#1 Chess Channel (Guess The Elo #28)

[@vladimirlenin693]

I got in here a year ago when I was 1000 and wanted to learn Caro kann Defense. Now I'm 1900 and if everything goes well I'll be learning Chess in one of the biggest chess academy's in Warsaw. It's all thanks to you. Congratulations.

[@borgerderpknight8789]

Great job!

[@raidenacer]

Oh wow... that is amazing! I am stuck in the 1200s for some time now, how did you progress so well? Its inspiring :)

[@masroorahmadbani1712]

Cong-rats bro

[@vladimirlenin693]

@@raidenacer first i remembered two openings for each color (Vienna and Danish gambit for white and Caro kann and Dutch for black) I played a lot of players that were better than me (like 2000) and a lot of stockfish (I set myself a rule that I won't go any level higher if I can't beat stockfish I'm playing currently everytime).

[@raidenacer]

@@vladimirlenin693 Thanks for the tips, they sound very interesting. I will certainly look up Vienna and Dutch openings!

[@iancampbell4394]

Noob: (makes terrible move) Levy: "What was thaaaaaaaaat???" Also Noob: (makes incredible move) Also Levy: "What was thaaaaaaaaat???"

[@hamzamajid7769]

I wanted to like but saw the 69, nice!

[@elaneleung7809]

Incredibly bad

[@theaccountant6125]

I'm a 500 elo player that hasn't played in several years, and I just played a 25 move sicilian game with no mistakes, blunders, or missed wins. I am extremly confused.

[@lololololol1342]

@@theaccountant6125 happens sometimes, but how in the world did you not make a single mistake playing sicilian, I can't even dream of that as a 1000 lol

[@theaccountant6125]

@@lololololol1342 I have absolutly no idea, look at at my game with AIBa2221 (my account is YujieJ

[@tomc8693]

This channel has singlehandedly renewed my interest in chess; Levy's enthusiasm for the game is infectious and his videos are extremely informative and useful. Well done on becoming the number 1 chess channel on KZbin, thoroughly deserved!

[@itsshowtime6412]

+1

[@shsjjhsh]

+2

[@revenevan11]

Same here!

[@tobiasschafer3778]

Same Here i got Back at chess trough GMHikaru's meine Review but i am staying bc of Guess the ELO :D

[@grim1044]

Not only are they super informative but they are super fun to watch. So it makes watching the videos much easier because it doesnt feel like im just learning stuff

[@ethangrieshop9405]

When I started watching you in December of last year, I was 700 and sucked at chess. Now, I'm a 1250 and still suck at chess, just a bigger number.

[@TheChessGiant]

Haha, well hey... that's almost double!

[@moin2163]

@@TheChessGiant thats a rough almost

[@jichaelmackson9773]

Gotham got me up to 1770 in rapid! A year ago I thought 1000 was impossible but now I'm seriously thinking that 2000 is realistic

[@lewis5407]

Bigger number better person

[@ruhaanb6]

As someone who has been stationary at like 770 for about a month, what advice would you give to get over my current level

[@martyedwards9503]

I'm a teacher -- got back into chess because I noticed my students were all getting into it. Watching you over the past few months helped my elo go up 200+ points!

[@jesseengland5967]

That's awesome! Interesting fact, chess is a class in Armenia.

[@peterstans]

Congratulations reaching 300 Elo! :D

[@arictang7295]

@@jesseengland5967 really I wish it was a class in Australia

[@thegiftofthanks7083]

@@peterstans hilarious

[@ImHailStorm]

Thats awesome, one of my teachers banned chess websites when you're in their class bc I would always play while working, even though I had a high grade in the class lol

[@nikolozparulava3169]

“Parents if your watching with your *child* or child if your watching with your *child* ” -Gotham chess 2021

[@EcclesiastesLiker-py5ts]

Grandchildren have been known to be.

[@adityaprasannakumar1448]

5:28 "I'm getting 14-15 hundred vibes from this game" That's a lot of vibes ;-;

[@remybuitenhuis2433]

Lool

[@Hellmuth4]

saw this right as he said it

[@legueu]

Nailed it

[@JuliuSeizure]

Lmfao

[@alex-1n9reem]

too many vibes he gotta slow down

[@martinong5937]

I'm an engineering student in university, completed my third year since I started watching your videos. I remember those nights when I struggled with my assignments, I turned on your chess videos as a means of entertainment and to bring myself away from my work awhile. Now I watch your videos on a daily basis, every night before I go to bed. Congrats Levy on the milestone!

[@bryanmavis8771]

I can relate to this as I am also an Engineering student. I wasnt even that interested in chess until I started watching Levy's videos.

[@jasonbird792]

I’m in high school doing engineering lol

[@TheChessGiant]

I'm in college too and dang that's a hard major man! That's cool you've found some enjoyment in chess. Keep it up man.

[@Daniel-mu4wh]

Gotham is like the teacher that says you did great and then gives you an E.

[@cos4497]

E for excellently

[@Rocketmaster17]

E for 1. E4

[@OnePieceFanForever]

Exceeds Expectations

[@crusaderACR]

E for Exceptional

[@st0rminecraft62]

E for Ecuador

[@M4C3W1]

Over the last few months, I started college in a state that I had never been in in my life. It was a completely different experience and pretty scary. It was pretty lonely too, not knowing anyone. This all being said, your vids have been like sort of a daily therapy for me in ways you couldn’t realize. They kept me super grounded and it helped so much to just hear you talk about chess every day. Nobody deserves this success more than you, and I just wanted to say thanks.

[@no-vj7fi]

34:48 this is the quality content i subscribed for

[@prnv7]

9:00 is the most funny thing i have seen on the internet today. Have watched it several times now. Also, congratulations for being the no.1 CHESS STREAMER NOW.

[@davidmcguire8041]

Started watching after you after Queen’s Gambit got me back into chess, looking up tutorials. I started playing the Vienna, and here I am ~a years later. Even though I’ve maxed out around 11-1200, I still love your analysis and tournament coverage, and still aspire to improve eventually and continue to have fun with this amazing game

[@mateusfacioli1566]

My history exactly

[@taylorcunningham3417]

@@mateusfacioli1566 hey me too! #ganggang

[@TheChessGiant]

Seems to be a trend that many have gotten into chess because of the Queen's Gambit. Pretty cool. That's awesome you're having fun with it, best of luck in you endeavors my guy!

[@dankestwarriors9355]

I used to play chess when I was about 8 years old, and you got me back into it. I may only be around a 700 rated player at 15, but I'm still gonna try to get better so one day I can become a master :)

[@aviadyehiam4890]

good luck mate

[@CadeDubs]

May you achieve what you’re seeking for

[@drone231]

we're all learners mate, we're in this journey together!

[@yourfriendlyneighborhoodii4713]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4q7n5-FetKMgMk this is insane

[@hashim4049]

Yooo same same same im 15 and i played chess when i was around 7-9 because my big brother taught me on computer when there was no internet at that time and im also rated 700-800

[@YKwagga]

Game 3 was honestly the most mind blowing game i've seen ever.

[@profesancho5175]

Another returning chess player here: playing again for the first time since the early 90s. Once I started again, I discovered how KZbin changed chess when I wasn't looking. I kept seeing people online talking about some guy named GothamChess, ended up here, and now in November I'm probably going to play my first tournament since before Bill Clinton was president! Thank you!

[@tomsucksatpiano]

this is awesome

[@Djerszium]

Good luck with your tournament

[@oz_jones]

Good luck with the tournament and I hope you have fun!

[@TheChessGiant]

That is super cool man! Good luck in the tournament!

[@Xploiter]

congrats levy it’s actually surreal how far you’ve come during this pandemic, you really helped me find a new hobby

[@TheChessGiant]

I totally agree. Levy has done well for himself. That's also super cool you're getting into chess it's a fun game.

[@-lpw-priapos5913]

I am late to the party, but i came cause of Hans Niemann, started playing chess, love it and love watching your Videos since then. I learn a lot and so far its has been rly fun, thank you, for your content! PS: i would love to teach you the pronouncation of german chess words, although you do your best :D

[@srinandanpillutla2620]

same here

[@avena-]

i had no clue how to play chess and really wanted to learn. i didnt even know how the pieces were supposed to move, then you taught me about everything. en passant and castling especially, i didnt know those moves existed. you're really great. i enjoy the content. i believe in you being a grand master.

[@codeovercode167]

Becoming the largest chess channel combined with “Guess the Elo”! It doesn’t get better than that.

[@brettgoldsmith8584]

And don't forget bonus armpit farts

[@TheChessGiant]

What else could you ask for?

[@danielvanommeren3968]

@@TheChessGiant sacrificing the ROOOOOOOK

[@Gosuminer]

When I restarted to play chess after a 30-year hiatus the first chess channel I subscribed to was GothamChess. The sheer amount of videos and chess knowledge is amazing. Learning value for intermediate players is not all that high because you can't just analyze games to death if you want to keep a broad audience interested but especially the 10-minute opening series is invaluable. Congratulations, you worked really hard and deserve every subscriber. Thank you, Levy.

[@NittyRM3]

I hit a ceiling with chess years ago and I was never able to get back to it since…until I came across your channel. You brought the ‘fun’ back into the game for me and I’m forever grateful for that, as chess has now become something I can always turn to keep my mind occupied. Thank you, and congratulations!

[@funkgremlin2765]

“And here’s GM Levy Rozman to end off this fantastic event with some armpit farts”

[@macnolds4145]

Congrats! Also, I'm pretty sure everyone who's a fan of Gotham/Levy is also a fan of Agadmator/Antonio. Now, there are other chess streamers (of course) who are much more polarizing, but there's an orbit of chess content that is nearly universally beloved, and this channel is definitely in that "solar system".

[@TheChessGiant]

All great content creators!

[@greyghost2557]

I'm an army veteran who always had a love for chess growing up, but more so in recent in times. I started watching your channel to escape my PTSD and anxiety. You have helped me in ways I cannot explain. Thank you for creating a place not only to learn about Chess, but also a place where people like myself can ease our minds. This is a great escape for me so I thank you from the bottom of my heart! Not all hero's wear capes!!! Congratulations on your latest achievement, you wholeheartedly deserve it.

[@TheChessGiant]

I am sorry that you struggle with PTSD, but I am happy to hear that this channel has been a help to you man. Thank you for your service. We all appreciate you.

[@lgbtthefeministgamer4039]

you could've saved him.

[@ClawedAsh]

@@lgbtthefeministgamer4039 What a spiteful and evil person you must be

[@jsifford]

Got back into chess after 20 years. Love the energy, love the e4 course, and really enjoying my games these days. Thanks Levy!

[@chesslover2285]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmasq4J3nqdnm7c Hikaru Nakamura origin story explained

[@TheChessGiant]

That's awesome Jason, keep it up man.

[@safakgazeli]

@@TheChessGiant You are so positive and kind. Good to know that people like you exist. (I’ve read few of your comments on this video supporting others) Wishing you the best man.

[@simoneggenschwiler7082]

Hey Levy It was on a friday night i was kind off down not realy in a good mood when i browsed twitch i then ended up on your channel and thought at first you were arrogant but after a few minutes i understood your humor and i remember lauthing till i had tears in my eyes you were doing guess the elo but not for yt. Before that i did not think chess could be that funny you made my day that friday and ever since then i love watching you play or comment on other games Keep up the amazing work Greetings from switzerland

[@NecDraws]

14:13 "obviously white is- ugh." Computer: Didn't you learn anything from the last time?

[@oz_jones]

Compu'er says no.

[@philippederome2434]

it is just a game and a convention to distinguish the two sides/players of the game. Please do not read anything further than that.

[@ImAnUndeadUnicorn]

@@philippederome2434 Massive blunder here. I can recommend some books on KZbin comment theory if you'd like.

[@mprogamerx191]

Didnt know you watched chess

[@chesslover2285]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmasq4J3nqdnm7c Hikaru Nakamura origin story explained

[@icarusflying1814]

Oh wow, I love both Gotham and Agad, and it’s great that these two are the Titans of the chess streaming world.

[@randomdude2981]

:P - kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4K1aGCQj8mFZs0

[@lred1383]

The fact that the 2 biggest chess channels both focus on recaps tells a few things about classical chess and how unenjoyable it is to watch

[@vermillioncap8784]

@@lred1383 well its your opinion but i disagree

[@yourfriendlyneighborhoodii4713]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4q7n5-FetKMgMk this is insane

[@MessiTheGoat_ohk]

Gotham is better

[@acky9413]

I started watching around the end of 2020 and since then I’ve learned a ton of techniques. I’ve even bought a few lessons. I do wish you’d bring back how to win at chess and rating climbs. I’ve watched the d4 episodes a bunch of times to learn lines and want more!

[@sarmisthadas3892]

Now Levy needs to organize a chess match between Gothamchess and Gotham City

[@chestnut3898]

Yes

[@descendency]

sub battle between GothamChess and Gotham City...

[@TheChessGiant]

I second this.

[@kyanleong8014]

@@descendency tons of overlap

[@davidstamenkovic5107]

I started watching this at the start of this year during the beginning of my chess phase. I found Levy to provide the most engaging and interesting content in terms of learning chess, as well as being endless entertainment and just a decent guy. There is zero surprise that he is the top chess channel now, the guy is made for this.

[@TheChessGiant]

A hard worker indeed!

[@zero_mendez9374]

I got to this channel by mistake, a Spanish chess youtuber was talking about a game he saw on an English channel, I felt curiosity and looked him up but miswrote his name and the closest suggestion was this channel, loved it!

[@SeungNam]

I subscribed to you last year and I was rated 1500. Today, after all I've learned, I'm still 1500. But it was all about the memes I picked up on the way

[@CP-MP-007]

The bongcloud

[@thesupersisters6415]

@@CP-MP-007 botez

[@diptorup21]

I've subscribed in 2020 beginning. I literally lost my interest in chess before subscribing but then Levy inspired me to play again now I'm also preparing for over the board competitions. Thanks Levy

[@TheChessGiant]

That's awesome! Best of luck in the tournaments they're intense but fun! Will definitely stretch you into a better player no doubt.

[@diptorup21]

@@TheChessGiant thank you

[@peterzamuda2720]

I don't really have a heartfelt story, but there is still a bit of wholesome here. Chess is something that served as a common interest to me and my 11 year older brother for the past 8 months. We never really did much together or talked much, but it's been great fun analyzing the games we played with each other, preparing new opening variations to surprise one another, hanging pieces on move 6, talking about your guess the elo episodes and recaps of both your own games and the "sand-eating" GM's. You've made a thousands of years old game accessible to everyone and made it fun and exciting through your humour and incredible passion. Thank you Levy Rozman!

[@dalep5793]

You’re charismatic, entertaining and funny. I relate to you in a profound way and I enjoy your content tremendously. You helped me keep my love for the game alive.

[@TheChessGiant]

Couldn't agree more Dale!

[@Jsg-ux3od]

When I was very young I used to really enjoy the game of chess and would always lose to my grandpa, but one day I didn't have a chessboard or anyone to play with so I stopped playing entirely and it kind of faded into the recesses of my mind. Now 10 years later I have new passion for it and it's really thanks to you and the resurgence of chess as a whole. If I hadn't been introduced to online chess I may have never went back. Congrats on being #1!! Although we all secretly knew you were #1 already Levy. Keep up the grind!

[@joshuajohnson8439]

I had gotten back in to chess back in February of this year after watching Queens Gambit and having my passion reignited. This has been absolutely therapeutic as it has become my morning routine to watch your videos and study some openings. I don’t have real goals in mind I just hope to get a better understanding over time. I’m so hype for you to go GM! I’ll probably buy a bottle to celebrate with you lol. Thanks for everything Levy you’ve helped to remind me to keep chess fun.

[@TheChessGiant]

That's pretty cool you got into chess by watching the Queen's Gambit man. And I totally agree, that will be an awesome day when he earns the Grandmaster title!

[@InfiniteCraftsman]

Audibly said “yay” when you said guess the elo🤣. I’m a grown ass man cheering alone in his living room🤣

[@50Steaks68]

You just described most conservative Americans

[@w.umbology]

@@50Steaks68 uh

[@thephoenixsystem6765]

I am also an ass man, fully grown.

[@kristen1684]

Uhm

[@Enhack]

18:16 NO SABÍA QUE HABLABAS EN ESPAÑOL!!! LE TENGO QUE CONTAR A TODOS! Shoutout from argentina, indeed we have good stake and good "fernet con coca". Keep it up man, im looking forward to see you grow even more! I love you!!

[@jeremygreen8423]

The majority of the last year and half has been terrible, I was recovering from a horrendous breakup where I was emotionally manipulated and they tried to kill themselves multiple times. It was very hard for me to have any self respect afterwards, but I got really into chess even though I'm only an 1100. I started watching your channel last June and haven't stopped, when I started I was a 600 but I even bought a course I was so dedicated. Chess became a comfort for me, something that couldn't be taken away, and for the last year I've been looking forward to your videos everyday before I go to sleep. It's helped me regain myself and I would say it even saved me. Even though I'm much better now, I feel as if chess is going to be a life long hobby of mine, no matter how trash I am and it's all because of you and Eric Rosen lol.

[@aayaanfarooq9427]

Wow last year I almost got a D on my math test so I can relate

[@PartidasInmortalesdeAjedrez]

Well done, pal. Well deserved 👌🏻

[@DarthScott]

Indeed it was

[@randomdude2981]

Yessir - kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4K1aGCQj8mFZs0

[@DarthScott]

@@randomdude2981 Nosir

[@williamandres1042]

Get out of here! Pal...

[@yourfriendlyneighborhoodii4713]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmasq4J3nqdnm7c this is insane

[@tavjotsingh1989]

"I see funny new york chess man. I watch." - my journey

[@siennastrat]

Congratulations Levy! Since March 2020 you've helped bring me along from someone who knew how the pieces move along with a few 'tricks' (skewers-forks-discovered attacks) with a likely rating of around 3 7/8 up to around 1400! Still working with the courses as well so I expect more growth....Thanks as ever!

[@TheChessGiant]

I join you in congratulating Levy, and congrats to you as well for getting up to the 1400 level! Keep it up!

[@siennastrat]

@@TheChessGiant Thank you! I'll check out your channel as well!

[@Rat_Milk_Enthusiast]

Been here for almost 2 years and in that time I’ve had girlfriends and friends come and go but at the end of all of those days I knew there would be a new Gotham chess video waiting for me. In a weird way it’s like you’re always there for us. Congratulations on your continued success you deserve it. :)

[@marinejob1986]

Well said 👌

[@WCfanboy]

@John Napier ayo

[@nightmagister]

Congrats Man. Antonio keeps putting great content, hopes he keeps growing too.

[@AelfricBlack]

I’m a 32 year old italian factory worker. Just passed the 10 year mark at my place of employment. I also got my bachelor’s degree in psychology this year and am currently studying for the next degree (can’t remember what it’s called in english) Hopefully as early as next year I could be training in a facility that does rehab for disabled children and the thought of having a real job instead of being a factory slave is the one thing that keeps me going right now. I don’t play much chess but when I do I enjoy the game a lot; also I love your channel because you are so entertaining and you explain chess so well. Keep it up and don’t burn yourself out man!

[@retrogandalf7899]

I started watching you last year when the first pogchamps aired. My grandfather taught me chess when I didnt even go to school, but after his death I didnt play for years. You reintroducing me to chess made me think back to all the good times I had with him and chess itself is great to cope with other depressing stuff in life. Just wanted to say thanks and best of luck!

[@TheChessGiant]

That's super cool man. Keep it up and I'm happy you're finding enjoyment and good memories in the game!

[@mrtspence]

Found this channel after getting into chess a few months ago. Was watching a sub battle with you against Hikaru and it was one of the funniest things I've ever seen. Been fiending your content ever since.

[@TheChessGiant]

The sub battle is a great series!

[@pfeilspitze]

19:05 "Child, if you were watching this with your child" -- I really hope not, Levi...

[@tonyastuto8425]

"Don't talk about it, just be about it" - great line Levi! Congrats btw!!

[@TheChessGiant]

This dude ain't messing around!

[@radin390]

I actually learned some chess openings from this channel and a whole laughter Tnx Levy

[@cagnusmarlsen5490]

I found your channel searching chess tips in order to improve and beat my friends and overall just become a better chess player. After a while I noticed your GTE series and that's what really made me interested in your channel bc theres almost no one that can make chess as entertaining as you do.

[@mixedvibes9613]

When I first started watching u I was only around 180, 190 ELO. I'm now 800. I'm taking chess more seriously and I plan on reaching 2000 no matter how long it takes

[@milesyeet181]

Hey man. I was 800 around a year and a half ago... I'm now 2100 rated. It is possible. It may seem far but it's coming, you just need to work for it. My next goal is to get titled. It seems far away but when I reach it, I'm going to look back on this moment and laugh about how hard I thought it was. Good luck to you.

[@mixedvibes9613]

@@milesyeet181 thats sick good luck on getting your title man. and thx. i will not give up

[@mixedvibes9613]

@@milesyeet181 hows it going?

[@milesyeet181]

@@mixedvibes9613 Growing as a player. I've gotten into USCF tournaments. I'm fortunate enough to be near one of America's best chess clubs and because of that I can play a lot of rated games. I've currently played 6 and I have been placed as 1700. Of course, my rating is nowhere near established yet. Many more games to come, hoping to push higher.

[@namanxai]

I'm a High-Schooler In India. I started watching your videos around a year ago when you started the 10 minute opening series. Been around ever since. I started playing local chess tournaments, and started winning them as well. Now I am one of the best players in my city in my age group. Thanks Buddy!

[@ntmmdlj2612]

Yo Gotham this channel has helped me through covid and even though I don't do openings and stuff chess is the best game in the world. Thanks for your videos and the best chess strategy is listening to your game reviews while playing. I always do good when I do that😂. Thanks for your videos and keep being the best chess KZbinr. You are awesome and you are the goat. I have no doubts you will get that GM title just keep grinding and working hard. Congrats on being the #1 chess KZbinr even though you didn't need the official title because we already know that you are. Congrats to the Chess KZbin Goat. Keep going! BTW- My favorite video is your Sultan Khan review.

[@chemicaltennant19]

I started watching you when you were at about 200k back then I was a chess noob and was only interested in obliterating my family in chess, now I've found a game and community that I enjoy. At the start of my journey I was a 500 now I'm well on my way to 1100 thanks so much for the awesome daily content gotham

[@ethioittutorial6005]

You are an amazing chess teacher…when you analyze a position, you make it so easy to understand…great man!

[@insanelysane1466]

The 3-4 minutes from 27:00 were such a rollercoaster experience. epic also about the question in the opening, these past few months watching gotham has been amazing, and ive gone from 800 to about 1100-1300 in bullet rapid and blitz. Thank you for the amazing content Batman!!

[@jrish2786]

just started watching gothamchess when i wanted to up my chess skill. gotham’s name really was what got me clicking, and i am so grateful i did. The quality of this content is top tier. this guy levy is a great role model

[@TheChessGiant]

I've never met Levy in person, but he seems like an awesome nice guy with a good sense of humor!

[@sickofseeingjustsomeguywit8168]

A very well deserved title. There's many gm youtubers out there. You've been my favoutite ever since I saw you in that 4 player chess video 1 and a half year ago. Congrats Levy. You are awesome. Edit: Finally! The orange shirt episode! So you were saving it for an occasion??

[@isavenewspapers8890]

5:05 Ah yes, my favorite checkers rule where you always have to capture the queen whenever possible

[@debblez]

okay you might not believe this, but I looked it up and (apparently) official checkers rules say that if a piece can capture another piece, it HAS to. I have literally never heard that rule in my life nor has anyone ever called me out for likely having cheated when playing, but its very much a rule, and is even stated in the first sentence of the wikipedia article on checkers.

[@isavenewspapers8890]

@@debblez What? Why would I not believe this? The implication of my sarcastic remark was, “No rule in checkers states that capturing the queen is mandatory if possible.” Which is true for all variants of checkers, if only because a prerequisite for a queen to be captured is that it kinda has to exist in the first place. In English checkers (the most popular 8-by-8 variant and what most English speakers refer to as “checkers”), the rule regarding capturing is that if it is possible, then it must be done. Applying that rule in the position referenced in the video, Black can capture either the queen or the knight. So, even if we did use the checkers rule, capturing the knight would be legal. However, let’s give Levy the benefit of the doubt. For you see, there are checkers variants wherein capturing not only is mandatory but also must yield the most value. If we use the chess piece relative value system here because we might as well, the queen’s 9 points is greater than the knight’s 3. Thus, perhaps fans of Frisian checkers would have something to say about the situation, and I suppose there’s not really a good reason not to listen to them anyway. I believe that there is no single “official” checkers, as you say. If someone says, “Let’s play chess!”, then you know what you’re getting yourself into, but the sentence, “Let’s play checkers!”, is not so unambiguous. I digress. Even in English checkers, it’s not mandatory for any given piece to capture if it is able. If several of your pieces can capture, then you are free to use whichever one you like. In fact, you can only move one piece per turn, so in this instance, not only is it not mandatory to capture with every piece that can capture, it’s not even possible. One reason you might not have heard of the mandatory capture rule is that it doesn’t exist in the variant that you’re playing with whoever these other people are. Yes, that is possible. Wikipedia lied. The only example I could find on Wikipedia is the Free Capture version of Myanmar draughts, but there might be more. Somehow, though, I have a suspicion that you’re not from Myanmar. Fret not about cheating, though. If you unintentionally disobey a rule, it’s not cheating. So you can rest easy there.

[@debblez]

@@isavenewspapers8890 damn bro that was the most thought out thing anyone has ever written me I feel obligated to say thank you

[@isavenewspapers8890]

@@debblez No prob

[@nocheapdopamine725]

When I first started watching last year i was a 300 who just played with his friends and watched for the good match commentary, now im a 900 who feels like he’s just getting into the beauty of chess and is obviously having a lot more fun with it😂 thanks for the education Levy couldnt have got here without ya!

[@TheChessGiant]

Congrats on the improvement that's a big accomplishment man, keep it up!

[@nocheapdopamine725]

@Memes shorts wow large brain wow here’s a cookie

[@lawthetree]

19:00 levy: parents if you are watching this with your child also levy: child if you are watching this with your child me: hold up

[@chauncyquest2779]

I was taught how pieces move and scholars mate by my great grandfather at age 7. Didn’t play chess seriously until a year and a half ago (age 30). I have grown dramatically without THAT much study, thanks to entertaining content like yours that educates. Keep it up, you are helping MANY people not make the same mistakes

[@nik4546]

I'm having mixed feelings about this. On one hand, I'm from Croatia and it's my patriotic duty to support Agadmator (whom I really like, btw!). On the other hand, I also like Levy, but him becoming no.1 means that Agad is now no.2....I'm happy. And Sad. But also happy. And sad, too.

[@dageneral7708]

Im also from croatia

[@elvisv500]

Same

[@abcthecamper1799]

After finding levy , I just stopped watching agadmator since all those sneaky levy's jokes get me every time. agadmator is good but abit dry for me.

[@vincenzoferrara3462]

Levy before the first game: "We're now the #1 Chess Channel" Levy after the first game: *considers retiring from chess*

[@airforcenpc9631]

I began playing chess 9 years ago and then i meak a short break four years ago! But you bring me back to chess. I love your content and I can learn english because i am a german! Thank you for all abd you dont know how happy i am when you say you are awsome and these phrases! Thank you Levy I love you!!!!

[@twosentencecritic4738]

My man, first off congrats. I love that you say "we did it." Nothing more humbling than someone successful that recognizes their fans. As a NYer who has moved for work and to start and grow my own business, you're videos are nostalgic and an escape from the daily grind. Thank you.

[@allanshpeley4284]

Congrats on starting your own business. Best of luck!

[@twosentencecritic4738]

@@allanshpeley4284 Thank you!

[@slangerfps2854]

8:30-8.50 I’ve never laughed so much at chess, just levy saying he took the pawn 😂😂

[@ninjahstef]

Started watching casually over a year ago, for some reason I haven't improved much despite understanding more terms such as pins, folks and discovered attacks. Maybe your videos along with the Queens Gambit has motivated people to take it more seriously, so congrads man!

[@KommSusserT0d]

as a dude who were hanging out since 100k, Congratulations! Haven't missed a single video and never will. Keep up the grind, our man, we love ya!

[@randomdude2981]

:D - kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4K1aGCQj8mFZs0

[@neilpatrick1553]

I can't believe I am subscribed to Levy when he had around 100k subs and that's during Pogchamps 1 if I remember correctly.

[@victorkao1472]

I was here since 67k sub :))))

[@KommSusserT0d]

@@victorkao1472 2k too fast

[@victorkao1472]

@@KommSusserT0d holy crap you were there since Levy only had 2k subs?

[@CrazyGoat8]

I’ve been watching your vids for about 8 months and I’ve grown from about 800 to 1300. Thanks so much for the helpful advice and entertaining videos.

[@Zotnamm]

Started chess with your beginner tutorial in april 2021 and now my 1300 rapid rating is still increasing every day. Thanks!

[@TheChessGiant]

Keep it up my man!

[@nacht3675]

Now?

[@Zotnamm]

​@@nacht3675 I kinda quit (at 1700 rapid), my life was a mess, changed schools, now I'm focused on friends and self-development rather than on chess. But I still love the game and will pick it up in the future for sure. Thanks for the interest!

[@langlinaiseiou]

Congrats levy! While I still haven’t watched queens gambit, my friend got me into chess shortly after it aired. Thanks in large part to your content, I win pretty much every game against him and the rest of my friends. Online’s another story, but we’re improving.

[@lyyila0256]

I started playing chess again in January after not having played since I was a kid, and within a month I'd found your channel. Your videos are super instructional and having a female-inclusive chess educational voice has really helped me gain the confidence even so far that I could compete in a small OTB tournament and win most of my games! So much love to you, I appreciate you so much =)

[@TheChessGiant]

That's what's up! And I also totally agree about the female-inclusiveness. For years this was a big issue in the chess world, but KZbinrs like Gotham are changing this trend and it's great to see.

[@danielm17]

How are his videos any more female inclusive than others lmao

[@lyyila0256]

@@danielm17 It's not that the content itself is that different, it's that Levy is an outspoken advocate of women in chess, for example covering the Women's World Cup & speaking up about it repeatedly on podcasts. So it's knowing that such an important figure for chess on youtube has my back is really important to me!

[@fightertju1]

Found you relatively recently and have been enjoying your content. You make me laugh even when work has drained a lot of my energy and really help me enjoy chess again, which I haven't in a long time. I don't actively play anymore, but you're the one who might make me pick up the pieces again. Thank you for all the hard work and you have all my (mostly silent) support to become Grandma.

[@adamleckius2253]

Congratulations Levy, fantastic accomplishment!

[@Xxmojo191xX]

Started playing chess 10 months ago. Couldnt get past 1000 rating. Started watching gotham 8 months ago and just hit 1600. This dude taught me a lot bro

[@natealexander3356]

I started playing very sparingly with my dad and uncle when I was little. Went to a chess camp when I was like 6, then didn’t to a ton of chess until my high school chess club. I just kind of dicked around there, not taking anything too seriously, just having fun. I didn’t know a single opening and lost a lot. When I went to college I stopped playing completely. I picked it back up again last February (my senior year) bc of the chess boom and bc my friends were starting to beat me and I couldn’t let that happen. I started watching your videos shortly thereafter for some opening help. I was about a 1000 rapid when I started in February and now I’m up to 1170 and climbing. Thanks for all the awesome content!

[@ArnaudHetu92]

Congrats Levy, you deserve all the praise you receive. For the record, I have been following you since you released your Caro-Kann course over a year ago. Watching your channel grow in popularity and in content ever since has been thrilling. Good luck with the GM title brother!

[@tinahacks]

Congratulations on the well-earned accomplishment. I miss catching your streams live since moving; I'm grateful you share your content on KZbin as well.

[@linguotgr]

I basically hadn't played since high school. I was pretty good in high school, won a few scholastic tournaments, but kinda stopped playing competitively in college, and for like 10 years since college. I saw PogChamps through Charlie's streaming, and it eventually led me here. Still just playing very casually, not taking it seriously or planning to get competitive or anything, but your videos, specifically the one on the Vienna openings, really got me to start playing again and helped me to around 1600 currently. Love all your content, and throwing this out there, would love to see some Bughouse chess videos.

[@dacoconutman2126]

When I first saw you, I thought you would be a Normal chess youtuber that would get stuck at 300k subs but than after a few weeks I realised that your videos were really helpful and I started watching you and seeing you succeed, keep going levy!

[@TheChessGiant]

Levy is a hard worker and would rather crank out content than get a good night's sleep!

[@marvinnestor6741]

GothamChess hablando español es lo más bonito que vi en todo el mes ❤

[@nathanmaurer7545]

Congratulations on the milestone Levy you truely deserve it for all your hard work and passion! I used to be on the chess team in primary school but after I finished I barely touched a board for the next ten years. It wasn't until last year that my friends started getting back into it and one of the recommended your channel, and I've watch almost every video since (man you can pump out content haha). Your enthusiasm is highly contagious and enjoyable to watch. Thank you for showing me and everyone else watching how beautiful (and funny) chess can be. You're the best!

[@JosephLachh]

Levy: "I don't know a lot about chess" Based on your own logic, you admit to being a computer Also Levy: "You ruined Elo Guesser." haha Levy as an indecisive airplane: Houuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu *with up and down fluctuations in pitch*

[@slimjim6731]

“Just build me a statue” Sleeveless Levy’s confidence knows no bounds.

[@TheChessGiant]

Chess hall of fame???

[@fezan173]

That arm farts wouldn't happen without sweaty arms

[@Joshuarobin3o883]

Happy to be apart. Started getting into chess after the Queen's Gambit series on Netflix. You seem to be doing so much better since your Vegas trip. You could tell you were burnt out. Happy to see you made the changes needed. The laugh at the end was well worth it.

[@jubilantjackrabbit1182]

Congratulations! Although I have known the rules of chess and played a little on and off since I was a small child, I only recently in the past couple of months started to study chess. Because of my enjoyment of your KZbin channel, I've decided to make your beginner bootcamp, d4 dynamite, and e6b6 New York style courses the central foundations of my study.

[@haleysettembre]

17th day of translating Levy's titles into Neapolitan:"O primm canal e scacc"

[@oz_jones]

HAHA, you said CACC. I am sorry, I am just tired. I think this is a wonderful idea.

[@charlesstein5770]

Definitely number one chess channel. I just love your content so much man, tysm!!! I've started playing chess here and there for the fun of it, when I was bored. But since watching your content, I've started playing more, due to all the inspiration this channel provides!! My peak rating before watching was around 1150... my peak now (only a few months later) is 1624!!! Thanks again dude, much appreciated!!!

[@Nishan_117]

I'm 14 now, and I was around 6-8 when I started playing chess. My only goal in my chess carrier was to beat my dad at chess and someday become a GM if I get time. Around the age of 13 I started playing chess, and watching videos of antonio and then I got a video recommended by YT of you. That's how I ended up subscribing to this channel and watching all the chess videos to get more knowledge and experience in chess.

[@TheChessGiant]

You can totally do it my friend! Keep it up!

[@Nishan_117]

@@TheChessGiant Thanks for the compliment.

[@Fractiouslayer]

Hi, I'm mexican and I see your videos while I make my breakfast, this helps me to improve my english and my chess level, you gave me a new hobbie and a reason to live. :)

[@Kjolinio]

Well that reason to live is a bit dramatic I'd say

[@MrSupernova111]

@@Kjolinio . Typical pandemic chess fans and Levy follower. They act like the sun evolves around them and in this case their tacos.

[@shawndesjardins4141]

I honestly watched for a while before I subscribed, maybe a couple months before I found myself watching more regularly than I intended, then one of the rare times you plugged subbing I figured it was the least I could do, seeing how just your random tips and explanations has added 300 points to my elo in a fraction of the time I have watched other channels. Imo this is the most informative chess channel and I have been surprised by how fast the channel has grown, you deserve number 1. You'll hit 2 million before you know it

[@Opethian181]

"You're the 1st Chess KZbinr, but we do not grant you the rank of GM." -Other GMs probably

[@TheChessGiant]

I look forward to the day he becomes a GM!

[@evlx1240]

My chess has improved tremendously along this journey but that’s not as important as trying to improve myself as a person which I have by watching you

[@TheChessGiant]

That is super cool to hear

[@iTzShiiFT]

Deserved asf, the most fun /genuine just a good dude congrats bro

[@Anish_Deshmukh]

Levy, I have been following Gotham chess since the last year (October specifically) you have made chess more fun, entertaining and a way of being great. I am an avid player and love our Gotham community. I consider you as a mentor, friend and brother. The with you has been great and I with meet you in future. (ps I am a bit bad at writing )