"One Step Closer To Sauron" || Nakamura vs Caruana || FIDE Candidates (2022) R8

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Nakamura, Hikaru (2760) - Caruana, Fabiano (2783)
FIDE Candidates Tournament (chess24.com) [8] 2022.06.26
C82 Ruy Lopez, open, Dilworth variation
1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 a6 4.Ba4 Nf6 5.O-O Nxe4 6.d4 b5 7.Bb3 d5 8.dxe5 Be6 9.c3 Bc5 10.Nbd2 O-O 11.Bc2 Nxf2 12.Rxf2 Bxf2+ 13.Kxf2 f6 14.Nf1 fxe5 15.Kg1 Qd6 16.Be3 Bf5 17.Bb3 Rad8 18.Qe1 Na5 19.Qf2 Nb7 20.Re1 c5 21.Ng3 Bd3 22.Qd2 c4 23.Bd1 Rd7 24.Bf2 Rdf7 25.Nh1 e4 26.Nd4 Qg6 27.h4 Nc5 28.h5 Qd6 29.Bg4 h6 30.Qe3 Qf4 31.Qxf4 Rxf4 32.Ne6 Nxe6 33.Bxe6+ Kh7 34.Bxd5 R8f5 35.Bc6 Rxh5 36.Bd4 Rhf5 37.Nf2 Rf7 38.b4 h5 39.a4 bxa4 40.Bxa4 h4 41.Be3 R4f5 42.Ra1 h3 43.Ra2 hxg2 44.Bd1 R7f6 45.Bg4 Rd5 46.Kxg2 Rg6 47.Kg3 Bf1 48.Bd4 Bd3 49.Kf4 Kg8 50.Bf5 Rh6 51.Ng4 Rhd6 52.Ne3 Rb5 53.Bc5 Rf6 54.Ke5 Kf7 55.Nd5 Rxf5+ 56.Kxf5 e3+ 57.Ke5 e2 58.Bf2 Rb8 59.Be1 Re8+ 60.Kf4 g5+ 61.Kg3 Re6 62.Kf2 Rh6 63.Ke3 Re6+ 64.Kf2 Rh6 65.Ne3 Rf6+ 66.Kg3 Rf1 67.Ng2 Rf6 68.Bf2 Kg6 69.Ra5 Re6 70.Ne1 Bf5 71.Nf3 Rd6 72.Nd4 Bd3 73.Re5 Kf6 74.Nf3
00:00 Hello Everyone!
00140 Game Starts!
03:35 Completely New Game!
15:10 Pause The Video!
23:59 It Was In This Position
26:53 Contributions
The 2022 FIDE Candidates Tournament is an 8-player double round-robin that will decide Magnus Carlsen's challenger for the 2023 World Championship match, or, if Magnus decides not to play the match, the two players who will battle it out for the title. There is also a €48,000 top prize at stake. The venue is the Palacio de Santoña, Madrid, from June 17th to July 4th. If players tie for 1st place there will be a playoff on July 5th. No draw offers are allowed before Black's 40th move.
The players get 2 hours for 40 moves, then 1 hour for the next 20 moves, then 15 minutes for the rest of the game, with a 30-second increment only from move 61. A playoff will feature two 15+10 rapid games followed, if needed, by two 3+2 blitz games. If still tied the players will keep playing single blitz games until one of them wins. If more than two players tie for 1st there will be a mini round-robin. Official website: worldchampionshipcycle.fide.com
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[@claudiomazzurana1500]

Fun fact: Hikaru said after the game on his Twitch stream that he played Knight g3 by mistakes since he confused some lines of his preparation in the open spanish. The move he actually prepared was bishop to g5, which is the best move. He also said that he was able to create a winning advantage thanks to that mistake because Fabi did not expect that move.

[@graealex]

Playing Ng3 probably was a mouse slip.

[@jacoblebold8462]

@@graealex That moment when you have an IRL mouse slip.

[@M7md_n29er]

So you are saying, a mouse slip made him win.

[@lawrencebermudez]

he managed to confuse fabi by confusing himself

[@Jon60987]

This is also what Nepo said in his game against Hikaru. Nepo's precarious queen journey against Hikaru happened because in a similar variation it is good for black.

[@ambazzadore8197]

"Here, the better player is the player who moves his pieces better." -Agadmator, 2022

[@ryanfrenzel1434]

So wise

[@graealex]

PROTIP: to win the chess match, checkmate your opponent's king.

[@heisenbergcollins8153]

Aga kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2LNaqKtd9qqmrM

[@squadnft5176]

Prrr kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2LNaqKtd9qqmrM

[@T-Dogg121]

genius analysis

[@mahendrakumarsonkar6814]

Hikaru balanced every inaccuracy by another brilliancy. Heck of a game.

[@aqeelraja4750]

Great way of describing Hikaru’s play in this game

[@tomhejda6450]

Hikaru balanced every inaccuracy by forcing Fabi to burn time.

[@mh.7351]

@@tomhejda6450 A tactic nonetheless, so go cry elsewhere.

[@vercot7000]

@@mh.7351 I think he was complimenting nakamura

[@mh.7351]

@@vercot7000 I was on 2 hours of sleep and read it completely wrong 😅

[@hocuspocus6681]

Agadmator: "You're gonna want to close your tabs for this one." Andrew Tang: "And I took that personally..."

[@squadnft5176]

Hiko kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2LNaqKtd9qqmrM

[@iykigugu6798]

@@squadnft5176 magnet

[@novelay]

Pu tang

[@jakedodd7709]

"this bishop here will not be very bishopy" this is what I'm here for

[@WillemJanWollants]

lol you know it!

[@DARELASISI]

Agad's command of Queen's language is primus inter pares. He is a distinguished prose merchant.

[@johnamsler8226]

I love it!

[@ifernclownerellayt3522]

It became a pawn for a very long time. XD

[@howdyman5961]

I was on the edge of my seat the entire time during this game. Best game of the candidates by far. What a battle

[@geckogeico2212]

The last game Alireza vs Radjabov was also extremely tense as they got low on time but they ultimately drew.

[@AJ-ng1qo]

Yes definitely the best game of the 2nd half of candidates 2022 🌚

[@heisenbergcollins8153]

Kiki kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2LNaqKtd9qqmrM

[@squadnft5176]

Sie kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2LNaqKtd9qqmrM

[@lionelmessi4953]

It was like a boxing match where both fighters were at some point winning but slipped and got knocked down and hurt, but kept fighting, and eventually one of them put the argument to rest. Like Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder 3.

[@nishitd]

agadamator: "We don't understand this move, may be Hikaru will explain this move better in his recap." Hikaru: "Yeah, I just blundered"

[@nikomaticevic7356]

Best Hikaru’s chess game since he won the 4 player chess game vs Agadmator

[@squadnft5176]

Fin kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2LNaqKtd9qqmrM

[@dzllz]

Don’t be sorry for the “longer video”, those are the best ones 👍 Amazing video and tournament!

[@stt5v2002]

That Giri quote is perfect, as it does not spoil the outcome for those who did not already know. Great game. Hikaru seems to miss some easy moves but spots much more difficult and brilliant ones. Maybe he doesn't take time to ask "did this super gm just hand me the game". The answer is almost always "no", but in the rare cases where it is "yes", you certainly don't want to overlook it.

[@grantross2609]

haka may have been be a tad jaded after some really tough games...... same for fabi too of course !

[@ojazzista]

He can smell blunders like a shark in bullet/blitz and it's impressive. Things that sometimes not even other GMs who are comenting can see. If he just could do the same in classic.

[@renishisrael9520]

could someone please explain why Giri said it ?

[@jro3213]

Giri's quote refers to comments made yesterday by Vladimir Kramnik about the players in this Candidates tournament playing at a 2300 level

[@renishisrael9520]

@@jro3213 Thanks !

[@vincenzoberetta1085]

"This bishop will not be very bishopy." -Agadmator 2022

[@ankykabramaheshwari]

It will be pawn

[@TNaizel]

@@ankykabramaheshwariworse than a pawn, that close to queening a real pawn would've been better

[@colbei9260]

The key to beating Fabi: don't play the top engine move

[@poppanaattori89]

I can safely say I can manage to do that since I'm 800 ELO. Put me in, coach!

[@iykigugu6798]

Teikkzbin.info/www/bejne/l2LNaqKtd9qqmrM

[@Summersault666]

remove his time to think

[@cmwontner]

I am a dead certainty

[@Shadowboost]

Fabi preps a lot. There's something to be said about dubious moves since they escape that prep

[@Hunter-sk2qh]

Watched whole game live burning 5-6 hours time but still had to come here just for a classic & comical Agadmator’s review.

[@iykigugu6798]

Shon kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2LNaqKtd9qqmrM

[@pfsloan2597]

12:49 "This bishop will not be very bishopy." Yet another reason we love Agad.

[@hp7639]

I was going to make this comment but figured I'm pretty sure someone already said it. lol

[@DARELASISI]

Agad's command of Queen's language is primus inter pares. He is a distinguished prose merchant.

[@johnamsler8226]

If White's rook had gotten trapped on a1, it would not have been very "rooky."

[@edbunkers4516]

@@johnamsler8226 it would've been a rookie rook

[@pfsloan2597]

@@edbunkers4516 A rook making a rookie mistake.

[@jeffreybrewer7526]

I have been hoping for Hikaru to do well and to be a contender, considering he gave up classical time format, I am happy for him.

[@danporter2345]

This was the game of the year! So glad I had the opportunity to watch it live. Amazing stuff

[@xethnyrrow]

The fact you didn't talk about the COAT is a crime against chess. For those who didn't see, Hikaru put his coat on when he was sure he won. Fabi found yet another defensive resource so Hikaru took his coat off and started thinking hard. A few moves later Hikaru put his coat back on, played a few more moves and Fabi resigned.

[@dontyoufuckinguwume8201]

Lmao

[@aqeelraja4750]

Hikaru looked like the godfather in his coat as he sat there waiting for Fabi to resign lol

[@MarioMartinazzi]

It's just me that founds this very disrespectful?

[@xethnyrrow]

@@MarioMartinazzi yeah it seems like it to me too.

[@prsancho]

It’s mind games, Mario. It’s actually a strong sign of respect. Against a lesser opponent, Hikaru wouldn’t do it.

[@EmpathyWillLeadUsForward]

Thanks for all the incredibly quick and on point analysis! Love watching your videos never miss one anymore

[@_barncat]

this was one of my favorite agad videos, a master class and in some positions the moves look like they're begging to be played, and then the game moves on and unexpected moves are top recommended, teaching me little by little a better way to understand the game we call chess

[@michaelwashburn5633]

Beautiful Game and PERFECT Narration

[@KancerKowboy]

This was crazy to watch. Every time it seemed Fabi was out, Hikaru made a suspicious move and let him back in and it seemed like that went on for 2 or 3 hours straight. Had Fabi found one or two specific moves this game would amazing have been a draw . . . Had Hikaru played 2 or 3 better moves it would have been over a long time ago. Fabi showed pure determination here. I think this game was good character development for both players.

[@johnkirk1772]

Yeah but as Hikaru said before: the quality of the games is far below their standards in the candidates for some reason.. and honestly I have to agree - hikaru is now contender? Hikaru who retired from classical and was never the best in the format regardless? And not like he wins by all best moves - lots of inaccuracies in these games - Magnus would wipe the floor with that competition Anhand, Giri are more capable atm - maybe the format needs to be changed to playoffs

[@beng3345]

First win against Fabiano in 7 years. Amazing classical comeback from Hikaru. Well done.

[@rafatrasul4300]

Judit Polgar is amazing on the live commentary. She's often ahead of even Jan Gustafsson in working out the winning combinations.

[@goochie260]

Wdym "even Jan", she was 2700+ and the best female player of all time, ofcourse she is better than Jan.

[@johnkirk1772]

Bro not everyone knows who she is - but obviously she is better than Jan - she beat at least 4 world champions including Kasparov - doubt jan could pull that off

[@rafatrasul4300]

@@goochie260 A poor choice of words on my part. Yes, Judit was the better player. However, I was thinking more that as Jan is so heavily involved in current tournament play (as a central figure in Magnus's World Championship teams) you might expect him to see somd of the lines earlier.

[@goochie260]

Yes Jan does seem to be much more well versed in today's theory, but for winning combinations it's Judit all the way

[@asprinama]

I wouldn't have been able to sleep without the recap. Thanks Antonio

[@KvS1248]

Yes! 💪🏻 I saw this live, but was also already looking forward to your recap on this game 👍

[@mridgaf3233]

This game was an absolute banger watching live. It was a cliffhanger because Fabi kept finding defensive resources until suddenly, under time pressure, he didn't. Beautiful game 🤌

[@vercot7000]

Yeah tim pressure. But also you forget Hikaru Pressure!

[@ndnd7614]

I mean shorter time controls is kinda Fabi’s weakness. Nakamura managed to get a huge time advantage due to preparation

[@mridgaf3233]

@@ndnd7614 This used to be so but check the blitz rating list these days, he's gotten much stronger in blitz. It was mentioned live

[@ndnd7614]

@@mridgaf3233 wait you are right! I didn’t know he improved so much at blitz

[@judithstevehennenvacca8827]

I did not understand why Fabi didn’t give up the D pawn so D5 would be post for the Bishopor the Knight.

[@Uzzahofficial]

An incredibly outlandish game indeed.

[@picaso1509]

I was waiting all morning man for your video. I’m on west coast USA. So finally !!! And judging by your introduction I’m going to enjoy it! Thanks

[@calebgarage4254]

South coast here. I was also waiting all day. This game was the one I was most excited for. Although I’m a bit bitter that Fabiano lost

[@sergio-qt4iw]

I hadnt noticed until recently, that you posted all the moves of the game on the description of every video, I think is something you should mention in the videos (as not everyone pays attention to the description), there are lots of position where I just wonder "why didn't they play X move?" and I used to manually place the pieces on liches analysis board to find out, so just importing the whole game becomes very useful. I know you try to cover a lot of lines and variants and explain why some moves can't be played, but there are just so many possibilities. Great videos btw.

[@arightscepter]

I didn't know that. Thank you

[@earthwormsim8068]

Nice and valuable criticism

[@user-gp1zk8rr6m]

"If you made a series on this game, it would have like 3 or 4 seasons" 😂😂😂Absolutely brilliant idea!!!

[@redacted3074]

12:41 Agadmator invents the word "bishopy". I love it.

[@johnamsler8226]

If he ever analyzes a game where two knights are forked by a pawn, he might say "knighty-knight, you two."

[@Unlikely_Hero]

I was watching this game half asleep from New Zealand so thanks for the Recap

[@MrSupernova111]

Incredible chess! This is the kind of chess we like to see! Thanks!

[@jackreacher8324]

A brilliant win for Hikaru, also it makes the Fabi and Nepo game even more important, he's a whole point behind Nepo now, I was a little bit disappointed with Nepo drawing his game rather quickly against Ding with white pieces, but he didn't want to over push it I guess.

[@marklondon9004]

An epic battle! Excellent analysis, thanks.

[@guillaumelagueyte1019]

Oh that was a lovely game, I can't wait to see tomorrow what Agadmator has to say ab- HELLO EVERYONE

[@alexanderperalta8829]

Extraordinary game. Thanks Agad!

[@matrixmatrix6099]

It was a very good game...and a very good presentation by agad thanks a lot...and a very good game by Hikaru...

[@souradipsinha2753]

Watched the entire match! Now watching Agadmator's commentary. Waiting for Hikaru to make a video on this match.. what a fantastic nerve wracking game!!

[@Romjulio958]

*Fabi reaches his hand forward to resign* Agamator: Hello everyone !

[@JellyMonster1]

Terrific game - excellent analysis.

[@robertpsotka3525]

Wow ! Fantastic game of Chess and equally as good commentary. Going to be an exciting final 6 games

[@jordenhale511]

This was the first game I watched live in a long time and absolutely loved it

[@Tristen501]

Got to watch some of this live and man, what an intense game!

[@sesh7357]

Thanks Agmamator for the wonderful commentary

[@animalkingdom6215]

Was waiting for this

[@Petey-The-Cat]

"The bishop here will not be very bishopy.." that's my favorite line 😆

[@mpop1983]

Amazing analysis of the amazing top quality game!

[@cchirag4]

I was waiting for this 🤯

[@AlexanderHL1919]

Hikaru's "misclick" was the chess equivalent of the saying "the best swordsman in the world does not fear the second best swordsman, but the man who has picked up a sword for the first time".

[@bigbackman3609]

Even though i loved the quote, this is definitely a bad equivalent 😅

[@michaelfordsham2715]

yeah bro, good quote but no metaphor here

[@fingerfeller]

excellent, thank you, great commentary

[@muditraj8320]

"And this bishop here will not be very bishopy." - Agadmator, 2022

[@johnamsler8226]

Thus far, the chess quote of the year (if there's an award for that)!

[@zywoomeister3654]

Although Hikaru is my fav among these 8 players but I call Fabi “the book” since his theory knowledge, his patience his resilience is second to none.

[@wdwuccnxcnh7022]

Ding is another player who could hold that title

[@zywoomeister3654]

@@wdwuccnxcnh7022 indeed bro they are all legends but that’s just what i started calling Fabi after all his games against Magnus were draws in World Chess Championship. Yes Magnus bounced back stronger and rightfully defended his title but Fabi really impressed me. :)

[@josephpeeler5434]

Hikaru isn't popular among other top players because he is a known weasel.

[@calebgarage4254]

@@josephpeeler5434 Y’all can be mad I’m saying it but Hikaru is a jerk. He’s shown multiple times he’s a bragger who hates when people flag him, but loves flagging.

[@zywoomeister3654]

@@josephpeeler5434 if you think Hikaru isn’t popular I think your knowledge about online chess is too shallow. He don’t need any introduction dear fella

[@SpicyTurkey83]

By far, whether with no nonsense analysis, or whether with aesthetics of design layout, or even with selection of games, or finally, with the colorful but direct personality of the presenter, Antonio, this chess channel is by far the best Chess channel I have ever seen.

[@colbei9260]

The fact that Hikaru found Rook a2 is crazy.

[@Shadowboost]

Naka was like, here we go again. Rook an a2 and King to f2, lol

[@josephknurek7795]

Great title, great game, great coverage!

[@hassaanbukhari517]

i watched this game live just like what if i were Agad watching this game and every move felt like a it should be a pause the video move. really appreciate the effort Agad puts in analysing the games and all possible lines.

[@mensaswede4028]

This was awesome to watch live!

[@thenameisanurag2401]

Game of the Candidates Tournament!! Something I like seeing, edge of the seat thrillers! This is what Nakamura Vs Caruana in 2022 is about in the FIDE Candidates Tournament

[@josiahmacfarlane7698]

What an amazing chess game. Wow. One of my favorites so far this tournament.

[@mrlucasftw42]

So many great tactical resources found in this game.

[@orionfire1947]

This is still one of my favorite games these two have ever played.

[@archadious]

Never ever apologize for a longer video!

[@ameyakale2739]

I think this is the longest video Agad has made… speaks volumes about this match!

[@vecomeco]

14:20 Isn't rook back to f5 a better move than rook to f8 attacking the bishop??

[@noeltitus1211]

my question too!

[@dejsub117]

Was looking for this comment Yeah what’s up with that.

[@marioko123]

I like the Lord of The Rings reference in the title :)

[@RealRaw369]

Hikaru played like a World champion, might be soon he will get this title.

[@dzllz]

Nah buddy won’t happen

[@sunset1394]

Hmmmm,Magnus has other ideas

[@FrancescoFerraris]

I think that in the end Nepo will win the Candidates again. And even if somehow Naka did win this tournament, he has 0 chances against Magnus. Anyway, he is playing excellent chess lately, I'm very happy to see him doing so well.

[@rufushanna4489]

Amazing game, amazing video, amazing story.

[@Caerere]

I know you usually prioritize the decisive games, but will you recap Alireza vs Teimour? The conclusion was really epic.

[@valikadilnik4368]

I really wanted the rook to be activated to a file, would be very interesting and i really hope radja wins at least one game here, best would be to upset nepo to make things very very interesting. We cannot forget rapport as he can easily jump back into the race at least for the second place, which can be huge in this tournament due to magnus maybe not playing. And i believe rapport playing in world championship match would make it even more interesting due to his unusual and wild ideas

[@rev_krakken70]

We deserve more players like fabi . Incredible fighting spirit he has .. ❤

[@yanceyward3689]

A freaking awesome game, filled with brilliancy, stupidity, and lots of nerves. I applaud both players for the effort and the entertainment.

[@JohnQuincyPublicShow]

You didn't knock me down Ray...Ray you didn't knock me down! Great Game!

[@davidcopson5800]

He wasn't feeling Jake enough.

[@abhinavmishra1998]

Banger game Hikaru in such great form

[@dark_magician_sdy]

Can't wait to watch later!!!

[@theundiscoveredcountry]

entertaining and educational how great it can be both

[@jasonhe5578]

wow already a video, thanks agadmator

[@royalbrecht7043]

great game thanks

[@richardhall4830]

Reminds me of Magnus Nepo game 6. Epic. So many fantastic moves, with some imprecision, this is why human chess is better.

[@jamessitzmann9724]

Brilliant play.

[@the_Rade]

The game was good..but it got much better with Agadmator! We need Agadmator to do live commentary with Danny and Hess next time

[@whirlwolf369]

Also Medo, they will need engine won't they

[@davidarroyo7637]

petition for agadmator to narrate the Candidates Tournament!

[@Waywind420]

Fabiano: ''theres almost a 100% chance it's a two horse race between me and Nepo'' Hikaru: 😌

[@mustbehypno]

yessir

[@fethulgulub]

20 moves of book. Me myself, i make about one move of book, sometimes two :)

[@davidcopson5800]

Good for you. You are playing pure, over-the-board chess. I do the same.

[@mustbehypno]

murphyyss

[@alexdotdash7731]

This game was just crazy. Hikaru spotted so many insane engine moves but props to Fabiano for also fighting until the last moments. Even the opening for me is complicated. Great review as also agadmator❤️

[@dravey9128]

I watched the whole game but I still wanna watch 30min long video, I’ll even watch whatever hikaru puts up if he does on his channel. Engine play by both Americans 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻👑👑👑👑👑

[@alpha007org]

It was 30min? Damn, time flies when a game this interesting is presented.

[@georgeray649]

@@alpha007org Agad's analysis would always keep us guessing whats gonna happen next. Brilliant.

[@anthonysellers6455]

Really loves these “exploding” positions where you still have most, if not all, material still on the board… results in these deep middle and end game positions that requires a very fine degree of maneuvering. So good

[@tylerbryant2630]

It was in this position that Hikaru put on his jacket

[@giovannicorno1247]

A real battle, very well played by both. In high level games 2 pieces often prevail against rook and pawn.

[@mylinuxgr5050]

A non-bishopy bishop! Excellent!

[@kaustavkundu1369]

Incredible positional game, best game of tournament

[@stt5v2002]

"Here he plays a move that the engine does not recommend.' Me: Yeah, I blunder a lot too. "He plays the 5th best move." Me: RIGHTO

[@cygnustsp]

One of the few games I caught live, knew it would be covered by Antonio

[@Mati-zc2ym]

I was waiting the whole day for the entertaining commentary to this game. However Levy seems to be still in gym so I'm here

[@colin8007]

is Levy getting swole?

[@rahelagha7638]

I don’t wanna spoil it i was watching the game. it was one of the best game i have seen in the past few years

[@aqeelraja4750]

Agreed, incredible game

[@henryglurpenshtorpe6543]

Amazing game. GO HIKARU!!

[@abelletio3005]

Incredible game

[@reda4961]

I clicked without thinking twice

[@amitk79]

I watched it live after 1st 20-25 moves. Great Game!!

[@ramosjanoah6686]

The best game in this candidates so far!

[@kristiawancandra6958]

What a brilliant game and review of the game by Agadmator. I was just wondering if it would be better (or perhaps distracting?) to give engine’s evaluation of White vs Black that usually visible as a bar graph at every move? I guess the reason for such a request is to see which moves that are particularly crucial in turning the tide around - according to the engine. Otherwise good job @agadmator as always.