Seriously? It's like they would rather be commentating on nascar or the birth of a new galaxy. Calm down! Talk normally! Stop shouting! The excitement comes from the table, not loud voices
The runner up is usually not scheduled for an interview, the fact that Magnus specially asked for one and wanted to share his thoughts speaks volumes to how much he enjoyed the match. Magnus gave up his world title because he was worn out by the whole process year after year and stopped enjoying it, almost seems like this encounter rekindled his love for chess lol. Super nice to see. Never have I ever seen Magnus so “happy” after a defeat, or ever for that matter, and so so complimentary of anyone. Their mutual respect for each other is wonderful to see, and an example for every chess fan. What a time to be alive as a chess fan!
I’ve got an interesting idea! Have a championship where none of the players know who they are playing and see who wins. Afterwards you can show how they all did 😊
cool idea but how do you make it interesting for the audience tho? audience can't know who any of the players are either, unless the broadcast is not live
@@robertolopezperez8662 I think the audience should see who the players are, it would just be interesting to see if the results would be any different and if the players could recognize who they were playing
I love how Magnus is always honest. He surely gives respect to his opponents who truly deserves it. Ngl im enjoying the bromance between these two chads lol
Bromance? Always honest? Can I get some of what you're smoking? I like Magnus but he 1) does not care about anyone else and 2) never apologized to Hans. gtfo.
@@lucho_lucero He blundered his bishop for nothing and was surely going to lose. If he kept playing that would be to Hikaru's advantage who has the lead as it would have run down the clock.
It's funny that the "I literally don't care" meme has been so important to all Hikaru's recent success. He obviously did care back then, but now he doesn't and it has set him free.
I don't think that's quite right, he just cares less now. It's not like he doesn't care at all, that is not very realistic. But yeah, I do believe that is a huge part of his success as of late.
People who are mad at Hikaru are the same people that are mad at footballers who try to keep the ball for as long as possible near the corner flag when their team is winning.
@@rafaeljohannugraha9685 If Magnus did that everyone would be up in arms saying he's afraid of Hikaru. But when Hikaru does that he's being "smart" for relying on a technicality. The double standards. If anything we learnt today Hikaru is afraid of Magnus.
What an amazing match between the two titans of speed chess. No one is near their level and this entire SCC showed it. Had some reminiscences with the Argentina - France match too.
Glad we're on the same page, both were very close matches, Argentina won in the penalties and Hikaru won by bleeding the time second by second granting him still a very tight win. Good comparison
@@someguyontheinternet5448hh but penalties can be kinda arbitrarily given and not up to the players so really not a great analogy, wheras bleeding the time is just good strategy for this match format
I love that Magnus unironically complimented Hikaru's "literally don't care" philosophy. He said even though it's a meme it actually made him more formidable [4:37:47]. Hikaru is really inspiring with everything he has done :)
@@Pinchfire I think the only beaten dog is the man who *lost* the SCC today. The same man who has to win to make a living. Hikaru not only won but didn’t have to, coulda just made $20G streaming. What’s really pitiful is your denial and hatred. You’re probably ranked 600.
@@acynthus3587 Nakamura is a media whore (with all the respect to his chess skills! - it's just the expression). He would do and HAS done almost anything for the extra "views and subs". He's not comparable to Carlsen and the other professional chess players. That's the harsh reality for you. I prefer the chess GOAT, you prefer the subs-beggar... I don't mind. I can even guess you like CR7 more than you like Messi. It's pretty much the same situation.
To everyone who is upset about hikaru burning the clock, the match was tied 11.5-11.5 with 15 minutes to go. Magnus had 15 minutes to get a lead and win
Controlling time is part of the strategy. It is never stated in the rules that burning the clock is illegal. As long as he does not violate any rules, he is entirely fair and square. Besides, if a player can even manipulate the clock or time he has, that's a sign that he is in control and a much better of the two opposing players, and therefore, he deserves to win more than the other.
Time being part of the game doesn't justify this nonsense. Looking for the people in the comments that would defend a football team running to the corner flag in the 50th minute of a 90 minute game to defend a lead. Yeah it's totally legal, but are you going to say that's a great strategy? Is that what the fans deserve to see? It's ridiculous that this time stalling is being defended because "TiMe Is A pArT oF tHe GaMe".
To people being mad that Hikaru was stalling, time advantage is literally part of the game. If the second to last game Magnus had been more strategic to resign a couple seconds earlier, he would've had enough time for one more chance at the end. He bet on himself and took a rare L. Just enjoy the game and wait for their future matchups.
People are just upset that their desired player lost. Time stalling advantage is very popular in all levels of tournaments. Basketball, football, etc. Appreciate the epic match guys, less unnecessary hating. You’re mad for no reason hahahaha
@@mysticeditsstuff You totally miss the point of the time format. They are not playing a set amount of matches, thus stalling becomes an integral part of this specific format. Anybody would be unsure if they can win against Magnus, why would anybody risk it and lose $20k? Your emotions mean nothing. These two have accomplished so much and yet here you are in your mom’s basement still being unable to comprehend why the “speed chess” tournament goes by time and not a set amount of matches.
For people who don’t know; the reason Naroditsky is such a good commentator is because he’s rated #1 in the world (in bullet). It’s why he’s finding moves so fast. With the eval bar he’d be unstoppable.
@@laniakealocal1934 He’s not quite as strong when it comes to the longer time controls bc his openings are a bit lackluster for his level, although I do think he could hold his own in a couple of the early rounds. He might’ve been invited and just decided not to participate
@Laniakea local H has played in some qualifiers and has got top 5, some of the times beating guys who previously have been invited to the scc (xiong, grischuk, etc) . Both Hess and Daniel have also been able to compete at or near the highest levels in the US chess championship, too. So he is close but a little outside the top.
Tbh I think most people would dispute his claim that he is better than Hikaru at blitz and especially at bullet, as well as with the 20-25% odds he gave on losing the match to Hikaru, but it did come across as a genuine opinion rather than a manifestation of arrogance or anything like that.
@@maxkho00 I agree on everything you just said: He is not clearly better than Hikaru, I would go and say they are equal, maybe 51%-49% in favor of Hikaru on this format. And yes, it was an honest opinion by Magnus, I just think he is very wrong here.
@@maxkho00 Most people would dispute that the guy with 5 blitz world championships to Hikaru's zero, and who has still a 2-1 record in SCC finals against Hikaru is somehow worse in blitz than him?
@@huguito8607 How do you draw that conculsion when Hikaru as lost 2 of the 3 finals to him and has zero blitz world titles to Magnus' 5? I'm so puzzled by this.
I can tell that people wouldn't like the stalling but personally i think it's genius, and it means that hikaru recognize that he needs to take every single advantage he can and ultimately that 2-3 seconds bear fruits. Such such a great match! I wouldn't start to imagine that watching chess could be so blood pumping before amd that i think we can credit to the commentators, such an amazing event!
Regardless of who won, the biggest takeaway is just how far ahead these two guys are from the rest of the competition. I mean this was the only match either had that was remotely close. Freaking legends.
I really loved the match and the interview segment from both the players was just icing on the cake. Magnus probably has given such a big interview after a match for the first time I believe. It was such a treat! Also I love the mutual respect and admiration for each other!❤️👍
What a match. Thanks for the amazing coverage. Unbelievable. It shows so much class from Magnus showing up after the game, and not a bad word. Just showing the love for the game and his opponent, making this match possible❤
@@Andrettimakk Well, I believe it's quite known actually, if you've been following both for many years like me. Magnus commits more blunders, meaning that his "floor" is lower than Naka's. But when Magnus in playing his best - his A game - , no one can stop him. That's my take at least. Hope it makes sense :)
you can feel the difference in the commentating team's synergy with Naroditsky and Hess. this is not a knock on someone like Rensch, but you can tell that Naroditsky having someone at a higher level really helps amp up the impact of each move to the audience. great work.
Excellent work, commentators! I believe this is the first time I can reasonably follow the action in a game like this. Really impressive is the ability to make even average chess players or beginners feel comfortable with such complex games. I would quickly become lost if there was no commentary. It is also incredibly entertaining to watch because of their enthusiasm and genuine interest in the game. Many thanks for doing this!
Great job by the commentators! I think this is the first time I was roughly able to actually follow what's going on in such a game. Making such complicated games look intuitive to beginners/average chess players is really an impressive achievement. Without commentary I would get lost after a few moves. Their passion and authentic interest in the game makes it really entertaining to watch as well. Thank you a lot for this!
If Hikaru didn't stall the time, every chess player would have thought it was stupid of him not to stall, no one will claim it's for "sportsmanship" Just like in the NBA, if a team didn't stall with less than 30secs on the clock and a 2 point lead, everybody would call that a stupid ass decision.
It's 50/50 lmao. It's not sure that Magnus would win the last match. The points were 14.5-12.5 which means that Hikaru won more games so it's not unthinkable that he will win another. It's stupid to think that players should go all out when they are already winning 🤣. By stalling the time it was a sure win. In chess terms, it was check(get an early lead)... And mate(maintain that lead).
If Hikaru didn’t stall, i will definitely say he’s stupid. Which option will you choose: 1. You’re leading and can end the match and win it. 2. You’re leading and can end the match and win it, but decided to risk it by giving a chance for your opponent to catch up.
Hans Niemann fans before the match: if Magnus loses he will say Hikaru is a cheater. Magnus after losing: this was a great match, Hikaru is a beast he played incredible chess! Also his time wasting strategy was fair and square.
This went the opposite of what I expected! Expected Magnus to win in 5+1 but he lost horribly only to crush hikaru in both the faster time controls which I'd have expected hikaru to win.
Clock is part of these matches guys. Burning the clock if your up is just good match strategy. Dont get all salty for someone being strategic. Ita done in all sports. In the nba wheb your up 20 with 2 mins left u play slow ball and use the entirre shot clock etc etc etc. Was an amazing comeback by Magnus and congrats to hikaru on besting the best player in the world and his biggest rival.
@@harshkumarf4379 yea hikaru should move fast and gamble another game and if he lose they will go to armageddon that can make hikaru lose all..why take the risk lmao
I agree with that the Hikaru-Magnus match-ups are as good as it gets, in speed chess. I find it amazing to watch, the finals of 2022 and 2023 and other events.. hope to see more in the future!
Its great to see Magnus, probably the best ever so far, embrace speed chess and not just traditional chess. Speed chess is a great way to build prize pools for the players, more pros better chess.
Many people seem to think this feature of bleeding out the clock in SCC matches doesn't add entertainment value, but as Hess and Naroditsky point out, it helps players win. I like this thinking.
Why do people complain about Hikaru running the clock. It's like many other sports. You can run the clock in soccer, American football, basketball, boxing, everything. No one bats an eye because that is a valid tactic. Use the clock to your advantage, and Hikaru did just that.
To the people who are complaining that Hikaru is stalling or is "unsportsmanlike", man, no team in the NBA that is ahead by 1 point, with ball in possession, with 14 seconds remaining on the clock will say "hey guys, let's shoot the ball right now so that the other team has a chance to draw a play and possibly win the game". That team will be called out by their fans, the coach will be called many names, stupid being the most tame one. It's part of the fucking strategy. It's not like Hikaru was stalling to accept the next match, he is stalling within his game clock.
MAGNUS played his best ever but HIKARU beat him. Hikaru took advantage of every opportunity that came his way including using the time to his advantage. This is a display of astute strategy showing that winning is not only about scoring high but preventing the opponent to catch up by wasting the time in his favor and not giving his opponent a chance to play one more time. That is brilliant. Magnus was given the opportunity to win when he tied the game with still a lot of time for him to take the lead and the momentum is on his side. But Hikaru was able to neutralize him and even score one point more. This proves that in this game, Hikaru is the better player and he deserves to be crowned as the champion of Speedchess 2022.
If Magnus had only resigned earlier in his lost positions he would have had a shot in that last game. Danya and Hess kept telling him to, turns out they were right.
Okay, this is up there among the greatest matches I’ve ever seen. Also, I just love how happy Magnus is. It’s some Thanos smiling when someone finally lands a blow shit, lol.
@Maxtor good comparison, Superman is better than the flash as he has both speed and strength. But the flash has more speed than Superman and using physics the more speed = the more force = the more strength, so the flash can in turn beat Superman. That’s pretty much what happened here
20:15 that is absolutely not an impossible stat to quantify on paper % Accuracy of moves played when under 10 seconds, or whatever. Just like they show accuracy after a full game
Hikaru is the GOAT. He is the only player who is immensely skilled in all the 4 formats- classical, rapid, blitz, bullet. He is also the most popular chess streamer and the richest chess player. Hikaru is a legend.
Magnus might be richer considering his play magnus group got acquired for $82.9 million recently and his shareholding was 10%. Both should be around $50M imo.
Hikaru is definitely a legend. But he is also certainly not “the only player immensely skilled in all the 4 formats” and he is far from being the GOAT as it stands. Happy to see him win and put on an entertaining performance, but let’s not also blow things out of proportion lol
Magnus with 5 World Chess Champion, 3 World Rapid Chess Champion, 5 World Blitz Chess Champion and literally the highest rated chess player in HISTORY, record for the longest unbeaten streak in classical chess, the #1 player since 2011. Genuinely curious, are u new to the chess community??
@@incognito5416 this mangoose fangirl is coping so hard ^ must be sad a player who spent less otb time, has the highest blitz accuracy ever, and also the highest online rating ever XDDD. 5x world speed chess champion, soon to be 6x and more tears coming 😛
Most entertaining chess match I've ever seen bar none! Congrats to two great sportsmen of chess and thank you to both of you for giving us something so entertaining and exciting.
Wonderful event, thank you very much, it was really great fun. Congratulation to both Magnus and Hikaru, they really dominated the field and offer a great show for all of us
excellent commentary by danya and hess...watching the hikaru-magnus SCC finals between 2019-2023 is some of my favorite chess of all time. I think Hikaru is now (end of 2024) losing some of his speed, so I don't think we'll get this again. But wow, what a match!
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This entire SCC really shows that no one is even close to hikaru and Magnus in speed chess
They're basically the Messi and Ronaldo of speed chess
@@maxkho00 *Messi and Mbappé
Mvl is the same level.
They really have to create a new tittle for Hikaru and Magnus
@@astana2853 nope Magnus 7 score diff him unlike the finals 1 score diff and Hikaru stalled the remaining time
I just have to say Daniel Naroditsky and Robert Hess are amazing commentators. They amped up the excitement for me 10 fold. What an amazing match.
Yea, it's amazing what good commentators can do.
Danny is great too.
Except when he says “Mufasa” every 30 seconds.
Hey in my experience chess base india has the best commentator if you want to see visite sometime i am sure you will love them.
Seriously? It's like they would rather be commentating on nascar or the birth of a new galaxy. Calm down! Talk normally! Stop shouting! The excitement comes from the table, not loud voices
I love that Magnus is really enjoying himself facing Hikaru
Guess he can't call him "decent" anymore 😂
@@vhsrj_ Now Hikaru is *very* decent 😅
@@vhsrj_ He said himself: "hikaru is a beast" therefore +1 for our boy. no more decent
He’s a decent beast..
Yeah fr fr
The runner up is usually not scheduled for an interview, the fact that Magnus specially asked for one and wanted to share his thoughts speaks volumes to how much he enjoyed the match.
Magnus gave up his world title because he was worn out by the whole process year after year and stopped enjoying it, almost seems like this encounter rekindled his love for chess lol. Super nice to see. Never have I ever seen Magnus so “happy” after a defeat, or ever for that matter, and so so complimentary of anyone. Their mutual respect for each other is wonderful to see, and an example for every chess fan.
What a time to be alive as a chess fan!
Wow, what a great final! And Magnus being all smiles, appreciating a good competitive game in the post match interview - is a cherry on top!
I’ve got an interesting idea! Have a championship where none of the players know who they are playing and see who wins. Afterwards you can show how they all did 😊
That could be so interesting! It changes the psychological component a bit!
This is a great idea.
cool idea but how do you make it interesting for the audience tho? audience can't know who any of the players are either, unless the broadcast is not live
@@robertolopezperez8662 They could sequester them on a desert island like in survivor. Or just air it later.
@@robertolopezperez8662 I think the audience should see who the players are, it would just be interesting to see if the results would be any different and if the players could recognize who they were playing
I love how Magnus is always honest. He surely gives respect to his opponents who truly deserves it. Ngl im enjoying the bromance between these two chads lol
Except that one time. Lol.
Bromance?
Always honest?
Can I get some of what you're smoking?
I like Magnus but he 1) does not care about anyone else and 2) never apologized to Hans.
gtfo.
@John K to what situation exactly are you referring to lmao there could be many although I have a an idea what it might be
@@johnk9200 😂😂😂😂😂😂
@@pierre-luclegere8636 Beadsman
2:46:08 for the bishop blunder if anyone is curious about the reactions.
id argue that lost him the championship
The commentary leading up to it made it so much better
glorious, thanks
Can you explain me why it was a loss? Magnus just surrender?
@@lucho_lucero He blundered his bishop for nothing and was surely going to lose. If he kept playing that would be to Hikaru's advantage who has the lead as it would have run down the clock.
It's funny that the "I literally don't care" meme has been so important to all Hikaru's recent success. He obviously did care back then, but now he doesn't and it has set him free.
I don't think that's quite right, he just cares less now. It's not like he doesn't care at all, that is not very realistic. But yeah, I do believe that is a huge part of his success as of late.
His main job now is streaming, chess event is a side job now.
this sort of mind is the Zen mind...
He just showed in bullet finals vs alireza that he still 'literally don't care '
Mad at Hikaru = 400 elo
People who are mad at Hikaru are the same people that are mad at footballers who try to keep the ball for as long as possible near the corner flag when their team is winning.
@@rafaeljohannugraha9685 If Magnus did that everyone would be up in arms saying he's afraid of Hikaru. But when Hikaru does that he's being "smart" for relying on a technicality. The double standards. If anything we learnt today Hikaru is afraid of Magnus.
@@Siacourage stop lying to yourself and stop discrediting hikaru, clowns like you who know nothing should just keep quiet and stay in your basement
@@v18-p6g Magnus is the GOAT so no surprise that many people look up to him as an idol🤷🏽
Agreed
A stunning Fifa World Cup finals followed by a stellar speed chess championship between Magnus and Hikaru, couldn’t have asked for a better Sunday.
What an amazing match between the two titans of speed chess. No one is near their level and this entire SCC showed it. Had some reminiscences with the Argentina - France match too.
Glad we're on the same page, both were very close matches, Argentina won in the penalties and Hikaru won by bleeding the time second by second granting him still a very tight win. Good comparison
Very true! Dominance then the comeback then the win by just a razor thin margin. Great match for football and chess!
@@someguyontheinternet5448hh but penalties can be kinda arbitrarily given and not up to the players so really not a great analogy, wheras bleeding the time is just good strategy for this match format
I love that Magnus unironically complimented Hikaru's "literally don't care" philosophy. He said even though it's a meme it actually made him more formidable [4:37:47]. Hikaru is really inspiring with everything he has done :)
It is irony. He pities him. You don't take a knife to a beaten dog. Hikaru is just that. You stop caring when there's no hope left at all.
@@Pinchfire I think the only beaten dog is the man who *lost* the SCC today. The same man who has to win to make a living. Hikaru not only won but didn’t have to, coulda just made $20G streaming.
What’s really pitiful is your denial and hatred. You’re probably ranked 600.
@@acynthus3587 i get what you are saying but isnt magnus the richest chess Player? Just corious
@@acynthus3587 Nakamura is a media whore (with all the respect to his chess skills! - it's just the expression). He would do and HAS done almost anything for the extra "views and subs". He's not comparable to Carlsen and the other professional chess players. That's the harsh reality for you. I prefer the chess GOAT, you prefer the subs-beggar... I don't mind. I can even guess you like CR7 more than you like Messi. It's pretty much the same situation.
@@theplayerofus319 Naka is richest
To everyone who is upset about hikaru burning the clock, the match was tied 11.5-11.5 with 15 minutes to go. Magnus had 15 minutes to get a lead and win
It's your time you can use it how you want. If you don't want an opponent burning clock then don't give them a lead.
Controlling time is part of the strategy. It is never stated in the rules that burning the clock is illegal. As long as he does not violate any rules, he is entirely fair and square. Besides, if a player can even manipulate the clock or time he has, that's a sign that he is in control and a much better of the two opposing players, and therefore, he deserves to win more than the other.
Also burning clock is valid tactic
People who whine need to accept a fundamental truth. You can only burn the clock if you're ahead on the score.
Time being part of the game doesn't justify this nonsense. Looking for the people in the comments that would defend a football team running to the corner flag in the 50th minute of a 90 minute game to defend a lead. Yeah it's totally legal, but are you going to say that's a great strategy? Is that what the fans deserve to see? It's ridiculous that this time stalling is being defended because "TiMe Is A pArT oF tHe GaMe".
Magnus was all class in the interview, good to see how much he enjoyed the match
magnus looks more happy lost to hikaru than winning all the tournaments 😄
To people being mad that Hikaru was stalling, time advantage is literally part of the game. If the second to last game Magnus had been more strategic to resign a couple seconds earlier, he would've had enough time for one more chance at the end. He bet on himself and took a rare L. Just enjoy the game and wait for their future matchups.
Agreed, if you don't want staking, don't have a match clock. Besides, he could only do it because of his great performance in the 5+1
time advantage is a part of the game but why not start another game ,,, why so afraid of another game ,,
@@duyvan247 he was scared, magnus would have won, bro stalling like he toid
People are just upset that their desired player lost. Time stalling advantage is very popular in all levels of tournaments. Basketball, football, etc. Appreciate the epic match guys, less unnecessary hating. You’re mad for no reason hahahaha
@@mysticeditsstuff You totally miss the point of the time format. They are not playing a set amount of matches, thus stalling becomes an integral part of this specific format. Anybody would be unsure if they can win against Magnus, why would anybody risk it and lose $20k? Your emotions mean nothing. These two have accomplished so much and yet here you are in your mom’s basement still being unable to comprehend why the “speed chess” tournament goes by time and not a set amount of matches.
For people who don’t know; the reason Naroditsky is such a good commentator is because he’s rated #1 in the world (in bullet). It’s why he’s finding moves so fast. With the eval bar he’d be unstoppable.
Wow true, i didnt know it, how didnt he play the SCC?
@@laniakealocal1934 He’s not quite as strong when it comes to the longer time controls bc his openings are a bit lackluster for his level, although I do think he could hold his own in a couple of the early rounds. He might’ve been invited and just decided not to participate
@@jaythegreat9211 he wasnt invited, he played for both qualifiers and lost
@@dam9225 Ah my bad, didn’t really keep up with the qualifying process
@Laniakea local H has played in some qualifiers and has got top 5, some of the times beating guys who previously have been invited to the scc (xiong, grischuk, etc) . Both Hess and Daniel have also been able to compete at or near the highest levels in the US chess championship, too. So he is close but a little outside the top.
What a humble interview by Magnus. Great match
Tbh I think most people would dispute his claim that he is better than Hikaru at blitz and especially at bullet, as well as with the 20-25% odds he gave on losing the match to Hikaru, but it did come across as a genuine opinion rather than a manifestation of arrogance or anything like that.
@@maxkho00 hes simply supremely confident in his ability.. you have to be to get to get to the top 0.0001 of whatever field
@@maxkho00 I agree on everything you just said: He is not clearly better than Hikaru, I would go and say they are equal, maybe 51%-49% in favor of Hikaru on this format. And yes, it was an honest opinion by Magnus, I just think he is very wrong here.
@@maxkho00 Most people would dispute that the guy with 5 blitz world championships to Hikaru's zero, and who has still a 2-1 record in SCC finals against Hikaru is somehow worse in blitz than him?
@@huguito8607 How do you draw that conculsion when Hikaru as lost 2 of the 3 finals to him and has zero blitz world titles to Magnus' 5? I'm so puzzled by this.
1:38:10 Those two guys are just so wholesome to watch. Their attitude is pure chess gold.
I can tell that people wouldn't like the stalling but personally i think it's genius, and it means that hikaru recognize that he needs to take every single advantage he can and ultimately that 2-3 seconds bear fruits. Such such a great match! I wouldn't start to imagine that watching chess could be so blood pumping before amd that i think we can credit to the commentators, such an amazing event!
Must say I thought Magnus winning is a given, but very happy that Hikaru had the upper hand today! Congrats Hikaru and Magnus
Carlsen started very slowly.
hikaru is fastttt
He certainly gave the fightiest of fights.
Regardless of who won, the biggest takeaway is just how far ahead these two guys are from the rest of the competition.
I mean this was the only match either had that was remotely close. Freaking legends.
1:44:16
Hikaru's subscriber can hear:
"Takes, takes, takes, takes..."
The Magnus interview after was almost as good as the match
Magnus in a nutshell:
He sac
He attac
But most importantly he fight bac
This match was as exciting as the FIFA world cup final.
Always a delight to watch Magnus and Hikaru play.
I really loved the match and the interview segment from both the players was just icing on the cake. Magnus probably has given such a big interview after a match for the first time I believe. It was such a treat! Also I love the mutual respect and admiration for each other!❤️👍
What a match. Thanks for the amazing coverage. Unbelievable. It shows so much class from Magnus showing up after the game, and not a bad word. Just showing the love for the game and his opponent, making this match possible❤
Congratulations GM Hikaru Nakamura for Winning SCC‼️
Most viewed online chess match ever. .
That surprised reaction at 1:55:47.
cheers to the casters for their top quality commenting of the match
Best match I've seen and best interviews as well,Naka and Magnus are such class acts. Hats off to Hess and Danya for hosting such a spectacular event.
What an epic match by both players. Congrats to Hikaru. My favorite quote from DN: "The net is wide as the ocean!" Priceless!!!
The Fact that Hikaru doesn't really care that much damn
he does - just pretending not to
@@rohmann000 how do you know ?
5 consecutive wins bro why would he care that much 😂
@@Andrettimakk Well, I believe it's quite known actually, if you've been following both for many years like me. Magnus commits more blunders, meaning that his "floor" is lower than Naka's. But when Magnus in playing his best - his A game - , no one can stop him. That's my take at least. Hope it makes sense :)
@@rohmann000 every 60 seconds a minute passes
you can feel the difference in the commentating team's synergy with Naroditsky and Hess. this is not a knock on someone like Rensch, but you can tell that Naroditsky having someone at a higher level really helps amp up the impact of each move to the audience. great work.
for a while, i thought magnus was gonna pull it off after coming back from down 4. what a finish.
Saw it live. What a final🔥Congrats Hikaru. Also, kudos to Hess and Daniel. The best commentator combo.
Excellent work, commentators! I believe this is the first time I can reasonably follow the action in a game like this. Really impressive is the ability to make even average chess players or beginners feel comfortable with such complex games. I would quickly become lost if there was no commentary. It is also incredibly entertaining to watch because of their enthusiasm and genuine interest in the game. Many thanks for doing this!
Great job by the commentators! I think this is the first time I was roughly able to actually follow what's going on in such a game. Making such complicated games look intuitive to beginners/average chess players is really an impressive achievement. Without commentary I would get lost after a few moves. Their passion and authentic interest in the game makes it really entertaining to watch as well. Thank you a lot for this!
4:05:45
You know something shifted in the gears of the universe when even the tournament bracket itself thought she score was the other way around
What an amazing match. So great to see these two top players dual like that.
I love how people complain about Hikaru running the clock while Magnus says its fine and completely fair. Some people are just unbelievable
Exactly it’s not like Magnus or any other GM wouldn’t have ran the clock. Running the clock happens in like every sport
23:23 match starts
If Hikaru didn't stall the time, every chess player would have thought it was stupid of him not to stall, no one will claim it's for "sportsmanship"
Just like in the NBA, if a team didn't stall with less than 30secs on the clock and a 2 point lead, everybody would call that a stupid ass decision.
that's jsut so weak ,,,,they should be called a SCARED TEAM if they did that ,, i dont watch NBA though
So basically, hikaru was scared to play longer with magnus. Can't blame him tho, burning the time was the only option to beat Magnus😂
It's 50/50 lmao. It's not sure that Magnus would win the last match. The points were 14.5-12.5 which means that Hikaru won more games so it's not unthinkable that he will win another.
It's stupid to think that players should go all out when they are already winning 🤣. By stalling the time it was a sure win. In chess terms, it was check(get an early lead)... And mate(maintain that lead).
If Hikaru didn’t stall, i will definitely say he’s stupid.
Which option will you choose:
1. You’re leading and can end the match and win it.
2. You’re leading and can end the match and win it, but decided to risk it by giving a chance for your opponent to catch up.
@@incognito5416 yeah, that and beating the man for a 14.5 to 13.5 score, after 28 games and 2.5 hours of Speed Chess.
magnus , the only player talking after losing , Respect
Thanks for asking a question and just letting them talk. So wonderful to hear from them.
It's so inspiring that someone can be this good at chess or anything actually. A whole life of dedication!! 👏
Magnus should've used the "Hikaru And GothamChess Tell You To MOVE" extension
Hans Niemann fans before the match: if Magnus loses he will say Hikaru is a cheater.
Magnus after losing: this was a great match, Hikaru is a beast he played incredible chess! Also his time wasting strategy was fair and square.
44:33 'now both players can breathe a sigh of relief...'
Both players: 🤔🤔
hikaru using everything to his advantage! my streamer
Epic ! Great battle as expected !
Thank you GM Hess and GM Naroditsky for making this event incredibly exciting and so entertaining !
This went the opposite of what I expected!
Expected Magnus to win in 5+1 but he lost horribly only to crush hikaru in both the faster time controls which I'd have expected hikaru to win.
Yeah, and Magnus saying he was more comfortable against Hikaru in lower time controls was wild!
3:22:16 "Right, chat! Classic right triangle!"
Clock is part of these matches guys. Burning the clock if your up is just good match strategy. Dont get all salty for someone being strategic. Ita done in all sports. In the nba wheb your up 20 with 2 mins left u play slow ball and use the entirre shot clock etc etc etc. Was an amazing comeback by Magnus and congrats to hikaru on besting the best player in the world and his biggest rival.
yeah he got scared to not play another game agaisnt magnus ,, come on hikaru dont be like that ,,,,
@@harshkumarf4379 are you mentally challenged?
Playing slow is different than just sitting idle and make a move in 3 fold repetition is different.
@@harshkumarf4379 yea hikaru should move fast and gamble another game and if he lose they will go to armageddon that can make hikaru lose all..why take the risk lmao
@@harshkumarf4379 it only works if you’re up. Also if magnus didn’t lose so many games initially hikaru couldn’t have stalled.
Danya and Robert are such a great pairing. Absolutely loved their commentary and chemistry. Well done lads!
No one can complain about Hikaru stalling, people can shockingly use time to their advantage in the frikin speed chess championship
I agree with that the Hikaru-Magnus match-ups are as good as it gets, in speed chess. I find it amazing to watch, the finals of 2022 and 2023 and other events.. hope to see more in the future!
Its great to see Magnus, probably the best ever so far, embrace speed chess and not just traditional chess. Speed chess is a great way to build prize pools for the players, more pros better chess.
Many people seem to think this feature of bleeding out the clock in SCC matches doesn't add entertainment value, but as Hess and Naroditsky point out, it helps players win. I like this thinking.
I think it's amazing that Mangus shared his thought and did that kind of an extensive interview.
Ja da hast du recht
@@CG-bt9kn He only went on camera to say theses simple words - I'am still better then Hikaru!!!!!!
Here I am, back again in July 23 to watch this again its entirety. Superb entertainment, not least because of Danya and Bobby. Thank you all guys.
Why do people complain about Hikaru running the clock. It's like many other sports. You can run the clock in soccer, American football, basketball, boxing, everything. No one bats an eye because that is a valid tactic. Use the clock to your advantage, and Hikaru did just that.
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That was the best Magnus interview I've ever seen. Incredible event.
Naroditsky and Hess are hands down the Messi’s of chess commentary.
To the people who are complaining that Hikaru is stalling or is "unsportsmanlike", man, no team in the NBA that is ahead by 1 point, with ball in possession, with 14 seconds remaining on the clock will say "hey guys, let's shoot the ball right now so that the other team has a chance to draw a play and possibly win the game". That team will be called out by their fans, the coach will be called many names, stupid being the most tame one. It's part of the fucking strategy. It's not like Hikaru was stalling to accept the next match, he is stalling within his game clock.
Exactly
I love trying to guess their next move and try playing along in my head😂
No need to cover/hide the main board when you're only changing cameras. Please use a different transition animation
Everyone crying about the clock stalling ignoring the fact he still had to win more games to win the match
the live chat is 50% world cup lol
MAGNUS played his best ever but HIKARU beat him. Hikaru took advantage of every opportunity that came his way including using the time to his advantage. This is a display of astute strategy showing that winning is not only about scoring high but preventing the opponent to catch up by wasting the time in his favor and not giving his opponent a chance to play one more time. That is brilliant. Magnus was given the opportunity to win when he tied the game with still a lot of time for him to take the lead and the momentum is on his side. But Hikaru was able to neutralize him and even score one point more. This proves that in this game, Hikaru is the better player and he deserves to be crowned as the champion of Speedchess 2022.
this is not brilliant ,, this is just weak ,, gives of a vibe that he was scared ,,,
Magnus did not play his best ever lol.
bro said Magnus played his best💀
Dude you must have been new to chess to think this is the best of carlsen
@@harshkumarf4379 ????
Hikaru in 2022 just peaked his chess career
If Magnus had only resigned earlier in his lost positions he would have had a shot in that last game. Danya and Hess kept telling him to, turns out they were right.
The commentary and the interviews was amazing, thanks Danya and Robert
*were
Okay, this is up there among the greatest matches I’ve ever seen. Also, I just love how happy Magnus is. It’s some Thanos smiling when someone finally lands a blow shit, lol.
Sportsmanship out of control in the postgame interviews. You love to see it.
Magnus is the Messi of Chess, he just had a bit of a bad day
This day, he was more like the Mbappé with Hikaru being Messi.
@Maxtor good comparison, Superman is better than the flash as he has both speed and strength. But the flash has more speed than Superman and using physics the more speed = the more force = the more strength, so the flash can in turn beat Superman. That’s pretty much what happened here
messi has not had tht much dominance in football as magnus has in chess ,,,, magnus (chess) >>>> messi (football)
@@blizyon30fps86 more speed does'nt mean more force or more strength
@@harshkumarf4379go and study first 💀
How are these guys such good commentators lol. Keep these guys around!
The world championship match we all wanted to see!
1:55:00 lmfao the faces Hikaru starts to make are priceless!
What a joy to watch these two.
Is Danya having a stroke in the background at 2:39:21 ?? What the heck is that sound LOL
Hikaru = Messi = Curry; Magnus = Ronaldo = LeBron
20:15 that is absolutely not an impossible stat to quantify on paper
% Accuracy of moves played when under 10 seconds, or whatever. Just like they show accuracy after a full game
The time is part of the game. The same as in football when a team takes a victory formation.
Yes or when they just run the ball with 5 minutes to go. Obviously time is a factor and can be used
That few minutes which Hikaru wasted purposefully paid him at last...
Hikaru is the GOAT. He is the only player who is immensely skilled in all the 4 formats- classical, rapid, blitz, bullet. He is also the most popular chess streamer and the richest chess player. Hikaru is a legend.
Magnus might be richer considering his play magnus group got acquired for $82.9 million recently and his shareholding was 10%. Both should be around $50M imo.
Hikaru is definitely a legend. But he is also certainly not “the only player immensely skilled in all the 4 formats” and he is far from being the GOAT as it stands. Happy to see him win and put on an entertaining performance, but let’s not also blow things out of proportion lol
@@daxfern not only he is not the only player, but all time Magnus is better in all formats
Magnus with 5 World Chess Champion, 3 World Rapid Chess Champion, 5 World Blitz Chess Champion and literally the highest rated chess player in HISTORY, record for the longest unbeaten streak in classical chess, the #1 player since 2011. Genuinely curious, are u new to the chess community??
@@incognito5416 this mangoose fangirl is coping so hard ^ must be sad a player who spent less otb time, has the highest blitz accuracy ever, and also the highest online rating ever XDDD. 5x world speed chess champion, soon to be 6x and more tears coming 😛
Hikaru finally overcame his fear of Magnus
Most entertaining chess match I've ever seen bar none! Congrats to two great sportsmen of chess and thank you to both of you for giving us something so entertaining and exciting.
Im new to the chess world and i find these matchups fascinating
Wonderful event, thank you very much, it was really great fun. Congratulation to both Magnus and Hikaru, they really dominated the field and offer a great show for all of us
This is a billion times more exciting than football or soccer.
OooOooh ahhhhh! Awesome sauce! Def rooted for Naka, I must admit. These guys are beyond amazing together. The two goats.
excellent commentary by danya and hess...watching the hikaru-magnus SCC finals between 2019-2023 is some of my favorite chess of all time. I think Hikaru is now (end of 2024) losing some of his speed, so I don't think we'll get this again. But wow, what a match!
With that said... Hikaru is such a great guy, been following him since ICC days. Incredible talent, very happy for him.
Announcers are the true mvp's.
Is what I'd say if this wasn't Hikaru vs Magnus.
Seriously everything about this was amazing.
I love both Magnus and Hikaru😭♥️
Magnus is such a mood with his comfy hoodie in his messy room just playing chess championship like its a twitch stream convo