GothamChess and Pragg Finally Meet in Exclusive Interview!

One of Chess's rising stars, Praggnanandhaa sits down with GothamChess to discuss his preparation for the candidates, his rise to stardom in India and even what his favorite food is!
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[@lOmaine777]

I love how we always refers to Anand as "Anand Sir". There's probably no one Pragg respects more.

[@RossPacino]

I do believe in India when talking to or about their teachers they are supposed to use sir

[@jessepinkman9445]

@@RossPacino ur ryt

[@saimbhat6243]

In India we call anyone we have an iota of respect for as "sir". Some remnants of British sh*t I guess.

[@leviknight21]

Its not just respect, its called manner something the US has almost completely lost

[@morninglion27]

@@saimbhat6243 nope not everything has to do with brits bruh. In hindi we say "ji" idk about tamil but they certainly have some word to show respect as well. Its just that ji directly translates to sir. According to the vedas the 3 noble professions are teacher, doctor and soldier. Over here vishy is his teacher so sir is obvious to use in an english convo.

[@klepto2902]

Pragg's so well spoken. He's maturity and mindset of someone whose years of ahead of their age...

[@alatus_knight]

Ok ig

[@timegoesby421]

Something that comes naturally when you work hard

[@NobleLaika]

@@axe-vw6ek id rather glaze him than you

[@klepto2902]

@@axe-vw6ek See what I mean when I tell maturity doesn't come easily

[@Btotherizzie]

Well sploken

[@StevenStJohn-kj9eb]

Hard not to like almost all of the young players. It seems like chess used to be full of difficult personalities with massive egos (some notable exceptions) but the current generation of elite players seem always rational and calm. And generous with their time in interviews.

[@mo3tazalami]

i agree

[@doctorpanigrahi9975]

The Jews did it. --- Bobby Fischer

[@sinking1902]

Hans is hilarious too and is very different. It’s a good time for chess right now.

[@user-qn9mb9dh6q]

In the past, chess players were focused on getting sponsorships from corporations and media was something on the side. Now, more and more players grow their brand through media interactions

[@kirbyculp3449]

I kinda miss the drinkers. Smoking not so much.

[@evilcube219]

from content creator to journalist, he can do chess stuff everywhere

[@dailyfunnytv358]

he's just asking questions dude. in any case it would be "interviewer". journalism is a separate area and is much more indepth

[@evilcube219]

@@dailyfunnytv358 i know that much but journalism does have a separate part that is focused on interviews. And in any case can a guy not be appreciated for the work hes done for chess

[@anirudhsingh2228]

​@@dailyfunnytv358 you are one boring element, so boring that scientists got bored and went to sleep before putting you on periodic table, and now you wander in the abyss of comment section.

[@Nietabs]

what a chill dude! wonder if his sister will get the same interview

[@chess]

Her interview is coming up! Make sure to turn on notifications for when we drop it! 💚

[@vahinir5599]

@@chess ur awesome

[@sanjithd3343]

@@chessthanks for inventing chess. That was very cool of you.

[@nonothatsaverage7680]

​@@sanjithd3343 🤣indeed

[@asimpledudefrommorocco.8089]

​@@nonothatsaverage7680what a funny guy 😂

[@bvidi5319]

so much respect for Pragg, such a cool dude

[@arkadiuszzduniak2126]

All the best to Pragg!

[@PsychArma]

Bro is just like Magnus in interviews

[@MadaraUchiha-iu3ld]

What no. He's more talkative and refined than Magnus was at his age.

[@chronicle6180]

​​@@MadaraUchiha-iu3ld he means that he is the best at taking interview Just like magnus is the best at chess

[@kyojurorengoku5220]

@@chronicle6180 no i dont think that's what he meant

[@vodoinstolotorgoku3035]

I think what they both share, is the IDGAF vibe

[@prakhar6852]

​@@legendarui English is also not pragg first language lets not forget that too

[@JasonMomos]

Calm and composed. Mature responses.

[@Shivshakti998]

pragg is smooth and candid as always... future world champion for many decades to come.

[@misfortune5091]

"WACA" stands for WestBridge Anand Chess Academy (in India)

[@sanjithramesh3648]

Pragg blink twice if u are being held hostage

[@breathbadminton]

lol

[@mocha6315]

damn he is much calmer and matured than I expected in ways he talks and explains his thought process.

[@hambubger668]

Yeah he really is... and i thought Pragg spoke well too

[@osdias]

First interview I see of him. Such a cal, humble and down to earth guy. I wish him the best.

[@DutchDread]

Lucky Pragg FINALLY getting to meet Levy.

[@anishh5127]

Lucky levy finally Getting to meet prag ( Sarcasm just fun )

[@Makeyoufitt-re9gy]

There is a thing called sarcasm

[@Sanjay-ye7co]

@@anishh5127😂

[@Nameless-hu-bro]

@@anishh5127 bruh, take a joke as a joke :(

[@astroadhds9407]

​@@anishh5127 offended indian moment 😂💀🙏 Edit-Sarcasm now ig

[@nis99]

Loved where he mentioned " keep rooting for ALL of us" ❤🇮🇳

[@matthewsouthwell]

What a mature young fella

[@vysakhar3073]

Pragg is nice as well

[@Factoumil]

Nah! He is an immature kid

[@michaelbute1999]

How can you not like this guy? Good luck Pragg

[@NobleLaika]

Levy never fails to kidnap super GMs

[@yugandhartorane2365]

Levy couldn't restrain himself from bringing magnus into the conversation, for even 2 minutes (1:22)*.

[@vandy3427]

1:22, he mentions Magnus

[@kylefehr6118]

Yeah refers to Magnus by name.

[@MrSirBoastAlot]

That's a record right there.. whole 82 seconds of No Magnus

[@erics7219]

​@@MrSirBoastAlot🤣🤣

[@srikrishnarr6553]

nice chat...Pragg is very practical

[@swastik2207]

Pragg is very Pragmatic

[@ragini3665]

​@@swastik2207came here to say that haha

[@OM-ed1fq]

He is very prag-tical 😂❤

[@snowystricken8302]

He's put in alot of Pragtice

[@MTnova-kl1fk]

Bro levy is lucky to meet pragg ❤😊

[@misfortune5091]

Pragg is so humble and talented, its amazing to see such good sportsmanship

[@aeonsleo2]

Pragg is the kind of player who tries to bring innovation and excitement to the board, like Tal, Spasskee, Kasparov and Magnus.

[@ashishrlys]

Prag is the ❤of India!! We love him.

[@rainingglass5554]

He gives Magnus vibes. Keeps the answers short but genuine and truthful. I like.

[@ihulvey]

How can you not love Pragg. Wishing him all the best in this candidates. Even if he doesn't win this one, he will certainly be there for years to come.

[@chandrasekhar-qb7wh]

enjoyed interview with pragnanandha

[@floughio]

what a chill guy

[@Factoumil]

Mah he is not

[@abhinashavit]

So humble!!!

[@izmagonzalez5233]

De america del sur Es mi jugador favorito. Su exploración en el ajedrez es maravillosa😮

[@LuckeySM]

First time hearing his voice

[@_sahildahat_]

He is good spoken guy. I love how he tackles the questions & pressure is not a great concern for him!

[@igorykn3970]

Huge respect to Pragg for playing in the candidates and fighting vs Tsarukyan at UFC 300 in the same week!

[@rishabhjoshi4554]

thats kinda racist

[@igorykn3970]

@@rishabhjoshi4554 explain

[@rishabhjoshi4554]

@@igorykn3970 you're saying pragg looks like oliviera?

[@igorykn3970]

@@rishabhjoshi4554 yes

[@bluethings2344]

@@rishabhjoshi4554 I don't see the resemblance at all, the original comment is so confusing

[@armandomarin-si2sl]

This guy is a genius, and looks so humble, best luck for this player. ❤❤❤

[@parthkumar-mh4yw]

Both of my favourite chess personalities talking to each other❤

[@ethanthrower8259]

Such an amazing mature mindset for someone so young!

[@NoName-yg7jb]

Great questions from Gotham. Loved the interview

[@chewdawg]

I'm glad we have these interviews so we get to learn more about all the players and see some of their personality beyond the board.

[@hith2re]

I'm rooting for you Pragg! Keep doing well at the candidates

[@kiranjith9287]

Pragg is the future

[@97007jeff]

How can you not love this dude❤

[@NipunKanojia_ItsOver9000]

Pls interview Viswanathan Anand i would love to see it

[@DuncanEduardo]

But don't ask him Qs he doesn't like or you'll get bitten

[@NobleLaika]

He said he has interviewed him and might be released later on.

[@Shivshakti998]

@@DuncanEduardo don't ask him stupid question..otherwise he will make you look real stupid.

[@TurbineFlyer]

Its really hard not to love Pragg

[@ajayprajapati3097]

Pragg OP , Levy OP!!

[@parthkumar-mh4yw]

Who all smiled when levy said, "I had my first dosa yesterday..."😁

[@skullo5557]

crazy how many young players are in the candidates love to see it

[@cortezchess]

Great Pragg good luck for you in this championship!

[@nickw6229]

i love this guy

[@LoreTunderin]

All the young superstars rising through the ranks is so exciting to see.

[@Yayaisbadatchess]

What a legend, so focused on

[@nikhil_jadhav]

Wow at this age he's good and confident.

[@SushobhanPal]

He said aouth of india insted of south india ❤ and asked to cheer all of them ❤

[@marwenb1]

Prag seems like a great guy, wish him the best at the candidate's tournament 👏

[@shackledore]

Levy did a great job with the interview

[@riannapilled]

yeah he asked awesome questions

[@FocusBeam]

Pragg is super cool, look forward to seeing him compete on the highest stage for years to come

[@shrky.]

He seems like a genuine kid

[@kkhchannel4813]

Good to know Prag plays badminton!

[@dougwestimaging9025]

A young man with only few words. A class act

[@yogendrang5924]

Calm and planted in the interviews, truly monstrous over the board but respectful every second through it. The young generation has produced some fine gentlemen on the lines of Aronian Anand Gelfand Caruana and others. Great spokespersons for the amazing sport!

[@OgotuMusic]

I like the Gotham edited versions of these interviews more, longer uncut footage and no background music, you can appreciate the emotion of the interview more

[@ArnavKulkarni-di1bu]

Levy keeps kidnapping gms

[@matthewsvic]

This is great. Wishing Pragg the best!

[@srikrishnarr6553]

Levy and pragg both have infectious smile ..

[@LittleAleKhine]

I love Pragg. that's all for me ✌️✌️

[@michaelmoreno6431]

Levy is pulling off those interviews like a "GM Interviewer". FIDE CEO, Candidates players - this is all wonderful stuff for us who enjoy the game. Never before did we have such high quality interviews and "access" to the players!

[@kumaranshumansingh6877]

All the best Pragg❤❤

[@shantanuskul]

Only in Chess, you can get away with handshaking while sitting without being disrespectful.

[@olivetree7430]

i thought this was levys channel

[@Genuinegene23]

To normal video title to be on Levi's channel

[@lukeboomwalker8701]

it is

[@riannapilled]

@@Genuinegene23😂😂

[@hogyoku8388]

i was waiting for this!

[@harshmishra2075]

Dosa! you and me both brother ❤

[@ARAGAMINGALOK07]

I thought of this yesterday and it is here today lolz

[@peterparker4305]

All the best wishes bro keep pushing

[@BholeBaba503]

What a young gentleman.

[@hassansadhan7021]

i absolutely love the interviews you do you really are one of the best at making these interesting and engaging, i love how you cab really connect with anyone, keep up the incredible work Levy

[@gchomuk]

Good intro to Prag. Good luck.

[@NARAYANNE007]

Pragg🔥🔥🔥💐💐💐

[@tripscoggins4076]

So awesome

[@rodrigosilvarios7871]

How do you not love this kid?

[@rccc5806]

Sharp Pragg!

[@LavaFountain]

And he sacrificed.... the left sock!!!! Jokes aside, amazing young man, wishing him all the best in his bright chess career!

[@mayankthakur5341]

was waiting for this interview

[@FemtoSecondSpectroscopy]

great interview! My housemate was indian and he made dosa for us. Good stuff, especially with the gravy he made

[@olavjorvik94]

What a nice kid!😊

[@JakeDavidson-nt9mg]

Yall didnt have to do Pragg like that on the thumbnail😂😂

[@vivekshukla714]

I think his sister also have this type of interview All the best praggg ❤️

[@mzeena7]

ANOTHER PRAGG SLAY

[@espoirndahiriwe5849]

My goat pragg

[@mostafamarwanmostafa9975]

i really like praggnanadhaa he's actually a beast!

[@riannapilled]

amazing. ive been saying for years that pragg plays with the same magic and intensity that carlsen does. you can see the intersecting parts of their personalities here too, the way pragg speaks w the same tranquility and day-to-day casualness that magnus does, but is also intelligent and humorous when it brightens the conversatio and always geniune, and it’s nice to see that pragg has an intelligent aloofness to him aswell. that’s why i think pragg will be world champion even if gukesh and all the other youngsters get more well versed than him in theory. don’t get me wrong i like them all too and they are wonderful players, but pragg just has that intense and clear brain that will get him to that position, at least that’s what I see. may God protect him from the evil eye

[@kumaranshumansingh6877]

7:32 most famous scene 😂😂🎉

[@mwenyakangwa9402]

Pragg is a beast

[@syedwt]

I love how Levy is using his platform and fame to lift up other players, especially guys like Pragg.

[@GAURRISHALRAVINDRANMoe]

he inspired as an indian chess player

[@tashu6573]

most foreign country doesn't add enough spices.. not burning one but the ones that increases taste..try dosa visiting india

[@nantschev]

Big Prag Fan here

[@castling]

was waiting for this thank you gauthamchess ,pls go with gukesh and vidit too

[@atulnayak9717]

bro never misses a chance to bring up magnus

[@mythcdawn]

everytime Levy goes to give a handshake i think he is trying to give the most aggressive dap ever

[@user-hu3nb3wh4i]

Леви 👍✌

[@schekistar]

amazing humbel young men🙂