SHOCKING DAY ONE! WORLD RAPID AND BLITZ!!

[@jamesonklein9363]

Danya had a great start. Rooting for the guy as he had to deal with crazy Kramnik this year.

[@Natureszilla]

he accused even nihal, gukesh, arjun too its ok to not take kramnik seriously. its good to see Danya playing top tournaments

[@azice6034]

@@Natureszillawhat did he say about the indians?

[@joelviju6364]

​@@azice6034 he said they cheated in the Olympiads

[@holy42cosmos]

Coz they actually did cheat. Chessbase india is corrupt​@@joelviju6364

[@jorgemontero6384]

Great starts are very suspicious... Start the procedure!

[@debrascott8775]

What's shocking is you uploading a recap after that long day!

[@ExplodingSkull-n5y]

Respect to this man

[@Fawkes-v5b]

Knowing Hikaru, he somehow managed to start filming the recap during round 3.

[@ycee8629]

difference between doing a job and doing what you love

[@aikiseppuku]

Makes perfect sense for a professional streamer (previous professional chess player) to upload videos, doesn't it?

[@giorgoslor_5399]

Such a tragicomedy to miss a win for only one move

[@oriondx72]

I mean whats the chance's this ever happening just crazy it did. Has this ever happened in a tournament before? 1st time ive ever seen it. I mean sure there's the 50 rule thing happening before but i doubt with a checkmate on the 51st move.

[@Anonymous-g2s]

@@oriondx72 I'm sure it must have happened, though very rarely. Also shocking that a ""gm"" didn't even know the Cochrane defence or the second rank defence.

[@giorgoslor_5399]

@@oriondx72 I remember for sure I've seen this happen in another game in this exact endgame! Can't remember where exactly though

[@CodeAlpaca]

@@giorgoslor_5399 Can't recall when it was, but I remember seeing it in a titled tuesday

[@stmnsdaddy]

i believe his opponent did on purpose cause you just check check with rook to draw

[@theeberk]

Hikaru when down time: “Time doesn’t matter, because with 10 second increment there’s plenty of time to think about how I can steamroll this kid” Hikaru when up on time: Time usage is CRUCIAL in these rapid tournaments and, being up three and a half minutes, I’m just gonna steamroll him”

[@ExplodingSkull-n5y]

I think its in his perspective. Hikaru can probably play with 1 second on the clock with 10 sec increment but the less experienced gms would find it hard

[@fryzollis]

Time pressure rules don't apply on Hikaru as he's a speed demon 😈

[@kaewonf8]

Hikaru will never die. He made a bargain with the devil for 10 second increment.

[@Majora96]

It depends on the position. A complicated middlegame, you are gonna hurt with only ten seconds a move. A simple endgame, ten seconds is plenty.

[@joplopz2791]

​@@ExplodingSkull-n5y what the hell is a less experienced GM

[@karanyadav14]

Dream assessment of today's recap would be Gukesh going on Chessbase India and telling Sagar that Magnus didnt play any single good move.

[@Devjoshi112]

😭😭😭

[@Zycem-o2m]

U might be new to chess and due to being a fan of gukesh..... So u might not know who magnus is.. unless u joking ... Noone can critcise magnus noone can replicate what he has done and is still doing

[@Bandar-y3w]

@@Zycem-o2m the amount of dk riding is insane

[@karanyadav14]

@@Zycem-o2m And if you think I am being serious then you are too delusional. All in good humour, right ?

[@DrMike005]

​@@Zycem-o2m are you like sheldon Cooper, can't you understand humor and sarcasm?

[@TKNinja37]

Fun fact (because I'm a nerd) : The Wall Street Journal page is the February 2nd, 2024 front page. The articles are unedited.

[@ChristianLRodgers]

I am also somewhat nerdy and was very curious. Thank you for this info! :)

[@superhero5834]

By now hikaru premoved fide.

[@faisalasri5035]

Thanks!

[@helloworld20202]

Donchenko watched the Recap before coming to play

[@sebarozt]

Man! Respect! You are the most workaholic of all the chess streamers. After a full day and 5 games you record this! You deserve to win it all!

[@finalfantasy3706]

12:35 Ramesh Babu Praggnand HA HA HA 😂

[@Trion-Industries-Ltd]

🤣💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀

[@skipanimations9837]

😂😂

[@somakun1806]

HA HA HA HA

[@atulbesra822]

Prag is not the only Indian in the fray. Arjun and Sadhwani have same points as Hikaru. Prag haha has more points than Carlsen.

[@Sough]

Children😅

[@AslanLime]

I'm really rooting for you Hikaru! Fingers crossed for Hikaru to be a Rapid World Champion!!

[@sivasailamb494]

Bro is faster than light

[@agentraydg839]

Levy recapped first

[@smokeyninja9920]

With 1 second difference in video time. Coincidence? I think not!

[@SahilRawal-fe7qc]

12:37 pragnan....HAHAHA is really a very good player💀💀

[@MattD86]

The ending “Byeee 😁” gives me life

[@WGMAtousa]

Fast and Furious! ☺

[@ExperimentarEnCasa]

Beaing called fast by a wife is not the best compliment :) . Furiouse compensate it tho. Jokes aside, congratulatuons to Hikaru for having found a supportive wife like that! Good luck to both.

[@spookmaster106]

Dafug​@@ExperimentarEnCasa

[@le6637]

​@@ExperimentarEnCasa you guys are so weird

[@priyanshuhazra8644]

Oi Hikaru straight up predicted the future and pre recorded this before he started the matches...crazy!

[@euroyank860]

Absolutely stunning for an older chessplayer that recently returned to the ring to listen to you comment on these games, your own games, almost "direct"... amazing. So congrats, a pleasure, and wishing you and yours all the best from Europe !

[@tranhoangbaohuy3499]

Amazing performance you put there, great endgame technique in game 4 and brilliant knight sacrifice in game 5

[@hafezali860]

Amazing work you did today Hikaru, and props for making this recap after such a long and exhausting day. I was watching the tournament live and your draw against Donchenko when you were one move away from mate was one of two shocking moments today. Best of luck with the rest of the tournament.

[@bluestorm9218]

Man take some rest

[@appleqor]

Seriously, thirty minute video! I hope you sleep well sir

[@zandel_zandel]

Missus, let him sleep!

[@seya_2]

I played many 1 Day rapid tournaments. It's 7 or 8 rounds in a day. It's actually really tiring. It's mentally exhausting I'm surprised he has the willpower to create a video

[@anuragpotter3691]

Hikaru is soo good that he just sat down and took exactly the time of the vid to record

[@kebuontiengcuoi]

Luca lost by using the wrong pawn is wild

[@madatpe]

bro take some rest, don't talk to us ding dongs after such a long important day lol

[@harleysuchiang4682]

He looks shit tired and still putting the effort for this

[@rlefko]

I was there watching Round 5! Keep up the good performances!

[@Thebestkidsde]

Even after a long & hard day- TOP! Good luck! 🍀🤞🤞🤞

[@MousaKhaled-y4y]

Thank you for your precious time, you deserve all the best. Thrilled to see more brilliance 🙌🙏

[@Thomasmani007]

Watching Hikaru in Squid Game, World Championship, and now recap in one day

[@johnjerkins6704]

If day one is shocking just wait until day 2s recap 😂 I wonder if everyone will take it seriously now?

[@thomaswannemacher7385]

Being a CK-player myself, I've really learnt a lot from this video. Thx.

[@wimpymcsteel4458]

Watched the tournament online, and after that 3rd game, I said to myself, "No way he does anything but win the rest of the day." Congratulations on finishing strong. GL the rest of the way.

[@chessvsanonymous5830]

that 51 rule situation is what i call fantastic chess... your opponent needs to be commended for putting up that gr8 fight... in the build up to thtat last move there were moments of excellent defence

[@prashantthakur9329]

Donchenko did my man so dirty

[@silverstatesurfer]

Love how you play the what ifs quickly on the board.I can actually keep up with you. I’m USA so I’m cheering for you but love Magnus even after his bad day.

[@pabloaqui]

Hikaru, wear jeans tomorrow.

[@ekarshvats6904]

recording after a long 5 round day props

[@gabegramps7669]

Hikaru has really matured a lot as we've watched the last 4 years. Its been amazing to see. Probably a weird comment but just something ive noticed.

[@cheriewx]

Thanks so much for the fabulous recap! Will never forget this 51st move checkmate...😂😂 Best wishes for the rest of the journey! ❤

[@AibohphobiA_19]

I don’t know who does your thumbnails but this guy needs a raise. Not just today’s either, they are consistently S-tier thumbnails. OH YEA GREAT JOB ON THE WIN..!

[@CharltonNguyen]

definitely a streamer! still doing analysis during a tournament! thanks Hikaru. it's not the same without your analysis! Rooting for you!

[@iyanuokinbaloye628]

Hikaru rooting for you too win the tournament, magnus is 80th 😆

[@kumarigunasekara3316]

Magnus will strike back, right.Rooting for Hikaru though

[@wfsIM]

20:03 hikaru u genious 😁

[@grizzard710]

I am rooting for Naka and Danya

[@drdnukum001]

Hi Hi HI karu Nakamura Vs Ramesh Babu Praggnand HA HA HA The battle will be epic ! HiHiHi Vs HAHAHA !

[@Abu-kx4ei]

If there was a one top board game and a score sheet in the end. That would be a good addition possibly. A suggestion. Thanks.

[@StratKat1998]

We sure are feeling the same way, Hikaru We love you

[@RAGINKITTY98]

Good luck Hikaru! Also thank you for your dedication to giving us content during such a big tournament!

[@JavohirSayfidinov-jd4bp]

0:04 todaaaaaaaaays

[@sharara516]

Great video / work Naka , wish you the best in the tournament

[@DaevorTheDevoted]

I felt like punching something with that 50 move draw rule

[@milesreynolds4943]

4/5 1 draw - wrong capture with forced mate on board blunders repetition 2 draw - 50 move rule at M1

[@abhilashkumar1009]

His way of telling Ramessshhhbabuuu Praggnannnndahaaaa😂😂

[@FF-qw7wr]

Big comeback loading

[@yahrna]

Thanks for the recap and good luck for the rest of the event!

[@kumarigunasekara3316]

Glad to watch todaaaaaaay's video.Rooting for Hikaru

[@Jaihobharatiya]

Please win this for us 🏆 🙏

[@ppporch]

What a heartbreaking moment when the 50 move rule occurred when you had a checkmate on 51 😢

[@alax155]

Yeah, that draw was sad, but his blunder was even sadder

[@davidestebancontreras5004]

Which one?

[@alax155]

​@@davidestebancontreras5004 The one in the rook - bishop rook end game

[@KerygmaLIVE]

way to battle on day 1. Proud of how you battled. Good luck on day 2. Pulling for you.

[@phoenixinthetrees1446]

You look exhausted, Hikaru. I hope you managed to get some rest. Good luck for the rest of the tournament.

[@angelomerte923]

Thats not even human how you play. Crushing gms like a stockfish computer

[@polytopproducts880]

I’m just happy when Hikaru wins

[@ThePranks4life]

You're the one wall street is calling the most!

[@agentraydg839]

Honestly Hikaru would have won his game if it weren't for 50 move draw. GGs man!

[@77fffjjss777]

Hi Hikaru I saw you wearing a Saskatchewan Roughrider's sweater. I am rooting for you and may the strong spirit of Saskatchewan lead you to victory warrior

[@juegosyprogramasoficial]

Continue with good results, from here we all support you¡¡

[@Manny_Kickass]

Thanks for the recaps! Love watching the thinking behind some of these games. Hope you win ♟️

[@DesmondMiles333]

hikaru probably remembers every single in every game he played.

[@surajjanampally7023]

there was another match as well in the round 1 which was a draw. One side had a Queen and other side had a rook. That was also very frustrating and it was finally given a draw after the fifty move rule. Two similar events happened in one day. But your situation was even more tense and exciting.

[@calebclark5880]

Thanks for the recap and good luck

[@d3willow]

Good luck Hikaru, it would be very nice to see you win but always great to have your videos.

[@FarCrySource]

We need an interview with levy on the coach!

[@King-le6nc]

Bruh Hikaru chill 💀 it has been a long day.

[@also-k1d]

Top comment is gay

[@MaximusErectusDingalingus]

Good one, virgin

[@Akainu-es6ct]

Good boy

[@JapaniLover]

why are you gay

[@vikaskumarsingh6807]

We will keep you gay 😂

[@alax155]

Was it worth?

[@ASHISHPANDEY-eo2py]

Its cool to see youtuber doing great in events

[@aztroxer0logy]

Who is this noob trying to evaluate GM Hikaru's moves. Like bro thinks he is Hikaru 😂

[@SwagnusCarlton]

Hilarious

[@Fallkaru]

😹😹😹😹😹😹😹😹😹

[@johnnyappleseed9634]

he is tho 💀

[@Aspirin-w7s]

😑😅

[@NJDJ2]

Pineapple shirt man

[@TheOrigamiPeople]

Hikaru would make a great villain in a James Bond movie.

[@vees_7]

dude missed the 1st position by one move

[@xedaph4071]

Atousa just chilling on the bed while Hikaru does his recap is so🥰

[@HermogenesJolie]

Thanks for the breakdown! A bit off-topic, but I wanted to ask: My OKX wallet holds some USDT, and I have the seed phrase. (alarm fetch churn bridge exercise tape speak race clerk couch crater letter). How should I go about transferring them to Binance?

[@Nerdrakere]

The way you looked at Magnus when he also drew 😊

[@23____samu]

Es increíble como juegas!!

[@phoenixx8091]

That's cool!!! Bro just proved that one bishop and rook vs rook can win!!

[@karthikeyanr49]

Hikaru Faster than Magnus carlsen and LIGHT 😂🎉

[@SidarOk]

donchencko disrespect is a great content, thanks for the show Hikaru :)

[@matthewsmith3085]

Go Hikaru, great recap!

[@saikat93ify]

How did his opponent know exactly 50 moves were over ? Do they write down moves in rapid ?

[@VivekSingh-bx6ig]

All my internet bills are worth it with this type of content

[@rupeshkumarpandey8727]

One of the finest player in ches history.... Hikaru🔥

[@arijeettripathy]

You have to win this tournament Hikaru!

[@redwanurrahaman8644]

12:35 what was that😂

[@PeterChessPupil]

it's crazy how fast all my chess heroes have aged in 3 years

[@just2share]

Yea, if you had one more move in game 3 you would win it (instead of a draw) which would put you in leading position with 4.5 points, but 4 is still great, good luck today!

[@QuakePhil]

50 move rule should be included in that top 10 tactics video 😅

[@om.prakash.4732]

Seems like this guy knows about chess. 🎉

[@jandehn7288]

excellent commentary as alwaya

[@kylejerome9489]

i hope u know your the best chess personality, no offense to everyone else

[@JohnWhite-te9vk]

Thank you for this Hikaru. It was very informative for me. I wish the first game wasn't counted as a draw, but dont let it discourage you.

[@thewaybecomeimmortal1785]

Calculating moves ❌ Counting moves ✅

[@Tony_Tyson]

12:30 I thought all top GMs knew that this is called a pawn cube or "pube", for short