How Hikaru Thinks Through A Game

Hikaru plays two 10 minute games and walks us through his ideas.
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[@jasonbourne4784]

Honestly this is way better than hearing him say, "check check check, takes takes, take the juicer, mate on the back rank, alright let's keep going." I hope he keeps up this kind of content.

[@ONeilTD]

Still pretty useless when he plays against 800s

[@morel1796]

@@ONeilTD im learning how to play chess and this is very useful :)

[@jasonbourne4784]

@@ONeilTD not really cuz he played pretty instructively in this video. Using concepts, he said. Meh I'm 1000 something and I still dunno some of these concepts.

[@stevebravo1422]

It's definitely hard to explain your process during bullet games so I get it. I agree though, More content like this

[@jasonbourne4784]

@@stevebravo1422 well he's been doin his trick series and that wasn't bullet

[@bohanwithb1546]

10min games are hikaru's idea of chill streams

[@app5387]

They are for everyone right?

[@bohanwithb1546]

@@app5387 not for some lol

[@alexanderharrison7421]

@@bohanwithb1546 I run 10 min games because they're the default, after a while time stops being a problem most games

[@gayupgayup4834]

I don’t like playing games because I end up playing very badly even after these videos

[@aibit1834]

​you have to play games even when you are playing badly, its gonna make you better@@gayupgayup4834

[@x1fantasy413]

I love this concept of video, to see hikaru explaining his tactic with slow and chill, please continue this video

[@martininja5889]

Dear hikaru, I think you could really benefit from gotham’s Caro-Kann course. It’s usually 33% off while he is playing in tournaments.

[@kgosiemangmolefe1758]

Yeah, SGM Hikaru totally needs it

[@omniyambot9876]

@@kgosiemangmolefe1758 lol

[@Skyscraper21]

What the lol

[@RMF49]

You can play the Cato Kann vs ANY opening. You can literally not care.

[@bamaboy99191]

I don't think Hikaru is ready

[@tytus9618]

*Hikaru coughs* Next video: HIKARU DESTROYS 2700s WITH THE FLU? Intro music rolls - photo of dying man with Hikaru’s face

[@x1fantasy413]

😂

[@DarthVader-wk9sd]

The ability to be early is insignificant next to the power of the force

[@62calum]

if life is a chess game im in the late middle game down a piece and looking for tricks.

[@MA-qz1sd]

great chess quote

[@BilalHussain009]

Hikaru should do a speed run just called *The Rapid Run*. Where he actually explains his moves in detail.

[@thewidepeepos]

💯

[@applejacks6237]

We need more of this type of content. Love hearing his explanations.

[@unknownpandemic2577]

MORE learning content please HIKARU. Be more like Daniel Naroditsky I beg you, teach us your ways SENPAI

[@kaidoChess]

I enjoy watching Hikaru walk us through his thought process Helps me learn

[@JohnSmith-ds7oi]

You make better decisions when you're younger. Everybody knows that.

[@hanspetervollhorst1]

Age of 50 seems not particularly tought through. Just imagine Hikaru was 50, willing to dedicate his time to it and would not be listened to because - well, not because of his competence and farsight, but because of his age.

[@aryashetty3924]

OK so Hikaru thinks about fide when playing a chess match. Understandable

[@Finalmen666]

Nobody notice how an ad pop when he talks about sponsor

[@foreverseethe]

If life is a giant chess game then my life has been a blunderful life.

[@Omkar.Gawade]

botez gambit player?

[@pissandvinegar6302]

Hikaru's thought process in a game: ah yes, they have played the cockfart 360 opening, and in appoximately 23 moves, i will have won.

[@eyezuel5307]

Very funny

[@RMichaelHimself]

@@eyezuel5307 such a mom reply

[@elizabethanna9474]

*I don't know who needs to hear this but stop saving all your money, invest some of it if you really want financial freedom...*

[@kerriwoollard7582]

After watching so many KZbin tutorial videos about trading I was still making losses untill Mr Benjamin Harold started managing my investment now, I make $6,800 weekly. God bless Mr Benjamin Harold . His been a blessing to my family.

[@yannikbrunzema8695]

These bots are evolving jeez

[@philipevans7547]

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[@philipevans7547]

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[@the1shrubbery]

dont buy into this scam people!

[@SancquoQT]

Love the content keep it up ❤️

[@bgrowsmars3918]

I started in my 40’s and it’s been tough but I love the competition

[@selinguler4329]

for hikaru the god of blitz, 10 min games probably feels like eternity

[@imdoggomf3132]

If chess were a woman, he would play her argressively

[@csugabo85]

Definitely would love more of these explanation games

[@pigsarehairy]

i really enjoyed you explaining some of the concepts while u played, do more plz!

[@samueljackson856]

I want to see hikaru play drunk af

[@nukamx6205]

Idk if he live streaming or doing Q&A. I mean...he literally answer to everything.

[@tj_enju]

... so if its talking juicers or or walking us through his chess strategies or giving us his take on current affairs, i think the way he does it is authentic ..its his way an it works, im entertained and ive learned somethin.. it all seems authentic

[@rolandk3061]

Is it just me or does it seem like when Hikaru talks about the chess government body he is actually talking about nations governments..?🤔😅

[@tkokesh]

After White played h2-h3 in the first game, did Bxh3 (with gxh3 Qf4 and mates) work? Or was this an example of KISS?

[@inanic8412]

checked it with an engine and yeah it does work. i saw this too and was looking for this comment lol

[@Skyscraper21]

Mr. Hikaru, are you basically retired? Your Love for the Game can still be felt. Fuck politics and don't let this slow down your ambition, please!

[@chriscozart2274]

Honest question! I learned to play chess at six years old, never with time control though. How can someone like me relearn the game online under time control

[@PieInTheSky9]

Jump in and play people

[@zachmorgan6982]

Does anybody else watch these videos before or after chess game hoping hikaru skills will rub off?

[@Jises_Kristos]

То что здесь говорит Накамура, это полная ерунда. Он говорит о своем отце. Но он не говорит как думать в шахматах. И не существует описания мышления шахматистов. Шахматы это только игра врождённого таланта. Дискриминация по признаку рождения

[@kristianvroman5539]

Hikaru= big brain

[@susaholic101]

good thing my left ear is good, my right ear has low hearing quality. blessed to be viewing a master at work

[@thenapdoreast4633]

Chess needs fresh ideas

[@chakaula8642]

You weren't 1 yrs. Old in 1978; you mean 1988! Aloha

[@susaholic101]

one thing i can practice is puzzles. thank you for the recommendation

[@cleetus1715]

Imagine being that poor 800 ELO Indian just trying to chill with a game of chess I absolutely despise smurfs, why ruin other people’s fun ?

[@whatevs73637]

The games are unrated, so the players can just abort or resign at any moment without caring

[@kaidoChess]

He tried to go to fast and furious 😂

[@syauqiachmad]

can we keep this type of content .... most low rated player desperately need this

[@GoldenWill]

You don't reach this level if you do t really love it

[@chakaula8642]

I'M OVER 75 AND HAVE BEEN A LIFE MEMBER OF USCF 50 YEARS AND AGREE WITH HIKARU... THE OLD GUARD OF CHESS HAS TO BE REPLACED! WANT TO PLAY BETTER... WATCH AND LISTEN TO HIKARU! Aloha

[@samkumar2377]

Hikaru never talked about his father, he only talked about his stepfather....I wanna hug his father!

[@benc7219]

at 5:24 does bxh3 work or not? The idea is to bring the queen to f6 afterwared to create checkmate.

[@amaturecheese4623]

these informative videos really helps me find new ways to think about the game i really enjoy it

[@vyomrane1237]

Will Hikaru ever play one of those life sized chess pieces in a video( Like IM Rosen has )? We will never know

[@DallinMcCullough]

which flexible openings did your step father teach you?

[@platyrrhine4563]

Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. Philippians 2:12 KJV ❤️🙏🏻✝️

[@PetStuBa]

15:49 why didn't Hikaru play d4-d5 ? I'm an amateur, maybe I missed something ... is there a reason to not play this ? I'm learning thanks

[@zxvc849]

bishops hanging so u just would lose a pawn

[@PetStuBa]

@@zxvc849 omg I'm stupid lol... I see , like I said a complete amateur :D thanks for answer

[@jahbrake9791]

Remember the old days? Back when you was good?

[@monkey-rs9wr]

Please do more of this. It really helps me and I'm sure it helps a lot of other people.

[@franklywithvenky1014]

What hikaru actually thinks - I literally don't care

[@BilalHussain009]

Wasn't the opponents Queen getting trapped in the second match

[@susaholic101]

arigato for the knowledge

[@ciderman13576]

Boo! :)

[@Leon__1755]

His explanation is do simple and easy to understand

[@marino4691]

I so agree with 19:00, everyone over 50 OUT

[@mayooghan8611]

Big fan

[@randomguyontheinternet801]

love you hikaru I hope more rapid is coming our way

[@shanastroskyphazer8172]

THANKS for great chess tips !

[@parcocheung4799]

How about the potato opening by Eric?

[@michael8815]

got a long way to go to get to Danya's level of instruction

[@hgservices5572]

Excellent education thank you !

[@DeadShot-tm3lu]

one of the best speed runs...Finally

[@asthelsalonga706]

🔥

[@Lobitiano]

This is huge content, love this series!!!

[@sohamjana9183]

Anyone claiming to be first?

[@MrYenwah118]

Please do more 10min games

[@metaphoria3]

7:45 he takes his own piece?

[@Vylthor]

Omg

[@ralflewissembrano7149]

Nice.

[@amviciouso]

First

[@atteryt2545]

u basicly need perfect recall and need to think many moves ahead in order to achieve what u do

[@kristen1684]

Not really

[@brandonovich6063]

It takes a lifetime of training to be hikarus level. But you can be very strong with study and meaningful practice

[@MA-qz1sd]

If life is a chess game, then I screwed up the opening and now im in the middle game playing at a disadvantage.

[@bozidarugljesic2907]

I think entire rating system should change it favours young players and give hard times to those who start to play chess in their 20's or 30's

[@Chessdude4]

Covid isn’t a big deal though… I’ve known more people that have died or had serious issues from vaccine.. I think freedom to be and do and think and go is way more important

[@willeborg733]

Typical Indian opponent, they never resign even though they are 3 queens down. I think basically Anand is the only player from that country that resigns. I never play people from India because of this.

[@omniyambot9876]

Lmao

[@omniyambot9876]

I came back to this cuz I just played and it just happened to me.

[@bdpv025]

The game ends when the king is checkmated 🤣

[@t2benglishman155]

Not everyone possess "Never give up" attitude.

[@omniyambot9876]

@@t2benglishman155 never give up even you have technically lost?. It's fair if you are flagging or expecting opponent to blunder. But you resign because you are lost no matter what.

[@ardeleanion4435]

This is the best idea so far. ❤️❤️❤️ Explaining tactics and strategy. We want more of thiiiiiiiiis. 🙏🙏🙏