Garry Kasparov's INSANE Calculations (Explained!)

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    Garry Kasparov's Calculations in his 1990 World Chess Championship Match against Anatoly Karpov explained in the middlegame: tactics and strategy.
    [White "Garry Kasparov"]
    [Black "Anatoly Karpov"]
    1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 a6 4.Ba4 Nf6 5.O-O Be7 6.Re1 b5 7.Bb3 d6 8.c3 O-O 9.h3 Bb7 10.d4 Re8 11.Nbd2 Bf8 12.a4 h6 13.Bc2 exd4 14.cxd4 Nb4 15.Bb1 c5 16.d5 Nd7 17.Ra3 f5 18.Rae3 Nf6 19.Nh2 Kh8 20.b3 bxa4 21.bxa4 c4 22.Bb2 fxe4 23.Nxe4 Nfxd5 24.Rg3 Re6 25.Ng4 Qe8 26.Nxh6 c3 27.Nf5 cxb2 28.Qg4 Bc8 29.Qh4+ Rh6 30.Nxh6 gxh6 31.Kh2 Qe5 32.Ng5 Qf6 33.Re8 Bf5 34.Qxh6+ Qxh6 35.Nf7+ Kh7 36.Bxf5+ Qg6 37.Bxg6+ Kg7 38.Rxa8 Be7 39.Rb8 a5 40.Be4+ Kxf7 41.Bxd5+ 1-0
    0:00 Intro
    0:36 GAME BEGINS
    7:05 Calculation 1
    9:10 Calculation 2
    10:36 Calculation 3
    13:05 Calculation 4
    14:39 Calculation 5
    16:53 Calculation 6
    18:34 FINAL
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anomaly P +3232
anomaly P

Karpov's ability to postpone the mate for so long deserves equal amount of credit

Vor 2 years
ENTR0PY +9
ENTR0PY

😂

Vor 10 Monate
CCC XYZ +59
CCC XYZ

Not equal

Vor 8 Monate
Michael Murray +304
Michael Murray

True, the longest I've ever resisted mate is 26 moves. Obviously counting from move 1.

Vor 8 Monate
anomaly P +12
anomaly P

@Michael Murray lol

Vor 8 Monate
Fredrick Farouk +29
Fredrick Farouk

@Michael Murray typical 400 elo moment

Vor 8 Monate
Genner Sly +631
Genner Sly

Kasparov against Karpov is honestly one of the best championship series ever (if not the best), Garry’s extremely sharp offense going against Anatoly’s almost impenetrable defense.

Vor year
Andreas Soteriou +5
Andreas Soteriou

Karpov is not a defensive player remember that.

Vor year
Genner Sly +13
Genner Sly

@Andreas Soteriou My bad, I just reckon that his defense is a bit similar to Petrosian’s.

Vor year
Will H +1
Will H

When I first got into Chess, this set of games was the one that made me realize what an astounding game chess is

Vor 3 Monate
ThoseOneGuy +2163
ThoseOneGuy

I evaluated this with a computer after that night sac move and it said it was a draw, then I proceeded to let it play and after a few moves it realized how bad the position is, that’s how you know Kasparov was a mastermind

Vor 2 years
Raffaele Di Vora +241
Raffaele Di Vora

@Ziad Mitwally It is possible. Sometimes computers don't understand very complicated and unbalanced position where a very large number of moves could theoretically be made

Vor 2 years
SpotlessPvP +22
SpotlessPvP

This comment is a bit old, but just curious, did you put it on a high depth?

Vor year
ThoseOneGuy +75
ThoseOneGuy

@SpotlessPvP I think I let it run for about 30 seconds, so it was probably around 20-30 depth

Vor year
Bacon Sauce +45
Bacon Sauce

@ThoseOneGuy Fyi 30 seconds is nothing compared to the prep GM's come in with these days. You need several days of very powerful computers and up to date software.

Vor year
Survey 97 +34
Survey 97

GarryKasparovBot = best chess move evaluator haha

Vor year
Daniel Lona +1162
Daniel Lona

So far, this is the most amazing chess game I've ever seen. It makes clear why Kasparov was the world's best for 15 years. This is a level of genius matched by perhaps only a few people to have ever played the game.

Vor 2 years
NathanielZuraw +146
NathanielZuraw

He also beat a computer, AND THE ENTIRE INTERNATIONAL GRANDMASTER FEDERATION.

Vor year
Xanii’s nerf gun +37
Xanii’s nerf gun

20 not 15

Vor year
Nauris Cepaitis +34
Nauris Cepaitis

It's actually 23

Vor year
Haafingar +1
Haafingar

@NathanielZuraw what federation

Vor year
Alerted +43
Alerted

@Haafingar have you watched kasporov vs the world?

Vor year
Joel Martins +612
Joel Martins

Imagine the great chess that only exists in the minds of these legendary players and never happened.

Vor 2 years
Quirkasaurus Saurus +33
Quirkasaurus Saurus

You might enjoy checking out a Fred Reinhold book. His books always emphasize "open lines! open lines!" - just like this game. Reinhold comes up with forced combinations that are fantastic. His theory was based on increasing your number of available moves and he usually involved a sacrifice of some sort to kick things off. lots of fun.

Vor year
Phil o'Macc +3
Phil o'Macc

yeah .. One of Fischer's greatest (immortal?) never finished cos opponent resigned before F could unleash the final part of a stunning combination; I understand that F (young at the time) was disappointed that he didn't get to play the moves!!

Vor 7 Monate
Abdur Rafeh
Abdur Rafeh

@Quirkasaurus Saurus Did you mean Reinfeld?

Vor 7 Monate
Bobing +195
Bobing

So you're telling me that he first took that pawn and then calculated like a god-like computer??? That's such a glorious display of talent.

Vor 2 years
HkFinn83
HkFinn83

This is not the type of thing a computer would do

Vor year
Christopher Mendoza +8
Christopher Mendoza

That’s why they are grandmasters it’s insane

Vor 11 Monate
Saurabh Tiwari +3
Saurabh Tiwari

Nope it was his preparation. Because you see he played the move instantly

Vor 11 Monate
Treodorul +12
Treodorul

@Christopher Mendoza to compare a regular grandmaster to Kasparov or Karpov is like comparing Magnus to a chess engine.

Vor 10 Monate
J Ayure +1
J Ayure

Not his prep it was instinct you learn after training and playing so many games

Vor 8 Monate
Brian Scalabrine +2015
Brian Scalabrine

The consistency of the people acknowledging Levy's consistency is admirable

Vor 2 years
JG +60
JG

I’d say by now the consistency of people acknowledging the consistency of people acknowledging Levy’s consistency is admirable.

Vor 2 years
Anorak B +21
Anorak B

@JG I'd say by now the consistency of people acknowledging the consistency of people acknowledging the consistency of people acknowledging the Levy's consistency is admirable.

Vor 2 years
Koro Sensei +17
Koro Sensei

I'd say everyone in this reply section including the original comment Are admirable

Vor 2 years
Pytips +14
Pytips

@Anorak B Not only would I say by now the consistency of people acknowledging the consistency of people acknowledging the consistency of people acknowledging Levy’s consistency is admirable, but also I would say by now the consistency of people acknowledging the consistency of people acknowledging the consistency of people acknowledging Levy’s consistency is also consistent.

Vor 2 years
annalog002 +13
annalog002

The consistency of Levy's video uploads results in consistent comments about the consistency of Levy's video uploads, resulting in further consistency on the comments which comment on the consistency of the comments that comment on the consistency of Levy's video uploads, which in a word is admirable.

Vor 2 years
Kai Erik Hansen +265
Kai Erik Hansen

11:08 That little laugh from Gary when he moves the rook for the kill, is just fantastic😂😂

Vor 2 years
ইকারাস +5
ইকারাস

garry : ihihihihihih

Vor 7 Monate
Fares Farhi
Fares Farhi

I have replayed that part at least 10 times 😂 it's nice you mentioned it

Vor 3 Monate
Zach Routhier +77
Zach Routhier

Don't you just love seeing Kasparov's happiness at the incredible artistry of the position? Such a game and analysis! Thanks Levy!

Vor 7 Monate
Kookies enkrem +87
Kookies enkrem

This is the greatest, if not, one of the greatest video you'd ever done. Like seriously, this is just Oscar worthy. Thank you Levy for showing us this absolutely insane calculations done by the Great Kasparov. Truly, a masterpiece. 👏

Vor 2 years
Alexander Kondratov +88
Alexander Kondratov

Garry Kasparov literally blows my mind. It’s unbelievable, sad that I’m much too young to have seen this happening in real time

Vor 2 years
Alvaro Soares +2
Alvaro Soares

Me too,man. I started to read his books and studying his analysis and it's just beautiful to see a real genius working. One of the greatest players ever, for sure.

Vor year
arpita
arpita

Hell I’m so young to watch this I can only say big brain.

Vor year
Quirkasaurus Saurus +13
Quirkasaurus Saurus

that's funny. in real time, the Kasparov/Karpov matches were kind of boring because they drew so many games AND repeated 10+ moves from previous games. At one point in 85 they drew something like 9 games in a row. I remember opening up the sports pages in my newspaper, searching for the little chess article and going: "Another DRAW?!?!!?"

Vor year
OMC +4
OMC

there was no internet in 1990, chess received scant media coverage, and no real time viewing unless you had tickets to the venue.

Vor 10 Monate
Shiroyasha +27
Shiroyasha

I've seen that video several times, but having it explained properly makes me appreciate it way more. Kasparov was just ridiculously good at chess. Levy please make more videos showcasing Kasparov's genius :D

Vor 2 years
Tk Breen +1019
Tk Breen

I didn’t understand how grand master chess worked until this video. Kasparov consistently applied apocalypse level threats and Karpov always found the one move that minimized damage every time it looked over. Just shows how hard it is to pin down these great players even with perfect play

Vor 2 years
jsxxx +24
jsxxx

Yeah, I don't really understand the game until this video

Vor 2 years
StationaryEarth +62
StationaryEarth

Watch the whole documentary, it is around three hours long. Karpov's analyses are just as detailed.

Vor 2 years
Gaston Zamora +74
Gaston Zamora

The most amazing thing about world class chess is how minimizing damage isnt enough, in that whole sequence unless Kasparov blunders real bad Karpov had no chance of coming back into the game, and thats extremely surprising at world class chess because in a game that hasnt changed in 1000 years finding a move that has never been seen before that leads into 5+ winning sequences is just masterful. I wouldnt be surprised to see a situation where the enemy has no way of coming back in begginer or intermediate level chess, but in a game between GMs, seeing one doing something unheard of and the other actually taking the bait is mindblowing to me.

Vor 2 years
Trevor Fahey +2
Trevor Fahey

@StationaryEarth where is this documentary?

Vor year
Daedroh +2
Daedroh

@StationaryEarth what documentary??????

Vor year
Mathieu Robinson +47
Mathieu Robinson

I feel like you've brought me up from knowing nothing about chess to today where I understand enough to be able to appreciate how amazing this is.

Vor 2 years
Benjamin Oechsli
Benjamin Oechsli

Same here! And honestly, while I will strive to get better, getting that glimpse of how beautiful this game is is enough.

Vor 3 Monate
Jimmy Two Times +22
Jimmy Two Times

Gary probably had the greatest work ethic in chess, maybe only second to Fischer. Crazy how good he was in his prime.

Vor year
Ryan Austin +13
Ryan Austin

This video was fantastic. You’re very talented at storytelling and captivating an audience; literally every video you put out is exciting and I look forward to each one.

Vor 2 years
AlexanderNevermind +18
AlexanderNevermind

And THIS is what made Kasparov the greatest of all time. Even without an in-depth analysis, his dynamic intuition basically gives him the "feeling" that with all of his pieces involved and pointing to the King-side, that he's winning. Only Alekhine had that level of dynamism in his thought process.

Vor 2 years
Aaron John +12
Aaron John

That was the absolute best compilation of the game, the players involved and breakdown from you and Kasparov. Please more Levy!

Vor 2 years
SMEILEX +1699
SMEILEX

You may think Gary is arrogant or something like this, thats okay. But the joy in his voice, smile and laugh at 11:05, when he explains his genius calculation just shows how much he loves chess. He literally sound as pure and happy as a child. I really love it

Vor 2 years
David Copson +27
David Copson

Well said.

Vor 2 years
Pookz +79
Pookz

Anton Anton The point is that when people deserve to be arrogant but aren’t, they are seen as even greater, which is why people don’t like arrogance even when it’s deserved because it points to a kind of disagreeableness in personality.

Vor 2 years
Tjitse Koster +85
Tjitse Koster

There's a subtle difference between being confident about your abilities and being arrogant. And being pleased with something you do is not the same as arrogance. Kasparov wasn't being arrogant, he was just admiring the briliancy of his move, because as he explained, he didn't even understand all of it during the game. He'd probably be smiling just as much if the move had been played by anyone else. Don't forget, it was a gut move, which makes it even more briliant.

Vor 2 years
Vivek Pisharodi +3
Vivek Pisharodi

The problem is that if he was the loser of the game he wouldn't be able to comment on this game without being salty. He only enjoys chess and appreciates it when he wins

Vor 2 years
Riley von Bevern +2
Riley von Bevern

He definitely is ocky and hypercompetitive, definitely has earned the right to be

Vor 2 years
Luis Carrasco +552
Luis Carrasco

I also sacrifice pieces without thinking, and frequenly without even realising. But i don't win those games.

Vor 2 years
Shambhav +19
Shambhav

I once did a brilliant sacrifice without realising it. Truly brilliant. I had needed to make a bishop move to stabilize my pawns but something in my gut told me to wait. It was too late, my opponent took it with his knight but then I saw what I had done, A knight trap! There was one move to save the knight(he/she didn't spot it, neither had I and left the knight to die) then I took the knight. But while looking at the game afterwards, I found something so smart that even the CPU didn't spot.. haha. After the knight save, the knight would become useless due to no moves and I would have developed my rook, bishop and my knight in very powerful positions directly in my first 3 moves. Then that horse, my dear horsy, you would have died.

Vor year
Olli Boy +5
Olli Boy

@Shambhav wow, thats amazing

Vor year
Mihai_RO +9
Mihai_RO

@Shambhav yea..didn't understand but gg ))

Vor year
Tune BoyZ +1
Tune BoyZ

It's ok little Luis 😊

Vor year
ttm tom +7
ttm tom

Listening to Kasparov explaining his calculations is like entering entirely different, beautiful world. Artist's mind.

Vor 8 Monate
WARGUS_LTW +185
WARGUS_LTW

Yes, now there is Magnus who has reached a high level thanks to the engines, but Gary without an engine was at such a level, it's just incredible. Kasparov resisted as best he could until the victory of the machines

Vor 7 Monate
Kei Karuizawa +8
Kei Karuizawa

yeah,sad to say all GMs rely on engines.

Vor 4 Monate
TuxTitan +16
TuxTitan

@keikaruizawa6002  I wouldn't say they rely on them. Magnus without an engine would still be an incredible player, but with the engine ready he can enhance his skills and become even better. Is kasparov was as young as Magnus today he would in my opinion, be completely unstoppable due to being able to do the same thing as Magnus

Vor 3 Monate
Falco22
Falco22

@TuxTitan wdym using help of machines

Vor 3 Monate
Kirill Burtsev +4
Kirill Burtsev

@Kei Karuizawa Well they don't really rely on them, they train on them. Which is natural for all sports - when there are more advanced training techniques producing better results, not using them would be quite disadvantageous.

Vor 3 Monate
Michael b +7
Michael b

@Kei Karuizawa All sports are constantly evolving. Yes, engines did make chess much less artistic and romantic, but at the same time the level of chess we are at today is much higher than where we were before engines. And it's nothing new. Every generation of chess masters did that. The games played by Morphy and such are so beautiful and creative, but it's because they relied much less on theory since it wasn't so developed yet. That's just how it is. The reason the randomized chess variations are so popular today is because they kind of bring back the time when theory didn't exist.

Vor 3 Monate
Inspiring Media +2
Inspiring Media

I taught Kasparov this. Glad to see he applied it in a game.

Vor year
kkiller14
kkiller14

💀

Vor 3 Monate
Dimas Adjani +3556
Dimas Adjani

garry's analysis isnt him being a genius, its him seeing your vid and memorizing it from 30 years later levy.

Vor 2 years
jawher touil +14
jawher touil

underrated xd

Vor 2 years
Franco Rios +118
Franco Rios

Yeah, and Karpov clearly didn't take Levy's course, because if he did he wouldn't have played 1.e4 e5

Vor 2 years
Charles Fromm +143
Charles Fromm

@Franco Rios e4 e5 and white has forced mate in 74.

Vor 2 years
s jegannath +2
s jegannath

TENET reference since he saw from future?

Vor 2 years
Dimas Adjani +6
Dimas Adjani

@s jegannath gotham reference cos he says things like that a lot in his vids :)

Vor 2 years
Jesse Jordache +6
Jesse Jordache

I read somewhere that "no one at the time understood how dangerous ..f5 was". I think it's in a study of the Zaitsev Ruy Lopez where one of the chapters uses the K v K games as stems for variations. Anyway, after this game, Karpov switched to the non-suicidal ...c4. Because Kasparov is right - once the attacking position is there, it plays itself. I've seen enough Tal games to know it, Tolya knew it (just look at his face) and when Garry says "no thought at all - just look at the position", he's absolutely right.

Vor year
joseph prosser +2
joseph prosser

Occasionally in life the stars align and this was one of those moments for Kasparov. You can see that he too is amazed at the elegance of the opportunities that presented themselves. It has all the hallmarks of a “white to play and mate in six” puzzle. Fantastic!

Vor 2 years
Ryan Abbott +2
Ryan Abbott

This is amazing. Started playing chess again in the last 6 months and I have to say, these are some of the most informative videos for any level. The explanation is direct, interesting and informative. A tonne of awesome videos and this is right up there to help understand some of the more "classical" theory. Keep it coming!

Vor 2 years
Julio Romero +3
Julio Romero

Amazing game and incredible calculations that came along with enjoyable explanations. Thanks for your videos Gotham Chess. You are amazing at explaining.

Vor 2 years
Jim Weights +1
Jim Weights

Thanks for doing this. It makes you realise how outrageously brilliant Kasparov was. And to do this against someone like Karpov is amazing

Vor 2 years
AnlStarDestroyer +841
AnlStarDestroyer

I don’t understand how he was able to see all these possible combinations after just one move. Absolutely insane

Vor 2 years
Alice pbg +19
Alice pbg

experience + lots of practice

Vor 2 years
Wojciech Krawczyk +85
Wojciech Krawczyk

he had stockfish engine hidden in lip balm

Vor 2 years
Brian Littrell +26
Brian Littrell

@Wojciech Krawczyk Except Kasparov is not a woman so he wouldn't have been accused of cheating. That lip balm story is hilarious.

Vor 2 years
Isaac Orlich +14
Isaac Orlich

@Brian Littrell poor Ana.... sexism at it best

Vor 2 years
Jennifer M
Jennifer M

@Isaac Orlich nice to know most people in chess don't see gender

Vor 2 years
Dan Lanny +2
Dan Lanny

Thanks mate this was brilliant. An amazing insight into the mind of a chess genius. Almost brutal to watch the control he had over that game. Unforgivable 😂

Vor year
Mitch Ronco
Mitch Ronco

Great video. Love the combined analysis with the footage from Kasparov. Would love to see additional games between both of these world champions analyzed in detail. Your call of the game is always enthusiastic and entertaining.

Vor year
Aaron +1
Aaron

I don't know much about Chess or Kasparov but his smile at 11:00 and smirk at 17:10 at his plans show EXACTLY how much he loves this game and that level of passion and in a sense, charisma about his own gameplay, is tremendous. This is why I love watching anybody compete at anything at the absolute highest level.

Vor year
K Rollo +9
K Rollo

He is running “a lot” of lines in his head at the same time. And there not small lines either. Which is very impressive. It like whole sequences of moves are reduced to a single flash in his mind

Vor 6 Monate
JB24
JB24

I really enjoyed watching this video! I also learned so many techniques from the analysis of this game. I would love to see more videos like this. Garry thinks like a supercomputer. After watching this video and seeing the trailer for Garry's MasterClass, I am really tempted to watch his MasterClass lessons. But I wish that Gary's lessons will be offered as a standalone option because committing to an annual subscription is too much for me if I am only interested in Garry's lessons.

Vor 2 years
The Modern Martial Artist +3514
The Modern Martial Artist

Only 15 minutes in and I'm in complete awe. I could maybe find one of these sequences if I devoted years of round the clock study to chess. Finding all of them is just pure genius.

Vor 2 years
NZA +64
NZA

Hey, look who’s here. Love your content. Surprised to see you at a chess channel

Vor 2 years
Nikaine Zeki +7
Nikaine Zeki

Do I sense Kasparov references coming in future videos? Somehow I do...

Vor 2 years
The Modern Martial Artist +46
The Modern Martial Artist

@NZA I'm always surprised that people are surprised haha

Vor 2 years
Shannu Boi +2
Shannu Boi

Wait what, you watch chess. Haha thats unexpected and yet p cool.

Vor 2 years
Madara Uchiha +7
Madara Uchiha

Do playing chess improves fight IQ?

Vor 2 years
Timothy Mcbride
Timothy Mcbride

This was part of a series of videos where Kasparov AND Karpov were both commenting on the decisive games in Lyon. And they were doing it in separate interviews so you got both sides of the story. Their analysis styles were quite different, and they disagreed on some points, while commenting on the psychology of the moves. Brilliant stuff. I was glad to have Levy play chess translator for me though. I saw the Kasparov video, but now I understand it.

Vor year
Miguel A +1
Miguel A

This was a great video, I hope you continue to make more of these historical flashbacks and analyze the games

Vor 2 years
Neville Filar +4
Neville Filar

That was INSANE. Thank you so much for showing and explaining such, well genius is not too strong a word. All the best.

Vor 2 years
張謙
張謙

I think the taking with bishop move was quite reasonable. It'll be quite scary to not to make forcing move when you play against a very stong opponent

Vor 3 Monate
Dan Buchner
Dan Buchner

Wow, Garry Kasparov is certainly one of the best and smartest chess players of all time. He was so powerful in his prime.

Vor year
_DARPLes_ +4279
_DARPLes_

This guy was running out of content, so he decided he would make the content himself and returned to competitive chess. Mad respekt

Vor 2 years
Al Afiat Emon +5
Al Afiat Emon

LoL

Vor 2 years
Eskil sandström +2
Eskil sandström

Lol

Vor 2 years
Ahmed Hashem +153
Ahmed Hashem

lol thought this was about to be a hate comment

Vor 2 years
Ex-KiNG +3
Ex-KiNG

Lmao

Vor 2 years
Havish Mythax +3
Havish Mythax

ya thats why he is analyzing past games

Vor 2 years
Suraj Paikekar
Suraj Paikekar

That was totally insane. He literally trapped nearly all of the black pieces in his mind. How can someone do that kind of calculations? It was terrific. 😅🙌

Vor year
Tom Barns
Tom Barns

What a fantastic guy! I'm talking about YOU Levy! Love your work! Nobody else would've been able to narrate this game in a more just way! My fav Chess teacher 🤗

Vor 2 Monate
Lambdaphile
Lambdaphile

That is a great translation! Love your passion for the game. The chess community is so lucky to have you :)

Vor 2 years
S
S

Fantastic video. I don’t know how you keep pumping out such quality content, but it’s extremely impressive. Keep it up!

Vor 2 years
Emran Ahmed +2
Emran Ahmed

Garry was a dominating, aggressive most importantly extremely tactical.Garry's main weapon was his tactical ability out of nowhere.

Vor 5 Monate
David Stanley +466
David Stanley

It’s nice to see a young Kasparov smile at his cleverness. Brings a sense of joy to his gameplay which matches his also fiery nature. Thanks for walking through the calculations, kudos.

Vor 2 years
Stopit!!! +26
Stopit!!!

He is remembering how he brutally beat his greatest foe, of course he is smiling.

Vor 2 years
Brian Littrell +3
Brian Littrell

The problem with Kasparov is that he had a problem losing with grace and not being bothered by losing. He has too much of an ego. Which is why he would lose his inner peace and be bothered when he lost games.

Vor 2 years
Eduardo Seifert +4
Eduardo Seifert

@Brian Littrell he could never have become who he was without being bothered by losses to the point of obsession

Vor 2 years
Alexander Kondratov +1
Alexander Kondratov

@Brian Littrell there is no all time great of anything that was not angered, disappointed, and displeased with coming up short. The greats win, that’s why they are great

Vor 2 years
Arkos 11
Arkos 11

@Brian Littrell his rage drived him to last no.1 for 21 fucking years

Vor 2 years
Zeid Abu-Odeh
Zeid Abu-Odeh

You make great videos man and I watch every one of them till the very end. Your work entertained me and advanced my chess rating as well. Thank you and I hope you never stop.

Vor 2 years
MR MR
MR MR

came back to watch this again a year later. The game and Levy's breakdown and excitement are so good

Vor 9 Monate
Matt Wilson +1
Matt Wilson

This is simply amazing!! Kasparov was, in my opinion, the BEST calculator and World Champion..he was plain scary!

Vor 2 years
Thijs Slob
Thijs Slob

Kasparovs calculations are Just mesmerizing. Saw the clip before but couldnt keep up with his moves. Great content

Vor 2 years
mohamed atef +1
mohamed atef

The Kasparov - Karpov rivalry is the best thing ever happened in chess.

Vor year
Arnab Majumdar +272
Arnab Majumdar

Nobody saw tactical combinations the way Garry did. Even Magnus said that he has not seen anybody so tactically dynamic in complex positions like Kasparov. Another terrific upload by Levy.

Vor 2 years
Emma Forman +21
Emma Forman

Considering Garry coached Magnus, I wouldn’t be surprised if in the future we see him begin to match his tactical complexity.

Vor 2 years
Bob BWC +40
Bob BWC

@Lark Mancer Kasparow vs. Karpow was so intense because they are complete opposites in chess. Garri truely believed a world champion must innovate and that every game shoul be an attempt to create a new piece of art, a new painting. He once said in an interview after one of this superoriginal games: "You have to be ready to get a bloody nose for that because it will take you 10 games to play 1 game like this." :O I've always felt it was too easy to write him down as arrogant. Yes, he sometimes had a prickish attitude, but he did respect his opponents. There is footage of him when, after a game, he analyses lines with his opponents and discusses problems, alternatives or gives advise. Kramnik once said it's ok that Kasparow could be impatient, mad or very confident at times, because he was world champion and had every right to special treatment with extra respect from "normal" players. Part of his chess was also far more psychological than Karpow. He once said in an interview "Why should I play something my opponent is familiar or comfortable with, when I can play something he dislikes.". ;) And there is another anecdote about his "aura of danger and being unbeatable"; there were many players who lost against him because they could not handle the pressure of his presence, e.g. Viswanathan Anand. Anand folded against Kasparow just because of the psychological pressure. Judith Polgar once said, after having trained with him, "I learned a lot in those 2 weeks of training with him. But, I could also see that even Garri is human ...and makes mistakes. He does not like certain systems and he does make mistakes. After seeing this human side of him, I am not as afraid as I used to be." ...and Polgar was able to beat him shortly after in that infamous earthquake game. :) Kramnik, also one of the few players able to beat Kasparow, once said: "I am not afraid of him. He got to prove his championship on the board." ...and it was Kramnik to dethrone him. Garri is a good guy with a few edges and ticks ...which is the spice in the soup. His reign as world champion would have been totally boring otherwise. Look at Carlsen. Nothing against Carlsen, but it was just better chess, more engaging, more drama, more action, more offensive chess under Kasparow. I personally understood Kasparow's chess more than I understood Karpow's.

Vor 2 years
Hans Mahr +17
Hans Mahr

Yeah, Kasparov understood dynamic positions better than anyone in chess history. Giri said in a stream recently that Kasparov would still crush anyone in a dynamic position. You can still see it when he commentates or on the rare occasions when he's playing blitz. He's old and a bit rusty but he still has the killer instinct in these complicated positions. I mean the guy has a positive score against Hikaru in blitz even though he retired more than 15 years ago. I'd say he's still a top ten player in blitz, it's a shame he doesn't play publicly more often.

Vor 2 years
Ziad Mitwally +3
Ziad Mitwally

@Hans Mahr No way he has a positive score vs Hikaru in blitz. That’s...insane.

Vor 2 years
Ravendark jolls +5
Ravendark jolls

@Emma Forman no. Magnus style is more similar to karpov than kasparov.

Vor 2 years
Bryan Eslinger
Bryan Eslinger

This has been my bed time viewing for like 18 of the last 21 days and I regret nothing. GK is incredible and GC is an excellent complement.

Vor year
Ashur George
Ashur George

This is one of my favorite uploads from you. If you can find other giants explaining their games and make a video like this - where you cut between their explanations and show it / explain it like this- would be amazing. Best of luck!

Vor year
SKA1M
SKA1M

Great stuff! You should make a series analyzing old games, as long as you can find the footage... adds an element to your video that takes it to another level

Vor 2 years
canon isensys +1
canon isensys

The fact that karpov saw all of that is amazing

Vor year
Tim Nauwelaers +1
Tim Nauwelaers

This is such an amzing game, love that you featured it, you made it even more fun to watch 😍

Vor 2 years
knzo13 +267
knzo13

"Essentially, I'm going to be Garry Kasparov's chess translator for all of you" Thanks Levy, your recaps really make me understand the game and its concepts a bit more. Your content has already helped me climb to 1000, and I feel great getting better at something I enjoy. Much love from Poland, awaiting future videos!

Vor 2 years
luqman ismail +1
luqman ismail

hey its been 5 months whats ur elo now???

Vor year
Elias Kjærbo +1
Elias Kjærbo

Elo update?

Vor year
Manc Flyer +2
Manc Flyer

The next 1000 is the hardest! Trust me on that.

Vor year
knzo13 +6
knzo13

youtube is deleting my comments wtf, anyway I'm 1800 rapid on lichess now

Vor year
Hope EFC
Hope EFC

Cool stuff. Been watching you for a while and stumbled onto this video you made 1 year ago. Helpful to understand how beautiful of a game this was as Kasparov’s analysis goes to quick for me to fully digest the game. Blessings

Vor 2 Monate
Tino Maengasi
Tino Maengasi

In Calculation 3, timestamp 12:43 knight can go e7 and try to kick white's light square bishop, which I think is the most integral piece to deliver checkmate (Rh8#) because of the protection for Nf7 and rook's entry point on h5

Vor year
jeffrey Webb
jeffrey Webb

Yes, do this style now and then again. Very entertaining and informative. Great job!

Vor 2 years
David Sandrovitch
David Sandrovitch

I think it would be hard to calculate all of those lines. It stems from the appreciation that the initial offer of the knight ought to work because the attacking side has greater resources. The computers can calculate every line and know it's a win. Kasparov has to initially feel that it should be won. Isn't that how other great players played, and also how individual masterpieces were achieved.

Vor 6 Monate
Stavros Sarak +3
Stavros Sarak

For anyone that might be interested, the footage of Kasparov calculating in this video, is from a documentary that was made about the World Chess Championship Match in Lyon, 1990. Here is a link to the whole documentary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rxy1wYFN29M&t=7865s

Vor 2 years
ryan sweeney +204
ryan sweeney

The look on Kasparov's face every time he finishes rattling off some insane combination

Vor 2 years
Pablo P
Pablo P

Great video! Everything looks so easy and natural explained by Kasparov.

Vor year
Chess by the Numbers
Chess by the Numbers

I'm fascinated by this idea of 5v3 being more dangerous than 7v5. I've always thought of trading down to blunt an attack as an important defensive resource, and of course sometimes it is but this is a really interesting situational counterpoint. I'm going to have to sit with this concept for a while and it might significantly change (for the better) how I look at both attacking and defending.

Vor 2 years
Radrook2
Radrook2

Can you please explain what that 5v3 being more dangerous than 7v5. means.

Vor year
John Michael Castillo +1
John Michael Castillo

The more the pieces present in the board, then you have many options to defend your position. Because the more the pieces, the more the game will be complicated. Did you get my point? More pieces means more options you can make, but not all the time.

Vor 6 Monate
Drake Johnson +1
Drake Johnson

Would love to see a dive into the journey of Kasparov’s chess career, with pictures and videos and everything. Not sure how well a story-time-esk video would do but could be interesting

Vor 2 years
Cody Levant
Cody Levant

Hi Levy, I just bought the Caro-Kann and E4 bundle. So far they are amazing but a video on how to use/ set up PGN readers would be very instructive.

Vor 2 years
Jahanzaib Kaleem
Jahanzaib Kaleem

Levy, at 13:03, the knight could go to f4. I think you missed that part. It perfectly defends black cause then if bishop takes on b2, then knight takes g6. After that, the attack just dies. And karpov would be up in points.

Vor 2 years
Vince +981
Vince

"he kills this bishop" that's the best way to describe a capture ever

Vor 2 years
Giorgi Tsotsonava +74
Giorgi Tsotsonava

Actually, it's very popular in post soviet countries to say kills instead of takes.

Vor 2 years
Mike Crapse +64
Mike Crapse

in chinese it's "eats"

Vor 2 years
The Bus +30
The Bus

Stabbing a catholic

Vor 2 years
Giorgi Tsotsonava +6
Giorgi Tsotsonava

@veirant Well I don't really understand what you said but I live in Georgia and we say "kill" everytime :)

Vor 2 years
Michael Wu +16
Michael Wu

@Mike Crapse If it doesn't kill you, -it makes you stronger- *eat it*

Vor 2 years
Christopher G
Christopher G

What an absolutely incredible game and moment in chess history

Vor 2 years
Christopher G
Christopher G

Garry in his prime was wild

Vor 2 years
Kaisar Anvar
Kaisar Anvar

Kasparov not only calculates insane variations, but he puts all of the pieces BACK to their original positions for EACH variation he explains. This is why he is the Greatest of All Time.

Vor Monat
Alexander Shishmarev
Alexander Shishmarev

Gotham, that's absolutely insane quality explanation of really hard stuff, I remember watching that on TV and understanding nothing many years ago. Thank you very much.

Vor 2 years
maulerXX
maulerXX

Great video! I feel that as amazing as Kasparov was, Karpov was possibly even more amazing in losing. He repeatedly passed up the first 3 or 4 most obvious lines whose refutations were not immediately clear to find some incredibly resourceful move that often forced Kasparov into situations were he had only one move to continue the attack. To his credit Kasparov found these moves too, but it is generally slightly easier to attack than to defend. They say it takes two great players to create a masterpiece and that was definitely the case here!

Vor 2 years
extrakuhar
extrakuhar

Really cool video. I've seen that clip of Kasparov before, but watching somebody who knows how to chess do it made it even more amazing.

Vor 2 years
Vik mik +48
Vik mik

Its unbelievable how it gets better with every single variation

Vor 2 years
Dimi Fisher
Dimi Fisher

Thats why Kasparov for me will always be the best, he did incredible things in times where computers didnt have the level of AI we have now

Vor year
Bmbv 10
Bmbv 10

I would like to see the same concept with other iconic rivalries like magnus and hikaru.

Vor 2 years
Сапог Кассиопеи +1
Сапог Кассиопеи

That's actually breathtaking how Kasparov's chess were that deadly and yet calmly, kinda like a tank or cigarettes you now.

Vor 8 Monate
Scratch
Scratch

That double bishop attack is insane! Absolute madman! In the end black king was under attack literally from every direction!

Vor 2 years
Nitroghost
Nitroghost

Your videos have been killing it Gotham, keep up the great work

Vor 2 years
h1e2a3t +6
h1e2a3t

Hands downs, the most well-prepared and presented video this channel has ever done. Good to see a significant uptick in content, preparation, and presentation from this channel! Kudos!

Vor 2 years
28reinvent
28reinvent

Love it. Especially when it's Kasparov explaining his brilliance.

Vor year
Cinema In Symphony +2
Cinema In Symphony

Brilliant commentary and walkthrough, Levy. I would love you to do more videos like this. I thoroughly enjoyed this and got something from it. Would love you to talk through GM Nigel Short’s only win against Garry Kasparov at the 1993 World Chess Championships in London, here in the UK. It’s game 16 as you probably know. I remember watching it on TV and going into school everyday where we were all willing Nigel to at least win one match, and he did! I’d love to get your thoughts on game 16 as it was a rare loss for Kasparov. 🇬🇧♟

Vor year
Derek Gless +1
Derek Gless

This may be one of the first times somebody has said they have a great video in store and ACTUALLY had a great video in store. One of the best chess videos I've ever seen. Bravo.

Vor 4 Monate
EU Hype
EU Hype

Great content Levy. Interposing the analysis with cuts from the real video worked really well

Vor 2 years
LR
LR

Being honest already Saw this full video 2 Times and showed to some friends. Its so well done, thanks for sharing!! Great Game

Vor 2 years
Cloud Wolf
Cloud Wolf

Great video, I love this style of content. Kasparov is a genius.

Vor 2 years
Jaden Chan +26
Jaden Chan

I remember when Levy said "chess is a game of unlimited beauty, but it's not just checks and attacks, you have to be creative." And it's obvious that kasparov took that to heart in this match.

Vor 2 years
Hit Rapper and Artist Dababy +1
Hit Rapper and Artist Dababy

What a genius, no wonder he remained champion in over 2 decades...

Vor 2 years
Kevin Malone
Kevin Malone

To be able to play chess and beat Karpov like this, shows brilliancy by Kasparov.

Vor year
Jasper Jon
Jasper Jon

these types of videos are incredible. thank you for everything you do

Vor 2 years
eusou brasileiro
eusou brasileiro

I am a weak player, but from what I learned by doing a lot of tactics I would probably play Rook takes instead of Bishop takes with check at the end of the game. Usually it is stronger to have a discovered check when rook and bishop work together. Funny that Kasparov didn’t play this although he saw basically every possible tactical shot in the game! What impressed me very much was the velocity in which Kasparov showed the variations! Incredible!

Vor 2 years
Flavio
Flavio

Kasparov is probably the greatest, but I have to say I'm very impressed with how well Karpov defended against these vicious attacks. It seems like he's always finding the perfect move to stay in the game and not take a lot of damage.

Vor 8 Monate
D V +4
D V

This video is pure gold! the mix with raw footage combined with levy’s pedagogical insights allow us to grasp and to appreciate for a moment how genius this man was!

Vor 2 years
DuncanFer1
DuncanFer1

The whole video is the best championship video ever - lyon 1990 kasparov Karpov

Vor 5 Monate
GaZynX
GaZynX

If you haven't analyzed yet, it is worth to show G10 of Kas vs Anand in the last championship series they played in the 90's.

Vor 9 Monate
Boggy99
Boggy99

Seeing this a year later, but this is probably one of my favorite videos of you Levvy. Great work 👏🔥💯♥️

Vor 3 Monate
Nived Nivy
Nived Nivy

I usually wonder how a game of chess championship final would be? What they will be thinking for every move? Stuffs like that! This explanation is awesome and thanks mate for this❤️

Vor 2 years

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