29:40 - Hikaru tells Levy Nemo's (only legal) move before she even makes it. It mostly seems like he's not paying much attention to the match, but moments like that remind me that...well, he doesn't *have* to pay any attention to track everything.
So true! I first noticed this in his "scrub stomping" videos where he plays against lower-ELO fans. He spends like 99% of the time reading and talking with the chat, utterly destroying his opponents with barely a glance.
bro I read this comment, scroll up, and *exactly* at that moment this happens without even a second delay, what a crazy coincidence considering how long this video is
also by his reaction, it almost looks like he didn't even realize it when he said it, probably just subconsciously knew she will have to go there and without thinking said it ahead of time
@@vinyak123rohatgi that is not the reason. When Levy said the pawn move, his tone sounded like he is thinking out loud. The Queen move was a solid decision as he had to since low on time.
I don't think Hikaru did anything wrong though. When Levy was saying the pawn move he sounds very uncertain, so Hikaru need to ask him again for confirmation; while he is very confident of the move that blunder his queen, so Hikaru should play that move instead of giving any advice
yeah, but being blindfolded is just a matter of "time management" as Levi explained.. Chess players at that level already had their memory trained to completely have the whole board at their minds, that is why some times they even find better moves not looking the board. Is like a professional pianist playing thousands of song with thousands of notes for each song, they dont really need to see the keyboard to see what note would be the right one next.
I like this format of editing where he plays and we see the raw game, then immediately after we get his analysis. Seems like best of both worlds for people who are looking to be entertained by the reactions and people looking for critical analysis of good games.
I like to think that the king is the player, hence why you go to such lengths protect it and also why you win by trapping and attacking the opponent king, as their pieces cannot move unless the player moves them.
@@fgranado Quite possibly, I know that chess was likely derived from a representation of how a real king died using a different board game that was popular in ancient India, so it's kinda true now that i think about it; the king is the player
It's crazy to see a blindfolded man winning against a WGM XD, I thought he would lose all games, Levy is really good at this game in every video he reminds me that
@@kelvinyonger8885 With the time he wastes reminding himself where all the pieces are and having to say out loud his moves, he's at a pretty big disadvantage. So the rating argument for why she was struggling makes no sense. They are both very strong players but you can't overlook the fact one is playing normally and the other literally can't see.
I just watched the dumbest ad about a toothbrush, which allows you to brush your teeth within 10 seconds. One quote from it was, " all of my patients that had dental problems had one thing in common, they used ordinary toothbrushes." I just had to mention it.
I feel like it really says something negative about our (your?) society that people would rather drop like 30 bucks on a 10-second magic toothbrush than buy a 2 dollar toothbrush that takes 2 minutes to brush with every night Edit: Correction it's not 30 dollars it's like 150 USD lol
@@thomasgraham742 I think it would be very cost effective for those who work a lot. Assuming one brushes once per day with a regular toothbrush (let’s say in the morning) that’s about 2 mins. Thats 12 hours per year spent brushing ones teeth or let’s say 1.5 days of work. Assuming a median wage of $22 per hour that’s $264 dollars not earned due to one brushing their teeth. If they had utilized this special toothbrush, then it would be about 1 hour per year, with only a loss then of about $22 in earning potential. So, if this toothbrush is not more than around $230 then it’s a quality investment. Or do what I do and not brush at all and enjoy that extra $22 :)
@@dr.johnson5189 well, your idea crumbles when people don't work all of their time they don't sleep. There are important things like relaxation, self care (exercise, brushing teeth) that keep up your productivity.
I like that Levi is making so much content out of his tournament prep. Really interesting on its own, even better knowing that this is helping to get him back in the scene
Suggestion: I think a collab with Hanging Pawns would be worthwhile for you both! - Stjepan's content is well-produced and his ELO (~1900) is in a range you don't have a lot of other collabs with. I'm sure he'd benefit from the exposure and learning opportunity, and he embodies the spirit of personal growth and dedication to chess that many in the Gotham Mob can identify with.
I saw that knight mate but if I was playing I would sac my queen not the way how Levy traded it but it'll still work for the queen to get out of that line and stop protecting the square so that was beautiful BOSS.
Hey levy! I’m starting to learn to play blindfolded and I think it really improves visualisation in general. Would love if you could make a video on it!
Day 3 of translating Levy's title to german: "2300 WGM (Großmeister der Frauen) vs 2400 IM (Internationaler Meister) mit verbundenen Augen" to be fair, there's not much to translate, but gotta keep the streak going
I swear levy has got to be *the single most savage chess player of all time* like you can not even come close to this man's level of trash talk lmao and I love it so much
As someone who hovers around 1400, sometimes you forget just how much better a 2400 is than you. But when you watch blind chess it really highlights that and is a humbling experience.
So when Levy hangs a queen he’s “blindfolded”, but when I hang a queen I’m an “idiot” and a “500 rated”
lol
But then again Arrrrreeee you
LOL
But when I hang a queen I am a ''Murderer''
But when I hang the queen then I’m “starting another Revolution”
28:04
Levy: "B3, you said?"
Hikaru: *Casually nodding at a blindfolded man*
😂😂😂
🤣🤣🤣
That's exactly what I realized.
laughing crying emoji times three
Aaa shooooot
❌ "I lost the queen."
✔️ "I confidently made a Botez Gambit."
@@haksell I think he means players that don't have chess in their lives, idk sounds stupid to me
@@haksell Almost as terrifying as people who collect non-stamps.
@@glauben2713 he was kidding
Why did I read this in the Drake meme lmao
Botez Gambit is a complete nonsense. I don't understand why would anyone even call that
I like how Hikaru had no hesitation when Levy blundered his queen
I mean he had to be otherwise they would lose in time
He just literally didn't care.
@Kyle Riel clip?
Timestamp
30:05
Someone really said in chat “why isn’t levy reading chat”
Lmao
When
@@mohammedalsahybi2736 13:46
That was me
@@xKingzenity no it’s not
I shat myself laughing when Levy took off blindfold at the end of the game 2 and his eyes looked exact same as the blindfold
lolllll
good one XDDD
💀💀💀💀
LOLLLLLLLLLLL 😂😂😂
IDK why but for a moment he looked like Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter
Levy proposing to his girlfriend: “I would like to promote you to a queen”
This is a noice one
Someone in the background:
IF SHE BREATHES, SHE'S A THOT
"so i was just a pawn for u all this time? we're done" :D
@@vulthad LMAO
Promotes to queen to perform a backrank checkmate
"b3 you said?"
Hikaru: **Nods**
I see
Time?
You see, yes. He didn't.
@@n0visual541 yes he did.
@@snoopstp4189 the whole point of a blindfold is that they do not see.
@@ourdailybread8874 28:03
37 minutes of Levy having a mental breakdown while Hikaru is just laughing
Ok
i love it :D
Hikaru saying nothing as an IM Levi Rezmon does the double botez gambit is pure GOLD
Hikaru is laughing because he literally doesn’t care.
*and nemo laughing as well
29:40 - Hikaru tells Levy Nemo's (only legal) move before she even makes it. It mostly seems like he's not paying much attention to the match, but moments like that remind me that...well, he doesn't *have* to pay any attention to track everything.
So true! I first noticed this in his "scrub stomping" videos where he plays against lower-ELO fans. He spends like 99% of the time reading and talking with the chat, utterly destroying his opponents with barely a glance.
bro I read this comment, scroll up, and *exactly* at that moment this happens without even a second delay, what a crazy coincidence considering how long this video is
also by his reaction, it almost looks like he didn't even realize it when he said it, probably just subconsciously knew she will have to go there and without thinking said it ahead of time
Levy should become a WGM
this is gonna blow up
@@cccalico then how do we defuse it
@@Incepter. cut the red wire
@@Incepter. with a defuse kit
@@crab_with_no_legs Counter-Terrorists win
Levy makes a solid pawn move
Hikaru : Is that your final answer ?
Levy blunders his queen
Hikaru : *LETS PLAY THAT*
(while ik this is sarcasm. ) he was low on time
@@vinyak123rohatgi that is not the reason. When Levy said the pawn move, his tone sounded like he is thinking out loud. The Queen move was a solid decision as he had to since low on time.
I don't think Hikaru did anything wrong though. When Levy was saying the pawn move he sounds very uncertain, so Hikaru need to ask him again for confirmation; while he is very confident of the move that blunder his queen, so Hikaru should play that move instead of giving any advice
@@MathStringInputOutpu I agree the "Is that your final answer" was confirmation if Levy was thinking aloud or actually making a move.
Levy is so good at chess he hasn’t blinked once
HAHAHAHAHAH stfu.
where is the first answer to this comment?
@@houssamnow Gone, reduced to attoms
@@Saitawa But you could just travel back in time and-
He really got a smothered mate blindfolded. What an absolute legend
I regret reading the comments during the ads
@@jaaaadn UA-cam really needs spoiler text like how reddit has
@@dinkleberg794 I just do SPOILERS
And continue on with whatever I was going to say.
yeah, but being blindfolded is just a matter of "time management" as Levi explained.. Chess players at that level already had their memory trained to completely have the whole board at their minds, that is why some times they even find better moves not looking the board.
Is like a professional pianist playing thousands of song with thousands of notes for each song, they dont really need to see the keyboard to see what note would be the right one next.
Yea blindfolded smothered mate should worth 2 points lol
Levy: That was pretty sick admit it
Me: *nodding furiously*
lmao same
Zammeee
He can’t see you cuz blindfold
Same lol
Also at 28:04
Levy said: B3, you said?
Hikaru: *Nods on a blindfolded person*
I like this format of editing where he plays and we see the raw game, then immediately after we get his analysis. Seems like best of both worlds for people who are looking to be entertained by the reactions and people looking for critical analysis of good games.
"That move looks like complete shit" never change Levy ahahaha
Timestamp please?
@@ipapergrey6654 18:29
This was the comment I came to see. 👏
Someone said in chat: "That's how Levy looks without glasses", he had the frog eyes on
That's not frog eyes that are his real eyes
It’s Toxie eyes from The Toxic Avenger
Lol
6:55 Hikaru's face when he says "QxH4" 😂
fancy seeing u here x)) huge fan of the vlogs Mariano, keep up the great work
19:34 You can see Hikaru's face going from calculating to being so proud that Levy found the mate
“Who plays solid chess?”
_-Gothamchess_
how did you make it italic like leaning
@@uwerlmi6120 you but hyphens around it --like this--
*angry Wesley So noises*
Definitely not me. Sadge
Levy plays more aggressively
18:28 Hikarus reaction made my day
Looks like a movie finding NEMO, except Levy is blind
This is genius
Nice
Bruh
“Blinding Nemo”
@@damookster5919 y e s
Nice to see Levy finally got his GM title (and changed his name)
And gender
@@matthies8431 he was talking about hikaru. He is saying the moves and hikura is putting them through his account.
@@ahnafchowdhury1468 thats the joke dummy
@@lightify. He said that to the guy who said:" and gender" which seems to be referring to nemo? She's the only female.
Yea now he’s a 2900 gm named GMLevyOnTwitch
"She plays such boring lines"
*building london setup*
no the bishop wasn't out
'Nemo's openings are like a cocktail with no alcohol' - Levy
Day 1 of telling Levy that he is worth more than a queen
Wouldnt that be a
*queen*
I like to think that the king is the player, hence why you go to such lengths protect it and also why you win by trapping and attacking the opponent king, as their pieces cannot move unless the player moves them.
@@hiddentreasure2161Chess lore?
@@fgranado Quite possibly, I know that chess was likely derived from a representation of how a real king died using a different board game that was popular in ancient India, so it's kinda true now that i think about it; the king is the player
cuz he a king
18:18
Normal People: Random king move
Levy: Recreational king depatures
"Levy, are you able to focus on just the game?" - nice way to ensure "No"
I have trouble imagining Levy playing in a real tournament where he can't talk endlessly. I would think his head would explode.
You said b3?
*Hikaru agressively nodding to a clearly blindfolded man*
18:29
"That move looks like complete s*** what?!"
This is just great!
It's wonderful this checkmate
28:04 Hikaru nods to a blindfolded Levy.
"Nc7 mate." Hikaru smiles and goes "very nice"
Such a cool game!
Honestly i like levy's videos unedited and just raw. Rather than having the cuts when levy thinks.
ikr i can’t watch this
Agreed
It's crazy to see a blindfolded man winning against a WGM XD, I thought he would lose all games, Levy is really good at this game in every video he reminds me that
He is rated ~100 points higher...
@@kelvinyonger8885 being blindfolded lowers that by 100
She definitely succumbed, but still overwhelmingly impressed by Levy's performance
@@souland3566 It's way more. Levy would more likely lose in time because of reaction time every game
@@kelvinyonger8885 With the time he wastes reminding himself where all the pieces are and having to say out loud his moves, he's at a pretty big disadvantage. So the rating argument for why she was struggling makes no sense. They are both very strong players but you can't overlook the fact one is playing normally and the other literally can't see.
Every UA-cam GM: Weirdly attractive
Regular GM: Old man
I just watched the dumbest ad about a toothbrush, which allows you to brush your teeth within 10 seconds. One quote from it was, " all of my patients that had dental problems had one thing in common, they used ordinary toothbrushes." I just had to mention it.
Thank you for sharing. I save money and don’t brush at all so there is that
I feel like it really says something negative about our (your?) society that people would rather drop like 30 bucks on a 10-second magic toothbrush than buy a 2 dollar toothbrush that takes 2 minutes to brush with every night
Edit: Correction it's not 30 dollars it's like 150 USD lol
@@thomasgraham742 I bought it, it's alright. kinda annoying to put toothpaste on that much surface at once. but once you're using it it's pretty good.
@@thomasgraham742 I think it would be very cost effective for those who work a lot. Assuming one brushes once per day with a regular toothbrush (let’s say in the morning) that’s about 2 mins. Thats 12 hours per year spent brushing ones teeth or let’s say 1.5 days of work. Assuming a median wage of $22 per hour that’s $264 dollars not earned due to one brushing their teeth. If they had utilized this special toothbrush, then it would be about 1 hour per year, with only a loss then of about $22 in earning potential. So, if this toothbrush is not more than around $230 then it’s a quality investment. Or do what I do and not brush at all and enjoy that extra $22 :)
@@dr.johnson5189 well, your idea crumbles when people don't work all of their time they don't sleep.
There are important things like relaxation, self care (exercise, brushing teeth) that keep up your productivity.
I guess Hikaru just knows whats the best move for both positions while watching people play lol
I like that Levi is making so much content out of his tournament prep. Really interesting on its own, even better knowing that this is helping to get him back in the scene
sometimes I feel levy underestimates how good he really is, this is still impressive
Od course
Clicked on this video faster than Hikaru spotting takes takes takes takes takes takes takes check and mate
I don't care. I literally don't care
@@Chizzle69420 I literally dont care. I literally don't. I don't care. I LITERALLY DON'T CARE.
chat i don't get it... chat.... chat ... wait chat... is it ... chat?
@@33s60????
Silvio ♡
28:03 B3 you said?
_Hikaru nods_
HE CANT SEE YOU KAPPA
He literally doesn’t care
“Nemos openings are like cocktails with no alcohol” made me laugh pretty hard
6:21 hikaru's reaction on bxd4 was so good.. was like " lets goooo "
That frog 🐸 blindfold is legendary
It's so funny
Levy : Nemsko openings are like a cocktail with no alcohol
Hikaru (undrestood nothing) : Hhhhhh okay interesting comparison
19:33 the way hikaru's face glowed up like his son did him a solid
Levy (blindfolded): "B3 you said?"
Hikaru: *nods his head quietly*
@28:03
I love these guys. The fact that you can learn to play chess from these guys, see them play all the time and analyse games is just crazy.
Levy: _blunders_ _his_ _queen_
Hikaru: *my* *time* *has* *come*
29:00 I love how Hikaru just fully knew levy threw on this move
you should play a match against Hikaru where you're both blindfolded
yea fair right gm vs im
@@realteletubby not just GM, a super gm
Hikaru would smash him, he plays blindfolded a lot and has no impact on his chess.
@@Rehlyz so? it would be fun to watch
so hikaru destorys him
It's okay if you don't have cuts; we don't mind a slightly longer video! Keep up the great content Levy!
I love how Hikaru is fucking around playing memory games while this is going on, like asking Levy questions that might throw his concentration off.
“Engines don’t care about your feelings”
Facts
Suggestion: I think a collab with Hanging Pawns would be worthwhile for you both! - Stjepan's content is well-produced and his ELO (~1900) is in a range you don't have a lot of other collabs with. I'm sure he'd benefit from the exposure and learning opportunity, and he embodies the spirit of personal growth and dedication to chess that many in the Gotham Mob can identify with.
Day 5 of appreciating Levy for being consistent and giving me something to do.
Thx a lot for 150 likes didn't expect it.
Np buddy
Hikaru after levy loses: I don’t even care
I mean, it's Levy's loss, not his.
@@danielyuan9862 yes he literally does not care
@@danielyuan9862 Its on Hikaru account so...
* I literally don’t even care
I literally dont care, like i dont care you guys
"And I just didn't see anything..." - Guy wearing a blindfold. (21:35)
21:33
"Also 0% chance she plays G4."
Hikaru: "She plays G4."
:)
Honestly at this point Levy's upload schedule is faster than Usain Bolt
What does that even mean?
@@melodyparker3485 don't overthink it
@@melodyparker3485 It means Levy's upload schedule is going to make the world record.
Respect Hikaru for not being mad at Levy on hanging the queen what a champ
man i got recommended this video again, and I talked so differently back then dang
Day 13 of translating Levy's titles to Russian: "Женщина-гроссмейстер с 2300 ЭЛО против слепого международного мастера с 2400 ЭЛО"
Zhenschina grossmyeyst'er s 2300 ELO prot'iv slyepovo mezhdunarodnovo mast'yera s 2400 ELO
Lmao what's the point translating it if you can just go copy and paste it on the google translator. Bruh
Doin the lords work my man
"Против международного мастера с повязкой на глазах", а не слепого. Слепой - blind
@@FlySuppaMayne oi fuck 0ff
I saw that knight mate but if I was playing I would sac my queen not the way how Levy traded it but it'll still work for the queen to get out of that line and stop protecting the square so that was beautiful BOSS.
If you didn't watch this part you won't understand
Levy hung a queen on Hikaru's account. Quick, someone send the game to Chessbrah and tell him that Hikaru did it.
"here's my logic, I'm goin down a pawn and then I'll figure it out"
Cit. Me every single game
These dudes remember whole chess boards and I can't remember I have to buy milk when I go to the supermarket to buy milk.
Being able to play chess blindfolded is a superpower I will never understand. I manage to forget where pieces are while I'm staring at the board.
Hey levy! I’m starting to learn to play blindfolded and I think it really improves visualisation in general. Would love if you could make a video on it!
28:03 blindfolded Levy: "b3 you said?"
Hikaru: *nods*
We need a recap of you vs. Rosen part 2
Does anyone else find the wgm title kind of patronizing? Like she's a woman gm but she's playing the same game as an IM and she's lower rated
That eye cover confirms it, Levy is a superhuman ladies and gentlemen
was levy about to say "b*tch" when he said "who taught this ..." lol
Levy should be flexing about his smothered mate
I love how at 19:45 Levy just appears out of no where smiling
Always great to see the most beautiful UA-camr. Nemo's not too bad herself.
Wow, a video where Levy doesn’t stare into your soul at the beginning of the video before saying anything
Levy’s blindfold is awesome
hikaru: *helps levy with playing blindfold*
also hikaru: *nods to levy*
Day 3 of translating Levy's title to german: "2300 WGM (Großmeister der Frauen) vs 2400 IM (Internationaler Meister) mit verbundenen Augen"
to be fair, there's not much to translate, but gotta keep the streak going
"B3 you said" ... Hikaru nods to in answer to the blind man's question.
Hikaru is smart that way.
Anyway chess players have 6 th sense for everything like dogs sniffing fear
Hikaru laughing while Levy is confused for 37 Minutes straight
I like Hikaru laughing the entire time and precisely whenever Levy makes a savage line :D
Levy : I dont like c3 what a weird move
Me : Starts every game with 1.h4
Fan of the Grob eh
I gotta admit that was truly epic. I am very impressed you played so well with so little time.
Levy, Hikaru and Nemo = excellent content!
I swear levy has got to be *the single most savage chess player of all time*
like you can not even come close to this man's level of trash talk lmao
and I love it so much
Gotham the fact you can play this with your eyes closed is so amazing, really impressive.
Dude: Winning a game blindfolded versus someone slightly below your level who is not blindfolded is awesome. You'll win next time.
14:32
19:56 the happiness on his face
The third instalment of me offering to represent 900’s in this series.
Blindfolded Levy: "b3 you said, right?"
Hikaru: "nods"
You need to have more time than Nemo to allow for the relaying of moves through Hikaru.
*"is she trying to play weird cause i am blindfolded?"* Somethings i dont even know man
Can’t wait for the blindfolded Levy VS blindfolded Eric Rosen mashup
They should call the event "Oh no my sight!"
@@sethadkins546 Lmao totally
I bursted laughing when you said "that move looks like complete shit" literally my thought😂
why is WGM even a title, there is no biological factor that gives men the advantage in chess
Source? Genuinely curious
honestly I agree with this. I think the existence of separate titles for women is patronising at best
@@lillilacac 177013, its a classic
there is actually
As someone who hovers around 1400, sometimes you forget just how much better a 2400 is than you. But when you watch blind chess it really highlights that and is a humbling experience.