Stealing Pawns from a Cat Named Mittens 🐱

Hikaru plays a material odds game vs Mittens. Mittens is unamused.
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[@jimbo9551]

I’ll take a shot every time hikaru says “winning”

[@flatterswhite]

You won’t

[@hyrofx9124]

9:33 Hikaru even mentions he's saying that a lot ahahaha

[@timangar9771]

Alcohol poisoning is no joke

[@christor2907]

What you are describing is called natural selection or Darwinism.

[@mabel3989]

RIP

[@TraderSharan]

Key learning from the game:- "This has to be winning"

[@1stlullaby484]

The legendary tripple 6

[@babayaga8963]

Hmm..must be winning

[@tonybarfridge4369]

Or not

[@Pablit0Games]

Fun fact: Hikaru said 74x "winning" in this video.

[@spinninglink]

Is that all?

[@nikmat]

Nah, it’s actually 76

[@AmbiguousSpirit]

I worried for the person who commented “ I’ll take a shot every time Hikaru says ‘winning’”😂

[@qemz9]

​@@nikmat he said winning 55 times in the video, check my comment for timestamps

[@nikmat]

@@qemz9 you missed some

[@giant408superior]

Mittens is so strong even when she is disabled she can still frustrate a GM.

[@jamie4332]

Super GM (1/2 in the world) Edit: check my other 2 replies for further information

[@JustAPokemonCommentingOnVideos]

GM is kinda disrespectful for hikaru

[@ranasedia600]

@@JustAPokemonCommentingOnVideos his channel is literally called Gmhikaru.

[@theredfamily6646]

@@ranasedia600 🤣🤣

[@gabrielamaral978]

@@jamie4332 i would call him a top 5 player for sure

[@markmasaki1480]

The progression: 1.) This must be winning… 2.) This has to be winning, somehow… 3.) I think this is winning… 4.) Is this winning? 5.) I think this works… 6.) I think this is working… 7.) This is close to winning… 8.) This is a little tricky though… 9.) Oh no, wait, there’s still… 10.) [Sigh] Still very tricky… 11.) I think all roads lead to Rome… 12.) There cannot be tricks… 13.) I’m going to win this game… 14.) No nonsense! 15.) I knew this end game cannot be a draw!

[@musa071]

Lmao

[@sandax1541]

This is so pleasurable to see 😀.

[@happy8763]

These should be hikaru bot voicelines

[@prarjucarju957]

This is funny 😹

[@nevermind-wp3bf]

The level of uncertainty in chess... 😂

[@SincereDoper]

I went into a game after this and repeatedly said "this has to be winning" with a focused look on my face. I got mated in 14 moves but I still think it was winning.

[@badwulff]

lol

[@furstfr]

HIkaru's brain is on another level when he's thinking about the next 20 moves

[@MegaUnwetter]

Yes its like Hikaru is a engine itself

[@prarjucarju957]

Hikaru doesn't think 20moves he just move and think

[@Swarthy.]

I guess time works wonders I think the trick is to move 1 thing in ur mind then try to reply to it and keep going til u find a good outcome Tho how fast he does it it insane

[@sergiob8501]

this video actually shows the difference between machine and humans pretty good. never saw hikaru being so confused.

[@matthewdallalana9869]

That premoved checkmate at the end scared me

[@FatPandaCries]

Same 😂, after all that to end in blunder was too much for me. But Hikaru is a machine so no worries

[@danielyuan9862]

He must be familiar with the checkmating pattern, so I wasn't worried.

[@olsirmonkey]

tbf, there was literally nowhere else that king could go

[@RaindropsBleeding]

@@danielyuan9862 King and rook checkmate is one of the first mates I learned. Hikaru probably knows it like breathing.

[@fraker12]

The actual reason I love these Mittens videos is because we can clearly see a superGM's line of thought and calculation and reason against a near-perfect opponent without the constrains of time.

[@altmadmaxacc2901]

@@RenanOliveira-dy1io what?

[@dodgyxd4772]

Agreed

[@eyeofhorus1301]

@@altmadmaxacc2901 he enjoyed reading op's comment it was a nice experience for him, well done

[@cannotfigureoutaname]

@@eyeofhorus1301 I really like how watching 30+ minutes of pure logic made these comments so logical

[@AndreSampsn]

i couldnt put my finger why i liked this video so much. it's THIS exactly. spot on

[@ELPADREMADRE]

Hikaru’s wife: is my dress beautiful? Hikaru: I don’t know…. It doesn’t look right

[@akakolas8654]

😂😂

[@neelayboche3945]

Ohhh 😂

[@akakolas8654]

If you just take and take and take it suppose to be beautiful 😂

[@itsmemogul889]

@@akakolas8654 💀😂

[@vecernicek2]

Or he might just mate with the queen if it looks right.

[@raphaelsabatier9226]

Mittens is carrying chess content rn

[@Carbon_]

Cats are kings of the internet

[@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]

@@Carbon_ of the world*

[@forefatherofmankind3305]

@@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ur world, not mine... Don't impose your beliefs on others ! Where's your white guilt ?

[@chess_org]

Meow 🐱

[@dryoutuube]

@@Carbon_ cats are overrated

[@farouk6261]

Thank god Hikaru won, I would be so sad after all “this must be winning” ❤

[@TVSuchty]

Usually, when I watch Hikarus Videos I do not expect much of "learning". But this was very insightful because he showed much of his thoughts.

[@greenstonegecko]

"I'll just watch a GM to learn how to defeat Mittens" The GM in question: "I think this is winning"

[@moustafa_1994]

I watch super GMs fight with engines and I lose a game where I was up an infinite amount of material

[@idocare6538]

I have felt that!

[@zvishgt464]

Are you the guy that took all my pieces?

[@moustafa_1994]

@@zvishgt464 what is your user name?

[@zvishgt464]

@@moustafa_1994 tomschem, it was against an opponent from bazil

[@moustafa_1994]

@@zvishgt464 nah I haven't played that user name before bro , I have just looked

[@psunichronmawarendon5565]

That was an incredible game. Thanks so much for this high quality content Hikaru!

[@theguardian308]

Love how mittens is making hikaru question his judgement

[@beatbustersindia3641]

Hikaru : Which is the right move? Me while playing: which is the valid move?

[@frankspencer6935]

That was much harder than it looked, very easy for Mittens to hustle a draw with one slip.

[@zanezim1646]

Hikaru you have to make mittens play against you with the bongcloud opening.

[@sijenkai3928]

Omg xd

[@pathdecair]

elemeow

[@monsieursebb]

Hikaru the content is getting a lot better keep it up dude! Love the vids

[@flamesnail]

Can Hikaru beat a cat?

[@NokoribiJamaica]

Hikaru is a cat 🤣

[@rattleheaddd]

@@NokoribiJamaica 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@chess_org]

I'm not just a cat. I'm the GOAT of cats

[@NokoribiJamaica]

@@chess_org No your a spirit.

[@duelerrm3458]

@@chess_org your just a mitten

[@samuel0702]

I like how you're elaborating your logics in this vid instead of premoving like a boss, makes it easier to follow

[@heatpete5106]

Imagine Hikaru beat Mittens and then it says "Decent" 😂😂😂

[@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]

I think because he removed a pawn from mittens

[@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]

So that Didnt make him 100% happy

[@alanschwartz8240]

I love the the KZbin specific content hikaru, thank youuuu !!

[@edgardoperez-piris8992]

By far the most captivating unadulterated and honest chess video I've seen, taking into account the high level of play. It was amazing to "see" him think through it the way he did.

[@11WileyKyote]

must be winning

[@ainmelovers32]

really hikaru is just a awesome chess player who is filled with humour and intelligence.thats why i like him more than anyother streamer

[@yoitzdiggychannel3042]

If I had a penny for every notation hikaru said out loud, i'd be rich

[@arjunraman7276]

32 minutes of winning. hikaru has reached a new height

[@jontancena5368]

bro actually is a walking engine. i know hes a gm and all but when i put this into analysis and played through his moved he 95% said the top lines

[@markrobertson3054]

%95 is normal for super gms

[@kveeshinator]

Mittens is the only bot who is good enough to have a rating of one

[@markconrad9619]

Hikaru moves e4....."this has to be winning"

[@Constitution1789]

Your understanding of this game is admirable.

[@ranger7397]

Key lesson from this video: "This has to be winning"

[@parildwiyanto6651]

I Love when Hikaru goes tournament mode, cause he do so many calculating and i love it ❤️❤️🙏

[@spencergraham-thille9896]

Idk why, but the way Hikaru said "Dominate the ponies" at 19:03 made me lol.

[@jayure1346]

Cringe

[@spencergraham-thille9896]

True.

[@idocare6538]

What a great break down of the thinking behind each move! A good subtitle would be in the mind of Hikaru.

[@kunjupulla]

Hikaru in world championships: Idc whether I lose or win Hikaru against Mittens: Competition intensifies 🥵 😂

[@idocare6538]

Rofl, epic!

[@FSRubyc]

Great fight! and also amazing ending. Good job, Hikaru!

[@wazolol]

it must be winning

[@aviralbhatnagar4982]

How instructive.. he sac a pawn in the end to breakthrough ...would have never thought about it

[@lennonlarry3987]

Dude, you're so good it's scary🔥

[@veryyynoob]

Guys I think the endgame was winning.

[@lerpie]

6:14 When he can't figure out the position with his eyes open, he closes them💀

[@sijenkai3928]

He uses his imagination to change the board as if he does the moves to see clearly what the outcome may be

[@spencergraham-thille9896]

Obviously he has stockfish on his eyelids.

[@yoitzdiggychannel3042]

I'd be beyond dead if I took a shot every time he says winning in this video.

[@markodjordjevic5647]

HIKARU HAS DEFATTED THE GM MITTENS

[@overnightdelivery]

I didn't think Mittens was that Fat. But any cat can stand to lose a pound or two I suppose. 😄

[@JustAPokemonCommentingOnVideos]

with pawn odds and the colour white

[@TheEternalElir]

The background cats behind Mittens is a cute touch

[@ytyt6679]

3:01 I love his sneeze

[@bennik8845]

I really want to see how many brilliant moves he did that game

[@skodjere]

Its so cool when chess players really have to think about a move or a sequence they all look away from the board or close their eyes as they see the game far better that way.

[@claytongreenlee7808]

When you see a move you’re pretty confident in and hikaru doesn’t even mention it as an option and then you realize a couple minutes later it was a blunder

[@769_tYu]

It's crazy how a single pawn can determine win-lose at super gm level. Always have these brilliance respect for them **hat off

[@tianrongliu6686]

Tbh i wouldn’t have this much patiance to think that much in the endgame, If I’d get confused I’d just pointlessly check for no reason

[@outtinks1534]

Hikaru playing every move like its a puzzle rush

[@declanrosenbaum2699]

I find it funny the he started playing the goodtimeswithscar Timelapse music

[@frostfire6347]

I played against mittens in a custom match with mate in 1 for white and the dialogue mittens said was the most hilarious of all the bots.😂

[@K.O.Z.A.K]

Finally I see someone beating this enoying cat! Congratulations💪

[@AlanTheGamer550]

I like the part when he says he's gotta be winning

[@boxofcans461]

*parts

[@thingamajig17]

@@boxofcans461 bro... thats the joke

[@haumana5987]

Holy shit! This was by far the best video into your Aspie (neurotic) mind for chess. I mean that with all good intentions. It is fascinating and hilarious.

[@benjaminharris9392]

5:42 good times with scar song brings memories

[@GMHikaruClips]

5:40 Superfast Build-mode Vibes

[@phloemz7311]

Hi I love your videos

[@thatfemboysquish]

Hikaru pin this 📌 📍 🧷 🎳 📎 🖇

[@thatfemboysquish]

Lmao

[@bidenshook1013]

All I noticed, against mittens every ur move has to be the best move or great move and u need at least 1-2 brilliant move to mate him

[@chad0x]

That was amazing! Well worth a watch.

[@DHHFanatic]

Hikaru's Dad Asking "Are ya Winnin son for the 69th time"... Hikaru:"This should be winning × 69"

[@ivanstayner8818]

Alternative title: "Should be winning. Must be winning. Has to be winning."

[@gregorymorse8423]

It's interesting to see these 30 minute deep think games to bring down the unnerfed form of Mittens. I think all victories and draws against it have been slow methodical grinding calculational games.

[@Nomorethenless]

HEY GUYS This must be winning somehow

[@pedroakjr2371]

Reminds me of when I played 1. e4 against mittens and I was like "this has to be winning, though it's very difficult to prove".

[@duelerrm3458]

This has to be winning- hikaru

[@MegaLegz]

Pretty cool watching Hikaru solve the endgame in real time.

[@lojjikbraughler5816]

I love this Mittens stuff. Maybe it's because we're used to the Hikaru that's constantly dominating the competition. When he's put to the test against a strong AI it shows us more of how his mind works

[@tadeuszbazooka6498]

Very instructive endgame.

[@Vepporizer]

Crazy how much of a disadvantage it is to be down a pawn at this level

[@luisyfonsy711]

Completely depends on the position but being down a pawn is a loss in many cases, but it is also very possible to hold the position and make a draw.

[@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]

THIS HAS TO BE WINNING

[@fabio-themisinformed3595]

This has to be winning

[@hotfocaccia6070]

Hikaru, you have saved humanity, mittens is no more

[@queennine]

Good endgame study for sure!

[@probablynotaspy2806]

he literally made board annotations while not even looking at the screen, damn

[@vengirgirem]

Tactics that grandmasters see, create and use are insane. I'm new to chess and all of my tactics boil down to "I mustn't blunder my queen"

[@varunsinghnarwal8014]

Now in the next reddit review meme there would be mittens with the dialogue "I fear no man but that thing(Hikaru) scares me"

[@IlIGakpo]

Hikaru with "winning" 🤝 Allen Iverson with "practice"

[@mrityunjay1055]

Hikaru man you are unreal. Hats off

[@reyalsregnava]

Watching him struggle at the end my thought was: walk the king, hold the rook to pressure, when the knight drops for the hanging pawn; rook to cover, continue walking king. Puts the pawn cover out of threat and lets you break the pawns with the king. Would take a week to walk the king there, and you would ideally force black's king to the far side with the rook holding it back while your king walked around to the far pawn.

[@vincentFGC]

im fairly certain this HAS to be winning

[@Swarthy.]

Bro was definitely struggling

[@noursaad1358]

You finally did it gm Hikaru generalizations ✌💪👍

[@smkhadar2714]

GM - taking long time Mittens - 0.01sec GM - 🤬🤬

[@TheEternalElir]

Seeing how his mind works is fascinating

[@franciscohenrique4921]

I'm Brazilian and I speak basic English, but I still love watching your videos

[@imaginary-unit]

"I did finally get the win"

[@PlayGameplays]

22:20 intro theme for Canella's Show da Madrugada

[@huskal8386]

Hikaru will make a great fps shooter if he tries. look how fast and precise his crosshair placement is when predicting moves

[@blumaNine]

professional chess player and content creator, great work!

[@thecodology2827]

Humanity is saved 💯💯

[@diyaryldrm7427]

Hikaru tamed the mittens..👏👏💯

[@waschkarte3989]

Love it. I'm 2200, the position where Hikaru thought for so long, not finding a way - I was calculating the king walk and where to best put the rook the whole time and was really confused when Hikaru still didn't think of that option after over a minute. :D Yes, now it's on the board. Love it. Hope it'll win. :D

[@raducubd]

We all believe you

[@theemperor4959]

Ik but fr that's the first thing I thought of, he was looking for different check plays for a minute

[@AVeryNormalGuy]

0:00 the cat behind the chair in the intro is adorable..

[@nameless7191]

He managed to get there