At the same time, he really really wants to win. He wants to win as much as any other candidate. But in these interviews, he protests that he cares that much. I love Hikaru but he comes across as disingenuous when he talks about how a tournament matters to everyone else but him.
@@wfsm1th He wants to take the pressure off of himself. thats how he got here in the first place, if the tournament mattered to him he wouldnt be doing as great
I love Hikarus interviews. He is a very special streamer, I understand but the way he talks is so much more enjoyable when there is someone else questioning him, rather than him speaking to chat. Love his atitude and wish him the best.
Gukesh is certainly the favourite now but not by much. Hope Gukesh can keep the nerves. Everyone is under the pump tomorrow and a tie-braker is somewhat likely
@@sujoybhowmick5733 Anand is not young. I'm questioning the op's reasons for 'forgiving' (or something) Gukesh's errors because of his age. Every player makes mistakes at some point, and Gukesh getting a little older won't fix that.
@@davidwilson6577 It will fix. There is a thing called experience. Young players with age and experience tends to get better. And when a player passes his prime age for any sports, even with experience that player can't be as good as he used to be. Not just in chess but in every sports. You asked an invalid question.
Gukesh simply must be the favourite. If he wins today he wins straight up. If he draws today he wins straight up or has a play off at worst. Hikaru must win to either win straight up or get a playoff. Ian and Fabi must win and that only gives them a playoff regardless of what happens in the other match. So odds have to be with Gukesh. For sure it will be the most exciting evening of chess I will have ever watched tonight. Fireworks are simply unavoidable with these circumstances.
The question is...will Gukesh even try for a win? Will his mind change mid game when he sees the progress in the other game? He may know a draw wins at some point..or may know a draw only gets a play off so it could change his decisions. It is more "simple" for Ian, Fabi and Hikaru as they must win. I think the Gukesh - Hikaru game is going to be one that is analysed for generations...let's see😁
Hikaru is relaxed, because chess is just a side gig for him, he is not a professional chess player and he just doesnt care, because he works for Twitch.
@@spreadtrader19297 let's see, but honestly speaking, not just because of the fact that I'm an Indian as well, Hikaru has a history of choking in the end, as it's a must win for him as well, Gukesh might win and will directly become a challenger. But again anything can happen. Gukesh is winning, that's only my personal prediction.
@@spreadtrader19297I think ian has the lowest chance of winning. His going up against fabi with the black pieces, and if ian wins he will either face against gukesh or hikaru. Gukesh could also just win the entire tournament if he beats hikaru
He is pretty much saying he is already earning as a streamer as much money as anyone who will win the candidates and maybe even world championship. So, he doesn't have that much pressure on him.
I really think that if Gukesh wins the Tournament, Ding Lireng will win again the world championship. Its true he is not in good shape, but, ceartanly, at least in this moment, Ding Liren is more then Gukesh.
Does it mean if Gukesh wins the tournament, is it only about luck and not any potential?. It's ridiculous. His analysis and strategic approach is so good in classical chess. I hope the tournament doesn't go for a tie break, then Gukesh might be the underdog!
dude there is a lot of prep time before the championship. at least 6 months. they go into aggressive training. its so boring with these old players at the top.
@@suchendrakumar483 I never said is luck Gukesh won the candidates, in case this happen. I only said, Ding Liren is better than Gukesh. And actually the score is 2 - 0 favor to Ding. And both games he won with black pieces. So, Gukesh performance is amazing, but just recently, Ding Liren has some time demonstrating he es extraordinary good. Thats why I think Ding would win.
Imagine hikaru winning and beating ding to become the world champion with chess being only his hobby and his main job is content creating xD That would be the ultimate meme
@@vincenzofranchelli2201 yeah but it doesnt change the fact that his job is not professional chess player like the others which means he doesnt train like the others, he doesnt have a whole team to prep with like the others. Anyway lets hope hikaru wins it :))
I get what Hikaru is saying, but I wonder if it’s the attitude of a champion. Maybe he’ll win the Candidates, but I’d be a little surprised if he does, and I wouldn’t be surprised at all if he places 2nd. He talks more like a runner up than a 1st placer.
He has learned the hard way not to take unnecessary risks, and here he is, one game away from playing the world championship. He will definitely take the risk tomorrow. And even if he beats Yan, he would only be tied for first, and still could loose. But if he lost to Yan, he would need a miracle: Fabi beating Yan, and he beating Gukesh, and even then he is only tied for first with Fabi, Yan and Gukesh
Ah yes of course you have this experience where you have ~1:45 minutes per move and have to compete in the highest rated tournaments in chess. What’s your title again?
