Trash Talker Tries to Swindle Hikaru Over The Board

[@GMHikaru]

Glad you all like the video! There will be a few more in the coming week. Also check out Coffee Chess's channel - they will have videos with different games kzbin.infovideos . Many thanks to them for the invite and for filming it and sharing the footage!! Also be sure to check out the next video in the series with the Great Carlini: kzbin.info/www/bejne/laSVqpuFlLKYm8U

[@AngeloGene]

Okay, might check them out. Hopefully, there are videos as entertaining as this.

[@dan_gabriel]

I want more like this, pleaseeee!!!

[@joecarruthers1197]

Genuinely made my day this video. Making the effort to go play is a credit to you and the people who play the game. I’ve watched the coffee chess channel for a while and saw the call out, didn’t expect to see the main man there let alone so soon. Top bloke Hikaru! Thank you

[@jairrozal3386]

More of this, please. 😅

[@fighton5417]

that was cool for you to go there and play mark and mike. thanks for taking the time to do that.

[@tor6351]

Inside Hikaru's head: takes, takes, takes... takes, takes. And little arrows everywhere

[@shaunuwuu]

😂😂😂lmao.. He is the best

[@kylemailey3670]

funny but true

[@AlexanderWeixelbaumer]

Juicers everywhere

[@DaevorTheDevoted]

@@AlexanderWeixelbaumer Damnit, you beat me to it! :-)

[@rhnabam]

Lol

[@cracked660]

Even with no music Hikaru is still bopping his head

[@tomepsilon]

It's called earworm Alright I'll r/woosh myself

[@Ciaosdosooxa]

@@tomepsilon auto-wooosh

[@hitsanctuaryepok9960]

He is just singing his own Knight goes b2 , rook goes c4 and his queen is trapped song.

[@Termenz1]

All incorrect guys, it's r/woooosh and nothing else (4 os)

[@PHeMoX]

@@tomepsilon Correction, his autodidactic eardrums are having some fun. Not earworm.

[@spylerfuknone9405]

This is super good, my favorite Super-GM and my favorite trash talker playing each other.

[@someone-xp8ii]

My favourite super-gm and hikaru playing each other

[@Schmoqyyy]

@@someone-xp8ii rly funny dude

[@ishowclips2938]

Yes super good!! but honestly my favourite trash talker is Big Cesar wish he was there

[@sonusarkar7611]

Lmao what is that dp

[@ardiyantard6023]

@@someone-xp8ii really funny chat, good one good one

[@Antinomer]

When the title says "trash talker", I was expecting to witness karmic justice, but little did I know about how lovable Boston Mike is.

[@Perciz]

And that lovability, cross continent... I became a fan of coffe chess, and now of Hikaru because of him. Excelent ppl... Love it every time

[@Pizzahutbaby]

@Bad_Script I dont like him because of the arrogance. Or maybe I'm an asshole

[@alex-ep4wt]

@@Pizzahutbaby That's just his persona he uses for the camera/ while he plays to have some fun. Met Boston Mike once and he was an amazing guy!

[@longleuc6544]

@@Pizzahutbaby he's not serious, so, i think, you shouldn't take that seriously

[@bmbterps]

@@alex-ep4wt his buddy trash talking him from off cam seemed fun too

[@liberatednow6013]

Lesson learned: Don't mess with a man in a pineapple shirt.

[@blue_hippo]

Lol

[@smol7151]

69 likes. Perfection.

[@CradilyBestPokemon]

Pineapple scary

[@chubychops]

That’s a fact

[@TL243]

😎❤️🇹🇼‼️

[@CoffeeChess]

This crossover was awesome! Thanks for coming GM Hikaru and for the shoutout! What a legend! We all had a blast and we're glad you had fun too! Don't be a stranger ;)

[@vanhel5ing129]

Here before this gets pinned.

[@dionel1388]

The Legendary Channel is here!!!

[@flqff7067]

Idk what to comment

[@nobleboi621]

I agree the crossover was unexpected and awesome!

[@helloitsme5171]

We need the botez sisters against Mike

[@CSMiller00]

$100 says Hikaru is either talking to chat in his head or resisting the urge to pre-move...

[@saanvisharma9952]

'so let's take the juicer, here here here here here and it's mate, nah I'll just castle--' 'dude wtf bro? '

[@edzwansaat8278]

take take take take

[@ThatOneDude7]

Hikaru gets an orange marker out of his pocket and starts drawing arrows EVERYWHERE saying *HERE HERE HERE HERE HERE HERE HERE, TAKES TAKES TAKES TAKES TAKES TAKES TAKES MATE*

[@mattpono8165]

@@ThatOneDude7 underrated comment

[@angel-hf2yo]

I've never laughed this hard before

[@RobbyBobbyBoy]

"Was that a free pawn? Yeah it is I just don't want it" Narrator voice: there was no free pawn

[@Yepowful]

Narrator voice must be Ron Howard, a la Arrested Development

[@JohnnyDoeDoeDoe]

I think they were talking about the pawn Naka took :)

[@scoper7897]

This guys are clearly on amateur level on chess. Would win them all blindfolded

[@yesman8074]

@@scoper7897 me too bro

[@scoper7897]

@@yesman8074 facts

[@xDavergent]

The backseating is hilarious. It's like chat IRL.

[@SilencedButNotForgotten]

The Great Carlini.

[@aabishegaabi6047]

🙃

[@lp4969]

That's just coffee chess, they just have fun

[@masterbeernuts9344]

Carlini wouldn't shut up.

[@D.A.-Espada]

I mean it was what it was like before chat entered the public consciousness It's why I miss arcades. The competition and the trash talk was unparalleled

[@GothamChess]

I'm just here to boost the algorithm

[@Dragonten312]

You're worth more than an algorithm

[@eclipside133]

Go play them gotham

[@spectrum9092]

Nah this guy is arrogant, he even belittle coffee chess before

[@iamronaldo7764]

Oh boy did you miss rook on a4?

[@Flawedra]

im just here to ask you to buy me a car

[@nelutumohan2833]

“Interesting ideea but not really good” “-use the force, Mike -i’m going too, is called losing my rook”🤣🤣

[@sumiii8294]

Timestamps: 3:21 5:14

[@NightHawk8785]

Loved that line!!

[@tinyybiceps]

made me lol

[@Iceman_HSV]

It's called losing my rook...by force 😆

[@vitorcastro42]

Whats the rating (or strength) of the first hustler?

[@Eric-rr4ee]

It’s good to see Howie Mandel enjoying himself outside of work.

[@vicentegoncalves520]

Get the uck outta here this comment is super underrated.

[@tomaf]

Was he there?

[@sonamwangchuk4350]

Hahahah

[@oz_jones]

@@tomaf Just in case you weren't joking: They imply that Hikaru played against Howie, since Mike sortakinda looks like him.

[@tomaf]

@@oz_jones - So it was Howie vs. Tatoo.

[@User-34895]

"Use the force Mike" Mike: I am, its called losing my rook. 😆😆😆😆

[@uwufemboy5683]

Dude has trash talk so powerful not even he’s safe from it

[@Badoopboop]

This legit has me tearing up. This is like MJ showing up to your high school basketball game and actually playing. Truly amazing. So glad you all had fun.

[@ColHogan-bu2xq]

👍

[@Hester_prynne]

what. mj is retired and doesn't play anymore. hikaru is still in going strong. bad comparison

[@lotus4147]

@@Hester_prynne Lebron then

[@jacksonmcdonald5443]

@@Hester_prynne yeah you're right, mj prob wouldn't be much better than highschoolers...

[@verlichtedenker4921]

Michael jackson plays basketball? No kidding

[@Ealsante]

"That doesn't make any sense" Hikaru: "My goals are beyond your understanding"

[@leviashby6754]

Lol

[@dinal1088]

You can see him kind of chuckling to himself, it's like reading his stream chat but vocalized. He knows that he knows more than Mike so he just doesnt care and finds it funny

[@TheEric1203]

Yup. You know you're in trouble when a GM makes a move that "doesn't make any sense"

[@5a1ntt.00]

Quiet literally

[@forthelulz5411]

They truly are

[@astra200]

"Oh no he saw it Mike." "I know, he wasn't supposed to."

[@coolname5696]

Normal human being: "it doesn't make any sense" Hikaru: *sees the next 30 moves and starts smirking*

[@natecole2866]

boston mike would be like 2000 rated smth hes not normal bros a goat

[@RyZeDHD]

nate cole too bad he was outclassed

[@wesleyb1458]

Literally what was happening lol

[@wesleyb1458]

@@natecole2866 yeah that’s difference between 3000+ blitz vs 2000. Mike is legit

[@alexbenito5633]

“It doesn’t make any sense”… not to you, maybe 😂

[@korzenpl]

pretty sure Hikaru wasn't playing his best since you can't look at ceilling outside

[@tkrpiano]

the pineapples store all of the possible continuations of the position. he draws arrows on each pineapple every turn.

[@Guankabun]

But he can look into the ocean as that’s where all stock fish lives

[@gideonturner8716]

But with no ceiling, the sky's the limit.

[@ColHogan-bu2xq]

"Pharyngeal fricative"... What the hell is that ? Old German accent ?

[@nostxlgianostxlgia6878]

I love how Boston Mike has no limits: he will trash talk a five year old kid to an international grandmaster who is one of the best players in the world. 😂

[@THORHAWK17]

Not the best. That goes to Magnus

[@julianfrederick9082]

It’s not arguable that he’s the best player in the world, he either is or isn’t, and right now he isn’t.

[@nostxlgianostxlgia6878]

Thanks for the feedback, edited 👍

[@decentish8546]

@@julianfrederick9082 arguably he is in the time control that they’re playing though. Hikaru is the #1 rated blitz chess player in the world.

[@mwangikimani3970]

He is also great with the kids very gentle with them. They love him.

[@abbaschoukair463]

CARLINI “Use the force Mike” MIKE “I’m going to it’s called loosing my rook” 😂😂

[@MafiaGhost10]

Losing*

[@jpersonen98]

Rewrite that

[@snickle1980]

Close enough. You could technically lose your rook due to loosing it into a lost position.

[@SnakeEyeJJ]

​@@MafiaGhost10 Incorrect. Bostonian Michael said 'Loosin'.

[@mohammadal-abbasi7247]

🤣🤣🤣

[@BobbyBoJanglles]

I noticed Famous Trash Talker Boston Mike seemed quieter than usual. More IRL chess videos please!

[@Tosshh]

Bob.

[@Hydro-_-]

this the guy that used to do fortnite videos

[@xebrax124]

this the guy that used to do fortnite videos

[@marlandt.renhoek9853]

this is the guy that used to do fortnite videos

[@Name-ru1kt]

@@xebrax124 this man right here officer. This is the man that started the chain

[@anone-mouse1672]

OMG, Hikaru hustling on the streets in his pineapple shirt is what we're all here for!!!

[@dango9462]

1:56 Trashtalker: "that does nothing" Hikaru in brain: "mate in 48 moves"

[@987321sam]

Looooool I can see it

[@francescocipriano407]

Hikaru: You just activated my trap card...CHESS MATE

[@aryandhande]

😂 😂

[@lafoonxiii5311]

"Mike, use the force!" "I will... it's called losing my rook"

[@K9_Jay]

I of course knew Mike was good at chess, but he held a good fight against Hikaru, he really isn't bad, and I like the subtle blunders when he's trash talking lol

[@renaldiroekanto789]

you have never seen him spending over 100,000% of his power

[@tm.8399]

Mike is fit, body and brain, more people like Mike and less like most people on youtube trashing him becasue he lost (or even got stomped) by a top 5 chess player of our era would be great tbh

[@valentinobisaccia1258]

This is the best crossover you can ever ask for

[@damiester1]

@@tm.8399 Is Hikaru still considered top 5 chess player of this era? Pretty sure he's primarily focusing on Blitz and sometimes Rapid nowadays. If this was back in 2016, he'd definitely be a strong contender though.

[@sudarshangopinathan5904]

@@damiester1 But they playing 5 min games tho

[@torstenweber8839]

“The bishop takes” *hikaru casually moves his opponents piece back*

[@h0wnr681]

lol, I do that with my friends sometimes, like bro you can't move there it's mate in one

[@aryandhande]

@@h0wnr681 😂 😂

[@antoniosvasilellisneto379]

To be fair, Boston Mike is literally playing the highest-rated FIDE blitz player in the world.

[@mattlikespandas7019]

Don’t mess with Hikaru in bullet or blitz literally best in the world

[@shauryasingh1308]

@@mattlikespandas7019 Magnus laughing in a corner

[@arnabarya5960]

@@shauryasingh1308 Hikaru is higher rated than Magnus in Blitz.

[@chrisulfen8775]

@@arnabarya5960 Yet Magnus still whoops Hikaru in blitz.

[@arnabarya5960]

@@chrisulfen8775 He does sometimes but Hikaru also beats him from time to time. And the matches are almost always very close and sharp.

[@ammar6457]

Mike is just a so nice hearted guy who brings joy to me every time I see him.

[@charlespanache7047]

For real hes really fun to watch

[@metalhead2476]

He's not like the other chess hustlers. He trash talks in a very funny way.

[@Charge11]

"Use the force Mike!" "I'm going to! It's called losing my rook." LOL

[@teksapport9351]

“Interesting idea but not really good” -guy to boston mike

[@enijize1234]

that was the great carlini mate you better pay respek

[@GeraldClaps]

Carlini is not just a guy, he is THE guy.

[@dmodjentdynasty]

Carlini has the best chance against hikaru

[@GeraldClaps]

@@dmodjentdynasty I was thinking Duck had the best Chance when I first heard it was going down, but hopefully Carlini can pull through.

[@NeonBigDummy]

“He doesn’t know what he is doing. I told you he is trash!” Hikaru: *casually sips coffee”

[@thechoiceisyoursify]

Damn, second guy says at the end to hikaru "it's an honor" is such a beautiful moment for me. Being appreciated by seniors at young age must feel good.

[@goose_joose2621]

yeah, also makes you realize how there’s genuine respect in this video, even though the title says otherwise

[@sh9019]

Strange! Im used to being put down, disrespected and spit on by old people. Is the only way to gain their compassion is to be a GM?

[@breakitdown4346]

Wow, I can't believe you actually went down there. You just made all of their dreams. This is super wholesome. Way to go.

[@BlueYYu]

1:16 Hikaru nods along to the music. Truly a 4th dimensional being.

[@ThatOneDude7]

*WAIT A SECOND*

[@benwinstanleymusic]

Woah

[@aryandhande]

Yesss 😂 😂

[@ludvigraamberg]

0:33 Hikaru watches the graphics overlay for a better overview.

[@memo-sn1gu]

Lmao

[@T03_t0uch3r]

Lmao

[@deadpoolgaming8161]

*really, you are something else* 🥳🥳

[@x_x-420]

YOU PLAYED THE LEGEND BOSTON MIKE I’m so happy you did this collab he’s my favorite from coffee chess

[@jeesusmeesuss5247]

Yeah me too. Always some good lines, and he does dial it back playing kids.

[@neoberi2611]

Both Mike and Duck are my favourites which is why I love this video!

[@ronborneo1975]

the crowd convos were hilarious "mike mike the bishop takes! put it back mike!" hahahaha

[@APolitically]

That wasn't fair. FM Duck didn't have his dog there with him to help him out. Without Winston, Duck is just a 1800.

[@uzairkhanpathan7563]

no just a 1600 rated player who hung a piece on move 6

[@Jason-yt9ch]

@@uzairkhanpathan7563 ur telling me that a 161660 hung a piece on move 6

[@gooja9966]

True, it's well known Winston is real chess master

[@davidebic]

@@uzairkhanpathan7563 there was the black square bishop guarding the knight on move 6.

[@death9851]

@@davidebic did u get the reference?

[@joeysingingchannel]

"don't look a gift horse in the...thing." Priceless.

[@scrappypirate2268]

Hikaru bobbing his head around when he moves like he's listening to music while streaming

[@thizlam4810]

I love how in the second game they both just silently nod at each other’s good moves.

[@nathanadams2336]

everyone laughing when Boston Mike was there everyone shut up when Duck sat down :D

[@alancoe1002]

I'm glad Duck resisted the urge to play the Borg. I'm also sorry.

[@BlanBlan19901990]

Reading the room is a valuable skill to have

[@lordjamuo1481]

Yea yea :D

[@UnfailingLove1205]

wheres dave

[@nanoswithabackbone232]

GMH is awesome. Not a stuck up dude at all. Just hanging around with people that love the game. Props on being such an awesome person and teaching some lessons.

[@pablo3168]

This is actually insane they collabed. I've been following coffee chess since 2019 and its so great to see them get the recognition they deserve

[@pastortroy4life]

They do such a great job making chess really fun to watch. I never really cared about chess much until I started watching.

[@TheAkreptimi]

Yes i watched them since the early days. So much fun to watch.

[@centurionMAC]

"We can play the end game if you want." "...no."

[@pango9519]

@@OArchivesX well that's because Hikaru doesn't care

[@goosebandicoot7083]

On behalf of literally everyone, please do more of these when you get the chance

[@Otherhats]

“Use the force mike!” “I am! It’s called losing my rook”

[@uedaaaron4226]

Q6 8th 8th km23h

[@miniwars123]

CoD trash talker: ************** Chess trash talker: “you’re doing so well, don’t worry, keep up the good work” (1:30)

[@o1-preview]

chess is the best multiplayer game hands down

[@20DX00]

Chess players are passive aggressive

[@Ryan_Austin]

I love how respectful he got after that game, pretty cool to see

[@sudarshangopinathan5904]

He's a very nice guy, before and after. He just talks smack during

[@masterbeernuts9344]

Mike loves Hikaru man. It was Mike who invited him. Mike's an excellent guy and obviously has full respect for Nakamura.

[@lu-bum9600]

Best collab ever Look at that already at 2 million views! Epik

[@DonLarryTT]

totally

[@JchosenOfficial]

I grew up in LA playing with these guys, long before youtube was even a thing, before twitch even, it's a beautiful thing to see the Great Hikaru come through and play with the same guys who showed me the ropes. The Great Carlini a true chess hero and mastermind, someone who elevates the game to a new level, you see this guy checking out the chess problem of the day in the local paper wearing a safari hat, comes over starts running his mouth but not in a mean way in a friendly way, in a good sportsmanship way, bringing the game of chess to life beautifully and elegantly, to see Hikaru come and play with these guys it's like a dream come true for the chess world, the one people might not know about, the street chess world where players don't play for anything but the love of the game. This was a true blessing, thank you Hikaru for doing this

[@ionutiordachi]

Good comment, bro. 100% agree.

[@KlingonPrincess]

I grew up in L.A. during the 70s-90s. Moved there at 4 years old. It was a glorious time to live there. I had no connection to the chess world but appreciate your experience

[@maxergoproxy]

Hikaru is trash talker when he plays online, in real life is just a guy with pineapple shirt.

[@andrew12494]

Duck put up a decent fight. Some of his games on Coffee chess are an absolute work of art. One of my favorite players to watch.

[@123pajaron]

@@cb_norwood He prolly saw the fork in Qf6+ and by then he'll be a rook down.

[@MrFoxagon]

8:05 - Hikaru nods, then straw hat nods, then they both nod hahahaha

[@BamsiMamsi]

It’s nice to see

[@Aquwu]

mm yes nodding mm yes yes

[@asiansanta7743]

Oi put a respect to duck, straw hat huh

[@TheTruthSayer90]

@@asiansanta7743 *nods*

[@Viktor12953]

They resonate together :)

[@rawtrout007]

I love the guy in the background of every Boston Mike video going "You've done it again Mike!"

[@hendrikfrey8141]

8:05 I like how they both appreciate the others move by nodding xD

[@KillarneyMark]

There’s my problem. I don’t nod my head enough!

[@kunal1957]

I thought you were me and then I saw username

[@MichelePonte]

Ahahahha, thanks for making me notice it!

[@tonmaj]

@@kunal1957 lol

[@toriless]

Hikaru just kept keeping him out.

[@PtylerBeats]

Plot twist: Hikaru isn’t actually bobbing his head to music on stream. He just does that all the time and plays music to make it seem less weird

[@johnisaacburns7260]

Honestly that explains alot

[@mareksicinski3726]

Nothing hsxweyrd

[@peteypete9357]

Nice theory, but when he's in deep thought in tournaments against other super gms he doesn't do that though. He DOES look away from the board to remember a sequence though.

[@huhulili9021]

@@peteypete9357 when hes playing a normal opponent he hears cheery upbeat music and he vibes to it, but playing agaim other GM music he hears boss music and have to play it seriously.

[@primeobjective5469]

"I told you he didn't know how to play." -Boston Mike

[@Ausnapify]

Lmaoalahsjsksk

[@GodSlayer-vq7pk]

Very humble winner .. it is awesome to see how you give them positive vibes when they lost, encouraging them and giving them compliments on some of their moves .. you are very nice and friendly player indeed .. keep up the good work .. 👍💯😊

[@wininitexe9357]

Boston Mike: It does nothing!! Fell in a part like 5 moves later..

[@thegentleman4874]

Well, in his defence, he was playing against the highest rated blitz player in the world, so just about anybody would've fallen apart.

[@DaDerpyCarrot]

i love how hikaru and mark the duck are invested in a high-level conversation of constantly bobbing their heads throughout the entire match

[@valkai5036]

Weird when I'm in a chess match or just any sports in general, after an opponent does something, i bob my head too. I guess its my way to show respect for their plays.

[@bryantsoto7326]

Marvel: We’ve created the bravest movie crossovers Boston Mike: Hang my rook

[@akxyn5010]

😂👍👍

[@peteypete9357]

He hung his rook three times, wow

[@Veldorb]

I read it as rock, I need sleep.

[@lancestoll2704]

Is nobody going to talk about 3:12. The fact that Hikaru moves Mike's rook back for him. I about died laughing

[@SykoSykesTV]

I noticed that and have been trolling these comments for someone to say something lol

[@toriless]

Yeah, the crowd was even saying why it was such a blunder.

[@tmoore121]

And he follows it by saying "Play something else." lmao

[@lord.d1_]

Illegal move if a world class chess player makes the move for his/her opponent

[@cheddarsunchipsyes8144]

@@lord.d1_🤓🤓

[@themaximus144]

as a long time viewer of the coffee chess channel i just wanna say thank you hikaru for playing with them. I think it meant a lot to them

[@spurs_7798]

"use the force Mike" "Im doing that, its called lose-my-rook" lmao

[@NouvalDaishiki]

Give Me Da Timestamp Pls ;-;

[@xjmasterx0907]

I don’t get it

[@NouvalDaishiki]

@@Abdullah_Ibn_Abdullah Thanks 🤣🤣

[@sainirmith9869]

Yo this is going to be epic. I can tell before even watching.

[@benjaminhonick5258]

It was epic!!

[@Dennaton]

Stomping scrubs

[@shaunuwuu]

It is epic!!

[@bigbro5089]

"The bishop takes, the bishop takes, put it back". Hopes someone could guide me the same in life 🙂

[@Nemo-jm1pt]

10:40 Note to self: If you ever play lord Hikaru over the board, just look at his face before making your move, you'll know beforehand if that move is any good.

[@stevenwier1783]

Note to self: if Hikaru makes the move its probably pretty good

[@Dizzney-minus]

This is so stupid for people to like this comment even though hikaru made that face expression after the move...so I guess people playing chess against hikaru are probably normal beings but less smarter than him in chess.

[@hj2479]

@@Dizzney-minus He is having casual fun, he has a game face, everyone does.

[@luisalonso959]

@@stevenwier1783 the strongest move

[@jarjarbinks3077]

Note to self: don’t drink tap water at jerry Garcia’s.

[@jibbacraftteamplays1282]

This is just like the importance of the pog champs movement. Shows the world of chess that chess can be for everyone. Thank you for using your clout to promote chess for everyone.

[@gonzalo4658]

Bruh this be some fuckshit

[@moltenshard]

@@gonzalo4658 Ok

[@letsmakeit110]

feels bad for the grandmasters though. 10 years ago if you liked chess you were watching them. Nowadays if we want to see good chess we watch the engine tournaments, and if we want to see relatable chess we watch the streamers. Ppl like hikaru and magnus are only good if we want to watch a chess game that's good, but not toooo good.

[@neck51]

David Kennedy yes because Magnus and Hilary suck at chess

[@craftminerCZ]

"Don't look a gift horse in the ugh.. thing!" yep these are pros alright

[@meliodas11]

Nikaru Hakamura doing it again

[@snazzyeee]

Wtf

[@glennquagmire583]

Moin Meliodas

[@navindavoodi6065]

Hikamura Nakaru

[@t07minas]

Du bist auch überall

[@toyadashi1595]

Hello There Verified Person

[@cardoismyname]

Hikaru looks like he’s playing with uncles that swear they can beat him in chess HAHAHAH

[@harjotsingh-ps1wo]

Haha. When you are past 50, Unless you are vishy you have absolutely no chance against hikaru specially in blitz.

[@Crashandburn999]

@@harjotsingh-ps1wo My grandad is 1876 ACF rating(it still tracks close to FIDE). I have no official rating, but i'm about 1400 on chesscom and I beat him almost every game. He's about what you'd expect from a 1200. He's 76 now, and has never played online and hasn't played in a tournament in 20 years though, so I know he's significantly weaker than he used to be, and I think age has played a bigger part in that than simple rustiness because he still plays with friends and family.

[@thatboi134]

@@Crashandburn999 Of course, since your mind deteriorates as you grow older, memories start to get hazy and such.

[@freepimaths9698]

This is such an awesome cross-over that I never would have expected, please do more with Coffee Chess!

[@zemora9813]

The guy in pineapple shirt should consider playing in a chess tournament.

[@whitelikejesus]

It warms my heart to see you gracious in victory and offering advice at the end.

[@ramuthra1]

Hikaru is often the one joking around with the trash talk when he's streaming online, but over the board he's a straight up gent. What an example for young chess players! He makes sure he shakes his opponents hand, looks them in the eye and tells them how well they did, and even gives them some useful advice on what they could have done better... but in a genuinely friendly and conscientious way. Often with players of such talent, ego gets in the way of that, but I didn't detect a hint of it here. Hats off Hikaru, you just earned even more of my respect.

[@ptitwhy5309]

Mike: "Yeah you're a little nervous now are you?" Hikaru: "Trying to find the quickest way to win..." lmao

[@KillarneyMark]

When Hikaru grimaces because he knows you’ve messed up and that he has to take advantage. Like “I don’t want to beat you right now but I’m gonna have to because the chess gods demand it”

[@skunkboy72]

As a bad chess player, why was that pawn take game over in the 2nd game? Black was only 1 pawn down.

[@sk8ersrok366]

@@skunkboy72 technically it wasn't over but blacks defense was about to fall apart. His rook was lost as well. And considering who his opponent is, it was just best to resign

[@Kaybee3104]

10:40

[@FleshNFaith]

@@skunkboy72 Black's King can only move to D8 or E7 (Although E7 is Mate in 2 - Queen to F6, Bishop to H5). Queen shifts over to F6 for another check. If the King returns to E8, Bishop H5 is Mate. If Black tries to block the Queen with Bishop E7, Queen takes Rook with Check. Queen then takes Bishop on F8 (it can't move out of the way or the King will be revealed). If the King returns to E8 to attempt to protect the Bishop, Bishop to H5 forces the King away. If King to D8, Queen takes Bishop with Check and the only legal move is Bishop to E8, and Queen takes for Checkmate (Queen is protected by Bishop on H5). If King to E7, trying to continue protecting the Bishop, Queen to F6 is Mate (Queen protected by the pawn). Black's King would have to retreat to the opposite side of the board, forcing Black to lose a Rook and Bishop. Black's Pawns are in no position to push and he'd be left with a Queen and light squared Bishop. That Bishop will be forever trapped in the top left quadrant if White plants their Bishop on H5. Even if Black's remaining Bishop were to escape, all of White's pawns are on dark squares and can only be attacked by the Queen. Black's pawns, however, are much less defensible, with a Rook and Bishop pair able to attack and defend, allowing White to march the pass pawn on the G file to an easy promotion. The only way for Black to win here is if White blunders every piece. I'm at around 750-800 rating, so I'd love if someone could point out anything in that position I missed.

[@trezapoioiuy]

Probably he already schemed some good moves ahead and now he can just win without using them

[@TheMacabreJock1993]

0:29 we’re forgiving hikaru’s clumsy piece handling even though we all know he actually just forgot how the horsie moves

[@RedMachineR9]

I love how Mike continues to stay in character after blundering his Rook, the guy is hilarious 🤣🤣🤣

[@Capital_gainz]

He hard a hard time you can tell he felt dumb lol there is no denying that

[@matheusmaica9098]

This trash talker seems really nice, unlike most trash talkers I came across in other games

[@brassbear3373]

It’s all fun. They’re all sweethearts.

[@ppbasso]

Coffee Chess si te answers My friend

[@RockyFelix]

The crossover we were all waiting for!! Hikaru with Coffee Chess. This was long overdue.

[@VikingOlberg-NymoenOfNorway]

Well done Duck, damn. Hikaru didnt say a Word. He was impressed.

[@Sasser2015]

I can't believe I'm watching Hikaru sit across from Mike..... two of my chess worlds have collided. Good stuff.

[@chiz161190]

Duck: nodding his head Hikaru: nodding his head Me: not knowing what's going on

[@remcoterharmsel3147]

When u expect a move and it's coming. It's like yeah-i-knew-that nodding

[@saktichannel29]

@@remcoterharmsel3147 damn🤣🤣🤣

[@GhostofTez]

Telling a GM he doesn't know what he's doing is hilarious

[@thesomalichessplayer2012]

he's playing chess, existing, breathing, doing everything that he is doing.

[@GhostofTez]

@@ems3832 oh thanks lol

[@pooguy7480]

Lol let alone Hikaru Nakamura.

[@paulc6060]

I like how mike always has his entourage in every video he shows up in.

[@BinkyBonk27]

I love how sweet he is after the game with the FM. they seemed to genuinely enjoy their game and i did too!

[@alexbarnard1372]

You know it’s bad when the crowd exclaims “baby Jesus” 😂😂

[@eneszeqiri3364]

I feel bad for mike, he was paniking the whole game, he actually is much stronger than that 😔

[@juanvillalba539]

I mean, he is literally playing the best Blitz player in the world.

[@abcdef8915]

Sometimes the reputation is enough to unsettle you. Happened to me many times. Psychology is a big factor. That's why i love the game.

[@GoodnotGreat88]

He didnt play badly, hes just playing one of the highest rated players in the world.

[@oOPPHOo]

@@GoodnotGreat88 He played worse than he would if he didn't know who he was up against. Blundering the bishop twice is not his level, regardless of who he is up against. Staying composed when playing against someone who could very well embarrass him is simply a skill that's different from his chess skills. Or at least his "main" chess skills.

[@Turnip_king]

8:18 the fact that they're both nodding cracks me up

[@iradarueljude]

Ahh i can finally hear the coughing in a chess match. Bless

[@benjamineyzaguirre9644]

1:55 mike: "That does nothing" Hikaru, thinking to himself: "i am 4 parallel universes ahead of you"

[@tokisuno]

LMAOO

[@LastStar007]

QPUs aligned 😎

[@pjoconnell8268]

No full A presses to be seen here

[@jensino]

Can you imagine Kasparov playing in that environment? 😂

[@dozzio]

Yes

[@Ace-qm6om]

Yes

[@bertvsrob]

"interesting idea, but not really good" management talk 101 ^^

[@imjustsomeguy72]

I can hear Carlini yelling in the background, would be cool to see a game of his against Hikaru.

[@nagano87]

That guy on the right with the pineapple shirt has a lot of sportsmanship.

[@FootClob]

His youtube channel is Hikaru

[@jason6344]

@@FootClob fr?

[@ThePayner1]

@@jason6344 No. He's clearly playing of the fact that the original commenter was pretending to not know who Hikaru is...

[@jaidsalgado]

@@ThePayner1 who's hikaru?

[@jason6344]

@@ThePayner1 are you sure that's hikaru tho i think it's vishy anand idk tho

[@shashwat_dubey_]

he is soo addicted to streaming that even without music he is grooving 😂

[@freddiekay]

I love how humble and respectful Hikaru is @11:00