HIKARU!! - Candidates Round 8

[@LuukSwinkels]

Thanks for all the recaps my guy. You wont see this message but if an extra comment helps boosting the algarythm I will

[@GothamChess]

PIN OF SEEN ❤️

[@LuukSwinkels]

@@GothamChess BRO

[@eruptrl8893]

Magnus is way better than levy

[@ekiM2K]

Pin of algarythm

[@Rostam.]

@@GothamChess awh

[@puzzLEGO]

Rapport makes chess so much more fun. Showing up with a pink suit, making up his own line and winning is the most hilarious thing I’ve seen all day

[@darrenfleming7901]

I love that he's ready to just go in and try to get some impressive games once he knows he's not a contender to win it.

[@random9-548]

Also he said he didnt prep anything, he just walked in and figure out what to do, such a boss...

[@pepijnh5276]

Also loved when duda played the petrov, and you saw rapport die inside.

[@pschneider1968]

Next game Rapport might come with a pink Cadillac - watch out!

[@lifeenjoyer9699]

quick question - why are you the next "Just Some Guy Without a Mustache"? Lol, I see you on every video I watch.

[@alexsmith3598]

I really think Rapport is my favorite GM. He seems so radical, especially in the way Levy recaps his games. And I really like getting slaughtered by Nepo and showing up in a pink suit with NO PLAN for a damn win. This guy is literally the main character. He just customized his suit of armor and got his plot armor strength.

[@Baumhauskrampf]

After the game, he even told, that he will now think about the suit for the next day to confuse the opponent even more ^^ such a chilled guy

[@ryanlind5239]

Recommend watching his interview with Dina if you haven’t seen it. He is a funny guy.

[@Ronaldo-eu1nz]

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[@alaneiiro]

Round 8 Recep: "the games ended literally 30s ago" Round 9 Recep: "one game is still going, but it will end before I get to it" ... Round 14 Recep: "the games start in two hours. there will be two berlin draws and firouzja will get low on time again"

[@dylanmark1834]

Lol... I liked this with all my heart😂

[@anglik3954]

Your post is funny. But it's Recap, not Recep (Erdogan???)...

[@j.21]

lol recep

[@MistaOppritunity]

World championship match: the match starts in 3 months. Magnus draws every game and wins in tie breaks. The interviews are painful.

[@alexanderwilliamhassaikay]

@@anglik3954 bro lol I can't 😂😂😂😂 I would not have seen that if you didn't point it out 😂😂😂😂

[@williamhalley1017]

Bro I don't follow chess too closely but Levy you're a born entertainer and you make a review crazily enjoyable. I could tell your energy and hype around that last game was so pure, I felt it through the screen.

[@iamnotmcm]

@♜ WhatsApp㊉①⑨⑦①③⑧⑦⑥⑧⑨⑤ no bot

[@gregorgiebel1377]

@@iamnotmcm thats obviously not a bot. Thats levys private account! Dont you see the profile picture?

[@punyagupta3071]

True the energy and hype was definitely pure!!

[@Ronaldo-eu1nz]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mojOmYeDebdkl6c&ab_channel=RubberRoss

[@hypercubemaster2729]

@@gregorgiebel1377 I don't think that they were saying Levy is a bot, but rather they are claiming that they are not a bot so they can fool people and scam them out of money or their identity. In any case, I'm reporting them, as should everyone else who sees the comment from them.

[@silviupopescu9879]

Dude, I just wanted to say that you are the reson why I got back into chess like 2 years ago and I have been watching your vids ever since. I am a proud 1900 and it is all thanks to you. Keep up the good work!!

[@augustinesia1771]

Online rating doesn't mean anything...

[@commanderzander580]

@@augustinesia1771 Some kind of FIDE elitist? There is a monumental skill difference between a 900 online rating and a 1900 online rating. So yes, it does mean something

[@Mm-dn5gc]

@@augustinesia1771 of course it means something, its a way to measure progress at the very least.

[@RandomPerson-gf6gd]

@@Mm-dn5gc then how does it not mean anything

[@lupapupa1963]

@@Mm-dn5gc Usually a fide rating would be like 200 lower than the online so it actually does mean something

[@matthauke]

Always appreciate the effort to get these up so quickly! You make long, thoughtful and tactical games easier to understand and entertaining too!

[@frankjohnson123]

I'd rather he take more time.

[@matthauke]

@@frankjohnson123 I wish I had a million quid

[@zaben8294]

@@frankjohnson123 nope it's 12 am here any more than that I'll be starting missing out, maybe

[@Ronaldo-eu1nz]

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[@stuvius]

Tell me two years ago, who never played chess, that I would be this hyped for this game, and I would call you insane. No one does commentary like you Levy

[@Gabriel-to5gd]

4 months ago I didn’t know what chess is lol now I’m watching tournaments

[@j.21]

@♜ WhatsApp㊉①⑨⑦①③⑧⑦⑥⑧⑨⑤ get out of here bot

[@animefreak3010]

right lol

[@jackbruh3397]

Breathtaking game from hikaru and Fabiano, absolute masterclass

[@aayannasir749]

Bro the vids only been out for 3 mins, what r u talking about

[@aayannasir749]

just realised u could've watched the actual match live

[@eduardvalentin830]

@@aayannasir749 better delete that comment:)

[@jackbruh3397]

@@aayannasir749 yea I watched it live but I always watch the recaps too

[@aqeelraja4750]

@@aayannasir749 😂😂

[@generalgrievous6689]

What a day. Raport showing up absolutely dripped out, slapping people as if he was a pimp. Hikaru playing an amazing game against Fabi. Absolutely amazing.

[@obiwankenobi3058]

Hello there!

[@generalgrievous6689]

@@obiwankenobi3058 Ah, General Kenobi *cough cough, splutter splutter*

[@BlanBlan19901990]

19:00 “if you made it this far into the video” Of course I did :D always watch these completely. I imagine retention rate is high for these particular videos. Well done as always, looking forward to the next ones

[@IIIAnchani]

Rapport is such a savage xD He's putting on a pink suit and just blasts Duda off the board without even as much as prepping?! I'd love to see more of that!

[@lookingforvideo9978]

Beautiful recap my man. I LOVED that drastic end with Hikaru’s victory. With that tie Nepo had, I feel like Nepo is a little too comfortable.

[@Coopuhr]

I took a pretty long break from watching chess, and saw a tweet the other day saying the chess youtube apocalypse had finally happened after the streamer boost, the other day. These have been my first videos back in a while. I think it's become a lifelong interest for me, not just a fad, and I'm thankful for your content throughout it! I've been really enjoying the recaps from the candidates and find myself playing more again. Appreciate your vids, and making them understandable for even those newer at chess!

[@comeonbar6590]

I actually think that this was the best outcome that couldve happend in this round, because this just makes everything, especially round 9, a heck of a lot more interesting. If Hikaru and Alizera win, then suddenly Hikaru is just half a point behind. And even Rapport might still be in the game, which is great, because especially after this tournament we all know he puts his heart and soul into this games. He is just so lovable.

[@sarxus9922]

I think it makes it less exciting. If Fabi doesn't win tomorrow, I'm 95% sure Nepo will win the tournament

[@armenvaganian6345]

@@sarxus9922 Magnus wont play Nepo so second place might be very important.

[@harukano9930]

Would've been more interesting if Nepo lost today but yeah.

[@brandonedwards6119]

Fabi losing and Nepo drawing might as well seal the tournament for Nepo.

[@lightman9935]

@@sarxus9922 they have 6 more rounds to go. The only way Nepo secures the win is by not losing any games, which is very hard to do.

[@aaliyan22]

No matter what the game is like Levy makes it entertaining. He made 93 moves of nothing feel like an extraordinary contest.

[@SceptileScythe]

hello

[@aaliyan22]

@@SceptileScythe Hey!!!

[@ryanlind5239]

It was actually a really exciting game

[@aaliyan22]

@@iforgot4837 Compared to Rapport and Hikaru games I would never bother watching it if it wasn't for Levy

[@JohnLounsbery]

I've watched a lot of these recap vids, but this is the first time that I watched hours of the actual tournament experiencing the games in real time beforehand. Watching the recaps of games 3 & 4 made me realize how tough it is to boil down the intensity of a game that could last up to 7 hours into 10 minutes. You do a great job Levy and I have a newfound respect for these summaries. Thanks so much for all the amazing content that I've been enjoying for years now.

[@Md-ht3cg]

No joke! It's got to be a ton of work distilling the games down for us mere mortals, but damn is he good at it.

[@user-cv2uf1yy1f]

I love watching Hikaru’s recaps and Gotham’s because they analyze the games so differently. Hikaru had a totally different take on the end game.

[@MistaOppritunity]

Might have something to do with the drastic difference in skill level and the fact that Hikaru is spending one entire video on one game. But yeah, hearing the different perspectives is fascinating.

[@novicelifts5197]

@@MistaOppritunity levy takes has to do with the engine. If he didn’t watch the game with the engine he wouldn’t see the idea behind the moves. Or he would at least take 7-10 hours to analyze by himself for every game

[@XoIoRouge]

@@novicelifts5197 That's excusable though. Yes, when he walks us through various "What if" or "Supposed to have done" lines, there is absolutely no shot that Levy saw a line that a GM didn't see. Like, he's obviously recapping with the engine. But if I'm getting a recap, I don't want to hear, "He did this move and idk what the idea is."

[@haleysettembre]

297th day of translating Levy's titles into Neapolitan: "Vittorij schiacciant: l'ottav turn re candidat"

[@davidedimichele4027]

Il commento di cui non sapevamo di avere bisogno

[@miamiking8385]

Hahaha è il primo che vedo

[@matvejkap]

What's the joke?

[@tbogun72]

you bored ?

[@babayada2015]

@@matvejkap your career

[@Breeelax]

I don't think alot of people see how important these recaps are for the engagement of people towards chess. I don't think I eould bother checking out all the games myself, but having this kind of commentary for every game in a good enough depth is invaluable for chess and its community. Thanks Mr. Rozman

[@rbcdelta6561]

"Pink!!" Rapport shows up with Hikaru's "I don't care" and wins. Nepo takes no risks while Alireza and Rajabov continue to struggle. Hikaru and Fabi go at it tooth and nail. Hikaru really tried to mess it up but Fabi couldn't find the answer in time trouble. Story of the tournament remains Nepo's dominance and everyone else's missed chances/questionable play. Great recaps!!

[@rachidvanheyningen]

You know you're good when your chess recap makes a person across the world spontaneously applaude at the end

[@Md-ht3cg]

Truth. I was fist pumping the finish of Fabi/Naka

[@alessandrofavaretto4360]

Massive win by Hikaru, in the Italian live comment we were all rooting for Hikaru or Fabiano and every time Hikaru made a mistake or a great move, we were all terrified or amused... definitely a stupendous game, also Fabiano’s defense in the endgame was amazing. Hikaru’s position was just better, and btw I’m so happy he won

[@scoutbane1651]

I'm honestly sad Hikaru won. He played a great game and he deserved the win, but Fabiano is pretty much the only participant I give realistic chances of dethroning Magnus (that has enough points to win the tournament). I mean Nepo could just have a great few games like here, but we saw how much magnus can grind him down. Meanwhile Fabi drew all his games against Magnus and only lost in tiebreak, and he's literally nr 3 in the world, and he has a pretty even record against him in classical. If Nepo wins against Caruana tomorrow it's practically guaranteed Magnus is not getting defeated this year

[@varunsingla4718]

@@scoutbane1651 We all have our bias but fabi is significantly weaker in classical than he was in 2018(Almost 50pts lower rated). Also head to head magnus has always dominated fabi he is 11-5 up in classical. Nepo throughout his career has faced this problem of collapsing in a game and then giving up. Nepo is still only 6-4 down against him but still I would say these past records speak little. None of the candidates have more than 20% chance of defeating Magnus in a 14 game match. If fabi doesn't win candidates for whatever reason then he is simply not the best to face Magnus. Anyways fabi-nepo wch match would be very evenly balanced and exciting than anyone vs magnus tbh.

[@lupapupa1963]

@@scoutbane1651 hikaru will win the rest of the games, get first place then beat magnus for the content.

[@jaideepshekhar4621]

@@lupapupa1963 Tell me when it happens. I won't be holding mu breath for it.

[@th6n]

@@lupapupa1963 Hikaru will become WC and still be a streamer first

[@sayeedahmad8594]

"Chess is better when Rapport is slapping his opponents around" - couldn't agree more

[@gerardomejia8802]

this candidates it's getting unbelievable, I hope we have a finish as thrilling as how it's been going so far

[@TheFlanker47]

Levi: "Teleporting is not a think in chess" Knights: I am a joke to you?

[@BinInABin]

I love these recaps, I absolutely LOVE THEM. But nothing does justice to having watched Alireza vs Radjabov live, they were literally playing blitz lmao. Also i don’t know why they kept refusing to move their rooks to the open A-file, but that’s why I’m sitting on my couch instead of playing in the tournament.

[@plewplew1636]

I'm a lil late on this comment but I had to say the energy on this video was infectious and got me soo hyped for that hikaru v caruana madness

[@charlieday6425]

I tried watching PowerPlayChess' recap, but after a long day at work, I had eyelids drooping, seconds away from sleep. I clicked on your video and I had wide eyes and hands over mouth, cheering Nakamura on. Bollocks to softly spoken, highest level analysis, you are the future GOAT of chess commentary.

[@i_Soar]

I love how passionate Levy gets about these games, it really builds the suspense. Thanks for getting me back into chess again, you madman!

[@peppybocan]

Ian's strategy to draw with stronger GMs is a good approach. He doesn't have to fight all the battles.

[@lopamudra1975]

They're all strong

[@peppybocan]

@@lopamudra1975 maybe for you and me. For Ian? Not necessarily.

[@isaacmillen8789]

I don't agree, I think that he could have pushed slightly harder today. If he loses tomorrow which there's a good chance of, then he loses the tournament lead

[@peppybocan]

@@isaacmillen8789 he may lose the lead, but there will a second round.

[@Ruminations09]

@@isaacmillen8789 No, even if he loses tomorrow, he still maintains the lead, he just shares it with Fabi. Ian is a point ahead of Fabi after today's round, not half a point anymore.

[@Indian.Passport]

My god the hikaru fabi game and your commentary! Absolute madness. I was on the tip biting my nails. All hyped until the very end. The only thing I really really lacks is I have got no one to show this mad chess recap. Love it man. Keep going

[@barryevans7181]

Great video yet again, Levy! Your enthusiasm is so Infectious, the drama you create is unrivalled. Absolutely gripped for the Hikaru recap 👏 🙌 my guy, keep up the good work 👏

[@csscullboythegamingguide4370]

Gotham impressed by 93 moves hasn’t yet seen my bullet games where I forget how to mate

[@TgPepper]

Day 1 of translating Levy’s titles to Pepper: “The candidates goes from a Nepo vs Fabi, to Nepo victory. But maybe Hikaru or Richie will get 2nd”

[@huekeks2231]

If Caruana wins against Nepo tomorrow, I don't know about this statement

[@TgPepper]

HEART OF GOLD

[@SuperLol]

@@huekeks2231 not if hikaru wins against teimour somehow or Rapport against Alireza... it'd be a four horse race lol 🙀😱

[@SuperLol]

@@aman-qj5sx yeah true also they're playing black but i'm still hoping for minimal chance of sparks and drama 😃

[@tempzz2013]

"Teleporting is not a thing in chess", Gotham always hitting us with the god-like insight

[@relinquishedforever8505]

30:37 haha the way he pauses and stares at you is hilarious 😂 great recap!

[@noahjackson4185]

I feel like sitting in an emotional rollercoaster when you commentate the Candidates Levy!!! Holy moly you make this event even more incredible than it already is. Kudos levy... kudos

[@launders]

watched the whole candidates stream and this video :DD

[@mymicisasian1410]

I forgot you watched chess, must be fun looking at the comparison between the csgo professional scene and this. Love your videos btw

[@the_bottomfragger]

Hey Launders! I don't expect you to read this but I'm curious: is it fascinating for you as well to have a streamer be this successful at the highest level of the game while almost everyone in CSGO has failed that double life?

[@alejandroribero903]

“Stockfish thinks that white is doing absurd things like wearing pink suits” 😂😂😂😂😂😂 Genius

[@Boleslav4]

People said Nepo was done after he got beaten by Magnus. People said Hikaru cannot compete at the top level now that he is a streamer. Man, I am so happy that they are showing to play and making these great games happen. I do not care who wins this and whether Magnus defends and wipes the floor with somebody or not - I think these games are beautiful and I love to see those two players especially show everybody that they are no joke. Also, I love how Rapport is just going for it and not playing it save, gotta love that attitude to the game.

[@brandonedwards6119]

Ian being gifted multiple wins off blunders does not change the fact Magnus will murder him for a second time.

[@Remnant2512]

I feel like chess enjoyment, as a spectator, and the level at which the games are played, follow the law of diminishing returns. Passed a certain level, where every slight inaccuracy can be punished, and most games are played perfectly to a draw, it’s just not fun anymore. This is the stuff that, at best, only the top 5% of the chess community understands or even cares about. This is why, watching the candidates is so much more entertaining than watching the world chess championship. The quality of chess might be very slightly lower, but it makes it so much more fun to watch!

[@Remnant2512]

Or it might just be the format of the world chess championship that’s just not fun to watch for the average chess players like me..

[@nuclearcrayons3511]

I love seeing richy rich playing like a fool and winning, guy is my hero!

[@martinrolapereira4285]

That shirt is even more confusing than the sicilian defense for an elo 800

[@aakashkiran6281]

These recaps have been keeping me sane after coming back from work, thanks for everything you do!

[@rickeboi8594]

What u said at 25:52 was like straight out of a movie, well done

[@petercheng100]

Good luck to Mr.Ding next year! I really hope such an honest and humble chap could win glory.

[@mikegamerguy4776]

Bro I love the way you break down games and give the amazing line every now and then and follow up with, "but instead". Gets me every time. xD

[@tristanroy2989]

Hey Levy, just wanted to let you know that these recaps make my day instantly. I currently am positive for covid... but these videos quite literally bring utmost brightness to my afternoon. Thank you and that last game was incredible!!

[@reesevirgin2105]

Excellent analysis & commentary from a fellow Manhattanite. Previously, I watched the game live with commentators Danny Rensch, Robert Hunter, et. al. and you then took me through that great game like you were there all along. I can relive Hikaru's and Caruana's thought processes practically in real time with my memory of the progression of their move by move play. EXCELLENT! I learn something new every time you post.

[@abdullazizsherbayev5092]

Nepo is on fire 🔥🔥🔥, i guess he will probably cross 2800 live rating at the end of the tournament, at this winning rate

[@brankoavakumovic888]

Levy is also on fire

[@benjaminknight7420]

Hikaru had both fabi and nepo on the ropes in their matches. He’s probably the only one who had a semi winning position vs both.

[@abdullazizsherbayev5092]

@@benjaminknight7420 Well when it comes to Nepo he just completely misplayed the opening, when you make such inaccuracies everyone 2700 will have semi winning position, also Hikaru couldn't convert such clean advantage

[@eatabeard]

I’ve been watching each day of the candidates from beginning to end and even after seeing all the moves I look forward to your recaps. Great work Lev!

[@trashgames8121]

Another day of watching the entire thing live and excitedly waiting for the recap anyways

[@hashimseyyid951]

Ding wanted to shake hands for a draw but nepo forced to repeat moves😂😂

[@CesarPerez-cn8nr]

Man I can already tell this is going to be an incredible recap

[@a05as03]

As a casual fan, these recaps are by far the best way of following the Candidates. So fun 💯

[@fyed1]

I don't watch classical games all the way, just wait for the recaps. But today, the games were amazing, and once I started watching i couldn't stop. Hikaru, with that Fanta walk in and suit on Giga Chad attitude, sheeeh!

[@mihagolod2393]

Your recaps are getting better and better. I absolutely love your content and these recaps (candidates 2022) although your previous ones were amazing as well, are probably my favorites so far!

[@floosh1730]

This was a ridiculous round! I’m rooting for Richie, though Nepo seems to be taking a substantial lead

[@ruthxk7844]

"If Fabi is able to beat Nepo tomorrow... oh, it's just beautiful chaos... Welcome back to the Candidates!" xDDD Did not expect that beautiful sequence of words!

[@youness1554]

Hikaru deserves that win

[@maximum_75]

I love Rapports just no care attitude. He realises he will not win the tournament but he is here to have fun!

[@lawrencer1216]

Hi Levy, love your channel and the recaps. I do wonder though if it’s possible to add the eval bar for these recaps. I find that it’s pretty cool to see as a more average player.

[@kennethwoods6525]

Rapport postures like the Godfather. Just daring any punk to laugh at his pink blazer.

[@Eleiem]

The time pressure on the Ali Radja game got real! Was an amazing ending

[@BlackPawn14]

If Fabi beats Nepo tomorrow, and Hikaru beats Radjabov, we have 3 guys within half a point of each other at the top. Now THAT would be insane. Momentum isn't in Fabi's favor, however. Going on to face Nepo, right after losing to Hikaru, seems like a dangerous situation. We'll see how he responds to pressure tomorrow.

[@joaobastos6441]

Man, thanks a lot. Your effort in doing these recaps actually made the already massive matches even better. I love your work so much, pls keep on doing great.

[@alexanderfrost2943]

Levy !!! you make your recap more entertaining. Even after watching the live games. I would always look for your recap. You really spice it up more! More than at times during the live commentaries. I know the commentators did a wonderful job as well but you somehow express it more than they could and way way more entertaining! So hats off to you my man! Keep it up. And this is me giving you a well deserve pat on the shoulder. Can't wait for your next recap!

[@jarrodanderson2124]

"The king is beta here" said my man the poet philosopher ! love it

[@briankarcher8338]

Great recap Levi! Hikaru mentioned that NG3 was a mistake caused by him getting two lines confused.

[@Misteribel]

I loved how Naroditsky & co had so much trouble analysing the live position and kept seeing ‘possibilities’ that ended in disaster. When a position is so complex the GM’s, with the help of a computer, can’t make heads or tails of it, you know you’re watching history in the making. Epic game, Hikaru!

[@ButtmanRises]

For the algorythm! You are one of a kind, my man

[@dexlus7593]

Rapport makes chess colourful 😊😊😊

[@itsTrickstery]

Gigachad Rapport comes up with something over the board and flusters Duda with fancy chess and a fancy suit. This year's candidates is far from a snoozefest, it's actually amazing.

[@AnitaSV]

Best part of missing a recap, you get to watch two recaps back to back!!

[@cherifiyounes7809]

OH MY GOSH !! THAT LAST GAME GOT ME HYPED LIKE NEVER BEFORE !! i literally have exams this week and this was the best way to relieve some stress i can think of , thanks levy , fr , thank you !

[@inspire_narrative]

I don’t understand most of games, but Levy has made chess my most watched sport. Love the energy in these vids.

[@rilindgashi8112]

2:52 Levy:Teleporting pieces is not a thing in chess Chatgpt:Hold my beer

[@nemuonakpoya8592]

Lol

[@AzariahWolf]

22:51 In his analysis video, Hikaru admits that he just got the move order wrong. In a hilarious twist, that might have ended up being confusing enough to spot him a decisive time advantage in a complicated variation.

[@Rasta8889]

I'm looking forward to every day of the candidates for 2 reasons: 1. These recaps 2. Each passing day brings us closer to watching Eric Rosen in the SCC finals.

[@robertthurman8412]

what a RECAP!... Levy, YOU ARE THE MAN! The excitement you exude makes this so much more fun. Keep up the great work.

[@Stirrups]

I love how Levy had to stop himself from saying "slapping bitches".

[@jamesmarker3956]

I like the energy, Gotham. It was fitting for how intense the Hikaru-Fabi game was.

[@hardiksheth7081]

Such passion for chess, Levy! And oh mah man has so much respect for Hikaru- like its so obvious and so pleasant. More power to you GothamChess!

[@dhruv877]

Man the energy when levy said "Beautiful chaos " so funny and good

[@osmicow]

That was an exciting last game. I had the outcome spoiled by a different video's thumbnail, but you still had me on the edge of my seat.

[@sanketagarwal8151]

Levy ...I wanted to say those 6 magical words to you for a long time here it goes "You are Awsome" and your "Recaps are Awsome"

[@benny1556]

Man your commentary over these games is simply amazing! So much interest and analysis in every move, energy, and helpful explanation; no one does it better! Thanks for all of the great videos!

[@bluex60]

The commentary got me super hyped for the hikaru-caruana game 🔥🔥🔥

[@michaelbennet1539]

I don't comment much but I have to say that you're a talent at chess and at content. Thank you for making these videos. I've also learned lots from watching your videos. I starting playing blitz again after a long break and shot up from 800 to 900. Watching high level content has helped me think about patterns, tactics and chess principles even at my low level.

[@asishchhetri9045]

I really appreciate the drama and recaps really shows people love for the game thanks

[@gannicusii4163]

that Fabi vs Naka game was so much fun to watch. The commentators didnt know what to make of it and it was so good.

[@kheireddineattala1281]

Everyone : candidates is about prep Richy : Just make shit up Hikaru : Here here here here that's gg

[@oliverlewis3126]

Thanks Gotham, came for the Duda match as I didn’t understand why he resigned and it really helped.

[@XoIoRouge]

Nepo straight up only accepts the fights he can win. He didn't wanna fight Ding Liren's Black pieces. Well played

[@abj136]

That last 5 minutes is why I subscribe to you and not all those other chess channels. That was excitement!

[@con_el_maestro3544]

I was starting to lose hope seeing how Nepo is steamrolling everyone, but the way Levi finished the recap left me super hyped for tomorrow's game 🔥👻

[@SmartsellerGaming]

'Where the sky has moves'

[@rnbPGTV]

The last 25-30min of naka vs fabi were insane, fabi was defending for his life man, he was literally putting pressure through his defence dude. absolute lord like patience fabi. But , Hikaru wasn't gonna go home without a win . Absolute masterclass from these super GMs. It was hell of a thriller.

[@codyvan7855]

The recap for Hikaru and Fabiano was so enthralling! Good stuff as always, Levy!