I SACCED THE ROOOOOOOOK!!!!!!!!!!!

Hikaru vs Alireza, Candidates 2024 Round 12, April 18th
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[@alexthorpe2414]

Hikaru: 'As you can tell' Me, 400 elo: ahh yes, of course

[@astronaut9276]

😂same 😅

[@idehenebenezer802]

JESUS IS COMING SOON. REPENT TODAY AND TURN AWAY FROM YOUR SINS🙏.

[@anxsh]

religion is a scam​@@idehenebenezer802

[@darkpenink6730]

@@idehenebenezer802 johny sins?

[@neotellos]

@@idehenebenezer802 who?

[@alexanderkhandolishvili5336]

Firouzja found engine-like Kf8 move in 10 seconds with less than a minute on the clock to hold the losing position, reached time control and blundered it next move with g5. Truly the Guccireza moment of all time

[@CeltaVigo1916]

In live commentary the woman GM said he would definitely find that move as there were no other options.

[@sergeantslowpoke1550]

​​@CeltaVigo1916 I think that was her comment on Rd1 not Kf8

[@CeltaVigo1916]

@@sergeantslowpoke1550 You're right, sorry my bad!

[@vakke]

@@CeltaVigo1916Judit is actually also a GM not just WGM with a peak rating over 2700. She's a beast!

[@nirvanalaha9615]

@@CeltaVigo1916 The woman GM? She is Judit Polgar, read up about her. She has slayed all your top male chess heroes from her era.

[@ethandowler4669]

I just gotta say, that was an amazing recap. Nothing beats hearing commentary from the person who ACTUALLY PLAYED THE GAME. Thanks for all the effort you put into your craft. I believe this is your year. Cheers from another 'Murican!

[@disguisedcat1750]

It has both the bitterness in losing, happiness in winning, and boredom in drawing that someone who hasnt played this game will never be able to replicate.

[@FocusBeam]

Kramnik frantically wrapping the Great Hall in tin foil

[@ahmadmustaqim7960]

This joke never get old 😂

[@oliverhuang9999]

lol😂😂😂

[@HeartFallsApart]

He’s getting ready to check himself into an insane asylum.😂

[@cyin974]

"We do the procedure!"

[@julesandrewsusvilla4657]

What's the context behind the Kramnik memes rn?

[@themodernTAL]

Most crucial games incoming. First Nepo, then Gukesh. We all are rooting for you, Hikaru. Good Luck.

[@stevensko9153]

I think he'll draw with nepo and win against gukesh. Fabi will win both of his next two games to get both of them tied and then lose again to hikaru in the tie breaker.

[@hossamashraf1542]

​@@stevensko9153time to go out and meet some people brother

[@SPQR_14]

@@stevensko9153 I think Nepo will blunder vs. Hikaru pressure and then the tournament is over. And then Hikaru beats Ding and is finally crowned WORLD CHAMPION! And then Magnus decides to come out of WC retirement and challenge Hikaru for the throne since the games will actually be interesting! A man can dream of course....

[@sagarkulkarni2590]

@@SPQR_14 i think he will beat nepo, but lose against guki and guki wins both but will lose against ding

[@jayeshsharma3133]

​@@sagarkulkarni2590It will be hard for him to defeat hikaru with black .

[@MSNeedsGuns]

Never underestimate the power of a 69th Titled Tuesday.

[@GMHikaru]

Nice

[@pulkit113]

Wow

[@AstroLonghorn]

@@GMHikarunice

[@Tendomcgoobin]

​@@GMHikaru niiiiiiiice

[@TrashTaster]

​@@GMHikaruNice

[@user-uy9mc7nx2b]

I can only imagine how hard it is to play games against strongest chess players out there, than all the interviews, media stuff, recap, and repeat it all over again. Thank you, Hikaru!

[@sadhuaadmi2379]

You forgot the hardest part, coming back mentally after a brutal loss

[@kunjupulla]

Lots of respect to you sir! You winning this Candidates is much much more important to us than you uploading the videos of the last two matches! So don't stress yourself out 😊. Also, thank you Mrs. Nakamura for taking care of our boy 🥰🥰🥰.

[@charlessss]

Dude you are cooking, it’s been a crazy ride cheering for you the whole tournament. Stay focused, you have got this!

[@ferlitocristian1309]

😊

[@randomshadow4620]

Hikaru posting faster than Levy despite playing in the candidates

[@griffinseidel1240]

Levy does an analysis of every game every day and Hikaru only analyzes his own game

[@iliketurtles5180]

I mean his analyses are never really in depth even compared to Nakamura's first look at his game. @griffinseidel1240

[@salahaddali9100]

HE SACCED THE ROOOOOOOOK!!!!!!!!!!!

[@sam2725]

​​@@griffinseidel1240His analysis is very surface level. Probably he just watches the games live and looks at a couple engine lines before making the video

[@Michael-pp2vh]

​@@sam2725Well it's easier analyzing your own games and Levy has to start recording right as the games end and upload instantly and if he were to analyze deeply it would be an over 1h video and nobody would watch it

[@mossymarsh]

Amazing to have commentary from a player right after a game in this ultra high level setting. Thanks Hikaru

[@MasterInHD]

Let's go Hikaru!!! Whatever happens, all I have to say is that you're making your fans incredibly proud and we're rooting for you to win it all. Like you said, you were not the clown of the tournament🤣

[@beegobbler]

The amount of energy and commitment needed by this man is incredible. So i just want to say on behalf of your viewers, that we are all supporting you and that we all are very appreciative of the effort you put in to release these videos and streams.

[@naziahadayat8366]

Good luck Hikaru! Keep that win streak up and we are all rooting for you!

[@xGrunty]

We believe in you, Hikaru! The haters in the streams have been trying to knock you down talking their big games when they have stockfish running in the background, but we have faith you're gonna pull through and win! You've been a light for me in finding chess during a dark time in my life and we appreciate what the dedication you have to your fans. Much love and good luck in the final rounds!

[@mr.unlucky3081]

I began watching you in late 2019, and during the pandemic, I just only revisited your videos in this year's chess candidate tournament. I've only recently, learned that Hikaru got married, and no wonder I've never seen him so Happy after his marriage. Happy for you and win this tournament!

[@cyruswong205]

Hikaru : in this position, white sacrifice…THE RRRRROOOOOOOOKKKKKKKKK !!!

[@wheelcalls]

levy is that you?

[@amirrezashamsehkohan8629]

-Checks his files a few days before the game. -Spots a weird move, and doesn't understand why it's there. -Proceeds to play it anyway because why not gg. What a chad 🗿

[@zmollon]

Chama

[@elliotmunro8115]

gg why not

[@sanketshah8066]

You actually believe this fast bastard

[@Philgob]

a lot of engine moves are not understable by humans

[@twosaibackbot]

Timestamp?

[@noahz]

These recaps have been amazing for learning about game management and the meta aspects of otb classical chess. Thank you! Will be epic if you can do daily recaps playing for the WC

[@sharknebula6970]

Congrats on the spectacular win. The prep and finding the moves in time control, simply brilliant. Cheering for you with all your new and old followers!

[@gwilfl1]

Won last 4 out of 5, tied for 1st, won 69th titled Tuesday and sacced the rook in stylistic fashion. That's what goats do

[@deveshgarg7974]

Wasn't he in the 3rd place in the titled tuesday, I'm a little confused Sorry

[@gwilfl1]

@deveshgarg7974 yes in 1 out of the 2 events. There is an early and late event

[@deveshgarg7974]

@@gwilfl1 ah ok thanks

[@pbrynild]

goat = greatest of all time. Hikaru is not the greatest of all time.

[@seife41]

​@@pbrynild for fans he can be, even if he is not objectively

[@Sympanet]

Hikaru basically had to beat Alireza twice in one game, it was crazy to watch live

[@stevensko9153]

He did that in his other two recent wins as well.

[@henrqueandersen9591]

I was so nervous when he blundered, I thought I was gonna die

[@dan7291able]

surreal dude

[@stevensko9153]

@@henrqueandersen9591 it's kind of funny though because everyone knows the world championship is for number two in the world not number one so it's basically meaningless. Fabi and hikaru are already two and three in rating.

[@KyleMc16]

I stepped away from the game when Firouzja had like 16min for 16 moves thinking Hikaru had it in the bag. Next time I looked they just made move 40 and it was even. Next time I looked the game was over and Hikaru had won. It was a wild ride not having the game up the whole time.

[@Tralalakritiker]

Man you're outperforming everyone in These Rounds, keep it up man this is one hell of a FIDE to watch!!

[@matthewarmstrong1521]

I live for these recaps. To do these recaps and play the candidates, and to play them well, is super impressive. You are smashing this event and I hope you win. On a side note to get a glimpse of how 2800 players think is crazy because you see lines so quickly and easily. I remember the live stream saying that no one out calculated Hikaru and I see no lies in that statement.

[@primeobjective5469]

Good job, Hikaru. Cheering for you & Fabi.

[@user-zw9tm7ze6x]

Love you Hikaru, rooting for you as you enter the most crucial games :))))

[@ImBarryScottCSS]

Hikaru around round 5: Guiles theme starts playing. Hikaru round 8: Doo dodo do dooo. Hikaru round 12: *DOO DO DODODO DOO DO DOO DO DOO DO DODODO DOODOOOOO*

[@dfoxfranke]

7. Qa4 confused the heck out of me when I saw it played. I couldn't figure out how provoking Bd7 helps white, so I was looking forward to this video for the explanation. Naka: "It simply was the move that was in the file. I don't really understand why it was in the file, but it was there so I decided to play this move." 🤣

[@Meteor10]

Naka the true troll

[@disguisedcat1750]

Yeah we are constantly reprimanded for playing these moves but when you become super gm you play it then own it then win the game…

[@themodernTAL]

We all becoming Alireza Fans next game.

[@user-xd2hu1pl8z]

😂😂😂exactly

[@Vincenzo-ks3zl]

True 😂

[@pushingyourownagenda9889]

Because you want gukesh to loose? Nah nah.. Gukesh got this.. I'm happy if either hikaru, gukesh Or fabi goes through.. But pls no nepo😣

[@Sweet_Jelly39]

I mean.. U not wrong XD

[@tokudayo]

Always have been 😎

[@Leonjrxx]

Ian vs. Hikaru is going to be so hype, potentially the most impactful game of the entire tournament.

[@armyguy196]

Bet it's a snoozefest

[@lalit8895]

Ian gonna play for draw.

[@lalit8895]

And he might get it.

[@takibaysultan]

​@@lalit8895Ian cannot play for the draw, because he needs a win. Next and last two games are huge and he is 3 ways tied in 1st place. If he draws against Hikaru, there might be chance Gukesh wins both his next games or chance he loses against Fabiano as he plays black pieces. So for Ian it is crucial to win against Hikaru

[@XCC23]

@@takibaysultan Yeah, if Ian draws against Hikaru with white, he *needs* to win against Fabiano with black. But Fabiano really doesn't lose often with white. Let's say he gets that dub anyway. If Gukesh beats Alireza and draws Hikaru with black, it's tiebreakers between Gukesh and Nepo (Nepo probably wins) But if Gukesh beats Alireza *and* Hikaru, then Gukesh simply wins. If Hikaru beats Gukesh? Tiebreakers Nepo-Hikaru. If Nepo draws both Hikaru and Fabiano? He's out if Gukesh beats Alireza and draws Hikaru, he's out if Gukesh draws Alireza and beats Hikaru, he's out if Hikaru beats Gukesh. If he draws both those games, his only path to winning is tiebreakers (Alireza beats Gukesh, Gukesh doesn't lose to Hikaru.) The single most important game Ian has left is the game against Hikaru. It's the one he has a chance of winning, and without it, getting first place is a long shot. Edited a typo

[@wernerschacht7642]

Saw Hikaru giving autographs to children after the game - very sweet move from him! Hope he wins the Candidates.

[@michaelclarke5153]

This coverage is amazing Hikaru. Thank you so much, never found chess quite as engaging as I do these days, good work dude.

[@ItrigospikeI]

Bro's recaps is faster than Andrew Tang playing bullet. LMAO😝

[@RC-qf3mp]

Playing like a boss. Great job Hikaru - you showed mental toughness by keeping your head in the game after blowing your initial big lead. Respect.

[@dondersteen1]

Great work Hikaru! Amazing that you find the energy to do this. Absolutely unique insights during a candidates tournament. You deserve the win! Rooting for you.

[@theitchiestwitch]

So glad I caught the event in person yesterday and today. Rock on buddy. Totally rooting for you

[@wonderwind2716]

Remember, Hikaru and Levy put exchange French in "garbage opening" tier in the "Chess Opening TIER LIST for GMs" series back in 2020. Now Hikaru played this opening which definitely caught Alireza by suprise

[@SPQR_14]

There is an inverse relationship between "garbage" openings and "studied" openings.

[@milankotevski1663]

It was Alireza who played the French. Lol.

[@almightyhydra]

Garbage for Black... the entire french is garbage for black, I just can't stomach blocking in that bishop

[@drakebilowski7557]

@@milankotevski1663 But exchange French is the decision made by white with exd5

[@milankotevski1663]

@@drakebilowski7557 1.e4 e6. That is the French opening. Btw, the guy I replied to has deleted their comment, so there's no point in debating.

[@PROUNKNOWN]

Can’t we just take a minute to appreciate all the hard work Hikaru does for us. He not only has a candidate’s tournament almost daily, he even takes the time to record and edit a recap of his game for us. Yet still some people hate on him, if you are a Hikaru fan then you don’t hate on him, wish him luck in his next game, or say good job or something that is not negative.

[@LahoreGraphicsAcademy]

He is obviously doing it for the money and sponsors.

[@jami5913]

Wrong

[@trixxer872]

@@LahoreGraphicsAcademy Hes got 50 mill already. He doesnt have to care about any sponsors anymore. Hes stacked for the rest of his life anyway

[@russuponatime]

Been watching all your games live. This one def had its ups & downs but it’s great to see you come back when it mattered most to get the W. Appreciate the recap vids. We’re rootin’ for you 🤙🏼🍍

[@mikel7180]

Thanks for the update and wishing you the best of luck for the final two rounds.

[@tryingtobegoodatchess]

Tied for lead, 2 rounds to go! Letttss goooo

[@Bryaaammnnn179]

2 suuuper tough matchups against Ian and Gukesh. But fortunately it means Hikaru gets to control his own destiny. Getting a win against either one of them prob seals the tournament victory for Hikaru. Hopefully he plays ruthlessly with the white pieces against Gukesh

[@rudolphschmidt313]

​@@Bryaaammnnn179Nah he needs it to go to tiebreaks

[@Bryaaammnnn179]

@@rudolphschmidt313 You’re most likely correct cause neither Fabi nor Ian will be playing for a draw. So high chances that one of them ends with 9 points today. But not guaranteed. It wouldn’t shock me if they end up in a drawn position even though it would end both of their tournaments

[@stevencox8771]

Thanks for carrying yourself in such a warm manner. I think any young person interested in chess could learn so much from you. It is refreshing to see someone in the limelight who comes across as well as you do. Rooting for you in final two rounds.

[@fitschel]

sooo good to watch your recap! best candidates tournament ever. Thank you so much for this!

[@teenageapocalypseusa5368]

We’re all rooting for you, Hikaru!! Sending love and best wishes from Springfield, MO. Keep representing the state my man!

[@Lillbarca]

Watched the last hour of your game live and even tho it finished at around 2am for me I had to stay awake to watch your recap. Always love hearing your analysis, big props for making all these recaps! Now go get that first place you beast!! Rooting for you from Sweden

[@Xenomac-xcx]

If you win Iana tomorrow, I'd stop blundering my Queen

[@maxscherzer9521]

No you won't.

[@emmanuelokungbowa]

​@@maxscherzer9521💀

[@shitposter10196]

@@maxscherzer9521 I think he can after he quits chess and retires.

[@Xenomac-xcx]

Shit, can u shut up and let me convince him to win, and after this Idc if she becomes a wh*re

[@deividgf1606]

Tomorrow there is a break, so u need to wait 2 days

[@Monika77ful]

Thank you very much. These recaps are way more fun than interviews after the game. Please play more tournaments for more such recaps.

[@NoudvanHarskamp]

Amazing work Hikaru! Congratulations and good luck! I am enjoying these recaps as always! Watching the games live till midnight and then go to sleep and watch the recap is very exciting! Take your rest today and good luck in the final 2 rounds legend!!🙌🥊🔥

[@Smallsisplaying]

You gave everyone a heart attack that game! So glad you won dude

[@benstevens645]

Love your effort in getting these out so fast mate, keep it up! (And good luck for the final couple of rounds!)

[@ImBarryScottCSS]

Final two rounds going to be absolute fire. Keep going Naka, watch nevergiveup man and summon your old man energy 💪💪

[@calowned]

It is impossible to overstate how valuable this content is. A few years ago it was impossible to really get any serious analysis out of the players after a match. Now we get it ad-hoc after each game from one of the top contenders. Thank you Hikaru!

[@kafkaesquee521]

That bishop e1 definitely took a few years from my life span, thankfully you bounced back. You have never ever been closer to the greatest title in all of Chess, go get it king. We are all rooting for you!

[@Wargasm54]

He was closer in the last candidates 😂

[@HeMa0476]

Last year he only needed a draw in the last game, but he lost.

[@_aje]

You got this man!!! Love you and wishing you the best from NC!

[@ahmedzayaan7470]

I was going through a very difficult time and your videos really helped me get through it. Now im in a much better place and I really hope you win the candidates cause u deserve it.

[@scot_3]

Thanks for the great recap!! Best of luck in the last 2 rounds, sir!

[@stancask5335]

You know Kramnick praying his boy Nepo beats Hikaru, Hikaru about to pull out that 99% accuracy

[@derbarenschander7737]

Thank you Hikaru for this unbelievable performance tonight. You have big chances to win this tournament now. Good luck!

[@sherylbegby]

Thank you, Hikaru. Brilliant stuff. Wishing you the best and every success in this tournament.

[@TurneyUK]

Thank you for the recap. I was really thinking about it all day so I’m so pleased you are doing this.

[@goyf9095]

You've done amazing. This is your moment. Give everything you have!

[@user-vt4ej1sx9x]

Lets go Hikaru!!! We are all crossing fingers for you, good luck tomorrow! 😊

[@orpal]

What an incredible performance!! Thanks for these recaps this is truly priceless content.

[@makarskravals5951]

All the support to you, my friend! Thank for these beautiful recaps!

[@gabrielvelasquez4121]

Hikaru you’re the best! The fact you played such a crazy game and long day. Then you make a review for us! You’re the best!

[@tommygarcia3469]

BEAST MODE!!! Great work today LETS GO

[@gareth8094]

I appreciate this post. I had to go to work around that critical Bb4. I was really interested in how this game would go. Thanks for the detailed recap.

[@omsingh5097]

Great play! Keep up the energy. A great recap video!

[@CountOnCount]

Congrats on the 3rd straight win! You’ve been incredible to watch this candidates along with the other challengers. Watching your opening ideas and novelty moves has been so enjoyable and in my opinion really crushes the narrative that computers killed chess as you play unheard of never seen before and unimaginable ideas right from the opening instead of the standard mainline Sicilians QGD or spanish. Goodluck to a strong finish in the tournament.

[@oliverhuang9999]

Amazing job! You should win this now!

[@paddymac7303]

Great game Hikaru - well done - loads of us here rooting for you mate

[@JuanLopez-vf3lc]

You are the man! Thanks for the recap, sending you the best of my energy

[@AdityaMorab]

Bro are you clutch or something 😂 You went from 2nd last to t1,3 wins in a row I hope you win you deserve it the most

[@seife41]

I think he really does deserve it the most

[@themodernTAL]

Best case next game : Hikaru - Nepo 1-0 Caruana - Prag 0-1 Abasov - Vidit Doesnt matter but my prediction 0-1 Alireza - Gukesh 1-0

[@its_maalik]

I don’t see Nepo loosing to Hikaru anytime soon.

[@huntersedlacek7495]

@@its_maalikI think it’s very possible with the run Hikaru is on. He has the most confidence coming into this match. Although I would still bet on draw.

[@pushingyourownagenda9889]

Hikaru is with the black pieces.. So it's perfectly fine for hikaru to draw

[@englishmuffinpizzas]

The chance of Nepo, Gukesh, and Caruana all losing next round has got to be minuscule

[@Vincenzo-ks3zl]

I think Hikaru is gonna play for a draw, there's no need to push with black to potentially loose the game and the tournament with it. Hikaru also needs to keep an eye on gukesh who is unlikely to win against alireza. Yes alireza has had a bad tournament but he's got the white pieces after all. Trying to overpush is just too much of a risk for gukesh. So I expect 2 draws out of those two games. I also don't think nepo is gonna push too much with the white peices because the same risk of loosing the game and the whole tournament with it aplies to him as well. It wouldn't make much sense for any party to risk everything. The only one who is gonna go all out is caruana.

[@wouterroos2359]

Well done Hikaru. The level of composure you display is truly impressive and a hallmark of a champion. Congratulations on another stunning victory and keeping a level head in tense moments. Trusting your calculations I believe is the right thing to do. The way you composed yourself after missing Kf8 staying objective, making practical moves and winning the game all over again displays true resilience.

[@rickdudesterman]

Great recap! Thank you for all your great work.

[@fujiapple9675]

This tournament is super exciting! Best of luck Hikaru! We all would love to see you become World Champion!

[@Flying_Family]

LETS GO TEAM NAKA!!!

[@DiGodRala]

Amazing work in this recap, you got this!

[@alexsoulis1039]

I m rooting for both you and Ian. Keep rocking! Much love from Greece!

[@mohamedbouloud7033]

TYPICAL NAKAMURIAN STYLE

[@smartasian7706]

Hikaru Nakamura, the father of Praghahaha, Fabiano, and Gucci boy Alireza.

[@prateekchaubey6933]

Vidit? 😅

[@notsoeloquent]

​@@prateekchaubey6933Vidit was from another marriage

[@praful4383]

What about vidit then😂😂

[@sleekmountaincat]

congrats! absolutely LOVE watching you play in this tourny!!!

[@Bosshog-WealthHealthBetterment]

I thought exactly the same when I was looking at the schedule. A tough last couple of games to go against the other top 2, but that means you control your own destiny. Good luck Hikaru, I think it's amazing that we have one of the best players in the world giving us regular and near immediate insights into his games.

[@ryanedwards4758]

The Candidates are just taking turns on Nijat Abasov at this point. Can the arbiter get that man a whistle and a warm blanket?

[@shashankshekhar6952]

You said the same thing on Levi's recap lmao

[@user-eu6wp6ws7c]

3 wins on the bounce. Dude is on 🔥 !!!

[@ixde_8594]

Love ur recaps. Thanks for putting in the effort. :)

[@jamesmalecek7586]

Great job Hikaru. I've been waiting for this for a long time and I'm excited. Keep doing your thing you can win this.

[@diegogod777official]

Hikaru went levy mode, sacrificing the roooooooooooooooooooooooooook!!!

[@OEx25]

LFG!!!!

[@zkanksta1]

I love how despite being a top 3 player in the world, you're able to explain the game succinctly to players rated 800-2500. Good luck in the rest of the tournament!

[@Cytropical-dk7wp]

Just keep doing ur thing dog, your tournament has turned out awesome either way. Great comeback nothing to lose so just have fun next couple days in ur prep and play.

[@ChessJew]

He's going to win the Candidates... FOR AMERICA

[@prakhyatsingh263]

Please let an inidian win man we are not winning anything from many years

[@sanjithd3343]

@@prakhyatsingh263 gukesh has been so stoic, even if he doesn’t win this year, he’s a future world champ for sure.

[@RennellRath]

@@prakhyatsingh263 as if this comment is gonna decide who will win....we got gukesh lets hope for the best

[@elena__sh]

For content!

[@2200ChessCrusade]

Hikaru wins candidates, pummels ding, goes on to win 5x declaring himself world champion. Gets Magnus to come back in 2029, defeats Magnus after magnus wins candidates. Is declared the greatest of all time.

[@donsurlylyte]

eh.

[@kekkek1911]

🆗🆒 and now back to reality.

[@hamzaserrar4234]

Thank you, Hikaru, for sharing a lot of your knowledge with us !! good luck for the next 2 games !!

[@sundaydsus]

Good luck Hikaru! Really enjoying watching the tournament and the recaps.

[@suybean1]

I'm so new to chess and the whole culture! I'm a big fan, love your content. Best of luck the rest of the tourney! It's so easy to cheer you on 👍

[@kn_ow]

Lets go Hikaru! Thank you for bringing us all along for the ride! Watching you play and then get to hear your analysis personally is a fantastic experience. ")

[@Truththeonlyway]

So happy for you GM Hikaru, I have been your fan since the beginning of Covid. So many great memories of you since began streaming. Hope you win the Candidates!!

[@bhavyamehra6931]

Loving the recaps bro. Thanks