivKumar-pm9ck]

Guys, the audio of the track is in Sanskrit, which is an ancient indian language..The Lines translate to: "Oh Holy Mother, please take me from darkness to the path of Light and goodness. Peace Peace." :)

[@keksigerkeks3276]

Yeah, I laughed so hard. Love his sense of humour. :-D

[@keichikotaru4989]

Left me crying man hahahahhahahahhahhahhah

[@1994mrmysteryman]

The Lazy Cuban? Me thinks not. Look at that end game. It was like a relentless barrage in a seemingly drawn position. Excellent persistence and perseverance by Capablanca. Props to Lasker too for keeping his nerve against such a fierce attack.

[@markattila9835]

I love how you always say "Congratulations you are an excellent...", so congratulations you are an excellent chess commentator :)

[@ytmndman]

I discovered today that you can make a chain of 5 players from Steinitz to Carlsen. Steinitz played Lasker, who played Botvinnik, who played Karpov, who played Carlsen.

[@RAHULTMNT100]

@Joaquin Stubbs not infinite

[@sagar_beingrationalist7401]

Who would be next

[@BotMa-rl5vd]

15:32 freaked me out so much, idk why

[@trigintatres9787]

It freaked me enought that I immediately knew what you wre talking about... just a glitch

[@ericsbuds]

not a glitch, but an illegal move with a sound to let you know.

[@johnanderson6690]

I think it proves how concentrated you are and that a minimal noise causes a bad reaction.

[@harshitrawat811]

Me too lol

[@manu-ox4fe]

Antonio Radic has become so influencial among chess bloggers that you see the rest trying to catch up. No day goes by without seen other sites posting Capa games. Capa saga has been very successful . Thank you for your dedication Antonio.

[@misternewoutlook5437]

I have a real soft spot for Lasker. Might have something to do with his Manual of Chess which I have had since I was a kid. I read somewhere that if you study Lasker's games you don't get a lot of brilliancies and stunning combos. What you get instead is the spirit of the chess fighter. Following his method will make you a very difficult opponent to beat.

[@maxnullifidian]

The irresistible force meets the immovable object! LOL

[@christopheraugust4919]

This Capablanca saga is getting so lit! I can't wait for the next video! Keep up the good work!

[@ilannevo7388]

Love the capablanca saga agad!

[@agadmator]

Thanks!

[@vladimirchesslike1200]

Thank you for video, very interesting

[@george474747]

Thank you for giving the option of not having any music. I tire of youtube, adverts & media in general trying to manipulate the way I feel rather than offering me an authentic experience of feeling that way.

[@hussamkamal8334]

You’ve reignited my love to chess and made me a better player and for that i really thank you and wish you the best

[@nakulbam5067]

2nd game ever?? How do you know that they did not play any secret games online??

[@maxnullifidian]

What, with two tin cans and a string? LOL

[@Devp278]

@@_Cheerio r/wooosh

[@_Cheerio]

Dev Pandey he isn’t joking though. he actually doesn’t understand that they didn’t have computers

[@Devp278]

@@_Cheerio Maybe, but I don't think anyone's that dumb lol

[@xCorvus7x]

So I am not the only one to whom YT recommended one of the supposed Fischer online games from 2000.

[@alerdo4001]

“Capablanca is not interested in a draw against the World Champion. Why would he, after all he’s Capablanca.” Haha, very true and that’s what I call sheer hubris and paisan could back it up.

[@loknathshankar5423]

Lasker is a monster

[@gerterz9432]

Great video. It was so funny when you said "You are an excellent listener of epic music"

[@KurdishYoutubeKSAS]

Thank you so much, Cabablanca is the most player I enjoy his game

[@docfrayon]

Just wanted to say, I'm playing chess again... after a pause of almost 10 years ! I subscribed to Lichess and I almost went to a rapid competition this Sunday... Don't feel quite ready yet... But playing sure enhances following your channel !! I guess I'm not just here for the show anymore :)

[@rohanjadhav3225]

I came as soon as I saw the notification as I'm an excellent subscriber (and I also read the description)

[@MrEmanuel1223]

this was truly enjoyable to watch...thank you

[@nabillaaroussi2965]

Excelent listener of epic music !! 😂😂😂 COME OOOOOON hahah

[@Nicks721]

And suddenly the guy who uploaded the video with the epic music will see 378000 more views in one day. I can imagine his surprise 😲😲😲😵😵😵!!

[@binayjha1678]

I am an excellent listener of epic music

[@waiyanoo1102]

#suggest i want to see ur fav game between tal and keres that u said tal sacrificed 3 pieces to get a draw in a losing position... after the capablanca saga of course

[@mortdhaaldaraji1364]

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[@gheffz]

Lasker on Capablanca ... “I have known many chess players, but among them there has been only one genius - Capablanca!”

[@coolguyj7934]

I love the epic music so much, it actually inspired me to make a playlist of epic music

[@vinidharpalakonda5555]

One of the best games I’ve seen. Thanks for u The content.

[@ex59neo53]

What I love in Chess : You can learn a lot ,even from games more than 100 years old :)

[@skiperinoagadmaterino446]

Vast knowledge 0:00 First move 1:11

[@TheMarksT]

Awesome, in all respects. Thank you very much sir!

[@ChessMasteryOfficial]

*If you haven’t found something strange during the day it hasn’t been much of a day.*

[@AsterJ]

So can someone tell me why at 6:47, Nf5 doesn't work? Cause it looks strong to me

[@AsterJ]

I'm pretty sure it's the Bishop on b4 that messes up the idea of removing the knight but I'm just checking

[@kajetangorski1960]

#suggestion Akiba Rubinstein saga

[@peterwieser4631]

Love ❤ the clash of styles and approach to the game.

[@rockbore]

It's amazing how such a basic question can't yet be known. The rook has at least one point short of the pieces and they are in the hands of Capablanca, the end game demon. Chess will never be tamed. Thanks for the vid, A.

[@GenghisDMZ]

Thanks for the video Antonio. Congratulations 🎉 on winning your chess club championship! Could you go over your games? I really enjoyed the previous ones you went over . Thanks! #suggestion

[@ADN4259]

Once there is only 7 pieces left (75. Nxg5+), it is a tablebase draw and remains a tablebase draw. No blunders.

[@johnnyzee383]

You are forgetting that human beings are not computers and make mistakes..all the time..

[@pablitoairelon]

So 73 was wrong?

[@Krmpfpks]

I am glad you do not include the music in your videos. It would be quite over the top and definitively spoil your beautiful and nuanced storytelling.

[@caesaryumury5839]

Capa, saga best one yet, still a lot to watch.

[@drfredostein4410]

Great minds and a great game

[@Mike-kb1ux]

One like alone for the #Matrix reference. Great video!

[@bezzlebedeviled4756]

19:28 -- Capablanca doesn't have a forced win that I can see, but, if he had played only a few moves further, he could have arrived a few situations in which Lasker is reduced to a single response to avoid eventual checkmate, and they begin with Ng3, (Lasker: any rook move on 6th rank), Nh5. --Capablanca is thus threatening to exchange his knight for the black pawn. (Lasker: as before, any rook move on 6th rank), NxP, KxN, f6+, Kg6 (only viable move for a draw), f7, RxB+ (only viable move for a draw). After Nh5, Lasker could push g6 instead, but these also lead to blunder opportunities. Essentially, after fifty moves of general screwing around, Capablaca only needed to screw around for two more moves to see if Lasker would have either his rook or king in the wrong position.

[@resu2026]

Hello Everyone! I am actually listening to the epic music!! :D thanks for that

[@santiagorodriguez2940]

18:07 is an instructive moment. If the bishop moves, then ...Rxg6! fxg6 is a fortress draw. Unless your name is Sam Shankland of course

[@spartancticonsultoriait6356]

The best of the this video " so Laker played a nice HUMAN MOVE" 😂😂

[@polyglycerol3968]

God, i fucking love agad so much, best chess channel on youtube period.

[@tomgold5006]

one minute in....gotta check out the epic music before the game.....BRB

[@maltimorebutler6865]

Thanks for your epic contribution. May your name go down in the annals of chess history. You once quoted Mikhail Tal (above board) saying something to the effect of' Capablanca's lightweight system has long been refuted (or are outdated?)' My question is, where can I find comparisons of how different systems/styles have evolved over the years. If anyone could point to such a resource I would be grateful.

[@madurantakamannappillaivas458]

Rohan Malolan:super game by capablanca and lasker

[@DanielEscovedo]

Both played brilhantly, but Lasker is so fucking resourceful that it never fails to amazes me.

[@georgeray649]

Agadmator have a good taste in music as well👌👌👌

[@GabrielTavaresAtento-ao-Vento]

i start playing the music on the pause, the sync is awesome xD

[@richarddeese1991]

Thanks! The more I learn about both chess in general, and Emanuel Lasker specifically, the more I respect him. On another note - is it just me, or does Capablanca's facial expression seem very reminiscent of Al Pacino's Micheal Corleone in The Godfather??? tavi.

[@jeremytournayre8745]

18:05 why capablanca can't go kf8 then kd7 to exchange the bishop on the pawn and push to victory? (my only idea is that black can draw by capturing pawn on f8 with R)

[@TMadhusudan]

#suggestion... Can you show some of the better games of the second phase other than the Capa games also ?

[@frozy25]

7-pieces syzygy tablebases were solved somewhat recently (a couple months ago) and they are on lichess. Stockfish gives +1.1 but this isn't checkmatable (because the tablebase would give the answer immediately otherwise) unless on move 101 white blunders and plays Nf6+

[@evanhufford7912]

Hey Agad, thanks for the shout out! Love your channel. Do you have any recommendations for good books for beginners? So many out there, don't want to waste my time with bad or extremely outdated ones. Thank you!

[@talesargolo]

Great! Any news about the subscribers' video?

[@GrzegorzOklinski]

7:26 How about Rb8+? Black cant block with the bishop because of hanging rook, so black has to block with the knight, but then Bc5 wins the exchange. Am i right or drunk?

[@Larry_Kabberga]

Awesome reference to The Matrix in the title!!!

[@MrVvulf]

i.imgur.com/tdQiiGC.gifv

[@arthurbarbosadelira7505]

Like the awesome lord of the rings references in other videos

[@AlwaysAudacity]

Lasker has found the appropriate barber I see.

[@jaimedavies5931]

Antonio, you used a Bruce Lee quote for the video title. You are now officially a Chess dragon

[@mwyatt7661]

Beautiful music,...thanks.

[@mindsharping]

Excellent game. Very enjoyable video.

[@ericsbuds]

wow that was one heck of an endgame.

[@niladribiswas7068]

After listening to that epic music i am fully in mood to watch this marvel

[@truetheory8811]

1:01 😂😂😂

[@aoibheall55]

This might be the greatest endgame I''ve ever watched

[@georgigeorgiev6924]

How about Rb8 check, after rook captures on b2. You have to block, if blocked with the knight, you win the knight. And if blocked with bishop you win the rook on b2

[@gabrieldavis2795]

Nice slight toward modern players and their reliance on engines

[@spmcdade901]

That was amazing

[@fredrikdahlin7869]

Ran it a bit in Stockfish 10. It said white had a slight advantage at the beginning of the endgame but eventually it was a draw.

[@leeherbie7840]

congrats on your tournament win Antonio

[@lucianoloder]

At 7:51, if Cabablanca put the root in B8 with check, I believe that he would win the rook if bishop blocks, or the knight, if the knight blocks, no?

[@milan3193]

You just play the knight to f8, when white still tries to play Bd2 you now have Bc5+ and win the exchange

[@unslaadkrosis3489]

That end game was exhausting lol

[@sharpflake8615]

Thumbs up for Lasker.

[@Socrates...]

just EPIC !

[@JuanMarin-jy4xm]

Hey im a big fan. Question, what is the game that carlsen played with some young german grand master in which this guy keep his king on the center and play super cool like an engine. Hopw u can help me. :)

[@davidmullortomas7745]

This game reminds me of an end game of stockfish vs alphazero, not a specific game, just the methodical repetition of positions in the endgame.

[@hussy8137]

I am in mood bring it on.

[@oliverangermuller9827]

Thanks for the game and saga. Great work. Capa tortured Lasker in Carlsen style 😂 How does Black play after Qc6+ instead of a4? Is this bad for White?

[@vinacenzobrascon1207]

can someone please show me the description he always refers to. I can't see it

[@Krmpfpks]

Did anyone enter the position in the 7-men tablebase? This should be solved perfectly, no super computer required.

[@honourabledoctoredwinmoria3126]

I did. It's a straight draw from the moment there are 7 men, and Lasker played the correct drawing moves.

[@honourabledoctoredwinmoria3126]

But could there have been a more favorable way the position could have been simplified since the start of the endgame? I don't know.

[@2PiazzaPulita2]

@agadmator for Syzygy endgame tablebases, after 75.Nxg5+ it's a draw.

[@ahmedwaheed3153]

I want to enjoy the show so epic music can wait after the game, I hope I am still an excellent subscriber

[@killbot1227]

You are NOT

[@chesson6464]

You're the best!

[@colemanadamson5943]

Great defense by the old lion Lasker!

[@pfsloan2597]

Epic indeed

[@sebastianrex6697]

Why would he after all he is capablanca.... Loved it

[@avishekkumarjha4578]

lol that om shanti om in the video (5-6mins into the video) , the first link!! How come do you get the feel of battle over the board after that music?

[@valtr1578]

5:50 pawn to c6?

[@leonspinks2603]

7:19 Capablance has B-c1 R-b1 B-d2 and wins the exchange but he missed it (also Agadmators).

[@jakubnowak649]

but bishop would be pinned

[@leonspinks2603]

@@jakubnowak649 Yes Jakub good heads up I actually noticed my error right after I posted.

[@luiswohlrab4847]

But how broken are rooks? Lasker and his rook held the positions like a beast

[@sheikmohamedamanulaa3898]

I am an excellent listener of great music!!

[@sebastianrex6697]

I heard the epic song and came back to see the match...

[@ianblack7321]

Antonio do you memorize these games ?