I PLAYED NEPO TO SEE WHO FACES ALIREZA, HANS AND MAGNUS IN PARIS!!

[@1h0Lt]

Hans vs Magnus and Guccireza vs Hikaru?? Script writers went crazy

[@abdulrahmanashraf8454]

They be cray cray if Hans vs Hikaru in finals

[@iblivs21]

its too good to be true

[@shushnik]

​@@abdulrahmanashraf8454 nah. Hans loses to Magnus badly, then loses by 3 to Firouzja in the consolation.

[@redplague7996]

Ez Memereza vs Carlus Magnusson

[@bezzleskyhirecords5088]

Is there any sport safe from them damn writers 😂

[@hausi78]

"I need to change something" he said, and came back with a new shirt. 😀

[@andrewdostie9123]

Guy makes a Levy recap video, beats Nepo in SCC QF, and makes a 30 minute review video of his own games all in the same day. I can hardly get off the couch.

[@bohuslen]

@@carloareaser Or he likes to work/make content. You do know that it is possible to like ones work?

[@jordanious7711]

hans played (and won) a full blitz match against Anish and Wesley, made that infamous 30 minute interview and dropped 6 youtube shorts all in the same day. Then played 2 classical games the next 1. Hikaru aint that special lil bro

[@davehastin3683]

@@zandel_zandel Get off your high horse sir. Those chess chicks speak the language of mortals, 60-70% of hikaru's logics are just too op for us peasants.

[@nexttech9846]

28:45 Hikaru assuming he's facing off against magnus instead of Hans is so savage lmao

[@taz_artista]

I laughed so hard 😂

[@Hbmd3E]

he says hopes he can play against Magnus

[@ShamH64]

​@@Hbmd3E well it depends,if Magnus would play like in his prime years, Hikaru would lose

[@lucasmatsuoca]

Plot twist. Alireza vs Hans final

[@AlfonsoUrdaneta-e4j]

@@Hbmd3E yes, the implication is that there is zero possibility that it would be Hans

[@AdamOuled]

So happy you won I was so scared in the first games

[@mathematicsclub961]

Same here 😅😅😅

[@AyoolaLadapo-hg7vs]

Spoiler alert

[@slowedsound1095]

he did come back!!

[@DrEMichaelJones]

Holy cow. I stopped watching after our boy went down big...

[@kiplockhaven382]

Thanks for the spoiler

[@shonkai1001]

Ian is such a good player, he doesn't receive as much glamour as Pragg, Hans, Alireza etc but his technique might only be second to Magnus and Hikaru and Fabi

[@IannOnCracc]

he’s the gatekeeper of the elite of the elite.

[@shonkai1001]

@@IannOnCracc exactly

[@zpalqmabc]

Second to 3 guys?

[@shonkai1001]

@@zpalqmabc c'mon don't bite too much on the grammar, you get what I'm saying.

[@Karkar535]

Ян намного большего добился в шахматах чем Хикару.Что выиграл Хикару?Он даже за корону ни разу не боролся хотя участвовал в турнире претендентов.Хикару точно шоумен и элитный игрок,но его по титула не сравнить с Яном ,Фаби и тем более Магнусом!

[@iblivs21]

i watched the live stream earlier, was literally on the edge of my seat, and scooched back when the bullet round came up. congrats hikaru!

[@Password_1234]

Hikaru calculates with that same power anime protagonists have, where they just have five episodes worth of inner monologue storylines while to the outside world only three seconds have passed.

[@Fieryxjoe]

"Hopefully I can beat Alireza so I can face off with Magnus again" lol the shade being thrown at Hans.

[@棗こころ-z1x]

28:45 He didn’t even mention that guy 😂

[@thedoctord]

the subtlety

[@Noname12........641]

HE WILL NOT SEE HANS COMING IMAGNIE HE WINS

[@EJandEmmanGonzales]

the sneak diss

[@a.j.leclair5426]

Good luck Hikaru im rooting for you and i really hope you win it all!

[@FindingTheNarrative]

I suck at chess, but I absolutely love watching this Hikaru's recaps. Like his vision is absolutely insane.

[@sub-harmonik]

23:43 "And I have a very obvious setup with bishop d4 and knight g3" I can follow most of these easily but I have no idea how that setup is obvious.

[@Bryaaammnnn179]

It’s not obvious in the way that capturing a free, hanging piece is obvious but when you think about which squares the knight and bishop could realistically be on where they remain active, threatening and not getting in each other’s way it’s pretty clear

[@joshr.5199]

He played very well in the longer time control, but as things got closer to bullet, it wasn't even close. Great job!

[@Harryf2201]

Stare today started with Hikaru looking at something else, away from the camera... Suspicious, maybe his camera on wherever he's locked up Levy?

[@JordanJ-uo8il]

It’s danya 😱 that’s where he’s been all this times 😨

[@gabrielsaaaenz]

Man, you´re a true hard worker!!!

[@vitorkenzo1276]

bro didnt even left his chair lol straight from match to review congrats on the win nikaru hakamura

[@mrk_apx]

Always catches me offguard when he speaks abt himself in the third person 😭

[@Thatoneguy-12]

Timestamp 😂

[@mrk_apx]

​​​@@Thatoneguy-12 0:12 he also said somewhere at the end "then hikaru takes pond w king" 😅

[@ramiroraffo]

I had a calculus teacher who did the same, he was so funny

[@emanuellucin]

Haha him speak his name like was another person

[@MolapoMakwela]

HIKARU the beast🔥🔥🔥I nearly cried when you were losing the 5+1 portion but I knew a juicy comeback was coming🔥

[@yurthing]

Can't wait for Hikaru and Alireza to play🔥🔥

[@richard550]

Every time he said "and this was a huge mistake" I was suffering 😭

[@alooi11]

Bruh I almost lost hope when u lost in the beginning, but I remembered that you’re Hikaru!

[@itsjac0b310]

I watched until it was 7 for 7 , when i came back and saw it 14.5 my mind blown

[@GangsterJabs]

Damn I thought you were going to lose against Nepo after how painful those defeats in the 5 + 1 portion were. Props to you for being able to turn it around and beat him

[@leo1bueno1]

this man is fast in bringing the review

[@bette981]

Bro is majestic and good at chess

[@garrydavtyan8272]

@bette981 got smoked in longer time games

[@SillyWilly15]

I love the longer videos! Please keep it up and bring back titled Tuesday :)

[@FongYukYu]

YESS!! Ofc this man commentated his own games IMMEDIATELY after he just finished playing said games 😂👏🏼 Brava. Respect the hustle. I don't have it in me to rewatch the full stream, so this is perfect ❤

[@abdullahalenizi1918]

14:47 I love it when he says “I lose my mind and play king F5” 😂❤ love you you are the best

[@josephcouture2554]

Watched it live! So much fun to watch. Very cool how you blundered on purpose in the beginning to keep it interesting 😅

[@vin2164]

0:19 hikaru played ian in 2019 no? scc semifinals?

[@Aakarsh350]

I was watching live! Loved it!

[@0_xXD]

So glad you won🎉❤You’re my Inspiration

[@kaviyarasank4891]

Congrats Hikaru 🎉, wanna see you as a champ in this tour

[@tj_enju]

yup... its always nice seeing a hikaru win, GMs are constantly making blunders and other chess chanels try to make GMs to be flawless gods... its grt watching someone at toplevel chess that talks about chess like it really plays out

[@sebastianvejby9275]

You are the goat , well played. Btw we love a longer video so that's just great😊

[@ayoubidsiaddi3104]

Congratulations 🎉❤

[@Unknown-jt1jo]

10:10 -- Hikaru plays a move recommended by the computer, even though he has no idea why it's good :) Reminds me of how GMs tell weaker players to focus on "ideas" rather than memorization when prepping openings. Apparently they don't always follow their own advice.

[@Entropy825]

Love the recaps.

[@Snceday1]

Your my favorite Gm. Love watching and leaning from your skills.

[@painless4785]

2 grudge matches - you couldn't write this script any better. Alireza vs Hikaru and GOAT vs Hans

[@vakme]

Continue giving us long videos, we do enjoy every one of them :)

[@nedstarks4142]

I struggled to finish the game. You were stressing me out 😂 I'm glad you won.

[@ombabu1335]

Really yr i was very sad initially i stopped seeing the match. Now i am relieved. Congratulations professor , all the best

[@NoudvanHarskamp]

Great work Champ!! Good luck against Alireza🔥🙌

[@ivan_pozdeev_u]

10:08 "Now, don't ask me, a measly 2800 player, why the computer likes this idea..."

[@DaYellowMelo]

I was so silent and in absolute shock after the 5+1. But when that bullet series started, it was all good😎

[@theshortblondeguy]

Nakamaster is very casual with the total dominance

[@ZionOgunsola]

Match was never in doubt. Go Hikaru!

[@drnknGM]

Thumbnails keep getting better. ❤

[@rottenfifa5391]

Your experience and skill in bullet games played the part.

[@DekarNL]

The kid did amazing against Magnus. Not giving up and trying stalemate is an excellent strategy. Never resign!

[@Ecthelion121]

Rooting for you on the finals!

[@monikalala3810]

Congratulations what a turn around! おめでとう

[@Car3FuLoNe]

The best part was the interview after Are you excited about Paris? “It’s disappointing to have to travel halfway across the world” 😂

[@IamLuke176]

The 30 minutes video for your recap is worth it.

[@arvIsW]

I love how pokerface he is before every video and then transforms it into a happy energetic face😂

[@db202db]

Great content/recaps as always.

[@danielmarkel5030]

congratulations i hope my two favorites play against each other

[@HAL_HLA]

Hikaru congratulation!!!

[@vin2164]

congrats on your win!

[@brahimajaani]

Our king is getting older 😢

[@Yusuf-the-wanderer]

0:00 me looking everyone in the class with max. anxiety level trying to figure out how to start my presentation.

[@FongYukYu]

First Fabi let me down, then Wesley. I thought I was cursed, but Hikaru turned it around 🔥🔥🔥

[@soundrapandiank5838]

28:45 Imagine h_a_n_s beat MAGNUS💀

[@chesstropolis]

first game is like a greek gift, but with a rook instead of a bishop

[@tator9798]

I feel like Hikaru has been strugling with rapid or similar time formats lately, but then again, when bullet comes i swear is like watching a magician doing his thing, opponents don't even know what hit them😅

[@userpointblank-x7r]

hope you win the tourney!!!, good luck hikaruu

[@muzimdakane4525]

‘I need to change something’ *he changes shirt* 😂😂😂

[@yannickhein9788]

WOULD IT BE POSSIBLE TO USE REGULAR CASE INSTEAD OF ALL UPPER CASE IN YOUR TITLE? Thank you.

[@sundar00742]

My man made the comeback of the year 😈😈

[@cocogus]

Great commentary as usual.

[@carolinamorillo6548]

Bro said he wants to win the semifinals to face magnus 😂😂 Hans really stands no chance

[@brandonsmith2888]

Can someone please explain a ‘classic wooden shield’ and a ‘classic right triangle’ thank you

[@arnavgovil861]

How does he upload so fast

[@nepurohit8951]

Nowadays Hikaru,magnus,hans, a better love story than twilight..

[@miloskuzmanovic]

Good luck in Paris!

[@someoneelse293]

The chat was worried bout hikaru. .. until the time controls got cut

[@_jovanaK1]

Good job hikaru were all very proud of you I mean went from 2.5 to 14.5 and winning at the end is crazy ❤❤❤

[@TheRealMortyII]

Nice work Naka!!

[@avivdan5217]

When is the next game?

[@Gorilla26645]

When is the Hans interview reaction coming, mr editor? Really looking forward for that video!

[@DilshodOlimov1]

Levy never fails…. Oops! Wrong channel😂

[@m4kanaka]

Oopsie 😢😂

[@lakermangmx]

Hikaru, honest question, how can you be this calm when explaining your mistakes? I noticed going over my mistakes in games is a chore and makes me uncomfortable. Do you think streaming helps you with analysis? Or you have objective personality?

[@rahulpanda5699]

Naka already knows magnus has a straight ticket to the Finale

[@trsleaderyt9308]

Bro Ian thought he was Hikaru 😂 Congratulations on winning🎉 U scared us 🤕

[@amirsista9350]

Does Hikaru say he never played yan in the SCC , he played him in 2018 or 19 I guess , and also Danny rench and Robert were on the commentating, you can found it in youtube

[@kahwigulum]

I never had any doubt.

[@ShlomoOvadya]

Gratz! 🎉

[@gaborcsordas]

this SCC final is going to be way more exciting than the actual world championships. Except Alireza vs. Hans, all pairings are ongoing rivalries. Magnus vs Hans is obviously because of cheating scandal, Magnus vs. Alireza is the young prince against the king, Hikaru vs. Hans also because of the drama, Hikaru vs. Alireza is going to be spicy because of its going to be a revenge for Bullet championships, and finally the El Clasicó, Magnus vs. Hikaru the epicness.. If they set the finals up right, this could be something really big.

[@Uruguay115]

Wrestlemania main event Magnus vs Hans followed by Alireza vs Hikaru♥

[@madshamanstudios]

Nakamura! Of course Carlsen is best, but in another way Hikaru is the best overall. Playing at historically competitive levels and showing us his analysis with professionalism and personality. Possibly the best chess ambassador we've ever seen, and still one of the top players on the planet. Go Hikaru! We are rooting for you!

[@LukeVenables]

28:45 Or Hans, right? 😂

[@abuzaynab9363]

25:57 NOT THE TOWERS

[@lef-sg6lr]

So these were the people in Paris

[@BuffDemigod]

Great job!

[@str8forthakill]

Why would a king not like to be mated? Isnt procreation the meaning of noble life? To carry on the nobility line of succession

[@damberdor]

danie scripting this really tells us he really need the rent money lol

[@gniewomircioek6845]

When recap from Levys game?

[@shreya.mishra.]

Thumbnails always rocks🤩