The Best Chess Tournament Of My Life

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    0:00
    1:13 TOURNAMENT BEGINS
    3:01 ROUND 3 VS. BRUZON, 2660
    7:04 ROUND 4 VS. GOROVETS, 2543
    13:01 ROUND 5 VS. BARBOSA, 2515
    22:38 ROUND 6 VS. CORDOVA, 2640
    27:32 ROUND 7 VS. ZHEREBUKH, 2612
    31:32 THE END OF THE STORY
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  • @StrongwillGameTheory
    @StrongwillGameTheory 3 роки тому +3874

    I don't like how you're too slick, but you got game, nice thumbnail and titles. Very compelling.

    • @sHooIT
      @sHooIT 3 роки тому +98

      Pinned pog

    • @up_down6012
      @up_down6012 3 роки тому +252

      Explain what you mean by slick

    • @ulyssesno490
      @ulyssesno490 3 роки тому +102

      @@up_down6012 yeah I’m confused

    • @dominicbrugioni4855
      @dominicbrugioni4855 3 роки тому +137

      I know dude it’s almost like he’s a streamer or something

    • @generalmalaise2930
      @generalmalaise2930 3 роки тому +101

      this comment is so fucking funny

  • @ciarangallaghercg
    @ciarangallaghercg 3 роки тому +8361

    Me playing other 900 rated players - "He has no clue what he's doing, I have no clue what I'm doing, let's have a fight"

    • @will__mem9rno
      @will__mem9rno 3 роки тому +50

      say, why does everyone suddenly start using this profile pic?

    • @yaks4life629
      @yaks4life629 3 роки тому +93

      now this is one of the best comments i have ever read

    • @will__mem9rno
      @will__mem9rno 3 роки тому +11

      wait it changed back! maybe im going insane lol

    • @evancasey5397
      @evancasey5397 3 роки тому +3

      nice recipe playlist, are you a body builder?

    • @basharshami3403
      @basharshami3403 3 роки тому +1

      😂😂😂😂😂

  • @thanujajayatilleke7918
    @thanujajayatilleke7918 3 роки тому +4670

    the same arbiter 5 years later: I calculated it wrong, you are not an IM

    • @9DarkAngelx
      @9DarkAngelx 3 роки тому +22

      haahaha

    • @jamestrojnor-barron5075
      @jamestrojnor-barron5075 3 роки тому +194

      His friend was sick that day. So he had to stand in as arbiter for his buddy even though he was only a C student in high school mathematics. To his great surprise... he calculated wrong. But he was still glad that he got to touch one of players during their game. And that's what he told his friend over a beer that following weekend.

    • @jamestrojnor-barron5075
      @jamestrojnor-barron5075 3 роки тому +45

      I'm sorry. I'm just a really dumb aspiring writer.

    • @josheike3543
      @josheike3543 3 роки тому +99

      I wonder if the arbiter's initial calculation was for a GM norm, assuming Levy was already an IM

    • @WalterWhite-gf5qy
      @WalterWhite-gf5qy 3 роки тому +13

      @@jamestrojnor-barron5075 whats dumb about that?

  • @TimetoCheckmate
    @TimetoCheckmate 3 роки тому +2940

    Levy: Beats all the 2.600 guys in crazy style and doesn't show any respect to them.
    Also Levy: Loses against some random guy, who probably just showed up to have a beer.

    • @darrelpetrie8793
      @darrelpetrie8793 3 роки тому +137

      The random guy was the Rocky of chess. Expected to lose but once you punch someone in the face the game plan they had went out the window.

    • @howard5992
      @howard5992 3 роки тому +115

      He was looking for the bar but found the library...

    • @someasiankid6323
      @someasiankid6323 3 роки тому +1

      bruh

    • @cjxchess17
      @cjxchess17 3 роки тому +11

      That random guy has a high score of 51 in 3 min puzzle rush.

    • @verasinha7863
      @verasinha7863 3 роки тому +17

      Of course, that random guy was Max Deutsch

  • @bingdebong9265
    @bingdebong9265 3 роки тому +387

    14:56 "He has no idea what he's doing, I have no idea what he's doing, let's start a fight", basically sums up internet chat rooms

  • @elik1491
    @elik1491 3 роки тому +6868

    Can we just acknowledge how impressive it is that Levy can record a full 30+ minute video with no cuts

    • @thezoexperience2
      @thezoexperience2 3 роки тому +204

      This bloke's talented

    • @9DarkAngelx
      @9DarkAngelx 3 роки тому +507

      I think it's because he's a streamer, whereas a random youtuber would've had a harder time speaking for so long, but yeah pretty impressive

    • @tch9319
      @tch9319 3 роки тому +337

      @@9DarkAngelx also bc he teaches chess, he's pretty good at speaking for a long time

    • @rbra_
      @rbra_ 3 роки тому +41

      He is well prepared

    • @heem2k
      @heem2k 3 роки тому +241

      @Bot AtChess maybe no one mentioned that because this isn’t agadmator’s channel?

  • @Justaplebxd1998
    @Justaplebxd1998 3 роки тому +1565

    levy: have no respect to your opponent attack them
    me: ''get banned for trash talk''

    • @jatloe
      @jatloe 3 роки тому +5

      LOL

    • @noobishvem8625
      @noobishvem8625 3 роки тому +13

      My opponent got sent to the hospital on my side.

    • @callmeqt1269
      @callmeqt1269 3 роки тому +43

      How come when Levy doesn’t respect people and attacks them it’s funny and smart but when I do it it’s “aSsAuLt” and I get prison time? This nation 🙄

    • @TheUnderscore_
      @TheUnderscore_ Рік тому +2

      @@callmeqt1269 Not even your nation, it happens in Canada as well. I hate society!

    • @zeiadwafa5122
      @zeiadwafa5122 Рік тому +1

      @@TheUnderscore_ I agree! We should make a new Law: Chessism! Also why are Kings worth more than queens and every piece? That seems like sexism!

  • @PinkPineapplesRemix
    @PinkPineapplesRemix 3 роки тому +726

    “You have one job, and you CALCULATED WRONG?!?!”

    • @ayushanuroop9203
      @ayushanuroop9203 3 роки тому +4

      ~Gotham Chess 2021
      😂😂

    • @jorgejaviermartincarreno4200
      @jorgejaviermartincarreno4200 3 роки тому +6

      @@ayushanuroop9203 2021*

    • @lucapointcom
      @lucapointcom 3 роки тому +4

      @@jorgejaviermartincarreno4200 nah nah nah, in Jorge's timezone it's still 2020

    • @potatoboy549
      @potatoboy549 3 роки тому +7

      @@lucapointcom For all I know, this video was released in December 38, 2020

    • @psychohist
      @psychohist 3 роки тому

      The truth is he had more jobs than just that, though. Just one that mattered to Levy.

  • @fishymakesart2133
    @fishymakesart2133 3 роки тому +662

    Hey Levy, you’re probably not ever gonna see this, but I just wanna thank you for your effort and time that you put into teaching us, the viewers, chess. I appreciate every second of your video because, you don’t have any filter when you show up in your streams or videos, its just you showing your love for chess. And remember, you shouldn’t care about the haters, or trolls. I know they can be very discouraging, but as a representative of the people who love what you do, we are here to support you! So once again thanks a lot, you’ve been a huge help to me!

    • @ayaanakhtar4340
      @ayaanakhtar4340 3 роки тому +7

      Yes he wont see this comment too

    • @callmeqt1269
      @callmeqt1269 3 роки тому +8

      @@ayaanakhtar4340 yes he won’t see this comment too

    • @srijanbhowmick9570
      @srijanbhowmick9570 3 роки тому +2

      @@callmeqt1269 yes he won’t see this comment too

    • @ClarkBonnewell
      @ClarkBonnewell 2 роки тому +2

      @@srijanbhowmick9570 yes he won’t see this comment too

    • @Kiyan_E
      @Kiyan_E Рік тому +2

      @@ClarkBonnewell yes he won't see this comment too

  • @KingDerp
    @KingDerp 3 роки тому +2332

    No wonder he played so good, looks like Fabiano Caruana in the thumbnail

    • @kislay1418
      @kislay1418 3 роки тому +14

      The Young Fabiano Caruana

    • @paso2502
      @paso2502 3 роки тому +35

      I thought that was Caruana... i got back checking ahahha

    • @deadeyedanny1790
      @deadeyedanny1790 3 роки тому +1

      Same @paso lol

    • @bakulshah4367
      @bakulshah4367 3 роки тому +2

      Tbh Caruana looks a hella lot like Screech from tv show Saved By the Bell imo.

    • @jeal5022
      @jeal5022 3 роки тому +5

      Legend says levy was actually disguised as Fabiano in the 2018 world chess championship match against magnus

  • @73greycat43
    @73greycat43 3 роки тому +724

    We should get a "Sorry, I'm gonna clean my glasses" every episode to rival Agadmators "Sorry about that."

    • @i9ajcoi107
      @i9ajcoi107 3 роки тому +5

      Lol

    • @sharpflake8615
      @sharpflake8615 3 роки тому +37

      Agad can't be rivaled like that. He's to iconic.

    • @15jalatua95
      @15jalatua95 3 роки тому +13

      I'll give you a couple of seconds and win this game for Gotham

    • @kevintan9483
      @kevintan9483 3 роки тому +9

      And it was in this position that Gotham banned everyone in this thread.

    • @anilbista7445
      @anilbista7445 3 роки тому +3

      It's the mail man again😂😂

  • @xpeke2.027
    @xpeke2.027 3 роки тому +44

    what i learned from people in youtube
    "when in doubt, sacrifice a pawn.'
    "if you don't know what to do, just castle"

    • @KQJ777
      @KQJ777 3 роки тому +3

      @@alex2005z nerves carve those memories in your brain lol

    • @ps2752
      @ps2752 3 роки тому

      @@alex2005z thousands of hours of chess does that too you

  • @wyattaiken2488
    @wyattaiken2488 3 роки тому +577

    Levy: accidentally shows a spoiler
    Also Levy: doesn’t edit it out for some reason even though it’s a yt video

    • @gray_gogy
      @gray_gogy 3 роки тому +66

      I think he takes pride in doing everything in one take with no cuts

    • @user-ze7sj4qy6q
      @user-ze7sj4qy6q Рік тому +4

      @@gray_gogy this and also he makes like a video a day and theyre fairly long, i think if he spent much time editing them rather than just recording it straight (often while streaming) n posting it would be pretty unmanagable

  • @David-ez1fp
    @David-ez1fp 3 роки тому +272

    this video was like a damn narrative, I freaking gasped when he said he couldnt get a norm because of the gm forfeit

    • @igNights77
      @igNights77 3 роки тому

      Yeah me too. What's a norm?

    • @JastwatchingYT
      @JastwatchingYT 3 роки тому +4

      @@igNights77 you need 3 to achieve a title.
      The norm is you doing very well against high rated players in a tournament and there are 2 kinds.
      The GM norm and the IM norm.
      You need 3 of them as a requirement for IM or GM.

  • @Fliiy
    @Fliiy 3 роки тому +193

    5th board, clearly says 6. Only Gotham can see that the 6 is actually a 5

    • @chesscrush
      @chesscrush 3 роки тому +19

      It kinda looks like a 5, but in the end it doesn't matter. He played extremely well that tournament.

    • @farfaraway2006
      @farfaraway2006 3 роки тому +12

      He didn't cleaned hes glasses that well...

    • @1llus1oNz
      @1llus1oNz 3 роки тому

      Is that you Scar?

    • @lookimnotracistbut5695
      @lookimnotracistbut5695 3 роки тому +2

      @@chesscrush I had to fall to lose it all

  • @sumantchopde9039
    @sumantchopde9039 3 роки тому +36

    This whole tournament was like a film, it had it's ups and downs, it had a great climax and also, an awesome story! Thanks Levy for sharing this with us!

  • @956913
    @956913 3 роки тому +63

    Android users, here you go:
    0:00 Intro
    1:13 TOURNAMENT BEGINS
    3:01 ROUND 3 VS. BRUZON, 2660
    7:04 ROUND 4 VS. GOROVETS, 2543
    13:01 ROUND 5 VS. BARBOSA, 2515
    22:38 ROUND 6 VS. CORDOVA, 2640
    27:32 ROUND 7 VS. ZHEREBUKH, 2612
    31:32 THE END OF THE STORY

  • @materodic
    @materodic 3 роки тому +86

    Congrats Levy, hope to see you get GM title!

    • @1vader
      @1vader 3 роки тому +39

      Pretty sure that's not his plan currently. He said on stream that he doesn't want to trade his time for learning and practicing just to "get a different letter before his name" when he could instead stream and make videos which helps tons of people and is surely also much more relaxing.

    • @tellurius4951
      @tellurius4951 2 роки тому +1

      @@1vader so, what's up?

    • @kornsuwin
      @kornsuwin 2 роки тому +1

      @@1vader this aged epically

    • @ZDTF
      @ZDTF 2 місяці тому

      This aged well

  • @patrickcox8990
    @patrickcox8990 3 роки тому +107

    they should make a "Gotham's Gambit" limited series about this story.

    • @Tsharkeye
      @Tsharkeye 3 роки тому

      Thit would have been a very good plotline for the queens gambit!

  • @Ralfester
    @Ralfester 3 роки тому +34

    Me:
    Plays openings I learnt from Gotham and agadmator
    My 1500s friends:
    "Bruh why??? Just play normal!!!"

  • @extrabang2495
    @extrabang2495 3 роки тому +11

    Hey Levy, 2020 was a tough time for me and family, I started watching you since 2019. There are many times where I am lost in life and dont know what to do, your videos save me from sadness and anxiety. Thank you Levy!

  •  3 роки тому +85

    This was very emotionally touching for a video about chess.

  • @yagami-light
    @yagami-light 3 роки тому +198

    It's interesting that The Queen's Gambit story writers didn't look into Gotham's life for beautiful and tense thrilling stories

    • @austeyen5628
      @austeyen5628 3 роки тому +3

      @dootdusk i dont think the comment was being serious

  • @theoreticalgenius9059
    @theoreticalgenius9059 3 роки тому +35

    It’s wild that levy can get me so hype about watching 30 minutes of chess that was played like 4 years ago.

    • @bluie.
      @bluie. Рік тому +2

      its crazy he got me like “the rooook 🤯🤯 no wayy brilliant move” when i im like 650 rated and dont even know why he move is good

    • @Ash1nerTV
      @Ash1nerTV Рік тому

      @@bluie. Oh wow, 9 hrs ago comment on video from 2 years ago. I thought I was the only one here!

  • @ximal622
    @ximal622 3 роки тому +52

    This guy is like the Mikhail Tal of IMs.

    • @ArunPandianApk
      @ArunPandianApk 3 роки тому +13

      IMHO, Eric Rosen is the Tal of IMs. Rosen is very tricky.

    • @PopcornMax179
      @PopcornMax179 3 роки тому +6

      He's like the IMkhail Tal

  • @kendelmatthews488
    @kendelmatthews488 3 роки тому +3

    This is easily one of my favorite videos of yours. Every chess story video you have this smile on your face that just shows how much you enjoyed these moments in your life. I don't even know how to explain it, it's just great to see such happiness!

  • @imsammy1343
    @imsammy1343 3 роки тому +52

    It is so adorable watching him get so excited about it

  • @mohmalade560
    @mohmalade560 3 роки тому +8

    This video was an emotional roller-coaster. We need more of these tournament narratives

  • @thebus3181
    @thebus3181 3 роки тому +617

    The evolution of Gothamchess:
    Best game ever played
    Worst game ever played
    Best tournament ever played
    I think I see a pattern here.
    Edit: I guess people do agree with me

    • @sollertia_
      @sollertia_ 3 роки тому +21

      Then he will move on to Best game I never got to play (and explain an amazing line he calculated but didn't manage to get into)

    • @mba4677
      @mba4677 3 роки тому +3

      Worst player ever played
      And the "trust no one, not even GothamChess"

    • @thebus3181
      @thebus3181 3 роки тому +2

      I was more thinking about how it would be his worst tournament ever played next, but that works too.

    • @blaze7437
      @blaze7437 3 роки тому

      @@thebus3181 me too lmao

  • @dlnfoley2498
    @dlnfoley2498 3 роки тому +65

    “Doesn’t respect Gotham”
    *so you have chosen death*

  • @shush6781
    @shush6781 3 роки тому +25

    Surprised that no one realised that in the thumbnail he went up 36 points, and the video was 36 mins long. Cool little feature 👍

  • @tkokesh
    @tkokesh 3 роки тому +86

    Levy: In my best tournament ever, I trashed a bunch of GMs.
    Me: In my best tournament ever, I won an under-1800 prize.

    • @dozzio
      @dozzio 3 роки тому +24

      That’s a great achievement too being fair

    • @JohnSmith-gi2oy
      @JohnSmith-gi2oy Рік тому +4

      Me- in my best game ever, i beat a 650 with 85% 😂

  • @Turtle828
    @Turtle828 3 роки тому +51

    “When have you ever see Oh oh plus?” Hahahaha

    • @CryptionProductions
      @CryptionProductions 3 роки тому +10

      O-O+

    • @rookieman329
      @rookieman329 3 роки тому +3

      @@CryptionProductions have you seen 0-0#?

    • @thomaswilson1873
      @thomaswilson1873 3 роки тому +1

      @@rookieman329 eric rosen just posted a lichess game with O-O-O#

    • @MistaOppritunity
      @MistaOppritunity 3 роки тому

      @@rookieman329 At that point it's the same thing as mating with the rook. I can't think of any scenario where mating with castle wouldn't have mated with rook over. It's literally just to style.

    • @RafaelVhk
      @RafaelVhk 3 роки тому

      @@MistaOppritunity If black's King is blocked in h1 (which oc never happen) then 0-0-0 can mate for white

  • @S360Phoenix
    @S360Phoenix 3 роки тому +5

    I genuinely enjoyed Levy's excitement and storytelling more than the games. I love the passion this man brings to his UA-cam channel, keep it up :)

  • @antoinefdu
    @antoinefdu 3 роки тому +33

    I love how you just yada yada the most crucial game of the tournament.

  • @bw3011
    @bw3011 3 роки тому

    This video resonated with me. I obviously never played at anything approaching your level, but I had a similar experience at a local open tournament when I was in high school. The highs of early victories, the lows of mistakes costing me later games, the mindset of having to be aggressive late to get my desired finish and then backing into a 3rd place finish with a draw. You're a wonderful storyteller. Thank you for this.

  • @ecereto
    @ecereto 3 роки тому +3

    It's so cool to see you going through your games with such pride and passion. All success to you Levy

  • @scoutblade
    @scoutblade 3 роки тому +3

    I loved this video. It was so cool to see the ideas of the games and the stories behind them. The thing I want to know for future video is how you originally got into chess and the story of your beginnings.

  • @fenix1989uk
    @fenix1989uk 3 роки тому +2

    Levy this video is amazing and your enthusiasm is infectious. Would love to see more tournament stories like this.

  • @user-pz4xe3sb6t
    @user-pz4xe3sb6t 3 роки тому

    My god, this was a gripping video, was on the edge of my seat the whole time. Love how much passion you have when you're talking about games you actually played.

  • @Oscar-fm9bj
    @Oscar-fm9bj 3 роки тому +5

    I would have never thought a 36 min chess video would be so entertaining! Great job!

  • @dignity5333
    @dignity5333 3 роки тому +21

    A few hours ago I won against my uncle, he is a 1900 rated player, he used to be 2100. He is very experienced and good at chess, I am a 1400ish player and I won by playing aggressive, my das Heard me shouting JA! (German for yes) because I was happy to win. My uncle even asked me if I was using Stockfish at some point, this is one of the best days of my life, this video showed me that chess is just beautiful. ♟

    • @elijahdiaz9794
      @elijahdiaz9794 Рік тому +1

      Chess is without a doubt one of the best games ever invented bro,great job at beating a 1900 rated player!

  • @_Booksphere_
    @_Booksphere_ 3 роки тому

    Your videos have been a daily upper for me and have made me love chess on a whole new level. I just got your d4 and e4 courses and I am so excited to study them and get better. Keep up the good work.

  • @PeterM64
    @PeterM64 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for sharing, I really enjoy when you go over your previous games.

  • @Cosmic-ix7uf
    @Cosmic-ix7uf Рік тому +31

    You're such an inspirational chess player and you don't give yourself enough credit Levy :))

  • @marcoVGpolo
    @marcoVGpolo 3 роки тому +3

    I don’t really like chess that much, had a great rising and falling out with the game, but god damn I love the way you tell stories, Levy.

  • @gustavhettwer730
    @gustavhettwer730 3 роки тому +2

    Literally the only 30min+ video on yt I watched without skipping a second of it. Levy is just doing great work showing a chess game and commentating it like a football match.

  • @Supertax2
    @Supertax2 3 роки тому

    I have watched a lot of chess commentary but you are by far the most engaging story teller I have seen. 30 minutes didn't even feel like 10 minutes. A very exiting listen!

  • @gauravnikam8843
    @gauravnikam8843 3 роки тому +34

    The last time I was this early
    Eric rosen had more subs than Gotham 😂😂

  • @parabolaaaaa4919
    @parabolaaaaa4919 3 роки тому +11

    can’t wait for the storytime series

  • @Voljinable
    @Voljinable 3 роки тому

    Love the vid! The tension arc is a real roller-coaster

  • @XxPrisinorsOfWarxX
    @XxPrisinorsOfWarxX 3 роки тому

    Love it, love how you're constantly amazed people are still watching lmaoo. Chess is beautiful and you show it quite well!

  • @02_aldebaranrahmanadhitya95
    @02_aldebaranrahmanadhitya95 3 роки тому +33

    Narrator: "This is indeed his best chess tournament."

  • @sebb6011
    @sebb6011 3 роки тому +5

    “When in doubt, sacrifice a pawn”
    Imagine that on a t-shirt

  • @bearsfan2690
    @bearsfan2690 3 роки тому

    Dude this was so cool to see - especially after looking up some of your opponents. Would love to see more of your past noteworthy games.

  • @gregoriofreidin4683
    @gregoriofreidin4683 3 роки тому

    Man i love the passion that you put on relating the tournament, amazing video, loved it!!

  • @bartoszmalak7731
    @bartoszmalak7731 3 роки тому +7

    12:59
    A: Wait, how is he outplaying this strong guys ?
    B: He's starting to believe

  • @arnavkohli
    @arnavkohli 3 роки тому +12

    Hello Levy. What a wonderful "Chess story" (from the title).
    I think Gotham Chess is the best channel for those who want to learn serious chess so I think you should make a video about middle games as whenever I play, I am good in development and positioning but there is always a point where I just don't know what to do and I start replying to my opponent's moves. If possible please try explaining it in one of your videos. (or please explain outposts as my brother wants to learn that)
    Thank you a lot and good luck.

    • @9DarkAngelx
      @9DarkAngelx 3 роки тому +1

      yeah I think when you start replying to your opponent's moves it's becoming bad and you should always try to counterattack or create some kind of threats and avoid being passive, even if it's easier said than done :)

  • @kratinbaid2548
    @kratinbaid2548 3 роки тому

    Hey levi, it was great to see your journey in this tournament. Please upload content like this in which the more higher rated players can enjoy more. Hoping to witness your competitive sude more! Huge fan✌🏼

  • @GiacomoSanti
    @GiacomoSanti 3 роки тому +2

    Your passion for your job makes me cry, Levy. Thank for all the work you put in your contents.

  • @dimitermitov7875
    @dimitermitov7875 3 роки тому +5

    "He has no clue what he's doing, I have no clue what I'm doing, let's have a fight" - Levi

  • @Purpleheart737
    @Purpleheart737 3 роки тому +7

    *saw pictures of his game with barbosa
    Me: he looks like fabi
    gotham: i looked a lot like fabiano caruana
    YES

  • @grammerskoolboy
    @grammerskoolboy 3 роки тому

    great story well told....been considering take up chess again after many many years as a hobby in my old age,and your streams inspired me....top work fella

  • @marcosandrestillar7510
    @marcosandrestillar7510 3 роки тому

    Hi Levy, I enjoyed very much this video. Even more I would have wanted it to be longer, because of how entertaining it was!! I send you my best wishes from Argentina

  • @nabDoesYoutube
    @nabDoesYoutube 3 роки тому +3

    the nerves playing against high ranked players on the main stage for the first time is exhilarating

  • @itsQP
    @itsQP 3 роки тому +5

    1:14 This may become Gotham's version of "sorry about that"

    • @vsolcar3696
      @vsolcar3696 3 роки тому

      Nah his version is "if you have made it this far"

  • @kondelis5979
    @kondelis5979 3 роки тому

    Loved this video and this type as well, I think it’s best for the whole array of strengths in your channel

  • @drewwachter4405
    @drewwachter4405 3 роки тому

    Great video and cool story 👍 enjoyed the pics, that tournament setup was gorgeous

  • @aaditshah820
    @aaditshah820 3 роки тому +118

    last time I was this early, hikaru had an orange wall behind him

  • @budale
    @budale Рік тому +3

    Hey Levy! Great videos by the way. I was just wondering do you remember your games? Like do you assume you played this or are you able to remember moves past the openings etc…?

  • @Rapid_reviewzzz
    @Rapid_reviewzzz 3 роки тому

    Hey Gotham, the past few months I've been watching each video of yours that comes out. I've gone from 1100 to nearly 1600 just watching you talk about chess. Thanks so much for being such a great content creator

  • @FeelGoodNic
    @FeelGoodNic 3 роки тому

    Great video Levy, I started watching you after your first lesson with NL and really enjoy your high level chess commentary and well-planned content.

  • @domc3743
    @domc3743 3 роки тому +6

    the semi-slav has a new name, all hail the triangle system

    • @josheike3543
      @josheike3543 3 роки тому +1

      I think the triangle system refers to the specific variant where Black forms the pawn triangle on move 3, before playing Nf6.

  • @timnauwelaers6876
    @timnauwelaers6876 3 роки тому +11

    Can't wait for part in 2025 when he will clutch
    the GM norm one of the coming years

  • @bradleylummus5931
    @bradleylummus5931 3 роки тому

    man i LOVE these kinds of videos. i get so excited & it’s genuinely impressive how good you are.

  • @charlesgrove6905
    @charlesgrove6905 3 роки тому

    Awesome video Levy. Love the personal tournament insights, quite inspiring.

  • @lordnegative3710
    @lordnegative3710 3 роки тому +3

    i didnt even realize this vid was 36 minutes until i saw the comments you're fantastic

  • @TheNameOfJesus
    @TheNameOfJesus 3 роки тому +9

    This was one of the more entertaining chess videos I've seen. The story makes it successful.

  • @martinvandepas8128
    @martinvandepas8128 3 роки тому

    Awesome video! Just found your channel and love your enthousiasm and the way you explain the games. Keep doing your thing!

  • @adrianogenualdi2245
    @adrianogenualdi2245 3 роки тому

    Man, this is one of your best videos... Amazing!

  • @AbhijeetDChauhan
    @AbhijeetDChauhan 3 роки тому +7

    That expression Levy had.. when he talked about the arbiter 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @nicholastrapp6801
    @nicholastrapp6801 3 роки тому +5

    Gotham Chess is the top level chess channel. Highly recommend!!

  • @tobiasmoodias4855
    @tobiasmoodias4855 3 роки тому

    I would definitely watch more tournaments you were in, great video

  • @Carlwatkins1984
    @Carlwatkins1984 3 роки тому

    Really enjoyed that, there were some crazy games and you had some fantastic moves.

  • @payojjain5385
    @payojjain5385 3 роки тому +3

    This is probably your coolest video ever.

  • @randomshadow4620
    @randomshadow4620 3 роки тому +5

    Got clickbaited to thinking Levy was playing with Caruana.

  • @Maciuch31
    @Maciuch31 3 роки тому

    This is your best video, I really really enjoyed it. Keeping the tension thriller

  • @kevinfang8600
    @kevinfang8600 3 роки тому

    this was by far the most entertaining chess video I've ever watched, awesome storytelling and great games man!

  • @priyamd4759
    @priyamd4759 3 роки тому +14

    The arbiter was a GM perhaps. They can not "calculate" anything outside of their Chess tactics. LoL.

  • @glenncooper3524
    @glenncooper3524 3 роки тому +5

    I love how you act like an old man "back in my competitive days" dude you're 24 right. Enjoyed the video!!!

  • @Krisenaa
    @Krisenaa 3 роки тому

    This was awesome. I want more tournament arcs.

  • @jamesoliger2379
    @jamesoliger2379 3 роки тому

    I love these long videos, they awesome work and content.

  • @kajuanweaver1607
    @kajuanweaver1607 3 роки тому +39

    The last time I was this early I was playing the Christmas Gambit!

  • @crlx2810
    @crlx2810 3 роки тому +3

    “hundreds of countries”
    lol

  • @JorgeTorres-pr6mn
    @JorgeTorres-pr6mn 3 роки тому

    I do never comment on videos but this one was absolutely thrilling. Really looking fordward to seeing more of these in which you tell us your personal experience in real tournaments

  • @acoria7784
    @acoria7784 3 роки тому

    Awesome video Levy, you really walked us through that and told a great story. Thanks for sharing !

  • @crlx2810
    @crlx2810 3 роки тому +3

    why is it so hard to imagine levy playing over the board?

  • @newbiegamer7893
    @newbiegamer7893 3 роки тому +30

    I just want to tell u that u do not need to put time stamps as i never and i thought many of us dont skips ur vid for even 1 second. Love u dude😘.Love from india🇮🇳🇮🇳

    • @leadnitrate2194
      @leadnitrate2194 3 роки тому +24

      Even if you don't, it's very useful if you want to, say, re-watch a particular game.

  • @LifeQuotesYouLove
    @LifeQuotesYouLove 3 роки тому

    I really enjoy this length of videos from you :) Thanx for sharing your lifes hardest tournement!

  • @brunomaltaferreira
    @brunomaltaferreira 3 роки тому

    Very cool to follow along as you review this highlight of your life. Sounds to me like you’re surprised how well you did but I think you could stay at that level.💪🏽