Surely Hikaru can Hit 2500 with No Queen?!? | Botez Gambit Speedrun FINALE

Surely Hikaru can Hit 2500 with No Queen?!? | Botez Gambit Speedrun 53 FINALE
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[@warehousedave7937]

This has been my favorite series done by Hikaru to date. Bong Cloud series really got me into this channel but playing down a queen against players over 2200 has been awesome to watch, and lots of funny moments.

[@warehousedave7937]

I wonder what the next speed run will be! Personally I'd like to see a Chess 960 or Crazy House run next, but if Hikaru wins the candidates tournament he should stick to playing standard chess of course. Also Bughouse hasn't been shown on this channel in about 3 years... Would be awesome to see some collabs with other high level chess streamers that Hikaru jives with and see if he can become a top Bug player. Alright I'm rambling now...

[@Iannnus]

@@warehousedave7937 I think that would be great of he has a 1k as a team mate or something really low

[@memegazer]

I agree...but also want to give a shout to the editor...next level for this space in terms of production quality...Hkaru if you are reading this give your editor a raise...and if you are producing this quality yourself...then give yourself a raise...this chess content is next level.

[@ninehills42]

@@warehousedave7937 you dont know Hikaru well enough, he could easily play 960 even if he wins the candidates. He doesnt care you know

[@plostyle786]

This is a favorite???

[@vrushanksimpi2787]

As an intermediate player this series was flooded with concepts that were so important for me cross 2000, I learnt a lot Hikaru, will be rooting for you in the Candidates!

[@abcdefgh5808]

just the average intermediate 1950 player

[@wingdreak4191]

@@abcdefgh5808 me thinking my 1200 was intermediate lol

[@jeraldcruz9462]

@@wingdreak4191 exactly, i think 1900-2100 is already expert level… not master level but close

[@SWExDeKu1454]

@@jeraldcruz9462 online 1900 is intermediate

[@willsmith124]

@@abcdefgh5808so 1950 is intermediate?

[@microwavepeanuts]

Lovely editing, adding the nostalgia factor to the intro, beautiful sync to the regular outro and the theme over the game. Bravo, id say this is better editing than the bongcloud finale

[@StevenSenjaya]

The best speedrun so far no doubt

[@escueladeartesemocionales]

yeah! good work editor, you rock also!

[@qskakaley]

Agreed. I honestly think it goes unnoticed by a lot of folks - at least consciously - but Hikaru’s editor(s) do a fantastic job in making the content feel super professional. This one was by far my favorite from the series in terms of editing. Well done!

[@nishitd]

Ladies and Gentlemen, watching this with you all has been an honour. See you at the next speed run. Kudos to Hikaru for going all the way to 2400 without a freaking queen.

[@PJJ196]

Truly an amazing series.. that ending was picture perfect

[@danj7858]

next speed run? how does he top queen odds? xD

[@Unknown1Percent]

Gentlemen and ladies*.

[@barzorrr]

The final 17 minutes of the Botez Gambit run. It was super fun and the series I most looked forward to.

[@ernestopanza4194]

Damn I'm sad now. That was a beautiful series, and I haven't missed a single episode :)

[@Weeshnaw997]

CMs and NMs: have played and studied chess for most of their lives, often being coaches for others Also CMs and NMs: get bodied by the funny queen sac man

[@adrianok7329]

LOL

[@EliteCubingAlliance]

And FMs

[@geometricart7851]

LOL "CMs and NMs: have played and studied chess for most of their lives, often being coaches for others" you can become a candidate master(CM) with 2 years serious training(6 hours a day) whether you want to devote that time is up to you.

[@jashepoon]

@@geometricart7851 who has become a CM within 2 years of starting the game?

[@zlatkofelic8820]

@@jashepoon I know a person from my local chess club. But like he said, it really takes a lot of sacrificing.

[@raghavtoshniwal3366]

I don't know how many countless hours I have watched this series but every second was worth it!!

[@RavensTheNextDynasty]

I can tell you about 21 hours

[@janikdemondt3989]

Exactly 20houres 34minutes and 43 seconds. ))))

[@ekkehard8]

"countless" Hours being counted on the top left throughout:

[@mehmetsarkaya5267]

Same man!

[@manawearblack]

I mean the timer was right there on the screen for the whole Speedrun dude 😂

[@ohieu6763]

Imagine learning and playing chess entire life, finally become FM and then lose to a random guy without a Queen 13:46

[@iBigMacPT]

Hikaru is very far from a "random guy" though xD

[@adeshkantha7034]

@@iBigMacPT they could have not known it was Hikaru

[@janikdemondt3989]

This speedrun was so entertaining. I think I watched every episode. And so tense in the end, I was on the tip of my chair with the botez goal of 2372. It took quiet a while this one. From there the 2400 Goal you got quiet fast. You are officially the highest rated player in the world without a queen. )))))))

[@arkabanerjee1091]

Hey could you please send me the link of the video where the 2371 rating was surpassed? I am unable to find it. Thanks

[@christiantreml8132]

@@arkabanerjee1091 Check speedrun ep.50. 2nd game there I believe

[@Ligatmarping]

I think after he got some rest, he suddenly started winning more in the end of the run.

[@Drewski777]

Technically not down a queen but down a certain exchange with the queen

[@PJJ196]

With the intro song playing during this last game, you know it was over.. made me sad but happy.. followed every video during this speedrun.. best series by far man.. incredible stuff .. congrats on 2400

[@julianjensen1713]

Perfect ending with you hitting 2400 and the intro song playing to the end the video😍

[@airtonalonso5948]

After editing so many of the episodes, "Bright Red Lights" is now officially part of my Spotify playlist.

[@chazbretz7989]

Can we get a full compilation of best moments from this speedrun… basically the intro but extended? I absolutely loved the intro (and this video and editing in general) and think everyone would be thrilled to have a compilation video.

[@theextreem]

hearing the intro play during the final game was hype as hell

[@abdulghanihaj-bakri4159]

I honestly teared up when the music starts on close to the end.. This was without a doubt one of the most enjoyable and impressive things I've ever witnessed! Thank you GM Hikaru and good luck in the rest of the candidates.

[@andrewcourt5500]

It is sad to see this series come to an end but it was awesome and ending at 2400 is such a huge accomplishment! Loved each episode and the editing can’t wait for more content 🔥

[@gsk1299]

Love the intro

[@_j_dog]

Fantastic, thanks Hikaru... Watching the Botez gambit has actually improved my play learning how to value pawns and positional play down material - And hope you take the candidates!! 🙌🏻

[@qskakaley]

Same! I would be willing to bet that the number of comebacks I’ve staged down material has (no joke) at least tripled since I began watching this series. A lot of that is due to no longer getting as frustrated and resigning after blundering a piece. And the other part is (maybe misplaced haha) confidence in positions where I’m worse.

[@declanhughes3247]

20+ hours and I've watched every minute. Great speedrun, my favourite so far.... absolutely crazy how you put these players to shame!!! Awesome and hoping you win the candidates!!

[@shan_singh]

7:20 opponent : "hah! trapped your queen" hikaru : gonna sac my queen this way you guys

[@singaldhruvds]

Thanks

[@Kraterlandschaft]

Don't be sad because the Botez Gambit Speedrun ended. Smile because it happened.

[@dudes3277]

14:32 you know it’s serious when the opening kicks in the background

[@GlebTurzhanskii]

This speedrun has been so much fun! Amazing skill, awesome resilience. Best of luck for the Candidates, Hikaru!

[@nachopablo]

Editors are carrying this channel, godtier thumbnails and editing

[@v0hej44]

I'm sad to see this has come to an end. What a great speed run. Looking forward to the next one. Good luck today!!

[@jin_asap]

10:35 NxC7 is a nice tactic

[@Clarkef1re]

amazing content Hikaru and great editing @hikaru's editors, loved this series

[@luccahop]

My favorite series on the channel so far! Thanks for the amazing content

[@allanbru6068]

Surely this is my favourite Speedrun from Hikaru, very entertaining and also instructive in terms of fighting spirit and strategic knowledge! And I believe this is Hikaru's favourite one as well, as he had to learn on the go the best strategies to swindle and one can see how much he enjoys being challenged this way! Props to the man, good luck on the candidates!

[@Chmee999]

Mind blown. Followed this from early and cannot believe the journey. Outstanding

[@alexanderterezakis4916]

goosebumps when the theme song came up at the end. Legendary series

[@Eliisbroke]

This is the greatest series of chess content ever recorded. We were all honored to partake in the journey!

[@epilog80]

He should have played Botez for the Final.

[@KraZSK]

The theme playing at the end of the last game is like a little bow wrap to the series and I love that

[@adityajha8701]

i cant beleive how different the level of hikaru to normal player must be to still enjoy and talk play queen down and still win. I cant fathom the difference in levels

[@PeterJohnBolgert]

I will be rewatching this series for years to come.

[@Kraterlandschaft]

I love the positivity of this channel.

[@dangabriel-catalin1894]

My favourite series. A lot of lessons learned. Thanks and congratulations, Hikaru! Good luck in the Candidates

[@LordLentils]

I love how the intro song plays in the background of the last game.

[@gigiwinston212]

Really happy he finally reached it but also sad that this series is over now :( it’s been my fav

[@sfshrimp]

Best series you’ve put out! Looking forward to more content like this!!

[@shan_singh]

hikaru playing candidates but still managing to edit these videos during night for us

[@zanhedoniap6963]

This is insane. I have been excited every time I saw a video in this series come out what a challenge.

[@Shyvadi]

Absolutely insane speedrun hikaru! I imagine you could get to 2500+ with a computer randomly choosing the first 5 moves

[@Mo95793]

The theme song playing in the last battle is such a pro anime move.

[@alexs.8463]

we´re gonna miss this speed run, a good one!

[@DonutOfNinja]

After this series the botez gambit is probably the most successful gambit

[@jeromilittle]

This is nuts. Love watching how Hikaru plays staunch defense in the beginning without the Q. Also interesting how he won’t give up a bishop for a rook in the openings.

[@JoJoRock197]

I like how “as good as it gets” is only about a 10% loss rate.

[@Romen6]

Lol, last guy is right here right now, so great in context to actual speedrun

[@StevenSenjaya]

Ok, both Bongcloud + Botez Gambit speedrun next xD

[@Sunnydftw1]

Magnus with down 6 and with an exposed king: I already love my position, I’m going to win this game

[@keejay98195]

magnus?

[@alialkofee1]

I watched all of the videos in the speedrun and loved all of them. Thanks for the great content Hikaru!

[@alexrobin]

Thanks for this series. Only thing on youtube I have watched every part of lately!

[@dannytex6744]

BEST SPEEDRUN TILL DATE. I’m really gonna miss it.

[@WuhSuhDood]

Can't wait to rewatch this entire series in a year. 2400 💪

[@callmezeb2314]

what an emotional roller coaster

[@eduvr7655]

Perfect ending 2400, best speed run ever , alongside with the bongcloud

[@warehousedave7937]

14:30 so hype!

[@CaptainArn]

Hikaru Nakamura. I salute you.

[@josephroxursox]

I'm going to miss this series a lot, but all good things must come to an end! Bravo, Hikaru! :)

[@jonoprill]

And thus ends the greatest KZbin series of all time.

[@____GoMeZ____]

I’m super sad this series is coming to an end. It’s been a pleasure watching you Hikaru

[@pogminty]

"I'm not that good at chess"-Hikaru, A Super GM Chess Prodigy

[@ChessforCharity]

Simply incredible! 👏 Congrats, Hikaru!

[@92526abs]

ty hikaru for this, made my few months

[@noahollington9946]

we def need a highlights vid after this finishes - or will it actually finish? who knows

[@michalkucera147]

This is probably the most amazing accomplishment in chess ever. I beat scotfish when he is Queen down even in one minute game every time. And I am like 1900 player. And this Master of Universe is beating 2400+ without Queen in 3 minutes game? So happy living in this era of chess - this era when biggest chess player ever lived play online and we muggles can watch. Thank you Hikaru

[@marcinjaskier1536]

Great series, majectic finale 👍

[@colecotten26]

BEST CHESS SERIES ON YT!

[@estemachine]

Thank you for putting one of my favorite chess series I've ever seen.

[@NovemberOrWhatever]

I'm flipping back and forth between this and the Candidates stream. There's a bit of a contrast

[@michaelhannappel1999]

Amazing finale to an amazing series !!!!!! One of my favorites so far! Amazing work. 2400, INSANE

[@Bobman808]

best chess series eva!!!!

[@jordangallagher3449]

Amazing series, nobody else could have done this, and nobody else would have even tried

[@vasilijeboskovic5948]

The most epic thing on KZbin. It has been a pleasure to watch. Go Hikaru! :)

[@KrisRoxas]

That intro was pretty well done, I love Hikaru's editor, they've got great taste

[@jacoblaney5106]

Such a fun series! Watched it all, hope you do more like this in the future :)

[@YasserSedrati]

The greatest series in all the channel, nicely done.

[@ioberey]

That intro is chefs kiss 😂

[@mehmetsarkaya5267]

Best speedrun ever! I loved every part of it!!!

[@Lumiyo_]

Aw naw the other guy shouldve just surrendered the second he heard the hikaru OP

[@ade8890]

Just goes to show how insane the chess ladder is... GMs can stomp 2400s without a queen lmao. Meanwhile I couldn't stomp a 2400 with an extra queen.

[@Nabil_Maldini]

That thumbnail Epic.... Jin Nakamura " The Ghost ".

[@Lusc1nt]

Now we need Botez gambit ultimate 3200 elo speedrun for true Botez gambit experience

[@xcoe]

This is a re-upload. Must of got the videos mixed up 😂

[@rayfangrui]

"I should be able to win this game." - Hikaru, down a queen for a rook. Proceeds to win.

[@AhmedTesjeel]

Thr best chess series, thanks

[@escueladeartesemocionales]

i've learn so much through out this series, this was so amazing. thank you hikaru!

[@Jkatyah]

I need popcorn to my favorite TV show series 🍿🥤

[@andrewgora8152]

Cool speedrun! many thanks, I enjoyed this! Thank U!

[@dmozenne]

Thank you, Hikaru, for using your talents for mischief. This was brilliant every step of the way.

[@taraten9050]

Wishing you all the best for your candidates Hikaru

[@akantorman1]

I‘m kinda sad now that this series has concluded. I watched every episode at least twice at this point as I forget most positions and tactics quickly anyway 😅 Thank you very much for this, it was pure entertainment gold

[@soezythe1574]

It's amazing to think that even players as high as 2400 can lose up a queen and win down a queen

[@papesldjnsjkfjsn]

Im so excited for the finale rematch, finale part two, grand finale, grand finale rematch, can hikaru beat magnus in the champion ship with no queen????

[@ASHISHKUMARDPSG]

Everything is possible

[@Thatsweat]

No it’s actually banned in wcc due to how op it is

[@elpistolino]

Im gonna miss this serie

[@ollivier75]

great speerun pineapple man, thanks for the good content. good luck for the candidates