I BEAT A GM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@GothamChess]

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[@Bass5-f6n]

I'll tune in to watch (if I can)

[@aadarashpandeygaming]

I can't watch on pateoreon but I can try to watch on KZbin as I also want to be a good player and calculate better

[@domiti_]

levy is cool

[@Futurisu]

LETS GO LEVYYY

[@mycommentpwnz]

Congrats Levy. Keep working hard mate, you are improving, DRASTICALLY.

[@gmtomassosa]

Congrats Levy! It was a good game. Hope you can continue at this level all the tournament, all the best. Tomás Sosa.

[@thechesslobster2768]

Absolute class.

[@EightMasterRobots]

❤mad respect!

[@GothamChess]

Cheers man, GL in the rest of the tournament!

[@hamaGyan-xl7mq]

Respect🎉

[@jessearodriguez]

Pure class!!

[@TrashTaster]

- Announces unretirement - Plays his 1st game in years againts a GM and uses his Favorite opening - Gets a Brilliant move - Beats GM Truly a Levy moment

[@Lesedi_sama]

Which move was brilliant? (As in, I'm asking for the timestamp please)

[@WhiteChocolate98]

@@Lesedi_sama 15:51 queen h4

[@crusaderACR]

Playing as black no less

[@smort123]

- Elaborates for 30 minutes

[@xx765]

He didnt sack a rook though

[@jimmytaco6738]

Can’t believe Levy was so violent towards a General Manager like that

[@IIIAnchani]

oh don't worry, it's all fun and games between those two. They'd regularly mate each other given the chance.

[@zackmizzi6462]

KarenChess Arc

[@nicolaslima3724]

cant believe he did that to General Motors 🤦‍♂️

[@theintrospective255]

Lol I was working at a fast food place and someone said "can I talk to your GM?" and I'm like "Who the heck is a grandmaster here?"

[@rattlesnakebiscuits]

Man absolutely brutalized that Game Master

[@luckytrinh333]

Levy went from _"I beat kids"_ to _"I beat GMs"_ That's what I call *character development* 🗿

[@goldsucc6068]

but what about gm kids?

[@theoneeditor399]

​@goldsucc6068 Its still too early for that

[@kittenchopper]

i also beat kids

[@kolo_5705]

he also beats women!

[@alien3200]

And you're still at _"I beat toddlers"_ . I'm disappointed with you 😔

[@cypher487]

This game is a good example where you have to beat a GM about three times in a match in order to get the win. Well done Levy!

[@MatsMatsuo]

yeah, Its funny how I would fall for basically all the tricks the GM did set up, it's impressive how these top players are so skilled at baiting seemingly great moves that are actually tatical blunders.

[@pierrecurie]

@@MatsMatsuo My ELO is so low I'd miss the bait, and make an even bigger blunder.

[@DaDragon8tor]

@@pierrecurie I would have my bishop 1 square away from checkmate, then move my pawn up, then resigning because the opponent has a decent move

[@Jmacamargo]

GMs must hate playing Levy. Imagine the pressure of losing to the underdog and featuring in a video for 5million people to see

[@psymar]

What GMs really hate is losing to little girls (as one Australian GM quipped after beating a preteen Judit Polgar)

[@Mimz670]

Its usually the otherway around where people play more scared against known skilled opponents. Levi has no idea he lowkey has this kind of presence too

[@alveolate]

actually i believe most GMs fully respect levy's abilities, both as a chess player and a chess influencer. if they're honest (like hikaru) they would say that levy's only obstacle to getting the required GM norms is his own mental blocks. i'll bet plenty of GMs would acknowledge that levy's current peak is already GM-tier. losing to levy and becoming part of his path to GM should be considered an honour too.

[@willc3421]

I think this might genuinely have been a factor yesterday. Even in that tense endgame Sosa had a good four or five glances at the camera

[@MozartAmadeus-fm5dd]

@@Mimz670 Actually, as a young player, I can confirm that I get less scared playing againts 2200s-2300s than playing against other young 2000s-2100s

[@TheIrishGoo]

Hikaru farming you was a hysterical change

[@aldocort3418]

Hikaru da goat, Levi could never beat him

[@TheWorldIsDumb69]

Hahhhahahah fr. Was a great video though

[@K20-mbvn]

​What a piece of crap.We all know that.What are you proving here​@@aldocort3418

[@SnowyOwl369]

Hysterical and historical

[@Wolfboy607]

that was amazing to watch. he seemed legitimately proud, too.

[@kgv5179]

We got Levy beating a GM before GTA 6

[@DomiaAbrWyrda]

here when this is still at 5 likes

[@garrtte]

@@DomiaAbrWyrda 10 for me

[@aldocort3418]

​@@garrtte17 here 😂

[@mrpenguin8024]

@@DomiaAbrWyrdahere before anyone cares

[@CB_133]

46 for me

[@Sabbetus]

The only thing better than Gotham recaps of top tournaments is Gotham recaps of his own games. Congrats for the win and I look forward to seeing the rest of the games.

[@EEEEEEEE]

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[@clashdevil2925]

"Hardest thing in chess is to win a winning positions" - mohommad Ali 1969

[@allloger]

?

[@Rahul-tj2yt]

Wait what? Mohammad Ali said that?

[@clashdevil2925]

@@Rahul-tj2yt yea bro you don't know? I think your living under the rock

[@Rahul-tj2yt]

@@clashdevil2925 oh ok, well now I know.. I really am living under a rock ig 😅

[@clashdevil2925]

@@Rahul-tj2yt Rahul bhai aap bahar nikalte patthar ke neeche se

[@GMNeiksans]

I like the more matured approach throughout the game and - a great technique in the end, Levy! I already noted a couple of important things to talk about in the future training sessions. :)

[@SevenEighths06]

It's the man the myth the legend himself.

[@MJ-xg2ow]

If you are a GM, you must avoid Levy at this stage-not because he's good, but because if he wins, everybody will know you lost to him 😂

[@josleurs4345]

I would also be very proud , so I forgive him ...

[@112233JORDAN]

He's a top 99% player lol

[@FahadJawed-molai]

@@112233JORDAN 99.9999*

[@g3n3r1c6]

​@112233JORDAN You mean top 1%? Yeah iirc there's less than 10k IMs/GMs on earth in total

[@tonpariston5093]

​@@g3n3r1c6even less than 1%

[@domingomontero6952]

This video really warmed my heart man, I loved the more serious tone for this recap compared to your usual flair because it really shows how invested you (and we all) are and how hard you've worked. Thank you a ton, Levy.

[@feanaaro8652]

"flair"?

[@andymuser1351]

Congrats Levy! Man I got so pumped getting to the end of the video and seeing the actual win! I remember watching your last tournament and seeing those mental struggles that you addressed in this video and you demonstrated your growth, how you were able to keep control of those emotions. Awesome! Good luck for the remainder of the tournament!

[@niels2959]

5:54 "He went Bishop b4, I've never seen this move b4"

[@Itsadrianyay]

AYY get him outta heere!!

[@roganjoshkrishna2950]

It was g4

[@aiastrea9758]

Before

[@oliver-04]

The joke doesnt work because he never said b4

[@berdfragz8354]

that threw me off during the video

[@tankfire20]

He has the GM Gotham mentality, he cannot be stopped.

[@amirrezashamsehkohan8629]

Hikaru being faster is just too funny. P.S: Congratulations Levy! That was one hell of a game! You were born to be a GM. You also were born to become a GM in the most dramatic way possible.

[@submeg5183]

Levi, this review was great; you were able to relate the emotional shifts you had in the game fantastically well. Really liking this GM focus, it's fascinating to watch as you learn and work on different aspects of your game; not just learning the lines, but the time management, the intuitive moves and how you are tackling your mental game as well. All aspects of your game are building, it's great to see your much more positive attitude to how you are approaching chess. What a character arc!

[@adoniscontreras8042]

You sounded so entertained it gives me the feeling you were loving this game & that’s why you won - you play your best when you having fun!

[@no_name4796]

Hikaru never fails to milk levy

[@infinitytoinfinitysquaredb7836]

Hikaru is just playing catch-up. 😁

[@rickdonnelly3937]

Is this XVideos or KZbin?

[@morbillionaire2785]

But you have to admit Levy milk so much

[@nunesjuanmanuel]

Comparing both Hikaru's and Levy's analyses is fascinating. On both ends; Levy's depth, teaching step-by-step the path he took while showing somehow the way his brain operates on a board vs. Hikaru's simplicity explaining in seconds how the endgame was winning for black, reaching (live) the exact same result. Either video was pedagogical and catching on its own way. Congrats on the mesmerizing victory and gameplay, man. Keep it up, and I hope you hit those GM Norms! Regards from Argentina (y gracias Tomás, también, por regalarnos esta exhibición, a pesar de no haber vencido)!

[@ZarazXero]

I agree! I also found it fascinating how Hikaru pointed out that Levy's decisions were wise and practical, even if they weren't always the top computer moves. Sometimes it pays to play simple, pragmatic moves that give you an easy game to play and draw, rather than chase the absolute best move and risk over-complicating the position and losing.

[@willc3421]

Bro snuck pedagogical in there and thought we wouldn't notice 😅

[@eiknamo3475]

I'm so happy for Levy! You can see how genuinely happy, satisfied and proud he feels. I wish he never stops and continues on his journey to an official GM title, and keeps us updated on such monumental personal achievements!

[@Maugli42]

Congrats! That's a great start, and nice to get a Carro win, especially against very strong opponent. It was a great and instructional recap, good luck on the further matches!

[@armywhammer-dc9qk]

Youre so present, it's astonishingly entertaining because you pull everyone into the moment with you with more detail than they would be able to even think of themselves

[@iViscerall]

Watched the whole thing and yelled in my office when he extended his hand. Great job, Levy.

[@LorenzoWTartari]

This makes me genuinely so happy for you, the pure satisfaction bleeds through the screen and it's just overwhelmingly nice to see someone else be so happy about their hard work paying off

[@St0rmaL]

I’m so proud of you! I’ve been watching your content for multiple years and you’ve inspired me to play chess and I have gone from 600-1600, watching your comeback to chess has really been nice for me because when you announced your retirement from chess tournaments I was really sad because I believed in your abilities to become a GM, watching your road to GM series has really been great and I’m really happy that your improving and are happy with classical chess again, good luck on your path to GM! (:

[@ankitkachchhi7293]

From so much anxiety to this much calmness (very less anxiety and fear of loosing)... What you have achieved in these few months is just incredible.. We always supports you Levy.. Let's gooooo!!!

[@antoinebulois186]

i am so impressed of your mental fight with yourself, so great to see you progressing on your GM journey, be proud of yourself !!

[@Hamdaaniel]

Levy never fails to beat gms

[@ThomasErwin-zw9tw]

he does fail a lot, that's why he's still an IM

[@Pascalvillageleader]

Both physically and over the board

[@brp1344]

Bro doesn't understand sarcasm​@@ThomasErwin-zw9tw

[@gw6667]

​​@@brp1344 lol what sarcasm? Maybe bro is just dumb and doesn't know levy only sometimes beats gms and usually only beats them off

[@HeatedChaos_YT]

Levy this may be my favorite video from you period. Loved the pacing, storytelling, and it feels so much more hype when it's you playing rather than two other gms etc. GL LEVY!

[@Lucashallal]

Agreed.

[@zacharysawchuk8864]

You're in it. Your analysis is clear, you didn't under/overestimate any move, and you're staying out of your own way. Super proud of you, buddy. Keep it up.

[@will7873]

As a pretty ordinary marathon runner, my first goal is always to make it to the start line proud of my training, regardless of what happens after. It seems like you got to the board prepared and ready. That's the biggest victory here. As it turns out, this was a great game mate. Mentally, tactically, and in endurance terms you showed up. Do you have enough great games in you to get a GM norm? No idea. Most people don't. Any given IM probably doesn't. But you got to the board strong and played chess in a way that you can be proud of. Congratulations on that. That is always enough to hold your head high, regardless of norms, views, clout or money. I hope you can keep training hard, showing up strong and walking out proud - win, lose or draw. On a much less significant level, congrats on beating a GM OTB in classical. I think for the first time? That's huge mate.

[@efjddu]

it was so insane hiow both levy and tomas sosa were calculating 15 moves ahead what an amazing middle game

[@pride1069]

I rarely watch a classical game all the way through, but this game was great. Really happy to see you win, you definitely stayed calm and made great moves. Keep it up man, we all know you can get GM.

[@nasiannoodles]

Don't let Levy beating a GM make you forget that Klay went 0/10 in an elimination game

[@justmakesomethingdope]

😂

[@Sho2Funny]

Yooo I was literally just watching the highlights to that game 5 mins ago wtf😂😂😂 Curry bringing it home next year tho

[@matthewjudd8478]

Too soon 😭😭😭

[@jedinxf7]

more like the crash bros amirite?!

[@jaimekaplan4029]

@@Sho2Funnyyou can’t actually believe that

[@someoneelse1979]

All jokes aside it was fun routing for you on stream. Huge accomplishment and well done, Gotham.

[@ShakyChess]

Really enjoying these road to GM games! Its great seeing your thought process as you go

[@jakemoran6058]

I am so happy for you Levy. You truly deserved this win. Good luck with the rest of the tournament.

[@Anando-A]

Honestly, this was amazing to watch. Watching this game, it felt like you were happy and confident and it showed in the game you played. Well done, can’t wait to see your continued improvement and future games!

[@Bass5-f6n]

Chess isn't prepared for Levy's Villain arc💯🔥🗣

[@PlatypusLLC]

I had stopped watching for a while but man am I excited that you're back at it. This series brought me back. What a great game, and analysis congratulations!

[@PhantomViper49]

0:01 that stare was menacing this time 😂

[@EEEEEEEE]

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[@JuanAntonio-wx3kl]

@@EEEEEEEEJ

[@vermithrax-pejorative]

That was the absolute best game narration I have ever heard. Levi is such an amazing storyteller.

[@finalxcx]

Confident Levy is awesome to watch.

[@KursilCh]

Levy never fails to make himself milkable!!!!

[@lorenzofantacchiotti6607]

xd

[@floxkx]

💀

[@infinitytoinfinitysquaredb7836]

Is Levy transitioning now?? 😀

[@JiviteshBakshi]

@@infinitytoinfinitysquaredb7836 he's milking down under

[@Gieslly]

@@infinitytoinfinitysquaredb7836 you dont need that to be milkable :S

[@meekaboi]

If Levy can either win or draw every game he gets a winning position against a GM, he's gonna climb pretty quickly. His issue has always been hesitancy in the middle game and adding unnecessary complications. Looks like he picked the right coach

[@calebrowland4602]

Congrats Levy! Made me super happy watching how you pulled this off. Rooting for you

[@porkulio]

I hope you have fun in my country. If you can, I recommend you to visit the north, there are a lot of beautiful places. I’m happy to have you in my country my friend! ❤️

[@tkg49official]

That was a crazy end-game to watch live. I am glad you held it together, Levy. Keep it up!

[@RajSingh-um4wm]

I hope this is the bit of confidence that Levy needs to keep moving. VAMOSSSS

[@prodkybo]

Old Levy would have definitely taken a draw

[@KingHarambe_RIP]

And been proud of it. But not this Levy. Our boy is hungry 😤

[@nico_valerga]

I am from Argentina, but I'm cheering for you bro!! Congrats on the win! I can see all the mental barriers you broke in that game! So happy for you!!

[@angeliqueazul8670]

Congratulations, Levy! This was a long time in the making. My partner and I have been following you for years and we are so happy that your comeback is off to a great start! Best of luck with the rest of the tournament!

[@Mal1234567]

Levy bested a General Manager.

[@papadrac_edits]

Rare instance of levy beating anyone other than kids

[@Joshwaheazo]

That's funny 😂

[@AP0PT0SIS]

Nah levy usually gets crushed by kids it’s the other way around.

[@jackbellinger1216]

"I've been looking forward to this."

[@amanuelamogne9749]

Congratulations, Levy. Let's keep the momentum going, Champ. You are an inspiration, mate.

[@mr.nobody2515]

Wow, that was a very instructional and interesting deep dive into the game, good calculation and positional understanding. That’s so inspirational Levy! Love your confidence and passion for chess, keep going!

[@FlagimirKramnik]

Congratulations to IM Levy Gotham and good luck on the road to WGM

[@morbillionaire2785]

💀

[@Aman__Verma397]

Your comments are hilarious 😭😂

[@FrancescoCarucci]

Inspiring. Good luck for the tourny.

[@bretthufnagle9726]

Levy never fails to be farmed by Hikaru.

[@JeffNoel]

This video just shows how complicated things can become. Thanks for showing us what you though in the moment, how far you went with your calculations, etc. That was insane! And congrats on the win!

[@casualhandle2.0]

At this point Levy is on his way: next title will be "I beat Magnus Carlsen (again)" and then "I beat Stockfish"

[@casualhandle2.0]

And then "I beat chess"

[@Vroomyk]

Levy looking fancy today

[@dali-l7l]

Looks like GM training is paying off :)

[@owenkelliher4927]

Ra6 was dirty. Sick endgame skills there

[@MarkoSkorin]

I watched all your games you played two years ago trying to make the norm and really rooting for you. When you announced you won't play competitive chess any more I was sad, because seeing a lot of your games online and your comments I had the feeling you could do it. But I also understood your reasons and completely respected the decision. I thought you rellay quit (as you did). Seeing this video made my whole day! When I saw the thumbnail and number 1 flashback came, but I thought it can't be... Really happy you are playing again, and congrats for the win! And btw sorry for the long comment, it is just the representation of the emotions seeing you back. Greeting from Croatia!

[@johnarthur164]

I don't remember the last time I've been so invested in a game, this was more electrifying than the candidates recaps, absolutely brilliant work.

[@ahmedhamaidia9814]

Levy never fails to milk himself 💀

[@evan191919]

Pause

[@em4six348]

That's something I'd watch

[@morbillionaire2785]

​@@em4six348u r down bad

[@elimparable1]

Phrasing...

[@WiesoNurMistnamen]

nah stop

[@adityabhakuni5845]

Now This Is A Comeback

[@FactsBurst.1]

levy tilted from 2700 to 2300 elo and thought we wouldnt notice

[@VirtualRoise3081]

His over the board rating is different from his online rating.

[@Ploeppsel]

Yes his Fide elo is 2300 for some time now.

[@ThejustJeff]

This is the best type of recaps! The one you actually played. Great video Gotham

[@oconnorcjo]

Congrats Levy. Awesome game. Crazy complicated endgame. The double isolated pawns on a and c file were very instructive. The pawn sac to penetrate could be an endgame puzzle!

[@MikkiLGalloway]

Kramnik’s dignity doesn’t count

[@drunkenhobo5039]

​@@FocusBeam It's an OF bot.

[@ColeckZz]

​@@FocusBeamOh no, your intellectual property

[@kaz_50]

​@@ColeckZzlmao

[@prodkybo]

Let’s go Levy!

[@brianho3312]

The channel name will soon be GMGotham🔥💪

[@davidblom4333]

GothaM

[@scvmbxg9821]

Damn Levy really blew up I’ve been here since Covid Lol came across this n see you still on the long road to GM, good luck !!!!!!

[@calebcortez1120]

your recaps of your own games are the best videos😭😭

[@gbest8737]

GM Levy?!

[@kossibwaya]

😂😂😂😂

[@manishenglishgamingmeg2123]

Bro's going places💀

[@MusicPlaylistsChannel]

Lowest vs highest ranked 👀 Congrats Levy on your first win over a GM in a long time👏 more to go!

[@law07fer33]

Just wanted to say how much happy I am to see your development. Been following you for years now and i can really see the effort and passion you put in achieving your goal. Keep up the good work levy

[@83Tanguy]

Congra-Fin-lations Levy! Way to start back the Road to GM - so happy to see you come back in competitive chess, can't wait to see you get your GM title

[@moali7441]

We got Gm Levy before gta 6

[@tudtd8960]

GothamChess milking Levy for content ...smh

[@neondactyl]

Levy never fails to KICK SOME GRANDMASTER ASS

[@sub-harmonik]

.. gonna need a fact check on that one lol

[@evanbriggs443]

Congratulations... I was almost crying at the end of your video, probably due to the emotion you showed in that recap. Get some rest and keep it going. Looking forward to your next vids.

[@LucasBeidler]

Let's go!!! Amazing to see you staying calm playing a GM and letting your skill speak for itself.

[@PhiDX]

I hope you continue to excel and enjoy your time 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 so inspiring

[@emregeylani]

Congrats Levy, this was a delight. This is what high level chess is about. Keep these coming man.

[@flomo1743]

For many competitive one on one sports (chess, tennis...) It's rare to get such a deep dive into the ups and downs of a game. Usually after game interviews are superficial, so I enjoy this a lot! Hearing about the thoughts and emotions is super interesting and fun!

[@neil1629]

That outside passed pawn decision is a good reminder that good things are only good in context - it's really easy to fall into the "oh X is good so I should do it" trap as you get better at things. Congrats on the win!

[@michaelmarrison889]

Im so happy to see you un-retiring!! i loved this series so much!

[@dbread7]

I am so happy for you Levy, insane performance and hopefully you win all of your games! ROAD TO GM IS REAL

[@jessekennedy199]

Even though the title gave it away, I was on the edge of my seat the entire time. Lots of folks rooting for you! Your self-awareness is strong and it seems like it's paying off.

[@jessewebber6974]

I love how you honestly explain every possible position from an amateur perspective! You make lower level rated chess players more knowledgeable and more suffice! Much love and appreciation!

[@JoshInspires]

Amazing game from Levy, coming out and beating a GM right out of retirement. Glad he learned that he can do it. You got this Levy!

[@danielkasselman551]

Congratulations man !! Keep pushing. Use this confidence to build on the next game. Well played