"Once You Get This Reputation People Find ANYTHING You Say Funny "- Alexander Grischuk

GM Alexander Grischuk predicts 2700 for Indian chess players in the nearest future, reacts to his "thug life" status, shares his opinion on Hikaru's "retirement" and more.
The FIDE Grand Prix 2022 is a series of three chess tournaments and the final qualifier for the Candidates Tournament. The top two finishers will qualify for the Candidates Tournament 2022, which is the final qualification stage for the World Chess Championship 2023. It’s organized by World Chess. The broadcast is commentated by Chess Grandmaster Evgenij Miroshnichenko and Woman International Master Jesse February.
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[@samidtaek_]

"Grades don't matter" - Smart people "Looks don't matter" - Good looking people "2700 is not too much" - a 2700 rated player

[@The_Invisible_Man]

sayings don't matter

[@detectivemarkseven]

NGL i thought is gonna be one of those "hotel trivago" ones

[@christyjestin]

I mean I think it's just that multiple Juniors were already v close?

[@chetansahu1505]

"Money doesnt matter" - Wealthy people

[@Definitely_Someone]

Peak 2810

[@yeahTHATLarry]

I found everything he said here funny and entertaining.

[@sumitabhattacharjee2327]

He has established his reputation over the years!

[@TheHawk007]

@@sumitabhattacharjee2327 XD

[@sumitabhattacharjee2327]

@@TheHawk007 you got it mate😄👍

[@hicetnunc5713]

Yes, except when he said he can't enter in any cafe maybe.

[@tedcleverlang5537]

with the Russian accent everything you say is cool 😎

[@symeon7858]

3:50 "he plays way more games than I do" classic Grischuk, it's not a joke but it cracks you up

[@peloncio6779]

They laughed because of course hikaru will brag about how he is “retired” beating a profesional yet he is still playing a lot more chess daily.

[@nstamato]

Even when grischuk says "good morning" I find it hilarious.

[@alexnaturalis1179]

Dina Belenkaya is so entertaining in these interviews. The questions are so left and right, she always reveals something interesting about the guests. Big fan. And of course Sasha is charismatic in his usual self.

[@nikdsh]

You nailed it

[@appointmentnow6255]

Ok, but you can tell her inexperience by how she just abruptly asks questions, no?

[@nikdsh]

@@appointmentnow6255 Sure I guess, but it doesn't detract from the entertainment value for me, so I didn't even think about it

[@walksthroughlife900]

It is entertaining, but if I was the player I could imagine being very irritated by this kind of random questioning.

[@hadial-mokdad5322]

@@walksthroughlife900 The players actually don't have to take that interview. The fact that most are still taking it means that they are okay with it or even enjoying it.

[@PretentiousStuff]

"ну, of course"

[@alekto5783]

Хахахахаах

[@zinguss9231]

hahaahha

[@u.v.s.5583]

good one. I am feel, I am very feel it!

[@paren_so_dvora]

Можно таймкод?))) Я и с "кокетничать" поржал

[@user-nj3gq6hp1m]

​@@paren_so_dvora0:11

[@nderimsaliu2118]

"Once You Get This Reputation People Find ANYTHING You Say Funny" he totally got me on that.

[@colinbrash]

I could listen to Grischuk 24/7. Best interviewee ever.

[@ironmiketeam4689]

I listen to him while I sleep

[@user-rj2oz9js4g]

Как я люблю его "Ну, It depends..."

[@rimantasandriukaitis2730]

Hy, of kourz....

[@marshallgrey2159]

ахпахпхапх русские слова паразиты даже в английский пробираются

[@derda3209]

Grischuk is the last pure soul on this earth. gotta love him

[@moabeprusse3234]

Levon too

[@subrotabiswas5359]

Yeah!

[@MohamedSaid-km7rm]

what about ding...

[@JimmyBoosterCrate]

what about vishy

[@gabrielchovan-spence4215]

What about me?

[@akawojo]

brutally honest and cool guy. rare gem nowadays.

[@iemzieezz]

sasha + dina’s dynamic here is hilarious. for sasha he’s so naturally funny in the way that he is and dina looks like she’s trying so hard not to smile.

[@martinpaddle]

he is right about Hikaru still being a professional player

[@charles2521]

He's totally wrong. At this level what matters is not the number of online games you play but your preparation/study, he obviously knows that.

[@bobing1752]

​@@charles2521I'm sorry but I would trust Sasha and Fabi's opinion on the matter rather than yours. Both of them say it's ridiculous to call Hikaru "retired" or "not professional". I think they know what a professinal player is.

[@nohalfmeasures6]

Sasha nailed it, he cracks me up when he doesn't even try. 😂😂

[@lootic]

I believe that comedy is an art form that revolves around revealing the truth, so I think Sasha is funny because of his blunt honesty and sober view on things.

[@dannygjk]

Naka may be 'retired' but as Grischuk pointed out Naka keeps in practice so there is no rust factor for Naka therefore making a distinction of amateur vs professional is moot.

[@hq3473]

There is something to ne said about Naka being engaged with chess EVERY DAY. Sure it's probably not typical high level prep GMs do, but it adds up.

[@fluquor8035]

@@hq3473 i really think his streams helps him practice by evaluating "bad positions". We can similarly when he was doing puzzle rush. It seems that his playstyle revolves around eliminating wrong moves more, rather than finding the best move.

[@andrewdirrell7497]

and I think Naka analyzes games regularly and mb explores some aspects of chess theory

[@MrSupernova111]

Bro, I thought you retired from chess too. Good to see you back! Cheers!

[@dannygjk]

@@MrSupernova111 lol

[@sebastiangonzalezgonzalez2183]

We all love Sasha. The more honest he is, the better.

[@julienbourgouint9671]

2700 is not so much 😂 . Everything depends on perspective.

[@rickrick5041]

1400 is hard

[@TheBestFlosd]

@@rickrick5041 400

[@libertas12]

@@TheBestFlosd nah

[@rickrick5041]

@Raffi Boyadjian Oh, it doesn’t just depend on wins and losses? So to get a 1400 rating you have to take a test and give them proof of your IQ?

[@rickrick5041]

@Raffi Boyadjian You’re the one who said anyone with an average IQ is 1400 but I Dont see your comment I replied to. What happened

[@artpak2761]

2:54 actually quite sad if you think about it

[@lucasarts123]

Is imposible not love this guy!

[@MrMikekydd]

It's possible

[@balz0nurch1n80]

@@MrMikekydd hell no!

[@Philiopantheon82]

He is such a calm wise man with very good attitude personality, not mentioning his hilarious aspect ofc

[@alwinw64]

Hikaru saying he's retired like he forgot how to play chess 😂

This reminds me when Seinfeld tries not to be funny, "--is this funny, am I being funny? --yes! It IS funny!😡"

[@UOUPv2]

2:56 Grischuk: You don't say anything funny but people still laugh. Dina: *don't laugh, don't laugh, don't laugh, don't laugh*

[@twitter.comelomhycy]

Hahaha!

[@angelasenov6173]

"He plays way more games than I do for example" 🤣 He was always super funny man, what is he talking about

[@lopezmt5]

Great answer by Sasha 👍

[@FMDoubleYou]

He casually drops the russian word "кокетничать" (to coquet, to flirt) at 3:30 about Hikaru, knowing that Dina will get it since she speaks russian, but most of the audience won´t

[@olegshadsky]

Нe drops кокетничать for the lack of exact English equivalent.

[@megamind8027]

Thanks ... I wondered what he said there

[@mikecantreed]

Not sure what he’s trying to say

[@iluha984]

More precise translation is "to pose"

[@felipeportela5693]

I saw some people saying this is close to "mocking" in this context, is it?

[@manubishe]

Man cemented his place in chess pop culture

[@veetour]

He is always a funny interview. You never know when he’s going to drop the punchline.

[@swordsman1137]

Somehow i can't remember Grischuk says thank you when interview is over

[@lukacalov1988]

Thats cuz that girl is super cute

[@shivasurya7008]

I feel the thank you was a response for the "hope you find time to rest" comment

[@Bergazolin]

I would pay subscription to see Grischuk and ivanchuk talking all day

[@davidebarranca5370]

LOL indeed!!

[@lordwarrenhastings2201]

Yeah but in english

[@iamsomeone8782]

This guy is the king of humour

[@shrikantprabhu799]

Both Questions and Answers are Superb !!! good going from all

[@itsshowtime6412]

Alexander Grischunk - “27k is not so much” Me a 600 rated player - “Yes, let’s get that 27k”

[@dragosh3212]

27k means 27000, not 2700

[@KartikeyaDutta]

Nobody can reach 27000 rating.

[@andrewdirrell7497]

for young strong talents 2700 is nothing unusual, they almost all can reach it. But 2750 is a barrier, they are often trapped in 2700-2720 or smth like that

[@higherbeingX]

2700!=27k.

[@johnnyhyperborean1035]

@@KartikeyaDutta i wonder what would be the rating of an entity that plays perfect chess

[@vladhangan8763]

Gryshuk:... . (🎶they see me rolling, they hating) 🕶️🚬

[@VijayThakurMD]

White and nerdy 🤔

[@indiantwistr8036]

"27 is not so much." lol

[@nevermore.327]

Why do I always remember that funny video where he said "just don't blunder" or something like that whenever I hear his voice or see him in an interview like this lol gotta love this guy

[@danmozartino2864]

Nice interview, from both😊

[@souhardyahalder3903]

Recently we saw Sasha doing commentary of the tata steel and world championship,but it was in Russian We definitely want him doing commentary in english, everyone loves him

[@gdkabsbdkwkwm4187]

Im so happy I have learnt Russian for 10years. He is genius in commentary

[@MrFackoffline]

@@gdkabsbdkwkwm4187 so did you learn what is кокетничать?

[@alexwhite3830]

@@MrFackoffline it's a french word, they have it in English

[@LazyGamingSup]

Wow Arjun would be so happy seeing this interview

[@whoisit9411]

Русское "Ну" перед ответом восхитительное

[@AlexanderBulatoff]

@@Masua90 coquet

[@JameBlack]

@@Masua90 кокетничать

[@sjajsjsja4523]

Talking about the pandemic in the past tense like a BOSS

[@tellurius4951]

Because we, Russians, do not care

[@andrewbradley3305]

@@tellurius4951 smart

[@armynyus9123]

@@tellurius4951 I envy you. I can't enter any restaurant as well, in this land of stupidity.

[@tellurius4951]

@@armynyus9123 I even have classes at the university, not online. Yes, we have 150k sick people a day, but being afraid of an omicron is like being afraid of a cold or a SARS. Not for us, the Russians, to be afraid of this nonsense

[@armynyus9123]

@@tellurius4951 Most people here who support the bullshit are also not really afraid of the virus itself, especially the young. Its just they were told that *not* supporting the goverment/big pharma would be right wing, and being right wing *is* their worst fear, implanted through decades of brainfuck and subversion. So they obey.

[@PatrickRyan147]

😂 The fact that he was sincerely trying his best not to be funny ~ I found that funny AH 😂

[@AlexYarovinsky]

Крутое интервью!

[@TheSoulBlossom]

I'm waiting for Guy Ritchie to put this guy in one of his movies

[@leandrusi4533]

If he were to do a stand up special where its just him greeting and talking about his day I would watch it. Everyday

[@losing848]

'2700 isn't too much' Grischuk-2022

[@Rostam.]

Ohoho hahaha this Grischuk guy is so funny and entertaining

[@80destry]

I can't wait for Sascha to come and play in my country (Serbia). I hope he likes it there too :D.

[@brucewayne2184]

"I'm not taking even one person seriously." Lol

[@miso1995srb]

one percent (%)

[@VARMOT123]

Wow! Magnus,hikaru,svidler,grischuk,aronian,gustafsson etc . Arjun erigaisi admirers list increases everyday

[@TheBestFlosd]

ty for forgetting to put me on the list

[@douglasquaid7550]

"27 is not so much"

[@KasumovMedia]

It's funny how we have a socially awkward sportsman being interviewed by a socially awkward interviewer in a socially awkward sport

[@anthre4366]

he's a legend

[@evolutionhasnogoal]

Турниры можно смотреть только если их комментирует Александр. Он гениальный комментатор.

[@TheLincolnrailsplitt]

He is 😁 and I love the way he speaks and thinks. BTW she is 😍

[@Gorlung]

"ну it depends.."

[@EloyGijon67]

This is called "vis comica" in Latin (amusing strength). This is another natural gift 😂

[@harrisonzhu3300]

lol I found his initial expression hilarious

[@matthewcohen194]

He's kinda like the kimi raikkonen of chess

[@solice6475]

The randomness in questions geez

[@janek73]

"I cannot enter any cafe"

[@armynyus9123]

I can't either and I live here. Not bearable anymore.

[@wydadiyoun]

what is kaketnitchet please?

[@vampireducks1622]

Can someone please translate the Russian word at 3:32?

[@gmdm9319]

To coquet. He was saying that Hikaru isn't serious about his "retirement"

[@vampireducks1622]

@@gmdm9319 Thanks for the translation. (The point was obvious from what he said in English.)

[@stephenlubera7517]

@@gmdm9319 thanks,I wanted to know what that meant too.

[@stephenlubera7517]

@@vampireducks1622 glad you asked. Thanks.

[@Detka48]

It's close to "cheeky" in meaning.

[@marianoyalour]

He started with "ну, of course" and it was already funny.

[@lokizeme7342]

Sasha's correct imo. All this Hikaru "hasn't played classical in 2 years" has been slightly exaggerated by his fans tbh. He's still super sharp, zero rust and super strong!

[@mabel3989]

Well, it's true that he hasn't played classical for 2 years, but the fact is that most of the players had few games because of the pandemic, you can't really play classical not OTB, so it's not an Hikaru only situation. And also it was quite stupid to believe that someone who got past 2800 Elo in his life suddenly forgets how to play. He might not be number 2 in the world but he is absolutely still a top 20.

[@lokizeme7342]

@@mabel3989 Very well put sir 👍

[@thebiglebrowski3695]

@@mabel3989 Not to mention he hasn't been number 2 in the world for over 6 years. It isn't like he dropped in ranking because of the streams. His rating had been in decline steadily since 2014.

[@kevindevine2569]

grischuk's personality reminds me of coollerz, the Russian quake player, it's hard to explain but they're just very funny in a deadpan way, maybe without meaning to be lol

[@podcastseriea7947]

What does the Russian word Grischuk said to describe Hilary's professional status mean?

[@vitasokurova579]

he said Hikaru had coquetted/flirted by saying he is amateur :)

[@dennisgrishin3278]

@@vitasokurova579 I'd say it's more like "being cheeky" or "tongue in cheek"

[@oracleadmin10g]

😂🤣🤣🤣🤣 wow he is hilarious!

[@ElDragow]

I've never hear her speak so softly, ever.

[@poppyharlow4448]

It's the way he says it bro, it's like if cement could talk

[@biggeo_ru]

3:30 he said in russian Hikaru being coquet by considering himself as amateur player 😆😆

[@RamKumar-yi6wn]

I think the closest translation in English is being COY or ARCH.

[@subrotabiswas5359]

He's really A Big Gentleman!

[@beirutleb1376]

2700 not so much and I'm stuck on 1500 can't cross 1600😂😂😂

[@vforviblz]

he is my favorite person )))

[@FlVE]

I have never seen Dina this calm. It feels weird

[@stalkek]

He seems so cool!

[@nathanscott2193]

what is the russian word he says at 3:34?

[@Gittoplo]

tease/show-off

[@PretentiousStuff]

"mock" or "tease" or "provoke", closer to "mock" I think. Basically Grishuk is saying that Hikaru is mocking everyone by saying he's retired

[@Alex_Alx]

Кокетничать (coquet). In this case that means "to show off".

[@nathanscott2193]

@@PretentiousStuff thanks ruski bro

[@nathanscott2193]

@@zireael-7599 that doesn't make any sense

[@ragnarwiik2054]

I love this guy.

[@dravey9128]

It's amazing Sasha has his own class😎😎

[@astaylorgm]

The ultimate trash talk. "I was just speaking truth."

[@VijayThakurMD]

Haha funny guy My favorite 🙂

[@ajtatosmano2]

Naka being retired is just a clickbait video title, noone thinks it's serious

[@batistalift]

Lets be honest, his thick Russian accent adds a lot to his hilarity

[@thatorange08]

he's funny because he has almost no filter

[@Crimsonfangg]

She should've said "Hah, you're so funny."

[@gdkabsbdkwkwm4187]

He looks like Serge Gainsbourg

[@EILF7842]

Erigaisi would be so proud 😀😀

[@GLOKD]

Chess can bring Russia and the West together. And Grishuk will be our Dear Leader.

[@u.v.s.5583]

It is not funny, it is gangsta!

[@natans5323]

2700 is not too much lol for normal people that sounds sooo insane

[@onnoquinten2944]

Hahaha different world isn't it

[@vinaynk]

I could not stop laughing after 2:49.

[@sudhakrishnan4660]

Sasha: Erigaisi Captions: Irrigation

[@muforlife7460]

Nice guy

[@higamato3811]

"2700 is not so interesting" - out of 8 billion people less than 135 have ever reached this mark...

[@robinson886]

he is naturally funny :D

[@xh7126]

I also was able to cross 27 very easily.

[@e.d.1642]

I will tell my kids this is Serge Gainsbourg

[@saltyragequit1234]

have to retire to play some chess on my own

[@ELFanatic]

How tall is this dude?

[@plywoodcarjohnson5412]

Sascha appears to be a good dad. Hikaru can try to beat him on that level. But who cares? Hikaru is still only human and can say something whacky at times. Can someone call Jaa Rule? He can make sense of all this!

[@joshuamusonera9112]

Wow never thought I would see a Dave reference here 😭

[@user-qx4bp5rf3n]

"2700 is not so much" xD