Who'll Face Hikaru in the Grand Finale? Magnus, Danya or Alireza? | Bullet Chess Championship 2023

[@zyabayz101]

Extraordinary praise by Carlsen for Nakamura, and by Nakamura for Naroditsky. Carlsen (3:26:53): "Oh, okay, so he's just that much better than I am? ...Yeah, fair enough...." (3:27:50:) "But that he was like this much better, I didn't realize. Yeah, it's insanely impressive." Nakamura (3:15:22): "If Danya could actually stop being so afraid of Magnus and myself...I think he also can play completely on par with Magnus and myself... if [Danya and Alireza] can sort some of those mental kinks out, they very easily could win against both of us."

[@Av-uv6xu]

It's actually them realizing that each of those 4 had them moments of pure confidence and being in the flow, in which each of them basically stronger than everybody else. Yet these spikes of super strength like Lewandowski 5 goals in 9 minutes (ok, maybe not that extrordinarly super) come and go for everyone, that's why the winner is decided through so many hours of play, to test and stretch and create variety of circumstances

[@soxnation1000]

These guys are all very classy and showing great sportsmanship...great to see

[@idontknowwhattowritehere.8361]

​​@@erickanter4090 Fischer World championship...

[@soxnation1000]

Magnus is so humble--literally was tied with Hikaru and lost in overtime, but said in the interview that he realized Hikaru is "so much better than him" at bullet chess

[@ericcarlsen6194]

He was never leading my friend- literally was trying to close the gap all the match- and he’s not humble he said it a reality check for him, hope u understand that

[@morniclegreen3534]

@@ericcarlsen6194 I believe that if you ever find yourself in a position in which you're widely recognized as the greatest player of all time, you may indeed be seen as being humble when you give praise and acknowledge the respect you hold for your rivals

[@hanshansen1990]

​@@ericcarlsen6194you don't know what humble is dude

[@sbxftr]

@@ericcarlsen6194 you seem bitter

[@1Plebeian]

Ericcarlson is right. Flow state hikaru vs flow state magnus is the difference Magnus is describing.

[@Saxeh]

Massive praise to Hikaru from Magnus.... I'm impressed!

[@SiouplaitMerci]

@@archuser181 U can play 100k games , it is not that will determine your level, maybe just deal better the time of thinking but Jikary even doesnt do that and u are just saying , number of matchs played doesnt matter 😂

[@vasilijeboskovic5948]

​@@archuser181What about Lichess bro?

[@anissbenthami]

​@@archuser181don't be a crying child. grow up

[@kevin-7091]

​@@archuser181cry harder

[@aaronchan1088]

Naka is no longer intimidated by Magnus... The gap between naka and Magnus is finally shrinking.

[@dfg12382]

This was the most fun chess event I've seen so far. Bullet probably is the mode that shows best on what an insane level the pros really are. Congratz to Hikaru, he's much more chill now as a streamer and plays better than ever.

[@imagoodieboy7790]

Now I can hear him saying "WELcome bACk everyone and for todays video..." after this tiring game.

[@KenjiWasTaken]

at 14-14 that game . . . was IMO the turning point, you clawed all the way back, and you were winning . . . and Hikaru found a way to take the win away. . . crazy

[@luisitogonzales3169]

i cannot imagine someone in the future who can beat magnus or hikaru at speed chess. Maybe we are so lucky to have witness the games of the two greatest speed chessers of all time

[@julianhodgson1961]

I think Ali Reza is the one person capable of beating either Naka or Magnus on his day - in five years time he’ll be at his absolute peak while Naka and Magnus will both be closing in on 40.

[@TristanSune]

​@@julianhodgson1961 As long as Alireza isn't focused on Chess he won't become the next best online (or OTB for that matter) player

[@catgenocide6940]

Hikaru is a person alive that can beat Magnus

[@mehdimehdikhani5899]

Seriously you can't imagine? I can easily imagine Alireza Gukesh or Nihal beat these players in a near future. Alireza beat hikaru in 2021 and his matches with them were close this year.

[@luisitogonzales3169]

@@mehdimehdikhani5899 lol, by the time magnus and naka deteriorates. these two legends will never be surpassed at their prime in any generation.

[@goodbadluck5486]

Bullet championships needs an arena and fan attendance, that'd make this one epic live event.

[@farishakim6759]

Physical arena is not a good idea..cus Bullet is so fast that most of the time need to premove. Imagine having the chess pieces keep falling cus people keep placing them at quick pace

[@biel572]

Physical arena + online chess like many esports

[@goodbadluck5486]

@@farishakim6759 No, they play on computer of course.

[@SathvickSatish]

I didn't expect the Magnus vs Hikaru match to be that close, and I think Magnus was also surprised at how close he got to beating Hikaru. Congratulations to Hikaru on winning the whole thing!

[@davidknutty]

Hess & Danny are the dream duo commentators

[@edgarsmith9102]

They were really good. Hess spots things so quickly

[@vasilijeboskovic5948]

GOAT commentators.

[@sushilganesh07]

So ‘Chaiyya Chaiyya’ song is secret behind Hikaru’s win😅

[@t19563]

Well done to Hikaru nakamura for winning! And an excellent performance by magnus getting 2nd place. It's his first BCC too.

[@rr37800]

Oh wow Didn't realise this was his first

[@redeyexxx1841]

I'm actually surprised Magnus went to finals. He doesn't play too many bullets so I was 100% expecting Danya making it a 50/50 and Alireza would definitely win. Somehow he won both and took to tie breaks

[@ConClasher3]

Spoilers noooo 💀

[@16Netgear]

@@ConClasher3you’re the one reading the comments lol

[@zachkoontz5550]

Why the spoiler dude

[@richardsmith881]

What an exciting finish to an incredible tournament! Congrats Hikaru! Plus, my favorite broadcasting team of all time doing the commentary! Kudos Robert for using just in the Nickelback of time. It’s rare when Danny cannot come up with a response. 😂

[@oscareriksen2240]

I think Magnus was happy because he finally met someone better than himself. At chess. So he could compete again. It s a lonely world being always the best. You get bored. That s why he gave away his world champion title I believe. Just boredom..

[@morniclegreen3534]

Haha, too bad it's bullet 😅 I personally think chess loses something when flagging becomes a factor

[@kf_01]

Correction- at bullet, not chess wth

[@luisitogonzales3169]

2 point lead still will not make hikaru better than magnus at bullet.

[@vercot7000]

@@luisitogonzales3169 then how come magnus said hikaru was superior to him the entire match

[@wesleyb1458]

At bullet chess* only. Hikaru probably been the best bullet player ever since the early days of online chess lol

[@MC-ep8cu]

It's not really fair they made consolation play 3 rounds one day....... Should have been a day off before big finals. This is coming from a Hikaru fan who wanted Hikaru to win

[@Everybodylovesdraymond]

I agree, that’s so many games! My mind would be fried

[@dexio8601]

It's all pointless anyway, there should be no losers vs winners final bracket.

[@zanies6288]

​@@dexio8601why double elimination makes it more fun

[@RMF49]

Agreed, Hikaru had no warmup games.

[@RMF49]

@@zanies6288Double elimination is way better. More skill less luck.

[@TheAdi1110]

So it was Chaiya chaiyya what gave Hikaru the power to beat El Magnito.. Awesome

[@dan.m.8614]

Just to put into perspective, imagine the burden having to play Daniel, resting 5 minutes than playing alireza and then 5 minutes later playing hikaru for the tournament back to back to back lmao. What Magnus pulled off today even as a runner up its incredible and btw lost 17-15 so was not even a complete beatdown, but man he must have been exhausted. I dont think no one else could have pulled that off (coming from losing bracket and doing that). Obivously props to Hikaru as well for literally not losing a single time and he fully deserves the bullet chess goat title I think that is a consensus nowadays.

[@chrisb.heckons637]

thats what i think as well. do u think hikaru could do that? i mean if the roles were reverse. Its just a cool thought to think about. ITs crazy how close it was.

[@chrisb.heckons637]

i will say though Hikaru had certain games he should've won in the match against magnus so techenically it wouldn't have ben that close. but still. close!! and Magnus said Hikaru is good folks....that means Hikaru is GOOOD

[@bonnax07]

That's winners bracket for you bro. In any sport, the winners' bracket winner should have some quite an advantage to reward you for not losing a single match.

[@dan.m.8614]

@@bonnax07 Not saying its not fair, one thing is that it is impressive that hikaru did not lose a single match and that shows why he is the bullet goat. But the other remarkable part is that in the very last day magnus was able to take down back to back Daniel and Alireza while taking Hikaru to 15-15 games. With only like 5 minutes of rest between each matches lmao.

[@bonnax07]

@@dan.m.8614 i think a better way is that magnus should have 1 match only on the same day before hikaru (the one against alireza). Not two. Better scheduling for improvement for succeeding BCC events.

[@asgerholm1437]

Hess is the hikaru of commentating

[@luffytaro5]

Great commentary, great interview, I love the energy. Keep it up Robert and Daniel!

[@vinayakvaidya4]

Indians assemble 😂 , Hikaru loves Chaiya Chaiya the best 3:23:45

[@CosyBrew]

Hikaru's greatest accomplishment to date has been convincing a new legion of chess fans that he's actually likeable and worth supporting. Crazy achievement.

[@ced3069]

Crazy how it's Magnus' first BCC, and with less experience in it, he almost took the bag. Hikaru is a monster at this.

[@vasilijeboskovic5948]

Umm, no lol. He doesn't have less experience. Magnus plays on Lichess more often. Hikaru is just a better bullet player, plain and simple.

[@fedde313]

@@vasilijeboskovic5948 Lol, Hikaru has probably played 10x more Bullet games than Magnus during his life. You're statement is just wrong

[@zanies6288]

​@@vasilijeboskovic5948this is bs look at their game counts. The fact Magnus made the game that close tells that he is nothing to scoff off

[@chrisb.heckons637]

@@zanies6288 yeah exactly. compare that with classical, the gap is quite high between hikaru and magnus compared to the gap in blitz and bullet.

[@macchiavelli199x]

Nobody is surprised. As long as it's CHESS, Magnus will always excel if he wants to 😂 he's gifted

[@aaronchan1088]

Had magnus completed the comeback, this would be considered the greatest comeback in BCC history. To think magnus would force overtime after trailing by 5...

[@RMF49]

Great comeback but then after he tied it, Magnus had 4 totally winning positions in a row and 1 almost winning position, but Hikaru’s incredible tenaciousness in bad positions enabled him to go 3-1-1.

[@eldon1011]

Danny and Hess are the hikaru of commentary

[@RMF49]

I love Danny and Hess or Danya and Hess depending on my mood. Hess is ridiculously good and Danny/Danya each have a way of adding some spice.

[@iampower5547]

Good game by hikaru i really enjoy that precision checkmate and making magnus frustrating even when hes winning

[@ntokozoshabalala3877]

The evaluation bar was like, you guys play and I will just move up and down😂

[@DekritGampamole]

Hikaru is the king online, Magnus is the king on board. But Magnus is tailing pretty close on Hikaru online, he could beat Hikaru in his best time.

[@SamuelSon-OG]

I was wrong about you initially Danny rensch. Your a very likeable guy 👍

[@Pinchfire]

Impressive by Carlsen. Beating Naroditsky, beating Alireza and then going 17-15 vs rested Nakamura. Impressive. From what I saw Nakamura is clearly the more experienced in bullet - flagging, time wasting and etc. but Carlsen even without that XP is on par. Props to Hukaru for finding a format where he can be the best! I'd like to see this form in OTB Blitz/Rapid though, if I am to call him the best player in the fast formats. For me this title is still for MC.

[@dexio8601]

Naka beat Carlsen in the speed chess championship too, did you forget?

[@builderphill1361]

Hikaru is also the Fischer random world champ!

[@zamazenta1728]

@@dexio8601 Definitely true bud, but that was also a super close fight (13-14). In addition, we all know Magnus has like 5 World Blitz Titles and has been in insane form currently in blitz going 9/9 in Superbet and 11/11 in titled tuesday (beating both hikaru and fabi.) But yeah I dont see anyone coming close to hikaru's second spot either.

[@invisobill2125]

This is a good take. I would say that Hikaru though is the GOAT of online chess. The laundry list of accolades and victories over Magnus online, I’d give him the nod. Magnus is still the GOAT over the board for all formats

[@darthrevan6861]

There were tons of matches where he was winning but choked, the scoreboard could look much worse for Magnus. Also, it was 8-3 at some point, then Hikaru had a mental collapse as he usually does against Magnus, but still won. Magnus himself just said that hilaru was ,,much faster and saw tactics he didn't". Don't act like he won by flagging or dirty little tricks. He IS the better bullett player. About blitz, very 50-5p, probably Magnus a bit better, both mostly because Hikaru still tends to collapse against Magnus evem when he has advantage and actually plays better - although not as much as a few years ago

[@adampizzi8870]

If Magnus dominated in every format, I'd be bored, I am not.

[@billj4525]

Yeah, well Hikaru is a better bullet player than Magnus, and he has been for a while. Magnus never even plays bullet, and Hikaru plays all the time. Hikaru has been better than everyone in bullet for a long long time. It would be boring if Magnus was the best at that as well. Hikaru is playing really well lately though, not just bullet. I feel overall he's number 2 in the world in all the formats combined. He's number 2 in classical on the ratings list as well.

[@andrewbradley3305]

@@billj4525wouldn’t matter. Hikaru is the best in fast time controls. Even in 3-0 he’s the best because he’s the best in scrambles. He’s just is

[@N.Leander]

I cant think of a nicer guy than Danya...

[@marianorivera3272]

Magnus and Hikaru's strength is that they're "better at chess than everybody" according to Magnus... yeah that's a fair assessment. Imagine being so good that you can say stuff like that with a straight face and not come out as obnoxious whatsoever.

[@zionsaal4419]

what is the sudden death format?

[@Jk-ki7tr]

excellent interview from danya

[@farishakim6759]

Hikaru wins People : well, he played 12k games compared to Magnus with 1k games. Really?? Just congratz and give credit to Hikaru man. Plus, his opponent is the GOAT Magnus, not just a typical GM

[@lordtouchme77]

Typical magnus fans, always discredit his opponent whenever magnus lost and making 100 excuses on why their idol lost.

[@redeyexxx1841]

​@@lordtouchme77Hikaru definitely is better bullet player. But come on. Magnus hardly even plays bullets. Hikaru & Alireza should be the 2 favourites

[@gktah]

I mean, that's why Hikaru is better

[@choc0chips91]

3 matches in a row must be very tiring. Feeling bad for magnus

[@barts.8562]

Why start recording 7 mins before actual start. Everyone forced to fast fory

[@ahmedmaher7322]

Guys does anyone knows how do i get the summer offer one month free premium??

[@diasento_sunshine]

LOSERS BRACKET (LOSERS SEMIFINAL) 19:03 - Daniel Naroditsky vs Magnus Carlsen LOSERS FINAL 1:09:37 - Alireza Firouzja vs Magnus Carlsen GRAND FINAL 2:04:25 - Hikaru Nakamura vs Magnus Carlsen

[@vasilijeboskovic5948]

I think Hikaru settled the debate over the greatest bullet player ever once and for all. Congrats legend! Bullet goat and online chess goat! 🐐

[@andrewbradley3305]

Was there an argument. Has magnus ever beaten him at this format?

[@Neohack100]

As a someone who probably played too many bullet games over the years I can say I absolutely loved this! Magnus defeating the penguin, alireza2003 and RebecaHarris only to fight on equal terms with the final boss - Hikaru. It didn't end the way I wanted but still is nice to see the respect Magnus and Hikaru have for one another and Danny and Robert always deliver. Honestly the best way to spend a Friday night 😂😂

[@amandajames5595]

Hess - super grandmaster level commentary❤

[@ModernWorldClips]

Mad respect for a segment on black excellence… shows positivity

[@SevenTwo7ven]

Oh my god! So many games that had me freaking out

[@wisdomseeker3132]

This motivates Magnus Again 😊

[@Tresorthas]

Wonder how different it would have been with 1+1, with no dirty flaggings.

[@taledust9652]

Hikaru win at bullet chess once again congratulation🎉

[@mohitanand1263]

That Indian song section was awesome.... We really need a short video regarding that 😅😊.

[@chrisman212121]

magnus vs hikaru nostalgia

[@arianarickenbacker8493]

Great chess but I swear if Danny drops another Nickelback reference 💀💀💀 I'm boycotting lol. Bring in Howell 🙌🙌

[@Steven_Williams_]

Hikaru is simply more practiced. The daily streaming, constant blitz games. If Magnus actually spent a few days practicing before this match and had no jet lag from a 7-hour flight, it's a whole different story. That said, Hikaru is still a bullet beast.

[@vasilijeboskovic5948]

Nope, easy money for Hikaru - the bullet goat, and the goat of online chess.

[@andresv.8880]

I don't understand why people like to speak for their favorite players, Magnus said what he said, you don't need to add to it

[@RMF49]

That and his baby toe was sore

[@andresv.8880]

@@RMF49 lmao

[@accountaccount3840]

Hikaru❤

[@youtubistas]

Ding saw that on game 8

[@frosty129]

Alireza was millimeters away from this title… He’s never lucky in tiebreak situations

[@mohebhabibi10]

W Hikaru 🔥

[@pankajsharma7511]

Chaina chaian song lol hikaru

[@butwhoasked1821]

Hikaru is so good yet each time he answers question he sounds so insecure

[@occultsymbols]

I think he sounds much more secure than compared to before he started streaming

[@lordtouchme77]

Lmao did you know him personally? Or is that just your own headcanon?

[@No_Masterpiece]

Why do people think so low of Magnus? He might not be the best in bullet chess and doesnt play it that much, but he is one of the best chess players in the world.

[@builderphill1361]

Because he doesn't play bullet chess much? Ian, ding, gukesh, Levon, and rapport are all brilliant players but it doesn't always transfer to bullet, blitz, rapid, etc.

[@exlordinthedude8080]

His instincts are insane, but he isn't as familiar with the game theory of bullet as much.

[@johnmcmillen4540]

he is the best player in current times with a big margin, not only one of the best players. Hands down, if you think about all time controls combined. Ask Hikaru!

[@occultsymbols]

No one thinks low of Magnus. At least no one with a developed brain. Most people know that he's at the very least top 3 player of all time. I think it's pretty clear that he's the GOAT. You are probably just making stuff up

[@catgenocide6940]

He is not the goat nakamura, fisher, morphy etc all better

[@aliani9048]

Alireza will beat blitz GOAT.

[@Ostrokrzewinka12]

Ja nie ogarniam

[@david_kaloi]

Hikaruuuuuuu 🍍

[@hk22253]

go hikaru!!

[@wiraprogrammer]

Magnus is Finish, he's too arrogant

[@vanccy815]

12.6k Hikaru vs 1k Magnus games played difference. Magnus really was underdog in this time format even to Alireza. But the resilience!

[@vasilijeboskovic5948]

Nope, Magnus just plays on Lichess. Hikaru > Magnus, at least in bullet.

[@TT-jc2mb]

​@@vasilijeboskovic5948You're a chess beginner.

[@redeyexxx1841]

​@@vasilijeboskovic5948Even in LiChess he didn't play insane amount of games like others.

[@RMF49]

Magnites: coulda shoulda woulda

[@redeyexxx1841]

@@RMF49 Nakavirus : He's already the GOAT because he won a bullet tournament 🤣🤡

[@baigpigpig]

hess doesn't know how to commentate when he can't play imaginery moves & stare at the eval bar

[@myroadtrips5568]

Listen Indian Songs!!!

[@CosyBrew]

Hikaru still pulling all the dirtiest tricks. Flags Magnus at 2:56:34 in a critical game when he's losing and feeling the heat, then disrupts the play unnecessarily to regain himself and to frustrate Magnus who was putting on the pressure.

[@RMF49]

Cope harder. Flagging is part of the game and Hikaru wasn’t losing. What do you want Hikaru to do, resign an advantageous position? The pause happened after a win by Hikaru, he didn’t need to regain himself. Magnus just choked five straight winning positions where tenacious Hikaru went 3-1-1.

[@CosyBrew]

@@RMF49 Disrupting the play is a classic dirt tactic by a dirty, scummy player. Look at the panic and pressure on his face at this point on his channel. It was a deliberate tactic because he knew he was throwing hard. I expect nothing else from him.

[@RMF49]

@@CosyBrew He didn’t “disrupt” anything. It was between games and he didn’t know if it was even over yet. He asked the officials what OT game number it was. Danny and Hess knew what he was asking and they didn’t consider it disrupting the game. Hikaru was on the verge of winning. He didn’t need to regain anything. You’re just a Magnite whiner who doesn’t even know that flagging isn’t dirty. Hikaru lost his lead 5 games before that pause. Since the point it was tied, Magnus is the one who threw. He choked big time. He had 5 straight winning positions and threw all of them except when Hikaru hung a knight. Hikaru’s just too tenacious in bad positions. Look at the 14-14 game. Look at the eval bar. Look at the position. Hikaru found a way. Brilliant. Even Magnus was totally impressed.

[@CosyBrew]

@@RMF49 You're a Naka nuthugger.

[@andrewbradley3305]

Wild why can’t you just admire Hikaru the way Magnus did. He said it. Hikaru is far above everyone else

[@tonibratina]

trrrr fast rewind....few months later king kong of chess mr. one and only king of chess GOAT Magnus Carlsen took everything there is to take classic rapid blitc championships of every kind to few peat some and even complete the whole selection all that in chess even exist to take won or achive...Himaru Hakaru not even close nowere to that feat,stuck into oblivion with that bullet sh.. . And thats all,just stuck and become a youtuber who even dance.nice one...god bless you Hikaru,nothing against you,but you are playing chess thats gentlemans game,respect it like that and dont dance or whatever you are doing while playing other super GMs...small wish or its to hard to be focused and still?

[@boogieman6529]

man sad to see this change in magnus's psychology few years ago he would have been angry about the loss and tried to avenge it but now he just outright said nakamura is superior in bullet. He is underestimating his own skills he has adopted alireza in bullet which nakamura hasn't really tough to see this change in him.

[@andrewbradley3305]

Magnus would never be that upset to lose to someone better then him. Hikaru is the GOAT of Bullet. Even 5 years ago Hikaru would smack him. Hikaru isn’t even at his peak in this format

[@boogieman6529]

@@andrewbradley3305 five years ago magnus would have had a better chance of winning than naka he was adopting ppl like alireza, zhigalko which nakamura never did before but now magnus is not the same

[@boogieman6529]

@@andrewbradley3305 the same goat who almost got adopted by him in 1+1 in scc i know it's increment but it's still bullet the fact is magnus is way out of his prime and hikaru and is just capitalising on that

[@briannicdao236]

Haha And nickelback don't play chess 😂😂

[@00juergen]

!claim

[@salimalkathiri9142]

Who is excited for Barbie movie?

[@DebugDynamo]

Gg

[@PacmanNobre]

This isn't chess, this is gimmick chess. Magnus never plays bullet and he still got to the final and almost won. Hikaru is good but the levels are not even close.

[@kevin-7091]

Copium

[@jeanabiazar1183]

Get lost even magnus said that hikaru is on another level have some respect pls

[@PacmanNobre]

@@jeanabiazar1183 how are they equal ? One is a 5x World Champion the other one plays on Twitch for a living. It’s like comparing the best NBA player with a globetrotter.

[@akashkumar3924]

@@PacmanNobrelol 😂. Hikaru is already richest chess player.

[@jeanabiazar1183]

@@PacmanNobre cope

[@boogieman6529]

man looking back at this match magnus choked so hard at the critical points he was winning the first two games in overtime and choked them bad