Magnus Carlsen's Endgame vs. Hikaru Nakamura's Speed

The greatest speed chess players in history play each other in World Blitz Championship! Join ‪@DanielNaroditskyGM‬ for this episode featuring ‪@GMHikaru‬ and ‪@themagnuscarlsen‬ playing a Scotch Game in 2014!
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[@SongSteel]

Daniel Naroditsky is one of the greatest chess commentators of our time. The ability to seamlessly explain the thought processes of BOTH players, follow the game, and keep the commentary engaging and interesting is something that is truly amazing.

[@EarthSurferUSA]

He could not do that with Bobby Fischer, because Bobby brought moves nobody had ever studied before. He is not a mind reader,--just a good memory of traditional play, like most GM's.

[@ExpiredToast11]

@@EarthSurferUSA I'm sure he could do it. That was flawless at the speed they were playing. I may have learned more about Chess in that 5 minutes from his succinct commentary than any other commentator for any sport. There's a reason he writes for the new York times chess column now

[@shvenanaij]

Whole heartedly agree with you. He is amazing at explaining what players are thinking and planning.

[@trytoo5167]

Takes a sip of coke... Goes for another sip...

[@BiggyJimbo]

@@EarthSurferUSA What are you talking about? Are you saying that Naroditsky isn't able to comment on novelties and interesting positions in the middlegame/endgame? That's simply not true. Chess at the level of Grandmaster is more than rote memorization - you have to have an intuitive understanding of the game for when you inevitably deviate from known theory.

[@The-Rest-of-Us]

Narrated like an action packed football game, well done 👏🏼

[@ricardovazquez1066]

in order to be fair, if your comment is not about footbal soccer, that sport is equal of "exciting' than this

[@whatever4822]

more action here than in football

[@p.s.6807]

@@whatever4822 true football you wait 90 minutes for max 5 shots to go in usually 3 or less

[@youwantmyname9208]

@@whatever4822 opinions opinions

[@Footprints1111]

@@whatever4822 way more fun too. 🤩🥳🗽

[@LuvLetter]

god that commentator made the game even more amazing than it already was! "as magnus takes a sip of his caffeinated coca cola" hahahaha

[@takuma359]

0 sponsors ong

[@andrewcheung8984]

Time stamp of this please

[@vanniags2988]

@@andrewcheung8984 02:42

[@trytoo5167]

Then he'll take a potato chip and EAT IT!

[@xrpedro]

LMAO! Seriously

[@drumjosh1987]

I like that you have two of the best players of our time playing head to head here, and the whole comment section is about Daniel. The commentating speaks for itself.

[@MehtaAvant]

Xdddd

[@coolmanpantsman]

xDD

[@kkTeaz]

Tbf, danya's great

[@sunnatsadikov8664]

HAHAHAHAH

[@pdfbanana]

Danya is such an amazing asset to the chess community

[@shombled9131]

@Dario Schaefer daniel naroditsky

[@ImOnlyHereForTheZipline]

There is no better commentator, perfect mix of knowledge and speech

[@malagoke]

he's more than just an asset, lmao

[@EarthSurferUSA]

You have no idea why everybody belongs to a "commune" today huh? I play chess!! I did not join your communist community. "Commune, Community, Communism", all come from the same premise. Individuals play chess. I respect my neighbors, but I hate the word "community" today. It is a communist phrase, and I hate communism. Ahh, your probably another commie bot on the top of a YT comments section.

[@ImOnlyHereForTheZipline]

@@EarthSurferUSA touch grass

[@gutar5675]

I was just thinking "these are the longest seconds I've ever experienced" before realizing it adds time after each move.

[@Tekkerue]

Actually, they both move faster than the speed of light which makes time move in reverse. This is why time is added to their clock whenever they make a move. 😂

[@DeepThinker_6597]

@@Tekkerue wait, really?

[@redditfilesyt]

@@DeepThinker_6597 yes

[@wanatiqi]

@@DeepThinker_6597😭

[@shahnawazalikhan5005]

@@DeepThinker_6597 bro wtf man

[@CareyFan]

When chess becomes a full blown esport with thousands of spectators in the audience in a full blown arena like league of legends, I want Danya to be the play by play commentator. He understands the game so well and can not only explain it clearly, but engage the audience masterfully.

[@LugalZagesi1337]

​@George xander in your opinion

[@kevin_5355]

@George xander that's you

[@r1ght_n0w]

@@LugalZagesi1337 Nah he's right, you're just biased cuz you're one of the chess-only people, the thing about sports, or esports that makes it accessible to wider audiences, to sweat lords and casuals together is that even people that play league of legends (or any other game) casually can understand the majority of what's going on, even in the cases of games like CS:GO where it's a lot more simple ,even a person that has NO idea about the game is able to understand to a certain extent. In the case of chess? If you are not half decent how are you supposed to get hyped over some move when you don't know what the fuck is going on exactly? You NEED to have an investment in chess to really appreciate what's going on, but that isn't the case for other general sports/esports, which again is just an explanation as to why chess is just not that popular with general audiences

[@Gush27]

@@r1ght_n0w 100% true. Chess is a bad spectator sport esp. for the average person.

[@Deymetrey]

@George xander lcs is dead what year are you from clown

[@AkayoMusic]

9:21 I love how Magnus throws Hikaru's rook and then decides to hit the clock before fixing the position - Hikaru doesn't seem to be happy :D

[@mainchar_tv]

lmao nice catch, I was so focused on the board there. :D

[@valuxlevelux5618]

so funny

[@linkplays2952]

it was probably muscle memory lol just doing the move then hitting clock then realizes it got knocked over

[@Nemesis-79]

But Magnus gave it back immediately on the next move he looked at the time to make sure he lose 1 second before moving an obvious move !

[@clintonpothier1940]

@@Nemesis-79 omg these comments are incredible! So many incredible observations!

[@Incepter.]

Magnus Carlsen vs Hikaru Nakamura is probably one of the most interesting games of all time considering that they both have an adventage at different chess times.

[@rudolphschmidt313]

Magnus is better in each time format than Hikaru

[@LukeJAllen]

@@rudolphschmidt313 comment from 3 days ago 😄 also i agree

[@yeskimkim]

This commentary is next level. Danya is amazing at explaining and helping us follow the game.

[@cc9079]

He's so good, as a casual chess watcher, he's the reason why commentating exists. The purpose gets so lost with the e-sports scene where they just put anyone in front of the mic so they could talk about their day and not the game lol

[@isaacorlich]

Man!! The commentator was dope!! Good content!!

[@chanddd2]

danya is a beast in blitz himself... there are only a few people in the world that can keep up with magnus and hikaru on blitz to comment the moves.

[@ExpiredToast11]

Right? Made a draw exciting. He's the best commentator By far

[@Euquila]

Came for the game, stayed for the amazing caster: Daniel Naroditsky

[@planc-ish1759]

I feel like this is the first time I fully understood a game of chess. Really shows how a great commentator can really change the experience. No wonder why the whole comment section is talking about them.

[@danilopablo9848]

you guys should hire/train more people like Daniel Naroditsky to do the commentary, really compelling and easy to follow, you feel the battle that's going on amazing

[@tatotick8513]

You can't train a Daniel Naroditsky. Dude's a legend. You just have to hope that they join you.

[@raven-a]

​@@tatotick8513Let's bake some more GMs in the oven, shall we? 😂🎉

[@Philson]

Amazing game, amazing commentary

[@Shap6]

Naroditsky's commentary is perfect, always a treat.

[@Nikalette100]

What a fan boy club and not for chess, but to make chess more like football.

[@Shap6]

@@Nikalette100 ?

[@ryantres85]

daniel adds nothing but emotion to his commentary, he lets the players play chess and he just adds excitement, it is different than what agadmator does and i enjoyed it

[@mattcapitalized]

commentary is so good because Danya can pretty much play this level of chess, insanity to be able to analyze and commentate at this high of skill

[@TheChrisFox]

What incredible commentary! I felt like I was listening to a soccer game on the radio. This is what chess needs the most!

[@BabyBoy_Milo]

This narrator is getting me into chess because I can actually understand what’s going on

[@szabolcsnagy4905]

2:42 the way he just commentates Magnus drinking is hillarious xD

[@mr.amangeldiyev]

That’s why Dani is GOAT😂😂😅

[@phathosimani4402]

Those last 10 seconds are like an anime battle 💀

[@sthembisomabaso8283]

I wonder how many games these two have drawn ever since they started playing 😲

[@burhansidqi3318]

Actually, you can googling it easily

[@grokphoenix7717]

@@burhansidqi3318 actually you can't, they have at least one notorious "off the books" session. I wouldn't be surprised if they had more games off the record they don't talk about.

[@pdfbanana]

@@grokphoenix7717 no

[@pdfbanana]

a ton of magnus wins, a ton of draws, and very few hikaru wins

[@jadiellima8922]

@@grokphoenix7717 when it comes to any sports you just count official matches for ranks and comparisons. Why would be different for chess?

[@sike5816]

0:34 "I don't know let's just castle" - Hikaru Nakamura

[@akpu5785]

1:28 The two men in the back was perfect

[@abdallababikir9154]

legs crossed lmao

[@yurdasatrio]

Usually I get sleepy watching chess, but a blitz match with Naroditsky as a commentator is like drinking a cup of coffee.

[@factscom8752]

What a commentary

[@templar23]

Great real time analysis and commentary, kudos to Daniel.

[@Peterkringle]

Danya is an elite chess player, but he's actually the GOAT of chess commentary. I don't think there's anyone more unanimously loved in the chess community.

[@Nikalette100]

I found the commentary extremely annoying.

[@pdaniel97675]

Awesome commentary, it's like watching a 50 yard touchdown run for 10 minutes straight

[@mynameissheep3738]

I love how the commentator is such a pro that he also commentator about Magnus taking a sip of exactly what kind of drink and for what purposes lol

[@ichirofakename]

Really? That's what you like best about this video?

[@nezukochan471]

@@ichirofakename sad little man, trying to get attention I pity you pal

[@alexaxy3328]

@@ichirofakename He probably emphasized the attention to details in tense moments.

[@you_tubeslonelyheartsclubband]

@@ichirofakename why are you so mad about it?

[@ichirofakename]

@@you_tubeslonelyheartsclubband You are right, it's just a joke that I don't get.

[@ptrblz]

Hikaru looks there like a true samurai

[@Ewhit-je3os]

This is probably the best live action commentary I’ve heard on a chess game. Outstanding

[@mihaimercenarul7467]

focus on the match, smart guy

[@yugo7777777]

Even the sip of Coke has been thrilling. Credits to the commentator

[@Theliamwestt]

I would never in 100 years sit through a chess match, but that commentator has some skill. Kept me entertained and actually made me want to start to play chess. Well done!

[@cprocess33]

The commentator had the benefit of this being a ten year old game. He’s rewatched and studied, that isn’t all off the top. Calm down, children

[@southparkdaily6055]

Can't we just appreciate Hikarus swag tho God damnn the dude looking like the main character 💀💀

[@thekuppi1834]

a perfect example a good commentary can make anything high octane

[@silverthelegend1644]

It’s quite amazing that Magnus has somehow managed to get a draw out of that situation. That’s why he’s the world champion

[@ExonimyxYT.110]

salute to danya, that was sucha nice commentary, his voice adds the pressure to the game

[@jacodasilva6695]

I love chess . I am 36 and i just started playing since 4 months. Magnus and Hikaru are greats and this commentater is really good...

[@Chocobohunter]

No one cares

[@Akirabone]

@@Chocobohunter I care

[@deoTS1]

han solo cares.

[@vercot7000]

@@Chocobohunter no one cares about you, true

[@adityaingle4153]

@@Akirabone me too

[@pineapple3832]

I just want to echo the praise some have given to the commentator here. As a beginning/intermediate level player here, this commentator explains things in a way that illuminates the subtleties of their play but also communicates the moves in a way that I can understand. Not just describing the moves and big theories, but saying things like "he will make the trade on his terms" or "he moves agreeing to the trade". Also he keeps up with the tempo of the game, when it gets exciting and tense he conveys that with the speed of his speech etc. Also just great nailbiting game.

[@trevorminyard8885]

That was the fastest ten minutes of my life. Naroditsky killed it and the game was a thriller.

[@akanniemmanuel4894]

Even though I have little idea of what was going, Danya got my blood raising He's incredible

[@zenpool]

This Hikaru guy is good, he should stream

[@AcmJury]

You'll never believe me if i told you

[@SachiAi]

@fff That kid is good hopefully he didn't cheat using an anal beads or something

[@HappyAppart]

-I don't play chess, i have no idea what you're talking about, so my question is: how do you know it's a caffeinated Coca-Cola ? -Checkmate. -What

[@dyatlov3466]

Wow. Those two are the maximum exponents of speed and endgame nowadays.

[@jediahpesu6673]

This is incredible to me. Daniel Naroditsky has been giving legendary commentary for a decade, and the quality has never lapsed. Thank you Danya

[@ScrewedupClicksta713]

Daniel is an absolutely incredible commentator, wow.

[@obesus787]

If all chess commentary was like this I’d be way more hyped about it.

[@Muzugasi]

I loved the part when Mangus took a sip of caffeinated coca cola to give himself some energy

[@LuckyOracle30]

That was the most interesting game I’ve ever listened to

[@HELLO-iq5rb]

What a superb commentary. I'm a beginner but was actually able to understand the logic behind many ( some 😂) of these moves. The commentator built the tension marvellously.

[@ThomasistheTwin]

Love how Hikaru waited for Magnus to reach for his drink.

[@thorstenhanskarlhallhanspe3663]

Daniel's commentary is crazy good

[@zuuboi7521]

i was waiting for 6 secs of silence but i was robbed of that luxury

[@maxbryk6948]

The random ad for coke that the narrator throws in seamlessly is masterful

[@ichirofakename]

Really? It is the one action I could have followed WITHOUT commentary.

[@nezukochan471]

@@ichirofakename you must be fun at parties :)

[@jameshetfield159]

9:05 let the man enjoy the match 😢

[@SpiritRaps]

Wow I didn’t see that until you pointed that out 😂

[@lutimstrickshots9253]

"Magnus Carlsen's Looks vs. Hikaru Nakamura's Hair"

[@kykinson1173]

I really like Daniel as commentator

[@sasuke4823]

This is what happen when a unstoppable force meets immovable object

[@gastonkostas2520]

Naroditsky’s Commentating is nothing but spectacular. Truly one of the best

[@giggledropsmore]

Danya had me on the edge of my seat! incredible commentating

[@onkar1192]

For those who don’t know who wins d game Answer is : No one ( it’s DRAW )😅 So those who thinks why draw? Let’s allow them to play until one lose. Answer: It’s not possible Both have same pices And both are in such position they can’t afford to play different moves elz opponent will get chance to win d game. So basically they will play same same moves and in chess repetition considered DRAW. So they save d time too 😅 by shaking hands & hence game is draw.

[@rick6122]

Thank you my friend, I've been looking for this comment for a long time

[@chrischahin578]

amaziiinnggg commentator. I'm not really into chess that much and this was entertaining as hell

[@moosewild4239]

One of the best commentators for sure. Great job. Great match. Those two are amazing.

[@rayuplayz_]

Danya is the best commentator. He narrates so fast and flawless than I read.

[@kessler2797]

Daniel definitely is one of the commentators of all time

[@alekhaalrem1408]

A commentator indeed.

[@fruitygranulizer540]

@@alekhaalrem1408 not just a commentator, but absolutely one of the commentators of all time!

[@alekhaalrem1408]

@@fruitygranulizer540 yes, a commentator amongst commentators Edit : of all time.

[@tompramanaaccount8892]

I like in a 10:30 he said "it's commenting time" and he just commented all over the place

[@darkstorm3974]

Hikaru and Magnus making a move in two seconds. The people behind them taking ten years.

[@louisecronin9293]

The commentary by Daniel is astoundingly good. I'm shocked!

[@growwithbhushan]

that endgame play was brilliant they really try to outplay each other and create greater play on the board

[@juankplaysomething]

actually I bet both would say it was a fairly dry game, very symmetric, no real chances to win whatsoever.

[@kvfk8917]

The spotlight was all on Daniel on this one, he should definitely be the commentator for any final events especially in blitz and rapid

[@mihaimercenarul7467]

this proves that he is not a good commentator, you should focus on the match, not the commentator. So he is bad

[@h0rk3d]

The last 10 sec is funny. Its like they are working on the same task as a team, shake hands and leave, jobs done

[@ItsInFeRNoXiiCxD]

I barely understand chess but i do watch videos to try to understand it better and understand why people do what they do. This commentary is brilliant and it really does help to keep chess interesting and also educational for myself. Great job.

[@matt5bc]

2 goats of chess along with the best chess commentator? Game couldn't get any better bro lets gooo

[@samui180]

I’m just starting to get into chess and this is exactly what makes me really intrigued in the game.

[@devious2525]

Hikaru really trying to be Magnus with those look aways

[@CC-gv6us]

Got my heart racing, what amazing commentary and playing

[@shreyashgope872]

1:15 is too good

[@bryanjacobs9680]

Commentary like this is exactly what chess needs! It brings excitement and helps people understand what is going on in the minds of these great players

[@ServantOfTheSouth]

It’s so fun and amusing moving wooden pieces around a board onto little squares. What a joke.

[@bryanjacobs9680]

@@ServantOfTheSouth yea, unfortunately you need an IQ above 80 for this game. Sorry :/

[@ServantOfTheSouth]

@@bryanjacobs9680 lmao IQ doesn’t matter when someone just doesn’t enjoy the game ever heard of that kind of logic with your apparent high IQ?

[@ServantOfTheSouth]

By the way such a comment shows your ignorance and my little brother that suffers from a mental disorder loves this game maybe you two have something in common and I’m not just talking about a fondness for the game.

[@ryanbeatbox8274]

@@ServantOfTheSouth why are you even in the comment section of a chess video if you aren't interested in chess? Go do something that brings you joy rather than try to steal joy from others.

[@tommackay7433]

These guys are so incredible at chess that it’s beyond my comprehension. But then I can’t even follow the comments or at his speed.

[@gidiclothings6503]

You just gained a subscriber. Wonderful analysis. Kept me at the edge of my seat all through the game until the end.

[@MatBat__]

The comentary is as amazing as the game! Thank you for this, cheers!

[@nathanognibene448]

Across all sports that was some of the greatest commentary I've ever heard.

[@geobrell]

commentary had me more excited than watching any others sport's finals

[@ultra8280]

Now ronaldo and messi do a picture of this

[@logdog420]

i feel like when magnus loses he throws fits like homelander behind the scenes

[@gilbertsambajon3074]

I also love how the announcer analyze every moves very fast

[@Pidgeon02]

The narrator is so intense and good it made a simple chess game very interesting haha. Great narrator

[@kineahora8736]

I love listening to play-by-play by Naroditzky

[@yashdhote3552]

It’s like superman vs flash in terms of speed

[@JokerSpeaker]

Omg can’t believe how hikaru always chokes against magnus

[@somebodyoncetoldme1704]

wdym? He drew with black.

[@enthusiastsajan713]

@@somebodyoncetoldme1704 he was winning

[@JokerSpeaker]

Somebody also once told me he was winning

[@dustygaming6321]

@@JokerSpeaker Magnus won bro wru saying!!

[@carlblim]

10 minute video with 10,000 words of commentary! Good work!

[@traymainemouss4794]

I’m here cuz of Ronaldo & Messi picture! 🤷🏾‍♂️🖖🏾

[@cogentdark8249]

Naroditsky commentary makes Chess so watchable for the average person (myself)

[@sujanbaral4192]

After Messi Ronaldo photoshoot

[@roverdover4449]

What great commentary! To do that in real time is amazing. Even if the commentary was done after the fact, it was still amazing.

[@Waythroughway]

IN-SANE commentary, and I mean like Pikabooirl insanelike

[@HDsT0rM]

The commentator was descriping everything , how Carlsen breathes even LOL

[@42cpulaski]

Danya is an amazing commentator.

u mean Daniel