The Amazing Be5 by Tony Miles, First English Grandmaster

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London LB (1982), rd 5
Queen Pawn Game: Veresov Attack. Two Knights System (D01)
1. d4 Nf6 2. Nc3 d5 3. Bg5 Nbd7 4. Nf3 h6 5. Bh4 e6 6. Qd3 Be7 7. O-O-O b6 8. e4 de4 9. Ne4 Bb7 10. Nf6 Bf6 11. Bg3 O-O 12. Qe3 Qc8 13. Bc4 c5 14. d5 ed5 15. Bd5 Bd5 16. Rd5 Re8 17. Qd2 Nf8 18. Rd1 Qa6 19. Kb1 Ng6 20. h4 Qb5 21. Nd4 Qa4 22. Nf5 Ne7 23. Ne7 Re7 24. h5 Rae8 25. Qd3 Re4 26. Qb3 Qa6 27. c3 Qe2 28. Qc2 Qb5 29. Qd3 Qa4 30. Rd7 Re2 31. Ka1 c4 32. Qd5 Bc3 33. Qf7 Kh8 34. Be5
Anthony John Miles (23 April 1955 - 12 November 2001) was an English chess Grandmaster, the first Englishman to earn the Grandmaster title in over-the-board play.
He learned the game of chess early in life and made good progress nationally, taking the titles of British under-14 Champion and under-21 Champion in 1968[1] and 1971[3], [4] respectively.
In 1973, Miles won the silver medal at the World Junior Chess Championship at Teesside, his first important event against international competition. Both he and compatriot Michael Stean defeated the tournament winner Alexander Beliavsky, but were unable to match the Soviet player's ruthlessness in dispatching lesser opponents. Miles went on to win this prestigious title the following year in Manila, while a mathematics undergraduate of the University of Sheffield.
Taking the decision to pursue the game professionally, Miles did not complete his studies, but, in 1975, was awarded an MA by the University in respect of his chess achievements.
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[@Lens98052]

I remember when Miles won the GM title. A few months earlier my teammates were talking about him spending all his time on chess instead of his undergraduate studies. His university was going to expel him. When he got the GM title they gave him an honorary degree instead. As an aside, that year one of our university team members in England was already a GM from Yugoslavia that was not known in England. We went up to Edinburgh together and he played in a tournament there. I watched him play 4 present/former British champions with the white pieces. In each game it was a Sicilian, Bc4 without d4 first. I would walk by and he had sacrificed a piece and I could see no clear attack. I'd walk by later and he had sacrificed a second piece and I could see no clear win. Then his opponent resigned a couple of moves later. An amazing guy for the time.

[@christopherkeller4533]

I belong to the same chess club as Craig Pritchett in dunbar, scotland. I told him about this video, and although he hadn't heard of agadmator, he immediately asked if the person making the video pointed out that he missed a win😂. Hes 70 now but the guy can still play. He finished 9th at the world seniors championship a couple of years ago. Really nice guy too

[@chucknola484]

Even at the highest level blunders are still made. At least that's what tell myself when I cry myself to sleep

[@weeooh1]

Yep. Worst blunder I've seen was Ivanchuk missing a mate in one move.

[@fox2569]

That Ivanchuk mate in one blunder was painful, he's the World Champion slayer, Anand shouldn't have survived that game lmao

[@fruitcake232]

Best chess channel on KZbin. Greetings from South Africa

[@radoslavdumancic6243]

I love how you show the variation all the way to checkmate.Really enjoy your content!!

[@agadmator]

+Radoslav Dumancic Hvala Radoslave :)

[@sinistril]

I've jumped 300 elo this semester to 1500... ever since I started watching your commentary and started making the connection between tactics and strategy...coincidence? Thanks for all you do.

[@pokerandphilosophy8328]

4:40 That's correct. The QRR formation is the Alekhine gun, while the RQR formations seen in this game is the Ekhaline gun.

[@davidspatola6286]

You know chess well. I love the end game possibilities of what move you could play vs the actual players move. Very cool

[@michaeltellurian825]

A lot to learn from this one. Love your channel and thanks!

[@humbertojesusguillenymoral6550]

In 1974 Miles won the Junior World Chess Championship winning a decisive game against Kochyev, that Miles himself considered one of his best.

[@EylonShlomo]

What a fancy Be5 move

[@mithunraj6529]

3.00 A.M here,watching your video,lol

[@bussin1337]

Mithun Raj Thats the agadfans spirit! 😂😂😂

[@agadmator]

+Mithun Raj You are truly a chess fan Raj :)

[@Hallands.]

Mithun Raj I'm late, 05.15 here 😊

[@MrSupernova111]

2.13AM here lol

[@dert159]

5:14 am here

[@HanShotFirst84]

#suggestion Would you consider a video describing the various openings and their origins? Thanks! Love the channel!

[@Hans-nr4im]

That was a sweet, sweet winning move. Damn.

[@amyalindaily3781]

👍Thanks.

[@arrowghost]

#suggestion Karpov VS Kasparov, Moscow 1985, match is Round 16. (Control of the Center / Central Domination)

[@zAtt1337]

incredible :o

[@thedoctor3151]

#suggestion seirawan vs miles 1979. A very nice strategic game,there is also a nice story that gm seirawan told aboutthis games. He said that he was "scared" of miles playing 1. b6 so to stop him from doing that he played 1. g3, and then miles told him over the board " I love these moral victories" and smiled. If by any chance you dont like this game, then I would be happy if you showed us any other yassers game :) thx in advance!

[@thedoctor3151]

Edit: I also found a very nice game by yasser, it was against ivanchuk and the game bears the title "the miracle of damascus". A very nice miniature!

[@FalcaoeLeite]

Brazil here!

[@trickycs1682]

GAME STARTS AT 2:21

[@seanwight]

#suggestion Bobby Fischer vs Herbert Seidman US Championship 1960

[@GMIteff]

at work when you double your rooks, we say that you assembled Voltron :D this is funnier :D

[@agadmator]

I like it :D

[@freeshavaacadooo1095]

I saw this position in "Russian Chess Masters Vol. 2", its quite a good puzzle lol

[@pietplatzak9809]

ive been looking a long time at the position from 11:16 i am considering black Bb2 check Bb2 then Re7 or Qd1.... i miss any analys of the black bisshop taking the white b2 pawn

[@arturcabral6347]

Notification squaaaaaaddddd

[@guilhermecosta4597]

I love your videos agadmator but i'm new at chess(1250 elo) and only read chess fundamentals by capablanca. Do you reccomend any books for begginers?

[@agadmator]

I actually usually recommend Chess Fundamentals by Capablanca :)

[@beardthedog865]

#Sugestion Hermann Helms.

[@georgeseleem3183]

Could you analyse match between ahmed adly vs magnus carlsen #suggestion

[@pvrcs]

At 12:22 after Be5 by white what if qxa2+ from black? qxa2+ kxa2 Rxb2+. If Ka1, then Rxf2 discovered check with the bishop and queen is going down. If Ka3, then Rb2+ at least a chance to draw? Please correct me if I am wrong (I am typing this from my phone at 4 AM from bed). PS: Really like your videos and methods to analyze games. I always make time to watch the videos as soon as I get the notifications, and spare some more time for analyzing some other possibilities which you hardly miss (if any).

[@adarshmishra5238]

suggestion: Patrick jane( The Mentalist)

[@dkn.205]

Why does Black does not capture the pawn on b2 at the third queen's offer and check-mate white?

[@feereel]

can u show some games by khalifman ??

[@MichaelHarrisIreland]

That bishop could have been a lump of wood and did the same damage, almost.

[@treecultleader970]

11:49 you could capture the pawn on B2 with the bishop and then the only move white has is king to B1 and than you move the queen to C2 and is checkmate

[@davidcopson5800]

@11:49 it is not Pritchett's move, he has just played Kh8.

[@MrK623]

What happens after QxR QxQ RxB PxB and Ra5

[@davidcopson5800]

What's all the poltergeist activity noise in the background?

[@hussainalqadhi1198]

Am i missing something ? after white played Be5 why not capture the bishop with the rook on e2 ?

[@davidcopson5800]

You are definitely missing something. Namely Qxg7mate.

[@dominickvalenti2162]

At 14:39 did you see the troll?

[@agadmator]

:)

[@SniperMonkeh]

Yes. You are the troll.

[@mychannel594]

Old man eating a cookie You figured it out!

[@Sivajivaylajilebi]

I am 49 th view

[@OdinErickson1986422]

at 4:55 thats a FineGold Gun

[@pthiago_s5075]

3.57 a.m here we are

[@Elvasaur]

Why not R2xe1? Sorry if this is a stupid question 😓

[@Elvasaur]

Ok it would be checkmate in one, sorry 😂

[@Hallands.]

The bishop cutoff is instructive, the analysis perfect but allow me this: Carlsen would've crushed both players like tomatoes 😚😘🍎🍎

[@agadmator]

Mentioning him because it's his birthday? :D

[@Hallands.]

agadmator's Chess Channel 😊 Honestly, no. Can hardly keep my own family members birthdays straight, but okay, I looked it up, so: *Congratulations Sven Magnus Øen Carlsen on your 27th birthday! Best wishes for many more to come* 🇳🇴🍀🌿💐🌼🍒🍰🍬🔱🇳🇴

[@Hallands.]

agadmator's Chess Channel I was only trying to revive a tradition from another chess channel where every game or player with even slightly dubious moves was routinely subject to this comment: "But Carlsen would've crushed aso..."

[@killershark4096]

what about bishop captures b2 11:51

[@alexfcp9566]

hey Agadmator,can u please do Florin Gheorghiu vs Bobby Fischer in Havana in 1966 ?#suggestion

[@user-ii9ig7vq1e]

Alex Fcp Yessss

[@huseyinkirindi2535]

what about Qxd1 check instead of resigning --> Rxd1 --> Rxe5 ==> 2 Rooks and a bishop for black vs 1 Rook 1 Queen of white, seems possible to fight till the end

[@Sameer_S_Kulkarni]

Because of bxc3. You are also losing your bishop and it is two rooks against a Queen and a rook. And of course if you try Bxe5, you are losing your Rook on e8

[@huseyinkirindi2535]

yeah i saw it later, but thanks bro ;)

[@bigaaron]

The man who was quoted at the top must not have had many drugs

[@nevokrien95]

dont say the move order of the checkmate we have eyes

[@beev]

two wrongs make a right!

[@jackkahn8217]

Mieses was first english GM

[@agadmator]

Ok, but he is a German. He became a British citizen after World war II.

[@jackkahn8217]

yes thats true

[@subhodeeeep]

isn't it the plachutta?

[@harsimrankaurbindra594]

After be5 why not take the bishop with the rook??

[@Sameer_S_Kulkarni]

Coz Qxg7 is checkmate

[@harsimrankaurbindra594]

Sameer S Kulkarni yes thanks... didn't see the obvious Qxg7#

[@vixtyz5126]

Hiiiiii

[@VaasMontenegro12]

lol my name is John Anthony

[@EnGardeLoL]

10:06 why can't white play Rb1?

[@lucag.b.5994]

because there is no defense after Re1

[@EnGardeLoL]

ah you're right. thanks

[@jaassil]

first hello everyone!

[@nilesh926]

Kh7 is a draw due to repeated moves. Qg6+ KG8, Qf7+, Kh7...

[@MilindScr]

After 13:03 - craig cld hv capture b2 pawn and then rook by queen. Its not winning although.

[@ParawhoreLoL]

assiac must've never had MDMA

[@danyyilbun6736]

After Be5 he could play Bb2+ then after Bxb2 he should play Re2-Re7 separating Queen and Rook and rendering impossible any checkmate, Tony would have quite a lot of problems and it might have even result in a win

[@srimanbanerjee2349]

Daniel Boon the sequence you picture leads to checkmate all the same

[@HamedAbdulla]

We don't see your dog!

[@MrBennyC178]

Hey Agad is your dad single?

[@longdongbongchong]

For a master and even an A player, BE5 is pretty obvious, not amazing. Let's not get carried away.