Hikaru and Hans, Post Match Interviews. A Tale of Two Attitudes.

[@davidestebancontreras5004]

The difference here is that Hikaru let the chess speak for itself first, THEN he spoke.

[@Californiahotelson]

@@LeafBurrower get your tongue out of hans a$$ XD

[@Tethloach1]

I voted on the poll that he wins easily vs Hans since he is close to Magnus in blitz

[@dragonusuralis8287]

He also let his gambling promotion speak for itself(I dislike hans the cheater and hikaru the gambling promoter)

[@MoreGMHikaru]

Hikaru has stopped his collab with Stake 4 months ago. He did it for 2 months. Will you still be talking about it in a year? -- the editor

[@NewUser000NewUser]

​@MoreGMHikaru I like Hikaru. But saying it only have been for x times , Y times ago is the worst possible defense. He shouldn't have took a gambling sponsor nor he should stream on Kik.

[@korpilombolo0068]

He intentionally lost to Alireza so that he can face Hans, 4d chess.

[@djegaming7022]

HAHAHA REAL😂

[@AM23.]

Bro I really thought this too!!!

[@HDGF64]

Then he had to rely on probability, because Hikaru x Alireza was the first match! Or maybe he is a prophet 🤔 interesting...

[@wedab9649]

​@@AM23.Nah. Alireza destroyed him

[@builderphill1361]

​@@HDGF64nobody thought hans would beat magnus lol

[@victorcontreras5703]

Magnus and Hikaru beat Hans so bad he initially forgot about his accent

[@thomasmckennie8771]

Wow. That accent seems fake AF now. He gradually slid back into character didn't he?? 🧐🤔

[@giofugazz]

Non English native here... Does he fake an accent? I never noticed

[@victorcontreras5703]

@@thomasmckennie8771 peep old videos of him from years ago. He absolutely fakes his accent he never had it before

[@henrygreen2096]

@@giofugazzI’m not going to say he is faking his accent. I don’t know him, his brain, or his parents/family. BUT if you search for audio/video or Hans from the past he sounds drastically different. Theres a KZbinr Ludwig that made a video comparing his “old accent” with his “current accent. Not that big of a deal to me but it is unusual.

[@davidjames149]

@@henrygreen2096 didn't he live in Europe for a while? I'm Aussie, and I know quite a few people that moved here from the US or UK that have picked up an Aussie accent. I've got a Canadian friend who's lived here for years and he sounds more Aussie than I do. So it's definitely possible to pick up an accent either consciously or subconsciously, but i'm no expert. Hans may very well be putting it on.

[@captainnautilus9578]

Kramnik with his whole campaign against online cheating, becoming the coach of hans niemann, it's just insane. It's the irony of ironies.

[@anthonyquote1593]

Bro the whole "online cheating campaign" is ironic. Chess players shouldnt make any campaigns. If the platforms wanted they could EASILY ban all they cheaters. First of all nobody cheats on their main accounts except Hans. So you put all new accounts or accounts created recently in a bag. Then you check the IPs. If the account was created from a USA ip, but plays from other ips so he VPNs then put in another bag of more suspicious accounts. Then check the moves, the accuracy and compare to engine moves. Then check the games. If the person is playing only rapid. Do they play bullet? If they play, how fast they play. Come on bro its SUPER easy for them to think a million more sophisticated methods than i proposed and implement them. They wont implement nothing because they dont really care, and cheaters are after all customers for the platforms.

[@captainnautilus9578]

@@anthonyquote1593 nobody cheats on their main accounts except Hans hahaha savage !

[@nugsnothugs]

Customers? Most people who cheat don't have paid memberships. Nobody pays for a diamond sub then risks getting thrown off the site with no refund Also you can't tell who's using a VPN to cheese their IP address. That's the whole point of using a VPN. It's really not at easy to catch cheaters as you think bc plenty of legit top level players take a few seconds a move and play a lot of the top engine lines

[@FlamingFalconMan]

“You can’t tell who’s using a vpn” Amazon can. Many asian based streaming services can.

[@thebcwonder4850]

@@anthonyquote1593 what happens if there’s a young IM that starts beating strong GMs in blitz? This isn’t a hypothetical, they false-banned Alireza for this

[@moaazabdulrahim1843]

Before playing magnus “Not if I win, it is WHEN i win” After the game “I’m just 21, im only 21”

[@cakedupkevin]

Which is hilarious because Alireza is only 21 and he's been dubbed by Magnus as his successor lol Hans is COOKED

[@moaazabdulrahim1843]

I remember during scandal one of the main points doubters had in Has is that he progressed in elo pretty late in his career compared to other GMs. So if he is legit not cheating and his curve is just peaking at a faster rate later than others it might take him higher than Alireza eventually. I used to think he just managed to put his hands on Magnus’s prep before than famous game a cpl years back but he is currently legit super GM level so yeah

[@michaelangelo1202]

not to being disrespect but i though his like 27 or 28 by his look, but it turns out I'm 2 years older than him

[@Sakkyoku830]

To Levi: "Maybe it would have been better if you'd have played Hans every game" 🤣

[@jakepete5831]

😂loved it roasted tf outa hans😂

[@stephanadrian7682]

time stamp?

[@benjamincretsinger1198]

​@@stephanadrian7682about 4:30

[@diogoaxel]

That was gangster 😂

[@CrustyDonutts]

This aint a burn its a 5 Alarm Arson

[@TrifsLeo]

Hans: 'im only 21' Hikaru: You lost 9-'21'

[@nproving8276]

🤣🤣

[@waltuh2.3bviews3secondsago3]

'and you were acting like a 9 year old'

[@Squashmalio]

The "let the chess speak for itself" guy rarely shuts up and lets the chess speak for itself

[@BlindHatchet]

Hahaha true!

[@jrtodd-br4zc]

It because all the chess says he sucks

[@LunnarisLP]

actually he has been letting the chess speak for itself a lot recently as he has risen into the top 20 and has established himself as a super gm.

[@carlosedwardos]

What I don't hear discussed much, is the fact that Hans played Magnus much tougher than Ali Gucci-reza did! - Just look at the final match scores! - and we all know what a master of speed chess that Ali-Reza is - this should finally make those who suspected Hans of cheating feel super stupid about now! 😂

[@redeyexxx1841]

​@@carlosedwardos Well Alireza beat Hikaru easily and we saw what Hikaru did to Hans lol Alireza is definitely a better SSC player than Hans.

[@anphoneron]

While he did mention that the room was hot and that he hasn't practiced very much despite constant practice, Hans did forgot to mention that the sun was in his eyes and the moon in Sagittarius was in retrograde, so his performance really can't be held against him.

[@BitTheShed]

Hahaha

[@sorenzollamas]

The truest thing Han's said, "I may not be the most respectful person".

[@carlosedwardos]

What I don't hear discussed much, is the fact that Hans played Magnus much tougher than Ali Gucci-reza did! - Just look at the final match scores! - and we all know what a master of speed chess that Ali-Reza is - this should finally make those who suspected Hans of cheating feel super stupid about now! 😂

[@bobbill7879]

​@@carlosedwardos Didn't Magnesium Calcium give a string of like 5 games away? That and the one match reset

[@JanDarkyy]

​@@carlosedwardos u dont get it, hikaru and magnus studied alireza games because they respect gim hence they prepare for him, magnus went against hans blind without even looking at his games and when magnus got enough points to win he just gave up all the next 5 games lol hikaru didnt want to give the free 5 games for hans to brag so hikaru keep playing until the end

[@16alarkin]

@@JanDarkyy And how do you know this? Did you watch Niemann’s interview here? Or are you one of those people who makes claims without any evidence? If we’re speculating, I’d say there’s a lot more motive to make the person who’s been talking a lot of trash look like a fool.

[@XSilverXEclipseX]

Levy referring to Hikaru as a friend makes my heart swell. I love when these guys are on the same side rather that pitted against each other.

[@matthewh6983]

Hikaru disagrees

[@Parpeing]

​@@matthewh6983hikaru is a tsundere

[@jeremyellismusic]

It's amazing to think how happy Hikaru is to play in front of such a small audience when his actual fanbase would fill multiple stadiums.

[@zm5668]

An online audience/fan base isn't the same thing as fans who who actually travel and go to a stadium. But sure, he is your favourite so you have your own little world

[@asdfdhgfdfg]

@@zm5668 angry dork

[@nikhildawani2913]

I dont think he has mych fans now,he prolly has more haters he is not magnus

[@Kimdk87]

Multiple? What.

[@mn8931]

@@nikhildawani2913 also why do you haters always compare him to magnus? funny how insecure u haters are.

[@Aditya1998pandey]

Hikaru really humbled Hans with that 21-9 😂

[@foodhi2880]

2nd best player in the world. No shame for Hans he had a fantastic tournament

[@dangerousrambling]

Expected tbh

[@Blinkers2007GameDev]

@@foodhi2880 I agree

[@Blinkers2007GameDev]

@@dangerousrambling ofcourse

[@ab.salimi1857]

​@@foodhi2880 the shame is for his trash talk, he was talking about beating Magnus, but got obliterated by him and Hikaru. Didn't even shake their hands afterwards.

[@dkny02138]

I like how Hikaru gets sentimental for a split second at 08:17. You hear a quiver in his voice talking about seeing the fans there in person -- maybe wondering how many more times he'll ever get to experience that -- but then he quickly smothers the emotion away as you'd expect a great chess champion to do. But you can tell that hidden behind his machine-like exterior there is a heart of gold.

[@lifeisstr4nge]

Hes an ahole

[@Keizer-v9c]

Hilaru should teach Hans and Kramnik how to play speed chess for 100k $😂😂😂

[@jakesteffan505]

By 2026 Hikaru will be asking Hans for lessons.

[@Keizer-v9c]

@@jakesteffan505 what would he learn? How to cry or cheat 😂

[@jakesteffan505]

@@Keizer-v9c He'd learn how to be a better chess player.

[@Keizer-v9c]

@@jakesteffan505 21-9 isn't better 😂 he absolutely mauled him. What you even talkin about. Are u mental or something

[@arthurhaag9434]

​@@jakesteffan505this is sad, you are going in every comment sucking Hans balls

[@pgratedchess]

It's crazy that Kramnik tweeted that Hikaru WAS once a great blitz player and now not anymore... So much better than everyone else except Magnus and Firouzja. He had a bad day against Alireza, but his average level is insane.

[@jacobburgo]

BRO. Naroditsky does not like Hans at all 😂 I love his commentary, but he looks so pissed to have to interview him. Love it lol

[@CanariasCanariass]

😂😂😂

[@highjim7778]

our boy danya dont take no shit from cheats

[@lifeisstr4nge]

His name is Daniel

[@ckq]

I think thats just his resting face. I think he was looking like that when talking to Magnus during the Hans/Hikaru match

[@xtripx4273]

Completely stupid statement. Its just regular Daniel.

[@Nub_Fish]

This Hans interview is a complete 180 from Levys

[@crypticutopia7228]

My guess is he could have been trolling for content in the Levy interview. I hope anyway, because he did not look good in that interview

[@jakesteffan505]

The common denominator: He respects Danya, doesn't respect Levy. Can't say I don't blame him.

[@Zaki_Zain]

​@@jakesteffan505"im the kindest and most humble gm", it's not a matter of respect. The dude us delusional

[@jakesteffan505]

@@Zaki_Zain You're delusional.

[@dangerousrambling]

​@@Zaki_Zainwhen did Hans say that?

[@mattgehringer8554]

I actually think hikaru has come such a long way from a mindset standpoint. So much maturity in his words that we didn’t always used to see

[@Uragaan1]

"who the fuck do you think you are?" - hikaru, 2024

[@jrtodd-br4zc]

SHOTS FIRED HAHAHAHA. Hikaru is such a power boss. If the chess speaks for himself, it told Hans off real hard.

[@jaredy5315]

God, what a genuine, insightful, and grounded interview this was. This made me see Hikaru in a new light. This was something from the heart, and quite powerful. 🎉

[@gingerbeef2667]

Hikaru just seems like such a great human. He has done so much for the game and the fact he wants to continue that (potentially) into retirement speaks volumes of his character. What a winner.

[@GL-tj8zg]

Speaks of his love of chess

[@amanuelamogne9749]

The way this 🤡's Ego went down like his Evaluation bar. Couldn't stop laughing when GMHikaru checkmated him in the opening of the Interview...😂...

[@CrustyDonutts]

This was a classy interview Hikaru, a crushing victory too.

[@rishisingh5697]

Great win Hikaru and an insightful interview. Much love from India!

[@DontBeAKumquat]

Birds of a feather flock together. Hans and Kramnik deserve each other

[@WuhSuhDood]

The Hikaroo/Levi Arc has been great to watch these past 4 years

[@Ceno-2k]

what has happened?

[@WuhSuhDood]

@@Ceno-2k drama, but all seems good now

[@Ceno-2k]

@@WuhSuhDood what drama?

[@whitewalter7734]

​@@Ceno-2kHikaru starts streaming and getting popular. Levy starts leeching off of him. Together they produce some of the FINEST FKING CONTENT the world of chess has ever seen. Levy becomes as popular as Hikaru. Their collabs become more and more rare, and one day they stop. Levy admits its because ppl were calling him a leech (rightfully so). Time jump. Hikaru says Levy will most likely never be a GM (another objective fact which hurt some ppl's feelings) Thats all the drama i can think of

[@SamuelVenturaMusic]

lol none of that is “drama,” those are just unfolding events. The Hikaru/Levy Arc is more just Hikaru becoming more supportive over the years and actually rooting for him. I doubt Hikaru cared too much that Levy decided to grow his brand organically, it’s not like there was some big betrayal…

[@R0BERTMAY]

Hikaru is a class act. Stay humble kids.

[@sponggg_7096]

This is the first time i heard Hans speak at length about things that make sense and are true

[@spicysugar-l3p]

youre a legend of this sport, it will be a sad day when we arent able to see you in competitive chess

[@JS_Precision]

Hikaru seems so harmonious at this point. It great to see.

[@dark_tracker]

Hikaru is so well spoken. One of the 🐐

[@trevsguitarstash4967]

0:47 hikaru's a savage with this response

[@LouQualen]

As much as i love a classic Magnus vs Hikaru matchup words can not explain how excited i am to watch Alireza vs Magnus on Sunday.

[@bkhleung]

Delusion is definitely the right word to use.. Hans literally admits to cheating in his younger days and then goes to say (27:38) and I quote, "I could never imagine myself doing anything, so I would assume no one else would" That's straight up schizophrenia level of living in two separate realities

[@Bathwater1855]

I caught that too and it’s a real shame Hans gets to play in any tournament w/ real masters who respect the game and worked relentlessly to get where they’re at… looks like Hans snuck in the guy just looks guilty 🧐🤔

Not really. If he cheats now it would be game over for him.

[@Benon50]

Not really for example I stole from someone when I was younger, nowadays the thought is completly foreign to me. Nothing schizophrenic

[@NyxKitty]

@@Benon50 Doesn't change the fact that if you do something once, people are gonna assume that you're capable of doing it again. There's no putting the cat back in the bag once it's out.

[@RayMatador]

@@NyxKitty Bro he was fcking 12 he wasn't even an adult

[@FryyLoL]

I love that both perspectives are in the video, huge respect to Hikaru and his editor for this one

[@jeremyellismusic]

10:29 Blink and you'll miss the wink.

[@BeastCllz]

😮😮

[@dalwand]

That was a twitch.... not a wink

[@crazykhespar8487]

Nah that was a wink lol

[@checkle1]

no duh, if you blink during any wink, you'll miss it

[@NoChance-oz4dd]

Danya looked so scared lol , I think Hans punching up hotel room has them all scared

[@prcguy9953]

Summary of Hikaru interview: “don’t start nothing, won’t be nothing young blood”

[@Dunnooooo123]

Man like 2 years ago Hikaru was such a baby at times, the guy has matured so much and comes across so well, good for him.

[@AgitpropPsyop]

Hikaru being able to be honest about him aging and not being as sharp really speaks to his character. That can be a tough pill to swallow for many people.

[@roachdoggjr4648]

This was an even bigger blowout than I was hoping for between Hikari and Hans. I loved every minute of it.

[@Ttavoc]

The "old man" crushed the big mouth like he is a Abrams Main Battle Tank and Hans is an empty Soda Can.

[@waltuh2.3bviews3secondsago3]

He doesn’t even get the full soda can treatment 😭

[@hyeboi]

Hans still keeping that fake accent up lol hilarious

[@senormojo]

Hans analysis of the games: “Well, he had the whites so that’s totally unfair, because he starts. Then, I had to start the other games, which puts me at a disadvantage, since he knows what I just played, but I don’t know what he will play. Then, this sweater was chaffing…”

[@Hack3r91]

12:37 Levy really wanted to say something there!

[@SaketRaman-jh6fw]

6:16 Levy looks at the cam like an owl

[@deyofrfr3465]

Hans got humbled badly. Insane character switch up from 2 days ago to now😂

[@MrBunnybusiness]

this is the first time i have been able to see eye to eye with hans, im so happy it happened. i knew he was a person!!! :) always have rooted for his success, i just dont hate like that, but glad to hear. ggz bud

[@FongYukYu]

I heard it live during the stream, but 8:25 always gets me 🥺 It's wierd to hear Naka and Magnus, both far from even "middle age", talk about their ~legacy~. They're far from their deathbed and it makes me wish I got into chess earlier 😭

[@adadaprout]

It is well known that when it comes to chess, prime is around 25 years old.

[@TobiasOman-m5f]

i mean, how many atheletes are out there with 40y + that is the whole point. the upswing for them is years back, so they will inevitably only get worse at some point. they also have the luxury biing able to retire due to their past accievments

[@albe7292]

Hans before the match: "I won SVL, Tournament X,Y, Z, I beat Anish and I beat such and such and the world...I will crush everyone." Hans after the match: "Clearly I didn't have enough training games before... I was not fresh"

[@Masail_Ivanich]

Bro, look at Levy, same thing happened with him just now, although on a lower level))

[@jenkem4464]

How can he be fresh with all that egg on the face? ;)

[@hxpeful_demxn]

I mean, what else would you say when you lose like that? The losses themselves show that he wasn’t at his freshest. Awful trash talk but I don’t expect to see a different reason from a loser interview

[@naishadhthakkar709]

Anish was like his breakfast as per him and he just got the taste now..😂

[@dco1019]

hans is really good when he controls the venue he plays at .. like at home or events his own personal sponsors setup for him..

[@raymondgriffin9067]

I appreciate this interview with Hikaru and hearing him speak about his years in chess, as well as the years to come. I remember seeing him on a TV show called Crook and Chase, when he had just become master at the age of 10. Being in and from Oklahoma, I also remember him playing in the US Junior Chess Championship here, thanks to the financial support of some chess lovers here in the state. I wish Hikaru the best in chess, as well as life itself. He has done so much to keep chess relevant in the US. Thank you. 🙂

[@jorgemascarell]

Hans before the Match. Im ready to go right now. After the match . I wasnt ready. Lol. Reality check boy.

[@natemcfeters8184]

Just fantastic chess and so fun to watch. I was a bit surprised that Hans didn't have more success it just seemed like leading in he was on an upswing, but just shows how great Hikaru and Magnus are. Appreciate the emotion in the interview with Hikaru.

[@ElieSanhDucos0]

Hikaru almost cried and made me cry :'😅

[@christophermendoza6936]

Hans got humbled real quick lmao

[@carlosedwardos]

What I don't hear discussed much, is the fact that Hans played Magnus much tougher than Ali Gucci-reza did! - Just look at the final match scores! - and we all know what a master of speed chess that Ali-Reza is - this should finally make those who suspected Hans of cheating feel super stupid about now! 😂

[@alphalance9408]

Please keep going Hikaru, I LOVE SEEING YOU BEAT THE NEWER GENERATION!

[@jimweights8908]

Favourite moment was Bc7, threatening bishop and discovered check. Leaning back and relaxing 😎

[@stevewimmer9758]

Great interview. Put Hans in his place then spoke the truth to the chess world.

[@trevsguitarstash4967]

His chess spoke, and the pieces fell.

[@armina2567]

MAN don't make me go crying like that, you ain't no old yet

[@therabbit2207]

Hans got put into his place and was humbled.

[@icedlemontea6042]

Damn! Hikaru wasn't afraid to throw hands in this interview. I guess you could say, Hikaru speaks for himself

[@81chillwil]

Bruh… Magnus and Hikaru owning Hans made my whole weekend❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ramanoto4194]

4:46 lmaoooooo Hikaru is hilarious

[@Gtrlac43]

I am so glad Hans was put in his place. I hope he goes away! Great job Hikaru!!!

[@sullman12]

Hikaru what a legend, Love you man ✊️

[@theUroshman]

Just glancing at Hans, with his watery, shifty eyes searching everywhere but his interlocutor, is enough to inspire a great deal of mistrust. It's really preposterous that chess tournaments do not (or are not allowed) to use jammers against electronic devices like hidden earpieces.

[@ThilanNana]

"one day the chess will speak and you will all hear it" 🐐

[@pajelo88]

"Three of the four players are at a certain level....." BROOOOOOOO 😂

[@chadjohnson6718]

Hikarus personal growth these last 7 years is absolutely insane.

[@mastercrafter101-minecraft5]

didn't Hans tell Levi that he was in reaaaaally good form ???

[@wedab9649]

With all what hans has gone through. It's really impressive he's still able to play at that level. I would be destroyed mentally

[@Devilnero1991]

@@wedab9649 I don't think he's the kind of person that gets affected by these things, I think he thrives in controversy.

[@deyofrfr3465]

@@wedab9649he got humbled and thats it. No doubt in my mind he is great but he got straight up sh*t on by both and thats not because he went through stuff its simply cause he isnt at that level in those time formats. Look how he behaved before the games and now.

[@Aurongroove]

@@Devilnero1991that’s a cliché, actually no one thrives in controversy. It’s just people often have no choice but to either crumble or fight back, and will usually choose to fight back. No one has suffered the humiliation Hans has suffered for fairly beating Magnus Carlson in an over the board game. (He’s a cheater, he used anal beads to cheat, etc.) If you listen in between the incendiary remarks, most of what he speaks about is “how damaging” accusations are and how he has “no friends in the sport.” This is how a person, who has had no choice but to be combative, and who has no choice but to come across as self-assured speaks.

[@Devilnero1991]

@@Aurongroove Of course some people do ,and others don't. Reality don't care if something is cliche or not. Someone unaffected by emotions because he has no access to them or someone who don't have them will thrive in high pressure situations because everyone will feel it and some don't, they can calmly control the situation while others who have emotions and don't know how to manage them (99%) can't! "No one has suffered.... ...but to come across as self-assured speaks." Ok. P.S If scammers didn't know how to scam people by exploiting their emotions, very well, there wouldn't be scams.

[@johndorian473]

Magnus and Hikaru beat the delusion out of him. But even here he gives hints of arrogance trying the make the gap between him and the others small. He'll win couple of games and again start thinking he's the best-est goat

[@visibletoallusersonyoutube5928]

To be fair.... you kinda gotta believe you can win to compete at that level. I don't really like Hans. I'm much happier that magnus is at the top instead of Hans or hikaru. But still in order to be the beat I think you gotta at least entertain the idea that you're that guy. Let the losses propell you till you prove what you "knew" all along

[@jenkem4464]

Hans playing a blitz tournament: Time management is something I didn't really think about.

[@visibletoallusersonyoutube5928]

I mean. He came in cocky and he said he doesn't play people they're caliber so definitely no surprise that he struggled with the time pressure.

[@okaycool001]

hans actually had a nice interview.

[@jenkem4464]

It's called egg on my face time.

[@northofbrandon]

'I was too sweaty from my sweater' bro take it off then

[@northofbrandon]

@@nateg.6187 Even at 21 or whatever, he's already an angry old man.

[@BlackRose3610]

Probably kramnik told him to be quiet through the beads in hans worn prison wallet

[@sam-m4c1h]

hikaru:you don't mess with the OGs punk

[@sigu3726]

Kramnik= Dr. Evil Niemann= Mini-me Hikaru= Austin Powers with 1000000000% Aura🎉

[@jochie18]

You mean Mojo

[@jenssletteberg3974]

22:08 Asking if Hans would like to train with Magnus: "Would you push away your personal enemas?". That's a Freudian slip right there!

[@RayBan-yx4be]

lol... personal animus?

[@0xLightt]

he was better at 2021 than he is know, Well it contains a deep meaning,,,

[@jules9368]

13:51 They start flirting

[@alejandromiranda5404]

Any time any website

[@SnoopyisCool007]

Hikaru, Ian, and Magnus are great personalities for chess.

[@erikkalifornia5182]

GM Christian and WIM Fiona are pure gold. Definitely not getting paid enough!

[@kingkillah101]

Hans before playing the #1 and #2 in the world: "I didn't know what to expect," The rest of the world: "hold our beers." "Anytime any website." - Danya. 2024 Hikaru suggesting Levy takes on Hans 1 on 1: priceless. Kramnik on "x" cutting on Hikaru/ just wow😂

[@threethrushes]

Hans and Magnus smacked the accent outta the kid.

[@v1991c]

Amazing interview! Keep it up Hikaru, you're awesome!!

[@travissorenson9554]

Honestly from a maturity standpoint, Hans presented himself quite well here. Certainly better than other recent interviews.

[@fork6057]

Absolutely. Not a Hans fan and he did say a few iffy things but his responses were far better in this interview than other ones

[@oussamahannache5762]

The meaning of being humbled

[@davividal]

Better than recent interviews? Sure. But the bar was absurdly low.

[@kurtglathar5162]

Part of it is he was talking to Danya who he actually likes.

[@tritone11]

Better than in other interviews is putting the bar below ground

[@matthewharding6245]

I think Hans came across well here and i sense he wants to bring this chapter to an end. I wish him all the best and i hope he keeps improving and gets to the very top as all sports need their characters.

[@susbedo9258]

He won't. He has Kramnik as his new life coach. 😂

[@FFF813]

lol did you watch the pregame interviews? He’s in a desperate bid to save face after doubling down on this delusional narrative that he’s the best. Of course he’s being calm and conciliatory.

[@BlackRose3610]

Completely humiliated, desperately trying to save face, anal beads silent, but still present

[@carlosdumbratzen6332]

if Hans would always be this calm and collected...

[@gavinhay6627]

Hans comes across as angry and mentally tormented .

[@billycooper4530]

Hans can talk like he has some sense. Wow

[@lordofutub]

Hans being red in the face after Hikaru's interview is so funny

[@djlyons]

Congratulations on your win Hikaru!!!

[@rojareyhani9436]

Hikaru is so good. One bad day yesterday and everyone is talking about his age and all. The guy is one the best in evey format. I mean What else do you want? Hes rude sometimes but his so so good!

[@robertlane3565]

Omfg Hans. You have to give better player the respect to learn from them or your limiting yourself. Danny had such a good question and Hans showed his stubborness. Hope he out grows it

[@panchasubba6891]

Hans first interview that makes sense

[@BlackRose3610]

Powerful shame will do that to you

[@mavenofmacau6391]

Hikaru isn’t lying, he used to beat Ali a lot back in the day . safe to say, firouzja got a lot better playing all those games against hikaru

[@michaelguth4007]

I have the feeling Hikaru never felt happier about the 3rd place.

[@pupper5580]

Hans looks like he just destroyed his hotel room's furniture.

[@NeckbeardPr1me]

Love you Hikaru!

[@TimothyHTrain]

Both Hikaru and Magnus made a very similar comment in their post-match interviews - 'three out of the four players here are playing at a certain level'. I mean, you don't have to put two and two together to figure out who they're talking about. Aren't they basically just saying, he cheats, you can't trust him, why is he even at this competition? Is there *more* on Niemann that they just can't/won't say? Amazing.

[@Wulture]

Hans just isnt nearly as good as the other 3. He might have the skill to improve and get there one day. But what he really needs to do is grow up. He is just unlikable.

[@lifeisstr4nge]

Lmao. So 4 out of the top5 are on another level and the top5 are on another level from the top6? What douches Hikaru and Magnus sound like

[@carlosedwardos]

What I don't hear discussed much, is the fact that Hans played Magnus much tougher than Ali Gucci-reza did! - Just look at the final match scores! - and we all know what a master of speed chess that Ali-Reza is - this should finally make those who suspected Hans of cheating feel super stupid about now! 😂

[@TimothyHTrain]

@@carlosedwardos the match score was closer, but Carlsen was honest about it after… he wasn’t very motivated and wanted the match to be over, and he would have to be much more focused for Ali Reza.