Georg Meier, conveying nightmare of hopeless surrender to Hou Yifan at Grenke Classic .. after a game largely 'in-control' from his side, Yifan disrupting it mortally - sacrificing a Knight. Opening for her a dream start (2/2) at the 2017 tournament.
https://www.chessbomb.com/arena/2017-grenke-chess-classic/02-Meier_Georg-Hou_Yifan
This proud Grandmaster just lost to a woman. - as far as stereotypes takes you.
Here is Vishy accepting quite a significant resignation with a clear, unhidden satisfaction from the Iranian prospect at King Salman blitz tournament. After Parham launched the "Alekhine" at the Legendary player, got utterly destroyed. (resigning with a piece, and exchange down!)
Ivanchuk mentally already watching the Sunset at the porch of his Ukrainian home with the family gathering to appreciate the dinner..
This handshake also reminds me of a WW2 tank commander, who just crushed a random resistance point - spearheading huge Red Army offensive, aiming towards much more profound objective ahead.
The win is over David Anton at Batumi Olympiad 2018. An endgame, that featured 'Chucky' pacing with visible tension, while the opponent displayed visual calmness, trying to allow Chucky to defeat himself in the time pressure.
This one is extra sweeter - extra bitter.
Daniil Dubov collects a 'lifetime marble' submission from Hikaru Nakamura with an ultimate depiction of inner tranquility! All after crazy prep. execution took place at rd.2 of Tal Memorial 2018. The line included 'Naka' being forced to let the ongoing onslaught swallow his Queen, in an attempt to defend his soul open-out.
https://www.chessbomb.com/arena/2018-tal-memorial/02-Dubov_Daniil-Nakamura_Hikaru
A squid feeler instead of a hand was given to Baadur Jobava, after a checkmate otb. by Alireza at World Blitz 2019. 😅
Yes, it's where the heads fall off.
A chess moment - especially a moment conclusive, and defining as a mandatory handshake holds a flashback enclosing storms.
With your contribution, it could become a mini-museum of storms.
The opening one is one of Wesley So's resignation to Ding Liren, after the Chinese conducted a successful attack in QGD - inside an Armageddon game at Altibox Norway 2019.
Illumines not only Wesley's exemplary chess sympathy, but also a rare example of dual-agreement regarding the quality of this attack ,which can be read from the both players expression painting the recognition of a "higher force". (the attack themed the stubborn holding on to, and the eventual usage of two Bishops, flaring up the finishing sequences.)