World Chess Championship 2023 | Ding Liren vs Ian Nepomniachtchi | Game 8

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Thanks Daniel. Your commentary is the clearest.

[@GraemeDraytonChess]

Totally agree

[@moniqueheubel8970]

I just love your analysis of these games. You go at the perfect pace ,which I know is hard for GMs!

[@michaeloberly6129]

What an incredible game. A real shame that Ding missed the (far from obvious) knockout punch. Masterful job by you, too, Daniel.

[@aussiegolfer]

Thanks Daniel, this match is so exciting. Thanks for covering it!

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[@wzdew]

This is my favorite game of the matches so far. I loved the fishing pole idea and the sheer ambition of white's moves. There's just so many sharp and beautiful lines in this game. It's a shame Ding wasn't able to convert this to a win, but props to Nepo for keeping such a difficult game under control.

[@joseraulcapablanca8564]

Fantastic dynamic attacking from Ding and crafty defense by Nepo an exciting mix. No one can predict the result here, though Nepo has his nose in front. Thanks Daniel

[@misha4422]

Amazing game. Ding is taking risks.some amazing ideas in this game. Five decisive games out of eight, so far. So different than Carlson-Caruana.

[@AroundWayOther]

each game always has chances, no exception on this one! fantastic coverage mr king!

[@bobsinclair8990]

Thank you, Daniel!

[@cdkimpan]

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[@Shockprowl]

This is.... the most amazing match. Thank you for the great coverage, GM King. You're the first port of call.

[@embeleco2342]

What madness, what beauty, what drama! This WCC has got it all!

[@tamboresdomundo8156]

It really does!

[@witcher-86]

Great commentary Mr.King, my no1 source for chess game recaps!

[@Pedone_Rosso]

It reinforces the concept: never play the Nimzo. Very instructive. (LOL) Thanks for your videos!

[@Kleshumara]

Daniel, as always your commentary is a joy to watch!

[@northsorrow4699]

Great Chess...Thanks a lot

[@CarlosSilva-ti5ib]

Incredible game !

[@conovan5081]

What a game, most exciting draw in a very long time

[@kidnuke2]

Best Chess commentator EVER!!!

[@AgustinGiannastasio]

amazing game, great recap!

[@jtdavis62]

I heard someone say "I have no interest in watching a match to decide the second-best player in the world." Ho hum! This match has been far more exciting and interesting than any of Carlsen's dull WC matches in the last 10 years.

[@SoulmateParis]

Totally !

[@TheChessRunner]

This match is amazing. But the Caruana match was far from dull

[@oldman9924]

Nice Match

[@davidcopson5800]

Another top quality video from this compelling world championship. I really thought Ding was going to win this one.

[@allykid4720]

Open fight. Both boxers refuse to play in defense and prefer punching each other aggressively. After 3-4 such rounds, next rounds will proliferate with inaccuracies and empty swings compared with the defensive match, but will be more entertaining to watch.

[@andrewhaldenby4949]

What a game, what a match! Feels like Ding is learning how to play at this level e.g. today he played more quickly to avoid last game’s time trouble. Will stand him in good stead for rest of this match and indeed future matches? Ty DK!

[@SamAshworth91]

Regarding what you said about Nepo seemingly being prepared for Ra2, have you seen the stuff about some of Ding's prep potentially being available on Lichess? Might explain some of it.

[@ghostapostle7225]

What was that about? It showed up in the press conference but I didn't understand what it meant.

[@alexdommnich2544]

@@ghostapostle7225 There is an anonymous and quite fresh Lichess account where several of Ding’s critical opening choices where played a short time before the match. So it might be that Ding used it for training these opening variations with another player.

[@ghostapostle7225]

Thanks Alex and DRNbw

[@davidwillacy4796]

You had a nice cuppa commentating on this game and I had a nice cuppa watching it. Cheers

[@DG-ss2zd]

Great coverage, the tactics are crazy!

[@RangeWilson]

The traditional Black approach to the Saemisch gives White a ton of play. I suppose it's "best" but in practice, I'd take the White side every time.

[@Martin-sc7yg]

Excellent quick turnaround commentary. Experience would be better with move number and clock times shown AND the computer evaluation bar too.

[@canaris261]

Hi mr. king, i love your videos!! Your commentary and analysis makes me better at chess I feel like. Do you think you could add an analysis bar to the next analysis you do of Ding ?

[@kencusick6311]

Just incredible games in this match.

[@bogdantenev2764]

Daniel King is the best commentator of chess I know!His voice is so calm and pleasant...

[@sashi247]

Ding's middle game is absolute class. A pity he couldn't convert it. As we all know, the hardest game to win is a won game.

[@DarkSkay]

Ra2 appears so mysterious to me, since it seems to do nothing for the position for many moves. If it was a student who played Ra2 in one of his games... well, you know the story ;)

[@alexdommnich2544]

Quod licet Jovi non licet bovi.

[@mevansthechemist]

14:49 The f1 bishop never even moved. 😂 Ended up being a hero from home base in that line with Rh3.

[@UR_Excluded]

Excellent review. It’s insane how close Nepo comes to death in a few games.

[@djgresearch]

Apparently, this is a pet line of Caruana's. Giri made the point that this version of the Samisch is slightly nuanced, compared to the standard 4. a3 version, in that black had committed his king when Ding played a3 a move later. In the normal Samisch, black can wait to see where the king is best placed. No real proper endgames yet; I wonder if we'll get a couple.

[@JanSund]

In press conference first Nepo called that Qh4 a bluff but later he said he thought that move really saved the lost game (correctly analyzing Qf8-e7 being passive) but right after moving he realised that king is actually able to escape. Anyway that was probably best practical try in lost position. Even if really turned out to be a accidental bluff.

[@boxikg]

Chess, game above all games. Science and art in one.

[@giovannicorno1247]

Despite what many engines addicted people say, this is a high level game, from human point of view. Fantastically complicated with a deep, wonderful move in the opening , Ra2 and full of tactical tricks. I personally give to Qh4!! Two esclamation marks. It is a matter of character, one can try and resist a lost position or play everything fishing in the mud😂.

[@alexdommnich2544]

I agree. Even Lf3, which was called a bad blunder in the FIDE live stream with Dubov, looks like a quite natural and rational move. Nxf2 isn’t that obvious, Dubov didn’t see it himself, first.

[@giovannicorno1247]

@@alexdommnich2544 Lf3 ... you are german mother tongue 😄 In Italian Af3 .. Läufer= Alfiere

[@alexdommnich2544]

@@giovannicorno1247 Yeah, thanks, I meant Bf3. :) But alfiere sounds great, makes me want to travel to Italy again.

[@CaradhrasAiguo49]

Superb capability to explain modestly long lines while keeping the viewer's intrigue, Daniel! The line at 19:08 reminds of Petrosian's brilliant Qh8+ in Game 10 of his 1966 match: no fork, but Black's only legal move is Kxh8 leaving White up material at the end in both lines 19:41 obviously, after 1. Kf4, 1...Qxd8 is impossible on account of 2. Qxf7#

[@LateCloser]

Nepo escapes. Interesting development. No pun intended. I still have no idea who is winning this match. It's easy to think Ding might not be up to the task, but he's getting so many opportunities to land a punch that I won't go there. I think he just needs a clean safe game as black and then go back on the offensive. I definitely think he can beat Nepo one more time in the last six. The question is will Nepo beat him again? Can't wait to find out! The clash of styles is fascinating. It could have been one-sided(either way) but instead it's two 2800 heavyweights knocking each other senseless. I can't imagine the pressure of playing in this match.

[@FoxonFriday]

Nice one Danny. Brilliant match and I've watched all 7 of your excellent videos thus far. However, after Ra2 from Ding; please can you go easy on the result clues for us lads who've been watching the ⚽️ & 🐎 all day please? Fantastic day on both of those fronts as it goes 😉. Cheers mate - call it click bait

[@republikadugave420]

WHAT A GAME!!!

[@infernal314]

In a formal suite this time. Comments given before a date?

[@jeffwads]

Some people just aren't meant to be champion. Ding's nerves really make me realize how great Magnus is under pressure.

[@RemigioPampiega-bu3re]

The beauty of the Nimzo Indian Defence .The Rook . The Queen ,knight ,bishop,pawn and the king oh my wonderful.pawn power in chess? Of this game ?f3 pawn of the white and the rd2 and the Queen of the black and the knight lovely games .thank's to all commentator's,fr van nuys CA.

[@DarkSkay]

Rather than over there at SpaceX, I would have loved to see a "RUD" here. Oh well, still happy this WC has so few draws for such a format :)

[@northshores7319]

I think Magnus would have played on in the final position using his usual endgame perfection to pressure Black. Good Show!!

[@oboyoh3960]

It is a straightforward draw with best play hence they agreed not to play it out.

[@lazyatthedisco]

I hate to say it, but Ding just doesn't have the mental strength to be a World Champion. Nepo is being Nepo throughout the match, but Ding has shown this weak sporting side (nothing to do with his chess skill) that we hadn't seen from him. Let's see how it all turns out at the end, but Nepo is the better player so far. Also Powerplay to 100k!!

[@joebloggs396]

Ding has been better the last two games.

[@gerritbruggeman1534]

Why Rd7 instead of Qd7?

[@emilioarroyomohamed]

what a slugfest this match is

[@ganesankrishnamurthy8658]

Games are very interesting from sporting point of view but for their calibre.. Quality is a bit wobbly.

[@elhugo13]

wanted Ding to win so we got tied again.

[@HiReeZin]

Excellent practical performance by Nepomniashi. Giri thinks the latter has a psychological edge at this point of the match, and that disturbs Ding's play. Hard to say as Ding is kind of person who has much of silent power of will.

[@waterskym]

We've already had new nicknames on this channel for black knights and bishops; when we eventually name the white rooks, I suppose Cardiff and Rochester (castles) might do for a start.

[@weswestbrook7902]

Daniel 🏆

[@kevinwellwrought2024]

Is chess a type of vanity?

[@staniststan6509]

Ding lacks situational awareness which is also an important aspect of any sport. Like in the previous game, he played h4 which was not a bad move but considering his time situation not called for. Also, he under estimated his position, he had 0.6-0.7 advantage till the move he froze & turns a promising position into loss. Actually, if he had gone for even less concrete moves & made a draw in game 7 no one would have complaint given match situation. In game 8, Nepo took Ding's psychological aspect into account. He played a lost position by throwing his moves fast & forcing Ding to move at his pace instead of finding killer moves by taking some time. Yes, he made many blunders but even his blunder played on Ding's fear!

[@abhishekkj9664]

i feel sorry for Ding

[@GarySlegg]

This is a very exciting championship, but the errors on both sides in this match show why Carlsen is still number 1. Great analysis as always!

[@KvS1248]

What a clusterf*ck! But still very high level of course, I would be lost around move 10 😄

[@tatsuyasigh1906]

Do you think Nepo should've spent more time on 40.Rxd7? Qxd7 could've led to a different endgame (courtesy of Anish), so could Nepo have spent all that extra time he saved on a decision that could shape the following endgame? I'm asking this on multiple channels hoping to hear opinions from whoever patient enough to read my longass question :(

[@dordiwesterlund2528]

There is something I don't understand. A lot of chances are getting missed by both sides. Would Karpov, Kasparov, Kramnik, Anand or Carlsen would have missed them? It is very exciting indeed, but I remember watching the Karpov-Kasparov matches when I was still very young and the impression I got was it was incredible precision, chess of a level unseen before, very difficult to understand. The games in this WC are nail biters for sure, but - correct me if I am wrong - even at IM level often a game does not swing that much (White wins, Black wins, White wins again etc.)

[@TheChessRunner]

There have been no games where it went from winning all the way to losing. Only multiple shifts between winning/drawing. And nothing special about that

[@dordiwesterlund2528]

@@TheChessRunner Both statements are wrong.

[@germanchris4440]

The whole modern chess is computer-generated. Players are. (The whole society is going through such a development, and it leads, among other things, to something called "transhumanism.") This chess is also no longer human, It has almost nothing to do anymore with the chess of earlier decades, but is something fundamentally different. In this time everything has finished and is over. It is amazing, however, how uncritically such things are simply accepted nowadays.

[@PowerPlayChess]

To my mind, that was a very human game.

[@alexdommnich2544]

@@PowerPlayChess And a good one, at that.

[@ДенисЮденков-ь5ж]

R a2!

[@carlosdanger947]

Ding is mentally weak, he had several winning moves in this game. But he folded under pressure..Fisher could have beat him easily just by staring at him.

[@RangeWilson]

Show me these games, and I'd think it was Titled Tuesday instead of a World Championship match. Not that I'm complaining!

[@alpay3300]

Great commentary! Just want to point out Ding was not getting time on the clock with Qh2+ - Qe5+, as you claim, but rather wants to get closer to move 40. Remember, there's no increment until the second time-control.

[@PowerPlayChess]

I know very well there is no increment (I'm glad there isn't). By repeating moves he was 'gaining time' (I believe those were my exact words) as he had fewer moves to make to get to the time control.

[@joebloggs396]

This is the strange thing about chess, even in the classical format continually changing the rules. Imagine if that happened with other sports.

[@PowerPlayChess]

@@joebloggs396 If you are talking about the change in time control, that's a fairly minor change. And in many sports there are often changes to the rules (I'm thinking football).

[@joebloggs396]

@@PowerPlayChess In football the main rule changes are on tiebreakers, such as replays, penalties, extra time. But a standard game is always 90 minutes, in two halves, with some injury time as added on for each half. That never changes.

[@ДенисЮденков-ь5ж]

Too many mistakes for Wch match

[@Socrates...]

I want Ding to win but he has no courage therefore doesn’t deserve to win

[@joshdarius5995]

Naka said this match was fixed?

[@joshdarius5995]

Ding dong has nerves of butter