Nakamura's Knockouts: Hunting Eric Hansen

Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura is on the hunt for ChessBrah Eric Hansen, but will he be able to get the best of him once he finds him? Don't miss this epic series versus Eric, Andrew Tang, and more.
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[@GMHikaru]

Not my best day :/ Anyway, you can subscribe to my personal channel here - go.chess.com/Subscribe_Hikaru

[@yusufceylan5144]

Tree Sapp pikaru?

[@japooskas]

@@yusufceylan5144 ofc pusuf

[@chessbrah]

Thanks for the rating points, Naka ! Enough to feed all the chessbrahs :)

[@darkenedangel1894]

chessbrah it's funny that at the time this comment is posted, your comment has the same number of likes as squares on the board :P

[@cthompson4186]

2-4-6-8 who do we want to penetrate?...Naka! funny watching your version of the games and then watching his.

[@Ianoxen]

Hikaru is now one of my favorite players just for the fact that he regularly plays online against whoever. You don't see a lot of top ten or twenty players doing that for the enjoyment of the chess community. Amazing commentary too.

[@whateverittakes1673]

Exactly makes up for his sometimes abrasive demeanor by quite a lot. Naka plays with the common patzer on a regular basis and makes himself accessible. He's not in some ivory tower cramming 1500 lines of Najdorf theory like some of the other super GMs.

[@modolief]

Nai Xo seriously. If Magnus were streaming he would probably moan continuously about how boring it was.

[@alephnull4044]

modolief Ikr. Although Magnus is probably the sole player in the world who's better at blitz than Hikaru, his commentary would be really bad in comparison.

[@seub8766]

He's an awful person, a sore loser who disrespects his opponents.

[@whateverittakes1673]

+seub Runs half-marathons for ALS research, talks trash in blitz games therefore horrible person. Obviously someone's mother(seub's) didn't breastfeed.

[@morelrenaud2339]

*"I'm just gonna play simple chess here" *proceeds to enter extremely sharp complications...

[@giaprey456]

Naka is actually a very informative and interesting commentator, love seeing into the mind of a super GM!

[@NormCantoral]

"I see that Eric has logged on, I guess he wants more punishment"

[@SurenAghabekyan]

6:49 I like that cunning Re8, if white takes then that's a stalemate!!!

[@popamvictor]

Didn't think I'd see you here Suren. Love your vids

[@SurenAghabekyan]

Greetings Victor, the Internet is so small)))

[@emilhelich654]

FOR THE BOYZZZZ!!!!

[@furiosoRIOT]

Eric farmed Naka today :)

[@AhPhoey]

"Hunting Eric Hansen." Hahaha. First it was Red October that took the brunt, now Hikaru goes after the poor Canadian chap.

[@chess]

Beware Canadians bearing rating points.

[@seub8766]

At least Eric Hansen is a decent human being who respects his opponents, though

[@Brunorola]

+seub mimimimimi

[@AlexSosaBolivia]

AhPhoey You want to see a poor chap look in the mirror.

[@rhpmike]

I must say he comes off as far more likable on these. Definitely enjoyed.

[@chessbaeninety-four8337]

You didn't see what he typed to Eric after 3-0? "10-0 now, you will die." Such a cheerful and likable guy.

[@melrakan]

Lol I type that sort of shit all the time, I think it's all in jest

[@whateverittakes1673]

+S Chess oh the humanity!

[@vktesla]

more likable..? lol

[@whateverittakes1673]

+Cake looks like the people have spoken.

[@garywarmerdam1459]

3-0 to start?!! Eric must have gleaned some wisdom from the chair throw😄

[@furiosoRIOT]

he got them gains brah...from lifting chairs

[@garywarmerdam1459]

RIOT Van Hooligan hell yea he did! 💪💪

[@Mtn_Dewpider]

Naka can't resist a good Hansen match

[@jalilcompaore]

Some quality meat

[@Wtahc]

Hikaru, the #1 player in chile

[@10Slayer01]

YES! Love these videos, keep 'em coming!

[@chess]

Will do :)

[@z17seattle]

10Slayer01 hurry Slayer...ask for more things

[@brightdiet675]

Naka is very good at streaming :)

[@gent30x79]

Amazing, Great to see a Super Gm playing various opponents and being able to comment on the moves with just a few seconds left. So relaxed and calm and just 7 seconds left. WoW.

[@GrapeApeGorilla]

This is such a good series!

[@chess]

Glad you like it :) More coming!

[@TheKaisernx]

Nakamura, you are now my favorite player! I will be cheering for you from now on. I love your on screen personality, and the overall educational feel of your stream. Keep up the out loud thinking!! You should devote a day to quirky/interesting openings (ie, bong cloud :D)

[@AnkhArcRod]

Wow. Erik really did well this time around! I suppose streaming does slow down even the great Nakamura.

[@onedaytoolate3374]

Ok, one last video before i sleep

[@planahath1973]

Looks like Eric is finally getting over the psychological barrier of playing Naka. He is doing much better lately.

[@willsutton3184]

So apparently this video went from almost 2hrs to now only 1 minute... wtf is wrong with KZbin

[@davidk7143]

Yeah, what happened here? Everybody is raving about this one and it's only 1 minute. Booo. Someone done broke it?

[@marfeddewrwz]

Anyone else feels like this is a intensive coordinates course? He talks about them so fast that I'm forced to train in my head to keep the pace with what he is thinking :P. Awesome video!!! Thanks!!! Please more :D

[@ylenolsreppeptgs]

1:12:48 "come on Eric, move" Naka on tilt like a top from Inception

[@dertfert745]

Taking the "free" rook on e8 at 6:50 is the type of stuff I fall for all the time under time pressure. Take it and its a stalemate.

[@Mr1mag1nary]

Nice job fixing the lag from the previous vids! Really enjoyable series!

[@LuisManuelLealDias]

It's just amazing how he basically crushes everyone (with one exception or two there).

[@engage4110]

he crushes them all ...however Eric did well this time . in the St club chess at St.L last year after an OTB game at the Us championship , Naka defeated Eric in a mini blitz match 14 to 0 . That is insane . playing Biltz after an otb standard game ..Naka is known for playing other chess players after his games at tournaments ...

[@liamweinberg4902]

Only Carlsen is a better blitz player so he's basically number 2 in the world in blitz!

[@garyhov6259]

I use to think Hikaru was cocky and egotistic but after watching these knockout videos my opinion towards hims has completely changed. He's a down to earth, and humble even when he loses a match here and there. He knows he's good but at the same time doesn't take himself too seriously... I'm gonna start to root for Nakamura from now on in tournaments!

[@kasparov9]

Lol at 112:00...Naka's fury, 'I'm not going to talk anymore, clearly can't focus'....'Cmon Eric Move!' ...hahaha ..Naka on tilt is hilarious...

[@terrabitic7090]

I could sense the frustration. Come on Eric, move!

[@tylerfountain]

Loving the informative streams but that chiming noise is really annoying. Any way to turn it off/down?

[@sulxanichiqovani702]

i'm watching all Naka's knockouts and i'm enjoying. Thank you Hikaru for that.

[@lpel4821]

13:39 "Actually I see Eric challenged me, I guess he wants more punishment" :D

[@chess]

Who doesn't want punishment from Naka?

[@DaV23THPS]

naka i loved the way you played with the pawns in the first game!!!

[@rivalx288]

13:37 "I see Eric just logged on. I guess he wants more punishment."

[@carlguzman6697]

Humble, great, and a teacher. love this guy

[@xvnbm]

Not that humble though.

[@carlguzman6697]

yah sometimes hahaha.

[@CtrlAltDL337]

I like how GM Hikaru will critique the move of his opponent and explain why it was bad... then explain the series of moves that should follow... only to see the opponent make an even worse move that is clearly inferior.

[@pv3400]

"Time to resign eric" hahahahaha old boy hicky was pretty pissed

[@Yakushii]

25:19 - "So... So alright so let's see SO ok so let's see. Ok, so..." Words to live by :D

[@chess]

Is this more Wesley So hype?! :D

[@Yakushii]

Naka/So - Rivals series? Make it happen, Danny!

[@Treegrower]

Hi Mr. Nakamura, I don't know if you read the comments, but if you do: Thank you so much for making this series! It's super instructive, and as an 1800 club level player I learn and improve so much from your videos. You really have a talent for explaining the thought process that goes into your moves. Thank you! Can't wait for the next video :-)

[@pthiago_s5075]

Hikaru magnus etc are all kings of chess monsters

[@enesbaskan3807]

Great commentary and play Hikaru.. do it often as much as u can.. greetings from Turkey.. huge fan ;)

[@90blacknight]

After going down 3 games to Hansen, Naka writes "10-0, now you will die" in the chess.com chat. Hahaha, NAKA JUICE!!!

[@quazzydiscman]

Lol at chess.com trolling chessbrahs...

[@chess]

All in jest :) Love those guys!

[@garywarmerdam1459]

Right? That was hilarious. Had to have been Danny

[@michaelcooper3633]

At 37:13 they both missed ...Re8 and White has to give up the queen for a rook and a piece.

[@fizzlid4511]

Okay, whoever came up with that title deserves a freaking trophy!

[@chess]

🏆

[@DennisGr]

all else can wait, mighty naka is back to beat some people down!

[@MRBAWAL-od2rz]

you know hikaru is frustrated when he premoves for playing double fianchetto at the start of game :P

[@d0wnpour]

This is so awesome, I could watch this everyday. Thanks for the great idea, chess.com and thanks for the great show, Hikaru.

[@leedsmanc]

He wants more punishment *spits water out*

[@benblomfield5537]

Why does the video end after 1 minute and 9 seconds?

[@5hp3nd1]

maybe he will, maybe not...

[@loluoresegun5844]

"I really wanna saaack, maybe, maybe not, umm... I'm just going to tzzake, if he takes I'll just tzzake, I wanna dzzzou this, not sure I really wwwwwwant to, but umm... ooy, ooy, that was baaaad by me, really baaaad, so let's see if I can swindle him, gonna play fast now"... Gosh, I just love his blitz thinking process!

[@angelandsoulsoul2924]

I am gonna watch this video now before any nonsense!

[@filippoinvesting8815]

It was way funnier when Naka just whooped some non GM butt, now it is just him beating any other GM as we would normally see in any other blitz video

[@modolief]

Filippo Barbero Right? It's like watching Bruce Lee take all comers.

[@ndlc13]

This is amazing, check both player!!! you can see Eric Hansen in his account!!! very nice!!!

[@cammus]

Gotta love this kind os stream, very instructive. But I miss some background music, like Chessbrah does.

[@geometricart7851]

Naka please play ke2 vs Eric again.

[@exbladex99]

Hunting them Canadians, a great pastime.

[@xvnbm]

Look at the guy who knows what he is doing 38:00. It's so easy for him.

[@MrPortraitsofpast]

that was f'n incredible.

[@dallashull1]

Somethings different

[@kTeachings]

At 24:53 why does Kf8 make sense? Hikaru seemed to expect that as a natural move but I'm struggling to understand it. Thanks for the help.

[@kTeachings]

Wow 49:03 is stunning. That was calculated so quickly.

[@tipau]

1:02:36 "he starts off with a lucky win", lol funny comment to make after being worse for the whole game

[@siskarahmadani5691]

I'll wait for another stream, Naka

[@nachumkarz4091]

At 1:11:45 didn't naka have ne2 check followed by rxc3?? He can stop the pawn from queening

[@SawSaw-ul8xu]

HIKARU Why did you tell Red Bull that you can't advertise for them anymore? Were they sad? USA USA USA USA USA

[@emanuelcolon2680]

great vid...why would ERIC be angry are you not the higher rated player, therefore THE BETTER PLAYER

[@renatoencarnacao5490]

Can't Naka win a piece via Nxc5 at 1:05:00, or am I missing something? I don't believe Eric has time for Qg4-Qh4 after Nxc5 Bxc5 Qxc5 Qg4 Qg1 Qh4+ Qh2...

[@jasonsmith4114]

29:50 Be2 is winning a piece or trapping the queen, Naka's such a noob...

[@pmlouisjuste]

very nice video : I'm really starting to like him. Not so cocky as it seems at first glance

[@alephnull4044]

29:50 Doesn't Be2 win on the spot?

[@DSlulz]

Good catch. Be2 Qxg2+ Qxg2 Bxg2 f6+ Kg8 Kxg2. Engine says +6 for white at this point, but the position was already in white's favor.

[@lekal6247]

1:20:30 how is that hanging a mate? he could save that

[@liamweinberg4902]

I love you NAKA!

[@tommessig2060]

wow! that's insanely impressive. naka

[@Timepass-cy2ck]

Super bullet master :=) good u just saying ur plans in ur mind which is useful.. Tq for this video

[@coubmaine2190]

KZbin algorithm just gold

[@konstantselykh2115]

После того, как Накамура позволил переходить Каспарову , мое безусловное уважение ему до скончания дней. Кстати, Аронян переходить Накамуре не дал

[@SbrGkmn]

@1:08:48 "Alright I am gonna beat him five in a row now" :)

[@emericgarcia9325]

Naka's mum was on speed the day she gave birth

[@numcrun]

Where is the video of Hansen throwing a chair?

[@numcrun]

Found it!

[@Christodoulosk]

Please share the link

[@BulletTrucking99]

Why did EricHansen play his Queen there at 1:35:54

[@bigboymcgee8645]

Anyone know the point of doing the Scandinavian Defense?

[@t0mcc]

Bigboy Mcgee if u want to play it; dont do it its just bad

[@whateverittakes1673]

Avoiding millions of lines in the Spanish, Italian, Sicilian, French, Caro Kann and other opening lines that arise after 1.e4 ...e5, 1.e4..c5 1.e4...c6 and 1.e4...d6

[@lepredator189]

Bigboy Mcgee go read a fucking chess book.

[@arandomguy2218]

Hunting The Hunter!

[@ravindra2141]

niceeeeee . such good and educational commentary. he is better than jan

[@warrenebuffett63]

Is Hikarus Nickname Hickey

[@seeker4469]

1:02:27 i can't see the mate...

[@YMWBL]

Ya quiero llegar a ser la mitad de lo que eres, Naku

[@nebojsakvrzic3686]

Damn i love this !!!

[@Romaoplays]

1:46:20

[@ronaldallanbanares2440]

beast naka

[@THEGLORYRISING]

1:08:48 hahaha love it

[@charlesjones8171]

what does flag him mean?!

[@CosyBrew]

If you flag someone you play to win on time. When all else fails sometimes you have to flag people.

[@backyard282]

YESSS

[@kristof80able]

I wonder how much you pay Naka, but anyway ,Thank you Danny ! Thank you Hikaru !

[@richardfredlund3802]

Funny when I watch Eric it looks like Naka is kicking ass when I watch Naka it looks the other way :-S ?

[@mortimerklein6510]

Richard Fredlund i imagine wecan gsther this as evidence that doing commentary is a hinderance to ones play strength

[@oliverwartiovaara437]

If you watch this in 2023 you are an OG

[@arnoldoldenburger4853]

Great information! And goodluck in your real games,not realistic enough brah hi!Cheers ciao

[@charlesjones8171]

what does "flag him" mean??

[@jurgenhaase7287]

It's winning on time.

[@schoenbaard]

Why is Nakamura playing under the Taiwanese flag?

[@tankist27]

I was wondering the same thing... Weird!

[@jalilcompaore]

It’s actually the US flag