Famous Chess Game: Kasparov vs Topalov 1999 (Kasparov's Immortal)

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  • Опубліковано 23 чер 2010
  • In what is arguably the greatest chess match ever played, Kasparov shows why he is considered to be the best chess player of all time in his "Immortal" game. There are so many amazing moves I lost count. Hopefully you learn as much from the game as I did studying it.
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  • @Hakkisern
    @Hakkisern 7 років тому +487

    just watched all 24 minutes of this at 5 AM.I don't even fucking know how to play chess

  • @buzzjassawalla8958
    @buzzjassawalla8958 9 років тому +1400

    I finally beat my dad at chess, I know this has nothing to do with the video but i feel so happy

    • @buckethattrick9443
      @buckethattrick9443 6 років тому +110

      They should make a guide to beating your dad at chess.

    • @edlanfelixmarcaida4126
      @edlanfelixmarcaida4126 6 років тому +13

      I know that book it is about checkmate patterns

    • @jawneyshaker
      @jawneyshaker 5 років тому +20

      Buzz Jassawalla im still trying after 30 years lol. He always win with a pawn. 2hr game

    • @dondorward5678
      @dondorward5678 5 років тому +57

      dont kid yourself--dad let you win........

    • @r0yce
      @r0yce 5 років тому +15

      This reminds me of the first time I beat my dad in chess.
      He taught me chess..... He was like.... The best to me...
      Although later I realized he couldn't play well enough. But... Well.... It was my first major achievement....

  • @Foxhound3857
    @Foxhound3857 9 років тому +1655

    I'll bet there's a game where Kasparov sacrificed his King and still won.

    • @Danny_21
      @Danny_21 5 років тому +16

      Haha. Nobody gets to capture Kings in Chess.

    • @thy7917
      @thy7917 5 років тому +9

      use your brain buddy considering you're playing chess.

    • @Jurasim1
      @Jurasim1 5 років тому +14

      Why white pieces always move first?

    • @joshcourt6744
      @joshcourt6744 5 років тому +87

      @@Jurasim1 privilege, it's everywhere these days

    • @bongoloboy3800
      @bongoloboy3800 5 років тому +46

      @@Danny_21 that's the joke

  • @itzhaksmurfy
    @itzhaksmurfy 5 років тому +235

    When I sacrifice a piece it almost never goes out as planned 😂 ☠️☠️☠️

    • @kithinga
      @kithinga 4 роки тому +2

      Dont sacrifice to beginners it never works out..

    • @oskarbohlander560
      @oskarbohlander560 4 роки тому

      hahaha

    • @mildchaos6037
      @mildchaos6037 4 роки тому +13

      I usually just end up sacrificing my King. Sadly that’s when the game ends

  • @wallabror
    @wallabror 10 років тому +710

    Apparently everyone in the comments are chess masters who would have won the game in Topalovs place easily

  • @JanBargeman
    @JanBargeman 10 років тому +207

    I love it when he says:
    "Once Topalov realized that he's playing Kasparov and Kasparov has a queen, he went ahead and resigned in this situation."
    The beautifully threatening meaning behind "and Kasparov has a queen", I love it.

    • @wrlk636
      @wrlk636 4 роки тому +6

      Reading this gave me goosebumps.

    • @Longtack55
      @Longtack55 4 роки тому +3

      Understatement.

    • @Boss_Tanaka
      @Boss_Tanaka 4 роки тому +11

      Jan Bargeman I d be more like ‘’When l realized l m playing Kasparov, I resigned’’

  • @skahler
    @skahler 7 років тому +924

    It is insane how far ahead these guys think

    • @marek7345
      @marek7345 5 років тому +2

      Shaun Kahler only white...

    • @alexanderbutler2989
      @alexanderbutler2989 5 років тому +28

      Not even.
      They can envision sequences of checks leading to mate but with minor piece play its so much more unpredictable. They just play really strong fundamental chess. First one to blunder...
      Loses.

    • @shaloamnenja12yearsago29
      @shaloamnenja12yearsago29 5 років тому +4

      This is fundamental play, no need to think ahead 10 moves.

    • @gonzalo4658
      @gonzalo4658 4 роки тому +1

      It is

    • @jakehixon4073
      @jakehixon4073 4 роки тому +5

      Shaun Kahler that’s the thing. I can think about 3-4 moves ahead which helps me beat most average players but they think 6-7 or maybe. moves ahead which is what differentiates them.

  • @notspacekeeper
    @notspacekeeper 9 років тому +81

    I think this game is an excellent demonstration of the strategy of denying your opponent any opportunity to set the pace. The entire game was Kasparov's, almost every move by Topalov was a response.

  • @chrislake9222
    @chrislake9222 10 років тому +455

    That rook sacrifice was genius... It's almost like he could see the future

    • @habibrahimi5172
      @habibrahimi5172 5 років тому +39

      Hey bro u commented this 5 years ago. I’m just wondering how it’s going for you right now, in 2019?

    • @macdeep8523
      @macdeep8523 4 роки тому +6

      20.55 check with rook would hv changed the match

    • @chessplaychannel2836
      @chessplaychannel2836 4 роки тому +2

      Thats how it is in chess if you sacrifice you better know why you do it. Make the opponent think twice.

    • @tasimhalabaku5417
      @tasimhalabaku5417 4 роки тому

      no, was very wrong, if I will played easily can bit GK

    • @chrislake9222
      @chrislake9222 4 роки тому +2

      @@habibrahimi5172 are you asking me?

  • @killasudds
    @killasudds 5 років тому +12

    Wow I learned to play at a young age lost interest and stopped playing , just recently a couple weeks ago my brother died from complications due to diabetes he taught chess to at risk young men in Chicago and Stateville Penitentiary he has helped to turn the life around of many young men by merely teaching them to think, develop and execute. I want this important work to continue so I am diving in to learn to play again. This game was fantastic Kasparov was thinking 5 to 6 moves ahead, this game really shows greatness not only did he master the game of chess but this is an indication of how well he knew his opponent, he knew how he would react and took advantage of his aggressive style of play. I really liked the narration and your slowing down the video to concentrate on key moves.

  • @herbalistathari
    @herbalistathari Рік тому +11

    I met kasparov in 2003 in Rotterdam the Netherlands, i was playing ches by then for more then 45 years, so i played against him. I ended up stalemating myself. I actually was winning and until this day i blame myself. Then my alarm clock went off and i woke up.

  • @justinwright8047
    @justinwright8047 8 років тому +179

    So brilliant!!! EVERY MOVEEE it took the thorough explanation for me to even begin to comprehend his moves. He was always 100 moves ahead, the sacrifices for the long run, God!! Just brilliant

    • @yichern4351
      @yichern4351 8 років тому +32

      You're right, Justin wright

    • @chi111y
      @chi111y 6 років тому +1

      Yeah I wish I could play an untimed chess match so I could think moves through

    • @satyamvirat3489
      @satyamvirat3489 5 років тому +1

      Yeh brilliant

    • @georgbaharov4575
      @georgbaharov4575 5 років тому +1

      No doubt that Kasparov is a chess genious, but don't you think that he "got" some help from his oponent? Like the move when the black's dark square bishop took the white's black square bishop? What was the purpose of this. He should have done the castle instead and who knows what the game's outcome would have been.

  • @TheFatbip
    @TheFatbip 10 років тому +106

    Watching famous chess games has helped me improve so much. Out of all the things I have done to improve it seems that this is the best way.

    • @zulqarnain9955
      @zulqarnain9955 5 років тому +7

      Hey I'm looking for tips. I've been playing against one person for a long time and even tho I mostly win against that one person, I still don't know how to play good. I played online against random players and they effortlessly beat me. I mean come on! I may be bad but the way they took my pieces I was speechless. Please give me some tips. What should you do. What shouldn't. Maybe even generalize a bit. I'm not looking to become the best player on the planet. Just good enough to somewhat give other people a tough time.

    • @davidcopson5800
      @davidcopson5800 4 роки тому +1

      Hey, you look a bit like Mozart there.

    • @gonzalo4658
      @gonzalo4658 4 роки тому +1

      David Copson a fat biT

    • @gonzalo4658
      @gonzalo4658 4 роки тому

      haha ur name

    • @JodyJody1234
      @JodyJody1234 4 роки тому +1

      Hi Mozart

  • @kingscrusher
    @kingscrusher 10 років тому +242

    The "King Hunt" seems to be one of the main undertones of the more classic "Immortal games", and this game has one of the greatest King Hunts ever.

  • @SiwakSerg
    @SiwakSerg 7 років тому +51

    18:49 Topalov said that he was thinking about the same best move that Kasparov suggested, but he was so curious about what would come next after he takes on d4 so he decided to continue.

  • @FellTheSky
    @FellTheSky 7 років тому +151

    i hope 1.4 million views was enough to buy a new mic.

  • @Nocuras
    @Nocuras 10 років тому +56

    I love the ending "...then Topalov realized he was playing Kasparov and Kasparov had a queen..."

  • @Bixbeat
    @Bixbeat 11 років тому +17

    My god, it hurts my brain just to think about all these amazing moves. As a novice player I have had some buildup of my pieces, but just looking at the way they develop their pieces into the end-game is just brilliant.

  • @craZivn
    @craZivn Рік тому +3

    What an excellent video, loved the commentary and explanation of the moves because without that I would have been lost in the depth of some of the strategies. Really enjoyed following the game. Subscribed!

  • @DIYTechnician
    @DIYTechnician 4 роки тому +5

    Thanks for the tips. The narration and explanation of each of the moves is really helpful. Big like here.

  • @Scott84598
    @Scott84598 10 років тому +7

    I really don't play chess much, but watching the best ever play you really learn a lot.

  • @Mtlbro6
    @Mtlbro6 5 років тому +3

    Your videos are amazing. It's easy to see the board and you are entertaining to listen to

  • @mickypoo4622
    @mickypoo4622 9 років тому +5

    A very informative commentary. Many thanks for your considered, knowledgable and vivid explanation. Please keep up the good work.

  • @DampLover
    @DampLover 10 років тому +20

    Kasparov made a blunder (as he said himself, that sacrifice gave his opponent a good chance to get a knight for free) but at the same time Topalov made it :)
    its amazing to see that one move can be so important for the whole game!

    • @raygordonteacheschess5501
      @raygordonteacheschess5501 3 роки тому +5

      I ran this through a computer. Topalov had a draw at best. The opening is the perfect Pirc.

  • @ericfrancois320
    @ericfrancois320 9 років тому +874

    He really thinks this game is better than Ronald Weasley's game his first year at Hogwarts?!

  • @paawansagar8976
    @paawansagar8976 9 років тому +74

    Ron Weasley kicks both players ass

    • @gasparkhache3681
      @gasparkhache3681 8 років тому +12

      I was taking a Ron Weasley in the bathroom while reading this.

    • @FreshHas
      @FreshHas 8 років тому +2

      +Paawan Sagar Ron Weasley played the Scandinavian defence though!

    • @thy7917
      @thy7917 8 років тому +6

      +Paawan Sagar you mean "kiss"?

    • @1GUNJAM1
      @1GUNJAM1 8 років тому

      +Paawan Sagar conor mcgregor kicks your and Rons ass at the same time with one foot

  • @nikizaykov
    @nikizaykov 6 років тому +1

    Very good video man, I appreciate your efforts to showing us

  • @alexobed3184
    @alexobed3184 8 років тому +3

    That was a really brilliant exposition. As an advanced novice chess player, I thank you! I feel like I "leveled up" in chess theory examining this one game because of you. Thanks again.

  • @mintoo2cool
    @mintoo2cool 9 років тому +46

    how did kasporov so confidently sacrifice his rook and make the other rook go from e1 to e7 ? genius move! I would have never done such a move. Genius!

  • @brodyoxnard9370
    @brodyoxnard9370 4 роки тому +9

    love this game. too competitive over long periods in a small space - i'm a tennis player. but i must say how much you've taught me an old man . thank you!

  • @saurabherande8198
    @saurabherande8198 3 роки тому +1

    Your detailed information on each move is really very helpful. Thank you. 👍👍

  • @jka2998
    @jka2998 3 роки тому

    Thank you for the wonderful narration between!

  • @johnhessom1513
    @johnhessom1513 4 роки тому +4

    Great commentary, great game! Unbelievable tactics and ending

  • @landrover1012
    @landrover1012 9 років тому +20

    a killer game with a lot of ideas and tactics to learn from,definately a grandmasters game.

  • @Brian-wj7gb
    @Brian-wj7gb 2 роки тому +3

    Wow, what an exciting game. Thank you for this great commentary. It is simply epic.

  • @oldoriginales8668
    @oldoriginales8668 5 років тому +3

    Chess games in general with analytical search are learning, but with your commentary a logical chess minded study has taken place. Thanks Kevin

  • @davidjeza8451
    @davidjeza8451 2 роки тому +3

    Amazing game. Great commentary. Thank for the video!

  • @thanos2101
    @thanos2101 3 роки тому +5

    Genius game by Kasparov!! Topalov also provided me with some amazing strategies. Overall amazing game to study!

  • @himv.4685
    @himv.4685 10 років тому

    this is GREAT! nice commentary. great job studying this interesting game and i get something from this video. :)

  • @AncientChess
    @AncientChess 3 роки тому

    Thanks, very enjoyable commentary!

  • @finehellox4699
    @finehellox4699 7 років тому +5

    This by far, was the most intense match pf all time!

  • @atribecalledcat
    @atribecalledcat 5 років тому +5

    Kasparov played insane moves that I NEVER predict even if someone would have told me what piece to play each time. ASTONISHING

  • @SandroMassarani
    @SandroMassarani 8 років тому

    Great commentary. Thanks!

  • @burnsmac4187
    @burnsmac4187 9 років тому

    Nice match. Thanks for the video.

  • @rupertpupkin8508
    @rupertpupkin8508 8 років тому +244

    I love it when random UA-cam commenters second-guess moves made by some of the greatest players ever.

    • @TheLordoftheRavens
      @TheLordoftheRavens 7 років тому

      +StrangeDeimos I was actually thinking the same thing.

    • @TheLordoftheRavens
      @TheLordoftheRavens 7 років тому

      StrangeDeimos Ah, ok

    • @adatta3046
      @adatta3046 7 років тому +20

      And as they should; Topalov clearly did not play perfect, otherwise he would have not lost. A good chess player should investigate where his mistakes were; after all post game analysis (possibly assisted by an engine) is far easier than analysis over the board.

    • @ChessskillBlogspot
      @ChessskillBlogspot 7 років тому +3

      It's sorta like a C Class player creating a website and a bunch of videos where he can combine what masters say with engine analysis and his own limited understanding.

    • @mr.orca3251
      @mr.orca3251 6 років тому +1

      mabe kuz they have a question about a move that wasn't answered in the video?

  • @Metagross31
    @Metagross31 11 років тому +11

    After the Rook was sacrificed for the pawn, i really was like WHAT!!!!
    But after some more moves i just clapped my hands and had the desire to bow to Kasparov!!

    • @Metagross31
      @Metagross31 Рік тому +2

      @indp. iv I wouldn't call it a religion, but I am still a fan :D

  • @Smirnoff44
    @Smirnoff44 6 років тому

    brilliant video great commentary as well ,very interesting indeed

  • @setsail3726
    @setsail3726 6 років тому +2

    one of the fantastic 24 minute of my life tnx for sharing this

  • @peterstark9484
    @peterstark9484 4 роки тому +9

    One of the great losses to humanity is that Kasparov and Fischer did not get to play.

  • @quinellaonyt3039
    @quinellaonyt3039 5 років тому +6

    Damn that move after Kasparov rook sacrifice was so intense

  • @gildardomolina308
    @gildardomolina308 4 роки тому

    Thank you master great game greetings from Colombia.

  • @jesuswillreturnasathiefont6270
    @jesuswillreturnasathiefont6270 10 років тому +1

    This is a great game .. I just started to really dig deep into chess I love the game and great upload.

  • @jasper5016
    @jasper5016 7 років тому +34

    this game shows why Kasparov is great.

  • @leibnitz2357
    @leibnitz2357 10 років тому +6

    Perfect. Kasparov was the best in his time!

  • @eamnq
    @eamnq 10 років тому

    I loved it!
    Thanks and I did subscribe!

  • @NaughtySteyleZ
    @NaughtySteyleZ 6 років тому +1

    I love your commentary and must say kasparov is a genius!

  • @chessfinesse
    @chessfinesse 10 років тому +3

    That is poetry. It deserves the title "Immortal Game".

    • @davidcopson5800
      @davidcopson5800 4 роки тому

      @jqbtube But in the heat of battle these things are not found. Tal was very successful over the board but his tactics and sacrifices were not always sound. Hindsight (aided by computers these days) is a wonderful thing.

  • @user-ot1kt1sl3g
    @user-ot1kt1sl3g 8 років тому +4

    Kasparov was always one of the best chess players. And he proved it one more time in this game.

  • @MrMartinmozz
    @MrMartinmozz 3 роки тому

    That was so interesting, tyvm! :)

  • @cameron7957
    @cameron7957 4 роки тому

    Great analysis!

  • @knives2718
    @knives2718 10 років тому +4

    I did not learn quite a bit. I freakin' learned a LOT!

  • @ahneemoney069
    @ahneemoney069 9 років тому +45

    Gotta love youtube, every comment is either "Hurr nerds" or people trying to make suggestions on how these 2 grandmasters could improve their game....

    • @Idk-bw3ib
      @Idk-bw3ib 4 роки тому

      ahneemoney069 damn 5 years has passed , u alive man ?

  • @mthunzisetlaba8530
    @mthunzisetlaba8530 4 роки тому +1

    Awesome analysis

  • @IlyasArinov
    @IlyasArinov 7 років тому +1

    Great video, thanks.

  • @igunzOsick
    @igunzOsick 10 років тому +11

    What I'm trying to figure out is at what point was topalov completely screwed? It's definitely before 20:00. This game in amazing, kasparov is an absolute monster.

    • @kosmosyche
      @kosmosyche 3 роки тому +5

      I think it's around 0:49 mark, when Kasparov decides to win this game.

  • @TrevorFitz
    @TrevorFitz 8 років тому +9

    Why doesn't Topalov capture Kasparov's queen with HIS queen BEFORE then capturing the "sacrificed" rook?

    • @ayushtalesara9921
      @ayushtalesara9921 4 роки тому

      Yeah that would've worked too. You see rook to d1 at 20:55 would also result in mate.

  • @loganmoore8633
    @loganmoore8633 3 роки тому

    Thank you so much for this simple explanation

  • @Ashish-sp4hw
    @Ashish-sp4hw 4 роки тому

    Great content and way of explaining.
    Please rectify the noise in audio if possible.
    Thank you

  • @brucewillis542
    @brucewillis542 4 роки тому +6

    Topalov should have traded queens at 21:00 by moving his rook to d1, instead of taking the pawn.

    • @brucewillis542
      @brucewillis542 3 роки тому

      @Wretchskull I am a GM

    • @cahallo5964
      @cahallo5964 3 роки тому

      Holy fuck Bruce Willis from Die Hard is teaching us chess

  • @numberonep5404
    @numberonep5404 8 років тому +6

    "Once he realised he was playing Kasparov, and that kasparov had a queen he resigned" Epic hahah x)

  • @raid3rrdr98
    @raid3rrdr98 6 років тому

    Beautiful explanation,thanks

  • @billbranigan4587
    @billbranigan4587 5 років тому

    Great video👍🏻

  • @sorincezar
    @sorincezar 9 років тому +15

    at 20:21 why did black moved bishop to b7 and not rook to d6?
    thankx

    • @flewerfun
      @flewerfun 8 років тому +28

      Sorin Cezar Crăcană This is an example of a rook being overloaded : it has to watch over d5 to protect the queen and a6 to prevent mate. If Rd6, then Kb2 is a killer (the plan is to sacrifice the queen on b3 to play cxb3, mate). If black pins the queen via Qd4, then the took is overloaded so you play Qxd4. The rook cannot take otherwise it is mate on a6.

    • @edursulum1413
      @edursulum1413 7 років тому +2

      Good explanation.

    • @johnny_pilot
      @johnny_pilot 6 років тому +1

      +flewerfun: Why wasn't Kb2 played after Bb7 anyway?

    • @saatviksannuthi4326
      @saatviksannuthi4326 6 років тому +7

      Johnny P because QD4 would be a pin and white doesn't want to exchange queens

  • @GINSHINKZLs
    @GINSHINKZLs 8 років тому +260

    Lol I don't play chess and I have no idea what's going on

    • @MsArinya
      @MsArinya 8 років тому +22

      +GINSHINKZL s The rules are easy, but being that good is not.

    • @GINSHINKZLs
      @GINSHINKZLs 8 років тому

      aeswing1 I just know the moveset lmao. I havent touched a chessboard in ~10 years :o

    • @715SF
      @715SF 8 років тому

      +GINSHINKZL s :OOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

    • @BrunoCCoutinho
      @BrunoCCoutinho 8 років тому +4

      +GINSHINKZL s In warfare it is equivalent to sacrifice you best troops so that put your opponent in a bad but not hopeless position in the short term, and you don't kill any of his troops.
      Nevertheless, after that move, you could predict that your opponent would lose after 5 years.

    • @michaelbauers8800
      @michaelbauers8800 8 років тому

      +GINSHINKZL s Great game, you should get online and play

  • @uniquebunnie333
    @uniquebunnie333 10 років тому

    Excellent game and commentary.

  • @chessfun9344
    @chessfun9344 3 роки тому

    thanks for useful videos

  • @benjaminrazey
    @benjaminrazey 8 років тому +3

    at 20:07, why did Topalov not take Pawn at D5 with his bishop? Would have had the same effect as the queen but kept the pressure on the rook at E7?

    • @CocaC
      @CocaC 8 років тому

      +Benjamin Razey cause white moves Kb2 threatening mate with the following move Qb3+ if Black Bishop takes then mate with pawn on c2. There is nothing black can do after that. but if Qxd5 and then if white Kb2 then black Qd4 pins the Queen and prevents mate

    • @benjaminrazey
      @benjaminrazey 8 років тому

      Or even better, Knight to D5, thus removing the possibility of King to B2 as it would result in the loss of his queen

    • @LegitosaurusRex
      @LegitosaurusRex 8 років тому

      +Benjamin Razey Nope, that allows Qb3#.

  • @sagheysajeevan6958
    @sagheysajeevan6958 8 років тому +7

    at 21:07 why couldnt black just check with his rook on d1 followed by Qd4?

    • @penissjoe4289
      @penissjoe4289 8 років тому +1

      you are right , Rd1 is the best move but after changing queens and Rxf7 its stil a pretty easy win for white cause of 2 different checkmateoptions with rook and bishop which black can defend but after defending he pretty much cant move any of his pieces expect the pawns on the kings side

    • @penissjoe4289
      @penissjoe4289 8 років тому

      You should follow with Ra8 after Rd1 check that would win you a tempo , but white is stil about +1

    • @aheesh6487
      @aheesh6487 6 років тому

      Followed by Qd4? So what if king moves to b2 rather than a2?

  • @dhyanais
    @dhyanais 10 років тому

    I did enjoy this video very much.

  • @ahmedalhisaie7698
    @ahmedalhisaie7698 5 років тому

    Very beautiful game Nd amazing analysis thanks a lot

  • @DaRza17
    @DaRza17 10 років тому +3

    ben finegold would kasparovs queen was pretty suspicious for most of the early middle game haha

  • @markthompson8777
    @markthompson8777 5 років тому +4

    When Kasparov brought his rook to E7 at 18:46, why wasn’t it taken by black queen?

    • @wormhole331
      @wormhole331 4 роки тому

      I'm no expert but my guess is that the knight on a5 would move to c6 checking the king and attacking the queen. Forcing the bishop at a8 to take the knight then the d5 pawn would take bishop. That exchange would be worse for black since bishops are worth more.

    • @fiveeightzerofiveeightsix6829
      @fiveeightzerofiveeightsix6829 4 роки тому

      @@wormhole331 No, that would be a terrible blunder. If Black takes the rook, he gets mated.

  • @michaelthomheadley
    @michaelthomheadley 6 років тому +2

    I got goosebumps watching this from how great the players are.... cool

  • @Catchamouse1
    @Catchamouse1 8 років тому +1

    I had to switch to 2x speed, because it would be boring and I'm from Czech Republic! Very well played, commentary very good, I enjoyed it. :)

  • @bajjilllion
    @bajjilllion 9 років тому +7

    At 20:25 couldn't black have just move rook d8 to d6 to protect?

    • @joelcalitna9759
      @joelcalitna9759 9 років тому +2

      same thinking.

    • @what9063
      @what9063 9 років тому +2

      I was thinking at 23:57 he could have used his rook to give a check the move his king and pawn towards a checkmate

    • @minhbinh1757
      @minhbinh1757 9 років тому +4

      If black plays Rd6, then white'll play Rxa6, and after the black rook takes back the move Kb2 guarantees a win for white

    • @7u6e
      @7u6e 9 років тому +2

      Had the same idea. But according to computer in this case there'll be checkmate in 6 moves (white wins) no matter how black plays. So Topalov as a great player calculated it and made the move recommended by computer - bishop to B7.

  • @shugalynn2009
    @shugalynn2009 3 роки тому +3

    IDK WHAT IM DOING IM JUST TRYING TO WIN THIS IMESSAGE GAME

  • @RafaelMartinez-we6nj
    @RafaelMartinez-we6nj 10 років тому

    great analysis!!

  • @east47
    @east47 5 років тому

    Remarkable game. Incredible how these world class players can see some of these moves and think so many moves ahead. Though much of the superfluous commentary on this video could have been cut down which would have shortened video to 15 minutes.

  • @falconeaterf15
    @falconeaterf15 5 років тому +7

    Chess is best played at 2:30am with lots of cheap beer, and an endless supply of peanuts in the shell.
    Salted of course.

  • @emanuilkostadinov6214
    @emanuilkostadinov6214 10 років тому +11

    At 21:03 Would it not be a better move for Topalov Rxd1+ and after the king moves to b2 he can trade off the queens and be up in material?

    • @word20
      @word20 10 років тому

      At 20:59 and 21:03 Topalov could make Rd1! and after Kb2 then Qd4+! and white is forced exchange the queens and black is a rook up

    • @cummychris
      @cummychris 10 років тому

      After Rd4, Kasparov would go for Bd7, threaten a checkmate, and force black Rd7, then white would Rd7. If black goes Ra8 to prevent checkmate, white can then f7 and h7 clearing a path for the white pawns.

    • @pbissama1990
      @pbissama1990 10 років тому +2

      jqbtube Even Rf7 is not the right option as Black's Rd6 prevents Be6. The winning moves for white after the Q exchange would be : Rb6 Ra8 ; Bc8 Rb1+ ; Kb1 Ka3 ;Ra6+ Ra6 ; Ba6 Kb4. and white is a bishop up. After Bc8 white threatens Ba6 followed by Bb5#.

    • @pbissama1990
      @pbissama1990 10 років тому +1

      jqbtube i stand corrected

  • @Crisisdarkness
    @Crisisdarkness Рік тому

    I have played chess again, watching this video has helped me improve my personal strategy, I love this game, each game is very unique, and it makes you think a lot

  • @xx3868
    @xx3868 4 роки тому +1

    This is a great example of looking at the big picture and sacrificing for the end game

  • @ojsojs6004
    @ojsojs6004 9 років тому +6

    Kasparov is the greatest chess player of all time. He meet many criteria. He defended his title many times. He won many strong tournaments. He is world number 1 for more than 20 years. Has good records against the top players of his time. Second to Carlsen has the highest elo rating achived in history.

    • @michaelbauers8800
      @michaelbauers8800 8 років тому

      +Akira Toriko I see what you did there. You cleverly led the reader to decide it's probably Magnus who will usurp Kasparov as the greatest player of all time...maybe :)

  • @V8SupersQirreL
    @V8SupersQirreL 5 років тому +11

    It's Kasparovs "Immortal", but you have to have a great opponent to play an immortal game!

  • @alexweisstrost
    @alexweisstrost 9 років тому

    excellent explanation, thank you

  • @87ploki
    @87ploki 10 років тому

    very nice match a learnt a lot from it

  • @Krunal1804
    @Krunal1804 8 років тому +3

    after 20:26, what if Black brings it Rook at D6...?
    I think then Black would have not lost Knight or Bishop..!
    Any reviews on this ??

    • @BigBadBandidos
      @BigBadBandidos 8 років тому

      +Krunal Rajyaguru Kb2 with the threat of playing Qb3 next.

    • @virajtemghare3267
      @virajtemghare3267 8 років тому

      +BigBadBandidos At 20:30 what if topalov defended the pawn at a6 using the rook at d8 and not with bishop at a8? this wud not only have defended that pawn but also would have defended the knight at f6.

    • @Krunal1804
      @Krunal1804 8 років тому

      viraj temghare
      I guess it means the same as ma Q. What if he brings rook D6 !
      Right.!
      I am also looking forward for a convincing answer for that..!!

    • @TheGreenFire41
      @TheGreenFire41 8 років тому

      +Krunal Rajyaguru ok, so if rd6, white plays rxa6 and after black rxa6, kb2 and white will win in a few moves.
      If Bb7, black can always prevent kb2 with qd4 because it's protected by the rook on d8.
      Hope this helps :D

    • @7billza
      @7billza 8 років тому +1

      +Krunal Rajyaguru that's exactly what I was thinking. Paused the video to check out e comments and wasn't disappointed

  • @ismschism5176
    @ismschism5176 8 років тому +4

    oooh... Knight-to... family-fork - *family-fork!!* ... oh; nvrmnd.

  • @innopva9973
    @innopva9973 5 років тому

    great video, thanks

  • @tomjohn8733
    @tomjohn8733 4 роки тому +1

    Great game,,...thank you !