Levy Beats Dubov, Crashes Lichess

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0:00 Intro
1:11 Game 1 vs 2774
8:35 Game 2 vs 2820
16:20 Game 3 vs Dubov
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[@orflocz6414]

Imagine training with Magnus for a whole year just to lose to Levy

[@BlackPandaz420]

I could train with stockfish and would still lose

[@Peter-dk2ov]

This made me laugh

[@DavidBadilloMusic]

LOL

[@mikeShagrath]

Lmao , he's got to pin this , it's gold

[@sonaresgratis7924]

Akermans are a different breed

[@lifeforgod07]

Levy beating Dubov. Hikaru losing to Rosen. This tournament has it all.

[@AnnaelViverosMoncada]

makes me think this was all staged

[@NowhereMan7]

@@AnnaelViverosMoncada That sound right. 19048 players all agreed to stage an event so that these two games could happen. I think youre onto something. You should report it to Lichess.

[@rickrolled3666]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZDEl5mMiax2sMU.

[@fnadex01]

Hikaru destroyed everybody included Nepo and Dubov, started trash talking and being overconfident with Eric and lost hahaha

[@lifeforgod07]

@@fnadex01 Yea watching Hikaru stomp everyone was pretty fun to watch

[@thedcsignal]

Levy about to take Dubov’s spot on the Russian National Team.

[@J42337]

This right here... golden

[@MCmao]

*Norwegian

[@playzsk1639]

Levy isnt Russian. He dosent speak russian

[@GrabiBoi13]

@@MCmao underrated comment 🙌

[@fedem8229]

@@playzsk1639 He speaks russian

[@avilashmohanty4786]

Dubov attacking idea was brilliant tbh. All his pieces came to life, completely out of blue.

[@reachingmydream8756]

- kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4K1aGCQj8mFZs0

[@felixmerz6229]

Yeah. When Levy showed Kh1 and f5 I said out loud "oh wow".

[@rickrolled3666]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZDEl5mMiax2sMU.

[@sadatwani8015]

Levy: lichess at 8:41 Also levy: censors something at 8:49

[@longjones]

It's at 8:43

[@konusRTV]

Why is s he censoring it?

[@mlgtactics9911]

@@konusRTV He is sponsored by the other chess site (youtube won't let me say URL) Most sponsorships have an exclusivity section that prevents you from using competitors products on screen.

[@0235681956]

Someone didn't make it to the 25:00 mark

[@itakelemons3865]

@@mlgtactics9911 yes but he can, he did say it

[@MrAparacik]

So cool to see Levy trying out playing on chess24

[@user-rk7rl7tm5w]

it was lichess

[@ilusoriob]

@@user-rk7rl7tm5w Lies! He was playing on FIDE's Arena.

[@seantimmons5900]

@@user-rk7rl7tm5w Some of us can't see the planes flying over our heads. Or the jokes.

[@jx_g]

@@user-rk7rl7tm5w Thou shall not say the forbidden word

[@user-rk7rl7tm5w]

@@jx_g oops, it was ssehcil

[@mayankshukla2056]

8:43 Levyyy. You just said Lichess. What have you done

[@Tyler-bp4md]

oh no he’s about to get canceled

[@gravity_well5627]

"I can hardly say I beat Dubov" Title: Levy beats Dubov 24:26

[@DidierPilon]

to be fair, he did beat Dubov

[@jakurdav]

Levy being true beta male

[@andrewinston882]

11:45 "so, white to move" 11:52 proceeds to scan moves for the black pieces

[@fwcraigslist]

underrated comment

[@kieranm8576]

@@fwcraigslist another underrated comment

[@justarandomnobody374]

Dude I legit thought I was colourblind for a second

[@ploopybear]

@@justarandomnobody374 colorblind for black and white, that's sad

[@yakzivz1104]

Yeah I actually paused the video to come up with moves for white- then when I hit play, he starts playing black moves. LOL

[@nihalr385]

11:46 "White to move, and attack" while levy casually takes a sip of water when it's Black's move

[@fahdmelshamy7953]

I paused the video for 20 minutes to find the best move for white and after i saw that it was black's move i was like : BITCH WHAT THE FUUCCKKKKK

[@fahdmelshamy7953]

Its like studying the whole month for the exam and later on the exam get cancelled Im be like : BITCH WHAT ABOUT MY EFFOORRRTTTTTTT FFS

[@nicolasateagaramirez6175]

LOL the same, I thought, "Is levy trolling me?" XDDD

[@mycricketingworld5328]

And then proceeds to say "some of you will naturally be drunk"😂😂

[@Iamwrongbut]

@@mycricketingworld5328 he says “Drawn” not “drunk” haha

[@rbcdelta6561]

Watched Antonio's stream on this! Levy beats Daniil, Rosen beats Hikaru, Magnus loses his first game to a cheater who is banned, the site crashes...absolutely wild stuff!!! Great game against Daniil - even SGMs can hang pieces. Great work, thanks so much again!!

[@manangupta1902]

I think magnus lost to an IM too

[@knownasezio4421]

@@manangupta1902 rosen is an IM

[@Shmared]

@@knownasezio4421 Eric Rosen beat Hikaru, not Magnus. Not sure what this has to do with it

[@self-righteousideologue9398]

Maybe super GMs can. But I can promise you Super Saiyans can't

[@DrPavel-gh4sj]

Rosen has also beaten Magnus in the past.

[@satisfaction.9706]

Alternative Title : After Levy getting his new "GM" title he is destroying everyone and breaks the internet

[@oom_boudewijns6920]

he didnt get GM title?

[@danielni4791]

GM stands for got married🙂

[@oom_boudewijns6920]

@@danielni4791 LOLOLOLOL my bad thx mate

[@kingmarin5820]

@@oom_boudewijns6920 He doesn't even have IM strength

[@blurzyz6115]

@@kingmarin5820 whats your elo? i bet its not 2727.

[@ChristianHegele]

Levy's dedication is incredible. He never misses a day, even on his wedding day. And I appreciate how supportive he is of the community.

[@MsMastress]

I mean it's his choice, but I don't think his dedication should be idolized. I'd rather him take a break and live his life more than pump videos out to burnout

[@ChristianHegele]

@@MsMastress Totally, he def deserves a break. I don't mean to say it's the way he should do things. I just mean to say that it's impressive.

[@gerardduffy3406]

I'm pretty sure he wasn't making a video on his wedding day 🤣

[@MsMastress]

@@ChristianHegele For sure. Glad we agree :)

[@sterix]

@@gerardduffy3406 He probably had a different "mate" in mind! :D

[@nolanhahn3139]

haven’t even watched it and i know it’s gonna be good

[@alxkeda]

same

[@namanchhibbbar2205]

please stop copying comments

[@timonwalther1668]

same bro

[@pappousmakis9062]

Always liking before the video begins

[@damookster5919]

This reminds me of the clip of alireza saying “lichess” and his brother quietly responding “you can’t say that”. Chesscom’s advertisement protocol is 10/10.

[@saul7407]

Do you have link of that clip? Just curious

[@monikagarg3782]

@@saul7407 kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqepi52larWafZI

[@playfulpottery6399]

@@monikagarg3782 🤬

[@ivanmahefa5452]

@@monikagarg3782 wtf dude 😐

[@n8style]

@@monikagarg3782 thanks!

[@DidierPilon]

"I'm completely lost, but let's play some chess." Such and under-appreciated line. I feel like this can be the guiding principle of a complex character.

[@beigegecko]

8:43 what was that Levy?

[@jeffskarma]

8:42 He said the *forbidden word*

[@akshayrajadnya5624]

Underrated comment

[@juhonieminen4219]

8:42 more like.

[@stralebruklin]

25:08 too lmao

[@majorstorm9]

The only reason that levys heartbeat rose so much when dubov blundered was because he was already thinking of the clickbait titles he could make

[@12jswilson]

Surprised this wasn't called "How I crushed a Super GM and Lichess at the same time."

[@NowhereMan7]

@@12jswilson Doesnt he say though that he didnt really win it was just because of Dubovs blunder

[@lagg1e]

Your brain on youtube is basically speaking hashtags and slogans.

[@12jswilson]

@@NowhereMan7 yeah but we don't need to know that until the video is almost over. Levy beat Dubov the same way Rosen beat Hikaru. They were getting destroyed then the Super GM committed a one-move blunder

[@marcosettembre]

111th day of translating Levy's titles into Neapolitan: "Levy batt Dubov, Lichess crascij"

[@ploopybear]

i enjoy that bing chilling flavour

[@0235681956]

25:03 Levy: Oops I said the forbidden word. 8:42 Levy: Am I a joke to you? 0:46 Levy: Dudes, I'm right here (Thanks commenters)

[@tylermfdurden]

He says it as early as 0:46

[@alexishoare]

Not to mention it's in the title of the video

[@jamesfrazier4005]

*Beats one of the best chess players in the world* Levy: Yeah so that was an instructional game HELLO! YOU JUST BEAT DUBOV BE SUPER EXCITED

[@jaimeparker2161]

I was watching the stream when it happened, he was super excited. He said "I beat Dubov!" More times than I have fingers.

[@antediluvial]

Its so cool seeing your 4 pawn attack in action! It is my favorite opening and it was rly interesting to watch you play it out

[@liamdking1718]

Hey man , you’re such an inspiration. thanks !!! 🙌🏻🙏🏻

[@aparajitwhoisriju8649]

I was driving back home, was late, its 1 AM in India here, saw a notification in youtube that your video with this caption .... stopped the car and watched the video...congrats man, You're my best chess teacher.

[@terencehill3972]

there is wifi in your car? in india??

[@aparajitwhoisriju8649]

@@terencehill3972 no there isnt....Lol...whats the problem ??

[@its-KJ]

We get high speed mobile data at very low prices here in India so there's no need of wifi.

[@PJ_enjoyer]

Even I joined this tournament or just played a single match, the first opponent came out to be a cheater!! But the good part was he got immediately banned for cheating.

[@barrywebber100]

Congratulations on some great results! Thanks for posting.

[@stuartc9328]

That was a fun video! Congrats on your win!!

[@paulhurdlow3490]

Dude, I'm barely a chess fan. Pretty good at intuitive play but not into it enough to geek out on it. But I am becoming strangely addicted to your content. Really enjoy it - well done!

[@danielwanger5919]

How do you know you are goos at intuitive play?

[@paulhurdlow7010]

Fair question. Maybe I’m not. I win sometimes with almost no opening repertoire, but that may not mean I’m a good intuitive player.

[@itsdifficulttocreateaperfe9850]

@@paulhurdlow7010 But what is your rating. If you are a 2000 with hardly any openings, than yeah you are good at intuitive play

[@cyanhallows7809]

@@paulhurdlow7010 rating?

[@Sifo_Dyas]

Who knows if he'll ever read this but I'll say it anyway...I find Levy's humor hilarious. I'm not breaking down laughing but I'm constantly smiling and acknowledging he's a funny guy. I wanted to give him that validation.

[@cambowman5020]

Totally agree, I watch his content every morning knowing I will leave happier than when I arrived just because of his personality and genuine humor.

[@jaysk4245]

True. Levy is not only an amazing chess player but also a great entertainer ^^

[@1scoobyy]

One of the many traits I like about him...such a cool guy

[@MLG35U5]

Would love to like your comment, but it’s at 69. So now I’m here commenting as replacement. Cheers

[@Sifo_Dyas]

@@MLG35U5 the laugh you gave me more than makes up for the lack of a thumbs up.

[@qazzaqstan]

Ooh I was hoping you'd cover this game!

[@iqm4574]

8:43 he said the forbidden words

[@cypher487]

OMG, I love Gotham Recaps of Gotham. This was 'almost' as good as his over-the-board matches. Almost. :)

[@xshaman2645]

I love how one LiChess slipped and then 10 seconds later it got censored again xD

[@zzye2651]

Seems to me like youve gotten much better recently Levy, awesome to see. Youre my fav chess content creator. Keep going brother.

[@wombolino2343]

Hey, just wanted to say thanks for all the amazing content you provide. I'm currently very sick, but watching your videos always gives me a slight relief.

[@atomatopia1]

“And if you just clicked ahead to watch this game, you should watch the rest of this video” I tested if he would remember and I was not in any way disappointed.

[@carlosbonilla9159]

Lichess couldn't take the 1-2 punch of you beating Dubov and Rosen crushing Nakamura - crashed within 54ms after that. That was an awesome tournament to watch.

[@EMbembi]

Congratulations Levy! Happy happy moments going for you ... Praise to the "Queen," She's doing the most ❤️

[@enyawthethird758]

I greatly appreciate how humble levy is when he is explaining his wins. Best part of the video for me!

[@Braxton432]

Levy if you can beat Dubov and Svidler you could definitely become GM, in spite of what a certain super gm might say

[@Michael-ci1gp]

he literally doesn't care, he doesn't care

[@aunimjoarder]

he literally doesn't care

[@josephr.imholte4666]

Hikaru is just becoming more and more of a meme huh?

[@d3eztrickz]

It's hard to become a grandmaster at bullet chess dawg. In fact it's not possible. Classical is a different ball-game. Levy has always been very strong at fast time controls.

[@oom_boudewijns6920]

nonono, he wins in blitz but to get a gm norm u gotta play classical. And there they roast levy ...

[@rickyricardo4552]

Imagine being owned by a big corp that you can't even mention the name of another site that is open source and truly free to all

[@ivanmahefa5452]

no communism allowed 🤣

[@julianjuez]

Awesome video as always. Thank you, Levi.

[@skye2192]

I loved the analysis of the second game and I'd love a puzzle/calculation series for lower elo players! The 'if x then y, or if q then z' a few moves into the future statements always mess with me

[@somnathchakrabarty3462]

So it was agadmator that brought him to Lichess😀

[@TheHebrewHand]

Levy’s chess content, whether it be in a tournament or by video, has become such an impressive force that, not unlike a black hole, it swallows entire websites with its sheer power Well it’s that or Lichess is bad, but I prefer to believe it’s Levy’s doing

[@sashaboydcom]

Lichess is amazing, but servers can only handle so much

[@itstodfod8909]

8:43 Uh Oh. Levi Blundered 😔😂😂

[@kowarenai3451]

congrats on the awesome victory levy glad you played on lichess and awesome win against dubov your the king bro ❤️

[@nodrags433]

im choking on a pringles lid help me

[@MohamedSalem-gn1jx]

if you think the Nimzo is “fascinating “ why don’t you make a course about it? i already got the E4 and the Karro Kan and would love a black response against d4… thanks

[@lordkay6978]

You should make tournament like these for us good way to make content like one every week

[@guydevilrook2303]

Awesome!! congrats man!!!

[@Vide0mak3r]

Hikaru was beserkering so hard from the start, it was insane. Luckily he stopped after a while and started playing regular tempo chess (regular for him, which is still too fast for 99% of us plebians). I really enjoyed watching Rosen playing that game as well.

[@CaptainFalconRacer]

Levy: "White to move and attack" me: "Oh hey, I'm colorblind too!"

[@jesusthroughmary]

I have been checking for this video every two hours since the game happened

[@notreally-jc4xb]

Really love Levy's dedication towards his viewers, and hope he becomes a GM real soon, best wishes my man...

[@Miszor420]

lmao i got matched with magnus, best tournament ever, im hanging this 14 move lose on a wall

[@Dismiazs]

This 'Dubov' guy seems pretty good. He holds himself very well until the blunder. Someday he may become a very strong GM.

[@jensclarberg6419]

Dry

[@unofficialskins624]

Levy breaks the internet

[@thetaxiucla]

I’ve never seen such excitement about one win 🏆

[@radowane101]

Spoiler alert : Dubov was dancing and partying while playing virgin Levy

[@huseyindogan910]

worst excuse i've ever heard

[@Lemeilleurchemin]

You missed one "Lichess" @8:42 😂

[@arashmousavi29]

@8:44 levy actually says lichess 😂

[@nathancarroll7347]

Series idea. How to win at bullet chess. Really enjoyed the instructive nature of the end of the first game.

[@James-vc1kc]

Let’s go!!!

[@Itachi-sj8ky]

You are going to be a GM sooner or later no question or doubt in my mind which will convince me otherwise :)

[@snadowblackmill]

Great job!

[@dzbz323]

Congrats on the win Levy!

[@chessycontent]

0:47 missed the mute

[@chessycontent]

And 8:43

[@chessycontent]

25:15 less than a minute is enough

[@jacksonbrittcomedy]

“Daniil Dubov Mouse-Slips Blundering Away Easy Win While Levy Rozman Gets Married And Magnus Carlsen Scratches Nose”

[@lukanatsauri296]

I love how Levy never cuts out awkward moments

[@navkaranhanda]

25:19 dude you said the forbidden word twice in the video before too lol

[@Nishk04]

This shows Levy will become a GM soon!!! Great Job Levy!!!

[@theonomist2908]

This is bullet not classical.

[@Nishk04]

@@theonomist2908 ik lmao I was watching his stream.

[@theonomist2908]

@@Nishk04 levy is a very good speed chess player. Not the best classical.

[@Nishk04]

@@theonomist2908 yeah

[@theonomist2908]

@@Nishk04 therefore it is highly unlikely that he will become a GM even remotely soon

[@morganrose7022]

Only Levy would be so humble that he downplays clapping the 2018 Rapid and Blitz World Champion. Great job!

[@mateo1466]

Nice touch of writing the title in third person. I like it ;)

[@Dr.UldenWascht]

That was a fantastic win. If anything it's a promising shining light showing that you will be a GM soon. Kudos.

[@danielpierce2319]

I went from 700 to 1800 watching your videos, thank you levy

[@Tyler-bp4md]

nice work!

[@mbahchris1188]

Within how many months I've been watching his vids for almost a year now 10months* Ive gone from 600 to 1100🤧

[@arieltz23]

Who else clicked the Dubov timestamp right after 1:12 just to see if Levy actually yells at us viewers for skipping ahead? 😆 (and of course returned back to game 1)

[@joemoran5]

Awesome games, Levy. I'm searching your channel for a video on the McDonnell attack and why my Sicilian Defense destroyed it! Thanks for all the videos!

[@Zoso37123]

I love watching Levi play and break down his own games!

[@adityasharma8330]

0:46 mic repaired 😂

[@Dowaku777]

Coming from a baby 1100 ELO player. As I was watching the game with dubov after KH1 I immediately started saying: It’s gotta be QG7 which would force a queen trade in the position and put a damper on the attack. Granted after the trade I would still find a way to lose in grand fashion but I just thought it was more accurate than the QF5 move played. Love your content btw, always enjoy the stuff you put out. Much love.

[@curiouslight498]

Finally, A lichess game. I'm happy you are no longer biased

[@benguyot3315]

Bravooooo !! You nailed it !

[@govol]

Levy you said lichess at 8:43, anyhow keep up the good work man!

[@kennethhicks2113]

Nice 1st game, enjoyed a lot. Second good too (mate in one... why do we miss that so much!). Last game, good improvement and attitude... you're gonna do it GM Levy. Tell Lucy Merry Christmas

[@Thetasquared]

Very classy . I love how you muted saying Lichess . LOVE IT ok.. on with the rest of the video

[@maqrux]

8:43 On what? Can't here you there Levy! :)

[@dunadain_aragorn1941]

8:43 he said lichess LMAO

[@dartek14]

love see ya challenge Kingcrusher and Chessnetwork two of my favourites before you.

[@_zedd1552]

lmao i love the bit at the beginning

[@shawncarter7188]

Lol been waiting for this

[@AtulSharma-gy6xg]

I just knew u deafeating dubov and eric defeating hikaru would be made as content

[@rajeasylearning]

Well done Levy. Heartiest congratulations.

[@vaibhavjain1182]

The intro was lit !!

[@existing3628]

8:43 what was that Levy????!!!!

[@SuperLol]

9:56 no way that's actually called a 'family fork" 🤣

[@rohitshukla8006]

That queen b3 stuff is pretty cmn i think in 1900 level you will often see these stuffs and watching your video always help me!!!!!

[@gen_jose3380]

Levy's Nimzo game was very fascinating and funny. I crumble in positions like those.

[@jeal5022]

Amazing! It's like a titled Tuesday with IMs included but with all other players now on other websites! P.S. I'm not really sure if only titled players are in titled Tuesday and if FMs and NMs are included