Hikaru and Hans, Post Match Interviews. A Tale of Two Attitudes.

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  • @korpilombolo0068
    @korpilombolo0068 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1742

    He intentionally lost to Alireza so that he can face Hans, 4d chess.

    • @djegaming7022
      @djegaming7022 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +27

      HAHAHA REAL😂

    • @AM23.
      @AM23. 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

      Bro I really thought this too!!!

    • @HDGF64
      @HDGF64 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Then he had to rely on probability, because Hikaru x Alireza was the first match! Or maybe he is a prophet 🤔 interesting...

    • @wedab9649
      @wedab9649 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

      ​@@AM23.Nah. Alireza destroyed him

    • @builderphill1361
      @builderphill1361 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +28

      ​@@HDGF64nobody thought hans would beat magnus lol

  • @davidestebancontreras5004
    @davidestebancontreras5004 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1205

    The difference here is that Hikaru let the chess speak for itself first, THEN he spoke.

    • @Californiahotelson
      @Californiahotelson 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      @@LeafBurrower get your tongue out of hans a$$ XD

    • @Tethloach1
      @Tethloach1 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I voted on the poll that he wins easily vs Hans since he is close to Magnus in blitz

    • @dragonusuralis8287
      @dragonusuralis8287 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

      He also let his gambling promotion speak for itself(I dislike hans the cheater and hikaru the gambling promoter)

    • @MoreGMHikaru
      @MoreGMHikaru  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +91

      Hikaru has stopped his collab with Stake 4 months ago. He did it for 2 months. Will you still be talking about it in a year? -- the editor

    • @NewUser000NewUser
      @NewUser000NewUser 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +46

      ​@MoreGMHikaru I like Hikaru. But saying it only have been for x times , Y times ago is the worst possible defense.
      He shouldn't have took a gambling sponsor nor he should stream on Kik.

  • @victorcontreras5703
    @victorcontreras5703 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +752

    Magnus and Hikaru beat Hans so bad he initially forgot about his accent

    • @thomasmckennie8771
      @thomasmckennie8771 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +49

      Wow. That accent seems fake AF now. He gradually slid back into character didn't he?? 🧐🤔

    • @giofugazz
      @giofugazz 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      Non English native here... Does he fake an accent? I never noticed

    • @victorcontreras5703
      @victorcontreras5703 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +46

      @@thomasmckennie8771 peep old videos of him from years ago. He absolutely fakes his accent he never had it before

    • @henrygreen2096
      @henrygreen2096 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +27

      @@giofugazzI’m not going to say he is faking his accent. I don’t know him, his brain, or his parents/family.
      BUT if you search for audio/video or Hans from the past he sounds drastically different.
      Theres a TH-camr Ludwig that made a video comparing his “old accent” with his “current accent.
      Not that big of a deal to me but it is unusual.

    • @davidjames149
      @davidjames149 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      @@henrygreen2096 didn't he live in Europe for a while? I'm Aussie, and I know quite a few people that moved here from the US or UK that have picked up an Aussie accent. I've got a Canadian friend who's lived here for years and he sounds more Aussie than I do. So it's definitely possible to pick up an accent either consciously or subconsciously, but i'm no expert. Hans may very well be putting it on.

  • @captainnautilus9578
    @captainnautilus9578 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +580

    Kramnik with his whole campaign against online cheating, becoming the coach of hans niemann, it's just insane. It's the irony of ironies.

    • @anthonyquote1593
      @anthonyquote1593 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      Bro the whole "online cheating campaign" is ironic. Chess players shouldnt make any campaigns. If the platforms wanted they could EASILY ban all they cheaters. First of all nobody cheats on their main accounts except Hans. So you put all new accounts or accounts created recently in a bag. Then you check the IPs. If the account was created from a USA ip, but plays from other ips so he VPNs then put in another bag of more suspicious accounts. Then check the moves, the accuracy and compare to engine moves. Then check the games. If the person is playing only rapid. Do they play bullet? If they play, how fast they play. Come on bro its SUPER easy for them to think a million more sophisticated methods than i proposed and implement them. They wont implement nothing because they dont really care, and cheaters are after all customers for the platforms.

    • @captainnautilus9578
      @captainnautilus9578 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

      @@anthonyquote1593 nobody cheats on their main accounts except Hans hahaha savage !

    • @nugsnothugs
      @nugsnothugs 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Customers? Most people who cheat don't have paid memberships. Nobody pays for a diamond sub then risks getting thrown off the site with no refund
      Also you can't tell who's using a VPN to cheese their IP address. That's the whole point of using a VPN.
      It's really not at easy to catch cheaters as you think bc plenty of legit top level players take a few seconds a move and play a lot of the top engine lines

    • @FlamingFalconMan
      @FlamingFalconMan 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      “You can’t tell who’s using a vpn”
      Amazon can. Many asian based streaming services can.

    • @thebcwonder4850
      @thebcwonder4850 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@anthonyquote1593 what happens if there’s a young IM that starts beating strong GMs in blitz? This isn’t a hypothetical, they false-banned Alireza for this

  • @TrifsLeo
    @TrifsLeo 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +94

    Hans: 'im only 21'
    Hikaru: You lost 9-'21'

  • @moaazabdulrahim1843
    @moaazabdulrahim1843 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +215

    Before playing magnus
    “Not if I win, it is WHEN i win”
    After the game
    “I’m just 21, im only 21”

    • @cakedupkevin
      @cakedupkevin 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +36

      Which is hilarious because Alireza is only 21 and he's been dubbed by Magnus as his successor lol Hans is COOKED

    • @moaazabdulrahim1843
      @moaazabdulrahim1843 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I remember during scandal one of the main points doubters had in Has is that he progressed in elo pretty late in his career compared to other GMs. So if he is legit not cheating and his curve is just peaking at a faster rate later than others it might take him higher than Alireza eventually. I used to think he just managed to put his hands on Magnus’s prep before than famous game a cpl years back but he is currently legit super GM level so yeah

    • @michaelangelo1202
      @michaelangelo1202 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      not to being disrespect but i though his like 27 or 28 by his look, but it turns out I'm 2 years older than him

  • @Sakkyoku830
    @Sakkyoku830 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +738

    To Levi: "Maybe it would have been better if you'd have played Hans every game" 🤣

    • @jakepete5831
      @jakepete5831 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +33

      😂loved it roasted tf outa hans😂

    • @stephanadrian7682
      @stephanadrian7682 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      time stamp?

    • @benjamincretsinger1198
      @benjamincretsinger1198 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      ​@@stephanadrian7682about 4:30

    • @diogoaxel
      @diogoaxel 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      That was gangster 😂

    • @CrustyDonutts
      @CrustyDonutts 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      This aint a burn its a 5 Alarm Arson

  • @jeremyellismusic
    @jeremyellismusic 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +320

    It's amazing to think how happy Hikaru is to play in front of such a small audience when his actual fanbase would fill multiple stadiums.

    • @zm5668
      @zm5668 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      An online audience/fan base isn't the same thing as fans who who actually travel and go to a stadium.
      But sure, he is your favourite so you have your own little world

    • @asdfdhgfdfg
      @asdfdhgfdfg 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@zm5668 angry dork

    • @nikhildawani2913
      @nikhildawani2913 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      I dont think he has mych fans now,he prolly has more haters he is not magnus

    • @Kimdk87
      @Kimdk87 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Multiple? What.

    • @mn8931
      @mn8931 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      @@nikhildawani2913 also why do you haters always compare him to magnus? funny how insecure u haters are.

  • @Squashmalio
    @Squashmalio 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +220

    The "let the chess speak for itself" guy rarely shuts up and lets the chess speak for itself

    • @BlindHatchet
      @BlindHatchet 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Hahaha true!

    • @jrtodd-br4zc
      @jrtodd-br4zc 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      It because all the chess says he sucks

    • @LunnarisLP
      @LunnarisLP 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      actually he has been letting the chess speak for itself a lot recently as he has risen into the top 20 and has established himself as a super gm.

    • @carlosedwardos
      @carlosedwardos 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What I don't hear discussed much, is the fact that Hans played Magnus much tougher than Ali Gucci-reza did! - Just look at the final match scores! - and we all know what a master of speed chess that Ali-Reza is - this should finally make those who suspected Hans of cheating feel super stupid about now! 😂

    • @redeyexxx1841
      @redeyexxx1841 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      ​@@carlosedwardos Well Alireza beat Hikaru easily and we saw what Hikaru did to Hans lol
      Alireza is definitely a better SSC player than Hans.

  • @sorenzollamas
    @sorenzollamas 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +66

    The truest thing Han's said, "I may not be the most respectful person".

    • @carlosedwardos
      @carlosedwardos 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What I don't hear discussed much, is the fact that Hans played Magnus much tougher than Ali Gucci-reza did! - Just look at the final match scores! - and we all know what a master of speed chess that Ali-Reza is - this should finally make those who suspected Hans of cheating feel super stupid about now! 😂

    • @bobbill7879
      @bobbill7879 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      ​@@carlosedwardos Didn't Magnesium Calcium give a string of like 5 games away? That and the one match reset

    • @JanDarkyy
      @JanDarkyy 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@carlosedwardos u dont get it, hikaru and magnus studied alireza games because they respect gim hence they prepare for him, magnus went against hans blind without even looking at his games and when magnus got enough points to win he just gave up all the next 5 games lol hikaru didnt want to give the free 5 games for hans to brag so hikaru keep playing until the end

    • @16alarkin
      @16alarkin 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@JanDarkyy And how do you know this? Did you watch Niemann’s interview here? Or are you one of those people who makes claims without any evidence? If we’re speculating, I’d say there’s a lot more motive to make the person who’s been talking a lot of trash look like a fool.

    • @tofusauce
      @tofusauce 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Before Magnus: "I am the most respectful person"
      After Magnus: "I may not be the most respectful person"

  • @anphoneron
    @anphoneron 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    While he did mention that the room was hot and that he hasn't practiced very much despite constant practice, Hans did forgot to mention that the sun was in his eyes and the moon in Sagittarius was in retrograde, so his performance really can't be held against him.

    • @BitTheShed
      @BitTheShed 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hahaha

  • @XSilverXEclipseX
    @XSilverXEclipseX 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +50

    Levy referring to Hikaru as a friend makes my heart swell. I love when these guys are on the same side rather that pitted against each other.

    • @matthewh6983
      @matthewh6983 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hikaru disagrees

    • @Parpeing
      @Parpeing 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      ​@@matthewh6983hikaru is a tsundere

  • @dkny02138
    @dkny02138 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +51

    I like how Hikaru gets sentimental for a split second at 08:17. You hear a quiver in his voice talking about seeing the fans there in person -- maybe wondering how many more times he'll ever get to experience that -- but then he quickly smothers the emotion away as you'd expect a great chess champion to do. But you can tell that hidden behind his machine-like exterior there is a heart of gold.

    • @lifeisstr4nge
      @lifeisstr4nge 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hes an ahole

  • @Aditya1998pandey
    @Aditya1998pandey 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +342

    Hikaru really humbled Hans with that 21-9 😂

    • @foodhi2880
      @foodhi2880 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +33

      2nd best player in the world. No shame for Hans he had a fantastic tournament

    • @dangerousrambling
      @dangerousrambling 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Expected tbh

    • @Blinkers2007GameDev
      @Blinkers2007GameDev 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@foodhi2880 I agree

    • @Blinkers2007GameDev
      @Blinkers2007GameDev 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@dangerousrambling ofcourse

    • @ab.salimi1857
      @ab.salimi1857 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +37

      ​@@foodhi2880 the shame is for his trash talk, he was talking about beating Magnus, but got obliterated by him and Hikaru. Didn't even shake their hands afterwards.

  • @pgratedchess
    @pgratedchess 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +30

    It's crazy that Kramnik tweeted that Hikaru WAS once a great blitz player and now not anymore... So much better than everyone else except Magnus and Firouzja. He had a bad day against Alireza, but his average level is insane.

  • @fryzollis
    @fryzollis 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +170

    Hilaru should teach Hans and Kramnik how to play speed chess for 100k $😂😂😂

    • @jakesteffan505
      @jakesteffan505 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      By 2026 Hikaru will be asking Hans for lessons.

    • @fryzollis
      @fryzollis 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +42

      @@jakesteffan505 what would he learn? How to cry or cheat 😂

    • @jakesteffan505
      @jakesteffan505 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@fryzollis He'd learn how to be a better chess player.

    • @fryzollis
      @fryzollis 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@jakesteffan505 21-9 isn't better 😂 he absolutely mauled him. What you even talkin about. Are u mental or something

    • @arthurhaag9434
      @arthurhaag9434 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@jakesteffan505this is sad, you are going in every comment sucking Hans balls

  • @Nub_Fish
    @Nub_Fish 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +182

    This Hans interview is a complete 180 from Levys

    • @crypticutopia7228
      @crypticutopia7228 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +30

      My guess is he could have been trolling for content in the Levy interview. I hope anyway, because he did not look good in that interview

    • @jakesteffan505
      @jakesteffan505 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

      The common denominator: He respects Danya, doesn't respect Levy.
      Can't say I don't blame him.

    • @Zaki_Zain
      @Zaki_Zain 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +79

      ​@@jakesteffan505"im the kindest and most humble gm", it's not a matter of respect. The dude us delusional

    • @jakesteffan505
      @jakesteffan505 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      @@Zaki_Zain You're delusional.

    • @dangerousrambling
      @dangerousrambling 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@Zaki_Zainwhen did Hans say that?

  • @jacobburgo
    @jacobburgo 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +151

    BRO. Naroditsky does not like Hans at all 😂 I love his commentary, but he looks so pissed to have to interview him. Love it lol

    • @CanariasCanariass
      @CanariasCanariass 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      😂😂😂

    • @highjim7778
      @highjim7778 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

      our boy danya dont take no shit from cheats

    • @lifeisstr4nge
      @lifeisstr4nge 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      His name is Daniel

    • @ckq
      @ckq 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      I think thats just his resting face. I think he was looking like that when talking to Magnus during the Hans/Hikaru match

    • @xtripx4273
      @xtripx4273 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Completely stupid statement. Its just regular Daniel.

  • @jeremyellismusic
    @jeremyellismusic 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +64

    10:29 Blink and you'll miss the wink.

    • @BeastCllz
      @BeastCllz 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      😮😮

    • @dalwand
      @dalwand 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That was a twitch.... not a wink

    • @crazykhespar8487
      @crazykhespar8487 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Nah that was a wink lol

    • @checkle1
      @checkle1 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      no duh, if you blink during any wink, you'll miss it

  • @WuhSuhDood
    @WuhSuhDood 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +170

    The Hikaroo/Levi Arc has been great to watch these past 4 years

    • @Ceno-2k
      @Ceno-2k 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      what has happened?

    • @WuhSuhDood
      @WuhSuhDood 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      @@Ceno-2k drama, but all seems good now

    • @Ceno-2k
      @Ceno-2k 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@WuhSuhDood what drama?

    • @whitewalter7734
      @whitewalter7734 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

      ​@@Ceno-2kHikaru starts streaming and getting popular. Levy starts leeching off of him. Together they produce some of the FINEST FKING CONTENT the world of chess has ever seen. Levy becomes as popular as Hikaru. Their collabs become more and more rare, and one day they stop. Levy admits its because ppl were calling him a leech (rightfully so). Time jump. Hikaru says Levy will most likely never be a GM (another objective fact which hurt some ppl's feelings)
      Thats all the drama i can think of

    • @SamuelVenturaMusic
      @SamuelVenturaMusic 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

      lol none of that is “drama,” those are just unfolding events. The Hikaru/Levy Arc is more just Hikaru becoming more supportive over the years and actually rooting for him. I doubt Hikaru cared too much that Levy decided to grow his brand organically, it’s not like there was some big betrayal…

  • @jrtodd-br4zc
    @jrtodd-br4zc 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    SHOTS FIRED HAHAHAHA. Hikaru is such a power boss. If the chess speaks for himself, it told Hans off real hard.

  • @mattgehringer8554
    @mattgehringer8554 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +25

    I actually think hikaru has come such a long way from a mindset standpoint. So much maturity in his words that we didn’t always used to see

    • @Uragaan1
      @Uragaan1 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      "who the fuck do you think you are?" - hikaru, 2024

  • @bkhleung
    @bkhleung 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +43

    Delusion is definitely the right word to use..
    Hans literally admits to cheating in his younger days and then goes to say (27:38) and I quote, "I could never imagine myself doing anything, so I would assume no one else would"
    That's straight up schizophrenia level of living in two separate realities

    • @Bathwater1855
      @Bathwater1855 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I caught that too and it’s a real shame Hans gets to play in any tournament w/ real masters who respect the game and worked relentlessly to get where they’re at… looks like Hans snuck in the guy just looks guilty 🧐🤔

    •  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Not really. If he cheats now it would be game over for him.

    • @Benon50
      @Benon50 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Not really for example I stole from someone when I was younger, nowadays the thought is completly foreign to me. Nothing schizophrenic

    • @NyxKitty
      @NyxKitty 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Benon50 Doesn't change the fact that if you do something once, people are gonna assume that you're capable of doing it again. There's no putting the cat back in the bag once it's out.

    • @RayMatador
      @RayMatador 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@NyxKitty Bro he was fcking 12 he wasn't even an adult

  • @rishisingh5697
    @rishisingh5697 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +57

    Great win Hikaru and an insightful interview. Much love from India!

  • @gingerbeef2667
    @gingerbeef2667 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Hikaru just seems like such a great human. He has done so much for the game and the fact he wants to continue that (potentially) into retirement speaks volumes of his character. What a winner.

    • @GL-tj8zg
      @GL-tj8zg 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Speaks of his love of chess

  • @amanuelamogne9749
    @amanuelamogne9749 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    The way this 🤡's Ego went down like his Evaluation bar. Couldn't stop laughing when GMHikaru checkmated him in the opening of the Interview...😂...

  • @sponggg_7096
    @sponggg_7096 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +28

    This is the first time i heard Hans speak at length about things that make sense and are true

  • @albe7292
    @albe7292 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +103

    Hans before the match: "I won SVL, Tournament X,Y, Z, I beat Anish and I beat such and such and the world...I will crush everyone."
    Hans after the match: "Clearly I didn't have enough training games before... I was not fresh"

    • @Masail_Ivanich
      @Masail_Ivanich 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Bro, look at Levy, same thing happened with him just now, although on a lower level))

    • @jenkem4464
      @jenkem4464 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      How can he be fresh with all that egg on the face? ;)

    • @hxpeful_demxn
      @hxpeful_demxn 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I mean, what else would you say when you lose like that? The losses themselves show that he wasn’t at his freshest. Awful trash talk but I don’t expect to see a different reason from a loser interview

    • @naishadhthakkar709
      @naishadhthakkar709 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Anish was like his breakfast as per him and he just got the taste now..😂

    • @dco1019
      @dco1019 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      hans is really good when he controls the venue he plays at .. like at home or events his own personal sponsors setup for him..

  • @CrustyDonutts
    @CrustyDonutts 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

    This was a classy interview Hikaru, a crushing victory too.

  • @FongYukYu
    @FongYukYu 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    I heard it live during the stream, but 8:25 always gets me 🥺
    It's wierd to hear Naka and Magnus, both far from even "middle age", talk about their ~legacy~. They're far from their deathbed and it makes me wish I got into chess earlier 😭

    • @adadaprout
      @adadaprout 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It is well known that when it comes to chess, prime is around 25 years old.

    • @TobiasOman-m5f
      @TobiasOman-m5f 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      i mean, how many atheletes are out there with 40y + that is the whole point. the upswing for them is years back, so they will inevitably only get worse at some point. they also have the luxury biing able to retire due to their past accievments

  • @Hack3r91
    @Hack3r91 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    12:37 Levy really wanted to say something there!

  • @trevsguitarstash4967
    @trevsguitarstash4967 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    0:47 hikaru's a savage with this response

  • @R0BERTMAY
    @R0BERTMAY 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Hikaru is a class act. Stay humble kids.

  • @Ttavoc
    @Ttavoc 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    The "old man" crushed the big mouth like he is a Abrams Main Battle Tank and Hans is an empty Soda Can.

  • @DontBeAKumquat
    @DontBeAKumquat 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Birds of a feather flock together. Hans and Kramnik deserve each other

  • @AlokSarsidharan
    @AlokSarsidharan 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    8:22 love it when Hikaru gets emotional talking about his fans. You can truly see how humble he is.

  • @jaredy5315
    @jaredy5315 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    God, what a genuine, insightful, and grounded interview this was. This made me see Hikaru in a new light. This was something from the heart, and quite powerful. 🎉

  • @JS_Precision
    @JS_Precision 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Hikaru seems so harmonious at this point. It great to see.

  • @spicysugar-l3p
    @spicysugar-l3p 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    youre a legend of this sport, it will be a sad day when we arent able to see you in competitive chess

  • @LouQualen
    @LouQualen 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    As much as i love a classic Magnus vs Hikaru matchup words can not explain how excited i am to watch Alireza vs Magnus on Sunday.

  • @senormojo
    @senormojo 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Hans analysis of the games: “Well, he had the whites so that’s totally unfair, because he starts. Then, I had to start the other games, which puts me at a disadvantage, since he knows what I just played, but I don’t know what he will play. Then, this sweater was chaffing…”

  • @prcguy9953
    @prcguy9953 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Summary of Hikaru interview: “don’t start nothing, won’t be nothing young blood”

  • @NoChance-oz4dd
    @NoChance-oz4dd 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

    Danya looked so scared lol , I think Hans punching up hotel room has them all scared

  • @dark_tracker
    @dark_tracker 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Hikaru is so well spoken. One of the 🐐

  • @hyeboi
    @hyeboi 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hans still keeping that fake accent up lol hilarious

  • @SaketRaman-jh6fw
    @SaketRaman-jh6fw 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    6:16 Levy looks at the cam like an owl

  • @christophermendoza6936
    @christophermendoza6936 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    Hans got humbled real quick lmao

    • @carlosedwardos
      @carlosedwardos 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      What I don't hear discussed much, is the fact that Hans played Magnus much tougher than Ali Gucci-reza did! - Just look at the final match scores! - and we all know what a master of speed chess that Ali-Reza is - this should finally make those who suspected Hans of cheating feel super stupid about now! 😂

  • @MrBunnybusiness
    @MrBunnybusiness 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    this is the first time i have been able to see eye to eye with hans, im so happy it happened. i knew he was a person!!! :) always have rooted for his success, i just dont hate like that, but glad to hear. ggz bud

  • @Dunnooooo123
    @Dunnooooo123 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Man like 2 years ago Hikaru was such a baby at times, the guy has matured so much and comes across so well, good for him.

  • @theUroshman
    @theUroshman 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Just glancing at Hans, with his watery, shifty eyes searching everywhere but his interlocutor, is enough to inspire a great deal of mistrust. It's really preposterous that chess tournaments do not (or are not allowed) to use jammers against electronic devices like hidden earpieces.

  • @deyofrfr3465
    @deyofrfr3465 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hans got humbled badly. Insane character switch up from 2 days ago to now😂

  • @natemcfeters8184
    @natemcfeters8184 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just fantastic chess and so fun to watch. I was a bit surprised that Hans didn't have more success it just seemed like leading in he was on an upswing, but just shows how great Hikaru and Magnus are. Appreciate the emotion in the interview with Hikaru.

  • @mavenofmacau6391
    @mavenofmacau6391 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Hikaru isn’t lying, he used to beat Ali a lot back in the day . safe to say, firouzja got a lot better playing all those games against hikaru

  • @AgitpropPsyop
    @AgitpropPsyop หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hikaru being able to be honest about him aging and not being as sharp really speaks to his character. That can be a tough pill to swallow for many people.

  • @jules9368
    @jules9368 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    13:51 They start flirting

  • @FryyLoL
    @FryyLoL 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love that both perspectives are in the video, huge respect to Hikaru and his editor for this one

  • @trevsguitarstash4967
    @trevsguitarstash4967 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    His chess spoke, and the pieces fell.

  • @okaycool001
    @okaycool001 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +32

    hans actually had a nice interview.

    • @jenkem4464
      @jenkem4464 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      It's called egg on my face time.

    • @northofbrandon
      @northofbrandon 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      'I was too sweaty from my sweater' bro take it off then

    • @northofbrandon
      @northofbrandon 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      @@nateg.6187 Even at 21 or whatever, he's already an angry old man.

    • @BlackRose3610
      @BlackRose3610 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Probably kramnik told him to be quiet through the beads in hans worn prison wallet

  • @raymondgriffin9067
    @raymondgriffin9067 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I appreciate this interview with Hikaru and hearing him speak about his years in chess, as well as the years to come. I remember seeing him on a TV show called Crook and Chase, when he had just become master at the age of 10. Being in and from Oklahoma, I also remember him playing in the US Junior Chess Championship here, thanks to the financial support of some chess lovers here in the state. I wish Hikaru the best in chess, as well as life itself. He has done so much to keep chess relevant in the US. Thank you. 🙂

  • @travissorenson9554
    @travissorenson9554 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +68

    Honestly from a maturity standpoint, Hans presented himself quite well here. Certainly better than other recent interviews.

    • @fork6057
      @fork6057 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      Absolutely. Not a Hans fan and he did say a few iffy things but his responses were far better in this interview than other ones

    • @oussamahannache5762
      @oussamahannache5762 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

      The meaning of being humbled

    • @davividal
      @davividal 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

      Better than recent interviews? Sure. But the bar was absurdly low.

    • @kurtglathar5162
      @kurtglathar5162 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Part of it is he was talking to Danya who he actually likes.

    • @tritone11
      @tritone11 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Better than in other interviews is putting the bar below ground

  • @mastercrafter101-minecraft5
    @mastercrafter101-minecraft5 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +40

    didn't Hans tell Levi that he was in reaaaaally good form ???

    • @wedab9649
      @wedab9649 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      With all what hans has gone through. It's really impressive he's still able to play at that level. I would be destroyed mentally

    • @Devilnero1991
      @Devilnero1991 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@wedab9649 I don't think he's the kind of person that gets affected by these things, I think he thrives in controversy.

    • @deyofrfr3465
      @deyofrfr3465 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      @@wedab9649he got humbled and thats it. No doubt in my mind he is great but he got straight up sh*t on by both and thats not because he went through stuff its simply cause he isnt at that level in those time formats. Look how he behaved before the games and now.

    • @Aurongroove
      @Aurongroove 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@Devilnero1991that’s a cliché, actually no one thrives in controversy. It’s just people often have no choice but to either crumble or fight back, and will usually choose to fight back.
      No one has suffered the humiliation Hans has suffered for fairly beating Magnus Carlson in an over the board game. (He’s a cheater, he used anal beads to cheat, etc.)
      If you listen in between the incendiary remarks, most of what he speaks about is “how damaging” accusations are and how he has “no friends in the sport.”
      This is how a person, who has had no choice but to be combative, and who has no choice but to come across as self-assured speaks.

    • @Devilnero1991
      @Devilnero1991 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@Aurongroove Of course some people do ,and others don't. Reality don't care if something is cliche or not. Someone unaffected by emotions because he has no access to them or someone who don't have them will thrive in high pressure situations because everyone will feel it and some don't, they can calmly control the situation while others who have emotions and don't know how to manage them (99%) can't!
      "No one has suffered....
      ...but to come across as self-assured speaks."
      Ok.
      P.S If scammers didn't know how to scam people by exploiting their emotions, very well, there wouldn't be scams.

  • @robertlane3565
    @robertlane3565 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Omfg Hans. You have to give better player the respect to learn from them or your limiting yourself. Danny had such a good question and Hans showed his stubborness. Hope he out grows it

  • @roachdoggjr4648
    @roachdoggjr4648 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This was an even bigger blowout than I was hoping for between Hikari and Hans. I loved every minute of it.

  • @icedlemontea6042
    @icedlemontea6042 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Damn! Hikaru wasn't afraid to throw hands in this interview. I guess you could say, Hikaru speaks for himself

  • @shinestar2912
    @shinestar2912 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Is Hans using the new vibrating Secret Labs chair?

    • @shinestar2912
      @shinestar2912 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      That's too bad. I hear it lags.

  • @matthewharding6245
    @matthewharding6245 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +30

    I think Hans came across well here and i sense he wants to bring this chapter to an end. I wish him all the best and i hope he keeps improving and gets to the very top as all sports need their characters.

    • @susbedo9258
      @susbedo9258 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      He won't. He has Kramnik as his new life coach. 😂

    • @FFF813
      @FFF813 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      lol did you watch the pregame interviews? He’s in a desperate bid to save face after doubling down on this delusional narrative that he’s the best. Of course he’s being calm and conciliatory.

    • @BlackRose3610
      @BlackRose3610 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Completely humiliated, desperately trying to save face, anal beads silent, but still present

  • @jenkem4464
    @jenkem4464 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hans playing a blitz tournament:
    Time management is something I didn't really think about.

    • @visibletoallusersonyoutube5928
      @visibletoallusersonyoutube5928 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I mean. He came in cocky and he said he doesn't play people they're caliber so definitely no surprise that he struggled with the time pressure.

  • @armina2567
    @armina2567 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    MAN don't make me go crying like that, you ain't no old yet

  • @johndorian473
    @johndorian473 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Magnus and Hikaru beat the delusion out of him. But even here he gives hints of arrogance trying the make the gap between him and the others small. He'll win couple of games and again start thinking he's the best-est goat

    • @visibletoallusersonyoutube5928
      @visibletoallusersonyoutube5928 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      To be fair.... you kinda gotta believe you can win to compete at that level. I don't really like Hans. I'm much happier that magnus is at the top instead of Hans or hikaru. But still in order to be the beat I think you gotta at least entertain the idea that you're that guy. Let the losses propell you till you prove what you "knew" all along

  • @NeckbeardPr1me
    @NeckbeardPr1me 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Love you Hikaru!

  • @TimothyHTrain
    @TimothyHTrain 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Both Hikaru and Magnus made a very similar comment in their post-match interviews - 'three out of the four players here are playing at a certain level'. I mean, you don't have to put two and two together to figure out who they're talking about. Aren't they basically just saying, he cheats, you can't trust him, why is he even at this competition? Is there *more* on Niemann that they just can't/won't say? Amazing.

    • @Wulture
      @Wulture 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Hans just isnt nearly as good as the other 3. He might have the skill to improve and get there one day. But what he really needs to do is grow up. He is just unlikable.

    • @lifeisstr4nge
      @lifeisstr4nge 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Lmao. So 4 out of the top5 are on another level and the top5 are on another level from the top6?
      What douches Hikaru and Magnus sound like

    • @carlosedwardos
      @carlosedwardos 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What I don't hear discussed much, is the fact that Hans played Magnus much tougher than Ali Gucci-reza did! - Just look at the final match scores! - and we all know what a master of speed chess that Ali-Reza is - this should finally make those who suspected Hans of cheating feel super stupid about now! 😂

    • @TimothyHTrain
      @TimothyHTrain 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@carlosedwardos the match score was closer, but Carlsen was honest about it after… he wasn’t very motivated and wanted the match to be over, and he would have to be much more focused for Ali Reza.

  • @gavinhay6627
    @gavinhay6627 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Hans comes across as angry and mentally tormented .

  • @chadjohnson6718
    @chadjohnson6718 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hikarus personal growth these last 7 years is absolutely insane.

  • @pajelo88
    @pajelo88 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    "Three of the four players are at a certain level....." BROOOOOOOO 😂

  • @albe7292
    @albe7292 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

    the problem of having a big mouth is that someone eventually will shut it off but twice on the same tournament is sweet. Thank you Hikaru and Magnus for taking care of Hans Krymnik Neimann

  • @threethrushes
    @threethrushes 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hans and Magnus smacked the accent outta the kid.

  • @BoyXx76
    @BoyXx76 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    no matter when you pause the video, Hans always looks pissed off

  • @pupper5580
    @pupper5580 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hans looks like he just destroyed his hotel room's furniture.

  • @robertlane3565
    @robertlane3565 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Kramnic went all in on Hans being a cheater when it happened. The simple fact that both hate hikaru is what brings them two together. Hans is going down a wrong road imo. Sad to watch

    • @arndbrack2339
      @arndbrack2339 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      sad thinking about him personally, but there is also a part of me celebrating this proper villain arc

  • @georgeray649
    @georgeray649 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Congrats Hikaru for keeping Hans's mouth shut. Atleast for the next few months.

  • @jorgemascarell
    @jorgemascarell 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Hans before the Match. Im ready to go right now. After the match . I wasnt ready. Lol. Reality check boy.

  • @therabbit2207
    @therabbit2207 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hans got put into his place and was humbled.

  • @felipenascimento83
    @felipenascimento83 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Imagine losing to Nakamura, who is only a streamer LUL

  • @jenssletteberg3974
    @jenssletteberg3974 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    22:08 Asking if Hans would like to train with Magnus: "Would you push away your personal enemas?". That's a Freudian slip right there!

    • @RayBan-yx4be
      @RayBan-yx4be 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      lol... personal animus?

  • @alphalance9408
    @alphalance9408 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Please keep going Hikaru, I LOVE SEEING YOU BEAT THE NEWER GENERATION!

  • @stevewimmer9758
    @stevewimmer9758 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great interview. Put Hans in his place then spoke the truth to the chess world.

  • @v1991c
    @v1991c 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amazing interview! Keep it up Hikaru, you're awesome!!

  • @billycooper4530
    @billycooper4530 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Hans can talk like he has some sense. Wow

  • @sullman12
    @sullman12 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hikaru what a legend, Love you man ✊️

  • @prodbynate1
    @prodbynate1 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    naroditskys body language looks as though hes about to get thrown into a locker by hans

  • @lordofutub
    @lordofutub 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hans being red in the face after Hikaru's interview is so funny

  • @jimweights8908
    @jimweights8908 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Favourite moment was Bc7, threatening bishop and discovered check. Leaning back and relaxing 😎

  • @kaszaspeter77
    @kaszaspeter77 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    "One day the chess will speak and you'll all hear it." - Chess has spoken today too, Hans. I hope you heard it.

  • @NemeanIndustries
    @NemeanIndustries 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’m 5 minutes into this video and it’s just Hikaru straight going in on everyone lolol so funny

  • @michaelguth4007
    @michaelguth4007 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have the feeling Hikaru never felt happier about the 3rd place.

  • @VARMOT123
    @VARMOT123 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    After combat sports ,you only see this level of shade and smack talking only in chess 😂

  • @SassePhoto
    @SassePhoto 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Hans is the Trump of chess

  • @carlosdumbratzen6332
    @carlosdumbratzen6332 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    if Hans would always be this calm and collected...

  • @letoatreides5165
    @letoatreides5165 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    How is this the same Hans as in the Levy interview? This is perfectly reasonable

  • @ЗьміцерГрамадскі
    @ЗьміцерГрамадскі 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Actually his answer about training with Magnus is amazing. Magnus himself often states that self-belief is important. You can't beat Magnus unless you believe that in that day you're just a better player however cocky it may sound.