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Thank you Daniel! Just loaded up TH-cam to see if your video was ready and it was! Thank you so much for these and thank you for not spoiling these before you break down the game. I come into these videos without knowing what happened yet
I watch the live stream as I am super excited about the WCC, so not delayed gratification in my case, I suppose. But, I agree, King's analysis is brilliant, I prefer it over over Gotham chess, agadmator, etc. So, I do wait until he uploads, rather than watch any of the other reviews. Although, I do sometimes watch GM Hikaru's reviews, as I love his take especially on the super GM's thought processes during these sort of matches.
I like ya style, PPC, Minute 2:15: "there´s a special place in hell for players that play this little pawn moves at the side of the board" - just marvelous as the entire analysis has been. GO, Ding! cheers.
A fantastic analysis of a topical game. Back in the days, based on the release of your DVD "Attack with The e4," my rating improved from 1900 to 2200 approximately. Have always loved dancing the Italian tango :-)
I think there is a chance that Ding will later regret not pushing a bit harder. I understand that the current match situation makes a draw with white an acceptable result for him. But it doesn't have to be a fairly uneventful draw without too much poking. In my opinion he should pose more question/problems to Gukesh. Obviously, he doesn't want to overcomplicate the game for himself either at the moment, but this strategy might be too timid. Also, he just gives more time for Gukesh to pull himself together psychologically.. This is dangerous.
Because of Dings lifetime winning record against Gukesh in all their games + that he’s been in the 2800 club + he has a wider repertoire + in my opinion he’s shown that he’s better under pressure… even with his struggles in classical this last year. I would argue Dings has a great psychological advantage and doesn’t need to overextend. a5 in itself was such a challenging move.. you could see the pressure on Gukesh’s face on what is a deceptively simple position. He could have easily blundered in this awkward line.
I like draws such as in a Chess960 game between Carlsen and Caruana in Singapore - an interesting game all the time. But I understand, a classic World Chess Championship is a different event.
Don't push too hard, indeed. Go software became a lot better when the goal was changed from 'I want to win with maximum points' to 'I do not want to lose'. Far more secure moves, and consolidating even small leads to victorious solid endgames, in stead of risky moves and losing the advantage.
Thanks Daniel. Great commentary, as always! I watched this live and somehow a draw felt inevitable. The live commentary made the point that if white plays Nd3 too soon, instead of, in this case, Kf1 then black has Nxb3. So game 3 next, and my inner geek starts to ask whether Gukesh will stick with 1.e4 and if so, will Ding continue with the French? Probably yes to each.
Hello Daniel, thanks for your exellente coverage of the match.Ding looks to have found his best form at the right time, a very surprising start to the tournament . Gukesh will not get the title easy. Some grandmasters have a bet on Ding as well.
There are fewer forcing lines. Since lines are countable: "Fewer is used to refer to number among things that are counted, as in "fewer choices" and "fewer problems"; less is used to refer to quantity or amount among things that are measured, as in "less time" and "less effort". Fewer is used when referring to things that can be counted, while less is used when referring to things that cannot be counted2. According to Garner’s Modern English Usage, the word “less” emphasizes the appearance of quantity or degree, while the word “fewer” emphasizes a number." At: 1.23
I have been a coach and have similar thoughts about trying to explain to students why they should stop playing a6 and h6 in every game as black. Then one of the world's best players like Gukesh does exactly that. Gukesh played an early h6 in the Giuoco Piano in the candidates too. Of course Gukesh has sound reasons for playing thus. But this does not make a coach's life easier.
Ding's clever. There are only two matches I can remember where a 2-0 lead has happened after two games: Spassky-Fischer and Kramnik-Topalov. On both occasions, the man who went 2-0 up ended up being pegged back at a certain point. Going for the draw made perfect sense!
Although I understand this is "normal", I do not like it, nor do I think it's wise. You see this behavior in almost every sporting event, however. Teams/players sit on leads which can allow their opponents back in to the game and sometimes lose because of it. The fear of losing is so great. If I have white, you're not getting an easy draw unless it's the last game of the match and I'm up. I don't care that there are 14 games, they used to play a lot more. And it wouldn't matter if there were 100. Nothing is more psychological difficult to overcome than a BIG lead. So, go get it! Having said that, I completely expected a dull draw today. Hopefully, the rest of the match isn't us waiting for Gukesh to have white, until he evens up the match. I'm not letting a 18 year old with no match experience get an easy day. Nope. I want to see if he panics defending a tough position as black, also if he does down TWO games in the match.
To avoid these early draws just take a 10 minute time out. Use three top engines to analyise the position. If 2 out of 3 say there is even a small advantage then make the players come back to play on.
Pretty dull game compared to yesterday, but I guess it can’t be like fireworks all the time. As always great video, it’s nice to see some of the ideas in the position when going through them. Can’t wait to see what Gukesh will do tomorrow with the white pieces.
We've been pampered by the last WC match, but when was the last time someone scored a win with black in the very first game... it's a world championship, draws are inevitable, only 50% so far
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I asked on Reddit who doesn't spoil the recaps and both respondents dropped this channel and so happy they did. Ty ty ty!!!
Thank you Daniel! Just loaded up TH-cam to see if your video was ready and it was! Thank you so much for these and thank you for not spoiling these before you break down the game. I come into these videos without knowing what happened yet
Highest quality real world analysis.
Crucial for Gukesh to steady the ship after yesterday's big opening surprise.
Who delays gratification and doesn't watch earlier channel's coverage to watch Mr. King's much superior coverage?
I watch the live stream as I am super excited about the WCC, so not delayed gratification in my case, I suppose. But, I agree, King's analysis is brilliant, I prefer it over over Gotham chess, agadmator, etc. So, I do wait until he uploads, rather than watch any of the other reviews. Although, I do sometimes watch GM Hikaru's reviews, as I love his take especially on the super GM's thought processes during these sort of matches.
Me!
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he tells a dramatic tale with subtle timings of a ancient greek storyteller - I love it!
Games start at 1 am here… so when I wake up, I first watch this video and then some replay of the coverage. Exciting weeks ahead!
Best coverage! Thank you so much
Quality analysis explained in good English, which is what you normally get from GM King.
Good commentary. Thanks!
I like ya style, PPC, Minute 2:15: "there´s a special place in hell for players that play this little pawn moves at the side of the board" - just marvelous as the entire analysis has been. GO, Ding! cheers.
A fantastic analysis of a topical game. Back in the days, based on the release of your DVD "Attack with The e4," my rating improved from 1900 to 2200 approximately. Have always loved dancing the Italian tango :-)
A very responsible game played by both players. Calm before the storm!
Great Analysis, thanks
Great game and coverage thanks
They were both looking for something more solid and quiet today. Thanks Daniel
Thanks for the recaps
excellent analysis, I learned alot. Thank you Daniel!
Fairly uninteresting draw, but I expect a huge fight tomorrow!
According to first game I thought we going to have great game with wait today but unfortunately just a simple drown, thank you Daniel !
thank you!
Solid analysis again. Engaging video.
Not surprising to see an uneventful game 2 draw after a game 1 win for black.
Good start for Ding !
I think there is a chance that Ding will later regret not pushing a bit harder. I understand that the current match situation makes a draw with white an acceptable result for him. But it doesn't have to be a fairly uneventful draw without too much poking. In my opinion he should pose more question/problems to Gukesh. Obviously, he doesn't want to overcomplicate the game for himself either at the moment, but this strategy might be too timid. Also, he just gives more time for Gukesh to pull himself together psychologically.. This is dangerous.
Because of Dings lifetime winning record against Gukesh in all their games + that he’s been in the 2800 club + he has a wider repertoire + in my opinion he’s shown that he’s better under pressure… even with his struggles in classical this last year. I would argue Dings has a great psychological advantage and doesn’t need to overextend. a5 in itself was such a challenging move.. you could see the pressure on Gukesh’s face on what is a deceptively simple position. He could have easily blundered in this awkward line.
What a great game, what a great game!
How many Wch matches have you commented Danny? I remember, at least, all since Kasparov-Short in London... Great work!
Really enjoy your videos but it would be great if you could show the clock during these reviews
Oh thanks for explaining why b pawn was not played
I like draws such as in a Chess960 game between Carlsen and Caruana in Singapore - an interesting game all the time. But I understand, a classic World Chess Championship is a different event.
Don't push too hard, indeed. Go software became a lot better when the goal was changed from 'I want to win with maximum points' to 'I do not want to lose'. Far more secure moves, and consolidating even small leads to victorious solid endgames, in stead of risky moves and losing the advantage.
Giuoco piano turned out to be just that, piano
Thanks Daniel. Great commentary, as always! I watched this live and somehow a draw felt inevitable. The live commentary made the point that if white plays Nd3 too soon, instead of, in this case, Kf1 then black has Nxb3. So game 3 next, and my inner geek starts to ask whether Gukesh will stick with 1.e4 and if so, will Ding continue with the French? Probably yes to each.
He did say it. He may even have said it twice.
@@diogenes2550 Yes, you're right. Sorry. I've deleted that bit.
Hello Daniel, thanks for your exellente coverage of the match.Ding looks to have found his best form at the right time, a very surprising start to the tournament . Gukesh will not get the title easy. Some grandmasters have a bet on Ding as well.
what happens if black plays Bb4 instead of castling?
He didn't want to play ...g5 because he grew up watching powerplay videos and didnt want to give Ding f5 for a knight.
Nobody talks about the Giuoco Pianissimo any more. This makes me sad.
8:12 I wonder why Ding didn't play b4? I watched the game, and still think that b4 push was ok move.
Your English sounds like fine wine would
I guess a draw is ok for Gukesh to settle him but I felt Black had something to play for and it was a bit of an anti climax
so if black deviates from e5 then he claims the opening?
game of shadows
There are fewer forcing lines. Since lines are countable:
"Fewer is used to refer to number among things that are counted, as in "fewer choices" and "fewer problems"; less is used to refer to quantity or amount among things that are measured, as in "less time" and "less effort". Fewer is used when referring to things that can be counted, while less is used when referring to things that cannot be counted2. According to Garner’s Modern English Usage, the word “less” emphasizes the appearance of quantity or degree, while the word “fewer” emphasizes a number."
At: 1.23
It looks like they both wanted a draw today. Chess strength is wasted on the nonadventurous.
No cuppa? :O
Carlsen said about this game, if I play as white i will win this position!!
Seems to be targeted at a much lower elo audience than usual. I hope only for this event.
I have been a coach and have similar thoughts about trying to explain to students why they should
stop playing a6 and h6 in every game as black.
Then one of the world's best players like Gukesh does exactly that. Gukesh played an early h6 in the Giuoco Piano in the candidates too. Of course Gukesh has sound reasons for playing thus. But this does not make a coach's life easier.
Ding's clever. There are only two matches I can remember where a 2-0 lead has happened after two games: Spassky-Fischer and Kramnik-Topalov. On both occasions, the man who went 2-0 up ended up being pegged back at a certain point. Going for the draw made perfect sense!
Although I understand this is "normal", I do not like it, nor do I think it's wise. You see this behavior in almost every sporting event, however. Teams/players sit on leads which can allow their opponents back in to the game and sometimes lose because of it. The fear of losing is so great.
If I have white, you're not getting an easy draw unless it's the last game of the match and I'm up. I don't care that there are 14 games, they used to play a lot more. And it wouldn't matter if there were 100. Nothing is more psychological difficult to overcome than a BIG lead. So, go get it!
Having said that, I completely expected a dull draw today. Hopefully, the rest of the match isn't us waiting for Gukesh to have white, until he evens up the match.
I'm not letting a 18 year old with no match experience get an easy day. Nope. I want to see if he panics defending a tough position as black, also if he does down TWO games in the match.
To avoid these early draws just take a 10 minute time out. Use three top engines to analyise the position. If 2 out of 3 say there is even a small advantage then make the players come back to play on.
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I am indeed a Grandmaster.
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Pretty dull game compared to yesterday, but I guess it can’t be like fireworks all the time. As always great video, it’s nice to see some of the ideas in the position when going through them. Can’t wait to see what Gukesh will do tomorrow with the white pieces.
Let the 5 obligatory draws ensue...
We've been pampered by the last WC match, but when was the last time someone scored a win with black in the very first game... it's a world championship, draws are inevitable, only 50% so far