Saw Hikaru today and he was so kind and patient with everyone, signing notes, taking pictures for a good 5+ minutes. Got a good pic as well. Thanks, Hikaru
I obviously don’t know Hikaru, but I bet he would be the first to say that he’s an edgy personality. With that said, he is one of the few that completely understands how top chess players need to change in order for the sport to resonate with a broader audience. You need personalities in the game… Not just a bunch of human computers.
Vishy creating an almost a fortress in the end by sacrificing his queen from a very vulnerable position was a defending masterpiece imo especially considering his age of 54 against a speed demon like Hikaru in a fast time control no increment match with black pieces, although he got ultimately flagged or got timed out. Vishy remains the underrated great of the game. Top 5 or at most top 7 of all time for sure.
@@kshitizgaur9181 Was Bobby Fischer? We both know the number of titles does not define the greatness of a player. The WC system was a mess during much of Kramnik and Anand's prime years, look into it. For much of that time period, there were two simultaneous World Championship cycles ongoing through different organizations. I mean, hell, Kramnik beat Kasparov in a WC they arranged and even has an all time winning record against him of 5 to 4, with a number of draws. Contrast that with Anand's record against Kasparov, which is horrendous. There's a reason Hikaru puts Kramnik in his top 5 despite all the things he's said about him.
Perhaps the next instalment of GCL will have increments. Not sure how much spectators are being entertained in the name of time scrambles and flagging. Would prefer to see civilized play instead of thumping clocks, illegal moves, and pieces falling off the board.
Yeah seems like players are even putting the pieces on impossible squares and then defending what ever the opponent actually meant to play instead of whats on the board lol
Believe it or not hikaru is strongest player who didn't became world champion Else his chess knowledge and skills are exceptional Eden 2750 rated people can't beat him that easily
I think its cuz after knight b3, magnus could go queen e3 and he has some tactics with both the knights under attack and the weak pawn on e6. Another line is after knight b3, white could go queen c3, after knight takes rook, white can take the knight on e5, white has some threats with the e6 pawn aswell while keeping the other knight trapped in the corner
Absolutely tragic that Jonas lost the game, otherwise you guys would've won the match. Nonetheless, great two games from you today. Good luck for the rest of the tournament!
What a brilliant game. No wonder you try to go for easy plans in your development. Even if the computer says something is wrong, you don’t have the time. Would you say simplifying is the best thing you could do when low on time?
What a nasty game. So many strategies thought of that would have destroyed anybody that’s below 2700 yet magnus and hikaru spot them all against eachother
The day came. Hikaru did not find the win satisfying. The coldness of chess has finally subsided. You're not old Hikaru. On a more pragmatic note you still flag him.
I was once in a 50 board WA versus OR match. Since I was a ringer on a low board and black I did not mind losing I played speculatively as black into a lost position against an 1800 player. Then wandering around the playing area I realized that the likely outcome would be decided by my lost game. I dug in, let my opponent get 2 rooks on the 7th, which transformed into a drawn endgame with best play. I found a swindle which won the game and the match, Then someone came up and angrily suggested I had not played the best move iin the endgame. sigh
Hear hikaru saing the time was a problem sounds crazy to me knowing his blitz speedruns like normaly he stomps gms in 3 min games before the clocks down the half
Vishy was slightly better and up on material but time factor was a big disappointment ... Watching him play against a beast like Hikaru was beautifully stimulating
This isn't the first time this has happened but I do think the thunbnail with pointing guns at each other's heads isn't great. It's creative, it's well done, I just think it's not necessary in today's current climate.
Not saying it's not the right move to flag, but from a spectator perspective (and I can only assume that it carries into the player's perspective) it's a little lame and clearly less skillful to win by means of flagging. It's just a dirty win it feels like. Why play in this non-increment tournament? Are the prizes high enough to make it worthwhile?
Saw Hikaru today and he was so kind and patient with everyone, signing notes, taking pictures for a good 5+ minutes. Got a good pic as well. Thanks, Hikaru
The 'everyman' chess god. He allows us to dream that we too could become a chess god, if only we knew how to play chess.
wow dude you're so lucky :)
I obviously don’t know Hikaru, but I bet he would be the first to say that he’s an edgy personality. With that said, he is one of the few that completely understands how top chess players need to change in order for the sport to resonate with a broader audience. You need personalities in the game… Not just a bunch of human computers.
Hikaru is faster than his premoves in his upload schedule
Faster than 0.1 seconds totally
Vishy creating an almost a fortress in the end by sacrificing his queen from a very vulnerable position was a defending masterpiece imo especially considering his age of 54 against a speed demon like Hikaru in a fast time control no increment match with black pieces, although he got ultimately flagged or got timed out.
Vishy remains the underrated great of the game. Top 5 or at most top 7 of all time for sure.
Kramnik >
youre just yapping tbh
Is Kramnik a 5 time world champion? @@ChristopherBitti
@@ChristopherBitti No, especially not when he yaps so much on the internet in those past years
@@kshitizgaur9181 Was Bobby Fischer? We both know the number of titles does not define the greatness of a player. The WC system was a mess during much of Kramnik and Anand's prime years, look into it. For much of that time period, there were two simultaneous World Championship cycles ongoing through different organizations.
I mean, hell, Kramnik beat Kasparov in a WC they arranged and even has an all time winning record against him of 5 to 4, with a number of draws. Contrast that with Anand's record against Kasparov, which is horrendous. There's a reason Hikaru puts Kramnik in his top 5 despite all the things he's said about him.
17:51 Unlike a certain current world champion 😭
No world champion was hurt in this video lol
What a savage
shade on ding when he's down? savage
Pure savagry
It s impressive that Vishy can still keep up with goats like Hikaru etc, insane.
He didn't he lost
@@KnightSuperamacist on time... not due to a bad game... it was a equal game overall
@@rohan1748 So if I lose one time from starting position I can keep up? Nice!
@@boriskuznetsov9465straw man fallacy
@@boriskuznetsov9465did he say that? Also vishy beat hikaru recently on a match that hikaru covered himself.
7:02 The GREATEST quote of all time
Just the greatest know that
What a great game today between you and Magnus.truely one for the ages .
Wow, playing versus 2 of these players and coming up with 2 draws is really nice! Well done and I've enjoyed these recaps!
Magnus vs Hikaru will always be the best thing to see! They are both simply insane world record breakers 😅.
2:49 Big black centre 🌚
Hikaru loves the Big Black Center😂
BBC
"..deez knights guard the central pawns"
I saw the emphasis on the Big Black Center..
3:00 blick black
Perhaps the next instalment of GCL will have increments. Not sure how much spectators are being entertained in the name of time scrambles and flagging. Would prefer to see civilized play instead of thumping clocks, illegal moves, and pieces falling off the board.
Yeah seems like players are even putting the pieces on impossible squares and then defending what ever the opponent actually meant to play instead of whats on the board lol
Agreed, increment was a good improvement to this ancient game ;)
Hikaru recapping his & Magnus game before Levy does is an excellent move.
0:57 “So I can avoid time pressure” -Hikaru
Sureeeee you get time pressure buddy
Believe it or not hikaru is strongest player who didn't became world champion
Else his chess knowledge and skills are exceptional Eden 2750 rated people can't beat him that easily
2nd after caruana
Levon? Korchnoi?
@@theviscount9985 Definitely hikaru's better .He's at his worst now. But still #2 in classical
They were raining brilliants on the board.☠️⚡⚡⚡
Hikaru saves his own life at 3:00 by preventing black from building a blick mid game!! Truly a 🐐
Curious to known why you didn't take the opportunity at 22:15 when you had fork on b3 with the knight forking the rook and queen.
I think its cuz after knight b3, magnus could go queen e3 and he has some tactics with both the knights under attack and the weak pawn on e6. Another line is after knight b3, white could go queen c3, after knight takes rook, white can take the knight on e5, white has some threats with the e6 pawn aswell while keeping the other knight trapped in the corner
Hikaru know for his accuracy in time
Absolutely tragic that Jonas lost the game, otherwise you guys would've won the match. Nonetheless, great two games from you today. Good luck for the rest of the tournament!
Beautiful rook sack on e6 against Magnus under time pressure. Holy moly
i wouldn't mind if this event had a +1 increment, it's not enough to play forever, but any Master could checkmate with rook and a king vs a king.
The level of tension that I had in your game against Magnus... excellent game, it was very exciting
When Hikaru said "Don't ask me.", I don't ask him.
Many viewers did
What a brilliant game. No wonder you try to go for easy plans in your development. Even if the computer says something is wrong, you don’t have the time. Would you say simplifying is the best thing you could do when low on time?
Fantastic game with Magnus. It was a joy to follow.
What a nasty game. So many strategies thought of that would have destroyed anybody that’s below 2700 yet magnus and hikaru spot them all against eachother
Fascinating game and defense against cagnus!!
Hikaru all the best for your next game, hop your team wins. I'm a big fan btw. Really hope you win
Bro trying to justify moving the king to the center of the board, against Magnus, with queen 2 rooks and 1 bishop still on the board. 😂
Yup BBC, the Big Black Center🙂
Great games, excellent recap 🐐
This makes me wonder now , probably there are two hikaru one who review and one who play
bro hes so sweet when he says: BAIIIII!❤️
Vishy's smile ❤
No world champion was hurt in this video 🤣🤣
Hikaru oldest ProGamer
The magnus game was one of the greatest games ever…. Game of the year hands down
I like how your bishops are sniping down the board targeting all his pieces including his rooks.
Hikaru is a living Legend ❤
Hikara can be a great commentator
Hikaru is faster than uploading room sacs to levy Magnus milking clickbait
His recaps might be the best I've ever seen..... although of course levy is pretty good as well
never thought i’d hear hikaru say draco 💀
AYO Ding catching strays
The day came. Hikaru did not find the win satisfying. The coldness of chess has finally subsided. You're not old Hikaru. On a more pragmatic note you still flag him.
Much Much Love Hikaru Sir from India ❤
You are a great person love your behaviour and attitude 😊
Great result for King Hikaru 🎉🎉, battling out with 2 legends of the chess back to back is not easy
Hikaru, rooting for you to win 2025 Candidates, from India, and hoping for you to eventually become a World Champion!!
I was once in a 50 board WA versus OR match. Since I was a ringer on a low board and black I did not mind losing I played speculatively as black into a lost position against an 1800 player. Then wandering around the playing area I realized that the likely outcome would be decided by my lost game. I dug in, let my opponent get 2 rooks on the 7th, which transformed into a drawn endgame with best play. I found a swindle which won the game and the match, Then someone came up and angrily suggested I had not played the best move iin the endgame. sigh
Hikaru Nakamura🙌🙌🙌
I always Enjoy watching your videos
u should hear sagar commentry of ur match against manus its epic
Without individual integrity, there can't be national integrity, Hakaru.
Besides being a chess sensei, the man is also IQ200+
Hikaru's Thumbnail 🫡🫡
I love your recaps hikaru!
17:51 was that a dig?
Hear hikaru saing the time was a problem sounds crazy to me knowing his blitz speedruns like normaly he stomps gms in 3 min games before the clocks down the half
The Five time plays against the 5 time and THE five time.
I love how these videos start lol
Hikaru played well this tournament
17:46 - 17:49 - 17:50
Commentator said hirakunis semi human 😂
Babe, wake up! Hikaru just dropped another video playing with the world champions
My boy is in a good mood today. Good games. See you tomorrow same time.
Hikaru went nuts today
The Draco malfoy constellation 😂😂
Lol why the sudden dig on Ding
his face is very animated when talking very entertaining to watch dont even know a thing about chess😭
Hikky recap @ 1.75 or 2x is optimal imo
Amazing games today!
For todayssssssssssssssssssssssssssss two daysssssssssssssssssssssss video 🥶🥶
Damn, that was exciting!!!!
Hikaru dissing current world champion hahahaha
Vishy was slightly better and up on material but time factor was a big disappointment ... Watching him play against a beast like Hikaru was beautifully stimulating
Bro can premoves on board, playing with magnus ❤
This isn't the first time this has happened but I do think the thunbnail with pointing guns at each other's heads isn't great.
It's creative, it's well done, I just think it's not necessary in today's current climate.
first time hearing hikaru saying my team instead of hikaru's team 😏
Hikaru is my goat
Kudos to the editor
How do u make such great thumbnails?
It just finished 😭😭
What?
A good day against world champions👍
Lovely recaps ❤
DEEZ KNIGHTSSS
Maturity is when you realized
Vishy Anand's one fart>>> Noob Carlsen's Whole chess career
I thought Vishy has 4 world championships
16:52 Draco Malfoy? lol
This is also what Arjun should have done against Pragg. Being a nice person won’t win you games.
The Game For The Books.
"Unlike a certain world champion " who ?? Kramnik ? Or the first American world champion ?
Not saying it's not the right move to flag, but from a spectator perspective (and I can only assume that it carries into the player's perspective) it's a little lame and clearly less skillful to win by means of flagging. It's just a dirty win it feels like. Why play in this non-increment tournament? Are the prizes high enough to make it worthwhile?
Goat❤❤
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
8:32 🌚(BBC)
😂😂😂
I think If I were ever to name a team I'd call it the 'iTeam', just so I could say there 'is' an 'i' in our team!
17:55 why cant the black bishop take the free pawn?
The queen is under attack.
@@michaelwei7577 oh ye didnt notice it xD thats genius
What's this shade being thrown at Ding? He's not in a good mental state, don't bully him
What’s up with guns?
You did amazing today against both opponents!!
Vishy's so cute