Hikaru Nakamura vs Alireza Firouzja | FIDE Candidates 2024 | Round 12

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  • Опубліковано 18 кві 2024
  • GM Daniel King examines the game Hikaru Nakamura vs Alireza Firouzja, FIDE Candidates 2024. Support on Patreon: 🔥 / powerplaychess ►Support via PayPal: www.paypal.com/paypalme/Power...
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  • @PowerPlayChess
    @PowerPlayChess  Місяць тому

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    • @Max-dm4uv
      @Max-dm4uv Місяць тому

      Your analyses are excellent - I'm always impressed. However, Hikaru also analyzes his games on his channel. Therefore, I would prefer it if you could analyze a different game."

  • @user-ni4tv6xq7f
    @user-ni4tv6xq7f Місяць тому +31

    For the upcoming round, I'm hoping for Nepo to draw his game against Hikaru, and for Gukesh to secure a draw against Alireza, with Fabi clinching a win against Prag. This would set the stage for a thrilling final round, with all four contenders tied at 8 points each. The showdown would feature Fabi vs. Nepo and Gukesh vs. Hikaru-an epic finale to the tournament!

    • @baoboumusic
      @baoboumusic Місяць тому +4

      I'm actually hoping for a Gukesh win on Saturday. That should put everyone on edge for Sunday and ensure the maximum amount of carnage in the final round. We don't want everyone to play it safe and head for tiebreaks.

  • @timkokesh1968
    @timkokesh1968 Місяць тому +11

    It seems like Nakamura has really been thriving in chaotic positions throughout the tournament. It’s been great to watch!

  • @tejas4039
    @tejas4039 Місяць тому +3

    Hikaru said the early Qa4 is just to prevent black from playing Ba6 later in the game (exchanging light square bishops). Now with Qa4, black goes Bd7 and Bb5 is not strong now.

  • @joanlandkamer9439
    @joanlandkamer9439 Місяць тому +3

    At 6:05 a bunch of arrows suddenly appear, and I realized that must have been something you set up beforehand. It really brought home how black's pieces are suddenly under attack - great visual.
    it also gave me an idea that sometime you could make a video about how you make videos, i.e. take us through the process and describe some of the issues and decisions.

    • @PowerPlayChess
      @PowerPlayChess  Місяць тому

      There's not much mystery to how I make the videos. I analyse the game, choose a few key moments to highlight, pick out some themes, and then record!

  • @markmcnulty7736
    @markmcnulty7736 Місяць тому +8

    Hikaru explains Qa4 in his recap video

  • @rbnn
    @rbnn Місяць тому +5

    The bishop on d7 is worse for black than on c8 because if the bishop were on c8 then after …b6 it could develop to a6.

  • @LateCloser
    @LateCloser Місяць тому +1

    What a crazy game out of seemingly tame start. It looks like Alireza has a chance to pick the winner. If he plays erratic against Gukesh, that might be enough to propel the youngest player in the tournament to the lead! I suspect Naka will be in full "I want a draw" against Nepo mode. Great finish.

  • @padraiggluck2980
    @padraiggluck2980 Місяць тому +1

    Hikaru was truly impressive in this game. Firouzja knew that d3 was losing (see his facial expression and posture as he made the move) but Hikaru still had to win a won game and Firouzja defended stoutly. But in the end he could not avoid the inevitable.

  • @joseraulcapablanca8564
    @joseraulcapablanca8564 Місяць тому +1

    A thriller, both tried unusual things in a “drawish” position.Both showed nerves, Both played some great stuff Naka got there in the end. A great tournament keeps on delivering. Thanks Daniel.

  • @andrewhaldenby4949
    @andrewhaldenby4949 Місяць тому +2

    Daniel ty! Would you consider doing a video on grandmasters and time trouble? I guess we all understand the basic idea that it’s good to have time - but then why do some many top players run short of time? Are they getting benefits from extra focus and adrenaline? Have attitudes to time pressure changed over time?

    • @AllThisOverASliceOfGabagool
      @AllThisOverASliceOfGabagool Місяць тому

      This would be a great video!

    • @PowerPlayChess
      @PowerPlayChess  Місяць тому

      Some positions need more time investment - the ones where you need to calculate. It's that simple!

    • @ojas3464
      @ojas3464 Місяць тому +1

      Alekhine criticizes his own move in a Nottingham 1936 Game that his ? Move in time pressure is like a law-breaker's claim about being drunk during the perpetration; A Master's inability to manage his time is inexcusable. (My paraphrasing him)

    • @abhishekkj9664
      @abhishekkj9664 Місяць тому

      ​@@PowerPlayChess Atleast 10 second increment was necessary

  • @jasonrawls6959
    @jasonrawls6959 Місяць тому

    Hikaru was saying theres variations where black plays b6 and Ba6 and Qa4 prevents that idea or something like that

  • @paulgreen7906
    @paulgreen7906 Місяць тому

    Well that was a strange game! Might as well throw all the pieces in the air and play from where they land. Great analysis as always Daniel. Anyway 2 games to go and my picks Gukesh (head choice) and Fabi (heart choice ) are in contention. This is a brilliant candidates tournament.

  • @motoquasi
    @motoquasi Місяць тому +1

    Wow! Go Hikaru and Gukesh!

  • @johnfarragut2185
    @johnfarragut2185 Місяць тому +1

    The Candidates continues to prove its reputation as the best event in chess

  • @mazyarseyedi3148
    @mazyarseyedi3148 Місяць тому

    Very interesting game

  • @heroditusopus1
    @heroditusopus1 Місяць тому

    As ever, first class analysis from Daniel. Thank you

  • @emorkTLK
    @emorkTLK Місяць тому

    can't be more exciting :)

  • @robinesperoza
    @robinesperoza Місяць тому +1

    Fascinating game. I hope Firourza takes a break and comes back like a phoenix.
    This candidates couldn't have been more exciting. I am rooting for Pragg, but it seems his chances are close to zero. -.-
    If only he had spotted Bb1 idea against Nepo.
    Thanks for the great coverage. I can't watch it live so look forward to your videos.

    • @manoftheforest7505
      @manoftheforest7505 Місяць тому +1

      Pragg's chances are in fact equal to zero. He has to catch up 1.5 points, but the problem is that there are still 3 games between top-4 players left to be played, so some of them will certainly score points. More precisely, the top-4 players will score at least 3 more points together, which means that the no.1 player will end up with a score of at least 8.5.

    • @robinesperoza
      @robinesperoza Місяць тому

      @@manoftheforest7505 Ugh, well luckily Pragg will be back in two years time.

  • @luaraguiar819
    @luaraguiar819 Місяць тому

    I can't describe how brilliant are your analysis, Sir. Thank you so much for them.

  • @iniohos2
    @iniohos2 Місяць тому

    2:32 Ok, I'll only try this in chess tournaments.

  • @royprovins7037
    @royprovins7037 Місяць тому

    Games like this tell me chess will never be played out

  • @EdMcF1
    @EdMcF1 Місяць тому

    2:29 Hikaru turns into Nelson.

  • @richardmcdougall6161
    @richardmcdougall6161 Місяць тому

    Hikaru's superficial preparation coming to the fore! 😂 He's now favourite. Could it be any more exciting? Still think Nepo will squeak this though.

    • @PowerPlayChess
      @PowerPlayChess  Місяць тому +1

      I'm still not impressed by the openings! But Naka is tremendous in tense positions.

  • @pbezunartea
    @pbezunartea Місяць тому

    It's feels like you didn't even watch Hikaru's recap, where he explains his opening moves... 😕

  • @christianbay3507
    @christianbay3507 Місяць тому +8

    I'm can't stop feeling sad for Wesley So. Got the starting spot robbed because of firouzas fake tournament shenanigans just to see a teenager tilting and throwing away games.

    • @dorgeshuun
      @dorgeshuun Місяць тому +2

      The controversial Chartres "mini-matches" played by Firouzja were not rated by FIDE though. He gained the highest ranking qualifying spot by playing the Open de Rouen which, although a minor event, was legit.

  • @roberlevi
    @roberlevi Місяць тому +1

    I'd like to see more videos with that blonde girls whose name I don't know ... she does an excelent job analyzing chess games...

    • @joanlandkamer9439
      @joanlandkamer9439 Місяць тому

      Svitlana is covering the women's games, and I'm sure there will be more videos. I agree - Daniel chose his sidekick well.

  • @breamoreboy
    @breamoreboy Місяць тому

    Do we need a stalemate game for the icing on the cake?

  • @AlonsoRules
    @AlonsoRules Місяць тому +2

    4 wins out of the last 5 games and still level with draw master Nepo - imagine 2 points for a win, it would encourage everyone to play for a win

  • @photopro28
    @photopro28 Місяць тому

    I think Alireza has been the most underperforming!

  • @MiloIBATA
    @MiloIBATA Місяць тому

    He looks like Knull

  • @PhilipSalen
    @PhilipSalen Місяць тому

    Poor Firouja, he is better than this

  • @angelcow189
    @angelcow189 Місяць тому

    Finally a recap of a Naka win. I almost thought this was an anti Hikaru channel lol

    • @PowerPlayChess
      @PowerPlayChess  Місяць тому +2

      Some viewers ask me to look at games other than Hikaru's, as they prefer to watch his recap videos and get the news straight from the horse's mouth. I can't win!

    • @whateverittakes1673
      @whateverittakes1673 Місяць тому

      GM King used to cover him more but Nakamura has had so many near misses over the years its almost heartbreaking for fans. Magnus was always the final boss he couldn't get through. Now there's no Magnus and Nakamura can truly say there's nothing between him and the guy ahead of him. HE couldn't say that 10 years ago. Now he has a real chance. That makes this game worth covering.

  • @iljabirman3397
    @iljabirman3397 Місяць тому

    Since magnus is not playing this Tournament is obsolet

    • @AllThisOverASliceOfGabagool
      @AllThisOverASliceOfGabagool Місяць тому +5

      Oh be quiet. It's not obsolete. Is it devalued slightly? Yes. But they can only beat who is in front of them.
      Phil Taylor was ranked #2 in the world for some spells of his darts career yet he was clearly better than Colin Lloyd who held #1 spot by virtue of attending every small event while Taylor focused on the more lucrative ones. Nobody in their right mind saw Colin Lloyd as the best player, same as how nobody would say Caruana is better than Carlsen.

    • @iljabirman3397
      @iljabirman3397 Місяць тому

      @@AllThisOverASliceOfGabagool the best Player in chess of all time still in His Prime Not playing 😉

    • @iljabirman3397
      @iljabirman3397 Місяць тому

      Embarresment

    • @faciendminuend7347
      @faciendminuend7347 Місяць тому +4

      Nonsense. If Carlsen is lacking the ambition or interest then so be it. These are needed as well as 'chess' ability.

    • @whateverittakes1673
      @whateverittakes1673 Місяць тому +1

      Nope. Magnus took his pieces and went home, that is purely on him. He doesn't get to keep being champ if he won't play. The winner of this cycle and the Championship match to come will be a very qualified and true champ because they did the process right. If Magnus wants to come out of retirement and risk embarrassment to show everyone he is still the guy, then I'm all for it.