Magnus's Greatest Comeback (A Chess Documentary)

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  • Опубликовано: 21 окт 2023
  • “The complete objectivity of losing to someone and not something. You beat yourself up for hours. It’s entirely your fault in a way that almost nothing else in life is. And it eats and weighs on you. Chess is a very dangerous parasite.” - Robert Hess, Grandmaster
    Magnus Carlsen, the greatest chess player alive, has never before been down in a world chess championship... until he faces Sergey Karjakin, a man who is hungry to see the roles reversed.
    2016 WORLD CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP (script/songs/sources):
    shorturl.at/hrBRS
    Sources (This is present in the above link, but I feel the need to put it here too):
    MAIN SOURCES
    Brin-Jonathan Butler’s The Grandmaster (buy here) www.amazon.com/Grandmaster-Ma...
    Sergey’s Documentary by Alexander Armas Kereklidis Turpin (watch Here): • Sergey Karjakin Docume...
    Magnus’ Documentary by Benjamin Ree (watch here): www.amazon.com/Magnus-Carlsen...
    GAME ANALYSIS
    Daniel Rensch: / @danielrensch
    Daniel King: / @powerplaychess
    Jerry (ChessNetwork): / chessnetwork
    TheChessWebsite: / @chesswebsite
    VISUALS
    Intro visual (4:35): • 2016 World Chess Champ...
    A brief History of Chess for visuals: • A brief history of che...
    Studio Ghibli: • Studio Ghibli Nature L...
    Website: www.ghibli.jp/
    Cowboy Bebop: • Amazing Shots of COWBO...
    Watch here: www.funimation.com/shows/cowb...
    One Punch Man/ Saitama vs Genos: • Saitama vs Genos Fight...
    Additional sources:
    Poem at the 14 minute mark is Robert Frost - The Road Not Taken:
    www.poetryfoundation.org/poem...
    Main visual for this section: • Welcome, Magnus Carlsen!
    60 Minute segment on magnus: • Mozart of Chess: Magnu...
    Magnus beating ten harvard Lawyers blindfolded: • Magnus Carlsen - blind...
    World chess champion transition graphic by STAT STAR: • All World Chess Champi...
    Bobby Fishcer visuals: • Chess documentary: Bob...
    Corrections:
    The game of the century between Fischer & Byrne was played in 1956, not 1965
    The first World Championship match was played in 1886, not 1866
    Ruy Lopez* (I incorrectly spelled Ruy Lopez with an o)

Комментарии • 609

  • @fadiadra4599
    @fadiadra4599 4 месяца назад +441

    Dude.. I am in tears, carlson closed with the best most fatherly warm speech ever..

    • @jenkemlordt
      @jenkemlordt 4 месяца назад +8

      A grown man is crying lmao agreeed

    • @HelvetesSkitApa
      @HelvetesSkitApa 4 месяца назад +9

      *Carlsen

    • @jigsaw5976
      @jigsaw5976 3 месяца назад +6

      Carlos Magnussen

    • @standardtuning4guitars423
      @standardtuning4guitars423 Месяц назад

      after sulking so badly after losing a game i lost interest in carlsen.

    • @Holop88
      @Holop88 10 дней назад

      @@standardtuning4guitars423 Then you must hate most of chess players.

  • @tripninick8597
    @tripninick8597 6 месяцев назад +568

    The last moments hit me harder than a ton of bricks. Growing up without a dad I always wonder if I will ever be a good one. I was expecting just chess a docu but left thinking about my life. Weird. This video is a piece of art itself.

    • @loichansduskic6545
      @loichansduskic6545 5 месяцев назад +11

      I'm sure you will man! Lost my dad when I was 13, I'm now 22 and am only now understanding everything he did for me.

    • @prateekpani9464
      @prateekpani9464 5 месяцев назад +9

      Same here, lost my father when I was 14. But, god has been kind. Looking forward to be the best father I can be.

    • @loichansduskic6545
      @loichansduskic6545 5 месяцев назад +1

      @@prateekpani9464 I'm sure you'll be great man!

    • @singaporeghostclub
      @singaporeghostclub 5 месяцев назад +3

      My Dad passed on in 1997; I was 17.

    • @xatnu
      @xatnu 4 месяца назад

      I haven't watched this video yet but my dad passed away last year, I'm 26. Guess I'm in for a bit of an emotional rollercoaster with this chess documentary!

  • @jeffreyknapp945
    @jeffreyknapp945 7 месяцев назад +171

    Fischer wasn't 13 in 1965. He was 22. He was 13 in 1956. But the gamer reference is excellent, and excellent documentary!

    • @FlameIsLucky
      @FlameIsLucky  7 месяцев назад +79

      You’re right, I mixed the years up! I’ll edit the description with a correction, thank you for the catch.

    • @jeffreyknapp945
      @jeffreyknapp945 7 месяцев назад +8

      @@FlameIsLucky No worries, work of art there!

  • @hUmAnWiThOpInIoNs
    @hUmAnWiThOpInIoNs 5 месяцев назад +213

    I could not stop myself from crying a little at the end of the video. What a sacrifice. Incredible documentary, fully engaging throughout, LOVED IT!

    • @odytrice
      @odytrice 5 месяцев назад +8

      The love and sacrifice of a parent so that their child can be greater than them is deeply touching. That is true love in it's purest form

  • @ensaremet1042
    @ensaremet1042 7 месяцев назад +310

    That is the best documentary I've ever seen, the composition, the history lessons, the music and the perfect build-up to the end, touché!

    • @Christoff070
      @Christoff070 4 месяца назад +4

      eh, its alright, a lot of juxtaposition of images, not enough depth

    • @danielaguilar9011
      @danielaguilar9011 4 месяца назад +2

      If you liked this, I recommend the AlphaGo documentary

    • @bansh3ee
      @bansh3ee 3 месяца назад +1

      the classic US pronunciation of "Alekhine"... the dude's just an imposter.

    • @yukelalexandre8885
      @yukelalexandre8885 3 месяца назад

      Ditto

    • @minimumgateway3357
      @minimumgateway3357 Месяц назад

      You know this is like zelda TotK music right

  • @bussyhaver
    @bussyhaver 5 месяцев назад +75

    29k views? criminally underrated, such a captivating & moving piece deserves much more ❤

    • @JoshuaGutierrez-yq2bi
      @JoshuaGutierrez-yq2bi 3 месяца назад +2

      Currently at 187k in over 4 months. Still extremely underrated

  • @eddielally2045
    @eddielally2045 5 месяцев назад +82

    Unbelievably underrated video. This film was masterfully put together. You have a real eye for this!

  • @randomthingsxd9030
    @randomthingsxd9030 7 месяцев назад +71

    Ive been going through many video essays this weekend but this one just delivers so much intensity and uncertainty. Even though I knew Magnus would win because of the way you portrayed it I wasn't even sure anymore. The writing was pure excellence. And your voice only adds to the greatness of the video essay. Thank you so much made my night 10/10

  • @sanskarbhatnagar5041
    @sanskarbhatnagar5041 Месяц назад +10

    Nobody commenting about the Pokemon battle theme in the background always makes battles more serious and iconic

    • @joseignacioblancogarcia-va8276
      @joseignacioblancogarcia-va8276 17 дней назад +1

      Do you know who sang that version?

    • @rstomahawkty
      @rstomahawkty 11 дней назад

      I was so confused that I stopped paying attention to the video and was listening for the word "Pokemon" because I legitimately thought The Pokemon Company might have purchased the song from whoever sang it here. It sounded like it could be the original.

  • @jessemadison8596
    @jessemadison8596 2 месяца назад +5

    Its extremely unfortunate that such a well done video essay/doc has only 209k views and that you only have 17k subs. I hope you know how appreciated your work is and what a good job you did. I hope that you get the views/subs you deserve.

  • @LuisFernando-ot9yv
    @LuisFernando-ot9yv 5 месяцев назад +13

    This video definitely took some time to create. I appreciate the historical background reference during many of the different moments as well as the videos of the upbringing of the players. Very well done video.

  • @feelthetides
    @feelthetides 4 месяца назад +26

    This channel is about to TAKE off. Ive watched so many documentaries on youtube, but none of them really come close to the editing, production, and expert audience engagement that yours does. Great Job dude, and keep it up!

  • @Untracker
    @Untracker 6 месяцев назад +34

    I love your documentaries, you are such a gifted storyteller/writer. You should be so proud of your hard work because every documentary I've seen from you has been an experience I'll remember.
    Thank you for the video, much love.

  • @megamerp9315
    @megamerp9315 5 месяцев назад +6

    One of the best documentaries I've seen on youtube, congrats

  • @Janak217
    @Janak217 5 месяцев назад +15

    Wow , what a spectacular documentary.
    I loved the narration, the Natuto OSTs and cowboy bepop clips.
    Kudos to your editing , great stuff.

  • @danishaiman8135
    @danishaiman8135 5 месяцев назад +8

    ive never said this to any youtuber ever but you are the most underrated channel in here. i hope you get the recognition you deserve

  • @Orwaha
    @Orwaha 5 месяцев назад +11

    I hope you do more coverage of other events! This was fantastic! So much effort with clips and visuals from so many things to follow along with the narrative. This was my first world championship since getting into chess and it was so cool to relive these moments! Thank you thank you!

  • @CharlesFreck
    @CharlesFreck 4 месяца назад +7

    One of the greatest Chess documentaries ever made. Amazing work. A great summary of Championship Chess over the ages, and it's consequences now, while highlighting the strength of the greatest ever player.

  • @a.s.vamsikrishna9364
    @a.s.vamsikrishna9364 4 месяца назад +6

    This was truly one of the most amazing videos I’ve ever seen on this platform. It’s absolutely shocking to realise that you still have such a small following. You earned a subscriber today. Hope to see more content from you. Cheers.

  • @jim23mac
    @jim23mac 4 месяца назад +2

    You have a great story-telling talent - this is the best documentary I have seen for at least a month on YT

  • @nevermindshort3
    @nevermindshort3 Месяц назад +1

    This was amazingly put together. Everything even the smallest detail was the finest quality. Thank you.

  • @glacieractivity
    @glacieractivity 5 месяцев назад +7

    The best player won, and now the once-Ukrainian dude sits in Russia with his rubles, never to visit another free nation for the rest of his life while supporting the genocide of Ukrainians. The Quisling of Ukraine sits on a shelf he built himself, probably very pleased with his rubles and the fact that he will not be sent along on a Z-army suicide mission in his old homeland. I just had to get that off my chest since the disgrace dumped on the Ukrainians in general makes me more than mildly annoyed.
    Thank you for an awesome documentary, Flamels. You deserve way more than 10k subs, thus I subbed to bring you closer to that absolute minimum target since this was more engaging than what most million subs channels use to hide the lack of a good script and research by blowing up something expensive.
    You, sir, are a storyteller. Keep working on your art. I am waiting for your new post in the future.

  • @nightfall741
    @nightfall741 4 месяца назад +6

    What a great document, honestly one of the best I’ve ever watched. Good job man!

  • @joris1230
    @joris1230 3 месяца назад +3

    I love this documentary, it feels so legendary. Your work deserves more recognition, keep it up man!

  • @suvid9490
    @suvid9490 3 месяца назад +1

    This documentary has earned you my subscription, you have done well, I hope you go far, this was very well edited, paced, and, most importantly, documented.

  • @studyacc6302
    @studyacc6302 5 месяцев назад +8

    thank you so much for this very amazing documentary, it's so good and the music is perfect too, and please make more chess documentaries.

  • @zzzang9
    @zzzang9 4 месяца назад +1

    One the best hours I've spent on youtube. Thank you for creating this documentary! Enjoyed it very much.

  • @looper2129
    @looper2129 5 месяцев назад +5

    Really impressive documentary. You deserve a lot more views.

  • @pa3041
    @pa3041 4 месяца назад +2

    Incredible quality, just discovered your channel and feel compelled to watch your other videos. You are doing something right!

  • @vukasinvasiljevic933
    @vukasinvasiljevic933 4 месяца назад +1

    This video is like a documentary made by professionals. I am very impressed and thankful for it and I always love to see chess coverage by people who's channels are not only about chess. Keep up the good work and I wish you all the best in the future.

  • @zefirvirginia
    @zefirvirginia 5 месяцев назад +2

    Brilliant work, wonderful documentary! Watched every second and even replayed for the brilliant final mate.

  • @particle4799
    @particle4799 5 месяцев назад +7

    just want to say your videos are so incredibly masterful please never stop what you do every video is so amazing

  • @ruggierofiorella_pianist
    @ruggierofiorella_pianist 5 месяцев назад +29

    This is amazing! Would be really interesting to see another documentary about the last Championship, with Ding Liren.

    • @Jeff-dr3eu
      @Jeff-dr3eu 3 месяца назад +2

      Ding is unbelievably boring. Won in one of the lowest quality championship matches of all time and then disappeared completely. Not good for chess at all.

    • @JoshuaGutierrez-yq2bi
      @JoshuaGutierrez-yq2bi 3 месяца назад +1

      ​@@Jeff-dr3euSi basically the Guy who didn't even qualify for the Candidates before the WCC and winning it against the worlds top players and winning the title against onr of the greatest players of this decade "boring"?

  • @JuanCarlosLujan-gl2vx
    @JuanCarlosLujan-gl2vx 2 месяца назад +1

    Bro, THANK YOU SO MUCH. Amazing documentary, you are truly talented. Best of luck today and always!

  • @coolman000099
    @coolman000099 6 месяцев назад +3

    i just watched your Yuto doc; now I'm watching this, you're so talented. keep this all up

  • @HUMANAI3
    @HUMANAI3 6 месяцев назад +2

    This was amazing! I really hope u do more chess documentaries!

  • @CarloCretaro
    @CarloCretaro 5 месяцев назад +2

    An excellent documentary. Well done and thanks for putting it together for us to watch.

  • @exelionzz
    @exelionzz 4 месяца назад +3

    This is an amazing documentary. Thank you for making it.

  • @itstonimate8964
    @itstonimate8964 4 месяца назад +3

    By far the best chess documentary on youtube! I've watched countless videos about chess and yours was unique. Maybe do another one about Judith Polgar or Kasparov :)

  • @cally01
    @cally01 Месяц назад +1

    How has every video of yours that I've watched so far just made me sob at one point or another
    I can't wait to see what you upload next

  • @BurnettThe23
    @BurnettThe23 4 месяца назад

    Your documentaries are incredible. First the Yuto one, now this.... never stop man you have a serious gift for cinematography.

  • @daphnesuarez5924
    @daphnesuarez5924 Месяц назад +1

    An absolute perfect & warm speech that Magnus delivered from his heart. You could really feel the emotions building when he spoke about the 1 man in his life that sacrificed everything for his Son's dream, to be The World Champion & now the defending World Champion! Talk about making you parents, family, friends & fans so proud with a brilliant comeback!
    I just started watching Magnus 2 mths ago so this was A Chess Documentary that really helped me learn & discover what Magnus has accomplished throughout his chess life.
    Congratulations on defending your World Championship Title. Yes, I cried at the end for Magnus, what a sublime victory! You have also inspired me to start playing Chess & my daughters bought me a chess board on my B-day, Apr 10/24 to start learning, I'm having fun at the age of 57! Thank you for your contributions to the world of Chess! You are the GOAT of Chess! You moved me...Susan from Toronto Ontario Canada.

  • @nthrangergabe1213
    @nthrangergabe1213 3 месяца назад +2

    always the small youtubers with the bangers. great vid man

  • @elizabeth4689
    @elizabeth4689 2 месяца назад +1

    Thank you for making this incredibly well made

  • @runekongstadlarsen7569
    @runekongstadlarsen7569 5 месяцев назад +7

    i started watching you from the Yuto Skateboarbing vid, and i still can not understand how on the world your channel and the piece of art that it is has less then 10k subs.
    keep up the amazing work Giga-King :D

  • @Atlas_21
    @Atlas_21 5 месяцев назад +2

    Amazing work man! Enjoyed every minute of this.

  • @thiagodeschamps7906
    @thiagodeschamps7906 Месяц назад

    Superb… thank you so much for putting your work into this

  • @maddoxmb3170
    @maddoxmb3170 7 месяцев назад +9

    Words can't describe how excited I was to see you post a chess documentary

  • @bigJplane
    @bigJplane 5 месяцев назад +2

    Absolutely fantastic documentary thats well researched and a great watch. Could've done without the anime but the overall editing was sublime

  • @davidnguyen4353
    @davidnguyen4353 5 месяцев назад +6

    Please make more videos like these about Magnus Carlsen. His journey, struggle and feats he accomplished are things I could watch forever. It's something about him being so dominant that inspires others.

  • @irvyn1430
    @irvyn1430 4 месяца назад +3

    This channel is amazing. It deserves more views

  • @John76220
    @John76220 5 месяцев назад +3

    man ! who are you ?? 2 videos down from you and already it's the 2 best and interesting documentary i've seen ! great job

  • @stianaslaksen5799
    @stianaslaksen5799 5 месяцев назад +1

    Awesome documentary. This needs more views.

  • @jonathan_s8131
    @jonathan_s8131 3 месяца назад +1

    This documentary is breathtaking. Incredible job!

  • @Alexander-wk8of
    @Alexander-wk8of 2 месяца назад +2

    This is genuinely one of the best pieces of film I have ever watched. It brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for this.

  • @drsolo7
    @drsolo7 3 месяца назад +2

    This is a documentary done phenomenally. May be once in a century work of art

  • @ushiman
    @ushiman 4 месяца назад +1

    Beautiful documentary. Thank you for making this. What a story. What a legend. And most importantly, what a game.

  • @devilsolution9781
    @devilsolution9781 4 месяца назад

    Wow bro top notch quality, ill be watching your other docs even if im not interested in the subject. You got skills

  • @dabrainyyyy
    @dabrainyyyy 4 месяца назад

    Love your documentaries. Please dont stop making them

  • @12coleisabeast
    @12coleisabeast 4 месяца назад

    This was incredibly well made and the anime cross over visuals was a cool look into your own personal style of editing. Well done!!

  • @sholiss3228
    @sholiss3228 4 месяца назад

    i don't understand how you don't have more followers. The quality of work for your documentaries is off the charts!

  • @nigelsouthworth5577
    @nigelsouthworth5577 12 дней назад

    Thank you, I really enjoyed your documentary.

  • @phantasma_
    @phantasma_ 7 месяцев назад +1

    amazing documentary. Great storytelling, emotional music, and very good editing. Good job and thank you

  • @TheJackTheLion
    @TheJackTheLion 4 месяца назад

    This is an outstanding documentary. Well done, very well done.

  • @diegotavares7905
    @diegotavares7905 7 месяцев назад +1

    U really are such a good content creator loved all ur vids so far it’s cool seeing you do more different content

  • @ferolimen
    @ferolimen Месяц назад

    Great video, I really loved it. Thanks for sharing!

  • @nicholasspicer5171
    @nicholasspicer5171 4 месяца назад

    this was a wonderful video to watch. really really sweet at the end. thank you for the good time

  • @Jk-tp2ll
    @Jk-tp2ll 29 дней назад

    That is super profesionally made video, kudos to you.

  • @potatoonastick2239
    @potatoonastick2239 5 месяцев назад +1

    Amazing docu! Even tho I already know most if not all of these events, the way it was presented was so beautiful I almost cried

  • @tylerdurden0203
    @tylerdurden0203 7 месяцев назад +1

    This was so entertaining to watch , amazing content delivered impeccably

  • @zonzink
    @zonzink 2 месяца назад

    Underrated Chess video. Great work!

  • @michaelanderson3813
    @michaelanderson3813 4 месяца назад +8

    Congratulations on a magnificent and well told documentary on this world championship and both players. Very well done.

  • @pr0use
    @pr0use 4 месяца назад +1

    This docu is very well written. Bravo!

  • @tapanonm30s67
    @tapanonm30s67 2 месяца назад

    Best documentary about chess and one of the best documentaries ive ever seen

  • @rhystyne3903
    @rhystyne3903 4 месяца назад +1

    great doco man, keep grinding algorithm is gonna pick you up soon.

  • @GeniuneLime
    @GeniuneLime 5 месяцев назад +3

    My bro, this was Very good. Perfect balance between actual chess and The storylines. 10/10

  • @davidd9478
    @davidd9478 4 месяца назад +1

    Thank you for this great documentary. I enjoyed it very much.

  • @Space_Ache
    @Space_Ache Месяц назад

    Probably the best chess documentary I have seen. Bravo.

  • @yoyoyohey
    @yoyoyohey 5 месяцев назад +2

    Wow. This has to be one of the best, if not *the* best documentary here. Just wow.

  • @DJ-Art-Morris
    @DJ-Art-Morris 5 месяцев назад +3

    This was truly a great documentary. Thoroughly enjoyed every bit of it. Subscribed 🙌🏼. Ps I think you meant Ruy Lopez in the caption. Maybe auto correct betrayed you lol.

  • @neem4138
    @neem4138 3 месяца назад

    Very nice video, heart-felt. Good job

  • @shaneta4557
    @shaneta4557 3 месяца назад

    This was a brilliant video! Thank you so much for this!

  • @MrJohnMarbles
    @MrJohnMarbles 3 месяца назад

    Exceptionally crafted video and storytelling, thank you

  • @vanancio
    @vanancio 4 месяца назад +1

    A very good video, amazing storytelling. You have suceeded at making a wonderful and engaging piece of media. I just checked your channel and saw the aMSa video, i knew i recognised you. Keep it up!

  • @methodtomymadness8689
    @methodtomymadness8689 2 месяца назад +1

    Bravo, this documentary is magnificent. I watch a lot of documentaries and this one was simply splendid! As other commenters have written, it managed to transcend the superficial subject (chess) into one much more deeper about life itself.

  • @jasonknoll5170
    @jasonknoll5170 5 месяцев назад +1

    Incredible detail and storytelling my guy!

  • @Sownsful2
    @Sownsful2 3 месяца назад

    amazing documentary, dude! really, really awesome!

  • @imperialx3690
    @imperialx3690 4 месяца назад

    This is easily the best piece of DOCUMENTARY I've ever experienced.., This is a masterpiece man, keep doing stuff like this and your carrier would catch the boom.! Great Man..!!!!

  • @RogerAckroid
    @RogerAckroid 3 месяца назад +3

    55:35 if Karjakin immediately resigns after the queens sacrifice it means that it was not that complicated a sacrifice. It was not like the game of the century

    • @vibovitold
      @vibovitold 2 месяца назад +1

      I mean, it was a great game AS A WHOLE, but the final move in and of itself wasn't hard to find AT THIS POINT.
      It's a mate in 2...
      I agree that comparing it to Fischer's game makes no sense.

  • @1xenosky
    @1xenosky 3 месяца назад

    Thanks for this, i got really emotional at the end... Made me appreciate even more the memories i have of my father...

  • @juneydapps8042
    @juneydapps8042 Месяц назад

    Bro its insane how good your documentaries are with only 23k subs - I've watched this about 5 times and king ding one, the climbing one a few times and skateboarding one like 4 times, I started played chess because of this documentary! I gaurentee you'll have 1M subs if you keep this up

  • @BlizzyFoxTF
    @BlizzyFoxTF Месяц назад +1

    What an excellent documentary! Juxtaposing real life events with the quiet war over the board, and to such dramatic effect!

  • @angvl8793
    @angvl8793 4 месяца назад

    Really good work! Thank you and subscribed.

  • @currawong2011
    @currawong2011 3 месяца назад

    A great film...so thoughtfully and beautifully conceived and constructed.

  • @AlexThib92
    @AlexThib92 5 месяцев назад +1

    Really nice video. Definitely underrated

  • @ferdinandff1736
    @ferdinandff1736 4 месяца назад +1

    What a beautiful and well-crafted video

  • @cardscook7721
    @cardscook7721 5 месяцев назад +1

    The quality of this documentary is incredible!

  • @pierogi5359
    @pierogi5359 4 дня назад

    I really was straight chilling on this doc for the first 20ish minutes and once I heard the Aphex Twins music roll I knew I had to immediately hit the like on this one. Great job on this video!

  • @blaineshaw136
    @blaineshaw136 4 месяца назад +1

    What a fantastic documentary. Thank you

  • @jonaswong9144
    @jonaswong9144 2 месяца назад

    The story telling and the editing and music is top tier pls do more