Epic chess when you're being humiliated for 30 minutes in a row? Yeah man, I believe you

@leegallagher4133

4 ай бұрын

Pin of shame!

@unboundshadows3575

4 ай бұрын

💀

@Sanyiro

4 ай бұрын

The chess is still epic. His title stand strong :)

@whiskbiscuit7199

4 ай бұрын

It's even better now that we know this has absolutely no effect on him

@sohanmakhija4467

4 ай бұрын

Trashtalking an IM by a player with no elo 😂😂😂

Hikaru did a normal opening?! If I was Levy, I'd take that compliment to my grave.

@Maver1ck911

4 ай бұрын

*Hikaru sees Levy, plays bong cloud*

@johnwest7993

4 ай бұрын

Hikaru and Magnus tell you what they think of you with their first move.

@xcare7202

4 ай бұрын

​@@johnwest7993lmao😂😂😂😂

@Whyisthisathing825

4 ай бұрын

​@@johnwest7993 then thats a lotta of respect he has for Levy

@matteikamp7474

Ай бұрын

"Taking something to your grave" means that you would never tell anyone. You wouldn't want anyone to know that Hikaru played a normal opening against you?

levy is such a kind person to put small chess players like hikaru in his videos

@R.Akerman-oz1tf

4 ай бұрын

Yeah. The mental block isn't just Hikaru; our 1st game as black is probably defensive. Deep down, that is a formidable combo.

@mihajlo4655

4 ай бұрын

Suii

@ArtByCoxy

4 ай бұрын

This is actually such a funny comment 😂

@blues05

4 ай бұрын

​@@ArtByCoxyYou think? 😂💀

@rotasunitec4767

4 ай бұрын

​​@@blues05 do you think that he thinks? 😂

There was a meme in Hikaru Subreddit, where you think hes taking a long time to make a move, but hes actually just thanking his subs. Overall was an amazing game

17:35 "again Hikaru found the best move." Kramnik: "Interesting"

@joshualloyd8838

4 ай бұрын

Underrated comment. 😅

@keyok0

4 ай бұрын

Intieristing

The fact that Levy didn't play Caro Kann against Hikaru is just sad😭

@Ap0r3Dist3inHS

4 ай бұрын

Because Hikaru made fun of him for playing Caro-Kann before

@S0linity

4 ай бұрын

@@Ap0r3Dist3inHSpretty sure the first time he won against Hikaru he played caro kann could be mistaken though

@karimhatem1321

4 ай бұрын

he didn't play the caro kann because hikaru didn't play e4

@jeanbriones1190

4 ай бұрын

@@karimhatem1321 he did play e4

@KindriEvans

4 ай бұрын

@@jeanbriones1190 he clearly played rook f5 as first move

Let's all thank today's sponsor for keeping us alive. Thank you air and thank you Levy for reminding me to breathe today, I almost forgot

@OllieVyeaH

4 ай бұрын

Bro I just got out of surgery and I was all stressed out and this reminder was perfect

@Bobodododo

4 ай бұрын

Blink

Loved your breakdown of the game and the way you explain your decision-making process. The self-awareness and authenticity throughout the game is encouraging for everyday players and beginners trying to navigate their own games.

@EEEEEEEE

4 ай бұрын

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@skateletter12

4 ай бұрын

Well said.

I’m really glad to see Levy having more confidence in his games vs some of his other videos. Levy gives his opponents their respect but he doesn’t give himself the respect her deserves. As long as you’re playing another human, there is always the possibility of winning. I’m glad Levy stuck with his gut more and didn’t overthink his moves as much this game. I’m happy to see that

I would love to se a video of you emphasising the speed of these blitz/bullet games, and how you calculate multible moves ahead without spending time on the clock! 😊

@andresv.8880

4 ай бұрын

You mostly play on instinct, based on what you know about the position, and take the most time on moments where you feel you might be better if you find the right move or tactic, which is again based on a feeling/intuition

This video was the most enjoyable that includes analysis. I dont even play chess seriously but only for fun, the way you explained everything was very informative. Usually i cant understand youre analaysis but this was enjoyable. Thanks Hikaru.

Levy can u continue making chess opening content

@Kreytro

4 ай бұрын

@@AgentSmith-16384 what is bro smoking

@mashrafi_27

4 ай бұрын

​@@AgentSmith-16384Bro's on some next level shit. This is the creativity Bobby Fischer was searching for.

@derkommissar4986

4 ай бұрын

​@@AgentSmith-16384bro escaped the Matrix

@derkommissar4986

4 ай бұрын

I want a Bird opening video

@QuantumConundrum

4 ай бұрын

@@derkommissar4986 me too actually

I used to watch your 10 minute opening videos and now you are a huge youtuber and author! So happy to see your success :)

Levy never fails to be surprised by the first move

Everyone talking about how mentally hard it is for levy to play against hikari as he's the second highest rated blitz player , very very accomplished in many ways this and that . Think about how stressful it must be for hikaru to not lose to levy as levy definitely would make a big fuss in the community if he won against hikaru

@cloudownsyounoob

4 ай бұрын

Lightning already struck once

@pauljordan5235

4 ай бұрын

HIkaru is in Levy's head and he knows it.

"That was such an aggressive infiltration of air in my nose" GothamChess, The Air Sponsored One

it really is great to see magnus featuring other chess players on his channel

Excellent Video!!!!! love to see more of your games analysis with the best players!! Great content!

I love watching this high level analysis. It's SO cool seeing wild plays.

its nice to see this game in both this video and hikaru video to see both of their point of view. like the one where the queen was almost trapped both of them got excited/scared for a second

Definitely down for the Scandi course. By far my favorite e4 opening for black.

@KianOntong13

4 ай бұрын

E5 and sicillian a million times superior

@vybz42069

4 ай бұрын

@@KianOntong13for low-mid elo, scandi throws ppl off and is very strong, even tho e5 and sicilian are theoretically better

@KianOntong13

4 ай бұрын

@@vybz42069 in bullet Scandi can be fun i guess, especially more fun than the French

@westonblazier

4 ай бұрын

Try ware opening... Really throws people off even at the 1400 level

@jacobmccain8082

4 ай бұрын

The Sicilian I see against my e4 maybe 30-40% of the time. Almost never see the Scandi. That's why I like it. Puts half the players I play against on defense from the 1st move.

Absolutely epic breakdown. Enthralled. More of this please.

Great match Levy! I watched Hikaru's video of the same game and love the different ways you break down the whole thing.

@zoonahmed4841

4 ай бұрын

I think levy saw the video before he made his own... Just saying...

My man Levy not just killing it with his content lately but also over the board!!! More power to you 😊

Levy, love your content. just keep doing what you're doing and you'll eventually get to 10 millon subs

I found this very instructive, more than the recap videos. I would like to see more like this.

Awooga... It really feels nice to see Levy playing some chess again.

Very good game Levy! It was both instructional and entertaining. Thank you for bringing such amazing content to the chess community ❤

Should be proud of this game, held your own for most of the game against one of the best blitz players

Very nice video from Gotham. For some reason, his energy at the beginning of the video translates into some higher level strategic concepts that just LAND. The communication about potential plans in just the first couple minutes are eye-opening for me (a bum crap chess player & fan). I actually understand what Levy means about certain plans now. Excellent, excellent job.

Can't wait for Scandi course I've been struggling to get better at that opening

This was a really good effort levy. One day you're gonna be able to see all these tactics even against hikaru. We're proud of you as usual

Thank you for allowing such an amazing sponsor to help you play Hikaru

Couldnt wait to see your vid on this!

Very cool getting to see how people the IM and GM level play. Great game!

if you do single game analysis would be cool if you put a link to the game analysis in the description so we can explore alternative lines on our own

Hi @GothamChess, Could you find out percentage wise how many bullet/blitz/rapid end in out of time. Maybe divided in elo categories and white or black position.😊 Might be a great next vid. Thanks a lot!

playing at this level against such opponents is like playing volleyball at a beach but my side is sprinkled with land mines stressful

Well played! ...very insightful.

You are doing a great job, and also, you played well till the last move, and you gave the best of you👍

Bro still can’t stop including magnus in his videos

Hikaru never fails to put levy in his videos

@aweebthatlovesmath4220

4 ай бұрын

This will never end will it?

@JustAThought1997

4 ай бұрын

@@aweebthatlovesmath4220 No

@scriptself6092

4 ай бұрын

No.​@@aweebthatlovesmath4220

@thorthegodofthunder9150

4 ай бұрын

That's a Magnus joke.

@rgj1729

4 ай бұрын

He actually did before levy.

29:00 levy never fails to mention magnus

@thesilent9946

4 ай бұрын

Magnus never fails to not let levy fails to mention magnus in his nakmora's vedio

@EEEEEEEE

4 ай бұрын

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Levy is a real one for always covering/pushing small up and coming chess players 🎉

Thank god for your sponsor at the beginning I was almost dying

Those last moves were like gut punches

Hikaru's respect for Levy: sees Levy, plays bong cloud

"Playing against Hikaru for me, is like having a dentist appointment". LMAO

It’s always nice to see him sweep these small up and coming chess players.

I picked up Levy's book at B&N tonight and am excited to delve into it after hearing all the great reviews. Great game against #2 champion.

Levy is the type of guy to bless himself after sneezing

Air and epic chess a perfect pairing.

0:59 I already know he lost.

Dude, you played a really strong game, props.

Good match with a lot of possible plots and could haves

Good job handling the pressure, my man.

The dentist metaphor🤣gg thanks for the review

4:40 Levi you should try drinking mate (the yerba mate infusion), it has cafein but less than coffee

Less anxiety, more confidence.! 😊 well Done on the game, gg

Famous last words “Hikaru can’t mate me with no queen”

Decent game!! Great content!!

28:54 bold of you to assume he’s not cybernetic.

Would love to see the Anish game too if you decide to cover it Levy, hope you do!

@khoanguyenquangminh1525

4 ай бұрын

That game was pure content 😂

@pragyadhingra3772

4 ай бұрын

@@khoanguyenquangminh1525 I played Anish Giri and I won my game!

The matchup that viewers love to see

Thanks for the teachings levy

Great stare, almost seemed genuine

Blud realy thought he was magnus fr💀

Levy is such a kind person to remind us all to breathe. Lots of people owe him their lives.

Hikaru had the evaluation bar while he was playing

Honestly, for me it was a great game by both of you. Continue this great journey, and I believe that it will existe a GM Gotham!!

8:10 Hikaru is actually 4th in blitz right now behind Nihal, Danya and Magnus

@joykenn9772

4 ай бұрын

Rating fluctuate all the time. In ability, he's top 2, sometime outright best in the world

Thank you to air for sponsoring this video No seriously, I took a deep breath for the first time today and I instantly relaxed 🧘🏼‍♂️

I was super excited when I saw the title, I was thinking they were making content together again

Great game. Had some super interesting lines!

Great opportunity for a joke at the beginning of the vid when he was talking about the dread of playing against Hikaru. He said it was like going to the dentist where he just needs to "sit...and be brave, and whatever." I would've died if I heard something like "lie back and think of the London system"

this was the peak of the stream, good job Levy

'I am not a cyborg' is what a cyborg would say

This was a sick game, so close!

I swear when you watch gothamchess explain one game, it feels like watching 20 different games because he gives different alternate interactions of the one game for each move. When he resets back to the current progress of the match I just think, “wait, none of that actually happened?”

Yh for real Levy we need more opening content like the modern defense you are always showing off

Thanks for the air sponsor this one because levy can get a breath after hikaru pressure him

If you went back in time to invent an opening, what year would you visit and what opening would you play? what would you name it as its creator?

""Maybe I won" 🤣

This was such an interesting game and review, so many layers almost like an anime battle in a chess game hahaha

Levy: Hikaru isn't an indestructible cyborg Hikaru's thumbnails:

those engine moves were crazy tho

"I'm not a cyborg" - Levy Sounds like something a cyborg would say.

Levy never fails to never fail to fail against Hikaru.

This was really a fun game! Good job Levy

great video! I’d love to hear Hikaru’s take on the game. Thanks for all the great content.

@Snizzle_Fizzle

4 ай бұрын

He already posted it bud

"He plays one of one" - Levi been listening to The Game podcast yo...

You did really well

I love the Scandi. Love the Cow more, but hesitate when white goes e4.

Saw this coming

Watching this 4 hrs after the vid went up just wondering if that Scandinavian course is ready

Damn, I almost forgot to breathe, thanks Levi

Love you two!!!

Levy never fails to never fail to never fail

"without further ado" There was further ado.

I'm so lucky air sponsered this video... I hadn't breathed in ages