It's surprising to read all these negative comments. Of course as a chess player and journalist I have great respect for both Anish and Shankland. Anish was asked a question about who he thinks are the favourites for the event. It was in that interview that he mentioned about Sam as a weaklink. It's a public video not a private conversation. Thousands of people watched that video. I have asked so many players about something positive said by someone else. So how is it different when something negative is shared. In fact you get to know how a top 25 player in the world responds to a question like that. It was not unethical or gossip journalism. It was a normal question asked based on a public statement made. And public figures like Anish Giri and Shankland understand this and Anish's interview can be found on 3rd of October on the ChessBase India channel. He talks about Sam's response as well. In any case I am grateful that everyone watches the videos of ChessBase India and enjoys them. We need not have the same opinion on all of the content that is created. This comment was written to just let you guys know my point of view because I feel it is my duty to respond to the people who spend their precious time watching ChessBase India videos. My team and I are committed to creating high quality chess content.
..and that's the only reason why there were a lot of negative comments.. Your reports and short interviews and game snippets were top top class that it pains a little even when there's this slight digging business.. Thing is sagar, your interview and you asking him and his reply and everything can be justified in a politically correct pov, but there was this certain amount of cringe we felt when this question was asked, the cut to anish's interview and then Sam replying.. The cringe we feel uncringy, watching Bollywood interviews Because we never expect much from it anyway, will hit the viewers a lot hard when it comes from you guys.. That's all.. Keep moving forward guys.. Full support.. (y)
sir please dont use the work weak link. he too has his own pride and dignity as a chess player. even if it is a public video by anish giri. still sam might have not seen it. considering usa team as a chain, anish told sam might be the vulnerable and weak link. If sam doesnt know about the content on which anish said that, he might get offended. And this might hurt him as well. just sharing my view here. incase if sam is aware of the content on which weak link is spoken. then it is fine
Sam defended himself intelligently and with class. He made Anish look rather bad with logic and reason. Love him or hate him, Sam is an unpretentious, straightforward guy. I have a lot of respect for him. He’s worked extremely hard and accomplished much.
Giri did not say anything wrong, the interviewer just want to stir beef. Some of you guys forget that Giri was asked a question by an interviewer, he didn't just start talking about Sam. The same interviewers show Giri's reply to Sam. See the game?
Honestly, I think representing "ChessBase India" it would be far better if you could have avoided the temptation of asking typical mainstream journalist question like this. What Anish said , was his opinion and it's good for him for not being politically correct. Shankland is a rising star of USA. Telling him that in order to get some response was a little below the belt in the context. Of course you are well within your rights to ask such question but are you willing to? That too when representing ChessBase India? Very sad.
It was just a matured communication between matured people, no ill intentions or any other controversy or bullying which people are mentioning here.... So its ok . There is nothing flaring up of things as the comment section is saying,
After such great coverage of the olympiad by ChessBase India, it is such a shame that they have resorted to such questions. Is this TMZ or chess journalism?
Chessbase India = This is despicable coming from a journalist of your caliber, taking a casual comment by Giri out of context and using it to set up Shankland is cheap, dishonest and absolutely unfair to both. You should apologize to Giri because rest assured he will never grant you an interview again. Shame on you Chessbase India. I am a journalist and that's why i hold you to a high standard.
@@Pacalolo04 I was raised by journalists, and I think that the interviewer did an excellent job. I would definitely hire the journalist who asked the question over all of those who think that the question is off-limits.
If you see the interview of Anish, the way he said it, was not rude at all. However, the way Chessebase India informed him about the incident, if Shankland did not see that interview, he will interpret differently and feel offended by Anish. I really like the contents by Chessbase India, but this time they were wrong.
Giri has his fair share of opinion, and there is no need to stir a controversy in an interview question. There were so many questions you could have asked: 1. Were you surprised by the opening? 2. When did you feel like you achieved equality as black? 3. What are your thoughts for the next round?
Sam Shankland started playing tournament chess at about 12, by which time most kid chess geniuses have made master - think about that for a second and realize what an unusual person Sam is and why it is foolish to discount him. Anish Giri sits on top of the world and likes to draw so much they call him Picasso. Which is the more interesting player to watch? Shankland is a class act all the way and Giri is boorish by contrast. Can you imagine Sam calling Anish 'Picasso' in public?
Sagar, stay collected and do not suggest yourself with the moral screamings of people. Those are empty shells. While the way you engage players is your unique substance. It will pay off for you eventually. If you ever lose it you will be blank. I loved this question.
Sagar... stop being like a typical reporter. Don't make these kind of statement .. people will stop giving you interviews if you keep raising these kind of statement and throw them in the face of others... just be bit responsible and promote chess not controversy.
Hi everyone, here is the next interview with Anish Giri, done on 3rd of October after the above interview with Shankland: th-cam.com/video/TOBPqKvmSq4/w-d-xo.html
Regarding Anish Giri, you have to understand his background. Anish is Dutch. Dutch people are very bad at giving compliments and extremely well at criticizing others and putting others down as bad, or weak link etc. In the Dutch society, they justify this as "being straightforward" (recht door zee). But it is just being a jerk in disguise. Either way, in Holland it is normal and accepted to be like that. And mind you! Anish is a good guy! Imagine the a-holes!
Sagar shah please try to interview GABRIEL Sargissian, he is the one who gave armenia 3 Gold médal and its a Shame that There is no interview of him on TH-cam !!!!
I think in this interview, Sagar behaved like those journalists who pick one word from the whole statement and that could have provoked word fights between Shak and Anish. Shak seems cool and he didn’t respond. Anish didn’t come upfront to call him as weak link. He was being asked a question, and he had answered very respectfully…
Giri made a public statement about Shankland which was surprisingly candid--perhaps too much so. I think that it was very legitimate to ask Shankland if he had a comment to make, and in fact it is only fair to give Shankland an opportunity to respond--he is not forced to do so. The channel even posted the clip of Giri's interview to establish that the interviewer was accurate in presenting what Giri said! That is very responsible and professional journalism, and Shankland, who obviously chose to rise above what could be an inflammatory comment by his teammate, gave an excellent response. Well done all around.
A gratuitous remark once again by Anish Giri Like I said above this is not the first time he's made rude remarks about other GM's. he can be a smarmy catty little shit. One day Giri will mouth off at the wrong person and that someone is going to pop him one and that will be that, problem solved. Dont get me wrong, I abhor violence as rule and justify it only as a last resort BUT.........To Every Things Turn Turn Turn, There Is A Season' ...Even Christ "physically threw" the money lenders out of the Temple . Most human beings go as far as you let them, and as a result only learn most essential lessons the hard way
Whats wrong with 2 of you? He didnt call Shankland weak, he is objectively right when he said shankland is new to 2700 club and has a disadvantage over those who have already played super gms, hence a weak LINK not a weak player. Stop becoming the media with these irrational interpretations
@@ramking7869 So objectively if Magnus Carlsen calls every other chess player in the world who is not a world champion as 'weak' he is justified to say so right? Then why does Giri gets his panties twisted every time people praise Carlsen and not him (other than chessbase India fanboys). Giri should also realise he is a 'nobody' when compared to Carlsen, Kramnik and Anand.
The interview is a timeframe for the talent to speak up. The interviewer asked an obvious question and it gives Sam the option to share his feeling, thus creating a connection with us. We learn about a person being a underdog and a weaklink, and how he handles it. It is a relatable human story and this is why people care about this interview. It is a win win situation
Cristiano Ronaldo can be asked about rape charges on him about his girlfriends its alright and if interviewer asked about a negative comment its unethical ....grow up , people ask such questions to sports personalities its normal
Ohh My god... now That's something unfair you are doing Chessbase India... You've just Rolled out Giri's justification...why you're intercepting two different players perspectives and making them feel bad about each other. That's no good.
To his credit, Shankland took the high road in answering a silly question. Giri should have explained his reasoning for declaring Shankland the weak link, which he could have done very easily by naming all the tournaments he's won this past year versus the number that Shankland has won. Oops, he'd probably better not.
Nothing wrong with what Giri said. The problem is posing this question to Shankland. Either it's an obvious statement and no comment is needed, or you're hoping to stir Sam's emotions, which is cheap.
Vikrant Malgunkar idk why piece of shit like you are found every once in a while in the comment section. You are probably a big big loser in real life.
According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue: 2 Peter 1:3 KJV
It's surprising to read all these negative comments. Of course as a chess player and journalist I have great respect for both Anish and Shankland. Anish was asked a question about who he thinks are the favourites for the event. It was in that interview that he mentioned about Sam as a weaklink. It's a public video not a private conversation. Thousands of people watched that video.
I have asked so many players about something positive said by someone else. So how is it different when something negative is shared. In fact you get to know how a top 25 player in the world responds to a question like that. It was not unethical or gossip journalism. It was a normal question asked based on a public statement made.
And public figures like Anish Giri and Shankland understand this and Anish's interview can be found on 3rd of October on the ChessBase India channel. He talks about Sam's response as well.
In any case I am grateful that everyone watches the videos of ChessBase India and enjoys them. We need not have the same opinion on all of the content that is created. This comment was written to just let you guys know my point of view because I feel it is my duty to respond to the people who spend their precious time watching ChessBase India videos. My team and I are committed to creating high quality chess content.
..and that's the only reason why there were a lot of negative comments.. Your reports and short interviews and game snippets were top top class that it pains a little even when there's this slight digging business.. Thing is sagar, your interview and you asking him and his reply and everything can be justified in a politically correct pov, but there was this certain amount of cringe we felt when this question was asked, the cut to anish's interview and then Sam replying.. The cringe we feel uncringy, watching Bollywood interviews Because we never expect much from it anyway, will hit the viewers a lot hard when it comes from you guys.. That's all.. Keep moving forward guys.. Full support.. (y)
I like Anish and Sam I didn't think it was a big deal!
I didn't think Anish comments was intended with malice? He was asked a question and he answered it plain and simple!
sir please dont use the work weak link. he too has his own pride and dignity as a chess player. even if it is a public video by anish giri. still sam might have not seen it. considering usa team as a chain, anish told sam might be the vulnerable and weak link. If sam doesnt know about the content on which anish said that, he might get offended. And this might hurt him as well. just sharing my view here. incase if sam is aware of the content on which weak link is spoken. then it is fine
Hi Sagar with all due respect I don't think Anish was being negative in regards to his comment.
2:01 start of question
Sam defended himself intelligently and with class. He made Anish look rather bad with logic and reason. Love him or hate him, Sam is an unpretentious, straightforward guy. I have a lot of respect for him. He’s worked extremely hard and accomplished much.
That is so true
Cool reply to a somewhat negative critic from giri. I like shankland’s objectivity.
*critique
I think by definition that whoever plays Board 4 is the 'weak link' on the team. That being said, I am a big fan of Shankland. :)
Giri did not say anything wrong, the interviewer just want to stir beef. Some of you guys forget that Giri was asked a question by an interviewer, he didn't just start talking about Sam. The same interviewers show Giri's reply to Sam. See the game?
yes, sagar ji just messed up with the little fact.
Well said!
Yeah, he was just trying to make a fuss out of nothing. Very anethical on his part.
lol - Giri spent about two solid minutes variously insulting Shankland...
Honestly, I think representing "ChessBase India" it would be far better if you could have avoided the temptation of asking typical mainstream journalist question like this. What Anish said , was his opinion and it's good for him for not being politically correct. Shankland is a rising star of USA. Telling him that in order to get some response was a little below the belt in the context. Of course you are well within your rights to ask such question but are you willing to? That too when representing ChessBase India? Very sad.
This is not cool to create a controversy among live players, in such direction.
It was just a matured communication between matured people, no ill intentions or any other controversy or bullying which people are mentioning here....
So its ok . There is nothing flaring up of things as the comment section is saying,
After such great coverage of the olympiad by ChessBase India, it is such a shame that they have resorted to such questions. Is this TMZ or chess journalism?
Chessbase India = This is despicable coming from a journalist of your caliber, taking a casual comment by Giri out of context and using it to set up Shankland is cheap, dishonest and absolutely unfair to both.
You should apologize to Giri because rest assured he will never grant you an interview again.
Shame on you Chessbase India. I am a journalist and that's why i hold you to a high standard.
th-cam.com/video/TOBPqKvmSq4/w-d-xo.html
I'm a journalist too, and that was very unethical and dishonest.
The comment was hardly out of context. The channel even posted the clip of Giri! That is excellent journalism.
@@Pacalolo04 I was raised by journalists, and I think that the interviewer did an excellent job. I would definitely hire the journalist who asked the question over all of those who think that the question is off-limits.
That was a pathetic question.. You will lose credibility and people wont give interviews to you.
It was an excellent question, and Shankland gave an excellent response.
If you see the interview of Anish, the way he said it, was not rude at all. However, the way Chessebase India informed him about the incident, if Shankland did not see that interview, he will interpret differently and feel offended by Anish. I really like the contents by Chessbase India, but this time they were wrong.
Way of saying, bro grow up
Don't be a fool on your likes of the comment
Giri was looking for a strategy and said..focus your attack on the weakest player..which all teams are trying to do...so..that's not a big deal..
Giri didnt say anything wrong
This is just media beef
even shankland himself knows that he is not prowen to be the top dawg yet xD
To be honest, I'm quite surprised that, coming from this channel, Shankland was asked that question in such a rude way...
Very cool response to Giri's comment. Dont worry Sam, the gold is yours
Sam is a great player😊
That's not a good thing to tell Sam @@sagar
Exactly it's gonna bi ridiculous, and our misfortune to witness this.
Very unethical and rude.
Giri has his fair share of opinion, and there is no need to stir a controversy in an interview question. There were so many questions you could have asked:
1. Were you surprised by the opening?
2. When did you feel like you achieved equality as black?
3. What are your thoughts for the next round?
I’m glad shankland is clearly a nice guy, I just bought his book.
Sam Shankland started playing tournament chess at about 12, by which time most kid chess geniuses have made master - think about that for a second and realize what an unusual person Sam is and why it is foolish to discount him. Anish Giri sits on top of the world and likes to draw so much they call him Picasso. Which is the more interesting player to watch? Shankland is a class act all the way and Giri is boorish by contrast. Can you imagine Sam calling Anish 'Picasso' in public?
it is a tragedy Sam resigned to Giri when he was in a draw position in Tata 2019. Maybe Giri's comment was playing in his head at that time.
Sagar, stay collected and do not suggest yourself with the moral screamings of people. Those are empty shells. While the way you engage players is your unique substance. It will pay off for you eventually. If you ever lose it you will be blank. I loved this question.
Sagar... stop being like a typical reporter. Don't make these kind of statement .. people will stop giving you interviews if you keep raising these kind of statement and throw them in the face of others... just be bit responsible and promote chess not controversy.
Sagar ji just messed up with too little thing.
Cheap journalism
Hi everyone, here is the next interview with Anish Giri, done on 3rd of October after the above interview with Shankland: th-cam.com/video/TOBPqKvmSq4/w-d-xo.html
Troll question. Period.
But perfectly normal in today's so called "reporting".
Regarding Anish Giri, you have to understand his background. Anish is Dutch. Dutch people are very bad at giving compliments and extremely well at criticizing others and putting others down as bad, or weak link etc. In the Dutch society, they justify this as "being straightforward" (recht door zee). But it is just being a jerk in disguise. Either way, in Holland it is normal and accepted to be like that. And mind you! Anish is a good guy! Imagine the a-holes!
Chessbase looking like TMZ trying to create drama between the players. lose these useless questions.
Sagar shah please try to interview GABRIEL Sargissian, he is the one who gave armenia 3 Gold médal and its a Shame that There is no interview of him on TH-cam !!!!
I think in this interview, Sagar behaved like those journalists who pick one word from the whole statement and that could have provoked word fights between Shak and Anish. Shak seems cool and he didn’t respond. Anish didn’t come upfront to call him as weak link. He was being asked a question, and he had answered very respectfully…
Off board Trash talk is a bit entertaining in chess
Giri made a public statement about Shankland which was surprisingly candid--perhaps too much so. I think that it was very legitimate to ask Shankland if he had a comment to make, and in fact it is only fair to give Shankland an opportunity to respond--he is not forced to do so. The channel even posted the clip of Giri's interview to establish that the interviewer was accurate in presenting what Giri said! That is very responsible and professional journalism, and Shankland, who obviously chose to rise above what could be an inflammatory comment by his teammate, gave an excellent response. Well done all around.
anish was grandmaster at 14...
sam started playing tournament chess at 11. come on
I wish Shankland had said "I'll try my best and that's trying my best. I don't know why you don't understand English."
lol haha but he is American, not an Indian :D
Not nice from Anish, instead of compliments, he calls 2700+, top 30 player weak. Not objective at all.
A gratuitous remark once again by Anish Giri Like I said above this is not the first time he's made rude remarks about other GM's. he can be a smarmy catty little shit. One day Giri will mouth off at the wrong person and that someone is going to pop him one and that will be that, problem solved.
Dont get me wrong, I abhor violence as rule and justify it only as a last resort BUT.........To Every Things Turn Turn Turn, There Is A Season' ...Even Christ "physically threw" the money lenders out of the Temple . Most human beings go as far as you let them, and as a result only learn most essential lessons the hard way
Whats wrong with 2 of you? He didnt call Shankland weak, he is objectively right when he said shankland is new to 2700 club and has a disadvantage over those who have already played super gms, hence a weak LINK not a weak player. Stop becoming the media with these irrational interpretations
@@ramking7869 So objectively if Magnus Carlsen calls every other chess player in the world who is not a world champion as 'weak' he is justified to say so right? Then why does Giri gets his panties twisted every time people praise Carlsen and not him (other than chessbase India fanboys). Giri should also realise he is a 'nobody' when compared to Carlsen, Kramnik and Anand.
I would say: go make some draws giri and relax
This shows how smart you are. Brilliant. Not.
Please remove the heading and cut the giri part
He needs to put respect on Sam's name or he gonna get the Shanklands.
Giri's comment does not make sense since US did not put Sam on top boards. Shankland's opponents on board 4 are 2500 and 2600 players.
Both Anish and Shankland took the matter very scientifically, why should we do differently?
why to create these hard feelings between two people, come on
i think anish was just lost in translation..but he should'nt be
so frank.. be more diplomatic like magnus..
Yes being frank is curse now a day
The interview is a timeframe for the talent to speak up.
The interviewer asked an obvious question and it gives Sam the option to share his feeling, thus creating a connection with us.
We learn about a person being a underdog and a weaklink, and how he handles it. It is a relatable human story and this is why people care about this interview.
It is a win win situation
*Calls Sam a weak link.*
*OVER 2700*
Anish would be the last person to get offended by this question.It's only the fanboys and snowflakes who are all riled up.
Inappropriate statement by Giri (who already in the past had a stupid argument with Jobava) and composed, mature reply by Shankland
Cristiano Ronaldo can be asked about rape charges on him about his girlfriends its alright and if interviewer asked about a negative comment its unethical ....grow up , people ask such questions to sports personalities its normal
Ohh My god... now That's something unfair you are doing Chessbase India... You've just Rolled out Giri's justification...why you're intercepting two different players perspectives and making them feel bad about each other. That's no good.
How does he remember the whole game and what moves happened when?
I think you were very unpleasant to bring to the light this subject between them. That was their problem. Just let the river flow.
Shankland is more handsome and we'll spoken than Anish giri
Is he Bucky from Captain America 😀
Sagar shah stoked him for no reason tbh
Don't turn your channel into gossip stuff (TMZ)
Trying to stir up controversy and make people dislike each other. Shame on you interviewer
To his credit, Shankland took the high road in answering a silly question. Giri should have explained his reasoning for declaring Shankland the weak link, which he could have done very easily by naming all the tournaments he's won this past year versus the number that Shankland has won. Oops, he'd probably better not.
Nothing wrong with what Giri said. The problem is posing this question to Shankland. Either it's an obvious statement and no comment is needed, or you're hoping to stir Sam's emotions, which is cheap.
One should not ask such questions
how is it intuitive if it's all based on reason and evidence.
Weak link??? Or weakling? Im not sure
A weak link at 2700 plus lol
And what has Anish done exactly to prove himself as a top player ?
In top the 10 of the world for a decade maybe?
Hold your orgasms little Indian. I have more than just play a board game ;)
In the top ten for like a decade now so stfu
He draws against super GM's. God sent him for this purpose.
Vikrant Malgunkar idk why piece of shit like you are found every once in a while in the comment section. You are probably a big big loser in real life.
Stupid question, I feel sorry for Shankland, everybody is making fun of him. Who s speaking? Giri?
Bhai tu to chugli kar raha hai
ekdam se!
Sam you are the best
According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue:
2 Peter 1:3 KJV
Never thought cbind would sink to such soap opera questions
Anish is just annoying with his dumb comments.
*no need to hate Giri, his wife is hotter than yours*
Sopiko, Giris wife told Anish that she was going to divorce him if his voice didn't change within five years.
Kerosenebase india 😂
Haha draw master calling someone a weak link?!
he is still a grandmaster
What a pathetic question, unsubscribed
Shankland is not the funniest guy in team america for sure!
Anish Giri is annoying!
typical indian journalism, may be student of arnab goswami lol.
Ur desperate for views
Sam>Anish
That was a stupid statement from Anish ...
Anish is a slime
Giri needs to prove himself.
This guy is us champ so how weak link is he
Unethical....
The weak link is Naka.
How can he be the weak link when all his opponents would get lost in his eyes if they looked directly at them
Sam shankland is not even in top 100, he is New kid oon the Block, better quit before it too late. Not talented mediocre player.