99% ACCURACY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@prawnydagrate]

honestly, i didn't think levy would let the negative commenters bother him but it makes sense, he's human too and you can't expect a human to have no emotions levy if you're reading this, just know: 1. we, the vast majority of your viewers, support you and *know* that you are amazing and are inches from the GM title 2. most people who write mean comments actually have nothing against you and are just trying to get pinned

[@uzomaamarachi1162]

Bro look at the live stream his haters are real

[@Wjbddskwndkd]

Inches ❌️ Miles ⭕️ I also support Levy but let's be honest.

[@gregoryfray4366]

As a Levy hater I agree

[@HeatherHerbert_]

"honestly, i didn't think levy would let the negative commenters bother him" Honestly as someone who get's a load of hate (mostly on X but other places as well). It does get to you no matter who you are. It's no shame on Levy to have that BS effect you.

[@BristleMcSnout]

I don't think that he is inches away, but I enjoy the road to GM series. The GM title wouldn't be that coveted, if it was so easy to get. Enjoy your content Levy :]

[@minikawildflower]

I think retiring the pin of shame is a good move. There are tons of wholesome community members rooting for you and I hope we can all show some love.

[@GothamChess]

@SmellWhatTheRockIsCookinYou created a KZbin account 3 hours ago and have written 24 comments already. Let's stop yeah? :)

[@yousefedaped5668]

pin of not shame ehh?

[@leondian8266]

​@SmellWhatTheRockIsCookin why do you bother writing this kind of comment ? Go outside and meet real people, maybe it will make you less negative 😮‍💨

[@Dragonten312]

@SmellWhatTheRockIsCookin have a cup of tea mate

[@Krazykahaan]

@SmellWhatTheRockIsCookin just go and smell what the rock is cooking

[@Dawglizard]

I met Levy today right before the 2nd round and asked for a photo and an autograph. He small talked, asked if I was going to the fan event and the entire experience was the best one I could have had. People need to remember that there is a human being behind these videos who has a life and feelings outside of content creation.

[@LqwAbidingCitizen]

​@SmellWhatTheRockIsCookin there is a slight difference though. rizzman does not have anything to do with any baby oil.

[@Shreyansh2846]

​​@SmellWhatTheRockIsCookin You have already commented like 10 times and still continuing to.That means you got no life either.I understand that you might not like him but there are many people who have subscribed him and enjoy his content.If you hate him,it's fine it's your choice but dedicating your whole time to degrade him? Not the thing I would expect from someone who wants to play basketball internationally( NBA).

[@fizzybossyt8675]

​@SmellWhatTheRockIsCookinwtf are you on about dude get a life

[@NicolasMalo]

I met Levy at a fan event in Toronto and he was a genuine good dude. He shook hands with hundreds of people and listened to their stories and truly looked like he enjoyed being with the fans.

[@cordasuenaviolin604]

​@SmellWhatTheRockIsCookinYou cannot compare a chess player with a criminal!!.

[@ianarawjo4093]

Hey Levy! I was the one that reposted your comment on Reddit. Genuinely felt bad for you and truly did not expect r/chess to be so very negative about it -so sorry about that! -but glad that this led to a realization regarding the pin of shame. Have enjoyed your content since the pandemic, rooting for you in the Pia match! Keep up the great work! :)

[@kuligc.6784]

Posted on Reddit once. Never again. Everyone on there just loves to hate. It’s actually quite sad how much hate is on there

[@deecee2174]

​@@kuligc.6784Bro I once asked r/AskMath how pi is 3.14 and how we discovered pi.... and the amount of haters who couldn't elaborate on pi had me shocked....

[@ianarawjo4093]

Yeah I remember a decade ago when it was nowhere near as toxic. Now its so toxic its shocking. Makes me think its just a place teenagers and 12 year olds hang out now.

[@lobotomized.eagle_]

Only incels and teen edgelords use reddit now

[@paul_warner]

You posted on r/chess and didn't expect negative? Was it your first time on r/chess? Those people are miserable, Gotham Chess is very hated upon over there lol.

[@KittSpiken]

Thus ends the era of the Pin of Shame. Thus begins the era of the Pin of Fame.

[@donaldhenderson5041]

Or the Pin of Triumph! To follow in the footsteps of The Simpsons.

[@chess]

Keep up the good work, Levy!! 💪

[@Pavangaming6591]

First

[@minecarftactics]

Meow

[@gdbeam]

Google en passant

[@ZoveRen]

Hello grandpa

[@globularjalapeno]

Sir your computer has virus!

[@agsystems8220]

Well the road to GM means playing like a GM, and that means not playing for content. If it works out as a draw, it works out as a draw, good content or not. Can suck a bit as a fan, but competitive chess is not exhibition chess, and I am glad to see you playing competitively.

[@JonasYongisipho-tu6rt]

Preach

[@chunky8684]

Well said.

[@wassrigerpuma1398]

​@SmellWhatTheRockIsCookin i dont think Levy is in desperate need of money or content.

[@sascha2056]

@SmellWhatTheRockIsCookin That's a weird way to look at it. It's his job to make content. He puts a roof over his head by making content people want to see. By that logic, simply going to work every day is also a "money grab". He's probably recognizing that he's making enough money with everything he has going on, so he can afford to just play good chess for himself. Not everything is an act and not everybody is only thinking about maximising profits for everything all the time

[@terrellkoenig3790]

⁠@SmellWhatTheRockIsCookinbut Surprisingly if you pay attention you’d know Levy’s rating is affected because this is a FIDE event so it does actually help him to get to GM even if just by a bit.

[@benguyot3315]

Hi Levy, I'm 47 years old man, and I started to follow you daily when I was not in good shape mentally. And I have to thank you a lot because you help me to feel better by making me love chess as a spectator ! Day after day you brought me joy and I started feeling better. I can not be thankful enough for what you do. You are inspiring by the way you fight to become a GM. You are brave and I wish you all the best on this GM journey that I'm sure you gonna succeed. Forget the trolls and jerk and remember we are millions to support you. Have a nice game tomorrow and enjoy the moment, I'm cheering for you even if I like Pia a lot. You are important for guys like me. Thank you so much for save my mental. Just be yourself, you are the man, you are Gotham ! Much love from Lyon, France (MVL hometown). Take care !

[@cygnustsp]

Amen to this

[@zayd162]

much love to u bro

[@tonygalla5890]

Good for you brother

[@Matheolh123]

i can relate to this though i am only 42 - but yes he is the man, and so are you

[@agentraydg839]

o7 sir!

[@TheTonippo]

Dear Levy, as an adult member of your audience who enjoys your content and learns so much from it, I really can’t say how much I appreciate your decision. I trust that this will have a tremendous positive impact on the quality of the interaction between you and the community and within the community itself. Unfortunately, negativity only attracts more negativity. This shows a great level of maturity and is sign of a significant personal growth which will surely improve your psychological well being in doing a job that is way harder and more complex than it looks. Good luck for the rest of the match, hopefully there won’t be swedes partying anywhere near in the next days! Keep it up!

[@TristanB499]

I have been watching for many years. It must be hard for you to recap a game after a defeat. As a viewer, I enjoy your recap regardless of the outcome because you have a great presence on screen. You articulate the critical moments well, I learn something every time. Most of all, I appreciate hearing your internal monologue and the genuine human dimension in your content. Thanks for all the recaps : )

[@Kraaken8]

Silent subscriber since 2020 here. Just wanna say that your dedication to chess and the community is incredible and unmatched. Thank you for all the work you put in for KZbin, Twitch, Chessly and other channels to promote a fun and engaging way to come together on the board of 64 squares. If you ever wind up in Oslo for some reason, give a holler and I will gladly show you around 😊 (I swear I'm normal except I like Modern defense)

[@initiativ_e4]

This might be the most wholesome thing I've read in a while. Thank you, Kraaken, for being there when needed. Definitely much appreciated by Levy

[@prathampai3374]

I would like to learn seeing magnus play modern defence

[@prathampai3374]

It's fun 😅

[@Sayfounnn]

Levy is always gonna be our beloved internet teacher... Either he draws or wins or even loses we still gonna support him so we can repay him for making us interested in this beauty of a game... We love you levy.. And we can't w8 to see you happy for being a GM..

[@rfontalva]

Levy, it would be great to have a segment in the Road to GM where you have "classes/talked games" with friend GMs, like Hikaru, Anish, Fabiano. To compare your thought process with them

[@freddyvillalobos8941]

please, would be very entertaining

[@MrTiger17]

Great idea

[@almost_cozy_corner]

Sooo true

[@dylanmcloughlin2187]

This would actually be amazing. Guys. Let's get him to see this

[@kyumi__]

Great idea! Kinda like what Alexandra and Danya did (their "Master vs Grandmaster Puzzle Strategies" videos)

[@robertsriekstins5210]

One of the silent viewers here! I have been watching you for a while now, and you are the only youtuber that i watch daily and i never skip an episode. I haven’t even played chess for like half a year, but your way of delivering is just so entertaining and kinda quirky hahah Thank you for your content :) Greetings from Latvia!

[@Megidolaon_]

Pilnīgi piekrītu, brāl'.

[@paldr_fighter]

Hell yeah! Love the positivity. I really enjoy the videos, your journey, and you've inspired me a lot. Chess wouldn't be the same without you. Enjoy the tournament with Pia!

[@louiswaymel1865]

One of the "silence" subscribers here! Really been enjoying the recaps here as they are instructive for me and helps me learn what to do and what not to do :). Really hope you achieve your goal of GM because you are helping us reach our chess goals :). Keep going!!

[@xkotaa]

I hope Levy remembers that for every vocal hater he sees, there’s a lot more of us that silently support.

[@docphillymusic8110]

100% facts ​@@xkotaa

[@AmirHassan-nw2hk]

@@xkotaa tbh I only seen a single hater with 26 hate comments

[@joeylicalzi7303]

This is comment is the official comment of the silent majority.

[@HXD90]

Ok

[@canaansmith510]

Hey Levy, long time lurker and passive enjoyed of the channel. I support the decision of removing the "Pin of Shame" and agree with the mentality of people trying to write horrible things for attention. What if you used the same idea to cultivate positive messages? Say, a "Pin of Positivity".

[@Daniel-vk8uw]

I think it´s really funny to claim no one cares and write this comment just below someone that obviously cares. It´s even funnier to start this with the words "Here´s the reality". I am glad that positive comments dominate this comment section.

[@dragonballthings688]

​@@Daniel-vk8uwhe's a pro hater, created youtube channel 5hrs ago, 26 comment in total, all on this channel, for the purpose of trolling levy. Check top comment where he replied him

[@Daniel-vk8uw]

@@dragonballthings688 I would only call him pro, if he can make money out of that. I have seen that comment, but hey, it doesn´t matter. People are the way they are, I still hope that the person who wrote that will have a better day tomorrow than today so that his or her comments will also be a littlebit more positive.

[@agentraydg839]

​@SmellWhatTheRockIsCookin bro just created his account 7 hours ago! How sus!

[@CommonPenguin_]

@SmellWhatTheRockIsCookin dude how many comments do you have? Bro is a next level hater

[@atomlucifer3739]

I dont really comment all that much, but I have to let you know you're the reason I started to play chess. Win or lose, you will always be our GOAT. I believe in you, future GM, IM Levy Gothamchess, Sacrifice the rook, rook B1, Rozman.

[@scienceatitsbest5836]

Honestly yeah

[@xjk8977]

Same, the only reason I even picked up chess was because of him, I'm a very new subscriber, but i just loved his content ever since i found it and i even started playing chess.

[@Thealexglass]

You left out "Handsomest man from New York city".

[@cantfindanicename]

I've been following your videos for a few years now. Tbh I don't really care whether or not you make it to GM (although I'd be very happy if you did). You are a very skilled player regardless, and maybe it's enough. There are many GMs in the world, but personally, I feel the impact of your videos is far greater than having the title. You inspire people to either play or follow chess, bring attention to the game. For me, your videos help me get through depression, being a big part of my coping mechanisms, knowing that I will probably have a Gotham video to watch before going to sleep. You are a great content creator and you know how to appeal to people. Also, I think it takes a lot of courage to be this transparent and expose yourself in your weaker moments. Keep at it Levy, you are at the top in your own thing, which probably for many people is more meaningful than the game itself

[@ImMrHibachi]

I was watching the stream yesterday and scowled at the comments I saw during the match. I have a saying these days when it comes to observing people's behavior in this world: "Always amazed but never surprised". Good luck on game 3 tomorrow Levy - I'm a relatively new consumer of your content and only just subbed yesterday when I realized I hadn't yet after trying to leave a positive stream comment. I enjoy your content and wish you all the best in your quest to hit GM if that's something you ultimately decide to pursue.

[@AngeTheGreat]

Just want to say that you make great videos and have a real natural talent for presenting. Good luck on your tournament and thanks for consistently putting out great content!

[@olivialambert4124]

Speaking of great videos and a natural talent for presenting... Anyway couldn't agree more, it's really what makes Levy's videos stand out so much in the chess world. He's clearly learnt a lot in his time as a chess tutor and it comes across well for us untitled players. And somehow he manages to make the same video work for 500s and 2000s alike.

[@henryyy8625]

Coming from a long term viewer here! Your content has sparked my chess journey also helped me improve. Really good to see you opening up and being vulnerable here. It's tough to lose the first match but you have many more to go! Keep your head up! I hope you find confidence in your chess skills, have good community and become GM one day.

[@carstengrooten3686]

Man, you're so eloquent. The way you are able to express these concerns even though they are issues that reach pretty deep sometimes. You are always able to just turn on the camera and talk about it. And when someone calls you toxic (which I see where they get the idea from), you just tell them they are plain wrong. And I dont know if that confidence is real or not, but at least youre just saying things the way you see them. And the way you speak up against Hans Niemann, Kramnik and the bozos in your comments, that is admirable. The videos you put up yesterday on Gotham Games were perhaps my favorites. Not bc of the chess, but because you were mad and started venting. But that made you feel real. And maybe to some people you are toxic, but to me you are funny, confident and real. And the fact that you can tell someone off one moment and be more humble like this video in another shows the character of a great person. The pin of shame was kinda funny at times, but maybe it is time for it to go. Now you can pin other types of comments. Good luck on the remaining games. You got this

[@xjk8977]

I love that he has clear boundaries against his viewers but the haters still find a way to antagonize him.

[@lucifertheend]

​@@xjk8977that's the world,even Jesus has haters..........

[@xjk8977]

@@lucifertheend three "..." would've got the point across, now its just meaningless.

[@phantomgaming7914]

20:18 why not pin of positivity.. u can pin good comments which will motivate you or u feel good.. i think it's a good Idea

[@BillyBall35]

I agree, but it doesn't have the same ring to it. I've been looking in the thesaurus for the past half hour looking for a world like that that does have a good ring to it

[@gabrielangeles1598]

Absolutely, and it will encourage people to compete for the best positive statement instead of the opposite.

[@Alexford24]

Silent subscriber since covid, I never post comments or anything but watch almost all of your videos. I think it can be hard for people who work a normal job to understand how much you have to manage yourself when you freelance or work for yourself. When you put so much effort into something, negative comments can make it feel like your soul is being stomped on - sometimes the more dumb they are, the worse it feels. Your ability to create so much content every day, getting new content out to people, is genuinely inspiring. It takes so much mental strength to get up and go, day after day, with no one telling you what to do and no repercussions if you stay in bed all day eating ice cream. But every day, you grind and give the world a little bit more. If you ever read this, I just hope you know that if you were to walk away from the game today you'll have had a more lasting impact on chess and the world as a whole than almost any GM in the history of chess. I hope you get the GM title, and I don't doubt that you will, but GM or IM, you're Levy. I'm really grateful for everything that you've done and super excited for whatever the next few years have in store. All the best, Levy.

[@JerryTheY]

this guy spends the time to really just post hate comments everywhere, huh actually just get a life or something this is really lame

[@mustafaagha4169]

then why can't you make it if its that easy?​@SmellWhatTheRockIsCookin

[@Loodasavage]

​@SmellWhatTheRockIsCookin It's not because you are pissed or sad or anything that you need to take out your anger on others. Creating accounts to go hate on others is down bad. Go do something with your life

[@Mr_CrowFPV]

Online toxicity has been a real problem. Honestly I gave up on games I love like LOL and rocket League because of the constant toxicity... Stay strong bro!

[@lmdoinraysmom]

Well rocket league is like meme toxic. I think its hilarious on that game

[@Mr_CrowFPV]

@lmdoinraysmom eh, I have seen people been told to kill themselves on dozens of occasions

[@evildude109]

@@lmdoinraysmom What a save!

[@Sandfox07]

​@@lmdoinraysmom Eh, sometimes it legit becomes unplayable when you have to shower your teammate with compliments and hope that he doesnt leave after the opponents score one goal.

[@lmdoinraysmom]

@ i always play with my friends but we have seen that on the other side

[@perfectpersona4334]

aspiring psychologist here, you probably innately understand this at a degree but anonymity on social platforms lends promotes a bias to negative comments/interactions, and as a large content creator that inherits an attraction to gain more attention from these negative comments poking at you, just a natural phenomenon. i hope you can feel more resilient and at ease knowing that even if its not for attention, many of those comments don't actually reflect their feelings towards you or their character in general, comments are always reactionary. i have been wasting away in college for the past few weeks following a major depression and watching you has been helpful and insightful, this specific video has helped me gain a greater compassion for myself and others as well. thankfully i don't see an onslaught of negativity on this video and i think it highlights the overwhelming inpact you have considering the negativity bias mentioned before. your resilience and growth following your comeback to serious chess is legendary and i hope you have a great rest of the tourney.

[@perfectpersona4334]

also from watching your guess the elo videos nonstop it makes sense why you hated your live chat so much because they have easier access to you in terms of instant feedback and literally live communication, it invites more negative/attention-seeking comments because they're closer in a sense. also as another comment mentioned many of the positive people watching are the 'silent subscribers' and just enjoy the content without much to say. you have brought them out of the woodworks today. the personal piece at the end blatantly does not go unappreciated

[@dylencherry7725]

Boooo, psyche ain't real

[@perfectpersona4334]

@@dylencherry7725 nothings real if you ignore reality my friend

[@Mister_LRT]

I personally believe most psychology is BS... ​@@dylencherry7725

[@sentientbeing8738]

Aspiring is right. A real psychologist knows humans have a negativity bias as the default, social media or not. And a real functioning brain knows that living the high life by being internet famous will come with trolls, its like being mad that poop stinks when you become a plumber.

[@frenchfrythecool]

Been a silent subscriber/watcher for years now. You have some of the best content on KZbin, even beyond the world of chess content. You're an entertaining and charismatic guy who would have succeeded as a content creator regardless of the content. You have elevated the world of chess to an insane degree, IMO. You make it fun to watch and learn about. I can't wait to see all that you do in your career to bring chess more into the mainstream, and I'm certainly rooting for you in your GM journey. I know you have what it takes. I love rooting for you in all your competitions

[@CODATV.]

Honestly, it really weighed heavy on my heart that people are that disgusting and mean. I lost my mother (54yrs)and my sister (28yrs)in the last year and my point is you never know where someone’s mind/mental is at. Levy you’ve brought me into Chess and I’ve been a subscriber for 4 1/2 years I do boxing media by I love chess and I think you’re brilliant. It isn’t easy to get 3 BILLION views, nor is it easy to bring high level occasions and explain it to a dissinformed audience and make it fun. You’ve also beaten the best players in the world. Give yourself a pat on the back bro! I’m in ALLENTOWN PA and I spread your content with all my friends I hope you continue to grow. GOD BLESS YOU YOUNG GENIUS!

[@rohailparkar1411]

Why are the people hating that he drew? I hate when people who know nothing and just hate for no reason on someone who is CLEARLY better than them. Anyway congratulations Levy hope you get a win Tommorow

[@Updog89]

It’s precisely because of what you said. The don’t know what they are talking about.

[@hurmur9528]

Who hates him? I like Levy and Pia, and her daughter is pure charm.

[@jockez3581]

Is claiming the game wasn't very fun to watch considered hating?

[@avalope]

90% if hate comments are people trying to get to the pin of shame

[@AlexanderTheGreat871]

​@@hurmur9528 Pia : 🧓🏻 Levy : 🥚 Anna : 🐮

[@rammbinoTM]

Mad respect for you Levy. It takes a lot of self-awareness to say things like “I’m bad at change, this should have happened sooner.” Stoked that you’re doing what’s best for you and the community. Me and my brother both got into chess recently, and you’re my go-to source for learning. We love watching and talking about your games. And we both believe that you can be a GM. We’re late into chess, so we want to believe it can happen for somebody closer to our age and older than 16 haha. Don’t let the trolls get you down. There’s older people out there who look up to you as well. Thanks for making awesome content to brighten our days 🙏🏼

[@FuRyEDge]

Good stuff, Levy! You're on the Road to GM, not on the Road to Make Spectators Happy. As you've always taught us in chess, you have to (usually) objectively play the best move in the position, not play what you WANT the best move to be. So if at this specific point in your journey the best move is to make a draw, then you make the draw, spectators' enjoyment be damned. Also, kudos to you for nixing the pin of shame. Understandably, you did it for engagement, but I think you and your channel have grown well beyond the need for it. Always rooting for your success! - Lurking Old Man

[@shawncleaver386]

Been watching you for years Levy, and dont blame yourself for the negative comments. They happened, and you dealt with it the best way you could. I love the idea of getting rid of it, I'd love to think it will help decrease the amount of comments. People will always try to rip successful people down, and you give joy and learning to millions and inspire people to face their flaws head on like the road to GM series. Have always loved your work, your work ethic, and you deserve some positivity!

[@TheGermanObserver]

Hey Levi, it's absolutely unnecessary to feel like an idiot after losing against Pia, an experienced GM!!! YOU are the underdog, at least in the classical games. So, any point is a success!!! And even a loss with a high accuracy is a success. Greetings from a German player of the lowest league.

[@xjk8977]

THIS! Like shes been a GM for so long, she is a master of her craft, and for someone like him to play so good, perfect even, to draw, that just shows how much of a master of his craft he is. Pia has defeated so many great players, yet he can stand his ground with her and play with her, like this is so beautiful and awesome.

[@user99-we7jj]

Love the removal of pin of shame! Remember most of these fans love you and appreciate you!

[@marcuscodrescu2638]

Glad your not doing the pin of shame anymore. And dont feel bad for feeling insecure, anybody would feel that way. Youre a great guy and youre doing a great job. keep doing what your doing. All the best

[@Joseph-d7q]

Love you levy. You always keep it real. You are the only KZbinr I follow and I watch every video. The only content creator before I’ve ever been a fan of on social media in my life. I’m 27 and always rooting for ya. I appreciate your honesty immensely as someone who relates

[@jyotisalian7139]

Hi levy.You got this!We all know you can do it.Just ensure there is enough time to sleep and for preparation.We all are rooting for you!

[@hahahasan]

aye, the analysis was fun, but that humanly honest bit at the end... wonderful :) You grow, we grow, the channel grows... all in a good direction it seems. Keep up the good work.

[@alvistoh7477]

Don't have to feel bad Levy! It's nice that you are documenting your journey to GM and letting us learn along they way through your ups and downs. Supporting both you and Pia throughout these games!

[@BatmanTheMainVillain]

yo Levy, good luck on your matches. you’re the guy who helped me from 200 Elo to 1900 Elo. Thank you❤ Elo update: 2008

[@CrazyCarz69]

How bro give me some tip i am currently at 1450

[@soham7316]

What a legend

[@borandiUK]

I went from 1900 to 200

[@Popernicus]

ON THE BOARD! You got this! Pia seems so nice too!! Would love to see the two of you going over one of the games together!

[@saamajama]

we appreciate the sacrifices you make (besides the rooks) to uplift the ENTIRE chess community. I agree your channel should be a place where you come to and are happy. If youre not happy, your fans arent happy. you are the biggest chess creator on youtube, dont stop

[@kashem425]

21:36 you’re not the cause. There would be naysayers regardless. You’re doing amazing work, and your channel has changed me for the better. None of your trolls can claim that from me.

[@adityanayak9]

This is a really good change. I have followed your since 2020 and I have been seeing your videos everyday for 4 years now, I guess. I never thought "pin of shame" was a good idea, personally. And honestly from psychology and neuroscience perspective, it's not a good thing too. So I think this is a great change. Way to go, Levy!

[@normalperson198]

Ngl this whole event is fun, we all learn from levy, levy learns from analysis and we improve, If you're seeing this levy then I just want to say that keep going, these are your final steps to being a grandmaster I support you ❤️

[@xtacle1]

Well said!

[@theodorrosin9818]

That was very well said. Agree with xtacle1

[@Wjbddskwndkd]

Final steps😂 More like a first step.

[@poonamgupta9498]

Uhm no actually, he is already an international master so he is closer to being a grandmaster than a non IM​@@Wjbddskwndkd

[@MichaelCheatham-jw1ny]

You content has become a bonding activity for me and my kids. We love chess and are cheering you on! Thank you for what you do and your love for the game

[@alphacko]

Thank you for introducing chess to me, it's open for me personally a new perspective and view on life, you do more bright work than you can imagine, sharing your path and experience that is great, will wait for the next game and your video.

[@Starsky3022]

20:30 I'd say on the contrary. Maybe I'm overthinking it or misanalyzing, but from the outside it looks like you're more confident than you used to years ago and maybe more importantly more resilient mentally

[@AlexRodriguez-bt5jb]

You deserve to feel good and trust yourself Levy - win, lose, or draw. What you are doing with this channel is historic, and you pour so much energy into the community. It would be legendary if you became a GM, and certainly you will at some point in your life - maybe even soon. You know you have the talent, and the psychological game is so tough but you're doing the hard work of thinking about your own individual psychology and how to overcome the boundaries (which is very interesting for viewers still!) . I'm here for the journey man, and so grateful to be able to witness everything that you are doing and will do. Cheers!

[@Trendzy11]

Hey levy. just know you're my favourite chess content creator and i always HAVE TO tune into every video. I recently won a NATIONAL schools tournament with my team because i used openings from this channel. also won a bunch of tournaments because of this channel. thanks levy for all you have done all this time. these haters got more energy wasting time hating on someone rather than focusing on themselves for once. Your content is the best levy. a mix of humour. instructivess, intrigue and DONT GET ME STARTED ON YOUR F ING COMMENTARY. GOD TIER!!! #Gm LEVY #YTchessGOAT Love from south africa!❤❤

[@adrienneirda5350]

Brave of you to share your feelings at the end, i think you've made the right decision. Negativity isnt very useful when you're already hypersensitive and over criticizing yourself. Good luck for your road to GM and thanks for the content

[@scudetm1]

Levy you got me into chess during the pandemic and I watch your videos and recaps all the time. You’re the only chess KZbinr that is entertaining to watch. I also have some of your courses on Chessly and will continue to play the a3 Sicilian til I die (I played it against you when I played you on an episode of how to win at chess).

[@molobog]

I got into chess thanks to you Levy, literally everything I know about the game comes from watching your videos for a long time, and there's probably a lot of people who can say the same. Thank you, Levy, for giving me a hobby I really enjoy.

[@Bofa777-]

Levy you're an inspiration to many people on and off the board. While all of us want to improve our chess and we are inspired to you in that way. Many of us have other large goals we want to achieve in life and seeing you strive to be a GM is really an inspiration to a lot of us to not be afraid to go for our goals.

[@MadScienceWorkshoppe]

This event is killing me because we all want Levy to do well, but Pia is just so nice I can't root against her. I'm rooting for everyone to have fun and learn something so we can all grow together.

[@cadoho]

Me too. I'd so love for Levy, to have some nice wins against a player like Pia who has accomplished so much. That would be a great accomplishment and probably confidence booster for Levy. But at the same time I just love Pia. So sweet and gentle and I just wish for her to be able to show off how incredible she is and although she is past her peak that she still got it.

[@strochinger]

I started watching you, because it was fun. Then I was impressed from your way of commenting the Hans-Magnus story, later I was impressed how you were dealing with Hans and now with Magnus, from expressing yourself occasionally in statements like here, and all this just gives me hope and joy. It's just nice to watch someone enjoying himself, being goofy for fun, but has and shows a passion and sincerity about what he is doing and overall finds it important to be a good a decent person.

[@davidsolomon3709]

This was a very real and down to earth video. It’s so refreshing to see someone with millions and millions of subs be this vulnerable

[@darlylmfao7035]

Its was honestly really sad to see the amount of negative comments during live. Ignore the kids levy, your freaking inspirational!!!❤

[@shanivl3668]

@SmellWhatTheRockIsCookinwhat is your problem? Why watch and comment if the only thing you do is be negative.

[@-JDev]

@SmellWhatTheRockIsCookinthen why are you watching?

[@-JDev]

@SmellWhatTheRockIsCookinLooks like you've got a lot of comments on this video, seems like we’ve got another keyboard warrior on our hands.

[@danieltyler4023]

Levy, you single handed got me into chess, and using what I learned from your video on the Vienna Gambit got a win against a 2100 elo player at 650 rapid. You're great, you do great things, and you'll have a great life if you don't get in your own way.

[@dahcat]

Good on ya

[@s3d567]

15:54 please levy don't ever bother yourself with haters comments we ly very much and support u

[@NoName-xc6cg]

Levy❤️

[@wanttodor_mir]

❤

[@amazingaxos5414]

Levy never look back ,you are gonna become a gm soon just believe in yourself and go for it ,we support you

[@bko02]

Love your content man, you got me into chess, keep it up much love.

[@SahilSingh-il3ki]

17:00 i miss being told that i'm worth more than queens and knights😭😭

[@Sandfox07]

You're worth more than a whole chessboard! :)

[@nikolasbaxevanisstan]

​@@Sandfox07You are worth everything. I love spreading positivity

[@SahilSingh-il3ki]

@@Sandfox07 thank you;)

[@danielerkens6063]

Dont feel bad about having feelings like any human being and not feeling great about toxicity and hate turned towards you. Its a good thing this change is being made and I hope it changes the community's vibe ❤

[@aichan2676]

Hello, Sir. I just wanted to say thank you for all what you have done for the chess community. I am following your channel since 2021 and it is not a coincidence that I started playing chess actively since 2021. You are one of the people who inspires me to play chess. I have never thought that chess will become one of my favourite hobbies. By watching your videos, not only I have improved the way I play chess, but also learned how to deal with pressure, insecurities (a lot of them), and how to enjoy the game regardless of the result. A lot of your fans and I believe in you. We know that you can play well and you are working hard to achieve your goals. Sometimes you have bad games, sure, but don't let them to seal your potential, please. The games you played so far are great. Keep up and don't focus too much on the future, but pay attention to the present. Thanks again for being our Chess Teacher, Sir. Enjoy your evening!

[@rickdonnelly3937]

Levy you help people in ways I'm sure you do not even realize. Chess and your channel came into my life at the same time as my sobriety, before the pandemic. Chess has become a coping skill and you have become a constant, authentic entertainer, educator but most of all communicator. I would not have rediscovered chess with the same intensity if it wasn't for your passion, story telling skills and effective communication style. Thank you.

[@dman6261]

I don't even play chess, but I just enjoy the take of many of your videos on chess, you make things interesting to me, from historic games, to covering tournaments or AI games; I can truly say I enjoy your content without been truly interested in chess

[@mikesnell981]

Levy, ive only been in to chess for less than a year, but ive been watching you ever since i started. Glad to see you doing what you enjoy and helping us out here trying to improve as well. Keep it up.

[@Q8VEGA]

I’m a huge fan of Pia and Levy! Honestly, I’d love to see them draw every round, watching their talent and chemistry in each game is just the best!

[@DHHFanatic]

Keep going Levy! All the best for the upcoming games .

[@carlosf.lincopibruch7654]

Levy, thank you very much for the content you create every day. I started playing chess in May of this year and I was pleasantly surprised by your book, which was very helpful to me. Then I found the videos on KZbin. I am currently an active student on Chessly and, simply, thank you. I have learned a lot thanks to your courses and videos. From Chile, we support you on the path to becoming a grandmaster. Greetings!

[@mochabutter_]

You revived my interest in chess single-handedly, I finally got one of your chessly courses and it is incredible. Love you man

[@perfectcutvideos110]

Thank you so much for sharing your feelings with us levy, I don't know why, but I loved it, I think it's good to have true feelings that are not just to get likes and attention. I support your work and your struggle, stay Gotham

[@-miromax-5349]

Man, showing your vulnerable human side and being sincere is so rare among content creators, especially with millions of subs. That's very appreciated and please don't pay attention to loud minority of haters and trolls.

[@L1V1ticus]

Pin of support for levy

[@bowantoia8536]

You are one of the best chess communicators on KZbin. Il love your candour. I struggle to understand people who are so toxic and you are far from that. Keep up the great work. You are only stupid if you don't learn from your mistakes and you are most definitely not on the road to stupid, you are on the road to learning and self discovery.

[@davidk4848]

some people are just pricks - you have far far more people who respect and support you than detractors. you're an IM - and for someone who's just getting back into the game (thanks to you and your book BTW) i can't imagine the level you play at. it's easy for others to snipe from the protection of their computers - what level are they playing at? i'll bet it's nowhere near you, yet they feel they can talk you down. *everyone* loses games - you're playing a GM who, as you said, has been a GM longer than you've been alive - that's one of the most powerful sentences i've read in a while. to show your losses as well as your wins takes guts - but it helps us all to further learn something about the game. i'm sure i'll never be your level, but it's a beautiful, elegant and difficult game, but it is fun learning. so, in short, thank you and i think you're amazing.

[@ФедорЗырянов-т5и]

Levy, hi! First of all - I really like how you just speaking about different things on the camera. It makes me feel like I have conversations with you and it is very relaxing and good thing about your content. I'd personally like to see more of the "talk videos" like this. Secondly - I really appreciate all your effort and work you putting in this channel. I truly wish you happiness and success on your life way. There is always people to hurt you emotionaly, but they all are just some rude guys who don't think about others. Thank you and good luck!

[@DrTFW1]

It's actually really important you say these kinds of messages at the end. It so easy to "idolize" people like Levy, and forget that he's human. Levy - You're doing amazing, you have, literally, millions of people rooting for you in every area of your life (Gm title, relationship, business etc.). The haters will always hate...beat them by continuing to be your awesome self. Much love from the UK.

[@Marcusbreum]

Levy I have never commented before, but I watched your videos for years, just because they make me feel good in difficult times - and they are engaging, fun, educational, and easy to digest. Almost every single comment here is not a comment on you as a person, but a comment on profile on KZbin that dehumanizing aspect brings forth the worst in some people acting like they were just roasting ChatGPT. It is unforgiving to make content - it is just easier for people to leave rude comments than good ones. And since KZbin comments are so easily accessible and anonymous it enhances the issue.

[@DeanJamesKetchum]

Levy, you are the best content creator I watch. I love checking your channel everyday to see what new grandmaster you have beat. You have fueled my confidence in chess and you are the reason I won my chess club at my school. Thank you for that. I'm so sorry these people are mean to you when they have no reason to be. You are a great chess teacher, a great chess player and a great guy in general. I hope this helped. GO GM LEVYYYYYY!!!!!!!!

[@hgrdsquirrelgaming6252]

I’ve only been watching for a few months now and I’m still very new at learning chess and I appreciate all of your breakdowns and I’m understanding it more and more with every new video I watch old or new. Keep doing the amazing work and I love learning from your videos!!!!!

[@zaza_art]

Levy, you are the best chess youtuber on the youtube!!! We all love u and i'm really happy that your channel is even excist. Before, i didnt know anything about chess, and i started to play chess a few months ago, but im already 700 elo just because of your help! (And also i was really happy when u read my comment on your stream a few weeks ago lol)

[@meganberkenstock7545]

It's refreshing to see a KZbinr like yourself open up so candidly about this topic. As a viewer of 3 years I can tell how much you love the game of chess and the passion is felt through the screen. You make a conscious effort to connect to your audience through streams and updates and I'm sure a lot of people take for granted how much work that is. To the people complaing that he's rich or other stupid comments, remember that this stuff takes so much work. He should be paid for everything he does to better the chess community, and it's really none of our business to begin with. Thank you Levy for all that you do. As a female chess player I personally also appreciate how you include us women in chess dicussions. You do a great job of cultivating an inclusive environment for your viewers. I hope this comment helps increase the positivity on this channel and I am eagerly awaiting your next game! ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@micheledemichele448]

Levy you deserve an environemnt that allow you to achieve your fully potential like evryonelse

[@patrickmartinstumph8104]

Levy, you got me into chess 3 years ago. You keep me in chess when I'm not motivated to play myself. Thanks to you, I know so much more about the history and culture of chess as well as the contemporary scene and streaming boom. 3 years isn't that much when you probably have loads of day-ones from the Crew64 days, but for me, it's the stage in my life from an insanely turbulent winter as a lost 17yo to now a genuinely happy and healthy 20yo. It just feels like your content has always been there, "been through it" alongside me. I think I'll stay a viewer and subscriber for as long as you decide to keep making this impactful and inspiring content, regardless of whether chess stays in my hobbies, regardless of whether you go 1.5/11 or 11/11, of whether you have a kid and retire before 2030 or become a GM and are just getting into your true peak. We love you, наш лев! 🦁

[@Niggraba]

Im genuinely happy that many comments here are starting to appreciate levy's feelings a lot more and starting to appreciate him because at his level I mean many things should be stressing him out and on top of that people are saying negative things abt him. So now that people are being there for him really helps the community out and himself.

[@hyperchaz1506]

You play Very good 👍 and stop bullying him 18:40 19:20 stop bullying everyone

[@PhoenixBoyPVT]

Omg sorry you jimmy neutron first

[@sparzion4331]

Don't listen to the 6 year old haters Levy. You are a great chess player and if you continue to work hard you can become GM!

[@daria_cogito]

I'm on my way to becoming psychologist and I can say that Levy is great teacher and incredible person. I like combination of chess lessons and some psychological moments in all Levy's videos. Today's introduction made me smile, it was cheerful. Also I'm glad, that pin of shame is in the past, cause it does reflect on every type of psyche. In case if you didn't know -> Focusing on good things brings happiness, so let's build chess community with cheerful vibes ❤

[@wisdomCurator1471]

Levy, you're by far the best chess content creator and I believe you will get to GM. This is just the storm. the sun will soon break through eventually. And even if you don't get GM, the journey you have shared with us is inspiring and that is something that can't be taken away from you.

[@creative_gdn]

I don't even love chess, but I love you Levy! You're an inspiration, because most of us are trying, and struggle and lose at times in our ventures. You are relatable, and I applaud your overall success!

[@SwetaKumari-uv5qx]

0:12 Levy did you remember rook b1 from chat because I was the who typed the thing in chat so just wondering so pls reply

[@Idwww]

I think he only sees the comments that happen straight after his video posts.

[@eagle-eye29]

Levy sits around doing nothing waiting for random texts to answer in his spare time. His life sucks.

[@TrulyZoomin]

Eagle eye, come on man…

[@BobKevin-by5vx]

You have to be the luckiest guy alive to be remembered from at least 10k comments

[@SwetaKumari-uv5qx]

@@BobKevin-by5vx I mean the thing was pretty long so it might have stood out

[@LluviaZuniga-qq6tt]

Levy you inspired me to learn chess at 48 and I'm having a blast (even though my elo is not that good--you taught me how to laugh at my own mistakes, which is the only way to enjoy learning chess at 48!) Thank you for this amazing gift! With the way things are going in the world, you and this game are seriously crucial to my maintaining my sanity. With the millions of subscribers you have, I'm sure I'm not the only one who feels this way!

[@Nkdc333]

Draws are part of chess. No shame in it.

[@noahzuklic1754]

Greatest KZbin channel hands down huge fan 10/10 he will make gm

[@pilzz03]

Been following you for almost four years now I believe. Been loving your content for all these years, you‘ve been so inspiring to my own chess journey and have made me love the game much more than I thought I ever would. Thank you so much for your content Levy, now go get that GM title!!

[@offkeychris]

Hi levy. I made a joke on your last video and I do it for reason. Because I know you get insulted alot. I do it because I want everyone to remember this is just a game, i try to make light of the situation and try to put a smile on your face. You are a good person and I personally appreciate what you've done for us! That's all. Thanks

[@htadgt2142]

"99% ACCURACY!!!!!!!!!!!!!" is the title just incase he changes it.

[@enemyk2800]

he will change it to round 2 something

[@optic5453]

U say “incase he changes it” as if it isnt a certainty