Hikaru's MASSIVE Win Over Firouzja Keeps His Chances Alive

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It's time for the world's best chess players to battle it out at the 2022 FIDE Candidates Tournament! The most important event of the year, Hikaru Nakamura, Fabiano Caruana, Alireza Firouzja, Ding Liren, Ian Nepomniachtchi and more are playing for the chance to become the challenger and take on five-time world champion Magnus Carlsen in the 2023 World Chess Championship!
#gmhikaru #FIDECandidates #firouzja

[@JM-og7ib]

thats how you bounce back from a loss

[@sam7324]

I like to get high, drunk and curse to bounce off a loss.

[@NoelAKABigNolo]

@@sam7324 I do those things even when I take a W

[@HipHop9530]

Luke Duda with fani

[@greenman9123]

Physical assault ?

[@TrillShatner]

Is Hikaru really that good? Or do wins come in waves? I legit see Garry kasparov win against everyone.

[@andreitiberiovicgazdovici]

The old guard is still standing strong

[@nikoss3194]

Wouldn't the old guard be like Anand Kramnik and Svidler??

[@andreitiberiovicgazdovici]

@@nikoss3194 no, they are the oldest guard😉(and btw, Anand is doing great)

[@dooflydetailguuy4349]

"I'm going to beat Alireza in the candidates." -Hikaru

[@andresv.8880]

He did say that 😂

[@noice8674]

Takes takes takes takes, and this should be winning against Babyreza

[@adflicto1]

@@noice8674 Babyreza xD

[@kingtomador5655]

it's alieriza nakamura now

[@Liamalaing]

TECHNICALLY, if Magnus steps down then we could have a Nepo v Hikaru final

[@dooflydetailguuy4349]

Litty litty

[@AtulSharma-gy6xg]

yup magnus is so bored he literlly would participate in candidate and become wc again

[@flazerprpz3506]

why would magnus step back? what am i missing ?

[@wattacoolguy]

Lot of crazy things have to happen.

[@S1lvermoon]

@@AtulSharma-gy6xg magnus not gonna play so he can prove a point he truly is the GOAT by letting someone be world champion then magnus gonna roll up to the next candidates dominate and beat up the world champion to reclaim his title

[@SLKCHESS]

Congrats to Hikaru for the nice win over Firouzja.

[@JustAPokemonCommentingOnVideos]

firouzja boosted elo by using lower tier gms OMEGALUL

[@slink66]

wait and see

[@azmainfaiak8111]

@@JustAPokemonCommentingOnVideos he beats rapport.....he is not a lower tier gm

[@marklondon9004]

Hikaru made that look so easy, it could have been a game from one of his streams.

[@gabe2349]

What a massive win for Hikaru I think it really speaks to what Magnus said about Hikaru earlier this year about how Hikaru’s confidence has increased dramatically. A loss like the one Monday could have made him collapse in the past, but instead he came back and crushed one of the most promising juniors we’ve seen since Magnus himself.

[@omniyambot9876]

Do you have a link to that Magnus statement? Great play by Hikaru but I'm starting to feel bad for Alireza.

[@jackbruh3397]

@@omniyambot9876 no he's fine, he has a lot of chances to show himself

[@omniyambot9876]

@@jackbruh3397 hope he learned a lot in the tournament

[@moalboris239]

@@omniyambot9876 Alireza is just starting out really so he'll likely be great in a half decade or so. I was really surprised at how many people hyped him up this candidates since I personally expected him to be near the bottom just due to lack of experience in this environment.

[@gabe2349]

@@omniyambot9876 kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIWVoXijqrWZlZI Here it is

[@prakharjain3211]

Imagine magnus and Nakamura in WCC ..bluster of 14 games (if they reach till here)

[@chihchang1139]

Naka just needs to draw all the way to blitz, then he has a chance

[@jimai808]

if there's no bongcloud then i'll be deeply disappointed.

[@chihchang1139]

@@jimai808 from magnus also right?

[@dr7049]

@@chihchang1139 not really, just watch this kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqepoGmbjLOmqc0

[@earl3204]

Hikaru needs to beat nepo with black and duda with white pieces. very unlikely but hope is alive.

[@thiago6562]

I Still believe!!! Naka has to beat nepo!!!!

[@soulfulmusic6994]

Hikaru expressions while shaking hand was like So, I didn't stand chance in Candidates

[@leonarderasmus6119]

I strongly feel that Magnus will defend his title if Hikaru wins the candidates. Just because he don't like him.

[@voidlr]

prove to naka that he’s only decent

[@chessenjoyer9657]

magnus will defend against anyone who wins please stop this shit about his comments which are obviously mind games I'm tired just grow up

[@victorwallec2534]

joke or does magnus rly not like hikaru for a real reason?

[@shura4365]

Source for Magnus not liking Hikaru?

[@pierrotzzz]

@@voidlr "decent"

[@xtrudox]

Incoming World Championship Speedrun

[@DiverDrive428]

Can't believe that I lived long enough to see Hikaru being called an old guard

[@jesterlead]

Likely to draw out the last couple matches. What would that put Hikaru's FIDE rating? Seems like he should get a nice jump from this tourney.....

[@hashcr]

Magnus really f*d up this kid with what he said.. really played a number on him.

[@Miogle128]

19 years playin like this at 30 y old he'll be a monster.

[@tor13128]

maybe. it depends on each person's maximum IQ limit in their specialization (clarification that i'm not talking about standardized IQ test scores in case ppl get confused). they can only train and improve if their genetic limit is above their current level. it is possible that a young adult has already reached near their maximum potential as well.

[@missionpupa]

​@@tor13128 if you think to be good at chess you need a high IQ then you don't really know what chess is.

[@tor13128]

@@missionpupa "IQ in the specialization" roughly translates to "talent in chess", not standardized IQ score test. Ofc I am not going to talk about unrelated IQ in an unrelated area.

[@youarecorrectiamwrongbecau1338]

This is classical right? And Alireza has his clock reaching 2.0 seconds!

[@sevret313]

Classical without increments before a certain move. You get extra time at move 40, but that would require him to make 9 moves in 2 seconds without removes.

[@LeventK]

*That's the cost of hitting Nepo.*

[@yunsha9986]

I mean for a 19yo, Alireza is doing pretty well against super gms that around twice his age.

[@N2O_The1000thElement]

Hikaru is 38?

[@spook873]

Grats Hikaru!

[@GustavoTrillo]

Yeahh Go Nakamura Go 💪💪

[@codydabest]

"today is not his day" "............not even close............"

[@rainerwahnsinn9585]

I guess it´s the right moment to get destroyed like this many times in a row...so Firouzja sees that it´s not easy going...but he his very young, so he can sort out the S*it which threw him in the wrong direction, so he will be the candidate 2028 or even 2026

[@DarthMessias]

I guess the fanboys will say the same when he is 50...xD

[@rolandkimbrough5120]

@@DarthMessias Rooting for the downfall of a 19 year old. Weird.

[@rainerwahnsinn9585]

@@DarthMessias sorry, even Magnus wasn´t the best at this age...

[@_s_l]

@@rolandkimbrough5120 it's jealousy my friend.he can't help it.

[@DarthMessias]

@@rolandkimbrough5120 Hah, if that is weird to you, then you haven't seen much in life yet...xD

[@coldman7835]

Congrats Hikaru!!!

[@phatyy-]

everyone's farming firouzja

[@Peto111222]

Hilarious

[@ndnd7614]

I mean at this point it kinda shows that the tactics alireza is familiar with only work against 2600s don’t work against the top super GMs.

[@quangnhat5345]

@@ndnd7614 and it seems that Magnus put him in too high regards of the new generation.

[@DuckyOctopy]

@@quangnhat5345 Well he is still 19 years old, although I too think that he was a little bit overhyped for being the next challenger

[@UNKNOWN5427]

@@ndnd7614 not true at all. Hes beaten tons of super gms. I suppose it’s the nerves

[@luckyarabr]

Hikaru WORLD CHAMPION

[@tariqhh5911]

Now just got to beat Ian tomorrow

[@Durian_Defense]

The future is bright for Alireza but today, it's been eclipsed by Old Guard Nakasupernova.

[@DarthBane-zf8wv]

Nepo will just fortress up and draw every last game in swift fashion based on the last couple performances. Safe win for him.

[@francescosi7556]

He just got to lose once and it's not said yet

[@aozora_2k]

If he draws all and Hikaru wins all (just giving a hypothetical scenario), Hikaru would have 9.5 and Nepo would have 9. Nepo needs atleast 1 more win before he can start playing for the draw.

[@francescosi7556]

@@aozora_2k you forgot that they have a game between each other

[@aozora_2k]

@@francescosi7556 Ahh yes. But even then, Hikaru and Nepo would tie for first place if that match ends in draw

[@francescosi7556]

@aaa bbb ahahah what does this come from. I've been to Tunisi anyway, its a great place 😂

[@kudzem]

I'm surprised he played Najdorf, it's too well known and studied inside out at high levels

[@Roy-is2hx]

new here, how to differentiate shake hand for draw and for resign?

[@night1371]

In higher elo u can just tell by the postinion, bc no one is gonna accept a draw in a total winning position

[@sa0o923]

@@night1371 yeah, but for the record, how is it differentiated?

[@andrerodrigues2877]

Words. You have to ask for a draw and your opponent to accept it and then shake hands. Say you resign and gg and shake hands. Simple as that

[@wwellthemage8426]

The hand shake isn't what defines if it's a design or a win, it's essentially a way to say "good game" It doesn't officially mean anything aside from showing respect

[@musical_lolu4811]

Seriously? _This_ is a question? Just focus on the damn chess for a start.

[@tendrugimichal]

NOT EVEN CLOSE

[@zachhawkins1175]

Can u at least wait like an hour before spoiling in title

[@xpychicken]

Finish the game and coke, like a boss!

[@add-me_for_1v195]

hell yeah bro fucking hikaru

[@davidjackson7675]

I looked up "da man" in the dictionary and it said see GM Hikaru...

[@xiau]

If continues then A beautiful check mate 🔥

[@slavasilionov5531]

Why spoilers?

[@supralex1]

Just imagine how well Hikaru could play if he literally cared. The man is a beast and isn't even trying!

[@xxNarcissus]

Probably playing better because he isn’t putting as much pressure on himself

[@FlyingUnosaur]

@@xxNarcissus he cried the other match and unfortunately forfeited his manhood. But he's building back up it seems like

[@xxNarcissus]

@@FlyingUnosaur cool idc

[@FlyingUnosaur]

@@xxNarcissus you must, it's healthy

[@peterahdy7354]

@@xxNarcissus you care enough to reply

[@themarkofl1649]

Hikaru hasn't tied in the whole second half lol for good or bad

[@eckertdavid4]

That Radjabov loss stings.

[@stamblock]

If only he won that game...

[@wingzero2348]

@@stamblock Not even win, if he just guaranteed the draw against a drawing opponent like that he would of been in an amazing position right now

[@stamblock]

@@wingzero2348 true.

[@kartikeyatiwari2502]

He would still have been 1.5 points behind nepo lol

[@stamblock]

@@kartikeyatiwari2502 nope he would be 1 or 0.5 behind him

[@Lil_mar00]

we all know the only world championship match we want to see is Hikaru v Magnus

[@nathanaeldais8418]

Biggest plot would be if Hikaru win the Candidates

[@BB8enjoyer]

I'll have to say, that the Chess names are very easily mistaken on nationality/countries. this is a great sign of global movement and i wish other industries follows

[@DamirUlovec]

Black dropped rook on f8 instead of g8. Classical early drop because of weak tendons on his hand. Widely known as mouse drop.

[@prakritishobha6734]

as much as i don't see it happening, i really hope Alireza somehow beats nepo today. Someone needs to do it. that is the only way to keep this tournament close to alive.

[@groovybuddha667]

Magnus put too much pressure on ali.

[@nah7574]

Naka didnt put his jacket on arrogantly this time because dina Belénkatñya called him out the other day lmao

[@tor13128]

He does learn. Or maybe he's just giving controlled doses of entertainment.

[@slink66]

Looks more like a MASSIVE loss

[@iiREYteoii]

is alireza hand made of rubber or sth? holy

[@856Arsenal]

It was fcking weak! :/ BQ f4? or BB c8?

[@jesusrodriguez-gomez4469]

I wonder why some people are rooting for one or another player. I think all players are giving an incredible contribution to chess.

[@tiktokking1546]

No

[@conelord1984]

This is an sport and everybody has preferences. That said all the players are strong and deserve respect for their abilities and for making this tournament very interesting.

[@stamblock]

It is normal to root for someone. It isnt normal to hate on someone. Especially in chess.

[@yougood809]

Really? I wonder why you wonder that.

[@31redorange08]

Because some are likeable and some aren't.

[@MagnusFAN]

Hikaru must beat nepo on 1 july

[@Uralskiyz]

You Can't Wait

[@Grrblt]

Ok thanks for the spoilers you damn geniuses

[@antonnovo695]

Chances of what exactly? Ian had already won

[@wesso6736]

imagine if hikaru defeats magnus

[@lightyagami1752]

Not even the late great John Lennon would use that as a song lyric. Way too implausible.

[@dexio8601]

Anything is possible, but he has to get there first...

[@Gabriel-to5gd]

Hikaru at it again with the dirty flag😂

[@thebiglebrowski3695]

Not really any hope. Nepo has all but sealed the deal at this point.

[@tor13128]

Nepo is close to sealing it, but it's not sealed yet so your using the phrase a bit early.

[@thebiglebrowski3695]

@@tor13128 "all but" qualifies that. It isn't mathematically over but it is realistically. It would need a historic collapse from Nepo and an incredible streak by one of Ding/Hikaru/Caruana. The chances of both things happening are close to 0.

[@yup2682]

Why is there no increment?

[@Loveyoumuchmuchx3]

They havent reached the time control yet

[@siddhantjhaveri]

Increment of 1 hour on completing move 40 and after 60 moves have been completed, increment of 30 seconds every move.

[@andrerodrigues2877]

@@siddhantjhaveri that's not an increment. It's plus 60 min after 40 moves and plus 15 min and an increment of 30 seconds after 60 moved. Increment is time added for move

[@musical_lolu4811]

Because FIDE said so.

[@siddhantjhaveri]

@@andrerodrigues2877 nope. Increment is "time added to the clock". It is nowhere said that increment means time should necessarily be added after every move. Moreover, increment means to increase something. So what I've said is right. Do better.

[@apocalypse3039]

I'm only 1900 butFirouzja is playing like a 2600 player what is going on?

[@magjistariukaj6306]

You basically answered your own question

[@conelord1984]

He is young and it is not easy to play under such pressure. He will handle it better in time. He just need some more experience.

[@kaiserkatzenhund5893]

Even in classical Alireza is still jobbing lmao

[@joaochanoca3317]

Well... it's a long shot but a tie in next round for Nepo and two wins in a row for Nakamura (Raport and Nepo) then it would be 7.5 for each... it's way too hard... winning against Nepo with black even... na... I will give that a low percentage to happen...

[@kartikeyatiwari2502]

U took 2 games for hikaru while only taking one for nepo. Also, hikaru isn't good enough to win 2 games back to back

[@joaochanoca3317]

@@kartikeyatiwari2502 didn't I said that I was giving that a low percentage to happen? It would be interesting to me but it is a long shot

[@kartikeyatiwari2502]

@@joaochanoca3317 its literally impossible

[@joaochanoca3317]

@@kartikeyatiwari2502 now yeah... a clear win coming to Nepo and a draw to Nakamura

[@parthibhayat]

Hikaru probably had the best tourney of all, saying cause, I would say he has the least draws aside rapport maybe?

[@add-me_for_1v195]

LETS GO COME ON lmao

[@magjistariukaj6306]

Hikaru will never see the WCM and Magnus isnt going anywhere .90% of his sponsors and income depends on it .

[@hotmodelinbikini]

If the ChessBrah KZbinr becomes the next world champion by sheer alignment of the stars, I'll start a cult.

[@JakubFerenc1911]

Maybe Alireza, but not today.

[@anjukumarufcmmaboxing6672]

Hikaru is like Colby Covington. Millions of haters but billions of fans. The People's Champion.

[@palestineadesanya1996]

Greetings, Indian nerd and virgin!

[@jaideepshekhar4621]

The haters are for good reason too. 🙄

[@riziqhanafi8108]

@@jaideepshekhar4621 yea! good reason for hatred

[@iguoyrxayananikihs9505]

@@jaideepshekhar4621 Reason like what?? Hikaru's Mistakes from Several years ago?? Subjective feelings about his personality?? Name one

[@magma590gaming]

@@jaideepshekhar4621 well yeah but people just can't shake it off

[@randomperson4321]

lets gooooooo

[@kaiparkersupremacy]

Hikaru still won't be able to win this candidate match

[@antoniocasedi6593]

Why are the handshakes of these chess players so pathetic?

[@BikeRush]

Nice

[@shantoreywilkins651]

#1st 🔍🔬🔎🕵‍♀️🕵🕵‍♂️🔝

[@kahwigulum]

Alireza has no business playing in these tournaments.

[@conelord1984]

Sure he does. He classified as everyone else by beating the opponents. He is indeed performing poorly in this tournament, but someone will always get in last place in any tournament.

[@dolwolfianphotography]

A nice spanking 😂😂

[@freedbyyeshua533]

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[@rickytampubolon4958]

I have 1100 rated, even I know I should resign earlier... This is so strange game for Firouza level. Haha

[@lrba5524]

yeah, i like Firouzja, but maybe try not being french

[@onnifood2425]

OMG... why alireza doesnt make exchange queen right there? Unbelievable, this guy never learn

[@selectedsound.]

He is Immature.

[@magnussofabianonakamura7846]

where??

[@arthursmith8655]

I'm not sure you're qualified to give lessons to alireza, unless this is carlsen's ytb account

[@onnifood2425]

@@magnussofabianonakamura7846 Alireza should move Queen f4 after hikaru challenge that rook...

[@onnifood2425]

@@arthursmith8655 Thats was very basic tho, even for 1000 elo

[@spencerguffey5078]

Hikaru's chess chances are more alive than the babies he wants women to be able to abort.

[@zikos3743]

Bro, that's a whole other topic, Idk if it's the best place to discuss about that, but yeah, I think it is better for women to be able to abort

[@shura4365]

Except those are not babies lol.

[@Shadowboost]

A fetus is not a baby

[@xgamerdinde8611]

well your mom should have done that

[@spencerguffey5078]

@@Shadowboost when exactly does a fetus become a baby?