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Candidates 2024, Round 8 - Hikaru vs Fabiano April 13, 2024
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[@aym.m103]

Kramnik is in shock.

[@cesarmartinaguirrearagon4076]

I imagine Kramnik seeing that Hikaru won and going "Interesting... "

[@desertfox20]

"Okay, accuracy is too high... so of course we do the procedure..."

[@william14able]

Interesting.

[@jeff-buri-jeff3716]

He's at home doing the procedure

[@karlfranz7434]

Kramnik is nowhere to be found. I wonder why ?

[@nileshsinha2295]

Defeats the man and then goes on to promote his podcast... What a legend.

[@kobeischildren]

Agreed, that was very sportsmanlike

[@anshuman5554]

timestamp?

[@BEHEADED_1]

​@@anshuman5554imagine having a such a short attention span 😭 It's in the first 2 minutes

[@anshuman5554]

@@BEHEADED_1 i skipped through like crazy😭😭

[@lofinplay9267]

@@anshuman5554 1:51

[@ethan073]

Having a candidate recap his own game same day is wild. God bless the internet

[@kerkertrandov459]

what's more impressive is he recaps the losses as well, which most people wouldn't do, most youtubers only upload their good games, regardless if it's chess or league of legends

[@noonehere0987]

@@kerkertrandov459 To be fair, his losses are better games than 99.99999% of us will ever have.

[@misfortune5091]

18:18 i love that "botez gambit" means hanging a queen LMAO

[@KatoYutobe]

haha 36yo grown guy using memes like 12yo mindless kid

[@surajpoudel6646]

⁠@@KatoYutobehaha grown guy(?) complaining and crying about harmless humor like a 12 yo mindless kid

[@MorePowerToYah]

@@KatoYutobe Why are you so miserable?

[@zxbc1]

@@KatoYutobe Found Kramnik troll account.

[@KatoYutobe]

@@surajpoudel6646 where am I crying or complaining? just saying facts

[@plet774]

I woke my baby up again screaming Naka. Wife said I have to watch in garage next time.

[@Dude-etiquette]

😂😂😂awesome, I had same reaction

[@deanazcoolzi4382]

Hahaha same

[@getsugalan3884]

Content 😎

[@AhmedMellal-bi4bq]

But she like's screaming in other things hein , 😈😈

[@arightscepter]

I don't know why she thinks the baby will be able to sleep in the garage any better

[@vonolemaxle3040]

Naka was -3 in classical vs Caruana in 2022. Now he is +1 in 2024. Massive comeback. Grats on the win and get some revenge against Vidit next round

[@OmGupta]

bro what revenge he played bad chess he lost

[@steveokyere628]

Lol he plays with Black against Vidit which is difficult in case you don't.

[@tanvir8529]

Some indians were commenting that hikaru should be afraid because he has to face vidit tomorrow😂

[@inbracedefeat]

@@OmGupta”bad chess” 🤣. He beats you 100/100times. SLIGHT inaccuracies decide games at this level.

[@thesnackbandit]

@@inbracedefeatWell yes it’s implicit that they mean relative to the super GM.

[@mafffaa]

9:20 He's got DEEZ KNIGHTZZZ

[@zorkitipafed4626]

Wheeheeeheeeese!!! XD

[@BofaDeezKnights]

I approve this message.

[@gregorymorse8423]

Hikaru is delivering and back in it. But him crushing Fabi is big deja vu vibes of the last candidates. Nepo has a great strategy for this particular tournament. Hikaru said today in the interview that his style doesn't aim for high scores which is exactly what I was saying in prior videos when I said he is too strategic. This is a huge opportunity for Hikaru though, hoping for a great end to the tournament.

[@Exactify44]

Hearing the "Welcome back, everyone!" every recap is honestly the best part of my day.

[@raylopez99]

When you are winning, every joke, no matter how corny, is LOL hilarious. That's what the dopamine hit from winning will do.

[@FZXTCHR]

To Todeeeeeeeeeee’s Game!

[@raymondsublett3108]

@Exactify44 Seriously? That's crazy bud.

[@susansuarez343]

Mine too ♥️😊🇨🇦 19:36

[@susansuarez343]

@@raymondsublett3108ya bud really 🤭 have a good day eh! 🇨🇦 19:36

[@csquaredgaming]

That extra-bright "Welcome back everybody", you just knew this was gonna be a good one :D

[@jasvindersingh-2]

Mine fav part is “ foooor todaaayyyyyyyyyy VIDEOo” 😄

[@fklmrek437]

Yeah the smile before he starts talking tells you the result of the game lol

[@JimmyBoosterCrate]

Found Fabi's gaming account

[@LukeLongboneOfficial]

He had that juicy Botez gambit reference locked and loaded.

[@kirkmason7079]

Your breakdown on ‘what if moves’ is brilliant. I watch it more than once to fully grasp the importance of the information. Better than book! Thanks. 1/2 point out. Great game.

[@SchadenfreudeUY]

The arrows/blunders/inaccuracies etc marks are good. Gives us insight on the difference between a super GM's moves vs the absolute perfection that is Stockfish.

[@christosmous3140]

Dear KZbin today’s game was Brilliant

[@AyushBahuguna]

imagine losing a game in the candidates and having to see that thumbnail lmao, brutal

[@Neueregel]

Why bro ? Ι think Rock-Metal Fabi is quite Rocking !! Maybe he will get inspiration from Queen-We are the Champions

[@nassimbeggar]

Hey Hikaru, I think everyone loved those arrows, even me! That's why keep them in the upcoming clips .

[@ImBarryScottCSS]

That little grin before the intro, my man is feeling himself and you love to see it 😊

[@Wargasm54]

Hikaru knew not to draw Fabiano. Fabi always gets the nakamura effect and folds like origami 😂

[@vik24oct1991]

just like hikaru folds like origami against magnus.

[@bibeshbasnet2568]

fabi gets what hikaru gets against magnus

[@Wargasm54]

@@vik24oct1991 True. The Magnus effect is the king of effects.

[@thewingedone1172]

​@@vik24oct1991everyone folds against magnus

[@BigGeorgeCostanza]

​@@vik24oct1991Everyone folds like origami against Magnus.

[@tokudayo]

This is reminiscent of last year's candidates... I vividly remember Hikaru beating Fabi with white and that was a huge win for him. Hikaru I wish you all the best for the rest of the tourney 🎉

[@MaxIronsThird]

2022's

[@vaibhavvarmam2677]

I like the computer indicators on these reviews, it shows what the computer finds as best moves and what you as a player find playable at the table. This will be a good comparison for the viewers to experience!

[@vedanttejas6241]

Congrats for the win man! I have always rooted for you since the beginning, hope this starts a streak of comebacks! We all are sure and hope that you'll do much better from here.

[@kaioqrz]

Hikaru on white is Fabi's father. Jokes aside, Hikaru played very solid putting pressure on Fabi the whole game. Very excited on how the rest of the tourney plays out.

[@Richard_Stroker]

Does that make Fabi Magnus' grandson?

[@Flamyflake]

He will still remain 2nd highest rated 😂

[@radnus06]

"tourney"

[@frenkiedejong1717]

"For todaaaayzzz video" music to my ears❤

[@david.2987]

Love the move notations! Makes the games so much easier to follow for all rating levels

[@shinjoni]

I got excited when I saw the arrows because in an earlier video he kept going back to a position and repeating some stuff and I got confused. Love to see you still elevating your content!

[@princeferran5400]

How rare it is you get amazing insight like this from a top player in a sport. Much respect to hikaru !!!

[@aym.m103]

You found such strong moves in little time. Much deserved victory. Congratulations Hikaru.

[@badsmith7527]

Love the arrows and review mode. Thank you

[@superawesomecaptainmcfluff9506]

Thanks for adding the move notation. It helps!

[@jb9911]

Hikaru has been Fabi’s Daddy for a few years now

[@azenith9283]

Copied, but true.

[@jgone4856]

disrespectful but funny

[@user-yz8wt5bs4i]

Adopted

[@MiloIBATA]

Cloned

[@jordanteasdale8216]

@jb9911 Hikaru is Fabi’s Diddy

[@usuariocelular8065]

best part is that Hikaru doesnt even care .

[@wimpymcsteel4458]

Oh, I think he cares, but whether he is ranked first, or 10th, his first obligation is to enlightened chess, and engaging content. Check and check....

[@adityavv96]

And you believe that ?!

[@user-iw2cl4ug7z]

​@adityavv96 none of us does, but it's supposed to be a secret to Hikaru, don't spill it

[@adityavv96]

@@user-iw2cl4ug7z 😂😂😂 It’s a coping mechanism to avoid pressure !

[@KatoYutobe]

his 12yo fans think he doesnt care, LMAO

[@stephenpegg2514]

Congrats Hikaru stunning victory❤

[@pct4to]

i like the notations, as It’s basically just the eval bar but with visuals. Doesn’t change the video much but it’s something to look at.

[@roohaniarianadeshpande8132]

This is the content we need! You winning!

[@raylopez99]

With content like this, like with a pretty girl playing sports, we all win by watching.

[@raymondsublett3108]

@roohaniarianadeshpande8132 Hikaru could win the next 3 World Championships and couldn't touch Magnus. 19-3. As it stands 19-0.

[@afzalansari4244]

Now hikaru is on fire mode he will win The candidates for sure ❤❤

[@bmenrigh]

Amazing! I'm such a newb that I really liked the extra notation on the board (arrows + icons).

[@henrydenner5448]

I still love the "Praggnanadhaaahaahaa" !! 😂😂😂

[@marcel9932]

Really like the arrows and the little icons! It helps to keep track of the importance of each moves for us noobs...

[@seanward6063]

I was watching the game live what an amazing clash between both you and Fabi congrats on the win hopefully you can obtain that +3 score that you said you wanted. PS: Notion is good I like that it shows the book moves and and supports your explanations for moves or other systems

[@halalburger267]

I like the review markings on the pieces, it definitely helps me follow along as sometimes you go pretty quickly for me (I'm only 1400 ha). So I'd like you to keep them!

[@RonocLrd]

I like having the engine arrows going! its add some nice visuals and colors to the board, even if you don't take note of them during the video its nice to have some alternate angles to think about ourselves as the viewers

[@user-jm1nf4lu9r]

That's amazing moves there Hikaru. What a spectacular victory.

[@simonrodriguez3246]

awesome to see you win!!

[@ericaprioku1704]

I loved the arrows Hikaru. Please bring them back next time.

[@mikejr.3812]

LOVE the notations. Would love to see then stick around for some recaps, maybe not all

[@nyztan0]

This tournament is so exciting now, LETS GO HIKARU

[@saidamghar2053]

Keep up the momentum Hikaru i hope you win the candidates

[@Jonasz314]

Awesome game! 0.5 behind Gukesh/Nepo after this round, the strategy "play good chess and see what happens" looks like it's paying off!

[@thiago6562]

Loved this New format with The figures on every lance

[@user-eu6wp6ws7c]

Back in the hunt 🏆

[@raymondlego1701]

Congrats Gm Hikaru Nakamura ... What a game ,,, you made me happy to come back in the possible paying zone ...Best of luck Naka .. !!!

[@bluntly8760]

I like the review arrows and move rating. Helps us understand your moves vs computers theory.

[@Marpat-Camo]

I think the review button/annotation/arrows was nice to see. You explain the moves very well, but its nice to see what the computer thinks at the same time and hear your thoughts on the computer's opinion too. Feels like we're getting additional information overall. Your call moving forward, but I thought it was a good addition.

[@josefkolaskey108]

The dumb and dumber photo for this video made me laugh so hard.

[@Avieejit]

Heartiest Congratulations!! What a win. May you win the Candidates. 🎉❤

[@noahmun9281]

i love the arrows that youve draw when you are zooming through moves, as it does show lines you have considered. I vote to keep them

[@saulterriquez3206]

It is amazing to see the brain working and the way naka calculates. It is amazing. No GM explained the matches like him.

[@user-ej5sj9jx2q]

You made us proud bro we knew you could come back!!! Keep on fighting for the win!!!

[@user-vi4lf2fe2n]

What an amazing game hikaru keep going

[@ARNOLDkingEdits]

Congrats Hikaru I'm proud of you🎉❤

[@KingNovastars]

I absolutely love the notations!!

[@AlexCaione]

That is one happy GM

[@System.Error.]

my prediction is that hikaru and ian will tie after 14 rounds, and play a tiebreak with hikaru eventually going to wcc

[@ezragoff7361]

I love how you did the game review! It makes it a bit easier to follow as an intermediate 1700-1800 player!

[@yevtar3882]

The notes are amazing. Giving us a lot of insight. It’s perfect

[@aym.m103]

What a victory Hikaru. Really well played. Congratulations.

[@watchthis5169]

Hikaru do more often the “uno, dos, tres, cuatro…” thing pls is hilarious

[@vix9030]

Keep it like this with the annotation. I love to see the brilliant moves

[@mouath7391]

For me i like the notation hikaru keep it,it helps a lot..1:08

[@snp9417]

Noooo way to distractive

[@jeremyrodriguez982]

I prefer when he draws lines by himself showing what is important

[@shamanismsjakdkjs8250]

The thumbnail guy is the goat

[@user-vr6iz2yz9i]

Gukesh and naka can stop nepo and make the next world championship against ding intresting .

[@marcoantoniosenabarbosa8019]

the notations helps understand what the engine thinks of your moves, and with your comments i think it's a great adition to the recap

[@lenloving]

I love all the notation and additional information! I'm not good enough to divine all the possibilities like most of your fans can, so thank you! And a hearty congrats on the win, too! I hope to have such harmony and solidity in my game someday.

[@henriqueschmitz6239]

you just made my day better. Congrats...and go on!

[@berrieds]

Actually really love the notation. Really useful to see what moves Ares 'book', and always helpful to notice objectively exceptional or suspicious moves in sharp positions.

[@franzii.6573]

Congrats on the game. Btw, love the notations for the moves. I personally have all of them acitve as well.

[@lightsaber7863]

I like the review, and I recommend it for future recaps

[@MiloIBATA]

The arrows are great, it gives a strategical overview of the games, especially when it comes to follow up moves or different options, protection etc.

[@user-jm1nf4lu9r]

Congratulations Hikaru, what an amazing victory. Hope you win the candidates.

[@jrpkyeso4471]

Hey naka! thanks for the recap! Love the arrows so we can also see the computer ideas 💡🤝

[@ninin11]

i appreciate the notations (also congrats, this was awesome to see)

[@makayneilson7570]

You should give whoever made the thumbnail a raise! It had me laughing 😂!

[@tyquanlittle3283]

Congrats big bro. People call me crazy for watching hours of chess. Watching you win today makes it all worth it. Keep pushing!!!

[@ImBarryScottCSS]

This is like Federer winning in the Wimbledon quarter finals and later that day doing a detailed analysis of his match for his subs. Doing Gods work Naka.

[@jackellis860]

Vidit losing today as white could be a big hit to his form for this upcoming game; it is chess and anything can happen, but I am excited to see more big games from Hikaru in the rounds to come!

[@raylopez99]

Vidit and Fabi made some howlers today.

[@SankalpGarud]

Hikaru, I do think it is a good idea to have the review button on. Gives me a sense of what moves to look out for and complements your commentary

[@the_guy7115]

legendary hikaru❤

[@user-iw3qc1dg6c]

The notations are great!

[@minigamersurvival22]

I do like the notations next to the pieces. It makes it easier to follow.

[@stark_syndrome7857]

I actually liked the arrows seeing the best moves from the engine

[@Bismarck-S]

I think the review icons is fine. I thinks its good for less skilled players to get a shallow understanding for how good certain moves are. On a deeper level, it's good so you can see the difference between Stockfish and and top 3 grandmaster.

[@Em4gdn1m]

Grats on the huge win. I'm mainly rooting for Fabi, but this was brilliant.

[@Flame-zn7jp]

I like the arrows Hikaru! Keep them they add useful insight behind the intention of moves.

[@MaheshK523]

Let's GOOO Hikaru! We're just warming up!!!

[@mohamedbouloud7033]

HIKARU NEVER FAILS TO MAKE US HAPPIER

[@gilberth15]

Loving the arrows and the new format!

[@elijah_9392]

I like the notation on the moves. It adds context how the engine evaluates a move.

[@ajazakhter4612]

1:37 Praggnanandahahaha 😂😂

[@ZakyZain]

😂😂

[@Sodnika]

Oh no, here it comes again 💀

[@rendezvousonmemorylane]

I fucking LOVE that shit! 🤣

[@larrykaberga5453]

A bit disrespectful…..it’s like if Prab would call him Hikaru Nagasaki

[@razjml]

​@@larrykaberga5453Prab? Also it's a little tacky but not even remotely the same thing, given that unlike Nagasaki, Hahaha doesn't reference a city most well known internationally for having an atomic bomb dropped on it.

[@dorukerencalkan7233]

What a game! Keep going Hikaru, we trust you!

[@NoudvanHarskamp]

Congrats you Legend!! Such a great and important victory🎉

[@diogoribeiro3462]

Great level of play @GMHikaru congratulations on a very deserved W