The text appears to be a transcription of a live stream or video of a chess player, likely Hikaru Nakamura, playing a variant of chess called "Dark Chess" or "Blind Chess." In this game, players can only see the squares that their pieces can attack, and not the opponent's pieces. The player is discussing their strategy and thought process during the game, and how they were trying to figure out their opponent's moves and piece placement.
The player mentions that they were playing a lower-rated opponent and that they were trying to minimize risk and keep their king safe. They also discuss how they were trying to predict their opponent's moves and how they were using the "dark squares" to their advantage.
Throughout the game, the player is commenting on their opponent's moves and their own thought process, and they mention several times that they are not sure what their opponent's pieces are or where they are placed. The player also mentions that they were trying to play it safe and not open up the position too much, but that their opponent was able to find a way to do so and eventually win the game.
Overall, the text provides insight into the player's thought process and strategy during a game of Dark Chess, and highlights the challenges and complexities of playing this variant.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Players can't see their opponent's pieces in the game.
2. Dark squares refer to the squares that none of the player's pieces can see.
3. Pawns can see straight, but other pieces can't see what's in front of them.
4. There are no checks in the game, and the objective is to take the opponent's king.
5. The game has a unique mechanic where pieces can appear out of nowhere.
6. The rating system in the game is not well understood by the players.
7. Players can use the "alt shift f" command to view the entire board.
8. The game has a time limit, and players must make moves before the time runs out.
9. Players can't see their opponent's moves unless they are on a light square.
10. The game has a large player base, with over 100 people playing at any given moment.
11. The game is popular among streamers, who often play against each other.
12. Streamers can play against viewers, but this can be challenging due to the game's mechanics.
13. The game has a "queen and rooks" variant, where players start with a queen and two rooks.
14. Players can take gambles in the game, such as taking on e6, but this can be risky.
15. The game has a "king safety" mechanic, where players must protect their king from attack.
16. Players can't open up the position unless they have to, as this can expose their king to attack.
17. The game has a "brute force" strategy, where players try to force their opponent to make a move.
18. Players can use the "triangle" opening, which involves playing d4 and setting up a specific position.
19. The game has a "cheese" mechanic, where players can use a specific strategy to win quickly.