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  • @denonimophantom
    @denonimophantom Рік тому +6137

    I was rooting for Ding the whole way through, but, seeing Ian’s reaction. His shaking hands, his exasperated sigh as he sat up then slumped in pure exhaustion and devastation, it was utterly heartbreaking. Im so happy for Ding, i love that the guy i was rooting for won, but the soul crushing display of Ian’s emotional state was truly felt

    • @kikag13
      @kikag13 Рік тому +45

      Same

    • @lilkuzu
      @lilkuzu Рік тому +6

      same

    • @ohk3770
      @ohk3770 Рік тому +255

      I felt that. I thought he was having a panic attack. The way he fumbled with pieces was so sad to see

    • @Fraudkovic
      @Fraudkovic Рік тому +21

      Don't feel sad for chokers . If he actually ate healthy instead of eating pizza all day maybe he would have the brain capacity to play well in the toughest moments.

    • @beanboyzach2427
      @beanboyzach2427 Рік тому

      @@Fraudkovic what the fuck is wrong with you? He trained so hard to reach the world championship match for the second time, and then he lost it because of time struggle. You don’t have any ground to say anything because you’d never get close to accomplishing what he has.

  • @Isthatthegrimreaper170
    @Isthatthegrimreaper170 Рік тому +1885

    From barely making it to the candidates and fighting visa issues, to fighting his way from dead last in the tournament to having to beat Hikaru to make it to 2nd, even in the match, his prep got leaked, he never had the lead and was pretty much always a game away from sudden death, to winning it all in the end, Ding’s story is amazing

    • @SatraKien
      @SatraKien Рік тому +45

      And also the time freeze

    • @freeman038
      @freeman038 Рік тому +49

      He still got nerve in that “self pinning to immortality” move. It completely shocked Ian and 99% of others.

    • @brianmilo7662
      @brianmilo7662 Рік тому

      Fuck Ding.

    • @anturanggatantra2154
      @anturanggatantra2154 Рік тому +18

      Ding story can be a manga by itself.... Tbh, since I followed chess in 2018, I really like Ding Liren, but never in my mind I would see him winning the World Chess Championship. He went unbeatable in 2019, I know, but I never predicted a champion

    • @joaocurado5277
      @joaocurado5277 Рік тому

      Also his past... (levy made a vid on it)

  • @RazeenMujarrab
    @RazeenMujarrab Рік тому +984

    I will forever remember Ian's shaking hands shoving the pieces off the table in the final few moments of the last one. I've been backing Ding since Game 1, but both the players have played so incredibly well. It was an amazing display of sportsmanship. What a time to be alive and to witness this :)

    • @quincy2142
      @quincy2142 Рік тому +95

      One of the few times where I expected a competitor to just walk off without shaking hands, and it would've been understood by all. But Ian really showed class throughout.

    • @karimlan6988
      @karimlan6988 Рік тому +54

      Yeah that last look on the camera with a devastated expression before making his last move is just so heart breaking when I was watching it on live.

    • @motionpotionsauce
      @motionpotionsauce Рік тому +26

      Poor nepo, however, I have a feeling that over the next few years the Champion title will fluctuate, so I wouldn’t count him out yet. Ding really prove himself this tournament, but at the same time I don’t think he is as dominantly superior like Magnus.

    • @ea4488
      @ea4488 Рік тому +2

      Real emotion there

    • @humanbean3
      @humanbean3 Рік тому +4

      me too. as soon as ding played that bishop move that he knew would spell the end, he just fell apart for a moment, followed by ding knocking a couple pieces over himself out of disbelief/joy/relief. I was lucky to tune in just for the last half of that game!

  • @bartad1984
    @bartad1984 Рік тому +475

    absolute balls of steel from Ding to reject the draw by repetition when down on the clock and with so little time left. insane moment. the dramaturgy of this match was unbelievable and the finale was worthy of the series.

    • @lindseymckirdy1830
      @lindseymckirdy1830 Рік тому +22

      Showed fantastic character and self belief amazing story of his victory

    • @gtALIEN
      @gtALIEN Рік тому +18

      main character moment

    • @yveerin4372
      @yveerin4372 Рік тому +1

      so why did Nepo want a draw if he was winning?

    • @bartad1984
      @bartad1984 Рік тому

      where was he winning? did you watch the recap? the game was pretty balanced if played perfectly by both, if anything Ding had the initiative with the extra pawns and a very slight advantage. Nepo offered draw by repetition, Ding took a chance (he easily could loose on time) and rejected it. Neither played very accurate after that as they were in time scramble but it was Nepo that made a blunder which allowed decisive game result. Nepo was not winning, he clearly wanted to close this game and move on to second round of tie-breakers, where many think he would have the advantage as he is generally considered better at speed chess than Ding.

    • @n0br.a1n
      @n0br.a1n Рік тому +4

      well, one reason is that he knew he would lose in blitz, Ian is way better in 5+3 format than him so he had to gamble it all with the last rapid game to have a winning chance

  • @el3na.
    @el3na. Рік тому +1521

    Ding's journey is just incredible.
    From being unable to qualify for the candidates, to playing tournaments for a month straight to be a replacement candidate, to scraping second place, to second place being enough when Magnus gave up his title, to being down a point for most of the classical games, to playing that rook move with 1 minute on the clock. He didn't sacrifice the rook but it sure felt like it.
    Fair to say he deserves it.

    • @redarmy5894
      @redarmy5894 Рік тому +3

      Couldnt agree more ☝

    • @DdDd-qg9pd
      @DdDd-qg9pd Рік тому +14

      He definitely didn't deserve it, nor did Ian. You call qualifying for the Candidates by replacing a banned player a normal path to the WC?

    • @quincy2142
      @quincy2142 Рік тому +51

      He perfectly emobied the latin saying "audentes fortuna iuvat": Fortune favors the bold. Throughout this match he went for so many different variations and managed to hold so many untenable situations, truly spectacular.

    • @danmacsound
      @danmacsound Рік тому +108

      @@DdDd-qg9pd lmao you must have a sad life to have so much hate in your heart. Hope everything is good at home man, take it easy today.

    • @CaymenEditz
      @CaymenEditz Рік тому +10

      @@DdDd-qg9pd it ain’t that deep dude

  • @sachinandansen3610
    @sachinandansen3610 Рік тому +3491

    Seeing how Ian broke down at the end with the pieces falling off the table looked heartbreaking for him
    Edit : Not a whole ass debate in the replies 💀 (also thanks for the likes, first time I engaged in commenting)

    • @turnermarius4471
      @turnermarius4471 Рік тому +193

      He realized to late about the inaccuracy of not sacrificing his bishop and go for draw. then he knew what a grave error was not playing for draw.

    • @sachinandansen3610
      @sachinandansen3610 Рік тому +206

      @@turnermarius4471 Looks like Time Pressure can get even the best of players.

    • @netsch20
      @netsch20 Рік тому +182

      Right? And he just struggled to get out of his chair, it was so hard to watch

    • @man4437
      @man4437 Рік тому +195

      Not to take away from the fact that he was genuinely visibly shaken up, but it was like something straight out of an anime. He grabbed at the pieces like his life was flashing before his eyes and the way they fell and then he just resigned... I felt really bad for him, but at the same time I was in such a rush. It was such an epic ending all the way

    • @gasparm.2711
      @gasparm.2711 Рік тому +35

      What an image. Soul crushing. What a cruel game.

  • @oblivion1591
    @oblivion1591 Рік тому +555

    The video were Nepo’s hands were shaking and the pieces dropped absolutely broke my heart. Congratulations to Ding for a phenomenal series and to Nepo, keep your head up high, and come back next year!

    • @guap6446
      @guap6446 Рік тому

      Maybe that will teach him to not be so fucking rude. Wanted to see that fattie going out crying

  • @TheArizus
    @TheArizus Рік тому +1843

    I still remember Levy's video calling Ding the "Saddest Story In Chess" and yet it seems the stars aligned and Ding Liren despite all odds became World Champion. All I can say is congratulations 👏

    • @ajaytandale3985
      @ajaytandale3985 Рік тому +10

      Tru bro😮

    • @santtu0386
      @santtu0386 Рік тому +2

      Why did he call Ding "the saddest story of chess"? Embarrasing comment from Levy if thats true

    • @shortspecimen
      @shortspecimen Рік тому +182

      ​@@santtu0386 because he is such a talented player yet the chinese government refuse to pay or support him or get him sponsored.

    • @ApocalypticFart
      @ApocalypticFart Рік тому +171

      @@santtu0386 You gotta know the entirety of the context, otherwise you're the one embarrassing yourself.
      How about watching said video then judge.

    • @ChristomirRackov
      @ChristomirRackov Рік тому +34

      @@santtu0386 Why would it be embarrassing from Levy? :O
      If what Mufin said is true, then it is indeed very sad, so Levy said it very well. :(

  • @MasterRocking
    @MasterRocking Рік тому +369

    My heart tore in two when Nepo pushed the black pieces over in those last few seconds.... damn I feel for him. I love that damn guy. But there's no way I can feel bad for Ding winning.

    • @goat6262
      @goat6262 Рік тому +6

      He choked lmao

    • @_yuri
      @_yuri Рік тому +14

      @@goat6262 lmao Thefu c k😮why would you get amusement out of loss

    • @almostrevan8230
      @almostrevan8230 Рік тому +1

      Calm down he just said he choked. Which he did he did choke the game at multiple points

  • @jensino
    @jensino Рік тому +1644

    Ding's disbelief when he realized he is World Champion was the most wholesome thing in a long time. 🙂

    • @THEpicND
      @THEpicND Рік тому +42

      Ding chillin

    • @avelbezpuhcho3105
      @avelbezpuhcho3105 Рік тому +18

      spoiler.

    • @o5-1-formerlycalvinlucien60
      @o5-1-formerlycalvinlucien60 Рік тому +55

      the wholesomeness of Ding winning is balanced by Ian realising he lost.

    • @myla4444
      @myla4444 Рік тому +12

      aw man now it got spoiled to me

    • @THEpicND
      @THEpicND Рік тому

      @@avelbezpuhcho3105 then watch the video instead of looking in the comments stoopid

  • @die__birne1743
    @die__birne1743 Рік тому +1355

    I loved when ding said "it's ding chilling time" and ding chillinged all over the board

  • @ffgamingyt4219
    @ffgamingyt4219 Рік тому +1800

    Ian’s reaction to Ding’s endgame honestly saddened me, happy for Ding but upset for Ian as well.

    • @prodblackcat
      @prodblackcat Рік тому +47

      i’m very happy for ding especially him overcoming his nerves great play

    • @Utnsu9000
      @Utnsu9000 Рік тому +34

      ZAO SHANG HAO ZHUNG HU WO SHINJAI WE WO DING CHILLING 🍦🍦🍦🥶🥶🥶🥶

    • @tasneemahmed5821
      @tasneemahmed5821 Рік тому +4

      watching the game life and seeing the bar go from being overwhelmingly white to completely black has got to be hightlight of my week

    • @chaseusher7313
      @chaseusher7313 Рік тому

      I'm here early!

    • @nk30020
      @nk30020 Рік тому +30

      Thank you for spoiling the entire video

  • @gameday6900
    @gameday6900 Рік тому +12126

    Game 1 accuracy
    Nepo 97.3%, ding 97.1%
    Game 2 both 98.2%
    Game 3 ding 99.2%, nepo 99.7%
    Crazy stuff🤯

    • @backmambaxd3397
      @backmambaxd3397 Рік тому +1531

      Mine is always like 48.4%
      Edit:-Thanks for the likess guyss chess community is the best.

    • @HercahyoAdiSaputro
      @HercahyoAdiSaputro Рік тому +885

      they are more accurate in rapid than in classical? 😯

    • @mememanfresh
      @mememanfresh Рік тому +116

      game 4?

    • @lelandp17
      @lelandp17 Рік тому +776

      @@HercahyoAdiSaputro in classical the positions were harder maybe

    • @gameday6900
      @gameday6900 Рік тому +219

      @@mememanfresh ding 90%, nepo 85%

  • @Bethany38326
    @Bethany38326 Рік тому +488

    The pain in Ians face when he realized it was over was soul crushing to watch.
    Congrats to Ding, but it's hard for me to feel happy or celebratory after seeing someone almost fall apart on camera.

    • @the_bottomfragger
      @the_bottomfragger Рік тому +51

      I was rooting for Ding since the start but that collapse made it impossible for me to celebrate as well.
      What a heartbreaking moment that I almost wish I hadn't witnessed.

    • @Bethany38326
      @Bethany38326 Рік тому +30

      @@the_bottomfragger Same. It just comes with the territory of being a competitive game, there can only be one winner. Both of them absolutely deserved the title. And as nice as it is to see a deserving man win, it's just as heartbreaking to see another deserving man lose. 💔

    • @hulkslayer626
      @hulkslayer626 Рік тому +4

      Same. It stunned me into a reaction less state

    • @Jinx-iw6zb
      @Jinx-iw6zb Рік тому +18

      He stared at the camera with hollow eyes and I forgot that I've been supporting Ding the whole time.

    • @jarirepo1172
      @jarirepo1172 Рік тому +13

      The psychology behind this match... maybe this will make it easier for us to understand why Magnus grew tired of going through it. Tough draws with Caruana, great games against Anand and even when he won Nepo and it seemed like Nepo fell apart a bit there, that too must not have felt good, even if you end up winning. After all that even winning might start tasting a bit sour.

  • @relion17
    @relion17 Рік тому +367

    25:19 Ding's brain be like: "I won't settle for a draw, let's end this 'til one of us falls!"
    Comeback is real💪

  • @nano_sweet
    @nano_sweet Рік тому +270

    I broke into tears when I saw the handshake in the rapid game 4. It was so tense. Both players were just absolutely throwing everything they had at each other. I felt the emotions that must have been going through both players heads. And the moment Ding put up his hand to shake Nepo's hand for a second time was just beautiful. It was a privelege to have been able to see this in real time.

    • @tanav5617
      @tanav5617 Рік тому +12

      cornball

    • @ldsamda2854
      @ldsamda2854 Рік тому +12

      Bro it's not that deep

    • @peterholley5802
      @peterholley5802 Рік тому +3

      It’s just chess

    • @garrettevans8841
      @garrettevans8841 Рік тому +14

      @@peterholley5802 For you, it's just chess. For these players, chess is what they live and breathe every day.

    • @rohangeorge712
      @rohangeorge712 Рік тому +2

      @@ldsamda2854 its deep for them but ig if ur a huge fan of ding or smtg u can get emotional, otherwise idk why u would be cryin. or unless ur a huge fan or nepo and ur sad he lost. other than that yea

  • @ruthvenrico5336
    @ruthvenrico5336 Рік тому +431

    It was really painful to see the look on Ian's face but I was all for Ding the entire time, GG to both of them and congrats to Ding. Probably the most intense chess match I've watched

    • @Utnsu9000
      @Utnsu9000 Рік тому

      Ding chilling 🍆🍑

    • @aaryasharma4940
      @aaryasharma4940 Рік тому +36

      No matter which player you supported. But you gotta feel bad for Nepo, idk how sad it must feel after he lost game 12 where he could've secured the WCC

    • @User-zx6tt
      @User-zx6tt Рік тому +3

      @@aaryasharma4940second world championship in a row as well

    • @talphazero1036
      @talphazero1036 Рік тому +6

      @@aaryasharma4940 Not just that, getting to the WCC twice consecutively and losing both times. Ouch...

    • @aaryasharma4940
      @aaryasharma4940 Рік тому +7

      ​@@talphazero1036 I mean 1st time he faced Magnus so losing to him is kinda justified but this time he was legitimately winning but fumbled the bag in game 12, that must be some soul breaking stuff especially when your close ones and peers will rub it in later as well

  • @XlogicXX
    @XlogicXX Рік тому +498

    I actually cried when Ding won. How did he pick himself up from the depth of despair after losing game 7 in spectacular fashion? What a gamer. I watched a chess match that wasn't really about chess. It was about perseverance and mental fortitude in the face of impending doom. What a match, what a fight!

    • @Sarah-kz3uf
      @Sarah-kz3uf Рік тому +1

      I cried too 😭

    • @onghock377
      @onghock377 Рік тому +3

      Also game 14 was difficult

    • @austin6350
      @austin6350 Рік тому

      stop glazing, you could be a basketball the way youre bouncing all on his meat like that, quit riding it, he dont know you exist lil bro

    • @dainisssyt4400
      @dainisssyt4400 Рік тому

      Me too, my hero won.

    • @nath.7ay
      @nath.7ay Рік тому +1

      what a gamer😂😂

  • @MohaMeDIsmail-ww4db
    @MohaMeDIsmail-ww4db Рік тому +88

    The meltdown tha appeared on ian face after resigning is a heart breaking moment as ding said in the conference. Even ding seemed to be sad

    • @yodakazam
      @yodakazam Рік тому +17

      The amount of times Ian blew leads is mindblowing....truly shocking after he was clearly on top of his game during the Candidates

    • @MohaMeDIsmail-ww4db
      @MohaMeDIsmail-ww4db Рік тому

      @@yodakazam it was a beautiful finals that will be remembered in every generation and we're lucky to witness it live

    • @yodakazam
      @yodakazam Рік тому +1

      @@MohaMeDIsmail-ww4db it was much more sloppy than it was beautiful

  • @commentshark
    @commentshark Рік тому +70

    Congratulations to Ding for winning the World Championship! What a thrilling and emotional match it was.

  • @tyson8576
    @tyson8576 Рік тому +324

    This is going to haunt Ian every night for the rest of his life, that one game where he had a clear victory and missed it must be heartbreaking

    • @Yiran
      @Yiran Рік тому +8

      2 game 6s

    • @JoeARedHawk275
      @JoeARedHawk275 Рік тому +18

      @@Yiran Game 6 was different. Magnus just doing magnus things. In this one, Ian had a very straight forward draw, but made the wrong decision. In the Magnus game, he needed to fight like stockfish to try and draw, so it’s different

    • @tcmustang3424
      @tcmustang3424 Рік тому +1

      That's why he doesn't deserve to become a champion. And he never will.

    • @its_dey_mate
      @its_dey_mate Рік тому +3

      ​@@tcmustang3424 Oh come on, neither Ding nor Nepo are really WCC level. But these two specifically are so on par that either could have won. Nepo deserved it just as much as Ding, and I was rooting for Ding as well.

    • @r.m2192
      @r.m2192 Рік тому +1

      @@its_dey_mate idk I think ding is the better player generally

  • @_Hamster
    @_Hamster Рік тому +154

    He might have been back a couple of times but he never lost his chill. Congrats to Ding, it was a well deserved victory, definitely an exciting World Championship. Respect to both of the players for playing soo beautifully

  • @ramintravel
    @ramintravel Рік тому +204

    Congratulations to Ding. But also congrats to Nepo for creating this amazing spectacle. Huge thanks to Fabi, Tania and Robert for an unforgettable and epic commentary to one of the most exciting matches in living memory. I think I speak for all when I say we are eternally grateful for this amazing display. I wanted Ding to win, but feel very sad for Ian, who also deserved it. Its one of those where you want both to win, but eventually one is crowned and one goes home heartbroken.

    • @ChristomirRackov
      @ChristomirRackov Рік тому +6

      Anish was great too. Why you forget him? :P
      Also, I predict Anish Giri will be the next challenger for the WCC.

    • @MrAndrum11
      @MrAndrum11 Рік тому

      Loved their commentary but they totally failed in the end analysing moves with less than minute on the clock.

    • @fruitygranulizer540
      @fruitygranulizer540 Рік тому +9

      i really don't know why so many people hate on Tania. Sure, the heavy bulk of analysis was done by robert and fabi, but i don't think people realize how dull and lifeless the commentary would have been without her. Especially while Fabi and Robert were deep in thought about the position.
      edit: i dont care if u found her voice annoying. i didn't and i think she doesn't deserve the hate.

    • @Fraudkovic
      @Fraudkovic Рік тому

      congratulations for what? Choking the match away? The Russian porky should be clowned on and given a gym membership

    • @sirphantoon6731
      @sirphantoon6731 Рік тому +2

      ​@@fruitygranulizer540 ​I totally had to mute her because she tried to hype up everything in a very annoying way. When she actually inserted her own chess related input I didn't mind it at all but everything around that. Hearing about the "fantastic chess" we've just witnessed after every round, assuming what's on the players mind and whatnot with a focus on generating fake hype with her way of talking just triggered something in me and probably others. That being said this is not a comment on her as a person. I don't like her as a commentator.

  • @viveknair9101
    @viveknair9101 Рік тому +41

    Ding is amazing. Imagine Nepo comming back next time and finally winning the WC, that would be the most heroic and motivational thing ever.

    • @GraniteGolem
      @GraniteGolem Рік тому +7

      3 candidates wins in a row would be nearly historic

    • @TheLucidDreamer12
      @TheLucidDreamer12 Рік тому +1

      Nepo is the Nigel Short of our time. Someone who has time and time again challenged the champion but could never quite reach it himself

    • @crunchipscrust
      @crunchipscrust 5 місяців тому

      not gonna happen

  • @alexhowe8333
    @alexhowe8333 Рік тому +367

    Congrats to both players for the hell of a show they put on the last couple weeks. None should feel ashamed, they both played their best.

    • @brianmilo7662
      @brianmilo7662 Рік тому

      The loser should feel ashamed. He’s a loser.

    • @asoriano6575
      @asoriano6575 Рік тому +3

      Indeed, it was an incredible match!

    • @Heart4roses
      @Heart4roses Рік тому +1

      I am gm

    • @jacquelyngreen4210
      @jacquelyngreen4210 8 місяців тому

      Never forget about God. He hasn’t forgotten about you. Let him in.❤Please stop cursing.

  • @aamir4908
    @aamir4908 Рік тому +441

    When I saw the last moment....I see Ian whole body cries except his eyes ...
    So heartbreaking ...even ding deserves it

    • @zes7215
      @zes7215 Рік тому

      wrggg

    • @kburtsev
      @kburtsev Рік тому +3

      Yeah, I feel sad for Ian. Winning two candidates is already an achievement almost unmatched - it is an ordeal on its own. And for me it felt like he is a bit stronger player through the tournament. Yet some critical mistakes and he wasn't able to grasp it. Unlikely he'll get a third chance.

    • @fabianram9702
      @fabianram9702 Рік тому +1

      even ding deserves it. What do you mean?

    • @lukebashian5591
      @lukebashian5591 Рік тому

      @@kburtsev I think if you take emotion out of it Ian is probably the slightly stronger player, but Ding is much better at controlling his emotions, whenever he went down he was totally calm, if he blundered calm, no matter what he’d stay calm and look totally fine in the next match, unfortunately for Ian I don’t think you can say the same

    • @kburtsev
      @kburtsev Рік тому

      @@lukebashian5591 I don't think Ding stayed calm, he himself was saying that psychological pressure was really high and disabling sometimes. They both demonstrated high resilience, both suffered from painful mistakes and losses, yet playing the good games again. To me it felt like Ian was a bit less respectful of his opponent, so he put less effort that he could, where Ding really was giving everything he had, but that is just my personal impression, I might be mistaken.

  • @snbeast9545
    @snbeast9545 Рік тому +185

    Forget all this advanced chess, the biggest brain move was Portablejim finding a way to immortalize himself in one of Gotham's most significant videos

  • @papa_reubs8260
    @papa_reubs8260 Рік тому +55

    They should make a movie about Ding's insane journey though the candidates and the world championship: "Ding's Gambit"! Congrats Ding!

  • @ahomosapien29
    @ahomosapien29 Рік тому +136

    The last game was so brutal ,heartbreaking for Nepo and Ding's miraculous entry to the WCC and him winning it is just so perfect

  • @pikachuofficial69421
    @pikachuofficial69421 Рік тому +260

    If you saw Ian moving the pieces off his hand and looking at the trophy, you've realised what pain of losing really feels like❤

    • @MaxIronsThird
      @MaxIronsThird Рік тому +27

      That was legit a movie scene, looking away from the board, not knowing what to do with his hands, grabbing the black pieces then a few of them falling off the table, that felt legit like a scripted scene.

    • @Bizzarosorcerer
      @Bizzarosorcerer Рік тому +1

      Nah he look at the trophy

    • @the_bottomfragger
      @the_bottomfragger Рік тому +9

      That was so painful to watch. Anyone who competes for something knows the feeling.
      He was in fight mode until in one single moment, the inevitability of his loss just hit him like a truck.
      I feel so bad for him, honestly either of them would've been deserving of the win.

  • @greuce
    @greuce Рік тому +73

    I have been with Ding from the very beginning, but I can only sit and admire the absolute beauty of what both players have performed throughout the championship. Both of them truly deserve the crown

  • @juliusking5126
    @juliusking5126 Рік тому +41

    Ding's story of becoming a world champion is pretty amazing.

  • @sadmanpranto9026
    @sadmanpranto9026 Рік тому +500

    "They drew lots, they drew out of a box" 0:54
    This has a triple meaning
    We got to appriciate this man more!
    Edit: What the fuck... this blew up hard !!

    • @yashmishra1212
      @yashmishra1212 Рік тому +12

      Lmao I never would have thought it was intentional 😂

    • @b1scuitt
      @b1scuitt Рік тому +3

      What's the meanings

    • @jaredwest4501
      @jaredwest4501 Рік тому +23

      @@b1scuitt drew lots, as in drew a lot of times AND drew actual lots (meaning a random draw).

    • @Fourriot
      @Fourriot Рік тому +21

      @@jaredwest4501 thats 2 meanings

    • @bugthesdaguy1316
      @bugthesdaguy1316 Рік тому +25

      @@Fourriot the third meaning he likely meant is that they drew right away also sometimes referred to as out of the box so by saying drew out of a box it could mean that they drew right away but that ones a bit farfetched

  • @plasmakitten4261
    @plasmakitten4261 Рік тому +61

    The fact that Ding had the courage to play Rg6, to play for a win in the decisive game of the world championship, in rapid without a classical timebank to spend calculating, absolutely earned him this win in my eyes. I mean, he could have lost with that move! He had the option to just take the draw and go to the blitz games, but he risked it all! And people say that modern chess incentivizes people to choose to draw so much... Ding just became World Champion by choosing not to draw.

  • @theawesomeottermelon8850
    @theawesomeottermelon8850 Рік тому +8

    It’s frustrating hearing people say that Ding “isn’t the real champion”.
    Ding has no control over what Magnus does. No matter who won this tournament, they would’ve had to deal with that ridicule; forced to adopt the people’s neutered title. Ding is absolutely the champion. What is a champion? Going through the stress of the world championship, having much go wrong throughout this year and still fighting through to the bitter end. He beat Ian at his best. That’s a Champion.
    Magnus forfeited the title, he didn’t play. Maybe he would’ve won, but he didn’t. Put yourself in Dings shoes, working to the bone just for people to say “but yeah the other guy didn’t show up, so you’re the fake champion.” Infuriating.
    He has the title, he is the world champion. It’s a FIDE title, not a chess title. You don’t give someone credit if they don’t play.

  • @odysseastr622
    @odysseastr622 Рік тому +87

    "They drew lots, they drew out of a box" 0:54
    This has a triple meaning
    We got to appriciate this man more!

  • @bobbyb6067
    @bobbyb6067 Рік тому +239

    This was my first world championship. I was hooked all the way through. Rooting for Ding because of his demeanor and that incredible mating net in the first week. Im abit sad its come to an end but incredibly happy for Ding. Feel for Nepo he played some great chess himself. Won't forget this match in my lifetime.

    • @sammyhuxtable9581
      @sammyhuxtable9581 Рік тому +1

      i just thought ding was gonna win cause he was smiling

    • @Sure0
      @Sure0 Рік тому

      ​@@sammyhuxtable9581 That's hilarious ngl

    • @joejoemartinez6059
      @joejoemartinez6059 Рік тому

      I'm confused why so many people are hating in nepo and riding Ding, before the candidates, no one even cared about Ding. That's especially after he beat hikaru, after that win everyone jopped on ding

    • @Sure0
      @Sure0 Рік тому +1

      @@joejoemartinez6059 me personally was all on ding because why not🤷‍♂️

    • @slideman1249
      @slideman1249 Рік тому

      @@joejoemartinez6059 because winners get all the love not losers

  • @mathickling223
    @mathickling223 Рік тому +22

    I felt Nepo's reaction when he lost in my bones, absolute heartbreak

    • @BausFan
      @BausFan Рік тому

      Just be better

    • @brunosarramide572
      @brunosarramide572 Рік тому

      ​@@BausFan I imagine it's Ding himself who posted this comment

    • @fortniteballz3628
      @fortniteballz3628 Рік тому

      @@BausFanyeah cuz you could do so much better

  • @Will-ff6pt
    @Will-ff6pt Рік тому +61

    When Ding moved his rook to play for a win I swear I was holding my breath for hours.

    • @Jatramain
      @Jatramain Рік тому +14

      Anime moment

    • @jmm00702
      @jmm00702 Рік тому

      I thought he threw the wc for sure when he went for it. Like shit nepo has 3x his time left, and it was a sharp af endgame with queens on the board, NOT something u wanna play with a minute on the clock on the final tiebreaker game of the world chess champoinship. What a fucking gigachad

  • @j-l8447
    @j-l8447 Рік тому +48

    Massive congratulations to Ding, I was hoping he would win the whole time but that disappointment, that heart break on Nepo's face as he realised and shortly after resigned was devastating to watch

  • @rohankore3504
    @rohankore3504 Рік тому +2

    Rg6 pinning you're rook into a absolute pin 📌 is absolute insane

  • @rockrocks
    @rockrocks Рік тому +222

    I loved the part where Ding said "It's Ding Chilling time" and Ding Chilled all over the chess board. Truly one of the chess moment of our generation.

  • @Abdxllah.07
    @Abdxllah.07 Рік тому +61

    All the pieces getting pushed off the table when Ian recognised it was over was so shattering to see

  • @bryanlemmens68
    @bryanlemmens68 Рік тому +6

    12:10 "i got mating ideas" 😏😏😏

  • @JMr.a_MC
    @JMr.a_MC Рік тому +94

    The match ended less than an hour ago, Levy's ability to make these videos this fast is truly amazing, and congratulations to Ding, this WCC was a rollercoaster

    • @vogel2499
      @vogel2499 Рік тому +3

      Next year's candidates would be very spicy. Magnus finally be an underdog for a first time vs WC veteran Nepo, battle-hardened Ali. Maybe Hikaru, Anish, Fabi would tag along. Maybe even Vishy and Karjakin will join the fray.
      And don't get me started on young Indian/Uzbek/Azerbaijan players, next year could be their breakthrough year to candidates.

  • @bodiedollekamp8062
    @bodiedollekamp8062 Рік тому +93

    What a game holy wtf. What a rollercoaster of emotions, congratulations to Ding and what a performance from Ian just incredible.

  • @DDP-Gaming
    @DDP-Gaming Рік тому +46

    It's impossible to not appreciate Ding.. like he dealt with his nerves , the prep leak and declined the repetition with confidence...on to winning the championship. Insane

  • @magouil
    @magouil Рік тому +9

    I'm new here, and this series was such a roller coaster of emotions. The way you've presented theses game was so much fun! Congrats to both players!

  • @all-caps3927
    @all-caps3927 Рік тому +46

    Every step of the way, Ding was stopped in some way shape or form, but against every single odd - he's still won! Not even stockfish could predict that - that's the beauty of human chess, it allows for errors and mistakes. What a shape it would be if we hadn't seen this story for the centuries unfold - well done ding, and my condolences to Nepo.

  • @ExplosivePine
    @ExplosivePine Рік тому +1

    The evaluation bar looking like a 100 elo game

  • @Thechaos0001
    @Thechaos0001 Рік тому +17

    i saw the games between ding and Ian, and the final game, i can only describe as titanic, and tragic. you can see how Ian was devastated at the end of the match when ding played a2, both players deserved the champion title, and it's sad to see how upset Ian was.
    i congratulate both players in their effort. and it was amazing how ding won.

  • @codenamerishi
    @codenamerishi Рік тому +27

    I didn't care about Ding before but He was immediately my favorite because of his story leading up to this championship. What a guy. 👍

  • @nyvidiabread5513
    @nyvidiabread5513 Рік тому +1

    "so you gotta keep touching the rook otherwise rook takes durhdehehr-"
    -levy 2023

  • @YoSoyKahn
    @YoSoyKahn Рік тому +48

    DING HAS IMPRESSED ME SO MUCH OVER THE YEARS WITH HIS ATTACKING PLAY SO GLAD HES WON !!!!

  • @syndicate7929
    @syndicate7929 Рік тому +7

    What a crazy moment. The way Nepo was shaking as he made his final move, after knocking over some pieces on the side of the board - I can’t imagine the nerves. Well done Ding!

    • @LetoAtreides82
      @LetoAtreides82 Рік тому +1

      And when Ian was getting up he almost tripped.

  • @peterahazlewood
    @peterahazlewood Рік тому +38

    Fair play Ding. Incredible performance through adversity.
    And now I thank Levy. You have given us such joy for years, but this recap of the WCC has been absolutely sensational. Thank you ❤

  • @pahngyauh13
    @pahngyauh13 Рік тому +1

    "My pawn's hanging.... So... I'm gonna move it... World chess championship solved" 😂😂😂
    #1 Chess UA-camr for so many reasons.

  • @noidph
    @noidph Рік тому +7

    You're so right, Levy. Ding's journey to becoming a world chess champion would make a great movie. The championship match itself would make a thrilling movie! Congrats to Ding, and wishing Ian the best!!

  • @petrucci22
    @petrucci22 Рік тому +11

    This championship was more than deserved for the player who made the most wonderful plays at the most opportune moments. Congratulations to Ding on this well-deserved victory

  • @errorify
    @errorify Рік тому +50

    Ding is literally my favourite, I'm so happy that he won, but it was heartbreaking that Ian lost, probably one of the greatest matches ever played, absolutely loved it till the end...

    • @ncs9753
      @ncs9753 Рік тому +4

      It's insane how Ding refused a draw by repetition in a losing position with less time on that last match and ended up winning

  • @ズノ尺ム
    @ズノ尺ム Рік тому +6

    Ding’s story is truly amazing,and so is Ian’s,both are unbelievably great at the game of Chess

  • @isaacr9396
    @isaacr9396 Рік тому +5

    Ian grabbing the pieces at the end and them falling around hit hard

  • @TheLoxely
    @TheLoxely Рік тому +8

    Truly unbelievable. From not even supposed to be there. To World Champion. Rook to G6 has to go down as one of the most clutch plays in a World Championship. Incredible steel from Ding all the way through the time complications of earlier games, making the comeback to force a tie-break, and ending up winning the last game of rapid with Black! Simply incredible, well done to Ding, and a hard fought Championship for Ian.

  • @SyenPie
    @SyenPie Рік тому +3

    Levy thank you so much for making these world chess championship recap videos. They were by far my favorite chess videos I've seen and I've never been this excited over chess in my life. Thank you for all that you do.

  • @jasperhildebrandt
    @jasperhildebrandt Рік тому +34

    This Match will forever be remembered...
    Congrats to Ding and all the respect in the world for Ian, such incredible play and sportsmanship!

    • @ophiolatreia93
      @ophiolatreia93 Рік тому

      Like Andrew tate, it will be remembered for generations

    • @moltenstar8722
      @moltenstar8722 Рік тому

      @@ophiolatreia93 I see what you did there lmao

  • @sanchit6107
    @sanchit6107 Рік тому +9

    Honestly I didnt root and cheer anyone in a chess match, but the end where Nepo lost, the devastating face he carried with me having a flashback of previous championship, made me cry :(
    Not like he deserves or not as, but seeing him ruined was so heartbreaking
    Anyway, congrats Ding for becoming the New World Chess Champion and I hope Nepo will comeback next year 💪

  • @PianoTraveller1
    @PianoTraveller1 Рік тому +11

    Huge Congratulations to Ding Liren! He was in dire straits throughout Games 13-14 but managed to draw, leading to the tiebreak games and he's mostly in a worse position in Game 2... but drawn. And yes, Rg6!! in 25:18, a very, very courageous decision that I and a lot of people would of Kg8 ... Ding's persistence pushed him to victory and it's a valuable lesson for us to learn from him as well. Once again, Congrats Ding🏆! And thanks Gotham for pulling out this recap less than an hour after it's announced.

  • @onghock377
    @onghock377 Рік тому +1

    I remember it was you Levy, last year,, who said something about like everything was working towards Ding being a champion, like fate, the stars, etc despite Ding having a lot of obstacles like covid, restrictions, lack of qualifying games, travel problems etc, during his journey towards the candidates. You were truly correct

  • @mastercircuit
    @mastercircuit Рік тому +11

    When ding moved his rook at last minute I see in him the spirit of a true world champion. That's magical 😮

  • @lisa-rt5ol
    @lisa-rt5ol Рік тому +72

    The moment Ian’s hands started shaking and resigned.. damn, i honestly cried. what a game! king ding 👑

  • @Tinil0
    @Tinil0 Рік тому +31

    I'm so happy for Ding. His challenges with anxiety are very relatable.

    • @chesney1995
      @chesney1995 Рік тому +6

      That stage-fright freeze-up in game 7 was one of the most brutal and relatable things I've ever seen in any sports. So happy for him that he managed to push through and come back

  • @Ziirf
    @Ziirf Рік тому +7

    A true tale of the underdog that were never meant to play, becoming world champion.
    Truly amazing, I were cheering for him the whole way through.

  • @rolo_swirl1440
    @rolo_swirl1440 Рік тому +8

    I'm so happy that Ding Liren was able to overcome every single trial ahead of him and pull through in the final moments of this match. It was truly an incredible journey and a fantastic win. I respect the hell out of Ian and it hurts to see that one of them had to lose. This match was incredible

  • @austinfletchermusic
    @austinfletchermusic Рік тому +1

    And he self-pins with ... THE ROOOOOOOOOOOOOOKKKK!! Rg6, masterful.

  • @ryanwilson6575
    @ryanwilson6575 Рік тому +15

    Hands down, no contest, no one even close, these high end recaps are the best things in the chess world. Thanks so much Gotham

    • @NorthStar156
      @NorthStar156 Рік тому

      I though that he had the best recaps. I liked how he kept his eye on the clock; time usage often told the story of each game.

  • @Breakingthebane
    @Breakingthebane Рік тому

    this entire series could be summed up as "ian was winning, then he made a mistake in 3 seconds"

  • @Bubbirock
    @Bubbirock Рік тому +5

    27:57 I also though so back last year after the candidates. "What a story it would be if Ding wins the WCC after all he was going through to even qualify" And now it's reality :D

  • @arnavsuri828
    @arnavsuri828 Рік тому +22

    This was one of the most, if not the most, exciting World Chess Championships ever. Congrats to Ding on becoming the WCC due to his spectacular play today and resilience throughout the match

  • @thesirms
    @thesirms Рік тому +6

    Your enthusiasm for the game is contagious, love how you’re making professional chess exciting and accessible!

  • @IrvingDaniel
    @IrvingDaniel Рік тому

    Nepo finally got properly dinged in the end.

  • @BlitzWizard94
    @BlitzWizard94 Рік тому +57

    Ding really deserves it and yes i almost cried as well cause this has to be a movie, he is an underdog hero

    • @ncs9753
      @ncs9753 Рік тому +3

      Yeah this has to be a movie lol so epic. No one would've expected Ding would be the new world chess champion back then he wasn't even supposed to play in the candidate.

    • @simon_herts
      @simon_herts Рік тому

      No. He didn't.
      I'm happy for him, but he isn't the second best player in the world and that's a fact.
      Congratulations to him nonetheless.

    • @lamestudiosinc418
      @lamestudiosinc418 Рік тому +1

      @@simon_herts Lol you can have whatever fantasy world you’re in and Ding will accept the real world where his name is eternally etched in chess history books.

    • @astral6060
      @astral6060 Рік тому +1

      @@simon_herts cope

    • @simon_herts
      @simon_herts Рік тому

      @@lamestudiosinc418 he will. But he will never be considered the best player in the world. Nor the second-best.

  • @dabest1715
    @dabest1715 Рік тому +5

    I am so happy ding won he was my favorite from the beginning of the final but seeing how Ian was at the end was just sad

  • @pr0fessorstone
    @pr0fessorstone Рік тому +4

    Gotham didn't mention the fact the Qe2 was a brilliant move

  • @danielmcknightevangelist
    @danielmcknightevangelist Рік тому +27

    This man knows the secrets. How else could he upload these THIS fast?

  • @pauliso270
    @pauliso270 Рік тому +4

    I love when ding said: its dinging time and dinged all over the board

  • @asoriano6575
    @asoriano6575 Рік тому +8

    Congratulations for both players! It was an amazing championship! Thanks Levy for your recaps and enthusiasm!

  • @cvele1544
    @cvele1544 Рік тому

    Ding played the most dissrespectfull chess match in his whole carrer.

  • @LuBRe06
    @LuBRe06 Рік тому +5

    It's been so fun following this WCC with your recaps. You're the actual world champion Levy

  • @Fogy44
    @Fogy44 Рік тому +2

    29:04 who’s that portablejim bottom right

  • @EpicSmurfMan
    @EpicSmurfMan Рік тому +4

    Ding Chilling 🥶

  • @indostylo09
    @indostylo09 Рік тому +9

    Levy, thank you so much for your once again phenominal reporting on a major chess tournament. You make chess so much more fun and accessible through your videos. Sincere thanks!

  • @stenner5893
    @stenner5893 Рік тому +6

    0:30 bro u stalker 💀

  • @EdwardSegalLegend
    @EdwardSegalLegend Рік тому

    I feel bad for Levy. He went from crying tears of joy when Ding won to crying out of sadness when the Heat beat the Knicks.

  • @gigickgigickovich
    @gigickgigickovich Рік тому +15

    Levy may not be pregnant, but he never fails to deliver

  • @slindo34
    @slindo34 Рік тому +1

    "And white's setup is looking pretty stupid at this point"
    As I sit here at 1200 having the same setup thinking things aren't looking too bad at the moment lol

  • @ItsFiske
    @ItsFiske Рік тому +1

    Ding really do be the main character of this anime

  • @jasonhe5578
    @jasonhe5578 Рік тому +3

    I am still watching Gotham's recap even though I stayed up all night and watched the games live

  • @arkscrew
    @arkscrew Рік тому +3

    I was rooting for king ding all the way. But i feel very sad to see ian's reaction. Anyways he went down like a warrior. And like ding said. Chess is fair. Some we lose some we win.

  • @bjolbes1422
    @bjolbes1422 Рік тому +4

    Well deserved win by Ding! 2nd Asian Chess World Champion!

  • @coryjorgensen622
    @coryjorgensen622 Рік тому

    Gotham: "Explaining this to you is like taking a 5-year-old to the Metropolitan Museum of Art."
    Us: "We don't understand."