Nakamura's Knockouts: PRO Chess League Qualifier

Hikaru Nakamura is competing to help get his team, the Seattle Sluggers, into the PRO Chess League. Watch him take on 15 hungry competitors as they battle their way through the PRO Chess League qualifier!
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[@tomekduresov706]

Why do you people in the comments keep complaining about everything, you are getting a free content from 1 of the best players in the world, esspecialy at blitz, so shut up and enjoy the content..

[@morelrenaud2339]

I might watch this, maybe, we'll see, I don't have to, I might as well do it just because, why not, let's see what he wants to do...

[@quazzydiscman]

Now THIS∆∆∆ is original

[@TheNiceguy1156]

I can also watch another video, hmmm

[@hutchmusic-ux5mi]

The point being if he makes a good video I can stay and keep watching but if it turns out to suck I still have other options. Both ways look good for me so I guess I'll give it a try. Okay good, it seems solid so unless I've missed something I guess I'm just fine here.

[@joejakubiec8941]

Lmao

[@NormCantoral]

I just want to make it a little unusual in my viewing preferences, maybe to throw him off a little, keep it interesting

[@toequantumspace]

Thank you for this fantastic quality content!

[@russellmanuel670]

I guess it's kind of off topic but does anybody know a good site to watch new series online ?

[@AnkhArcRod]

What a treat it is to watch a super GM like Nakamura play blitz. Thanks!

[@xoneeleven]

Your mic is too "hot" in this video, bro. The audio was peaking out, which causes noise and distortion. Turn the mic down, yell, and make sure it does not go above -01db while yelling. :)

[@vikingallewahlin6379]

Amazing stream! This is a dream for the average chess fan. Really hope we see more of these streams from you Mr Nakamura!

[@albinorhino8157]

sounds like Naka's trying to sell me a burger from a McDonald's drive-thru

[@Hoobyj]

*person matched against Hikaru*: Alright! I am ready to play chess let's do this! ... Why is he not moving? Is he mocking me? Does he really think he can beat me with a minute off his clock? How dare he insult my pride as a chess player, I will make him pay! Hikaru: oh hey, my game started whoops.

[@justin57153]

So apparently everyone's strategy against naka... trade-trade-trade-trade-trade... offer draw.

[@nat-moody]

That game against Daniel Naroditsky was absolutely crazy. Thanks for the content hikaru :)

[@HarryZumwalt]

Thank you so much for this!

[@nashou9799]

Lmao, against Flores in the second game, naka starts late and still crushes a gm. Not surprised lol.

[@Alliswell-qc3yk]

Naka VS TROLL at 5:16 TROLL resigns at 16:50 DX

[@z17seattle]

The microphone issue, you just need to get a cheap pop filter to dampen the popping.

[@droceretik]

Buy one and send it to him! He solved many of the issues in the course of the video but acknowledges there were still some issues he will address. He has a professional grade microphone and thinks there may be some electrical interference. Rather than popping, it sounded like static type of echo which may be solved by using a dedicated quality sound card rather than an integrated sound chip.

[@AT-qm8gv]

I could watch Nakamura all day.

[@BeatsByClover]

KING HIKARU

[@landrover4444]

Video at 480. Like we're back in the 1980s.

[@circleviii1801]

I'm watching on a Sinclair ZX80 I have no complaints

[@fouronetwo813]

The 80's? Bit hyperbolic. Maybe circa 2008 LOL

[@z17seattle]

I enjoyed the hyperbole and I think it was intentional. Though it is less enjoyable now that you exposed any subtlety it had left.

[@BeatsByClover]

Stop complaining Lard.

[@toequantumspace]

Yeah, a funky squarish plane is showed with some mystery signs on it... I am sure with 1055899p all will be finally clear and everybody will be a GM

[@MickThal]

Have you eaten a robot for breakfast ? :D

[@DavidWKimber]

What is Hikaru's Twitch name? I can't seem to find him on there.

[@anthonykemble9734]

I enjoy these.and i dont mean to be demanding as we are not entitled to anything from you. But please as can you improve the video to 1080p and upgrade the mic

[@loganchancellor6804]

one thing to consider is an external sound card if you're streaming.

[@warrenebuffett63]

fix that audio my chigga

[@warrenebuffett63]

still being grateful btw

[@notifycalderon]

I like how Hikaru seems more human here than in other videos. Of course all GMs are robots on the chess board

[@lepredator189]

FYI, so-called 'being a robot' is still part of being human.

[@droceretik]

I'd rather not be Hikaru Nakamura as every man and his dog nit-picks every perceived flaw. The expectations of perfection are unbelievable. Have you ever met of played a grand master?

[@sinab3904]

whats nicer than having naka on your side ?

[@Jo-uh4cl]

Mark Suckmybird damn..

[@ryanmurphy1414]

Having Washington on your side...

[@blakerussell8681]

not having every single opponent play for draws

[@GEM4sta]

Having a TI-84 with a 10 year old chess program running.

[@JesseChampion]

Having magnus on your side LOL

[@z17seattle]

Why is he playing for Seattle?! Wasn't he playing for Miami last year?

[@anthonythudium5596]

Oh snap! I was at the Mechanics Institute today! :O

[@lextr3110]

while i find it awesome to have you make videos and you should start your own channel.. remove the chess app sounds in settings and fix your mic or sound

[@joerandom33]

We are so spoiled

[@garywarmerdam1459]

Hikaru is the silliest guy. Love it!

[@garywarmerdam1459]

Or do I? Maybe I love him maybe I don't I'm not sure but we'll see..so

[@10Slayer01]

It seems that the sound gets better when he moves his arm or sits back a little in his chair... maybe he's partly blocking the mic by the way he's sitting?

[@bertrandbuasri3064]

HIkaru is really the best on KZbin :-)

[@RakkanxMaqan]

Hikaru is the best ever

[@BeatsByClover]

I love Thai as well, especially chicken Curry. I'm getting one right now :) Only one once every two weeks so not so bad :)

[@notifycalderon]

Bishop g 10

[@ha7uk]

When can we see you on top 3 in fide ratings?

[@baran4614]

Haluk BÜYÜKBAYRAKTAR Biraz zor abi :)

[@SaintD382]

Nakamura already achieved that feat in 2015--surpassed it even, reaching #2 in the world. Hikaru's personal rating record of 2819 made him the 9th-highest-rated player in history.

[@burakthecreator5492]

sanmıyorum yakın zamanda çıkabileceğini ondan daha iyiler çok şu an

[@georgemissailidis7581]

I just gave you your 300th like :)

[@amigosXcorrespondenc]

Who's Chesspanda?

[@morelrenaud2339]

2:23:20 Now, that's what I call a Zugzwang !

[@aonarchs7023]

which software du u use?

[@AgentSmith911]

2:40:00 lol

[@yonatanshenhav1208]

i dont get why Hikaru analyzes his games. he's a premium player, he can let the engine do it for him

[@tropics10001]

HEY, PUT THE NAKA CARA MATCH UP ON KZbin ALREADY!!! WHY SO SLOW WITH THE UPLOADS???

[@droceretik]

What did your last slave die of? Maybe deafness from you yelling!

[@gonogazz]

This sound is harsh.:)

[@benjamintscholl1576]

Why not F4 at 101:11-12?

[@11pupona]

@1:56:40 Bc6 wins

[@AgentSmith911]

Please get better audio and video quality

[@amigosXcorrespondenc]

Easy, norwegians are newbies here.

[@sillychinas]

Perfectly understandable audio doesn't mean good. There's a reason why good camera and mic get you at least 10x views on a youtube channel.

[@droceretik]

A bit entitled aren't you? He attempted to fix the problem during live streaming several times and said he is using a professional grade mic. What do you want for free? You become the best blitz player in the world, then establish you own channel and upload videos. If the video, commentary, standard of play and audio is not absolutely perfect then you're mud.

[@zenokalonaris4263]

yah

[@hchris2]

2:23:13 That was a nice zugszwang

[@ANTDZLVIZION]

How did u take ur own knight with ur pawn at 5:30

[@ImTheAsianLad]

Antdzlnutz he premoved it. His pawn took the bishop

[@ANTDZLVIZION]

ImTheAsianLad oh okay

[@erwink841]

He needs a better mic.

[@sergten]

About the sound - I think you just sit too close to the mike. Move it 10 inches away and see if that helps.

[@haiyanzhao9101]

3:18:48

[@suryapraveen8917]

No good sound

[@Thomas52048]

Nice

[@BongelaMnguni]

"So,... uhm"

[@BongelaMnguni]

maybe he will take, maybe not

[@DerekPlaysChess]

Low level player here, but at 1:49:07 doesn't nb5 for white win?

[@tomsmith4452]

Derek Cormier why would it win?What's ur idea behind it??

[@DerekPlaysChess]

Tom Smith NC7 winning the exchange.

[@tomsmith4452]

Derek Cormier oh black can play na6 and protect c7 square.

[@SaintD382]

In addition to ...Na6, Black also has the option of playing *...Bd6* , when after *Nxd6 cxd* Black gets an extra central pawn.

[@painnolol]

Nb5 would be a mistake!

[@Chen-fp6xf]

Hihihihihihihihihihihi miami champs

[@Buranazi]

44:22 Nakamura doesn't even know if it's 50 or 75 moves to claim a draw. These chess professionals never ever ever read any rule books. They just play and hope

[@ruhilfathana5804]

So.... you really know about it? Teach me so