Hikaru's prep for that game was absolutely stunning. I feel bad for Pragg on that one but what a beautiful forcing game with the black pieces. Chess psychology at its finest

@vitorrodriguez4278

Ай бұрын

I don't feel bad at all, finally someone used the spell against the wizard. For once pragg got out prepped

Two of the most exciting players in this tournament playing each other, you knew it was going to be a decisive game one way or the other.

♟️ The Queens Pawn Opening, Symmetrical variation.

This tournament is really starting to heat up. I’m interested to see how aggressive the players leading the pack play in the final three rounds. I’m really hoping for a blood bath

I watch Agad for the great overlay screen and I watch Epic for the eval bar and the scintillating commentary 😂

Box Variation :)

Thanks for the great run through of this game. Some of the manoeuvres puzzled me but as usual you have explained them succinctly.

Alireza vs Hikaru today should be a Great game to me it seems they have similar style of play Pragg vs Nepo will be interesting to see how Pragg bounces back after his loss Gukesh has a Golden opportunity vs Abasov anything can happen in these final 3 games going down to the wire Thanks for the Game James enjoy your day

I really hope that Hikaru can get the job done in the last few rounds!!

Hikaru and Pragg are similar in style, so the more seasoned and experienced player managed to edge through. Pragg played not the best moves, and the more seasoned Hikaru managed to take advantage of that and win the game.

Honestly, I think the fact that Magnus gave up the world champion title really freshened up the game. It's very interesting and uncertain to see who will challenge Ding and which person will ultimately walk away with the title, rather than "tune in to year 6 of Magnus grinding out draw after draw until his computer brain gives hin half a pawn of advantage and he wins the whole thing."

@noplays2480

Ай бұрын

Agreed

@boffo63

Ай бұрын

This may be true but it also means the World Title has less meaning.

@_Cujo_

Ай бұрын

@@boffo63 in one sense, yes. Obviously the best player should be the world champion. But on the other hand, humans have been diminished in chess ever since computers like deep blue took over... Should we crown stockfish or alpha zero or whatever the new highest level engine is world champion? After all, they are the best players. I'd say that I much prefer the "diminishment" of the title over two engines playing each other to a draw over and over again. I think that's why Fisher quit chess, I think that's why we'll probably see something similar from Magnus. At some point you just get too good and it all becomes meaningless.

Really love the way Hikaru is playing right now, and great chances to become world-champion if he wins this tournament 🙏🏼😅

A Hikaru bento (弁当, bentō) 'box': a highly prepared convenience assemblage where the whole greater than sum of its parts; hence reflected in opponents temporal, computational penalty slash deficit.

Hikaru still has two games with White, only one with Black. One of those against Gukesh. And he also has his second game against Nepomniachtchi (with Black) still to come. He has every chance to win this! Quite amazing considering he did not have the best of starts in this tournament.

@boffo63

Ай бұрын

No doubt. If Vidit wasn't playing Hikaru would be dominating lol

@BennyKleykens

Ай бұрын

@@boffo63 Very true. Kryptonite!

@michaelmassaro4375

Ай бұрын

Gukesh has white against Alireza Hikaru has Black against Nepo

@michaelmassaro4375

Ай бұрын

Pragg has white against Fabiano

@BennyKleykens

Ай бұрын

@@michaelmassaro4375 It's going to be so exciting to follow all that! It's good that there is noone truly dominating this tournament. Let's see if Nepo can win if he has to 🙃

Really good to see Hikaru give Pragg a little lesson. His time will come, but not yet

Great struggle

Pragg needs to play more 1200-1400 player to face "the Box" more often. I thought that line had an older name.

There are only two 00's in that player matrix: Hikaru vs. Vidit and Vidit vs. Ian. Vidit really is kryptonite to Hikaru.

What are you talking about? The GOAT is relaxing, yet Nepo will challenge the champion.

This was an absolute tour-de-force by Hikaru. He absolutely blitzed, if you'll pardon the pun, his opponent.

LETS GO HIKARU!

My granddaughter who is 3 just told me she likes your voice, sounds like someone from the cartoon movie Sing .!!!!

@epicchess2021

Ай бұрын

Oh thanks haha!

Great game!

Disappointing that Pragg didn't repeat the generous offer of his king to Vidit this game.

Strong played

Another banger from the epic cheese man of chess ♟

Thanks!

@epicchess2021

Ай бұрын

Thanks very much Melvin!

Hikaru should win candidates and win ding to make his and his fans statement that he is second after Magnus. Otherwise he will remembered just as some overhyped guy because of being american who have some blitz capabilities.

Titles becoming increasingly unhinged 😅

GO HIKARU USA USA USA!!!

Nice game, but I guess I missed the part that changes everything.

I'm just here for the comedy

@epicchess2021

Ай бұрын

Sorry didn’t Chuck much in today lol

Interesting......

Like the content. Titles are clickbait for no reason. A few positions have moved on the scoreboard...that's it.

It is so wierd that Magnus is not playing. In my eyes he is still the world champ.

@nikhildawani2913

Ай бұрын

In my eyes too..

@publicanimal

Ай бұрын

In everybody's eyes including the world champ.