Hikaru Teaches the Caro-Kann

Hikaru goes over the two Caro-Kann games from members of our KZbin community
00:00 Intro
00:22 Subscriber Matt
9:32 Kai L
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[@steveo.111]

If Hikaru reviewed my games he'd have grey hair by the time the video was over.

[@franzluming2059]

Pineapple hikaru would, but disrespect hikaru wouldn't.

[@rifwann]

Well me too. 1200 and i sometimes cringe while reviewing my own game.

[@azouitinesaad3856]

@@rifwann relatable

[@bigdubzzzz6377]

Same

[@artisticautistic9664]

If he didn't rip it all out first?

[@marklondon9004]

Nakamura Sensei is the character arc we all wanted.

[@ejsampana426]

followed by "yamete kudasai, sensei"

[@pratyushh8687]

@@ejsampana426 Nani, omaiwa moo shinderuuuu

[@O2H3]

Obamna

[@Ghav]

Na-ka-mura sensei! Here he comes so make way!

[@megagigachad69]

Hikaru's memory is so impressive that you don't even realise it until he starts rattling off a four knights Scotch variation that he played when he was a baby and remembers because of a vaguely similar pawn structure. It's incredible

[@blackraven9787]

Fr lol

[@bigwinner9683]

LMAO 😂

[@bencarey2614]

What cracks me up is how Hikaru can turn 1 game into 1,000 possibilities. Don't get me wrong, it's super helpful for me as a beginner to see how to defend traditional openings, but it's hilarious how far he goes 😂

[@user-qx7ny2sq4o]

There are many variables in chess, therefore it is imperative that he glosses over a handful of different positional possibilities for each move. Or else he would just sound like Levi (Gotham Chess). Who wants that?

[@honrei]

Have you ever heard of chess?

[@cantripleplays]

@@user-qx7ny2sq4o he just said it was funny, not that it was not necessary

[@joeschmoe24-7]

You getting this for free Imagine how funny that is ? Back in the beginners would never have access to this knowledge. It's amazing to try and follow the train of thought of this grandmaster I've taken a strong liking to HK and grateful for access to his insights Gg

[@mathisg.8393]

​@@user-qx7ny2sq4owhat's wrong with Levy ? Genuine question, I'm a beginner

[@albertcamus1739]

Hikaru teaching us openings ? Can't be happier

[@antoniocarlosmansoldo129]

Priceless !!!

[@sudhansubalasahoo]

@@antoniocarlosmansoldo129 Literally priceless

[@matan4078]

The perfect opportunity to title the video the "Hikaru-Cann" and you blew it! 😞

[@zakcasual]

yes

[@ibefaker]

@@zakcasual love the pfp

[@flameflame6128]

I was thinking the exact same thing 😂. Golden comment

[@vvv.115]

hikaru-chan 👍

[@restudwi5928]

I DIDN'T MEANT TO READ 'HIKARU-CANN' MAN CMON💀💀

[@sheafsmash142]

Jumping from 1200 to 2200 but Hikaru just says “a little bit stronger” 😢

[@rickbrasil2016]

Loving this educational series, thank you for them!

[@nadavdueber9488]

Hikaru's opening stare: Shocking, yet very joy-inducing. He radiates happiness. 9.5/10.

[@antoniocarlosmansoldo129]

Priceless !!!

[@lowercasehorse2363]

Is this happening in every chess KZbin video?

[@jyheo98]

please stop this stupid trend on every chess video..

[@monkeychild9999]

@@jyheo98 ikr, only a gotham thing

[@user-mg5fv3pv7o]

Special stare evaluation due to Gotham-promoted opening

[@anivibes7466]

Best teacher i swear I feel so much understanding when Hikaru explains

[@FelipeSotoArevalo]

Man, this is so good! Thanks a lot! Extremely educational! Btw, always amazed by how accurately and fast you're able to spot tactical opportunities, while at the same time you're showing the positional long-term plans in the positions

[@Ductie94]

Please do more of videos like these ... Very instructive and nice pace !

[@le.monkey]

Hello hikaru love the vids and the enthusiasm. keep up the good effort

[@Adecko007]

So many great ideas! Keep doing these, it's super helpful! 🔥

[@Cable.]

I hope Hikaru will talk about when the opponent doesn’t follow main lines, messes me up every time

[@VizualDK]

I don’t wanna shout out anyone here, but buying courses on this kind of stuff is usually the way to go. youtube videos like these can be good to warn you of simple threats but courses is usually where you’re taught sidelines. But also it’s the mainline for a reason, if they play anything else then they’re most likely just making mistakes that you need to learn to take advantage of

[@f44had]

​@@VizualDK what courses would you recommended? Where/who from?

[@timothymccoy1569]

@@VizualDK See f44had comments below.

[@adfadf32342]

Hikaru teaching openings/chess to us plebs is the best thing to ever happen on KZbin. THANK YOU

[@forkandchill]

Thank you so much!! I learned a lot! And you were so encouraging too!

[@inflex100]

learning from u is such a gift to community. thanks hikaru.

[@bernardbeinhauer9528]

Amazing. More of these please!

[@paulcurran5563]

I think Hikaru should do a series where he coaches a subscriber to see how far they can be pushed 🤔 😄

[@theodtrt]

Hikaru's smile is so wholesome

[@DavidSchilter]

Great video, Naka! I feel like the Na4 maneuver also works nicely against Tarrasch structures with pawns on c6 and d5 (Rubinstein-Salwe, 1908).

[@Octopusbanana123]

Thank you so much! Incredibly helpful

[@Daverod]

Keep making these instructive videos

[@dinkydaug3005]

Please keep these series going

[@the_bug_bus3882]

Loved your analysis

[@wisemongol]

educational content from Hikaru is top tier

[@lukastux3024]

damn - not even 2 minutes in the video and I already learned something new - as a Caro-Kann player. Please keep putting out instructive content!!

[@Stian_2023]

Thanks hikari ive learned a lot, more content about caro

[@ash5033938337]

9:52 I love to hear all these comments even on the little stuff like the irrelevant move order thing. Keep all the knowledge coming!

[@spencerclark94]

That emphasis on the early pawn advancement makes so much sense after you explain it. Thank you. 🙏

[@lamxung5000]

agadnator chess and hikaru are the 2 best people to watch, just straight to the point

[@coronnation8854]

More of this. You're a good teacher

[@jeff-8511]

He explains it very fast. He definitely is a chess God but the explanation are so fast

[@prithvisinghpanwar6609]

watch in 0.5x

[@eiliatabrizi7316]

YESSS THAN YOU 🙏 ive been waiting for this

[@PURASAPECAGEEM]

Hikaru why are u so good for us😭😭😭 love u legend

[@outsidethepyramid]

cringe

[@Hopefully2025]

Actually hysterically funny not cringe at all

[@chunk9165]

@@Hopefully2025 actually hysterically funny not cringe at all-🤓

[@jackmonday4690]

Love these videos

[@GRude420]

I really enjoyed this video. Thank you.

[@mihagolod2393]

These videos are amazing

[@forcetx]

Love the video. Hikaru teaches like he plays, blitz and bullet.

[@nedstarks4142]

I love he's focusing more on us KZbin people.

[@richardolmedo9236]

Had to set the play back to half speed just to be able to follow along, this gave the added benefit of Hikaru sounding really drunk 😂

[@kibbit1373]

Very nice video Hikaru!

[@gregwerner6231]

I love this themed idea. I certainly play enough Caro-Kann to benefit from this.

[@harshsingh1517]

This concept is the best

[@p.g.3806]

Hikaru’s legendary theory recall is on display here.

[@muhammadxojarustamxojayev7678]

I think Hikaru little by little making teaching videos to announce his own chess course eventually😂

[@hillelshmuel1354]

Great format!!!!

[@JacobSmithodc]

Wow, the second game was a great illustration of how one wrong move in the opening can be the weakness that finally dooms you in the endgame

[@heikin5562]

Ayoo caro kann is my fav opening. I'm glad Hikaru is teaching us this one

[@zoheb.]

Can you please make more video's teaching stuff like this. Thanks

[@emrevurgun8328]

the idea with Na3 to stop c5 also occurs frequently in steinitz ruy lopez

[@JoelRamirez-uh8li]

I don’t really watch you but when you post this kind of content I am all ears!

[@rifwann]

I usually look at popular guide like gotham or eric, but your timing is kinda perfect so might as well learn from gm

[@kwispykweme8791]

5:48 " mind you this is pretty dank, I'm not gonna pretend to understand this " LMAOOOO

[@darshitsheer2633]

Thank You sir . I want these types of learning videos. I can say that you are my Chess teacher.

[@404ron8]

10:56 mouseslip lol😂

[@bine2100]

Que aula incrivel 🥺

[@ewadfe3705]

Nice very helpful

[@legueu]

Teachkaru Senseikura, the strongest pedagogue of all time.

[@sudhansubalasahoo]

Let's go, learning caro kann from a super gm for free, absolute chad

[@vonolemaxle3040]

Late on this vid, but I hoped Naka highlighted the game more on the black's perspective cause Karo is a definitive black opening. I am in the midst of learning Karo but I always stumble on the idea of the e4 pawn moving forward instead of trading, limiting my early development.

[@enricocasin]

While these seem like mostly theory focused, I would love if you tried to convey how should we think about chess as a game, what should I be considering before making a move? Is it just about memorising lines? Maybe it's just me but I tend to learn much better with teachers who teach mental framework for handling systems, a teach a man how to fish type of situation if you get what I mean.

[@Rohit10901]

My puny 1000 brain cannot keep up with his pace yet, but when I get better I know what I'm gonna be binging

[@artisticautistic9664]

10:27 white is simply up a pawn here... and a queen

[@camzabiy2637]

Your thumbnails are the best on KZbin

[@_TradeEdge_Dallon]

I had a great game the other playing as black. After 3.f3 e5 it went like this 4.dxe5 Bc5 5.exd5 Qb6 6.Ne2 Bf2+ 7. Kd2 Qe3#. I felt like a GM after that 7 move checkmate

[@bliss1186]

Thank you very informative

[@antoniocarlosmansoldo129]

Priceless !!!

[@bliss1186]

@@antoniocarlosmansoldo129 facts!!

[@sigmatic__]

After a day of watching college lectures at 1.5x speed, it's oddly cathartic to find a video I need to set to .75x speed.

[@defcon4203]

Why not the pirc defense next? A great way to create imbalance for intermediate while not having to learn too much theory. The plans are simple, and it being a rare opening (while still being solid) increases the chance white will blunder. I would love for you to cover the pirc.

[@wellplayed8921]

Hikaru: "At a beginner level it's okay" Me looking at that dude's 1200 elo- This is no place for me. Going back to Levy's channel 😂

[@vitaliimakarov6181]

Hikaru is a pure treasure trove. Please more educational videos!

[@toonlim5574]

Please do one for French defense with the wonky winawer!

[@ankurkhanikar5236]

alternative title: hikaru teaches the caro kan BETTER than GOTHAM CHESS in every way imaginable

[@qskakaley]

Hikaru teaching the Caro-Kann. Levy in shambles.

[@brodyerickson8920]

happy valentines day Hikaru!

[@timoschutze799]

I feel like an ape discovering fire

[@danielnaccache4733]

Oh yes, my favorite opening the hikaru - kan

[@cubixrube182]

I really like how in depth you go with different variations in these games, you make it very easy to understand. Very instructive!

[@esotericpig]

That first guy is definitely a smurf 💯

[@zackf3688]

Great video!

[@nd_divided6581]

hikaru i love the scotch opening can u make a video about it because i realy struggle with what order i should exchange pieces

[@justpokemon.3091]

Hikaru is my favorite of all time chess player ❤

[@captainhoolio]

Hikaru is just too good. The level of understanding of themes, principles and just plain theory memory is mind blowing. Unfortunately if makes me realise I'm going to struggle to get past my 1300 level without serious work.

[@Tane_Colt45]

This came out at the perfect time. I'm going to prep this opening for a match tomorrow against my boss, if I win I get his wizards chess board and if I lose ill have to grow a handlebar mustache.

[@BobSmith-bd4oo]

Who won?

[@Marqui1015]

off topic but that shirt looks awesome 🔥

[@antoniocarlosmansoldo129]

Priceless !!!

[@mattsta270]

would love to see hikaru show caro kann lines and teach us how to play it not defend against it, still loved the video though !

[@unitaryexile6549]

ahh, the Hikaru-Kann defense.

[@scopesieboy]

Can you please show us how to do the kings indian opening and all the possible attacks and defenses

[@zac6683]

Thansk man I memorised all the possible moves and destroyed my friends now I can play like Hikaru it only took 5 hours lol

[@JorgeGonzalez-xr1rx]

The Caro Kant

[@antoniocarlosmansoldo129]

Taught by the best... Tanx super GM !!!

[@maverick6722]

We are getting free lessons from a Super GM. This is very cool.

[@walterhartwellwhite3510]

"knight on the rim is dim however this knight is simply dead" nakamura sensei 2023 2:11

[@prime6260]

Thank you so much for this lesson! Dr Disrespect teaching his public 💪

[@khamidovabdurakhmon8237]

Number One best player in chess is..... Hikaru Nakamura Hikaru pre moves > Hikaru himself

[@gilbertnguyen4704]

When a GM is teaching you basics and your brain is already gone

[@usamahlucky9291]

ME: plays the scotch and is completely unaware of c4.

[@szafka4114]

Levy is proud.

[@mryan8064]

This nakamura video is the best!