Playing Unrated Genius in Madrid Park During Candidates

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  • On the evening of July 1, Hikaru passed through El Retiro Park in Madrid and played some chess. We have video (and some commentary!) courtesy of Hikaru's Second, Kris Littlejohn. More to come...
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  • @Real_PlayerOne
    @Real_PlayerOne ปีที่แล้ว +7419

    It's a major compliment if a GM asks your rating after a game like this. Well Played!

    • @amigosXcorrespondenc
      @amigosXcorrespondenc ปีที่แล้ว +422

      If the GM it's Hikaru, it's even better.

    • @thewizard5060
      @thewizard5060 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      @@amigosXcorrespondenc *is

    • @shakezpere
      @shakezpere ปีที่แล้ว +125

      After Hikaru heard he has 2400's rating on Lichess, now make sense why he so good even tho he is not a professional chess player.

    • @wot_hog
      @wot_hog ปีที่แล้ว +271

      @@shakezpere He said 2200 not 2400, which is even more impressive.

    • @DC1BC1
      @DC1BC1 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      A super gm top 10 player too lmao

  • @ethan073
    @ethan073 ปีที่แล้ว +4675

    Imagine being just 2200 on lichess, randomly playing a world class chess player at a park and then playing the game of your life like you’re a GM. And it was caught on camera. 😳😳👏👏👏👏👏 bravo!!!

    • @robertwilson3866
      @robertwilson3866 ปีที่แล้ว +94

      Isn't 2200 good tho?

    • @ritz1956
      @ritz1956 ปีที่แล้ว +115

      @@robertwilson3866 but is a online elo. I mean its a decent elo but that in original ranking maybe its lower idk

    • @sxanep
      @sxanep ปีที่แล้ว +189

      @@robertwilson3866 It's very low compared to Hikaru's rating but it's a lot for unrated player. It's around Candidate Master level.

    • @Inbal_Feuchtwanger
      @Inbal_Feuchtwanger ปีที่แล้ว +151

      I was pretty surprised at that because I average around 2100 on lichess and felt like he was finding much better moves than I was seeing in the time he took to make them. I would have guessed about 2500 blitz from his play.

    • @kenthomson9562
      @kenthomson9562 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      Yes I’m imagining just being 2200. Have you imagined being just 2200?

  • @TylerG13
    @TylerG13 ปีที่แล้ว +5840

    I love how Hikaru always looks legitimately proud of his opponents when they’re playing good moves, it’s such a sign of humility

    • @strooomon
      @strooomon ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Was going to write similar. Cheers!

    • @luckyjc8702
      @luckyjc8702 ปีที่แล้ว +80

      That Rc3 was such a good find. Hikaru completely missed that move. If that kid didn't find Rc3, he would have been blown off the board very quickly after that.

    • @BroCactus
      @BroCactus ปีที่แล้ว +133

      That’s the opposite of humility. But keeping simping for him

    • @infinitytoinfinitysquaredb7836
      @infinitytoinfinitysquaredb7836 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      I wouldn't call it humility but Hikaru is happy when his opponents do well, knowing how happy they will be just playing a great game against a GM. They probably tell that story for many years.

    • @autosemimatic6071
      @autosemimatic6071 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BroCactus u have no brain cells if u think thats the opposite of humility

  • @chess
    @chess ปีที่แล้ว +3919

    That was a great game!

    • @michaelemerson1949
      @michaelemerson1949 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      Coach him, Hikaru!

    • @grego7927
      @grego7927 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Hikaru needs a coach

    • @JendralGaming
      @JendralGaming ปีที่แล้ว +2

      stop it

    • @johnstone5766
      @johnstone5766 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      i got a question about this position termometer ... isnt it that that it shows a position strength from a perspective of one player only? i mean if player could make move that increases its termometer score it lies as to strength of position (as if you may make a move in that position than increases it then it lies) .. so not to lie this termomenter should show a position score that cannot be improved .. but if so isnt if from one player point ov wiev only? (im a bit lost in my logic at this moment)

    • @Sutoratosu
      @Sutoratosu ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@johnstone5766 The thermometer is called the evaluation bar, and it works by a computer calculating X (usually 20 or 30) moves into the future, based on how the board is currently. As such, it doesn't represent how good one player is, it represents the advantage one player has, assuming both players play perfectly. The bar is negative if black is winning, and positive if white has an advantage.
      For example, let's say it's early in the game, and the bar is at +0.8. White is in the lead here, as white usually is by being able to go first, and that evaluation means the absolute best move by white will maintain that 0.8 advantage. If white makes the perfect move, it's now black's turn and will still show +0.8. Any move that black makes will, at best, keep it at +0.8 as the computer has already calculated all of these responses.
      If white makes a huge mistake, and gives away a bishop for free, that gauge will go from +0.8 to like -3 as the computer realizes black can just take the bishop and gain a huge tactical advantage.

  • @Ianoxen
    @Ianoxen ปีที่แล้ว +1783

    All the high-rated chess content creators get nervous playing against Hikaru online but this young man played fearless over the board. Kudos to him!

    • @eneasadiku9836
      @eneasadiku9836 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      he had nothing to lose

    • @medexamtoolsdotcom
      @medexamtoolsdotcom ปีที่แล้ว +17

      So fearless he ran out of time.

    • @ligmaballz6423
      @ligmaballz6423 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      He peolly dont even know him

    • @unknownentity8256
      @unknownentity8256 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@eneasadiku9836 Sure thats a factor but many people who are high rated would get very nervous knowing they play someone they admire/look up to.

    • @francismsumebanda8901
      @francismsumebanda8901 ปีที่แล้ว

      Pll
      Llppk
      K

  • @RoyalNation
    @RoyalNation ปีที่แล้ว +2330

    If Hikaru calls you a genius, you’re certified.

    • @gonzalovila99
      @gonzalovila99 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      He called him no genius

    • @gonzalovila99
      @gonzalovila99 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Anyway good game

    • @arindamsatapathy175
      @arindamsatapathy175 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@gonzalovila99 Yup but I assume he just typed the title :)

    • @gonzalovila99
      @gonzalovila99 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@arindamsatapathy175 i think he doesnt edit his own videos because in most videos he would be writing titles in 3d person about him which is quite weird

    • @alejandro8342
      @alejandro8342 ปีที่แล้ว

      Naaa!

  • @karimm7787
    @karimm7787 ปีที่แล้ว +209

    5:40 Hector Salamanka just chillin in the back and playing some chess

    • @r3r3drum02
      @r3r3drum02 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      wth..😂

    • @negative-vibe
      @negative-vibe หลายเดือนก่อน

      😄

    • @eduardkantholz3725
      @eduardkantholz3725 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The last guy who beat you is still okay right?
      "No my friend"

    • @trk346
      @trk346 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Look at the board, hector.

  • @SevenTheJester
    @SevenTheJester 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +209

    It's absolutely incredible to me that he doesn't have a FIDE rating, but he played a great game against one of the top three players _in the world_ and the evaluation was *dead even* after 40 moves.
    That kid has a gift.

    • @MrMarcec85
      @MrMarcec85 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      The problem is that to have rating you need money. Hooe this video helped him having a sponsor or at least to be noted. He deserves to play real chess.

    • @SevenTheJester
      @SevenTheJester หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      @@MrMarcec85
      One more example of an unjust world that is so often, as the saying goes, "sad but true."
      Chess has historically been a pay to play a game, and while it's true that the internet has made it more accessible for people to learn and play, that has regrettably had no real effect on the excessive costs involved surrounding the ordeal of live tournament chess.
      Without money, one simply can't compete equally. It's a shame that talent is so evenly distributed when wealth is anything but.
      You make a great point, as much as I wish you were wrong (as I'm sure that you do, yourself). Cheers.

    • @joannewilson6577
      @joannewilson6577 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      A lot of players have 2200 or 2400 online and only played online....They are usually from 1800 Fide to 2000.

    • @Terminatortx33
      @Terminatortx33 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@SevenTheJester Thats with a lot of sports these days - if you have the money you can afford to travel and play. Money makes money.

  • @DavidBadilloMusic
    @DavidBadilloMusic ปีที่แล้ว +1248

    0:24 Hikaru looking for a ceiling... oh, darn there's no ceiling! lol

    • @grownupgaming
      @grownupgaming ปีที่แล้ว +108

      -200 ELO

    • @souperhappydrinkingcoffee5130
      @souperhappydrinkingcoffee5130 ปีที่แล้ว +68

      Stockfish is reflecting off the sky

    • @rambo2667
      @rambo2667 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Hikaru was looking for the ceiling and then when he realized there was no ceiling he was like oh no I will not win the game. Poor Hikaru does not have stockfish when he goes out.

    • @selectedsound.
      @selectedsound. ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😂😂😂😂

    • @infomatters.
      @infomatters. ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good observation 😂😂😂

  • @DavidBadilloMusic
    @DavidBadilloMusic ปีที่แล้ว +1912

    The "no, my friend" gentleman stealing the show, lol

    • @randomguy9249
      @randomguy9249 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      true

    • @randomguy8107
      @randomguy8107 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@randomguy9249 oh hello there !

    • @tavor29
      @tavor29 ปีที่แล้ว +75

      Hikura trying hard not to laugh is too funny

    • @yugiohfanatic1964
      @yugiohfanatic1964 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes the show of your favourite clown 🤡 drawing intentionally vs Nepo instead of playing to win

    • @vercot7000
      @vercot7000 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      @@yugiohfanatic1964 Any other alternative would have been lost for hikaru lol. This is nepo in peak form. If you lost, you would be criticizing hikaru for giving ian a free win

  • @ikersanchez8222
    @ikersanchez8222 ปีที่แล้ว +96

    2:09 that smile, that damn smile

  • @florianl8273
    @florianl8273 ปีที่แล้ว +210

    I'm also 2200 on lichess but this guy would have stomped me like an insect in that game. Not only because I don't know the h3 line in Najdorf but also how he calculated rather quickly what seem to be the best moves in the mid game. Well played.

    • @geometricart7851
      @geometricart7851 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I'm 1900 blitz lichess and he seemed more like 2400 blitz to me...

    • @InnaHotist
      @InnaHotist 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      He said he is 3200 I think

    • @hasancebi5203
      @hasancebi5203 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      i am also 3300 it was not easy for me either

    • @ericm4426
      @ericm4426 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      ​@hasancebi5203 if you are 3300 what are you doing here talking to amatuers

    • @santiar117
      @santiar117 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@ericm4426cause he's LYING

  • @strings1984
    @strings1984 ปีที่แล้ว +3140

    That kid has no idea what a compliment it was from Hikaru, when he said gg that time he meant it there was humility and contemplation in it... Great game guys.

    • @gabrielfernandes5855
      @gabrielfernandes5855 ปีที่แล้ว +86

      That kid played veery well

    • @robert93mm
      @robert93mm ปีที่แล้ว +116

      How do you know that he didn't know?

    • @greatpariscars
      @greatpariscars ปีที่แล้ว +32

      There was a gentle breeze and the warmth of the sun touched their cheeks. . . . good game, guys.

    • @jeffc.1956
      @jeffc.1956 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@robert93mm probably in some sort of vicarious way thru TH-cam? Idk

    • @strings1984
      @strings1984 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@robert93mm I know Hikaru isn't overt in his praise or humility it's hard to read that from him. It's subtle but it's there and if you didn't know him it's easy to miss.

  • @JakeLesser
    @JakeLesser ปีที่แล้ว +1353

    Hikaru is just living for the content at this point.

    • @kw67178
      @kw67178 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      Super dedicated hard working streamer

    • @allenbythesea
      @allenbythesea ปีที่แล้ว +41

      he literally doesnt care

    • @NDakovic
      @NDakovic ปีที่แล้ว +73

      Hikaru went to candidates just for the chance to record this exact video. 😂

    • @soakedbearrd
      @soakedbearrd ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Dudes cussing in Spanish in the background.

    • @angelasenov6173
      @angelasenov6173 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Yeah, like every other content creator. This is the absolute worst side effect of this job. Your life is content. You start recording useless stuff and some people still watch it because it's you

  • @Aegon1
    @Aegon1 ปีที่แล้ว +93

    The fact he kept it even for the majority of the game against a super GM is a feat in itself

    • @1117AJ
      @1117AJ ปีที่แล้ว +3

      This game might inspire him to reach GM status

    • @alex86fire
      @alex86fire 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      To be fair, Hikaru was just playing casually, not really forcing anything. He was also well ahead on the clock.
      I mean, these days he is beating 2400s sacrificing the queen for a bishop so if he was really forcing there's no way somebody in a park would keep up.
      This is not to take anything from the guy, he played really well for the majority of the match. I think I would blunder from the emotions alone, playing Hikaru on the board.

    • @toziassmitt
      @toziassmitt 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

      @@alex86firelol this guy had a better move accuracy than hikaru. He might only be 2200 but he played a 93% accuracy here according to stockfish eval, whilst hikaru played 91% accuracy. The game finished in a drawn position. If not for time flagging, say if this was a +3 like most online chess, there’s a good chance the kid at the very least gets a draw. For the record stockfish 16 eval says that if he plays as accurate as he has been, he should actually win this game. You can say hikaru wasn’t taking it serious, but 91% accuracy is pretty serious lol. He just faced a worthy adversary here

    • @davenoscope3836
      @davenoscope3836 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hikaru was careless when he moved the knight back to defend his bishop after trading queens. After Rd3 threatening an exchange sacrifice Black has no real chance to win.

  • @arcelinocentpangemanan5186
    @arcelinocentpangemanan5186 ปีที่แล้ว +130

    Love how in one of the most intense tournament, the GMs are still going out casually to play everyone.

    • @juhonieminen4219
      @juhonieminen4219 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Casual blitz is relaxation time for Hikaru at this point. He must stretch his concentration to the limits agains Nepo, Fabi etc. Firouzja said that he was playing bullet at night during the candidates. Not wise maybe to give up sleep.

  • @jibiteshsaha4392
    @jibiteshsaha4392 ปีที่แล้ว +998

    Hikaru trying his best to not spill out prep😂

    • @kennywiseman6551
      @kennywiseman6551 ปีที่แล้ว +82

      LMAO Hikaru looks up during official games, its him remembering his prep, but this time looking up to avoid showing it

    • @RoyLGamer
      @RoyLGamer ปีที่แล้ว +86

      Easily avoided prep on move 1 by playing Sicilian. He only plays the Berlin defence against 1.e4 in the candidates so far.

    • @Pain420
      @Pain420 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Yea, he won't play the Sicilian in the candidates, according to one of his videos.

    • @davedave8608
      @davedave8608 ปีที่แล้ว

      nobody likes preppers

    • @ohboi9578
      @ohboi9578 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      nah it's the opposite. He's manipulating the other candidates watching.

  • @ramachandra776
    @ramachandra776 ปีที่แล้ว +798

    Hikaru has been entertaining both on and off the board . Playing titled Tuesday and random chess enthusiasts on rest days . The other guy was pretty good though .

    • @x0cx102
      @x0cx102 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      yeah

  • @agodeo
    @agodeo ปีที่แล้ว +85

    When you make Hikaru spend 10 seconds for move, things are serious!!

    • @geometricart7851
      @geometricart7851 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Dude I can't even make 2200 players think for 2 seconds much less 10.

  • @Sasser2015
    @Sasser2015 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    Like walking down to the park, finding Michael Jordan on the court, then holding your own in 1-on-1.

    • @therealbs2000
      @therealbs2000 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nah then hikaru would have had to hit up the casino right before they played

  • @deaccess
    @deaccess ปีที่แล้ว +677

    I like how you're chilling and having fun out there

    • @CKHunt2
      @CKHunt2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Me too. It’s like he’s there for business but taking time to appreciate the country

    • @alcam4226
      @alcam4226 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      More of this side from Hikaru!

  • @uxigadur
    @uxigadur ปีที่แล้ว +59

    When a warrior ask your name it means something.

  • @boxingjerapah
    @boxingjerapah ปีที่แล้ว +47

    Great game. You could just see the extra class begin to tell the further the game went along... the end game is where it really shows. That young man can be very proud of his game.

  • @xZipkan
    @xZipkan ปีที่แล้ว +91

    what an amazing game from a complete stranger. You could tell when Hikaru actually needed to start taking it a bit more seriously

  • @DavidBadilloMusic
    @DavidBadilloMusic ปีที่แล้ว +158

    6:02
    "Con el GM Hikaru, tio... Pero es que me da miedo! 'I'm escared'..."
    "Porque? Que, tiene 3000 o que? Tiene 3000 de Elo? Bah... eso no es nada..."
    "Mas o menos tiene 2xxx... 2700... No, mas de 2700..."
    "Yo que se pues... Bah, mas o menos lo que nosotros..."
    That side conversation is priceless! LOL

    • @efrainn.puerto586
      @efrainn.puerto586 ปีที่แล้ว

      Amigo quien gano? Gracias

    • @AzamFahmy
      @AzamFahmy ปีที่แล้ว +5

      translation, amigos?

    • @BrandonYates
      @BrandonYates ปีที่แล้ว +21

      @@AzamFahmy the gist of it is like "could play with GM hikaru... but that's scary, no way"
      "why? what, is he 3000 elo or what? bah, that's nothing"
      "more or less he's 2xxx... 2700? no, more than 2700."
      "i don't know, then... bah, that's more or less our elo"
      kind of edited to make more sense out of context, and spanish isn't my strongest language for sure.

    • @jayure1346
      @jayure1346 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      "With GM Hikaru, man... But it scares me! 'I'm scared'..."
      "Why? What, is he 3000 or what? Is he 3000 Elo? Bah...that's nothing..."
      "More or less he has 2xxx... 2700... No, more than 2700..."
      "I don't know well... Bah, more or less what we..."
      Translate says

    • @ruthxk7844
      @ruthxk7844 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jayure1346 I think he mentions Hikaru being 3000 something? But apart from that, yep

  • @mukmin01
    @mukmin01 ปีที่แล้ว +91

    2:36 Hikaru started his ultimate calculation

    • @Morill128
      @Morill128 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      yup, you know the shit is real when a super GM sacrifices a rook

    • @sequelplay729
      @sequelplay729 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Move,move,move,move,move,move.... yep draw.

    • @hamiddehghan6248
      @hamiddehghan6248 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Why did he sac?

    • @krrpmitsuki
      @krrpmitsuki ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@hamiddehghan6248 I don't know either

    • @robshred66
      @robshred66 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@hamiddehghan6248 came to the comments section to ask this same question. I mean, clearly it was setting something up, but I can't see what. Obviously it went his way later. I need to study this more, lol.

  • @schwim69
    @schwim69 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    This was really fun to watch both the eval bar and the faces of the players as the advantage swung back and forth. Hikaru consistently amused at the positions and his opponent starting strong, losing faith then bouncing back and finding joy at getting a decent, playable position in the endgame.

  • @gshankar2021
    @gshankar2021 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    You have become my favourite chess player ...simply down to earth to play against unknown player that too during candidate tournament....wow massive respect

  • @wattacoolguy
    @wattacoolguy ปีที่แล้ว +72

    He played much better than 2200 lichess.

    • @koranews_ar
      @koranews_ar ปีที่แล้ว +1

      what are you saying? he is at least 2700 on lichess

    • @NoNoah0
      @NoNoah0 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@koranews_ar at the end the dude says he’s 2200 on lichess. Probably what he is referring to but he definitely played much stronger than that rating.

    • @grownupgaming
      @grownupgaming ปีที่แล้ว

      @@koranews_ar lol troll

    • @notramiras
      @notramiras ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I heard it as "24 hundred"

    • @gideonturner8716
      @gideonturner8716 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Ikr. I'm 2200 on Lichess and I've played Hikaru and gotten absolutely destroyed. This guy was super resilient.

  • @Anime_fest
    @Anime_fest ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I love your energy, keep it up Hikaru.. You're making the world of chess enjoyable

  • @viniciusmontecustodio5226
    @viniciusmontecustodio5226 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    The soundtrack was amazing! Tears for Fears, Simple Minds etc.

  • @waryinzero
    @waryinzero ปีที่แล้ว +70

    I love it when Hikaru gets a run for his money and you can tell he's using all gears to beat this guy. Great game. If the player could have had just more time, he may have drawn or won

    • @darp1286
      @darp1286 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      No the position was clearly winning for black but it was very close all game , the other guy played very well GG

    • @Djellowman
      @Djellowman ปีที่แล้ว +6

      No, E.A. is right

    • @Thaumazo83
      @Thaumazo83 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      This unrated guy reached a drawn position against one of top 3 Blitz players in the world: amazing!

    • @JD______
      @JD______ ปีที่แล้ว +7

      He still would’ve lost. Time is part of the game. No time and they’ll take days to play 1 game.

    • @lennertdevoldere7000
      @lennertdevoldere7000 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Thaumazo83 no he was dead lost lol you can even see it on the eval bar next to the board

  • @grownupgaming
    @grownupgaming ปีที่แล้ว +117

    mad props to the people playing chess next to them. SuperGM streamer plays next to me? I literally dont care.

    • @Thaumazo83
      @Thaumazo83 ปีที่แล้ว

      So true man, well said.

    • @fede_233
      @fede_233 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      at one point the older guy jokes about the younger one being scared to play hikaru after him lmao

    • @DNozz777
      @DNozz777 ปีที่แล้ว

      They honestly prob don't understand how big Hikaru is.. They prob stay within their own little circle playing chess only on the board..

    • @JunkBondTrader
      @JunkBondTrader ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@DNozz777 ah the old baseless assumption. Everyone in the park knows about Hikaru except those two for some reason? Yeah that's totally _probable._ Seems highly unlikely to me 🤷‍♂️

  • @michaelemerson1949
    @michaelemerson1949 ปีที่แล้ว +109

    Sometimes losing to Hikaru looks so accurate.

  • @SilentAdventurer
    @SilentAdventurer ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Playing someone who is officially a God of Chess like Hikaru would be enough for most of us to talk about it for the rest of our lives, but being implicitly complimented by a God in such a manner after an amazing game like this, oh my. I guess some dreams really do come true!

    • @S.Trades
      @S.Trades 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Established, world class boss, faces young challenger! That lad is really, really good! He didn't prepare for that game. No training. It was a spontaneous game in the park, but he did himself very proud!

  • @mskcouric
    @mskcouric ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I thought he would fall apart when they hit the endgame, but he kept going. Capitalized on Hikaru's blunder with that tension in the center of the board and then seemed to lose his way when he hit time pressure. That's one he's going to want to remember. Well done, anonymous Spanish genius!

  • @joshuarogers378
    @joshuarogers378 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    I'd love to check out Madrid! Keep up the great work your doing for chess!!

  • @covidchess9835
    @covidchess9835 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Hikaru was like "who are you soldier??"

  • @willisisawesome
    @willisisawesome ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So awesome! Great stuff from this guy. Love how youre just out there having fun.

  • @Vedioviswritingservice
    @Vedioviswritingservice ปีที่แล้ว +135

    This is what I love about Nakamura. He brings chess to the common man. He will play anyone, anytime, anywhere. He has done so much to promote the game.

    • @animesloversunited9069
      @animesloversunited9069 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      except magnus

    • @S.Trades
      @S.Trades 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      And (obviously) he is a really, really smart guy! A Professor of Materials.

    • @Ashamed.Loser69
      @Ashamed.Loser69 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Smart for chess buddy.

    • @arvinarooni6681
      @arvinarooni6681 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      who is a professor?@@S.Trades

  • @chessclips8381
    @chessclips8381 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    The hustler in the background is a mix of Mikhail Tal and Lasker

  • @esotericman22
    @esotericman22 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Brilliant to see Hikaru out in the streets. Absolutely love this content

  • @Ragemeister88
    @Ragemeister88 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Absolutely LOVE the Simple Minds & Tears for Fears tunes in the background! Wholesome content!

  • @jasonquinlan731
    @jasonquinlan731 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    That guy played really well! Hikaru wasn't bad either!

  • @poppy4198
    @poppy4198 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    This is why we all love Hikaru. He is accessible, articulate and just a great player to watch

  • @hendarinfb
    @hendarinfb ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Hikaru become my favourite chess player, because he is so down to earth. As a super GM he is do not hesitate to play in any casual chess park games, and always do it seriously in fun way, never undermine his opponents

    • @456death654
      @456death654 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      So what makes you think other super gms hesitate to play casual

    • @Frank7489
      @Frank7489 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      In a lot of ways Hikaru makes himself more accessible than other GMs and I love that about him

    • @CSRookie
      @CSRookie ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@456death654 I have yet to see other GMs do it so often and so casually...... Hikaru has been on other chess channels as well playing club players far more than other GMs. So put your sarcasm to bed

  • @jordandesmet6593
    @jordandesmet6593 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Seems like a nice guy. I’m sure you made his day.

  • @paramdrall
    @paramdrall ปีที่แล้ว +141

    He's way above 2200... Holding Hikaru for that long ?
    Beyond impressive!

    • @chrisknorr1326
      @chrisknorr1326 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      More than that. You could tell when Stockfish gave him the advantage after the queen trade (4:53), Hikaru clearly took a pause.

    • @linaheid7514
      @linaheid7514 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How did he lose?

    • @decnacyt4690
      @decnacyt4690 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      @@linaheid7514 he run out of time

    • @ottondwadela3205
      @ottondwadela3205 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@chrisknorr1326 Hikaru had a dominated position before Nc5 , position got messy after that and black needed to be cautious . white made many random moves and got crushed after the sac exchange .

    • @arctikvg3693
      @arctikvg3693 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I think he said that he was 3200, which would make a lot more sense

  • @flotreize3447
    @flotreize3447 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I love the smiles...both are smiling at the end. beautiful chess players. Gracias !

  • @dab1748
    @dab1748 ปีที่แล้ว +161

    I love how you keep playing and pushing chess into the mainstream. Purses should be more lucrative. You are a great ambassador. Rooting for you to grab second place👍🏻

  • @TiptronicSS
    @TiptronicSS ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Kid got some talent. I would have loved to seen a few more minutes of this. Even though he played fast, he played steady. Bravo.

    • @rokizo
      @rokizo ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah, I wanted to see him finish the game. Would be really interesting. Very talented

  • @freshprinceofPersia
    @freshprinceofPersia ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I always knew Hector Salamanca had the makings of a chess athlete.

    • @danwdrums
      @danwdrums ปีที่แล้ว +2

      i like the sopranos/breaking bad crossover reference!

    • @freshprinceofPersia
      @freshprinceofPersia ปีที่แล้ว

      @@danwdrums "thank you very much sir, you're a gentleman and a scholar." And I love the fact that at least one person got it.

  • @Goohuman
    @Goohuman ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Loved how some upstart trapped a GM's queen in the corner like it was an everyday chess move for him. Awesome!

  • @TheRst2001
    @TheRst2001 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I like how Hikaru concentrates more as the game develops , as he realuses the guy is playing to win 😀

  • @guillediaz1776
    @guillediaz1776 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hikaru I've been following you for a very long time, I'm from Madrid and I loved this video, those parallel conversations... I was laughing so hard. I can tell those were real madrileños. Idk I love this kind of videos

  • @allgood8368
    @allgood8368 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    For me it was a classical game or you can say marathon!! How many nuances & positions appeared oh my god !! Complete art & That Buddy played exceptionally well. Bravo !!

  • @muhammadabotahoon5177
    @muhammadabotahoon5177 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    You did this while playing the candidates. Man, you are something else! You desrve all the success you have earned and more!
    I wish u could play against Ian Nepo in the world chess championship 2023!!

  • @Tx66
    @Tx66 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love these moments so much when Hikaru enters the 4th dimension on the ceiling and wonders if this is theory

  • @JunkBondTrader
    @JunkBondTrader ปีที่แล้ว +56

    08:11 Hikaru asks his rating and he explains he is unrated, and Hikaru is silent for a moment, and genius looks up to see if has more to say.... gives a half smile... and then... Hikaru says "good game" and it breaks out into full smile haha. There's the affirmation :D

  • @Carraidas
    @Carraidas ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Wow, what a nice game to watch, and what a performance by that young man. Kudos to him.

  • @chilltime2923
    @chilltime2923 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    so nice to see a candidate play young guys around the world at the park

  • @dankness420
    @dankness420 ปีที่แล้ว +425

    This was an awesome game! I love the “coffee chess” games although this is more park chess, it’s still really cool to see this! Although if his timer hadn’t run out, am I right in thinking that endgame is probably a draw, with opposite colored bishops and rooks with those pawns, or could he make a passed pawn?
    Clarification: despite being a pawn up

    • @mabel3989
      @mabel3989 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      It should be winning for black but not an easy endgame. I am pretty sure though that Hikaru would have won it against the guy

    • @moonbalancedd
      @moonbalancedd ปีที่แล้ว +62

      It was winning for black but even if it was a draw with perfect play, unless you are a super gm you cannot hang out with them in an endgame. They have an incredibly vast amount of knowledge there from books, and long grueling studies. They make no mistakes. The guy, while a good 2200, would be simply outclassed. That is why the worst thing to do against a super gm is liquidate the position to an endgame.

    • @Gaspa79
      @Gaspa79 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      @@moonbalancedd They do make mistakes, or they make inaccuracies, especially in a blitz game. The problem is that those "mistakes" aren't so unless you're also a supergm that can spot why they are mistakes and how to take advantage of them

    • @rizdos6437
      @rizdos6437 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Stockfish was around +6 for black at the end so I assume with perfect play by both sides Hiki probably would of won 🤷

    • @moonbalancedd
      @moonbalancedd ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@Gaspa79 they do make inaccuracies. but those die down the more and more the game becomes theoretical which is what happens in an endgame. They even have theoretical piece and pawn structures memorized at the end. Look up something like Troitsky line to see how deep of theory they have at their fingertips and see if you want to hang out with that in an endgame.

  • @bernardostambolliu2767
    @bernardostambolliu2767 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Wonderful match, I admire his calmest way of playing

  • @rishik1471
    @rishik1471 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    A role model. GM Hikaru. Such humility

  • @mTSOULI
    @mTSOULI ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Best of luck in the candidates, greetings from Morocco

  • @prbprb2
    @prbprb2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Wow, Mr. X played a lot of sharp moves. Hikaru is such a good guy and ambassador for his sport.

  • @da96103
    @da96103 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hikaru thinks he is in the final episode of The Queen's Gambit, walking through the park and playing chess.
    Kris: You have two more rounds at the candidates.

  • @oh_its_zone9523
    @oh_its_zone9523 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love to see language barriers knocked down over chess one thing they both understood and had fun with

  • @aliishaq11
    @aliishaq11 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I know literally nothing about chess but these videos are very relaxing to watch lol.

  • @Tayne195
    @Tayne195 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Everybody is talking about the kid but I can't stop watching that old dude in the background living his best life.

  • @ShoeboxRacer
    @ShoeboxRacer ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Hustler in the streets, super gm in the score sheets.

  • @petercowling6769
    @petercowling6769 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Despite running out of time, it was very impressive to see the guy's composure and time management. That midgame was strong.

  • @hasanelias8878
    @hasanelias8878 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Huge honor to play Hikaru and he even ask his rating!

  • @darioperez2611
    @darioperez2611 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    I loved Naka's face when he saw Rook c3 hahahahahah great game!! Happy to see you are having a good time here in Spain 🇪🇸 .... greetings from Mallorca

    • @Cagnols
      @Cagnols ปีที่แล้ว

      Hiraku lose all the advantage movimg the knight earlier

  • @kinskhawas1252
    @kinskhawas1252 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love the conversation in the background 🤣🤣

  • @gregghutchence
    @gregghutchence ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is amazing. Nice to have the eval bar too

  • @josem138
    @josem138 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I like the old man on 6:10 asking for his ELO and saying
    - What's wrong with Hikaru, why are you afraid of him? Has he 3000 ELO or something? 6:09
    + Yeah more or less. 6:12
    - He has 3000 ELO? Bah, that's nothing 6:14
    - More or less the same as us 6:28 XD

    • @marco.trevisan
      @marco.trevisan 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I found that funny too! 😂

  • @bradleyhaywood2893
    @bradleyhaywood2893 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I'm surprised Hikaru didn't see the fork on d2 at about 4:30 or aren't I seeing something

    • @eklavyasingh8143
      @eklavyasingh8143 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yeah actually is there something wrong with that move ?

  • @CharlySardoGaming
    @CharlySardoGaming ปีที่แล้ว +2

    WOW what a great game. Hikaru is pretty cool man. A memory that kid will cherish forever.

  • @AnthonyMichaelSneed
    @AnthonyMichaelSneed ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love how “Simple Minds” is playing in the background

  • @csquaredgaming
    @csquaredgaming ปีที่แล้ว +9

    'noooo my friend, noooooo!' lmao

  • @ziutekkowalski40
    @ziutekkowalski40 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love how guys in the background are just chilling. It's like shooting hoops next to LeBron, nothing special 🤣

  • @JV-oc1qm
    @JV-oc1qm ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Serious game vs Hikaru going on, meanwhile party going on the next board

  • @el_mal_de_ojo
    @el_mal_de_ojo 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The conversations around this game are absolutely hysterical, specially the older man in the background.

  • @nileshjadyal5762
    @nileshjadyal5762 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    Good game hikaru and best of luck for your next two rounds of candidates i hope you can stand 2nd love from India 😊😊

    • @Lol-qy1dy
      @Lol-qy1dy ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What's the point in 2nd place in candidates apart from some money?

    • @kennywiseman6551
      @kennywiseman6551 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@Lol-qy1dy by some chance that Magnus doesn't play the WCC, its 1st place vs 2nd place for the championship.

    • @zippymax1
      @zippymax1 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      You're beating everyone except #1.

    • @nileshjadyal5762
      @nileshjadyal5762 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @lol u can check video of hikaru vs nepo round 12 match and he told his strategy why he makes draw and what he is expecting.

    • @Lol-qy1dy
      @Lol-qy1dy ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@kennywiseman6551 You can still dream about it.
      But reality ain't gonna change, GM humours can only be understood by GMs

  • @anggunpribadi7749
    @anggunpribadi7749 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Love how Hikaru upload this, with appreciation. This youngster will very happy and maybe will more upgrading his skill and being future WC. Who know the impact of small things.

    • @marcinjaskier1536
      @marcinjaskier1536 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nice comment. WC has more than one meaning, though ;)

  • @okthenright1
    @okthenright1 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That kid played a damn good game like super GM level sht. Hikaru loved it! They both did!🍻

  • @falcofalco9511
    @falcofalco9511 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    that was an insane game for an untitled player, big compliment

  • @the_bottomfragger
    @the_bottomfragger ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Actually great play by the other guy!

  • @TheMarksT
    @TheMarksT ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Wow! Yeah that was quite an impressive game.

  • @francescobarone9455
    @francescobarone9455 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hikaru is a great human GM. What a man!!! Really proud of this guy.

  • @MasterInHD
    @MasterInHD ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Only 2400 Lichess? He played like 3000 Lichess. What a great game from both parties. As well as big Hiki being very humble and complimentary towards his opponents when they play and exceed his his expectations going into it.

    • @marvin_yee
      @marvin_yee ปีที่แล้ว +2

      he said 2200 lol i feel like he's underrated at 22. I'm 22 and I can honestly admit the guy is a class above me.

  • @user-in1mz1yv1k
    @user-in1mz1yv1k ปีที่แล้ว +21

    still uploading even tho playing the candidates what a legend 😆

    • @roach6992
      @roach6992 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes i cant believe his editor was able to upload while Hikaru was in the candidates

  • @thePot_
    @thePot_ ปีที่แล้ว +10

    2200 on Lichess? Cmon, this guy should be 2500-2700 at least on Li

    • @lacanau8881
      @lacanau8881 ปีที่แล้ว

      2700 is a lot in lichess,a lot of masters,fm,have around 2350-2400 only

    • @ktfjulien
      @ktfjulien ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@lacanau8881 this guy would be titled otb, if he plays like this consistently

    • @lacanau8881
      @lacanau8881 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ktfjulien that is probably true

    • @cactu
      @cactu ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ktfjulien yeah minimum cm but probably he is at least fm level already

    • @ottondwadela3205
      @ottondwadela3205 ปีที่แล้ว

      white was dominated after the sac exchange, no serious counterplay , but after Nc5 position was messy and Hikaru had to find the accurate moves not to be in danger . If he 's 2200 on lichess , there are probably some reasons ...

  • @bradleylummus5931
    @bradleylummus5931 ปีที่แล้ว

    so wholesome. bless them both

  • @nuthansaigannoju1163
    @nuthansaigannoju1163 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love how hikaru rotates the pawn in his hand like that

  • @nilent
    @nilent ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Wow! Would love to know if this is someone who has been playing since early childhood and studying theory or is truly a natural genius who has just been playing online for a few years. The game was competitive and Hikaru is clearly a world class player!

  • @AnubhabLeo
    @AnubhabLeo ปีที่แล้ว +5

    All the best for last two rounds!

  • @lp4969
    @lp4969 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Madrid is the best city for outdoor chess, so many people playing it in so many parks and the weather is always on our side

  • @Venomforyall
    @Venomforyall ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like how Hikaru often nods his head in approval when his opponent makes a good move, even if it's Magnus.