Entire Chess World In Freefall After World Chess Championship Game One

[@napolean71]

I tried to book a Christmas break in Fabby's Fro, but it's fully booked. Now I know why. Gukesh took the last available spot. Sigh. Maybe next year.

[@padraiggluck2980]

I’m proud of Ding, he showed the world that he is not world champion for nothing.

[@MislavIvkovic-sx8vd]

This guy is hilarious Bruce Lee

[@MislavIvkovic-sx8vd]

I know imidiatly he is acting fool 😂😂😂

[@thegorn]

He’s world champion because Carlson didn’t want to be 😂

[@vingooch]

Made in China

[@tidusjecht3183]

​@@thegorn and whose fault is that, STUPID? 😒

[@TheMoogleKing93]

The Advance variation was named after the Game Boy Advance when a grandmaster jumbled his notes with his children's Christmas list.

[@epicchess2021]

haha

[@kunibald128]

This is the third recap I've watched of this game and by far the most clear (not to mention entertaining.. although I have now.. ehm.. mentioned it). Big kudos for Epistemic Chestnut, who never disappoints!

[@SamieOld]

Agreed made it quite exciting

[@epicchess2021]

thanks v much!

[@thegorn]

I never watch Agad or Gotham any more

[@SoulYard7]

1:37 Can't believe Gukesh missed KxRh8. I'm sure Kramnik would've looked at it and go "Pfoooh, what a move!"

[@deseosuho]

I looked at that and thought: Damn, that rook is totally undefended

[@thegorn]

This is first what I do

[@Blixey-r9z]

Calvinchess, like Calvinball, is underrated. 🐯

[@lumpyleg1]

Kx is the main line on Fabi's chessable course

[@sp4nky66]

Best commentary on YT

[@epicchess2021]

Thanks a lot!

[@ktuluftagn4eva]

Agreed. Disliked, unsubscribed and blocked. Every time.

[@BrianBailey-r2c]

Ding showing why he is world champion,love his comeback from being written off.

[@Overeasyeggsoee]

World Champion* with an asterisk. Magnus is the real world champion and everyone knows it

[@infiniterer287]

​@@Overeasyeggsoee who cares? MC resigned the title

[@TheChicero]

@@Overeasyeggsoee He may be the #1 but he is not the champion. Why are you all so butthurt about titles.

[@snatchinyopeople]

World* Champion

[@haroldsomehands4271]

@@Overeasyeggsoeecry more

[@Overeasyeggsoee]

Everyone calling out Ding for avoiding Gukesh earlier this year--feeling pretty dumb right now

[@TheMoogleKing93]

Hate when I'm trying to enjoy my day and gravity gets broken by Gukesh moving a bishop on the other side of the world.

[@noidph]

Saw the game live. Nb2 was brilliant, a positional masterstroke by Ding Liren! Gukesh would later say that he underestimated that move. What a thrilling start to this World Chess Championship! Applauding from the Philippines!😊🙏💕👏

[@KidNoah2012]

Kramnik demanding an investigation. Says he found the moves "highly suspicious".

[@benfoad1416]

DING JUST DONGED!!! HELL YEAA !!!

[@Durian_Defense]

Dang! Ding just donged!!!

[@threethrushes]

Great to see the championship for World chess No.2 finally start.

[@thomasstephenson4043]

DING IS BACK BABY LETS GOOOOOOOOOO

[@isaacambi1914]

I love how you keep the time down, not above 15minutes

[@-yeme-]

well, not many people were expecting that. but if we learned anything about Ding last time round, it was that he can handle pressure

[@tonyb9735]

Not really, no. What we actually learned was that he can handle pressure better than Nepo, but we already knew that Nepo collapses under pressure. Nonetheless, a great start for Ding, that will have done wonders for his confidence, which will hopefully make for an exciting match. Let's not get carried away, though, this was one game and there's a long, long way to go.

[@-yeme-]

@@tonyb9735 yeah ok, re watch the final game and tell me that Ding didn't have balls of steel to go for the win in the first place and then pull it off.

[@tonyb9735]

@@-yeme- I'm agreeing that he had sterner balls than Nepo ... but that's all you can conclude from that match ..... and we already knew that Nepo has balls of fluffy marshmallow. If his balls were so steely, why has he been virtually unable to win a game sine he won the title? I am not a Ding hater, but neither am I a fanboy. I look forward to him playing well, I hope they both do, and make an exciting spectacle. Let's see how Ding fares in this match, it may answer the question as to his testicular fortitude.

[@justinhowe3878]

I don't know anything about high end chess, but it's cool how that pawn on the A file, pushed forward after 13 minutes in the tank, turned out to be game winning by exerting impossible pressure in the endgame.

[@jayforte516]

Everybody acting like this guy didnt beat nepo to be champ

[@Shroomdiffnuclear]

Everyone underestimates Ding for years. Dude is a beast!❤

[@snatchinyopeople]

yeah everyone underestimating him for the past 300 days just because he failed to win a single match he played in all that time

[@paulcaskey]

Kudos to both players for setting up a position that Andrea could celebrate.

[@dallanby]

So I jump on KZbin thinking 'I'd love a play by play of the game today...wonder if ANYONE has had time to do it?' ...and me ol mate Epic has churned out a wonderful stinky bit of cheese for us all. Appreciate the dedication!

[@MikeySmithJones]

"An octopus that stockapus can be proud of." I snickered out loud, :)

[@someoneelse293]

Thanks for not telegraphing the result with that thumbnail... ding went in

[@dash_r_media]

We're all forgetting that Gukesh is just 18, mainly because he looks about 30

[@kylejackson4144]

I dont understand why people just wrote Ding off, even if Magnus handed it off, you don't just accidentally become world champ, a title coveted by all chess players. Ding in classical is dangerous for anyone.

[@snatchinyopeople]

Because he hadnt won a game in more over 300 days of playing, until now.

[@wonderingatom8203]

Ding played like a demi god. I am beginning to think he downplayed his form all year to spring to life. The dragon has been awoken. A 1-0 lead is not quite terminal but against a draw making specialist like Ding, Gukesh has got quite an uphill struggle.

[@asamulia]

a win with black too

[@danh945]

The cheese squeaks for itself.

[@scowil456]

Very impressed without being surprised because this trademark Ding. Underestimated, over looked, flying beneath the radar then popping up with the master strokes. My hopes are Gukesh resets, understands it’s not gonna be one way traffic as many thought and too brings his best for this match. Game on!!

[@ObKling]

Hoping, badly, that it doesn't immediately swing back in Gukesh's favor in game two. After seeing Ding get written off - sometimes quite condescendingly - in the lead-up to this championship, I want his good vibes to continue for at least a little longer. In fact, I have to say it would be pretty satisfying to see a Ding rout. I don't think that's going to happen, but it would make for a pretty good story.

[@wolfdogalsatian]

gukesh could be an ATC, resolving traffic jams

[@paularized1]

How cool would it be if Ding was just sandbagging all year and he’s actually been in immaculate form?

[@padraiggluck2980]

I thought Gukesh used the wrong rook to protect the c-pawn. He should have played Rfc1.

[@TraeFittz]

What a Great Game. Ding Surprised Everybody! 1st looked Really Uncomfortable taking a Long time to think but it was All Calculated… He took Gukesh into a Deep Dark Forest & ironically flipped Time Pressure in HIM! This Game showed Experience Matters 💯

[@cz19856]

e6 was a mouse slip, he wanted to play e5 so he had to improvise. This is why he spent 30 minutes to play a5.

[@blaze1148]

OTB mouse slip 😂

[@psybranet]

Vishy's Mushroom shot is beyong hilarious

[@und3rgroundman865]

Only an absolute wiener schnitzel lets a non-springer have the freedom of das rimmer .

[@AlwaysBeKaning]

Both looked nervous. I'd be sweating with the 200k prize for every game won as well!

[@karezaalonso7110]

I am glad you are doing mostly analytical commentary, with a small amount of entertainment for audience engagement, especially considering the quality of this game.

[@jakobgote]

*current world champion wins* "WORLD IN FREEFALL!!!!!!!!!!!!"

[@blaze1148]

Best game from Ding in years - Ding Dong !

[@raylopez99]

Yeah he rung Gukesh's bell.

[@zvonimirtosic6171]

I watched live. The pawn push was great, together with Nb2. Ding said he forgot some preparations, wasn't sure what to do, and in those 30 mins, he invented a whole new approach for this game.

[@incognitoanonymous5396]

Saying Grandmother for GM is always hilarious if one knows the reference lol I must always stop the video to laugh then continue. Thank you for combining good commentary with good humor.

[@epicchess2021]

Hahaha glad you’re enjoying cheers

[@ianstopher9111]

Yes, the French Defence: has had a resurgence by the top players such as Hikaru Nakamura, as mentioned by Hikaru Nakamura.

[@raylopez99]

LOL. Apropos of nothing, a computer analysis once found that amongst engines, the French gives black the best winning chances, but only very very very very very slightly (but statistically significant) so don't change your opening repertoire because of this.

[@Patryyyyck]

i hate when they stop me from playing king to h8 at 1:46, people over 1700 already expect that one 😂😂

[@averywilson6143]

this game is a banger. it's an absolute game changer

[@ryanc2115]

Epic Cheese with another banger of an upload! keep it up!

[@sparkfire22223]

Excellent commentary as always - I hope everyone picks up on the subtleties of your humour! I'm not surprised to find I'm as engaged in your commentaries on non-Magnus games!

[@epicchess2021]

Thanks a lot!

[@olaf4559]

A great game by Ding

[@marcinsocha1500]

He won and gained 5.8 points. I hope he will rebuilt not only his ranking but also the confidence and joy of playing chess

[@MrHkballer1]

This game inspires me to not capture anything until my opponent does first. Keep the tension and look for invansion tactics!

[@epicchess2021]

I think there are worse tactics haha, thanks for watching and supporting much appreciated!

[@thenakedsingularity]

So proud of Ding!

[@chipsafan1]

Wow, everyone seemed to be sleeping on Ding Liren...amazing game

[@snatchinyopeople]

he hadnt win a game in over 300 days

[@raylopez99]

Yeah. But besides me trolling various Gukesh D fans before the match by saying Ding was going to win, apparently Fabby called for a Ding victory in the match.

[@gchomuk]

I watched the entire game. Great game by Ding.

[@scarletevans4474]

-"Ding, ding!", -"Who's there?", -"World Champion!"💪👑👌

[@Ezek2517]

Entertaining analysis - love it

[@benashley2955]

Exchange is fun man, I love it when they play that

[@tombodenmann980]

Dings not workings out for Gukesh

[@tidusjecht3183]

When humility (Ding) beats arrogance (Gukesh). Bravo!!! 👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻

[@chrisd.2831]

I think more of a rise than a fall

[@chrisd.2831]

great video as always

[@aryangupta6578]

Ah yes...the king xh8...top move of the engine indeed!

[@epicchess2021]

i like to share the deep stuff on this channel ! haha

[@Shadow-7295]

@@epicchess2021 Had to run my engine until depth 69 to finally get Kx8 show up. Incredible find!

[@joseraulcapablanca8564]

A great summary and your usual entertainment. I expected good stuff from Ding, but this was a surprise. Thanks James.

[@epicchess2021]

thanks Jose

[@BowlandForrest]

5:27 "Ding defenses it..."? Or Gukesh?

[@pbezunartea]

Great game and commentary!

[@jeffcarty3292]

After seeing that Karpov clip 20 times, i JUST realized, he is in his altogether 😂

[@snowteamw123]

magnus predicted ding first win thats crazy

[@SeunAyodele-li2ns]

1:29 that's why they're sat there 😂😂😂

[@Alexander_jade]

Petition to change the name of that pawn formation 😂

[@chitambischild]

Your style of presentation makes chess a tonne and half interesting

[@epicchess2021]

Thanks a lot!

[@lastprophet9904]

Easy wing for Ding the king 😊. Gukesh= ting ting.

[@sya8002]

«played in about 160 games compared with about 13,200 which go with Nf3» How many are going with king taking the rook though? For sure a book move at this point

[@epicchess2021]

Yeah still quite rare tho

[@wayn6374]

this guy is hilarious easily one of my top chess content creators now

[@epicchess2021]

Thanks a lot!

[@billbennington4444]

BDE BIG DING ENERGY

[@Keizer-v9c]

Ding played some 'interesting' moves in the middle game according to Vlad the impaler

[@keenanvil]

Gross overstatement.

[@daviddurbin7682]

How Gukesh missed king h8? Just a winner. Should have listened to chatgpt

[@cordobadebear]

My fav game commentary, thanks epic cheeeese! 😂

[@epicchess2021]

thanks a lot!

[@MartyHirsch]

Forget about castling, just push the rook pawn. Mamma mia!

[@epicchess2021]

Haha

[@MrFootofDavros]

Everyone moans about "Boo hoo, Magnus is the real champion!" but he isn't. He's the world rankings number 1 but that's completely different... Anyway how good is it that he stepped aside? Otherwise we'd have had another boring one sided thrashing dished out to Nepo before this one. Instead we got Ding's classic win in the last seconds of the rapid tie break and now maybe another great match on the cards. Thanks Magnus!

[@nikhildawani2913]

Maybe for you but 90% people watch chess for magnus so this was bad for chess,just search viewership Wc record, last to last year 1 game of Wc had around 300 k watching across all channels this time it was only 220 k ,that is effect of magnus

[@MrFootofDavros]

@nikhildawani2913 LOL 😂 I'm sorry but you're going to have to qualify this supposed viewership drop off. I'd be absolutely stunned if a match between players from the two biggest countries in the world resulted in less viewers!

[@Jacob99174]

Freefaaaaaaaaall!! 🪂

[@misha4422]

My tiny part of the chess world isn’t in free fall. Interesting game. Clearly Ding is not washed up.

[@LyndsieDances]

Go Ding go Ding go ding

[@LightScreen-w4e]

Respect for my man Ding

[@karlstone6011]

How do they focus while being pelted with custard pies?

[@eminence_]

Ahh you didn't show that beautiful Qh7 line :(

[@619Gotenks]

DING DRINKING

[@FWCC1]

I'm wondering if this will be one-sided to Ding. A blowout? That would be bad.

[@imeprezime1285]

I like Guki, but Indian histeria is too irritating to me. I still remember their overhyped prodigy Parimarjan Negi. Go Ding!

[@snatchinyopeople]

Agree. Ding does a demolition job and I wanna know, where all my indian friends at?!!! hahahaha Absent from the comments I see

[@svfox]

at 8 50 mark white could almost play the awesome qxh7 but black has qd4 !! check

[@epicchess2021]

Yeah forgot to cover that line!

[@aaronbaron3155]

One day we'll see that king takes rook on the 6th move thing😂😂😂😂😂

[@chulavista5239]

Is it just possible that Ding's first move was a so-called fingerfehler? And that's why he had to spend 30+ minutes on one opening move. Come to think of it, maybe that's how the French got started in the first place. Greasy food and no napkin.

[@und3rgroundman865]

It was the nearest the French could get to retreating on move one.

[@raylopez99]

Apparently Alekhine's Opening was a fingerslip according to what I once read.

[@BB-wb9lv]

Gukesh, you just got Dinged!. Ok, it's just game 1. Now it's time to show why you are here playing for the title.

[@Seven_Dics_2023]

Ce n'est pas le français défense Mais on dit la défense française😊 🎉

[@nathynorthy6916]

Isn't it called the Advance Variation because, um, you ADVANCE the e-pawn rather than NOT ADVANCING it?

[@epicchess2021]

interesting thought tbf

[@thegorn]

It’s called the advance variation because when white get a pawn on e5 you have to loan black $50 - all the top grandmasters do it.

[@stevenstudler5507]

Dongs not gonna be happy about this.

[@panpan-vz3om]

ty sir.

[@raylopez99]

TO ALL GUKESH D FANBOYS: ding chillin

[@KirubanithiKiruba-vo6ih]

Ask Ding Liren to sleep peacefully because he can't win Guki because Ding Liren almost like a dummy panel

[@corpclarke]

Welcome back everyone... (I sleep) EPIC CHEESE 🧀 (I wake)

[@olivercroft5263]

Your video titles are hyperbolic

[@epicchess2021]

True, sorry, hard not to play the KZbin game tbh tho I agree annoying at times

[@Alg496]

Hell yeah