STUNNING Day Of Candidates Chess Bloodshed

STUNNING Day Of Candidates Chess Bloodshed. Hikaru Stunned. Firouzja Sacrificing Everything. Candidates Chess 2024 - Round 2 Recap - Hikaru Nakmaura, Fabiano Caruana, Pragg, Alireza Firouzja, Nijat Abasov, Ian Nepo, Vidit and Gukesh all in action in this star studded chess tournament!
#chess #chesscandidates #epicchess

[@geert574]

Kramnik ordered 5 Vidit posters

[@darthkek1953]

But had to use a VPN because his IP is suspended for 3 months.

[@user-sl3rc9xn7d]

Alireza's speculative sacrifice feels like a Titled Tuesday match. Especially with epic speeding up his coverage.

[@todesque]

Round two’s bloodbath at the Candidates was like the baptism sequence in The Godfather. A lot of family business was settled yesterday.

[@mcronrn]

Haha 👏👏

[@mcronrn]

Dude, Hikaru got destrooooooyed 🤣

[@darthkek1953]

He found a... _gap..._ in Hikaru's armour.

[@jforbes1236]

He just plays fast, soon all these new comers that found chess in 2020 will see him exposed, he’s not that good againt the highest caliber of players. Last year was his best chance and lost against “ding” 🤦‍♂️I think magnus was wrong, I don’t think he’s good enough. He won’t get any mistakes out these Indians, and nepo is a beast.

[@Strangedaysonearth]

@@jforbes1236 So why does he have such a high classical rating then? He's been #2 and now #3.

[@adambh88]

Thanks for your awesome recaps! They're always spot on. Hikaru really got outplayed this time. Vidit is proving himself to be among the best!

[@roing747]

Vidit took away the initiative from Hikaru with a novelty move, but Hikaru playing with the white pieces should have been better prepared and force the game to go his way, now he was just reacting to his opponent's prep (which he also did in the first game)..

[@-yeme-]

the Prag/Gukesh game is crazy. at a glance, Gukesh's position looks so cramped, then boom its all over

[@jamesli2545]

Awesome video! Thanks for the awesome recaps. Gukesh's defense was insane.

[@MrNemesis85]

Wild stuff! Thanks for the great commentary as usual. Watched both your videos from yesterday and this one in a row. Thanks again!

[@DKMRFCBrlz]

Epic, we need you commenting in the candidates!!!

[@butterw55]

The Nepo/Alireza game was just bonkers!

[@blackman7186]

Gukesh never ever gives a boring game. Even when he's only defending he somehow manages to make it so unique and awesome.

[@nautilus269]

This is the first video that I've noticed of you covering games involving Nepo. Haven't noticed him in action since last year. Some more would be good to watch.

[@Christoff070]

Love the recaps and analysis of the big games bud ❤

[@YellowSpaceMarine]

The Fabi game is just incredible. So much pressure.

[@ronaldbell7429]

Fabiano is an awesome player who doesn't seem to get as much attention as he deserves. He's my bet to win this tournament

[@joseraulcapablanca8564]

You certainly conveyed the excitement of an excellent night of chess. Thanks James.

[@jperez8911]

Hikaru need a mouse in one hand to feel comfortable, maybe he will win

[@kevinhinkley8599]

Wonderfully eloquent commentary, your knowledge bursting the banks like the River Trent of chess!

[@mikemoody3651]

The Hikaru result was incredible. Especially after playing so well against Fabi. May have celebrated early.

[@heyadrianx]

Great video as always

[@johncollorafi257]

4:54 Ouch.

[@Mathemagical55]

Keep Hikaru away from those balconies.

[@08C6PaceCar]

10:03 legendary triple stack

[@FahimHoq]

please cover more candidates match

[@melvinthomas3470]

Thanks!

[@epicchess2021]

Thanks Melvin very kind much appreciated!

[@abhigyandatta2008]

Based on this prep, my prediction is that guys won't be playing the Spanish against Vidit for the rest of the tournament.

[@danielzaiser]

but how could it be computer prep if that move is completely losing according to engine? 1:08

[@zenithmalhotra4172]

Thanks for the recap! The way you commentate clearly shows you saw other recap videos yourself before posting hahaghaha

[@epicchess2021]

Oh yeah 💯 copied Levi 😆

[@mael1515]

I would prefer the one best game each day, max two in separate videos.

[@raylopez99]

I"m thinking the opposite: all the games, including the women's, in a shorter format (which I would play at 2x speed anyway). Since I'm low expert in strength and don't need too much explanation. But it's hard to please everybody.

[@08C6PaceCar]

Hikaru sold

[@daviddurbin7682]

Vidit so good but inconsistent

[@metroce2847]

Are you also gonna cover women’s candidates matches?

[@axelsrsdi]

sorry. but noone cares about them. their games are mediocre compared to male chess players. (IM NOT TRYING TO OFFEND ANYONE) (they are just at the strength of some strong IM's. maybe even weak, average strength normal GM's. but they arent close to super gm title..

[@todesque]

Are you gonna stamp your feet if we don’t cover the women’s games?

[@jeffcarty3292]

What if he doesn't? There is only so much time in a day. Games in Open category will be 2700-2800 level, more interesting than games in Women-only category at 2500-2600 level.

[@darthkek1953]

To be supportive, for once, if a great game is played in the disabled section I do hope he covers it.

[@Grab359ql]

The replies to this comment are hideous. None of these players are anywhere near the WGM level. Wow.

[@Max87372]

@EpicChess you are making the best videos but a little bit too late though

[@epicchess2021]

Yeah haha

[@thayaathayaa8067]

Don't commentary too fast😢😐😞

[@epicchess2021]

apolgies, noted!

[@efyuniantic8433]

Kramnik was right. Hikaru, without his cheat, sucks so bad.

[@HarshJ_ohn]

Where's the God of chess?

[@ianstopher9111]

In a crypt in New Orleans

[@sambomcl]

I have no idea why I hate Hikaru as much as I do. Maybe the beard thing? Anyway...hahaha!

[@ianstopher9111]

People from Timperley have traditionally loathed bearded people.

[@darthkek1953]

Whilst it's fantastic to see the game to know it's all computer prep, memorised, rather than played by the seat of the pants. It's... great chess... but it's not _romantic._

[@ianstopher9111]

It is a lot of prep by the team using engines to explore unusual lines to get the opponent out of opening theory. Haven't we all explored dubious lines with the idea that they are not solid but if you know the line better you can disrupt your opponent?

[@darthkek1953]

@@ianstopher9111 you're not wrong, but I repeat it's not _romantic._

[@Ben9362]

Please slow down! Enjoying the recaps as ever but you are really taxing the viewer. Give yourself half an hour. These games are worth people's time.

[@f.iph7291]

No

[@Grab359ql]

I agree, but there should be timestamps on all the different games. Also, the exclusion of WGM games is disappointing.

[@epicchess2021]

Yeah it’s a tricky new one on me this cramming in so many games might just go back to one game of day thanks for feedback

[@MentokTheMindTaker]

I like this channel because he doesn't screw around too much, nice quick recaps with a bit of humour thrown in

[@curtisrobinson9283]

Fine as is…some of ain’t got all day😂😂😂

[@trentvlak]

Bloodshed huh. it's chess bro. It's two silent introverts making barely perceptable facial expressions.

[@metroce2847]

First

[@brianmccormick8328]

These were insane games.

[@flyingcod14]

Decisive result in all games, doesn't happen very often in the Candidates. Love the commentary. ♟👍