Yet Another VERY Rare Opening By Magnus Carlsen

Yet Another VERY Rare Move By Magnus Carlsen, played in this chess game against IM Toivo Keinanen of Finland. Magnus Carlsen with black played a very rare opening chess move in the Catalan in the Norway vs Finland match European Team Chess Championships 2023.
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[@cogybear]

Magnus ‘the plowman’ Carlsen is putting a lot of KZbinrs food on the table

[@epicchess2021]

yeah true lol, I am finally gonna cover a different player in the morning tho haha

[@jarlardo]

Magnus Plowsen

[@michaelmassaro4375]

After awhile it gets monotonous at least to me everyone knows how Great Magnus is but I think it would be more exciting to see him lose to see another Chess player defeat Magnus would be more monumental than watching Magnus win time and time again

[@CheckmateSurvivor]

The classic game of chess has 400 possible moves openings at one move per player, and 72200 at two moves per player. "Chess 121" my own chess variant has almost 6 million possible permutations at one move per player, and almost 41 billion for the second move. Please check it out.

[@Haveuseenmyjetpack]

Your channel stands out for many reasons, chief among them the quality and aesthetic of your commentary. What truly sets you apart, however, continues to be your unwavering focus on the actual match being played. Unlike many others, you have a unique talent for captivating your audience, maintaining a brisk pace that deftly balances between exploring theoretical possibilities and staying grounded in the real, human drama of the game. In your coverage, the essence of the match always prevails, commanding the spotlight at least 80% of the time (or at least it feels that way to me). This approach not only enriches the viewing experience but also keeps the spirit of chess alive and engaging. Thank you for your exceptional contributions to the epic that is Chess!

[@epicchess2021]

Thanks a lot really appreciate all the feedback, very motivating! Cheers for watching

[@blankslate6393]

'He is made a carrier out of this move!" James, you and the GingerGMshould be the official BBC ideal duet chess commentators for the next world champ. Happy to see that you have upbeaten your commentay to a new level. Brilliant mate!

[@epicchess2021]

haha thanks a lot blank slate 😂 and cheers always appreciate the support over this time!

[@seanmacdude]

Really great video, the way you describe the position and what's going in seems effortless so I appreciate you must spend a good deal of time analysing things, makes it very understandable for me as a lower rated player

[@epicchess2021]

Thanks a lot glad you enjoyed! Yeah I usually spend a solid hour or so just analyzing the game and rehearsing what I'm going to say. Cheers for watching

[@preparedsurvivalist2245]

That endgame for white felt terribly lost early on. I can't believe he held it for as long as he did. It looked like there was no counterplay whatsoever. Imagine playing an endgame against of all people Magnus himself, and having a losing position AND time ticking down on you. Talk about extreme pressure and mental strain!

[@Lonelypressplay]

Great stuff James. Your delivery is spot on every time mate.

[@epicchess2021]

thanks as always!

[@subashkg1260]

What an end game in chess. Truly mesmerizing. Superb...

[@joseraulcapablanca8564]

Magnus keeps asking questions until his opponent fails to find the correct answer again and again. Thanks.

[@epicchess2021]

True!

[@TomLiberman]

It's how he beat Nepo in game 6. Magnus finds way to force you to make an only move, you do, he keeps the game going and does it again, and again, and again. Eventually his opponent misses one. Crazy how many times he's done this to the very best players in the world.

[@joseraulcapablanca8564]

@@TomLiberman Indeed Tom, and in situations, where top players would say there is nothing to play for, when it dawns on them that there are dangers then the pressure starts, and he makes it count.

[@stephenr80]

Keep going. Awesome content. Love from Barcelona🎉

[@epicchess2021]

Thanks very much glad you enjoyed!

[@darthkek1953]

Plow is US, Plough is UK

[@epicchess2021]

Yeah, deliberately used US version

[@mikemartin5340]

Holy f bro, 27 straight Magnus vids? Lol

[@epicchess2021]

😂

[@MartinUToob]

Judging these 'crazy' openings that Magnus uses, he must be going for the record of All Time Most Diverse Number Of Openings & Variations Absolute Total Champion To The End Of Time Guy Chess Championship Fella, Finito!

[@erikskov8759]

How do you top that?

[@MartinUToob]

@@erikskov8759 Standing on your head? Maybe?

[@cathalcarroll8001]

How would you help Magnus out

[@lindsaygaga4587]

Magnus Goatsen 🐐

[@TruthSurge]

Magnus Goatsen. heheheheh

[@rawnclark]

Alpha zero is Emory Tate

[@davorstanley]

Love your videos!

[@epicchess2021]

Thanks a lot glad you're enjoying! Cheers for watching

[@_.alex.-]

You are on🔥🔥🔥James!!

[@epicchess2021]

thanks alex! Yeah I mean everyone loves Magnus games right haha

[@sdrtcacgnrjrc]

​@@epicchess2021 true -- lately anyways

[@BenMJay]

Why do they call the first move the opening move? They aren’t opening anything. It should be called the first move.

[@epicchess2021]

yeah opens the game I guess or starts the game

[@JJ-kl7eq]

Being the goat of the endgame, Magnus is also a strong finish player.

[@2019inuyasha]

At 10 minutes Magnus missed just took f4 now the king is just a square too late and rook takes h pawn let's the king in to help the pawns

[@benoplustee]

i'm dying of suspense.. will it be a5 or h5????????????

[@epicchess2021]

haha how did you know there would be a rook pawn push? but yes he pushes a5 😁

[@stephenr80]

Pretty sure by now Magnus thinks "Should I do the plow on fans requests?" That's just like his trademark now it should be given his name wth.

[@ronaldbell7429]

I do enjoy these videos. Your commentaries are terrific. Keep it up. (And here's to Magnus continuing to give us these extraordinary games)

[@epicchess2021]

Thanks a lot and yeah haha

[@obscurity3027]

Mr. Plow clearing off the roads again like a boss.

[@Rubrickety]

One could argue that Magnus won this game via superior time management. Holding that endgame while giving 10-1 time odds was too much to expect.

[@lennyvlaminov9480]

Fantastic! Finishing a great day at your channel is never a disappointment. Soothing. Great title BTW, keep it up 🎉

[@epicchess2021]

Thanks a lot glad you enjoyed! Cheers for watching

[@pawnoir]

Quand le chat n'est pas là, les souris dansent. _When the cat's away, the mice will play._

[@epicchess2021]

Haha love it 😁 c’est bonne

[@BenSollis]

Magnus prolly sat there listening to sounds, eating crispies and having a chat, while playing edge pawn runners :D

[@epicchess2021]

haha

[@darkhorse2reign]

The lesson I'm learning from Magnus is that skill and massive balls is necessary to keep winning and keeping your opponents constantly playing catch up. All these guys have the skill but no one has courage and confidence and creativity like Magnus. No one.

[@LeeRenthlei]

Dude is really trying to invent new openings. I respect that.

[@Philiopantheon82]

Magnus doing Magnus things for sure

[@blaze1148]

Endgame 🐐

[@ajitjoshi4663]

wonderful endgame and wonderful commentary !

[@epicchess2021]

Thanks a lot! Cheers for watching

[@lettybastien4624]

Why don’t you put Magnus at the bottom? Much easier to see his board.

[@epicchess2021]

Oh yeah maybe sometimes will but I usually view from White perspective because then also gives no clue to result

[@jarlardo]

Rare opening but typical Magnus win 🇧🇻

[@daviddurbin7682]

Such a great idea

[@martijnheeroma5492]

late plow, beautiful endgame, thanks for posting

[@epicchess2021]

Thanks a lot glad you enjoyed! Cheers for watching

[@bisket81]

Alireza beat Fabiano in rapid portion of St. Louis , FYI 😬

[@epicchess2021]

Thanks! Yeah that’s my plan already for this morning video but defo appreciate tips cuz I miss stuff

[@bisket81]

@@epicchess2021 lol thanks man

[@-AxisA-]

What is the Finnish IM's name? I didn't know there was a countryman of mine who is my age, who is becoming a GM!

[@epicchess2021]

Listed bottom left, Toivo Keinanen, his rating is very high for an IM and base on his recent rating progress, age, and how he played in this game, I suspect it won't be long till h makes GM

[@nizefg3238]

Hi, Toivo Keinänen is the name and he represents Matinkylän Shakkikerho in the domestic league. Hi is such a nice guy and despite the loss against Magnus, I think he played a very good game. I wish him all the best for the future.

[@-AxisA-]

@@nizefg3238 Damn, maybe I should to visit Matinkylä's shakkikerho. It's not too far from where I live.

[@sdrtcacgnrjrc]

Very exciting endgame

[@epicchess2021]

yeah really cool how MC broke him down I thought

[@sdrtcacgnrjrc]

​@@epicchess2021 I have to admit -- as a basic player, but one who looks at a share of chess videos -- I often find the end game kind of boring. But not today 👍🏼

[@stewiegriffin6503]

I like him, because he not going into 10 move long computer side lines. He is always on point. Short and sweet. Take that Agadmator.

[@kaldrazadrim]

More Magnus

[@tonyb9735]

Third!

[@dickmacgurn590]

Magnus GOATsen has me playing nothing but flank pawn openings and it friggin works! 💪🙏