How To Win At Chess #15 (1300-1700)

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This is a series I'm launching called How To Win At Chess. This is episode 15. We will feature many openings for beginners, intermediate, and hopefully advanced players, as well as discussions of middlegame strategy, tactics, and so on.
0:00 Introduction
1:32 Game 1 vs 1286
9:55 Game 2 vs 1704
22:13 Game 3 vs 1442
33:51 Game 4 vs 1566
49:15 Game 5 vs 1603
1:02:25 FINAL GAME vs 2210
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[@swiftgoose09]

Levy bought a separate apartment just for sponsored part. Wild.

[@Criminal63_]

I just watched the first game and went to play a game againt scandanacian and was about to trap my bishop lol 😂😂

[@mysticgrandpa1845]

@@Criminal63_ bro what

[@prettytiedup0]

I need to stop buying those courses if he has two apartments….

[@Felix-xv5wt]

Yep no problem he is a god so he just teleported back to time and sponsered in old house😂😂

[@iskallman5706]

@@prettytiedup0 lmao

[@snonmouse6596]

Levy when the eval is +/- 0.9 “and they are completely lost” Me when down 5 points : “eh still a game, I got winning chances, excited to see what the computer says about my play”

[@MkLC04]

Hahahaha

[@impishlyit9780]

Both are true

[@epicwolves125]

Levy after winning a game up a queen and knight: “that was a tough game”

[@gghelis]

Tough, but not for Levi.

[@stephenc.4319]

Haha. He just smashed the guy out from the opening, had him begging for mercy the whole time "oh damn that was a tough one."

[@dustinjames1268]

Outcome isn't what makes a game tough Let's say your opponent makes a few brilliant moves that forces you to think, but you still manage to turn the tables That's a hard-fought game even if the win was by huge margin

[@yzfool6639]

@@dustinjames1268 Is that what happened?

[@dustinjames1268]

@@yzfool6639 It's an example of how a completely winning position can still be a tough game. I'm so sorry that you don't know what critical thinking is

[@a.huiden8518]

Gotham recording a VPN sponsor in a different place than he currently lives is perfect

[@sirkiz1181]

Haha

[@santoshk1983]

And the hoodie too, though bright yellow draws attention, not conceals you.

[@IceMakesStuff]

Okie

[@SamSpeed90]

Lmao that's a fact

[@learnedplayer9184]

Dude the old background when he's talking about the sponsor

[@ilijanikolic1071]

There are 2 levys

[@learnedplayer9184]

Oh so that's how he's been pumping out the contents

[@masroorahmadbani1712]

Everyone is either levy or not levy

[@GWizzles]

Maybe it’s a Levy from a parallel universe.

[@moltenshard]

There is one Levy but there isn’t one but two but he doesn’t exist so there aren’t two Levy’s but he still does exist

[@claudiomazzurana1500]

Gotham: "I edited this part in so I am wearing something different, sorry" Me: "not only the outfit has changed man"

[@IceMakesStuff]

Breh

[@fr8ud64]

plot twist: levy isn’t in a new house, he’s just in another room.

[@trieule3904]

Underrated comment

[@parahydroxycarbaldehyde]

😂

[@chrisbailey4491]

The old room was a green screen projection. He just moved the screen off to the side

[@AskSebby]

Surfshark Gambit Accepted.

[@freezztyler4658]

You literally make me laugh

[@JeffLordofToes]

This comment is brilliant

[@informal70]

What about the declined variation

[@bobby3eb]

So cool he went back to his old apartment to film for surf shark 🔥

[@wanderinguser7665]

​@@informal70 DNS to c4, ISP takes, takes...

[@vipcypr8368]

It's so nice that Levy is changing his outfit just for us to know if we already skipped advertisement or not

[@kedwards9]

Gods work, really

[@Bigdaddyman1]

"I'm wearing something different." Bro, you're wearing a whole new house.

[@nuigmep3766]

Still waiting for Anish’s “draw at chess”

[@zxc2851]

Teimur Radjabov

[@shashwatsharma2596]

Bob Choss

[@Phoenix-nh9kt]

Ah yes the lame old 2020 jokes about anish drawing 😐

[@nickelback7213]

And Hikaru's "draw arrows at chess"

[@koenhoffer5753]

Believe by now he proved that he knows how to win, ending twice first at the biggest chess tournament in the world.

[@davidalvarado3031]

I”f you fake a punch and then they fall…you were successful” fight analogies from someone who has obviously been in a fight before 😂

[@zaliasvanagas4117]

When I see "win at chess" I like the video first, and then watch it.

[@squee116]

Same

[@mcchicken3240]

labas zygimantai

[@zaliasvanagas4117]

Too bad I now can't throw another like after I finished watching it.

[@yeetohyeahyeah3657]

When will there be a new Guess the Elo episode?

[@nooaylikorpi2948]

He filmed 2 episodes in his last stream on twitch

[@yeetohyeahyeah3657]

@@nooaylikorpi2948 great

[@buddychumpalfriendhomiebud9242]

He filmed one live recently so he’s probably editing it at the moment

[@Tikorous]

Take a guess

[@kidcat7009]

Please add the Kasparov vs Shak game from Croatia GCT

[@goodknyght4319]

46:48 "You should be able to beat Magnus Carlsen in this position." Levy, you seem to doubt how bad us noobs are even in a winning position.

[@trallegas6589]

exactly,thats what getting better means.If you're a noob you might not be able but i think someone thats 1400 + should be able to win against magnus like 80% of the time at least

[@goodknyght4319]

@@trallegas6589 But this is the world champion we are talking about. He can swindle a draw (or even a win). Not to mention he could employ some tricks or tactics, and he is a phenomenal endgame player. It's like saying you could win against Magnus with queen odds. If that is too much, maybe just rook or bishop/knight odds. Yes, probably, you can win. But there's a chance you'll mess up somewhere in the opening or middlegame.

[@trallegas6589]

@@goodknyght4319 agreed,thats why i said 80% of the time,it also depends greatly on the time format,if it was blitz but i had queen odds im not sure i'd be able to win at all,maybe i'd get a couple wins here and there but if the same thing applied to classical i'd bet my entire life savings that i'd be able to beat magnus up a queen,in that endgame i wouldnt go that far but,again,if it was classical i wouldnt be too worried tbh,specially since i tried playing it against the engine and found it quite easy to win.If i had anything less than rook odds in classical tho thats where i start to think i might not be able to secure even a draw against magnus (im currently 1800 if that info helps in any way)

[@smithyherewego]

The gradual alterations and additions to Levy’s room is just quality

[@drew7311]

you’ve been so helpful bro. back in november i was a 700 and now i’m almost 1300 💪 couldn’t have done it without your vids

[@BFDI_Leaf]

ikr i used to be 992 now im 1528

[@JeffLordofToes]

Who could enjoy their weekend without hearing "welcome back" from Levy?

[@kyanleong8014]

No one

[@drspinfire1680]

Here before pin of shame

[@justin4296]

@@drspinfire1680 how does that deserve the pin of shame lmao?

[@Phoenix-nh9kt]

@@drspinfire1680 what?!

[@JeffLordofToes]

Why am I getting the pin of shame now? lmao

[@kentjrmontgomery4095]

“Blacks clock is cloming.” I would take it. It could’ve been way worse.

[@captainxorro8553]

"I would take it" I bet you would

[@sjegannath6295]

For those who don't get it- remove the 'l' from clock and cloming. nice joke

[@chess_mess]

him: enjoy your weekend with this vid me: watching it in one sitting on friday

[@zconnelly13]

44:05 if Qd5+ and then you take the pawn on a2, ra1 and white has the advantage!

[@appophiss3890]

when you're watching the last GothamChess video, and as soon as you finish, a new one comes outs ... feels good man

[@minhquangnguyen5828]

We are all waiting for Gotham city on the green screen

[@redhadoken3172]

1:06:45 does Australian accent Levi:“ it turned me British”

[@GD-wp5mt]

Levy went back to his old apartment just for recording sponsored part.

[@slimey_37]

Are you clueless?

[@A7MDRetr0]

@@slimey_37 he was joking

[@slimey_37]

@@A7MDRetr0 why to assume their gender

[@A7MDRetr0]

@@slimey_37 well am I supposed to say it?

[@StanbyMode]

@@A7MDRetr0 they lmao

[@mateuszkowal7732]

Thanks from Poland that you are existing Levy, wholesome content.

[@sebastianswallow3218]

Win at chess! Yay 😁

[@kruksog]

Step 1: be a master

[@kevintotems6097]

Regarding the cropping of the clocks, Levy is always REALLY adept at making the overlay look nice. It was a huge draw for me when I first started viewing

[@binnieb173]

Love these. Thank you for coming back to these. I'd love to see you play the Budapest and some Caro for black in the future.

[@leonardoventura9641]

57:01 have you heard of the Ma situation though?

[@JMUDoc]

An 80-minute Gotham video... what a time to be alive :)

[@highkage9535]

0:25 "We edit this part in by the way so... I'm wearing something different." Yeah the whole background is also different.

[@jemangerrit1747]

Ive been attempting to learn the gambit course for black so its nice to see Levy use it right in the first match!

[@gabrielduqueferreira7150]

Day 6 of translating Levy's titles to Brazillian Portuguese: "aproveite seu fim de semana com XADREZ!"

[@PushyPawn]

Not you too. Looks like there's a dufus with nothing to do on every continent.

[@akasmokey9908]

Your videos are actually my favorite thing to watch and listen to while I’m in the gym! Glad that you realizing the benefits of hitting the gym! 💪🏼

[@thepadawanchesschannel8323]

I have waited sooooooo long for another one of these!!

[@p.f.6529]

Love these videos always learn a lot from the way he explains his moves and thinking. Also wishing you a speedy recovery from your injury Levy!

[@historyraps3106]

I've been waiting for this for so long, Thank you so much gotham!

[@morganshowen7280]

Hope you’re feeling alright, Levy. Stay strong with the back injury.

[@END___]

My favorite series hands down! Thanks for making our weekend, Levy!

[@nickpispis9285]

I absolutely love this series. Very instructive content Levy well done!

[@benknight7130]

Just got your beginner bootcamp. Was already 850 but it still helps solidifying my game. Hoping to get an opening in a couple of months too with your code. Love your work.

[@pittiplatsch6248]

always happy about a new video from you, keep it up! wanted to let you know, that the audio in the new room has a bit of echo. probably you already have it planed but some sound dampening panels would probably go a long way.

[@obadiahjonesmusic]

This is the best series! Thank you, Levy 🙌🏼

[@kirtanOfficial]

ty for posting levy, it really made my day since I got my second COVID shot and had a pretty bad headache, and ur video made me feel a lot better. Keep up the good work!!! :)

[@bobr7023]

Hey Lev, mind playing a French defense here or there in a “win at chess?” All the best.

[@kujo4948]

Excellent view Levy. Love you instructional videos playing you subs. What great sports they are!

[@melvado]

I love this segments... can't wait until you go to another tournament!

[@Juasml]

"Enjoy your weekend with Win at Chess" Yes, I absolutely didn't just watch the entire thing as soon as it came out

[@therealmorty7158]

GOTHAM!! I learn so much from you! Thanks for helping us neophytes to understand the game the way a pro does. It's immense! The general strategy before specific moves, tactics, just... everything. We appreciate it!

[@kjielmalupeng2890]

Chewing noises pisses me off and I love how Levy considers people like me. Such a great man. Gotta love him. Didn't come to watch him for asmr anyways.

[@IcarusGravitas]

That last game was super intense! Always fun to get your thoughts while you play!

[@alexnormanjonas846]

i like how he didn't edit the part where we can block ad using the right country

[@captainxorro8553]

Which countries though, there's so many of them.

[@raghavrohilla8241]

Been learning a lot from you Levy! 🤝🏻🙌🏻

[@alexdarmon7549]

Yes! These are the best. Rock on Levy you for the best content out there. I love these win at chess series because I can’t seem to do so 😂

[@christopherbekker8573]

Love these. Thank you Levy!

[@davisames9260]

I love Ur content, always stick around for the full video, and love implementing your strategies in my games. I'm only rated 600 but have risen from a 300 through watching and studying ur vids between a couple weeks of casual play.

[@Karlsson_vom_Dach]

nice, i am really glad to see you playing win at chess. its my favorite series from you.

[@katis999]

Good stuff, Mr. Rozman, thank you.

[@LVilleBoys]

My favorite series! Great content!

[@panopticonic1630]

I enjoy watching your solo commentary without distractions, you teach much more and more clearly

[@thomasmitchell49]

Yet again, awesome content Levy! Thanks

[@kushalsaha6299]

Waiting for the next guess the elo... I love that series so much

[@mariesoriano4860]

thank you so much for your vids. went from 850 to 1520 in rapid because of your opening courses and recap vids

[@jedmanyala5290]

I love these man... Keep them coming. Hopefully till a hundred😅

[@jdevries415]

Rooting for you Levy! Your videos always make my day!

[@grantedwards8826]

These videos are awesome Levy! Do them more often if you can!

[@clutchflutie8750]

Bro, you're excellent teaching is why I went from 500 (but really lie what 700-800?) to 1175 in the matter of a couple months. Thanks a lot, wish you more success in your life dude. I know you say that it's the person moving the pieces who is responsible for the progression but man, you have taught me a lot and helped me progress so yes, you do get some credit whether you like it or not!

[@crazypomp927]

that last game great! very entertaining!!

[@rolandcooke]

The last game was great, challenging thought process, no crazy blunders

[@Buckie77]

Bought a whole different room apartment just for the ad, the dedication :3

[@liamnash3102]

Thanks to your streams, I now eat bananas way more often, good source of potassium and preventing cramps that I'd experienced previously. You're the dietitian!

[@ledoug6014]

Woah old background, prolly the last time we'll see it, salute!

[@thebishopchess]

o7

[@minhnguyenquang6171]

The trap at 5:16 is quite nice, you get a bishop for two pawns, but black will have a hard time defending everything because the h file is open for the rook to attack. Also, the queen, the queenside knight, and the other bishop can jump in. It won't give black too much advantage in general. (Of course white can also play this)

[@einfachiggi]

nice games there! especially the last one wow intense

[@nathancavenor316]

Yesss i've been waiting so long for another ep

[@juangarafulic2042]

Hi Gotham. Just got rejected from a job position I was really looking forward to. You videos certainly cheer my day up. Thanks for that

[@turnerherbek6912]

32:18 "double queen mate" usually you have to pay extra for that kind of action Cotton

[@FelipeRodrigues-qe8ij]

Hey, Levy! I am a big fan of your work, keep doing this great job, your vídeos always makes me fell happy, thanks a lot! I do have one question: In game 3 the guy plays Rook b8, hanging a rook for a bishop, what can we do to avoid this one move blunders? This happens a lot with me. =(

[@JabiJlonso]

Finally, music that can be played on KZbin, I dig it 46:14

[@ajiteshjoshi2492]

Thanks levy😉hope you enjoy your weekend as well.

[@kieranczyzniejewski2178]

Was wondering when this was coming out

[@jessesnyder4566]

Levy: “opponent plays Nf3 already negating some of his options…” Also levy in his e4 course: yeah I recommend to take the full center then play Nf3.

[@AUG_Glow]

He meant in that specific position, and all he said was it takes aways some options, not really that Nf3 was bad

[@jessesnyder4566]

@@AUG_Glow Ik it is was joke…

[@regionaldus6067]

Bro you keep me sane in these times love and prayers to you

[@heinzarnii7398]

Do you guys ever have that moment where you just not having a good day getting owned by everyone and lost hundred of rating and you be like damn I hate chess I might as well quit

[@joshuamark9316]

Yeah. Yesterday I got on a massive losing streak on blitz, lost like 55 or something rating. I kept getting increasingly angry and felt myself playing worse and worse. But you know what, I closed my computer, calmed down, went for a walk, ate some food, and I came back and recovered every single point of elo.

[@coffeedude]

Yeah i have those days sometimes. At that point I just stop playing for the day and go do something else or practice tactics if I'm still craving chess

[@theflyingdude6523]

Yeah i recently had that lost 100 ratings blitz. Then decided maybe its the time control so played rapids and gained 150 elo. Now back to blitz and im climbing up again. Feelsgoodman

[@kruksog]

Yea, I get that feeling whenever I play chess.

[@pacifist-ish]

If I lost hundreds of points at chess I would end up near 0

[@jotaro972]

Made my Friday a lot better with this episode

[@charman3254]

26:24 his heart told him to make pp with pawns

[@mikeg3662]

I love when Levy calls the computer a scumbag🤣🤣

[@alexturnertheatre]

Yes! Favourite series!

[@nomarlebron8456]

can you make a video explaining how to punish over extended pawns? because every time I face someone who pushes pawns I just feel like they have more space.

[@macus23]

Lol Gotham's "lazy" calculations are deeper than my normal ones 😂

[@noxwalrus]

Could you do a video on the Scandanavian opening where black pushes the pawn to e6 on move 2? If takes, then be6. I personally like this line. Sac a pawn for early development.

[@breadyboy6213]

Every video the background is getting more stuff to it, and soon enough we will have the same view as before, just bigger, the bigger the view hunga

[@rodoeguiarte8657]

Yes! Hope more companies sponsor Levy. These are the only ads I enjoy watching

[@swiftgoose09]

12:45 Diego takes en passant. What a legend.

[@krileym]

this one was particularly ill. Thx Levy

[@lagmaster102]

YEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSS! my favorite series from you!

[@phlosen7854]

Dude. I hate hearing people chew. You muting your mic was so thoughtful. I really appreciate this

[@richbowman5819]

Great videos! Thanks.

[@stephenc.4319]

Ya gotta get some padded bats on your walls, or a voice booth for your mic Levy. The new room has heappps of echo. Gotta control it. It's like hearing chess analysis in a huge stairwell or something.