I Played Hikaru Nakamura

I played a blitz game against ‪@GMHikaru‬ whilst visiting New York!! Thank you so much Hikaru for the game - hope y’all enjoy!!!!
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[@yagomohr4034]

Hikaru finished the match with more time than he started.

[@Mahhhdeee]

bros just that guy, savage af

[@dougjustdoug6391]

I think he finished before he started.

[@thomasdalton1508]

Indeed. I don't think Anna had looked at the clock before suggesting a rematch with time odds. Only giving Hikaru one minute doesn't make much difference when he only uses one second a move anyway.

[@randomnonymous]

@@thomasdalton1508 not even 1 second, more like .5 sec.

[@shreygfx9985]

That's hikaru afterall

[@paulmorin2582]

Hikaru spent the most time wondering when Anna would realize the game was over.

[@duesexistat5016]

And that was on move 4 lol

[@aronuchukwuezugo615]

😂😂😂

[@welviemantos2046]

😂😂😂😂

[@Pkey995]

​@@duesexistat5016 wrong it was lit 0:01 here

[@adrianstere]

😂😂😂

[@chri2453]

"Do you wanna play a game where you have 1 minute and I have 3?" Girl, he just did!

[@ozansaracoglu3004]

Lol indeed

[@michaelx1770]

Pal could even beat her with 10 seconds on clock

[@mro5858]

LOL

[@eddy2967]

Just wondering 🥴

[@edward967]

Ahaha

[@makunohatsu]

Anna: It's really annoying that you play the move instantly Hikaru: starts playing even faster

[@funkyseefunkydo9622]

I know. He purposefully went faster straight after that. It’s actually pretty funny.

[@jennymulholland4319]

Hikaru's brain is a supercomputer, he can't help it

[@blackmanwhitesuit]

Hikaru playing chess is truly a marvel to watch.

[@welviemantos2046]

😂😂😂😂😅😅😅😅

[@johnmartinez632]

These comments have me in tears 😂😂😂

[@And-ir4px]

I'm convinced that Hikaru can see the eval bar near the board

[@ronipalomaki4395]

that is quite literally his job

[@outtakontroll3334]

it is always on the ceiling

[@manulatin0]

Nana they edited after the match 😂

[@aa.8823]

Kramnik would've approved this

[@Bai_Su_Zhen]

It must be there otherwise they would have to manually add it and that's impossible

[@Saint.Of.Strength]

Glad to see Anna giving these smaller chess players a platform 🙌🏼

[@nimitsharma4476]

smaller chess player hhhh he is GM at age 15 . he is speed demaon bullet god . world no 2 . magnus greatest rival

[@promilabilung3024]

​@@nimitsharma4476Ever heard of sarcasm?

[@makisehernaez2996]

@@nimitsharma4476 sounds small to me

[@thomasgrodet4690]

​@@nimitsharma4476 You know nothing about sarcasm and about the world of chess. He isn't Magnus greatest rival. He almost never won against him. I even wonder when is the last time he defeated him. It's only in Hikaru's mind that he is the greatest Magnus' rival. But everyone knows how big is Hikaru's ego so no wonder. Don't fall for it.

[@UScricboyz]

U must have been fun at parties ​@@nimitsharma4476

[@FAJRIX]

Hikaru got offended being called number two or number three. And that was the end of the conversation for him.

[@audiobugged]

Coz he’s numero uno for blitz… 2 or 3 is an insult…

[@Zach78z]

Agreed, normally Hikaru is much friendlier. She meant it as a compliment to let people know how good he was, but he took at as an insult.

[@commanderludwig6009]

No he wasnt lol its called being humble the best dont need to brag about how they are the best and when someone else compliments him he doesnt want to take away from her or anyone else there by saying "yeah im better than everyone you are right" so he just says no one cares it doesnt matter how good I am

[@incronaut]

I honestly think Anna is just super familiar with her opening plays so she struck some conversation, then as the game reached midgame you can clearly see she is thinking and Hikaru probably didn't want to break her concentration with chit chatter even though he could easily win just by instinct.

[@sean78745]

​@@Zach78zlooked like she was just qualifying it for people viewing the video that might not know who Hikaru is

[@ryan7348]

She sacked the interview on the first question

[@gopcage8483]

"that random guy called Fabiano"

[@teenaigee]

😭😭😭

[@quintonnyakundi]

No not the Fabi Fabi is great 😭I did not take that match in person though was good for both party mutual respect and results too

[@yeahtbh.161]

Never heard of him.

[@rabiranjan7796]

Just for curiosity, why you mentioned fabiano here???

[@bluled85]

@@rabiranjan7796 Hikaru mentioned him here: 0:12

[@ronenviz10]

Damn, he literally doesn't care.

[@andrewgio1]

hes there for the $$$

[@whoracle699]

@@andrewgio1 we all gotta make a living

[@andrewgio1]

@@whoracle699 I'm all for it. I just feel like if you are going to act like you don't need to be there maybe just don't be there to begin with.

[@toaster4693]

​@@andrewgio1 Not everyone can act differently from how they feel all the time.

[@pankajsharma7511]

​@@andrewgio1 Then again u contradict urself by saying u are all for it then ur not so shut ur mouth

[@Teelit]

0:51 Dude, that is the harshest question for Hikaru. He said nobody cares, but actually, he's the one who cares the most, lol.

[@111VoiceOfReason]

Everyone cares about themselves the most except for Jesus. Also, you clearly haven’t seen the lie detector video yet.

[@visible5000]

He clearly cares. It was a genuine question from someone who loves chess. And he makes Anna seem bad for asking it. This isn't botez he's playing. It Cramling, who is clearly a nice person focused on chess. Hikaru shuns her questions and acts like a little baby. He will probably rant on his stream now about this

[@alfa-psi]

Hikaru made my milk in the fridge turn into yogurt.

[@floda_reltih]

bite my shiny metal pawn

[@SiouplaitMerci]

I like yaourghts 😋

[@floda_reltih]

@@alfa-psi wow. Anna deleted my neutral comment. Bravo!

[@Bingchilling22]

@@floda_reltihwhat did u comment?

[@ShadeSibling]

@@Bingchilling22Will we ever know?

[@chanddd2]

Hikaru finished with 3:18 on the clock lmao

[@ZoneXbez]

Damn hikaru really wasn't in the mood

[@hoon_sol]

He was in the mood; in the mood for savage destruction. He had an airpod in his other ear playing "Smashing the Opponent" on repeat.

[@nazarenoalmiron526]

@@hoon_sol I don't think that's the case, he's a married man after all.

[@GreystoneChildish]

Yeah it seems like he just wasn't in the mood for chess. Probably had something else on his mind. Maybe he also didnt like that anna didn't accept the smith-morra lol kidding.

[@RedDeadOutcast]

He probably has a really jealous woman. He just wanted to get out of that mess.

[@anza7522]

​@@RedDeadOutcast yikes

[@Tuck213]

"It's just a game" but didn't enjoy it in the slightest himself.

[@randomnonymous]

It's child's play to him, no challenge. SGMs are on another planet.

[@erinues7._-]

​​​@@randomnonymousexactly When you Play with children you play for fun. If you are not in the mood to play with children, then don't play

[@randomnonymous]

@@erinues7._- It must be hard to be so good that playing everyone except other sgm's is boring.

[@erinues7._-]

​@@randomnonymousthen don't do it. It's better than to be a pr! with God complex. For goodness sake he didn't invent electricity or solved world's hunger

[@erinues7._-]

​randomnonymous then don't do it. It's better than to be a pr! with God complex. For goodness sake he didn't invent electricity or solved world's hunger

[@ajaymishra1513]

I’m proud of Anna, at one point she made Hikaru think for more then 1 second 😮

[@tojogamer1733]

:D indeed

[@blackbenetavo7715]

I mean, I feel like it's probably more like him figuring out which move was M15 instead of M17 or something crazy.

[@XmanXman-jd3ts]

Like you own her?!

[@adonai4906]

@@XmanXman-jd3tswhat are you saying?

[@le6637]

Poor Anna. She just wanted to have a nice and easygoing conversation like in the game with Fabiano, but Hikaru blocked all her tries. Maybe he wasn't in the mood that day

[@mizofan]

no surprise, he's a nasty narcissist

[@renesalinas744]

No, that's just him. His social skills are not the highly developed kind.

[@PlyrMava.]

He's not very talkative in public. He's definitely an introvert.

[@LlenadeMalo]

He comes off as really aloof. She was trying her best but brick wall.

[@exapsy]

@@PlyrMava. i mean, we should respect that. people's characters are different

[@xDEEZKNIGHTSx]

Bro virtually premoved the whole game. 😂

[@doug3691]

Two distinct Chess personalities getting together for a game -- kind of special. Thank you, both.

[@CosyBrew]

As I always had the impression Hikaru doesn't like Anna in much the same way he doesn't like Botez, I was curious to see how the video would go. Turns out it went exactly as I expected. Doesn't even pretend to hide the fact that he doesn't want to be there.

[@Iannypoo85]

He probably feels a little salty that someone 1 millionth his equal can rival his popularity by being pretty (he is not) and having a good personality (he does not). Fabi, on the other hand, has matured beyond the mindset of a 6 year-old and is happy to share the spotlight.

[@azathoth4473]

The Hikaru hate is crazy

[@gloryman4686]

@@Iannypoo85it’s hilarious that yall can’t simply stomach the fact she’s just genuinely annoying she was definitely annoying Fabi too bro just know to play it off and act right on cam hikaru just simply sees the gimmick in this chick as anyone who isn’t a 16 yr or some porn addiction weirdo lol

[@icollectstories5702]

He looked and sounded tired to me. Also note that Hikaru's wife also plays chess, so A. he doesn't dislike all women who play chess and B. he should at least act disinterested in other women.😉

[@icollectstories5702]

Also, as a celebrity, I think he'd rather play someone who would never get another chance to play him rather than someone who has already had the chance.

[@raterus]

Anna: "You're annoying me moving right away" Nakamura (thinking): "Every single move then!"

[@randomnonymous]

When he said "that was bad" I think that really made her feel like the underdog and self conscious. He should have said "that wasn't the best move" instead.

[@ItIsYouAreNotYour]

@@randomnonymous He needs to use kid gloves? That's nonsense.

[@randomnonymous]

@@ItIsYouAreNotYour Sure since she is a girl. He should show some chivalry.

[@Phymacss]

he seems so uninterested lol. I guess he really "doesn't care".

[@dougustine]

She is so far lower than him, it would be like her playing me. Zero chance of winning, I would be wasting her time. I understand she plays people who are pathetic like me all the time but those are set up situations. If I ran into her in a hotel, with a chessboard and clock, she may not be that excited to play me.

[@anza7522]

​@@dougustine And yet Fabi had 100x the enthusiasm in their match together

[@TheMixxon2]

I think he just doesn't like being called like a number 2nd or 3rd in the world, but just that he is Hikaru. I mean everyone knows that, so there's no need. Like Anna knows that he is either second or third in the world or something like that, it's not that important truly which, maybe even fourth or fifth, but the point that he is at the very top, that's it, so the question is pointless. I think Hikaru simply has metaphorically speaking less of a mask. Hikaru liked talking about which move was good and not, and he helped Anna, but then she just continued saying to him about being the second or third in the world, you could clearly see that he didn't appreciate this praising in front of everybody from facial reactions, and Anna shouldn't have said it again, just keep it chill simple, talking about the moves or whatever, Anna needs to match the energy sometimes better, when you play someone more chill, you have to also be more chill, Anna, you always have the same energy levels of reactions with all people, so of course you will ran into energy mismatches if you continue like that. Best of luck, love

[@CosyBrew]

@@dougustine More people making excuses for the fact that, for whatever reason, it's always been clear he's not keen on Anna.

[@michaelh9544]

​@@CosyBrew She shouldn't press his buttons then. She knows he doesn't appreciate being talked about like that, he just wants to play the game. Unknowingly or not, she put him down as "number 2 or 3", as in that he hasn't been nor would be number 1. Every chess player that's gifted but not named Magnus Carlsen in this era has already heard a million times over. Meanwhile, he can't criticize her because she's so far out of his league, it would be the same as if you or me were playing a toddler. And that's why he declined a rematch. There's nothing to gain for him.

[@thekraken4265]

Bro finished with 16 more seconds than he started with why would he want to or even need to play 3 minutes to 1 minute odds

[@kpNov23]

Exactly. Anna didn't catch that.

[@vdinh143]

It's graceful of him to not take up her offer, knowing it would've looked bad when she realized.

[@pa-mo]

Hikaru always already has his moves decided for anything she does, crazy fast

[@SirVampyr]

Yikes, Hikaru wasn't excited to be here at all.

[@TheMixxon2]

I think he just doesn't like being called like a number 2nd or 3rd in the world, but just that he is Hikaru. I mean everyone knows that, so there's no need. Like Anna knows that he is either second or third in the world or something like that, it's not that important truly which, maybe even fourth or fifth, but the point that he is at the very top, that's it, so the question is pointless. I think Hikaru simply has metaphorically speaking less of a mask. Hikaru liked talking about which move was good and not, and he helped Anna, but then she just continued saying to him about being the second or third in the world, you could clearly see that he didn't appreciate this praising in front of everybody from facial reactions, and Anna shouldn't have said it again, just keep it chill simple, talking about the moves or whatever, Anna needs to match the energy sometimes better, when you play someone more chill, you have to also be more chill, Anna, you always have the same energy levels of reactions with all people, so of course you will ran into energy mismatches if you continue like that. Best of luck, love

[@manmoth_1990]

@@TheMixxon2 TL;DR. Hikaru needs special treatment from everyone who interacts with him.

[@AnthonySouls]

@@TheMixxon2 I don't know if I would call him "chill". I think Fabiano is chill, but I think Hikaru seems adversarial in an indirect way. Like through subtext or innuedo or some indirect way like that. Like how on his channel, he made a video with a lot of dry humor and subtext. He really did seem like he had beef with Anna, even before the rank mention. But yeah, not everyone is going to have the same type of energy as Anna does.

[@exapsy]

@@TheMixxon2 99% Anna was just trying to make a convo making observations. Observations are conversation starters.

[@CosyBrew]

@@TheMixxon2 People will really do some reaching to try and justify this guy's behaviour. It's nothing to do with her comment. My first thought before even clicking the video was "this will be awkward to watch". For whatever reason, much like he is with the Botez sisters, he's always been very cold and indifferent to Anna.

[@user-mk2cw1jx9m]

"Are you number two or three in the world right now?" "NO ONE CARES , I LITERALLY DONT CARE"

[@erinues7._-]

Why? It's a self evident truth. If he hates it then why competes constantly for the first place.😂😂 God complex projection and anger because he is not number 1😂😂

[@erinues7._-]

@@user-mk2cw1jx9m Why? It's a self evident truth. If he hates it then why competes constantly for the first place.😂😂 God complex projection and anger

[@poppypalais3108]

To me he'll always be a number 2.

[@karnavbhattacharya6267]

​@@erinues7._- How can you call it god complex. I have heard him mentioning magnus as the goat several times, i have heard him praising magnus's chess genuinely several times. Yes he knows he is better than all of us and I believe that includes Anna Cramling but cant see how that is god complex really

[@erinues7._-]

@@karnavbhattacharya6267 Then you are blind

[@hashscannerofficial]

He cooked, served, ate and left no crumbs.

[@rubencarvalho230]

"That's what she sai..." at 5:55 LOL

[@powert2009]

Lmaooooo good catch

[@TheRaphael0000]

Hahahaa didn't notice at first

[@drdylanman]

hahaha I heard that and it didn't even register. hee hee

[@hyphns8649]

He actually said it 😭

[@obscurity3027]

Hikaru really comes off like he's completely annoyed by this.

[@AnthonySouls]

I agree with you there. Something feels off.

[@CosyBrew]

He doesn't like Anna for some reason. I knew this would be awkward.

[@rosendogavilan8193]

@WLee-oh7zhquit spreading this lie lmfao there’s no way this is true

[@AnthonySouls]

@@rosendogavilan8193 Yeah, he has been actively spamming that weird fantasy throughout the comment section. It's crazy how people sexually view Anna. It's not just this person, but I often see weird sexual comments and people fetishizing her or saying she uses low cut shirts to win matches or flirting. I don't see it at all. It's like people don't like seeing attractive people in a positive light.

[@zahaanlmao3062]

@WLee-oh7zh seek help

[@alwkdbbxjsls]

I played Hikaru Nakamura ❌ I'm getting to know Hikaru Nakamura✅

[@bbaarneyy]

I see the problem. No beverages.

[@enexified]

I see all the comments about Hikaru seeming rude to Anna etc. but if you watch Hikaru in his plays he always carries that same expression and demeanour, he isn’t one to chat a lot or shit talk. He’s just focused. And throughout the game I kept seeing him having that slight smile so you can tell he is enjoying himself (though of course this is not even a challenge to him). And he did occasionally tell Anna which moves are good or not. I don’t think we can expect all GMs to be effervescent. Didn’t feel like Hikaru was treating Anna any differently than others. That said I agree that Anna asking if he was number 2 or 3 was unnecessary and repeating it again at the end. And maybe Hikaru could have given more feedback to her at the end to help her improve her game in future and recap some moves - but yeah does seem he wasn’t interested on that end

[@erinues7._-]

Just because he is annoyed for his own reasons, does not mean that asking a simple question based on facts makes it unnecessary. She is a KZbinr and she wanted to introduce him to the audience that doesn't know him. Simple as that. And if he is annoyed then why does he compete? Nobody cares....that's the response of an arrogant man boy with God complex who projects because he is not number 1😂😂😂

[@enexified]

@@erinues7._- That’s a fair point!

[@tvsa7]

​@@erinues7._-but nobody cares

[@rodbenson5879]

@@erinues7._- In fairness to Hikaru I read the "nobody cares" comment the other way. More a humble comment like his chess achievements in the scheme of things are not that important.

[@Userfriendly116]

​@@erinues7._- Hikaru is way more popular in the chess world, there is no need to get introduced to people by Anna. The only one benefiting there would be Anna.

[@maxxcollins8981]

Hikaru looking disgusted at the end 😂

[@carrotboy4610]

Poor Hikaru, he doesn’t like being number 2

[@blinqe3592]

What number are you?

[@chesscomsupport8689]

Well... he has a much better chance of being #3 or lower than he does of becoming #1.

[@Ishbikes]

@WLee-oh7zhdude spreading that bullshit lie

[@rockie292]

Lol.. hahaha. ​@@Ishbikes

[@KVUSA77]

You can totally see the massive difference in personalities of the grandmasters she's played. Some are more humble, pleasant, and personable than others. Interesting content.

[@Jominer08]

🤫

[@KVUSA77]

@@Jominer08 nope 🤷‍♂️

[@Jominer08]

@@KVUSA77 shame 🤐

[@KVUSA77]

@@Jominer08 🤷‍♂️

[@Ibrahim1066]

"Very very interesting"

[@albertofourie3294]

Hikaru, "Do I have to play her? Ok then, but let's make it quick!" 😂

[@marianoandrt2208]

And no talk, I don´t like to be number 2 or number 3

[@Musashi-if3tl]

Lots of passive aggressiveness in this match😅 Anna when said 2 or 3 rank, Hikaru got defensive which Anna picked up on😢 In the end, she couldnt resist saying #2 or #3 again to get a timid albeit agitated reply "just a game" Remembering Bobby Fischer comment that chess players are such A-Holes to each other that you have to become an A-Hole urself 😂😂

[@AnthonySouls]

I really don't like the personalities I am seeing at the top ranks in chess, notwithstanding Fabiano and maybe Magnus. I mean, I haven't seen any real trash talking by Magnus or mean-spirtedness, but maybe I just don't view enough of his stuff. Seems like a lot of toxicity exists, just like FPS games I avoid now. I think Anna wants to be social in chess and don't get it's not very sociable like she wants it to be, like saying "Good Game" with Fabiano. She seemed blissfully unaware that people would take it offensively, like arrogance. I kinda would find it funny if Fabiano would say Good game with Hikaru and smirk, lol.

[@Musashi-if3tl]

@@AnthonySouls chess is a mind game hence ego clash inevitable plus it does attract narcissistic personalities who are simultaneously physical timid hence the passive aggressive behavior. Just listen to the Goat Fischer himself

[@Musashi-if3tl]

@WLee-oh7zh Hikaru, is that you? Did ur wife give u permission to post this? 😓

[@Sui_Generis0]

​@WLee-oh7zhwhy are u repeating this nonsense bs comment everywhere

[@Userfriendly116]

Anna started it though :P and got a good spank.

[@stuart2151]

She f’d it up with that statement at the end

[@NotTheUnsub]

Enjoyable to watch! You did your best. Kind of know how the game will turn out when one player is thinking aloud and the other is just chilling, playing moves. The audience in the back looked happy to witness the game.

[@Roll-Tide_75Gil-oj4ri]

That's amazing! Hikaru was just chilling, like he was playing a 1500 Elo. That shows the level you can get to! Gg Anna

[@user-mk2cw1jx9m]

He appreciates you going easy on him

[@ankursingh6272]

What?

[@chris_3729]

@@ankursingh6272 yeah he's really happy cause Anna let him win

[@oliver-04]

@@ankursingh6272 Anna clearly let him win, thats why Hikaru was so happy

[@Omar-ol4hn]

@@oliver-04 huh? moron

[@Userfriendly116]

simp

[@Si.vis.pacem.para.bellum]

How is hikaru looks digusted to anna but blushing to magnus? 😂

[@vnshngpnt]

My gay radar works for him. He’s secretly gay actually

[@mooseclamps]

@WLee-oh7zh can you stop posting this. its not funnny. its creepy and weird

[@socratease4645]

Respect

[@ariadnepyanfar1048]

Shyness unfortunately can come across as arrogance or contempt in body language and speech.

[@Aaarona1010]

@WLee-oh7zhwhy do you keep replying that copy and paste under everything

[@bryce6870]

I tune in once in a while when youtube reminds me but it seems as Anna is getting better overtime playing against some of the great chess players. I will say I enjoy the content as it's straight to the point and clean.

[@marleybone6615]

Appreciated his gentlemanly and humble manner.

[@sebarozt]

I think Hikaru is the only one opponent that never fall into Anna's charming spirit. It was so quiet and silent and cut out her questions 😂 thanks for sharing

[@animalcharitychannel]

Aweee Hikaru gets sooo shy when its not his camera lol

[@MarkB-vp9ki]

As a relative beginner, it's amazing to me that there are players higher rated than Hikaru. He's a savage.

[@socratease4645]

Magnus Carlsen is actually only one man, not many. So… no, there aren’t players higher rated

[@Victor-em8vw]

Maybe Hikaru didn’t like Anna asking him about being number 2 or 3 😂😅

[@brifleming7835]

yeah, like Anna didn't know. But of course she knew.

[@Victor-em8vw]

@@pierce45 Then Hikaru needs to chill

[@DesroQc]

@WLee-oh7zh What a sad incel weirdo you are...

[@hayhorca915]

​@WLee-oh7zh???

[@vici7]

he was crumpy before she asked.

[@yanivavraham3772]

"Nah im good" Hikaru Nakamura

[@thiefofjustice4495]

​@WLee-oh7zh can you shut up? Pasting this same comment is getting on everyone's nerves

[@actuallyrich1200]

@WLee-oh7zh hilarious

[@itiswhatitis4905]

"Do you want to play where you have 10 seconds and I have 10 minutes" 🤣

[@Mystical13]

“that random guy call Fabiano”what a savage 😂😂

[@theresonlyone66]

Loved the way Hikaru called out just numbers and just a game.

[@DorianDracula]

Last few seconds were a very polite way of saying: "Run that back!". Good game

[@innopva9973]

Hikaru could have played up a bit with Ana and the banter like Fabi did would not have been that hard for him.

[@scottycranwell283]

@WLee-oh7zh WHAAAAAAAT????

[@qwbarch]

@WLee-oh7zh AYOOOOO

[@kgt8742]

​@WLee-oh7zh Nice fanfic 💀

[@teukuauliaputra4713]

Keep cryng

[@moaek3966]

Damn , Hikaru showed her there's levels to this shi , man didn't hold back lol

[@roblemmens7487]

There is a lot of tension in this video indeed. I admire Anna for publishing the video because of the feeling of discomfort that comes along with it. People normally wanna see the smooth, funny stuff because that feels safe and comfortable

[@maxverstacrayon8367]

Hikaru trying to seem humble is the most cocky behavior ever

[@charless3781]

I'm convinced Hikaru doesn't like Anna, lol.

[@randomnonymous]

Or maybe he does like her and needs to be rude to her somewhat to keep those feelings away since he is married?

[@nazarenoalmiron526]

@@randomnonymous Do you write fanfics for a living.

[@randomnonymous]

@@nazarenoalmiron526 No I don't.

[@josephjoechin7344]

@@nazarenoalmiron526 lol

[@WithmeVerissimusWhostoned]

@@nazarenoalmiron526 he's actually got a point, that's how people behave when they like someone but can't or don't want to show it because

[@ftkop5365]

Both spinning the pieces.

[@dmed312]

That went exactly as expected. Absolutely not surprise.

[@joshuasinguelas277]

Hikaru is so very humble person in this game...

[@Mufc479]

No playing the cow against Anna? Hikaru is not a man of culture

[@Zzzzx7]

everyone doesnt have to play her opening, and even fabiano practically said it was not good .

[@michaell1578]

He did play the double bong cloud against Magnus

[@ft3917]

you see.. think while the opponent thinks.. dontblet your opponent think when it is your turn.

[@DeElSendero]

His speed, is asounding. Great focus, doesn't say much except to throw out a couple of moves or opinions that might help his opponent. And wins easily. The guy is pretty amazing!

[@aadi1717]

That's y they call them hi'karu 😢he is the god of speed chess

[@97BuckeyeGuy]

These top players are just incredible.

[@yagomohr4034]

I was waiting for the vid of this match like 2 weeks ago

[@Viewer13128]

5:59 Why would you ask that when he just played you with 10 seconds? 😭

[@KeithAllpress]

Very enjoyable watching a real master at work.

[@AJBTemplar]

Looking very grown up there Anna. Well done for taking him on.

[@SavioShetty]

Ahh, so this is why everyone’s loves Nakamura?

[@oliver-04]

"Who the fuck does he think he is?" -Hikaru

[@NightWatchChess-mt5uj]

He only fears Thanos, and he's chilling in Norway. Everything else is just going through the motions.

[@denniskara6196]

Anna blundered the smalltalk

[@TheNameOfJesus]

@2:44 - you just realized Hikaru is a reverse time traveller because his time clock goes only in the upwards direction.

[@qwert_au]

"reverse time traveller" ??? It's 'time travel' no matter which direction you go. WTF is a "reverse" time traveller? Someone who goes neither direction? Huh- fair enough- his clock basically didn't move. I guess it kind of works.

[@TheNameOfJesus]

@@qwert_au Thanks for agreeing with me in the end. But try not to get so "triggered" in the future over a joke.

[@LSam01]

Good for anna let ramdon guys win to help them with their self-esteem

[@kangcomment1516]

Hikaru was like: i dont want to be here

[@Head-ck4hu]

While you're thinking about your next move, he is too. Yours and his.

[@harvestmoon8443]

Anna is always a pleasure to watch. She is sweet and polite to everyone, whether they are good, bad, children, or adults. Hikaru could learn a lot from her 😊

[@myst93]

She couldn't teach him anything. She's weaker than water compared to him. She could learn a lot from Nakamura.

[@jesperlykkeberg7438]

Hikaru was very polite and gallant towards this shallow and respectless girl and her stupid smalltalking, "it´s really annoying that you always play the move instantly", bla, bla. I´m not sure I could have mustered the strength not to shout "will you please just SHUT UP and play, you dumb woman!"

[@Niedajsiepolaku]

He was annoyed he got nothing out of this match she is too weak

[@teukuauliaputra4713]

Keep cryng bro

[@kpNov23]

@harvestmoon8443 you purposefully missed the primary reason why 95% of her subs watch her.

[@qusigh]

"it's just a game" till he loses to Ali

[@hamacWay]

xdddd

[@TheDannyDowling]

Great match. Damn, when that eval bar shot to Hikaru’s favor with the obvious move though.

[@RobinTig]

He is a compassionate surgeon

[@toffygaming6907]

I'll watch after practice

[@MorbiusBlueBalls]

thank god anna didn't defeat him or hikaru would call her family crazy as well.

[@carlosarenas2062]

Humble guy.

[@TheRooster1988]

Anna the best sport out there. Good job, Anna.

[@doji-san]

He didn't play the COW!! and he's so serious!!!!!! BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Party pooper Hikaru!

[@MyBurnerAccount227]

He didn’t have to play her at all lol.

[@droidgeist]

Everyone knows he's an excellent player... but he's so unbelievably boring.

[@hasinishrak6129]

​@@droidgeist and what chess rating do you have by the way

[@MasterInHD]

@@droidgeist I'm sorry, but Hikaru might be annoying for some, but he's literally the least annoying GM there is. There's a reason, he's the most known (subscribers) by far.

[@droidgeist]

@@MasterInHD Hahaha 🤣🤣

[@stefanhansen5882]

Your joy of the game and beautiful being is wonderful for chess and the world!

[@aaronchan1088]

Severely outmatched. You can see the difference between a WFM and a super GM.

[@Mnil52]

He could literally play 10 blindfolded games simultaneously without breaking a sweat. He destroys lower GM's like nothing. Hard to imagine how good he is.. and Magnus beats him

[@asamataua]

THAT BAR DROPPED QUICK LOL GGs

[@luigimanzelli3786]

i love how the entire comment section is busy criticizing a guy for simply playing chess silently, which is the normal thing to do :D

[@cheeesysandwich]

we're criticizing his lack of social skills or his dislike for her; this is not normal human behavior

[@luigimanzelli3786]

@@cheeesysandwich seemed extremely normal to me, i guess people online can't stom themselves from creating non-existent drama, he had a serious expression, he did comment on moves and positions a couple times in a relaxed manner, for the rest of time he played without talking much, which i don't know why it's surprising to you, that's the behaviour i would expect during a chess game personally.

[@tvsa7]

​@@cheeesysandwichprojecting, looked normal to me also, until opened comment section, was like wtf is going on

[@chadguts2815]

​@@cheeesysandwichwell what you define as normal behavior might be weird for others

[@Proximaodessa]

@@cheeesysandwich she says to man, that if he is only top 2 or 3. She didn't care him doesn't like that question and ask him again. Next time ask 3rd time to see how chess board goes into pieces 😂. Who cares who was 2nd or 3rd spermatazoon in vagina? Only top 1 means for man.

[@roadsareoptional8670]

You didn't even make Hikaru stare at the ceiling.

[@CapAnson12345]

Hikaru nailed his pawn down on e5 cramping Anna and just never let up the pressure. 2:30 was Anna's only chance with 19. Ncd5 followed by Rc8 to pressure the c pawn but she played the wrong knight and the c file remained blocked for the rook and c4 wasn't protected by a knight.

[@philipps258]

They start to really concentrate and never treat you lightly anymore Ana! Well done.

[@Deadmachine2012]

I just want to think that Hikaru is just extremely shy with girls..

[@kpNov23]

You do know he's married right? Hikaru seems to me a guy who goes after a girl if he's interested like a supergm seeing a win.

[@DarkestValar]

The are you 2 or 3 felt like such a diss lol no wonder he locked in after that

[@DrZaius3141]

Dude was bouncing around the top 20 for a decade, pointing out that he's back at his peak is only a diss if he's a petulant, entitled child.

[@DarkestValar]

@@DrZaius3141 she didnt point It out, she asked it mockingly.

[@chir0pter]

As an outsider to chess/this channel it did not feel like a diss, but I can understand why he'd be uncomfortable responding. Those aren't hereditary titles, he could drop at any moment, meanwhile I imagine he'd like to be #1.

[@wizardtyumen8478]

05:53 Ahahahahahah, this glance! Feeling sorry for this poor thing... ahah

[@wizardtyumen8478]

06:03 What a Sigma! Ahahaha

[@bestdoom1236]

The speed at which he plays is crazy. He has thought about the moves even before she moves.

[@limaTheNoob]

Damn, he could have at least tried. His play is superior as usual, but he really felt like he didn't even want to be there. Bad form, sometimes it's better to just refuse lol

[@ChessHighlightss]

@WLee-oh7zh are you okay?

[@michaelh9544]

@WLee-oh7zh Even if that would be true, it's none of our business.

[@TooOldForThis]

Can you stop spamming this gossip in everybody's comments. No one cares or was thinking about it​@WLee-oh7zh

[@CollinInGame]

@WLee-oh7zh Bro stop copy pasting that mediocre 4/10, probably stolen joke, you weak incel.

[@Ishbikes]

Well he did refuse the last game, when she asked for 3 minutes while he gets one minute. He wanted to leave

[@Moritz-qg7ez]

It's nikaru hakamura!

[@jaysonlauko376]

“So you’re the 2nd best in the world right” … and he took that personally

[@FC-BS]

Hikaru is secretly seeing checkmates through out the match but wants to see Anna suffer 😂

[@plresurectzbrokena4997]

No , and your dumb sorry