Hikaru's memory is so impressive that you don't even realise it until he starts rattling off a four knights Scotch variation that he played when he was a baby and remembers because of a vaguely similar pawn structure. It's incredible
What cracks me up is how Hikaru can turn 1 game into 1,000 possibilities. Don't get me wrong, it's super helpful for me as a beginner to see how to defend traditional openings, but it's hilarious how far he goes 😂
There are many variables in chess, therefore it is imperative that he glosses over a handful of different positional possibilities for each move. Or else he would just sound like Levi (Gotham Chess). Who wants that?
You getting this for free Imagine how funny that is ? Back in the beginners would never have access to this knowledge. It's amazing to try and follow the train of thought of this grandmaster I've taken a strong liking to HK and grateful for access to his insights Gg
Man, this is so good! Thanks a lot! Extremely educational! Btw, always amazed by how accurately and fast you're able to spot tactical opportunities, while at the same time you're showing the positional long-term plans in the positions
I don’t wanna shout out anyone here, but buying courses on this kind of stuff is usually the way to go. youtube videos like these can be good to warn you of simple threats but courses is usually where you’re taught sidelines. But also it’s the mainline for a reason, if they play anything else then they’re most likely just making mistakes that you need to learn to take advantage of
Hikaru is just too good. The level of understanding of themes, principles and just plain theory memory is mind blowing. Unfortunately if makes me realise I'm going to struggle to get past my 1300 level without serious work.
Late on this vid, but I hoped Naka highlighted the game more on the black's perspective cause Karo is a definitive black opening. I am in the midst of learning Karo but I always stumble on the idea of the e4 pawn moving forward instead of trading, limiting my early development.
I had a great game the other playing as black. After 3.f3 e5 it went like this 4.dxe5 Bc5 5.exd5 Qb6 6.Ne2 Bf2+ 7. Kd2 Qe3#. I felt like a GM after that 7 move checkmate
@@GMHikaru well for what it's worth now, you give each other a good run for your money and put up the greatest show, and the margin is pretty wide with others. So way to go Hikaru.
Why not the pirc defense next? A great way to create imbalance for intermediate while not having to learn too much theory. The plans are simple, and it being a rare opening (while still being solid) increases the chance white will blunder. I would love for you to cover the pirc.
While these seem like mostly theory focused, I would love if you tried to convey how should we think about chess as a game, what should I be considering before making a move? Is it just about memorising lines? Maybe it's just me but I tend to learn much better with teachers who teach mental framework for handling systems, a teach a man how to fish type of situation if you get what I mean.
This came out at the perfect time. I'm going to prep this opening for a match tomorrow against my boss, if I win I get his wizards chess board and if I lose ill have to grow a handlebar mustache.
I mean after e4 c6 d4 d5 exd5 cxd5 Bd3 Nc6 Nf3 Nf6 h3 g6 O-O Bg7, then Nc3 is potentially a better move than c3/c4. I'm not sure how often anyone would ever encounter a line like this, but it definitely has happened before. Who knows :P
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If Hikaru reviewed my games he'd have grey hair by the time the video was over.
Pineapple hikaru would, but disrespect hikaru wouldn't.
Well me too. 1200 and i sometimes cringe while reviewing my own game.
@@rifwann relatable
Same
If he didn't rip it all out first?
Nakamura Sensei is the character arc we all wanted.
followed by "yamete kudasai, sensei"
@@ejsampana426 Nani, omaiwa moo shinderuuuu
Obamna
Na-ka-mura sensei! Here he comes so make way!
such a fine name
Hikaru's memory is so impressive that you don't even realise it until he starts rattling off a four knights Scotch variation that he played when he was a baby and remembers because of a vaguely similar pawn structure. It's incredible
Fr lol
LMAO 😂
What cracks me up is how Hikaru can turn 1 game into 1,000 possibilities. Don't get me wrong, it's super helpful for me as a beginner to see how to defend traditional openings, but it's hilarious how far he goes 😂
There are many variables in chess, therefore it is imperative that he glosses over a handful of different positional possibilities for each move. Or else he would just sound like Levi (Gotham Chess). Who wants that?
Have you ever heard of chess?
@@999t00 he just said it was funny, not that it was not necessary
You getting this for free
Imagine how funny that is ?
Back in the beginners would never have access to this knowledge. It's amazing to try and follow the train of thought of this grandmaster
I've taken a strong liking to HK and grateful for access to his insights
Gg
@@999t00what's wrong with Levy ? Genuine question, I'm a beginner
Loving this educational series, thank you for them!
Hikaru teaching us openings ?
Can't be happier
Priceless !!!
@@antoniocarlosmansoldo129 Literally priceless
Best teacher i swear I feel so much understanding when Hikaru explains
The perfect opportunity to title the video the "Hikaru-Cann" and you blew it! 😞
yes
@@IsaacMGibara love the pfp
I was thinking the exact same thing 😂. Golden comment
hikaru-chan 👍
I DIDN'T MEANT TO READ 'HIKARU-CANN' MAN CMON💀💀
Man, this is so good! Thanks a lot! Extremely educational! Btw, always amazed by how accurately and fast you're able to spot tactical opportunities, while at the same time you're showing the positional long-term plans in the positions
Jumping from 1200 to 2200 but Hikaru just says “a little bit stronger” 😢
😂😂😂😂😂
Hikaru teaching openings/chess to us plebs is the best thing to ever happen on UA-cam. THANK YOU
I hope Hikaru will talk about when the opponent doesn’t follow main lines, messes me up every time
I don’t wanna shout out anyone here, but buying courses on this kind of stuff is usually the way to go. youtube videos like these can be good to warn you of simple threats but courses is usually where you’re taught sidelines. But also it’s the mainline for a reason, if they play anything else then they’re most likely just making mistakes that you need to learn to take advantage of
@@VizualDK what courses would you recommended? Where/who from?
@@VizualDK See f44had comments below.
Hikaru's opening stare: Shocking, yet very joy-inducing. He radiates happiness. 9.5/10.
Priceless !!!
Is this happening in every chess UA-cam video?
please stop this stupid trend on every chess video..
@@jyheo98 ikr, only a gotham thing
Special stare evaluation due to Gotham-promoted opening
Hello hikaru love the vids and the enthusiasm. keep up the good effort
Hikaru's smile is so wholesome
Please do more of videos like these ... Very instructive and nice pace !
learning from u is such a gift to community. thanks hikaru.
Thank you so much!! I learned a lot! And you were so encouraging too!
I think Hikaru should do a series where he coaches a subscriber to see how far they can be pushed 🤔 😄
educational content from Hikaru is top tier
He explains it very fast. He definitely is a chess God but the explanation are so fast
watch in 0.5x
agadnator chess and hikaru are the 2 best people to watch, just straight to the point
9:52 I love to hear all these comments even on the little stuff like the irrelevant move order thing. Keep all the knowledge coming!
Please keep these series going
Hikaru why are u so good for us😭😭😭 love u legend
cringe
Actually hysterically funny not cringe at all
@@Hopefully2025 actually hysterically funny not cringe at all-🤓
I love he's focusing more on us UA-cam people.
i lost it around the middle of the video lol. i'm a kind of a beginner
Thanks!
Wow, the second game was a great illustration of how one wrong move in the opening can be the weakness that finally dooms you in the endgame
5:48 " mind you this is pretty dank, I'm not gonna pretend to understand this " LMAOOOO
So many great ideas! Keep doing these, it's super helpful! 🔥
Great video, Naka! I feel like the Na4 maneuver also works nicely against Tarrasch structures with pawns on c6 and d5 (Rubinstein-Salwe, 1908).
That emphasis on the early pawn advancement makes so much sense after you explain it. Thank you. 🙏
Thanks for the free lesson hikaru the fact you share your knowledge is dope
More of this. You're a good teacher
Had to set the play back to half speed just to be able to follow along, this gave the added benefit of Hikaru sounding really drunk 😂
YESSS THAN YOU 🙏 ive been waiting for this
the idea with Na3 to stop c5 also occurs frequently in steinitz ruy lopez
Hikaru’s legendary theory recall is on display here.
10:27 white is simply up a pawn here... and a queen
alternative title: hikaru teaches the caro kan BETTER than GOTHAM CHESS in every way imaginable
Hikaru is my favorite of all time chess player ❤
Thank you so much! Incredibly helpful
I don’t really watch you but when you post this kind of content I am all ears!
ahh, the Hikaru-Kann defense.
I feel like an ape discovering fire
That first guy is definitely a smurf 💯
damn - not even 2 minutes in the video and I already learned something new - as a Caro-Kann player. Please keep putting out instructive content!!
I think Hikaru little by little making teaching videos to announce his own chess course eventually😂
When a GM is teaching you basics and your brain is already gone
After a day of watching college lectures at 1.5x speed, it's oddly cathartic to find a video I need to set to .75x speed.
Can you please make more video's teaching stuff like this. Thanks
Hikaru is just too good. The level of understanding of themes, principles and just plain theory memory is mind blowing. Unfortunately if makes me realise I'm going to struggle to get past my 1300 level without serious work.
Love the video. Hikaru teaches like he plays, blitz and bullet.
Late on this vid, but I hoped Naka highlighted the game more on the black's perspective cause Karo is a definitive black opening. I am in the midst of learning Karo but I always stumble on the idea of the e4 pawn moving forward instead of trading, limiting my early development.
Teachkaru Senseikura, the strongest pedagogue of all time.
Amazing. More of these please!
Very nice video Hikaru!
Loved your analysis
10:56 mouseslip lol😂
I had a great game the other playing as black. After 3.f3 e5 it went like this 4.dxe5 Bc5 5.exd5 Qb6 6.Ne2 Bf2+ 7. Kd2 Qe3#. I felt like a GM after that 7 move checkmate
Keep making these instructive videos
Hikaru teaching the Caro-Kann. Levy in shambles.
only if Hikaru got the "don't care" mentality one decade earlier...
In recent times, I have had some "what if" thoughts vis-a-vis my recent results against Magnus compared to the 2010s. -HN
@@GMHikaru well for what it's worth now, you give each other a good run for your money and put up the greatest show, and the margin is pretty wide with others. So way to go Hikaru.
I love this themed idea. I certainly play enough Caro-Kann to benefit from this.
Why not the pirc defense next? A great way to create imbalance for intermediate while not having to learn too much theory. The plans are simple, and it being a rare opening (while still being solid) increases the chance white will blunder. I would love for you to cover the pirc.
Hikaru: "At a beginner level it's okay"
Me looking at that dude's 1200 elo- This is no place for me. Going back to Levy's channel 😂
off topic but that shirt looks awesome 🔥
Priceless !!!
Ayoo caro kann is my fav opening. I'm glad Hikaru is teaching us this one
I really enjoyed this video. Thank you.
ME: plays the scotch and is completely unaware of c4.
This concept is the best
While these seem like mostly theory focused, I would love if you tried to convey how should we think about chess as a game, what should I be considering before making a move? Is it just about memorising lines? Maybe it's just me but I tend to learn much better with teachers who teach mental framework for handling systems, a teach a man how to fish type of situation if you get what I mean.
My puny 1000 brain cannot keep up with his pace yet, but when I get better I know what I'm gonna be binging
Let's go, learning caro kann from a super gm for free, absolute chad
Caro Kann with knight on C3 = Jobava Caro Kann.
There you go
"knight on the rim is dim however this knight is simply dead" nakamura sensei 2023 2:11
This came out at the perfect time. I'm going to prep this opening for a match tomorrow against my boss, if I win I get his wizards chess board and if I lose ill have to grow a handlebar mustache.
Who won?
Your thumbnails are the best on UA-cam
Levy is proud.
I usually look at popular guide like gotham or eric, but your timing is kinda perfect so might as well learn from gm
I mean after e4 c6 d4 d5 exd5 cxd5 Bd3 Nc6 Nf3 Nf6 h3 g6 O-O Bg7, then Nc3 is potentially a better move than c3/c4. I'm not sure how often anyone would ever encounter a line like this, but it definitely has happened before. Who knows :P
Thanks hikari ive learned a lot, more content about caro
The Caro Kant
These videos are amazing
This guy is a beast, he is gonna be a GM someday for sure 🤨
GM ? Goofy meme ?
@@Hosein_Persian
No. Good macaroni
Number One best player in chess is..... Hikaru Nakamura
Hikaru pre moves > Hikaru himself
Hikaru as a streamer: I can play, teach, recap, entertain better than you.
I really like how in depth you go with different variations in these games, you make it very easy to understand. Very instructive!
Great format!!!!
Thank You sir . I want these types of learning videos. I can say that you are my Chess teacher.
thank you
"Not something that I expect in 1900 to understand or find at all but... " me 900 watching it...
thanks hikaru
Love these videos
Oh yes, my favorite opening the hikaru - kan
Thansk man I memorised all the possible moves and destroyed my friends now I can play like Hikaru it only took 5 hours lol
You wrinkled my brain
Fantasy is very dangerous for black. As a caro kan player, I would highly recommend studying this variation from white side so you know how to react
Todays “welcome back” was good but can be better, 6/10