Petrosian's Pawn Storm | Boris Spassky vs Tigran Petrosian 1966

This is game 7 from the 1966 World Chess Championship match between Boris Spassky, challenger, and Tigran Petrosian, champion. I recall developing a better understanding of chess as a much younger player viewing Petrosian's pawn play in this game. Spassky's decision on move 11 would prove to be a great turning point in the game which stems from a Torre Attack. With a case of opposite sides castling present, a primary factor would be the element of time. I hope you too can develop a better understanding of chess from this instructive masterpiece by Tigran Petrosian, the 9th World Chess Champion.
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1. d4 Nf6 2. Nf3 e6 3. Bg5 d5 4. Nbd2 Be7 5. e3 Nbd7 6. Bd3 c5 7. c3 b6 8. O-O Bb7 9. Ne5 Nxe5 10. dxe5 Nd7 11. Bf4 Qc7 12. Nf3 h6 13. b4 g5 14. Bg3 h5 15. h4 gxh4 16. Bf4 O-O-O 17. a4 c4 18. Be2 a6 19. Kh1 Rdg8 20. Rg1 Rg4 21. Qd2 Rhg8 22. a5 b5 23. Rad1 Bf8 24. Nh2 Nxe5 25. Nxg4 hxg4 26. e4 Bd6 27. Qe3 Nd7 28. Bxd6 Qxd6 29. Rd4 e5 30. Rd2 f5 31. exd5 f4 32. Qe4 Nf6 33. Qf5+ Kb8 34. f3 Bc8 35. Qb1 g3 36. Re1 h3 37. Bf1 Rh8 38. gxh3 Bxh3 39. Kg1 Bxf1 40. Kxf1 e4 41. Qd1 Ng4 42. fxg4 f3 43. Rg2 fxg2+
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  • @Ancor3
    @Ancor36 жыл бұрын

    I was promised a chess game but instead I got an art exhibition.

  • @dontwatchmydoomvideos

    @dontwatchmydoomvideos

    6 жыл бұрын

    how disappointing right? another one of those clickbait titles

  • @ryanrazo

    @ryanrazo

    6 жыл бұрын

    Petrosian's chess victories are elegant works of art

  • @lilitvardanyan2697

    @lilitvardanyan2697

    5 жыл бұрын

    Maynemis Tigran Petronas

  • @lukecash3500
    @lukecash35006 жыл бұрын

    It's hilarious seeing Petrosian finally lose a pawn 31 moves in.

  • @Molb0rg

    @Molb0rg

    Жыл бұрын

    Not looses but echanges to a stronger defence piece. But yeah it fun, lol

  • @reshad8570
    @reshad8570 Жыл бұрын

    I visit this video once a year just for the sake of the moves 17 and 18. I am in love with those moves.

  • @lukasmbrito
    @lukasmbrito6 жыл бұрын

    I love this kind of games. When Nimzovich said that positional chess was about not doing ''something'' in every move, he was talking about this, killing counterplay before it was there, and having the patience to look at the position and seeing more. Many players would go for the attack in the open file and play an unecessary complicated game. When Petrosian closes the queen side he is basically saying that even if he does not succeed in the attack he will probably have a better endgame. This is a positional gem, it has everything that I like, the closed position, the prophylaxis, the attack, the patience, the exchange sacrifice and the combination at the end, simply perfect.

  • @DevonDuke60

    @DevonDuke60

    6 жыл бұрын

    Lucas Brito He sacked a Rook, a Pawn and finally a Knight!😂 Nothing boring about this at all

  • @blanchae

    @blanchae

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@DevonDuke60 I am a low rated chess player and played in a tournament against a player much better than me. I knew that I couldn't win so I just played super defensive in the hope of surviving and tried to block his every move. He resigned in frustration saying that I could see everything that he was doing. Desperation on my part won the game.

  • @DevonDuke60

    @DevonDuke60

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@blanchae Lol funny story bro and what a way win😁

  • @paulmasgalajian149
    @paulmasgalajian1496 жыл бұрын

    When I first played over this game after I became a serious student of chess back in the late 1960's, it made a tremendous impression on me, but at the time I never understood the deep insight Petrosian demonstrated. Thank you for explaining the critical junctures in this game for present day students.

  • @ChessNetwork

    @ChessNetwork

    6 жыл бұрын

    👍🏼😎

  • @varlam1568

    @varlam1568

    5 жыл бұрын

    Հա՞յ ես էլի:

  • @MomchilAtanasovHome
    @MomchilAtanasovHome6 жыл бұрын

    As a total noob, I did guess the c4 move and for the right reason - to close the queen side. However, I would not have played the a6 move afterwards. This was really something new and interesting that I learned. Thanks! Regardless, indeed my biggest struggles are the pawn moves and pawn structures. I often get a good lead on much better players (+3 material) and then I suck at positioning the pawns correctly or shielding my king and everything goes down in flames. A tutorial on this matter (shielding, e.g. you reference to "master defender", structures, and end-game pawn moves with various piece combinations) would really help. As always, thanks for the excellent work!

  • @ChessNetwork

    @ChessNetwork

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Momchil.

  • @Molb0rg

    @Molb0rg

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah, as noob I probably sacrifice pawns too easy, I need to reevaluate that, lol

  • @bulentkirca3311
    @bulentkirca33116 жыл бұрын

    One of the best classic of Petrosian!I liked very much his move a6 to prevent any black counter chance.

  • @ChessNetwork

    @ChessNetwork

    6 жыл бұрын

    It's really a model game for this "buying time" idea.

  • @mydwchannel
    @mydwchannel6 жыл бұрын

    I want to name my son Jerry so that one day he too can say "Hi everyone, it's Jerry".

  • @bilakh7

    @bilakh7

    4 жыл бұрын

    I love the opening. Simple yet catchy

  • @mizofan

    @mizofan

    4 жыл бұрын

    or Hi Tom, it's Jerry

  • @alexanderfortier5488
    @alexanderfortier54886 жыл бұрын

    That game was Petrosian in top form. Very instructive. I wish I'd have seen this game earlier. Could see it becoming "evergreen."

  • @TheMarkODonohue
    @TheMarkODonohue6 жыл бұрын

    And this game just goes to show why being a master of prophylaxis is not synonymous with "master defender", but rather synonymous with "Free to do as you please". Great analysis Jerry, I learned a lot from it!

  • @ChessNetwork

    @ChessNetwork

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Mark!

  • @RyanEmmett
    @RyanEmmett6 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant lesson. I would never have thought of c4 followed by a6. Fantastic vision from Petrosian. And an exchange sac of course!

  • @a.gindinson
    @a.gindinson6 жыл бұрын

    18. ... a6, and tears of joy start to form. Incredible game, incredible Jerry!

  • @AmabossReally
    @AmabossReally6 жыл бұрын

    To be honest I find locking your opponents possible attacks to your king as a greater achievement than checkmates.

  • @lukasmbrito
    @lukasmbrito6 жыл бұрын

    Please bring more Petrosian. And Karpov. And Rubinstein.

  • @mohd1nagyyyyy
    @mohd1nagyyyyy6 жыл бұрын

    Love the daily uploads ❤️❤️❤️

  • @RedGaming23
    @RedGaming233 жыл бұрын

    a6 is soooo instructive when you explain it like this and all the pros and cons of c4. Excellent video

  • @guyfromBR
    @guyfromBR6 жыл бұрын

    +ChessNetwork Hi, Jerry. I just wanted to say that this was a fabulous game, made even more relevant because you're truly a very sophisticated & special commentator on such a "cognitive challenge" that's Chess (hehe). You clearly strive to go deeper than most, which makes your analysis always intriguing and instructive. Thanks a lot! Cheers!

  • @fredtheafricanpianist5935
    @fredtheafricanpianist59356 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful analysis, enjoy this even more than some GM's game analysis

  • @charissahakes5035
    @charissahakes50355 жыл бұрын

    Such great insight. I love watching your videos. Love how you put alternate moves and their outcomes.

  • @rickardblane8369
    @rickardblane83696 жыл бұрын

    This channel is underrated way more instructive than agamator

  • @sibysamuel2281

    @sibysamuel2281

    6 жыл бұрын

    Depends. Each Chess Channel has their own unique style. Jerry is super instructive, Agad is an awesome commentator, Mato is just legendary, etc..

  • @hansharz9934

    @hansharz9934

    6 жыл бұрын

    Rickard Blane definetely

  • @sibysamuel2281

    @sibysamuel2281

    6 жыл бұрын

    That's where you're wrong. He does analyze games, but just not to the extent of Jerry. And there is nothing wrong with that, it keeps his videos short, sweet, and straight to the point. Every Chess channel has their own way of creating videos, and that's what I love about them, because as fans, we can easily find the channel that caters to us. Some people like short videos, some people like long videos, but it doesn't mean one channel is automatically better. If I prefer the color blue over the color red, that doesn't mean that blue is by default better than red, because it is just my preference. I typically enjoy watching both, I like to watch Agad videos when I want something light and relaxing, and I watch Jerry's videos to understand chess on a deeper level. But I am able to take away something from both channels.

  • @tylerross9706

    @tylerross9706

    6 жыл бұрын

    Siby Samuel I 100 percent agree with you. I do the same as well.

  • @DraoxxMusic

    @DraoxxMusic

    6 жыл бұрын

    Jerry got me interested in chess after clicking on one of his videos on my KZread recommendations. After that, I watched some more chess videos and I stumbled across Agadmator. His videos made me fall in love with chess completely. He was my favorite back then. But now that I'm a bit more advanced, I noticed that Antonio actually just shows games and makes some predictions. His analysis isn't very insightful either. His content is very good for beginners, but becomes boring for experienced players. So now, I prefer Jerry more.

  • @Adam-hj1hc
    @Adam-hj1hc6 жыл бұрын

    I love these videos! Really educational and fun to watch. Thanks Jerry!

  • @manjunathasg7262
    @manjunathasg72626 жыл бұрын

    Liked even before watching the video . Just happy to see daily video uploads . Thank you Jerry

  • @okiejoetex
    @okiejoetex6 жыл бұрын

    What a nice gem from the golden age of the Soviet chess machine. Thanks for sharing and your commentary . :)

  • @lincolnfajardo7287

    @lincolnfajardo7287

    5 жыл бұрын

    Definitely Soviet. Pawns on steroids.

  • @dustydaniel4204
    @dustydaniel42044 жыл бұрын

    I honestly think this is the best game I've ever seen

  • @sgaurav85
    @sgaurav856 жыл бұрын

    Lovely game and damn good analysis Jerry, Thank you, keep up the good work, have learnt a lot from you

  • @martinchiesa6020
    @martinchiesa60204 жыл бұрын

    Your analysis, tempo and explanations are second to none. Many thanks!!!

  • @superlative_custard
    @superlative_custard3 жыл бұрын

    Great game and great commentary - thank you

  • @michaellupu2080
    @michaellupu20803 жыл бұрын

    This is one of your most entertaining game breakdowns! Please keep 'em coming, Jerry Take care

  • @hanzflackshnack1158
    @hanzflackshnack11585 жыл бұрын

    I'm marathoning all of your videos but I particularly enjoyed this one. I don't think I've ever seen pawns devastate a player quite like this. Good stuff man, thanks

  • @vinaypatil2691
    @vinaypatil26915 жыл бұрын

    Just like your books your videos are very instructive! Thank you.

  • @paulmasgalajian8102
    @paulmasgalajian81025 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the highly instructive analysis. I first played over this game in 1968, the year I really began studying chess and reading the "classics", Chess the Easy Way (Fine), Masters of the Chessboard (Reti), and My System (Nimzovitch). Even today I cannot think of any other historical master game that demonstrates such exquisite and aggressive pawn play ! Petrosian played some beautiful games during his career, e.g., game No. 5 in the 1963 World Championship, game No. 10 in the 1966 World Championship, and game No. 2 of the 1972 finalist match with Fischer. All works of Chess Art.

  • @maxlisk80
    @maxlisk806 жыл бұрын

    Amazing game and commentary.

  • @Yohyzo
    @Yohyzo Жыл бұрын

    Great analysis thanks Jerry! Slowly going through all your videos, they way you teach seems to make the ideas stick better for me than other KZreadrs

  • @Silvermist78
    @Silvermist783 күн бұрын

    Fantastic game! Great presentation! 👌👏👍

  • @ChessNetwork

    @ChessNetwork

    3 күн бұрын

    Thank you 👍

  • @brunesi
    @brunesi5 жыл бұрын

    You make very straight to the point, tactical relevant, no nonsense, analysis. Kutgw, cheers.

  • @OZSA87
    @OZSA876 жыл бұрын

    This game is just brilliant, thanks for showing it!

  • @andreasandre4756
    @andreasandre47562 ай бұрын

    Nice game was presented by :D - Thank you for reminding us of the story of the great champion Petrosian, the king of defense and sacrifice. If it were not for the Politburo, Spassky would not have been able to become champion in 1969. So Petrosian played with Spassky using educational methods, even sometimes Petrosian lost to Spassky, but it was an educational game, like “Look, understand and think.” Finally, Petrosian presented Spassky with a nice gift - Fischer, and checkmate Spassky with Fischer's move in 1971. Petrosian's thoughts: ''Listen, Spassky, the Politburo made me lose to you, okay, I lost because you were a genius. Now go and try to defend your title against Fischer. I can no longer help you, even though the Politburo forced me to stop Fischer at all costs.'' ''I couldn't stop Fischer because he was a genius,'' Petrosian said in Moscow after Fischer's defeat. Petrosian’s thoughts: “Time for two geniuses to play, I’m no longer a champion, and it’s not my concern.” ''The strongest must be a Champion''. Nice game was presented by :D - Thank you for reminding us of the story of the great champion Petrosian, the king of defense and sacrifice.

  • @AlexLoranger
    @AlexLoranger5 жыл бұрын

    This is such a fascinating game. I've even been preparing to teach this to one of my classes tomorrow. Your video is definitely instructive and I definitely know how to prepare for my lesson now.

  • @neilh.4385
    @neilh.43856 жыл бұрын

    Tremendously instructive as always! good job Jerry

  • @nareshnani9520
    @nareshnani95205 жыл бұрын

    I learn lot from your video.... Thank you so much

  • @gregorsamsa9762
    @gregorsamsa97626 жыл бұрын

    Nice video! Thanks!

  • @link6913
    @link69136 жыл бұрын

    Great Video Jerry! It's been a treat seeing you upload a new video every day these past couple of weeks.

  • @gsp_admirador
    @gsp_admirador6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Jerry

  • @marfeddewrwz
    @marfeddewrwz6 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful instructive video. Seriously. Great explanation. Great game. Thanks a lot.

  • @TheDorianRavage
    @TheDorianRavage6 жыл бұрын

    Clearly one the best games you have posted on your channel, Jerry ! Wonderful chess right there, thanks for the consistent uploads by the way.

  • @Hypercube1729
    @Hypercube17295 жыл бұрын

    This was not a game of chess. This was art.

  • @rajkiran6707
    @rajkiran67073 жыл бұрын

    Your presentation and analysis are cool:) from this particular game, we get some amazing ideas about pawns helping us keep the files closed files.Thank you chess network:)

  • @JoEtOtHeMaX1
    @JoEtOtHeMaX16 жыл бұрын

    Possibly my favourite game of your recent posts. Art on a chess board!

  • @StepBaum
    @StepBaum6 жыл бұрын

    Always glad to have these little notes under your videos, they are very informative!

  • @geoffstewart1607
    @geoffstewart16074 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for posting this very enjoyable and instructive video. The pace of delivery is perfect and the explanations are crystal clear. I have just subscribed and look forward to viewing the others in this series.

  • @ChessNetwork

    @ChessNetwork

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Geoff

  • @davidahlstrom7533
    @davidahlstrom75334 жыл бұрын

    Very good explanation. I like Queen-side castling and pawn rushes, and this video makes it much clearer. Cheers!

  • @MandeepKaur-qf2st
    @MandeepKaur-qf2st5 жыл бұрын

    As always, amazing show Jerry!!

  • @MindFlowersDotNet
    @MindFlowersDotNet6 жыл бұрын

    Great as always Jerry!

  • @kareemhijazy3428
    @kareemhijazy34286 жыл бұрын

    im in love with your analysis man!!!

  • @seasideman
    @seasideman6 жыл бұрын

    I learned a huge amount from this video, thanks Jerry. That move 18 ... a6 was pure genius and I will be looking out for how to apply this plan in my own games.

  • @Kozzii7828
    @Kozzii78286 жыл бұрын

    When this "pawn storm" of daily video uploads comes to an end I'm going to be very sad.

  • @dustinmanjarrez4789
    @dustinmanjarrez47895 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for share. I am learning that chess is more a simetric game.

  • @asaciaek4434
    @asaciaek44345 жыл бұрын

    This démonstration is just amazing

  • @larryjacob6986
    @larryjacob69865 жыл бұрын

    The narrator is great. He clearly illustrates and explains complicated sets of moves in a way that a mediocre (or beginning) player would understand.

  • @masterkey14
    @masterkey143 жыл бұрын

    Great idea! Nice video.

  • @travishayes6037
    @travishayes60376 жыл бұрын

    That was a clean game with an awesome explanation. Gonna try to use that in some of my games, or at least attempt to be aware of the idea!

  • @abdullahibashir5024
    @abdullahibashir50246 жыл бұрын

    man you are amazing , thanks Jerry

  • @Bigum99
    @Bigum993 жыл бұрын

    That was highly interesting instruction... Great comments and I enjoy going over battles of past masters

  • @Pnoexz
    @Pnoexz6 жыл бұрын

    What a great game. Thanks for sharing.

  • @philliproemer7975
    @philliproemer79756 жыл бұрын

    I just played a game with a higher rated opponent and produced almost an identical position. Ended up winning on time and up a rook. Very educational video, thanks!

  • @michelemeriggi
    @michelemeriggi6 жыл бұрын

    This channel has the best like-dislike ratio on youtube.

  • @SZislecker

    @SZislecker

    5 жыл бұрын

    I like Jerry a lot, but nope

  • @Roosyer

    @Roosyer

    3 жыл бұрын

    Not true at all

  • @rickandvickystover2575
    @rickandvickystover25753 жыл бұрын

    Great Video and impressive game to watch

  • @Dj_Milli
    @Dj_Milli6 жыл бұрын

    What a great game thanks Jerry!

  • @sausage4mash
    @sausage4mash5 жыл бұрын

    Petrosian had the look of a man who saw impending doom everywhere, his play reflected that.

  • @alieskandari6036
    @alieskandari60366 жыл бұрын

    What a game!!I haven’t seen this one before.I haven’t seen such an attack by Petrosian. Thanks Jerry

  • @charudattatophakhane6380
    @charudattatophakhane63804 ай бұрын

    It's an extraordinary game.. perfect balanced defence and attack...every move meaningful culminating into a tame submission by the opponent....thank you for explaining the significance and impact. ❤

  • @bobpurnell6721
    @bobpurnell67214 жыл бұрын

    Thank You!! Excellent analysis and commentary! Petrosian was one one of my chess heroes. What a magnificent game!! Iron Tigran!! =:)

  • @ChessNetwork

    @ChessNetwork

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @mirandawrigth
    @mirandawrigth6 жыл бұрын

    Great review, Jerry, thanks)

  • @PersimmonHurmo
    @PersimmonHurmo6 жыл бұрын

    Found a quote from Tigran, going to try to translate: "If only I was paid as much, I'd have ditched chess and become a gardener"

  • @m0rfans
    @m0rfans6 жыл бұрын

    I was thinking to myself "If he pushes the c and a pawns he's going to totally lock down the queen side." And then he did! And Jerry explained it! I think.... I think.... I think I might be slowly improving? Thank you Jerry!

  • @MrGyges
    @MrGyges6 жыл бұрын

    Instructive. Thank you.

  • @chessanalysis64
    @chessanalysis642 жыл бұрын

    Professional Mentor, Thanks Jerry 👌

  • @AroundWayOther
    @AroundWayOther6 жыл бұрын

    Very well explained! The idea of meeting 2 enemy side by side pawns with 2 of your own side by side pawns is a technique very good to know! I'm sure many have taken (as shown in the comments) this idea from the video. Thanks Jerry!

  • @DeviousRy
    @DeviousRy6 жыл бұрын

    my lord, this game was was like punching a wall. thanks for sharing this game. such simple yet deep moves.

  • @golux-57
    @golux-575 жыл бұрын

    Very enjoyable analysis!

  • @douglas7656
    @douglas76565 жыл бұрын

    Wow incredible pawn pressure.

  • @Waj226
    @Waj2266 жыл бұрын

    Love this series with old games. Greetings from Poland !

  • @oo88oo
    @oo88oo3 жыл бұрын

    Great game. Great showing of it.

  • @miguelangelfraumolina7547
    @miguelangelfraumolina75474 жыл бұрын

    Good morning to you (Mr. Gerry?). From the beginning of last year, now & again I've been watching your historical chess games, masterfully developed. Therefore, thanks a lot.

  • @thomasjackson2223
    @thomasjackson22236 жыл бұрын

    What a great idea for a channel. You have an excellent speaking voice and you are very articulate and clear. I also love the chess slang! And the historic pics are a nice touch.

  • @thomasjackson2223

    @thomasjackson2223

    6 жыл бұрын

    I also love that you describe the historic games with commentary, and compare computer choices at interesting points.

  • @ChessNetwork

    @ChessNetwork

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @philmixer
    @philmixer6 жыл бұрын

    Fabulous game and a great analysis

  • @Jehag2
    @Jehag25 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful game. Wonderful explanation. :)

  • @MKASCHESS
    @MKASCHESS5 жыл бұрын

    How to play a game positionally? Great demonstrations of positional play by the 9th World Chess Champion Tigran Petrosian. Thanks, Jerry.

  • @mediocremediocre3238
    @mediocremediocre32385 жыл бұрын

    "This idea of buying yourself time". I'll keep this one Jerry, chess is one of the great metaphors of life, one of the most usefull and if applied with creativity, decisiveness and foresight can net great results, or avoid great losses - as was the case in the game . Inspiring me in all my rational decisions. Thank you

  • @Pintkonan
    @Pintkonan6 жыл бұрын

    thank you jerry, you are the best =D

  • @joaolucasbraga4642
    @joaolucasbraga46426 жыл бұрын

    This is a great example of Petrosian's position masterpiece. First, he played this prophylatic idea of c4 and a6, shutting down the queenside and then he started hunting down Spasky's king with his trademark exchange sac which transformed into a big attack with unstopable pawns and the final blow by sacrificing the knight. Very instructive game!

  • @alephnull4044
    @alephnull40446 жыл бұрын

    Nothing is more fun in chess than playing a game like this.

  • @thon74
    @thon745 жыл бұрын

    Very instructive game!!!

  • @peterjongsma2779
    @peterjongsma27792 жыл бұрын

    Great game Great analysis.

  • @Hybridman7
    @Hybridman76 жыл бұрын

    A friendly introduction to some fine bundle of chess key concepts! :)

  • @williamlucadamo1574
    @williamlucadamo15742 жыл бұрын

    This has so many elements of that brilliant Houdini pawn storm game! The use of pawns in that game spearheaded a vicious attack, similar to this. It only took the computers 50 years to catch up to petrosian!!

  • @dylanburgess2754
    @dylanburgess27546 жыл бұрын

    That was an amazing analysis

  • @tesbergabor3780
    @tesbergabor37804 жыл бұрын

    Jerry, you are approaching to the brilliancy of Master Yoda

  • @elbay2
    @elbay26 жыл бұрын

    What a great game, and so well described!

  • @vishalchavda3663
    @vishalchavda36636 жыл бұрын

    Just one word.... For your explanation....WOW.... You have great knowledge about chess