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# ![@thinkandmates Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:youtube::UCM4R4ePnvOgkQ_eVY8cF0EA.png) @thinkandmates THINK AND MATE

There are currently trending videos showcasing impressive chess strategies and checkmates, including a brilliant rook sacrifice by Magnus Carlsen and a stunning queen sacrifice that still led to a win. Mikhail Tal's games are also being highlighted, featuring his signature tactical magic and bold moves, such as sacrificing a queen. These videos are captivating chess enthusiasts with their exceptional skill and clever tactics.

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**Social category influence**
[travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations)  #2639

**Social topic influence**
[queen](/topic/queen) #133, [$6753t](/topic/$6753t) #310, [paris](/topic/paris) #191, [tal](/topic/tal) 9.09%, [bold](/topic/bold) 9.09%, [upside](/topic/upside) XXXX%
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Top posts by engagements in the last XX hours

"Magnus Carlsens Brilliant Rook Sacrifice and Checkmate Magnus Carlsen vs Aleksandr Shimanov"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2p-wojl7S0E) [@thinkandmates](/creator/youtube/thinkandmates) 2025-10-15T18:30Z 1200 followers, 226.1K engagements


"He Didnt See It Coming 😬♟ Artur Yusupov vs Artur Yusupov"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4mp7ZdkJ9Rc) [@thinkandmates](/creator/youtube/thinkandmates) 2025-10-06T14:00Z 1200 followers, 436.8K engagements


"He Gave Up His QUEEN and Still Won"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=BDNO0DCK4L0) [@thinkandmates](/creator/youtube/thinkandmates) 2025-10-14T18:34Z 1200 followers, 253.1K engagements


"Mikhail Tal vs Robert James Fischer The Fire and Ice Study"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ZYVITcYwo3s) [@thinkandmates](/creator/youtube/thinkandmates) 2025-10-11T18:30Z 1200 followers, 2.2M engagements


"You Wont Believe How This Queen Sac Ends in a Rook Checkmate Anonymous Player 🥶"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=IDeSl0yLkGI) [@thinkandmates](/creator/youtube/thinkandmates) 2025-10-12T19:01Z 1200 followers, 185.7K engagements


"Magnus Carlsen Destroys Opponent with INSANE Rook Sacrifice"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=c121V-0PkqI) [@thinkandmates](/creator/youtube/thinkandmates) 2025-10-17T18:30Z 1200 followers, 203.3K engagements


"The Opera Game (1858) He sacrifices X pieces to checkmate with a rook"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=gADaE1iAebA) [@thinkandmates](/creator/youtube/thinkandmates) 2025-10-19T18:30Z 1200 followers, 178K engagements


"Mikhail Tal vs Larsen Keep the Queen I Dont Need It"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=jQH1HgwEq98) [@thinkandmates](/creator/youtube/thinkandmates) 2025-10-02T19:48Z 1200 followers, 247K engagements


"Paul Morphys Brilliant Rook Sacrifice Paul Morphy's Masterpiece"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=mkZSFE3n8G0) [@thinkandmates](/creator/youtube/thinkandmates) 2025-10-20T18:30Z 1200 followers, 83.3K engagements


"Mikhail Tal vs Vladimir Akopian 1992 Tactical Magic 🔥"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5ECjhPEvGEo) [@thinkandmates](/creator/youtube/thinkandmates) 2025-10-10T14:00Z 1200 followers, 96.3K engagements


"The Brilliant Rook Sacrifice Wesley So vs. Garry Kasparov"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=rblFX5OdnTE) [@thinkandmates](/creator/youtube/thinkandmates) 2025-10-13T18:30Z 1100 followers, 64.1K engagements