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Where Should you Attack? ♔ Botvinnik's "Attacking Zones" ♕ Botvinnik vs Capablanca, 1938 || ASMR

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Mikhail Botvinnik is one of the most influential figures in the history of chess. In this video we take a look at how he first made his name known, while discussing his concept of "attacking zones" and how he would use this idea in his work with chess artificial intelligence. His opponent in this game is none other than José Raul Capablanca, who I have also done a video on which you can find here:

Art of Calm ♕ Capablanca vs. Marshall, 191...

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20 Comments

@commanderhubert5659 5 years ago

ASMR Chess: uploads
My day: is made

@NewMetallica 5 years ago

Historical chess matches and ASMR. It doesn't get any better than that! What a beautiful game this was!

@RajoyReptiliano 5 years ago

Just noticed the Knights are pointing at their respective rivals King at the begginig of the game, love the little touches and that it was already mentioned on another video, will always look for these aggressive Knights 👀

@adrient8288 5 years ago

This channel is probably the most frustrating one of Youtube, it's both so relaxing and interesting, you're stuck between the following of the game and the fact that this guy is so calm you know you'll be sleeping by the end of the video.
Still a incredible channel though

@pinguossas6422 5 years ago

I like the fact that while watching these situations i find all the best moves and when i play a game i botez gambit in the midgame

@koreajawn6827 5 years ago (edited)

I love these videos so much because it’s clear you put a lot of thought into them...I love the seamless blend between historical background of not only the players and context of the game, but the specific moves and concepts as well. Combined with your relaxing delivery and pace, you’ve become one of if not my favorite ASMR channels on youtube. Thanks for all your hard work.😁

@krishanu-d1k 5 years ago

I have fallen in love with Botvinnik since I saw his games against Tal in the world chess championship match.

Thanks so much for making video about Botvinnik's game. 🙏🏻