14:44 Haha, is Peter channeling Simon Williams here? Or does this chess meme have another origin? :D In any case, GM Svidler's commentary is truly a *treasure* to be cherished and preserved, and an incredible gift to fans of the game all over the world. We get a rare glimpse inside a super-GM's mind, and see how a player at the top of the world approaches our beloved game. And he's so articulate and easy to follow - I have no doubt he instantly sees far more lines than he could verbally explain in a reasonable time, but he can distill them down and present the crucial ideas in a way even us mere mortals can follow. Truly a joy to listen to. Words can't thank him enough, but... *Thank you, Peter!*
Great commentary, Peter. I had to pause and come back to it several times due to other interruptions, but I see why you took the time. It certainly was the match of the tournament. And you gave it the commentary of the tournament.
You know, another thing I've noticed is that Mr. Svidler really knows how to incorporate computer analysis and evaluations in his commentary. No other commentator I've seen on TH-cam does it as well. Kasparov used to talk about combining GM and computer talent to play chess; here Mr. Svidler combines the two in the most harmonious way to provide human commentary.
Wonderful analysis as always. A beautiful example of why OTB chess will always be a possibility, however good engines get, because humans will always be fallible. Thank you Mr Svidler, may all your packs contain golden purples
I really appreciate Svidlers remarks when the machine says something is good and he says he would have never seen that, or that a human would never go for that.
Time to bring in smart clocks that display the move number which this game makes obvious is vital in no increment time scrambles. Both Magnus and now Wes have been embarrassed by clock issues and this latest clock fiasco robbed us all of a wonderful five player tiebreaker. Nevertheless congrats Fabi.
peter why did not you comment on the direct games? everyone wants it because you are the best. hope that the match for the world title you will comment. with respect and respect ... sign a Romanian from Romania
What do you think of fixing the classic time control, so it is the same at all tournaments? In Norway Chess alone, there are now two famous games with dramatic ends because of the (unnecessarily) weird time control. I think tournament organizers are just trying to be fancy, tbh. The game quality should not vary too much from giving or taking 10 minutes here or there. And the game Magnus lost on time is the perfect example for ridiculous time controls getting to players.
Seriously, Imagine if every football or other sport that you watch having slightly different rules each game. Some level of standardization on time mechanics would be good for the game
Surely it would be easy to program the clocks to automatically add the time after they're hit 40 times? Or are there situations where they can be hit more than once per move?
Don't the clocks have a move counter? So you can just press the + (at my clock at least) and get the move number displayed. Also, can't he just get up and ask the arbiter about the move count? It frankly seems ridiculous that players blitz out moves to make sure they make the time control.
Fantastic game, very interesting for spectators. But flawed, as Peter says. But still Fabi deserves credit for at least being enterprising, although his provocation of Wesley could easily have backfired. Still it was smart to "go for broke" and try to win outright, because the alternative of a draw and engaging Magnus in a tie-break was not a strategy that had a high chance of success.
My big question is why So took 40. Rxh3+ in the first place if he didn't see that he needed to play 41.Rd2? He was giving up a whole rook, after all. Doesn't this rook sacrifice only make sense if you calculate the next several moves to a perpetual? The two moves need to be considered together, right? In other words, why, when he played Rxh3, why did he think that Rd3 was going to work? What was the perpetual that So thought would follow from playing Rd3?
Looks like Wesley missed some chances for the advantage in this game, not that the line was obvious or overwhelming. What I wonder more than anything is why Magnus opted for such a seemingly unambitious approach in the crucial final round against MVL!
14:44 Haha, is Peter channeling Simon Williams here? Or does this chess meme have another origin? :D
In any case, GM Svidler's commentary is truly a *treasure* to be cherished and preserved, and an incredible gift to fans of the game all over the world. We get a rare glimpse inside a super-GM's mind, and see how a player at the top of the world approaches our beloved game. And he's so articulate and easy to follow - I have no doubt he instantly sees far more lines than he could verbally explain in a reasonable time, but he can distill them down and present the crucial ideas in a way even us mere mortals can follow. Truly a joy to listen to.
Words can't thank him enough, but...
*Thank you, Peter!*
I was wondering the same thing! GingerGM is one entertaining guy, and Svidler is a damn genius
GM Svidler is AWESOME !
Great commentary, Peter. I had to pause and come back to it several times due to other interruptions, but I see why you took the time. It certainly was the match of the tournament. And you gave it the commentary of the tournament.
great chess, explained by a great player...tyvm mr. svidler
Peter Svidler is the Bobby Fischer of chess commentators!
...but a much nicer person. Much, much nicer.
Boudewijn Redeker yupp
Most definitely!
Thanks for the analysis, Peter
PS...the finest chess analyst/commentator besides being a top GM himself
You know, another thing I've noticed is that Mr. Svidler really knows how to incorporate computer analysis and evaluations in his commentary. No other commentator I've seen on TH-cam does it as well. Kasparov used to talk about combining GM and computer talent to play chess; here Mr. Svidler combines the two in the most harmonious way to provide human commentary.
Thank you sooo much, Dear Super GM Svidler :) Your wonderful genius is enriched by your humour.
GREAT recap by GM Svidler!
Wonderful analysis as always. A beautiful example of why OTB chess will always be a possibility, however good engines get, because humans will always be fallible.
Thank you Mr Svidler, may all your packs contain golden purples
Thx Peter...you are great !!!
I acutaly wait for these analysis from Mr Svidler ... thank you Peter
Thanks mr.Svilder, always fascinating and mesmerizing analysis
I really appreciate Svidlers remarks when the machine says something is good and he says he would have never seen that, or that a human would never go for that.
Another great video by GM Svidler!
Time to bring in smart clocks that display the move number which this game makes obvious is vital in no increment time scrambles. Both Magnus and now Wes have been embarrassed by clock issues and this latest clock fiasco robbed us all of a wonderful five player tiebreaker. Nevertheless congrats Fabi.
Superb as always.
Dammit peter its late and I have my final exam tomorrow but I have to watch this video
"Okay, where is your play now, mister player of the white pieces.." lol
Very nice thanks Peter
One of the most complicated games I've ever seen, what a nightmare.
Thank you Peter. Appreciate your Comments.
@45:26, the winning move for Black is Rd4 to Rd3!
39:55 "...unattractive!" :D :D What a choice of word! LOL
peter why did not you comment on the direct games? everyone wants it because you are the best. hope that the match for the world title you will comment. with respect and respect ... sign a Romanian from Romania
What do you think of fixing the classic time control, so it is the same at all tournaments? In Norway Chess alone, there are now two famous games with dramatic ends because of the (unnecessarily) weird time control. I think tournament organizers are just trying to be fancy, tbh. The game quality should not vary too much from giving or taking 10 minutes here or there. And the game Magnus lost on time is the perfect example for ridiculous time controls getting to players.
Nils Petras, well-said!
Seriously, Imagine if every football or other sport that you watch having slightly different rules each game. Some level of standardization on time mechanics would be good for the game
What game did Magnus lose on time?
Top man! 👍
This is the best explanation compared to agadmator.
Agreed, but he is not teaching English here.
You're comparing dinner to appetizer. They are both excellent!
mapifisher Well I like Agadmator a lot. But Swidler is a GM. He covered more lines than agadmator in this video.
chakravarthi eleti I agree completely
Agadmator is just a 2000-2100 player, watching his analyses of superGM's games is pure nonsense and a waste of time.
Surely it would be easy to program the clocks to automatically add the time after they're hit 40 times? Or are there situations where they can be hit more than once per move?
Sorry peter and co couldn't stay up till the end will have to finish tomorrow.
Don't the clocks have a move counter? So you can just press the + (at my clock at least) and get the move number displayed. Also, can't he just get up and ask the arbiter about the move count? It frankly seems ridiculous that players blitz out moves to make sure they make the time control.
So took a dive for the team. Caruana's check is in the mail.
Fantastic game, very interesting for spectators. But flawed, as Peter says. But still Fabi deserves credit for at least being enterprising, although his provocation of Wesley could easily have backfired. Still it was smart to "go for broke" and try to win outright, because the alternative of a draw and engaging Magnus in a tie-break was not a strategy that had a high chance of success.
My big question is why So took 40. Rxh3+ in the first place if he didn't see that he needed to play 41.Rd2? He was giving up a whole rook, after all. Doesn't this rook sacrifice only make sense if you calculate the next several moves to a perpetual? The two moves need to be considered together, right? In other words, why, when he played Rxh3, why did he think that Rd3 was going to work? What was the perpetual that So thought would follow from playing Rd3?
Looking a bit more chipper today! :)
Absorbing Peter's analysis makes me wonder how super GMs look at positions.
New clock rules are soooooo stupid, what's the point of waiting to flag before getting your time ?
Very nice, howevre I had to skip parts because I just don't have enough time to watch everything.
just watch it in 2x speed
Vazcov1609 watch it in pieces
Fabi will have to improve to challenge magnus
Objectively this was a very very complicated game!
Hey there :D
😏 Hey there 😏
lol Peter
Wesley so close. ..🙁
FABI 3000!
Looks like Wesley missed some chances for the advantage in this game, not that the line was obvious or overwhelming. What I wonder more than anything is why Magnus opted for such a seemingly unambitious approach in the crucial final round against MVL!
Wesley did obviously miss his chances. Fabi got lucky in a sense, or got away with one.
53 minutes!? These are getting pretty long.
I thought that was a good thing...