can we just agree levy is annoying?

@unfrosted_derp

16 күн бұрын

No dummy

@ramunasstulga8264

16 күн бұрын

pin of silly

@tylerdurden6352

16 күн бұрын

I agree

@Cashimat

16 күн бұрын

Pin of shame

@Vincenzo-ks3zl

16 күн бұрын

Yes

I love this game

@rahulterwade

16 күн бұрын

Too late, but alr.

@Mason-wm5qo

15 күн бұрын

Me 2

@questonto-xl7on

15 күн бұрын

here b4 this gets famous??

@prostar_winner

13 күн бұрын

@@questonto-xl7on Here

@PillowCaseVR

13 күн бұрын

same bro

The fact that I stayed up until 3AM only because I can't wait to watch the Gotham recap the second it comes out says enough I think. I just want to say I really enjoy your commentary, Levy, it's always amazing.

@GothamChess

16 күн бұрын

I appreciate you and all others who stay up so late to catch the recaps. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

@addi2275

16 күн бұрын

@@GothamChess You are my sunshine My only sunshine You make me happy When skies are gray You'll never know, dear How much I love you Please don't take My sunshine away The other night, dear As I lay sleeping I dreamed I held you In my arms When I awoke, dear I was mistaken So I hung my head and cried You are my sunshine My only sunshine You make me happy When skies are gray You'll never know, dear How much I love you Please don't take My sunshine away

@l.r.c9364

16 күн бұрын

The question should be, why tf are u also a wake😂

@browhat6935

16 күн бұрын

​@@addi2275😭

@AlexanderTheGreat871

16 күн бұрын

​@@GothamChessdue to pressure of study, and my love for chess, I always stay up late at night, get a bullet(3 min) sleep, around 2 am, then start studying again. I sleep 5 hours every 2 days😂 Love your content!❤

Gukesh took it personal when Magnus said he'd do poorly

@pubggamerpro4650

16 күн бұрын

My man will actually make magnus suffer in future as a wise man kasporov said (every coming chess generation are better than older one)

@35utsavavardhana83

16 күн бұрын

​@@pubggamerpro4650well I don't think so vishy Anand is still in top 12 players after all these years so you can expect magnus who is probably the best player ever to be considered goat atleast for this century.

@llawliet2814

16 күн бұрын

​@@35utsavavardhana83 i mean Magnus is better than Anand so Gukesh can surpass him

@arthur0023

16 күн бұрын

@@pubggamerpro4650 Yeah I dont see Gukesh being above 2800 for 13 years and counting or being the world number for 12 years and counting.

@Pradeepsingh-lz5zs

16 күн бұрын

@@arthur0023 then you are short sighted

Hikaru has Gukesh and Ian in the final two rounds. That's gonna be crazy 🔥

@07Lightless

16 күн бұрын

I’m rooting for Gukesh as the underdog. Dude has really surprised me this tournament.

@ZaheerHussain-wo2en

16 күн бұрын

I'm rooting for hikaru .the only competent one

@alveolate

16 күн бұрын

im still fairly new to watching pro chess, but it seems hikaru has a knack for ramping up in the last few rounds?

@seanbrennan3241

16 күн бұрын

Hiki in the world championship would be more fun. And if he did go on to beat Ding, Magnus would come back for sure

@ZaheerHussain-wo2en

16 күн бұрын

@@alveolate he is one of the three best of this tournament along with fabi , nepo

1:04 Hikaru vs Fabi 8:47 Tan Zhongyi vs Lei Tingjie 11:39 Pragg vs Alireza 15:20 Kateryna Lagno vs Aleksandra Gorachkina 16:22 Nepo vs Nijat Abasov 20:45 Nurgyul Salimova vs Anna Muzychuk 22:40 Humpy vs Vaishali 25:25 Vidit vs Gukesh

@KanderUdon

16 күн бұрын

Thanks

@BEHEADED_1

16 күн бұрын

Can someone give my man a raise?

@VineetJaruhar

16 күн бұрын

God's work 🙏

@NJDJ1986

16 күн бұрын

Thanks for timestamps❤❤

@alveolate

16 күн бұрын

why doesn't levy heart these super useful comments :(

gukesh 11 moves force checkmate sequence was brilliant 🥶

@Sncedayone

16 күн бұрын

Was it

@harishjoshi-wf2xe

16 күн бұрын

@@Sncedayone yes very

Genuinely impressed with Abasov in this tournament. Considering his rating, he's putting up some heroic performances.

@rdspam

16 күн бұрын

He’s in last place, no?

@inack9220

16 күн бұрын

@@rdspam he's literally playing with super gms. He isn't in their league so considering his rating he is holding quite well

@Secretarian

16 күн бұрын

I'm rooting for Abasov because everyone has been dumping on him like he's yesterday's garbage. I'd like to see him play spoiler before it's over.

@georget4141

16 күн бұрын

today was his only good performance

@epl_500

16 күн бұрын

I watched Levy's interview with him and then was watching the end of the live today and suddenly felt so happy for him putting up such a fight. I hope he gets a few more opportunities to shine like this

hikaru now carrying his content 🙏🏿

@michaelmassaro4375

16 күн бұрын

Killing it with tactics Nd5 OMG Great move 😅

@jeffery5822

16 күн бұрын

Hikaru carrying the boats and the logs

@arightscepter

16 күн бұрын

Hikaru and Levy Should get a NY penthouse office and make individual and joint content. A month on and a month off if that's too much. Raffle chances to play them on the balcony. No way someone who does promotion stuff couldn't promote that to glorious success. But then with Hikaru being world champion that might complicate my plan. Maybe in the winter?

@terrarossa879

16 күн бұрын

@@arightscepter that's retarded

Fabi out here breaking my heart.

@nilent

16 күн бұрын

No one should play for a draw against Hikaru. Go for the jugular at all times...do or die. Hikaru has nothing to lose, steaming is his real job.

@CarlosTorres-hz4zm

16 күн бұрын

For real. I always root for him just for him to be good but not dominant

@danielecassano2663

16 күн бұрын

I also root for him but jesus he needs to be more aggressive, just one win and all the other games he was never strongly attacking

@pokeinator7834

16 күн бұрын

Fabiano is the Tottenham Hotspur of chess

@Orneyrocks1609

16 күн бұрын

I was kind of rooting for both of them, so it would be bittersweet no matter who won and just bitter if they made a draw.

Every time you say "X needs/needed to play..." we already know they're not gonna play it. You should start mixing it up and use that when they actually do play the right move to actually create suspense

@alveolate

16 күн бұрын

i think he does, just not very often

@Mewmew1-2

16 күн бұрын

He says that and a lot of the time they do play it though.

@patrickimperial579

16 күн бұрын

Bro shut up it's a recap video. He doesn't need to create suspense to fulfill your desires. Go watch a thriller if you want suspense. 😂

@fos1451

16 күн бұрын

@@Mewmew1-2not when he makes it dramatic in this candidate, if they do make it in this candidate he will usually don’t take a pause

@couldntcareless7884

16 күн бұрын

⁠@@Mewmew1-2but then they won’t play the right move shortly after. It’s a bit delayed sometimes, but the prediction works almost invariably.

30:06 its incredible how stokfish couldnt figure the mate in 11 in a lower depth and gukesh went for pure calculation savegery the youngsters are here. The new era Alireza, Pragg , Nodirbek , Gukesh , Arjun, Maghsoodloo , Sarin , Keymar

@shreyaskarsingh1426

16 күн бұрын

Crazyyyy

@kip8230

16 күн бұрын

Keymer, Sarin

@david1rosenthal

16 күн бұрын

Agree they are impressive, but FWIW my stockfish finds that mate in less than a second

@Tuh_qh90

16 күн бұрын

This is what happens when you use stockfish in a potato pc

@michaelemenike5006

16 күн бұрын

Indians didn't come to play...

Oh boy, I can't imagine what the title would look like if Hikaru wins it all. I hope YT allows at the very least 1 million exclamation points lol

@afuzzycreature8387

16 күн бұрын

You know Gotham will go to his home airport and kiss him as soon Hikaru gets off of the plane

@sinox5

11 күн бұрын

"I interviewed Hikaru for 1 day straight"

Kramnik watching Hikaru beat Fabi is a very interesting thought

@lololo-he6xk

16 күн бұрын

hey you have right now exactly 100k subscribers

gotham gotham gotham

@notanonymousperson

16 күн бұрын

For future reference, the title is HIKARU DID IT AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!(idk so many exclamation marks I can't count)

@michaelmassaro4375

16 күн бұрын

Pin of Fame

@mlcsracingnetwork

16 күн бұрын

Rare Gotham heart

@BEHEADED_1

16 күн бұрын

This is proof that Levy has a heart

@ERFARINGyoutube

16 күн бұрын

Why did Gotham like this?

What a win from Hikaru!

damnnnn what a player Gukesh is... that 11 forced mate move was just outstanding

Thank you Gotham for bringing these amazing recaps and for never failing to make them exiting. Greetings from Chile

I was watching Hikaru's upload while waiting for yours! Good timing

Bro you cranking these videos out is awesome. Yesterday felt empty with their off day.

Love the recap vids Levy 👌

These recaps are so exciting man, thank you for making them. I know it's a lot of hard work to bring these to us consistently day after day and I appreciate it!

These recaps are top tier I swear ty! Seriosly enjoyed watching the games live here and there but the energy you bring is insane! Ty Levy!

Levy Than you for this content i love and respect the way you help chess

Hey Levy, really appreciate the passion you put into providing these recaps. As someone who has watched some of your content that isn't just on the main channel, I've grown an appreciation for your content and chess as a whole. Hope you're having a great day, thank you so much 👍

This is the first candidates I have followed. Thank you so much for making these recaps

Hikaru played a brilliant game

@Albert-tp8bs

16 күн бұрын

Tactical I would say

LOL "A massive shipment going down the A-file!" (...if ya know what I mean)

@joykenn9772

16 күн бұрын

😂😂😂

Gukesh playing very well, not surprised if he wins the tournament

@ashutoshsharma9532

16 күн бұрын

brilliant checkmate! Man on fire.

@Kaiasky

16 күн бұрын

I'm rooting for him, Gukesh would be so exciting to have as a champion.

@morijin5568

16 күн бұрын

he has definitely made everyone very much aware of his presence as a menace.

@KatoYutobe

16 күн бұрын

It was obviously staged, Vidit gave him free points. freaking indians

@Tuh_qh90

16 күн бұрын

​@@morijin5568 in every once in a blue moon, people with incredible performances appear. Last time it was Nodirbek and now it's Gukesh.

candidates vids are your best, keep it up my guy 😉

That's the power of beardless Hikaru 😅😅😅😅😅😅😅

Going into a blitz battle with Hikaru was Fabi's first mistake

man it's 3 am here and finally the recap is here. Waited for it before going to sleep.

Bought your book. Just amazing. Thank you!

i love how you build a story in everygame damn the suspense mate jjust wow im waiting this recaps all night :) :) :) ( i live in algeria )

2023:MAAGNUSSS 2024:HEEEEEKARUUUUUUUUUUU

@rawedok1

16 күн бұрын

No one cares about some KZread commentator who achieved nothing in life 😂

@RONALDOCR-bq9sg

16 күн бұрын

​@@rawedok1whom are u talking about ?

@aarambhaxd7861

16 күн бұрын

@@rawedok1someone seems jealous

@ZaheerHussain-wo2en

16 күн бұрын

​@@rawedok1 who hurt you

@damianovich1512

16 күн бұрын

​@@rawedok1 Are you projecting by any chance?

Thank you for these recaps! I can't watch the matches for 6 hours.

I have been so excited for this recap!!! Just sitting doing nothing waiting for it to come out lol

Your summaries have been very entertaining. Your rhythm, tempo, timing and level of excitement have been perfect.

Such a good video, very insightful

@acelamp4367

16 күн бұрын

Nigga it has been 1 minute

0:39 - Hikaru vs Fabi 11:27 - Pragg vs Alireza 16:17 - Nepo vs Abasov 25:05 - Vidit vs Gukesh

@B-fq7ff

16 күн бұрын

what about the other games?

@stingfiretube

16 күн бұрын

@@B-fq7ff The women are not that popular, nothing more to it than that. Heard some of these names that for the first time while watching candidates.

25:42 The Giga Fried Liver 😂❤ Thanks Gotham.

I love your commentary so I would appreciate if you would make recaps of women's candidates as well.

Levy just casually makes the best uncut entertainment on the internet

My girlfriend called Levy a modern, nerdy Harry Potter.

great video levy thank you so much for this type of content it allow me to understand those difficuilt games as a begginer and i really enjoy how you present it and by the way all of those thumbnails looking amazing

These recaps are so good, GG

Wow this day was pretty intersting espacially the battle between Nakamura and Caruana.i just hope everyone luck and may the best win🎉🎉.

@michaelmassaro4375

16 күн бұрын

If it’s Nepo I’m rooting for Ding again

@carlosdmartinezv4842

16 күн бұрын

​@@michaelmassaro4375me to

3:30 "You dont wash your hands" I felt that

@rakhatthenut3815

16 күн бұрын

Cringe

@Blinkers2007GameDev

16 күн бұрын

@@rakhatthenut3815 🙉

I love when youre home cuz ure more time online and answering to fans man thats just kind i fking like you btw im high

Abosov Nepo game was simply beautiful chess. I’m sure both players were elated by it. And shoutout to you Levy, you’re the go-to man for a top notch recap of any top notch game.

we will not shake our hands cause you dont wash your hands 💀💀💀

what brilliant defence from Abasov as well

I rush to your channel to get the best, most entertaining highlights of each round of the candidates and I'm NEVER disappointed! Thanks!

Levys passion for this game is pretty inspiring im not gonna lie. How can anyone hate this man. Love from NH Levy

levy casually riding Hikaru's horse like a knight

@ac4694

16 күн бұрын

look at theze knights

@rawedok1

16 күн бұрын

Ok Incel.

@jaymorse1417

16 күн бұрын

​@@ac4694 deez

@catpineconekit3490

16 күн бұрын

HUH???

@omkarbhoite6339

16 күн бұрын

Tf?😂

At this point, Hikaru is the new Magnus.

@michaelmassaro4375

16 күн бұрын

Well he can still be Hikaru Gukesh is Magnus

@BigJohnM

16 күн бұрын

Only in classical chess

@bobwilkinsonguitar6142

16 күн бұрын

Magnus couldn't break Fabi's E5

@self-righteousideologue9398

16 күн бұрын

lol, what? He's not even leading the tournament? Unless you're talking about how Levy is labeling his videos? Then nevermind

@emanuellucin

16 күн бұрын

No pls no. Hikaru ego it's annoying

Was watching the tail end of the live broadcast today on the edge of my seat. Props to Abasov for putting up such a fight! Excited to watch it again here now

Levy, you made me love chess man, thank you

Levy never fails to put hikaru in the title.

@jamesw9930

16 күн бұрын

*Magnus has entered the chat*

Can we all just appreciate how good this guy is at recaps. Top tier

Gothamchess is truly amazing. Making chess recap videos as exciting as watching a live hockey game is special. I hope he never stops.

Great recap, as always!

Havent seen you in a long time

Levy, Duke of Nakamuraland.

Gotham we wash our hands, we are clean.

Levi love your recap!

I feel sorry for Fabiano, he's one of my favorite players and probably the most down to earth out of these guys, i was hoping for him to win, his face when playing Hikaru was devastating. i really hope Nepo doesn't win, he had his chance and floundered against Magnus and Ding.

Hikaru fans like

Levy, your content has had me hooked since last February. I started playing chess and quickly got hooked because of you. Thank you for your contributions to the chess community and for having such a positive attitude in all of your videos.

Dude, your commentating skills are aimply amazing!!

he drones about candidates 2022 like we were all there 🥱

Gukesh: hey levy speak of my performance Levy: hikaru dit it again!!!!!!!!!!!! Gukesh: 😢

@rdspam

16 күн бұрын

25:04

"It looked like we were going to shake hands... not you and me cuz I don't want to because you don't wash your hands" 3:18 Normal footage of Levy insulting his audience

@rakhatthenut3815

16 күн бұрын

Cringe

I LOVE U GOTHAM U GOT ME INTO PLAYING CHESS❤

It would be so amazing if Gukesh won this event. 17 YEARS OLD (I mean he looks like he’s 30 with 2 children and a wife.) LIKE THAT’S INSANE!! Youngest world championship challenger, and imagine he wins, which wouldn’t be too difficult if Ding Liren doesn’t get his form back up. Tbh I’m rooting for Gukesh, just want to see the youngsters going. Maybe Gukesh will be the next Vishy.

For reference, the name of this video had letters in it

Youbare like the best parent/chess teacher i have ever watched and you are going tp hit GM🎉🎉🎉❤❤😊

Levy sharing moments he goes through some hard chessgasm as always...

for future reference: HIKARU DID IT AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Gukesh, the 17 years old prodigy leading the tournament with a heart breaking loss then again comeback, playing candidates for the first time, no one expected him to perform well, and this Gotham guy.... Hikaruuuuuuuuuuu

@dw96969

16 күн бұрын

Keeping the suspense, makes it better. From the title everybody knows hikaru must have won, so makes it much less thrilling. So, the title will bring him lots of clicks while keeping the most impressive game still a secret

@CanariasCanariass

16 күн бұрын

Hikaru has a huge fan base because of his streaming and I think they are friends too. But for real, Gukesh is doing amazing 😊

Incredible stuff as always Levi. Hikaru playing so well right now. Gukesh definitely took what Magnus said personally.

Really appreciate these recaps! They do a great job at breaking down the games for smooth-brains like myself, while also being entertaining.

For future reference the title is "HIKARU DID IT AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

I am tired of skipping women part😢

@dw96969

16 күн бұрын

No worries mate, it's 21st century

@deepasom6373

16 күн бұрын

Respect the game player not the gender

Hey levy, can you put the last recap as live broadcast so that we can talk and laugh along the way, just a suggestion though

yes levy you are right, I don't wash my hands. good call

First

@soupforbreakfast

16 күн бұрын

nice

@TheJusticeTurtle

16 күн бұрын

Real

Who’s skipping through all the girl section too?

@porcupine14yo

16 күн бұрын

I thought I was the only one 😂

@surendrapatel4398

16 күн бұрын

Me😂

@Bobybrown-jz4uk

13 күн бұрын

Probably the girls are doing too

@eyan5687

10 күн бұрын

Me 😂😂😂

@user-yf2bd4dq2d

9 күн бұрын

Only you and 3 more goofs 'Girls' section was pretty lit too

Thank you levy , we Love your videos, got more interested in chess after watching your videos❤❤ -From india

Another great video, thanks Levi

bro in 5 days it has been 4 year i have been watching him love to him man

Great coverage Levy!

I love your video's man ! Much love from Belgium!

Some fire games this round! Keep the recaps coming

I just watched a snipit of your 30 queens vs Martin, and I think you should do 30 kings vs 2 queens

Have been waiting for the last 15 minutes for this

Levy i saw the pin of shame don't worry about it i don't watch the live stream of games or results so that i could watch your recaps without any spoilers and btw love your the way of your commentary

You’re so good at commentating chess bc I’m a beginner and you make complex strategies followable

Amazing games. These recaps have been great!