Levy's Perspective: Part 1: kzread.info/dash/bejne/loF31cahf7TTeKw.html Part 2: kzread.info/dash/bejne/i3ysr5dpZNKyodY.html Part 3: kzread.info/dash/bejne/dIqc1blsj8SbYMo.html TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 ENTHRALLING CONVERSATION 4:17 Game 1: PROMOTE TO KNIGHT 18:12 Game 2: LONDON vs DUTCH 26:35 Game 3: GREEK GIFT YOLO 36:33 Game 4: LONDON vs MODERN 44:47 Game 5: POSITIONAL SQUEEZE 55:47 Game 6: DOUBLE FIANCHETTO 1:05:20 Game 7: CLAUSTROPHOBIA 1:15:47 Game 8: OCTOPUS ON D6 1:25:58 Game 9: WESLEY SO VARIATION 1:36:15 Game 10: TRANSPOSED CARO KANN 1:47:00 Game 11: 3...f6?!?!?!? 1:57:46 Game 12: PATIENCE PAYS OFF 2:07:43 Game 13: CLUTCH ENDGAME 2:18:05 Game 14: THE FINALE

@whaloob

3 жыл бұрын

Incredible bit of extra effort to put in his perspective and to put all these timestamps in. Love your content always! It was especially interesting to see Levy’s side of things first, and see how hard it was for him to get an accurate evaluation of some of the complex and double-edged positions you guys achieved (that’s not a dig at him at all-when he said he was winning I thought he was winning, and vice versa; plus, he’s obviously far better than I, a lowly lichess ~1700, am).

@bishop6762

3 жыл бұрын

23:22 Why not Ne5+, Ke7 Nc6+ winning queen?

@rubikvoncube3583

3 жыл бұрын

@@bishop6762 I could be wrong, but after Ne5+, there is Kg8 to avoid the fork

@bishop6762

3 жыл бұрын

@@rubikvoncube3583 sorry I missed it. 😂

@johnsimmons8456

3 жыл бұрын

Good to see these games evolve past the common lines. I was getting concerned in the beginning lol

Eric is the type of person who says "that's so sad" while casually smiling and sipping tea.

@quikee9195

3 жыл бұрын

If he says "Oh no, my queen!"... don't take the queen

@lx4302

3 жыл бұрын

i have a friend who says that and he calls everyone "dude"

I love the fact you don't trash talk. You're polite, pleasant, and well spoken. Even when your opponent turns out to be a bot. Kudos.

@donlasagnotelamangia

3 жыл бұрын

It does come across as very slightly sarcastic at times, in a funny way though

@MarkusBaldetGM

3 жыл бұрын

He doesn't need to trash talk for the opponent to feel like trash

@weaponx9728

2 жыл бұрын

And also he doesn’t shout while speaking.

@FornoDan

2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree

@FerrisMcLauren

Жыл бұрын

Nerd

Levy: "Yeah but you're extremely confident" Eric: "Hmmm I don't know..."

somehow eric rosen is like a bob ross in chess, it's so relaxing watching him play and he is such a good instructor to!

@aaditjoshi4840

Жыл бұрын

and levy is gordon ramsay xD

@Sangsstuff

7 ай бұрын

@@aaditjoshi4840 lol that is giving levy too much cred. At most he is Uncle Roger.

Love how chill Eric is in that first game and Levy is like "OMG THIS IS THE BEST CHESS GAME I'VE EVER PLAYED"

@MauricioMartinez0707

3 жыл бұрын

"What an insane game" Eric says that at the end of that game

Levy is someone I watch during the day he has more of a upbeat energy but Eric is someone I watch to fall asleep to with his soothing voice, perfect at night.

@jjfisher07

Жыл бұрын

I speak like Eric, apparently people also like to fall asleep listening to me talk, lol.

@AUniqueHandleName444

Жыл бұрын

@@jjfisher07 lmao

25:20 Eric almost f-bombed haha

@murkkz1679

3 жыл бұрын

O_o

@supalaplic9641

2 жыл бұрын

Finegold?

@oakus8503

2 жыл бұрын

He could have meant to say flag, too

1:11:25 the maddest I've ever heard him lol and it was to a robot lol

You are by far my favorite channel on this site. Keep doing what you're doing, my man.

I Love the genuine nerdy friendship you see between these two guys when Levy thinks he's not Live 😄

Dude. You're the coolest cat. Love how you take wins and losses in the same stride. That's definitely something for everyone to learn. Its so hard being that cool for anyone after taking a loss. On top of being fun to follow, the way you go about winning or losing your games is exemplary. Bravo 👏

0:50 let's be honest, Eric is just kind and not arrogant at all! :)

“I don’t have hello everyone, I don’t have hey guys” LOL and that’s why I love ya

@animerandomness

3 жыл бұрын

He also doesn't have a, "Hi, everyone. It's Jerry." since he's not Chess-Network. There is but one Chess-Network. Nonetheless, Eric is awesome.

@groverclinton1081

3 жыл бұрын

@@animerandomness The "Hey guys" fellow is pretty awesome too.

@DoClark13

2 жыл бұрын

There is "if you're just joining this is.."

@GameOn-po4bi

2 жыл бұрын

But he has, Hello to Twitch and hello to KZread on the future :)

Eric you are the best coach on line; your london and other opening makes me so much better. Thanks Master Eric for all you do.

1:11:24 "Alexa quiet" just made my day! GG Eric, tough loss but love your videos.

@gniewomircioek6845

3 жыл бұрын

It's not how you talk to woman!

@hackerman7835

3 жыл бұрын

@@gniewomircioek6845 No, that is exactly how you talk to a woman

@billbowser13

3 жыл бұрын

@@hackerman7835 ok incel

@janon5815

3 жыл бұрын

@@hackerman7835 uh, BASED??

I find the games with commentary from playing players the most educational for beginners, as they dont dwell into millions of variants but make practical remarks about couple of options

I swear you combine two things I love the most at night - chess and ASMR.

Love the bromance in this video.

That first game is so sweet

13:32 ooh Eric had Qe8+ instead for an instant win but then there would have been no epic under promotion

@smartkyler391

3 жыл бұрын

He won't need a knight then...

@gilless429

3 жыл бұрын

That's a really nice move, queen sac then discovery check winning the queen back AND getting the queen promotion. Nice find.

@nobodycares2901

3 жыл бұрын

CHESS NOOB He could just make a queen then :)

@dannyhelser5824

3 жыл бұрын

Jonathan Reng NICE! What a nice move

@midorimashintaro2613

3 жыл бұрын

gilless429 nope thats a mate

These two seem like genuinely good guys. Thanks for all the content. It’s very helpful.

As a beginning London player and huge fan of both of you this is just about the most perfect 2hrs30 on KZread. Thank you

Eric you’re my favourite chess you tuber, I don’t have time these days to waste time on twitch anymore but I enjoy these when I can’t sleep

The end of Game 2 actually scared me! Thrilling games so far, his style is nice to see

Crazy games. I just finished watching Levy's final upload in sync with your twitch vod, so its been a fun few days watching the matches. It's very interesting hearing both of you verbalise each others plans at the same time. Often you will say the exact same squares and ideas within seconds of each other. Having the videos play in sync really highlights how much knowledge both of you have. And makes it fun seeing how you come up with plans to stop your opponent. Really puts a lot into perspective. I am finally inspired to try a d4 opening (after only ever playing E4). Thanks, I have a lot to study and learn from now.

Eric oozes relaxation , his voice is so soothing you could listen to it like a duet or something lol

Wow, I would have absolutely loved to watch these games live, they were incredible!

*This was just a treasure trove of chess games*

@zarrowthehorse

3 жыл бұрын

Why is your comment in bold

@pk-fi1ok

3 жыл бұрын

@@zarrowthehorse yeah, how do you make a bold comment??

@alexniggins1799

3 жыл бұрын

@@pk-fi1ok *Just put your message between * like *this**

@rigel7810

3 жыл бұрын

-But why didn't it work for me-

my 2 favorite chess youtuber combined in one video.

The two Roses of our KZread chess scene. I like this.

OMG yes!! I have been waiting for a colab like this since forever

Thanks for this one Eric! Very entertaining games!

0:02 that's what she said

@captures_x_captures5618

3 жыл бұрын

12:51

@captures_x_captures5618

3 жыл бұрын

12:51

@captures_x_captures5618

3 жыл бұрын

15:02

@alexclark9517

3 жыл бұрын

1:50:40

@alexclark9517

3 жыл бұрын

2:09:33

Great games! Was rootin for you Eric! Nice comeback that fell short

I really liked this episode. I enjoy the challenging matches Eric plays.

I think it is a great idea and very educational to see someone's favourite system like Eric's London, being given a full test. I would love to see Levy let someone like Ray Robson fully test his Caro-Kann defence.

This match was so awesome I had to see it all from your side as well! I thought you guys were very evenly matched and would have loved to watch a 20 game match. It seems like it ended as you were hitting your stride.

Love the collaboration and these fun challenges.

These guys are really good. A pleasure to watch. Thanks guys.

Me: casually playing a game of chess My coach: easy checkmate in 67 moves

Great match you guys! Really enjoyed that!

“I’m trying to fight for something more than just a draw”

You can hear Levy's tone slightly changing when he realises that Eric is live streaming 😅

Recently, I played d5 against d4. And after Bf4 I played h5. And the guy said in the chat room 'Eric Rosen' hahahahahaha

@davidmartin7163

3 жыл бұрын

1. d4 d5 2. Bf4 h5. Is this the Rosen opening? Lol I’m not familiar with it

@timmcgrew515

3 жыл бұрын

@@davidmartin7163 It's a kind of cheesy trap suitable for bullet games, where White might pre-move 3.e3? and lose a piece to 3...e5!!, e.g. 4.Bxe5 f6, or 4.dxe5 g5, etc.

If Eric accepted the draw the first game it would have been 7 to 7. The match was closer than people realize. Awesome games.

@TRXSTA38

3 жыл бұрын

That's literally an impossible score.

@magnafire1

3 жыл бұрын

@@TRXSTA38 correction 7 to 7.5

@TRXSTA38

3 жыл бұрын

@@magnafire1 Equally impossible. How can the total points end in .5 man?

@magnafire1

3 жыл бұрын

@@TRXSTA38 I was thrown off by the 3 draws and forgot to subtract from the other guy lol. Ok so since it ended in 7.5 to 6.5, if Rosen would have drawn first game and accepted the draw it would have ended 7-7. Good job catching my mistakes.

"aLexA QUIeT."

really enjoy both you guys. turn the clocks off and have fun chats. love it all

Eric emits the most enigmatic pseudo-charisma... So awkwardly likeable.

Eric: “I guess if I win, we play one more” Section title: “The Finale” Me: “Oh no”

Both these guys are great to watch/listen.

The bromance we needed. I ship it.

This is amazing. Love both personalities.

It will be great to watch you grow from here

thanks for the time stamps :)

@footballfanboy4274

3 жыл бұрын

But He did mess up

@ngoclongle7004

3 жыл бұрын

Your pfp scares me

@Cnut_the_grape

3 жыл бұрын

Is that Donald Trump mixed with Nelson Mandela

@pinksocks8697

3 жыл бұрын

@@Cnut_the_grape At first I thought it was trump mixed with Morgan Freeman, now I don't know.

@dannyhelser5824

3 жыл бұрын

PinkSocks I think you’re right it’s Morgan

The thing is about KZread, is that you make a video in August and people are still enjoying it in November of the next year. Keep up the good work!

Damn. I really like both you guys. Learned a lot from you two

Well played man.. You did your absolute best!

Game 2 starts at 18:12

@eric-rosen

3 жыл бұрын

thanks... just updated the description

@goose356BC

3 жыл бұрын

The most unexpected crossover event in history...? This just reminded me of all those Fortnite challenge videos

@luciddoggo5094

3 жыл бұрын

@@goose356BC yeah I used to watch those in like season 2 when I couldn't even win a game 😂😂

@nathang9034

3 жыл бұрын

Bro I used to watch ur fn videos way back when damn

@harshrajjadhav940

3 жыл бұрын

Never knew you played chess

From "its very concrete" to "oh this backfired" in 10seconds, gotta love the yolo

54:13 “I’m losing all my pawns that so sad” he says while smiling with joy lol

@abanoubsabry8470

3 жыл бұрын

It's more of I'm screwed type of smile

@EIIlast2791

3 жыл бұрын

Abanoub Sabry lol I know I was just joking

Wild watching you both at once.

OMG THIS IS SO GOLD!! THANK YOU!!

“I was nervous though.. alil bit.” Classic

Very informative, many thanks.

That Dutch was gnarly. I think Eric put himself to sleep with his soothing voice.

The first match was so intense 🔥

Man, you win like a legend but you lose like a boss! Such a likeable guy. Great games from you both 👍

I just watched both perspectives simultaneously, had a blast. Thanks!

i love the ben finegold references, "always repeat" and "c4 is explosive"

I like how the beginning is titled enthralling conversation. From the KZread area division.

13:10 even with black rook g6.. it's still mate in 11, but if black plays a little different it's mate in 4, 5 or 6.. very interesting position.. studied it with engine just now..

1:11:25 "Alexa, quiet!" lololol That's the first time I heard him raise his voice.

this was great :) are there more sessions like those?

"Oh no, my time!" should've been the thumbnail.

Both these guys are awesome teachers and players.

bro the start of this video is so real and funny

nice spotting of the underpromote with a low clock

That first game was insane.

You guys are so cute. You have to never stop those crossovers. BTW: Best Crossover ever: Agadmator, you two and some unimportant GM in Four Player Chess. That got me on to both of you.

At 1:17:05 you refer to a trap with the knights but can’t the king just take if you go to f7? I know the bishop captures but is that really a trap or even a good trade in the position?

Finding this gem of a video(s) being new to chess, Rosen vs Levy - guess I won´t be having any social life the next couple of days

Hey Eric, been a fan a long time and recently started watching on twitch I can find you on twitch when I use my phone but not the app on my smart TV

Nice vid Eric! I know that the London is legendary because magnus carlsen used it against ding liren! Hope to see more!

Great first game. Learned a lot

1:34:52 "A free rook is always nice" lol

28:43 "I probably don't want to play c4....unless I do."

@cyrusvanbeethoven4626

2 жыл бұрын

That made me laugh too lol.

could someone please explain 10:10 why not bxc4 and if qxc4 then bh6, winning the queen?

You’re both brilliant 🔥🥳

Hey Eric, im trying to find a PGN Viewer to download so I can study chess better, any recommendations?

@eric-rosen

3 жыл бұрын

lichess.org/study -- it's completely free and you can easily save/organize analysis

@pphedup

2 жыл бұрын

@@eric-rosen Thanks, Eric.

10:11 isn't Bxc4 possible? With Bh6 if white takes?

Awesome fight to the end

Good to see you together....

I accidentally paused the video and watched my screen for like a minute before realizing it was paused.

13:35 isnt qe8+ qxe8 f7+ kh7 fxe8=q better?

They are so both soooo good

This video is really old, but for some reason I love you more. For you being an absolute gentleman.

It seems like two anime characters fighting in the climax battle after exchanging their ideologies.

@moosebonsai

2 жыл бұрын

HA! you characterized it humorlessly perfect!

Whoa, that first game was lovely. Really interesting even before that beautiful underpromotion!

@ashleyjones8597

3 жыл бұрын

Too bad he could have won it though.

Thanks. Going to enjoy the rest in the future.