I listened to at least 5 other analyses of this game on other chess channels but none of them gave as thorough and insightful an explanation of the ebb and flow of this game as yours. Maybe a late shift helped you. Thanks
A great game from Ding, to me it seems like Gukesh was really prepared to defend against Dings attack, Ding went instead for a perfect positional squeeze. You have no need to apologise. Your recap was worth waiting for. Your passion for chess is enough to make it worthwhile. Your insights are very good. That you combine this with a full time job, which is important to your community, and with the full time job of being a father and husband just makes me admire your efforts more. Thank you Sir. Chess is the best because of people like you Josip.
@@Jozarovschesschannel Amazing. A policeman who is so respectful to the viewers and is so enthusiastic to enjoy chess. Great to know a little more about you man.
Yes, I agree that Ding played masterfully while Gukesh played very passively in this game. But with that said, Ding's superior position didn't exactly "play itself". Ding made a number of VERY subtle and patient queens maneuvers, i.e., to sidestep pins and to enable him to finally advance his d-pawn just at the right moment. Everything was very carefully and meticulously timed by Ding to take advantage of Gukesh's positional weaknesses. I also totally agree that Gukesh's biggest mistake in the opening was not playing the more natural c7-c5. Instead, he kept his pawn on c7 and played Nc6, thereby forever blocking his c-pawn from advancing. From that point on, it was an uphill struggle for Black because of the traffic jam with his pieces on the 8th rank, lack of safe haven for the Queen, and his rooks not being connected. I'm sure that this loss will by a powerful lesson to Gukesh on how NOT to play!
I submitted this before on another video, but check out game 140 between Stockfish Caissa in TCEC Season 27 DivP. Also, check out game 951 in the CCC23 Bullet finals between Stockfish and Torch. Insane endgame.
Dear Josip. A lot of us really appreciate your analysis and commitment to the games. Danny King is also very good. A stronger player than yourself, and relies a bit less on engines perhaps. But to be honest, as a decent, but nothing special Ex player (2085). I actually find your lines more concrete in a lot of cases, and you explain the opening themes in a very clear way. My only criticism is that sometimes you go a little fast in your tactics, and I suspect leave behind players of under 2000 a bit maybe? Anyhow, your very good regardless,, and I always look foward to your analysis as it keeps my old brain moving! Best regards from England. Which given today's opening seemed appropriate. :-)
I listened to at least 5 other analyses of this game on other chess channels but none of them gave as thorough and insightful an explanation of the ebb and flow of this game as yours. Maybe a late shift helped you. Thanks
What a trooper! Work, no rest...chess! Thank you for your analysis!
Thank you for the clear analysis!
A great game from Ding, to me it seems like Gukesh was really prepared to defend against Dings attack, Ding went instead for a perfect positional squeeze. You have no need to apologise. Your recap was worth waiting for. Your passion for chess is enough to make it worthwhile. Your insights are very good. That you combine this with a full time job, which is important to your community, and with the full time job of being a father and husband just makes me admire your efforts more. Thank you Sir. Chess is the best because of people like you Josip.
Your joy for chess is wonderful man. You said you has a long shift. What is your job man?
I work in the police
@@Jozarovschesschannel Amazing. A policeman who is so respectful to the viewers and is so enthusiastic to enjoy chess. Great to know a little more about you man.
Gukesh played to passive and not from max advantage for possition it seems. Missed chance. Enjoyed it much! Thanks Josip for all explaining!
Yes, I agree that Ding played masterfully while Gukesh played very passively in this game. But with that said, Ding's superior position didn't exactly "play itself". Ding made a number of VERY subtle and patient queens maneuvers, i.e., to sidestep pins and to enable him to finally advance his d-pawn just at the right moment. Everything was very carefully and meticulously timed by Ding to take advantage of Gukesh's positional weaknesses. I also totally agree that Gukesh's biggest mistake in the opening was not playing the more natural c7-c5. Instead, he kept his pawn on c7 and played Nc6, thereby forever blocking his c-pawn from advancing. From that point on, it was an uphill struggle for Black because of the traffic jam with his pieces on the 8th rank, lack of safe haven for the Queen, and his rooks not being connected. I'm sure that this loss will by a powerful lesson to Gukesh on how NOT to play!
Was waiting for your analysis
Me too 😅
I submitted this before on another video, but check out game 140 between Stockfish Caissa in TCEC Season 27 DivP.
Also, check out game 951 in the CCC23 Bullet finals between Stockfish and Torch. Insane endgame.
thaku bro
Nice analysis Jozarov.
Gukesh had a bad day and Ding played solid chess.
Dear Josip.
A lot of us really appreciate your analysis and commitment to the games. Danny King is also very good. A stronger player than yourself, and relies a bit less on engines perhaps.
But to be honest, as a decent, but nothing special Ex player (2085). I actually find your lines more concrete in a lot of cases, and you explain the opening themes in a very clear way.
My only criticism is that sometimes you go a little fast in your tactics, and I suspect leave behind players of under 2000 a bit maybe?
Anyhow, your very good regardless,, and I always look foward to your analysis as it keeps my old brain moving!
Best regards from England. Which given today's opening seemed appropriate. :-)