The Best Chess Interview on YouTube

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  • @adarshmurali8716
    @adarshmurali8716 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2581

    Ivanchuk: *does high level calculations in his mind like an engine
    Levy's timestamp: *Funny calculations*

    • @rockstarduh5
      @rockstarduh5 3 ปีที่แล้ว +70

      "There's a funny line..." -Ivanchuk, basically

    • @malte3756
      @malte3756 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      @@rockstarduh5 Vassily "IMRosen" Ivanchuk

  • @CatusDestro
    @CatusDestro 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3912

    Honestly mad props to Tania Sachdev for holding the mic for that long, she had her arms tagging in and out every move sequence.

    • @Amarnath-ik4fy
      @Amarnath-ik4fy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +56

      Mahn kudos to Tania😅😂

    • @CatusDestro
      @CatusDestro 3 ปีที่แล้ว +66

      @@Amarnath-ik4fy TANIA SACHDEV? me saying reporter is insulting god damn she wears too many hats for me recognize her.

    • @Amarnath-ik4fy
      @Amarnath-ik4fy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@CatusDestro Yah Tania Sachdev 😂

    • @tgaffe
      @tgaffe 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      My thoughts exactly. Put this man on a podium.

    • @CatusDestro
      @CatusDestro 3 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      @@tgaffe give this man an impromptu ted talk because him talking is therapy.

  • @mitsossvi5778
    @mitsossvi5778 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5248

    Ivanchuk's happiness after his brilliant idea is the most adorable thing ive seen on the internet

    • @matthias18gr
      @matthias18gr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Έλα ρε μητσαρα

    • @edoardoprevelato6577
      @edoardoprevelato6577 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Timestamp please?

    • @rosiej9655
      @rosiej9655 3 ปีที่แล้ว +56

      he's so excited, i love it

    • @zerof8772
      @zerof8772 3 ปีที่แล้ว +69

      @@edoardoprevelato6577 12:30

    • @daniellecozzetto5802
      @daniellecozzetto5802 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      the most adorable thing i’ve seen on the internet is levy 😏

  • @sweetlane1813
    @sweetlane1813 3 ปีที่แล้ว +682

    "I will just play 1.e4 and... we'll see" - is a quote from the famous novel "12 chairs" by I. Ilf and E. Petrov, so it was actually a 5head joke.

    • @kmdsummon
      @kmdsummon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      That should be pinned on top

    • @zorro7572
      @zorro7572 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you for that.

    • @EnoVarma
      @EnoVarma 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Is that true? That's amazing. The original Russian movie version is on TH-cam, and I've been meaning to watch it for a long while. Now, it will be my Christmas movie. Also, it definitely was a brilliant joke by Ivanchuk.

    • @darcos-i6s
      @darcos-i6s 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@EnoVarma it's better to read the original novel though..

  • @ekanshsingh3896
    @ekanshsingh3896 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1871

    His expressions and accent during the interview was so good and entertaining that i could watch him explain anything for hours.

    • @simonhinkel4086
      @simonhinkel4086 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Watch his banter Blitz from last year :) soo amazing❤️

    • @henkdetank7306
      @henkdetank7306 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Same for me with kasparov

    • @Grautfyrsten
      @Grautfyrsten 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      For real his voice was so relaxing

    • @icarusflying1814
      @icarusflying1814 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Imagine him narrating whilst cooking something.

    • @Sal112350
      @Sal112350 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes I agree, I have watched this video 3 times and still make me laugh.

  • @vladi1Z
    @vladi1Z 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1214

    Dude calculated an entire tournament in a single interview

  • @uovocosmico
    @uovocosmico 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1550

    "Very unclear position"
    -Ivanchuck on everything, 2018

    • @rodabaixo13
      @rodabaixo13 3 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      Wait until he sees my games where im just down a queen

    • @vikramkrishnan6414
      @vikramkrishnan6414 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Funny thing is he is the one creating those unclear positions

    • @Njadmessi
      @Njadmessi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@vikramkrishnan6414 and he’s better than u

    • @thomasrad5202
      @thomasrad5202 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@rodabaixo13 sounds like a clear position to me 😂

    • @vikramkrishnan6414
      @vikramkrishnan6414 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@Njadmessi Of course, I love Chuky, he is one of the GOATs of chess.

  • @amiralstorm3361
    @amiralstorm3361 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1334

    Tania : "How did you prepare for that marathon?"
    Chucky : "Well ... I bought shoes!"
    Chucky wins the marathon!

    • @accentbrent3342
      @accentbrent3342 3 ปีที่แล้ว +73

      I thought I’d start running and see what happens

    • @icarusflying1814
      @icarusflying1814 3 ปีที่แล้ว +86

      First I tried running only left leg but zen I saw zat ze occasional right leg gave dramatic improvement

    • @BayrampashaHuseynov
      @BayrampashaHuseynov 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      in order to win you in Marathon Mo farah would buy only shoe and it would be enough :D and this Guy is a Mo Farah of Atletics

    • @robbermakesmusic
      @robbermakesmusic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@icarusflying1814 I laughed for 5 minutes reading your comment xD why tf is it so funny

    • @icarusflying1814
      @icarusflying1814 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@robbermakesmusic 😆😆 bro I laughed myself and I’m not even ashamed 😆😆

  • @Sele1908
    @Sele1908 3 ปีที่แล้ว +471

    Love his mannerisms. Seeing him talk about that game was like a kid describing his favorite ice cream flavor. Adorable. Also a genius.

    • @lanagrossman489
      @lanagrossman489 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Because he is so good chess player people just wouldn’t say about him not being socially growing up.

    • @1man1bike1road
      @1man1bike1road 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @Carlos Morales he seems on the spectrum in gibraltar he was often wandering around on his own like in a dream without chess he would be a lost soul

  • @platonpapaioannou8558
    @platonpapaioannou8558 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1443

    It is unexplainable how this guy just goes to play a tournament with no opening ideas against a master.
    He is such a troll.
    I love him.

    • @simonhinkel4086
      @simonhinkel4086 3 ปีที่แล้ว +170

      Once he destroyed kasparov when playing Bb4 and right away going back with Bf8 just to troll him. 20 moves later kasparov resigned after ivanchuk castled 😏

    • @markqurf
      @markqurf 3 ปีที่แล้ว +144

      He's known for playing every opening (no matter how unpopular or bad it is), which actually makes it really difficult for *his* opponents to prepare against him.
      To get that reputation i guess the perfect mentality is just "I'll play whatever I feel like in the moment"

    • @999-t3t8b
      @999-t3t8b 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      Ya he forgot everything from his entire career of many decades and only knows one move in the opening! Cant believe it. Wow.

    • @joseluiscastillo4730
      @joseluiscastillo4730 3 ปีที่แล้ว +58

      He's like a walking opening database xDDDDD

    • @libertas12
      @libertas12 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@RodelIturalde dude we are talking about a classical tournament not about casual play on the internet

  • @andreygusev7340
    @andreygusev7340 3 ปีที่แล้ว +672

    Ivanchuk: does like 50 calculations on a move that might not even be played
    also Ivanchuk: "she lost a lot of time"

    • @nod_jawk
      @nod_jawk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +59

      But maybe he calculated all this during HER time ;)

    • @andreygusev7340
      @andreygusev7340 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@nod_jawk it's not as easy to calculate during your opponents turn since they may play a move that you didn't even think about and mess up your train of though

    • @nod_jawk
      @nod_jawk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      @@andreygusev7340 You mean there are moves that Ivanchuk don't think about ??
      I'm in shock OoO

    • @nod_jawk
      @nod_jawk 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@andreygusev7340 You mean there are moves that Ivanchuk don't think about ??
      I'm in shock OoO

    • @suezuccati304
      @suezuccati304 ปีที่แล้ว

      Tbh if you can out calculate your opp its normal to win on the clock, because you're forcing your opponent to do calculations that you can do faster.

  • @jaredstearns7152
    @jaredstearns7152 3 ปีที่แล้ว +118

    When I am playing my own games I do Ivanchuck’s voice in my head when trying to think of my own move. By thinking with his accent I try to analyze my position the way he would, plus it’s hilarious and makes me enjoy the game more

    • @SametALTUNSOY
      @SametALTUNSOY 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      do the hands as well, dont forget to add " ok " everywhere possible

    • @ClarkPotter
      @ClarkPotter 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@SametALTUNSOY Russian and Russian satellite countries LOVE saying, "and okay" ALL the time.

    • @antonkelly2094
      @antonkelly2094 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ​@ClarkPotter what's common Ivanchuk has with Russian?

  • @kubasek1111
    @kubasek1111 3 ปีที่แล้ว +883

    Literally any other sport post game interview:
    - Tell us about the game
    -

    • @elliotbaker5416
      @elliotbaker5416 3 ปีที่แล้ว +74

      It was an unclear position

    • @bluemonk9480
      @bluemonk9480 3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      just ivanchuk honestly. i think most other gms would just give lame haaland-like answers

    • @aesir1ases64
      @aesir1ases64 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Dont forget about the classic blaming the ref for deafeats that happens in other sports lol

    • @patricechoffat6382
      @patricechoffat6382 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@bluemonk9480 actually, he’s particularly good at that… but several postgame interviews are interesting. I’d recommend Dubov, Nepo and Magnus currently for people who will talk about great lines that did not happen

    • @Someone25948
      @Someone25948 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Well the moves that didn't happen are just as much, if not more, important than the moves that did happen

  • @manawearblack
    @manawearblack 3 ปีที่แล้ว +525

    Honestly it's so wonderful to see a man so in love with his passion, he is smiling like a little child full of excitement and energy

    • @diegocaffiero3870
      @diegocaffiero3870 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Absolutely

    • @lanagrossman489
      @lanagrossman489 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Socially he is a child, brilliant chess player the same time

  • @Hahahahaaahaahaa
    @Hahahahaaahaahaa 3 ปีที่แล้ว +283

    He's so excited by the idea that he's out of breathe. I hope to be this good at something someday; what a joy to watch and listen to.

    • @hidroman1993
      @hidroman1993 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      It's not a "I hope to be this good" matter, it's a "I will work to be this good" matter :)

  • @zachseymour6887
    @zachseymour6887 3 ปีที่แล้ว +675

    watching this before school and hear “you are more valuable than a queen and a rook combined” is perfect motivation

    • @alouph2031
      @alouph2031 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Lol true I always say "thanks, you too" audibly

    • @zaigaming8881
      @zaigaming8881 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      fuck you kid

    • @sinope5953
      @sinope5953 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      @@zaigaming8881 why did you come out of nowhere just to say that

    • @verasinha7863
      @verasinha7863 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@zaigaming8881 stfu

    • @zaigaming8881
      @zaigaming8881 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@sinope5953 im high man

  • @mrm7659
    @mrm7659 3 ปีที่แล้ว +407

    Props to that girl for switching hands and not giving up. She is a keeper.

    • @highflux5402
      @highflux5402 3 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      She is a well known commentator tanya sachidev

    • @SilencedButNotForgotten
      @SilencedButNotForgotten 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      @@highflux5402 WGM two time Indian women champion

    • @kaalad3666
      @kaalad3666 3 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      I see what you did there

    • @ELVIS1975T
      @ELVIS1975T 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@kaalad3666 I got it after your comment! Thanks :)))))

    • @joekerr5418
      @joekerr5418 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      True keepers do it with no hands at all 😌

  • @ayadmohamed6373
    @ayadmohamed6373 3 ปีที่แล้ว +133

    I'm convinced this man is the pinnacle of chess- the creativity, how much he enjoys the game, it's so inspirational.

  • @narayanans2636
    @narayanans2636 3 ปีที่แล้ว +158

    As they say he lives in "Planet Ivanchuk". What a player, what a genius

  • @calar8
    @calar8 3 ปีที่แล้ว +113

    This man is a treasure to the chess community.

  • @cymonmecaydor8907
    @cymonmecaydor8907 3 ปีที่แล้ว +363

    There is no man in the world that hates chukky. He is too cute for a chess player

  • @fullpreteristnow
    @fullpreteristnow 3 ปีที่แล้ว +115

    His creative joy can be summarized thus: “The world always seems brighter when you’ve just made something that wasn’t there before.” - Neil Gaiman

    • @rawdaaljawhary4174
      @rawdaaljawhary4174 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I loooove Neil Gaiman!!!! And his wife who's also a brilliant poet! Thank you for this.

    • @NewOneUSA
      @NewOneUSA หลายเดือนก่อน

      wow

  • @JakobMusic
    @JakobMusic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    Ive never seen Ivanchuk give interviews before. I think Im his biggest fan now. That is amazing calculation. So creative and he seems so lighthearted about the game

  • @LoganCralle
    @LoganCralle 3 ปีที่แล้ว +213

    This man is the bob ross of the chess world. He is making art out of chess.

    • @Eorzat
      @Eorzat 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      That's Yasser a.k.a. the person whom everyone calls the bob ross of the Chess world.

    • @user-ov2kx8ql5i
      @user-ov2kx8ql5i 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      It's Seirawan Yasser

  • @Baandarxx
    @Baandarxx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +392

    It is interesting how he can remember and play all these moves in his head while IDK whats h4 does.

    • @lred1383
      @lred1383 3 ปีที่แล้ว +60

      That's grandmasters for ya. They don't just play chess, or even study it, they LIVE chess. Dedicate your entire life to any activity and you'll have some truly freakish abilities

    • @parabolaaaaa4919
      @parabolaaaaa4919 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      they ARE the chess board and the chess pieces

    • @william7yifans
      @william7yifans 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@lred1383 yeah they unlocked some cool skills

    • @dragos7puri
      @dragos7puri 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Loses. H4 loses. At least when I play it...

    • @matthewcervantes5270
      @matthewcervantes5270 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      half the time I can't even remember what I had for breakfast, I don't know how these chess players memorize entire lines.

  • @emphyriohazzl1510
    @emphyriohazzl1510 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    The best Ivantchuks video moment is when he's busy playing an 8x8 checker's game (for a wager I think) when he's called for getting his tournament first prize, he rushes to the podium and while he's waiting and receiving his prize, you can see him pondering and his hand moving imaginary pieces in the air because his mind is still totally busy calculating moves and variations in his checkers game (which he promptly wins once back to it) . We've all been there but it's very typical for him :)

  • @hankmoody666
    @hankmoody666 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    This made me realize even more how insanely good these super GM's are.

  • @Guthix744
    @Guthix744 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    I like to revisit this video every once in a while because those interviews (there's a similar with Grischuk and Hikaru) are the perfect and rare windows into super GMs brains. This time it hits extra hard after that Ivanchuk - Naroditsky game in World Blitz.

    • @themichaelson
      @themichaelson 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      It hits hard indeed.

  • @bgb702
    @bgb702 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    It's so funny how Levi is unknowingly imitating Ivanchuk's speaking style sometimes. Specifically the way he says some words, specifically chess moves, with a much higher pitch.

    • @rowenlair2590
      @rowenlair2590 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I’m pretty sure he’s just Russian, probably not imitating

    • @BlaqMiss
      @BlaqMiss 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@rowenlair2590 wrong, Ivanchuk is Ukrainian

    • @mihalic17
      @mihalic17 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@BlaqMiss I think he meant Levi

    • @BlaqMiss
      @BlaqMiss 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@mihalic17well, if he did, Ukrainian and Russian speaking styles as well as accents are different. Ivanchuk is from the western part of Ukraine, so it makes no sense for a Russian-speaking person to sound like him

  • @dbisth
    @dbisth 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Apart from the brilliant moves, the best part of the interview was how excited Ivanchuk gets, he is like a child who suddenly finds a dollar in his pocket which wasn't there before.
    Chess certainly has the power to make men happy.

  • @abhisheksajwan
    @abhisheksajwan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    His happiness while explaining shows his passion and Involvement in chess

  • @Chessym
    @Chessym 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +14

    Who’s here after ivanchuk sad crying in game against danya

    • @natsutabbaa5324
      @natsutabbaa5324 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

      👋

    • @fuckbankers
      @fuckbankers 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Passion showed through.

    • @themichaelson
      @themichaelson 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      🖐️

    • @NJDJ2
      @NJDJ2 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      here!

  • @markonikolic1386
    @markonikolic1386 3 ปีที่แล้ว +130

    My five year old very excited: Levy told me I am worth more than a king!

  • @danilopablo9848
    @danilopablo9848 3 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    It's crazy how he remember all the game's moves and all the calculation he made throughout the game

    • @1man1bike1road
      @1man1bike1road 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      they say he remembers every game he played in his life though not every line but the main ideas, he was asked about it during a gibraltar masterclass i attended

    • @strategygames1026
      @strategygames1026 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's not often someone in this kind of field is unanimously described as a genius. He's completely off the charts. It's very likely he does remember every move of all his games and probably every classic game he studied as well. That's not really the extraordinary part. Many people have that memory but aren't even close to his intellectual calibre.

  • @sajidulislamauyon5961
    @sajidulislamauyon5961 3 ปีที่แล้ว +133

    Vasily ivanchuk, the most wholesome man on earth

  • @Netraj17
    @Netraj17 3 ปีที่แล้ว +135

    So early caruana remembers to defend the knight

  • @terrytg9652
    @terrytg9652 3 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    Levy: I will now begin the GM translation
    Me: Someone get me an IM translator

    • @marceltorretta
      @marceltorretta 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This comment is gold hahaha

    • @terrytg9652
      @terrytg9652 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@marceltorretta Why-
      why are you commenting 3 years later lmao

    • @only20frickinletters
      @only20frickinletters 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@terrytg9652 for the record, it was months, not years

    • @terrytg9652
      @terrytg9652 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@only20frickinletters valid. wait why are you still here. WAIT WHY AM I STILL HERE

    • @theyneverlearn3679
      @theyneverlearn3679 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@terrytg9652 I dunno but I'm gonna call you back here after 10 months

  • @pankajpandey8388
    @pankajpandey8388 3 ปีที่แล้ว +91

    This is like a engine speaking in English with a strong accent 😆

    • @danilopablo9848
      @danilopablo9848 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      No, it's not.
      Engines are monotones and tiresome to listen
      Ivanchuck doesn't speak in monotone, actually he uses lots of intonation.
      He only has an accent, but so does almost everyone who learns any second language
      And out of so many useful things to say about such an interesting and instructive video, I think that comparing his accent to an engine is not a smart thing to say.

    • @nicememe8608
      @nicememe8608 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      @@danilopablo9848 he isn’t comparing the accent to an engine, he is saying that Ivanchuk is so good that he is like a chess engine with a voice

  • @jordylont1879
    @jordylont1879 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I love how in depth he goes straight after the game. That’s a worthwhile interview.

  • @tocov
    @tocov ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I'm a chess idiot almost completely.
    Ivanchuk is my favorite player just because of his pure, almost childlike, love for the game. It makes me want to play too.

  • @nykxssss
    @nykxssss 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Ivanchuk is very wholesome. How His eyes light up after he explains certain idea's is just adorable

  • @Canowski17
    @Canowski17 3 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    The thing that’s amazing is this man is still excited in the game of chess although he is gotten really old. Legend.

    • @hauntinghaze5161
      @hauntinghaze5161 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Well not really old, but he looks a bit older than he is

    • @fanzhang5568
      @fanzhang5568 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@hauntinghaze5161 pretty surprised he is only 50. He looks like he is Karpov’s generation

    • @josiahmanson
      @josiahmanson 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I love your comment, given the meaning of your last name. Live long, brother, and I hope we all retain the same enthusiasm.

  • @juliatruchsess1019
    @juliatruchsess1019 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I never ever get tired of watching that interview, Chucky is both adorable and astonishing.

  • @Marronii
    @Marronii 3 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    7:54 The moment you realize your question was too open.

  • @wethdtdi
    @wethdtdi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    i am watching his thoughts on the board, IM is explaining to me whats what ...And Ivanchuk is just imagining everything in his head... while being adorable

  • @bluemerlin271
    @bluemerlin271 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    What an artist! His childlike excitement of the game hides the fact that on his day, there can be no better chess player on earth than himself. Absolute legend!!

  • @adhityain
    @adhityain 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Imagine doing all of that brain work for the "brilliant" f5 and the opponent doesn't see it.

  • @Hananotaka
    @Hananotaka 3 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    15:11 Oh wow, amazing that he saw all that ahead of time. No wonder he was so happy to find Qe1.
    16:00 SHE DIDN’T PLAY F5?!?!

    • @slashslash501
      @slashslash501 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      He is happy to find brilliance even if they don't happen on the board

  • @ghya7h94
    @ghya7h94 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    10:01
    " M Y K N I G H T I S KHKHKHANKING "
    😂😂😂😂😂

  • @albe7292
    @albe7292 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This is one of the best chess videos I have ever seen. Incredible how can he remember all the variations of every single position and then subvariations and then a balance of the alternate position.. and then get back to the main line. I gotta confess I was high when I watched this video and it was magical. Thank you Levi.

  • @AthosJosue
    @AthosJosue 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Ivanchuk was at one time the second best player in the world after kasparov, is hard to believe that he is still playing and loving every minute.

  • @BeulahKl1z2x
    @BeulahKl1z2x 3 ปีที่แล้ว +149

    Aww..."You are worth more than the Queen and the Rook combined". 😍🥰

    • @cyrnoz1803
      @cyrnoz1803 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Wich is just two small pieces of wood :/

  • @1Ma9iN8tive
    @1Ma9iN8tive 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    “I vake up und I see vhat happens on ze board.”
    Vassily talking about his chess preparation.

  • @christineschreiber5073
    @christineschreiber5073 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    lovely to watch how bright his eyes shine when hes happy. It was so sad to see him cry recently after he lost to Naroditsky

  • @sib8973
    @sib8973 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    There was one intreview that i just cant find, i hope someone can help. Ivanchuk is being interviewed by Maurice and he ignores most of his questions and just starts talking about the game he played against Morozevich and how he was lost in 10 moves or something, that was just pure joy to watch.

  • @lancemcque1459
    @lancemcque1459 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Ivanchuk replays a whole game from memory.
    Me: Was it e4 or d4 my last game? hmmmm.

  • @yaa4796
    @yaa4796 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    “Was it difficult making that thumbnail?”
    “No, it was super easy, barely an inconvenience”

    • @yaa4796
      @yaa4796 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Marco Bitzas
      Yes boss I do.

    • @flatlanddweller6204
      @flatlanddweller6204 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Chess interviews are tight!

    • @andrejristic4956
      @andrejristic4956 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ivanchuk did a rook lift, trapped the bad guy with check, and saved the day!

  • @AshishLKira
    @AshishLKira 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    The fact that he remembers not only the moves played but also all the calculations is blowing my 1200elo mind 🔥🔥🔥

    • @exaltica
      @exaltica 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It is also blowing my 1950 mind.

    • @exaltica
      @exaltica 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      1950 elo mind I meant to say.

    • @Nnm26
      @Nnm26 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@exaltica you're old, we get it

    • @exaltica
      @exaltica 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Nnm26 Thx for the compliment..:-)

  • @Lodzio20
    @Lodzio20 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    We totally need a whole stream doing just impersonation of Ivanchuk.

  • @mattwilliams7454
    @mattwilliams7454 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    i remember agadmator recommending this interview a couple years ago. Ivanchuk is addicted to the lightbulb moment. what a character.

  • @ReklawLah
    @ReklawLah 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    The complete openness about such an insanely deep thought process is amazing to watch.

  • @omeadpooladzandi9786
    @omeadpooladzandi9786 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Ivanchuk is by far my favorite chess player. A living legend.

  • @rkrh
    @rkrh 3 ปีที่แล้ว +113

    i’m convinced you’re the fastest and most organised uploader on youtube.

  • @wisdomejikeme3752
    @wisdomejikeme3752 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Ivanchuk’s happiness literally made my day! Oh my!

  • @wolfen888
    @wolfen888 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The fact he can recall the entire game includin multiple possible scenarios is so mindblowing to me

    • @ryanc2115
      @ryanc2115 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too. Its amazing how he remembers literally all the moves!!

  • @chrisvanheyst
    @chrisvanheyst 3 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    I'm a 900 elo chessplayer, but I always feel extremely smart after these video's

    • @jaimegarcia8447
      @jaimegarcia8447 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      sorry to be pedantic but your spelling mistake sort of undermines your point.

    • @chrisvanheyst
      @chrisvanheyst 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@jaimegarcia8447 haha sure, I'm dutch though, I have no idea what I spelled wrong?

    • @jaimegarcia8447
      @jaimegarcia8447 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@chrisvanheyst ah no worries. It's just the "video's" thing. It's a simple plural noun which doesn't express possession, so it should be "videos" instead. Interesting that you are not a native speaker, because it's perhaps the most frequent type of spelling mistake natives make.

    • @stevethellama007
      @stevethellama007 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You just saw a super grandmaster making ridiculous calculations from memory in their head and you felt smart?

    • @Auroth_DI
      @Auroth_DI 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jaimegarcia8447
      Corrections:
      1. ”sorry” should be ”Sorry”
      2. ”ah” should be ”Ah”
      3. no ”,” before because

  • @ashwindeshapande1175
    @ashwindeshapande1175 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I love how Chucky gets excited talking about chess!

  • @Zafersernikli
    @Zafersernikli 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brains of the super GMs are like parallel universes full of brilliant chess games that have never been played in our reality.

  • @digbyovenden1600
    @digbyovenden1600 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I think ivanchuk is my new celeb crush

  • @MrBisque
    @MrBisque 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The true hero of this moment the tiny short-armed T-rex who boldly attempted to feed Ivanchuk her mike for 30 minutes, almost chasing him off the stand. Also generous, Ivanchuk (for sharing so much from memory at the interview) and Levy for clarifying it and adding a board for mortals like me to understand the position. So glad I looked deep into the gotham archives. Thanks!

  • @strawberrygrapes1999
    @strawberrygrapes1999 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    “Okay”
    -Vassily “Chuky” Ivanchuk from planet Ivanchuk

  • @TrueBalalaechnik
    @TrueBalalaechnik 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Make more videos about this legend!

  • @kevinfernandes7546
    @kevinfernandes7546 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    So much positivity in that man

  • @welshdan1987
    @welshdan1987 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    For one of the best chess players Ivanchuk appears to be a genuinely lovely guy. Its also nice to see him express how much he likes playing chess.

  • @alexchilba2991
    @alexchilba2991 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This video made me realise how accurate Levy's impression of Ivanchuk is xD

  • @zzzMrgamerzzz
    @zzzMrgamerzzz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    The interviewer probably has some godly muscles to hold the mic for that long

  • @marcellotrove489
    @marcellotrove489 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    My heart melted when levy says "you are more important than a qeen and rook combined"

  • @OvidiuHretcanu
    @OvidiuHretcanu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    no wonder why his game againstwas picked for Queen's Gambit final. You have to love this guy.

  • @elik1491
    @elik1491 3 ปีที่แล้ว +102

    So this is the guy Levy does his chess Ukrainian/russian accents on 😂

    • @YuraK25
      @YuraK25 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Ukrainian and russian accents are not identical. They are kind of similar, but there are differences.

    • @maxkho00
      @maxkho00 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      It's Ukrainian, but yeah, that's the guy. Russians would say "pozeeshn" for "position" and "seenk" for "think".

    • @AUG_Glow
      @AUG_Glow 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hes from ukraine, u racist.

    • @elik1491
      @elik1491 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Bruh part of my family is Ukrainian so uh...

    • @YuraK25
      @YuraK25 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@elik1491 I am Ukrainian and also fluent in Russian, or do you answer to the accusations of being racist?

  • @ayadmohamed6373
    @ayadmohamed6373 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Imagine calculating 50 moves ahead of an opponent doing a certain move, only for them not to do that move

    • @supreme5998
      @supreme5998 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Happens to me all the time. I calculate 50 moves that the opponent will never play and instead the opponent plays a move that exposes my blunder and hopes and dreams of attacking and I lose the game… on time.

  • @DexM47
    @DexM47 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    17:27 20:02 22:50 lmao that mic getting heavier and heavier for Tania as the interview goes on 😄

  • @nosystem1098
    @nosystem1098 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It makes me happy that even a man who plays chess for a living and has seen and done nearly everything that is likely to happen on a chess board can still take childlike delight in finding a good move.

  • @elliotbaker5416
    @elliotbaker5416 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It almost seems like he’s going to cry just at how beautiful he’s playing

  • @zahawolfe
    @zahawolfe 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I freaking love Ivanchuk. Would absolutely love more content about him. Wish he were in the candidates right now

  • @artysausagedog1588
    @artysausagedog1588 3 ปีที่แล้ว +123

    When Gotham Pins you but it ain't on the Chess Board.

    • @Godfadr
      @Godfadr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      like a chess heroin addict, he has me on pins and needles

    • @pedjajovanovic5447
      @pedjajovanovic5447 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@Godfadr BARS

    • @anakin4661
      @anakin4661 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      you tried sir, you tried

    • @missgranger9723
      @missgranger9723 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Why did I think of something else than comments?💀

    • @artysausagedog1588
      @artysausagedog1588 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@anakin4661 It would have been a great story for the grandkids if this worked

  • @RockSmacker
    @RockSmacker 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is such an enjoyable video! I love how Levy commentates over the interview and gives us more insight into what's going on in Vassily's mind. Great video!!

  • @Skelly57
    @Skelly57 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Man listening to Vasily explain a chess game is so interested, plus he's having fun so that's a plus lmao

  • @alexnaturalis1179
    @alexnaturalis1179 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Everything about this was delightful, indeed a treat to chess lovers. GC commentary and highlights allows us to appreciate the beauty and talent of amazing Ivanchuk. My week just got better, tks.

  • @whybhav
    @whybhav 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    yoooo !! that was so darn adooorrrrabbbbleeeee 😂❤️he looks like a kid who got his fav toy and is bragging about it when he explains Nd2 😂cuteeee.

  • @connorthomas4826
    @connorthomas4826 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It is crazy that a human brain can calculate that many moves in advance. Chess is insane.

  • @juzujuzu4555
    @juzujuzu4555 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I have heard a lot about Ivanchuk but finally I get why he is such a legend. Giddy as a school girl describes him well. I just became a true fan!

  • @bobbwc7011
    @bobbwc7011 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wassyl Iwantschuk is the only man, of who Kasparow said that he was uncomfortable with in terms of dynamic positions, the natural habitat of Kasparow where he was pretty much unbeatable. So big respect from Garri to Wassyl.

  • @JakeLemasterGuitar
    @JakeLemasterGuitar 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    They say that interviewer’s arm is still trembling to this very day

  • @theDelinquenC
    @theDelinquenC 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think this is some of your best content. Wow what a gentle guy you can't hate a man like that (talking about Ivanchuk)! Really hearing the thought train during a match how they analyse is so great to listen to and how amazing they plot moves! Wow!

  • @broyderpole7497
    @broyderpole7497 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love Vasily Ivanchuk, he loves the game so much and shows it all the time.

  • @aalveeaarham9351
    @aalveeaarham9351 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    4:58
    Levy:you are worth more then a queen and a rook combined.
    Happiness level increased by 💯

  • @adityasharma8330
    @adityasharma8330 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Levy: im the translator
    Audience: what do you translate?
    Levy: English to English

  • @cliffwaijenberg636
    @cliffwaijenberg636 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love Ivanchuk. What a brilliant mind and to see it at work like this in the interview is brilliant. Thanks Levy. Good job on the translation as well. 👍👍🏼👍🏾

  • @davfigue
    @davfigue 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It's always lovely to watch a video about Chuky, he's such a unique mind.

  • @_Iam777_
    @_Iam777_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have seen this interview like more than a dozen times, because the amazing skill of Maestro Ivanchuk replaying the entire game on his head end-to-end.