Dear Youtube, Today....

[@reduanasif4312]

Hikaru being hikaru. Match finished just 2 hour ago but this man just incredible to making such recap💥

[@Sertifi]

Money is a good motivation

[@denostar]

because he's a streamer first:)

[@Sertifi]

@@denostar No he's not, deno.

[@m4boyka334]

Yes he is

[@Sertifi]

@@m4boyka334 I don't think you understand the meaning of being a streamer first for someone who built his career on chess. If you think he can do streaming without chess, you're wrong. Which means he is not a streamer first. But thanks for your opinion - which was just a nonsensical argument of "YES HE IS!"

[@SRMi]

Thank you Hikaru for not cherrypicking just the sweet wins to showcase on the channel and simply telling things how they are. Great video as usual!

[@9inetales]

He didn't have a match to choose where he wins in this game 😂😂😂😂

[@ognotfoundpu]

It's always fun to watch Cagnus Marlsen vs Nikaru Hakamura

[@dessertstorm7476]

seems like the gap between them is widening this year. It's inevitable I guess, given that Hikaru is past his prime and Magnus is still in his.

[@redeyexxx1841]

​@@dessertstorm7476I mean both of them aren't even playing their best. SSC both of them were playing inaccurate. This time also Hikaru clearly off and even Magnus playing highly inaccurate. I don't think either of them are in their prime anymore.

[@grammarnazi9440]

Vs the warlord you mean

[@musical_lolu4811]

Really?

[@FormerPessitheRobberfan]

Tell me why Nikaru Hakamura didn't even sound wrong in my head. Lol

[@sayanDiitk]

Hikaru....respect.... 🙏 Hats off to the mental resilience

[@michaelsmit3235]

Truly a legend, Hikaru will bounce back!!! Show the power of a streamer, the peoples champion.

[@raymondsublett3108]

@michaelsmit3235 the problem is that Magnus is stronger than Hikaru and his 2 M streamers combined. 😆

[@justgamer8574]

@@raymondsublett3108he is not strong as he before , but they scared of him - and make mistakes and he takes the advantage of it

[@raymondsublett3108]

@@justgamer8574 he's won like 10 tournaments this year alone.

[@sanjanneupane4503]

@@raymondsublett3108 may be you are COVID generated chess fan ... Before Magnus was too strong... He is strong now too but weaker compared to Magnus prime . And Hikaru is nowhere near.

[@Valentindk]

Magnus has crushed everyone, and has played better than ever before... so no, this is prime magnus we are seing this year

[@gregorymorse8423]

That draw offer was really unfortunate. Magnus and the commentators were all stunned as well as just about everyone. I feel Hikaru's was not really mentally into it. We all have days like this on occasion. But it would have been exciting to see it tied up.

[@rc4828]

​@@ChocolateMilk..what's funny?

[@kanyewestgaming5043]

​@@rc4828lol

[@princeosars3298]

​@@rc4828he thinks he's a fan girl Making excuses for hikaru

[@niranjanrajesh1058]

@@princeosars3298 its very true tho. Hikaru is incredible but imagine piling on these pathetic excuses. One would think that mgnus and hikaru were true rivals. Hikarus supposed advantage over magnus is online blitz and bullet (even tho magnus is probs better in both those two) ad the fanboys make it seem like this should be the same in rapid too. in 15 or 10 minute rapid magnus suffers more against most others than he does when playing blitz, but against hikaru its the opposite. Hikaru is no match for magnus in rapid, classical or otb blitz

[@suvendu964]

Poor Hikaru😢!! It's really made my day when I see Hikaru's smile but I can feel his pain behind that smile. Let's hope for the best in the future Hikaru🙂

[@VIS0Rv2]

man... you are a hard worker... thanks for your content.

[@davidmulligan7175]

Didn’t see the video yet, just came here directly to say this is probably the best chess thumbnail to ever exist

[@DrEMichaelJones]

"I think, I would just say, my brain was not working" and "But apparently I'm stupid." - Ya gotta love his honest self-reflection and self-deprecation.

[@ccandantube]

Great sportmanship 😊 excellent commentary as usual.

[@piyushpandey8693]

Seeing Hikaru smile makes everyones day.❤

[@peacoke88]

+1

[@TampaBayRays9]

🤮🤮🤮

[@Philiopantheon82]

Mades??

[@piyushpandey8693]

​@@Philiopantheon82English isn't my first language bro, Focus on emotions not on some silly grammatical shit.

[@arunpk-user]

i would be crushed after such games but fair play to hikaru for coming out right away and breaking down the match

[@RedDefender77]

As he has said, he does it to make money.

[@enigmaticone6559]

@@RedDefender77 Right but he's already very successful, it would be easy to justify taking a break. And it is not wrong to take a break but his work ethic has him bringing videos out very quickly regardless of the stress of recent matches which is admirable, that's the point.

[@RedDefender77]

@@enigmaticone6559 It's literally his job at this point.

[@ryanergo754]

@@RedDefender77 You take break from work though.

[@ksham.]

@@ryanergo754 even your typical 9-to-5 job have schedules like Monday to Friday. Chess tourneys aren't every day. Break days are when you're not playing in any of them.

[@Philiopantheon82]

That was a great match from both of you.

[@OM_MO13]

Keep going hikaru I support you

[@lucaslahlum6331]

Dude you are such a g. Playing at these high levels and giving us recaps the same day??? Good work

[@AdityaSingh-qk4qe]

What I love the most about Hikaru is the resilience to work on his videos even after a loss - even be it a final - encourages me to better myself - on a day when I don't get results as to my liking - I just sit in a corner and sulk - but seeing Hikaru working hard, putting in the resilience - makes my heart go out for him! Keep working hard Hikaru - I am always with you!

[@sansamman4619]

We love you Nikaru you will be back to your best it has been a busy couple of days keep it up

[@boombbassa]

The best thing in modern chess is the Magnus and Hikaru rivalry.

[@aliciasplaytime6905]

Tbh other than speedchess it really ain’t a rivalry Magnus is literally named no rival

[@sosa7k169]

@@derbygagnant7458Sure bro

[@warrensmith481]

@@derbygagnant7458lol

[@camilohiche4475]

Magnus doesn't consider Hikaru a rival.

[@steelsteez6118]

0:02 the clench is strong with this one

[@AnkhArcRod]

My son really loves your channel. Your clean content is perfect for my 9 year old to watch and he really enjoys watching you play.

[@Loganberry]

I love the fact that during these breakdowns Hikaru peppers memes into the analysis like "wide peepo" and "deez knights " and "pushin p" are some of favorites :D

[@dirtydeadasheville]

Uh oh spaghettios!

[@Denyakazhan]

I'm not that much into chess, but Hikaru is just incredible to hear, I like to watch how he doing his analyze over the games! Inspiration for the next generations and potential future chess world champion 💯

[@therotterdamboy]

Hikaru, I admire your thorough recaps. They are truly the best! 💪

[@CC-1004.]

I really like how quick you do your recaps to your games. Very impressive wish u the best in the future ❤️

[@averagejoe5016]

Magnus has mentally broken Hikaru. He got Hikaru to offer a draw in a completely winning position

[@Vk-jk8uq]

Wouldn’t say completely winning. Would be very hard to win and would have to play perfectly

[@osgubben]

On Norwegian sport channel Magnus showed how he would have drawn the game by anchoring bishop on d5 etc, but said he would have tried to play on if white, since no risk of losing.

[@denzel_thegreat1681]

@@osgubbenlink?

[@Kommaer]

Oh, God I am ready for the re-cap! Everybody is of course in shock for that offered draw.

[@MaxxRemKing1]

I was there too.. it was kind of a wild day!

[@SOCabzzy]

that hiemann roast LMAO

[@chessgenius123]

I love what he says at 5:40 He says, "his brain is not working" and I think that is a funny statement to make. 🤣😂

[@KTVideos91]

We all know Naka had to drop these last couple of matches vs Magnus to silence Kramnik! -Kramnik

[@melzz]

What happened with Kramnik?

[@exolothreutis23]

Having discovered chess at my 40s and really sucking at it, I find it really helpful to watch your videos and see reasonable explanations to moves, whose purpose I could not understand during the game.

[@emanuellucin]

One of the things why Magnus is still at the top and why he hates losing, if he wants to win he's going to have to fight hard.

[@Thatotter223]

I started cleaning the c6 square thinking it was a dirty spot on my monitor..

[@omsingh5097]

I am sure you'ill bounce back strong from this.. After all, you have already won mentally, if you are able to post the video hours after that game. Hats off!

[@OsherovArie]

Much appreciated that even today Hikaru uploaded a video that presented his games against Magnus 🙏

[@therotterdamboy]

Who's Nagnus? Never heard of him

[@AmongUsAcademy]

14:35 nice of you to shout on Hans’s Chessable Course. And people say you only give him negative coverage 😅

[@3rdEarlRussell]

Hard to bring down El Magneto, even the X-Men struggle to do it.

[@juliegahret5236]

Excellent commentary as usual from Hikaru. These two are probably the most difficult players in the world to beat.

[@dr9183]

After no rivals, hikaru is my second main rival.. - magnus carlsen 👀👀

[@WholeinADot]

Hikaru is not deeply showing the 3RD game because he got crushed very badly 😂

[@sagar4u7823]

Much love and support.. praying for your return to your absolute best!

[@ClaudioPascual]

Nakamura-san will always be my favourite

[@taliesine.8343]

That draw offer seems like a mental Mouseslip. Unfortiounate, but it happens

[@davidsonshine7251]

Ok, so I understand "revenge is a dish best not served at all" to mean "hey, let's not bear grudges and have fun!" But seems everybody just latches on to the word "revenge" and assumes it's a dig at hikaru that he won't be able to get revenge...

[@FoMiAl]

Fun fact: Hikaru has a twin brother but hides it (like the Prestige movie). That's the only explanation of being capable to play at Super GM level and upload content simultaneously!

[@therotterdamboy]

😂👍🏻 Now it's all starting to make sense

[@maheshvg2626]

😂

[@peanutbutter4166]

Hikaru still def has a great chance at reaching the final. If man starts feeling better he’ll 100% make it.

[@ExterminatorOfTheWORLD]

When Magnus joins in a tournament, other GMs play for the 2nd position.

[@christophermillar377]

Only match worth talking about at the moment Magnus Vs Hikaru particularly online speed chess

[@SamuelSon-OG]

Hats off to your photo editor btw. I.e dj's. Very talented

[@dirtydeadasheville]

This is how a WCC rolls people. The game is the real king., not the players

[@TemplarX2001]

Oof, you're a real legend mate. I'm sorry the day didn't go your way. Thank you for making some content out of a bad day

[@jayjas5170]

I think Hikaru alluded to a very important point that he may not be using his best tactics here because of the upcoming candidates tourney. He doesn’t want to show any cards yet - that tourney and possible world championship run is way bigger than this.

[@permanentlybored195]

He hasn't quallified and most likely won't

[@TheGoldslash]

Wasnt expecting the draw offer in match 2 but for us expectators is easy to judge, you tried your best and you are my favorite chess player in world. its pleasure to watch your chess games, i believe you are the most creative player in this century, thats why you always peak at time scrambles and you won chess960 wc. while most of other gms probably mostly focus on engine/computer moves and over memorization. Thanks Hikaru. You are a legend and shall be respected as such.

[@artificercreator]

Thanks, i feel very welcomed!

[@HeckChessVish]

Crazy how it feels when your mind just doesn't want to work.

[@williamzhang8166]

Strange, seems like someone kidnapped Hikaru's brain

[@Imortex44]

Thank you so much for the videos. you a legend!

[@calmarcalmar]

'Star Wars' - you know, you are Magnus #1 opponent in online-chess - right after some bracket of non existents opponents :) ROFL. Magnus is so funny.

[@kaminisingh2976]

You are real legend

[@unvergebeneid]

19:07 it's interesting that for a split second, Hikaru mixes up "check" with the super outdated concept of "garde".

[@HektorKlingberg]

What a first game by Magnus. Absolutely out of this world

[@BWOOHAHAHAAA]

Smile through the pain Hikaru.

[@The.Pawn.Channel]

Always great to see you perform! Thanks for the quick video turnaround as always! Workhorse❤ There was no need for them to try and cause drama afterwards…

[@KancerKowboy]

Inconceivable! Was the word you were looking for. 😊

[@riccardobarbieri2026]

Hikaru missing a tactic 7 moves down the line: Inexplicable, Inexcusable Me missing mate in 1: yeah no one would have seen that

[@paolinopaolino9498]

Please keep going, I want to see at least other 3 years of great chess. This is only possible if you keep rocking and rolling

[@YasinD95]

Using Hans' Jobava London course 🤣 sneaky dig!!

[@jwi1871]

Was very upset watching this live. You'll get em next time Champ

[@bodefrank]

You know it’s gonna be a good video when he hits you with the “welcome back everyone for todayyssssss video”

[@ZO-thereal]

Magnus built like a fucking previous human.

[@c0lson]

Another Brilliant Match by Cagnus Marlsen

[@Hbmd3E]

prominent young man

[@newtonheath92]

Very nice to know that Hikaru has days like this too

[@josephelmer4377]

everyone has off days brother, we all know you are capable of taking Magnus on and even winning matches. keep your head held high because in speed chess, you are simply his only serious opponent.

[@umangmehta2348]

Hikaru your a king mate. Chess wise your up there, just a bit of Magnus effect like you say. Expecting you to only get better and better, as you have already done so far. Legend.

[@jakeinoa8113]

Magnus is cold blooded!!! Straight destroyed hikaru in 3 straight games and at the press conference magnus cold heartedly said he has no rivalries!! No one comes close to him!

[@steve5nash]

This match makes me sad. I wanted the rivalry between and Magnus to be real.

[@johnschone3455]

The Magnus effect is too real

[@Hbmd3E]

effect speaks of it self

[@melzz]

It’s getting stronger after every match, to made Hikaru offer a draw in a risk free winning position….

[@pilous866]

Hikaru not immune to the Magnus effect

[@kristianbozic3413]

damn two players i want both to win

[@therotterdamboy]

That happened with the draw 😂

[@innocentskolo3723]

Can't believe Magnus effect worked on you

[@CantScoreCarl]

He may not have tweeted that, but he did say tier 1 rivals were none😂😂😂

[@cyborggaming1030]

I know you were having brain fogs for missing these tactics and then offering draw in a winning position……… it happens with me too sometimes…….. don’t let these people get into your head who were writing offensive comments……. Edit : I would also like to add one thing, you always find top computer moves which no one would even think of playing like that pawn attacking queen in the second game but then you start to overthink that it won’t work coz offcourse computer moves are bizarre sometimes so you play second best or third best moves, so I would like you to trust your instincts and consider those moves……… you should consider those bizarre moves and calculate them properly you will never lose if you trust your instincts 👍

[@ChopStixLoL]

omg that first game was so close actually

[@dr.prantl9877]

Don't get discouraged, you'll be back strong!

[@RMichaelHimself]

One thing I respect about Hikaru is his professionalism. Both as a man, and as a content creator/online personality. I may find some of his political/social views, along with the way he speaks of fellow chess players & creators, to be a bit disagreeable to say the least. But he's always presented himself in a mature, professional manner. Almost gives off older Dad vibes the way he discusses the stock market, doesn't understand meme culture, doesn't use modern lingo or profanity, etc. He's got the same type of money if not more than most of these other streamers and KZbin creators, but unlike them we never see him flaunting nice cars, blowing cash on jewelry or designer clothes, chilling on yachts, or staying in exotic vacation places. He's just business smart, he reinvests his chess winnings and income instead of blowing it, he stays consistent with his YT channel and stream schedule, he still travel and competes in the same big tournaments. He's working just like a guy who still needs money, and you gotta respect his work ethic and discipline.

[@amadaquanmodingle3315]

Carlos Magsen is way too stronk

[@delxinogaming6046]

Hikaru has Magnus-blindness

[@BetoTeaches]

Tired Hikaru is still 2000 Elo greater than the biggest Elo I could get.

[@TheDaRkUs06]

Great insights from the very best. Really appreciate all you do. Cheers 🙂

[@sarmadahmed2854]

Hikaru needs a dr disrespect run against Magnus. Only way for him to overcome the Magneto Factor

[@NoBatteriesLOL]

Dr. Disrespect would never win against Magnus simply because dr disrespect plays moves and sacrifices that wouldn’t work against Mongoose. My point is Hikaru plays more top engine moves than Dr. Disrespect

[@mg8224]

As soon as Kramnik acused them of cheating, they blunder like crazy 🙃

[@andrewmalkasian6575]

Magnus acting like Kristen Tattar out here my goodness

[@snoopies1239]

The Magnus Effect hit Hikaru hard

[@BasedNation]

scary thing is I think Magnus is just starting to play the best chess of his life. jmo

[@jokosalsa]

Hilary… my respect to you!

[@rajwantsingh7539]

@GMHikaru : when you don't know what your mind is doing or not able to think properly, I think you should take some rest from chess. May be for 2-3 weeks. We all want to see you play great chess.

[@troubleshooter24]

I feel sorry for Hikaru hes under a lot of pressure to be a rival to Magnus, who is a prodigy/ natural talent at this game. Trying to keep up must be draining, i just wanted to call this out we love you Hiki anyway bro

[@slimbabbou834]

Magnus won the match, but hikaru won our hearts..

[@melzz]

How can he won your hearts? He gave a bad example to prematurely draw, not even try to fight…..

[@Resetforever]

the magnus effect made you hit the draw button

[@azozp9]

I know why you offered a draw , Magnus domination mentality.