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[@rockrocks]

By watching all these gotham tips videos I actualy reached 500 ELO. Was stuck at 1000 for a long time

[@marcuschesscom]

What?

[@A_yooo]

Yeah same I was stuck att 1500 for a long time now I’m 100

[@puuchan8806]

Hilarious

[@MawDaws]

@@marcuschesscomhe’s pretty much saying that Gothamchess made him worse at chess

[@kodirovsshik]

Classics

[@peytonwilliams2987]

I love how Levy is legitimately respectful of these opponents. His enthusiasm when the lower-rated opponents find a good move is so great to see!

[@bumba5897]

i agree. Its very unnimpressive and unsportsmanlike to see strong players making fun of weaker players, even as a joke

[@bodhikivits]

@@bumba5897 hikaru....

[@bumba5897]

@@bodhikivits exactly my point. Respect him as a player and what he's done for the chess community, but he is very disrespectful. Also relevsnt to point out that Gotham does this a lot aswell, just not as much.

[@bodhikivits]

@@bumba5897 fr

[@outofproportion1444]

@@bumba5897i’m almost certain gothamchess’ disrespect is a character he’s made and is supposed to be taken lightly

[@matteoairaghi790]

I actually expected this to be two seconds long with Levy shouting "DON'T HANG YOUR QUEEN IN ONE MOVE"

[@edpuerta1332]

That's on Gotham Clips...

[@DashingJack]

Or don't give free checkmates...

[@yashthegreat]

lmao

[@10011110011]

I love the hanging queen gambit

[@Greatermaxim]

The final game ended with The Rook!

[@violetstarsign]

Can we talk about how BuriedCorpses has CRAZY potential? That was an INSANE game for a 500. I don't think they're going to be 500 for long.

[@Balabemus]

Agree

[@davleyferreira1649]

Im 1000 elo and some times i think i still so low rating is bc i smoke too much week while playing

[@ThatNerdAlbert]

@@davleyferreira1649 what 😭

[@jmjm9294]

​@@davleyferreira1649maybe try smoking days instead of weeks

[@br744]

I just spent a few weeks climbing through 500s in 3 minute blitz and reached 600s yesterday. You’d be surprised how many 500s can play like this. It’s just that they usually lose on time when they play accurately like that. Time control is the main issue for a lot of players in that rating pool.

[@user-ql4gg9mq1n]

I love these concepts of playing against different elos.

[@bravo98b]

For sure, it adds lots of depth for various levels of play on a more personal level

[@f1xhy.]

definitely, fun to watch aswell.

[@L0TI5_]

👍

[@sohumbrahmbhatt]

yeah

[@CuriousChameleon]

Just wanna congratulate the FIVE HUNDRED ELO playing an IM at an elo of 1800. If you see this, know that you are awesome! Way to step your game up! So proud of you!

[@scottwarren4998]

Levy, can you make a video of the lastest chess computer championchip final? !

[@Saltyuwu]

The first game was against my buddy "BuriedCorpses". He's been stuck in 500 for a while but he knows chess theory above what a 1500 would know and studies quite a lot of your courses. Thank you for playing him you raised his confidence a lot and I'm sure this will give him the motivation he needs to climb the ranks

[@Frousted]

tell him that we feel really proud of him

[@Saltyuwu]

@@Frousted Will do!

[@FlagerMiszcz]

Yeah, buddy. I know theory better than Magnus, but I dont know how the pieces move, so I'm stuck at 100.

[@MrRinre]

If he knows theory how is he not progressing? Is he not practising?

[@mikemorr100]

I just beat my first 1000+ in rapid. Granted he made some really bad moves but I actually felt like I made a plan and punished mistakes like I've never done before. So that's exciting.

[@NightDeamon]

Dont worry you will easily reach 1300 punishing simple mistakes and playing solidly

[@vojtechrejtar1789]

Congrats!

[@tzinktx]

Congrats

[@_king_-]

proud of u bro

[@sennelensink3460]

Probaly me

[@1nfam0us44]

Somehow, watching gotham actually made me climb from 400 to 800

[@MenkoDany]

Do puzzles, easy 1000

[@timepass4783]

Same , I started chess when I randomly came across a Gotham Video, and I got to 700 now

[@nemuonakpoya8592]

​@@timepass4783yh in puzzles

[@jog]

Went from 1200 to 1700 in 2 months doing 500 rated puzzles

[@dougjensen4363]

@@MichealZionpuzzle elo doesn’t correlate into rapid or blitz elo

[@Stephen_Lafferty]

Definitely a really interesting and instructive video series! I love how Levy can create realtime analytical commentary whilst playing!

[@start2panic829]

The last game was like an anime where the stronger opponent respects the protagonist strength and starts to take the fight seriously

[@wuwucrafter1693]

Simply stopping to blunder every second moves could probably do wonders for me

[@Hooivork]

After being stuck at 320 for months i now, thanks to Levy, finally reached 360!

[@randlerdandler]

I used to not know anything about chess I was at a level where I had no idea what an opening was and by watching these videos after a little while I learned principals and how to actually play chess and I am currently making my way towards a thousand Elo. I just want to say thank you to Gotham for teaching me all these things.

[@Lyscian420]

Nice video, I really like how you gave opportunities to the respective Elos. So much content on YT is high rated players pretty much obliterating low elos in speedruns, which is also instructive, it’s very nice to see equivalent-ish play while still explaining winning tactics, and how to recover after missing said tactic.

[@ThebestandoriginalAva]

Love how Gotham is being a supportive teacher everyone loves in the school in this video

[@riahpan7453]

Definitely love these series, I still rewatch the older "how to win at chess" series all the time. Always something to learn

[@VidiVeritas]

Please continue to make “The Secret to Chess” as a series, regular theme… Etc. The nature of high ELO positional imbalances and symmetrical beginner games with instructions for assessing them are super helpful!

[@LorxusIsAFox]

I just really like how wholesome the first game against BuriedCorpses and the subsequent commentary was.

[@kevinv8454]

More of this! The explanation is great.

[@ahsanNRG4459]

Gotham I just bought your middlegame and endgame masterclasses and they are not just very educational, but fun aswell. Definitely worth the money especially on 50% off. P.S first:)

[@skibidibopmmdada78]

google is litrrslly better than those classes

[@ahsanNRG4459]

As if

[@ffbb598]

Gothamchess burner account?

[@Majormoose1]

​@@skibidibopmmdada78have you even tried them?

[@sethschexneider]

@skibidibopmmdada78 I would call this a 100 ELO comment, but I don't want to offend the 100 ELO players.

[@RhombusProductions]

13:29 Me: moving the bishop would be a really good move Levi: TOTAL MISSTEP!

[@Qaptyl]

turns out it was the top engine move . . .

[@bjjcomg]

I love this concept! I'd love to see more!

[@mrgroundhog9790]

This was really good seeing the different levels back to back.

[@Gameknight2169]

I feel like sometimes playing someone drastically higher elo than you actually boosts your personal performance by removing any stress or anxiety. Its just like "Oh yea let's just play the game" and they can be confident in their moves knowing that there's no real consequences even if they lose.

[@davehein1418]

More of this please. I loved the tactical and strategic tidbits. I had not ever seen "booting the rook" before, though I did know the strength of paired bishop and pawn. Cool beans.

[@Kewon14]

Love the idea of making this a series

[@DJCurry25]

i love these videos. please make this a series!

[@souheilghazzawi4854]

Keep up these kind of videos, they are amazing!

[@gloomygl]

Hey Mr Chess, this series is so damn educational while just feeling like a casual chess talk, I'm not usually into educational as I just F around in 1400 without studying but would 100% check future videos of this series

[@kidgamer8023]

I like this concept and would love for it to be a series. It feels like a more theoretical guide, which I think would help people prepare and get a feel for different kinds of opponents.

[@wobushini709]

Really good concept!!! Looking forward to seeing more of it!

[@jib151515]

It’s been fun to watch your growth over all these years. Stay classy. Appreciate you putting in so much effort to produce fun content for all levels.

[@Swarthy.]

I was stuck at 1100 elo, thanks to you I got all the way to 900. Levy is just a really good teacher

[@EMFObserver]

Not only unfunny but literally the exact same joke someone has already made on this video. Your real life elo

[@joshuaphillips1501]

I believe in you, you'll be #1 one day.

[@Zebbers1031]

@@EMFObserver 🤓

[@whatareyouthinking6021]

​@@Zebbers1031"🤓"🤓

[@noutwf]

@@EMFObserverthe joke is good but this person told it way worse than the original guy

[@ks5553]

I really hope this becomes a series. Fantastic teaching going on by Levy. Maybe 5 minute games or I think a lot will end up just losing on time, esp at the lower ratings. But this and the the win at chess series are my favorite thing on chess YT

[@mariachristyhajj6432]

That video notification just tested my reaction time

[@whatmommamakes]

I got Gothams starting course awhile ago and holy crap it blew my mind how good he is at explaining the games basics, its been awhile since then and I've gone from 200 elo to 1300 and I'm proud to say that one of my favorite courses was the Caro kann defense. I would highly recommend the courses and the money you spend on each one of them is an investment that pays back in full. THANKSS LEVYY 😁😁

[@Majormoose1]

Wow. I've been on the fence about getting a course. Ive currently gone from complete novice to 480 and really want to get higher. But 200 to 1300 is insane, well done. Are the courses really that good then? How long did that take if you don't mind?

[@robertakerman3570]

@@Majormoose1 Levi is kool (wudr wut Jeff Lynne would think about ELO ha-ha).

[@baker217]

I’m only 20% through the Caro course and already feel like it’s going to take me months to remember everything lol

[@whatmommamakes]

@@Majormoose1 to answer that question YES the courses are an amazing starting point and will help you a lot with many professional openings, midgame decisions and endgames that will help you strategize and improve way beyond you could imagine , personally it took me about 1-2 months to try and memorize the foundation on each opening but that would include many matches played on practice mode so I could truly sink everything in.

[@aidencads]

​@@Majormoose1how long ago did you start

[@Yourdailyfyp2q2]

Bro thanks with your tips I went from 100 to 1000 elo in just 6 days so thank you Gotham Chess, your the reason why I started

[@abdelrahmaneslam]

not a fucking chance.

[@KingPanda-lp5ir]

@@MichealZion highly doubt it but ok

[@lucagamer12novideos49]

@@KingPanda-lp5irbro switched from blitz to rapid

[@f1xhy.]

​@@lucagamer12novideos49💀💀

[@THEWARRIORMINDSET000]

this series is great. I'm loving it. do more videos like this. it'll do great in the long run. love always.

[@PlguDctR-yb7mi]

this is perfect content. please continue this series

[@Brett_The_Joker]

I went from 250 elo to 500 elo in the span of two months because of watching your videos, which is actually shocking because I didn’t progress for three months.

[@absolutezerochill2700]

good for you indeed.... but I am not good at chess at all, started my account at 400 last month, and am at 670 now

[@Majormoose1]

I'm the same, used a couple of the openings videos and how to stop the pesky scholars mate to get me to 490 but really want to climb higher

[@kont761]

The sensational stare into my soul left me in utter disbelief. 10/10 👏

[@zhiyongyu1182]

I like this! Great job Gotham!

[@louieguo2909]

That laugh during the last game lol

[@HeisenbergFam]

"the best way to play chess is to not play at all" - Sun Tzu, art of peace

[@zorkchess]

The best chess tip I’ve ever gotten is “Don’t lose”

[@l4g]

Don't traslate🧠 تۆ نەفرەتت لێ کراوە کەناڵەکەم ئەگەر ناوت تۆمار نەکەیت لە ماوەی ٣ ڕۆژدا دەمری

[@Dan-wh4so]

@@l4g thanks been looking for that

[@zorkchess]

@@l4g you’d think a bot would at least spell “translate” right

[@knightmaster9690]

Hoping you will do more content like this in the future, really insightful

[@GabrielMonette]

Love watching the positivity, the great advices and all. Great video.

[@xander9323]

I understand you always play blitz in these kinds of video's, but I would actually love to see this kind of video for rapid. For me personally, that's the only elo I actually care about. I only really play blitz or even bullet when it's late at night and I can't think as straight anymore.

[@tiletapper4ever]

_"Gothamchess made me hit 2000 ELO, literally. It's not a joke, I'm dead serious. In just a year. His power is unstoppable."_ -A person who was a national master just a year ago 🤓

[@TheDrexLord]

I love how he can just win on intimidation and having is opponents loss on time

[@W3nzel]

As someone just getting back into chess (only played a bit with my friend online), these would be great for myself. Thanks for the video, hope to see more like this!

[@kewkay-_-658]

Levi is like je JoJo villain, he always wins with time advantage

[@sethschexneider]

Ah yes, JoJo Villains do love their time manipulation

[@chamomilecutie3364]

I feel like a lot was missed in the blitz format with the 500 and 1300, no real endgames due to time, felt like only half a lesson was possible. But the 1900 game was perfect in blitz! It felt like a complete game with thought processes for each phase. Loved it. Idk, I watched this and chess steps, and they made me want either more Win at Chess or longer low-elo games. I like the idea of hearing how one should think at each phase of the game given their elo, and what kind of thinking they could gradually outgrow.

[@Mr12Relic]

As an 800, I usually play King's Gambit on white, and Modern Defense of a left fianchetto with an "expanded" fianchetto on the right. I used to start symmetrically with both fianchettos, but could only win on time because it's a tough position for the opponent to break after castling. But they do break it. Always. Adding the assertive flank allows for attack opportunities later.

[@pwithnell]

Would definitely like to see more of this kind of content.

[@iamgoatx]

I reached 1250 elo from 500 just watching Gotham ( in 4 months ) No cap this guy is a good chess teacher

[@folgerscoffeeisgreat]

Dude, I love silly videos and laughing at insane games, but I think actually love nothing more than when people play a great game above their rank. And watching a goofy video turning into a teaching session is the best!

[@fmaz1952]

Challenge: Win against Martin without loosing a piece.

[@thechessfish]

Would love some video on how to find moves like that 1900 found in th game - the only drawing plan of Qb6 and Rd5. Brilliant!

[@simonricher7037]

6.5/10 stare today, it was quick yet calm, but I wish it was more intense

[@westcoast9387]

thanks levy I was stuck at 1600 for almost a year now I am finally back at 1100

[@Hobartsm2088]

Video was legit really good. Love the levels concept

[@whitewh1]

Very useful format. Keep it up Gotham!

[@CactusAmigo]

Bro thinks he's the smartest person on earth

[@yeetmaster9010]

Since I started watching Gotham (4-5 months ago). I've gone from 330 to 1130😃

[@arberb6080]

I started playing in january and ive reached 1450 now

[@richbowman5819]

I love your videos. I don't like watching you play moves "down to a 1300 level". It helps me more to see the best move, and why it's the best move. I'm learning, and you're entertaining. Thank you. Great content.

[@erops7933]

I would be interested in a serie like that

[@preciousplayz9582]

I became 1400 to 1401. Thanks alot. I see allot of improvements in my self.

[@bluecheese919]

I got a bit stuck in 800 but suddenly in less than a month, I climbed to 1050, from my last 16 plays I got 13 victories and 2 ties and it's all because of you :D

[@allencooksonjr3965]

I like the videos of you playing and narrating; thank you for this new series

[@petras0815]

please more of that...thanks for all your teaching!

[@jeffreysamraj7121]

Hey Gotham, hope you had a good day, started to play chess because of you 😄

[@KapaMi72]

I like how Gotham asks us how he should name the video and doesn't even choose the most voted option.

[@Zraknul]

He gives us the option to make the right move.

[@morty4193]

I love these videos showing the ranges of play.

[@susibakha]

Fantastic video! This format is very useful for me to see the game of chess from multiple points of view, i like it very much!

[@dawanxavier4]

thank you so much gotham :) one week ago i was 400 but i started watching your videos and im now 3000 elo

[@psychedpanda3333]

The cap is immense lol

[@psychedpanda3333]

The cap is immense lol

[@sierragutenberg]

7:31 Gotham needs to realise that just because someone sees a backwards knight blunder move, the person isn't automatically 1500 Elo 🤦‍♂

[@absolutezerochill2700]

that 500 player wasn't bad at all. But yeah, that's a little too much credit when it's literally just knowing how pieces move.

[@mithangelo]

Alot of beginners don't see backwards moves and Stockfish rated the player four digits

[@charlescrawford9972]

That was a great showing from BuriedCorpses. Great game!

[@cooperanderson4847]

That 500 played an excellent game

[@ItzRealBoy]

For some reason there's a random trend that exists where if you say your favourite youtubers name 3 times you get pinned or sumthin i dunno. GothamChess, GothamChess, GothamChess. If this works then I'll be shocked (to death) If this dosent work I won't be shocked (to death)

[@GabotheColombiano]

First

[@W1nstorm]

🎉

[@CatvinityJustAnEditor]

If u like this ur 4 elo

[@YGF656]

Actual first

[@Closertotruth2]

This type of video is very instructive! Thanks Levy.

[@michaelconnell6574]

I love these videos where we can see how to beat people of a certain rating! Keep ‘em coming

[@violetly_]

I love this kind of educational video, keep em coming!

[@gabrielcarver9715]

love the concept levy

[@isaiasmunoz8993]

Love your videos my cousin got me into chess this past april and ive been obssessed. Im already 1100 cause of your videos and studying them.

[@4crosswashere7]

been loving these educational videos

[@brettgoldsmith9971]

Great stuff Gotham! Keep it coming!

[@lolok6439]

levy's dementia is starting to kick in and forgot that he already has this as a long time series called how to win at chess

[@iamthejohnny5]

Just letting you know, I like the concept and would watch more of this series

[@aucidy]

this si just like your Chess Steps series but blitz instead of rapid

[@stefandebil5008]

Would make a great serie!

[@abdulwasay5790]

Can you please make more videos like these? I really like them.Ive been stuck on 1100 for the past 6 months

[@b14blah]

Definitely appreciate this type of content.

[@catalanojuan]

love this series! keep it coming!

[@goldandcryptonewsandupdate8199]

Your book is so easy to read, I can almost hear you speaking it when I read it

[@aarontigner6500]

Credit to the 1900. He played well. Even found a way to equalize.

[@ryanstone494]

I like this! I’ve watched all the “Win at Chess” videos a few times each. They are helpful and entertaining. I’d love if you continue doing them. Also, how about bringing back some 4 player chess with Hikaru and Antonio and Nemo!! :)

[@rodono23]

Loved the video. Always learning and applying to the game!