A knife fight in a phone booth, a couple of swindles, casting Accio Blunder, staying cool under time pressure, and that massive display of emotion at the end--this Titled Tuesday had everything! Congrats, John, and happy birthday! Thanks so much as usual for posting this to TH-cam for those of us who can't watch you live.
Is there really such a thing as super IM? I thought the term “super” only applies to the grandmaster title as there is no further rating boundary as to differentiate the gap in level amogst the top players.
I was watching live, and that was the MOST amazing experience on this channel. When the score was 7/10, and we needed one more win to get 8/11, I could barely breathe. Then, it's almost like an out of body experience seeing John creating a past pawn that won him the game despite IMMENSE time pressure. I felt my primal instinct took over and (no joke) started howling at the skies. Happy Birthday John.
I’ve been watching these Titled Tuesday’s for a long time, and it’s really cool to see how John has changed and improved as a player over the years. In my mind, an IM is so good in comparison to me that it may as well be the best there is, but John’s out here showing how much better one can get! Congrats on the performance John and all the best in the future :D Edit: Also happy birthday!
@@DaviniaHill I would say it is usually the opposite. Chess improves your memory, therefore the more you practice the stronger it gets, and John here has practiced quite a lot. Moreover, we only see the moment that he recalls the match. What we don't see is how many times in the last 5 years he has analyzed or reviewed that match, both of which are a very important part of getting to John's level.
I mean he analyses his matches, it's not like he's going off memory from that single event. He's probably reviewed it like dozen or more times since then.
Happy bday John! I had my 36th back in March. 6 months to the day before yours! I also levelled up at 36. Maybe it’s something in the cake? Anyway, well done! Fun games all round!!
Congrats John! Been watching chess again and been catching up on watching your videos and streams. You make the game enjoyable and the way you describe your thoughts is very knowledgeable. Happy Birthday!
I have recently started to play otb at the club (cluuuub) level. Today I won with a positional brilliancy. I smothered his counter play, dominated the open files etc (also missed some game ending tactics). I dedicate my win to you. Love you John, you’re the best!
At 38:00 I think White could actually take on f7 because after Kxf7 Rxe6 Qxe6 he has Ne5+ winning the queen. However, maybe then Black has Qb5 instead of Qxe6 remaining just up a piece and after Rb6+ he has Qd5 or after Re5+ he has Qc4 when the e5 square is blocked by the rook, thus not allowing Ne5+ royal fork...
A knife fight in a phone booth, a couple of swindles, casting Accio Blunder, staying cool under time pressure, and that massive display of emotion at the end--this Titled Tuesday had everything! Congrats, John, and happy birthday! Thanks so much as usual for posting this to TH-cam for those of us who can't watch you live.
Accio Blunder made me lol.
Congrats JB! Huge performance!! You are really taking advantage of the super IM title!
Is there really such a thing as super IM? I thought the term “super” only applies to the grandmaster title as there is no further rating boundary as to differentiate the gap in level amogst the top players.
@@NB-wl5wl I believe the term is "joke".
Like a fine wine John is improving with age.
John loves us so much he doesn't go for the exchange slav against Marie Sebag haha what a guy!
😂
I was watching live, and that was the MOST amazing experience on this channel. When the score was 7/10, and we needed one more win to get 8/11, I could barely breathe. Then, it's almost like an out of body experience seeing John creating a past pawn that won him the game despite IMMENSE time pressure. I felt my primal instinct took over and (no joke) started howling at the skies.
Happy Birthday John.
Happy Birthday John... more blessings to come
I’ve been watching these Titled Tuesday’s for a long time, and it’s really cool to see how John has changed and improved as a player over the years. In my mind, an IM is so good in comparison to me that it may as well be the best there is, but John’s out here showing how much better one can get! Congrats on the performance John and all the best in the future :D
Edit: Also happy birthday!
Top Ten in Titled Tuesday: a birthday gift unlike any other. Congrats, John!
"John display of emotion"....Epic!
Such a raw visceral display of emotion there John! You frightened me with that celebration! Hahaha. That was incredible to see mate, congratulations!
As someone who's been watching your Titled Tuesdays for many many years, I feel very proud for your achievement. Congrats John!
well done John , the endgame master! and well done for not quitting after 2/4
Happy belated birthday John. Also thanks for giving me something productive to do at the office for the next two hours.
Happy birthday man! Fine performance, game 8 was all sorts of fun to watch!
Happy birthday & congratulations on the spectacular performance John! Love from India!
I love the level of detail in your description. Fantastic!
Happy belated birthday, IM Bartholomew! Thank you so much for all of the amazing content you produce.
I'm always amazed at the memory of pro chess players like John and also Eric. "Oh yeah I remember this line. I played it 5 years ago....".
That memory is why they are pro chess players.
@@DaviniaHill I would say it is usually the opposite. Chess improves your memory, therefore the more you practice the stronger it gets, and John here has practiced quite a lot. Moreover, we only see the moment that he recalls the match. What we don't see is how many times in the last 5 years he has analyzed or reviewed that match, both of which are a very important part of getting to John's level.
I mean he analyses his matches, it's not like he's going off memory from that single event. He's probably reviewed it like dozen or more times since then.
I’m bummed I missed this live! Thanks for the upload!!
Wow, great games, nice mix of end game skill, middle game dominance and the odd swindle.
Happy belated Birthday John....still very young at 36. Playing some strong chess here.
Heyyy Congrats! top ten! havent watched yet but lookin forward to seeing how you did it later!
Amazing score mate! Very happy for you to get into the top 10!!!
I loved the video, John!! Keep them coming, and happy birthday!! love from Germany
Top ten? That’s amazing That should automatically earn you a GM title!
JB showing emotions !!! 😎👍👍👍
And no wonder why: Congrats, my chess hero!
Thank you, Stefan!
Congrats John!! Knew this would happen sooner or later 😊
Great tourney and happy belated birthday!! Been enjoying your videos for years!!
Great tournament, John. This was a fun watch.
Happy birthday John! And thanks for all the great content over the years
We miss you man !
Congrats, John! I feel happy for your excellent result!
Holy moly Super IM!!
Happy bday John! I had my 36th back in March. 6 months to the day before yours! I also levelled up at 36. Maybe it’s something in the cake?
Anyway, well done! Fun games all round!!
OUTSTANDING
End games absolutely on point
Well played Pal 👏👏👏👏👏👏
First game is a match vs Top1 World sub-8 years. Is from my country Argentina🇦🇷
Greetings Jhon.
Congrats John! Been watching chess again and been catching up on watching your videos and streams. You make the game enjoyable and the way you describe your thoughts is very knowledgeable. Happy Birthday!
Incredible stuff !!
You edged Benjamin Bok out of the top 10! Not full revenge for London but it's a start! Fantastic tournament - congratulations!
Haha shout-out to Benjamin! He's a beast
Yay! Happy belated birthday John!! 🥳
Nice job sir...really enjoy your enthusiasm....
I have recently started to play otb at the club (cluuuub) level. Today I won with a positional brilliancy. I smothered his counter play, dominated the open files etc (also missed some game ending tactics). I dedicate my win to you. Love you John, you’re the best!
Congratulations!! Love those positional victories
Happy Late Birthday John! And congrats on the wins.
Happy birthday John!
Love your content John! Happy BD!
Can you pleeeeease post more titled Tuesday videos, I loved making this a part of my weekly routine there for a while
Happy birthday, John! By the way, consider the QGD so you don't get so many Exchange Slavs :-D
Great stuff, John!
Well played John. Excellent performance.
WoW o WoW!!!!! Thanks for the show, man!
oh yeah! coudos, great job, rooting for you all the way, John!!
Happy birthday John!!
yes John you absolute legend!!!!
25:48 "he posts some really instructive and formative [...] threats"
John confirmed anarchist revolutionary 😵
"Threads" :D
Congratulations john and happy birthday
Happy Belated Birthday, John!
My best streamer JB
8/11 nice birthday gift to yourself 😀
a belated happy birthday! Time flies doesn't it ;)
Well done John, and happy belated birthday.
That made your day? Mine too! 👌🏻
Well played!!!!!!!!
Thank you!!
Happy Birthday, Mr Wick
Congrats John!!
1:28:22 that was so funny, John making fun of himself 🤣; happy belated birthday btw 🎂
Well Played John!
@johnbartholomew.. Hi John, can you guide on how to take it forward & claim the prize! Thanks
Still winning. Good old John. May Caissa be with you forever!
Sounds like I’m at the Masters on Sunday - “a tradition like no other “
congrats!!
48:35 "Hey John, this is guys"
😁
Happy birthday 🎉 bro 🥳
At 38:00 I think White could actually take on f7 because after Kxf7 Rxe6 Qxe6 he has Ne5+ winning the queen. However, maybe then Black has Qb5 instead of Qxe6 remaining just up a piece and after Rb6+ he has Qd5 or after Re5+ he has Qc4 when the e5 square is blocked by the rook, thus not allowing Ne5+ royal fork...
❤ great video!
All Masters: Titled Tuesday
Everyone else: Tilted Tuesday
Omg I was waiting for this!
Happy Birthday!!!!!!
congrats on the top 10!
Awesome result!
Gg John, loved the post TT tweet 😄🙈
GJ man, gotta screenshot that shit 😂😂
Early Faustino appearence!
Go John!
Congrats!
Big John!
exciting stuff
Congrats! That was a lot of fun.
Congrats! Well deserved.
Thank you!
1:08:50...
'This quare is covered by my Queens....that's handy.' What than happens is Black Magic next level 😂😂✌
Amazin!
Happy late birthday John
Happy birthday 🎂🥳🥳 I'm really happy .
happy birthday!
Let's go John!!!!
amazing
hurray
Happy belated!
Hey John, in the past, you used to post marvellous educational content. Any chance you restart that benevolence?
52:30 "This could be the pope, we cant rule it out.." lol could be, could be
I root for you harder than I root for myself
Ha! I appreciate it!
Nice!!