BOOM! Nepo Strikes First!

The World Chess Championship Begins with Game 2 on April 10, 2023, GM Ding Liren vs GM Ian Nepomniachtchi GM Hikaru Nakamura Recaps.
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[@definitelynotmeowzie5079]

I am really rooting for Ian, his performance at the candidates was just insane, he really deserves it

[@Chess_Improvement]

he could have won last championship against Carlsen if he had more experience , i think this is why Magnus quit??

[@giovincomaz2175]

Just say you hate Ukraine you transphobe!

[@olegzhokhsrightarm8849]

I kinda feel bad for Nepo. The best player is not playing and Ding, the guy who won the candidates in dubious circumstances (Caruana and Hikaru not playing for the 2nd place) is completely out of sorts due to nerves. This is a shitshow and the win will come with a huge asterisk.

[@lazycalc2533]

It’s pretty incredible how much better Ian is than the rest of the field at the candidates…then you have think how Magnus is so much better than Ian😂

[@redwanurrahaman8644]

@@Chess_Improvement Nepo should win this match,then magnus should win the candidates and challenge Nepo and that would be epic

[@bymahdi]

nice to have a super GM analyzing such games for us 👍

[@jeanabiazar1183]

U mean a full time streamer?

[@adityavv96]

Levy is still figuring out the winning line…

[@oleh2792]

​@@MMAengineer I want xqc to analyze

[@jeanabiazar1183]

@@MMAengineer wow im cool and edgy

[@jesusthroughmary]

He should be playing this match

[@L1GHTofc]

I mean Ian is the same guy who played against Magnus with near 98.7 accuracy for 7 hours

[@Aks.868]

And lost.

[@L1GHTofc]

@@Aks.868 yeah cuz Magnus is Magnus he is the goat but this feat for ian is impressive and hopefully he wins the WCC

[@CosmicAtmosphere]

Honestly it's amazing to watch this game commented by a player that could've easily been just right there playing for the world champion title.

[@adriandurlej9266]

he was not only 1 game away, but litereally 1 less mistake vs Ding in the canidates and he would of at least tied that game. And he would probably be there instead of Ding. Crazy,

[@pasandesilva2295]

​@@AS-sn5gf Crushed? You severely underestimate Hikaru!

[@dawgsout4free]

@@AS-sn5gf nepo he would have trouble to but against ding I would’ve been inclined to put my money on hikaru if that was the matchup

[@dawgsout4free]

@@AS-sn5gf ok super mega ultra gm i forgot u oversee the universe and hold supreme powers

[@danielcorreacuartas6157]

@@AS-sn5gf Not a fanboy of Nakamura. But he was able to beat Nepo in the Fischer world champ finals. In classical the clash would be similar since Hikaru has been playing a lot of important games recently. Also cope (you), also your elo must be 800 or smtng like that.

[@ludviglundin4112]

Let's remember that Ian and Ding are opposites in terms of performance in tournaments, Ian usually starts really strong, while Ding often starts poorly but then gets better and better. Excited to see how this turns out. Rooting for both, can't pick a favourite

[@messivsronaldostudio4643]

No. Ding cant come back because Ian is stronger. Ian will become World champion

[@ichigoat7636]

@@messivsronaldostudio4643 bro thinks he can see the future

[@messivsronaldostudio4643]

@@ichigoat7636 Let's wait and see

[@messivsronaldostudio4643]

@@ichigoat7636 chess is try to see future :D

[@ichigoat7636]

@@messivsronaldostudio4643 good point

[@taylorg8509]

If I had half the energy of hikaru , I would be set for life

[@cobalius]

it's his shirt. the pinapples are fresh enough go right in

[@caveman-cp9tq]

Semen retention

[@notAYUSHGAMING]

@@caveman-cp9tq 😱

[@kusvik7538]

Congrats Ian! Well deserved win!

[@JacobsKrąnųg]

@@larochejaquelein3680 he gave up cuz he's a coward

[@uzairellahi9596]

@@JacobsKrąnųg See, I kept seeing your comments everywhere and wondering what childhood trauma damaged your brain for you to be so stupid, but then I looked at your name and realized you're Russian, so it's just blind patriotism trying to make out Nepo to be better than Magnus.

[@sakethm.8090]

Ian looking very motivated and playing with fearlessness and clarity. Hard for ding to make a comeback.

[@jaredschroeder7555]

​@La Rochejaquelein while he isn't playing, seeing some of the best players in the world play a high stakes, high prep chess match is impressive. The matches in these are world class.

[@tyrone-dh6iy]

at least ding is a legit GM unlike Hikaru who just sits here and talks about real players when he's a washed up loser

[@pierrotzzz]

​@@larochejaquelein3680 you mean MgCa?

[@XerxesGammon200]

​@@pierrotzzz It's good for your bones and immunity

[@messivsronaldostudio4643]

@@larochejaquelein3680 if Viswanathan Anand dont play with Carlsen in 2013, he still king of chess forever?

[@sauten2565]

We all love Hikaru energy

[@Miesko1]

Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeelcome back everyone 😃

[@S.O.A_Zero]

@@larochejaquelein3680 Magnesium Calcium HAHAHA

[@thebirdhasbeencharged]

It's that 50M energy 💀, I'd be happy af if I had money flowing into my account daily with periodic big influxes :D

[@vladmatei1958]

​@La Rochejaquelein From what I understand neither Magnus, nor Hikaru are playing.

[@nyTuHecTDeTeu]

@@thebirdhasbeencharged energy is more valuable than money.

[@randomshadow4620]

I love how Hikaru is so confident I will watch his content without a clickbait title.

[@cagnusmarlsen]

Please avoid spoilers in the title! Love your recaps though

[@prbprb2]

I like the way Nepo plays. He has a big heart.

[@GavinTheMistborn]

What a trooper, waking up at 4-whatever am, streaming the whole game, then still creating a recap. Thanks Hikaru!

[@immortalabomination]

How is Hikaru so quick with the uploads wtf

[@chriz_aep]

gotham faster lmao

[@westonwilliams2919]

Premoves

[@rasimbot]

@@westonwilliams2919 | Preuploads

[@buuythbuuyth1412]

​@@chriz_aep yeah

[@Zewch0]

easy, he predicted the entire game hours before

[@shubhams1776]

Legend Ding try to make nepo out of preparation and ends up himself getting out of preparation

[@shouryaaswal5681]

ding has a habbit of making comebacks late in a tournament. Lets hope its not an obliteration like last time

[@campbellmcternan3902]

Ding doesn't seem very comfortable in the match thus far. After his legendary Speedchess Championship game with you a few years back, he's been one of my favourite players. Really rooting for him to come back. Go Ding!!

[@i_play_chess_8564]

Although I agree with you I'd much rather have some other top GM play against nepo, maybe hikaru, Fabiano or maybe even Radjabov. Ding isn't looking in the best shape for a while now.

[@campbellmcternan3902]

@@i_play_chess_8564 personally I think it's super cool that that China has its first chance to have a World Chess Champion. It would really help expand the popularity of the game

[@MarzipanCat.]

Go, Ding! But also stay

[@chakaula8642]

Guess you want China to take over the world too!

[@KillOnS]

​@@i_play_chess_8564 Ding's play seems to really depend on his mood/mental state.. He started the candidates essentially being at the bottom after like first 3-4 matches then suddenly once he managed to break that mental block he went crazy and finished second.. I hope the same happens now, but I think Ian is just too solid of a player + had prepped before for a WC and has experience playing it, so I think even Ding being at his top form will have a really hard time beating Nepo.. There's only a chance if Nepo has a bad day but it's unlikely to happen

[@Tx66]

1:20 sounded like „semi-trash variation“, which made my day 😂

[@MalleusIudaeorum]

The sociopathic, Patrick Bateman smile and “wuuuuuulcome back everyone” at the start of every video makes me howl

[@jarminweng1727]

hikarus smile and energy every video is pure gold

[@espvp]

Ding's social credit score just took a dip

The way he remembered that Kramnik-Amand game

[@igordan]

Мне нравится, как Хикару произносит фамилию Яна - НеПоМнИЯщий 😊

[@nyTuHecTDeTeu]

Мог бы сказать просто "Непо" или "Ян", но видно старается произнести полную фамилию из уважения )

[@lampard6190]

Угарно)

[@sloffy_7128]

I love hearing how Hikaru pronounces Nepo’s last name 😁🔥

[@dvirc218]

pronounces it wrong haha. there's a video of someone asking ian how to pronounce and he said "nepomnishi"

[@o_s-24]

"Niepomyahtchi" 😂

[@Flipty18]

Levy pronounces it correct, Agadmator kind of correct, Hikaru is not

[@chadprinceton8486]

​@@Flipty18 levy knows his own kind

[@aintaintaword666]

​@@dvirc218 correct, also can be pronounced as "knee, pomme, niche, ee" It translates to "forgetful" or "oblivious" so noone cares to remember that lol

[@Ventoms519]

07:49 the formation formed by the queen, 2 rooks and 2 bishops looked like something

[@smokedporkchess]

You are super ridiculous, goofy, and funny! I love your content. Your one of the best players to ever graced the game. Yet you explain stuff so well, making complications easily understandable. I was rooting for you so much during the candidates.

[@JohnS-il1dr]

Ding needs to stop hiding in his room and just stay at the board and play some chess

[@oseaslopez7176]

Hikaru premoving the WCC 🐐

[@Jay-407]

Ian is just a different breed. With magnus out I don’t see anyone else taking the title

[@brawldude2656]

That intro always gets me...

[@gambit633]

I hope this doesn't come over as rude, just funny - Grandmaster brains are so weird! Memory-wise. Hikaru said he forgot for a second Nepo didn't win the day before, the same Hikaru brain that occasionally remembers a position in a game from a decade ago!

[@Theprophet101]

Lol Hikaru looking extra happy after winning

[@Christiaan1958]

Great Recap from Hikaru as usual...i just love the way Hikaru explain the ideas behind the moves, very very nice and educational!👌

[@mariotonin]

1:19 Semi-Trash Variation lol

[@Xi4V]

Hikaru at the beginning of the video:😑😐😁 WELCOME BACK EVERYONE! 🤨

[@fourtime7]

Ding nerves are getting the best of him.

[@BlackSails911]

14:02 "Deez bishops".... are nuts!

[@CharetteOfficial]

For TODAAAYYSSS VIIDEEOOO! Hikaru like a cartoon

[@ChessMasterNate]

I am really rooting for Ding. Ding is just a nice guy, and very honest. When in top form, he is outstanding. He really had to work for this opportunity, playing 28 games in a month, or something like that, to be eligible. It would have been better if he had had strong competition in those games, but he did manage to perform highly, and avoid losing points. And still managed to play reasonably well in the candidates. I am hoping he will stay psychologically strong, and play as well as I know he is capable of playing. He has excellent endgame skills, though no part of his game is weak. Give him a reasonable advantage in endgame, and he has a good chance of getting the win.

[@jelovaczr]

1:19 "semi-trash" variation? I always play that 🤣

[@superawesomeminecaft]

the fact that neither player sits at the board is insane

[@unknown-gy9ki]

That welcome back everyone is just heart touching ♥️

[@chainsawman2387]

Hikaru can't go wrong with the thumbnails😂

[@PeterSodhi]

Best recap. Hikaru vs Nepo would have been amazing.

[@achmadardiansyah4223]

FYI, 2008 WCC Kramnik-Anand consist with Slav-Meran Variation

[@dingledingle6896]

Ding is done. When Nepo is patient he is the best in the world.

[@pwrOverwhelming]

that is a cool bye in the end

[@ycee8629]

Lmao his welcome back everyone looks like he is trolling idk but im laughing at it

[@Malignant_Tumour]

Rip Ding he is -5,000,000 social credit

[@Jzscrstsprstr]

I'd say he's doing much better than Assange.

[@ludicrousreality0]

Right Assange has -5000000 freedom credits

[@YOLO22272]

The smile he had in the intro was golden

[@cp0tyr]

12:02 wooden shield lmao

[@fluffcrunchmini4572]

Woo. Should be a good analysis.. Did not expect the way the game went

[@ahmedfouzan2018]

The scores are level with Hikaru 1-1 Levy.

[@theyruinedyoutubeagain]

Not only he wins in 29 moves, but he messes with Ding's mind by not even being there to accept the resignation. What a total chad

[@shubhamanand4247]

Anand did say Nepo is his favourite.

[@jjjssseeeoookkk]

Absolutely beautiful game played by both players. With how well both players have played so far, I can't even imagine how insane the games are going to be from here.

[@md.labibulislam870]

the way you say welcome back everyone it is really funny😂

[@steeal_wizzard4399]

I definitely needed Hikaru level analysis for this game. 4. h3 says it all

[@ttjciluk]

So, is h3 not a good move to stop the knight?

[@rodriguez4809]

@@ttjciluk no its useless move to waste a turn.

[@jasonhe5578]

1:21 "Semi trash variation"

[@pavelferrer6536]

I bet Hikaru is going to upload a recap of his own world championship when he gets his chance! 😂

[@jesusthroughmary]

Should be playing this match

[@exelmans8855]

@@jesusthroughmary Ding is a far better classical player sorry.

[@byomkeshbabu]

​@@exelmans8855 Hikaru's peak classical rating is greater than Ding's lol

[@tree9171]

​@@jesusthroughmary should've won the candidates

[@jesusthroughmary]

@@tree9171 He was never going to win it but he only needed a draw to clinch 2nd place

[@abhiramcherukupalli]

15:19 the shade omg

[@lazycalc2533]

Levy beat you by 3 minutes🤯 Score is tied 1-1!

[@Zenith9132]

Ian is playing Fischer-esque chess thus far

[@Entropy825]

Love the recaps! Thanks, Hikaru.

[@chakaula8642]

KEEP YOUR FOOT ON THE GAS NEPO!

[@DingLoq]

Welcoooommeeeee Baackkkkkk everyoneeeee -Hikaru😂

[@lukedemosthene3749]

Bruh his beard grows back so fast I’m lowkey jealous

[@sundaydomingo477]

Thanks for the recap GM Hikaru❤ Really need this because I was traveling when the match starts

[@achmadardiansyah4223]

always remember and also dont forget the fact that Mr. Nakamura number 2 with 7.5 point tied with Radjabov at last candidates circle. So, and imagine if Mr. Nakamura draw the last match candidates match against Ding, yeah after Ding play at this match definetely Mr. Nakamura will be play better chess for all chess entusiast.

[@sagestseeker]

Thanks for the recap

[@jasonquinlan731]

This match will not last long. Ding doesn't look ready to play.

[@HVH_49]

People already disrespecting our boi Ding Chilling. Next game he’ll channel his inner John Cena and he’ll go full Ding Chilling

[@thematureneuro468]

Ok, so, I have watched your games, and admired you for a very long time. in the way you play chess of course, but this is the first time I actually watched one of your videos. I am stunned. You are funny! And nothing like I expected. Ha! Love it.

[@danielndobe1257]

You shouldn't have spoiled the end with that title. We wanna be surprised.

[@Al-gv5uw]

When was the last time a super gm broke through and queened the pawns like this

[@kgayathri6936]

"Welcome back everyone is simply"addictive emotion ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@thatoneonlinetroll8603]

Ian's children would techically be nepo babies

[@macchiavelli199x]

Thumbnails go as hard as the analysis, as always 🔥 I'm team Ding and I really hope this WC isn't gonna be one sided and end more brutally than the 2021 WC at the very least. Go Ding, unleash your 2816 elo form!

[@DrZygote214]

I think his only "true" mistake was spending 30 minutes to think of some move in the very early part of the game. That's what lead to all his other problems and mistakes. Maybe it was because of nerves, maybe not. Maybe it was because of overconfidence in his calculating skills.

[@gillesva51]

This upload speed is incredible. GG WP TY

[@Ayatron34]

I feel like this is the downside of fast tracking your man to the Candidates. Chess Federations should maybe reconsider that. Also Rapport did very badly against Nepo in the Candidates. I question if he was the correct choice as second.

[@tanya8628]

ding chilling

[@denisdenisov4036]

Ding chillin 😎

[@9inetales]

Black pieces is the new meta lately😂

[@vowtekohnsurvateeve47thand16th]

Please avoid spoilers in the title!

[@Sword1408]

Been waiting for this recap, my time has come

[@hi-jg3gp]

Levy uploaded first today. The score is 1-1

[@o_s-24]

The real championship: Levy vs Hikaru recaps 😂

[@npc2153]

Love the M.I.B thumbnail. Best yet.

[@isaacr9396]

really enjoyed the stream before, thanks :)

[@DansChessLounge]

I noted in my recap video that not all novelties are created equal... 4.h3 gets an epic fail.

[@MegaMrSafari]

Good game from Nepo

[@legend6235]

Ding is not ready for the championship. You should've been there hikaru

[@CharetteOfficial]

I wish I knew what chess was younger and played, my family had no clue about it.. I'm sure I woulda been GM I have played a lot more past years and won vs some GMs idk if I should try to be a pro or continue my business or both cause it's my passion these days I only chess

[@bembellow8027]

Ding slipped, he wanted to play G3, but played H3 in mistake.

[@axegas76]

Ding got annihilated

[@Jonny_Haas]

This winning by Nepo also demonstrates the kind of monster is Magnus in chess. Against Magnus he was not even close.

[@francoispitre6292]

instead of Nxf6 Ding could have played Ned2 the Karpovian solution.After Ned2 its not easy to find black move

[@kaushalgoel8732]

Welcome backkk everyoneee

[@douglasquaid7550]

thx for the recap mr gm nakamura

[@ricecinnamon8273]

29 moves?? Ian smoking that Ding pack