15 Year Old Rated 2142 Plays Hikaru Line vs GM Hikaru Himself! Brandon vs GM Hikaru

[@barrymcgregor6233]

A just think it's great to see a young kid getting the chance to play Hikaru you can see how much it means to the boy something he will never forget...fair play to you all for making this happen 👍

[@joey6417]

5:22 That dark square bishop maneuver was lowkey slick.

[@unmercy2326]

Fan : "This inspired by you" Hikaru in haters mind : " He gonna said such a cocky answer " Literally Hikaru : " I think nowadays many people have played it, Magnus has done it to" Haters : "IMPOSSIBLE!!!"

[@fitstar8871]

I mean he's aware he's being recorded lol so no matter what he says it doesn't really mean anything it's just called having some communication skills " but yeah whatever 🙄

[@PhilGerb93]

@@fitstar8871 he has said stuff some people hated too while being recorded so your argument doesn't make any sense.

[@ske2010]

@@fitstar8871 Troll spotted.

[@Bushwakbill]

Hikaru is a top notch guy. His chess is amazing (most ppl know that) but to give his time an energy to mentor or even just hang out with ppl that look up to him so much is just pure Class.

[@cavemanspacemanfl]

This kid is geeking lol I love it

[@chakchinalai827]

This was really well played by Brandon. With more time he could have held out much longer but Nak plays hyperbullet and he was thinkiny on Brandon's time. Good game!!

[@OmniXenO]

The music at 4:45 is just perfect 👌🏻😂

[@Sifo_Dyas]

I wish the analysis included the "outpost" discussion by Hikaru.

[@kissthefish2188]

When his night was on d5, it could be attacked by a pawn, so its not an outpost. Both players had 2 bishops 1 knight, you wouldnt want to give up your bishop pair for the knight unless your knight is outposted.

[@carnivalism1042]

@@kissthefish2188 this. basically an outpost is something that can only be taken by another piece and not something that can pushed back by a pawn

[@dbturbonub2536]

That kid is amazing! I love his double checking that Rook move at 5:39 and the quick correction he made. Hikaru smiled a bit too at it. Nooice!

[@domtremb5650]

Hikaru's the bomb but if you can hang on against him for almost 5min its already good! Amazing to see him play with only 1min! Good job to Brandon too, learning moment!

[@Ópera_66]

He spended the whole time thinking. This is not hanging on against.

[@alexhub6075]

Lmao I can hang against Hikary forever literally forever 😂

[@jowbloe4700]

🤣 🤣 🤣

[@valenarose]

I love how Hikaru does not trash talk or say dumb things like a lot of the hustlers. His game does all the talking and completely humbles his opponents. He's also not just a great player but a great person as well.

[@defenseagainststalking]

Hikaru still blessin the Coffee Chess crew. He's officially a member, and as always, our favorite.

[@snickle1980]

Mcallen! Ayuh, I used to live near a small town in the Rio Grande named Mcallen...Went down there to the VA center once in a while. Lotta history in that area...The insurance companies that moved into the valley during the 60s boom is interesting. Plenty of corruption across the whole region south of San Antone. That's the way it was 30 years ago, and unless you're backed with a great deal of money, that's likely how it will stay for the foreseeable future.

[@defenseagainststalking]

@@snickle1980 Or power. Money is just one form of power. There are 7

[@melsy9355]

I love watching a fan being inspired by a chess grand master it makes my heart warm

[@RaymondBCrisp]

So much better than 99.9% of the influencers out there, right?!

[@kaidoChess]

3:14 that kids reaction 😂😂😂💜

[@Erik_001]

The music is always epic. Love it.

[@Hussainzidane]

Good to see Hikaru back

[@glm8245]

The grand master is back

[@Baph839]

I think these games were all shot last month, and coffeechess is uploading a game every now and then.

[@goob272]

@@Baph839 i heard that hikaru won some tournament lately. I don't quite remember what was the name of the cup

[@TheSoulBlossom]

Starbucks cup?

[@TheSoulBlossom]

Take off your mask!!!

[@glm8245]

@@TheSoulBlossom why ???

[@Zion9515]

Hikaru is humble af tbh and you can tell he truly loves the game which is why he supports all the chess community

[@JimmyBoosterCrate]

Hikaru is only humble when playing amateurs he's certain to crush. He's sore af when bested

[@alibaba3812]

Not gonna lie I though Brandon and Brian were the same kid, just kept growing and shrinking

[@ShareefusMaximus]

He's so nervous. You can tell he looks up to Hikaru.

[@TheRuns2]

Could someone please explain why 0:31 Hikaru doesn't do Nxe4?

[@JimmyBoosterCrate]

Because he was in "play everything instantly mode" and wasn't expecting a pawn to be hung

[@jeremylit7013]

you dare use my spells against me potter.

[@TheJoeFanclub]

It’s nice to see how happy Brandon was to play Hikaru

[@adamthirdbourne324]

Questionable strategy to play a line "inspired" by your oppenent? Still, obviously a thrill for him to play Hikaru. 😎

[@yourbuddy6556]

in terms of winning chances? yes, but in terms of learning, it's the best chance to see how the guy himself play againts the set up.

[@stoatystoat174]

3:15 i would like to know why the kid can't just take the knight with the bishop. I belive Hikaru tha its a bad move but i can't see why

[@movdqa]

He hung in but Hikaru didn't allow him to come up with a plan which is why he was burning so much time.

[@jordonyang8]

I like how Hikaru lets Brandon choose what opening that he is going to do because Brandon has probably been studying that one opening for the match. That is what I admire about Hikaru is that he doesn't just go to chess gatherings and destroys everyone but makes sure that everyone has fun...While destroying everyone😂😂

[@RaptureReady2025]

Wow Hikaru plays like a super engine and as fast as a super engine. He just too damn overwhelmingly powerful. It’s phenomenal to see this level of power in a human !! Ty coffee chess for these daily vids. Much appreciated 👍🏼💪🏼👏👏👏

[@Britishwisdom]

well played Brandon GG

[@jsj297]

Hes just amazing to watch. Hikaru is just incredible.

[@dillon4442]

He's okay.

[@shucklesors]

@@dillon4442 this comment by you is one of the most defining kinds of "tell me youre reeeeeaaally novice at chess without actually telling me"

[@dillon4442]

@@shucklesors and this comment by you is the most defining kinds of "tell me you're clueless and can't recognize sarcasm without telling me you're clueless and can't recognize sarcasm."

[@mikeynyc6857]

I Love GM Hikaru for doing this , what a great personality.

[@markyWWE234]

I think this is an old clip that hasnt been uploaded yet

[@team0-3ihireshi14]

Hikamura Nakaru

[@Musujin]

the mate was impresive. it was defenantly the king was trapped.

[@danhabshi371]

I love the music as hikaru started putting the heat on

[@JonahGhost]

Hikaru looks like he even knows what the opponent is thinking.

[@JimmyBoosterCrate]

well obviously he can think ahead and predict with decent accuracy his opponent's moves

[@paulgoogol2652]

Nakamuras bishops looked unimpressive but after f4 the bishop on g7 was just zooming.

[@elmerfudd8656]

Is that Ray Romano in the background?

[@aizen3159]

Why does Hikaru looks so fresh in these videos

[@mohammadasimsiddiqi4698]

So nice , so brave.... Hikaru is A GM...he already had whole game planned and win move by move. But that boy was impressive. There is future for him.

[@CGoldthorpe]

music during game at about 4:45 too loud annoying and distracting

[@jamesdelb6885]

Hikaru has the understanding to be great on and off the board. He's a true champion of the chess world.

[@NeoAxiom]

7:53 i was thinking about this the whole time and was wondering if it would get played around 2:52. Im not even rated so im pretty proud of finding this idea

[@lorenurtula1954]

Would someone please break down why he shouldn’t take the knight on D4? Just a novice trying to learn here.

[@DSBeats_100]

Defended twice by two pawns, if he takes then Black's position is much better

[@wesleyb1458]

That was a NICE mate

[@NMBrayanAmaya]

Congrats to Brandon, I think he might be the best player to make hikaru struggle so far in a even position if it werent for time pressure sadly

[@Ozasuke]

That music lol well timed!

[@LouisGedo]

Hikaru's black Bishop became a monster Bishop.......ouch!

[@sgazzz]

Crazy how good Hikaru is, could we have a game where everyone bands together to play against him? Would that be too difficult to agree on moves, etc?

[@aamesworld]

The better couple players would control the game anyway

[@cameront3768]

You are being kind, kid got crushed. 🤭

[@dash5core]

Why speed up the video at the end?

[@eizendragon5141]

This is from the 3rd visit, right?

[@Bobbystheboy]

Yahoooo Coffee chess and Hikaru!

[@ispeakasiplease]

I love how he just dismissed this kids creativity “oh yeah well Magnus has played it too…” Like dam just say “hmm interesting. Okay let’s test this line…”

[@shucklesors]

I love how it doesn't matter what the fuck Hikaru actually says lol. Like you'll see another comment saying that there was no way Hikaru was gonna acknowledge that the line was unique and instead would give an ambiguous answer to bask in how "special" he is for inspiring the kid. And then you have this Phillip child's comment. LOL

[@movdqa]

Tough to play Hikaru but if you're going to play his own line, do more than six moves of preparation so you don't burn so much time figuring it out on the fly.

[@01PeterK]

Homie ateeeee the clock

[@bim1537]

That black isolated pawn at C file was a weakness. I think he should've focused his attacks in that pawn because other file is just a solid defence. But who am I to judge, I'm barely 1300.

[@FSFITA]

The problem with time against a super GM Is that he thinks in your time too, so the less time thing could be used only if you Just blitz moves like them and use that weakness

[@brandonspiesman2627]

Hikaru the goat. Putting chess on the MAPPP

[@gregoryperkins4352]

Does the guy in the back round have 7 copies of the same shirt he wears each day?

[@Bobbystheboy]

Lmao. Yes and yes

[@Hester_prynne]

sorry, but i love how quickly brandons smile goes away 0:40

[@melsy9355]

Anyone else think Hikaru should have kept the beard?

[@Baph839]

Looks more fresh and neat like this.

[@michael8815]

Fantastic game by Brandon, gg hikaru

[@jrock2460]

We all just learned that Brandon and Brian are NOT brothers from another mother.

[@okamisansempai557]

Nice game

[@stevemuzira9155]

Kid took so long! Very bad use of his 4 minute advantage. Every move in the last minute was a panic move

[@ridwandwiatmadja3309]

Hikaru vs His Apprentice 😇

[@carnivalism1042]

"please play Sicilian" xD

[@electricearth1101]

Asian people playing chess is like a whole nother level

[@tqq3732]

man playing a super gm is tough

[@Philson]

Lol, fanboy was simping over Hikaru. It's awesome.

[@ganesantabla6905]

Exciting game

[@giostv9906]

He looks like wesley so..

[@marvelone4231]

*LETS GO BRANDON*

[@KarlMarxBR700]

Your son plays very well Hikaru

[@TheSoulBlossom]

Is this So's little brother?

[@BATMAN-zu2jq]

Gg. But y u always put red circles to whoever loses the game 😅😁...so everytime i would watch, i already knew who would win🙈🙈

[@sujith1736]

Kid is cool

[@teefaka]

You guys still hold on to hikarus content lol

[@willdemeyer6397]

Is Brandon rated around 22

[@AshokKumar-dx4zz]

Hikaru the great👍

[@productvisibilitytvshoppin1107]

Did you notice that the clocks did not start at the same time? Maybe it was a 1min game.

[@williamko4751]

The kid is burning too much time trying to find a great move. He should use less time just making decent or average moves.

[@Reem-yh7uw]

wow

[@perseoeridano4182]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@briancollier3573]

15 year old Star struck 2000+: "This is literally inspired by you..." Hikaru: 'It's not special, some guy who's way better than me already did it.' I have had so much respect for Hikaru as a person, but good Lord, that was harsh and a completely thoughtless comment.

[@aamesworld]

Kinda what I was thinking. Instead of taking a compliment he rejects it completely.

[@catgenocide6940]

Nah, he was trying to add further commentary. Wasn't intentionally trying to be dismissive.

[@aamesworld]

@@catgenocide6940 he said it in a nice way but I think he was slightly unintentionally dismissing. He was probably just being humble

[@catgenocide6940]

@@aamesworld what the hell did you just say.

[@aamesworld]

@@catgenocide6940 who the hell knows

[@steveg908]

Let's go Brandon

[@grievous5243]

Wow Its Nikamaru Hakamura

[@keneth_15]

is he related to shinsuke Nakamura of wwe

[@laizerwoolf]

Woauw a BAYC

[@benselander1482]

No fair. Hikaru was thinking while Brandon’s clock was running 😡

[@ahphong2904]

That kid is 2142, you must be kidding. He was nervous the whole time, he didn't see that back rank mate coming, he was totally clueless about what to move next in the middle game. Hikaru is playing so many of these 'coffee shop' games, his brain must have turned to jello. I hope he still stays sharp and does his own training. Why is there no video of his matches with GMs or at least those in the 2500 category or higher? It's entertaining and fun to laugh at thrashers, kids, seniors who are playing purely for fun. But what about those who are more interested to check good, tough matches? Are there even any matches Hikaru played against GMs and higher-rated FiDE players? Not those from Tournaments but from these Coffee Shop games.

[@mantizshrimp]

I mean.. There's only 18 people with a higher ranking that he could play, so.. And he plays a lot online nonetheless.

[@shucklesors]

@@mantizshrimp bro this is blitz. there is ONLY ONE PERSON ON THIS EARTH with a higher ranking that he can play

[@shucklesors]

and this ah phong kid is obviously trolling. although if he wasnt, he deserves genuine pity. ah phong, if you arent trolling, go and look up a tournament that happened recently "st louis rapid and blitz" hikaru played with a few people there that are "at least those in the 2500 category or higher".

[@mantizshrimp]

@@shucklesors even better. Thx for pointing it out

[@mattsmith6509]

Gg

[@TheKeli9]

Entirely too much calculating by the kid. I think Hikaru was just in the kids head. It's a 5min game and still ran out of time.. maybe in the future cut back on the calculations

[@randybailin4902]

Dude, it's blitz. You can't spend 2 minutes on a move, even if you're playing 5 mins against 1.

[@LegendsParadox]

He can spend two minutes on a move? Thats why the clock is there lol.

[@smashthestateX]

is what a boring game cmon .