Levy Loses GM Title

This is Road to GM Episode 19.
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[@_JeffJeff_]

Since the G and the M are gone, it is now OthaChess

[@Kristiyan-Angelov]

You deserve pin of shame.

[@JustNYSonYT]

now it sounds like OtherChess-

[@kumaravelnandakumar9003]

Tamil people know 😂

[@Deven3]

@@kumaravelnandakumar9003what

[@phuvaneshvaranjt1151]

@@kumaravelnandakumar9003 bro🤣🤣

[@marcusrgb]

Seeing Levy's coach talk to him the way he talks to us is hilarious lmao

[@donsurlylyte]

i'd say it is really instructive, and he puts his finger on levy's weakness

[@robertjusic9097]

"Youre an IM Levy, you wouldnt understand"

[@theMosen]

Levy doesn't need a GM coach, he needs a therapist

[@bezzleskyhirecords5088]

⁠accurate

[@halfbee7886]

@@theMosenThe GM coach is his therapist.

[@aakstatic]

One thing's for sure: We'll have GM Gotham before GTA VI

[@EN3Death]

Yeah bc it’s never coming out lol

[@agentraydg839]

Or before Test Drive Solar Crown

[@Flamuski]

@@EN3Death Its literally coming out next year

[@alexcoroian3983]

@@Flamuski i'm calling it, shit gone be delayed til 2026

[@chill2408]

@@alexcoroian3983 agree

[@ytann]

Man squatting more than my ELO.

[@TheBcoolGuy]

sad

[@brantnuttall]

not as much as Joe Biden though................. lol

[@ytann]

@@brantnuttall lmaooooo

[@DetectiveConan990v3]

are u serious

[@ytann]

@@DetectiveConan990v3 ofc not xD But just like mr streamer and youtuber, I'm clickbaiting :)

[@Eheicd]

Damn he didn't mention magnesium calcium

[@olavjorvik94]

58 seconds in. "Magnus"

[@luisangel153]

Not a single time

[@OATHOFVIRTUE]

he did :(

[@Capyourecapping]

0:56

[@TheRabbitHouseHole]

Carlos Magnussen?????

[@repsterlapt4947]

I can't believe Gotham won't be a grandma😢.

[@PyroPioneer]

his children have failed him

[@FlagimirKramnik]

You completely don't understand what he is trying to accomplish and I think it's really transphobic of you to think he will not be able to complete the road to Genital Modifications.

[@SimplyAnAxolotl.official]

Grandmahster

[@FlagimirKramnik]

@@repsterlapt4947 road to G3nit@l Modifications

[@user-wi9ff4gm2k]

The original title was "Goodbye, GM..."

[@user-yj9jb7wd2o]

Bruh it’s been 2 mins 😭

[@unnatjha3689]

it still is...

[@praney_pdr]

​@@unnatjha3689it'll maybe soon change. It's tradition to do this

[@Jon99ay]

I'll be waiting

[@awatifozry1403]

Thats crazy Its stil the same

[@ricardf1857]

Levy I f***ing love what you do. Your videos are amazing, please do more content like this video: Mikhail Tal Sacrifices EVERYTHING. The passion you have in that video is mesmerizing. Greetings from Barcelona.

[@user-yj9jb7wd2o]

He got hearted. Remind me when dis gets a pin of fame

[@_JeffJeff_]

FR

[@MoaiArmy._.]

@@_JeffJeff_Mr game and watch

[@ski3r3n]

someone got pined of shamed​@@user-yj9jb7wd2o

[@ChessWizard-cn8kk]

I made a video called that, but my ones so bad, its terrible and basic.

[@fanart2482]

"Goodbye GM" ☕💀 "Because I win" -Levy

[@MemesterTheMaster]

Future reference: Goodbye, GM.... Which is clickbait he said the exact opposite

[@MaxIronsThird]

this game was the reason he didn't get the GM norm in madrid so, it makes a bit of sense

[@austinbryan6759]

@@MaxIronsThird It's still clickbait, he knows damn well this title implies he'll never be GM, which is dramatic since its just one game that lost him one GM norm

[@dumflame]

⁠@@austinbryan6759have you never watched gotham?

[@Copperscaled]

@@austinbryan6759 can't say it didn't work 😂

[@jonweman6128]

@@austinbryan6759 yes, I'm sure hordes of people thought Levy had just out of the blue abandoned the GM ambition already. This feels like pretty innocent clickbait to me.

[@sammarks9146]

“Negative thoughts lead to negative results”… that’s my new mantra.

[@AnthonySouls]

I might have to steal that, lol

[@niharnm6502]

So positive thoughts will lead positive results

[@sammarks9146]

@@niharnm6502Well, that’s not guaranteed, of course, but much more likely!

[@itzyuzuruclips]

Fr

[@noncompliance9990]

I freaking love this coach-his mix of empathy and honesty is just so wonderfully helpful-worth every penny Levy is paying him for sure!

[@FluxXx7789]

a lot of pennies..

[@a_wild_Kirillian]

​@@FluxXx7789, well, one doesn't spend their life on becoming a GM to earn a few pennies =)

[@TheMosayat]

Yup and I love his accent too lol

[@eggsandbacon1573]

​@@TheMosayatThis is the most important part 👌

[@em4six348]

😃Artur is such a great listener Love watching these lessons...

[@alexandergutierrez2905]

Been following you since 2020 and I love your content. Super pumped to see this effort towards GM. Keep up the good work, Levy. You give me hope for myself. Keep kicking ass, okay?

[@enemycontroller5979]

Levy never fails to click bait us to believe he quits for the 3727473772 time

[@user-mk4wt6oy2g]

Levy never fails to include gm and that Norwedian guy in the title

[@milankurienov6768]

How do you pronounce your name?

[@Copperscaled]

@@milankurienov6768 Me-Lan-Co-Ray-Nov

[@VXMnorway]

@@milankurienov6768that’s the neat part, you can’t

[@NoGoatsNoGlory.]

You mean chess Gru

[@hugearms6558]

When he sad 185 squat, i thought it was going to be kg... Was like damn, this guys got that GM strength

[@bethanyholtrop9658]

I have been going through some difficult times: surgery, family issues, etc, so I want to thank you so much for helping me through each day. You got me into chess, and now you are helping me through life. Thank you Levy.

[@Nephelangelo]

Get well! ❤

[@MeegMaster]

Love seeing the progress! I also love how your relationship with your coach has grown. You're very comfortable with each other and brutally honest.

[@RaineAvina]

I love that he doesn't harp on what you did wrong because he knew part of it was just losing your confidence mid match. He's both a really great player and a really great teacher, which can be so hard to find. They're very rarely the same thing!

[@almightyhydra]

Thanks for sharing your lessons Levy. Your coach is really good

[@another-youtube-user]

thanks for sharing these videos, they are very formative

[@elijahcagle6163]

Hey Levy, just wanted to say that I really enjoy these videos with your coach and would enjoy seeing more of these. I enjoy the dynamic of him asking questions and trying to find what you can improve upon without being condescending in the least, and your constant response of humility and simply wanting to get better. Even from a non-chess perspective, it's a great example of how to improve at really anything; also how to learn from others (and how to teach!). Thanks for posting!

[@4RILDIGITAL]

It's always a process and never a quick journey. Keep persevering toward the Grandmaster title, you've got this.

[@WilliamFeehan-os6rm]

That was cool analysis levy. Super good content bro

[@ramirovilla5305]

levy never fails to fail at being a chess gm

[@yosef_ii]

you are the one deserving likes instead of that bot with the girl pic

[@prashantnaik901]

​@@yosef_iihow do you know they are bot?

[@yosef_ii]

@@prashantnaik901 Intuition

[@prashantnaik901]

@@yosef_ii sir🙏🏾

[@nebojsakolaric2879]

Amazing lecture, keep uploading those 😊

[@darrelmiller4449]

Just wanted to tell ya how much I enjoy your channel I'm an old guy always look forward to your show glad to see you promoting fitness as well as mental health your a great young man keep it up ❤

[@TrustVisuals]

Hey man thanks for sharing your failures. You are growing a lot as a player and as a person. To enjoy the sweet taste of success fully one must taste the bitterness of defeat. That is why success taste sweeter. Also enjoy the journey.

[@sebashoupst3603]

8:16, I am a 1500 rated OTB player and this is the exact same thing I do and struggle with.

[@christopherhornung9431]

Thanks for this. Great discussion.

[@rogerdsouza4724]

Good luck on your journey, you certainly got what it takes.

[@rubyethhasan1161]

The 'G' in 'Levy Rozman' stands for GM

[@N0Xa880iUL]

Great coach. Even I'm learning lol

[@nunes1907]

invaluable lessons here!!! thanks a lot for sharing!

[@Piano_Albert]

I love how the lessons was 'when you overthink the quality decreases' and that in chess that is kinda obvious(because you can clearly see when you tought a lot on the clock).. But this kinda applies to other things in life doesn't it?

[@thomastanghe479]

I really appreciate how in the start you say to upload good and bad. It means not bullshitting the audience, respect!

[@madli007]

I love these lessons videos with GM Neiksans

[@MildMinimalist]

Love these videos, Levy. I'm too poor for Patreon rn lol, but appreciate the uploads. A lot of your coach's critiques feel strangely applicable to my own non-chess personal hurdles.

[@CheeseWithMold]

That second half was rough man. Can't believe they got an own goal

[@BEASTSPT]

Keep up the good work man!

[@fractalinfect3454]

The space advantage Levy had that coach underscores is written about in the book by Silman “How to reassess your chess.” That Levy is unfamiliar with it is surprising. It’s pretty clear that faster time controls against noobs for content has hurt Levy strategically and psychologically. Looking for shallow tricks and when there are none, floundering like a babe in the woods.

[@user-yj9jb7wd2o]

Welp, levy quit again.

[@JediFarts]

Nooooooooooo

[@user-yj9jb7wd2o]

He failed to become a Gay Minor.

[@berlin7817]

​@@user-yj9jb7wd2onooo 😭😓

[@GeorgianSpirit]

​@@user-yj9jb7wd2o💀🙏

[@MinorGooberism]

@@user-yj9jb7wd2o💀

[@Necro-the-Pyro]

I love how brutally honest he is to Levy. It's amusing seeing Levy on the receiving end of it after so many "guess the ELO" roasts. Also interesting that what Levy needs to work on is mostly the same basic principles as me at 1200, just much farther in advance. Don't do stuff if you can't explain why, don't overcomplicate, don't be afraid to make small improvements instead of going for a big attack if it's not reasy yet, don't hang mate (but for me its don't hang m3 or whatever and for Levy it's don't hang m10), etc.

[@avintoz9405]

It's actually sounds Neikshans in Latvian with 'sh' in the middle

[@igorc1400]

"Dont overthink, dont think about very big things like your place in the galaxy whatever" 🤣 i will never forget this

[@Helloo6462]

Damn nice gains levy keep it up 💪

[@johndotcue]

Gagnus Marlsen

[@byanitavirag]

Coach Neiksans commentating on your NY games? His thoughts on the game are so insightful!

[@fayskelley]

Enjoy your tournaments. Have fun! You got this!!

[@masonsimmons8482]

Damn Levy on his bulk 💪💪💪

[@kshitijpachori]

love you. love your teacher damn imma get job and get all your lessons asap that's the goal. did i say i love your teacher GG live long levy!

[@SayanDas1000]

That was a great lesson from Artur!

[@user-yy2if4by1j]

Hey Levy! Just wanted to say how much I appreciate your videos. Your passion for chess and unique commentary style make learning the game so enjoyable. Whether you're breaking down complex strategies or sharing funny moments, you always keep us engaged and entertained. Keep up the fantastic work, and know that you've got a whole community behind you, rooting for your success. Thanks for being awesome!" Never give up!!! Namaste form India 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@waffles8051]

Thought you was talking about General Motors for a second

[@flinskimashlongski]

Maybe Levy needs to play the Alekhine defence in some blitz games to gain some perspective regarding evaluation of central positions. And it's fun to play!

[@donsurlylyte]

bro, that is life advice at 5:15, i am going to take it to heart

[@140TrillionSuns]

Bro that pawn move at the end computer is sick

[@ntscribe]

Levi, you will always be a GM to me. Thanks for showing us how to handle humbling experiences and to learn from them. Your dialogue with your chess coach was a beautifully instructive video because it was a lesson about life itself, not just chess.

[@tommygentile6686]

Congrats on the lifts bro. Good stuff

[@jellyfluff86]

Thanks Levy, I'll be there in person to cheer you on.

[@hadytannir9248]

I have been here (following this amazing channel) for almost 2 years, the content gets better, the host looks healthier (both physically and mentally) , and I couldn't be happier to see the person who elevated my chess game (450->1600) get closer and closer to the Grand Master title. I believe you can do it , the community believes you can do it, and most importantly, you believe you can do it, thats why you started. Good luck Mr.Rozman!

[@SarmadRizwan]

At least you didn't lose Magnus, my good sir 🧐

[@5achaStevens]

Levy I'm going on a trip and I'm in NYC for like 5 days. I think I'm there when your playing. Might have to come see you play

[@jeanbriones1190]

He said at the start that there can't be spectators in these events or something like that

[@ThomasLiljeruhm]

Coach Neiksans is on fire. He was also commenting on the Botez sister's stream a couple of days ago.

[@SpriteBleedin]

RIP OthaChess

[@appajikk]

20 sec ago is crazy , and then i realize i live on the other side of the world

[@user-cm1bx3ug5q]

people are obsessed with pin of shame.

[@danispringer]

1:05 "space in NYC is very expensive". I can f###### confirm that....

[@user-je9co6cr5i]

For reference, the original title was "Goodbye, GM..."

[@kuldhirsingh]

I want more video on endgame. Two Rook vs rook & pawn

[@clintoruss153]

I was watching Tv right now 5 mins ago and i see Levy on Tv, i thought i was seeing things , maybe i was on you tube ,but it was regular tv so i rewind and its him He was on Kitchen Nightmares with Gordon ramsey😂

[@ColCam]

I am sad

[@shanastroskyphazer8172]

Good coaches need to be brutally honest with their players and students. With chess its true a lot of it is; psychological, seeing ghosts, improving thought processes, avoiding traps, defense, staying calm etc,etc. In my opinion chess is 90% focus and 10% tactics. Great job Levy and coach Neiksans. Thanks for the insights.

[@Eagle3302PL]

If you have the brain for it, chess is like 70% memorization, 20% pattern recognition and 10% tactics. And for all of these to be optimal you have to stay cool.

[@emagluxor069]

Im truly sorry for Levys grandma, ill pray for her 😢

[@LivingHuman_Nathaniel]

Gotham never fails to leave grandmasters in the dust

[@omeshpandey6172]

I read you book its amazing worth buying , though I suggested in school library and it came

[@khalidbd3253]

I cried on the last minute when levi quitted chess because he couldn't be a grandmaster, we will miss you😢

[@jonathanhamilton5520]

Getting jacked with a 185 squat thats crazy

[@madmalkav6540]

Love this content, Levy is great as always and he found the perfect partner for this

[@erenshaw]

gotham never fails to quit road to gm

[@lev1justlevi680]

Levy becoming GM is a canon event for chess world

[@Prod.by.Pocket]

He did not in fact, lose everything

[@ferrarialim]

Levy now pivoting to be a GM in boxing chess.

[@AnthonySouls]

This is something that I have a problem with too: Finding direction in a chess game. I am directionless, but I just started getting into chess again due to watching Anna Cramling. I haven't played since I was a kid. There was a lot of tactics and calculations I've never considered before when I was a teen. Now I'm 41 and doing it for a declining memory, which seems to help with the visualizations, but how do you overcome a directionless gameplay? I am just playing against 700 elo bots, but I have no direction at all. When I try to do an opening, it organically flows in an entirely different direction. Whenever I move my pieces, they aren't cohesive like the AI bots. So yeah, it's interesting that your problem is direction too.

[@Eagle3302PL]

My problem in chess is that I play a lot of 4X games, and those games usually prioritize building up a strong base structure early and mid game, and picking 2-3 win strategies into the late game, as you acquire resources and snowball over time. Chess is the opposite, as the game goes on, your opportunity space and resources dwindle, and within 2 moves an entire strategy can collapse. So like the trainer said, I have to pick a strategy, commit to it so long as it's not been halted, and only go for tactics when there's opportunity. I don't have Levy's obsession with the center and passed pawns, but I do tend to attempt multiple tactics at the same time instead of having a concrete plan or goal.

[@sheglova]

Even lost the shirt off his back.

[@godofmath1039]

I half-expected this video to be an announcement that Levy became a GM 😂

[@Orange2960]

Goodbye Grandmother

[@chugg159]

I honestly think you can do it. Your play has been pretty solid as of late.

[@skanderchebbi3804]

Part of the process.

[@polychad]

So this means he is finally a GM

[@nathan2891]

My sister in law lifts double his new best... Keep at it my man! 💪

[@craigkowatch185]

You need to get some sun on those guns! lol

[@jefftheless]

Goodbye and Good Morning to you too!

[@huckmart2017]

Goodbye, grandma

[@infernalflamezz7480]

Neiksans is brutal I love it😂

[@KrioeLrin]

Fantastic talk, please keep sharing those

[@user-jm6fh2dj9r]

'We're getting jacked out here'

[@cihcye]

Levy double disambiguated his squat pr