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  • @beirutleb1376
    @beirutleb1376 22 дні тому +4771

    I felt bad for levi today when i saw the other 2 commentators have gm title next to their names while levi had had jusy IM title
    .it was embarrasing. I really felt bad for you bro

  • @notme222
    @notme222 22 дні тому +1072

    If you'd asked me 3 weeks ago if I would have kept up with the Candidates tournament I'd have said "no". But Levy's commentary is just that good. Truly impressive how he knows which parts to speed through, which parts to focus on, and how to bring excitement into the telling.

    • @caveman-cp9tq
      @caveman-cp9tq 22 дні тому +40

      I recommend checking in on the games while they’re live, especially towards the end, because it gets really intense as you wait to see if they make the right moves. I still watch these recaps because they’re fun but watching the game live and seeing all the variations is awesome when you have a close high-stakes tournament like this one with decisive games

    • @ZDTF
      @ZDTF 22 дні тому +30

      Yeah
      Him spending less time on woman chess makes me watch the full video

    • @YHWHsam
      @YHWHsam 22 дні тому +34

      @@ZDTF thats wild LOL

    • @tahafawzy6798
      @tahafawzy6798 22 дні тому

      The problem of watching l a live game not how long it is but because i will not know if its a bad move a good move a blunde ror brilliant i will be completely lost 😅​@@caveman-cp9tq

    • @and_I_am_Life_the_fixer_of_all
      @and_I_am_Life_the_fixer_of_all 22 дні тому +1

      its not levy, its the tournament, its absolutly insane

  • @stealthops0073
    @stealthops0073 22 дні тому +2873

    Gukesh's composure and accuracy is absolutely insane for his age, gukesh vs hikaru tmrw is gonna be a wild wild game🔥🔥🔥

    • @mymsoup
      @mymsoup 22 дні тому +88

      tomorrow really is going to be insane, both fabi and nepo have to play for a win if they want to have a chance (and hope hikaru doesn't fumble)

    • @ancientdragon6049
      @ancientdragon6049 22 дні тому +42

      I would love to see Gukesh vs Magnus for the wc

    • @rotiyt6307
      @rotiyt6307 22 дні тому +18

      I think u obviously know that current champion is ding lirem

    • @rotiyt6307
      @rotiyt6307 22 дні тому +4

      Liren*

    • @ancientdragon6049
      @ancientdragon6049 22 дні тому +6

      @@rotiyt6307 I suppose you were replying to me. Obviously what I meant was if Magnus wouldn't have give up the title

  • @jaafarmohammed4971
    @jaafarmohammed4971 22 дні тому +603

    I dont comment on UA-cam videos normally, but I gotta say, this is one of the best recaps I have ever watched. Its not just the games played, its how you put them in order, how you make a story line to present out of them, and how enthusiastically you talk about every position. It really brings me joy watching these recaps. Thanks a lot, and I can't wait for the final round!

    • @GothamChess
      @GothamChess  22 дні тому +311

      Thanks for the kind words. That was my goal. Glad you enjoyed

    • @roberthall9452
      @roberthall9452 22 дні тому +24

      He's absolutely right.

    • @eZainny
      @eZainny 22 дні тому +14

      100%. First time commenting on your vids as well Levi - you're a champ. This was just wonderful to watch. Thanks.

    • @ritooverma3344
      @ritooverma3344 22 дні тому +27

      ​​@@GothamChess It's 7ish am every morning here in India when you release your videos. And often times I've somehow watched live throughout the night. But I still watch your recap without fail owing to such a brilliant narration.
      This is something truly unique what you're putting out there, to have introduced a commoner like me into the world of chess. Grateful!

    • @nolanlewis538
      @nolanlewis538 22 дні тому +5

      His videos are so simple and easy to follow and its not boring like anish giri explaining the spanish open.

  • @megagigachad69
    @megagigachad69 22 дні тому +247

    This was probably one of your best videos of all time my man, the storytelling was so good

    • @ogundelebaseet8565
      @ogundelebaseet8565 22 дні тому +4

      Totally agree, but there was also a Magnus vs Ian game also as good as this

    • @PH34RB
      @PH34RB 22 дні тому +2

      The script writers for the candidates reality tv show were amazing this year.

  • @ancientdragon6049
    @ancientdragon6049 22 дні тому +2960

    Good thing Hikaru isn't playing against Vidit tomorrow. This means he actually has a chance

    • @rajeshkanna2421
      @rajeshkanna2421 22 дні тому +122

      He is playing against Gukesh. Even if its a draw , he is out.

    • @and_I_am_Life_the_fixer_of_all
      @and_I_am_Life_the_fixer_of_all 22 дні тому +52

      @@rajeshkanna2421 if Hikaru wins and caruana ties he wins

    • @rajeshkanna2421
      @rajeshkanna2421 22 дні тому +43

      @@and_I_am_Life_the_fixer_of_all yet another possibility. But in must win game on final round. That's not as easy as you think bro

    • @kzking7804
      @kzking7804 22 дні тому +14

      @@rajeshkanna2421 yeah it’s not but he could just take the rook

    • @rajeshkanna2421
      @rajeshkanna2421 22 дні тому +19

      @@and_I_am_Life_the_fixer_of_all anyway the better one wins. Let's see.

  • @pat777b
    @pat777b 22 дні тому +1373

    Gukesh's refusal to take the draw is reminiscent of Ding Liren's Rg6.

    • @chanakya7338
      @chanakya7338 22 дні тому +107

      One must be daring to pin his rook in a world championship finals

    • @Viva-la-de-hs4ub
      @Viva-la-de-hs4ub 22 дні тому +12

      Ooff

    • @78zonunmawia68
      @78zonunmawia68 22 дні тому +73

      Self pining for immortality

    • @sparkster4000
      @sparkster4000 22 дні тому +1

      He had the advantage the entire game and was playing against the 2nd weakest player in the tournament, did not take nearly as much bravery

    • @sourav4869
      @sourav4869 22 дні тому +44

      ​@@sparkster4000 Alireza had the advantage for the most part of the game I don't know which game you were watching and don't forget gukesh only lost to alireza in this candidates

  • @vinaysingh-xn2cz
    @vinaysingh-xn2cz 22 дні тому +203

    33:39 is one of the chillest line I have ever heard🥶🥶

  • @Imrandela1920
    @Imrandela1920 22 дні тому +176

    Magnus : Gukesh will do poorly
    Gukesh :

    • @markoftomorrow
      @markoftomorrow 22 дні тому +22

      You have no attention span, he said he either would do poorly or great, and he is doing great, he was not wrong.

    • @ruffyistderhammer5860
      @ruffyistderhammer5860 22 дні тому +5

      ​@@markoftomorrowwhatever

  • @govinddas7876
    @govinddas7876 22 дні тому +1052

    "If you turn off the eval bar you would all lose this position with white, black"
    Well you're right about that

  • @Williamwilliam1531
    @Williamwilliam1531 22 дні тому +243

    Bro when the eval bar was gone it felt like I was lost in the dark 😭

  • @geunglejoose338
    @geunglejoose338 22 дні тому +188

    27:57 genuinely one of the most intense games I've witnessed. The fact that it was a dark squared bishop, meaning it wins instead of draws, blew my mind

  • @plasmakitten4261
    @plasmakitten4261 22 дні тому +39

    Gukesh is the only player with the luxury of playing for a draw - but Hikaru with the white pieces should be fully capable of making damn well sure that's a decisive game, one way or another. Meanwhile Ian and Fabi are both in a must win situation. So we should expect two extremely exciting games.

    • @indianfan1029
      @indianfan1029 22 дні тому +1

      Not a good pairing for Hikaru. Gukesh will spot all his tactics. It would have been better for Hikaru to play some other player. Also, he shouldn't have drawn today. There was chance to play. Tomorrow he may not even get a chance to play for a win.

    • @plasmakitten4261
      @plasmakitten4261 22 дні тому +1

      @@indianfan1029 I mean he didn't know Gukesh would beat Firouzja. What he said was he may turn out in hindsight to regret taking the draw but that it made more sense to him to have to take massive risk in the last round where he knows the situation perfectly, than in round 13 where it may turn out to cost him the tournament and a draw would have been fine.

  • @matiaschino8918
    @matiaschino8918 22 дні тому +1545

    the last candidate's recap should be called:
    THE CANDIDATE!!!!1!!

    • @sillyking1991
      @sillyking1991 22 дні тому +121

      i think you mean THE CANDIDATE!! THE CANDIDATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @leaderlegion1
      @leaderlegion1 22 дні тому +110

      The 1 typo is a very important part of this

    • @CaptnCondor
      @CaptnCondor 22 дні тому +4

      Hundred percent!! I won’t be able to watch the games live so I’ll be waiting for the final recap

    • @ogureckartophanov3283
      @ogureckartophanov3283 22 дні тому +4

      Nah, it will be "THE WINNER!!!!!!!!"

    • @rionvalet
      @rionvalet 22 дні тому +1

      Genius

  • @deepalibalrajvishwakarma3020
    @deepalibalrajvishwakarma3020 22 дні тому +640

    I have not slept the whole night, in India it's 7 am. I would have slept an hour ago when gukesh won, but I was just waiting for you video. Always love your analysis. I know it's a little out of character, comments like this one in your comments section, but just had to show appreciation for your work.

    • @chelovek10117
      @chelovek10117 22 дні тому +41

      It's 4:40 in Russia, I for some reason woke up 3 hours earlier

    • @earthwombat
      @earthwombat 22 дні тому +27

      cmon bro ur sleep comes before imaginary parasocial relationship

    • @songoku-jx3cb
      @songoku-jx3cb 22 дні тому +9

      @@earthwombatlooks like a girl name though

    • @oldgods914
      @oldgods914 22 дні тому

      Same 😊

    • @swastiksaxena6995
      @swastiksaxena6995 22 дні тому +3

      I woke up at 7 to watch this

  • @vigneshkenam8158
    @vigneshkenam8158 22 дні тому +3

    33:39 Bro sounds like Heisenberg out of nowhere lol 😂😂

  • @yesfinallygot1
    @yesfinallygot1 22 дні тому +14

    it was great seeing you commentating today man. Your recaps are the reason I even started watching the candidates a couple weeks ago. Good job!

  • @nonceprogrammer
    @nonceprogrammer 22 дні тому +1140

    "No, I'm not trading the queens.. why would I trade the queens? that's what GothamChess would do, and that's why he covers my games" 😂 - 31:30

    • @vishu1334
      @vishu1334 22 дні тому +63

      Correct, that is what he said. Good job

    • @DickEnchilada
      @DickEnchilada 22 дні тому

      Suicide by words but also accurate

    • @AstitvaMishra-ed6fg
      @AstitvaMishra-ed6fg 22 дні тому +43

      Thanks I am deaf

    • @johnniewalker8186
      @johnniewalker8186 22 дні тому +33

      wow, thanks for subtitles. youtube should add that option

    • @dummydummy0
      @dummydummy0 22 дні тому +46

      Thanks for reminding me one of the best moments of the video coz that's what comments are for although some cocky mfs wont understand.

  • @shonkai1001
    @shonkai1001 22 дні тому +591

    despite the loss, Pragg showed unbelievable fighting spirit. And Gukesh is just out of this world

    • @and_I_am_Life_the_fixer_of_all
      @and_I_am_Life_the_fixer_of_all 22 дні тому +32

      prag is a beast, he really made caruana fight for the win there, he's one of my favorites for sure

    • @princeantisocial
      @princeantisocial 22 дні тому +8

      It’s like Pragg passed the baton to Gukesh in a relay he fought fr and was fighting for his country

    • @Manu-sk7qx
      @Manu-sk7qx 22 дні тому +3

      just you wait i see something in pragg that i dont in gukesh. magnus said that once

    • @Tuh_qh90
      @Tuh_qh90 22 дні тому

      ​@@Manu-sk7qx same

    • @Blinkers2007GameDev
      @Blinkers2007GameDev 22 дні тому +3

      @@Manu-sk7qx I see something in gukesh I dont see in pragg. His accuracy. Hes like a machine. Gukesh is better than pragg.

  • @anemaknip2686
    @anemaknip2686 22 дні тому +14

    What. A. Show!!! These recaps have been sensationnal. Pair that with absolutely crazy games from the players and this is truly one of the best tournaments of all time!!!

  • @garvitjindal248
    @garvitjindal248 22 дні тому +3

    And by going against the three-fold repetition, Gukesh says "I ain't came here to explore, I came here to exploit."

  • @Lightspark
    @Lightspark 22 дні тому +248

    Gukesh is incredible; keeping nerves like that in low time against someone you lost to just a week back is sublime at his age. I hope to see him win

    • @rohitashmishra6761
      @rohitashmishra6761 22 дні тому

      If all the next round matches get draws then gukesh will win. Right?

    • @sreejitde3351
      @sreejitde3351 22 дні тому +3

      Yes. But all other contenders will obviously play for the win which makes the last round so interesting

    • @percywhitehead9228
      @percywhitehead9228 22 дні тому +1

      @@sreejitde3351 I don't even play chess but it seems fabi and ian will definitely end in 1 win and 1 loss because if they draw they lose. so gukesh will go in final round with hikaru knowing he can play for a draw to go into a tie break.
      everyone else has to go for a win which puts pressure of gukesh.
      So gukesh would probably aim for a draw but that means hikaru will take big risks to rattle gukesh meaning gukesh might have a position that he's winning.

    • @Lightspark
      @Lightspark 22 дні тому

      @@percywhitehead9228 He is unlikely to win at faster formats so it is in Gukesh's best interest that he does not tie

    • @percywhitehead9228
      @percywhitehead9228 22 дні тому

      @@Lightspark I didn't realise tie break is a faster format. you are right, he'd try to win but I don't think he would take as big risks as hikaru to win

  • @stevenmoorebanjo
    @stevenmoorebanjo 22 дні тому +10

    Your narration and delivery are brilliant and full of enthusiasm and energy. Awesome coverage, Levy! My favorite channel on UA-cam.

  • @WorthiestDavid
    @WorthiestDavid 22 дні тому +40

    Jesus the games tomorrow are gonna be bonkers. The fact that the top 4 are all playing each other is insane.
    Fabi/Nepo someone must win to have a chance of winning the Candidates. Lots of chances will be taken. Epic complications will surely follow with some insane engine lines.
    Hikaru/Gukesh, big time chances. Hikaru knows there is zero point allowing a draw. Either win or it’s over. It’s amazing we are in this spot.
    Will be the most insane day of chess, ever. Buckle up!!

  • @skycaptain95
    @skycaptain95 22 дні тому +135

    I wasnt impressed by Gukesh when he first appeared in the public eye. He's really impressed me since. Well played. He might even be the one to carry the torch of Anand's legacy.

    • @and_I_am_Life_the_fixer_of_all
      @and_I_am_Life_the_fixer_of_all 22 дні тому +8

      I didn't expect gukesh to outperform praganananha at all! The 17 year old is having an insane tournament!

    • @kunalsingh4418
      @kunalsingh4418 22 дні тому +34

      ​@@and_I_am_Life_the_fixer_of_allhe has been outperforming Pragg for a while. People were just not giving him his due. He did qualify using fide circuit after all. He was placing top 3 in almost every tournament he played. Even in wc where he lost in quarters, he lost to none other than Magnus. Even Magnus said that Gukesh was the strongest classical player among the youngsters. It's just Pragg has always been in the limelight cause of his rapid wins over Magnus, and that made it so that Gukesh's achievements didn't get the attention they deserved. Glad he is receiving it now!

    • @user-zu6ts5fb6g
      @user-zu6ts5fb6g 22 дні тому

      He still has to beat Ding, Ding might pull through while Gukesh breaks

    • @AyushSanpui
      @AyushSanpui 22 дні тому +4

      Gukesh is not carrying Anand's legacy. He is creating his own.

    • @indianfan1029
      @indianfan1029 22 дні тому +1

      Well what was there to not be impressed about him? Insane rating at that age.

  • @Mehrshad84
    @Mehrshad84 22 дні тому +173

    1:55 Humpy vs Anna Muzychuk
    3:33 Vaishali vs Lei Tingjie
    5:16 Vidit vs Nijat
    7:25 Nepo vs Hikaru
    18:14 Pragg vs Fabi
    28:12 Gukesh vs Alireza

  • @kartikeyamishr2376
    @kartikeyamishr2376 22 дні тому +2

    33:39 when he says with that evil look in his eyes "no draw".
    I got chills.

  • @ankit_pundir
    @ankit_pundir 22 дні тому +3

    Really impressed by your recap, perfect storyline. Even though I watched all 3 open games and knew your alternative lines were fake but your commentary is so good that I genuinely loved it.

  • @johnnyperozo2987
    @johnnyperozo2987 22 дні тому +201

    Gukesh Dormammu going for the win!
    That's what makes a GM into a world champion, not settling for draws, risking it all, pushing himself to the limit.
    Good on him

    • @divyranjan254
      @divyranjan254 22 дні тому +59

      Dormammu 😂
      It's Dommaraju

    • @Phoenix.219
      @Phoenix.219 22 дні тому +68

      ​@@divyranjan254Dormammu, I ahve come for bargain. And this time Dormammu rejected for bargain and chose to do things his way😄

    • @ACheateryearsago
      @ACheateryearsago 22 дні тому +20

      "Dommaraju, I've come to bargain.."

    • @joshyycute5823
      @joshyycute5823 22 дні тому +7

      Dormammu LMAO

    • @FireandIce-eh7mx
      @FireandIce-eh7mx 22 дні тому +5

      Just write D if you are not sure about his name. You did him dirty😂

  • @MartinX19
    @MartinX19 22 дні тому +325

    Ik what my boys need...
    7:25 Nepo vs Hikaru
    18:14 Pragg vs Fabi
    28:12 Gukesh vs Alireza

    • @ntrarya2975
      @ntrarya2975 22 дні тому +19

      Thanks bro

    • @arthurfraco2970
      @arthurfraco2970 22 дні тому +10

      I actually eould have loved more commentary on the womans matches

    • @skycaptain95
      @skycaptain95 22 дні тому

      @@arthurfraco2970 you're that weirdo who pretends to watch women's basketball aren't you

    • @MartinX19
      @MartinX19 22 дні тому +5

      ​@@arthurfraco2970 do mail levy... He'll inform Gotham to do that

    • @and_I_am_Life_the_fixer_of_all
      @and_I_am_Life_the_fixer_of_all 22 дні тому +23

      @@arthurfraco2970 oh please no, I'd rather just have the open tournament, if I'm going to watch them play they might as well classify for the open and be one of the best in the world, regardless of their gender

  • @salomonkary
    @salomonkary 22 дні тому +3

    8:02 your impersonation of a german saying Hikaru is hilarious 😂 and quite good (coming from a german)

  • @JuiceTubes
    @JuiceTubes 22 дні тому +18

    24:52 Levy's dramatic fake surprise at the umpteenth time neither human saw a top computer line

    • @PH34RB
      @PH34RB 22 дні тому

      Hikaru's response: "I am a mere 2800 human and didn't feel clear about the position" ... like wow, way to not be a supercomputer AI. Evolve already, Hikaru.

  • @rahulpanda5699
    @rahulpanda5699 22 дні тому +56

    The Candidates proves chess is alive even without magnus

    • @MarcHeuer
      @MarcHeuer 22 дні тому +3

      Magnus who?... 😅

    • @rahulpanda5699
      @rahulpanda5699 22 дні тому +10

      @@MarcHeuer that guy who whoops asses

    • @vaibhavvb9898
      @vaibhavvb9898 22 дні тому +10

      I mean if he was here, it wouldn’t even be a competition.

    • @djay00009
      @djay00009 22 дні тому +15

      It is alive because there is no Magnus.😅 with Magnus , nobody has a chance, that’s why he gave up his seat. Nobody can beat Magnus

    • @boxofcans461
      @boxofcans461 22 дні тому +5

      ​@@djay00009not true, ding and fabi can easily draw magnus in classical, but you are correct in rapid or blitz.

  • @ShadowXviper01
    @ShadowXviper01 22 дні тому +174

    At 17 I was struggling with a+b= c² , and people be here soloing candidates

    • @EIP674
      @EIP674 22 дні тому +213

      Apparently still struggling 😂

    • @cagnusmarlsen6457
      @cagnusmarlsen6457 22 дні тому +110

      New theorem just dropped

    • @Nobody-xe7si
      @Nobody-xe7si 22 дні тому

      Yeahh other struggling 😢​@@EIP674

    • @Chess845
      @Chess845 22 дні тому +106

      What the fuck is a+b=c²

    • @priyanshgautam9971
      @priyanshgautam9971 22 дні тому +49

      Well you still seem to be struggling with that

  • @andredutoit1131
    @andredutoit1131 22 дні тому

    Awesome recap as ALWAYS, Levy! I cannot wait for Sunday evenings FINALS. Thank you for sharing xxx

  • @benguyot3315
    @benguyot3315 22 дні тому +1

    Thank you so much for all those recap, this one in particular, you made me vibe as hell ! You are the best ! Thank you again !

  • @Jay.1166
    @Jay.1166 22 дні тому +131

    Gukesh's victory will completely change the dynamic of chess in India. The hype will bring on so many viewers in India. #GukeshFTW

    • @rickdudesterman
      @rickdudesterman 22 дні тому +2

      I would have thought that, having already had a fairly recent world champion in Anand, India wouldn't be so excited. Interesting (and heartening) that the excitement is undiminished.

    • @zorkitipafed4626
      @zorkitipafed4626 22 дні тому +16

      @@rickdudesterman Hikaru might be the one who would make the most noise if he wins. First American champion since Fischer, and many other legendary achievements to generate a lot of breaking news.

    • @johnniewalker8186
      @johnniewalker8186 22 дні тому

      GukeshFTW or WTF

    • @wtf_ded_
      @wtf_ded_ 22 дні тому +6

      ​@@johnniewalker8186 for the win*

    • @AskeladdS-jq2yy
      @AskeladdS-jq2yy 22 дні тому

      Unfortunetly rigged IPL is going on

  • @Juan-tj7xs
    @Juan-tj7xs 22 дні тому +575

    Damn. Hikaru, the fan favourite, having all the pressure to beat the first place. Truly an anime moment

    • @jongxina4908
      @jongxina4908 22 дні тому +70

      Who said hikaru is the fan favourite. 1.4 billion people might disagree with you

    • @morninglion27
      @morninglion27 22 дні тому +81

      @@jongxina4908 1.4 billion* i dont think 0.4 of a person exists tbh

    • @Chess845
      @Chess845 22 дні тому +81

      ​@@jongxina49081.4 people? 😭😭😭😭 i think bro forgot a billion there, and still, bro thinks everyone in india follows chess.

    • @morninglion27
      @morninglion27 22 дні тому +11

      hikaru has to lose for the new gen to take over that would be the anime moment for chess tbf coz hikaru has been at this stuff for decades now

    • @wahbi79
      @wahbi79 22 дні тому

      eww anime cringe weeb

  • @angeliqueazul8670
    @angeliqueazul8670 22 дні тому +1

    This is one of your best recap videos ever. Absolutely fantastic, thank you so much for covering the games! Also, loved seeing you as a commentator for the round yesterday. :)

  • @BenFields-ws7jf
    @BenFields-ws7jf 22 дні тому +2

    Hey Levy, I have been watching your videos for a little over a year, and you really inspired me to restart my passion for chess. I learned how to play at an early age from my grandpa, and I stopped playing until early 2023, when I came across your videos. Ever since I started playing again I improved from 600-1300 and started playing again with my grandpa. I also joined a local chess club and have started playing in person tournaments. I love how you explain each video and all your concepts, and I've also been reading the new book. Thank you for bringing my interest in chess back!

  • @dylanjfrank28
    @dylanjfrank28 22 дні тому +19

    The drama in this tournament is incredible! Gotham’s breakdowns make it even better

  • @s1mtl2mm98
    @s1mtl2mm98 22 дні тому +70

    Last candidates, Ian won by waiting for his opponents to self-destruct running into him. Let's see how he performs now that he is under pressure and must win.

    • @rohitashmishra6761
      @rohitashmishra6761 22 дні тому

      If all the game gets draws in the next round then gukesh will win the candidates right?

    • @supergowiak4369
      @supergowiak4369 22 дні тому

      Yep. Ian has to win to even have a chance​ @@rohitashmishra6761

    • @virajdeshpande3701
      @virajdeshpande3701 22 дні тому +9

      ​@@rohitashmishra6761 Yes, but that's almost impossible. For Nepo and Fabi, it's a must-win game, so they'll go into it taking risks and pushing for the win. There will be a winner in that game, whatever happens. So, there's a chance we get a tiebreaker with Gukesh and Fabi/Nepo.

    • @rohitashmishra6761
      @rohitashmishra6761 22 дні тому

      @@virajdeshpande3701ok, thank you.

    • @indianfan1029
      @indianfan1029 22 дні тому +1

      By the law of unexpectedness, Nepo and Fabi will draw 🤐

  • @rahullak
    @rahullak 22 дні тому +1

    Thank you Levy. Your recaps keep my interest alive. One suggestion, if I may: Try doing a full recap without the eval bar. For the final round maybe. It'll heighten the audience excitement I think.

  • @tahu300
    @tahu300 22 дні тому +4

    It’s amazing how a recap of chess can be so exhilarating with the right commentating! Tomorrow is gonna be so awesome!!!

  • @thestevens580
    @thestevens580 22 дні тому +215

    Gotham will have to only upload Magnus content for month after this tournament

    • @eggomyeggo
      @eggomyeggo 22 дні тому +4

      True 😂

    • @NormCantoral
      @NormCantoral 22 дні тому +14

      literally the only man alive who can farm magnus

    • @emanuellucin
      @emanuellucin 22 дні тому +1

      ​@@eggomyeggoMagnus look levy as a fan.

    • @murodjon256
      @murodjon256 22 дні тому +15

      ​@urkomanah, he'd win

    • @IronmanKiwi
      @IronmanKiwi 22 дні тому +1

      Who is Magnus? Does he still even play chess?

  • @LJTTYT
    @LJTTYT 22 дні тому +99

    It all comes down to hikaru vs gukesh tmr, what a climax.

    • @9642464839
      @9642464839 22 дні тому

      No, it is fabi vs nepo also.

    • @and_I_am_Life_the_fixer_of_all
      @and_I_am_Life_the_fixer_of_all 22 дні тому +12

      as hikaru said himself, hats off to the script writters

    • @jacobrasmussen2389
      @jacobrasmussen2389 22 дні тому +1

      Fabi and nepo also play tomorrow

    • @sickegless9years452
      @sickegless9years452 22 дні тому

      ​@@and_I_am_Life_the_fixer_of_all Hikaru tomorrow : Um daddy magnus pls save me 🤣

    • @sickegless9years452
      @sickegless9years452 22 дні тому +4

      ​@@jacobrasmussen2389well if gukesh wins he wins the candidates so yes it all comes down to hikaru and gukesh.

  • @essaessa6889
    @essaessa6889 22 дні тому +7

    I liked how you kept mentioning "The Chess Deck" ...😂😂😂

  • @bhushan5641
    @bhushan5641 22 дні тому +2

    Thank you Levy for your consistent great recaps. It's the first thing i see after i wake up and am already sure i will them terribly when this tournament ends. Please never stop creating content. You are a blessing to Chess fans like us ❤

  • @YoutubeExileNova
    @YoutubeExileNova 22 дні тому +73

    My Excitement Was So High That I Couldn’t Wait For Levy’s Recap And Watched The Whole Matches Late At Night 💀

  • @andrewnichols2395
    @andrewnichols2395 22 дні тому +62

    I feel like the evaluation bar takes away some of the fun for players at my level. I wouldn't have a clue who was winning without the bar

    • @adampoultney8737
      @adampoultney8737 22 дні тому +8

      Tough life of a 100 elo

    • @chandramoulimukherjee6653
      @chandramoulimukherjee6653 22 дні тому

      Stop pretending like you know -.- I am 2200 and most of the time I am looking at the eval bar to understand the postion.​@@adampoultney8737

    • @rotiyt6307
      @rotiyt6307 22 дні тому

      What elo are u?

    • @and_I_am_Life_the_fixer_of_all
      @and_I_am_Life_the_fixer_of_all 22 дні тому +1

      welp, the game would end and you wouldn't understand who won the game..lol

    • @gingerayyle
      @gingerayyle 22 дні тому +10

      ​@@adampoultney8737 bruh not even the GMs playing the game know the general eval most of the time, you think any of us, let alone you, know who's winning in a complex position?

  • @moz2589
    @moz2589 22 дні тому +6

    Brother you choosing to dramatize the fake Gukesh draw was absolute cinema! OMG the subversion of expectations. Most entertaining thing you’ve done all year.

  • @DeadSezSo
    @DeadSezSo 22 дні тому +5

    As fans, we couldn't ask for anything more. This is so great for chess, the 4 leaders play eachother and all but Gukesh need to win while Gukesh needs a draw to guarantee at least an armageddon. If you're Hikaru, you can't really ask for much more to be facing off with the 17 year old inexperienced leader of the candidates tournament only down half a point. Fabi and Nepo's game should be nuts, a tactical slugfest. Gukesh should probably play for the draw knowing hikaru has to press. Minimize risk and just try to guarantee at least one more winner take all game. Will his inexperience lead him to stumble into tactical positions that pose complications even if they are still evaluated by engines as equal. Hikaru is especially adept at understanding lines and moves that pose complications so it could still go either way! Cannot wait for it!

  • @ryanedwards4758
    @ryanedwards4758 22 дні тому +302

    Dommaraju Gukesh called. He said your daughter calls him "Big Dom G" now.

    • @govinddas7876
      @govinddas7876 22 дні тому +42

      why has no one said this before lmao

    • @blackman7186
      @blackman7186 22 дні тому +21

      That's hilarious 😂😂

    • @justinfoley7136
      @justinfoley7136 22 дні тому +5

      I​@@blackman7186 I don't understand, can you explain

    • @and_I_am_Life_the_fixer_of_all
      @and_I_am_Life_the_fixer_of_all 22 дні тому +1

      @@justinfoley7136 proabably some indian humor or something like that

    • @JBHACKSAW
      @JBHACKSAW 22 дні тому +9

      ​@and_I_am_Life_the_fixer_of_all I think you are out of it. Its not the funniest, but it's an incel level andrew tate reference. Of course that can be part of Indian humour, but it isn't really Indian in identity.

  • @elijaharsenault
    @elijaharsenault 22 дні тому +1320

    edit: i didn’t realize that a lot of people didn’t know the results before watching the vid
    (sorry for the spoilers)

    • @ndnd7614
      @ndnd7614 22 дні тому +74

      Contrast this with Alireza. 2 times in the Candidates he bombed out. He should have never been invited to the candidates after farming old washed 2500s.

    • @autosemimatic6071
      @autosemimatic6071 22 дні тому

      ​@@ndnd7614he got invited by doing good in actual tourneys not just rating off of 2500s hes just bad under this lvl if pressure ig

    • @Pawnkiller
      @Pawnkiller 22 дні тому +52

      You Fucking spoiled it for me 😂

    • @ethanlal4517
      @ethanlal4517 22 дні тому +16

      AAAHHH!! Spoilers

    • @YoutubeCommenter_1
      @YoutubeCommenter_1 22 дні тому +11

      Yes, it is so cool. I hope he wins. That would be a massive accomplishment for him. I am not sure if he has already won the candidates before, but I still hope he can win. He has a very bright future ahead of him, I think, at least.

  • @asutoshsahoo7100
    @asutoshsahoo7100 22 дні тому +2

    Levy is the only person who can give goosebumps through his commentary on a chess game!!! What an epic recap of an epic day of chess!

  • @ethanlal4517
    @ethanlal4517 22 дні тому +2

    This was the most enjoyable recap ever. Loved it Levi!!

  • @sethschexneider
    @sethschexneider 22 дні тому +128

    Gukesh leading the Candidates is spectacular. I really hope he holds a draw tomorrow or wins to secure his spot as challenger.

    • @rigobertosolorzano8568
      @rigobertosolorzano8568 22 дні тому +8

      I'm hoping Hikaru wins, Gukesh has many years to win it. I feel its Hikaru's best chance ever

    • @blackbeast9057
      @blackbeast9057 22 дні тому

      Isn't the top one showed there ? Or you watched it really early ?​@@panicbuyflax3461

    • @self-righteousideologue9398
      @self-righteousideologue9398 22 дні тому +34

      @@rigobertosolorzano8568 - That would be terrible. We would have to hear "I'm not a chess player. I'm a streamer but I'm still playing for World Championship" like 30 times a day for the rest of the year.

    • @blackman7186
      @blackman7186 22 дні тому +31

      ​@rigobertosolorzano8nah568
      I'm sorry but absolutely not. Gukesh has a chance to create history and single handedly make another huge chess boom in India. Meanwhile Hikaru apparently "literally doesn't care" and apparently, him streaming is more significant than the WC title so yeah, I'm with Gukesh.

    • @rigobertosolorzano8568
      @rigobertosolorzano8568 22 дні тому +5

      @@self-righteousideologue9398 You're just a Hater, I hope Hikaru wins just so he can say that all year long. Let's go Hikaru! USA all the !!

  • @delai86
    @delai86 22 дні тому +47

    So Hikaru gonna be the final boss for this candidate. Very epic

    • @and_I_am_Life_the_fixer_of_all
      @and_I_am_Life_the_fixer_of_all 22 дні тому +17

      or, so Gukesh is going to be the final boss for this candidate. Very epic

    • @divyanshjoshi4322
      @divyanshjoshi4322 22 дні тому +11

      ​​@@and_I_am_Life_the_fixer_of_all imagine naming a 17 yo as final boss infront of world no. 3😭😭😂

    • @FireandIce-eh7mx
      @FireandIce-eh7mx 22 дні тому +17

      ​​@@divyanshjoshi4322imagine 17yo leading candidates after 6 years nepo domination and that 17yo is still world no 6

    • @divyanshjoshi4322
      @divyanshjoshi4322 22 дні тому +8

      @@FireandIce-eh7mx sounds like main character rather than final boss to me

    • @_Infocars
      @_Infocars 22 дні тому

      Final boss is ding liren

  • @ChessRobbie-bj3ze
    @ChessRobbie-bj3ze 22 дні тому +6

    Wow, Levi! Your game commentary and analysis are awesome! You don't just attract chess enthusiasts, but also get non-chess lovers hyped to watch more games. You're like the engine powering the chess scene. Keep it up, you're doing fantastic!

  • @dougcarlisle7557
    @dougcarlisle7557 22 дні тому +1

    Great overview… really enjoyed your analysis and passion!!!!

  • @jore5725
    @jore5725 22 дні тому +13

    the clickbait hits more than isreali missiles into civilian homes

    • @bluecat7684
      @bluecat7684 22 дні тому +9

      no you dont get it those are actully top secret hamas miltary base civilian homes

  • @zachary7860
    @zachary7860 22 дні тому +4

    Thank you levy for posting these videos. I have watched your recaps of every single round of this tournament

  • @nilaminecrafter5364
    @nilaminecrafter5364 22 дні тому +2

    Levi you really captured the rounds feeling. I couldn't watch games and went in without spoilers . What a fantastic tournament and recap. Anf finally someone has toped nepo in candidates after 6 years and by an underdog ,Poetic.

  • @toenyfungus5409
    @toenyfungus5409 22 дні тому +1

    Gukesh took Magnus' comments personally...

  • @vincenzoincoronato7041
    @vincenzoincoronato7041 22 дні тому +34

    Here before the bot and the "Levy fell off" comments

    • @lonniecynth2240
      @lonniecynth2240 22 дні тому

      literally every like month people start commenting a new dumb thing under every video, used to be “levy never fails to ___” and now it’s that, most unfunny nonsense ever

  • @ryleymusicproductions8871
    @ryleymusicproductions8871 22 дні тому +8

    Wooooow what an amazing recap. The storybuilding was movie-esque. I'm so glad I didn't know the outcome beforehand because that was riveting.

    • @Tapewars
      @Tapewars 22 дні тому

      I watched the final two games livestream, and this recap was still epic.

  • @riddhimanmedhi99
    @riddhimanmedhi99 20 днів тому +2

    That Gukesh endgame vs Alireza essentially defined the winner of this candidates.

  • @Max-jf5vu
    @Max-jf5vu 22 дні тому

    All of these recaps have made the tournament way more exciting than I've found any other chess tournament, thanks Levy! I mean, it is naturally exciting too, but the way you present everything just makes everything so much more thrilling.

  • @LevelUpChess
    @LevelUpChess 22 дні тому +7

    Absolute and beautiful madness.
    The inner fan in me wants Hikaru to win...but looking at Gukesh's games...this MAN in the future!

  • @gapple1733
    @gapple1733 22 дні тому +5

    The number one must be the most worn key on Levy's keyboard.

  • @clevereduardosilva2346
    @clevereduardosilva2346 22 дні тому +1

    I normally dont care much for the over the top emotional narration but today this was so well done, so well paced, so beautiful. I shed a tear

  • @UJJAWALKAUL
    @UJJAWALKAUL 22 дні тому +1

    i'm always amazed at how Levy manages to record these vids with LITERALLY 0 cuts...just straight up one shot record and upload..highly overlooked...majorly appreciated

  • @DidIJustHearOil
    @DidIJustHearOil 22 дні тому +67

    LET'S GOOOOOO!!!! GUKESH IS TAKING THE LEAD!!!!!

  • @devaansh8684
    @devaansh8684 22 дні тому +4

    THE BEST RECAP OF CANDIDATES. Perfectly demonstrate the emotions. ❤❤

  • @happenable
    @happenable 22 дні тому +1

    You recap gives me goosebumps. I watched the games live and yet I am hooked! Great storytelling

  • @jaketolmie6055
    @jaketolmie6055 22 дні тому +2

    I might be way off and projecting because I’m hoarse and my throat is killing me today, but you seemed a little hoarse Levy. If so you’re a warrior for not only getting through a recap, but making a banger of a recap today. We appreciate you man.

  • @juanignacio2010
    @juanignacio2010 22 дні тому +3

    Been waiting all day long for this recap

    • @daphnesuarez5924
      @daphnesuarez5924 22 дні тому +2

      Been waiting a whole year for this recap LMAO!

  • @marcbeaulieu2165
    @marcbeaulieu2165 22 дні тому +3

    What a solid review. Thanks Levi

  • @MobettrMoves
    @MobettrMoves 22 дні тому +2

    Chess is so amazing these days mostly b/c of these amazingly consistent new personalities and talents . But hugely because of commentary by experts like GMs Polgar, Hess and Naroditsky.. However the Howard Cosell , the bloody Steven A. Smith of this game is Levy. His play by play is what this Game of Kings has been waiting for, what it deserves! Thanks my man !

  • @michaelmassaro4375
    @michaelmassaro4375 22 дні тому +2

    Good Luck to Gukesh I have faith in him he will hold his own vs Hikaru he’s been so impressive even when the going doesn’t look great Gukesh has hung in there and prevailed I hope he wins tomorrow I would be thrilled

  • @SujataSingh-tk5yh
    @SujataSingh-tk5yh 22 дні тому +14

    GUKESH FTW!!👑👑

  • @paarthkandiyal3171
    @paarthkandiyal3171 22 дні тому +15

    GUKI OP

  • @JonnyCosMo
    @JonnyCosMo 22 дні тому +1

    I absolutely love these moments you hide the eval bar. Especially when the positions are very unclear with one player having some weird advantage.

  • @smokeyninja9920
    @smokeyninja9920 22 дні тому +1

    32:48 I spotted rook d6, then saw the stockfish on the live feed said the same... I was rooting for Gukesh but couldn't wait around for the finish, looking forward to the finals, and your recap.

  • @dmfaccount1272
    @dmfaccount1272 22 дні тому +3

    Tying would be pointless for both fabi and Ian tomorrow, so they both have to go absolutely nuts to try and win.

  • @spartanspeedruns8386
    @spartanspeedruns8386 22 дні тому +6

    Watched the games live and it was so cool seeing you there! Round 14 is going to be HYPE!

  • @stevemattero1471
    @stevemattero1471 22 дні тому

    This is honestly the most emotional chess tournament I've ever seen.. I'm crying rn fr... these guys are inspiring

  • @rickmuch3919
    @rickmuch3919 22 дні тому

    best commentarist ever, you can feel the excitement and passion for chess that levy has, love the tournament coverage, thanks levy!

  • @fep_ptcp883
    @fep_ptcp883 22 дні тому +12

    Let's recognize that Magnus stepping down was the best thing from the entertainment point of view. If it was him instead of Abasov, there would be no more drama in the candidates at this point

    • @kunalsingh4418
      @kunalsingh4418 22 дні тому

      Same if he was world champion. Hard to be as excited about candidates when u know they gonna ultimately lose to Magnus anyway. But now it's so much fun!

    • @fep_ptcp883
      @fep_ptcp883 22 дні тому

      ​@@kunalsingh4418 yep, it would diminish the value of this tournament

  • @rinnbass4264
    @rinnbass4264 22 дні тому +3

    10 days in a row that i stay awake until 2am just to see this!

  • @jegorarefjev544
    @jegorarefjev544 22 дні тому

    Wow. Just wow. Incredibly exciting tournament. And Levy, great recap, your videos make me even more hyped, apreciate your work

  • @Parito2378
    @Parito2378 22 дні тому +1

    Man one of the best recaps levi of this tournament. Goosebumps commentary you do🔥🔥

  • @lythienthong1146
    @lythienthong1146 22 дні тому +7

    Levy never fails to write the same phrase twice in a title

  • @tomas3909
    @tomas3909 22 дні тому +7

    i really like it when you remove the eval bar, i find it much more suspenseful

  • @KrazyKanucker
    @KrazyKanucker 22 дні тому +2

    That was a lot of fun to watch. Thank you Levy!

  • @Anfield_the_place_to_be
    @Anfield_the_place_to_be 22 дні тому

    Great video and commentating Levy, i had no idea about the result, but i will for sure follow the games today!

  • @philfoden930
    @philfoden930 22 дні тому +13

    Can we bring back the Levy never fails , I really think Levy deserves that instead of nonsense comments

    • @timegoesby421
      @timegoesby421 22 дні тому

      When you are doing something great , lots of people talk shit about you , cuz they ain't you.

  • @FocusBeam
    @FocusBeam 22 дні тому +11

    Alireza choking as usual 😂

    • @aunistudent4291
      @aunistudent4291 22 дні тому +2

      It pissed me off bro, he choked twice. A winning position and a draw like come on man

  • @roycohen.
    @roycohen. 22 дні тому +2

    if only Ian watched GothamChess, he would know that 9 times out of 10 it's better to move forward than backwards. Shame.

  • @ramnarayansingh2001
    @ramnarayansingh2001 22 дні тому +1

    Watching the gukesh game...I'm not crying you are😢...
    what an incredible match. Thank you levy for the incredible commentary.