Magnus Carlsen vs 1600 Player - 5 things to Learn!

In this video lesson, GM Igor Smirnov analyzes a game played between the world chess champion Magnus Carlsen and an average player with a rating of about 1600 ELO. It was a simul game played in New York in 2016.

This video is a crash course of positional chess as Igor not just goes through the moves, but shows the difference in strategic understanding of the game between an average chess player and a world-class player like Magnus Carlsen.

Watch the video lesson and learn the top 5 ideas of positional play that Carlsen demonstrates in this game, so that you can incorporate these ideas in your games as well.

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00:00 Magnus Carlsen vs 1600 ELO player
01:27 1 - How should your opening moves be like?
03:21 Which of these 2 approaches is better?
04:04 2 - Prevent your opponent's ideas
05:38 3 - Move your pieces towards the center
08:52 Can you find the tactics Carlsen missed?
10:24 4 - Do this when you're not sure what to do
11:46 5 - Do not rush into the attack
15:08 Principle of Least Active Piece (LAP) 
17:39 Bonus Tip: Move as forward as possible
18:57 Summary of positional play
21:30 Special guest....

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[libercivis]

@ 9:15 Carlsen (probably) missed *Bxc5* and the bishop cannot be taken (with d6xc5) because *the black Queen is suspended.*

[darrylkassle]

You should do more of these videos whereby a strong player plays a lower rated player they really show you how an u derstanding of key ideas and concepts work in practice.

[konglives]

Very informative video. Thanks Igor. EDIT - Saw the special guest at the end. Glad to know he is alive and looks very well fed !

[msd]

Thank you 🙏 for yet another instructional video on how to think in a chess game.

[bobmccarron]

Dearest GM Igor,
Yours is a most excellent chess channel. The monster laugh before the kill is a humorous, effective touch. You make learning fun, the hallmark of a fine teacher. Judging by shiny eyes and fur, your pet looks very, very healthy. Obviously he isn't a kitten but rather a "massive dude" ... certainly the object of much affection. How can any person be a strong chess player and not love animals? Kudos on your off-beat opening videos!
Regards,
Bob
P.S:
Tell us the name of your special guest someday.
P.P.S:
Your great fluency in English as a second language is admirable, Sir.

[lukastux]

It's so instructive to learn from amateur mistakes explained by a grandmaster :) I also liked the recap in the end and your special guest

[ChessStrike]

11:16 It's also possible to double the rooks by playing Ra2 or Ra3 but carlsen played Ra5 which also restricts black.. black can't push a5.. black rook, bishop, queen, everything is restricted.. and it is also the bonus tip which is going as forward as possible

[ManishSingh-jzhx]

09:15 Carlsen missed the free pawn because the other pawn was pinned by the queen

[GMIgorSmirnov]

► Chapters

00:00 Magnus Carlsen vs 1600 ELO player
01:27 1 - How should your opening moves be like?
03:21 Which of these 2 approaches is better?
04:04 2 - Prevent your opponent's ideas
05:38 3 - Move your pieces towards the center
08:52 Can you find the tactics Carlsen missed?
10:24 4 - Do this when you're not sure what to do
11:46 5 - Do not rush into the attack
15:08 Principle of Least Active Piece (LAP)
17:39 Bonus Tip: Move as forward as possible
18:57 Summary of positional play
21:30 Special guest....

[markcraighead]

BxC5; pawn on D6 can't retake as Black queen is not defended

[joseangel]

I love the special guest at the end ❤️❤️

[andygoh]

That cat probably blunders less than me

[loicgrange]

Thanks for this video. I love this kind of content, and I love your cat. 😉👍🏻

[anilchakravorty]

Amazing game. Would like to learn more about endgame strategies.

[FelixRigg]

Thanks for all your tutorials. In this one, it was nice to meet your cat! 😊

[idomakenoobsrage]

Tactical move that Carlsen missed was the dark square Bishop sacrifice, after black takes Bishop Carlsen can take the queen and put black in check

[atalbhatia]

In the 4th part, doesn't f3 trap the knight at e4??

[delboy]

The cat's well looked after, you can tell.

[nicoaba]

Enlightening game & playstyle analysis!

[alexanderroc]

Another really helpful tutorial. Thanks GM Smirnov !