Dear YouTube, Meet Your New World Champion

Hikaru played Ian Nepomniachtchi in the Fischer Random World Chess Championship in Iceland on October 30, 2022, and WON! Here's his recap of the last five games.

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[dannyb]

Well done Hikaru. Also shout out to Wesley So, nicest guy in the world. He helped Hikaru prep the Armageddon match and the line they prepped was played in the game. Wesley had a disappointing result today against Fedoseev but he put his own disappointment aside, to help his friend. Great guy.

Edit - Hikaru is my favourite chess player and a genius. I wanted to highlight the beauty of friendship and sportsmanship, in a world full of division and negativity. I was not trying to detract from Hikaru's amazing achievement.

[mygixbkwik]

Bro, this man is a machine. Wins a grueling tournament and is just banging out recap vids. What a legend

[drxnime]

Congratulations on becoming the World Champion!! It's honestly such an incredible achievement

[theSummarizer]

What a time to live in to have the World champ doing such a comprehensive recap

[da-ta]

That last game had me on the edge of my seat, congrats on a great victory Hikaru!

[Vprap]

This week is right up there with the best chess you've ever played in my opinion. Absolutely quality, and when you look at the level of the 4 semi-finalists, to come through that and win is a career defining achievement.

[Melquiades_]

Congrats Hikaru, there was something about your play and demeanor in this tournament that was very cool to see, just felt that you were in such a positive place mentally and playing so freely it was evident that you were going to accomplish something pretty special after group play IMO

[theoutsider]

Proud of you Hikaru, or shoud I say, world champion Hikaru! that last game is a prove why you are one of the best players. To play for a win with the white pieces with a little time advantage against Nepo, and to turn around a losing position is a huge achievement. Congratulations and good luck in canada!

[catplayscatalan]

Never thought I would see Hikaru become a World Champion, not while magnus was still around, and he does it while making consistent videos for his viewers, simply incredible! Congratulations Hikaru❤️❤️ well deserved victory!!

[AllTheArtsy]

All the congratulations Hikaru! Amazing performance. Absolutely ran through the competition. WORLD CHAMPION let's

[gregorymorse]

Congrats Hikaru, on top of it all, that was amazingly fun to watch tournament! The time format isn't really enough for players but great for spectators. But you delivered countless great games and truly deserved the crown.

[gregwh]

Well Done Hikaru! This is a historic moment. Playing for the Fischer Random World Championship vs. Nepo, the country where Fischer played Spassky for the Classical Chess World Championship. I wish Bobby could have been here to see this fantastic performance.

[abuzzybee]

Congrats to the guy with the BBC (Big Black Center)! You played well as always, I admire your skill :^)

[shawnchong]

Congrats man. I thought 2 yrs ago you'd start dropping, but you proved me wrong.

[Vodka-For-All]

Congratulations Mr Hikaru. I was watching the Final and I am very happy for the new WC in Fischer Chess. Well played.

[xaviercastilino]

His dream of becoming a WORLD CHAMPION has come true 😭😭...Im so happy for

[didactif]

Thank you for this recap, and congrats for your title. It was fun to watch. Chess960 reminds me of the "romantics" chess players and tactical games. Very refreshing for chess in general.

[paulsilva]

Congrats and looking forward to having you in our fine city of Toronto!

[sada]

Congratulations iceman. Held the nerves for the full tournament and the final. You derived your power from the imaginary chat, always looking to the right, speaking to them. "should i sac a bishop chat? for content?" "he should just resign here" "thats a free juicer, always take a free juicer".
You are the world champion, but thats not the most important bit, you are a true, goated streamer and content creator. gg.

[raxit]

Congratulations HIkaru! I watched it all. Enjoy this victory :)