My Problem with Hikaru Nakamura.

[@LordMayonnaise]

I can't believe you managed to draw GM Hikaru. Are you sure he wasn't letting his puppy play while he was using bathroom? I have hard time believing he played this and couldn't win. Seems like your anti-Hikaru/GothamChess agenda is fueled by elo jealousy. Maybe if you work really hard you might be able to draw GothamChess or the real Hikaru...

[@melsy9355]

?

[@MFateh2000]

Pin of hate

[@NatxAttackxLive]

I can only imagine what it's like to have such dumb opinions.

[@asmodeus7672]

Get ready to receive a shit ton of hate on your comment mate, not a good idea...

[@iBuzzinga]

Pin of cringe

[@grasshopperdad1479]

I asked him why he did that and he said that he literally does not care

[@hebi3638]

Well me neither so we got one thing in common I guess

[@nameredacted7622]

It is just a game. Maybe he was feeling cheeky and wanted to play around a bit longer.

[@tolkienfan1972]

Lol. That meme will never die

[@davidgara3004]

The only reason why someone would do that is if they cared

[@npc2153]

And hes right. Its a chess game someone wins someone loses. All this blind hate is crazy. Hikaru has a personality therefore hes bad lol people hate him cuz they cant beat him.

[@jonahlevi3178]

I think hikaru just likes playing with you a lot he doesn't want it to end when you guys play

[@MrFreeGman]

This. Hikaru never wants the date to end. It's the highlight of his week.

[@whyler1]

Super nice guy

[@Manas-co8wl]

Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww

[@RG001100]

Nice example of why it’s called the “Hikaru Nakamura Sportsmanship Award”.

[@ferasehsouna148]

I forgot about that reward lol

[@FrankBatistaElJibaro]

@@ferasehsouna148 award, not reward. Big difference.

[@memegazer]

@@ferasehsouna148 I forgot that reward existed also

[@csquared4538]

@@memegazer it's a fine reward

[@WuhSuhDood]

I'm gay but there's too many comments so no one will ever know

[@aluminiumeater]

now we all know

[@patrykapiezo1650]

There's so many comments, that whoever is managing the chessbrah channel right now won't notice my suggestion to pin your comment.

[@Sandude]

Brave, powerful. Good job, man.

[@GigaShiv]

But who tf asked? Edit:I'm jk

[@leifmessinger]

There's like 20 comments

[@Xbotto]

In reality hiki loves Eric, he knows that he is gifting chessbrahs free content behaving this way.. Its his love language

[@hebi3638]

Actually true you opened my eyes tanks man

[@qqqmyes4509]

You’re actually smart

[@360mew9]

yeah there’s been constant clickbait like drama in titles and in videos with Hikaru/levy/botez between all 3 I’m pretty sure this is just some of that edit: just realized that this title exactly has been used by botez iirc

[@darrylkassle361]

Nah his a narcissist thats how they behave. Just happens to be a bonus that it's 'good' content. You ever thought why hardly no super GM is a streamer in his way because his a narcissist he loves the attention and status that's all narcissists care about.

[@Xbotto]

@@darrylkassle361 people dont tell you many jokes huh

[@rami4294]

Man Hikaru literally has a mindset of a child, he has no respect for his opponents. Thank god we have Magnus to put him in his place

[@daemonsoadfan]

in terms of chess maybe but in terms of respect, magnus is not that better

[@macchiavelli199x]

Bruh Magnus can be even more a-holey and unprofessional than all the super GMs wdym ☠️ L take

[@JimmyBoosterCrate]

More like had. Hikaru's record against Magnus over 2022-2023 is 29 to 24

[@frankjohnson123]

Magnus is the same shit with 10% more charisma

[@meron7700]

@@daemonsoadfan Doesn't like every top chess player have a "Hikaru story"? Many people also know of Hikaru from before he became a streamer.

[@dcorzo]

Why do you not like Hikaru? "Because I know him." -- Ben Finegold

[@ardgeighw5174]

Ben Finegold seems much less likeable than Hikaru. Plus he is a grotesque blob of a man

[@ardgeighw5174]

Ben Finegold seems much less likeable than Hikaru. Plus, he is a grotesque blob of a man.

[@bubsadoozy]

New chess fans are so unaware of the years that Hikaru was thoroughly disliked for his attitude/sportsmanship. The famous saying "everyone has a Hikaru story" still holds true today. What a tool. Edit: Not advocating the "hatred" that some seem to be freely expressing. Its still free Super-GM level content. There's far more dignified streamers to support though!

[@jamesgeorge1894]

You’re spot on. I came in during the initial chess boom, but slightly later than most during it. I had seen snippets or heard about flagging situations etc., but when done against him it’d be hypocritical. I’m not a psychiatrist, but I think Hikaru has some Asperger like qualities. I recognize it because I have some slight ones at times too I feel like.

[@avaught20]

He’s never changed.

[@IkEisawesome7]

You said "was" thoroughly disliked - this is still very much true

[@tolkienfan1972]

​@@IkEisawesome7 he has a lot of followers that don't know his history. And I guess they laugh at this kind of nonsense

[@benzohatori9632]

As a new chess fan, I can see it from a mile a way. Don't like the guy.

[@neilvsalmon6105]

A lack of respect from Naka not taking the draw down a pawn with opposite color bishops. Nobody wants to see that kind of play for dozens of useless moves just trying to run the clock down .

[@adriandurlej9266]

If the strategy is over multiple games and this game can fatigue your opponent even if it ends in a tie… is a GOOD STRATEGY. He doesn’t have to have sportsmanship lmao, it’s appreciated but it’s not anywhere in the rules. If Hikaru wants to play it out cuz he knows he’s a better chess player and can try to force us opponent into mistakes. That’s just smart to me

[@xerxis100]

​@@adriandurlej9266 which mistake? It's an opposite clor bishop endgame. As you saw they could premove dozens of move without it changing anything

[@joedorben3504]

The biggest insult was that there's increment. If there was no increment you could at least understand why he was being a disrespectful, shameless cunt like he was here, bc he could get rating from a win since there's a legitimate chance of a flag. And a draw with lower rated player hurts him. But here it was just unnecessary

[@holdmybeer5165]

Hikaru know its draw but just jokes around for stream lol

[@malusmundus-9605]

Lmao that's how he beat magnus in the blitz championship XD

[@Eddie_Mo]

Hikaru is literally that toxic ex you can never get rid of

[@Ignacio-is6tg]

In that case Hansen is the ex, he is so obsessed with him

[@DerickMasai]

@@Ignacio-is6tg Somebody give this desperate child the attention his mum won't even bother tossing his way

[@allen100solly2]

@@DerickMasai here comes another troll...do u know that u literally turned into a thing that u most hated?

[@apollojenkins4046]

@@Ignacio-is6tg Hansen casually plays a game of chess and Hikaru goes out of his way to waste Hansens time, something Hikaru complains about NON STOP on stream during games when others do anything even a fraction as bad as this. He's a manbaby

[@cockernadan5283]

@@apollojenkins4046 I can agree with hikaru being a manbaby but lets not act like Hansen is a saint either. bro milks the hikaru is a bad guy/child content a shit ton and meanwhile on hikarus youtube you see jack about hansen. equally as childish tbh. You wanna be the bigger person then dont retaliate lol both are childish

[@AndTSG]

I'm certain Hikaru wasn't socialized enough as a kid

[@OArchivesX]

No chess player is.. that's why it's a horrible game to waste time playing lol. Morphy new it was cringe and a waste of life in the 1800s

[@samuelbrassey3998]

​@Devil 2 things, 1. I have no problem with you not liking/enjoying chess, but im genuinely curious why you watch this channel then. 2. Its knew not new, sorry to be the spelling police

[@chalesbergca3754]

@@OArchivesX Magnus surely an exception. Seems genuinely very down to earth and humorous in conversation

[@hasanalomar9632]

@@chalesbergca3754 what are you talking about??!! Magnus is even way more toxic than Hikaru. Just because he is more charismatic you guys would talk it from him as a humor

[@CyVinci]

@@hasanalomar9632 lol wth are you talking about?

[@saulbragman3145]

Meanwhile you'll see Magnus offering Eric a draw when he's confidently ahead on time and legitimately could flag him despite the drawn position lol

[@gabrielmoreno9455]

This is a truly champ attitude.

[@merijnheijmerink9147]

He is such a prideful dude. Just unbelievable

[@Gabe-zm9vh]

So petty

[@melsy9355]

Not prideful just childish and petty

[@Omar_Merican]

​@@r2in360 believe it or not he had a girlfriend previously 😅😂...I am personally friends with a WFM and she told me some stuff about Hiki which sounds rough 😒

[@MWilsonME]

@@Omar_Merican I want details, lol!

[@keithtorrence2487]

Oh no being prideful is so bad!

[@davidrobertson2826]

Haha honestly at this point wouldn’t surprise me at all if he does this so that every time he accidentally blunders away a win against Eric he can claim he did it on purpose to troll or something

[@davidrobertson1980]

I would have said that but you already did lol

[@changakasongo3586]

Nobody going to talk about how that post game analysis insightful, when watching the game my 1100 elo was just seeing them move pawns then it all made sense when he started talking

[@chessbrah]

you watched until the end and learned something! thank you :)

[@travisdurrans8866]

So crazy how Hikaru STILL acts like such a child, after everything positive that has come his way in life. It's honestly really sad. I really hope I don't become so petty when I'm as old as Hikaru is.

[@jadiellima8922]

Do therapy and do activities in community, you’ll probably won’t. Don’t live only for personal/competitive goals. You probably won’t petty as Hikaru or me lmao

[@spyroninja]

As a 35 year old, this comment makes me feel like a senior citizen

[@DerickMasai]

@@spyroninja 😂😂😂 LMFAO I'm 27 turning 28 this year and this comment is a dub.

[@raylopez99]

"Hikaru STILL acts like such a child," and " I don't become so petty when I'm as old as Hikaru is." - logically inconsistent, unless you age backwards like that Sci-Fi character.

[@Zipst3r]

@@raylopez99 failed logic flex? Obviously you can still ACT like a child even though you are old

[@lucheeko]

Let's just be honest. I've won so many things, so many awards out of things in my life. You think that really I'm gonna get be like super angry about not winning this. I mean let's be serious and people will get mad at me for saying this if you look at like Levy you look at Botez or people of that sort, they're never gonna win anything when it comes to chess. Thats just the reality.

[@360mew9]

that was the most obvious banter between him and Levy/botez lmao

[@planetina5616]

Trolling banter really goes over some of yalls heads OML god forbid there be actual context for that clip 😂😂

[@tylerkay825]

You clearly have bad intentions with this comment. That was a clear troll. Even if it wasn't, I never really get upset with someone for telling the truth. How can you

[@lucheeko]

I literally dont even care.

[@joedorben3504]

@@planetina5616 He doesnt say it like it's banter, that's the issue

[@adrianadi6153]

I love your style,very friendly explanation…please keep going

[@Nightwalk444]

Reminds me of a Hikaru video where he goes off on a guy for typing "I hope you lose" and calls to ban the person. Then the chat mentions it was a mod saying that and he suddenly starts fake laughing calling it funny.

[@zymox2342]

Imagine striking up a kung fu pose like youre Bruce Lee then getting choked out immediately

[@fangiscool1]

One thing that bothers me about influencers/streamers/whatever -- they can get too big to fail. It doesn't matter how poorly Hikaru behaves, it's impossible to go down once you already have a dedicated fanbase

[@clintoruss153]

Will smith says no

[@mortalkombaty7960]

I think his fans like his chess skill. they already know he is a bad person

[@fangiscool1]

@@mortalkombaty7960 they don't. You'll often find them defending him

[@fangiscool1]

@@clintoruss153 I'm not advocating cancel culture, but that's cap for sure. He lost some deals, but he will be back in block buster films before you know it

[@udishomer5852]

Chesswise Hikaru is a savant, but his behavior and demeanor is often annoying. Used to enjoy watching him but lately I find it intolerable.

[@mkronos02]

Hikaru is looking for the sportsman of the year award with these performances here

[@Nippleless_Cage]

Yes...the Hikaru Nakamura Sportsmanship Award 😉

[@sesanti]

Ah yes, it's great to see Hikaru is still the undisputed claimer of the Hikaru Nakamura Sportmanship Award. It's named after Hikaru.

[@davidgonzales2412]

Hikaru thinks he’s actually Dr Disrespect

[@npc2153]

Have you see this guys comment section? I think Dr. Disrespect is winning. 😂

[@PhilL30tard0]

Those kinda videos are just an excuse so he can label his toxic behaviour.

[@gianni_schicchi]

Calling playing Chess toxic in any form is the funniest thing I’ve seen. Thank God I’m not a perpetually online zoomer. These comments are wild. It’s a game. We’re spectators. It’s entertaining. Get a life if you think anything beyond poisoning someones tea is “toxic”.

[@PhilL30tard0]

@@gianni_schicchi All right grandpa

[@jorgebarajas471]

@@gianni_schicchi LOL i second this bro these comments are crazy

[@potatoonastick2239]

Sick game, thanks for the summary of the pivotal moments at the end, that really helps the viewing quality

[@BunkMayne]

The biggest weasel in chess. No wonder you beat him up at that party

[@3khoDance]

It’d be cool if he was chill when ppl troll him, but no he gets super angry but is happy to troll others.

[@robmckennie4203]

Bush league, honestly

[@frequensea9434]

Lets not forget Eric vs Hikaru in real life

[@catpineconekit3490]

I actually thought hikaru got over the drama after all this time

[@LeChess01]

I feel like as a newer chess fan, I should have known about this earlier. Even with Hikaru’s childish behaviour in chess and irl, you can’t really say you didn’t expect someone to be like this. At one point in everything someone is bound to be a victim of such behavious

[@yadommmmm970]

How do u know him in real life?? And how tf do u call a game childish? He isn't breaking rackets on the court like emotional douchebags

[@Andrew-kh7rz]

True, it s part of the game after all

[@shado2599]

"It is what it is, there is nothing you can do about it" -Hikaru Nakamura

[@YoungRole]

Great to have some commentary after the game, I've been following chessbrahs for many years now and you're still my favorite chess content creators, keep going you rock !

[@thealbanian685]

If there wasn‘t the 50 move draw rule, i swear i would have played for a whole week just to f*ck around with him

[@sysstemlord]

As much as Hikaru is strong at chess, he has the most toxic personality, he's also immature and selfish, plus he's so materialistic and has no shame about how much he only likes more money.

[@foobully]

Only chessbrah community seems to have so many haters. It’s chess big deal playing to 50 moves?

[@GamerBadooski]

damn what a horrible human he likes more money....

[@simbacaned]

@@GamerBadooski Illiterate. Guy clearly said "only likes more money" not "he likes more money". Please learn to read and come back to the channel.

[@udishomer5852]

@@GamerBadooski having money as your main focus in life is a bad path unless you're really struggling. Hikaru is very well off but seems to be self centered and care about very little aside from money.

[@spanzotab]

@@GamerBadooski yeah basically

[@yarrichar]

Nice work. Enjoyed the analysis at the end.

[@ippimerawr]

Haven't watched it but I'm assuming he played on until a 50 move draw rule? He's been doing that a lot lately, people ask why and he just says content, I say cause he's an ass, who knows? You decide! On next week's episode of-

[@yakzivz1104]

this was clearly a draw and bad sportsmanship by Hikaru.

[@synchronium24]

If Hikaru had a realistic chance of flagging Eric in a drawn position, it would be fair game. Instead, Eric was the only one with that opportunity here.

[@sanitary103]

@@synchronium24 it’s increment. There is zero chance to flag.

[@drew9851]

@@sanitary103if the position is complex/has enough life even if it’s a draw you can flag for sure, but obviously this wasn’t one of those positions

[@PhilL30tard0]

@@drew9851 Yep but this was an easy draw even i could hold this against any chess player in the world just premove the king or the bishop on a long diagonal. You have to think hard to fuck this position up

[@dartplayer170]

He doesn't seem to respect that you are a GM and that you know when a draw is legitimate.

[@landsgevaer]

Once you see that Hikaru is narcistic, there is no unseeing it.

[@dexterevans0187]

Hikaru has no shame. Dont know how he gets so many viewers. Not even entertaining just repeating the same phrases multiple times. Its lucky he is good at chess otherwise he would have no audience.

[@iluvtododrawrings]

Bro, he’s not a data scientist… get over it.

[@ExtrusionXDesigns]

just hate for no reason lol

[@iseriver3982]

Have you not been in the internet before?😂

[@roydondsa]

Jelly

[@RandyLeftHandy]

Pretentious 1200s love his ass

[@TimeBinder13]

I think getting more aggressive with Hikaru is better for you. Attack before hikaru attacks in the middle game.

[@ki2mortgage]

Someone please hit me with Hikarus pov of this and the other draw 😂

[@memorymelodica]

Hikaru is just playing out the theoretical 50 move rule draw for the viewers. Very instructive :)

[@macbook7697]

😂man when I first visited Hikaru's yt channel and saw the video titles and thumbnails , I was like "is this guy for real " ........his thumbnails and titles are just insane

[@HabibiX5]

I think his editor manage the yt channel

[@edgarsmith9102]

You'll always be my favourite chess channel and you behave with absolute class. I know you won't but never descend to his level. We love you Eric!

[@mkronos02]

Hikaru literally doesn't care about the precious time of his opponents

[@moathdw910]

That's Hikaru lol, he was hoping for a flag even with increment since you were very low on time sometimes I feel he is very toxic, we are lucky to have Magnus to knock him out from time to time lol

[@Bruno08931]

Hikaru knew it was impossible to flag that position, because Eric can do all the premoves he wants without risking anything, he just wanted to annoy Eric. Hikaru behaves like a kid.

[@synchronium24]

@@Bruno08931 "Hikaru knew it was impossible to flag that position" Exactly. If Hikaru had a realistic chance of flagging Eric, that would actually make his behavior better.

[@jasonquinlan731]

Hikaru is a child trapped in a man's body.

[@MatsMatsuo]

Microscopic PP energy, ngl

[@mortalkombaty7960]

a man's body? 4 inches 4 feet?

[@ManjaroBlack]

Add this to the reasons I dislike Hikaru

[@muc709]

he even made sure to let his time go down as much possible

[@gin.9957]

Next video botez left me broken

[@adamanonymous6885]

Honestly how anyone can be taking Hikaru's side in a feud with Eric is beyond me... "Everyone has a Hikaru story", as they say, and they always show him in a terrible light.... Most people have an Eric story as well, and those stories are always about what a humble, kind and thoroughly good person he is. It's just obvious who's at fault in this stuff.

[@bernie4366]

Hikaru may be an asshole at times, but he's OUR asshole.

[@SocietyIsCollapsing]

Man's an infant.

[@Amadeus_Flyfishing]

report Hikaru for bad sportsmanship :P

[@npc2153]

Can taste the salt

[@MikeJones-rh4xk]

These comments are hilarious, yall soooo pressed Hikaru literally owns chessbrah's for a living.

[@SoarLong]

Well if it makes you feel any better Eric. Whenever Hikkie says he literally doesn't care, I have a hunch he actually does. You can taste his salt while watching this

[@Raugturi]

The amount he actually cares goes up exponentially for every time he adds "literally".

[@lukerye55]

big hikky needs the touch of a woman to heal him

[@TheGameWorkNick]

He is engaged, no?

[@Joe-zu7lx]

Loved the summary at the end! Thanks!

[@AayushSaxena07]

Chess boxing btw Eric and Hikaru, anyone?

[@theplaylistpsycho]

Bout time for a rematch

[@NinjasOfOrca]

this is just crazy enough to work. FIGHT CLUB!!!!

[@robmckennie4203]

Hikaru stan, soy facing "oh my fricken god, le epic troll sir, i doth my trilby to you"

[@chasechase4138]

He thinks cause the number next to his name is bigger he should just get what he wants and when he doesn’t he has a little tantrum. Thats why he isn't going to get any better and you will. Don't worry about it.

[@Ian-iy7sl]

I get what you're saying and Hikaru really is quite immature and cocky. But uh he reached # 2 in classical chess in the world during his peak, is a 5 time US Champion and the 10th highest rated player in history. He might be considered the best short form chess players of all time, especially bullet. He just beat Magnus in the Chessable Masters Champions Chess tour and won the American Cup. He also won't improve much more because he is already getting "too old." It's kinda hard to make the argument here that the player who throws tantrums is not going to be as good as the calm and professional one

[@michae976]

​@@Ian-iy7sl hope he sees this bro

[@fangiscool1]

@@Ian-iy7sl Hikaru is not the best short-form player. There is no argument for it lol. He is only competitive for #1 ONLINE short-form player. Magnus' resume blows him out of the water overall. Btw, Hikaru isn't going to have sex with you.

[@Ian-iy7sl]

@@fangiscool1 literally called him immature, cocky, and that he throws tantrums. Couldn't care any less for him. He's objectively a queer. But the guy was comparing Eric to Hikaru and sucking off Eric far harder than I was Hikaru

[@Ian-iy7sl]

@@michae976 me too

[@hypocriteharold8707]

The cycle begins. The end is near.

[@Sandude]

This video is going to be a hit, you'll see.

[@namanchaudhary9903]

That's 0% SPORTSMANSHIP from the notorious hiki.

[@dickysuwandicutikno1836]

Draw spamming

[@franzxaver3575]

I literally don't care, chat. Edit: and I mean like i literally don't care, chat. Like, literally. I don't care.

[@Datboy1991]

If Hikaru flagged, he literally would not care and it would all be Eric's fault

[@Wargasm54]

Hikaru straight up bukakeed you

[@robdubent]

Everyone that loves Hikaru was probably not even alive when he played ICC and everyone hated him for being so petty and an overall snobby jerk…

[@thatloserpig]

What is ICC? Would like to know what he did to get the hate? Usual Hikaru behavior or something more.

[@jamesethan3749]

Who else is here after Hikaru exposed himself after losing to Alireza?

[@worldalternate]

hikaru lacks emotional maturity

[@kookoon]

Like last time, he literally doesn't care.

[@fabiotellez6192]

That breakdown was badass.

[@yahyaj4845]

Not only playing on, but then he uses all his time right before the 50 move rule lmao

[@KingNidhogg]

Love that you turned it into an educational piece in light of this bullshittery

[@anonymous123456on]

It's hysterical to see how many donkeys are justifying not taking the draw when its literally not possible for that man child hikaru to win, only way hikky wins there is if eric gets hit by a train or if one of hikaru viewers had to play that endgame, which i have to emphasize is physically IMPOSSIBLE to lose because opposite coloured bishops, because as we all know all of them are brainlets who get impressed when he premoves a ladder mate

[@DocHudson420]

Why do you insult someone’s fans for no reason? They didn’t do anything? You’re sitting here anonymously in comments calling people names…

[@onesack9614]

Careful he might swing on you

[@cogybear]

Hikaru basically moaned to arbiter and tried to cuss Ali out to stop a losing streak - pure gamesmanship - low down dude

[@EEEEEEtwothousand]

I like Hikaru and Chessbrah. Nice game.

[@b00071027]

This guy is ridiculous. God bless Eric

[@yamothersfavouritefarmer2787]

Got me a new guy to follow, Martin gellinas "Yeaaaaaaah Baby"...

[@weetabixharry]

I would like to hear Hikaru's side. Does he think this sets a good example for his young viewers?

[@TheCharlecoetzee]

It’s funny that’s all

[@duartista]

Hikaru is despicable. In other news, the Earth is round

[@IMold363]

Eric: *pays for groceries* Hikaru: *Card declined*

[@IMold363]

Eric: *Makes new password* Hikaru: *Declined. Must contain special character* Eric: *Fixes password* Hikaru: *Declined. Password must be different to old password*

[@IMold363]

Eric: *offers to save Hikaru from a sinking ship* Hikaru: *Declines. Sinks*

[@GeorgeEpting]

Yes I like this game with that queen an knight side by side which I call the knight queen setting an waiting on those two square and another thing I think I really like watching you more than hikaru❤😊

[@christopher19894]

Hikaru can trash talk all he wants and be the "likeable" villain amongst his peers, because he's good enough to back it up-- but the way he stalls games against other GMs is super juvenile. He becomes an unlikable villain, and kinda just a piece of shit. 😂

[@kwasihill7233]

Hikaru a legend and has earned his cockiness 😎

[@boatm4920]

This is the 4th video called "My problem with..." that I see in the chess community in a month. Botez sisters, Anna Cramling and Dina Belenkaya have also uploaded similar videos recently all roasting each other. Which makes me think that none of them have any problem really. This is just another content trend.

[@ChessJourneyman]

You are too stupid to differentiate genuine content from clickbaits.

[@FroboDaggins]

I love the video of him drunk pulling a martial arts pose before you fight then a hard cut to him on the floor with you on top of him.

[@macchiavelli199x]

Man... as a Hikaru and chessbrah's viewer, it's never not funny yet always pathetic seeing obsessive fans from both sides sh*tting on both Eric or Hikaru.. they can fight each other in octagon ring and y'all will be the ones who are triggered instead of minding your business and just enjoy the "contents" they deliver 😂

[@michaelemerson1949]

😂

[@DerickMasai]

Hikaru and "content" in the same sentence. LMFAO

[@afdalazman8257]

Its a player's right to decline a draw. u cant complain

[@kylesmith7413]

I can explain this to the people that don't understand. This tournament is a time limit, most points win. Finishing games quicker is strategically the best option for players. This was him basically taking Eric out of the tournament. You can complain, Hikaru is displaying bad sportsmanship.

[@justchessminiatures1167]

Eric you are an amazing chess player but you will never win the Hikaru Nakamura Sportmanship Award. Sorry but the tooth hurts.

[@namtae]

This is clearly your fault... Your choking of him on the lawn must've caused him some hidden trauma. #justiceforhiki

[@spye_8796]

Dickaru Nakababy doing his thing. His loyal rimming community are the even worst. They defend all the actions of their lord and personal saviour no matter what.

[@aqeelraja4750]

you sound bothered lol, ignore the dude and his community and all will be good

[@CF0RD]

I laughed too hard at the first half of this comment.

[@apollojenkins4046]

@@aqeelraja4750 ignoring bad behavior that effects people just because it doesnt effect u personally doesnt suddenly fix the bad behavior

[@MrFreeGman]

Don't leave me Senpai! Just a few more moves!

[@allsimplified-oc4yu]

what

[@-.a]

wdym bro hikaru literally doesn't care

[@Al.2]

I would never have offered Hikaru a draw so many times in that same position. What's the point really. It's clear that he wanted to play this out for fifty more moves which is two minutes total at most.

[@MaliceInWonderlandx1]

When Hikaru was 12, he slapped another player named Akeem Gregory Thompson who retaliated by decking him in the face. Hikaru then cowered into a ball and later got his stepdad to formally intervene to have the kid Akeem kicked out of the tournament. You can look this story up. What a gigantic tool.

[@fangiscool1]

tells you a lot about both Hikaru and his step father. Seems like Hikaru was allowed to grow up without being held unaccountable. Makes sense considering Hikaru's current behavior

[@hookinsu7842]

And then you actually look the story up and see that you twisted facts and don't take into account that Akeem was provoking him with a ball to piss Hikaru off. But since you are probably a 400elo Levy fanboy, you likely assumed noone would eventually look it up. And to add on this... he was TWELVE at the time and you judge him about it, lmao... 99% of people probably done worse shit than Hikaru at that age. It just shows Hikaru isn't as bad of a guy as you clowns want him to be if you need to dig around in his childhood to find some stupid "gotcha" moment. Hikaru is a bad loser. So what ? Most people are. They are all here for the money. People don't (try) become chess masters for the fun of it. Levy, Botez, Hikaru etc etc are all here because it makes them bank.

[@bananeneter999]

That Akeem kid is a thug and a bully. He bullied Hikaru. Hikaru slapped him because he was done being bullied. Did you know that thug Akeem is in prison and that he threw boiled water over a guard? Tells you a lot about a thug like Akeem.

[@osiek561]

Isn't it the same room that carlsen laugh his ass of hikaru when he could not win against him with two passed pawns?

[@leluminent]

Players who started chess long before the boom know the person Hikaru really is. He was known as the worst loser on the chess circuit. Today he gives himself an image but deep down he still is. There is a reason why he has no friends.