i watch alot of gothamchess recaps and I have to say its refreshing to watch some of your recaps in which you go into significantly more detail. Thank you for the videos they are very instructional. levi gets alot more engagement because of his personality but i think people will come around to appreciate your content alongside it. chess on youtube is such an interesting niche but I think you have found a really solid formula you just have yet to be recognized for it.
Jerry already is and has been a very well respected member of the chess community for quite some time now. I’d go as far as to say he’s probably more liked a lot more by most people who know both him and Levi. Levi’s content inherently pulls bigger viewership and always will compared to Jerry, but numbers aren’t everything and so has Jerry said before i believe too
I think it helps a lot that Jerry doesn't do TH-cam full time, and for a living. All these chess channels that started during covid went all in, as full time job so they have to perform and stand out.. in my perspective, Jerry can stay a lot more authentic, which is very great, especially compared to all these chess channels that desperately try to claim 'their unique brand'.
If a Super GM spends 10 minutes calculating a move and leaves open a pawn move that forks a queen and Bishop, probably want to spend more than one minute thinking before you move that pawn.
What I love about this video is that although I'd already seen the mate in 6 featured heavily on Twitter, I learned a lot just from the way you explained those opening moves. Great analysis as always!
Hey Jerry, I watch a couple different chess channels, and your analysis is by far the best- patient and thorough without any unnecessary flair. I appreciate every one of your uploads. Thanks.
"The rest of the game is not that interesting" -- proceeds to have a knight sac and a second rook for pawn sac. :D Amazing game, thank you for sharing this Jerry!
I saw the game on another 'big' chess channel, they missed mentioning why queen couldn't take the rock, I'm somewhat a beginner myself so it's very helpful that you explain it. Also keeping the tension at the opining is insightful. And the rock teasing white is a funny expression. Keep up the good videos Jerry.
If there is a move in the game that would have any significance or pique your curiosity, you know Jerry will see it and explain all the possible variations! His attention to detail and the insights he provides are unmatched on TH-cam.
It’s so nice to see top player make a non engine move to create a beautiful game. It’s rare to see these days, this game reminds me of the romantic era or players like Mikhail tal, it’s so refreshing. Thanks for the awesome recap
Thank you for the lucid and instructive comments as usual, Jerry! Also for publishing this fantastic game (btw. my modesty likes Wesley both for his mastery and for his personality). Keep on the excellent work, teaching us, chess lovers, and giving us plesaure and joy.
Can we call this an immortal? Because it's pretty close to deserving that designation. Sacrificing a rock and a queen to get a forced mate in six with two beautiful bishops is an amazing combination and shows that Wesley can calculate very well.
Also, its not really an immortal since Bh6 is a blunder. The opponent just didnt see Bf8 to trade off the darksquared bishops. After that e4 just wins a piece for black. Then white is just down a piece of 2 pawns. I dont think you can label a game an immortal game, when the opponent just missed the winning line.
The whole point of Bh6 was for black to blunder by pushing e5 pawn. It's called psychological warfare on top of tactic & strategy. If I was black, I would've thought that white blundered w/ Bh6 or simply didn't see it that far obviously. Sometimes it's really about who blunders 1st. I can only surmise that Bh6 was a brilliant gamble at the very least since e5 pawn could've easily been captured by d4 pawn & repositioning white queen.
The king walk you're thinking of Edward Lasker vs George Alan Thomas, where he checkmated with discovered check. He had the option of castling or moving the king, he chose the king because it didn't move the rook and he thought that was more beautiful. People have debated that ever since.
What a wonderful game, thanks for highlighting it! You don't see moves like this every day. Also, @10:55 i think you might be thinking of Edward Lasker vs George Alan Thomas
I think it was Edward Lasker , who played a ten move combination and it may have been castles long and check mate. I do believe the bishops also played a prominent role .
Beautiful game and idea, brilliantly explained as usual. One question for you: when you discussed the 18. xe5 Bc5 19. e6 variation starting at 5:50, is there an issue with 19. ... xe6? Maybe the tempi gained by forcing the white rook to move is ultimately not worth keeping the rooks on board with white controlling the half-open e-file? Thanks.
Well if you compare it to the king-march towards his inevitable death it wouldn't be so interesting but doesn't mean it didn't require incredible planning & positioning. Holy shit.
The game you're thinking of is Edward Lasker vs. George Alan Thomas, London 1912. (I knew the names of the players and the decade by memory, but nothing else.)
What a gorgeous game! So brilliant I think even Black is to be commended for so much as seeing the Queen sac! Best game I can recall in 21st c top level chess.
I like that you mentioned the time that the players spent thinking, makes me better understand how they felt about the moves. Wesley calculated for 10 minutes, this should have been a red flag for black to calculate further.
Jerry, at 5:10 you say it's a desirable, typical exchange, but wouldn't that be a good for a bad bishop exchange for black, something that should be avoided most of the time? Awesome game and tactics! And great video as always! :)
Good note you’ve made. 👍 We can also factor in that white’s bad bishop (dark) is quite an active piece. Moreover, with some pressure mounting on the black kingside it does make sense to welcome exchanges.
I (5:40) 17. Re3 - (6:20-6:35)!8. dxe5; Bc5: rook on e3 "gains a valuable tempo against the rook while also adding (...) a third attacker to e5". So why not 17. Re2 (instead of e3); e5 18.dxe5; Bc5 19. Rae1? II (7.31-7:35) "This Bh6 move isn't quite the best," because (8:08) "black's in the driver's seat". So which move ís best?
It was actually ballsy for Wesley to play Bh6, hoping Melkumyan would not play Bf8 so he can execute the insane tactical idea. When the latter didn't, it was over. I wonder if Wesley would do the Bh6 if he's playing against Magnus Carlsen. In any case, this is got to be one of the most amazing games in the olympiad.
I can see the logic behind playing ..e4 and doing it without much thought: either I'm going to beat a top 10 player, or they're going to do something spectacular. Whatever happens, people may be talking about this game for a long time.
on turn 7, black plays Nd7 which they have to backtrack from within a few turns,, l was wondering why they wouldnt deploy their other knight first..? to me it seems strictly better, since you're gonna want to put that knight on f6 eventually anyways and that way you can also castle, while stalling out 2 more turns where white won't capture the pawn. The only thing l can think of is that black moved the knight just to "force" white to release the tension in the center, but surely that isnt worth two tempi..?
Amazing game. It is so unusual at this level and in classical time control. I could imagine this game played on a Titled Arena and that black would thought white just pre-moved bh6 or something.
The Art of Chess: Exploring Wesley So’s Playing Style Wesley So’s playing style can be characterized as a harmonious blend of precision, creativity, and deep strategic understanding. He is known for his exceptional ability to calculate complex positions and his relentless focus on finding the most accurate moves in any given situation. Positional understanding is a key aspect of Wesley’s game. He has a natural talent for identifying the critical squares and pieces in a position, enabling him to craft plans that exploit his opponent’s weaknesses while safeguarding his own. This ability to maintain a strong sense of harmony among his pieces often leaves his opponents struggling to find counterplay. Another hallmark of Wesley’s playing style is his versatility. He is comfortable playing a wide range of openings and is not afraid to venture into unfamiliar territory. This flexibility keeps his opponents guessing and allows Wesley to adapt his approach depending on the specific demands of a position. Endgame prowess is yet another area in which Wesley excels. His deep understanding of endgame principles, combined with his remarkable calculating abilities, often enables him to convert even the slightest of advantages into full points. Wesley So’s playing style is a testament to his dedication to the game and his relentless pursuit of perfection. By continually pushing the boundaries of his own understanding, Wesley has not only achieved personal success but has also contributed to the evolution of chess as a whole.
i watch alot of gothamchess recaps and I have to say its refreshing to watch some of your recaps in which you go into significantly more detail. Thank you for the videos they are very instructional. levi gets alot more engagement because of his personality but i think people will come around to appreciate your content alongside it. chess on youtube is such an interesting niche but I think you have found a really solid formula you just have yet to be recognized for it.
Jerry already is and has been a very well respected member of the chess community for quite some time now. I’d go as far as to say he’s probably more liked a lot more by most people who know both him and Levi.
Levi’s content inherently pulls bigger viewership and always will compared to Jerry, but numbers aren’t everything and so has Jerry said before i believe too
lol
I think it helps a lot that Jerry doesn't do TH-cam full time, and for a living. All these chess channels that started during covid went all in, as full time job so they have to perform and stand out.. in my perspective, Jerry can stay a lot more authentic, which is very great, especially compared to all these chess channels that desperately try to claim 'their unique brand'.
Levy is merely a showbiz clown who entertains Redditors. Style over substance.
Yea man👍💪
Your commentating is always so articulate and well-explained. Thank you, Jerry.
Thank you David
I have seen 4 different recaps of this game now and I think yours is my favorite, I love how you go deeper than most other TH-cam channels.
If a Super GM spends 10 minutes calculating a move and leaves open a pawn move that forks a queen and Bishop, probably want to spend more than one minute thinking before you move that pawn.
It's the chess equivalent of hearing Boss music.
Hurried move form melkumyaman :
What I love about this video is that although I'd already seen the mate in 6 featured heavily on Twitter, I learned a lot just from the way you explained those opening moves. Great analysis as always!
Great to read that Andrew. 👍
Hey Jerry, I watch a couple different chess channels, and your analysis is by far the best- patient and thorough without any unnecessary flair. I appreciate every one of your uploads. Thanks.
Jerry, you do a fantastic job with these videos. Your detailed analysis is spot on!!!! Thank you.
"The rest of the game is not that interesting" -- proceeds to have a knight sac and a second rook for pawn sac. :D Amazing game, thank you for sharing this Jerry!
Hi Jerry I really enjoy watching your videos, your technique of explaining is really easy to understand, love this channel very underrated..
Thank you for your support 👍😎
So’s olympiad games have been incredible! I have missed seeing him play for so long! Great video!
You are the best Chess content creator when it comes to explaining the reasoning behind chess moves! (closely followed by Danya)
Rxe4 is just brilliant! I paused and looked for the move and couldn't find Rxe4. What an amazing feat of calculation and tactical creativity!
I saw the game on another 'big' chess channel, they missed mentioning why queen couldn't take the rock, I'm somewhat a beginner myself so it's very helpful that you explain it.
Also keeping the tension at the opining is insightful. And the rock teasing white is a funny expression.
Keep up the good videos Jerry.
If there is a move in the game that would have any significance or pique your curiosity, you know Jerry will see it and explain all the possible variations! His attention to detail and the insights he provides are unmatched on TH-cam.
Very glad to see another analysis, Jerry! I watch them as soon as I know they are out. Have a good one!
Thank you Daniel 👍
It’s so nice to see top player make a non engine move to create a beautiful game. It’s rare to see these days, this game reminds me of the romantic era or players like Mikhail tal, it’s so refreshing. Thanks for the awesome recap
Wesley So dazzles the world with a brilliancy over Melkumyan. Wow!
Thank you for the lucid and instructive comments as usual, Jerry! Also for publishing this fantastic game (btw. my modesty likes Wesley both for his mastery and for his personality). Keep on the excellent work, teaching us, chess lovers, and giving us plesaure and joy.
Thank you Bachian. I agree, he’s a class act.
Thats a stunning game! In the style of old masters!!
I love your videos man. Been watching them for years
I don't know if you are -the- best on youtube but definitely up there. Love your chill vibe and clarity
I watched agadmators analysis. I like your in depth viewpoint. I enjoy your voice, personality, and commentary
Can we call this an immortal? Because it's pretty close to deserving that designation. Sacrificing a rock and a queen to get a forced mate in six with two beautiful bishops is an amazing combination and shows that Wesley can calculate very well.
They played with rocks?
Also, its not really an immortal since Bh6 is a blunder. The opponent just didnt see Bf8 to trade off the darksquared bishops. After that e4 just wins a piece for black. Then white is just down a piece of 2 pawns. I dont think you can label a game an immortal game, when the opponent just missed the winning line.
@@Sam-kj9ui well by that logic the original immortal game should never be called the immortal game lmao
The whole point of Bh6 was for black to blunder by pushing e5 pawn. It's called psychological warfare on top of tactic & strategy. If I was black, I would've thought that white blundered w/ Bh6 or simply didn't see it that far obviously. Sometimes it's really about who blunders 1st. I can only surmise that Bh6 was a brilliant gamble at the very least since e5 pawn could've easily been captured by d4 pawn & repositioning white queen.
@@markg9401 Legend is that Wesley said: "Oh no, my Queen."
Thanks Jerry for this inspirational tactical idea and your well prepared analysis !!!!
if a super GM blunders a pawn fork, it's probably not a blunder
Amazing commentary Jerry. Enjoyed the game!
I follow this channel for videos like this one. Well explained, deep ideas.. thanks Jerry!
Brilliant game.
And an amazing analysis, as always. Thank you
The king walk you're thinking of Edward Lasker vs George Alan Thomas, where he checkmated with discovered check. He had the option of castling or moving the king, he chose the king because it didn't move the rook and he thought that was more beautiful. People have debated that ever since.
Great channel. Thanks.
👍
Very instructive facilitating of the game...more video. Gbu.
Wow. Best combination since that Wei Yi attack.
What a wonderful game, thanks for highlighting it! You don't see moves like this every day.
Also, @10:55
i think you might be thinking of Edward Lasker vs George Alan Thomas
Thank you. Yes, that’s the one! 😎
I think it was Edward Lasker , who played a ten move combination and it may have been castles long and check mate. I do believe the bishops also played a prominent role .
Your analysees and your tone of voice! Thank you, Jerry!
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Hindsight is 20/20 obviously. But the Tal-like sacrifices cannot be overstated.
Impressive game by Wesley,. Incredible moves, sacrifices.,..,,.
Some of the coolest moves in chess have that feel of "yeah, I dare you".
Great vid
Great analysis, the rook- queen sacrifice is a reminder of Letelier-Fischer.
i saw this on the livestream. absolutely amazing game
Game of the decade! Bravo Wesley So
Great analysis Jerry!
The game that the ending position reminds you of is the game between Tarrasch and Nimzovich.
Excellent my friend .
Amazing game and tactic by Wesley!
How did he know!
Amazing game. Inspires me to keep playing. Thanks for the analysis
loving the recent streak jerry!!
So he basically calculated mate in 7 when he was 200 moves before the queen sac? Such a genius!
What a game! Thanks for sharing Jerry!
Beautiful game and idea, brilliantly explained as usual. One question for you: when you discussed the 18. xe5 Bc5 19. e6 variation starting at 5:50, is there an issue with 19. ... xe6? Maybe the tempi gained by forcing the white rook to move is ultimately not worth keeping the rooks on board with white controlling the half-open e-file? Thanks.
What a brilliant move by idol GM WES 👏👏👏
great analysis as always jerry, thanks!
Old school! Excellent
Well if you compare it to the king-march towards his inevitable death it wouldn't be so interesting but doesn't mean it didn't require incredible planning & positioning. Holy shit.
Super beautiful idea.
The queen sacrifice would have been Morphy-esque
Brilliant.
Thank you.
The game you're thinking of is Edward Lasker vs. George Alan Thomas, London 1912. (I knew the names of the players and the decade by memory, but nothing else.)
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What a gorgeous game! So brilliant I think even Black is to be commended for so much as seeing the Queen sac!
Best game I can recall in 21st c top level chess.
Wow this was impressive to witness
Wow that was amazing! Also I love how you explain each move so I don't have to sit there for a half hour lol
Wow - what a hidden beauty. You know something is up when your opponent sacs a rook for 2 pawns early in the game.
I like that you mentioned the time that the players spent thinking, makes me better understand how they felt about the moves. Wesley calculated for 10 minutes, this should have been a red flag for black to calculate further.
Great analysis can we have mote like this please
Wesley So’s immortal game!!!
The king chase you refer to is from Nimzovitch, but I forget his opponent. Would love to see it again....
Jerry, at 5:10 you say it's a desirable, typical exchange, but wouldn't that be a good for a bad bishop exchange for black, something that should be avoided most of the time?
Awesome game and tactics! And great video as always! :)
he did said that removing the bishop "pair" is desirable.
Its a way to get e5 by black
Good note you’ve made. 👍 We can also factor in that white’s bad bishop (dark) is quite an active piece. Moreover, with some pressure mounting on the black kingside it does make sense to welcome exchanges.
Awesome, I didn’t see either the rook or the queen sacrifice
Six move ahead. How do you accomplished that. Thanks for showing nice games.
I'm impressed i got the Queen sacrifice even tho i couldn't follow up on all the moves, even more impressive is how white planned it out
superb
I (5:40) 17. Re3 - (6:20-6:35)!8. dxe5; Bc5: rook on e3 "gains a valuable tempo against the rook while also adding (...) a third attacker to e5". So why not 17. Re2 (instead of e3); e5 18.dxe5; Bc5 19. Rae1? II (7.31-7:35) "This Bh6 move isn't quite the best," because (8:08) "black's in the driver's seat". So which move ís best?
😮 what a
tactical idea 😮😮 by wesley sos😮😮😮 brillia
It was actually ballsy for Wesley to play Bh6, hoping Melkumyan would not play Bf8 so he can execute the insane tactical idea. When the latter didn't, it was over. I wonder if Wesley would do the Bh6 if he's playing against Magnus Carlsen. In any case, this is got to be one of the most amazing games in the olympiad.
Good analysis. Mark, Accidental Scientist
Impressive stuff!
I can see the logic behind playing ..e4 and doing it without much thought: either I'm going to beat a top 10 player, or they're going to do something spectacular. Whatever happens, people may be talking about this game for a long time.
Thanks Jerry!
on turn 7, black plays Nd7 which they have to backtrack from within a few turns,, l was wondering why they wouldnt deploy their other knight first..? to me it seems strictly better, since you're gonna want to put that knight on f6 eventually anyways and that way you can also castle, while stalling out 2 more turns where white won't capture the pawn.
The only thing l can think of is that black moved the knight just to "force" white to release the tension in the center, but surely that isnt worth two tempi..?
the king got fished out 😊😅
Nice game
Wonderful
Your great weslo so
Wesley So's is the best of the best is next to the greatest ! 🎉
Brilliant 👏 👏 👏 👏
brutal and refreshing
Thanks Sir
Thanks Jerry, I love the idea. What would have been the best move for Wesley So by the way? Would it ignore that idea and just be a boring one?
Yea
I actually got the best move, it's funny though, if white let's black e4 there's gotta be something wrong with it, weird how black missed it.
thx for that gem!
Wow!
nice
Amazing game. It is so unusual at this level and in classical time control. I could imagine this game played on a Titled Arena and that black would thought white just pre-moved bh6 or something.
Does Bxf3 is theory? It looks really bad
I'm sure it is, exchange your bad bishop for a knight, I see nothing wrong with that.
It is... because that is a Bad Bishop in Caro-Kann....
You and Mato carrying chess schools on TH-cam.
This is Mato. I stopped watching when he changed the name of his channel. Iconic chess OG
Brutal forced moves. My brain hurts.
after 17...e5 you never say what is the best move for W
The line I share with dxe is best.
Oh what could've been, that would have been a beautiful finish
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shame it didn't play out that way
The Art of Chess: Exploring Wesley So’s Playing Style
Wesley So’s playing style can be characterized as a harmonious blend of precision, creativity, and deep strategic understanding. He is known for his exceptional ability to calculate complex positions and his relentless focus on finding the most accurate moves in any given situation.
Positional understanding is a key aspect of Wesley’s game. He has a natural talent for identifying the critical squares and pieces in a position, enabling him to craft plans that exploit his opponent’s weaknesses while safeguarding his own. This ability to maintain a strong sense of harmony among his pieces often leaves his opponents struggling to find counterplay.
Another hallmark of Wesley’s playing style is his versatility. He is comfortable playing a wide range of openings and is not afraid to venture into unfamiliar territory. This flexibility keeps his opponents guessing and allows Wesley to adapt his approach depending on the specific demands of a position.
Endgame prowess is yet another area in which Wesley excels. His deep understanding of endgame principles, combined with his remarkable calculating abilities, often enables him to convert even the slightest of advantages into full points.
Wesley So’s playing style is a testament to his dedication to the game and his relentless pursuit of perfection. By continually pushing the boundaries of his own understanding, Wesley has not only achieved personal success but has also contributed to the evolution of chess as a whole.
Thanks ChatGPT!
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