What a game! This also highlights the fantastic commentary of Mr. King, explaining whats behind the moves, the strategy, the very thought process of the players. Masterful chess by Caruana and masterful commentary by Daniel King.
Lasker commented on the new chess style: "In the beginning of the game ignore the search for combinations, abstain from violent moves, aim for small advantages, accumulate them, and only after having attained these ends search for the combination - and then with all the power of will and intellect, because then the combination must exist, however deeply hidden."
I keep saying it....Caruana is the United States best player. He gave Magnus a tough World Championship match and was only defeated in the blitz deciders. Think that defeat took a lot out of Fabi mentally and he has taken a while to return to top form but class is permanent!
There's no doubt about it: Caruana played a great game. I also agree that he fell into a deep hole after the 2018 World Championship match against Carlsen. Nevertheless, I have to say that he hasn't solved his basic problem: Stepping out of guard and going for the ‘killing’ blow. He wasn't able to do that against Carlsen in 2018 and still isn't today: look at the game against Aronjan, for example. Shanklad did him the favour of resigning himself to his fate without putting up much resistance. In such a case, Caruana doesn't let the fish off the hook - but often only then.
Very good analysis of a great game! It has often happened that your game analyses have encouraged me to try out the opening in question. This was the case with a special Rauser variation by Gukesh. Or with Giuoco Piano with Lg5. To name just two examples. And now this Caruana variation with Df3 in the Najdorf. By the way, I'm waiting for your book on the Anti-Sicilians and will buy it as soon as it arrives at the beginning of November.
I almost want to say there weren't any surprises in this year's tournament. Obviously, I can't say that. However, Fabi was Fabi and Wesley was Wesley (drew EVERY game). No Streamer, he couldn't be bothered even though he was in St. Louis. I'm surprised that Hans had only two decisive games. His style tending to be more volatile. Maybe his opponents were unwilling to spare. Maybe his game is maturing. Great tournament though, thanks for covering it!
I always enjoy your take on games. Nice example of positional strategic play. A good choice against Shankland who usually prefers more dynamic positions.
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Lovely game, and beautifully explained. With hints, it seemed, of Ulf Andersson and Anatoly Karpov. I wonder if they've seen it. I try not to fixate on engine recommendations but it would be interesting to see what the 'dreaded fish' says at certain points.
I will try to learn from Fabi's patience: Constraint in chess strategy is not my most predominant quality! Loved the analysis: Like a good short story!
Yes, absolutely masterfully played by Fabiano. Deep positional understanding and great strategy. But Sam didn't make it too difficult for him either, due to his lack of strategy and overly passive play.
Surely Caruana - Shankland was an extremely interesting game. But I think, there was even a more fascinating game in this tournament. Shankland - Sevian. I would like to hear some comments about this game; but I think it is very complex... ^^
Actually, most of the games in the final round were fascinating, and if you'd like to find me some extra hours in the day I'd consider looking at them. In any case. Caruana-Shankland was obviously the most important and it was entirely fitting to feature the new champion. I'm going to be featuring another last round game on Saturday: Oparin-Aronian - that was great.
Great game, but no drama here, since Caruana would have won the championship even if would have lost to Shankland. Andreikin vs. Gukesh was an equally impressive game from yesterday, but with at least some drama, so I actually hoped you would feature that game instead.
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What a game! This also highlights the fantastic commentary of Mr. King, explaining whats behind the moves, the strategy, the very thought process of the players. Masterful chess by Caruana and masterful commentary by Daniel King.
Great insight as always Daniel - he didn't rush that at all. Congrats to Fabi on another US title.
Thanks, as always, for the best chess analysis available anywhere
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A beautiful fall day. Enjoyed both a good cigar on the back porch and this excellent presentation by the king of chess videos! What a day!
Lasker commented on the new chess style: "In the beginning of the game ignore the search for combinations, abstain from violent moves, aim for small advantages, accumulate them, and only after having attained these ends search for the combination - and then with all the power of will and intellect, because then the combination must exist, however deeply hidden."
amazing performance, wonderful game. Thank you Daniel!
I keep saying it....Caruana is the United States best player. He gave Magnus a tough World Championship match and was only defeated in the blitz deciders. Think that defeat took a lot out of Fabi mentally and he has taken a while to return to top form but class is permanent!
I mean its not exactly a hot take
I wanna see an old Caruana just playing for fun and glory who is more open to losing in the future
There's no doubt about it: Caruana played a great game. I also agree that he fell into a deep hole after the 2018 World Championship match against Carlsen. Nevertheless, I have to say that he hasn't solved his basic problem: Stepping out of guard and going for the ‘killing’ blow. He wasn't able to do that against Carlsen in 2018 and still isn't today: look at the game against Aronjan, for example. Shanklad did him the favour of resigning himself to his fate without putting up much resistance. In such a case, Caruana doesn't let the fish off the hook - but often only then.
Nah, Hikaru is best now , beating Fabi at all time controls lately, and in the candidates.
Soooo tired of the Fabi Fanboys 🤦🏻♂️
Excellent game analysis! Going to the closing ceremony tonight!
Cool! Send Fabi my regards :)
Beautiful game by Caruana, beautifully explained by you, Daniel.
Two masterclasses! One on the board. The other showing us the lessons. Thank you!!
Great game. Thank you.
An incredible game by Fabi! 😊
24:39 For anyone else confused by the cross table, there are a couple of columns missing off the end :-)
What an outstanding game, with an always awesome and insightful video analysis from the PowerPlayChess channel :)
Instructive game thank you
Just perfect. Thank you Daniel.
Always very interesting commentary
Very good analysis of a great game! It has often happened that your game analyses have encouraged me to try out the opening in question. This was the case with a special Rauser variation by Gukesh. Or with Giuoco Piano with Lg5. To name just two examples. And now this Caruana variation with Df3 in the Najdorf. By the way, I'm waiting for your book on the Anti-Sicilians and will buy it as soon as it arrives at the beginning of November.
I almost want to say there weren't any surprises in this year's tournament. Obviously, I can't say that. However, Fabi was Fabi and Wesley was Wesley (drew EVERY game). No Streamer, he couldn't be bothered even though he was in St. Louis. I'm surprised that Hans had only two decisive games. His style tending to be more volatile. Maybe his opponents were unwilling to spare. Maybe his game is maturing.
Great tournament though, thanks for covering it!
Great restraint game!)
Thanks Danny
I always enjoy your take on games. Nice example of positional strategic play. A good choice against Shankland who usually prefers more dynamic positions.
At 8:32 white can get to e6, with Ne2 then, Nxf4.
Then maybe get Nxg7, then Ne8#.
A very restrained and restraining game from Caruana. Sometimes his unwillingness to gamble costs here it Ayr’s dividends great analysis Thanks Daniel
Masterpiece by Caruana
I'm glad it's a Bg5 Najdorf!
Channeling his inner Karpov
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Got this one! f3 with the idea of Qf2 keeping an eye on the b pawn is what I would do
Like Karpov games!
Karpovian, worthy of the 12th world champion at his best.
Lovely game, and beautifully explained. With hints, it seemed, of Ulf Andersson and Anatoly Karpov. I wonder if they've seen it. I try not to fixate on engine recommendations but it would be interesting to see what the 'dreaded fish' says at certain points.
Fabi 👍
Superb performance from Caruana. Boa constrictor performance a bit like Magnus!
Blacks ‘s Rh5 move was utterly bizarre.
What a masterpiece by Fabi, he's really in great form. And he played Bg5 three times in this game🙂
The way super GM's restrain themselves from madly trying to checkmate the opponent's kings is just superhuman!
Rather Karpovian game from Fabi. Really nice!
I will try to learn from Fabi's patience: Constraint in chess strategy is not my most predominant quality! Loved the analysis: Like a good short story!
It is sad that Fabi didn't win candidates. He is definitely worth it and his last game in candidates (which he drew) was so unfortunate for him.
Yes, absolutely masterfully played by Fabiano. Deep positional understanding and great strategy.
But Sam didn't make it too difficult for him either, due to his lack of strategy and overly passive play.
Pulling for Fabi in the next candidates!
22:37 The Queen looks like an arrow in a longbow.
Dear Daniel
Levon Aronian game after Qxe3 then all move forced
Excellent game
What you say?
Fabi is a cold killer.
Looks like gukesh camp will be surprised by Ding comeback .
Looks like torture for black. Well done Caruana.
And the word of the day is........... Restraint!
3:00 The sound of a parakeet?
Yup.
Surely Caruana - Shankland was an extremely interesting game. But I think, there was even a more fascinating game in this tournament. Shankland - Sevian. I would like to hear some comments about this game; but I think it is very complex... ^^
Actually, most of the games in the final round were fascinating, and if you'd like to find me some extra hours in the day I'd consider looking at them. In any case. Caruana-Shankland was obviously the most important and it was entirely fitting to feature the new champion. I'm going to be featuring another last round game on Saturday: Oparin-Aronian - that was great.
I once heard a commentator say there's only one elite player left from the Russian school of chess. That's Fabiano Caruana.
It’s all about… I’ll have a drink
Fabi "Control" Caruana
Good video. Usually, I watch Daniel's videos at 1.25x speed, but this was perfect at 1.5x.
You should try 0.75x which gives full time to analyse, though Daniel sounds like he's had a few too many!
Great game, but no drama here, since Caruana would have won the championship even if would have lost to Shankland.
Andreikin vs. Gukesh was an equally impressive game from yesterday, but with at least some drama, so I actually hoped you would feature that game instead.
There was drama because Fabiano would not have known that his rivals would fall away in the final round.