Oh.

[@jad7334]

what you're doing is extremely hard, knowing that there are tens of thousands watching every move you make. But know there is HUGE silent audience who is cheering you on and admiring your journey, don't give up, you're doing great.

[@percy404]

nice comment, agree

[@raniarieli2162]

im extremely hard

[@hiranom20]

​@@raniarieli2162😂😂😂

[@chap_eau]

yes!

[@santiagovazart5546]

@@chap_eau indeed

[@Pantherboy957]

Levy, no matter what others are saying, I’m wishing you the best of luck with your journey to becoming a GM!

[@nyehnyeh9006]

W comment

[@menjolno]

During the Veitnam war, Cheeze Pizza was legal in the us but not in the soviet union. I wished us is still the good guy. and i wish levy agrees .

[@nuggetz9380]

I know that pizza, see you soon ​@@menjolno

[@asucahman8540]

Levy, for the first time in my life I have followed a chess game live. It may be hard to see, considering chess is not tennis and there aren't big crowds cheering and celebrating your points, but you may very well have the largest number of supporters any chess player has ever had. We root for you; we know it's hard; we know your road to GM will be long and tortuous. But we also know you'll make it. Tough day; tomorrow will be a different one. Cheers mate.

[@davidtran9455]

i completely agree and i don’t mean to be negative but i bet gukesh or vishy had more fans when they were going for world champion since they had all of india. but yes we’re all rooting for levy to become a gm

[@pausmola]

Engineer gaming

[@arightscepter]

well said

[@IMj1m]

​@pausmola bro thinks he is uncle dane

[@samh2023]

Well said. The road to GM is especially hard ik you don't win games

[@GGtheking2]

If this becomes the top comment, Gotham should play a game of chess but every time he loses a piece he has to eat one of those mystery jelly beans

[@gamewayboys4076]

make this the top comment!!

[@kevkv1]

2016 ahh concept lol

[@firstnamelastname503]

Or increasingly spicy hot sauce

[@CommanderGrbik]

What about a really spicy chillipepper

[@capivara_11]

Protect this comment at all costs

[@jeerock]

The human brain can suck sometimes. You could get a million compliments and be showered with love... but those one or two negative comments can eat away at us so bad. Keep your head up, Levy. You're an awesome chess guy and human being.

[@andya1752]

This is spot on. Shades of RSD (Rejection Sensitivity) here too, useful to understand and develop coping strategies around.

[@menjolno]

I like jfk's brain because during his presidency, Cheeze Pizza was legal in the usa but not soviet union. I wish we were still the good guys

[@tengu5628]

​@@menjolno huh?

[@sporegazm]

"I wish the internet would realize there is a human being on the other side of that comment" - the sad, dark side of the internet since it's existence. I'm a huge believer in free speech. But can you imagine a GM(or anyone for that manner) walking up to am IM pushing for GM, and to his face, roasting him. He'd either get socked in the face or everyone who witnessed it would make the person having that outburst feel shame. Now it's just the norm to have no manners. I don't watch any of your content except for these GM videos. They are real. They aren't just content. It's a gritty documentary. And it's informative for aspiring players like me. Keep at it man and keep your chin up

[@xxchxxzero]

I dont get all this idiotic take on the "feeling" of the man, regarding Levy chess skills. People farms him in the same way as he farms other people for views. Who cares. Levy is a grown up man in his 30's with an incredible success in the content business (youtube), he's millionaire, he's married to a woman he loves and has achieved evertything someone can aspire to. People joke on his chess skills?! Who cares! Levy is so unbelievble insecure for a wothless thing : CHESS TITLE AND CHESS SKILLS. I wouldn't have any remorse on hashing him about his chess skills. They're worth NOTHING IRL. He is a great youtuber and thats why he has his great fanbase, loving him or hating him, making all his fortune. He could be a 1000elos and wouldnt change a thing. Why he bothers so much?!

[@sporegazm]

@xxchxxzero everything you presented is a logically fallacy of many. Appealing to his success or appealing to what he may or may not do to others, is one form of a logically fallacy that doesn't address nor justify or explain my original comment. If someone with down syndrome lands a hot girlfriend and wins the lottery...but is trying to become a lawyer...that still would be acceptable to walk up to his face and make fun of his struggles? Sure...I have the freedom to do so. And I might even be right. But does that make it well mannered or okay? Again...if anybody acted like this say, in the 60's the person having the ill mannered and rude outburst would be shamed to hiding or socked in the face. All your appeals to his success or authority or previous actions are just classic logical fallacies. You can't excuse rude behavior based on such things.

[@jondebeer6863]

That's the downside of being a public figure. You have to be able to deal with that in exchange for millions.

[@xxchxxzero]

@ so hard.... c'mon guys. It's not like he is a Pro chess player. He's not. He left chess as a career cause he couldn't afford a living with it. He became a content creator about a thing he loves and became milllionaire with all the effort needed! Now granted the life he got with his work (the content creation! not the chess), he can play for reaching the achievemnt of GM. And people should be careful about what they say about how he plays badly? Levy want the respect of the chess GMs for his skills in the game. For the pros they are are non existent... so what?!

[@benjaminbjerkemd7426]

H is not the greatest guy out there by a long shot

[@BadrAdnani-y7q]

Levy is a gm in my heart

[@azenith9283]

And thats the only place he will ever be one😂😂😂

[@ahmedayman6937]

​@@azenith9283Bro thinks he's funny

[@agentraydg839]

🙏🙏

[@azenith9283]

@@ahmedayman6937 Its just the truth, Cry harder😭😂

[@nana8894]

@@azenith9283 Nah, he's not gonna cry. Instead your mom will be the one crying on my bed tonight😎😎.

[@DavidMoreharts]

You teach chess well but what can be gleaned from your willing vulnerability is of immeasurable value. You don’t avoid or shy away from your real feelings. It’s what’s being a grown man is all about. Much respect

[@delyvisana]

Love watching the 'Ups and downs" of your road to GM. Isn't it what we'll all go through when we play tournaments (at any level). I don't envy the spotlight and scrutiny you are under, but I think I can see you relaxing more and not taking losses so much to heart. Great! It's all part of the process.

[@leegallagher4133]

You don't need to be told you're an idiot, but you do need to be told that you are honest and real levy. Not everyone admits they're sad and I appreciate you sharing your feelings. Good luck tomorrow

[@sharamall]

21:28 bruh levy you didn't get outplayed, you outplayed that guy. you played a new opening got into a good middlegame and dominated. he didn't beat you, you threw the game because you doubted yourself, which happens and it's unlucky. it's like playing a league of legends game for 45 min, you're way up in kills and gold but you lose one teamfight because someone was out of position and the other team wins when down 20 kills. it happens. looking at this game from the outside it looks very much like the better player lost. gotta get that mental back that you had last year when you started playing tournies again, i believe in you

[@TheAnalystXBL]

As others have said when asked to opine on Hikaru's character: He's a very good chess player.

[@reavis14]

True

[@MaxIronsThird]

Hikaru hasn't said a single bad thing about Levy, he always tries to complement him when analyzing his games.

[@reavis14]

@@MaxIronsThird i havent watched too much of Hikarus content. I was watching him commentate levys game and multiple times he said how some moves or tactics were "very very poor." Not saying he's trying to insult levy I just think maybe he doesn't realize how it can affect people.

[@MaxIronsThird]

@ dude, Hikaru was an actual professional player for 2 decades, Levy has never been a professional player, whatever it is that Hikaru is saying about Levy's game, he definitely has said to himself about his own games. To become a GM and compete in the highest levels, you need to be able to take criticism and improve, being mentally or actual skill, if not you might as well just give up. Maybe this was Levy's ceiling, there is no problem there, he found a better use to his skills as a chess teacher, something that Hikaru doesn't have.

[@reavis14]

@MaxIronsThird didn't ask

[@Just_lll]

0:00 levy appears 24:08 levy disappears

[@Jul14nPlayz]

I agree

[@Gustav_27]

REALLY?!?!?!?!?!?!?

[@capivara_11]

0:50 chessboard appears 21:43 chessboard disappears

[@DrTFW1]

This made me laugh more than it should have. Cheers mate.

[@Zoro-4life]

😮thank you for showing me the light

[@SanisthuyYT]

Hey Levy, to me, you're not just an inspiration-you're a role model. It's not just about your incredible chess skills, which I think are underrated, but your ability to recognize and confront your challenges, especially in TT. You showed that the biggest obstacle wasn’t just about skill, but the mental barriers you faced. And the way you overcame them to prove to the world just how dangerous you can be is nothing short of amazing. Honestly, I see you as 99% a GM, and to me, that’s better than most GMs out there. Keep being awesome!

[@hafezali860]

Tough luck, Levy. Don't be hard on yourself for not performing to the high standards you expect of yourself, just keep doing your best and don't give in to the negative thoughts. We believe in you and are certain you will be able to make and achieve the GM title. Much love and support.

[@moritzgamermori2126]

I have to say that the things you‘ve addressed at the end require a lot of courage to openly say. I felt so bad for you and can exactly Imagine how this has to feel. Please keep on trying your videos made me fall in love with chess again and seeing you trying to get better and yes sometimes failing motivates me to keep on improving myself. Nothing but love and please keep this series up it helps so much hearing your thoughts about your own game and also that apparently everyone gets these annoying random doubts during classical games. Nothing but love

[@Pasha_stz]

23:33 I feeling bad realy man

[@youtubemaster6780]

Levy love from Albania......Praying you become a GM

[@derplad9040]

si jeni

[@youtubemaster6780]

Si ja kalove

[@derplad9040]

@@youtubemaster6780 mire

[@SovietAssault69]

İnşallah 🤲🏼

[@willgiesen-wz7tc]

Gotham. I am just a low life kid whos a 1500 but I want to let you know, we are all so proud of your courage coming back to competitive chess. Screw those saying mean things. You may never see this but know that I and thousands of other people care about you so much. You got this! Go crush the rest of the tournament!

[@KingTacos1146]

im 800 :(

[@arightscepter]

@@KingTacos1146 But like me enough of this stuff gets explained to have a functional Patzer experience. I am too busy watching videos to man up and try to gain some rating. Looks like 914. I was a low B class player in the 80's so I kind of understand how hard and infuriatingly slowly these gains come.

[@hecdudeh2o969]

This is such an amazing series from the perspective of a competitor. I hope everyone who watches realizes or remembers how hard the journey is. Competition brings out the human in everyone. Every step, forwards on backwards, you've taken has been normal; both for someone who eventually decides this isn't what they're made for, and everyone who achieves their goals. You deserve nothing but kindness goat

[@abdullahjumaah43]

0:50 yapping ends

[@Q1Fear]

This is so useful timecode

[@chessman55]

Way sooner than usual.

[@SalmonJonesTheMagnificent]

Hikaru being a borderline sociopath has been a known thing for forever mang

[@CastorRabbit]

They ALL are. That's what gets them there.

[@nawtmyrealnamelol]

​@@CastorRabbit being a sociopath is what makes them a chess GM? wat

[@aavarela64]

I have no sympathy for Levy here. If you’ve watched him cover lower rated games he’s always extremely condescending and constantly mocks the players’ blunders. But now that someone higher rated than him is critiquing his play he’s choosing to play the victim. It’s very hypocritical.

[@VeilInfinity]

​@@nawtmyrealnamelol Very rarely is someone who is just the best in the world at what they do a normal person. There's usually something major wrong with them, almost seemingly balancing out how great they are at what they do.

[@kaidenpink1771]

​@@aavarela64When he does that it's when someone has submitted a game to him with the knowledge and expectation that he's going to do that. It's the same distinction between a bully calling somebody ugly and someone getting called ugly after the post a selfie on r/roast me. There's consent and the person getting made fun of is allowing it in good fun

[@tjkyriakos8802]

I left chess when I was 13 and returned a month ago at age 27. Thanks to your videos, I'm playing again AND enjoying myself. Your match was the first live chess event I've ever watched and it was a blast. How open and real you are is a genuine inspiration and I really hope you keep on this journey and give yourself the grace you've given me and so many others.

[@KnightmareChess12]

Don't think about what others say Levy, look at how many people you inspire. You are an awesome guy and we all know and believe that you will become a GM at some point! Be happy and you'll turn the tables on them tommorow!

[@daviddanielsonii9838]

Hey Levy, I appreciate you being real about how others' words can hurt. That is good for all of us to hear. We all can be guilty of saying things about others that make us feel bigger, smarter, stronger than the people we are ripping on. I feel for ya. You are a really sharp player, awesome coach, and creative communicator. I have learned a ton from you, and i like that you share both the wins and the losses with us.

[@baker217]

3:44 First mention of Magnus

[@SoumyaR222]

I know it sucks to lose, again and again. In those moments..You just have to put all your trust in your abilities and believe in yourself. Hold on to the little glimmer of hope...you will get through this!Don't pay attention to what others say! You know you have the will power to become a GM and you WILL achieve it! Keep doing your best, and little by little, you will accomplish your dream!! Your hard work is truly commendable!

[@idkpro7]

Even tho levy lost atleast he tried his best

[@maxdercoole227]

The Video has been out for 1min😭😭

[@azenith9283]

😂😂😂😂

[@chesschump39]

You spoiled the ending 😢

[@d1tweaker]

​@@chesschump39get out of the comments before you finish the video

[@Cometnmb]

Being on the receiving end of stuff like this only makes u a better and more empathetic person who is capable of treating others better. You’re doing great levy. We love you

[@mql31]

First of all, I really enjoy what you are trying to do Levi. The toughest problem is always the mentality. So I want to give you an advice. I would recommend that you just say them to stop sending you clips or block them or whatever. The most important thing for you will be to just say: "F what others say or think, I'll play my way and get it done. And that's no attack to the Top Gm's. Of course they know it better, that's why they are the Top player. Also you can try to implement a "routine" --> Every time you start to doubt or drift away with your thoughts, take a moment for that routine and clear your mind. I'm very positive that you'll get this done with your coach. I wish you much luck and I'll observe your journey from Germany.

[@Carlos-ps7hb]

Hang in there Levy

[@vjkg9020]

Wait I’m feeling bad for levy 21:45

[@xxchxxzero]

you shouldn't. He's acting like a child. He's 30, millionaire for his achivemente as a content creator, happily married (at leaswt at the moment). That's the true life. All his effort for the Gm title, his chess skills or his chess achievements could be ignored and nothing would change in his life. Why should someone be so sensitive about this issue. I really dont get it. He could easily shake it off, thinking about the people who are working for 20k a year 12hper day , while he's winning in life, instead of crying about another youtuber making content about him, cause he should think about levy's feeling s about his efforts about chess(?!). Think about the monstrous amount of hours he dedicated about making videos and content (i think he made 12 hours a day EVERYDAY for the first 2 years fo his carreer!!!). That's the true achivement of his life!! Yeah, people make fun of his tournment perfomances....uuuh.... Who cares. Really Levy should grow up on this aspect....

[@Thim01]

​@@xxchxxzero Can you not feel bad when someone laughs at your mistakes? He works hard for it and I do think its one of his greatest passions. Yes he is a millionaire, yes he is a content creator but who says that's all he should care about? Just like he worked his ass of for videos, he is now working for the GM title. He often says how greateful he is for the position he is in, so why can't he complain about other things? With your vision, nobody should complain at all since there will always be someone who has it worse. Oh, your poor? Well at least your healthy. Oh someone you know died? Well at least it's not your whole family. I can ask the same thing to you: Why do you even care? You have internet access, which is a privalige. Who cares what a content creator on a website thinks.

[@gabir8707]

@@xxchxxzero right, because everyone knows if you're successful it means you don't get to have feelings obviously

[@Haise-san]

​@@gabir8707That guy feels that harassment is justified if done to those more fortunate than him lol, the good centuries old history again

[@That-guy-there1]

@@xxchxxzero life is life, there is no set way to live it. If him being GM is important to him its going to be important, regardless of what YOU think a true life is. This has nothing to do with other people and how happy they are, he wants to be GM and someone he considered a friend trash talked him, is he not allowed to be mad at that because he has a good life? lol the idea that having money removes your feelings really makes no sense.

[@ThePoeticmadman]

22:22 bro youre like one of the best. like 99% u dont need to worry so much. youre great, and a lot of people only started because of you.

[@bfid1996]

Hey Gotham, I never comment, but I am a long time viewer. I promise you there are more people who want to see you succeed than fail. There is always going to be negatives, but you are creating more positive than negative. What you’re trying to do is so inspirational to things outside of chess. You’re the biggest thing to happen to chess as well. I’m sure there are statistics that say otherwise, but mainstream wise no one has brought more casual eyes to chess than you. You have made a game that is very boring for a lot of people exciting, and I’m sure the majority of them want to see you succeed!

[@mihaelniko]

You have to overcome this. People will always say negative things. This is your biggest obstacle and once you get over it, you will have done it.

[@Gustav_27]

2:00 Unless you are a chatbot🤣

[@arightscepter]

In the old days ('84 or so) when I had a somewhat thriving club and tournament lifestyle, I had a very cool chess club thing going with our hometown (Cottage Grove Oregon) chess club and also going up on some nights to play at the Eugene Chess club. I know what its like to have chess club friends. Some of the best times ever not involving family and/or wife were those times. I still remember when the Eugene chess club Pres Don Peterson told me, "You're creative like Alekhine." Over three decades ago hehe. So my belabored point is Levy, your influence, to me, feels like a chess club friend. Show each other our games after the local tournaments and someone always says, why do you do that? And you try to explain. But we were always full on for our friends. Like now. From my room. Love you.

[@eagle-sera9261]

U are playing very well, and ur making geat progress. I get it might not feel like it, sometimes it must be super frustrating, but there are millions of people who think u are great at what u do. We support you, both as a strong chess player and as a content creator. Stay well

[@Luminosityy]

Levy I just want you to know that I understand exactly what you are saying. My friends (higher rated than me) watch my games and always laugh at stupid things I do (not just in chess) and it is really disheartening. Just gotta remember that one day you'll be just as good as them maybe even better. Keep it up!!!

[@americatrimble]

oh.

[@gamewayboys4076]

oh.

[@kevkv1]

ah.

[@ronindraco4194]

oh.

[@jeremyfigueroa4144]

hm.

[@BGwxlf]

uh.

[@siggispiggis4256]

I found your channel a couple of months ago and, while I’m still not a skilled player of any sort, you made me interested in chess for the first time of my life. The way you explain games, what moves are good and what aren’t, makes chess just so much more exciting! I rarely comment on KZbin videos, but I felt the need to say that there’s a huge crowd of, usually silent, people out there cheering you on. Give yourself some credit, you make chess fun!

[@ehyu9168]

22:22 I believe in you man. you WILL get to GM

[@BigFoxyChess]

Dude. You will be a GM someday. You are almost there. Give yourself some credit. Dont worry about critics, theyll always be there. It may be somewhat magnified in your case given your platform, but you understand chess at a level so may of us wish we could. Just play YOUR game and forget about what others are saying. You have nothing to prove to anyone. Only yourself. Dont be too hard on yourself. Time to bounce back. The grind doesnt stop. 🤜🤛 We believe in you, buddy!

[@BlitzFuel]

We all have bad starts - keep your head up and WIN your game tonight!

[@tubelogic523]

I feel you, Levy. Your honesty and humanity are apparent.

[@cybermandan1960]

Hikaru already pre-moved this recap by 15 minutes 😂

[@elisha2358]

Hikaru and Levy's dynamic is like Chuck and Jimmy's dynamic in better call Saul. Pretty sad when you think about it.

[@gabriellee5013]

As a long-time fan who eagerly awaits every RTGM episode rooting for you to win, maybe stay out of comments and DMs. You give the impression that you're impenetrable when it comes to haters, comments, and DMs. At your level of fame, it'll never stop. No one wants to see that affect your mindset when you're playing. You also give a lot of ammunition so you can't really just say "oh it's just for fun" when you're feelings get hurt cause someone else does it to you

[@Retraccc]

Never commented on a video of yours before. Sorry to hear it’s tough to play through these games and see the reactions. We are all enjoying watching - these are the highlights of my days.

[@Hidinginyourcupboard]

The bigger Levy’s hair gets, the stronger he becomes 💪 When things get hairy, get hairy

[@MaxIronsThird]

i think it's the other way around

[@SussyIndian]

What he has done, bringing light to the game of chess making it fun for millions of people, i started playing chess because of him and millions of others did aswell he might not be a FIDE GM but hes certainly a GM to the ones that looked up to him when they started playing chess

[@Hebdomad7]

Book recommendation for you. "The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life".

[@RICHARDS899]

Levy, you and Anna have both not only inspired me to learn how to play chess in my 30's, but you've also ignited a love for something that I didn't know I had. I'm not going to sit here and tell you that you shouldn't feel bad for losing, you're 100% right to feel however you feel. I simply want to cheer you up by thanking you for helping me learn this beautiful yet ruthless game. I will forever take this passion with me for many many years. Triumphant as the GM title may be, between creating chessly, dominating the youtube chess sphere, and inspiring an entire generation of future GM's, you are one of the greatest, period!

[@RICHARDS899]

oh and btw I really don't like Hikaru. His tone exudes arrogance and he's just got a very unlikable personality.

[@randislays]

1:44 idk if that pun was intentional but i laughed

[@Funnerailles]

Keep going Levy. The absolute vast majority of us wants you to succeed.

[@hellboundzed]

Still supporting you Levy!! People suck, I wish kind comments could counter act the misguided judgment of your peers. Keep playing, find your groove and get back to winning. Best way to beat the negativity is to hold your head high, learn from each loss and get that GM title no longer how long it takes!

[@trevorduncan9580]

Keep your chin up. I watch and have learned SO MUCH from you. I also find your content SO entertaining. Who cares what some dummy says? they probably 400 elo lol You have a great mind and are so entertaining. I know its easy for me to sit in my chair and say "don't let them get you down" ... I know I take it personal sometimes myself too... but ya know. Keep being awesome bro. Thanks for the honesty and sharing the way you do with us.

[@gijsvandepol12]

Most inspiring video title so far Gotham! Great job

[@nuffkamelissa]

I have so much respect for Levy coming back to road to GM. I wonder how much motivation it requires. It is really inspirational watching other people's jorney. It's not even about chess, it's the life with ups and downs, black and white moments. Sport is sport, but still I think that respect is essential.

[@LightYagami123-e3d]

Broh without Chess his income is Zero so he has to make videos about chess and that' the fact😂

[@dave5857]

I honestly don't think Hikaru or most other GMs mean to "roast" you as some people say. They're just honestly evaluating the game and they judge the standard of play according to their own utterly exceptional standards. So if a GM criticises 5% of your moves, that ain't something to lose sleep over. Most of us mortals would dream of getting such a favourable review.

[@xxchxxzero]

It's not eve that. Even if they're roasting him about chess. What's the problem?! Levy is acting like a child (in this specific topic). He's 30, millionaire for his achivements as a content creator, happily married (at least at the moment). That's the true life. All his effort for the Gm title, his chess skills or his chess achievements could be ignored and nothing would change in his life. Why should someone be so sensitive about this issue. I really dont get it. He could easily shake it off, thinking about the people who are working for 20k a year 12hper day , while he's winning in life, instead of crying about another youtuber making content about him, cause he should think about levy's feelings about his efforts about chess(?!). Think about the monstrous amount of hours Levy dedicated about making videos and content (i think he made 12 hours a day EVERYDAY for the first 2 years fo his carreer!!!). That's the true achivement of his life!! Yeah, people make fun of his tournment perfomances....uuuh.... Who cares. Really Levy should grow up on this aspect....

[@SmileHIHI6]

​@@xxchxxzero He's human too. We all have weak moments.

[@the_aoli1305]

Levy you single-handedly brought my love of the game back and have since peaked 150 points more than my previous peak. Your impact on the game has been truly inspiring to watch these past few years and we’re all rooting for you and are with you every step of the way!

[@Leventmaster]

Bro has not played these games before

[@mikeodonnell9919]

Hey Levy, long time lurker, I'm respect your journey so much, like legitimately, as it would be an incredible achievement and we forget sometimes given how accessible to top chess players are, but it would be amazing to see you get there. Keep up the work! you've got it in you to go on and crush it and lots of good wills going your way from the community

[@NipsOfOdin]

Totally justified. Hikaru is a little tone deaf to you sometimes.

[@anoymouse5362]

Dear Levy (GothamChess), I'm writing this letter to express my sincere gratitude for the incredible work you do on KZbin. I stumbled across your channel a while ago, and it's safe to say it completely changed my perspective on chess. Before finding your videos, I knew the basic rules of chess, but I never truly understood the depth and beauty of the game. Your engaging commentary, clear explanations, and infectious enthusiasm made learning so much fun. From basic tactics like forks and pins to more complex strategies and opening principles, I've absorbed so much knowledge from your content. I especially appreciate how you cater to players of all levels. Whether it's a beginner-friendly video explaining the fundamentals or a high-level game analysis, there's always something valuable to take away. Your "Guess the Elo" series is particularly entertaining and has helped me develop my pattern recognition skills. Thanks to your channel, I've not only improved my chess skills significantly but also developed a genuine love for the game. I now find myself eagerly analyzing games, studying openings, and even playing online regularly. Chess has become a true passion of mine, and I owe a large part of that to you. Thank you for being such an inspiring and effective chess teacher. You've created a fantastic community, and your dedication to making chess accessible to everyone is truly commendable. Keep up the amazing work! keep pushing towards the title we are fully behind your back levy.

[@That-guy-there1]

24:08 the time to get out of here

[@danhenderson7010]

The crazy thing about competitive in-person chess is that in each game you are facing not one opponent, but in reality at least four opponents at once. The opposite player, the clock, your physical environment and yourself (in terms of your own internal thoughts and emotions). The way these four (or more) opponents interact with each other throughout the game creates a fluctuating meta-level-framework that plays a big role in determining the game's final result. While you are playing competitive chess you are like Hercules fighting the Lernaean Hydra. It is a great art to be able to constantly find a way to minimize these four (or more) opponents throughout a contest.

[@JeniaT05]

Chess Squid Game episode 2

[@akhilkumar.k5650]

Levi u r the person who made me start playing chess again after i stopped for few yrs. I rediscovered my passion for chess because of u. And u deserve to be a GM and ik u can and so do many like me. It's not easy but we all know u can do it. I wish u the very best and i would love to see u as a GM.

[@strochinger]

That's why you have more followers than Hikaru. Easy as that. On one side you are funny, entertaining, etc, but you are also very decent and honest and don't put others down, even when it would be easy. This was especially obvious in the Hans-Magnus-Hikaru episode, the jeans-fide nonsense, on Kramnik and so on. Hikaru chooses a very different side, and that's why I am hardly watching him anymore. There is still this thing, much bigger and harder than becoming a GM, becoming a GH, a grand human, and you are on an amazing road for that for sure. All the best!

[@johnadams3751]

You got this levy! Keep pushing, you’re doing a brilliant job & absolutely killing it on the business side of things. I am reading your book and just finished my first course on chessly. Me and my son are learning a lot and loving your stuff. Keep going

[@TheUnburntGod]

Hey Levy, I left this comment on the video of you covering your game yesterday. Thought I'd post it again since it's all the more important hearing the ending to your video. It's so, so easy to sit behind a screen and look at the analysis bar and say stuff like "how could I miss that" or "I'm not good enough" but you have it in you man. My words probably dont mean much since I'm a 1700~ but I also get horrible anxiety while playing and I play ONLINE mostly (don't even get me started with over the board 😭) You obviously have the technical skill Levy, but the human brain is a double edged sword. I'm not going to give any advice since I haven't even figured it out yet, but if I was you I wouldn't be pushing myself to "play better." Like you can always try to memorize more openings, study more theory, etc etc. But I think your biggest hurdle is the mental stuff. I really don't know how you even deal with some of the things people say. I'm not envious of you at all. People you thought were friends saying you'll never make it to GM, you're too old for it, whatever. Genuinely snake behavior. (Edit for this video: this is the part I'm reposting for. Hikaru feels so slimy to me. I really do not like the guy. I won't get too much into it.) But you got it man. Be patient with yourself and try your best and you'll make it. Anyways, good luck. I bought your book for my fiancee to get better at chess. She's liking it a lot, and it's good bonding. Be safe man.

[@azenith9283]

Wahala😂😂😂

[@TheUnburntGod]

@azenith9283 is that Nigerian? Apologies, I'm not sure what you're saying :(

[@jacobewell965]

Levy I just have to say how inspiring you are. You have such a genuine love and passion for chess and it’s impressive. I played chess growing up but not much and you inspired me to start studying and trying to become decent at chess one day. Keep on doing what you’re doing! We’ll all be here cheering you on!

[@pratham2333]

The milker is being milked himself by Hikaru.

[@Vansh-k6w5t]

Levy you made us fall in love with chess , it's never easy to play on board without the engines and find the best move every time especially when you are making a comeback to GM title it sucks to see our favourite streamer to lose the game but you are also a human so we just love you wheter you win or lose, ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@jorgescp1]

NO SPOILERS

[@Jul14nPlayz]

Levy became a grandmaster!

[@agentraydg839]

🛡🛡

[@NJDJ2]

ok 👍

[@wojtekzelek6251]

I hear you're really mad at yourself after the loss but keep your head up! Your fans are here to support you through the good and the bad. The road to success is never an easy one but it will all be worth it in the end. Keep up the work Levy.

[@Z7MBR5]

bro is the Mike Israetel of chess

[@connorpowers2786]

That’s pretty fair

[@just_a_gaming_pickle]

I feel you bro, you’ve got this dude keep pushing, we’re all here with you :)

[@LukeTownsend-h7b]

Gotham long time viewer big man i just wanna say thank you for making me passionate about chess without you i wouldn’t know one of my favorite hobbies and wouldn’t try to sac my rook every game i play u can make it to GM keep pushing!!

[@Ozzy1984_]

That was a really close game, and a couple of different moves make all the difference. It's difficult to watch you affected by the negativity. Hang in there, Levy. Remind yourself of all the amazing things you've got going for you, and you'll soon forget the lovers who enjoy trying to make you feel bad.

[@capivara_11]

21:43 Yapping comes back

[@warrenmulder-smith9460]

Hats off to you Levy for being & showing vulnerability. Keep your chin up mate. You have beaten GM's before so just believe that you are already at that level & the games results might surprise you. Thanks for the recaps

[@madhurkumar5810]

0:01 yapping start

[@kirtishmehta4090]

Levy you are good ❤ Don't worry about anything your silent warriors will always be there ❤

[@Rip_cashier934]

Top comment is gay

[@killerb8031]

Watch this comment become top comment

[@BenisMannn]

And thats totally fine

[@harrisonharp1121]

Hikaru mask still slipping

[@Rookthe-n6x]

Yapping ends 0:50

[@mamatoldem5331]

Everyone has their opinions I think you shouldn't have taken a break my man play through the nerves ❤ were rooting for you

[@WeaponsRemorse]

How do 13 year olds have enough concentration to play a full chess game when they can’t even get off their iPad

[@riseagainstthemachine6079]

They probably just play chess on the iPad.

[@WeaponsRemorse]

@ oh yeah I didn’t think about that

[@ishaansuri3777]

you might not be the best in game, but you're getting better, recognising lines is also good, it feels like you need a bit of confidence to trust your gut feeling levy. All the best mate

[@superneenjaa718]

Where's the guy that was roasting 2700+ players like Ding? Even when you were invited to a TV channel after the world championship you handled the question about Ding's last blunder so non diplomatically. A media guy like you should have tried to explain a player's psychology to the broader audience better instead of going "ikr? what a weird blunder."

[@phamust]

Keep fighting for it Levy, you got all our support

[@Hamsonham]

Levy, thanks to you I've started enjoying the game of chess. You amaze me with your genuine effort and love of the game. I know our experiences are completely different, but you've helped me not beat myself up so much when I blunder mate in 1. I've struggled my whole life in caring too much about what people think of me, and you're right, being human sucks. I make so many mistakes in every facet of my life that it gets really depressing some days. I know I'm just a username on a website, but I love watching you perform and I never thought it would hurt me to see you trip, but it does. You're awesome Levy! I hope you know that you can do this!

[@Bungmungulogungus]

You got this Levy, don’t listen to what anyone else says, you have what it takes!

[@jackfontenot6997]

Road to GM is definitely my favorite series. Seeing the in depth analysis of your personal thoughts and moves during the game lends an interesting insight into professional chess. Keep grinding 💪

[@NightWolf4223]

Levy your the reason i got into I'm Competitive chess. Love your videos and i love your Commentary. Chess gods sometimes aren't on your side. But your still one of my favorite chess players

[@dbrownlive7115]

KEEP FIGHTING

[@richmyjz]

There will always be people who care about you that talk some smack-it hurts. We've all been there and can definitely relate. I hope you can filter the negative thought in YOUR head and realize - it's just life bro. It gets ridic sometimes...Just keep pushing forward and do the best you can. Invest in the process-not the outcome...that goes for your mental state of being as well brother.

[@samycino]

Hey Levy, don't let the negativity get to you! People only criticize so passionately because they care deeply about you and your journey it’s a strange way of showing love, but it’s true. Remember, we’re all rooting for you, and we genuinely believe you have what it takes to become a Grandmaster. Keep going, stay motivated, and know that your fans are behind you every step of the way!