The Story of Hikaru

[@chess]

Love this! Hikaru has done so much for the game and community! 💚

[@trillingboy6417]

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[@chess_org]

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[@ieorlich]

Three

[@livvidity]

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[@welredd]

Five

[@azalago]

Stepdad: "Hikaru is so good at explaining the basics of chess." Hikaru: "Takes, takes, takes, takes, takes." Also: "I just wanna castle."

[@abhishekpatil5768]

🤣🤣😂👍👍

[@sneakysquirrel1990]

Free juicer

[@neilstinston1457]

@@sneakysquirrel1990 lol I have been watching random clips of him on youtube for a couple years now and I still have no idea what a juicer is

[@azalago]

@Neil Stinston Any piece you can take without any risks. I don't know if it usually means pawns, but Hikaru uses it for any piece.

[@cantripleplays]

Just listen to him teaching people,

[@drcats]

this streamer has the potential to become a great chess player

[@broscoli6552]

honestly, he's gonna be great one day

[@MisfitsFun]

He just might have what it takes

[@basquiatofconvos4655]

He makes me want to take playing chess more seriously. I might just try to learn some more by watching more of his games...

[@mee14159]

Maybe one day he will beat magnus carlsen

[@David-tx3or]

If he works hard, he will be able to reach 2000 elo

[@marklondon9004]

To get an idea of how good Hikaru is, watch a GM stream a 3 minute game against another GM. Generally silent, and it is close. Watch Hikaru, and he's chatting about anything, music playing, responding to chat and only occasionally says 'Wait, I gotta focus here'. Wins 10 of 11 on Titled Tuesday.

[@Anticommunism99]

But not against top 10

[@applehead2004mj]

@@Anticommunism99 he destroyed Magnus with the first move a3 in their last game. also he constantly talked during the party

[@Anticommunism99]

@@applehead2004mj destroyed lol magnus was just warming up, who's the world champ?

[@applehead2004mj]

@@Anticommunism99 did Magnus also warm up in the scc match? in time control 5+0 your champion did not win a single game against Hikaru, but Hikaru led 4:0

[@kaustubhgupta168]

@@applehead2004mj yea i'm with you

[@jmcunningham7537]

Can we just appreciate how awesome Hikaru's Stepfather is.

[@southstar9931]

💯

[@omprakashbaruah9425]

A good man at day. A cuçk at night.

[@JP-jd5vz]

Rest in peace

[@nico5733]

@@JP-jd5vz hes not dead delete that stupid comment

[@SD-in2mv]

@@JP-jd5vznot funny

[@Kaynanlee]

I am honestly just happy that a player like Hikaru even exists. Sharp, attacking play, extremely fast calculation, and insane defense. He is the most entertaining chess player to me, stylistically

[@gurennnnn]

And after 2 years of streaming, Hikaru is the best person that can explain chess among others top 20 superGM. He's not awkward to talk to, not like other superGM.

[@gurennnnn]

@@willmurderyouinyoursleep6325 no, the way magnus talk is not clear. He stutter and not have a good communication during interview. I would say Hikaru and Anish is the best communicators amongs Super GMs.

[@RinRin72769]

Magnus gains a 200% skill increase if he's drunk

[@thegyattiestmanalive22.2]

@@willmurderyouinyoursleep6325 and? that doesn’t change the fact that anish and magnus are better communicators.

[@Raven-zz8mk]

Hikaru's on that level where he isn't worried his streams are like an endless source of study materials on how he plays/thinks

[@mattnyte]

It also helps that he doesnt play his otb preperation online.

[@Frank7489]

The footage of him as a kid is so funny. The way he’s always making faces at the camera lets you know he has that troll side to him somewhere underneath it all.

[@drcats]

Hikaru is so well spoken and such a gentleman!

[@Anticommunism99]

Ok

[@JammastaJ23]

It's crazy that he's like top 10 in all time formats and then streams full time. His performance in the candidates and then recapping every game afterwards on YT is outrageous.

[@ankitrai96]

Seeingn Hikaru's journey and his stepfather's role in it is very inspiring

[@Anticommunism99]

Nope

[@grimreaper7854]

Absolutely

[@shiroskull2029]

This is so nostalgic Im almost in tears. Its been a wonderful journey. Great editing with all the details. I've been following Hikaru since the chess boom.❤

[@CompleteSpec]

seeing reckful on it was also pretty sad

[@2608alice]

02:31 "but Hikaru was exceptional." I love how they put the ice cream clip right here.

[@frogiwthoutahat]

yea wtf lol

[@elcapitan549]

His little scrunched up face is so cute. lol

[@paxielle]

Hikaru is a great streamer and player, I used to be addicted to his streams during lockdown and it was always interesting stuff to watch and listen to. He's very interactive with the chat even compared to top non chess streamers, it feels like it's an actual conversation with him and viewers.

[@pabloelgatto]

Hikaru is the GOAT

[@chess_org]

Noooo, please let the chess community be peaceful

[@Hagurmert]

@@chess_org You've already ruined many players, you little thing!

[@chess_org]

@@Hagurmert at least I didn't divide the community :)

[@soothingseas]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@stephen8797]

no he isnt

[@LoveHandle4890]

Even Magnus once called him “Decent”.

[@stevelenores5637]

Hikaru's success is simply. He has a sense of humor. Everybody is attracted to that in this humorless world.

[@misoch]

"I don't get it, chat. Let's move on."

[@Watta_Botta]

I know nothing about chess... Thats all

[@hudwastaken]

I know a lot about chess, yet I suck at it... That's all

[@robdubent]

Im rated 2100 online and still know nothing. These guys are on a ‘gifted’ level. The better I get the more I’m reminded of this.

[@srbreasts]

@@robdubent these poor mortals u dont know the power that you need to become a chess master

[@Anticommunism99]

@@robdubent 2100 rating =at least 100 000 World wide players

[@h.h.h.9307]

@@Anticommunism99 he's probably lichess rating hahhaha

[@14-Peaks]

Hikaru has done so much for the game and community

[@vonolemaxle3040]

Nakamura grew on me after watching last year's Grand Prix. I was on the hill that he was already washed after getting constantly thrashed by Carlsen tourney after tourney, settling for second or third place. Then, he was just like a phoenix refusing to die in that Grand Prix event, he beat the one I'm rooting for Levon Aronian in a must win game and that's it. This streamer is legit alien. He plays way too online chess yet he still plays very solid otb. Very unthinkable but it is what it is. Hope he gets into this year's Candidates and try to push one last hurrah on the world title against Nepo/Ding.

[@davidedurant5274]

Hikaru and Danny like Conor and Dana with mma, as chess fans we owe you two so much for bringing chess to the next level!

[@nico5733]

What a nice video. Great insights we would have never gotten just like this.

[@xvirusvibez2929]

Hikaru will go down as one of the biggest/best chess players ever 💯💯💯

[@sorinsandu451]

despite all the controversies and different tastes, this guy is the best! he probably made the greatest service to the community of world chess in the last years

[@vancedadder]

what controversies specifically?

[@KNNY61]

Those who dislike him bring up old personality snafus when he was a bit younger and not as laid back. Not worth getting into, imho. I watch a few streamers. Hikaru is my favorite.

[@m.g6917]

"I love you hikaru!" Hikaru: "Yeah thanks" LOL

[@mo5328]

Wow great story, well told. Good luck for continued success!

[@smartypantschess]

Great video. It's nice to see Hikaru has chilled out a lot in recent years.

[@jujurinka6719]

I love you Hikaru Hikaru: yeah! Thanks

[@TejassKadam]

The expressions still the same since childhood 😂😂

[@bobmamurov5027]

Ricardo Nakamura. This is how automatic subtitles interpreted his name in this video.

[@musical_lolu4811]

Thanks Danny, for basically creating the best chess streamer.

[@Philson]

DUDE THIS WAS EPIC

[@princeoffine]

At 0:31 I thought he said "niggas" 😂

[@__pumpkin_heads___]

I love your content! I suck at chess but I try 🙂. Thanks for posting! It makes me laugh.

[@pearldinosaur7505]

WOOO! A new video!!

[@ThePiMan0903]

Hikaru is just amazing!

[@JohnKuhles1966]

Hikaru is 100% genuine authentic ... which is rare nowadays!

[@AshutoshAkkole-w9g]

2:33 his bro was supertalent but Hikaru went and become GOD

[@freeWizard]

Yep this is the Pineapple Guy !! 🍍 aka the World Fischer Random Champion aka the best Speed Chess player. Especially Online 👏👏👑

[@bubsadoozy]

Aka #1 at being #2 in OTB blitz.

[@odielarson]

Hikaru might just have the most entertaining reactions ever.

[@RobertVargaCG]

Hikaru is The Goat 🐐

[@chess_org]

Nooo, please let the chess community be peaceful

[@shaunmagtangob3239]

Magnus vs Hikaru.. Chess Boxing would break the internet....

[@ceannafranco2891]

great video👍suggestion:can you make a misfits story on tubbo or lanusky?

[@elementsofphysicalreality]

Jamba Juice should sponsor him. The juice master.

[@nunooliveira3196]

The most Hikaru comment that you will ever see: "You know guys it's just that guys then I take, takes, take, takes, take, takes, then castle, then mate GG"

[@Caverns-Wcue]

Y'all are like one of my favorite youtubers

[@southstar9931]

His Dad is awesome

[@Anticommunism99]

Is he Indian?

[@southstar9931]

@@Anticommunism99 seems like it...

[@ryantres85]

it's hikarin' time

[@MagicMushroom1971]

Hikaru Nakamura is a living legend. Period.

[@justsomebody6037]

I came to know Hikaru after seeing the his memes, chuckled a bit, went to see his stream/videos, saw pogchamps, came to know new streamers and content creator, then saw his AWE inspiring games with his lovely personality, and started playing chess too after getting bested repeatedly by my brother and father and developing a bit of hatred towards chess i finally libing chess and now am pretty good at it. For me Hikaru made me realise that chess can be fun. I also watch Gothamchess vids a lot and feel that Hikaru and Levy are very much responsible for the revival of chess as a game to be enjoyed. And i couldn't be anymore grateful to them ❤

[@Arylist]

Can't wait for Hikaru to react to this

[@RM-xr8lq]

hikaru sponsored this video

[@saad5590]

2:30 young Hikaru having his treat before destroying the hopes and dreams of young chess players

[@reyntime6749]

The fierce stares into the camera at 0:02 and 0:09 shows how badass Hikaru is. He probably knows karate and used it in a physical fight.

[@sijenkai3928]

Hahaha

[@crippyboyful]

What a great video! Props to you guys for taking a chance on Hikaru. Chess will never go away, and so this is a great investment. Not like TSM...

[@jetender3855]

I want to watch this guy play 5D Chess with Multiverse Time Travel

[@Rainman___]

"If he doesn't do anything more than what he's already done, he's already done plenty." That hit completely differently.

[@galacticat7144]

Finally, I’ve been waiting for Misfits Hikaru content ❤

[@danny208YT]

Hikaru autographed my grannies bra

[@Op1asPharaoh]

Random fan: "I love you Hikaru" 😍 Hikaru Nakamura: "Yeah, thanks" 😐

[@alexjbriiones]

Thanks for the video. I had no idea Hikaru was such a great chess player, and now a businessman. Very impressive.

[@tocsickstreams]

they recently did a video like this at my school- they interviewed "the best chess player" In our school T-T

[@Badatbullet]

Finally glad this small time chess streamer is getting more recognition

[@KNNY61]

Definitely has to be the least popular streamer ever.🙄🙄🙄

[@pinkpufferfish]

I love how hikaru starts eating while playing even when he was young

[@Chenal007]

Who ever is hikaru's real parents are they missed out on something truly amazing

[@descendency]

Getting to see a player of his caliber do what he does... it's insane and amazing. If you've never seen it, watch him draw arrows on a board.

[@suzann824]

little Hikaru was adorable 💜💜

[@raicyceprine8953]

someday, this guy'll be a pro

[@divyamnigam2070]

his history is legendary with only one villian- Magnus Carlsen

[@lamiales1129]

3:36 The two letters "神童" on the left of Hikaru means "child prodigy". It was a prophecy...

[@hazbinhotel1Jayden]

The ‘after a detour nakamura 19 is back to his winning ways’ that was posted the day my brother was born jan 7 2007

[@jamie49868]

Love HN but the thing is "it don't mean a thing if he isn't winning". Well, he is past that now. He can still win and perform, as well as be the great chess ambassador.

[@victorcarranza2071]

All chess players and fans have to give a big thank you to Hikaru for share and encourage the passion and love for chess around the world

[@steve5nash]

Love the ending

[@Glendragon]

A lot of great chess players could easily have become world champion if not for Magnus Carlsen

[@Anticommunism99]

Excuses

[@vancedadder]

which makes him even more legendary

[@sebastianardila7263]

Dude i love chess, i love GM Hikaru, he teaches so much by creating content.

[@-ahmedhaitham]

"something just clicked", yeah..

[@bigcooldad4567]

Watch him say he doesn't make that much money

[@googleaccount-np9mn]

hes not even taking the tournaments seriously. he just offering draws, goes to his hotel room and starts streaming. i think he earns much more and enjoy streaming more than playing chess in fide tournaments

[@macchiavelli199x]

lol nah, he just doesn't put that huge burden on his shoulders as much as he did pre-2020 anymore, and that doesn't mean he's not taking tournaments seriously. to be fair, fide has been making chess & its championships much much less fun, which is also part of the reason why Magnus lost his interest in defending his WC title

[@elizaadam9249]

I smart I learned chess🙈

[@vlnow]

My favorite data scientist.

[@Art.20Abs.4GG]

"My name is Hikaru Nakamura. I am a professional streamer, I am also a prominent chess player."

[@akshatsrivastava6193]

Omg, what an excellent documentary 🔥

[@pikminfan14]

6:15 Didn't know Hikaru had tattoos

[@lightspamorochi766]

Dude isn't half bad. He should try the World Rapid Championship. I bet he could get at least top 10!

[@Frosted_cheese]

He hated losing so he decided to stop losing

[@drumcircler]

When you become one of the greatest in your field you too can cash in. Practice, practice, practice.

[@asOO3tnCC]

All Hail The King!

[@brandoncorley1423]

He has always been my favorite!

[@ttyk19]

there’s hope for chess players everywhere to become a content creator and make something of their lives. badda bing!

[@D4nielH]

He’s realle ebjoyable streamer and incredible intellect chess superstar.

[@ritikakela]

Damn Hikaru, You adorable as hell

[@Silly_Sausage5]

21st person love your vids always make me happy when I’m sad❤

[@versev0]

If compared to football hikaru is cristiano ronaldo, not only both good at their game they have outside the game charismatic skill, and then magnus carlsen is more like messi pure talented person, one thing for sure is all of them really standing above anyone else

[@Jordy40hands]

DOPE VIDEO!! Love Hikaru Drawkamura 😅

[@manubishe]

Respect where respect is due - his editor brings him the big bucks

[@Hellothere-lg2fj]

FRRR

[@maarijfarrukh2019]

The end of Misfits and hikaru?

[@Genlossfan]

In the past this was the 100th nas daily.

[@Barter7]

Best online chess player of all time

[@iii898iii]

I knew this streamer will be a great chess player

[@TiptronicSS]

Awesome video, would love a documentury of his childhood