"One Step Closer To Sauron" || Nakamura vs Caruana || FIDE Candidates (2022) R8

[@claudiomazzurana1500]

Fun fact: Hikaru said after the game on his Twitch stream that he played Knight g3 by mistakes since he confused some lines of his preparation in the open spanish. The move he actually prepared was bishop to g5, which is the best move. He also said that he was able to create a winning advantage thanks to that mistake because Fabi did not expect that move.

[@graealex]

Playing Ng3 probably was a mouse slip.

[@jacoblebold8462]

@@graealex That moment when you have an IRL mouse slip.

[@M7md_n29er]

So you are saying, a mouse slip made him win.

[@lawrencebermudez]

he managed to confuse fabi by confusing himself

[@Jon60987]

This is also what Nepo said in his game against Hikaru. Nepo's precarious queen journey against Hikaru happened because in a similar variation it is good for black.

[@ambazzadore8197]

"Here, the better player is the player who moves his pieces better." -Agadmator, 2022

[@ryanfrenzel1434]

So wise

[@graealex]

PROTIP: to win the chess match, checkmate your opponent's king.

[@heisenbergcollins8153]

Aga kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2LNaqKtd9qqmrM

[@squadnft5176]

Prrr kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2LNaqKtd9qqmrM

[@T-Dogg121]

genius analysis

[@mahendrakumarsonkar6814]

Hikaru balanced every inaccuracy by another brilliancy. Heck of a game.

[@aqeelraja4750]

Great way of describing Hikaru’s play in this game

[@tomhejda6450]

Hikaru balanced every inaccuracy by forcing Fabi to burn time.

[@mh.7351]

@@tomhejda6450 A tactic nonetheless, so go cry elsewhere.

[@vercot7000]

@@mh.7351 I think he was complimenting nakamura

[@mh.7351]

@@vercot7000 I was on 2 hours of sleep and read it completely wrong 😅

[@howdyman5961]

I was on the edge of my seat the entire time during this game. Best game of the candidates by far. What a battle

[@geckogeico2212]

The last game Alireza vs Radjabov was also extremely tense as they got low on time but they ultimately drew.

[@AJ-ng1qo]

Yes definitely the best game of the 2nd half of candidates 2022 🌚

[@heisenbergcollins8153]

Kiki kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2LNaqKtd9qqmrM

[@squadnft5176]

Sie kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2LNaqKtd9qqmrM

[@lionelmessi4953]

It was like a boxing match where both fighters were at some point winning but slipped and got knocked down and hurt, but kept fighting, and eventually one of them put the argument to rest. Like Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder 3.

[@hocuspocus6681]

Agadmator: "You're gonna want to close your tabs for this one." Andrew Tang: "And I took that personally..."

[@squadnft5176]

Hiko kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2LNaqKtd9qqmrM

[@iykigugu6798]

@@squadnft5176 magnet

[@novelay]

Pu tang

[@jakedodd7709]

"this bishop here will not be very bishopy" this is what I'm here for

[@WillemJanWollants]

lol you know it!

[@DARELASISI]

Agad's command of Queen's language is primus inter pares. He is a distinguished prose merchant.

[@johnamsler8226]

I love it!

[@ifernclownerellayt3522]

It became a pawn for a very long time. XD

[@nishitd]

agadamator: "We don't understand this move, may be Hikaru will explain this move better in his recap." Hikaru: "Yeah, I just blundered"

[@nikomaticevic7356]

Best Hikaru’s chess game since he won the 4 player chess game vs Agadmator

[@squadnft5176]

Fin kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2LNaqKtd9qqmrM

[@dzllz]

Don’t be sorry for the “longer video”, those are the best ones 👍 Amazing video and tournament!

[@stt5v2002]

That Giri quote is perfect, as it does not spoil the outcome for those who did not already know. Great game. Hikaru seems to miss some easy moves but spots much more difficult and brilliant ones. Maybe he doesn't take time to ask "did this super gm just hand me the game". The answer is almost always "no", but in the rare cases where it is "yes", you certainly don't want to overlook it.

[@grantross2609]

haka may have been be a tad jaded after some really tough games...... same for fabi too of course !

[@ojazzista]

He can smell blunders like a shark in bullet/blitz and it's impressive. Things that sometimes not even other GMs who are comenting can see. If he just could do the same in classic.

[@renishisrael9520]

could someone please explain why Giri said it ?

[@jro3213]

Giri's quote refers to comments made yesterday by Vladimir Kramnik about the players in this Candidates tournament playing at a 2300 level

[@renishisrael9520]

@@jro3213 Thanks !

[@vincenzoberetta1085]

"This bishop will not be very bishopy." -Agadmator 2022

[@ankykabramaheshwari]

It will be pawn

[@TNaizel]

@@ankykabramaheshwariworse than a pawn, that close to queening a real pawn would've been better

[@pfsloan2597]

12:49 "This bishop will not be very bishopy." Yet another reason we love Agad.

[@hp7639]

I was going to make this comment but figured I'm pretty sure someone already said it. lol

[@DARELASISI]

Agad's command of Queen's language is primus inter pares. He is a distinguished prose merchant.

[@johnamsler8226]

If White's rook had gotten trapped on a1, it would not have been very "rooky."

[@edbunkers4516]

@@johnamsler8226 it would've been a rookie rook

[@pfsloan2597]

@@edbunkers4516 A rook making a rookie mistake.

[@Hunter-sk2qh]

Watched whole game live burning 5-6 hours time but still had to come here just for a classic & comical Agadmator’s review.

[@iykigugu6798]

Shon kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2LNaqKtd9qqmrM

[@colbei9260]

The key to beating Fabi: don't play the top engine move

[@poppanaattori89]

I can safely say I can manage to do that since I'm 800 ELO. Put me in, coach!

[@iykigugu6798]

Teikkzbin.info/www/bejne/l2LNaqKtd9qqmrM

[@Summersault666]

remove his time to think

[@cmwontner]

I am a dead certainty

[@Shadowboost]

Fabi preps a lot. There's something to be said about dubious moves since they escape that prep

[@jeffreybrewer7526]

I have been hoping for Hikaru to do well and to be a contender, considering he gave up classical time format, I am happy for him.

[@_barncat]

this was one of my favorite agad videos, a master class and in some positions the moves look like they're begging to be played, and then the game moves on and unexpected moves are top recommended, teaching me little by little a better way to understand the game we call chess

[@danporter2345]

This was the game of the year! So glad I had the opportunity to watch it live. Amazing stuff

[@beng3345]

First win against Fabiano in 7 years. Amazing classical comeback from Hikaru. Well done.

[@Uzzahofficial]

An incredibly outlandish game indeed.

[@mridgaf3233]

This game was an absolute banger watching live. It was a cliffhanger because Fabi kept finding defensive resources until suddenly, under time pressure, he didn't. Beautiful game 🤌

[@vercot7000]

Yeah tim pressure. But also you forget Hikaru Pressure!

[@ndnd7614]

I mean shorter time controls is kinda Fabi’s weakness. Nakamura managed to get a huge time advantage due to preparation

[@mridgaf3233]

@@ndnd7614 This used to be so but check the blitz rating list these days, he's gotten much stronger in blitz. It was mentioned live

[@ndnd7614]

@@mridgaf3233 wait you are right! I didn’t know he improved so much at blitz

[@judithstevehennenvacca8827]

I did not understand why Fabi didn’t give up the D pawn so D5 would be post for the Bishopor the Knight.

[@rafatrasul4300]

Judit Polgar is amazing on the live commentary. She's often ahead of even Jan Gustafsson in working out the winning combinations.

[@goochie260]

Wdym "even Jan", she was 2700+ and the best female player of all time, ofcourse she is better than Jan.

[@johnkirk1772]

Bro not everyone knows who she is - but obviously she is better than Jan - she beat at least 4 world champions including Kasparov - doubt jan could pull that off

[@rafatrasul4300]

@@goochie260 A poor choice of words on my part. Yes, Judit was the better player. However, I was thinking more that as Jan is so heavily involved in current tournament play (as a central figure in Magnus's World Championship teams) you might expect him to see somd of the lines earlier.

[@goochie260]

Yes Jan does seem to be much more well versed in today's theory, but for winning combinations it's Judit all the way

[@xethnyrrow]

The fact you didn't talk about the COAT is a crime against chess. For those who didn't see, Hikaru put his coat on when he was sure he won. Fabi found yet another defensive resource so Hikaru took his coat off and started thinking hard. A few moves later Hikaru put his coat back on, played a few more moves and Fabi resigned.

[@dontyoufuckinguwume8201]

Lmao

[@aqeelraja4750]

Hikaru looked like the godfather in his coat as he sat there waiting for Fabi to resign lol

[@MarioMartinazzi]

It's just me that founds this very disrespectful?

[@xethnyrrow]

@@MarioMartinazzi yeah it seems like it to me too.

[@prsancho]

It’s mind games, Mario. It’s actually a strong sign of respect. Against a lesser opponent, Hikaru wouldn’t do it.

[@KancerKowboy]

This was crazy to watch. Every time it seemed Fabi was out, Hikaru made a suspicious move and let him back in and it seemed like that went on for 2 or 3 hours straight. Had Fabi found one or two specific moves this game would amazing have been a draw . . . Had Hikaru played 2 or 3 better moves it would have been over a long time ago. Fabi showed pure determination here. I think this game was good character development for both players.

[@johnkirk1772]

Yeah but as Hikaru said before: the quality of the games is far below their standards in the candidates for some reason.. and honestly I have to agree - hikaru is now contender? Hikaru who retired from classical and was never the best in the format regardless? And not like he wins by all best moves - lots of inaccuracies in these games - Magnus would wipe the floor with that competition Anhand, Giri are more capable atm - maybe the format needs to be changed to playoffs

[@asprinama]

I wouldn't have been able to sleep without the recap. Thanks Antonio

[@EmpathyWillLeadUsForward]

Thanks for all the incredibly quick and on point analysis! Love watching your videos never miss one anymore

[@jackreacher8324]

A brilliant win for Hikaru, also it makes the Fabi and Nepo game even more important, he's a whole point behind Nepo now, I was a little bit disappointed with Nepo drawing his game rather quickly against Ding with white pieces, but he didn't want to over push it I guess.

[@michaelwashburn5633]

Beautiful Game and PERFECT Narration

[@sergio-qt4iw]

I hadnt noticed until recently, that you posted all the moves of the game on the description of every video, I think is something you should mention in the videos (as not everyone pays attention to the description), there are lots of position where I just wonder "why didn't they play X move?" and I used to manually place the pieces on liches analysis board to find out, so just importing the whole game becomes very useful. I know you try to cover a lot of lines and variants and explain why some moves can't be played, but there are just so many possibilities. Great videos btw.

[@arightscepter]

I didn't know that. Thank you

[@earthwormsim8068]

Nice and valuable criticism

[@souradipsinha2753]

Watched the entire match! Now watching Agadmator's commentary. Waiting for Hikaru to make a video on this match.. what a fantastic nerve wracking game!!

[@picaso1509]

I was waiting all morning man for your video. I’m on west coast USA. So finally !!! And judging by your introduction I’m going to enjoy it! Thanks

[@calebgarage4254]

South coast here. I was also waiting all day. This game was the one I was most excited for. Although I’m a bit bitter that Fabiano lost

[@redacted3074]

12:41 Agadmator invents the word "bishopy". I love it.

[@johnamsler8226]

If he ever analyzes a game where two knights are forked by a pawn, he might say "knighty-knight, you two."

[@ΧρήστοςΧατζηχρήστος-π7μ]

"If you made a series on this game, it would have like 3 or 4 seasons" 😂😂😂Absolutely brilliant idea!!!

[@jordenhale511]

This was the first game I watched live in a long time and absolutely loved it

[@guillaumelagueyte1019]

Oh that was a lovely game, I can't wait to see tomorrow what Agadmator has to say ab- HELLO EVERYONE

[@Unlikely_Hero]

I was watching this game half asleep from New Zealand so thanks for the Recap

[@KvS1248]

Yes! 💪🏻 I saw this live, but was also already looking forward to your recap on this game 👍

[@zywoomeister3654]

Although Hikaru is my fav among these 8 players but I call Fabi “the book” since his theory knowledge, his patience his resilience is second to none.

[@wdwuccnxcnh7022]

Ding is another player who could hold that title

[@zywoomeister3654]

@@wdwuccnxcnh7022 indeed bro they are all legends but that’s just what i started calling Fabi after all his games against Magnus were draws in World Chess Championship. Yes Magnus bounced back stronger and rightfully defended his title but Fabi really impressed me. :)

[@josephpeeler5434]

Hikaru isn't popular among other top players because he is a known weasel.

[@calebgarage4254]

@@josephpeeler5434 Y’all can be mad I’m saying it but Hikaru is a jerk. He’s shown multiple times he’s a bragger who hates when people flag him, but loves flagging.

[@zywoomeister3654]

@@josephpeeler5434 if you think Hikaru isn’t popular I think your knowledge about online chess is too shallow. He don’t need any introduction dear fella

[@hassaanbukhari517]

i watched this game live just like what if i were Agad watching this game and every move felt like a it should be a pause the video move. really appreciate the effort Agad puts in analysing the games and all possible lines.

[@Tristen501]

Got to watch some of this live and man, what an intense game!

[@alexanderperalta8829]

Extraordinary game. Thanks Agad!

[@alexdotdash7731]

This game was just crazy. Hikaru spotted so many insane engine moves but props to Fabiano for also fighting until the last moments. Even the opening for me is complicated. Great review as also agadmator❤️

[@MrSupernova111]

Incredible chess! This is the kind of chess we like to see! Thanks!

[@yanceyward3689]

A freaking awesome game, filled with brilliancy, stupidity, and lots of nerves. I applaud both players for the effort and the entertainment.

[@SpicyTurkey83]

By far, whether with no nonsense analysis, or whether with aesthetics of design layout, or even with selection of games, or finally, with the colorful but direct personality of the presenter, Antonio, this chess channel is by far the best Chess channel I have ever seen.

[@Romjulio958]

*Fabi reaches his hand forward to resign* Agamator: Hello everyone !

[@RealRaw369]

Hikaru played like a World champion, might be soon he will get this title.

[@dzllz]

Nah buddy won’t happen

[@sunset1394]

Hmmmm,Magnus has other ideas

[@FrancescoFerraris]

I think that in the end Nepo will win the Candidates again. And even if somehow Naka did win this tournament, he has 0 chances against Magnus. Anyway, he is playing excellent chess lately, I'm very happy to see him doing so well.

[@Petey-The-Cat]

"The bishop here will not be very bishopy.." that's my favorite line 😆

[@muditraj8320]

"And this bishop here will not be very bishopy." - Agadmator, 2022

[@johnamsler8226]

Thus far, the chess quote of the year (if there's an award for that)!

[@stt5v2002]

"Here he plays a move that the engine does not recommend.' Me: Yeah, I blunder a lot too. "He plays the 5th best move." Me: RIGHTO

[@matrixmatrix6099]

It was a very good game...and a very good presentation by agad thanks a lot...and a very good game by Hikaru...

[@vecomeco]

14:20 Isn't rook back to f5 a better move than rook to f8 attacking the bishop??

[@noeltitus1211]

my question too!

[@dejsub117]

Was looking for this comment Yeah what’s up with that.

[@rev_krakken70]

We deserve more players like fabi . Incredible fighting spirit he has .. ❤

[@Caerere]

I know you usually prioritize the decisive games, but will you recap Alireza vs Teimour? The conclusion was really epic.

[@valikadilnik4368]

I really wanted the rook to be activated to a file, would be very interesting and i really hope radja wins at least one game here, best would be to upset nepo to make things very very interesting. We cannot forget rapport as he can easily jump back into the race at least for the second place, which can be huge in this tournament due to magnus maybe not playing. And i believe rapport playing in world championship match would make it even more interesting due to his unusual and wild ideas

[@JM-et1jk]

Classical time score between this two great players is extremely close , i believe 8 to 7 in Caruana's favor, in overall score though Naka is way ahead , great game by Naka , a genius who really loves our game , really wish him well 👏

[@ameyakale2739]

I think this is the longest video Agad has made… speaks volumes about this match!

[@richardhall4830]

Reminds me of Magnus Nepo game 6. Epic. So many fantastic moves, with some imprecision, this is why human chess is better.

[@rahelagha7638]

I don’t wanna spoil it i was watching the game. it was one of the best game i have seen in the past few years

[@aqeelraja4750]

Agreed, incredible game

[@orionfire1947]

This is still one of my favorite games these two have ever played.

[@colbei9260]

The fact that Hikaru found Rook a2 is crazy.

[@Shadowboost]

Naka was like, here we go again. Rook an a2 and King to f2, lol

[@dravey9128]

I watched the whole game but I still wanna watch 30min long video, I’ll even watch whatever hikaru puts up if he does on his channel. Engine play by both Americans 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻👑👑👑👑👑

[@alpha007org]

It was 30min? Damn, time flies when a game this interesting is presented.

[@georgeray649]

@@alpha007org Agad's analysis would always keep us guessing whats gonna happen next. Brilliant.

[@Waywind420]

Fabiano: ''theres almost a 100% chance it's a two horse race between me and Nepo'' Hikaru: 😌

[@mustbehypno]

yessir

[@JellyMonster1]

Terrific game - excellent analysis.

[@abhinavmishra1998]

Banger game Hikaru in such great form

[@robertpsotka3525]

Wow ! Fantastic game of Chess and equally as good commentary. Going to be an exciting final 6 games

[@marklondon9004]

An epic battle! Excellent analysis, thanks.

[@discosugar]

Knight g3 to rule them all, and for the dark pieces, bind them.

[@mrlucasftw42]

So many great tactical resources found in this game.

[@thenameisanurag2401]

Game of the Candidates Tournament!! Something I like seeing, edge of the seat thrillers! This is what Nakamura Vs Caruana in 2022 is about in the FIDE Candidates Tournament

[@josiahmacfarlane7698]

What an amazing chess game. Wow. One of my favorites so far this tournament.

[@giovannicorno1247]

A real battle, very well played by both. In high level games 2 pieces often prevail against rook and pawn.

[@sesh7357]

Thanks Agmamator for the wonderful commentary

[@anthonysellers6455]

Really loves these “exploding” positions where you still have most, if not all, material still on the board… results in these deep middle and end game positions that requires a very fine degree of maneuvering. So good

[@vatsalpatel7242]

4:00 "That's a bishop not a pawn" People who saw this match live "We will see about that"

[@slipslider9048]

05:53 - at this point surely Bishop to G4 is better as it both attacks the knight and pins it to the queen also threatening Pawn to E4?

[@the_Rade]

The game was good..but it got much better with Agadmator! We need Agadmator to do live commentary with Danny and Hess next time

[@whirlwolf369]

Also Medo, they will need engine won't they

[@AlexanderHL1919]

Hikaru's "misclick" was the chess equivalent of the saying "the best swordsman in the world does not fear the second best swordsman, but the man who has picked up a sword for the first time".

[@bigbackman3609]

Even though i loved the quote, this is definitely a bad equivalent 😅

[@michaelfordsham2715]

yeah bro, good quote but no metaphor here

[@JohnQuincyPublicShow]

You didn't knock me down Ray...Ray you didn't knock me down! Great Game!

[@davidcopson5800]

He wasn't feeling Jake enough.

[@IAmDavid91]

Go Hikaru 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@mylinuxgr5050]

A non-bishopy bishop! Excellent!

[@archadious]

Never ever apologize for a longer video!

[@animalkingdom6215]

Was waiting for this

btw, it just shows how beast Carlsen is, defeating this Nepo 7.5-3.5 , whilst Nepo crushing Candidates , and nobody gave Nepo odds to win the candidates this year

[@marioko123]

I like the Lord of The Rings reference in the title :)

[@J.J.J.J.J.J.J]

It's nice to see Hikaru playing more relaxed and trusting his intuition. Despite the positions Agad identified potentially better moves, he ended up playing the best total game.

[@josephknurek7795]

Great title, great game, great coverage!

[@voiceofreason9238]

It should be pointed out that Hikaru won not because he mistakenly played Knight G3 but because he figured out what to do AFTER that. My analysis? I didn't understand any of it in real time, completely over my head. Incredible game.

[@Mati-zc2ym]

I was waiting the whole day for the entertaining commentary to this game. However Levy seems to be still in gym so I'm here

[@colin8007]

is Levy getting swole?

[@milad7764]

Spectacular game from both players. The marching of Fabi's pawn were failed because Hikaro could keep both Knights on the board.

[@henryglurpenshtorpe6543]

Amazing game. GO HIKARU!!

[@macpoolalbert5615]

Antonie, you become the chess angle, blessing from God. You have made the chess world full of fun, love and humanity.

[@nicbentulan]

Play the opening like Caruana, the Middlegame like Nakamura and the endgame like Nepomniachtchi candidates 2022 version of Play the opening like a book, the middlegame like a magician and the endgame like a machine.

[@deadpoolgaming8161]

15:27 Nxh3 or push b4 pawn to b5

[@cchirag4]

I was waiting for this 🤯

[@jasonhe5578]

wow already a video, thanks agadmator

[@iPrank911]

Cmon Hikaru!!! Man I would love to see him win the candidates!!

[@mpop1983]

Amazing analysis of the amazing top quality game!

[@jeesusmeesuss5247]

Let's be real, Naka is usually a good classical player and arguably the best in fast formats. It's us, the fans that have been willing this to be. (And probably Hikaru with 100s if hours of prep.) If he does it, Magnus V Hikaru will be known for centuries...

[@ronjohnson9690]

That was a lot of pressure in a critical game that could influence the total outcome of the tournament. Congrats to Nakamura for exploiting a weakness in Fabi's preparation. Confidence is restored once more!

[@davidarroyo7637]

petition for agadmator to narrate the Candidates Tournament!

[@raulmoura2480]

Damn. This game was crazy