One Of The Greatest Games Ever Played! || Shashin vs Korchnoi || Leningrad Championship (1973)

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  • @jackmuaddib3745
    @jackmuaddib3745 3 місяці тому +508

    What I think I like most about Agadmator Vids is the near child-like admiration he shows for the players as much as for the game itself. Even with players that probably none of us have ever heard of before, to him they were all Legends. Kudos

    • @MislavIvkovic-sx8vd
      @MislavIvkovic-sx8vd 3 місяці тому +6

      Just Wright a book man only this we need

    • @rrevh12345
      @rrevh12345 3 місяці тому +16

      Korchnoi was a legend, every chess player should know his name

    • @robpalandech9125
      @robpalandech9125 3 місяці тому +13

      @@rrevh12345 in his time, he was huuuuuuge. Simply he got overshadowed by the drama of Karpov / Kasparov rivalry.

    • @mikebevibevi
      @mikebevibevi 3 місяці тому +6

      Korchnoi!!??? One of greatest of all time!!

    • @benjamindillard2391
      @benjamindillard2391 3 місяці тому +12

      You have to be a chess casual if you don't know Korchnoi

  • @torq1116
    @torq1116 3 місяці тому +273

    "It's the longest relationship that ever lasted!" LOL

    • @rahulvignesh2775
      @rahulvignesh2775 3 місяці тому +3

      Noticed that too 😂

    • @DavidAnderson-m5c
      @DavidAnderson-m5c 3 місяці тому +11

      The last half of the game pivoted on the single question of if and when the discovered check by White's bishop occurs.

    • @BozoTheBear
      @BozoTheBear 3 місяці тому +2

      It seemed long in the video, but in real life it might have been a whole hour! Longest relationship ever!

    • @JiminyBillyBobIII
      @JiminyBillyBobIII 2 місяці тому

      Fake news, I've had a relationship with these underpants for way longer! :p

    • @ritwikgargchess
      @ritwikgargchess 20 днів тому +2

      Lol.....such relationships doesn't even happen in real life!!!!

  • @willspencerpod
    @willspencerpod 3 місяці тому +89

    From time to time I’ll see a modern game and delude myself into thinking, “Someday I could maybe do that.” But when I look at this game I see something awe-inspiringly out of my reach. Top 10 all time on the channel, Agadmator. Thanks.

    • @polyphony250
      @polyphony250 3 місяці тому +7

      Just watch Hikaru doing puzzle rush to quickly disintegrate all delusions. Somehow it just uniquely displays the galactic-scale chasm that is the skill gap between top players and casuals.

    • @willspencerpod
      @willspencerpod 3 місяці тому +3

      @@polyphony250 I watched it and I don’t believe what I’m seeing.

  • @kev9789
    @kev9789 3 місяці тому +209

    Agadmator best chess channel 😤

    • @AJB-003
      @AJB-003 3 місяці тому +10

      By far!!!

    • @michaelmassaro4375
      @michaelmassaro4375 3 місяці тому +6

      @@AJB-003you’re right funny when I watch other you tubers the fans “best ever” etc I’m like No Agadmator the best no comp

    • @justdom866
      @justdom866 3 місяці тому

      Fax

    • @sunil-khatri
      @sunil-khatri 3 місяці тому

      Based!

  • @fanjin
    @fanjin 3 місяці тому +80

    16:44 "I feel bad for having this channel so long without showing you this game."

  • @alpha007org
    @alpha007org 3 місяці тому +62

    We don't care about the length of the video if the game is so good. Wow, Just wow! This was an insane game!

  • @volterian3704
    @volterian3704 3 місяці тому +131

    What the actual fuck was this masterpiece. I am listening to Agadmator doing the outro in AWE of what I just saw. This is the most insane set of consequences ever. Even the last nail in the coffin with that Rook back rank mate. I cannot believe my eyes!!!

    • @mridulnarang5571
      @mridulnarang5571 3 місяці тому +3

      My head hurts watching this game 😭

    • @Bobby-fj8mk
      @Bobby-fj8mk 3 місяці тому +2

      @@mridulnarang5571 - my brain is fried after this game. LOL

  • @timothybohdan7415
    @timothybohdan7415 3 місяці тому +81

    Alexander Shashin looks like he has not seen sunlight in 10 years.

    • @kakerandelin
      @kakerandelin 3 місяці тому +14

      In Soviet Union they used to lock chess players into cellars with all available chess books and you only got out once you were at GM level, but by then you were a certified chess vampire and only wanted to come out for tournaments like Sasha here

    • @abdush3268
      @abdush3268 3 місяці тому +9

      He looks like Joker, maybe he even said "Why so serious?" after the match was over.

    • @bhavanibr123
      @bhavanibr123 Місяць тому +1

      ​@@abdush3268😂 lol

    • @bhavanibr123
      @bhavanibr123 Місяць тому +1

      ​@@kakerandelinis that actually true?! That's just insane

    • @ritwikgargchess
      @ritwikgargchess 20 днів тому +1

      Lol!

  • @mr.nobody2515
    @mr.nobody2515 3 місяці тому +63

    Absolutely brilliant masterpiece! Chess is truly an art, where every game, especially like this one, has its own “unique story”, where all depends on you to create your own path to victory, constantly anticipating the path that your opponent’s trying to create

  • @williammorris584
    @williammorris584 3 місяці тому +9

    Korchnoi: Ten times a Candidate, four times USSR Champion, twice played Karpov for the World Championship at age 47 and 50. In the first match, he lost 6-5 after tying the match at 5-5. In the second, Korchnoi lost 6-2, playing with his son in a Soviet prison after it was thought he would be allowed to emigrate to the West the previous year.
    His highest FIDE Elo was 2818 in 1978, when he was almost 48 years old. Chessmetrics shows him world #1 from September to December 1965, world #2 or #3 for about fifteen years, and in the world top 20 from the early 1950’s until 1991, when was playing actively with a rating above 2650 at 70 years of age. In Jan 2007, Korchnoi was ranked number 85 in the world at age 75, the oldest player ever to be ranked in the FIDE top 100. Probably the strongest player to have never been World Champion.

  • @danspurlock1
    @danspurlock1 3 місяці тому +17

    "Other moves are also okay ... unless you want to win the game." LOL

  • @walternullifidian
    @walternullifidian 3 місяці тому +17

    You needn't apologize for longer videos, Antonio, we enjoy them all the more! 👍

  • @jediexile22
    @jediexile22 3 місяці тому +36

    I cannot believe I've never seen this masterpiece before.

  • @rogerstone3068
    @rogerstone3068 3 місяці тому +7

    Great to hear Agad, even after all the games he has analysed, becoming excited at the brilliancy. And he's right. The last twenty moves of this game are like a whirling sword-dance.

  • @goonerboy93
    @goonerboy93 3 місяці тому +69

    More lines in this than in a Conor McGregor party

  • @chrishauser5505
    @chrishauser5505 3 місяці тому +14

    Good Lord! This was pure tactical broadsides exchanged between two battleships firing 16" guns!

  • @Phoenixz33
    @Phoenixz33 3 місяці тому +2

    "After seeing this game, I ordered the hardcover version." Now I'm really excited to watch this game.

  • @markh7915
    @markh7915 3 місяці тому +9

    This game is so far above my head! Such complexity in so many positions.

  • @danyilpoliakov8445
    @danyilpoliakov8445 3 місяці тому +2

    the fact that the king joining the attack actually mattered is beyond brilliant, whatever the word should be)

  • @ritwikgargchess
    @ritwikgargchess 20 днів тому +1

    Legendary defense......I have never seen anyone defending so precisely
    Not even today in an era of chess engines, can anyone defend like this and this guy defended in the 18th century and that too against Viktor 'The Terrible' Korchnoi...
    Amazing!!!!!🔥🔥🔥♟️♟️♟️

  • @prayasjain8583
    @prayasjain8583 3 місяці тому +2

    11:40 that Rf3.. Stopping a check by blocking with a rook which in turns gives a discovered check but you can't give mate in one because you pinned yourself to the King.. maybe a simple move but it still amazes me how chess can give so many beautiful positions no matter if you play 10000 games or watch 1000s of games. And of course 10:53 both the black knights hanging in front of white's King like some fearless zombies ready to sacrifice themselves. I've not even reached 12 mins of video but it has already blown my mind.

  • @SrikanthS-v7k
    @SrikanthS-v7k 2 місяці тому +1

    Thank you Antonio. I am at a loss for words. Brilliant coverage, much more brilliant than the game itself.

  • @xethnyrrow
    @xethnyrrow 3 місяці тому +15

    That was a fully operational bishop pair from hell!

    • @Eris123451
      @Eris123451 2 місяці тому

      Amongst all the other things that were going on, blimey.

  • @vojvodavukderaltejugoslave8161
    @vojvodavukderaltejugoslave8161 3 місяці тому +1

    I laughed out loud multiple times during this beautiful game - thank you, Antonio, for making our days better each time!

  • @3Lr34L
    @3Lr34L 3 місяці тому +10

    16:44 . . . this game just keeps on giving 💯🔥❤️😁👍🙏

  • @kookokoe
    @kookokoe 3 місяці тому +1

    Korchnoi vs Karpov brought us some memorable moments. Hypnotist/ Psychiatrist staring Korchnoi down. Magical yogurt messages. A war of attrition. Karpov ended the match weighing in at about 110 pounds. Those were the days!

  • @krishradio1
    @krishradio1 16 днів тому

    What a gem of a game with deep insights from Agadmator.

  • @lookingatcartoons
    @lookingatcartoons 3 місяці тому +1

    I came to the channel and saw this beauty, like you felt guilty about not showing it earlier, I felt guilty for being absent for so long!

  • @stefanmurin9842
    @stefanmurin9842 3 місяці тому +8

    great game, great chess, great commentary, great video

  • @StoshGalumpke
    @StoshGalumpke 3 місяці тому +1

    Far more than just a 'notable' game ... deep deep precision ... thanks !

  • @marcinsocha1500
    @marcinsocha1500 3 місяці тому +1

    You found and showed us (finally;) the exeptional beauty. I have never seen anything like this.

  • @millesabords1654
    @millesabords1654 3 місяці тому +3

    What a spectacular game !! Thank you for sharing and explaining it

  • @alexrandall3685
    @alexrandall3685 3 місяці тому +1

    A brilliant game, with the addition of a brilliant commentary. Thank you.

  • @JiminyBillyBobIII
    @JiminyBillyBobIII 2 місяці тому +1

    8:13 It lasts for 10 minutes and 2 seconds (started earlier at 6:51) in an Agadmator video, which must be some kind of world record! (Also one for the longest chess video probably, but we forgive you for this one as this game was absolutely amazing!) In chess moves the relationship lasted for 13 moves :O

  • @Eris123451
    @Eris123451 2 місяці тому

    I haven't enjoyed a game of chess quite this much for years, thank you.

  • @paul_in_tucson2808
    @paul_in_tucson2808 2 місяці тому

    This was your best video. It was good for people with all skill levels. Thank you.

  • @jcmarescalambre7930
    @jcmarescalambre7930 3 місяці тому

    Saying that this game is a "masterpiece" is an understatement. Thank you for sharing!

  • @Bobby-fj8mk
    @Bobby-fj8mk 3 місяці тому

    Thanks Antonio -
    I was going to send this game to a chess friend but I didn't want to give him a headache.
    It is one of the most complicated games I've ever seen.

  • @jttasb
    @jttasb 3 місяці тому

    WOW - what a GREAT game ! Thank you for walking us through it!

  • @tahir2443
    @tahir2443 3 місяці тому

    agadmator's passion for the game is contagious is one of the main reasons I developed my love for chess. thank you agad

  • @DavidAnderson-m5c
    @DavidAnderson-m5c 3 місяці тому +1

    #suggestion I am shocked -- *shocked!!!* -- that no Morphy head was awarded for this game that is beyond brilliant.

  • @gregl211
    @gregl211 3 місяці тому

    I look forward to your evaluation of the book. Thanks for covering this great game!

  • @nirleshaaryan347
    @nirleshaaryan347 3 місяці тому

    games like these make me remember why i fell in love with this game ❤. Something engines could never replicate

  • @lp1926.guitars
    @lp1926.guitars 3 місяці тому

    Gonna have to come back here soon to watch again. What a game wow

  • @rajnishpainkar753
    @rajnishpainkar753 3 місяці тому

    Everytime i think, okay this is probably the best game, agad brings up another masterpiece !!!!

  • @Timothy-Lemm
    @Timothy-Lemm 28 днів тому

    I would say 'brilliant' is the right word. I've never heard of Shashin either, but his strength is evident.

  • @tjhallett
    @tjhallett 3 місяці тому

    Games like this remind me why I love chess. Beautiful.

  • @gabrielk2295
    @gabrielk2295 3 місяці тому

    What a master piece! That tension with the Rook on f7 is crazy

  • @panosbaklezos5777
    @panosbaklezos5777 3 місяці тому +1

    After this wonderful Agadmator video, I have finally realized that my problem with chess, is that I do not decide to play perfect moves! 12:20 It's clearly a matter of personal decision, nothing less 😋

  • @Axiomatic75
    @Axiomatic75 3 місяці тому

    Wow, how have we not seen this masterpiece before? As someone already commented, this is one of those games that make you realise how little you know about chess.

  • @giovannicorno1247
    @giovannicorno1247 2 місяці тому

    Fantastically complicated and beatiful game, incredible the final position!

  • @Pramod-mf6pk
    @Pramod-mf6pk 3 місяці тому

    Love the presentation, that's why I love this channel ❤

  • @davecorry7723
    @davecorry7723 3 місяці тому +22

    What _on EARTH_ was that game?!?!?!

  • @mauricemeijers7956
    @mauricemeijers7956 3 місяці тому +1

    Brilliant indeed. Many thanks for sharing.

  • @ObserveGuy
    @ObserveGuy 3 місяці тому +1

    Amazing performance.
    But Please, don't be sorry for a longer video- your videos are a treat, and the longer the sweeter

  • @abhishekkulkarni3625
    @abhishekkulkarni3625 3 місяці тому +11

    The only thing I got from this game is that I know nothing about chess

  • @fryzollis
    @fryzollis 3 місяці тому

    What an insane checkmate 🥵 The dying queen covering e7 and the bishop and the rook delivering double check. What a crazy final position 🔥

  • @Kgothatso_Masimene
    @Kgothatso_Masimene 3 місяці тому +3

    🤣😂 Antonio is so unintentionally funny.

  • @AdnenLamouchi
    @AdnenLamouchi 3 місяці тому

    Agad really loves chess.. much respect

  • @MrCinemuso
    @MrCinemuso 3 місяці тому

    Definitely up for more great games and less great dramas off the table!

  • @giacomobigonzi8869
    @giacomobigonzi8869 3 місяці тому

    Thank you for commenting us this game
    I can't stop thinking about how many patterns where seen behind every move

  • @DavidChong
    @DavidChong 3 місяці тому

    you're not wrong, Agad. This one is excellent.

  • @strooomon
    @strooomon 3 місяці тому

    I was having a miserable day. I always have a chance to make things better. Of course, that is going to Agadmator's channel. Here, you have presented one of the very best games, you have shown in the history of your amazing channel. What a game. What a joyous analysis. Thanks for making my day better. There is now a smile on my face. Cheers.

  • @Creativechessyoda
    @Creativechessyoda 3 місяці тому

    Yes Aggy, I have to say, you covered variations better than most! Not gonna name any names. 😎

  • @ziedyacoub8488
    @ziedyacoub8488 3 місяці тому +1

    i love old games so much

  • @_UnknownEntity
    @_UnknownEntity 3 місяці тому +1

    16:53 this was like Korchnoi's gun! What a game!

  • @rkrmtest
    @rkrmtest 3 місяці тому

    That king walk and the rook-bishop pin was amazing!! 🎉

  • @sathishmurali1292
    @sathishmurali1292 3 місяці тому

    Wow what a game and a very great explanation from you 🙌. Just hats off to the explanation just mind-blowing how many lines where there 😮😮

  • @JMyepes
    @JMyepes 2 місяці тому

    Fantastic game!!! Thank you very much!

  • @JerkNilsson
    @JerkNilsson 3 місяці тому

    Jösses. Det va det värsta partiet jag sett.

  • @mikebevibevi
    @mikebevibevi 3 місяці тому

    Bro, cover of this book is some vaporwave chess drip. Love this!

  • @stilloutside
    @stilloutside 3 місяці тому +2

    Wow what a game endless possibilities...only moves mattered 😮😮

  • @rajendermudasthu1123
    @rajendermudasthu1123 3 місяці тому

    This is one of the best video that i have ever seen 😊😊

  • @vikasbedi82
    @vikasbedi82 3 місяці тому +40

    Now a days chess is more of drama than chess. Krammick enters the chat

    • @iidoyila_live_
      @iidoyila_live_ 3 місяці тому

      agadmator saying stuff like this instead of challenging it is annoying. chess is not about drama, and chess players are awful dramaticians. chess drama is extremely boring.

    • @NowhereMan7
      @NowhereMan7 3 місяці тому +4

      @@iidoyila_live_ He is challenging it by showing actual chess games from people most have never heard of rather than making big clickbait titles about Hans or Magnus or whatever else. Obviously chess isn't actually more about drama than chess. He was saying that facetiously before gong on to make an excellent video with no drama. How slow are you?

  • @martinfrisher6872
    @martinfrisher6872 3 місяці тому

    beautiful game and brilliant commentary.

  • @lagaleriaco3294
    @lagaleriaco3294 3 місяці тому

    Finding the strongest move is the dream of every chessplayer... except for Tal, whose dream was to create a storm on the board.More games like this, please.

  • @piwinter
    @piwinter 16 днів тому

    Amazing game! Thank you!

  • @jaiminpatel7275
    @jaiminpatel7275 3 місяці тому

    Just a word: Brilliant

  • @Lordofthunda
    @Lordofthunda 3 місяці тому

    That final position picture is something else.

  • @justdom866
    @justdom866 3 місяці тому

    Ty for the content. Best chess channel on yt🎉🎉

  • @ajaypokhriyal1568
    @ajaypokhriyal1568 3 місяці тому

    Thanks for sharing, love from India

  • @michaellacy8510
    @michaellacy8510 3 місяці тому

    Pretty spectacular. Thanks.

  • @VibhasPatil
    @VibhasPatil 3 місяці тому +8

    Amazing game. Makes you think how many unreal games have been played that we haven't even explored yet!
    Btw, Antonio - one request: Karjakin v Anand from 2006, Sicilian Defence. Anand sacrifices two pieces and wins a beauty! Would be grateful if you covered this one! Cheers. #suggestion

    • @RomanceJones
      @RomanceJones 3 місяці тому

      use hastag suggestion when suggesting a game :)

    • @VibhasPatil
      @VibhasPatil 3 місяці тому

      @@RomanceJones thanks, edited!

  • @sushant24
    @sushant24 3 місяці тому

    Another great video. Thank you. quite informative as ever.
    And the comment too....'the longest relationship ever lasted'
    Wait until Agad's wife watches the video. Or maybe she doesn't and hence he gets away with these comments......lol
    On a serious note though, Agad, please keep making more videos. There's a scarcity of humble people in the youtube community creating such great content. Thank you.

  • @georgeray649
    @georgeray649 3 місяці тому

    You are the best Agad

  • @EugenSorin
    @EugenSorin 3 місяці тому

    WOW! You are absolutely right: "one of the Greatest Games ever played"!

  • @johnflagg3621
    @johnflagg3621 3 місяці тому

    This game is SO brilliant I think it would've left even Paul Morphy slack-jawed with awe!
    This one is beyond immortal.
    (I wonder if Bobby Fischer ever commented or even knew about this game).

  • @mapachetapatio
    @mapachetapatio 3 місяці тому

    Stunning ... Please make special presentations about the Book!!!

  • @paragonthemortalddosurvivo6788
    @paragonthemortalddosurvivo6788 3 місяці тому

    That Rook & Bishop were together longer than my parents !

  • @sleepingtiger4436
    @sleepingtiger4436 3 місяці тому

    wow. this is insane. i think i have to watch this a few times to understand.

  • @davidantonsavage6207
    @davidantonsavage6207 3 місяці тому

    An absolute treasure of chess mastery!

  • @Dyhi3
    @Dyhi3 3 місяці тому

    How fascinating! Thats gotta be The Pin of the Century.

  • @RadheRadhe-ln6sw
    @RadheRadhe-ln6sw 3 місяці тому +8

    That white rook: Damn! I'm stuck here...😣
    That white bishop: Keep quite! You stuck for a good purpose👍

    • @Puschit1
      @Puschit1 3 місяці тому

      But I bet that bishop hat big trouble holding back all the time so he doesn't do a friendly kill^^

  • @kokosensei5231
    @kokosensei5231 Місяць тому

    Thank you for share!

  • @erikclasson2757
    @erikclasson2757 3 місяці тому

    I actually bought this particular book just the other week. Found it in a second hand shop, price was 20 sek which is equivalent to 2$. Must be considered as a good bargain.

  • @UnknownUser-j3n
    @UnknownUser-j3n 3 місяці тому +1

    Kramnik - lets invent a time machine to go back and launch the procedure.

  • @v.gopalakrishnan350
    @v.gopalakrishnan350 3 місяці тому

    This must rank among the greatest brilliancies in the history of chess! 👌

  • @Landlordbloke
    @Landlordbloke 29 днів тому

    Brilliant game, thanks.

  • @FabioOrtega
    @FabioOrtega 3 місяці тому

    😮‼I'm surprised this game isn't more famous.

  • @maciejpsyk
    @maciejpsyk Місяць тому

    You can say it's Rg8 checkmate either way, left or right. The final brilliancy.