Mastering Intuition
Hikaru discusses the essence of intuition in chess, emphasizing that after playing over 300,000 games, he relies on a subconscious feel rather than calculation. He highlights his ability to avoid blunders during critical moments, allowing him to maintain an edge in blitz games. The conversation reveals how split-second decisions and instinctive moves contribute significantly to his success on the board.In this clip
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Hikaru Nakamura: Chess, Magnus, Kasparov, and the Psychology of Greatness | Lex Fridman Podcast #330
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