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Well I was always in Ding's camp and felt one day he would win the World Championship. There was a few hiccups along the way and he snatched victory when it presented itself to him. Now I believe there is one last narrow window for Americas strongest classical player Fabi to win the World title. If he doesn't do it this time then the Indian monsoon of great player will wash them all away. Gukesh is a fabulous talent and that was an excellent game you analysed for us Daniel. Looking forward to the candidates.
Yeh at 10:25 I wasn't sure why black didn't just collect the dangerous c7 pawn with Nd5 rather than the obviously forlorn Nxa2. But I guess the simple Rfd1 tactically kills black on the central files.
Wonderful. And exciting game. At your challenge at min 6.43, i was thinking just around Gukesh's move, but not quite that. :)) I was thinking about: either Bg3xe5 c4xd4 d4xe4. I am really sorry Anish is not in the Candidates and that I hear Abasov will be there since Magnus won't participate. For me it'a s shame because Anish has higher rating and I think more intense activity in chess events this past year, a Tata Steel won in 2023 hmmm I don't know... these rules. We get to the rules again. :)) :) Hugs, Cami.
You know.. one more thing here (I'm also watching Chirilă and Fabi's podcast and they frequently debate on the time format, rules of the tournaments what formats would be more appropriate and so on): these rules.. are they thought and established by people who actually played, performed in chess events for at least... 5 years so that they know how qualifications should work, how time controls affect the results and if these represent the real (or at least get very close to the real) performance/value of the players? Magnus's motives of withdraw seem to be in the same sphere. Because in my field, teaching, we get decisional factors (people) who didn't work (enough) in (our) system and have no idea about how feasible are the regulations put in practice by them.
@@insidercam There is always controversy regarding the qualification rules and they are tweaked each time in light of experience/criticism. I would like to say a couple of positive things about them. (1) The wild card, determined in the past by FIDE, has been dropped. Good! It was often a political choice. (2) Places are determined by playing. Players that rested on their laurels didn't get in. While the last minute scramble by Firouzja and Gukesh has been characterised as unseemly by some, I view it as positive. They fought hard on the chessboard to get their spots and succeeded. Bravo!
A criticism I have heard levied against Gukesh in the past is he is great at playing against 2600s but struggles more than some of his peers playing against the top super-GMs. I wonder if there is some truth to this because of this ambitious nature. That said, I am curious to see how the candidates shake out and how he does against the field!
It is unfair to all GM's that so few are allowed in the Candidates Tournament. It would be fairer to just have the top 20 play in a Round Robin. It was Fischer who said way back in the mid 60's that it was not fair to limit the US Championship to so few rounds as he felt he could not win if he lost a game with so few rounds to catch up. The pressure of trying not to lose a game makes for solid and boring game. There is enough pressure as it is for top GM's. No need to handicap them more. The way to the Championship like it was in the 50's then in the 60's with Candidates Matches is much better.
If you look at the eight-player Candidates tournaments over the last decade you will see fantastic fighting chess. Regarding a 20-player round robin - that is completely impractical these days. It would also throw up other problems such as half of the competitors out of the running for a major part of the tournament. There is no perfect system, but what they have at the moment works.
Money was also tight in the 50's when they had those Intrazonal Tournaments. There is now money than ever. The rulers are just lazy and do not want to spend money.@@PowerPlayChess
Who is this Aryan Tari to participate in all these top tournaments? I realise he's probably Norway's number two player, after Carlsen, but they are still light years apart, and every time he shows up in these international events he ends up at the bottom of the field. So: who invites him and why? There must literally be a hundred, if not hundreds, of elite players worldwide who are better than he is, and yet... Is this all politics: Iranian immigrant (or born by immigrants) to Norway, and so we "must" give him a chance every time there is a big tournament, if only to show that Carlsen is not the sole outstanding Norwegian chess player? B-S!!!: Tari does not belong anywhere near Magnus Carlsen! They are not just one, or two, but several leagues apart! He's probably on par with the Swedish Nils Grandelius. So let them play off against each other in a Scandinavian derby, but, please, let it remain that way!
@@fwr9574 It is normal that countries give their own players opportunities (forgive me if I am stating the obvious). So I would expect him to get an invitation to play in Norway Chess. He is after all very talented: he won the World Junior Championship in 2017. He hasn't made it to elite level, but it seems reasonable to give him a chance.
I doubt it, as the exact position with the pawns on h4 and h5 is highly unusual, and I doubt could be predicted. Nc6 looks like over the board inspiration.
I actually said London/Torre System. The Torre is where the bishop moves to g5, and there are of course similarities with the London as the pawn structure is the same. Regarding your question 'surely you know that?' - I surely do. I have looked at many of the games from the London 1922 tournament where these Bf4 systems were played, and from which the opening got its moniker. One thing I would add is that, in my experience, amateurs tend to get het up about names, whereas I am simply looking at a structure and how that determines strategy.
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New Year's sale! I don't understand why!! My Chessable courses are on sale again!!! Anti-Sicilians & Sicilian Kalashnikov!!
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These openings are from Black's viewpoint: if you are looking for a complete repertoire for Black against 1 e4, these courses are for you.
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This series is always lovely to watch. You manage to bring a very positive and warm environment to each video!
Excellent game selection and commentary. Simply outstanding. Thank you.
look forward to this series every candidates!
Great game. Octopus knight on c6. The question is which of the indian prodigies will be the first to attain the world crown, so much talent.
Well I was always in Ding's camp and felt one day he would win the World Championship. There was a few hiccups along the way and he snatched victory when it presented itself to him. Now I believe there is one last narrow window for Americas strongest classical player Fabi to win the World title. If he doesn't do it this time then the Indian monsoon of great player will wash them all away. Gukesh is a fabulous talent and that was an excellent game you analysed for us Daniel. Looking forward to the candidates.
What a terrific and instructive game! Thank you for the excellent commentary. I look forward to the forthcoming videos in this series.
Wonderful Daniel ty, can’t wait for the Candidates!
Gukesh played an incredible game. His bishops were awsome! And your comments, I like a lot. Thanks!!!
A brilliantly executed plan. Thanks Daniel
Love this series!
A true prodigy!
Excited for the series! Five Indians (2 in women) in candidates, absolutely insane!
Nice idea to feature each Candidate..think Fabi is the favourite but would like to see Naka winning it
Yeh at 10:25 I wasn't sure why black didn't just collect the dangerous c7 pawn with Nd5 rather than the obviously forlorn Nxa2. But I guess the simple Rfd1 tactically kills black on the central files.
Poor Tari losing again. Daniel you have to review a game which Tari wins
Wonderful. And exciting game. At your challenge at min 6.43, i was thinking just around Gukesh's move, but not quite that. :)) I was thinking about:
either
Bg3xe5
c4xd4
d4xe4.
I am really sorry Anish is not in the Candidates and that I hear Abasov will be there since Magnus won't participate. For me it'a s shame because Anish has higher rating and I think more intense activity in chess events this past year, a Tata Steel won in 2023 hmmm I don't know... these rules. We get to the rules again. :)) :)
Hugs, Cami.
You know.. one more thing here (I'm also watching Chirilă and Fabi's podcast and they frequently debate on the time format, rules of the tournaments what formats would be more appropriate and so on): these rules.. are they thought and established by people who actually played, performed in chess events for at least... 5 years so that they know how qualifications should work, how time controls affect the results and if these represent the real (or at least get very close to the real) performance/value of the players? Magnus's motives of withdraw seem to be in the same sphere.
Because in my field, teaching, we get decisional factors (people) who didn't work (enough) in (our) system and have no idea about how feasible are the regulations put in practice by them.
@@insidercam There is always controversy regarding the qualification rules and they are tweaked each time in light of experience/criticism. I would like to say a couple of positive things about them. (1) The wild card, determined in the past by FIDE, has been dropped. Good! It was often a political choice. (2) Places are determined by playing. Players that rested on their laurels didn't get in. While the last minute scramble by Firouzja and Gukesh has been characterised as unseemly by some, I view it as positive. They fought hard on the chessboard to get their spots and succeeded. Bravo!
@@PowerPlayChess I found you on twitter as well, I like your posts, ha you reposted something about regulations, yeah yeah. On the same page.
Gukesh is the Caruana of the younger generation, and he is my favourite Indian youngster!
I would have played e4..looks dangerous and fun !
A criticism I have heard levied against Gukesh in the past is he is great at playing against 2600s but struggles more than some of his peers playing against the top super-GMs. I wonder if there is some truth to this because of this ambitious nature. That said, I am curious to see how the candidates shake out and how he does against the field!
I live in Toronto so I can't wait for April!! You coming to town Danny?
No plans to at the moment, but if someone is prepared to fund the experience, I'd be up for it! What's the weather like in April?
It's cool but be prepared for precip. Moderately better than a cold rainy night in Stoke lol.
When can I purchase tickets for the event?
what a game
How do you even become a super gm at 17...its soo impressive
Practice.
I guess e4 there for no other reason than it was thematic to Gukesh's play in this game to that point. Did I know it works? No.
It is unfair to all GM's that so few are allowed in the Candidates Tournament. It would be fairer to just have the top 20 play in a Round Robin. It was Fischer who said way back in the mid 60's that it was not fair to limit the US Championship to so few rounds as he felt he could not win if he lost a game with so few rounds to catch up. The pressure of trying not to lose a game makes for solid and boring game. There is enough pressure as it is for top GM's. No need to handicap them more. The way to the Championship like it was in the 50's then in the 60's with Candidates Matches is much better.
If you look at the eight-player Candidates tournaments over the last decade you will see fantastic fighting chess. Regarding a 20-player round robin - that is completely impractical these days. It would also throw up other problems such as half of the competitors out of the running for a major part of the tournament. There is no perfect system, but what they have at the moment works.
Money was also tight in the 50's when they had those Intrazonal Tournaments. There is now money than ever. The rulers are just lazy and do not want to spend money.@@PowerPlayChess
So much talented Indian players …
After 24. Rc1 Nc3, my engine gives 25. R×c3 Bxc3 26. c7
Who is this Aryan Tari to participate in all these top tournaments? I realise he's probably Norway's number two player, after Carlsen, but they are still light years apart, and every time he shows up in these international events he ends up at the bottom of the field. So: who invites him and why? There must literally be a hundred, if not hundreds, of elite players worldwide who are better than he is, and yet... Is this all politics: Iranian immigrant (or born by immigrants) to Norway, and so we "must" give him a chance every time there is a big tournament, if only to show that Carlsen is not the sole outstanding Norwegian chess player? B-S!!!: Tari does not belong anywhere near Magnus Carlsen! They are not just one, or two, but several leagues apart! He's probably on par with the Swedish Nils Grandelius. So let them play off against each other in a Scandinavian derby, but, please, let it remain that way!
That one escalated.
@PowerPlayChess It escalated, although it is thought-provoking, why does Tari appear with such prevalence given that he's ranked 70 in the world?
@@fwr9574 It is normal that countries give their own players opportunities (forgive me if I am stating the obvious). So I would expect him to get an invitation to play in Norway Chess. He is after all very talented: he won the World Junior Championship in 2017. He hasn't made it to elite level, but it seems reasonable to give him a chance.
Right, a good cause to lose sleep over... Seriously, are you ok?
Computer concept?
I doubt it, as the exact position with the pawns on h4 and h5 is highly unusual, and I doubt could be predicted. Nc6 looks like over the board inspiration.
@@PowerPlayChess thank you for your insights and all the videos you do for us!
A kind of London system/Colle? What are you on? It's a London if the Bishop is outside the pawn chain and a colle if not... surely you know that?
I actually said London/Torre System. The Torre is where the bishop moves to g5, and there are of course similarities with the London as the pawn structure is the same. Regarding your question 'surely you know that?' - I surely do. I have looked at many of the games from the London 1922 tournament where these Bf4 systems were played, and from which the opening got its moniker. One thing I would add is that, in my experience, amateurs tend to get het up about names, whereas I am simply looking at a structure and how that determines strategy.