So, guys, what did you do when you were 17 years old? Played the world championship final in chess? Nah, me neither.

Early in the tournament Judit Polgar predicted Gukesh would win during the commentary.😮

The thing to keep in mind is at the highest levels of chess, NOBODY peaks at age 17. If he follows the arc of most chess players, he's got 6-7 years to get better. K&K are dramatic examples of players who entered the candidates tournament as very good player, and emerged as world beaters, and they were both over 20. I don't even think Gukesh has reached the "getting better every round" level, like Fischer and the Ks.

My condolences to Ding Liren.

Carlsen where are you? You said you got bored from Nepo and Fabi, you wanted young prodigy in world match. So now you got him.

Here is the kicker: with all these young talents, pragg, vidit, dubov, thousands of others, just being insane kids as they are, knocking out 1000s of online blitz games, driving oldschoolers like Kramnik crazy, just in general dominating chess with active training, no wonder the crown champions of chess face doom, BUT............. Gukesh doesnt play online........ GUKESH. DOES. NOT. PLAY. CHESS. ONLINE. What the hell is going on??!!

If a Gukesh win can get Carlsen back into the candidates next year it will be amazing.

Gukesh look like Wolverine

I feel truly blessed to have been able to witness this tournament. I may not have gotten the results I had hoped for but this has been incredible to watch. History in the making folks

Magnus said Gukesh probably would not do well in the candidates tourney. hehe

Headline is a bit confusing. Why the chess world is in a state of shock ? I do not think so. Gukesh, who had scored 9/11 in Chess Olympiad and won gold medal on board one is a well known chess player with impressive pedigree. Chess world would be in a state of Shock if someone like say Abasov , with very little past achievements and very low rating vis a vis other candidates won the tournament.

You are doing exceptionally well, EPIC. Keep up the good work. 😊

Hans Niemann too predicted on Chessbase India channel that Gukesh's gonna win 6-7 days ago! Holy Shit!!

“It’s not like diarrhea getting nappy” - lmao. That’s some of the best commentary ever.

Everyone was rooting for that Hikaru money. Nobodys heard of ol Gukesh

Nice commentary, kudos to Gukesh ! It was a real joy to watch him play so well 🔥❤️ Ding will surely be dethroned (so to speak) when he meets up with Gukesh (Nepo’s best chance was against Ding, it’s unlikely that Ian will have that excellent of an opportunity ever again) And yet… still… Magnus remains the worlds top chess player (don’t think that’ll be changing anytime soon) All of these super GM’s create a lasting heartfelt love for the game of chess ♟️ ❤

Just amazing Tourney!

1:55 nah bro the Ian-Fabi game was the one in which the eval bar was blasting everywhere, it wasn't just a tweak there, it was a full on nuclear blast right there.

Mental. Love it. Keep it coming

Fabi blew his chance

Is Cagnus Marlsen the cousin of Carlos Magnussen?

Great commentary!

I would say that Gukesh is the clear favourite in the championship. Ding Liren is maybe not within top 10 nowadays. Except for Magnus I hold Gukesh and Abdusattorov as the best in the world right now. And many more youngsters are in progress!

Always the highlight of my day when you upload keep it up man

Blue-Eyed Gukesh, he is the messiah! Lisan al Gaib 😅

What's the percentage of games on grandmaster level that end with draw, with only kings remaining on the board at the end?

0:38 yeah. I expect everyone here has already watched Levy.

Thanks. Sir! Protect. Loose. Pawn! Good. Lesson!🎈

The backdraft from Magnus exiting the world championship title!

One look at his Mandark-sized head tells you everything.

Cagnus Marlene is proud after this game

At 4:08 if Hikaru would have gone qd3 defending the bishop from the rook and threatening checkmate... what would have happened? Either g6 to defend against mate or nf6 blocking the bishop and uncovering the black queen.

Little Mac would be proud. Those who know, know.🎉🎉

That doesn't really count as full blooded, in comparison to the other game. Nepo vs Fabi. But ya Gukesh did what was required of him in this game. Nakamura failed to create a single moment of danger.

I think at 5:10 White Queen should take black pawn. If Black Queen captures White Queen, bishop can recappture. White has free pawn in A file.

The well known Cagnus Marlsen

Iove the hilarious poofy pompadours common among the chess elite. MY BRAIN AND HAIR ARE BOTH VERY BIG! 🤣🤣🤣

At 7:03 he should've exchanged the bishop for the knight by checking the King.

How did you create the thumbnail

They'd be in more shock if Gukesh played the Drake Opening

Queen's gambit is not really documentary, unless that was ironic 😂

Calling queens Gambit a documentary and magnus carlsen as cagnus marlsen 😂😂😂

Did he say Cagnus Marlsen😮

The new *WC.

What an ending. Wow

1:23 “CAGNUS MARLSON” ?! 🤷🏻🤷🏻‍♂️😂

at 9:56 why didnt he take the bishop?

Caruana had +4 and +5 several times during his game against Nepo. What happened? Nerves? Exhausted after 13 games? Caruana played excellent during 2023 and now this? I hope Caruana will participate in the next Candidates.

Cagnus Marlsen's book :D

Great channel!

Nice cover image. Not many 17 year olds make for such a convincing magician.

Cagnus Marlsen nice spoonerism.

Thanks!

What net flix documentary on the QG

Gukesh is his first name, yes? You are calling him Dommaraju Gukesh but the rankings put Gukesh as his first name. Congrats to Gukesh. I think he has a good chance to beat Ding.

Netflix made a documentary on the queen's gambit opening?

Let's go Ding Liren. 'Nuff said.

Cagnus Marlsen 😭

Carlsen had written him off where where is he now

How to feel underachieved

When I was 17, I could barely grow a mustache.

He has good Beard @ 17

It should be like in football 3pts for win 1 for draw. Winning is harder than draw and should be more rewarded

RIP to all those people who are getting anxiety and not able to digest Gukesh winning fide 2024. Especially self proclaimed elite players of chess... RIP💀 😂😂😂

But it wasn't a great game though. It was a run of the mill draw. The Fabiano vs Nepo match was though. That was a rollercoaster.

You need better recording equipment, find out what Levy and Agadmator use.

Sorry i don't understand the title. Why in shock? I didn't see nothing from the other world

USA vs USSR ❎ India vs China ✅ 🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶 holy smokes new Cold War era?

Nobodys in shock. Stop clickbaiting

Imagine how strong is gukesh A

It's sad that Hikaru never got a chance at the world championship. Isn't he good enough? Or does he not try hard enough?

Queens gambit is not a documentary, it is a fabulous fictional series.

Subject of the video MUST be changed

I used to think I was badass because I was only 17 during my first year of college

Bobby said chess sucks….

haha: 1:23: Cagnes Marlsen!!

2:07 "These guys fart too good". Grow up, I tell you.

netflix documentory lol no it was drama

It's fitting. Ding will sweep the floor with this guy

"The chess world is in a state of shock" is unnecessary hyperbole. Most informed commentators did think Nepo or Caruana were most likely to win and the 3 young Indians and Firouzja were not quite ready yet (next time!), but while Gukesh's win was a surprise it was not a shock. It became clear from early on that this would be a closely fought candidates and Gukesh was always in the mix. He now has an excellent chance of becoming the youngest ever world champion as Ding Liren looks very vulnerable.

Shame. I was rooting for Hikaru, but pretty cool how Gukesh catapulted himself into the top. I do wish that world chess champion was a faster format though. This heavy prep chess is dull.

ding dong ching king pin.

The newer generation has access to stronger teachers thanks mostly to A.I. Though congrats on being one of the best human players.

poop and diahorrea lovely to listen to that while eating

And after a 5 hour old game Gukesh managed to draw, hikaru couldn't win..!

Two matches in a row that Hikaru messed up the moved order. And that destroyed his winning chances. I doubt he'll get another shot at the title.

Nice to see a game going to the wire. We need more of that. Especially in blitz and the likes. Giving up when the opponent has less than 20 seconds on the clock, shouldn’t be allowed.

17 years old my ass, he's at least 23

why? Gukesh is a 2700+ GM 🤷🏿‍♂️

let's be honest, we all know the winner of this tournament is the new world champion. This probably is the truth that is truly haunting Fabi at the moment.

ding chilling

Thanks for the Recap James do you know when the FWC will occur just wondering when the event happens I watched Gukesh draw Hikaru at same time looked like Fabi was going to win and there were going to be some tie break games unbelievable luck for Gukesh Nepo turned that game into a draw Gukesh winning was Destiny for sure Enjoy your day 😊♟️🇮🇳🏆

You should play some Indian bollywood music whenever an Indian player is shown 😂

My condolences to Ding Liren

No shock - Gukesh deserves it with 9 points. Just accept that!

Magnisium Calcium is still the Goat. So the World Chess Title is fake in my pov , no matter who wins.

It was really depressing to watch live after Hikaru played such a drawish opening. He should have just played e4!

He made Magnus eat his predictions

1:20 Who's book?

Roshni me ek hi topper milega