Trash Talker Tries to Swindle Hikaru Over The Board

Hikaru gives the Coffee Chess guys a chance and plays against the Boston Mike (The Famous Trash Talker) and FM Mark the Duck. Sub to the legendary Coffee Chess channel to view the other games from these matches: / coffeechess
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[@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.

[@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

[@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]

😎❤️🇹🇼‼️

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@abbaschoukair463]

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

[@AlexisSmith12]

Losing*

[@jpersonen98]

Rewrite that

[@snickle1980]

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

[@SnakeEyeJJ]

​@@AlexisSmith12 Incorrect. Bostonian Michael said 'Loosin'.

[@mohammadal-abbasi7247]

🤣🤣🤣

[@tor6351]

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

[@shaunbanis2231]

😂😂😂lmao.. He is the best

[@kylemailey3670]

funny but true

[@AlexanderWeixelbaumer]

Juicers everywhere

[@DaevorTheDevoted]

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

[@rhnabam]

Lol

[@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!

[@MISSIONRIDERMOTOVLOG]

Waited for this

[@ludvigraamberg]

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

[@memo-sn1gu]

Lmao

[@T03_t0uch3r]

Lmao

[@deadpoolgaming8161]

*really, you are something else* 🥳🥳

[@astra200]

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

[@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.

[@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?

[@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.

[@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?

[@Spirit_Alive]

"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

[@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

[@lafoonxiii5311]

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

[@Otherhats]

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

[@uedaaaron4226]

Q6 8th 8th km23h

[@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"

[@ptod5429]

Quiet literally

[@forthelulz5411]

They truly are

[@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]

😂 😂

[@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_🤓🤓

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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 .. 👍💯😊

[@joeysingingchannel]

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

[@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 😂

[@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.

[@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.

[@meliodas11]

Nikaru Hakamura doing it again

[@snazzyeee]

Wtf

[@glennquagmire583]

Moin Meliodas

[@navindavoodi6065]

Hikamura Nakaru

[@t07minas]

Du bist auch überall

[@toyadashi1595]

Hello There Verified Person

[@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

[@anone-mouse1672]

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

[@rawtrout3402]

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

[@luketaylor2842]

Listening to you help the other players out after the match is amazing! Great sportsmanship!

[@NeonBigDummy]

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

[@jaydawggg4367]

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

[@robertthurman8412]

I'm learning chess, and I must say it is awesome to see you guys play. I watch what I call like to call the Humble Crew i.e. Hikaru, Rosen, Rozman, and the trash talkers i.e. Coffee Chess (great entertainment). You guys make such great content... It is great to contrast the Humble Crew against Boston Mike, The Great Carlini and Brooklyn Dave.... wishing you all nothing but success.

[@whitelikejesus]

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

[@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.

[@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 ?

[@collingagnon7859]

I watch your videos every night and this is my favorite! Love when you play Boston

[@silentstranger49]

5:08 "No that doesn't do that.... Oh yes it does" hahah i love it

[@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 😂 😂

[@Charge11]

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

[@jpetersen46321]

This is just amazing! What a treat to watch Hikaru play the Coffee Chess crew.

[@bigollameo]

Honestly, this is as fun as it can get! Thanks for this video, Hikaru. I've cracked up multiple time on just one watch of the first half with Boston Mike.

[@BlueYYu]

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

[@ThatOneDude7]

*WAIT A SECOND*

[@benwinstanleymusic]

Woah

[@aryandhande]

Yesss 😂 😂

[@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?

[@bigbro5089]

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

[@jeremiahhoffman5797]

That's very nice of ya to give Coffee chess club gangs a opportunity to play ya and you giving them some pointers of what should've done and not to do. great to see a humble player who willing to give back and give them the memory to remember that moment.

[@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

[@xavieruvalle4604]

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!

[@janzizka9963]

Awesome you visited Coffee Chess, they are doing great job making chess less serious and more casual while maintaining good and interesting gameplay. I was first hooked for the Coffee Chess channel via some random FB video where some bald guy was really mean to other player. We never behaved like that in our games. And that is how I discovered Boston Mike and remembered the old times when he was NICE :D Brutal duel of Brooklyn Dave and Golani Salami sealed my subscription. I am going to enjoy your channel too. Thanks for good work.

[@giuseppedinunzio9137]

Great Hikaru! It was a good choice to look for some time to be spent with the Coffee Chess bunch. Well done

[@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.

[@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.

[@handbremse6119]

actually pretty humble and chill people, everyone ssems to be genuine honored to play against someone like you.

[@jackcerullo2026]

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

[@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.

[@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 :)

[@VikingOlberg-NymoenOfNorway]

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

[@bamerson01]

Love these videos. Fun seeing you play with us mortals. Keep them coming.

[@ronborneo1975]

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

[@miniwars123]

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

[@and_I_am_Life_the_fixer_of_all]

chess is the best multiplayer game hands down

[@20DX00]

Chess players are passive aggressive

[@clonerstive]

LOVED watching you and the famous trash talker. Always entertaining to see him. And going against you was so cool 🥰

[@mariosandoval9257]

This is just i was waiting for, trash talker vs Hikaru, i enjoyed so much, thank you!!!

[@lu-bum9600]

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

[@DonLarryTT]

totally

[@Schwarzie10]

Please more videos like this! I love watching these players gush over you 😂

[@bertvsrob]

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

[@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.

[@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 🤣🤣

[@pastortroy4life]

Bruh I absolutely love that this is trending to be a top 5 hikaru video!! Super happy that the crossover proved to be worth it for him :)

[@ArtOfLife.]

10:40 that reaction from Hikaru 😆

[@ThunderHead3i]

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.

[@ThunderHead3i]

@@ems3832 oh thanks lol

[@pooguy7480]

Lol let alone Hikaru Nakamura.

[@centurionMAC]

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

[@OArchivesX]

hikaru rly doesn't have good responses lol. that was a little patronizing Duck: "It was an honor' H: "No problem" lol like jeez man you could say it was my pleasure too.

[@pango9519]

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

[@rileyjohnson5261]

hikaru im so happy you found the coffee chess players i used to watch them every morning and still do on occasions

[@freddiekay]

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

[@scrappypirate2268]

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

[@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.

[@imranmohmed2913]

If you want power you have to be willing to reach down and get it.... Great sportsmanship around, Hikaru you really made everyone's day there pleasure to watch

[@captainzero119]

damn this was so cool, I got into chess from the coffee chess channel, don't get me wroing I'm totally totally crap but I love watching it and playing the odd game now and then with other newbies but the respect, speed and humbleness actually changed my opinion on you Hikaru, obviously you are an amazing player (duh) but you seemed to be a lot more funny and relaxed than usual here which was refreshing

[@ptitwhy5309]

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

[@goosebandicoot7083]

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

[@mvazquez4588]

Hikaru!!! That's so awesome that you went to Coffee Chess's crew and destro.. played them !!! lol j.k we all following Coffee Chess were really wanting to see you with the crew, Thank you So much for going over and spending time! Entertaining games, and insightful ! I been a sub in both channels for while, it's great to see Baba Yaga having fun! :P

[@TMacinAus]

Loving the detail you are picking up in these reactions. It is a lot! And is only the selected few elements that could resonably be included from the books. Book fans forget how much time we had to assimulate the complexity, as we waited 2 years between books. This season's main job is to set the context for story arcs that take until the Last Battle to resolve. i.e. Season 8/9, if we get that far. The complexity weaves story arc's, character developments, and epic battles into an open conflict of the forces of the Light and Shadow. The Last Battle is coming!

[@sainirmith9869]

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

[@benjaminhonick5258]

It was epic!!

[@Dennaton]

Stomping scrubs

[@shaunbanis2231]

It is epic!!

[@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

[@aaaazzzz1437]

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]

@@aaaazzzz1437 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.

[@Soulsphere001]

One thing I have noticed about Hikaru is that he's very generous when his opponent makes a mistake. I imagine most other players wouldn't have let someone take back that rook move. Also, this reminds me of the time Hikaru could have been a jerk in a professional game when his opponent accidentally hit the button on the clock before promoting their pawn to a queen. Hikaru could have taken the win, but he realized it was a mistake and wanted to give his opponent a fighting chance.

[@allofgarden4152]

thats because rarely does he play someone who can put up a fight against someone at his level given there are very few.

[@TheAkreptimi]

So much fun to watch i already watched coffee chess for so many years. Great to have hikaru.

[@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.

[@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.

[@hzubovi1]

I really love this type of video. Would love to go on a world tour with Hikaru and film these random chess games on every continent

[@cinemacynic980]

I love the change of pace depending on the player Hikaru plays against. The first video I saw was against that funny trash talker in Detroit, and how he played fast and Hikaru played just as fast, and when he played Mike he played the same speed as him, and was able to slow down even more for Duck, so it was a well thought out game. Great ability to shift gears.

[@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

[@connerdenning8567]

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

[@primeobjective5469]

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

[@Ausnapify]

Lmaoalahsjsksk

[@TheMacabreJock1993]

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

[@beijing.biltong]

I liked Hikaru before but these videos made him my favorite. I have always found the Coffee Chess guys hilarious but this makes me cry with laughter. Amazing crossover.