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[@ashokjoseph6990]

can we just agree levy is annoying?

[@unfrosted_derp]

No dummy

[@ramunasstulga8264]

pin of silly

[@tylerdurden6352]

I agree

[@Cashimat]

Pin of shame

[@Vincenzo-ks3zl]

Yes

[@ViniaminT]

Gukesh took it personal when Magnus said he'd do poorly

[@pubggamerpro4650]

My man will actually make magnus suffer in future as a wise man kasporov said (every coming chess generation are better than older one)

[@35utsavavardhana83]

​@@pubggamerpro4650well I don't think so vishy Anand is still in top 12 players after all these years so you can expect magnus who is probably the best player ever to be considered goat atleast for this century.

[@llawliet2814]

​@@35utsavavardhana83 i mean Magnus is better than Anand so Gukesh can surpass him

[@arthur0023]

@@pubggamerpro4650 Yeah I dont see Gukesh being above 2800 for 13 years and counting or being the world number for 12 years and counting.

[@Pradeepsingh-lz5zs]

@@arthur0023 then you are short sighted

[@susurrus5047]

The fact that I stayed up until 3AM only because I can't wait to watch the Gotham recap the second it comes out says enough I think. I just want to say I really enjoy your commentary, Levy, it's always amazing.

[@GothamChess]

I appreciate you and all others who stay up so late to catch the recaps. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

[@addi2275]

@@GothamChess You are my sunshine My only sunshine You make me happy When skies are gray You'll never know, dear How much I love you Please don't take My sunshine away The other night, dear As I lay sleeping I dreamed I held you In my arms When I awoke, dear I was mistaken So I hung my head and cried You are my sunshine My only sunshine You make me happy When skies are gray You'll never know, dear How much I love you Please don't take My sunshine away

[@l.r.c9364]

The question should be, why tf are u also a wake😂

[@browhat6935]

​@@addi2275😭

[@AlexanderTheGreat871]

​@@GothamChessdue to pressure of study, and my love for chess, I always stay up late at night, get a bullet(3 min) sleep, around 2 am, then start studying again. I sleep 5 hours every 2 days😂 Love your content!❤

[@Frez__]

Hikaru has Gukesh and Ian in the final two rounds. That's gonna be crazy 🔥

[@07Lightless]

I’m rooting for Gukesh as the underdog. Dude has really surprised me this tournament.

[@ZaheerHussain-wo2en]

I'm rooting for hikaru .the only competent one

[@alveolate]

im still fairly new to watching pro chess, but it seems hikaru has a knack for ramping up in the last few rounds?

[@seanbrennan3241]

Hiki in the world championship would be more fun. And if he did go on to beat Ding, Magnus would come back for sure

[@ZaheerHussain-wo2en]

@@alveolate he is one of the three best of this tournament along with fabi , nepo

[@Mehrshad84]

1:04 Hikaru vs Fabi 8:47 Tan Zhongyi vs Lei Tingjie 11:39 Pragg vs Alireza 15:20 Kateryna Lagno vs Aleksandra Gorachkina 16:22 Nepo vs Nijat Abasov 20:45 Nurgyul Salimova vs Anna Muzychuk 22:40 Humpy vs Vaishali 25:25 Vidit vs Gukesh

[@KanderUdon]

Thanks

[@BEHEADED_1]

Can someone give my man a raise?

[@VineetJaruhar]

God's work 🙏

[@NJDJ1986]

Thanks for timestamps❤❤

[@alveolate]

why doesn't levy heart these super useful comments :(

[@adijee2025]

gukesh 11 moves force checkmate sequence was brilliant 🥶

[@Sncedayone]

Was it

[@harishjoshi-wf2xe]

@@Sncedayone yes very

[@austinchristie7442]

Genuinely impressed with Abasov in this tournament. Considering his rating, he's putting up some heroic performances.

[@rdspam]

He’s in last place, no?

[@inack9220]

@@rdspam he's literally playing with super gms. He isn't in their league so considering his rating he is holding quite well

[@Secretarian]

I'm rooting for Abasov because everyone has been dumping on him like he's yesterday's garbage. I'd like to see him play spoiler before it's over.

[@georget4141]

today was his only good performance

[@epl_500]

I watched Levy's interview with him and then was watching the end of the live today and suddenly felt so happy for him putting up such a fight. I hope he gets a few more opportunities to shine like this

[@baskeplaye009]

Oh boy, I can't imagine what the title would look like if Hikaru wins it all. I hope YT allows at the very least 1 million exclamation points lol

[@afuzzycreature8387]

You know Gotham will go to his home airport and kiss him as soon Hikaru gets off of the plane

[@sinox5]

"I interviewed Hikaru for 1 day straight"

[@ChristianHegele]

Fabi out here breaking my heart.

[@nilent]

No one should play for a draw against Hikaru. Go for the jugular at all times...do or die. Hikaru has nothing to lose, steaming is his real job.

[@CarlosTorres-hz4zm]

For real. I always root for him just for him to be good but not dominant

[@danielecassano2663]

I also root for him but jesus he needs to be more aggressive, just one win and all the other games he was never strongly attacking

[@pokeinator7834]

Fabiano is the Tottenham Hotspur of chess

[@Orneyrocks1609]

I was kind of rooting for both of them, so it would be bittersweet no matter who won and just bitter if they made a draw.

[@SilverSlayer]

Kramnik watching Hikaru beat Fabi is a very interesting thought

[@lololo-he6xk]

hey you have right now exactly 100k subscribers

[@chess]

I love this game

[@rahulterwade]

Too late, but alr.

[@Mason-wm5qo]

Me 2

[@questonto-xl7on]

here b4 this gets famous??

[@prostar_winner]

@@questonto-xl7on Here

[@PillowCaseVR]

same bro

[@AriGonzalez]

Thank you Gotham for bringing these amazing recaps and for never failing to make them exiting. Greetings from Chile

[@pclfld8253]

damnnnn what a player Gukesh is... that 11 forced mate move was just outstanding

[@leloleli7508]

What a win from Hikaru!

[@placeholder6517]

Every time you say "X needs/needed to play..." we already know they're not gonna play it. You should start mixing it up and use that when they actually do play the right move to actually create suspense

[@alveolate]

i think he does, just not very often

[@Mewmew1-2]

He says that and a lot of the time they do play it though.

[@patrickimperial579]

Bro shut up it's a recap video. He doesn't need to create suspense to fulfill your desires. Go watch a thriller if you want suspense. 😂

[@fos1451]

@@Mewmew1-2not when he makes it dramatic in this candidate, if they do make it in this candidate he will usually don’t take a pause

[@couldntcareless7884]

⁠@@Mewmew1-2but then they won’t play the right move shortly after. It’s a bit delayed sometimes, but the prediction works almost invariably.

[@Imrandela1920]

Gukesh playing very well, not surprised if he wins the tournament

[@ashutoshsharma9532]

brilliant checkmate! Man on fire.

[@Kaiasky]

I'm rooting for him, Gukesh would be so exciting to have as a champion.

[@morijin5568]

he has definitely made everyone very much aware of his presence as a menace.

[@KatoYutobe]

It was obviously staged, Vidit gave him free points. freaking indians

[@Tuh_qh90]

​@@morijin5568 in every once in a blue moon, people with incredible performances appear. Last time it was Nodirbek and now it's Gukesh.

[@bdeezy1794]

Bro you cranking these videos out is awesome. Yesterday felt empty with their off day.

[@haithamsuneer2182]

30:06 its incredible how stokfish couldnt figure the mate in 11 in a lower depth and gukesh went for pure calculation savegery the youngsters are here. The new era Alireza, Pragg , Nodirbek , Gukesh , Arjun, Maghsoodloo , Sarin , Keymar

[@shreyaskarsingh1426]

Crazyyyy

[@kip8230]

Keymer, Sarin

[@david1rosenthal]

Agree they are impressive, but FWIW my stockfish finds that mate in less than a second

[@Tuh_qh90]

This is what happens when you use stockfish in a potato pc

[@michaelemenike5006]

Indians didn't come to play...

[@za5528]

These recaps are so exciting man, thank you for making them. I know it's a lot of hard work to bring these to us consistently day after day and I appreciate it!

[@leviknight21]

These recaps are top tier I swear ty! Seriosly enjoyed watching the games live here and there but the energy you bring is insane! Ty Levy!

[@unknown23hornet22]

My girlfriend called Levy a modern, nerdy Harry Potter.

[@abtinhidaji9977]

I was watching Hikaru's upload while waiting for yours! Good timing

[@StrengthOfADragon13]

This is the first candidates I have followed. Thank you so much for making these recaps

[@binks2413]

Love the recap vids Levy 👌

[@DarrenYork]

LOL "A massive shipment going down the A-file!" (...if ya know what I mean)

[@joykenn9772]

😂😂😂

[@philfoden930]

gotham gotham gotham

[@notanonymousperson]

For future reference, the title is HIKARU DID IT AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!(idk so many exclamation marks I can't count)

[@michaelmassaro4375]

Pin of Fame

[@mlcsracingnetwork]

Rare Gotham heart

[@BEHEADED_1]

This is proof that Levy has a heart

[@ERFARINGyoutube]

Why did Gotham like this?

[@victorkao1472]

Going into a blitz battle with Hikaru was Fabi's first mistake

[@manishenglishgamingmeg2123]

2023:MAAGNUSSS 2024:HEEEEEKARUUUUUUUUUUU

[@rawedok1]

No one cares about some KZbin commentator who achieved nothing in life 😂

[@RONALDOCR-bq9sg]

​@@rawedok1whom are u talking about ?

[@aarambhaxd7861]

@@rawedok1someone seems jealous

[@ZaheerHussain-wo2en]

​@@rawedok1 who hurt you

[@damianovich1512]

​@@rawedok1 Are you projecting by any chance?

[@overeternity]

Hey Levy, really appreciate the passion you put into providing these recaps. As someone who has watched some of your content that isn't just on the main channel, I've grown an appreciation for your content and chess as a whole. Hope you're having a great day, thank you so much 👍

[@MR.kaispeedshorts]

Levy Than you for this content i love and respect the way you help chess

[@JamesMiller-lb3sk]

Hikaru played a brilliant game

[@Albert-tp8bs]

Tactical I would say

[@slicksalmon6948]

Your summaries have been very entertaining. Your rhythm, tempo, timing and level of excitement have been perfect.

[@Q-Bits8]

man it's 3 am here and finally the recap is here. Waited for it before going to sleep.

[@heatherverity4968]

Levy just casually makes the best uncut entertainment on the internet

[@stevenlakes8737]

I have been so excited for this recap!!! Just sitting doing nothing waiting for it to come out lol

[@pallab999]

That's the power of beardless Hikaru 😅😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@marvinmaali4019]

25:42 The Giga Fried Liver 😂❤ Thanks Gotham.

[@Blinkers2007GameDev]

3:30 "You dont wash your hands" I felt that

[@rakhatthenut3815]

Cringe

[@Blinkers2007GameDev]

@@rakhatthenut3815 🙉

[@CM-qp5mj]

Bought your book. Just amazing. Thank you!

[@Rainydayreads815]

You’re so good at commentating chess bc I’m a beginner and you make complex strategies followable

[@cropcircles5697]

0:39 - Hikaru vs Fabi 11:27 - Pragg vs Alireza 16:17 - Nepo vs Abasov 25:05 - Vidit vs Gukesh

[@B-fq7ff]

what about the other games?

[@stingfiretube]

@@B-fq7ff The women are not that popular, nothing more to it than that. Heard some of these names that for the first time while watching candidates.

[@jelv.4142]

Thank you for these recaps! I can't watch the matches for 6 hours.

[@marcelopcamargo]

I love when youre home cuz ure more time online and answering to fans man thats just kind i fking like you btw im high

[@slyck_supracotra7136]

candidates vids are your best, keep it up my guy 😉

[@Yesil_Ata]

we will not shake our hands cause you dont wash your hands 💀💀💀

[@AZWIZEAZ]

Such a good video, very insightful

[@acelamp4367]

Nigga it has been 1 minute

[@shieda.achour]

i love how you build a story in everygame damn the suspense mate jjust wow im waiting this recaps all night :) :) :) ( i live in algeria )

[@JoelBrownMD]

I rush to your channel to get the best, most entertaining highlights of each round of the candidates and I'm NEVER disappointed! Thanks!

[@nlaidlaw16]

what brilliant defence from Abasov as well

[@chandramoulimukherjee6653]

Levy never fails to put hikaru in the title.

[@jamesw9930]

*Magnus has entered the chat*

[@a.j.leclair5426]

Levys passion for this game is pretty inspiring im not gonna lie. How can anyone hate this man. Love from NH Levy

[@Aphetalion]

Levy sharing moments he goes through some hard chessgasm as always...

[@Giggle_Pig]

levy casually riding Hikaru's horse like a knight

[@ac4694]

look at theze knights

[@rawedok1]

Ok Incel.

[@jaymorse1417]

​@@ac4694 deez

[@catpineconekit3490]

HUH???

[@omkarbhoite6339]

Tf?😂

[@carlosdmartinezv4842]

Wow this day was pretty intersting espacially the battle between Nakamura and Caruana.i just hope everyone luck and may the best win🎉🎉.

[@michaelmassaro4375]

If it’s Nepo I’m rooting for Ding again

[@carlosdmartinezv4842]

​@@michaelmassaro4375me to

[@user-uu9ig7in2w]

bro in 5 days it has been 4 year i have been watching him love to him man

[@user-ht2wt1ul2h]

great video levy thank you so much for this type of content it allow me to understand those difficuilt games as a begginer and i really enjoy how you present it and by the way all of those thumbnails looking amazing

[@hasongs5460]

At this point, Hikaru is the new Magnus.

[@michaelmassaro4375]

Well he can still be Hikaru Gukesh is Magnus

[@BigJohnM]

Only in classical chess

[@bobwilkinsonguitar6142]

Magnus couldn't break Fabi's E5

[@self-righteousideologue9398]

lol, what? He's not even leading the tournament? Unless you're talking about how Levy is labeling his videos? Then nevermind

[@emanuellucin]

No pls no. Hikaru ego it's annoying

[@ryanedwards4758]

Levy, Duke of Nakamuraland.

[@MohamedAhmed-sm7ud]

“Cuz I don’t want to cuz you don’t wash your hands” 😂😂😂😂😂

[@kripposoft]

Really appreciate these recaps! They do a great job at breaking down the games for smooth-brains like myself, while also being entertaining.

[@emanuellucin]

Gukesh: hey levy speak of my performance Levy: hikaru dit it again!!!!!!!!!!!! Gukesh: 😢

[@rdspam]

25:04

[@ahiyacohen4433]

Havent seen you in a long time

[@geetabahl5699]

I love your commentary so I would appreciate if you would make recaps of women's candidates as well.

[@amarsinghal7369]

These recaps are so good, GG

[@magicman1337x]

he drones about candidates 2022 like we were all there 🥱

[@marshmellowheadgamer1228]

For reference, the name of this video had letters in it

[@Theaverageperson22]

This is all the confidence Hikaru needs to win the whole kit and caboodle!

[@muratsinanengin9773]

Abosov Nepo game was simply beautiful chess. I’m sure both players were elated by it. And shoutout to you Levy, you’re the go-to man for a top notch recap of any top notch game.

[@physicaluniversehindi]

for future reference: HIKARU DID IT AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Chessalot]

Can we all just appreciate how good this guy is at recaps. Top tier

[@769_tYu]

Finding force mate in 11 is spectacular, what a madlad, respect

[@gforce1737]

I just watched a snipit of your 30 queens vs Martin, and I think you should do 30 kings vs 2 queens

[@LuckySingh-qv7be]

Hikaru fans like

[@MaxIronsThird]

I feel sorry for Fabiano, he's one of my favorite players and probably the most down to earth out of these guys, i was hoping for him to win, his face when playing Hikaru was devastating. i really hope Nepo doesn't win, he had his chance and floundered against Magnus and Ding.

[@majormoron605]

Some fire games this round! Keep the recaps coming

[@soidesu]

Levy's passion for chess makes me feel like im watching an actual fight when he commentates

[@G-chess_channel]

It would be so amazing if Gukesh won this event. 17 YEARS OLD (I mean he looks like he’s 30 with 2 children and a wife.) LIKE THAT’S INSANE!! Youngest world championship challenger, and imagine he wins, which wouldn’t be too difficult if Ding Liren doesn’t get his form back up. Tbh I’m rooting for Gukesh, just want to see the youngsters going. Maybe Gukesh will be the next Vishy.

[@imgnryvansh]

Gukesh, the 17 years old prodigy leading the tournament with a heart breaking loss then again comeback, playing candidates for the first time, no one expected him to perform well, and this Gotham guy.... Hikaruuuuuuuuuuu

[@dw96969]

Keeping the suspense, makes it better. From the title everybody knows hikaru must have won, so makes it much less thrilling. So, the title will bring him lots of clicks while keeping the most impressive game still a secret

[@CanariasCanariass]

Hikaru has a huge fan base because of his streaming and I think they are friends too. But for real, Gukesh is doing amazing 😊

[@opiedrums6969]

That "Get out of here" almost felt forgot. Like you almost ended it and then remembered

[@epl_500]

Was watching the tail end of the live broadcast today on the edge of my seat. Props to Abasov for putting up such a fight! Excited to watch it again here now

[@chandramoulimukherjee6653]

For future reference the title is "HIKARU DID IT AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

[@jammasterlee]

Gukesh showed some stones there. Champion's mindset. Amazing mental comeback.

[@adijee2025]

damnnnn what a player Gukesh is... that 11 forced mate move was just outstanding !!!!!!

[@jameschin7643]

First

[@soupforbreakfast]

nice

[@TheJusticeTurtle]

Real

[@rodolforossi8550]

Who’s skipping through all the girl section too?

[@porcupine14yo]

I thought I was the only one 😂

[@surendrapatel4398]

Me😂

[@Bobybrown-jz4uk]

Probably the girls are doing too

[@eyan5687]

Me 😂😂😂

[@user-yf2bd4dq2d]

Only you and 3 more goofs 'Girls' section was pretty lit too

[@FemtoSecondSpectroscopy]

Levi love your recap!

[@pbezunartea]

Great recap, as always!

[@samtaylor8734]

It's adorable watching all these legends have their moments in this tournament while Magnus sits it out waiting to curb stomp them later on.

[@RayonCunningham-vd9lq]

Imagine being vidit's king knowing your only move is to kill just to be killed

[@shanecox7942]

Another great video, thanks Levi

[@wildfamily2655]

Levy saying we have dirty hands and do not was it lmao😂

[@bruce2953]

Fabi really can't catch a break against Hikaru

[@Lazarus_17]

Levy, you made me love chess man, thank you

[@nimnim5149]

yes levy you are right, I don't wash my hands. good call

[@ntenavyomusyani935]

I love your reviews of the games...keep them coming 😂

[@jaredgates4310]

That Hikaru game was incredible

[@pranjalsrivastava1660]

I knew levy’s gonna have a field day with this one

[@Pulsar.88]

Gothamchess is truly amazing. Making chess recap videos as exciting as watching a live hockey game is special. I hope he never stops.

[@jamesw9930]

That Gukesh finish was a freaking masterpiece

[@johnshanley83]

‘The pressure of Hikaru’ - Fabiano succumbed to the pressure of time