Carlsen vs Ivanchuk - Nimzo-Indian - Bilbao Chess Masters Round 9 - Oct 10, 2011

[megahawk49]

What couldve happened after ivanchuk resigned???? possible moves??

[gredow1979]

@el10mago10roman if the queen takes the white bishop, the black bishop gets jealous and breaks into the white bishops store and steals all the items

[el10mago10roman]

what happens if the queen takes the white bishop in 10:57? it seems unprotected for my begginer eye

[Piewalkermatt]

@el10mago10roman That would lose immediately. And by immediately, I mean IMMEDIATELY. Yes, exactly, the bishop on g4 attacking the black queen is definitely unprotected...if black queen takes the bishop and gets off the h file where it is protecting the h7 pawn, the white queen will thunder in taking h7 with checkmate. :) So Qxg4 would lead to Qxh7#. The end.

[el10mago10roman]

@Piewalkermatt how could i missed that!? maybe because i am a noob, thanks pal!

[ChessByAlex]

I think one mistake Ivanchuck did is he really didnt but pressure on whites center. In the nimzo indian you want to put pressure on white center with Ba6 or Bb7 then try to push in the center

[onlyuphillfromhere]

Love how you do this so informative and also how humble you are. Keep it up - it is awesome to watch! :)

[Piewalkermatt]

@onlyuphillfromhere Very kind words. Thank you! -Matt

[sausage4mash]

you deserve it you have a very clear style,that us lesser mortals can understand

[Nimzowitz]

Congrats on the 100th video!

[Nimzowitz]

Excellent example on how to use the queen!

[Nimzowitz]

Ok, I'm watching this w/o sound already at work :)

[ozoshah]

hi matt, from the italian room (chesscube) :)

[Piewalkermatt]

@ozoshah Hi Ozoshah!