h6 took me by surprise, it was great playing against the legend. I am a great fan of your channel, I am sure that I watched all your videos in the last 3yrs
One of those moments you feel powerless everyday is when Danny uploads a video and you think how on earth can you make these videos accessible to a wider public...Such an underrated commentator the guy is!
Thanks for the game. For me Shirov always was one of my favorites. There are similar players like Morozevich, Jobava or Rapport. But for me he was the best of these ultra aggressive players.
I like so much the aggressive way Shirov is playing. I saw him once in Frankfurt in Chess Classics. In one game he gave the knights for the Center, completely crazy. Wished he won that one.
Hmmmm, your right in that Shirov’s record was poor against Kasparov but so was everyone else, apart from Kramnik, but thats not my point really. Shirov convincingly beat Kramnik and only due to politics and money issues the match did not go ahead which really is unacceptable. Kramnik played Kasparov by default not because he had won all the relevant matches and who really knows what would have happened in a Kasparov v Shirov match? When Short played Kasparov he was crushed but at least there were some exciting chess to watch unlike the match between Kramnik and Kasparov which was so underwhelming.
The dude had a more than great event in the online olymp; went undefeated in the category B event scoring a whooping 8/9 to propel Spain into the A division, and continued his form there, winning games instead of drawing a lot(way more important in a team event) and finishing with 5/6 losing only to Mamedov...Hope the vintage Shirov is back, was a shame that he wasnt there for the MC legends event...
The rook sac on h8 reminds me of Sokolov - Aronian. In that game white was too greedy and lost badly as he never managed to develop his kingside. In this game white at least managed to develop his king's knight, but he still wasted some tempi in the opening, so it was as if he was playing black. Even for a blitz game white's play wasn't great.
Well, this looks like my games when I used to try Queens Gambit... :( That's why I always choose E4. It is harder to castle with D4. I mean sure, I can play D4 and then rush g3, Bg2 and castle quickly, but still... That dark squared bishop just feels like it should be defending the queen-side, but it's passive there. Those adventures on g5 and h4 look natural but very very risky in D4 openings. I think it was Pillsbury who came up with Bg5 right?
As a king I don’t like to be surrounded by the enemy forces however if there is one situation I absolutely hate is to be totally blocked with my own forces. It feels rather claustrophobic. I requested social distancing. Did they listen. No. You can’t get good subordinates these days.
h6 took me by surprise, it was great playing against the legend. I am a great fan of your channel, I am sure that I watched all your videos in the last 3yrs
How come you missed the mate Johannes..? Zeitnot?
Hey Johannes! So great to hear from you - very sporting. Good luck with your future games!
Nothing cooler than chess gentlemen gifting respect
@@bornon221269 I was looking at his a pawn going down the board, the mate never cross my mind 🙈
@@PowerPlayChess "split rooks" thanks for the message
One of those moments you feel powerless everyday is when Danny uploads a video and you think how on earth can you make these videos accessible to a wider public...Such an underrated commentator the guy is!
Thanks for showing us a great game!
It is videos and commentary like this that has me coming back to this channel again and again. Fabulous stuff.
Thank you for these amazing games by Shirov. I recommend to analyse two wonderful games against Kramnik in Linares '93 and '94
Thanks for the game. For me Shirov always was one of my favorites. There are similar players like Morozevich, Jobava or Rapport. But for me he was the best of these ultra aggressive players.
I like so much the aggressive way Shirov is playing. I saw him once in Frankfurt in Chess Classics. In one game he gave the knights for the Center, completely crazy. Wished he won that one.
Shirov is still an absolute beast, I ve always been intrigued by his attacking style 🔥🔥🙌
really like the new camera daniel! :D
I’m a new fan of Shirov!
Thank you!
Nc5, that's how you resign in Covid-19-times, without speaking and without handshaking :D
Great game there by Shirov. Said it before but it’s a real shame that we never saw the World Championship between Shirov and Kasparov
Would have been a massacre. AFAIK Shirov's record against Kasparov is abysmal. He never won a game against Garry.
Hmmmm, your right in that Shirov’s record was poor against Kasparov but so was everyone else, apart from Kramnik, but thats not my point really. Shirov convincingly beat Kramnik and only due to politics and money issues the match did not go ahead which really is unacceptable. Kramnik played Kasparov by default not because he had won all the relevant matches and who really knows what would have happened in a Kasparov v Shirov match?
When Short played Kasparov he was crushed but at least there were some exciting chess to watch unlike the match between Kramnik and Kasparov which was so underwhelming.
The dude had a more than great event in the online olymp; went undefeated in the category B event scoring a whooping 8/9 to propel Spain into the A division, and continued his form there, winning games instead of drawing a lot(way more important in a team event) and finishing with 5/6 losing only to Mamedov...Hope the vintage Shirov is back, was a shame that he wasnt there for the MC legends event...
Great game!
I was about to tell you but I didn't want to be annoying. Thanks for your videos!
Anyone that likes Shirov should check out his book Fire On Board. It is a well known classic chess book with some fantastic games and studies.
Someone (perhaps you?) a few Shirov videos ago suggested the book and I was able to pick up a copy. I has great stuff. Thanks for the recommendation.
Marvelous!🌟🌟🌟
Shirov on fire, your defense is terrified.....
Shirov one of most talented chess player of all time !
Truly beautiful ...
The rook sac on h8 reminds me of Sokolov - Aronian. In that game white was too greedy and lost badly as he never managed to develop his kingside. In this game white at least managed to develop his king's knight, but he still wasted some tempi in the opening, so it was as if he was playing black. Even for a blitz game white's play wasn't great.
I see Daniel I click like. Me simple
Leigh Kaposi hmmmmm
Well, this looks like my games when I used to try Queens Gambit... :( That's why I always choose E4. It is harder to castle with D4. I mean sure, I can play D4 and then rush g3, Bg2 and castle quickly, but still... That dark squared bishop just feels like it should be defending the queen-side, but it's passive there. Those adventures on g5 and h4 look natural but very very risky in D4 openings. I think it was Pillsbury who came up with Bg5 right?
talk about pressure
well done Shirov
Why not some Yusupov's games. Few of his games where Yusupov won. That would be nice.
There is some Zen stuff going on here.
These lower rated players are unique, shirov, adams and morozevich
I think Qb1 was a mistake
As a king I don’t like to be surrounded by the enemy forces however if there is one situation I absolutely hate is to be totally blocked with my own forces. It feels rather claustrophobic. I requested social distancing. Did they listen. No. You can’t get good subordinates these days.
It's not "ancient history". Shirov was cheated.
Let's be fair. Mabusela has much lower rating, no?
His comment is pinned