GM Hikaru Losing By 8.5 To Paul Morphy Hustler! Morphy Bob vs GM Hikaru

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[@felixheredia4570]

Finally the man who watches all the games, steps off his throne. Hikaru, you made it to the last boss of Coffee Chess.

[@flumpeldumpf5200]

That's what I was thinking

[@sebastianalarcon1204]

X2

[@janodefenua4603]

Nah there is one secret boss after, Chess sage, lt is said he once stalemated all Gods in a simultaneus game of chess. Or so they say.....

[@thanos5220]

"Fine I'll do it myself"

[@makaveli-ux9sq]

But Hikaru times went off twice as morphy

[@brianjones9780]

Best thing about Hikaru is he immediately tells his opponent "you were winning" we all wish we had an opponent like this every time

[@miloradowicz]

That's two reasons to be happy.

[@movdqa]

I saw Hikaru use this exact same setup in another game on his stream recently. Best attack against Hikaru that I've seen on this channel. Hikaru laid traps along the way and he's so good at placing long-range snipers on the board. That and Paul had to spend a lot of time on tactics while Hikaru sees the tactics in milliseconds.

[@merdishakki]

Mad respect for playing Morphy's era gambit against Bob.

[@agatemaster4243]

I might even classify it as "billiseconds".

[@mattenderle1766]

It’s amazing that he already knows what he’s going to move before his opponent moves…

[@mqooglemgoole597]

He ganna loose dude,, it was bol blunder

[@willzang3000]

That’s what always blows my mind is the speed on top of everything else

[@albertkelly7129]

holy crap Morphy Bob is a genuine beast! that lead over Hikaru was nuts!! first time ive seen Hikaru [slightly] concerned lol

[@antar7475]

Dude, he is not "concerned", he doesn't care

[@diavalitemusic]

@@antar7475 lol

[@albertkelly7129]

@@antar7475 yeah dont be stupid, no GM wants to lose any game let alone to a relative nobody

[@antar7475]

@@albertkelly7129 Missing the joke here, right ?

[@albertkelly7129]

@@antar7475 there was a joke? please enlighten us

[@SirSoppyBalls]

@0:15 "Queens the strongest peice on the board.. that i know" Carlini: "Yep.. you can look that up" 🤣

[@kulitzkalma8143]

4:57 Hikaru was like "Im gonna lose, I gotta be serious🙂🤨"

[@davidgubitosa7313]

Hikaru is amazing! Let’s not forget he is giving very strong players 5-1 advantage. It’s amazing what he sees having only 1 minute to play his moves!

[@bilegsaikhan1902]

obviously, he is a super gm and a top player in blitz

[@mauricem7007]

@@bilegsaikhan1902 obvious or not, is still amazing.

[@kunalsingh4418]

Bruh this is not even surprising. These grandmasters can beat like 3 dozen players blindfolded at the same time. 5-1 time advantage is nothing for hikaru.

[@thanos5220]

He can definitely simultaneous blindfold everyone there lmao and win. Must be an interesting life being on that level

[@leoesharkey1]

He is great, but when he plays Magnus, we can see how they compare...

[@CrazyLinguiniLegs]

Bob’s strongest attack was that sweater.

[@george474747]

Morphy Bob's fashion game is almost as strong as his chess. These old school chess masters know how to rock the anti-fashion genuine cool look. Relaxed, different and assured.

[@UberHummus]

Funky fresh

[@boliussa6051]

kind of dressed like a chess piece.

[@bergine8834]

@@boliussa6051 youre not wrong

[@coachmcguirk6297]

Calm down you weirdos it's just a grey sweater.

[@mynamebill2810]

Bob is like the side character that you should never underestimate

[@bencarroll1849]

I love everything about this video. It gives hope to the mortal man, only for it to be snatched away. But seeing Bobs stunned reaction at the end - its like he cant believe it! Hikaru - "You were winning that game.." Bob - "Can we play again?" "Yeah yeah...can we play again?" lol.

[@Helloiswhat]

Absolutely fantastic game! Thank you, Hikaru, Bob, and Brian!

[@colkestrel]

One of the best games on the channel so far!

[@michaelbauers8800]

Really interesting position towards the end, with the black king inside that fortress.

[@chanddd2]

One of the toughest matches for Hikaru so far... Great game Bob!!

[@tizumajstor]

It's really cool that you in your late age still have a chess hero ;-) thanks for a great game and also for being a Morphy's fan. When I was younger, I read Capablanca's book: "My chess carrier". So I had similar trip like this gentleman.

[@brucehamilton7847]

I guess I'm a sucker for a lone pawn but I kept wondering why Bob didn't just take the pawn on h6. No way I would have ever gotten to that point if I was playing. Awesome game. I guess Hikaru won't be on this channel anymore now that he moved to Florida again. It's a treat to watch him play live games.

[@NoHartsHere]

love to see hikaru helping out the channel growth!

[@curtisjordan9210]

Chess is such a beautiful game. Thanks for the video!

[@MPH-iq5md]

Hikaru investing back into the game of chess, great to see. And remember he had only one minute, although I notice that the great players are still analysing when their opponent is thinking.

[@RainingArtillery]

of course. You're supposed to make full use of your opponent's time, always. Imagine how confident you'd be if you would end up predicting which move your opponent plays, and already have 3 possible responses and some educated calcuguesses ready when it's your turn.

[@CarlitosPR94]

He is definitely very good but people keep forgetting this is a 5 to 1 odds meaning that he would most likely never get a position like that vs a GM like Hikaru if they both have the same clock time.

[@jamelmacon1130]

True but also I think Hikaru could beat a decent amount of gm with 5 to 1 odds

[@johnsterne178]

5-1 time doesnt mean 5-1 odds. If you could wipe hikaru's brain every move it would be fair but he still thinks while youre thinking and much faster. A time advantage is only an advantage if you can surprise your opponent.

[@CarlitosPR94]

@@johnsterne178 Thinking on your opponents turn is not an advantage he is just a better player so obviously he makes calculations while the other player does. But during his turn he has to either make a fast calculation or response to a move he already predicted during the opponents turn. So yes 5-1 time is a 5-1 odds compared to a 5-5 time control that would completely change how this game went. You can't seriously think that having 1 minute is not a disadvantage. You go ahead a play against people lower rated than you with just 1 minute while they have 5 and see how easily you make blunders way faster than them even if you are rated higher. Not to forget that after 2000 rating you can't afford to blunder unless you are a GM like Hikaru

[@JDmix123]

@@CarlitosPR94 I think John may be right, it’s probably doesn’t mean 5 - 1 odds exactly but it is definitely a good advantage

[@michaelmurray6577]

@@johnsterne178 "If you can surprise your opponent" Yeah, thats what happened in this video. You have 5 times more time to come up with a surprise while your opp has 5 times less time to react to your move.

[@jsj297]

Dang! I was pulling for Morphy. Nicely tried sir. You playing one of the Greats. I think I saw a knight tactic late in the game. But I’m no expert. Great effort. 👏👏👏

[@ericmol2614]

I play minute speed chess and I saw that pawn take. Yeah, that would cause a lot of pressure. It would have been a monster pawn. You can see he was prepared, he knew that opening and this helped him with the clock. If the other guy doesn't know the opening and it's a strong one then this could cost him time on the clock to work out positions verses the guy who already knows the positions. And this player used this in his play. Also to try to drain the clock he threw that combination wrench there in the center of the board. Instead of hikaru trying to analyze it and burn time, he just castled.

[@johnd5619]

finally! ive always wondered about the guy in the backround looking smart and nodding to Hikaru.

[@coachmcguirk6297]

When he said "it's morphying time" and bobbed all over the board was one of the moments in chess history.

[@joykenn9772]

W Comment Of all Time 🤡

[@AleaIactaEst2009]

It's hard to play so well with the time. Great attempt from "Bob", Hikaru showing his class of course

[@lukasblazek5225]

Wow to Bob, but also wow to that Hikaru defence.

[@mohammadal-abbasi7247]

Brilliant. Gotta love hikaro’s humility 🙏🏼

[@Hermit_Komori]

*Nice game Bob* at the end get me everytime

[@tomthecat268]

The closest I've seen Hikaru being on the ropes ‼️ ♟️💪🏾🤓

[@Rafael-xt1nm]

Morphy Bob really had him. But that's what separates the mortals from the gods.

[@mikelynch-zeroviewz2507]

They need to make a biopic movie about Paul Morphy.. his life story, albeit brief, is truly incredible !

[@Simplement724]

Wow that guy was playing some super strong Moves consistently, has to be master level forsure

[@kananparasapinas804]

He is

[@ym276]

I don't think he's master level because in one of the previous videos, he confused the Vienna, one of the main QGD lines with the Botvinik semi-slav. He also had no clue about one of the winning endgames Hikaru had against NM Carl. He's probably around 2000 level, a master would have 100% converted that Hikaru just played a bit complacently in the opening

[@eiylakaplan8041]

@@ym276 converting against a super GM is still really difficult, it can be easy to underestimate just how much stronger a player like Hikaru is compared to an average master level player.

[@fadinglight7103]

@@eiylakaplan8041 When you have as good of a position as white had it's not so much about the strength of your opponent anymore. It's about seeing a winning plan or not. Once you see white can just take on h6 and push the h-pawn there is nothing black can do. A FM or better would've easily converted it into a win

[@chrisdavis5867]

@@ym276 one good move against a super gm is a loss, you need to be playing best moves to convert

[@wayneweil]

Great game, Bob!

[@preachmann1271]

I love this..this how you prove you the best..battle the streets..love it..great game I love Chess!

[@BeforeThisNovember]

Obviously I would never in a trillion years get to that position, but I’m proud to have noticed Bob should’ve took that pawn and tried to promote

[@merdishakki]

5:21 What a traffic jam around Hikaru's king :D

[@KuhWristChin]

Hikarus ability to play top level consistently at will and even when fatigued is amazing. I’m gassed out after a few games. 😅

[@yanz_77]

Finally, the most anticipated match

[@goku445]

Damn! Awesome game. I was hoping Bob would be the first to win. So close yet so far.

[@dennisdesormier6886]

That was a nice comment about being aware that your own style might prevent you from seeing a good move.

[@RobMacMusic]

I love how hikaru instantly tells him "no, you were winning". Chess is so honest. It's on the board for everyone to see. We all knew hikaru was in trouble. The thing is, hikaru can see the continuation. While we instinctively know, but can't see it.

[@steveowalk37]

some would even say that chess speaks for itself

[@DennisGr]

@@steveowalk37 well done mate. this phrase shall become a meme

[@martinschmidt1652]

Tell that to Magnus..

[@williamfunggoldenoldiesfan6758]

The slight forehead expression by Hikaru means that he is telling the hustler oh no you threw at 6:08

[@DKomnicide]

I was yelling at the screen, take the pawn on H6! lol

[@SiaozzsIAOZZZ]

i swear i always see this guy at the side watching and finally i get to see him play haha

[@eprjct]

LUL 4:55 the face Hikaru makes when he looks at the camera is priceless. He's like, "I'm losing big, but I'm just going to keep my face straight, so he never figures it out."

[@PtylerBeats]

You mentioned that Carl would have seen pushing the H pawn in that position because of the way he plays, and I find that so interesting because you hear someone make a comment during the game like they saw a move. And then they were like, “Nevermind.” But it’s just funny how different people play differently. Bob got to this amazing position against Hikaru, a feat that Carl hasn’t done, but Carl could have finished the game lol maybe 2 players vs Hikaru would be possible

[@StevenMartin8000]

Gotta see everything when playing Hikaru

[@nairduhh]

the thing is in almost everytime hikaru plays with someone, bob is very observant on how he plays and what tactic he should use

[@jeesusmeesuss5247]

I'm creating an IRL bong cloud watching this 😁

[@gersoncoreas1047]

Sneaky knight takes bishop while moving the pawn down one square @ 1:27

[@davidwindmiller3494]

He started out way ahead because he was using a line from Mayhem in the Morra by Marc Esserman. Once he had to come up with his own moves he wasn't doing as well

[@liamh9814]

I love the atmosphere at this place.

[@Brian-wg9wk]

Whats more amazing than watching Hikaru win is watching him defend a losing position. Unbelievable!

[@randomgeographer4410]

Damn Hikaru can you ever stop amd think for at least 5 seconds before making a move? You are a real goddamn beast.

[@alexx9252]

wow nice one bob! what an effort

[@snickle1980]

😁 Hey, it's the infamous "I will play in the style of Paul Morphy" guy! Never livin' that one down....but neither is Morphy these days, so it works out! GG.

[@j.21]

but wait, google defines infamous as "well known for some bad quality or deed".

[@somebodythatiusedtoknoooooooow]

Big ups to Hikaru for regularly visiting Cofee Chess club!

[@samuelplouvier6559]

That position in 4:30 looks like a spaceship. Where in the universe is Hikaru going to go?

[@nathannowack6459]

damn at 4:24 if Qxh6 and then he brings his horse to g5 it looks unstoppable, such a good game!

[@slicer2938]

in the first game im pretty sure Bishop G6 did work earlier but when he played it it didnt work because his knight wasnt on f3 which defended any counterplay on his king.

[@jayb9388]

Was hollering to grab that pawn kingside. Push em baby

[@EarthSurferUSA]

Yea, me too, (the black pawn on h6.). He could have used his knight on that square I think.

[@ArminG65]

Great game with the Morra.❤

[@zailis2917]

I was wondering why he wasn't taking that pawn. I was just staring at that free passed pawn for several moves, hah.

[@mxtrem3]

morphy bob looks like an actual chess grand master

[@80budokai]

Coffee Chess, great video and chess game. Boston Mike is an awesome chess player. Morphy Bob and Boston Mike are great chess players. Enjoy your week.

[@biblybims9868]

That was a hectic opening 30 seconds

[@danielbrunk9121]

I like how Hikaru ist more focused in coffee chess than in the canidates haha

[@matthewmerced5111]

2:49 white piece could have went for the queen trade because either way his queen was trapped so Hikaru would have trades queens or just put the knight to block, the block isnt strong because knight takes knight or rook takes knight while the queen is still guarding for another trade.

[@user-pq1cw1cd1y]

Hikaru hands down one of the best

[@jerome2755]

When I watch these games I can see the best moves most of the time but when I play everything goes out the window

[@imacarrot6570]

at 2:48 for Bob would repositioning knight d2 .. e4 .. d6 be possible? (3:08 in vid)

[@pawelbinkowski2769]

9:23 What i missing here?? please explain me what prevents Qxg2# ??

[@Axiomatic75]

When your opponent's nickname includes "Morphy", even when you're Hikaru you know you're facing serious (or should I say "decent") opposition. On a different note, even though I'm not that strong of a player myself I kept thinking "why doesn't he grab the pawn and try to promote his h pawn?"

[@keithfoley3360]

Great play by hikaru to realize he was losing and play the time

[@yannmassard3970]

he didnt take the knight not because of the pawn opening the bishop, but because it would have led to a forced rook exchange that would have destroyed black defense and prevent the black from castling, and since the 1st second I was screming take h6, forced mate in 4 (not bringing h pawn,but bringing night on g5)

[@fore101]

Good game! Intense play

[@razergarcia6323]

Been watching Hikaru doing smith mora in his speedruns and it's nice to see it being used against him in coffee chess

[@danielsharp2012]

Bob had that game pawn push

[@scotch7731]

I am amazed that he got such a strong advantage off the back of a smith morra gambit, well known to pretty much never work

[@alvinromaguera6834]

love this game very surprised spot capture

[@EarthSurferUSA]

Nice game. What can give us a false sense of greatness, (as a beginner. haha), is being able to see one move in a good game like this, that we think we would have played differently and gotten better results,-----but we forget all the good moves he did that we would not have done. :)

[@susymay7831]

Nice win, Bob!

[@franciscozenteno1739]

Love the mask of the guy behind

[@neelankusekhar9949]

Absolutely fantastic by BOB.

[@onehandfencer3912]

I was crying, TAKE THE PAWN! I didn't see the big picture, but the pawn was hindering the horsey advancement.

[@XTheSuriboysX]

4:27 the white king survives the attack hahah

[@SpectreOps]

9:47 after Hikaru (black) castles, is it not a great move for white to play knight B6, forking the bishop and the rook? At the minimum white will leave with a +2 material trade

[@studdpuppy85]

I seen immediately he should’ve taken the pawn on h6 and pushed it. Problem was it “looked” like he might’ve had a checkmating attack but he didn’t. Should’ve taken that pawn and Hikaru would’ve had a tough time at least.

[@andredobbs5390]

Good job

[@zyfryth]

At 4:01 anything wrong with Bishop to g6? If rook takes you win the exchange, if pawn takes bishop, pawn takes pawn and now you lose the exchange, but you gain a pass pawn 2 squares from queening together with mate threat on the same move. It seems like a good move to me, but maybe I am not seeing something...

[@nathanielfitts9974]

That's crazy how hikaru pulled all the black pieces around the king like a turtle shell... shouout to the other guy for great pressure most of the game .

[@Musicdudeyoutub]

4:30 What a moment.

[@botaccount3449]

At 5:00 knight to h4 then sac at 6 leads to a checkmate exchange. I was hoping bob saw it. He thought long enough. Then he move the knight to the wrong spot. :(

[@josephdecesare4885]

Hell of a game hikaru is a gentleman pure and simple

[@rhwing5095]

Haha Hikaru is only a 'gentleman' when his pride isn't on the line. He's absolutely toxic when he's not getting his way.

[@Darryldlowe]

I finally realized why he can make moves so fast

[@DeeJayPancakes]

The bishop move sealed the deal

[@adamtomecko6817]

Nice game, Bob!

[@jamesguffogg7119]

Brilliant a fucking game... wow what a recovey 8👍 Coffee...

[@okirrama3587]

Hikaru figuratively ankle break uncle Bob

[@kimbirch1202]

I was screaming for Bob to take the pawn