The fact that Magnus oversleeping or not was the deciding factor for Hikaru continuing is incredible

@Joshua-fs9vm

6 ай бұрын

@@anonanim-9601glaze fest

@eirik874

6 ай бұрын

i dont understand how its possible to be this good at the game.,.@@anonanim-9601

@miniuzi8875

6 ай бұрын

hikaru probably called magnus 30 times to make sure he wakes up 🙏

@loandlex9947

6 ай бұрын

@@Joshua-fs9vmI’ll glaze you up any day of the week

@legendoliver

6 ай бұрын

Levy literally is the definition of chess player

Sometimes i think Magnus unconsciously sabotaged himself just to troll Hikaru so he can get a little heart attack 😂

@mattshuey1

6 ай бұрын

They are warping into Gimli and Legolas as they keep track of kills. Saving the world doesn't matter anymore, being side by side with your friend is all that matters. Didn't Magnus just get interviewed and say he didn't care if Hikaru made it through or not too?

@SeanMaddenBMX

6 ай бұрын

​@@mattshuey1wtf?

@jtidema

6 ай бұрын

@@mattshuey1 OMG this is the best analogy I've seen of them. How funny!

The fact that magnus just instantly sees mate in 15 blows my mind

@shashankshekhar6952

6 ай бұрын

Even levy would find it though.. Not that complex (not for us mortals)

@StranglerSix

6 ай бұрын

It makes you curious why he has infamously missed several mates in 3.

@FierceGDYT

6 ай бұрын

@@StranglerSix

@camedarus

6 ай бұрын

He didn't see mate in 15. He saw the pattern that leads to mate. It's like you knowing how to mate with a king and queen vs. a king. You don't know how many moves it is to mate, but you know what you need to do to mate. This also answers @StranglerSix's question. This is less of a tactic, and more of a pattern. People miss tactics all the time, but if you know a pattern you can use it every time it's available. Some patterns are harder than others, and that's why you and I can't mate with a bishop and rook vs. a rook, but Magnus can (if the opponent lets him).

@UndisputedONE2

6 ай бұрын

​@@StranglerSix its a different thing when you are under pressure yourself. Observation from a third perspective without stress allows you to expand further in analysis than being under time attack in a direkt confrontation obviously. I remember this one GM saying after Nepo blundered against Magnus "im sorry but i saw that immideately" Yes, but you didnt "see immideately" enough to be at the WC finals in the first place. ....That and the biggest fact being that Hikaru has problems dealing with stress expecially otb. Everyone knows it and he admitted it himself. When he plays in a safe zone nearly nobody can stop him, but him not being able to handle the heat is the exact reason why he is not in the conversation for World Championsship titles 👍

I kind of love this format. Magnus throwing out this chaotic, aggressive opening to force his opponent to burn so much clock time figuring out what to do is so interesting, and it's just something you'd never see in traditional GM play where like 90% of a match is spent in the book. Chess is really at its best when it has that psychological element to it.

@danielengelhardt7453

6 ай бұрын

Format sucks Armageddon coin flip to win..

@filipgasic2642

6 ай бұрын

​@@danielengelhardt7453Better than watching 3h of paint dry in classical. Classical should be banned

who else can make chess commentary sound so freaking exciting? you tell me!!! fucking love it. You are the man! keep it up, you're amazing at what you do

@Goku17yen

6 ай бұрын

True

@ColinTimmins

6 ай бұрын

I like chess, but I’m just a casual noob. His commentary and narration is fantastic. I don’t like sports as I’m not interested, but this fills that missing gap… =]

@ARS1508

6 ай бұрын

Absolutely true

@FlagerMiszcz

6 ай бұрын

He just loves money.

@suborgulag7289

6 ай бұрын

The glazing is insane

Levi never fails to include Hikaru in Magnus’ Gotham Channel

@_cherubim

6 ай бұрын

🤓🤓🤓

@Geb83

6 ай бұрын

It's getting sad at this point

@gamingnation2054

6 ай бұрын

Levy*

@dominickauffeld721

6 ай бұрын

love it when hikaru and magnus include levy in wesley's video

@herscherrofdestruction-mc3vk

6 ай бұрын

You never fails to be "interesting"

So kind of Levy's captors to let him record a Magnus + Hikaru video

@wtsang1

6 ай бұрын

They even gave him a suit to look professionals and smart to deceive us all

@Dreamer105-6

6 ай бұрын

Thats his only hope of escaping. Boring them so bad with chess commentary they fall asleep.

Magnus never fails to crutch for Hikaru

@Syntheticlime

6 ай бұрын

do you mean "clutch"?

@youbluethatone1017

6 ай бұрын

@@Syntheticlimenope. CRUTCH! You don’t get the in joke do you?? 🤦🏼‍♀️ 🩼

@Trizzer89

6 ай бұрын

I swear it was on purpose lol. What a bromance

@Mrpotchpotch

6 ай бұрын

Magnus became magnus for hikaru

@projectnitefall8058

6 ай бұрын

Hey u gotta give the #2 guy some love 😂

The eval bar in that Magnus vs Alireza game looked like something out of Guess the ELO

@_Nonines

6 ай бұрын

Hikaru v. MVL's armageddon too 😅

I just saw this man on Twitch commentating the games and not long after he gifts us a recap. This guy has a legit serious work ethic. Levy, if you ever read this, I want to be a hard and smart worker like you.

@dkovack

6 ай бұрын

facts!

@marko6168

6 ай бұрын

His YT channel is a big part of his business and this isn't even a deep analysis, this comes to him like elementary maths to us. Yes, he works a lot but he is probably one of the richest IMs in the world. I don't think it's so much about work ethic, it's just that the money/work ratio is too good at this point. He is very smart though, he didn't get here by being lucky

@spartanA01

6 ай бұрын

​@@marko6168the work ethic brought the money, not the other way around

@rohankulkarni18

6 ай бұрын

​@@marko6168 It is the work ethic ! The money/work ratio you talk about was initially bad for him (still is bad for people his profession). That improved in the last year due to his hard work coupled with smart publicity ofcourse. I mean at this point there are so many things (just like this recap) which he doesn't need to do, but is doing.

If only Hans was invited. We’d get to see the chess speak for itself.

@joelcoll4034

6 ай бұрын

Why wasn't he invited?

@gamesahsv862

6 ай бұрын

​@@joelcoll4034 becauce his chess keep speaking to him ofc!

@ThaChildishOne

6 ай бұрын

@@joelcoll4034because he’s a cheater

@stevenvanduin

6 ай бұрын

​@@joelcoll4034he just didnt win the qualifiers

Gotham making videos while away from home. What a tough, strong, handsome fellow he is.

@joel6513

6 ай бұрын

Sus comment

@samuelhannabass6297

6 ай бұрын

You ain’t slick, Levy’s mom

@derekbaker4763

6 ай бұрын

You must be his mom....

@derekbaker4763

6 ай бұрын

​@samuelhannabass6297 hahaha I just said the same shit lol .

@jacesdavis

6 ай бұрын

I wonder what his sweat tastes like? 🤔

Appreciate how exciting the games are when you announce them like a boxing match. That's what chess and all the "quiet" sports need.

The fact that Carlsen oversleeping is a realistic possibility is increadable.

Classical is great and all, but this format is soooo great! Love these quick and wild games by Super GMs.

Yo Gotham i just wanted to thank you for doing this after a long day. I wasnt able to watch the games and having this highlight video helps so much. Youre a legend!

Levy is a Good guy , Helping out much smaller streamers like Gotham to include Cagnus Marlsen and Nikaru Hakamura 🗿

I got really fond of Nodirbek in this tournament but I'm so gutted for Hikaru!! Great recap as always!

Magnus+Hikaru = optimal Gotham video title

I was thrilled to see you being part of the commentary team yesterday!!

This has the be the craziest and most messy tournament ever. Great coverage as always!

Thank you Levy for the recap!!!!! Always a pleasure listening to the way you craft the story.

Great to see that even the best players in the world blunder under tournament pressure, makes it more entertaining.

Amazing commentary also love your content levy keep up the great work

Mad respect that u commentated the event and then recorded and uploadead the video afterwards asap best regards from germans :3

This was the hardest day to watch. Heart attack every single game, man my heart couldn't handle the tension, the stakes were so high like holy crap! AND IT'S CHESS!!!

Levy is such an amazing commentator and recapper. I appreciate your enjoyment of the sport

Classic Levy tournament recap here. High energy and very entertaining. Nice job sir!

Magnus and Hikaru never fail to kidnap Levy

@th3doc771

6 ай бұрын

Underrated comment 😂

@user-sp1eb6ji7z

6 ай бұрын

Best never fail comment

Love the energy, excitement and enthusiasm

A GothamChess video a day keeps the crippling depression away. Btw I love your suit Levy

i like the part when magnus smiles and decides to saves hikaru

Seeing Levy's smile is so satisfying and idk why

34:30 "Hikaru.. a heartbreaking conclusion for Hikaru" - Next time he should put his headphones on maybe it'll give him "luck"

EPIC Commentary Levy !! Keep it up !

Man, levy is just what he says the most "insane" these commentries are crazy, I was just trying to watch and eat and had my mouth wide open till the match ended unknown.. he is the greatest commentator ever, ever!!

hikaru and magnus are so lucky that levy review their game

Great recaps. Loving this coverage!

Your commenter is good for professional sports. So much energy your neighbors are into the game.

Magnus being a cheetah once again. A speedy ruthless predator.

Kind of Magnus not to oversleep so Levy gets another video with him and Hikaru

I’m glad you’re finally there. Save the broadcast please.

props to the kidnappers for allowing levy to continue to farm views off of magnus while being kidnapped

Magnus never fails to include Levy collabing with Hikaru in his videos

Is it just me or are most of these guys except Wesley and Magnus playing some pretty blunderful games in this tournament? I find it interesting…

Chess never fails to include Levy in his Magnus games

Who needs world heavyweight boxing title matches when Levy is commentating chess tourneys? This guy has a way with bringing your heart to your mouth while recapping a board game! Your love for the game is contagious man! You’re the reason a diverse array of people look forward to chess tourneys all around the world just because YOU will be covering it! Commentate the most insignificant chess event and it’ll be a hit on KZread And kudos to my man Nodirbek too. Pride of the Turkic world! Now let me get back to my chessly. Tactics masterclass, trapped pieces.

12:25 “Will Hikaru even make it?” Bro read the title 😂

@noone-ld7pt

6 ай бұрын

I mean did you watch the video? the title is literally a misdirect, Hikaru didn't make it, he's out.

Dam levy just looking fresh with that outfit. My man gonna be commentating with style. Glad to see someone I admire getting respect he deserves.

Hey Levy - LOVE LOVE LOVE your daily game summaries and commentaries...so much so I won't watch the real-time commentary (comments withheld on that) and just wait for you to post your summary. I'd LOVE for you take the real-time commentary chair....but will settle with your pre-game/post-game analysis. Keep up the GREAT work in engaging chess and the game stories!

You enter the tournament and it’s immediately interesting, Magnus saving Hikaru is the funniest title I can think of 🤣🤣

Levy the type to tell you that the dust settles like 5 times in the same match. Top tier commentary

Levy never fails to build up the tension.

oh my god that last game with MVL was insane

The title for this video should be: Magnus keeps Hikaru in the tournament for a few extra hours before elimination

Levy never fails to look nice and snazzy

Levy obviously knows these games well after commentating them all day. But I like how for these videos he reacts like its the first time he's seen them, to keep it exciting and interesting for us, the viewers.

what do you mean you can"t get a better traveling setup? You should be able to afford the best traveling setup and the black man to carry it

So kind of Magnus to let Levy make video while Hikaru keeps him Captive.

Magnus: alright ill beat alireza for you buddy Hikaru: thanks, anyways……

Hikaru isn’t playing for winning in the first place he’s preparing for the candidates he doesn’t wanna give his tactics and prep to others

great format

what a great actor this levy

Levi also knows who to save

my man you are almost as well dressed as i am

Crazy tournament, down to the wire. Great video.

How sweet of hikaru to let magnus help in Levis video ❤

@superg1008

6 ай бұрын

It was all part of your plan AIZEN

Baiting them into repeating a move in hopes of a draw at the end during the time scramble is smart as hell, uses up more of their time.

I think if you made the time a little bigger and move the taken pieces below the elo it would be perfect ( the overlay)

Levy never fails to upload videos related to chess

dammit i really wanted to see more games from him during this event

first time not hearing Gotham scream DAAAAAAAAAA ROOOOOOOOOK!!! when there is a rook sacrificed

Long day for hikaru he was on the brink so many times

This video was an emotional rollercoaster.

Magnus never fails to save a Levy Hikaru video.

Those are some nice kidnappers. That's a fine suit they let Levy put on.

Magnus never fails to save gotham's channel.

Bro is double cheeked up on a Tuesday afternoon

Great job, Levy! Thank you!

Hikaru needs to thank Magnus after this one

6:12 😂😂😂

Levy never fails to not buy a decent camera despite being rich

Levi never misses with these recaps

Malfoy reference is exactly why i love your content

He never fails to silently screem in hotel rooms at night

That first game by Fabi was very impressive

That's completely insane to me how Magnus is able to spot m16 with 6s remaining.

I like how Magnus's middle game looks like my games

Is it me or this tournament feels like the most blunderous top level games of all time

Magnus never fails to save Hikaru, then beat him afterwards

Magnus with an assist and Hikaru scored

Levi never fails to repeat a bunch of things he said earlier

that suit makes gotham look like a circus master

Levi never fails…

Brought his own Robin

Damn Alireza almost has caught up to magnus. At least in this format

Levy never fails to serve as the lead investigator for the ocean gate catastrophe

Fun fact: Denis Lazavik won the late Titled Tuesday today, so at least he got some compensation for being eliminated.

Hikaru's form is quite poor here man 😔. I hope he can recover in time in the tourney 🔥

magnus never succeeds to not feature levi in his videos