I created a Patreon with FULL length GM lessons, Q/As, training footage, and so much more bonus content. You can check it out here: www.patreon.com/gothamchessofficial I will continue to post episodes every week, plus all my tournament recaps, on my channel here. Thank you so much for your support.

The scary thing about Gotham is it doesn’t matter how many times you beat him but if you ever lose to him once you end up on his KZread videos.

@SandiskCruzer

13 күн бұрын

This is basically what Hikaru told him in the interview: use the fact that you are GothamChess, it can be intimidating for others, knowing that if they lose and (high chance) end up in a video, it will be viewed by half a million people, if not more.

@sashakushnir8034

13 күн бұрын

You have to win everytime, Gotham has to win once.

@baldeagle6531

13 күн бұрын

@@SandiskCruzer yep, pin of shame technic

@skelebro9999

13 күн бұрын

He'll milk you either way. True.

@Piyushmalviyaalphazero1

13 күн бұрын

Omg😂😂

Gotham can become a GM… but a GM can never become Gotham

@ts2495

13 күн бұрын

Hysterically funny! And wise! LOL

@chandanr3063

13 күн бұрын

So true bestie! *Pegs you*

@ShubhayooBanerjee

13 күн бұрын

Truest words known to mankind

@Alex-gu3vi

13 күн бұрын

Zlatan Ibrahimovic words

@amanpreet3609

13 күн бұрын

Both are impossible 😂😂

Hikaru once said “Levi won’t become a GM bc he plays to not lose against GMs”. Hiding your opponents might actually be the BIGGEST thing you need

@mateusz6190

12 күн бұрын

He'll have to play blindfolded in over the board

@seelmodge7881

12 күн бұрын

luckily his GM norms is in classical where his opponents wont make this much silly mistakes

@ryanjensen1945

8 күн бұрын

He said in an earlier video that he tried this in the past and it didn't go well, but apparently getting better results this time!

Did anyone else notice how happy Levy seems? Like at 27:40, he's just smiling, built some confidence in himself. I'm so happy to see it, good for you mate.

@ncognito12

12 күн бұрын

Agreed, if he keeps building up his confidence like this he will be sure to get the GM title

@TheReal_GigaChad

12 күн бұрын

its oddly wholesome :D

@Travylkp

11 күн бұрын

These are the comments I love to read

@mrbrianakias1

11 күн бұрын

You lot are the best commentators

imagine when Levy actually becomes a GM, the level of insanity in that video's title alone will be beyond our comprehension

@MajorAddiction

13 күн бұрын

Maxed out character limits with exclamation points

@fatchick5461

13 күн бұрын

title will be GM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@Ryanmuniverse

13 күн бұрын

Sadly I wont end up watching it cuz Ill assume its clickbait lol

@syndicategaming1668

13 күн бұрын

It won’t be. We would just expect him to clickbait for the literal 50th time

@sportspokerguy3506

13 күн бұрын

It’s probably be something like “I failed”

"An extension that makes you better at the game... very very interesting" Vladimir Kramnik

@trc7343

13 күн бұрын

@@zerstreubar very big

@gerbilcakes2841

13 күн бұрын

​@@zerstreubarI don't imagine it would. Even on a lockdown browser he could tape a piece of paper to his monitor

@Nestor__Makhno

13 күн бұрын

​@@zerstreubarshort answer is no.

@Mikeee9804

12 күн бұрын

Let's do the procedure, shall we

@1999_reborn

12 күн бұрын

It’s all very clear to me

he will put a paperbag on his opponent in his next in-person tournament

I think the idea of hiding your opponents if you struggle with anxiety is actually a genius move. It will only strengthen you when psychologically when you see who you're beating. This sprint to GM already feeling different than the ones before. Things happening, there's an energy to it

@neonicplays

13 күн бұрын

It’s smart for sure but the downside is you won’t be ready to handle the nerves once you go over the board. Online could be good practice for handling those nerves

@companyjoe

13 күн бұрын

@@neonicplays I also thought about how he's going to handle seeing the opponent but the I realized that getting prepared for that is such a one-mover that he'll have seen it long ago.

@FeatherInABook

13 күн бұрын

Psychologically, to transition between Incognito chess and over the board face to face, this is the best method. He will see who he beat and his confidence will transition to over the board. It's literally a win-win scenario.

For future reference, the original title was: "I BECAME A WGM!!!!"

@legarscringe2853

13 күн бұрын

He is taking a shortcut it isn't even the pride month 😭

@The_Lahmacun123

13 күн бұрын

Im levy! IM levy

@keeplearningwithGoodguy

13 күн бұрын

Gotham Master

@tanmaykulkarni1540

13 күн бұрын

@_JeffJeff_ u aint getting paid enough for commenting multiple times on each video constantly😂

@The_Lahmacun123

13 күн бұрын

@@tanmaykulkarni1540 he is unemployed

Gotham never fails to clickbait us with a stare and 15 exclamations.

@-SpaceWizard-

13 күн бұрын

First

@bjrkah1941

13 күн бұрын

​@@-SpaceWizard-did you first your own comment?

@DarchrowTheEnigma

13 күн бұрын

Acktually its 8 🤓

@user-he7ve4pg7x

13 күн бұрын

CLASSIC

@TheKidFromMars

13 күн бұрын

Bru

“Once I’m in, I never get out” *gets out in the next move*

@KMR-232

12 күн бұрын

...that's what she said.

Well, he removed his weakness to much stronger player, he always gets nervous, a natural human instinct, he removed that entirely so I think he’ll become a GM soon.

@brandonkey181

13 күн бұрын

We'll see. The real battle to overcome is tournaments. I think Levy is getting better during this period, but it needs to transfer over the board where he knows exactly who he's playing.

Hey Levy, just wanted to let you know that your GM journey has been pretty inspirational to me outside of chess. Despite what others have been saying about your chances of making it, you continue to push on, and I seriously appreciate that. Thank you for being you.

@user04k1

13 күн бұрын

Underrated comment!

@travishalkett4766

11 күн бұрын

@@user04k1?

I love seeing how you can literally feel his passion for the game. Thank you for sharing it with us.

@DrHelloWorld30

13 күн бұрын

Right? like at 27:40, Levy is just smiling at his wins, its so nice to see.

All jokes aside that first game was beautiful, even more impressive that he found those moves in a blitz game.

Absolutely loved Levy's smirk when he said he won 7 out of 9, that's what we're all here for

I remember Levy talking about his travel expenses when doing his tournaments. Now that his net worth has gone up a bunch, at least the burden of the travel expenses will be less. Hopefully he can overcome that thing he was talking about when his body goes cold from the pressure and anxiety. I remember his friend Eric Rosen commenting on how Levy's ELO went up 200 points after quitting over the board tournaments, so hopefully those 200 points will transfer over to Levy's run at GM again. We are rooting for you Levy!!!!!

@pax1913

13 күн бұрын

For real, he has the knowledge, if he can work with a good sports psychologist to overcome his nerves then I 100% believe he can make it.

@xekind

13 күн бұрын

You got this right. Levy MUST travel to find GM norm tournaments or he doesn't have a hope. He needs to play 100+ tournament games a year against strong players.

@michaelmassaro4375

13 күн бұрын

@@xekindthat sounds like a ridiculous amount of tournaments 100s I mean there’s only 365 days in a year

@guangdali6460

13 күн бұрын

@@pax1913at this point, he NEEDS a sports psychologist, and a good one. Like there’s no way he can’t be GM knowledge-wise. 😢

@doniman-

13 күн бұрын

@@michaelmassaro4375 not 100 tournaments, 100 tournament games. It would have been easier for him to simply say 100 games.

Hiding the opponent' name is a smart idea. When I start a game, I often have to remind me:" I don't play a ranking, I play a position. So do your best."

@BartWittkampf

13 күн бұрын

☝️This!! @gothamchess, you should also start saying things like 'black takes but should have gone here' and 'D4 also works in white's favor' instead of saying I and HE. Don't focus on the results or the player, just play the position. Het rid of the ego. GM is just an arbitrary title, it does't matter if you win or lose against a GM, IM Noob... Just play the position! There is no screwing up (!), start enjoying your journey.

The emotions you've shared with us previously about the self doubt and everything else with the journey to becoming a GM are so relatable, at least to me. I am genuinely happy to see you back at it, and I'm rooting for you Levy.

I would def pay for Patreon or Chessly+ if long-format training content and other road-to-GM material is available there!

i feel like therapist or psychologist could help greatly along this great journey

@razjml

11 күн бұрын

this is the kind of thing a sports psychologist deals with all the time

GM Levy before GTA 6 is crazy

I, along with many others I'm sure, would LOVE to see all of the training content. Just don't make it such a priority that it hinders the amount of time you get to train. We'll all still be here for every video you want to put out! :)

26:00 I can very much relate to this. I've learned that because of my nerves, it's extremely unlikely I'd ever be able to perform at the highest level in any game. I just make beginner mistakes after pulling off the gaming equivalent of a masterpiece because I crumble under the pressure. Not every time, but often enough I'd never make it in the big leagues. Some of the best players have nerves of steel and it's very much a massive benefit.

alternate title: IM LEVY! IM LEVY!!!!!!! All jokes aside this series is fire

@Zyrexia

13 күн бұрын

But he has always been levy...??!!

@srikarjv9072

13 күн бұрын

​@@Zyrexiahe used to be Levi

@SirNobleIZH

13 күн бұрын

HES LEVY! HES LEVY!!!!!!!

@Nao23.

13 күн бұрын

​@@Zyrexia It can also be read as international master

@BeastCllz

13 күн бұрын

😂😂

The perk of being your own biggest enemy is that your biggest obstacle is under your control

It’s so encouraging and wholesome watching Levi making progress towards achieving his dream.

Dude, that 1st game really was GM quality… on the right track! 👏😎 Great TT run & glad to see the anonymity thing might be a useful confidence building tool

I feel like Gotham will actually get GM some day...

@xekind

13 күн бұрын

He can do it, but he has to change his approach. Maxing Titled Tuesday isn't gonna cut it.

@usibistro

13 күн бұрын

​@@xekindWell said.

@davitharutyunyan8330

13 күн бұрын

​@@xekindas if we know what is gonna help him. Actually, we don't even know about everything he is doing behind the scenes. But I'm sure he will find a way if he has really set his mind to it

@thisisthemansworld8704

13 күн бұрын

I think he needs to slow down his KZread channel. Preparing hard for GM and making videos every day is tough.

@caralho5237

13 күн бұрын

He's too much of a pussy to do it. Soyboy levy always fumbles winning positions. He should play blindfolded, drink some vodka or whatever

Hey Levy, I’ve wanted to throw something out there about the mental aspect of this whole thing. I’m your age and I’m launching a business in a couple of weeks around some products I’ve invented. I know you know how hard and stressful it is. There’s a never ending list of things to do and I have no control over the outcome. The only way I get through my 70 hour work weeks is adopting an attitude that the only thing that matters is how much fun I have while I’m doing what I have to do. And I can’t help but think this attitude might be helpful for you. You’re a GM level player when you don’t stress about it. I know this is unsolicited advice, but maybe, just for one tournament, try adopting the attitude that the only thing that matters is how much fun you have playing chess. I mean, it worked for Hikaru, he did it in the candidates and he was half a point off of winning

@axiommmm5977

13 күн бұрын

nice advice man...hope things work out for you :)

I am honestly happy for you, man. Go for gm.

Good games, we're proud of you, Levy

Levy casually beating 3 GMs like the norm itself is cake to him

Levy is strong enough to be a GM but as he said he gets worried and backtracks against higher level opponents and once he lets go of that he could easily be a high level GM maybe even a super GM. I am rooting for you Levy

Fantastic video Levy It’s such a privilege that you share your games and GM quest with us. Absolutely yes, please give us behind the scenes content - puzzles and training etc. I had given up chess years ago until I discovered your content. Once upon a time a I was a mediocre 18 year old club level player who had spent all my time getting to be mediocre. Life emerged as a better option so I completely gave up playing. Back then apart from maybe Kasparov and maybe Nigel Short even top 10 GMs struggled to make more than a teacher. I never missed it once until I stumbled on your videos just after Covid. Then I missed it. Your content is very important not just for you but many of us. It exposes a higher truth: it takes enormous courage to take on a quest in life that is beset by numerous and sometimes insurmountable challenges. That is why the ghouls and haters follow you so closely too. They never had this courage, perseverance and talent to work endlessly on a dream. So instead of routing for you they sneer and make nasty comments.

Wow I am totally following this series of Yours and I love to see the new spirit here, hiding opponents IDs in order to cope with the very reasonable screw-ups when up front against potentially stronger opponents. Beating 3 GMs clearly proofs that You are on the right track, outlining your shortcomings in these games is the way to get there!!! Keep it up! :)

Am I the only person who noticed How much Levy has Matured from all the way from 2020 =D

@SilvercraftStudio

13 күн бұрын

The only thing matured is his hairline

@Harvestprivateschool

13 күн бұрын

@@SilvercraftStudiohair color aswell , ifykyk

@the_bottomfragger

13 күн бұрын

​​@@SilvercraftStudioYeah if he keeps going at this pace he'll be bald by 120 years old, poor guy. What a weird comment man, touch grass

@SilvercraftStudio

13 күн бұрын

@@the_bottomfragger Bruh it's a joke, levy himself makes fun of his hairline

@MajorAddiction

13 күн бұрын

8=D

cannot wait Levy saying the roooook !!!!!! in the world championship.Levy i wish u become GM one day

I love this series. I’m very impressed that you’re willing face your failure and pursue GM. I wish you the best and will be rooting for you the whole way

I love the idea of masking ur opponent, shows how actually levy can really go far and be on the same level as strong players. Huge faith in you, sending encouragement

Dude you just seem so happy when making this videos. One can already see your mindset is changing and your commitment on overcoming your mental barriers and fears. You have the level, knowledge and hability already. Full support!

Levy once you control your nerves perfectly you may even become world champion 🏆 not just GM

@kayquealbuquerque7213

13 күн бұрын

That's far away

@RudrakshSalian

13 күн бұрын

Agree on the GM part.He's anyways crushing a lot of GMs.

@GMChessiclewarrior

13 күн бұрын

Exactly!He's GM just without the official title which we all know he's soon going to get..

take us through the entire process Levy. the vlogs, books, training, puzzles. looking forward to it

Keep working levy, this challenge is so inspiring and I would like nothing more than seeing you succeed.

Hiding the opponent's name is the greatest idea you could have ever had, truly. Go get that GM title

CONGRATS!! Wish you success at that tough road

I started following in 2020 during covid and been watching him since, and i can honestly say that this is the most excited ive been about the channel yet!! Good luck levy, we’re all rooting for you

Mann this series is so much interesting like what i should express to u how much i love it pls show us the other side of this series like puzzles book reading we would love to see that and also i am chasing the 2000 rating 1200 in rapid and 1050+ in blitz love to see u levy back in beast mod lets go guys 🔥🔥🔥🔥

He’ll become a GM one day. Keep going, Benji.

GM Gotham goes crazy

Great Video Levi!!!! This is a perfect example on how to improve. In your previous videos you were honest with yourself and identified that your nerves were a huge issue, so you blocked the players names. You also identified that your time management needed lots of work and these videos show a massive improvement. Last your coach identified that your openings were great but you tend to play over complicated and complex moves for no reason, so you simplified and played good, solid chess. Keep going!

The first game is just beautiful to watch everything is so natural and it is inspiring it gives that feeling "I can play like that too it's so easy"! It's like federer playing tennis at the peak of his career ahaha

It's a pity that defeating a GM doesn't make you a GM. (A GM that loses loses its GM status and transfers it to you)😢 Funny, but sad

Looking sharp Gotham. Nice shirt👍

Yes!! would love to see the puzzles, training breakdown, all of it. Bring us back to the educational roots of the channel

Love this series and I wiuld definitely be happy to see all the things behind the scenes you mentioned at the end

Gotham you need to start using positive affirmations even during the game. Stop saying “this is where I mess up” or “my anxiety kicks in”. You’re literally telling yourself to do those things. Try a simple positive affirmation like “I see and play great moves” or whatever, anything that is simple and positive. When you catch yourself saying something negative immediately replace it with your positive affirmation. You got this!

@williamhuynh869

13 күн бұрын

Maybe itll be easier to go from negative to neutral first. Instead of 'this is where I mess up", try saying "this is complicated, I'm calculating..."

@ossucoolchamp2401

13 күн бұрын

@@williamhuynh869 Ye, smth like "this is hard but i will think about it before making a move"

Always great to see how he clings to the dream of being a GM, just like he does to his hair line

@pastashack3517

13 күн бұрын

That's a weird and mean way of saying "he has a goal and doesn't shave his head"

@narhwallord6985

13 күн бұрын

Someone wanted the pin of shame

@OCDreamerYouTube

8 күн бұрын

@@pastashack3517thank you captain obvious

This series is amazing. Not only is it very instructing and fun to watch, it is also a nice feeling seeing my favorite youtuber's steps towards professionalism, I can't really describe it. Keep up the good work Levy. 5 million people are cheering for you!

I just overall love being able to watch your journey to GM again. Any content of you trying to get better and having competitive matches against good players. I am here for the ride, whether you can make it(I think you have it in you!) or not.

So proud of you for finally making it Levy!

Levy is going for a GM title,this man can't be stopped 🔥🔥🔥🗣️🗣️🗣️🤫

Hey Levi -- loving this series! The chess is great, but it's the head space positivity that's really hooking me! I'm someone who finds it so easy to be my own worst critic, and it's super inspiring to watch you rise above that - you learn from them, but don't let them drag you down or take over! Keep it up and I'll be cheering you on all the way!

So excited when I see another episode in this series! Thanks for keeping us updated on your progress.

Gotham really on that "The boy who cried wolf" mind set.

We believe in you levy❤

im loving this series, keep it up buddy

Yeah, I want as much GM training content as possible. Loving this series!

AND HE SACRIFICED THE ROOKKKKKKKKKKKKKK!!!!!!

Dude Levy, hell yeah!! I knew this was gonna happen! You’re an absolute inspiration I can’t wait to watch the GM gotham video

Yo Gotham I find these videos very instructive and entertaining! Please keep doing them and also take us through your training like your puzzles and books and other stuff

Gotham can become a GM… but a GM can never become Gotham!

The only GM you could ever be is Grand Mother

@pastashack3517

13 күн бұрын

As opposed to you, Gerbil Man

Truly inspirational. Glad I'm here for the ride. Been training for a cycling event RAGBRAI and I think of Levy in those tough moments on many occasions when my legs and lungs want to give up. Keep it up

Behind the scenes of this series would be very cool to see, not to mention inspiring!

I'm glad these videos are doing well because I really hope he keeps the series up

I really love that you found your motivation back (I don't have the full details so I hope it's genuine), It's really smart to embed it with your youtube journey, I usually don't watch all your videos, but I will defenetly follow this series rooting for you and your ego :) I think if people do like me, even if you make less content to train, your channel shouldn't take a hit. I wish you don't burnout or feel too much pressure because of the public nature of your journey. Take care of yourself before anything else! Edit: Now that I have watched the first episode of the series, I repeat what I said before X2! Ahah

Yes share your training! It's inspiring to see the growth!

Yes to all the road to GM content - training, travel, behind the scenes, etc.

I love watching your videos, as unbenificial as it is to just listen to you talk and not study I still find my self just wanting to listen to a video. Please don’t quit being you, appreciate you’re time making this content! Congrats becoming GM btw lol

yes I would love to see how you train. to me it is interesting to see how you go about what to study. thanks for letting us in.

Definitely Elevating! Keep it up Gotham! We’re all rooting for you.

Love to see the progress Levy! Keep at it man. You’ll get there!

That 2nd last game has me on edge. Thought you were gonna fuck it but you go there! GM hopes are alive, Mr Chess, we believe in you!

Levy, I love you man. Been watching off and on for years and I have to say that something in you has changed. You're better than you've ever been and I believe you can make GM! You're better than most of them, at the end of the day you only have to beat yourself. Get a mental game coach, your chess is already there. Good luck man, our whole family loves you and we're pulling for you with all our hearts.

My favorite chess channel on YT by far. Thanks for everything you do Levy. Glad to see this series, will stay tuned.

I think seeing your training methods, how you learn and talking us through how to study certain topics, ... would definitely be interesting. I'm on the grind myself, trying to really learn the game and it's subtleties. Would definitely motivate and perhaps give me ideas of where to focus, how to learn, ...

I enjoy watching you calculate puzzles and your game analysis. I would also be interested in seeing some vlogging just to see how it would turn out ❤

levy opponent be like doing blunder when they are 2700 gm and our opponent not making a single mistake playing like stockfish

Rooting for you. Persistence and practice is key to everything. Keep up the effort and becoming a GM will be a guarantee.

I'm totally down to hear about your journey.

Very strong work, Levi! 💪🏻 I for one learn a ton from seeing how you are trying to learn yourself. Seeing what the kinds of things you are thinking is enlightening for me. Thanks for all this content!

Keep up the grind bro, I love this series and especialy your own insights and tactics!

great video! i really enjoy the series and hope to see alot more of this soon!

Hiding the opponents is such a good mentality boost. You’ll be able to look back at all the GMs you shred and have the confidence over the board to say “I can beat this guy” and not let the nerves get the best of you.

So happy for you !! I haven't been able to study and practice, so see you playing like this is so grateful!! You dont know me, and I dont know you, but I do believe a lot in you.

Good luck Levy, I enjoy watching your journey!

When you lose, don't look to see who you lost to afterwards, just keep it unknown. This way you won''t be intimidated when you know you're playing them in real life since all you'll know is either "hey ive beaten this guy a couple times" or "i haven't played this person yet". There is no intimidation factor if you dont know how many times you've lost to someone. You got this dude I know you'll become a GM.

Fully support the different content styles suggested at the end!! Looking forward to it.