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My Games With The World Chess Champions

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What is it like to compete against a world champion?

GM Shakhriyar Mamedyarov has been one of the best players in the world for many years. Join him as he recounts his battles with the world champions!

Shakh analyzes his games against Kasparov, Kramnik, Anand and Carlsen!
Check out a bonus video on a game with Nepomniachtchi, possibly the next world champion.
Learn how Shkah beat Garry Kasparov in just seven moves!

Vs Kramnik: My Games vs The Champions

Vladimir Kramnik is one of the greatest players in history, but that doesn't stop Shakhriyar Mamedyarov from playing aggressively. Shakh starts his series of games with the world champions, with this beautiful victory.

18 min

5 Challenges

Vs Anand: My Games vs The Champions

Vishy Anand is a legend of the game and has played many battles with Shakhriyar Mamedyarov. Get Shakh's perspective on one amazing game.

15 min

5 Challenges

Vs Carlsen: My Games vs The Champions

Possibly Shakh's strongest ever opponent is the reigning champion, Magnus Carlsen. They've played many times and this one was one of the most intense battles!

21 min

5 Challenges

Vs Nepomniachtchi: My Games vs The Champions

He's not world champion yet, but Ian Nepomniachtchi will try to take the title this fall. Here's what it's like to play the world title challenger!

16 min

5 Challenges

Catching Kasparov: My Games vs The Champions

Recently, Garry Kasparov came out of retirement for a top-level blitz tournament. In his first game against Shakhriyar Mamedyarov, Kasparov didn't escape the opening!

7 min

5 Challenges

Black vs Kasparov: My Games vs The Champions

Even as a retired player, Garry Kasparov is a dangerous attacker. Shakhriyar Mamedyarov explains how he weathered a ferocious kingside attack.

9 min

5 Challenges