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One interesting side outcome from Magnus’ standing down from participating in Classical World Championship matches is that he alone, amongst the top players in the world, does not need to hold back in showing different approaches and improvements in opening play for fear of showing his preparation before the big match
Thanks for highlighting this interesting game. Carlsen’s play in this game reminds me of Fischer, straightforward plans with strong simple moves with devastating effect.
In the rest of the speed chess championship it had been a powerful weapon for Alireza, it was almost like Magnus took that weapon from him and began beating him with it. great analysis. i am subscribed and reccomend your channel to everyone i play with. Thanks Daniel.
Thankyou. You have a clarity of mind and presentation that makes for easy understanding. Love the cross referencing and reshowing of game 5. 'Dan's the Man'. Pleased to meet you 🎉
Matthew Saddler did a video on this line in the king's indian a few years ago and showed that it was actually Stockfish's top line at extremely high depth!
It is so remarkable how many of the games from Paris, especially the earlier ones from the final that Magnus won , despite the situation and time constraints , stand up to detailed ,retrospective, analysis. Your commentary Danny on this game and that too of game 5 were really great- calling out game 5 for analysis was an especially great shout. Watching it live as a v bad player I could sense that something quite remarkable had just happened, but it took your video recap to give me some insights as to just what and how. The bottom line is that Magnus always seems to know where he is going and does so with uncanny economy and persistence, akin to some sort of high-order, muscular flow state, while most of his opponents, but not all, struggle to resist the tide and his analytical, incremental remorselessness. Thanks for the consistently high quality commentary and side-bar “what ifs?”All the best Tim
According to my database, 7... h6 is the 10th most popular choice! I see that Aronian played it against Carlsen in the FTX Crypto Cup in Miami in 2022. In that game, Carlsen played 8. d5 immediately instead of Re1. The game went 8 ... Nbd7; 9. Be3 Nh7; 10. Qd2 f5; 11. exf5 gxf5; and white snagged the pawn on h6. However, black got counterplay and won Carlsen's Q for R N and P. A topsy turvey game ended in a draw.
The King's Indian is a very interesting opening. I used to play it, but gave it up long ago. I used to follow the theory in it and it's amusing how many times it has been declared dead by grandmasters and then later someone resurrects it only for it to die eventually again. It's like a zombie that keeps coming back to life. The only grudge I hold against it, is I think it's too difficult to play and I often see beginners playing it and I think that's unfortunate. I don't think it's worth the effort. I think different openings have different degrees of difficulty. I put the KID as one of the more difficult commonly played openings. I might even score it as a 11 out of 10, for non masters to play. I certainly found it insanely difficult to play. I switched to the Nimzo and Queen's Indian. And not that the Nimzo is easy or anything, but compared to the KID I think it is. Very interesting game, however. Just seems to be another Carlsen classic, his strategic understanding derailing his opponents opportunities. He gets an advantage and like a boa constrictor he squeezes you to death. It almost looks obvious in hindsight when someone like GM King presents it for examination. Thanks for sharing!
The King's Indian is a contentious opening. It is so dynamic that I think it can be worth a go, but when it goes wrong it looks really really bad! And that's not good for the PR campaign.
lol, first time I noticed the silver play button in the background! Congratulations, Daniel ❤ I've been watching your vids since the start, and I always enjoy your narration so much. Well deserved and about time!
Thanks for this learning experience on the KID. Very valuable . Continuing in the same way -any other games in the KID in this match or others that you would like to bring to our attention?
I mean who would have thought that h6 move will bite Firouzja in long term, that was indeed very well played game by Magnus, ofcourse Firouzja is younger still but when I directly compare 21 year old Magnus and 21 year old Firouzja, I find Magnus possesses even deeper and mature understanding of long term strategy and higher level of consistency and stability in his play even at that time!!
Not big ears, hunched shoulders! The two chess players look racked with agony and tension. They were painted by our youngest son who obviously knows me too well.
Snapping off the Knight on f4 is such an instructive idea, and a little counterintuitive. I wonder if it's as effective if Black hasn't played h6. Might it be clearly antipositional?
The KID has not been refuted. Let's just say that at high levels, you need to go in with your eyes open. It's a tricky opening. At club level - carry on and have fun!
@5:26 after g3, what happens if black plays e4, with discovered attack on Nc3 and pawn attack on Nf3 at the same time? Doesn't that win a piece? Or does Nd4 stop everything and white has a great position with Ne6 coming next, forcing black to sac the rook? Ie g3 e4, Nd4 Nhf6(since it's being attacked by Queen), Ne6 Rxe6(?). Is that really so bad for black? Does white even want to win wn exchange? The knight on d4 seems strong and can possibly go to c6 in the future, so it stops black from ever playing b6/b5 too. It cramps blacks position greatly. I guess I answered my own question why black should not play e4. Haha.
If black would have played f5 (after white's b4), he 'd loose a pawn right away: e4xf5, g6xf5 followed by Nf3xe5 and when black recaptures, white's Queen takes black's Night on h5. Does anybody see compensation for the pawn?
@@ulrichulrich5810 04:43 Yes, you're quite right - I overlooked the opening of the e-file to White's advantage. After 14....f5 15. ef gf 16. Nxe5 my engine says Black is fine after ...Nxe5 17. Qxh5 Nf3+ opening the e-file to Black's advantage, with 18....Rxe1 to follow.
Is Firouzja name pronounced the way Daniel says it with a hard J? Like firouZ - JA? I thought it was like some silent Z, like firou - ja? Like silent z and soft j.. I've never heard anyone else pronounce it the way Daniel does makes me wonder which pronunciation is correct. Any Iranians in here or anyone else know for sure what is the correct pronunciation?
This has been remarked upon on several occasions. I have been given tuition by an Iranian member of the family and this has been confirmed by Iranian viewers. You can find a clip somewhere online where Firouzja discusses this.
@@PowerPlayChess thanks for clearing that up Danny. I had a feeling you would never make any mistake like that, which just means everyone else is wrong then. Consummate professional, cheers mate!
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Big thanks to you Daniel, you are a great commentator! Your videos are packed with information, yet they are warm and cozy.
One interesting side outcome from Magnus’ standing down from participating in Classical World Championship matches is that he alone, amongst the top players in the world, does not need to hold back in showing different approaches and improvements in opening play for fear of showing his preparation before the big match
Great point
Thanks for highlighting this interesting game. Carlsen’s play in this game reminds me of Fischer, straightforward plans with strong simple moves with devastating effect.
I agree. Especially in blitz that is very important.
In the rest of the speed chess championship it had been a powerful weapon for Alireza, it was almost like Magnus took that weapon from him and began beating him with it. great analysis. i am subscribed and reccomend your channel to everyone i play with. Thanks Daniel.
Thanks J-R.
Thankyou. You have a clarity of mind and presentation that makes for easy understanding.
Love the cross referencing and reshowing of game 5. 'Dan's the Man'. Pleased to meet you 🎉
Thanks!
Matthew Saddler did a video on this line in the king's indian a few years ago and showed that it was actually Stockfish's top line at extremely high depth!
You mean ...h6 was the top line for Black?!
It is so remarkable how many of the games from Paris, especially the earlier ones from the final that Magnus won , despite the situation and time constraints , stand up to detailed ,retrospective, analysis. Your commentary Danny on this game and that too of game 5 were really great- calling out game 5 for analysis was an especially great shout. Watching it live as a v bad player I could sense that something quite remarkable had just happened, but it took your video recap to give me some insights as to just what and how. The bottom line is that Magnus always seems to know where he is going and does so with uncanny economy and persistence, akin to some sort of high-order, muscular flow state, while most of his opponents, but not all, struggle to resist the tide and his analytical, incremental remorselessness. Thanks for the consistently high quality commentary and side-bar “what ifs?”All the best Tim
Thanks Tim, I appreciate your support!
According to my database, 7... h6 is the 10th most popular choice! I see that Aronian played it against Carlsen in the FTX Crypto Cup in Miami in 2022. In that game, Carlsen played 8. d5 immediately instead of Re1. The game went 8 ... Nbd7; 9. Be3 Nh7; 10. Qd2 f5; 11. exf5 gxf5; and white snagged the pawn on h6. However, black got counterplay and won Carlsen's Q for R N and P. A topsy turvey game ended in a draw.
The King's Indian is a very interesting opening. I used to play it, but gave it up long ago. I used to follow the theory in it and it's amusing how many times it has been declared dead by grandmasters and then later someone resurrects it only for it to die eventually again. It's like a zombie that keeps coming back to life.
The only grudge I hold against it, is I think it's too difficult to play and I often see beginners playing it and I think that's unfortunate. I don't think it's worth the effort. I think different openings have different degrees of difficulty. I put the KID as one of the more difficult commonly played openings. I might even score it as a 11 out of 10, for non masters to play. I certainly found it insanely difficult to play. I switched to the Nimzo and Queen's Indian. And not that the Nimzo is easy or anything, but compared to the KID I think it is.
Very interesting game, however. Just seems to be another Carlsen classic, his strategic understanding derailing his opponents opportunities. He gets an advantage and like a boa constrictor he squeezes you to death. It almost looks obvious in hindsight when someone like GM King presents it for examination. Thanks for sharing!
The King's Indian is a contentious opening. It is so dynamic that I think it can be worth a go, but when it goes wrong it looks really really bad! And that's not good for the PR campaign.
lol, first time I noticed the silver play button in the background! Congratulations, Daniel ❤ I've been watching your vids since the start, and I always enjoy your narration so much. Well deserved and about time!
I crossed 100k a year ago!! Progress continues to be glacial...
@@PowerPlayChess I know! Just didn't see the trophy behind you until now, I must be blind :)
Great video Danny . Magnus just makes Chess seem soooooo simple 👍😎
Yeah, he tamed the KID, rather meant it for kids
Thank you, Daniel!
Best chess channel, thank you
Thanks for this learning experience on the KID. Very valuable . Continuing in the same way -any other games in the KID in this match or others that you would like to bring to our attention?
There are several KIDs in this match that are worth examining. Another time perhaps!
I mean who would have thought that h6 move will bite Firouzja in long term, that was indeed very well played game by Magnus, ofcourse Firouzja is younger still but when I directly compare 21 year old Magnus and 21 year old Firouzja, I find Magnus possesses even deeper and mature understanding of long term strategy and higher level of consistency and stability in his play even at that time!!
This game make me think: "It´s time for Daniels King´s Indian course!"
It was very nice to see Carlsen in great form. Too bad Firouzja collapsed further and further but Carlsen did not give him a break.
Thanks for covering those games Daniel!!
Always learning from your videos Daniel. Look forward to them every day. Cheers
Lovely game! And yeah, the KID is refuted ;)
It's because Carlsen plays it.
I really enjoy these videos, they are both entertaining and informative. Thank you for making them!
Excellent commentator, Daniel is a top chess analyst. 👍🏿
Astute and clear as always. Btw, what’s that cartoon of an elvish fellow with big ears(?) behind you? Looks familiar!
Not big ears, hunched shoulders! The two chess players look racked with agony and tension. They were painted by our youngest son who obviously knows me too well.
@@PowerPlayChess Crikey. He's GOOD. Pl pass him my regards. Add a version of it to your MERCH offerings
@@chazzabh I posted photos of the paintings on my Patreon page if you'd like a better look: www.patreon.com/posts/111817286?pr=true
Snapping off the Knight on f4 is such an instructive idea, and a little counterintuitive. I wonder if it's as effective if Black hasn't played h6. Might it be clearly antipositional?
Please don't tell me the KID is refuted. It's been my favorite opening since I was 11 in 1970
The KID has not been refuted. Let's just say that at high levels, you need to go in with your eyes open. It's a tricky opening. At club level - carry on and have fun!
@5:26 after g3, what happens if black plays e4, with discovered attack on Nc3 and pawn attack on Nf3 at the same time? Doesn't that win a piece? Or does Nd4 stop everything and white has a great position with Ne6 coming next, forcing black to sac the rook?
Ie g3 e4, Nd4 Nhf6(since it's being attacked by Queen), Ne6 Rxe6(?). Is that really so bad for black? Does white even want to win wn exchange? The knight on d4 seems strong and can possibly go to c6 in the future, so it stops black from ever playing b6/b5 too. It cramps blacks position greatly.
I guess I answered my own question why black should not play e4. Haha.
The difference with Carlsen is, he is also farming elo, but from super gm 😂
Off topic. As I know you are a Bandford fan, and I myself am a ManCity supporter, just wants to wish You a good luck at Saturday.
Brentford! We will need a lot of luck!
Could be something at some point.... lalala
If black would have played f5 (after white's b4), he 'd loose a pawn right away: e4xf5, g6xf5 followed by Nf3xe5 and when black recaptures, white's Queen takes black's Night on h5. Does anybody see compensation for the pawn?
I thought the same, but Black can capture on e5 with the Bishop when White's c3 knight is hanging.
@@parlabaneisback but wouldn't then the e8 rook be lost if black captures the c3 knight?
@@ulrichulrich5810 04:43 Yes, you're quite right - I overlooked the opening of the e-file to White's advantage.
After 14....f5 15. ef gf 16. Nxe5 my engine says Black is fine after ...Nxe5 17. Qxh5 Nf3+ opening the e-file to Black's advantage, with 18....Rxe1 to follow.
Is Firouzja name pronounced the way Daniel says it with a hard J? Like firouZ - JA? I thought it was like some silent Z, like firou - ja? Like silent z and soft j.. I've never heard anyone else pronounce it the way Daniel does makes me wonder which pronunciation is correct.
Any Iranians in here or anyone else know for sure what is the correct pronunciation?
This has been remarked upon on several occasions. I have been given tuition by an Iranian member of the family and this has been confirmed by Iranian viewers. You can find a clip somewhere online where Firouzja discusses this.
@@PowerPlayChess thanks for clearing that up Danny. I had a feeling you would never make any mistake like that, which just means everyone else is wrong then. Consummate professional, cheers mate!