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An incredible interview given by Vassily Ivanchuk, analyzed. Credit to @GibChess for the video: • Round 9 Gibraltar Ches...
0:00 Intro
0:28 Interview Begins
5:33 Big Calculations 1
9:16 Funny Calculations
16:16 Big Calculations 2
22:18 Conclusion
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[@mitsossvi5778]

Ivanchuk's happiness after his brilliant idea is the most adorable thing ive seen on the internet

[@matthias18gr]

Έλα ρε μητσαρα

[@edoardoprevelato6577]

Timestamp please?

[@rosiej9655]

he's so excited, i love it

[@zerof8772]

@@edoardoprevelato6577 12:30

[@daniellecozzetto5802]

the most adorable thing i’ve seen on the internet is levy 😏

[@adarshmurali8716]

Ivanchuk: *does high level calculations in his mind like an engine Levy's timestamp: *Funny calculations*

[@rockstarduh5]

"There's a funny line..." -Ivanchuk, basically

[@malte3756]

@@rockstarduh5 Vassily "IMRosen" Ivanchuk

[@CatusDestro]

Honestly mad props to Tania Sachdev for holding the mic for that long, she had her arms tagging in and out every move sequence.

[@Amarnath-ik4fy]

Mahn kudos to Tania😅😂

[@CatusDestro]

@@Amarnath-ik4fy TANIA SACHDEV? me saying reporter is insulting god damn she wears too many hats for me recognize her.

[@Amarnath-ik4fy]

@@CatusDestro Yah Tania Sachdev 😂

[@tgaffe]

My thoughts exactly. Put this man on a podium.

[@CatusDestro]

@@tgaffe give this man an impromptu ted talk because him talking is therapy.

[@sweetlane1813]

"I will just play 1.e4 and... we'll see" - is a quote from the famous novel "12 chairs" by I. Ilf and E. Petrov, so it was actually a 5head joke.

[@kmdsummon]

That should be pinned on top

[@zorro7572]

Thank you for that.

[@EnoVarma]

Is that true? That's amazing. The original Russian movie version is on KZbin, and I've been meaning to watch it for a long while. Now, it will be my Christmas movie. Also, it definitely was a brilliant joke by Ivanchuk.

[@vladi1Z]

Dude calculated an entire tournament in a single interview

[@SilencedButNotForgotten]

🤣

[@acer4pidacer4pid15]

Without using a board

[@kovacsdavidakos]

No, he already calculated it over the board

[@bryanurizar]

😂

[@sahilravikumar]

No he remembered his calculations exactly as it was.😅😅

[@uovocosmico]

"Very unclear position" -Ivanchuck on everything, 2018

[@rodabaixo13]

Wait until he sees my games where im just down a queen

[@vikramkrishnan6414]

Funny thing is he is the one creating those unclear positions

[@mlgklipz2543]

@@vikramkrishnan6414 and he’s better than u

[@thomasrad5202]

@@rodabaixo13 sounds like a clear position to me 😂

[@vikramkrishnan6414]

@@mlgklipz2543 Of course, I love Chuky, he is one of the GOATs of chess.

[@ekanshsingh3896]

His expressions and accent during the interview was so good and entertaining that i could watch him explain anything for hours.

[@simonhinkel4086]

Watch his banter Blitz from last year :) soo amazing❤️

[@henkdetank7306]

Same for me with kasparov

[@Grautfyrsten]

For real his voice was so relaxing

[@icarusflying1814]

Imagine him narrating whilst cooking something.

[@Sal112350]

Yes I agree, I have watched this video 3 times and still make me laugh.

[@amiralstorm3361]

Tania : "How did you prepare for that marathon?" Chucky : "Well ... I bought shoes!" Chucky wins the marathon!

[@accentbrent3342]

I thought I’d start running and see what happens

[@icarusflying1814]

First I tried running only left leg but zen I saw zat ze occasional right leg gave dramatic improvement

[@BayrampashaHuseynov]

in order to win you in Marathon Mo farah would buy only shoe and it would be enough :D and this Guy is a Mo Farah of Atletics

[@robbermakesmusic]

@@icarusflying1814 I laughed for 5 minutes reading your comment xD why tf is it so funny

[@icarusflying1814]

@@robbermakesmusic 😆😆 bro I laughed myself and I’m not even ashamed 😆😆

[@andreygusev7340]

Ivanchuk: does like 50 calculations on a move that might not even be played also Ivanchuk: "she lost a lot of time"

[@nod_jawk]

But maybe he calculated all this during HER time ;)

[@andreygusev7340]

@@nod_jawk it's not as easy to calculate during your opponents turn since they may play a move that you didn't even think about and mess up your train of though

[@nod_jawk]

@@andreygusev7340 You mean there are moves that Ivanchuk don't think about ?? I'm in shock OoO

[@nod_jawk]

@@andreygusev7340 You mean there are moves that Ivanchuk don't think about ?? I'm in shock OoO

[@suezuccati304]

Tbh if you can out calculate your opp its normal to win on the clock, because you're forcing your opponent to do calculations that you can do faster.

[@Sele1908]

Love his mannerisms. Seeing him talk about that game was like a kid describing his favorite ice cream flavor. Adorable. Also a genius.

[@lanagrossman489]

Because he is so good chess player people just wouldn’t say about him not being socially growing up.

[@1man1bike1road]

@@CarlosMorales-er3rj he seems on the spectrum in gibraltar he was often wandering around on his own like in a dream without chess he would be a lost soul

[@platonpapaioannou8558]

It is unexplainable how this guy just goes to play a tournament with no opening ideas against a master. He is such a troll. I love him.

[@simonhinkel4086]

Once he destroyed kasparov when playing Bb4 and right away going back with Bf8 just to troll him. 20 moves later kasparov resigned after ivanchuk castled 😏

[@markqurf]

He's known for playing every opening (no matter how unpopular or bad it is), which actually makes it really difficult for *his* opponents to prepare against him. To get that reputation i guess the perfect mentality is just "I'll play whatever I feel like in the moment"

[@user-zm4th9xr3b]

Ya he forgot everything from his entire career of many decades and only knows one move in the opening! Cant believe it. Wow.

[@joseluiscastillo4730]

He's like a walking opening database xDDDDD

[@libertas12]

@@RodelIturalde dude we are talking about a classical tournament not about casual play on the internet

[@kubasek1111]

Literally any other sport post game interview: - Tell us about the game -

[@elliotbaker5416]

It was an unclear position

[@bluemonk9480]

just ivanchuk honestly. i think most other gms would just give lame haaland-like answers

[@aesir1ases64]

Dont forget about the classic blaming the ref for deafeats that happens in other sports lol

[@patricechoffat6382]

@@bluemonk9480 actually, he’s particularly good at that… but several postgame interviews are interesting. I’d recommend Dubov, Nepo and Magnus currently for people who will talk about great lines that did not happen

[@Someone25948]

Well the moves that didn't happen are just as much, if not more, important than the moves that did happen

[@mrm7659]

Props to that girl for switching hands and not giving up. She is a keeper.

[@highflux5402]

She is a well known commentator tanya sachidev

[@SilencedButNotForgotten]

@@highflux5402 WGM two time Indian women champion

[@kaalad3666]

I see what you did there

[@ELVIS1975T]

@@kaalad3666 I got it after your comment! Thanks :)))))

[@joekerr5418]

True keepers do it with no hands at all 😌

[@manawearblack]

Honestly it's so wonderful to see a man so in love with his passion, he is smiling like a little child full of excitement and energy

[@diegocaffiero3870]

Absolutely

[@lanagrossman489]

Socially he is a child, brilliant chess player the same time

[@jaredstearns7152]

When I am playing my own games I do Ivanchuck’s voice in my head when trying to think of my own move. By thinking with his accent I try to analyze my position the way he would, plus it’s hilarious and makes me enjoy the game more

[@SametALTUNSOY]

do the hands as well, dont forget to add " ok " everywhere possible

[@ClarkPotter]

@@SametALTUNSOY Russian and Russian satellite countries LOVE saying, "and okay" ALL the time.

[@Hahahahaaahaahaa]

He's so excited by the idea that he's out of breathe. I hope to be this good at something someday; what a joy to watch and listen to.

[@hidroman1993]

It's not a "I hope to be this good" matter, it's a "I will work to be this good" matter :)

[@zachseymour6887]

watching this before school and hear “you are more valuable than a queen and a rook combined” is perfect motivation

[@alouph2031]

Lol true I always say "thanks, you too" audibly

[@zaigaming8881]

fuck you kid

[@sinope5953]

@@zaigaming8881 why did you come out of nowhere just to say that

[@verasinha7863]

@@zaigaming8881 stfu

[@zaigaming8881]

@@sinope5953 im high man

[@narayanans2636]

As they say he lives in "Planet Ivanchuk". What a player, what a genius

[@ayadmohamed6373]

I'm convinced this man is the pinnacle of chess- the creativity, how much he enjoys the game, it's so inspirational.

[@Baandarxx]

It is interesting how he can remember and play all these moves in his head while IDK whats h4 does.

[@lred1383]

That's grandmasters for ya. They don't just play chess, or even study it, they LIVE chess. Dedicate your entire life to any activity and you'll have some truly freakish abilities

[@parabolaaaaa4919]

they ARE the chess board and the chess pieces

[@william7yifans]

@@lred1383 yeah they unlocked some cool skills

[@dragos7puri]

Loses. H4 loses. At least when I play it...

[@matthewcervantes5270]

half the time I can't even remember what I had for breakfast, I don't know how these chess players memorize entire lines.

[@calar8]

This man is a treasure to the chess community.

[@cymonmecaydor8907]

There is no man in the world that hates chukky. He is too cute for a chess player

[@fullpreteristnow]

His creative joy can be summarized thus: “The world always seems brighter when you’ve just made something that wasn’t there before.” - Neil Gaiman

[@rawdaaljawhary4174]

I loooove Neil Gaiman!!!! And his wife who's also a brilliant poet! Thank you for this.

[@JakobMusic]

Ive never seen Ivanchuk give interviews before. I think Im his biggest fan now. That is amazing calculation. So creative and he seems so lighthearted about the game

[@LoganCralle]

This man is the bob ross of the chess world. He is making art out of chess.

[@Eorzat]

That's Yasser a.k.a. the person whom everyone calls the bob ross of the Chess world.

[@user-ov2kx8ql5i]

It's Seirawan Yasser

[@hankmoody666]

This made me realize even more how insanely good these super GM's are.

[@bgb702]

It's so funny how Levi is unknowingly imitating Ivanchuk's speaking style sometimes. Specifically the way he says some words, specifically chess moves, with a much higher pitch.

[@rowenlair2590]

I’m pretty sure he’s just Russian, probably not imitating

[@terrytg9652]

Levy: I will now begin the GM translation Me: Someone get me an IM translator

[@marceltorretta]

This comment is gold hahaha

[@terrytg9652]

@@marceltorretta Why- why are you commenting 3 years later lmao

[@only20frickinletters]

@@terrytg9652 for the record, it was months, not years

[@terrytg9652]

@@only20frickinletters valid. wait why are you still here. WAIT WHY AM I STILL HERE

[@theyneverlearn3679]

@@terrytg9652 I dunno but I'm gonna call you back here after 10 months

[@Netraj17]

So early caruana remembers to defend the knight

[@rahulmistry5019]

lmao XD

[@ahrrydepp493]

Man his eyes is really beautiful

[@pankajpandey8388]

This is like a engine speaking in English with a strong accent 😆

[@danilopablo9848]

No, it's not. Engines are monotones and tiresome to listen Ivanchuck doesn't speak in monotone, actually he uses lots of intonation. He only has an accent, but so does almost everyone who learns any second language And out of so many useful things to say about such an interesting and instructive video, I think that comparing his accent to an engine is not a smart thing to say.

[@nicememe8608]

@@danilopablo9848 he isn’t comparing the accent to an engine, he is saying that Ivanchuk is so good that he is like a chess engine with a voice

[@abhisheksajwan]

His happiness while explaining shows his passion and Involvement in chess

[@danilopablo9848]

It's crazy how he remember all the game's moves and all the calculation he made throughout the game

[@1man1bike1road]

they say he remembers every game he played in his life though not every line but the main ideas, he was asked about it during a gibraltar masterclass i attended

[@strategygames1026]

It's not often someone in this kind of field is unanimously described as a genius. He's completely off the charts. It's very likely he does remember every move of all his games and probably every classic game he studied as well. That's not really the extraordinary part. Many people have that memory but aren't even close to his intellectual calibre.

[@dbisth]

Apart from the brilliant moves, the best part of the interview was how excited Ivanchuk gets, he is like a child who suddenly finds a dollar in his pocket which wasn't there before. Chess certainly has the power to make men happy.

[@emphyriohazzl1510]

The best Ivantchuks video moment is when he's busy playing an 8x8 checker's game (for a wager I think) when he's called for getting his tournament first prize, he rushes to the podium and while he's waiting and receiving his prize, you can see him pondering and his hand moving imaginary pieces in the air because his mind is still totally busy calculating moves and variations in his checkers game (which he promptly wins once back to it) . We've all been there but it's very typical for him :)

[@sajidulislamauyon5961]

Vasily ivanchuk, the most wholesome man on earth

[@diegocaffiero3870]

So true

[@Hananotaka]

15:11 Oh wow, amazing that he saw all that ahead of time. No wonder he was so happy to find Qe1. 16:00 SHE DIDN’T PLAY F5?!?!

[@slashslash501]

He is happy to find brilliance even if they don't happen on the board

[@BeulahKl1z2x]

Aww..."You are worth more than the Queen and the Rook combined". 😍🥰

[@cyrnoz1803]

Wich is just two small pieces of wood :/

[@markonikolic1386]

My five year old very excited: Levy told me I am worth more than a king!

[@Marronii]

7:54 The moment you realize your question was too open.

[@RishabhSharma10225]

Genius comment

[@Jkjoannaki]

Hahahaha so true

[@Canowski17]

The thing that’s amazing is this man is still excited in the game of chess although he is gotten really old. Legend.

[@hauntinghaze5161]

Well not really old, but he looks a bit older than he is

[@fanzhang5568]

@@hauntinghaze5161 pretty surprised he is only 50. He looks like he is Karpov’s generation

[@josiahmanson]

I love your comment, given the meaning of your last name. Live long, brother, and I hope we all retain the same enthusiasm.

[@juliatruchsess1019]

I never ever get tired of watching that interview, Chucky is both adorable and astonishing.

[@jordylont1879]

I love how in depth he goes straight after the game. That’s a worthwhile interview.

[@nykxssss]

Ivanchuk is very wholesome. How His eyes light up after he explains certain idea's is just adorable

[@wethdtdi]

i am watching his thoughts on the board, IM is explaining to me whats what ...And Ivanchuk is just imagining everything in his head... while being adorable

[@1Ma9iN8tive]

“I vake up und I see vhat happens on ze board.” Vassily talking about his chess preparation.

[@bluemerlin271]

What an artist! His childlike excitement of the game hides the fact that on his day, there can be no better chess player on earth than himself. Absolute legend!!

[@Lodzio20]

We totally need a whole stream doing just impersonation of Ivanchuk.

[@AshishLKira]

The fact that he remembers not only the moves played but also all the calculations is blowing my 1200elo mind 🔥🔥🔥

[@exaltica]

It is also blowing my 1950 mind.

[@exaltica]

1950 elo mind I meant to say.

[@Nnm26]

@@exaltica you're old, we get it

[@exaltica]

@@Nnm26 Thx for the compliment..:-)

[@yaa4796]

“Was it difficult making that thumbnail?” “No, it was super easy, barely an inconvenience”

[@yaa4796]

@Marco Bitzas Yes boss I do.

[@flatlanddweller6204]

Chess interviews are tight!

[@andrejristic4956]

Ivanchuk did a rook lift, trapped the bad guy with check, and saved the day!

[@lancemcque1459]

Ivanchuk replays a whole game from memory. Me: Was it e4 or d4 my last game? hmmmm.

[@adhityain]

Imagine doing all of that brain work for the "brilliant" f5 and the opponent doesn't see it.

[@ReklawLah]

The complete openness about such an insanely deep thought process is amazing to watch.

[@wisdomejikeme3752]

Ivanchuk’s happiness literally made my day! Oh my!

[@calvinclark8264]

I've been watching videos for years and years. This may be my favorite video so far. Thanks! Are there other videos of GMs describing so much of their thoughts during the game?

[@albe7292]

This is one of the best chess videos I have ever seen. Incredible how can he remember all the variations of every single position and then subvariations and then a balance of the alternate position.. and then get back to the main line. I gotta confess I was high when I watched this video and it was magical. Thank you Levi.

[@chrisvanheyst]

I'm a 900 elo chessplayer, but I always feel extremely smart after these video's

[@jaimegarcia8447]

sorry to be pedantic but your spelling mistake sort of undermines your point.

[@chrisvanheyst]

@@jaimegarcia8447 haha sure, I'm dutch though, I have no idea what I spelled wrong?

[@jaimegarcia8447]

@@chrisvanheyst ah no worries. It's just the "video's" thing. It's a simple plural noun which doesn't express possession, so it should be "videos" instead. Interesting that you are not a native speaker, because it's perhaps the most frequent type of spelling mistake natives make.

[@abdullahimran4624]

You just saw a super grandmaster making ridiculous calculations from memory in their head and you felt smart?

[@Auroth_DI]

@@jaimegarcia8447 Corrections: 1. ”sorry” should be ”Sorry” 2. ”ah” should be ”Ah” 3. no ”,” before because

[@AthosJosue]

Ivanchuk was at one time the second best player in the world after kasparov, is hard to believe that he is still playing and loving every minute.

[@DexM47]

17:27 20:02 22:50 lmao that mic getting heavier and heavier for Tania as the interview goes on 😄

[@RockSmacker]

This is such an enjoyable video! I love how Levy commentates over the interview and gives us more insight into what's going on in Vassily's mind. Great video!!

[@mattwilliams7454]

i remember agadmator recommending this interview a couple years ago. Ivanchuk is addicted to the lightbulb moment. what a character.

[@digbyovenden1600]

I think ivanchuk is my new celeb crush

[@sib8973]

There was one intreview that i just cant find, i hope someone can help. Ivanchuk is being interviewed by Maurice and he ignores most of his questions and just starts talking about the game he played against Morozevich and how he was lost in 10 moves or something, that was just pure joy to watch.

[@omeadpooladzandi9786]

Ivanchuk is by far my favorite chess player. A living legend.

[@karolismartinaitis2204]

Hi Gotham, In episode five of Queens Gambit was mentioned a game variation named after the Lithuanian chess player Vladas Mikėnas. Born in 1910, Mikėnas was the first professional Lithuanian chess player, an international referee, journalist, and author of books about chess. Mikėnas became the Lithuanian champion several times, won the Estonian Championship in 1930, and played in the finals of the USSR chess championship 10 times. In 1987, Mikėnas was awarded the title of Honorary Grandmaster by the International Chess Federation FIDE. Mikenas System, also called Flohr-Mikenas System or Mikenas-Carls System, is named after the Lithuanian player. The defence of the queen’s horse is also called Bogoliubov-Mikenas defence. Would be amazing if you could cover any of Mikėnas games in your videos :)

[@elik1491]

So this is the guy Levy does his chess Ukrainian/russian accents on 😂

[@YuraK25]

Ukrainian and russian accents are not identical. They are kind of similar, but there are differences.

[@maxkho00]

It's Ukrainian, but yeah, that's the guy. Russians would say "pozeeshn" for "position" and "seenk" for "think".

[@AUG_Glow]

Hes from ukraine, u racist.

[@elik1491]

Bruh part of my family is Ukrainian so uh...

[@YuraK25]

@@elik1491 I am Ukrainian and also fluent in Russian, or do you answer to the accusations of being racist?

[@yzfool6639]

This was wonderful, Levy. This one and your IM vs GM video are amazingly insightful, useful, and even inspirational. Well done!

[@davidflak]

This video was amazing Levy. Nothing is more compeling than someone passionate trying to show what motivates him.

[@alexnaturalis1179]

Everything about this was delightful, indeed a treat to chess lovers. GC commentary and highlights allows us to appreciate the beauty and talent of amazing Ivanchuk. My week just got better, tks.

[@ashwindeshapande1175]

I love how Chucky gets excited talking about chess!

[@wajihyoussef856]

I watched this in April when It was uploaded and now I am rewatching it. Ivanchuk is really awesome and a joy to watch

[@efstathioszogakis9647]

i really think this is your best video ever.i have watched it multiple times . you explain it so good. you make it sound simple. Now i love ivanchuk and i appreciate him for his attitude. thank you

[@wolfen8622]

The fact he can recall the entire game includin multiple possible scenarios is so mindblowing to me

[@ryanc2115]

Me too. Its amazing how he remembers literally all the moves!!

[@rkrh]

i’m convinced you’re the fastest and most organised uploader on youtube.

[@alouph2031]

**for chess

[@ashergamer6408]

*Sad Hikaru Noises*

[@BorisGamingChannel]

*Sad agadmator noises*

[@teslinatorteeeeay7203]

So we said all chess creators

[@agent5866]

Agadmator is far faster

[@theinternetseekers2436]

I think this is some of your best content. Wow what a gentle guy you can't hate a man like that (talking about Ivanchuk)! Really hearing the thought train during a match how they analyse is so great to listen to and how amazing they plot moves! Wow!

[@cliffwaijenberg636]

I love Ivanchuk. What a brilliant mind and to see it at work like this in the interview is brilliant. Thanks Levy. Good job on the translation as well. 👍👍🏼👍🏾

[@zahawolfe]

I freaking love Ivanchuk. Would absolutely love more content about him. Wish he were in the candidates right now

[@kevinfernandes7546]

So much positivity in that man

[@JunctionWatcherUK]

This is brilliant. Gotham I don’t know how you come up with these original ideas but I love it. Good work sir

[@whybhav]

yoooo !! that was so darn adooorrrrabbbbleeeee 😂❤️he looks like a kid who got his fav toy and is bragging about it when he explains Nd2 😂cuteeee.

[@strawberrygrapes1999]

“Okay” -Vassily “Chuky” Ivanchuk from planet Ivanchuk

[@alexchilba2991]

This video made me realise how accurate Levy's impression of Ivanchuk is xD

[@_Iam777_]

I have seen this interview like more than a dozen times, because the amazing skill of Maestro Ivanchuk replaying the entire game on his head end-to-end.

[@filipelopes2450]

Hello from Brasil! (Became a fan after your final with Roberto Molina, we love you) Amazing video from Ivanchuck! What a amazing player he is!

[@davfigue]

It's always lovely to watch a video about Chuky, he's such a unique mind.

[@juzujuzu4555]

I have heard a lot about Ivanchuk but finally I get why he is such a legend. Giddy as a school girl describes him well. I just became a true fan!

[@MrBisque]

The true hero of this moment the tiny short-armed T-rex who boldly attempted to feed Ivanchuk her mike for 30 minutes, almost chasing him off the stand. Also generous, Ivanchuk (for sharing so much from memory at the interview) and Levy for clarifying it and adding a board for mortals like me to understand the position. So glad I looked deep into the gotham archives. Thanks!

[@voodoo1094]

This is a really cool new series. Would love to see something like this more often!

[@welshdan1987]

For one of the best chess players Ivanchuk appears to be a genuinely lovely guy. Its also nice to see him express how much he likes playing chess.

[@deveshsharma_1097]

damn this Ivanchuk guy has the whole Chess game in his mind....its actually incredible how he didnt forget the lines damn!

[@deveshsharma_1097]

@@BobbyFischer0000 true...the move which wasnt even played was in his mind too....Thats some next level genius

[@rtt1961]

This type of of video (commentary on a great player's remarks) was a fantastic idea. Well done.

[@LBurou]

Entertaining and informative! "Self Talk" during a game by a Master chess player is helpful to me. It all would have passed over my head were it not for Levy's translations. Hearing Ivanchuk's account of that game keeps me humble. Thanks for the video :-)

[@elliotbaker5416]

It almost seems like he’s going to cry just at how beautiful he’s playing

[@Skelly57]

Man listening to Vasily explain a chess game is so interested, plus he's having fun so that's a plus lmao

[@davidslater1811]

I love this channel in general but this here is the greatest chess video I've ever seen. Such creativity and a fantastic translation from Levy.

[@jeffmason6900]

I absolutely love the way he thinks and expresses himself. Very inspiring. 👌

[@artysausagedog1588]

When Gotham Pins you but it ain't on the Chess Board.

[@Godfadr]

like a chess heroin addict, he has me on pins and needles

[@pedjajovanovic5447]

@@Godfadr BARS

[@anakin4661]

you tried sir, you tried

[@missgranger9723]

Why did I think of something else than comments?💀

[@artysausagedog1588]

@@anakin4661 It would have been a great story for the grandkids if this worked

[@matteovrizzi]

Ivanchuk is such a likeable chap! he's just happy playing chess. thank you for translating his genius to us.

[@ashishfrancis1492]

This getting better and better every day bro continue the streak

[@MrEstebandido51]

Great video! The digital board and your commentary complementing the great Vasyl Ivanchuk make for a great experience!