The Best Game I've Ever Played

[@stonefree5136]

I would suggest you make chess a permanent addition to the channel, but everyone knows playing the same game daily for several years in a row is simply career suicide

[@TheRealPunkachu]

I will never get sick of seeing this joke. Unlike the general public, which would get sick of watching a man play the same game every day, which would be career suicide.

[@throwscats]

You also need to worry about the game getting older. Like--who's going to be playing chess 10 years, from now? What happens when chess 2 comes out?

[@BlueSkyleaf]

At least a 100 episodes would be nice :)! I kinda enjoy it more and more the better I get from watching him :) NL this is one of my daily highlights :)

[@Impact_Player]

@@throwscats Chess 2 did come out. It was made by David Sirlin, a well known player in the fighting game community. We all had a laugh back then when he announced it and its been an inside joke in the community.

[@mp3545]

I’d love to see this become a long term series climbing up the ELO ladder.

[@motherofpearls8108]

This guy can make so many games fun to watch. He should become a streamer.

[@LemmyKoopa98]

Should we tell him?

[@Ekklo]

I second that. Excellent idea.

[@justinlariviere]

Maybe in another life

[@Ioshipon]

Good sir Brandon Conklin, I digress: A Streamer should, in fact, become Him.

[@MrZeplon]

Just in case he's not trolling, this man is a streamer.

[@brokenzipper7125]

Just a heads up, in the analysis when it says something like "This move is best" or "That move is a blunder", the moves listed below that explains why the computer decided that.

[@lesfrisbees]

I kinda like seeing NL puzzle out why a move is good or bad TBH.

[@brokenzipper7125]

@@lesfrisbees I mean, of course! But if he can't figure it out, he could check there to see what the "answer" is.

[@marazali1816]

Don't know if its the same in chessdotcom but sometimes in lichess it only gives you the best move as explanation. like: 'Bxd4 was best. (1.Bxd4....)'

[@LukeGeaney]

The analysis is like back seating from another dimension - it tells you what to do but it's correct and polite.

[@jatelitherius9842]

& never wrong

[@lesfrisbees]

@@jatelitherius9842 The engine isn’t perfect, especially at the shallow depth that it runs at by default. There’s even a move rating where it determines that your move was even better than what the engine found.

[@arciks11]

@@jatelitherius9842 Nah stockfish sometimes doesn't see the best moves at grandmaster levels. Although at casual level it is fine

[@Rararawr]

it needs a mod that says "OH MY GOD WHAT ARE YOU DOING WHY DID YOU NOT DO THIS MOVE THAT WAS .03 BETTER?"

[@lanthimum3611]

wonder if they have a machine for this in heaven.

[@samuellawson1425]

*Dad makes a well thought out move* Tomo: "I'm out".

[@jorma8567]

respect for the venus djinn

[@flip.flap.]

@@jorma8567 "Djinni" is the singular form

[@CrouchingPuma]

That second game was legit one of the most entertaining things I’ve seen all year. Thanks for the content Ryan.

[@Qril]

Dude, walking through that bishop/rook line and hard reading his opponent was so pogBrain

[@jojopepe8302]

Actually one of the most interesting chess games I've seen seen played out in real time.

[@theingridz]

I wanna watch you play this for 50 more years, until i die even. Chess is the ultimate rougelike

[@theingridz]

@championchap i mean more the replayability aspect of chess is like rng-rougelike games. But that sounds interesting 😁!

[@gmansplit]

Just adding my name to the list of "keep this series running forever" votes. The pogs are through the roof. I do miss fall guys though.

[@Reinturtle]

This definitely outpogs fall guys tho

[@gmansplit]

@@Reinturtle Agree with that

[@elastichedgehog6339]

As long as these videos are hitting 50-60k views I think we're good.

[@EcclesiastesLiker-py5ts]

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[@plemgrubern]

Northern "It's Not Bad, It's Just Weird" Lion

[@plemgrubern]

actually tho, that was one of the most high-octane chess games I've seen in a while, good stuff

[@PhiNESminecraft]

I can't wait for the Road to GM series

[@Buster_Scruggs]

The thing about 1500 being “a good rating for a ten year old”, is that it’s putting it on the mindset of a chess player, and not the general public. What a majority of your viewers probably do not understand, is that chess takes thousands of hours of study and practice to achieve an expert level, and super GMs like magnus can beat experts without a queen on their board (watch Hikaru play “odds” if you don’t believe me). The game has an exponential curve of strength, and therefore you can’t put magnus on the same scale as anyone, or the scale will tell you that people who have devoted their lives are weak. 1500 is the strength of a club level tournament player, and it’s nothing to sneeze at. The ten year olds that you’re referring to have been studying the game since the first grade and have played a thousand games, they aren’t run of the mill. At 1500, you are vastly stronger than any unrated player who has never studied and analyzed their games on a tournament level. Don’t eat so much humble pie, be proud of your accomplishment, but be aware that the leagues only get meaner and meaner at every class increment going forward 👍

[@arciks11]

It should be noted that online ratings are slightly inflated when comparing to FIDE. Usually by about 200-300 points at this level.

[@Tehed82]

Man, I sure am glad to read this :) I'm 38, learned the rules as a kid but haven't touched the game in... at least 25 (more likely 30) years, never played in a tournament, but now have started again thanks to NL here. And boy, do my 900 look bad compared to his 1500. But a rating being good or bad has to depend (at least in some way) on where you started - I for my part am quite happy with my 900 after 2-3 weeks of play, especially because I'm seeing progress and learning more each day.

[@dominiks5068]

@@Tehed82 900 after 3 weeks isn't bad at all, that's definitely a good foundation for further improvement

[@Hakasedess]

The timer ticking down at the end had my heart stopped for a solid 10 seconds I think

[@larry-ny5yr]

there was no way he was going to lose on time

[@Hakasedess]

@@larry-ny5yr It felt like he might, but I'm not good at chess

[@larry-ny5yr]

@@Hakasedess 30 seconds is usually enough for obvious moves, unless you are a total beginner in terms of endgames

[@travisumbel6877]

@@larry-ny5yr 30 seconds is enough if you've been in enough recognizable end games... but let me tell ya, I still find plenty of ways to blunder an easy checkmate in 30 seconds by stalemating

[@larry-ny5yr]

@@travisumbel6877 try to check the opponent with every move, that was you wont stalemate him

[@Jacob-uq8sq]

11:40 I could hear the interstellar theme kick in as NL’s brain ascended into the Pog-osphere

[@ImEverythingYouCrave]

fund it, make it happen

[@colinpaton3304]

Pog

[@JacobGibbs]

This little maneuver's gonnna cost us 50 seconds!

[@SpinyD]

NL, if you want openings to try, you should check out the Bongcloud opening. It sacrifices development for a severe psychological advantage.

[@yimmit304]

Waiting for the chess video with a title "A brilliant move?" when NL fully awakens the chess god within

[@somethingparaguay]

never have i been so butt clenched at watching a bald man nudge along 2 chess pieces to spell their opponent's doom.

[@AenimaKamikaze]

Nail-biting finish on that last game. Poggers.

[@int3r4ct]

I’m here to Pog off for the algorithm. Thanks for all the chess Mr Egg. Edit: that final match was absolutely pogged beyond belief, good plays!

[@maninham1]

Hey!!! You're the dork who makes DBD lesson videos! Love you shit, bro, hope you're doing alright.

[@Shines.22]

All the best to everyone stuck in lockdown pogging up watching this bald Canadian e-sports professional living his dream playing video games for a living. Stay safe this festive period and roll on 2021!

[@colinpaton3304]

Pog

[@WolfSoulMC]

This is sacrifice im willing to take for algorithm

[@mewtwotwo2222]

That first game was a shame resign if I've ever seen one

[@Pyronar]

Very clean second game. Good job, NL. The tactic that won the bishop was a very good find.

[@thenerdgamer5778]

30:57 Just a bit of instructive moment, you can just leave the knight for free, since the king cannot leave the pawn. If king takes knight, then you just promote the pawn. Very good game and nice find of that f5 move! :)

[@Whoooodie]

once he hits 2000 elo next week he should play 5d chess with multiverse time travel again

[@Jindo1]

The best game you've ever played _so far_

[@PetreyTurkeybable]

The last game was so much fun to watch, great content NL.

[@krisfang5729]

You have a way of playing a game that makes me want to play it as well regardless of genre.

[@TankorSmash]

First last game you explained 'developing' a piece, and now you explain 'open' and 'closed' game. I was casually wondering what they meant, thank you.

[@BlackBobby69]

How does this series just keep getting better? How??? The last two episodes were straight FIRE.

[@listentoAdamTaylor]

I’m reeeeeallly loving the chess series and look forward to it every day!

[@daybreakhascome]

Started playing chess again, I'm bad but I'm loving it.

[@daybreakhascome]

super pogged beginning game

[@modshowcase775]

Ta ra ta ta ta I'm loving it

[@ShyGuyOmega]

This was definitely the game that impressed me most so far, it's incredible what you can do when you use a mere 50% of your chess brain Oh, the pogs we'll see when the other 50% shifts into gear

[@taham33]

We are going after Magnus

[@enzolabre6295]

This was the best episode of chess yet! Such a nice series, hoping it stays up because it is so interesting

[@CreeperSlayer365]

NL live commentary and chess's intense strategy is actually the greatest combo.

[@moosejo587]

My gourd is full pog status for these plays

[@tarabomp]

Northernlion's quest for a game which hasn't gone "a little weird" or "crazy" by the 3rd move continues

[@At0mShogun]

"Let's enjoy a little C4" Well, someone's about to not get any ad revenue

[@DashRetro]

NL playing chess is the best thing I never knew I wanted on YT. All those years of listening to chess anecdotes during Isaac is really paying off!

[@amaro6603]

I'm not the biggest chess fan, but I watch these videos from time to time. the second win was something else man, congrats

[@DudokX]

This became my favourite youtube series of yours! edit: HOLY SHIT THAT LAST GAME! AMAZIN

[@Nawrkoticz]

I know you don't always have the time for it, but the analysis before the move at 12:54 was GOLDEN. I'm pogged dude.

[@nilbogoblin6207]

Definitely one of my favorite series to watch from your channel. I'm like a little kid waiting for saturday morning cartoons waiting for the next vid to come out.

[@CountCristo]

NL you’re always entertaining but your chess has revitalised a childhood hobby of mine I hadn’t dabbled in for years and got me playing with my Dad again. Thanks egg

[@randysterbentz5599]

832k! So good, your work ethic continues to pay off, and it’s great to see your status growing

[@williambray5662]

Just wanted to say that not only is the series extremely pogged, but it's also inspired me to get into chess and play some games online with my Dad, which we haven't done since I was very young and living at home

[@marchrobinson]

this extra explanation is everything. loving it

[@Esc0bar0ni]

Dude, what a great game. Bravo. Also, the insightful commentary is top notch! Really loving the series so far, keep it up my man

[@impeccabledandy]

Eggdad, this series is godlike! Some of your best content yet, pls keep it up!

[@xbungusx]

I gotta say NL. I've never played chess and don't understand how it works at all but the analysis about the value of a bishop vs a knight was super interesting. I know its never gonna happen but a one-off video explaining the basics of chess would be so pogged

[@steveaguay]

Loving this series. You are so good talking about it.

[@CascadePSA]

That may have been your best game, but this is definitely one of the best videos in this series.

[@KruegerGaming]

You've heard of Anderssen vs Dufresne - The Evergreen Game But I submit to you Grand Master Northern's Everbald game I was here

[@DemPop]

That pogged up second game, with 18 seconds left on the clock, 0 mistakes, 0 blunders, ladies and gentlemen - this is what they call kino.

[@TheInverseGentleman]

I too judge the impressiveness of all my skills against how impressive it would be to see the average ten year old succeed in the same tasks. Its very helpful for my fragile ego. Edit: 3 upvotes, not bad for a 10 year old

[@teratoma.]

lmao

[@miguel7888]

Dude this is why they call chess the beautiful game, very well played!

[@johnathanp6133]

Was that “inch by inch row by row” a John Denver reference or a Slaughter Beach Dog reference?

[@MrKhaz101]

I love your explanations, they help me understand how to think about chess way more than just learning tactics or openings or whatever. Trying to think in terms of threat and pressure has stepped my game up a lot.

[@erosatrophy5963]

"let's enjoy a little C4 here" RCMP would like to: know your location love the vids Ryan hope you're havin a great time with it!

[@Monsterassassin3]

I would love this to be a regular series

[@EnaiSiaion]

"Let's enjoy a little C4 here" aaaand you're on a list.

[@cobalt49]

Love your approach to chess. As casual player most chess videos I see are far too mired in technical details for me to understand. They're great and I know why they're like that, but this style is way more fun for me to pick up my own weaknesses. Thanks nl for for giving me the ability to face my 650 elo opponent with confidence.

[@PoppyTheSorcerer]

I know nothing about chess, and after watching the video... I still know nothing

[@Ghostneedle1]

the horse moves like an L

[@ImEverythingYouCrave]

you can learn just like Beth Harmon just watch 4head

[@TooManySteamGames]

I love tactics games but was always intimidated by chess but the Egg Lord's videos have really helped. Thank you!

[@HCGxreaver]

I don't know how many times I have to say it but more chess = more pog! Thank you for playing!

[@thejuiceweasel]

23:18 dude you never see promotion, so for a second I thought NL booted up the old cheat engine

[@WaddleJrJr]

Fantastic games and even more incredible analysis! Just a wonderful episode to watch all around. Thanks for the video and I hope this series can continue for a long, long time!

[@TheShalestorm]

Roguelikes, Brain games, or RPGs. Thanks for all the Years Lion :)

[@vyrtilanyrwen3071]

If you still need a good d4 setup, I recommend the Queen’s Indian Defense. The basic strategy of the opening is to fight for light square control, particularly for the control of the d5 and e4 squares. Your worst piece will be the b8 Knight, so try to trade that off. Also, it’s a fairly simple setup. The one problem, however, is that it’s pretty transpositional. That may not be a problem if you know a lot of opening theory for d4, but it is quite a bit of opening theory to learn. It can transpose into the Nimzo-Indian, potentially the Bogo-Indian, certain lines in the Queen’s Gambit Declined, and white can even force it to be a Catalan. So, if you want to learn it, you might want to consider learning some other d4 openings. Also, if you do happen to use it, remember that if white can play e4, then he will often be strategically better, so fight to prevent that move.

[@Mantosasto]

Dude, last time I told you I like to watch these in the morning with my breakfast, but how can I do that with this title? You're tearing me apart Ryan!

[@jatelitherius9842]

skip one so you're a day behind. I know, it is as impossible as it sounds, I've tried

[@ringtone_rhythm]

That Brilliant Move is just around the corner.

[@ThePawnslayerChessVideos]

12:50 - That's a pretty sexy deflection tactic. Well done!

[@Yuggy]

Such an interesting contest in that second match

[@hornetgamer8980]

My favourite d4 setup as black is to play an immediate c5. If they take you get a really fun game, if they do something else like push d5 you get a super weird position which at my sort of level favours the side more familiar with it.

[@dumbeidiote]

incredible series. keep up the great work.

[@DoltishDan]

You are so entertaining NL keep up the great content. That second game was insane

[@abagoffrozenspinach]

loving this series

[@its_not_confusing]

Northernlion for real you taught me humility. “It’s a very good rating for like a ten year old. I can live with that” is some genuinely wise patter.

[@AkJakolantern]

This was an incredible video NL, you single handedly have motivated me to learn and play chess in my free time! Thank you!

[@flackbyte]

Just a tip, if you want to analyze the opening, there is an opening tab in the analysis

[@HoboRoadshow7]

The return of “I ain’t ever seen this before”

[@ImEverythingYouCrave]

Loving the chess series NL it's been my daily must watch since it started :)

[@StephenSweat]

Pog. Gourd. History made.

[@DJKrisyKrisdude]

I agree the people saying you should add this as a permanent slot to your channel, or at least have it longstanding if you don't want to do it forever, I've been having a lot of fun watching this series and it's actually the only time I'll ever watch chess games

[@Salt1ne]

I love that the guy blundered once and resigned in the first game.

[@TuucciZ]

That first opponent probably just rage quit, but I want to believe they resigned because you were playing so well they legit thought going one minor piece down would mean a loss

[@alligatored]

I love this series! Keep it up, Eggmaster.

[@calcifiedcalico]

Absolutely heart-pounding

[@Fellfire]

As someone who isn't particulary interested in chess at all, it bewilders me to say that this series has proven highly entertaining.

[@Bdot1588]

“Otherwise we can take their existing pawn”-maybe the greatest line in commentary history 😂

[@Frauman]

This series is the purest distillation of pog in existence.

[@reachgd6769]

Im so glad i caught this video you got me into chess and i got to see how awesome that game was!

[@strathm]

damn you kept really cool under the timer, that takes some steely nerves. well played

[@rogerhou27]

NL's awareness is improving exponentially, would like to see him attempt tactics again 😀

[@lichensurprise3828]

"A surge in popularity in chess recently?" I think to myself. Must be because of all this great Northernlion content.

[@andrewsnape1705]

Good stuff, really enjoy your chess videos

[@Waghabond]

POG E! nice game dude! Id suggest you do a couple of the default puzzles on endgames situations. If you just see a couple of those end game puzzles and theory, that business with the pawns and king at the end there will kinda just become automatic

[@Dawgcage_]

These Last two episodes of analysis have been like a NL master class

[@AshliSincere]

if you haven't found a response you like to 1. d4 d5 2. Bf4 as black yet, h6 wins a bishop against London system Larry's like 80% of the time and its a straight hit of pog directly into the bloodstream. anyway keep up the good content NL

[@thebean6349]

"London system Larry" is my new favorite term to call people

[@Wabafoodle]

What a game! I was on the edge of my seat the whole time!

[@nicolascook6780]

NL has taught me more about chess than my middle school chess club ever did!