Hikaru's Hot Takes on the Ten Best Chess Players of All Time

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[itchykami]

Hikaru was in the top 3 best looking chess players of all time, but then he shaved, and has thus been relegated to top 5.

[thetimssportstalk]

“I don’t want to spoil it.” Shows complete list in the intro 😂

[gangster]

Fun facts: Morphy was admitted to the bar at 19. Although he never practiced law, it is said he could recite the entire civil code of Louisiana from memory. The man was a genius

[arvindiyer]

There's no way Vishy isn't top 10 of all time. 5 time world champion, pioneered an entire country's chess culture, and is STILL in top 10-15 in the world at the age of 51.

[kanwasengupta]

Definitely vishy and morphy should be in the top Morphy was a natural born genius and his flow of play is still relevant.... While Anand has been the undisputed champion 4 times and fide champion for two years but what is overlooked is his blitz and rapid career....he became world rapid champion ahead of Hikaru, Magnus etc at the age of like 47-48 in 2017 and is ranked 4 in blitz at the age of 52 in the live ratings now!!!!

[ym]

Vishy Anand is a must in the top ten of all time. Been a top level player for 30 years, 5 time champion and dominated rapid/blitz

[shawncarter]

Morphy is to chess as Newton is to science. Much of what Newton developed is considered "wrong" by today's standards, but.... well you know what I mean.

[noelsnotes]

I like how someone on twitch chat put "#0 Nakamura"

[donaldmetzger]

There are many chess myths, and people underestimate the opposition that Paul Morphy faced. In fact, he was only about 150 (plenty stronger to be sure, but not 400) points stronger than Loewenthal, Harrwitz, and, Anderssen, who were quite conversant with principles of development and central control, and pawn play such as outlined by Philidor was emulated by players such as Staunton. Where Morphy truly excelled was in depth of analysis at the board, especially in open games where piece coordination is paramount, as well as in accuracy, where he would likewise excel today, especially with the benefit of opening databases and computer analysis. And Lasker was Lasker, who was world champion from age 25 until the age of 52, between 1894 and 1921. His versatility, defensive resourcefulness and endgame prowess set him apart, but especially his accuracy.

[jelousjoint]

11:24 that's the moment kramnick swear revenge to hikaru lol

[johnkarford]

To not put morphy in ur top ten is criminal

[flytoheights]

GMHikaru makes the suggestion.
My Mind goes: Makes sense. Makes sense. uh huh, yeah. Makes sense.
(responds similar to how Hikaru responds when he sees opponent make a reasonable move)

[wellharis]

I’ve never lost to a GM, where am I on the list

[sandeepkumar-khyz]

According to hikaru:
1. Kasparov
2. Carlsen
3. fischer
4. capablanca
5. karpov
6. anand
7. kramnik
8. botvinnik
9. laskar
10. morphy

[mykolas]

That's a great point about Morphy, being so far ahead of his contemporaries, good context to think how well he really played

[buffalodebill]

This video caught my attention immy at the Paul Morphy part - I think Hikaru nailed the point. All in all, it's a nice assessment of the facts on whom to include / exclude from top10 - and especially why.

[Rspknlikeabssxd]

I love Hikaru's discussion of Morphy. I understand that the players in the top 10 are insanely good, but Morphy as an honorable mention is simply wrong I believe.

[anisekaieddomtorreto]

Sora and Shiro: *No one can beat us in chess.*

Chess: *You are not in the Top 10 list. Your Opponent is that guy talking. Be careful, he uses Alpha Zero on his Ceiling.*

[SeunDr]

11:43 is why Kramnik hates Hikaru till this day

[hottakes]

Vishy should be top 10 based on longevity alone.