I Played Hikaru Nakamura

[@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]

😂😂😂

[@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.

[@shreygfx]

That's hikaru afterall

[@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 😂😂😂

[@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

[@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

[@And-ir4px]

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

[@snowfox1614]

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.

[@Utsav_Singh17]

U must have been fun at parties ​@@nimitsharma4476

[@chanddd2]

Hikaru finished with 3:18 on the clock lmao

[@NightC7check]

She sacked the interview on the first question

[@mystery_wu]

She does that with everyone

[@NightC7check]

@@mystery_wu not with Fabio 🤷

[@cravarc]

I'm sure he knew she meant it innocently... but he was still annoyed by it.

[@reggietheballer-820]

@@cravarclol hikaru is just pretentious

[@mobus1603]

@@reggietheballer-820 How about asking decent question that people can't find in two seconds? Just a lazy question. Besides, being #2 in the freakin' world is an absolutely insane status. I'm sure that Hikaru isn't ashamed of this by any stretch. In fact, I'm sure he views it as gloating to even acknowledge it, so it was also a tacky question.

[@MaetsNori]

For any who may be wondering, this was Day 2 of the FIDE Corporate Chess Championship, where Hikaru was scheduled, throughout the event, to give exhibition games, analyses, and blindfolded simuls to guests. By this point, I'm guessing Hikaru was tired and just wanted to be done ...

[@Flashyfinancier]

I get all this but dont you realize how hot Anna is though?

[@BoxyMoxyNoxy]

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

[@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.

[@Sonbish]

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

[@bluled85]

@@Sonbish Hikaru mentioned him here: 0:12

[@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

[@alienicecream]

I played my grandpa. Even when he had mild dementia I never could beat him. He never bragged about chess although his rating. He taught me to just be kind to others. He said your impression you leave will be with your words and a smile...that is how everyone will remember you.

[@penultimania4295]

Not everyone gives a fck about being remembered.

[@Mnil52]

That's great, I miss playing checkers when I was really young with my grandpa and then later chess.

[@CaioUechi]

"wanna play another game 3-1 minute?" -> no I'm good. DAMN. SLAP

[@JayGatsby-b2j]

@@CaioUechi ikr comments trying extra hard to make it look like he was having a bad day he clearly doesn't like her

[@XxKidnoffxX]

@@JayGatsby-b2j Maybe he just don't want to play a other game... that's it... People don't need to lie all the time, especially for a woman, men can say no!

[@JayGatsby-b2j]

@XxKidnoffxX I guess but when cameras get involved it's a better way to say no feels. He was making a statement and a point with the way he said no

[@MusicPlaylistsChannel]

He literally played all his moves in under a min, why would he have to repeat this

[@xDEEZKNUGHTZx]

Bro virtually premoved the whole game. 😂

[@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?

[@XmanXman-jd3ts]

@@adonai4906 When I say I am proud of something, most of the time it is about an accomplishment of mine, or my children. But I would not say for example to be proud of Putins accomplisments since it is not my deed, neither is he any sort of relationship of mine to relate the proudness to... Can you choose to be proud of anyone that you feel like it? How does that work?

[@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.

[@OutcastFPS]

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

[@anza7522]

​@@OutcastFPS yikes

[@alwkdbbxjsls]

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

[@denniskara6196]

Anna blundered the smalltalk

[@maheshdawani]

@@IannOnCracc lol whatt????hikaru is nowhere near alireza in bkitz and these 2 are bugs againt magnus in any format,such a pathetic douchebag liar you are

[@sergregorclegane3854]

He needs to be more humble, tsss being second its not too bad…

[@sheik9956]

@@sergregorclegane3854 he literally said it doesnt matter and moved on so as not to gloat on the fact he is world #2.

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@SwedishBroManDude]

@@randomnonymous There is no suger-coating in the real world.

[@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.

[@user-qz3vn1xk2c]

@@visible5000you’re a hater bro stop glazing the man

[@unintentionaleffectiveness4393]

@@visible5000 playing psychologist in the KZbin comments section… what a load of *****. Just because people don’t act like you want them to doesn’t mean they did it in bad faith. Some just don’t feel comfortable having people say like 20 times their accomplishments. You are getting a small clip and leaping to conclusions 😅😅😅

[@IannOnCracc]

Anyone that is the best in their respective sport cares, and she’s constantly and deliberately disrespecting him with “2 or 3?”. Shut the hell up and let the goat of blitz destroy you already for your little youtube video

[@emk1254]

@@111VoiceOfReason Jesus is a prophet of Allah almighty :)

[@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.

[@BobbyFischer0000]

@@vdinh143bad for Hikaru. There’s no upside for him. Anna is needs to stop doing this as it doesn’t make her legitimate

[@chessgains8075]

3 to 1 minut would be with no increment obviously

[@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.

[@doug3691]

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

[@Fredi-m6l]

no one cares

[@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-INTP]

@@Bingchilling22Will we ever know?

[@thutoseboko4076]

Wtf hikaru doesn't even have to think he's just a walking chess computer

[@highwind8124]

The weird thing being number 2 or 3 is actually a huge compliment, but he probably read it as "not first".

[@Aidan-e5f]

"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._-]

@@Aidan-e5f 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

[@MusicalBasics]

“But you’re like famous! And amazing! and a top 2 or 3 player!” “Wtf am I supposed to say?” - Hikaru

[@hashscannerofficial]

He cooked, served, ate and left no crumbs.

[@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

[@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

[@pa-mo]

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

[@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

[@CovidIslandDiscs]

@@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.

[@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.

[@Deoxys_da2]

Anna: Are you number 2 or 3 in the world right now? Hikaru: FINISH HER

[@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

[@markmccreadie6212]

Safe? Hahahaha. They are playing chess. Get real, good lord

[@markhatch9893]

Hikaru's name still brings clicks. She's just another female chess grifter who farms views from desperate nerds who play chess.

[@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.

[@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

[@petethepeg2]

Even worse being number 3 !

[@maxxcollins8981]

Hikaru looking disgusted at the end 😂

[@aon186]

That quite an insult to ask him no2 or 3 while he secretly considered himself no1

[@abdullah_awan36]

I like how Anna looks so stressed and determined playing while Hikaru looks so chill

[@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" 🤣

[@FunnyArmy-gp]

6:00 so sad

[@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.

[@josephjoechin9999]

@@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

[@RafelioPsi]

she made him think for more than one second TWICE

[@Lionhearted626]

Hikaru is such a delight to spectate. Very skilled and with no vainglory. It’s funny to me how sensitive these comments are. It goes to show that when someone is simply being calm and neutral without simpering to comfort and put literally everyone at ease then someone will find a way to be offended because of their own reactivity. He was polite, broke no social rules, and was objective and respectful.

[@Viewer13128]

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

[@stuart2151]

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

[@goodfty]

Well that's only cause he said "no". In reality she did with the first question about him being 2 or 3. However that's still on him and how he handles that or wants to take it.

[@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.

[@jaysonlauko376]

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

[@akabr7177]

He actually could but he was too respectful to refuse your last offer, this man has high manners

[@moaek3966]

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

[@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"

[@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

[@socratease4645]

I can be introverted too. But he was silent for about two minutes when even a yes or no would have been just polite

[@timebombed]

maybe hes depressed i respect it

[@youngdillztv2908]

Do you wanna play another? Hikaru: nah ive seen enough

[@qusigh]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@TonyAube]

At 1:59 wasnt BxE6 winning for Hikaru? The pawn is pinned, rook can take the queen if pawn recaptures, rook can take the Queen

[@EmanRapp]

"Are you number 2 or 3" was an inflammatory question

[@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 😭

[@Aidan-e5f]

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

[@michaelreed2787]

It’s pretty ridiculous he can move instantly against a 2000 rated player and have her pieces totally tied up and badly coordinated.

[@Mnil52]

In fairness, as soon as her book ended she had a terrible position then blundered over and over. She played terrible even for 3/2

[@Nyx_Room]

They mirrored eachothers body language . i wouldn't worry about hikaru being silent. His body language was calm.

[@maxspar]

Hikaru “who the fuck do you think you are” Nakamura

[@Mystical13]

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

[@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

[@NightWatchChess-mt5uj]

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

[@Amaurygbiuehrfvzdeock]

😂

[@Chessplay-e1c]

His concentration in speed chess, particularly blitz and bullet formats, is unmatched. His ability to think quickly and accurately under immense time pressure sets him apart from many other top players.

[@rayuplayz_]

Hikaru Nakamura is actually the best bullet chess player. He got a lot of premoves in his brain.

[@impek667]

He's so good it's insane

[@johnnihimself__]

2:29 is a painful moment she stares at him to get reaction but hikaru doesn’t flinch 💀

[@nycytc8055]

She got absolutely destroyed.

[@sublimeade]

Unfair it is man vs woman

[@michaelnam66]

​@@sublimeade How? It's chess. Ur acting like women aren't as strong as men. Its an intelligence battle not a physical battle.

[@MagnusCarlsenOfficial-ix2zq]

No you dongus, unfair if it’s world n.2 against an IM

[@michaelnam66]

@@MagnusCarlsenOfficial-ix2zq so? Rating doesn't matter much. What matters is the thought process, brainstorm ideas, etc. Why do you think Levy, an IM can defeat so many GMs? Judit Polgar has also defeated Magnus Carlsen. She lost simply bcz she made a blunder but its not an unfair game.

[@sublimeade]

@@michaelnam66 woman should get extra piece because historically woman have harder time

[@carlosarenas2062]

Humble guy.

[@olivercarlehed]

Felt like he deeply wanted to defend the honor of a GM, since Anna’s win against Fabiano.

[@joshuasinguelas277]

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

[@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.

[@marinaservicecenter5650]

Hikaru is entire asia pride

[@johncox2912]

WOW! What a game! I cannot believe HOW FAST Hikaru plays. Great game! Loved watching you both play. I watched it twice using pause to study the moves, counter moves and possibilities. I think Anna had a good chance at checkmate at one point in the game around 3:45 using her queen and bishop to attack G2. TBH, Hikaru would likely have seen it coming a mile away and totally derailed the attempt in one move. Learned a few things! Again, great game.

[@animalcharitychannel]

Aweee Hikaru gets sooo shy when its not his camera lol

[@dmed312]

That went exactly as expected. Absolutely not surprise.

[@Thelasthater_69]

One minute is actually alot of time for Hikaru..

[@ΟΛΥΜΠΙΑΚΟΣ-1925]

"An other day in the job" for the Hikaru. He was making the moves instantly, everything was calculated before the game started. We all can see why this guy is a World Champion, he can demolish you in seconds!

[@bigbenninvesting3681]

Hikaru is annoyed she actually thought she could win

[@iamnotapolygon]

1:53 the guy in the back left running into the camera

[@marleybone6615]

Appreciated his gentlemanly and humble manner.

[@TheAsharedhett]

Well, you got a hesitation out of him at 5:08 at least... 😂

[@leochen3008]

“Do you wanna play a match where you have 1 minute and I have 3?” Hikaru finishing the game with more time than he started with: Also before you correct me saying “Erm it’s 3+2 and he’ll play 1+1” he still plays pretty fast.

[@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.

[@MarkAngeloBG1234]

He wasn't even close beating hikaru

[@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

[@roadsareoptional8670]

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

[@seaenjoyerr]

0:51 that was rude and she exactly knew that.

[@hungfao]

Playing Hikaru is intimidating enough, but then he tells you what you should have played.

[@Jianfa88Tsai]

Introduce chance into chess, just like the battlefield. On a six sided dice, there are symbols for each chess piece. When you e.g. roll on pawn, you can move any pawn, but only pawn. If all the pawns are taken by the opponent, you can move any other piece. If a piece is trapped by other pieces, then you can move any other piece.

[@minervaflores6268]

I saw Hikaru laugh when he saw cramlings time in 2:04