Hikaru Goes Ultra Instinct On Ludwig

[@Kevin-fd1cg]

i thought they were bouta play melee

[@eljando9674]

same bro

[@GlobusTheGreat]

@@eljando9674 I almost felt for a moment like Hikaru would win too

[@zombieheart8312]

that's clickbait

[@carterandersen7649]

Hey Klevin

[@hereil]

hikaru would smack leffen's cheecks with bowser with his ultra instincts

[@penguinking2515]

Hikaru premoved that Twitter DM

[@rafeeq_]

Is that, jojo reference??

[@aviisgoated6178]

@@rafeeq_ no its a chess reference.

[@henryeberman6342]

dailydoseofretard is that a jojo reference??

[@huzz1318]

Henry Eberman no, its a jojo reference.

[@reversev9778]

@Huzz No, this is Patrick

[@Erisno1]

hikaru pre moves: * wins game * my pre moves: * blunders queen *

[@redcherry5960]

Botez gambit

[@LazoGT]

ReDcherrY my opponent once premoved their queen in the wrong place and since i was also premoving they took my queen with their queen and i couldnt take it back. guess you can call that botez gambit denied

[@xholoxc014]

OHHHH

[@PandaFan2443]

@@LazoGT Botez gambit declined: counter Botez variation.

[@khangchau9665]

Same lmfao

[@corevetti4853]

Hikaru should go down in chess history as one of the most important ppl for spreadin the game keep going senpai

[@vadimniessen]

Weebs out

[@SolidGreenDay]

It could have been any gm, but hikaru really does seem like a perfect fit. I'm sure hikaru's personality is going to change in like a year from now

[@dopemuffinz1000]

@@SolidGreenDay what does that mean

[@inversemist5220]

DopeMuffinz he means any gm could have tried spreading the game with other streamers but hikaru seems to fit in really well with the all of the streamers and in general he seems like a pretty likeable guy

[@herculet]

@@inversemist5220 that's so true, he's like the real embodiment of "in the right time, in the right place"

[@johnsam1461]

man those premoves are accurate.

[@feedingfrenzy4961]

They also cover multiple options which is nuts. Maybe Hikaru would be good at smash bros.

[@EricPetersen2922]

Amazing. It happens!

[@seinfan9]

GMs can play multiple games simultaneously while blindfolded. They're on a different wavelength of reality.

[@vulc7500]

covered everything but tech roll to the right

[@mamu3120]

@@vulc7500 so not everything

[@faizyuki]

16:52 Ludwig : My strategy to win on time might not work on you GM Hikaru "King of Blitz" Nakamura : k

[@veretxnerd983]

Lul

[@Frostbitten.]

Also a Top 3 Bullet player in the world.

[@kimano117]

@@Frostbitten. Top 1 now, after SCC.

[@odytrice]

0:03 Is like those Samurai movies where they've already slashed you and you don't know it yet.

[@TheDarkNightRising]

That's the coolest metaphor I love it

[@chromso]

Literally pulled an "Omae ma wu, shinderu" on him

[@alec6583]

Ludwig: "oh no he pinned my knight" Hikaru: *pre-moves 9 times because he spotted mate in 11.*

[@del3740]

@@chromso omae wa mu shinderu

[@nicholasdearcangelis9290]

Stellar simile. 😂

[@yujmar]

Really love ludwig and Hikaru, and it makes me happy to see them playing. Ludwig has to acquire the bing-bang

[@louiecalma453]

Thats PVC's special move so Ludwig needs to create his own special move

[@CianaCorto]

@@louiecalma453 He can make a mogul move.

[@maxkho00]

@@louiecalma453 PVC has other special moves, remember! Including the Flying Dragon opening and especially its Knight variation. www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Wooden%20shield

[@Culturedtuna1]

WOODEN SHIELD!

[@CatchyCauchy]

He already has his passive music ability

[@daijoubu5551]

those pre-moves are sick. i like when chess players do that.

[@herculet]

even chess players ourselves are so satisfied doing that lol

[@real2606]

@Chaldean King i hate players like you, i fall asleep often

[@luqmanabdirisaq1227]

@Chaldean King barbarians??? U calling super gm hikaru a barbarian

[@BirdofHerm3s]

@Rasmus found a soyboy who can't grow a beard

[@youtube-nutzer2895]

@@BirdofHerm3s youre the one taking it serious

[@uschisegerer4294]

3:30 I remember Hikaru saying: "That´s not like a 1500, that´s a real player" And it still hurts

[@deteo9520]

Came for melee, stayed for the chess.

[@tratonlygen]

Hikaru really invented time travel just so he could destroy his opponents before they had time to blink.

[@DotJPGG]

I used to play chess as a kid and started getting back into it thanks to getting some random videos from Hikaru on my feed. Keep spreading awareness of the game king

[@buk1733]

Juanpablo Garcia these are not random videos. They were all accurately premoved...

[@ChrisKeeper29]

Same here

[@enriquezacur7252]

Ludwig: I love Fianchetto Hikaru: Yeah, your mistake was not moving your knight at... Ludwig: Dude, I love fianchetto

[@georgeskhater487]

Love is blind

[@mrixzz8127]

@@georgeskhater487 facttttttt

[@Tshhhhsilence]

Hikaru face look exactly like PepeLaugh when he is smiling

[@burgertime3458]

TRUE

[@MisterMojoRising]

OH NO NO

[@frightenedsoul]

I’m going to sound like an old fogey here but what is the obsession with the pepelaugh? It’s insanely annoying seeing nothing but that dumb emoji in every single chat.

[@lightlysal]

@@frightenedsoul I'm pretty sure it's like spamming lol Its just a habit

[@ahmadafzal1918]

I really like hikaru as a person. He really is quite a motivating factor for the new chess players imo. He probs is the least egoistical player in chess for the current gen. Major respect

[@FizzyCape]

He had a reputation of being SUPER egotistical for a long time. Seems like he’s gotten a lot nicer and more open since he started getting popular on twitch.

[@fd7reel103]

I mean he still destroys anyone if they say something even like "he didn't see it" don't get me wrong if i was a gm and people assumed that i didn't see a basic move i would do pretty much the same but then again the guy is a 1000 dude ofc he will be happy when he doesn't loose a piece for free, let him have that at least. But at the and of the day everyone is having fun so ok

[@gcollins1992]

@@FizzyCape agreed that he has had a past, but he openly acknowledged it which I think deserves props. :) Also, usually his "infamous" moments are against fellow Super GMs, or there was that one time he was upset because a National Master beat him, but I think its because he recognizes those players as legitimate threats and just wants to win. Against a beginner he's really shown that he is encouraging and helpful.

[@gcollins1992]

​@@nom6758 Oh yea, I'm not talking crap. Same type of thing happened when Anish Giri had trouble adopting Danny Rensch, and when Magnus was sour toward Maurice Ashley. At those higher levels it seems like hyper-competitiveness and pride are common.

[@civilwarguy4740]

Joseph Joestar at 10:40 Ludwig was just joking about hikaru not seeing the move

[@sepehrrezaee5505]

"So my uncle from Sweden is a young god at chess" Hikaru: *hol up*

[@kieranb7747]

looool

[@jethlehem6804]

@LordlyLaxus forsenCD Clap MY MAN

[@Houndrel46]

I don't get this can someone explain?

[@memestrosity7522]

@@Houndrel46 Magnus Carlsen

[@Thomanski]

@@memestrosity7522 I'm probably getting wooshed here, but isn't Magnus from Norway?

[@carsenhopper834]

bro. i cant believe that i was watching luds stream and he said it would be cool to play with hikaru on chess, so i go to hikarus stream and noticed no one was saying anything about ludwig so i said "@GMHikaru will you play chess with ludwig?" and he read that message out loud. then next thing i know theyre playing chess together.

[@stev3258]

The unsung hero

[@tsuki7845]

Thank you.

[@charterhold1469]

Good job mate

[@andym2345]

I can't believe this is real

[@antedeguemon4664]

What? lessons from the Super GM Hikaru? me neither

[@heroricspiritfreinen38]

I can't believe I'm gay

[@aviisgoated6178]

@@heroricspiritfreinen38 just be straight 4Head

[@fractal_mind562]

I love Hikaru and Lud is my favourite streamer by far ! Love the cross over !

[@cicadarin7325]

Im from lesbian

[@joevertigo1192]

Hikaru's face when Ludwig said 3/2 was like asking Kawhi Leonard if he wanted to play streetball

[@Falco.]

Eheheheh 9:00 "you made 1 mistake" "challenging you?"

[@VetNovice]

What a great cross over. I watch Ludwig a bunch, so this was a treat to watch you teach him intro setups and help him out in positive manners. Real good shit, Hikaru!

[@isaacrobertson4374]

I love how hikaru makes all his funny faces before taking a hanging piece or something like that

[@davidgagnon2924]

I was happy to see that Ludwig uploaded twice today, but then I realised it was from Hikaru. Thats even more Pog.

[@tikemyson4126]

Ludwig seems like a really nice and chill guy

[@jackjohnson8055]

He's probably my favorite streamer

[@neoinuyashafight]

Lud is great and his streams are definitely worth a watch.

[@HappoApina]

19:48 the slow capture of the queen was golden :D Also, I think it's really wholesome how Hikaru encourages beginners to learn this wonderful game! Someone of his caliber could easily be just a snob who doesn't care about weak opponents. Kudos to you mister Super Grand Master Hikaru!

[@TheSurgePhoenix]

I gotta say, I really love this wave of chess support that's been happening recently. I've always wanted to learn how to play and this at least gives me a way to watch and learn with the added bonus of being really entertaining

[@tolu7057]

I agree, it’s the best time to learn chess!

[@gangstapenguin7877]

I love how chess randomly became mainstream

[@SomeFreakingCactus]

“Mainstream” is a relative term.

[@potatoaddict8192]

@@SomeFreakingCactus shush nerd

[@smoogle3g4c37]

@@SomeFreakingCactus Silence boomer.

[@chessinators4783]

11:10 for the super grandmaster premoving in the intro.

[@chessinators4783]

@LordlyLaxus How did you know that I was a fide master?

[@chessinators4783]

@@theobvu Because you have a picture of the coolest movie character you will get a game against me if you subscribe to my KZbin chess channel and follow me on twitch.

[@krakeronkrak4365]

Chessinators did he get his match?

[@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

I got into chess this past couple weeks because of you and Magnus, even though I am losing 100% of the time at least I know it's my own fault and I'm having fun with it

[@omegacroc2928]

Just Some Guy without a Mustache wow you really are everywhere lol

[@nguyenthanhhai6725]

U are one person or An Army?

[@pp7355]

WHAT YOU WATCH CHESS TOO?

[@pp7355]

I see you on every single anime related video, and Jimmy Zhang's videos how are you on every channel I watch???

[@smaragdchaos]

How are you here too?

[@wiadroman]

"I locked my horse" I just can't :-) I wonder when Naka is going to pick up this jargon.

[@NickNick-xv6wv]

"there was only 1 mistake" ludwig's screen afterwards: 5 blunders

[@scratezzz]

LMAO 19:48 - 19:54 is quite the expression

[@AtroLine626]

Serial killer monkaW

[@leadnitrate2194]

It's what my nightmares are made of

[@brook117]

I love him 😂

[@tingu2494]

Hikaru has the best 'I know something he doesn't' smile

[@sirgnam3309]

Hikaru purposely didn’t destroy him, so that he could then completely and utterly disintegrate ludwig

[@reverie5760]

hikaru: *stares intensely into the camera as he slowly moves his bishop across the board to capture the queen* this man is amazing

[@matbronk1]

Awesome video, Hikaru! If I may speek freely, I think that Ludwig has something to offer you too. He is really great at telling stories and the verbal aspect of his streams/videos is amazing. I've noticed that you sometimes struggle with repetition of what you've already sad, and as much as it's adorable, it can be a hindrance. Since Ludwig knows a lot about language, (degree in English and stuff) I think you could chat with him sometime to let him explain his thought process behind the way he presents, and what techniques he uses to engage with his viewers in such an awesome way.

[@thelonewolfie34]

Hikaru just kind of makes it work with his charming smile and laugh though 😂

[@oussamaatmani6273]

I don't really watch his stuff so can't know for sure but I doubt he's that aware of any techniques he uses to engage with viewers to the point that he would be able to put them into words or teach Hikaru anything in that regard, I think it's just natural to him plus we love Hikaru's repetitions and awkward way of talking sometimes wouldn't wanna see that change, maybe it's just me but I think it's charming as it is

[@Elleander1]

The best crossover in recent history!

[@kurtzipagan6704]

0:17,premoving intensifies!

[@ample982]

19:45 best reaction 33:24 onwards pretty good too

[@anelkaisgood2]

And I love when the other guy standard is relatable... the questions and thought process and then the education from Hikaru is worth money. Amazed these vids are free. Hikaru goat.

[@solidturtle6910]

man its really wholesome, i was expecting a rage or somth but damn they both chill af

[@reverie5760]

honestly videos like this (pro exploiting as many beginner weaknesses as possible) is really good for me, especially considering opening moves

[@zahiriously2347]

Ludwig was unknown to me. I really like him. Funny and down to earth attitude where he is not afraid to look silly to others and make mistakes. *Subscribed to Ludwig*

[@SquibbyJ]

I love how enthusiastic you were when he asked to do blitz. Gave me a giggle.

[@zahiriously2347]

27:35 When you get that look from Hikaru, I count that as a WIN 1-0

[@RobertHughesMusic]

Ludwig should teach Hikaru how to play melee

[@ryanr1300]

You should teach Ludwig some sort of gambit, he would love that.

[@tjgarbosa5589]

Imagine Hikaru premoving the entire game

[@Rafikichu]

This is a dream come true. Melee + Chess, my two favorite competitive games. :) Thank you to both Hikaru and Ludwig for expanding the communities.

[@laureanolao3821]

those premoves were the literal embodiment of 'i'm four parallel universes ahead of you'.

[@ttheo12]

This is too much info for us chess newbies to be absorbed. Such fascinating to watch hikaru explained every details of the board which we normally neglect. We need more videos like this! Thanks a lot senpai

[@jfields03]

The amazing thing here is that Hikaru is a top 20 player in world but he is so good at working with casual players in such a positive way. He makes it fun to get your head kicked in by a grandmaster and you want to come back for more.

[@gcollins1992]

Man having not watched the entire thing yet, I also got the sense that Ludwig was significantly stronger than 650ish. You can hear him say "Can I get there in time?" and one move in (with three moves to queen) he says "No... I can't..." and laughs. That's good vision for someone even several hundred points stronger, especially with 22 seconds on the clock.

[@kieranb7747]

not really.

[@ultra.2500]

Dude I don't know which kind of 650s are you playing that would be able to see that kind of moves then lol

[@gcollins1992]

@@kieranb7747 I disagree because that requires seeing a possible route to a1, mentally moving the pawn, and deciding the end state is too slow. Plus he did the calculation in about 8 seconds. I guess I've just never played someone around 650 who could do it that fast, all mentally.

[@SparkMediaProduction]

i agree. hes around the 900-1100 level right now, but has the potential to go 1200-1500

[@chaoticchess7404]

@@SparkMediaProduction dude, its impossible to say how much potential he has. He might even reach 2000, if he puts in a lot of work

[@kreisjanmontelijao4573]

Damn I feel that even Dr. Strange wouldn't have a single chance at hikaru

[@FizzyCape]

Most gms don’t stand a chance against hikaru

[@iamgroot3615]

kreis jan montelijao Magnus beats him every time

[@Gloobster1350]

i am groot he said most, not all. Also Magnus doesn’t beat him EVERY time. They draw most of their games

[@argo3657]

@@Gloobster1350 He said Dr. Strange, not Magnus.

[@lolacola1]

Jsjsjjd Djjdjddj coming in here after Hikaru’s games against Magnus is a nice feeling

[@fulvianzhillanadiseno9289]

i'm loving chess.com's devs, props for making the stream funnier

[@empressthorne4075]

I love the way Hikaru slowly drags pieces to a hanged piece, it's hilarious 😂

[@Underground.Rabbit]

Wow Hikaru would make a cool dad. Actually gives you the opportunity to learn shit instead of telling you the answer too early but also doesnt judge you hard.

[@ricardorosales1026]

*Plays E4* whew I'm safe :) Hikaru: so you have chosen death.

[@caffycafine6252]

Ludwig: what was my mistake? Hikaru: challenging me.

[@cookies5274]

All that premove Hikaru did at the ending of the first game just blew my mind completely lol

[@HiFisch94]

Well yeah, but kind of also no? :D I'm not a really good player, but he almost couldn't get endangered: the pawns can only move forward, the king couldn't attack the queen, if Ludwig was playing for a check, he'd be to slow to not let his pawn be taken by the king. That being said: I would've never seen that without looking afterwards. So it's basically really good, but also kind of to show off 😄

[@ejlive1997]

"Openings don't matter" *gets checkmated in 2 moves*

[@BaddAtom]

cant do an hour vid at midnight, damn you Naka

[@samuelz8549]

Hikaru:"Yea, I could've took the rook" Ludwig:"OMG HE DIDN'T SEE IT CHAT"

[@Caleb-iw4gm]

Everyone: Ludwig: I love a fianchetto

[@nexovec]

"are we doing the double? I hate the double..." *would be actually wining for him no, we aren't doing the double

[@TheBeggies95]

Hikaru vs Ludwig Fox only, no items, final destination

[@Will____13007]

11:09 Hikaru: omioa, moishindau *NANI*

[@mitsuru338]

*Reading comments while Ludwig thinking of his move*

[@pedrojosegil429]

Whatever the level, I just like the good vibes Nakamura shows, and how he manage to bring people into chess to have fun and/or improve

[@crinstir9673]

Ludwig: A’right, a’right let’s try a longer one. Hikaru : Ok sure, what do you wanna play? Ludwig: What’s normal? Like 10? Hikaru: Yeah sure, 10 minutes is fine. Ludwig: Cause, my strategy of just winning on time I don’t think will be effective on you.

[@choke-]

I also watched the video.

[@laironemaselino2524]

I too have both ears and eyes

[@studentbynature7237]

I love Hikaru’s face as he’s planning on checkmating him 10 moves ahead lol

[@danishmobeen7396]

Hahahaha

[@aceiliad]

Ludwig started with a good stonewall. He's got good instincts but he needs more games under his belt.

[@decoy_bait548]

1:09 Listening to hikarus laugh once a day might be the cure for depression

[@adammoore1542]

THE MOST AMBITIOUS CROSSOVER EVENT IN HISTORY Pog

[@Z-I-P]

ludwig is a good fit for this.

[@andrewsugono4832]

Hikaru: plays the first move Ludwig: OOOOOOOOOOO

[@Zesserie]

29:32. Hikaru and Ludwig just made connect 3 with horses. Mind blown, best game ever!

[@theeaterofpie]

did not expect a Hikaru Ludwig crossover. Hope you guys do more.

[@dahadahaful]

He was getting help from his chat

[@qwertyugzb]

Hikaru becoming a melee pro would be so hype

[@xSnowscopes]

this editor is a genius taking the ludwig vod so video and voice are synced up

[@GerardoRicoBlanco]

0:03 Hikaru: O mae wa mou shindeiru Ludwig: NANI!!??

[@Gloobster1350]

Ludwig respects the hell out of you man!

[@Lilsmokey333]

This crossover for ludwig season 2 was pretty crazy

[@GentleRainRobbert]

I think Hikaru sees a lot of potential in Ludwig

[@marcush8268]

can’t believe I’m seeing ludwig and hikaru together. poker + chess

[@bertpoger2774]

my master hikaru. hoping you upload the continuation of the bongcloud speedrun.

[@numbers93]

nobody: ludwig: I LOVE fianchettoing

[@lonkster]

If hikau was also a god at melee I'd go insane

[@boogergoblin]

These are currently my absolute FAVORITE youtube videos as of late

[@keagie9278]

You baited and switched me. Outstanding move

[@KevinTheDunce]

Man that DM premove at the beginning was already top tier 4d chess. predicting he'd check messages before you guys even play chess :O

[@rossschweinforth3910]

33:20 Congrats to Ludwig! He made a move that made Hikaru have to think!

[@RowRowFightThePowaa]

He had to use the engine on the ceiling to get out of this.

[@bryantle8012]

19:39 I felt that

[@adudeontheinterweb6571]

NGL seeing Super-Gms playing with normal people like little kittens in chess is now my favorite parttime hobby

[@Netmunk]

I never watched the whole twitchverse and it's quite awesome to get to know those streamers through Hikaru and chess.

[@JakeStateFarm]

I mean Ludwig is ok but he really has to start bing bang boomin the juicers more

[@timothyalarcon9184]

The ludwig gambit!

[@michaelrubino5897]

Ludwig playing with Hikaru Nakamura...I never would have thought this would be a reality. God I love Melee and chess