If Hikaru Becomes World Champion, Chess Will Change Forever

If Hikaru Becomes World Champion, Chess Will Change Forever

If he actually does it, it would be the wildest moment in chess history. 00:00 - World #2 on his Mickey Mouse hunt 00:22 - The chess world reacts predictably 00:50 - Magnus thinks it's wild 01:44 - Hikaru is just following the rules 02:46 - Calls out FIDE for bending the rules for Magnus 03:23 - Hikaru wants to see MVL in a tank top (real and true) 04:15 - Why is FIDE unable to get sponsors 05:49 - Magnus on FIDE threatening players 06:11 - Hikaru on FIDE threatening players 06:48 - Cutekaru's first candidates 07:02 - Hikaru realizes he's old: 2022 Candidates 08:21 - One game away at the 2024 Candidates 09:25 - Does he believe in himself now? 09:50 - One last ride 10:31 - Gothamchess agrees Hikaru is a clear contender to win it this time 11:16 - He does care, you guys 12:03 - The Mickey Mouse tour was kind of a farewell Thanks for watching!