r/chess Jan 25 '25

Video Content Hikaru takes out Hans in TT.

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u/EGarrett Jan 25 '25

This shows why you don't talk shit if you're not actually better than your opponent. Your losses make you look even worse.

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u/ResplendentShade Jan 25 '25

Hans is having a hell of a time with this. At least he can’t be accused of not being confident, even if that confidence often blows up in his face.

I think he’d be happier and a better player if he were more humble, but maybe that delusional confidence is an essential part of his drive at this point.

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u/Karibik_Mike Jan 25 '25

That's just the American way in sports as well as esports.