Who Will Play Magnus?? Crazy Tiebreaks Today!!

[@chess]

Pragg on fire!! 🔥

[@Joe-og6br]

❤

[@Wings_80]

🔥

[@juliuscaesar564]

@@Magnuscarlsen488 always the haters

[@starplatinumtheworld2249]

that's why he's bla- (No racism)

[@SwapnilThePowerBoii]

​​@@starplatinumtheworld2249What?! You call him black and then "nO raCiSm". Can't appreciate an 18 year old so young still so good at this game, beaten World no 3 then No 2 Now playing against the World No 1 in such a big Super tournament so there's no reason for hating.

[@alwayslearning6837]

Being 18 and facing Magnus for the World Cup is an achievement in and of itself. My money's on Magnus but both deserve a round of applause👏👏👏

[@BPmultiverse]

my money is on prag he is kryptonite of magnus

[@Joe-og6br]

I am a fan of Magnus but I sense Pragg victory. 🧐

[@neetforneed577]

​@@BPmultiversenot in classical though

[@neetforneed577]

​@@Joe-og6bravarage indian

[@VBG9284]

​@@neetforneed577ok😂😂But Indians are not average .... Mind it.

[@fictionverse46]

If prag beats magnus, hikaru can sleep in peace😂

[@Cosmiccoffeestains]

Lmao. 😂

[@rodrigopaiva6954]

@@Cosmiccoffeestains lol

[@saisrikar2003]

Hikaru's smile and Levy's death stare are both equally iconic intros

[@donkarnage6986]

do you never talk about chess? everytime you say this nonsens?

[@Sympanet]

Do y’all ever get tired of commenting the same bs

[@pauloleary9464]

Hikaru likes to terrify his audience before educating them.

[@whonus3906]

@@Sympanet have u seen levy's comment section

[@raghunathgarai6175]

I felt it too

[@daesmua]

if pragg wins, that will be the craziest run ever, like, beating the Top 3 to win the world cup 🤯

[@pranav_2229]

Now nobody will know why i got this many likes

[@tanaypatel8412]

Victory can never be more sweeter than this beating the best 3 in the world.

[@Ihate_rice]

@@pranav_2229 bruh underrated?

[@Aimemes3]

I think the #69 best player in the world making the candidates is the greatest run in the World Cup. Pragg has been spectacular tho

[@D.U.D.E-]

He wont

[@NotPabu]

Congrats to Pragg for making it to the finals. Love the recaps!

[@aaravsinha4393]

Why would u spoil it

[@samulikarjalainen6107]

Pragg is probably the GOAT 18 year old but sensei is more of an expert on chess history.

[@2bongelive]

Spoiler much

[@peterkhoury1393]

Guys if you dont want to get spoiled dont read the comments -.-

[@eddiebrewer8012]

@@peterkhoury1393it’s the top comment on the video it shows as soon as you click on it

[@nirbhaykumarchaubey8777]

00:40 Hikaru be like : " Hum bhi pele gaye the, tum bhi pele jaoge" :-)

[@novamystique7958]

😂😂😂😂

[@sahilsingh5107]

😆😆😆

[@MaxIronsThird]

Pragg defeated Hikaru when he was #2, now defeats Fabiano while he's #2 as well. He's been doing an amazing torunament, now only Carlsen stand in his way.

[@insanemafia7250]

The curse of #2

[@Timmyjg2004]

Spoiler

[@hauslarkhobhaiya9781]

Now it's time for number 1

[@Ravenryx]

​@@hauslarkhobhaiya9781nice joke

[@lamebadminton8084]

​@@insanemafia7250❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@zahawolfe]

I suspect even Magnus will be rooting for Pragg in the finals

[@mhreinhardt]

I think Magnus is definitely excited to play him. When you're at the top and have already played all the other top contenders, I imagine the new challenges from up-and-comers are what you'd look forward to most.

[@gollumchess]

you spoke my heart.

[@GreenDriveIndia]

Magnus has huge respect for Prag and probably enjoys the challenge presented by Pragg

[@prajwalbharambe343]

@@mhreinhardt hope its not like nepo magnus clash. hopefully prag gives tougher competition

[@simple45679]

@@mhreinhardt magnus thought it would be alireza but alireza had other plans apparently

[@shubhambits]

This can be probably last world cup for magnus. So if pragg wins, this will be feat that no one can achieve ever... Beating top 3 of the world.

[@raviranjanrr6]

Now hikaru will be congratulating pragg if he defeats magnus.

[@gokulvarma627]

Uno Reverse😁😂

[@jaysanga5981]

😂

[@O2H3]

We all wants to be like you 😂

[@fred-ss4ym]

10/10 smile 😊

[@Setlinsubba]

More like a serial Killer vibe.

[@iguoyrxayananikihs9505]

Yeah, it looks so happy and wholesome that I feels so sweet 😊. If he is acting it, he would be a great actor

[@dexgrease5820]

What kind of weirdo posts this kind of comment 🙄

[@OmkarChakradeo]

Hikaru is happy just like when you fail but your friend also fails in exam

[@amoghthorave3385]

Exactly🤣Bro took no time to analyze his opponent's downfall

[@harishnetam502]

Lol

[@its999wrld4]

Hha real such a relief

[@indianfighter1740]

😂😂

[@rushikeshshardul8046]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@MattiAkaYazz]

I’m pretty sure Pragg shakes not because of nerves, but because it helps him to think and get into zone, but that’s just my thoughts

[@sm8479]

Sometime Indian to this to remember something

[@razvanica23]

he refrains from going to the toilet on purpose

[@sarthakpatil2272]

It keeps the body warm and brain active.

[@bildungsproletariat]

Adderall side effects

[@prajwalbharambe343]

@@bildungsproletariat adderall makes you better chess player? drugs should be banned in chess

[@theemerdareloth]

I love how Hikaru will be like: "The idea is quite simple," and then he explains things only a seer, soothsayer, or psychic could know about the future of the board state.

[@chessandpandemic1200]

I thought hikaru is name of chess evil but he is gentleman ❤

[@Richa-12]

PRAGG was Magnificent ❤❤❤ What a gameplay and maturity to Control the Nerves🎉🎉 Has beaten World No 2 and 3 , Now its time to Grab the Crown from World No 1😂😂😂 ATB Pragg💥💥💥💥💯

[@anandamitesh]

I like the way he pronounce Ramesh babu praggnananda😂

[@adarshmishra.1087]

His facial expressions with such words "Welcome back everyone" wins hearts everytime 💓❤

[@FruitPunchSamura1]

31:05 Hikaru having an "I'm something of a scientist myself" moment. lol

[@novamystique7958]

Norman nakamura

[@Joe-td6ow]

Little prag farming super GM lol

[@samulikarjalainen6107]

Or rather people who are legends in their own minds.

[@kaoushikmazumder4350]

Best chess streamer with a best smile!! And also if one can beat hikaru ,he can beat any one!! Cause not evry day Speed beast slip up and a reminder speed dragon beats grandmasters with bong cloud like childs play!! Big fan hikaru❤!!Go pragg 💪

[@DingisChilling]

Most of Indian kids do shake their body front and back when they study or do calculation in school . don't get confuse with nervousness shaking

[@captain_jacksparrow]

5:44 A possible reason why Qc8 was played- Qd7 ed5 now black cant capture with c6 pawn as Ba4 is there. But after Qc8 cd5 can be played. So maybe he wanted to keep the central pawns compromising his development.

[@thorfinn_saga]

Hikaru seems happy i am remembering that scene in 3 idiots ! He was sad cause he lost but he became happy cause caruana also lost 😂

[@EhPringle]

This random new thing you're doing with the, "Heyyyyyy welcome back" short and simple I kinda love it now lol

[@rajinikanthan8967]

What a win against World No.3 (Fabi), No.2 (Hikaru), No.1 ( We all know who ) Not Impossible, Go for it, Pragg. You GOT This.

[@danielnery4054]

Fabi is #2, Hikaru is #3.

[@Kunal-ne4bx]

@@danielnery4054 not officially though, just on live ratings

[@Jerry-zz2eu]

​@@danielnery4054Hikaru was #2 when he lost to pragg, now fabi lost to him too.

[@danielnery4054]

@Jerry-zz2eu when Hikaru lost to Pragg he was already #3 and #2 was Fabi

[@rajinikanthan8967]

@@Jerry-zz2eu That's what I thought, Bro... ,,👍😎✌️

[@choudharyratnadeep]

Hikaru is making chess popular in India for sure! Always love watching his videos! ❤️

[@omieyadav638]

Pragg beating #2 & #3, and finally THE BOSS Magnus arrives in his way.😅

[@gollumchess]

The Final Boss of every game 😅

[@muralikrishnaraokancharla4916]

Praggs place is assured already for candidates 2024 itrespective of worldcup final result ..Since carlsen would not defend ding liren pragg will play in theworld championship too and there exists 100percent chance for win as pragg is prooved to be an expert in end games and nerves games like carlsen

[@sigmaprush5796]

Pragg has lost atleast 5 to 10 kg in this tournament. It is arduous and gruesome to play for this long everyday for the last 21 days.

[@mdashrafuzzamansunny2145]

good. he was getting fat anyways

[@trickogamerz1571]

They both blundered in the first game at first Praggananandhaa and then fabiano and then they drew

[@jonnydimes31]

Congrats Pragg! I can’t wait till the finals! Thanks for the video Hikaru

[@orainehowell6446]

"I could be wrong" followed by "I'm pretty sure" Lol

[@jramkumarpatnaik2877]

Understanding chess is so easy with you.Thanks for the work you do.Rookie people like me keep following chess without loosing interest because of people like you. Keep up the great work. For tomorrow heart says pragg Head says carlsen. Keeping fingers crossed.

[@thisiskunal]

0:01 what a smile 😜

[@SpinbarrMojokerto-ue8fs]

Since Hikaru was beaten by Pragnananda, i was wondering is he able to reach final..., though since the early tournament i choose Fabiano will be in final vs Magnus. Congratulation to Prag..

[@sandytaunk]

Captions should be " I told you so 'chess kids are tough ' "

[@supercoolezio]

18:34 nice to see the incredible Gucci Piano opening catching on in mainstream chess.

[@dominicboileau]

Hikaru’s recaps of the World Cup were very impressive. His ability to explain deep and complex chess concepts to average players make his recap very instructive as well as entertaining. I think he’s now officially surpassed levy.. sorry for comparing 😂

[@jenricdota]

0:00 Your presence digusts me 0:01 I love y'all

[@purpasteur]

great time management lesson from the Juicer

[@feeblehour4078]

You have to feel for this guy.....soft hearted

[@visalkZada]

Finally hikaru is out of his hotel room😂😂

[@GoodGameX_]

Prag has great nerves🖤

[@Thomas-qy7wm]

25 + 10 feels like a good balance between enough time to think for the players to make good moves, and a good flow for spectators. Wish this would be the default format for classical.

[@Philopantheon82]

Pragg vs the final boss in chess are in the final, it will be an epic march for sure.

[@manmoth_1990]

I think Pragg is excellent at channeling his nerves into top performance

[@rafaelandrescespedesbaster3983]

The Pragg movement is "The Pragg Oscilation Power", hahahahaha!!!

[@monkeysage4175]

The only one standing on pragg's way is the no.1 he has beat 3 and 2 if he manages to win the whole tournament that shit would be sensational

[@dibinjohn3514]

Pragg vs magnus will be ❤❤

[@attahamamah5128]

cant stop laughing on the first 2 seconds his relation and then his smile , just hilarious

[@samulikarjalainen6107]

The man who defeated you will play and probably defeat him.

[@unofficialmlbb9360]

protagonist: magnus antagonist: hikaru

[@praneshsharma7785]

I love when he says "Ramesh Babu pragnananda"

[@Torbinsky]

Yay, Hikaru has a Maya Shirt from Mexico

[@S4kshamm]

17:49 if prag would have taken a bishop instend of a queen would be a sicker draw ngl

[@shivrajmorde6840]

Hikaru just showed these move aha they werent actually played they agreed to a draw 2-3 moves before promotion

[@S4kshamm]

@@shivrajmorde6840 ah ok my bad

[@mediamannaman]

So, is Pragg going to knock Magnus off the throne? What do you think? He looks like he is poised to be the new World #1 for the next 10 to 15 years. But I have to say that he has a more timid or shy personality, maybe he is slightly introverted and may not live for chess like Magnus does.

[@MrWaschbrettbaer]

I' don't think there will be a clear #1 for the next 10 to 15 years after Magnus looses that spot (which might take a while). So many great young players and they just keep coming with the quality of today's chess education.

[@readmycomment3707]

This is a really stupid comment. Pragg can win and it changes nothing. It doesn't "knock Magnus off his throne" it just means Pragg had a good tournament. He'd have to be #1 player in the world for 10+ years AND have multiple world title reigns like Magnus before he can start being compared to him.

[@mediamannaman]

@@readmycomment3707 I’m asking for opinions. No need to be rude.

[@percy9228]

@@mediamannaman I don't think what he said was rude but just fact. Pragg has to be consistent over years to be able to compare to what magnus has achieved in chess. What you said diminishes Magnus's achievements and status. Theirs a saying, getting to number 1 is hard, staying number 1 is harder. Magnus has been their for a decade and only gave up because he's not interested in keep going. otherwise he more in him

[@mediamannaman]

@@percy9228 That’s great, and I appreciate that info, but the question is not “stupid” because I would never know this without asking it, and it IS rude (not to mention condescending) to say so.

[@godsonokonofua2057]

Let's see if fabiano could do better sounded very sarcastic 😂

[@Zyrexia]

Hikaru has learn a new move, Smile-Before-Welcoming Hikaru forgot how to "Welcom Back Everyone" from straight face without any smile in between

[@shrinivas105]

That bouncing issue even I had when I was in college.. it is not due to nervousness rather it is a way of concentration some people choose...

[@pbezunartea]

I know I'm repeating myself: thank you Hikaru for providing your invaluable analysis for everyone to see! I can't stress this enough: you content is amazing, thank you! I forgot to add: Congratulations, Pragg! :)

[@mamaBucketvfx]

Fabi missed to win the classical match. But with magnus i think pragg should be on his top form or else magnus punishes even for a single inaccuracy

[@furrypossum1498]

Hikaru was def dead inside right after the intro😂😂😂

[@visheshgupta4947]

Bye Hikaru! 32:34

[@rajinikanthan8967]

Final BOSS Fight..... Loading.....

[@hussainmdyt7638]

Hikaru forgets the Rapid time control that he played few days back 😂

[@m.hosein870]

Bro defeated Number 3 and 2 in the world 💀

[@ananyashree3132]

I HAVE never watched hikaru channel this is my first time i never knew he is that smiley

[@karthikprasadk]

I always replay your "Welcome back everyone" part several times before watching the full video.. your enthusiasm is so amazing Hikaru

[@bobbynygaardchrisitansen6874]

In knockout tournament it really only matters who is the last player. As the player in the finale that loses did not meet the winner earlier on or even players that the winner faced and won.

[@paulgottlieb]

Hi Kari seems to be much happier an relaxed these days compared to when he was younger

[@binoym9270]

praggnanandhaa❤

[@riceprincedh3854]

Hikaru's welcome always put a big smile on my face!

[@rohanpawar1603]

I wish prag had a rest day tommorow

[@pratiks1]

pragg looks very tired... magnus will probably grind with 2 games

[@nirmalyamisra]

pragg will grind back

[@EmFanForLife]

Another pessimistic indians like some of those in the twitch chat. Bro kuch jata hai accha kehne main. He has more winning chances than magnus

[@pratiks1]

@@EmFanForLife You can call me pessimist or realist. I am just stating my opinion!!

[@thekookydragon]

0:33 Bro directly went for the throat. I've seen hell, lets see how "well" you do XD

[@mayankagarwal4492]

Happiest person right now is hikaru😂

[@satyam7508]

Congratulations pragg

[@RavanPablo]

Congratulations pragg ................and thanks alot hikaru for uploading the games of pragg and fabi

[@SalvatoreMilitello]

His smile just made me open my mouth to smile back-

[@aaronchan1088]

I was shocked when fabi did not play a6. He played a6 too late, allowing pragg to escape with the draw. Pragg dodged several bullets during his epic run as did Carlsen whe. His opponent missed the crushing Qf1 with Rg6 and Rg2 coming. Only a matter of time till pragg is the new world champ.

[@MrWaschbrettbaer]

Good point about Pragg's resilience.

[@giorgitatarashvili3875]

I'd love to see Hikaru in John Wick, especially in chapter IV

[@Live_India3333]

3 times Carlson defeated by pragg🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥you can chek it..... Thats why he will defeat it again🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉final pragg vs Carlson...

[@Joseph-nh6in]

It's got to drive Fabi crazy that he for some reason can't play fast chess.

[@wanaswapersleymilimo]

The Classic Gucci Piano 😂 Hikaru def. had the best chess teachers

[@vijaykumar18081993]

Even Magnus might be sweating

[@laurenceaustinc]

“For todayyyyyyyssss video…” 😂

[@broken1394]

Pragg going all the way. 🔥

[@kiranjith9287]

Its over Hikaru Praggnanandhaa will finish carlsen tommorrow

[@seltonmatos1807]

Watch out Hikaru, the "GMSupi" machine will get you! haha ha

[@deepasadish]

love the way hikaru says "welcome back" 🙂

[@nisargjoshi8236]

I really like the deep analysis by Hikaru in his recaps! Also loved the good advice coming from a super experienced top player like Hikaru to an upcoming talent!

[@bharath4866]

Prag anna repu Kurchi Madatha Petti Benguthadu

[@sahilsachdev1103]

Pragg vs magnus was deemed to happen.

[@haneesh__1]

His intro's smile ...welcome back!!! ...always gets me

[@eduardoarronte8939]

Dude i love your riviera maya shirt

[@SahilRashidKumar]

Thanks hikaru i was waiting for this

[@Алмаз-н1ф]

well Pragg proved that he is one of the best