Entire Chess World Reeling After What Hikaru Did To Hans

[@muttleycrew]

Hans bragging about his own awesomeness and then getting destroyed was a thing of beauty.

[@krocco172]

''Knights retreating faster than my hairline'' 💀💀💀

[@jf3518]

That one broke me :D

[@mikkelhansen3714]

Deez knights

[@Volkskomissar]

hi which accent is the guy in the video? its really annoying and gave me headache

[@Jacob99174]

@@Volkskomissarawwww 😢 If something gave me a headache, I wouldn’t continue to endure it. Something to consider 😂

[@valdemarsDimdans]

Came here to comment on that! What a gem! ❤❤😂

[@CatherineLebrun]

Chess Wisdom : "If you can't back up the talk, then it makes you look like a fool" - GM Hikaru Nakamura, SpeedChess Championship 2024

[@jeffr3773]

lol he really say this?

[@CatherineLebrun]

@@jeffr3773 yess

[@PrometheanRising]

​@@jeffr3773 Go find the interview with Magnus after he beat Hans. Watch that first, then go watch the Hikaru interview. It is entirely brutal.

[@parthsavyasachi9348]

The same guys claim Hans is using engine to cheat as if they have any chance against any chess engine out there. Nakamura is face of hypocricy.

[@bipolarminddroppings]

@@parthsavyasachi9348 no one has claimed that since that one game with Magnus. And since Hans is a proven and admitted cheater, it's not unreasonable.

[@YtubeUserr]

"Everybody's a gangster until the beads start vibrating"

[@RiriRara-id7zt]

Only MC n Hikaru can tell.

[@alexhidell663]

hikaru Snackamura loves eating prawns

[@DKMRFCBrlz]

7:15 SMOOTHEST b4 EVER. GODLIKE COMMENTARY FROM EPIC CHEESE

[@mikkelhansen3714]

Agadmator would be proud

[@tradtrad1000]

6:35 "Hikaru blunders in his old age" 😂😂

[@Sm0ke_And_Las3rs]

The chess speaks for itself...

[@dispirted8]

“I think Hikaru knows this checkmate”. Dry as a rock.

[@wiverwings5615]

Audibly laughed

[@natalieharris3869]

"that one back on the Étienne Bacrot" is the stuff legends are made of

[@m0skit0]

"Named after J.Lo's uncle" ROFL

[@johnwest7993]

Kramnik's student Hans gets crushed by Hikaru. At least 1 thing is right with the world.

[@tomjoad9447]

You're forgetting Trumps win... that's very good

[@tomjoad9447]

Trump won.. that's another thing that's right

[@columkenn]

Not crushed. It was a close game. To be fair to Hans he's very good

[@ThomasMartin-j6t]

And Kamala lost, so that's 3!

[@columkenn]

@ThomasMartin-j6t Amazed there are people braindead enough to vote for Kamala in the first place

[@citywitt3202]

Hans said let the chess do the talking, until he didn’t like what he was saying.

[@enzorocha2977]

The mouth on that kid. Betrays such a toxic narcissism. There's confidence, and then there's conceitedness. Hope the Indian and Chinese prodigies shut him out of winning a championship until he croaks.

[@ahumanmerelybeing]

Just listening to that interview raised my blood pressure.

[@sowoul_]

I mean, alireza is more or less always gonna stand over hans, not so sure about the Indian or chinese

[@michaelblankenau6598]

Jeez … seems somewhat harsh .

[@revenantronin8377]

@@michaelblankenau6598 Energy begets similar energy. You will rarely find anyone in their right mind make such a comment about Alireza, Gukesh, Nodirbek or any of the other promising youngsters who are above 2700 ELO. The energy you put out into the world attracts the same kind of energy back onto you. Be it harsh or soft, "deserved" is deserved.

[@evansgate]

Hey if I was in the world top 15 and I was in my early 20s, I’d be a douche too. You grow out of it

[@AndrewKeifer]

Hans "Where there's _Moke_ there's no fire" Niemann

[@afc358]

When I'm feeling blue, I stick this game on.

[@juliushibbert1091]

Your collection of chess memes is unprecedented 😂😂

[@lawrenceprice4245]

Hans talks the talk but rarely walks the walk

[@inazumatan7050]

Chess can’t walk for itself, duh

[@blackmancer]

Current world chumpion. Accuracy 100

[@Alekhine01]

In the Ruy Lopez, knight maneuvers backward, even to the starting position are common because when the pawn structure changes the optimal placement of the knights change. So you will see the knights going backwards at times. In a more closed position, swift development is not necessarily the priority. It is being optimally prepared for when the position does open up. And the path to the best placement of your knights requires at times going backward.

[@LyndsieDances]

Hikaru adopted Hans. Now he's grounded him

[@realplonk]

the more Hans loses the happier I am

[@InfiniteQuest86]

Funniest channel on youtube. Not even just funniest chess content. So good.

[@epicchess2021]

haha thanks a lot glad you enjoyed

[@bobscuttled3579]

'Deez Knights' ahh, nice little detail adding the Hikaru-ism. I've always loved watching Nakamura's chess (all the way back to Internet Chess Club), but I appreciate his support of Danya vs Vlad the Implier.

[@mubarkqardas46]

Crazy his chess doesn't speak too well for itself in a monitored room.

[@pawnzrtasty]

He placed 5th in the us chess championship with monitoring. What are you even talking about? You wouldn’t qualify even if you cheated.

[@rendezvousonmemorylane]

Which means nothing

[@KemosabeTBC]

​@nwTnZkLLEvBUIDs0OOXIhOe9On the contrary, only a fool would think this demonstrates his chess is not good, it's quite the opposite actually, this demonstrated that his chess *is* good, Magnus and Hikaru said so themselves. But, although good it is not quite on the level of the players that placed above him

[@mubarkqardas46]

@@pawnzrtasty People who use this logic are so stupid lmao. Yeah, I don't dedicate 10+ hours a day to chess. So I probably wouldn't.. I am an architect though lets see Hans draw the blueprints to 20+ story buildings since we're comparing careers here. 😂 Dumbass.

[@elbruces]

@@KemosabeTBC Not nearly as good as he says it is, is the entire point.

[@paulmitchell5349]

Hans christian blundersen.

[@epicchess2021]

🤣🤣

[@joseraulcapablanca8564]

That was fun commentary. Thanks James.

[@epicchess2021]

thanks as always!

[@morphyox6453]

I can still feel the satisfaction after Nak turning Hans into an absolute Pruegelknabe. Thank you for reminding me.

[@Alcadeias01]

I want to see Hikaru in Jedi robes in a meme ...

[@Naymy]

I've never been fond of the pre-match trash-talking between opponents in any sport (UFC, Boxing, Chess, etc). I find it petty and annoying. I know some people enjoy it, but it is not for me.

[@balazsio]

That's chess, leading the whole game, making a blunder and you're lost

[@robink.3557]

„if you can’t beat them, wait 20 years until they are old and grey or better even: dead“ - Hans Nieman I am truely inspired by his willingness to overcome challenges

[@Jo-po2oo]

cant believe this chess vid was the funniest thing ive seen all week

[@MgtowFreightTrain]

He's a cheater. When he's not cheating he gets smoked.

[@USEER-bxleo]

11:19 and Hikaru whispered in Heemans's ear "Swichen ZOOK". And this is the kind of stuff that derailed my brilliant chess career. Now that I have been active in this channel and I feel a little bit more comfortable I wanted to share one anecdote from my personal life. I was a young and up-and-coming chess prodigy and everyone thought that I had a very bright future, but in one tournament when I was in swishen Zook my GM opponent whispered into my ear *swishen Zook* and my mom who was standing nearby saw that, came and asked the guy "what did you tell my son?" and he said "nothing ma'am it's just a very normal procedure in chess tournaments and ....." But my mom did not believe and never let me play another high level tour. That's what derailed my chess career.

[@epicchess2021]

🤣😂 sorry to hear man 😖💔

[@tylersmall3169]

"It wasn't particularly good" - The Chess

[@BillHimmel]

Love your content and your coverage of all main events in the world of chess! Keep it up! 😊❤

[@timchapman5553]

That first game was such a nice jab and parry session

[@ScalpelCSG]

10:56 "And he sacrificed... THE ROOOOOOK!!!"

[@HermesMercurius]

7:14 "B4 he can do it (...)" 👏👏👏

[@spockofdune8657]

Amazing that Mr.Cheater would be BBF with Mr NoCheatever

[@t-love8351]

from what i know, carlsen the serial cheater gets along well with nakamura.

[@miiyu138]

At time stamp 4:51 Knight to F5. Pawn takes Knight; Knight retakes; threat of Knight to H6 check, then Queen to G5. King is heavily unguarded, Rook to E3 to G3 is strong position for White. A Knight sacrifice could go a long way

[@evilrslade]

"The future first American World chess Champion" ™

[@WidlyScuds]

that was the most chaotic 3 min game I've seen

[@charlesdowthomson]

Playing the back Belgian Spikot was unexpected at B9. I am flabbergasted

[@Floki6753]

The cheese speaks for itself

[@schachimturm3631]

love your humor!

[@justinhawk2003]

Really great coverage! Your getting more back story which is a great way to be added to a great game in itself. Fell over with the J Lo opening! Cool............

[@epicchess2021]

Haha thanks a lot

[@Alekhine01]

Hans is still young. If he can avoid burnout, he may achieve something. That said, wow, he really is a person who thinks everything is about willpower and the appearance of confidence. He even implied that if he cannot convince himself that he is going to win, then he loses his motivation. Even if that is so, though, too much medicine can kill you too. His mind game of superiority to motivate himself bleeds over into interviews and public comments. And that arrogance has interfered with his ability to get into invitational tournaments and respect.

[@zhu05107]

That one on the Etienne Back row lol 😂

[@maguilecutty]

nothing better than hiki going to town on a freaksteak

[@terrys4701]

Chess will never be a snowflakes game. You can't cheat chess. Equal opportunity to play. Never equal opportunity to win. In chess like life, you succeed on merit and merit alone.

[@obrianfrancis8957]

I was looking for this video for months just to see that side eye from Hikaru.😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@algorerhyth]

Appreciate a man confident in his hairline

[@davidaronson9475]

great video. But I'm afraid nothing is retreating faster than your hairline

[@epicchess2021]

🤣

[@derekb1836]

Fun commentary, well done!

[@Taylexwow]

Nieman is all talk but fails to back it up on the board.

[@yashprashar4364]

Nanny Hi-man

[@JamesJrChi]

that was not a match. that was a massacre.

[@ivanblank3667]

Looks more like "What Hans did to Hans."

[@arturleperoke3205]

came for cheese stayed for chess

[@pertainedorangeman3056]

Waiting for your opponent to get old and retire is an odd strategy but im not a grandmaster

[@altinshala313]

Your reign is over already Hans LMAO

[@_Beetcoin_]

"B4 he can do it." Hehe, nice one, you wordsmith! @7:15

[@senormojo]

I say blame the circuitry, or the server, or the mouse click.

[@pdxaxe9554]

His chess spoke for itself...lmao

[@thegorn]

Damn, he got sMOKEd 😂

[@ronaldmedford3105]

even if hikaru was 70 and hans was 25 i dont think it would change the result.

[@dellmagsino7848]

Niemann is literally Tyler1 with hair.

[@godfreyofbouillon966]

when's the promised long Hans dominance period gonna start? I don't wanna miss it

[@mclaughlinja1995]

Not sure, but the “reign” will last a really long time… so Magnus, Hikaru, Gukesh, Fabi etc. better enjoy these wins while they still can 😂

[@77Tenacity1]

love the deadpan humour.

[@ericpetersman1389]

Damn, I wanted the villainous evil 'demon' to reign supreme... The war wages on.....

[@bajnicestanko4047]

The thing is Niman blundered when he was low on time. But still it is the blunder some player below 2000 would not make.

[@northofbrandon]

Funniest, best commentary in the chess game. Always enteraining vids - thank you

[@epicchess2021]

Thanks a lot!

[@louel9272]

The beads vibrate by themselves

[@BattleAxeRX]

4 eyes Hikaru hits different after people have complained about it 🤣 🤙

[@FellangMolefe-j2r]

We can all agree Hans played a pretty nice game the problem is that he didn't stick to his plan

[@elbruces]

No we can't.

[@scudder91]

Hans neman is like the jack docherty of chess.

[@Timberius]

#LearningHumility Just a part of growing up

[@nathanielmadera3702]

It's Hans -sel and Gretel a kids knight story

[@prizma45]

2:07 it's over for you but you still got jbw

[@DemonZangetsu23]

Both Magnus and Hikaru are #1 and #3 in speed chess for a reason

[@roberthall590]

Your voice-to-text comments appeared at the the bottom and especially bottom right of the screen and obstructed/ blocked the view of the pieces/endgame at around 10 min 15 sec on. Are you not aware of this?

[@epicchess2021]

oh sorry to hear, that's KZbin doing that though not me, no I'm not aware

[@blaz3ofglory570]

"Current World Chumpion". 🤣

[@sp4nky66]

Best commentary on YT

[@cccpkingu]

Only "s" and "d" in the company of moke.

[@jesleysnipes3758]

Mushrooms 🍄

[@snatchinyopeople]

mushrooms

[@avernales121]

you deserve more subs

[@sayanator]

Hans is such a baby

[@Darenimo]

He is Nan's He-Man

[@mikkelhansen3714]

@@Darenimo LMAO

[@KasaBlanca007]

Love the commentary

[@SanjayKumar-n8h3s]

Didn't this happen months ago

[@epicchess2021]

Yeah 2

[@georgemesesan9536]

Hans Niemand (Nobody in German)

[@youssefbhaa2299]

Whenever you say "b4 he can do it" i be like 😱😱😱

[@ianstopher9111]

Worse is Rook to d2.😀

[@critical_analysis]

Your videos are so funny...keep them coming.😅😅😅

[@epicchess2021]

Thanks a lot Will do

[@bigbikefan]

I suggest watching at 1.5x speed.

[@theMosen]

Hans Niemann has turned being unlikable into an art form

[@CYMotorsport]

am i going crazy or is this the verbatim title and near cover for a video like a month ago haha? idk either way i'm literally making sure i'm not going mad

[@epicchess2021]

Yeah really similar title and thumbnail exactly but different game !

[@jandehn7288]

is he a real grandmaster or a very naughty boy? LOL

[@kevinwellwrought2024]

Thank you Danny for distracting Hans!

[@dougrobinson33]

didnt everyone here see this 2 months ago?

[@epicchess2021]

Yeah this is different game tho