98.3% vs 98.8% Accuracy! | An Interesting Game!

Candidates 24 Day 4, Hikaru vs Praggnanandhaa
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[@stanleyw5410]

Kramnik watching at home: “Accuracy too good.. it’s clear, yes?… okaay, let’s do the procedure…”

[@FriendlyVimanam]

Can someone please explain me the background to all these Kramic jokes ?

[@paldr-chess]

@@FriendlyVimanam A lot of times, when Kramnik loses online in a way he does not like, he will immediately block and report the player as a cheater.

[@FriendlyVimanam]

​@@paldr-chessthanks man

[@al87221]

@@FriendlyVimanamhe’s caught some so its not all bad

[@blainelacquement8808]

The people who joke about kramnik are the same people who vote based on what news Channel they watch

[@322salahmohamedsalah7]

you should pull up with the Drdisrespect sunglasses to the candidates.

[@afronasty2000]

Totally.... Do it for the fans Naka 😂

[@user-ge7sm6hx8j]

Hikaru should unpack a literal bong onto the table if he has balls

[@zloaay47]

underrated comment

[@aviralarpan7350]

YESYESYESYES

[@kn_ow]

Disrespect sunglasses are +5 for intelligence,. Make it so Hikaru!! Win win win!

[@amenist]

'Prag plays a very Prag-matic move' lol

[@Mr_Donald_Pump]

CONTENT!😂

[@priyangshu2896]

Editor,you have my respect for the thumbnail🙏🏼

[@GR8_____]

Me 2

[@ivaerz4977]

RRR thumbnail ?

[@SujataSingh-tk5yh]

Yeah ​@@ivaerz4977

[@priyangshu2896]

@@ivaerz4977yes

[@goyal8739]

​@@ivaerz4977 It is.

[@johnsonadodo7618]

Thumbnail pic had me rolling on the floor 😂

[@SujataSingh-tk5yh]

Yeah😂

[@Colin-jm8sk]

They need to be the other way around, Hikaru got taken for a ride

[@kinshuksrivastava6128]

Its from an Indian movie RRR

[@ettoreciabatti]

@@kinshuksrivastava6128best soundtrack in Bollywood

[@funny.mp3]

​@@ettoreciabatti*tollywood

[@pushingyourownagenda9889]

The thumbnail is epic..

[@uselesshero.official]

Yeah two of them Desi bhai ( country bros) going down town to show off their A games! 😂

[@Benzene-xw7oq]

It's RRR , how could you get that wrong 🙄​@@uselesshero.official

[@YellowSpaceMarine]

You made the right call to go for the treefold. No point in playing on in a worse position down on the clock.

[@eufrosniad994]

Plus, as time goes on, you get more chances as fatigue of players build up.

[@jarirepo1172]

Also no point of maybe regretting later, if you made the best decision based on situation now.

[@bring-out]

Sure, if he wants to win the Candidates. His insistence on "only play games for content" clearly seems too hyperbolic in light of this though. Hyperbole is part of streaming though, I guess.

[@harleykf1]

​@@bring-out Only playing for content is a recipe for underperforming and potentially coming last in the tournament. It makes sense to take some risks though, since playing drawishly will probably lead to a drawish result. Pragg probably has decent chances of winning the tournament simply because he's willing to play exciting openings on a frequent basis (though it's possible Hikaru might do something similar later on in the tournament).

[@112233JORDAN]

He also made th3 right call not sacking the rook. I watched part of the live broadcast in that position and they definitely pointed out that Hikaru is probably thinking about it, but it probably didn't work.

[@pthelo]

8:57 Hikaru saying "Deez knights" never gets old. 😆

[@LukeLongboneOfficial]

BWC 😆

[@chrepuhon]

😂

[@karinafischer1041]

The thumbnaiiil😂😂 Rooting for you🍍🍍

[@lekmusic]

I admire your psychological fortitude to shoot videos post strenuous game play.

[@Wargasm54]

Maybe if he used that “psychological fortitude “ to win games, we’d have better content. 😂

[@GUTS.40]

@@Wargasm54we already are getting best chess content from him lil kid.

[@Lavanence]

​@@Wargasm54 98% accuracy at 2700+ elo is peak content

[@michaelmassaro4375]

@@Wargasm54you’re right when he wins it will be better everything else is lame excuses I’m not knocking him it is what it is tough competition Chess is hard but we all know how Good Hikaru is We want to see his Best which encompasses Winning 🏆

[@plottwistaftercredits3144]

Thank you for saying this chatgpt

[@sam9239]

1:35 - Pragg didn't play an obscure move in the opening with you, because you're the one player who plays better with chaos on the board. He knows you play in weird games everyday online. That's why he 'surprised' Vidit with f5, and played technically correct against you. Beating Nakamura at chaos chess was never going to happen. Nakamura wants the mess, and that's why his opponents so far are just playing plain chess with him.

[@shivamjones952]

True

[@nikosorsa8455]

Excellent insight

[@hydeist0666]

Seems like Naka and Carlsen thrive in chaos. They both want messy chess were you really have to think and play.

[@umidnazarov5725]

Incorrect.Nakamura is known to be solid in general

[@noogler7949]

@@umidnazarov5725 But it is far easier to have a chance against hikaru in theory rather than chaos.

[@kinshuksrivastava6128]

Thumbnail from RRR movie poster. Hikaru's editor knows everything around the globe. 😂

[@clizquierdo]

You have misunderstood "Play for the content" . The best content for us, your fans, is just playing your best chess. We want you to have chances on the last round. Doesnt matter if its boring chess. Keep fun chess for streaming, not the candidates

[@IndiaTides]

I doubt he is choosing to perform okay. He is performing okay because he is not that much well prepared.

[@mubaraksenju7521]

i agreed!!! we just want him to play his best be it boring. abasov on the other hand is very clear not planning to win the tournament and just trynna play it safe. that's what i call boring.

[@DS-nw4eq]

It’s his life calm down.

[@stoutlager6325]

Hikaru knows that. There is a stark difference between the BS he regularly spouts about his move choices/his motivation/his priorities and the reality of the actions he has taken last year to qualify for this and his play right now. He wants to win Candidates, he wants to play Ding and he wants to beat him. You can ignore anything he happens to say to the contrary.

[@donsimons9810]

indiatides is right. he didn’t prepare enough. I don’t think it was arrogance. I think he is too insecure and wants an excuse to lose, secretly. He has literally said he has no shot at WCC. if he doesn’t give 100% and acts like he doesn’t care, he doesn’t have to feel real failure.

[@IVRG06]

The thumbnail is soo good the person who created it definitely deserves a raise in salary

[@adityavv96]

It’s from Telugu movie RRR

[@IVRG06]

@@adityavv96 yes bro they replaced jr but and ram charan’s face to hikaru and prags face

[@kaytee8716]

He created it coz his salary was raised 😅

[@cemordesign]

I honestly only watching the candidate matches since 2022 just because you review your games and explain your ideas. It make me feel like im watching Paul Morphy explain the opera game every time. God bless and keep up the amazing content

[@dvides89]

Man that thumbnail 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ricardocera1467]

Don’t give up Hikaru!! We’re all behind you and wanna see the best for you stay resilient !!

[@neko-chan6145]

thanks for making these recaps. wishing you all the best! these are much appreciated and it helps me enjoy this tournament more.

[@samaruraizee8977]

Hikaru, your balance between pragmatism and resilience is profound! I think recognising that this is indeed still just the beginning, and that there is frankly no real need to take risks that decline your position/standing, is actually seen as you being MORE competitive, (than not) by your fans. This gives us the chance to root for you till the end.

[@artificercreator]

Oh woa! That is super fast! This is some unique insights into the tourney!!

[@BurhanAijaz]

Teacher : What is the fastest thing in the world? Student: Light ! Teacher: Wrong, it is Hikaru's recaps.

[@ImBarryScottCSS]

That's because he prerecorded it before the game 😂

[@BurhanAijaz]

@@ImBarryScottCSS

[@ShakespeareSam]

@@ImBarryScottCSSAyo?

[@TheMudfly80]

Great stuff, good to see your thought process under all this pressure. The calculated risk aspect of it all is very interesting. Good luck.

[@nationmaker]

I love the passion, as soon as match finishes he rushes to his room and immediately makes a video and uploads it even without changing the shirt.

[@CoolDownMati]

Naka keep it up, we support you!! love watching your games while I'm at work, same as last candidates. LET'S GO!!!

[@kairattulegen1472]

I really like how Hikaru gradually improved the level of trolling and selfirony. Great content!

[@kaustubhsinghchandel1789]

Wow, this video is uploaded while the round is still live 😮

[@hantsai6866]

hikaru smiling everytime when the video starts brain: HELP I'M UNDER HISTAGE

[@bartbliek469]

Hikaru takes 10 pshychic damage every time he has to do the influencer voice for the youtube intro

[@harleykf1]

He should do the opposite and start every video by mumbling the intro under his breath, facing away from the camera. Gotta go against the grain lol

[@user-sl6ds9iz2p]

You have to win naka!!!!!!

[@usuratonkachi90]

He literally doesn't care!

[@yty1941]

@@usuratonkachi90 that's why he has to win!!

[@tf5920]

Well it depends. Sometimes focusing on winning too much can make you blunder

[@user-sl6ds9iz2p]

Exactly he has to win man

[@KactusKactus]

3 draws and a loss :(

[@mg9854]

RRR thumbnail!😂

[@thebattosai7814]

Chess players: plays a perfect chess game cause they are good Interesting: .......

[@adrianoliveira2994]

I don't know if people realize how great it is to live in a time when we can watch a candidate to wcc analyzing his on games on YT

[@eagle-eye29]

When has there ever been a better time to be a chess fan? Not only do we get to watch the match often live, but then we get an excellent play by play analysis recap. Hikaru does it best.

[@fundhund62]

​@@eagle-eye29 Chess in the pre-engine era was much more interesting, to be honest. It was all about ideas, while today it feels like a math test, where you just switch on the comp and get all the right answers instantly.

[@user-en1ob3rg6g]

😅​@@eagle-eye29

[@GoodStuffGS]

the real thrill is seeing if hikaru shows up to his game on Tuesday instead of playing titled Tuesday

[@estebancerra246]

Hikaru, I was really happy to see you take the bishop on E6 when you did as Pragg was loaded up with very strong pieces on your king side. It was looking like he was getting ready to make a move on you. Great game, but to me, the onus was on Pragg to continue the game. When he made repetitive move with his rook signified he didn't want to continue and just settle for the draw.

[@_wakanda_forever]

I literally laughed out loud in a library seeing that Thumbnail.... Kudos to the editor...... He's damn creative to the core....

[@thebattosai7814]

At this point the editor needs a raise😂

[@korazon3spinado]

Great luck with the rest of the tournament and thanks so much for the recap of this game Hikaru!

[@perritoyt8389]

Honestly, I love the way that you explain to us your ideas about the game and about the tournament. Thank you so much.

[@user-cp2bo3zm9s]

12:35 yeah, I have this feeling too.

[@chinter]

Chat was crazy today, but Danya Peter and Tania really had your back, so kudos to them!

[@cartoon-cb8hl]

Bro is really doing for us and still gotta prepare for next round.. Love from India ❤🇮🇳

[@user-ni1xx6jm9k]

I love how in the other thumbnail they are wearing suits but for this one it's just hikaru and pragg riding a bike😂

[@DannyMiller0]

Hikaru filming a recap so fast that the other matches weren't finished 😂

[@tonysu8860]

Thx as usual for your opinions and analysis... Yes, one could get the feeling that you were outmaneuvered in the center, I'm familiar with some nuances regarding the center pawns in double king pawn setups like this but I don't believe anyone has opined the same so it'll be an interesting avenue of investigation. But it's easy to say that when Pragg responded fxe6 that the game was headed to a draw from there and I think that was cemented when he played Ra8 and you exchanged instead of playing something like Rb1.. Declining the trade that way would have given yourself a very bad Rb1 but whether Pragg left the Ra8 or played Ra2, the interesting question is which rook would be worse and if a White attack on the Kingside could be created, the Rb1 might be redeployed faster than the Black rook could make itself felt.

[@DONplays1603]

Good luck for the rest of tournament !! Don’t let the noise about streaming distract you You are doing the best as a player and streamer

[@monkeygrip2412]

Thanks for these recaps! Appreciate you!

[@ninjachess7]

Seeing Hikaru wearing that riding a bike and prag behind him is hilarious 😂

[@andromedia6696]

I watched a lot of analysis from GM's and Hikaru himself but top level thinking especially hit me in this video. Prag tricking him in to playing kc3 to stop his plans and all. Crazy detailed stuff.

[@blas_de_lezo7375]

Feels like the kind of game hikaru would have lost had he played more loose.

[@emresar983]

Ngl nepo dominating you guys. Its not unreasonable to say he is the second best player after all these years of consistency anymore.

[@MemserRokin]

I agree but nepo didnt do too much since last candidates lol but i also think he is the better classical player between him and hikaru

[@chossone]

@@MemserRokinwhat about overall what would you think

[@kuab1313]

He's so soft mentally though, literally couldn't sit his ass down in a winning position against Vidit because he was so nervous. What Carlsen said about him - that he makes bad moves quickly when under pressure - is still true. Maggy would punk him if he wanted to.

[@emresar983]

@@kuab1313 If he is winning even though he has that weakness, that just tells us he is even better than we thought.

[@morninglion27]

not even close to fabi nepo is at best world #3

[@Mikhail-tal-the-GOAT]

wow HIkaru the thumbnail is cool, it was the poster of RRR both look good in it

[@benjamincrowe3556]

Honestly you are playing alot sharper than some of the other players Hikaru. Use that experience and wait for the right moment to pounce, it will come!!

[@saralvigneshwarradhakrishn4339]

The thumbnail was op ,got from rrr movie ,editor has very good skills ❤

[@eufrosniad994]

Smart move in not playing on. It’s better to keep ourself fresh and as time goes on, player fatigue starts to set in, and you will have more chances for sure.

[@SwapnilPal_iitr]

one like for thumbnail itself

[@djoqo]

Rooting for you! Thanks for all your awesome content 🔥

[@failedjokes5469]

The Prag-matic Prag is on the roll.

[@pradyumnaj3293]

Game : 🗿 Players : 🗿 Thumbnail:🗿

[@yggdrasil9039]

Some of the best games are draws. This was so evenly balanced and accurate from both sides

[@groovybuddha667]

I love how how Kramnik planted this interesting troll seed and nurtured it into a very nice bonsai troll tree that will live forever.

[@LutzmanSwans]

bro nice video, i waited for this somehow

[@michelefaragalli]

Precise and instructive game (I wouldn't say "boring" as you did: even without spectacular and risky rook sacrifice, that kind of games is good to watch). Thank you for the content!

[@sadaf2775]

You can do it man. You can make it to the World Championship. ❤❤ Best Wishes

[@testthewest123]

Thanks for playing the candidates to provide content for us!

[@awmdanger9677]

Why does the intro sounded like u were trynna mock levy 😂 Btw, I have not seel ur prev videos. This is me here after a LONG time.

[@AmalChess]

Hikaru, that thumbnail though🤣😂 Nice work!

[@alicemystery5332]

I really like the analysis. Your mastery of the psychology of chess is inconceivable!

[@aaaaaaxaaaaaa]

This is where Hikaru's experience will come in handy. He is absolutely correct. It's a marathon and he's right to be patient. Just like in the game of chess, the end game is what separates the Super Grandmasters from the rest

[@jmboberg6]

GG Naka.. The opportunities will come. You've got this!!

[@Amadeus_Flyfishing]

I really hope the games get more exciting in the next rounds. At some point everyone has to play to win and not to not lose

[@aryanraj906]

Man the thumbnail is so hilarious 😂

[@TrashTaster]

I do think that the Rest day will benefit Hikaru and refresh his mind from all the chaos. Still rooting for you Hikaru!!

[@dmitrilevitin9170]

Mr Hikaru, great game. You will win this candidates tournament. You are top 3 player in world. Your prep is there. Just a matter of not being scared to go for it all. Lose or win we will be there, the fans.

[@bucherbuddy2237]

You got this Hikaru! Remember last candidates Ding also had a not too great first half, but in the sexond half he managed to get second place and even win the world championship. Hikaru can also do this this year!

[@chipe123o4]

That thumbnail 😂 Keep it up and good luck!

[@sensiesama2713]

We belive in you Hikaru! Even though you might literally not care but we do :)

[@xlr8_bs514]

This is the first time I'm watching such a video from Hikaru and damn! Bro sounds EXACTLY like that one kid who was told to read out a story...

[@zenflare]

Great game against Firouza. You maintained the tension until he just collapsed.

[@ericm1839]

I think Hikaru is in a good spot here. Right the ship, get back on track, take it in the later rounds. Hikaru plays marathons like this in his sleep. You know he's got the stamina, but these early rounds are going to be a lot of draws because thats how this game works

[@damiannogamusic]

Welcome to Canada. Good luck with the rest of the games.

[@user-mk2cw1jx9m]

Honestly this draw is a huge win! Hikaru had to go for it and Pragg is a formidable opponent

[@wjo9756]

Great game, have a good rest day tmr

[@NOTORIUSZIGG]

Soy tu fan! :0 los dos lo hicieron fantástico 👏

[@phoenixinthetrees1446]

Best of luck, Hikaru. Keep going - we're right behind you!

[@tonysu8860]

It's still very early in the tournament. If within a point of the leader(s) at the mid point, it's anyone's tournament. But falling further behind only means that bigger risks have to be played and opponents will take advantage of that. After this round 4, only Nepo has a 1 1/2 point lead on Hikaru which can be considered acceptable at this point. Nepo is playing practical chess, taking advantage of opportunities as they come and not forcing play.

[@bastianstieg819]

Nepo is prepared and gets playable positions after the opening instead of worse or lost ones

[@bastianstieg819]

4th game, 4th opening disaster. Hope you find some time in the rest day to fo at least some minor opening prep to try to catch up to the other players.

[@zenflare]

It did look like black had a slight spatial advantage, so it made sense to make a draw. A draw is better than a loss, as we see with Vidit's result against Nepo. I hope that you do play to win as the tournament progresses. It looks like Nepo will win this tournament because of his active play.

[@PeterSodhi]

Well done Hikaru great game and tournament strategy

[@flytoheights1]

Hikaru. You have an amazing psychology. I think you will do it! You will get your chances for sure. 👍 all the best 🤞

[@R41d1]

Would be interesting what you discussed with the ref at the end.

[@romanosken8328]

You were in a better position but Pragg noticed that and sought the draw..he knew the lose was coming.

[@Al-gv5uw]

Hikaru just has to let his special meter charge up so he can hit them with the samurai slice

[@RA29Z]

Hikaru got a subscriber because of this great humble personality

[@zenflare]

Best of luck! I hope you can win some games and play some aggressive chess.

[@vcuheel1464]

It was 99.2% vs. 99.3% in today’s match between Fabi and Gukesh.

[@parameshwarhazra2725]

the thumbnail got me rolling

[@mattjhu]

I think that if someone want to try to win the candidates, need to take risks which is something that Hikaru for now has avoids at all costs, which is why it's impossible to win with this mindset. As a big fan of Naka, he need to step up a bit and start to entering in really complex positions and really challenge his opponent, he's a fantastic player and the mindset to give to much credit to his opponent's moves all the time is letting him miss a lot of chances. Of course I'm a nobody, but this is really one of the few remaining chances to makes every chess player's dream come true, you can do it Naka

[@dank1j]

A key to high level chess: "some people are going to start going crazy"

[@devoteeofgeorgesmiley7184]

Hikaru: In the wise words of the immortal Crash Davis, uttered to Nuke in Bull Durham... Don't think. It can only hurt the FIDE Candidacy. Activate the back row. Link your rooks. You know, the basics that you always mock foes for not doing.

[@jamesmalecek7586]

We need a big W Hikaru! I'm confident you can secure victory soon

[@vasillazarov7604]

Refreshing every second to get the video as soon as possible!