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[@villeneuvesamuel7088]

I don't know how you manage to make a recap of a tough loss in the most important chess tournament of the year but thanks for your dedication, to make chess a more enjoyable and popular game. Good luck for the rest of the tournament!

[@dhruvjhaa]

He literally doesn't care.

[@johnthomas7070]

@@dhruvjhaa that’s a bit of an assumption

[@Friedtunafish77]

And on top of that the blindfold games with Levy, what a legend!

[@Sympanet]

@@johnthomas7070 it’s the opposite of an assumption it’s his catchphrase

[@NeverFinishAnythi]

I love that Hikaru loved the comment. I’m sure he’ll have a follow up for every game. He’s there to make money.

[@chess]

Really awesome recap! Best of luck, Hikaru! 💚

[@smalldesklamp]

Ratio

[@skinniestduck5588]

@@smalldesklamp no shot you said ratio in 2022 💀

[@Wizard_of_North]

Would you like a premium subscription?

[@ChaeDoc]

@@smalldesklamp L Ratio

[@alon3304]

Why was Hikaru's reply deleted?

[@swopnilkalika2184]

This right here is historical, Candidates player recapping his game the very same day, and that too a game he lost. I can't believe this is possible, exciting times!Kudos GM Hikaru, and best of luck!

[@mauricecarvalho4122]

Na it's a KZbinr creating content for that KZbin money

[@MKronos]

@@mauricecarvalho4122 not mutually exclusive.

[@globalistswilllose]

I like hikaru, but lets be real its an ego thing, he's been getting trashed on for this by magnus and various youtubers, and he wants to explain himself.

[@calvinmenyfield3375]

That’s very gracious if you to do a recap during a tournament after a tough loss. Everyone really appreciates the insight. I wish you well during the rest of your games!

[@PartidasInmortalesdeAjedrez]

Good luck for next games, Hikaru!

[@SKRUBL0RD]

he lost already, it's over.

[@victorguerra5838]

que bueno verte aquí Partidas Inmortales de Ajedrez

[@lachezarlazarov3626]

@@SKRUBL0RD Nepo lost 2 games and still won the candidates....

[@fakemint934]

@@SKRUBL0RD not how chess tournaments work

[@SKRUBL0RD]

nepo also had a poor showing at the finals after game 5 and nepo and caruana are objectively better than hikaru at classical thus there is 0 chance now.

[@jayeshchahar]

Big Respect for this Recap even after a bad result🤟Best of Luck for further matches❤️

[@blas_de_lezo7375]

100% agree! Tons of respect, let’s hope he can rebound!

[@Foxnram]

Hear, hear! Well said. Thank you, Hikaru!

[@osgubben]

Yes, great by a guy who just lost an important game.

[@deepakbisht4957]

Lol what kind of respect 🤦🏻? Hikaru is a content creator and that's a content for him...

[@vucuongnguyen5950]

yeah

[@christophr9289]

Huge respect for making this recap and having such a good mentality about it all. Being able to learn from your mistakes and take defeat in stride like this is very inspiring to someone who is trying to work on those very skills :) Thank you and GOOD LUCK

[@lp4969]

I remember when levi used to be so tired and complaining when he did recaps after a norm tournament game, now hikaru is just full of energy and explaining with all the passion a game he just lost in the f'ing candidates, just wow

[@aashb6637]

That's super gm level

[@lp4969]

@@aashb6637 I'm genuinely amazed by his dedication to his fanbase

[@aashb6637]

@@lp4969 100%

[@Kuribohdudalala]

Thanks for continuing to put out content even after a tough match like that. We’re cheering you on the whole way!

[@ahsa_yt]

Hikaru's dedication to bringing valuable content to his audience such as myself is absolutely commendable. Thank you and good luck!

[@is6201]

He is making money, a los of money. he never would do It for free

[@davutsoze]

@@is6201 dude he can earn without making this video, too. its his dedication under the tournament pressure not every streamer can do.

[@lovechaudhary749]

@@is6201 then u r a fool who is coming on his channel

[@MurunGD]

@@is6201 Dude he is not broke. He can never stream again and he will still be rich. He's doing these videos for the entertainment. You Hikaru haters' logic is so dumb.

[@rahulganeshpenujuri7302]

@@davutsoze Its dedication to earning money every way possible not to bring content to viewers. BTW i love his content but i know he only does it for money, which is fine but i dont like people saying its dedication to providing valuble content and money isnt important for him

[@the_bottomfragger]

Absolutely incredible that you still do these recaps in between all of this. Sad loss but I'm still excited to see more from you.

[@HMBartleby]

Fabi's such a beast in classical. Hang in there, Hikaru, best of luck on the upcoming games

[@emmalion1976]

Hikaru needs to stop his impulsive blitz moves

[@SnowFlameSupremacy]

@@emmalion1976 there was no blitzing...he took way more time than fabiano in the opening u schmuck

[@lartan18]

Conten like this is exactly the reason Im rooting for you to win the candidates! The final is a little tougher tho, because Im from norway

[@Sam-ew8kt]

Haha)

[@johnp7080]

This was a world class move to make this recap. Thank you so much. These recaps always mean more when they come from one of the players. You gained a subscriber for life with this video.

[@cegalo12]

Hikaru, thank you for sharing this game just like many others. I wish you the very best in this tournament!

[@aneet4316]

Thank you Hikaru for doing recaps ❤️ All the best 😎💪🏽

[@kunalsingh4418]

This video is exactly why Hikaru is so strong these days. What a wonderful way to refresh ur mentality after a tough loss. That coupled with the community support means that we get a mentally strong Hikaru match after match. This will become an important thing as the tournament progresses.

[@alexchorlton8623]

Recapping in such a brutal chess tournament takes a huge amount of dedication. Good luck Hikaru, 1.28 million people are rooting for you :)

[@viktorgoa]

One loss is not the end of the world, and having following him for ages I'm confident he bounces back stronger. This tournament is so intense already! Go Hikaru!

[@redarsen16]

Its not how you start but how you finish. Finish strong Hikaru!!!!!

[@sunnyc8900]

All the best GM Hikaru. Such a privilege to hear a Candidate's thoughts explaining his moves. Never thought I'd hear a GM say "I blitzed out the move" in a classical game, let alone a Candidate's match!

[@Leoshoots]

Thanks for the recap! I'm sure you're gonna get many good results in this Candidates.

[@is6201]

He is really good chess players one of the BEST of the top but obiusly he is not gonna get good resulta in the candidates

[@KnightInYellow7]

@@is6201 My man can't even spell "obviously" and is ruling out Hikaru ☠☠

[@samuraiemperor250]

​@@KnightInYellow7 Everyone who keeps up with the chess world is not expecting Hikaru to win, even Magnus said he thinks there is only a tiny chance for Hikaru.

[@is6201]

@@KnightInYellow7 Trump supporter, i dont speak good english but you dont speak any of my lenguage. And hikaru brother. So be more gentelman with people that has more knowledge than you.

[@is6201]

@@samuraiemperor250 let him use racist arguments to say that hikaru is gonna win. Hshshah

[@petercavanaugh2434]

Tough loss today, Fabi’s looking strong so no need to fret, keep on pushing!

[@kelsthevibe]

Don't blame yourself too much, you did well. We still love you all thesame hikaru

[@verytrue9]

Whom should he blame then?

[@kelsthevibe]

@@verytrue9 Joe

[@verytrue9]

@@kelsthevibe fabi probably

[@kelsthevibe]

@@verytrue9 no he should blame Joe, did you see what happened

[@kshitijsingh4179]

@@verytrue9 blame Fabi for playing better than him

[@samanthalee7863]

Good luck! Thank you for the recap! Thinking of you!!

[@3rdEarlRussell]

You’re awesome Hikaru. You inspire my to try my best as a PhD student in the US (as a Mexican) with your incredible work ethic and remarkable will power. A lot of people are rooting for you regardless of the outcome. Mucha suerte!

[@israelsuarez4356]

This is just the beggining, you can overturn the situation. Much support from Spain.

[@hughandreisasil5893]

Hikaru: Okay, I'm gonna castle you, king. King: O-okay. (enters) King: Yo, wheres the castle

[@Kedoke]

Dude - this is truly amazing: one of the best chess players in the world at the most prestigious tournament in the world summing up his games for us on KZbin. Absolutely incredible. Thank you, sir.

[@johncale1849]

What a professional Hikaru has turned into, as a presenter. This was video was very well done... I dont think any other active player can do a piece to camera like this. Good luck in the rest of the tourney.

[@mcronrn]

As a presenter… 👏👏 a pro chess player would pause the recaps and focus on the tournament 🤷🏻‍♂️👍🏽🙏

[@JacobsKrąnųg]

" I dont think any other active player can do a piece to camera like this" Oh god, you're such a fanboy.

[@johncale1849]

@@JacobsKrąnųg Do you disagree?

[@alansantisteban7127]

Amazing of you to do this recap. You got this, go get em!

[@freeWizard]

First of all, Thank you Hikaru for these contents in the middle of such an important event. We really appreciate it. And even if you lost today, I think you really played well except that one king move or something similar which put your King open. But we all know what a great player of the game you are, so we'll be rooting for you. Letzgo again!!!

[@ferd6702]

Nepo lost to MVL in the candidates last year and still ended up being the World Chess Chmpionship challenger... just saying You've got this Hikaru👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼

[@tomwallen7271]

And Hikaru has looked solid as a rock since this loss. 2/4, no sweat!!!

[@chessandlattes]

Best recap in the business ! Rooting for you with the white pieces on saturday. You usually win on saturdays ( and tuesdays )

[@parkerbruce]

You said it best my man, there are 13 other rounds and you can absolutely come back from this. One loss ≠ terrible performance, now you’ve just got the motivation to do even better tomorrow

[@GrislyAtoms12]

Good luck the rest of the tournament, Hikaru! Sounds like you've identified your time management mistakes and should be in much better form for round 2. The world would love a Nakamura-Carlsen WCC match!

[@edwinsuarez4949]

I really hope you can get back on track man, you and firouza are my favorites in the tournament! Nice recap!

[@lucmermans37]

Incredible how you show all those lines so quickly. Awesome analyses

[@NMBrayanAmaya]

nice respect from hikaru to fabiano, really awesome recap analysis i wish the best hikaru :)

[@CarlosRodriguez-ez3ls]

I really appreciate the way you kept fighting to the very end. We're all rooting for you!

[@kaylinealsen8536]

Hikaru always brings the heat after a loss and I know this time won't be any different🔥🔥. Good luck against Teimour and rest well!!

[@TacosRecetas]

Great player and amazing guy. Thank you for taking the time to share your analysis of the game with us, specially after a loss. With this mood, victories will arrive. Come on!

[@TitusRex]

Awesome to hear your insights. Good luck in the next few games.

[@chrisdearmitt7474]

Takes real class to go through that when it must have been tough to do.

[@bim1537]

That endgame analysis, though. That number of scenarios is blowing my mind. I couldn't keep up at all. Gotta watch this video 10-20 times more. Thanks so much.

[@mitchellrusten3726]

Absolute GOAT for pumping this out.

[@establ1shment915]

What a content! Recaps of own candidates game, am i dreaming? Seriously it is a great content. And best luck to you for the next rounds of course!

[@trumppence3834]

Sir , , I am taking disregard to your using of English language. Kindfully refrain from writing the poo when you can't find the loo! Thank you , , sir

[@establ1shment915]

​@@trumppence3834 Sorry if my English is not good enough for native speaker. I could switch to some other language, but unfortunately you didn't learn any one besides your native. But you made a good instructions. I hope you will start follow it soon. It will make life much better for people around you.

[@erdri]

It's a long tournament. Keep fighting and have fun!

[@jenskruk7985]

commending the opponent is a so much more sportsmanlike way to cope with a defeat than self critique.

[@chalamwila7837]

Keep moving Hikaru. Our hope is that you enjoy the game that you love. We will support always!

[@andreafabietti756]

bro doing recaps during the most important tournament in chess ahah, respect bro👊

[@BiggyJimbo]

Doing a recap of your own game immediately after a disappointing loss is nothing short of commendable. I wish you the best of luck for the rest of the tournament, Hikaru!

[@healthylife3128]

That's literally amazing!. It's takes huge courage n mental fitness to post a loss of your very own game while you are still in the tourney... Thank you for posting. All the very best for rest of the games 😊🙏

[@swyts]

I paused the video 10 seconds in just to give love, and I've already seen 10 recaps after keeping up with the game live.

[@bluesinmahblood]

Getting an incredible insight into a candidates game from one of the best players in the world, this is easily the best chess content I've seen any creator put out in a while. Like him or hate him, Hikaru's ability to show off variations and make the average player understand a top level grandmaster's thought process is second to none. Kudos!

[@brycegressani3848]

Love that you do the recap regardless of the result. Shows a lot of class (not that it means anything from me, just commenting to help the youtube alg)

[@IngoziDanger]

Online streaming made you a nice guy Hikaru, I remember you used to be pissed by losing, I am glad you finally see that it's just a game

[@dana91196]

Disappointment can be hard to deal with, but we are rooting for you to push through! You definitely have the skills to do well 😁

[@zippo20001]

To be able to to an analysis and explain and being honest about the game after a loss is very impressive (in my opinion). Thank you, Hikaru, for doing this to us! I really appreicate it! Best of luck in the Candidates!

[@clawsoon]

After the match, Fabi said b3 was purely a psychological trick to convince Nakamura to short castle instead of bringing his king to safety on the queen side.

[@rishavbhattacharya2843]

Kudos to you man for your dedication towards making video despite being super busy in the tournament!!!! Best of luck to you!!!!!

[@MadaxeMunkeee]

Fabiano is undoubtedly one of the strongest players in the Candidates. Losing to him as black isn’t the end of the world. Looks like you learned a lot from it, so good luck going forward!

[@vladmihai9867]

just rewatching this video, waiting for 2nd round recap by Hikaru... our guy delivered today in an amazing endgame vs Raja... and the clip with Hikaru clicking an imaginary mouse during this OTB game is pure gold!

[@colin8007]

You had a rough start in the third leg of the grand prix and then proceeded to go beast mode, win the group, and ultimately made it to the finals. Your fans aren't worried; we believe in you!

[@grindfreelife2325]

Win or lose, you're my favorite! No switching teams here!

[@RealRaw369]

I followed your entire game, I got bit frustrated due to lose but love remains the same. We will catch up them soon.

[@renjioda4564]

Hikaru, mad mad mad respect for what you do ! thanks for the recap

[@sriharshakoribille9194]

Getting insights from an actual candidate player(best of the best players in the world) as to how his thought process was during the game and that too on the same day in between this grueling tournament... This is truly invaluable content!! Man! what a dedication! what a time to be alive in the world of chess!!

[@lautpuspa]

my man's fighting in the candidates and still manage to share a recap publicly -big cheers, hikaru!

[@esotericman22]

I'm rooting for you Hikaru!!! I was so disappointed when you lost. But you can bounce back, you can do it.

[@noahbirdrevolution]

Walk it off. Rub some dirt on it. Suck it up. You'll get 'em next time, tiger. Can't win 'em all.

[@oxytocin1989]

I feel like you overcalculate sometimes instead of trying to find something that as the game unfolds will probably turn out to be a good line

[@kaidoChess]

No one cares if you lost. We just love to see you play

[@Unknown-jt1jo]

I like how you don't offer excuses or apologies--just sober criticism of your own play.

[@brendanjdarcy1]

Great content Hikaru, stay strong you will have some great games, we are behind you all the way!

[@adrieldaigan8047]

Man, that's a loud mouse you got there. Good luck for your next game I'm supporting you

[@legacyns1]

Great recap. It's just amazing the level of calculations you guys make. Good luck going forward!!

[@tomtsu5923]

You got this Hikaru! Stay confident my man. Great game by Fabi.

[@valentinrafael9201]

Even if you don't win these candidates, don't give up on your dream. Love to see you play in the candidates.

[@2_2ms9]

Can't belive you've done this recap hats off to you

[@ChillTown701]

I'm impressed you still recapped the game even though it was a tough loss. This emotional control will be invaluable to handle the ups and downs of a long, tough tournament. Keeping a cool head will give you the best chances of bouncing back. Good luck in the rest of the tournament!

[@scaptal]

Good luck with your games, I am really looking forewards to the whole tournament!

[@patmanrick]

Respect for still making the recap. Chin up. 93% of points still on the table!

[@goldenlion3184]

It's so amazing that you do these recaps, it is inspirational and generous. Thank you!!

[@alexfabiancanasrengifo4023]

Thank you Hikaru. Regards from Colombia. Good luck in the next game.

[@malexarlow]

So humble with gracious words to Fabiano, well played Hikaru and thanks for still giving us recaps despite a big dissapointment. 🙏

[@kevinalexis5648]

Especially in tournaments like this ain't nobody tryna trade queen. They going for the kill

[@darabevan5735]

good luck! sure you can turn it around, rooting for you

[@doncar9]

I was surprised at Rb8, it didn't look right . Nevermind Fabi with black is a tough game for anyone and win with white will put you back on track. I commend your courage for putting this out . This is what we love about you !

[@ganjarulez009]

Imagine having the energy to upload a recap of your own game on the same day of candidates

[@darktraveler1425]

Keeping the stream live during such event and providing such fair analysis despite losing deserves credit. I truly hope it doesn't affect any of your focus, which would be a big pity; I wish you all the best for the upcoming rounds, 13 to go is still a long route!

[@JammastaJ23]

Damn what a pro for hopping on and posting this already gl the rest of the way man

[@gameofday5299]

New series upcoming on candidates - 'oh no' my king.

[@odoacredacalcutta5085]

I appreciate Hikaru taking so much time to explain to all of us all the moves that are absolutely obvious to him

[@alvarocolas97]

Welcome to Spain Hikaru, and good luck in next games 👍

[@jonoxes8662]

Super exciting to finally see the candidates. Hope you and Ding can bounce back. I would love to see you two compete against eachother for the challenger spot. But you have a lot of rounds to go, so good luck

[@JoeyKneecap]

"The King feels kind of open here on g8". I nominate that quote as "the biggest understatement of the year" so far.

[@IAmGuiltless]

Massive respect that he manages to make a recap after the round

[@ramseyrashelle1899]

Anxieties and nervousness set in probably, but you got next one. Im rooting for you🖖🏾🖖🏾 good luck tomorrow.

[@mjkeating]

How excellent to get such great analysis right after a first round loss. Thank you, Hikaru.