Chess Is About Breaking the Rules | Botez Gambit Speedrun Part 14

[@Pushpendra_singh96]

Yesterday in one of my games I blundered my queen. I thought of resigning. Then hikaru's soul came in me. I thought of fighting back. Then I ended up blundering king. That's when I thought oh wait I am not a GM

[@austrolonium8115]

Any good player can checkmate without a queen

[@VivekSingh-bx6ig]

@@austrolonium8115 Requirements: 1. open mind 2. Endurance

[@NovemberOrWhatever]

Below a certain rating, you might as well just not resign and hope they blunder stalemate

[@flipamationstudios]

If the player is much longer wer rated than you, you have a fighting chance, the only problem is that you need to think 2x more since you are down a queen. Lay traps and as much as possible if you cannot win, don't resign if you they are low on time they will not spend as much time looking for good moves and then they blunder. Also, if it is your king verses the rook and king most people don't know how to mate with King and rook.

[@coreyscolaro288]

As soon as u blunder queen go all in on tactics and hope they blunder. I've won a few games without a queen early like that. Very few but still feels good. My highest rating is 1400 , blitz 1100 , ppl at my rating fall for simple tactics sometimes , even when those tactics are just straight bad for ur position lol

[@natebeck8033]

Hikaru's editing team is so good. Every series video intro and thumbnails are amazing! Well done 👏 👏 👏

[@RedBullJumping]

It’s just 1 guy doing all of it but yeah he’s top notch!

[@soxnation1000]

18:34 It's insane how Hikaru without a queen managed to push all the opponents pieces to the back rank as if it was a chess960 game. Sick 🤯

[@pnarimani6055]

16:02 he moved the queen out of the Bishop's way right under the Horsie's hoofs. lmao

[@AbdullahYoussof]

The Hog Rider card is opened from the Spell Valley (Arena 5). He is an exceptionally quick structure focusing on, scuffle troop with decently high hitpoints and harm. He shows up very much like his Clash of Clans partner; a man with earthy colored eyebrows, a facial hair growth, a mohawk, and a brilliant body penetrating in his left ear who is riding a hoard. A Hog Rider card costs 4 Elixir to send. Procedure His quick move speed can help forward smaller than expected tanks like an Ice Golem in a push. Simultaneously, he can likewise work as a tank for lower hitpoint troops, for example, Goblins as he actually has a considerable lot of wellbeing. Most modest multitudes supplement the Hog Rider well, as they are close to as quick as him and typically power more than one card out of the adversary's hand. The Hog Rider battles with swarms, as they can harm him down and overcome him rapidly while impeding his way. Savages specifically can completely counter him without extremely severe planning on the safeguard's part, however be careful about spells. A Hunter can kill the Hog Rider in 2 hits whenever put right on top of it. Nonetheless, on the off chance that you place something before the Hog Rider, the Hunter's sprinkle will harm the Hog Rider and hit the card before it more. The Hog Rider related to the Freeze can amaze the rival and permit the Hog Rider to bargain considerably more harm than expected, particularly assuming that the rival's go-to counter is a multitude, or multitudes are their main viable counter to him. Skeletons and Bats will quickly be crushed by the spell, while Spear Goblins, Goblins, and Minions will be at low sufficient wellbeing to be crushed by a subsequent Zap or Giant Snowball. Nonetheless, this technique isn't exceptionally compelling against structures as the Hog Rider will require a significant stretch of time to obliterate the structure, giving the rival sufficient chance to express another counter. Against non-swarm troops, it can bargain a great deal of harm during the freeze time, however this can permit the adversary to set up a huge counterpush. Consequently, players ought to either possibly go for a Hog Rider + Freeze when they have different units upholding it from a counterattack, or then again in the event that the match is going to end and they need to bargain however much harm as could reasonably be expected. It's anything but smart to send in a Hog Rider just to annihilate a structure, particularly in the event that it is the main structure focusing on unit accessible, as overcoming Crown Towers turns out to be significantly more troublesome. Spells or basically holding up out the lifetime of the structure are more powerful. The exemption for this is an Elixir Collector put before the King's Tower. On the off chance that a Hog Rider put at the scaffold, he can annihilate the Collector for a positive Elixir exchange, however the harm from both Princess Towers will normally mean he doesn't make due to bargain any harm to them. In any case, assuming that the rival sends in shielding troops, it very well may be a chance to acquire spell harm esteem. In a deck with a few minimal expense cards, everything will work out for the best to just send the Hog Rider against one structure. These decks mix their card turn adequately speedy, that they will show up to their next Hog Rider before the following structure shows up in the adversary's card revolution. Since quite a while ago ran troops like Musketeer and Flying Machine can kill those structures, protecting a portion of the Hog Rider's wellbeing, conceivably permitting it to get some Tower harm. Whenever there are structures put in the center to counter the Hog Rider, understanding the arrangement of the Hog Rider and the sort of building set can help the Hog Rider to sidestep specific structures. Detached structures, for example, spawners and Elixir Collector have a bigger hitbox than cautious structures; and that actually intends that assuming an inactive structure was set 3 tiles from the waterway in the adversary's side, then, at that point, it is outside the realm of possibilities for the Hog Rider to sidestep that position as the Hog Rider will get pulled to that structure. Cautious structures have a more modest hitbox than an inactive structure, and that implies if that assuming a protective structure was put three tiles from the waterway in the rival's side, a Hog Rider put at the exceptionally left or right half of the Arena might have the option to sidestep it because of its more modest hitbox. Assuming the player has a structure previously positioned down in the focal point of the field, and the rival attempts to sidestep it with a Hog Rider at the edge of the field, they can utilize specific air troops to push the Hog Rider towards the structure as it gets around the stream, adequately denying the detour endeavor. They should be now drifting over the right arrangement, as extremely fast reflexes are needed to accurately play out this procedure. For Bats, Skeleton Dragons, and Minion Horde, they should be set directly before the Hog Rider when it is sent. For Minions, Skeleton Barrel, Mega Minion, Flying Machine, Electro Dragon, Baby Dragon, Inferno Dragon, Balloon, and Lava Hound, stun the above arrangement one tile to the right in the event that the Hog Rider is put on the left half of the field, as well as the other way around. They can likewise utilize ground troops to accomplish a similar outcome.

[@HHHjb_]

Lol

[@holdendao9742]

nice

[@Jepleg]

@@HHHjb_ whaatt?😅

[@laeb08]

Dayum 😆

[@stevee7774]

🤡

[@eugenesis8188]

I love how he keeps saying "I got X pieces for the queen" 20 moves after he sacked his queen. Hikaru, you're just taking those pieces. They're not "for" the queen.

[@grakuynosc7270]

The thing is that they actually are for the queen

[@eugenesis8188]

@@grakuynosc7270 I mean, in the sense that the move where he sacrificed his queen lead to the position he's in, I guess. It's for the queen in the same way I've made $250k for filling out a job application 4 years ago.

[@mikoajziecina6393]

He is just referring to the position on the board I guess

[@ayoCC]

@@eugenesis8188 I got the joke and it was funny

[@Verbalaesthet]

HAHAHAHHAAHAHA omg the preview picture was so funny!!!

[@HeWhoShams]

Breaking the rules you say? Qb2, Nc4, QxNc4 Yes... yes.. Perfection.

[@BloodAndDeathRaids]

Wow the opening is priceless!

[@samidtaek_]

Average chess players play with principle, but chess Grandmasters are crazy

[@MamawT65]

Great to watch and learn!

[@EahabIbrahim]

at 5:06 couldn't he have forked you with his pawn, f6?

[@martinloh5553]

no because then Bc4+ Kh8 Rxe4 wins back the queen for white, Qxc4 is impossible because the knight guards

[@abrahambarkhordar5572]

can anyone tell me why not bishop b5 around @11:30

[@iok21a]

my guess is because it can be blocked by pawn to c4

[@SRADracer]

What is his goal? 100 wins? 2000 Elo or something else?

[@JakeLoeppky]

Sounded like somebody learned mandating what should be free will is actually bad. 🤣

[@wasp7969]

levy will never be a gm he just need to get over it

[@Kelsey_J_Harvey]

Wait a minute... this isn't Markiplier

[@ethiopiandancinggoatherder7894]

Yo

[@judeluhrs9741]

there's no Botez Gambit without Alexandra so i'm certain you are splitting the proceeds with her ... right?

[@musicman1989]

"How to deal with the lack of confidence in chess?" - Chat to Hikaru, while he proceeds to annihilate his opponent down a queen.

[@nmul8950]

dude was winning championships before most kids learn to tie their shoes. i doubt hes ever struggled with a lack of chess confidence lol

[@ewesty222]

He’s got to finish this speed run by using the botez gambit against botez herself

[@toof987]

agreed, she should be the final boss level

[@codyeble0713]

I can hear it now.. Hikaru : my opponent keeps trying to trade queens, now they've hung theirs.. Ive never played someone this good at hanging their queen, I'm outmatched.. they're making it impossible to sack my queen

[@nikg6305]

he manages to turn his opponents queen's into a liability Hikaru the genius

[@lukewaters7749]

Hikaru doesn’t realize that getting a new queen is a lot easier for him than us

[@shmurfy4971]

Watching him destroy the last guy was so satisfying. I hate when people just sit back and shuffle their pieces let alone while up a queen

[@alhfgsp]

You're probably worse than that guy. 😆

[@shmurfy4971]

@@alhfgsp the guy is 1200 lmao not even close

[@timothyvandyke9511]

I did notice that and I think that's why Levy is (in my opinion) better at teaching beginners than you, but I think it affects his ability to play at a top level. Now, I'm not an expert, I'm a little 450ish player and I know I am in some ways speaking out of turn with that but I know Levy will say things like "this level won't see these moves so this is a good move for now". I also know that hey can get into the mindset of lower level players much more quickly and easily and he understands what I can and can't see. However, his ability to do that I think might make it more difficult to stay in his top level play. It's a completely different skill and you two seem to focus on different skills. Love watching you both :)

[@bananapotato9926]

I pride myself in being similar to Hikaru- I always play the Botez Gambit, just accidentally.

[@yellowdart6666]

Respekt

[@101zwuen]

I am like him to we accidentally bought the same shirt 😅

[@jejethekiller8]

"How to deal with the lack of confidence in chess?" "Lets just checkmate"

[@OliviaDeluxe]

Hikaru Nakamura is a genius

[@KiraAsakura14]

3:54 spoken like a true chad.

[@konstantingerner3419]

So with different words, when I was 600, I only played the botez gambit 💀

[@EnoVarma]

Chess is the greatest game in the world. You can harass a queen - and win.

[@kaidoChess]

Strange flex from Hikaru are Jordan and Joe 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@Philson]

Yeah. Real pros break the rules.

[@Mariook_]

one of the early people for once

[@denizmagden]

yea same

[@ronieshi]

where is our "Best of GMHikaru #3"

[@Reliquancy]

You actually lose a chess game if you break any of the rules silly.

[@noahfessler4981]

"Thank you to urine sample, oops there goes the queen"

[@Killahzero]

First :D

[@sspenst]

19:12 PepeLaugh

[@dumbbellenjoyer]

I just watched Hikaru through a chunk of jelly, I think I must be the first ever.

[@dududududu6019]

i wonder how many players alrdy reported him for cheating xD

[@stark_syndrome7857]

Aman sacked for a pawn all the way up to 2000 and always on the third or fourth move

[@MagicMikeski]

I wish we could do 1 subscriber vs 1 pog champ based on which chess players are involved with the commentary.

[@jubilose7367]

The worse player in America never wins strong players

[@LMironono]

Play Botez Gambit vs a Botez?

[@disinformationworld9378]

Hong Kong study showed myocarditis rate of 1 in 2600 young men. There are several studies showing high mortality rates from myocarditis. It doesn’t end your life right away. But mortality rate is 50% within 5 years according to two studies I found. A third said 20% by year 5. Another “abstract” showed evidence that heart damage is widespread after these “medical interventions”. Do your due diligence on products that permanently affect your health. Your life depends on it.

[@disinformationworld9378]

Study: “The mortality rate [of myocarditis] is *up to 20% at 1 year and 50% at 5 years.* Despite optimal medical management, *overall mortality has not changed in the last 30 years.“* Here’s another study: “Heart failure (HF) related to myocarditis carries mortality rates of *56% at 4.3 years* and may lead to end-stage HF requiring advanced therapies. *Heart transplantation (HT) is required in 1% to 8% of patients* with myocarditis.” The rate of myocarditis is 1 in 2600 young men according to HK study looking at the Pf-izer va-ccine. “The risk of myocarditis in young men and boys is up to 14 times higher after vaccination than after infection.” Source: Express (UK) Papers cited: Viral Myocarditis, by Kang M, An J. Characteristics and Outcomes of Patients With Myocarditis Listed for Heart Transplantation by Chantal A. ElAmm, MD Sadeer G. Al-Kindi, and MD Guilherme H. OliveiraMD

[@disinformationworld9378]

This talk about being “anti-vax” is so incredibly dumb that it defies belief. Read the studies and educate yourself. VAERS system is not designed to capture more than a tiny fraction of the incidents. They literally “approved” (in quotes for good reason…) these products before the trials completed. Look up the trial completion date. This is why they “approved” them. So they could force mandates for massive profit. It’s beyond absurd. Senator Ron Johnson held a 5 hour hearing. “2nd opinion”. Listen to what these experts say if you care to know how bad the corruption is. It is outrageous. This is important. Do the research.

[@GeorgeDCowley]

Is that why Levy's stuck at IM?

[@SuperAbbid]

chess player second? legit?

[@snacks1543]

Hikaru is my favorite GM

[@agustinturrisi]

Those 1200 players plays so bad

[@juann_4722]

Best intro ever

[@cahyadiapri3141]

Bang, bagi cerita tentang kegiatan sehari-hari seoerang pecatur dong

[@khamillevedeb9377]

Te quiero Hikaru 😳👋🏻

[@EaseYouM]

Pls somebody tell me where does he get this background music from?

[@crnimate2434]

Hikaru my Man..u are giant move.calculator!! U simple are amazing 💪💪

[@zackf3688]

Is there anyone as relentless and resourceful as Hikaru Nakamura? Not that I have seen.

[@cardboardu6019]

That would be insane if he gets to 1800. I assume to get to that rating in this speedrun he will have to figure out some really smart ways to blunder his queen for decent compensation.

[@jamesknapp64]

Aman got to 2000. I'm guessing Hikaru will get there as well, when he hits a wall is another question.

[@cardboardu6019]

@@jamesknapp64 Oh cool I will check that out I didn't know Aman did this

[@billbuyers8683]

i already use the grand prix opening, so i am super excited to watch that

[@vladimirmendoza2645]

Urine sample at the end was the absolute best lol

[@enormousmaggot]

Chess Party with Jordan Peterson looool

[@satya313]

"you know its fine to lose your queen"

[@blender_wiki]

Not flying to Berlin yet?

[@beebit_]

Just saw the clip where Hikaru ragequits a smurf while he is litteraly smurfing too... I had suspicions but I now have a pretty good idea of what a jerk this Hikaru guy is.

[@geeeeeeeee787]

It's all legit. They don't lose rating points.

[@isaiahscoggins9962]

Boston mikrs my fav

[@matteur11]

Best content ever

[@javonjohnson3878]

with dr rogan…

[@misichess8306]

so good🤩🤩

[@Dave.Mustaine.Is.Genius]

Ahoy, sir Hikaru. I'd love to talk about a statement which passed in one of yer videos. Someone said or quoted the statement "Chess is dying." and ye and most guys in the chat strictly refused to agree with it. I think ye even said ye don't understand why these kind of statements are ever said. Well, I can say that, most of peoples do get it wrong. The truth to it, is not the claim that people abandon playing it and I think many people do get it that way. And ye might be one of those people, sir. However, the claim is actually that there are no new theories that be founded in this game anymore and that the game is "mechanicised" a lot. The aspects that old Fischer was complaining about. And many peoples do agreee with it. Many people are overly focused on openings only, or mostly. Pretty much everything goes on through variants etc. .. Thus, the creativity and craftiness to this game are lost, and so is most of imagination abilities too. And the fact that the future of chess does seem like on rapid games, there might conceivably be a huge truth to it. Considering many many peoples do agree with these kind of statements, I think it'd be the best to not throw that statement away without thinking about it a lot. Only that way can the essence of that statement be understood. In summary, in this sense, chess is not dying, because it's already dead. Btw, this is not a matter only about chess, but also about other things too, such as philosophy, science, art. There are mostly no new and original pieces of them produced anymore. Technology is on the rise yes, but that doesn't mean that science also improves. Today, scientists observe and record their observations mostly. No more theories and conceptualizations that can proliferate our understanding of nature, states, societies etc are produced.... And look at sports also, there are no new imaginative techniques and nuances added to them. The humanity is kinda in an intellectual crisis fer the last, like, 90-100-110 etc. years. And many intellectuals do say that. So, chess is only sth a really really small portion of these crisisses.

[@danfg7215]

that’s like regretting we don’t have great minds like we used to in antiquity, the middle ages or renaissance because most great things have been discovered already. I say there’s plenty of room for smaller discoveries and improvements that may slowly accrue into a new paradigm or field of study. Even if at the highest level chess loses its “magic”, there are plenty of absolute novices who can enjoy the trajectory of learning chess and the benefits it brings.