MAGNUS CARLSEN: 4,000 ELO!!!!

[@anthonyx3576]

Commentary by Levy is Amazing. Just watching Levy explain exactly the rest of the game at 13:33 I realized Levy really is the best commentator I've ever seen, read, or heard in the Highest Levels of Chess

[@UjjwalKumar-ps8in]

Pin of ?????

[@dhruvrajesh4342]

Pin of Not shame

[@edfing7155]

Pin of Gratitude

[@cheddarsunchipsyes8144]

Pin of gratitude

[@justanotherdude_]

Pin of goatness

[@AllTheArtsy]

The 3-0 against Alireza in the Generation Cup was really something. Magnus without food poisoning is truly on an entirely different level.

[@ultraplayz785]

Top 3 Chess Players: 1- Drunk Magnus 2- Magnus 3- Poisoned Magnus

[@lost.armaan]

@@ultraplayz785 Shirtless magnus And Sleeping Magnus Where They.

[@ashiq3871]

@@ultraplayz785 late magnus as well

[@HVR.1003]

I was just thinking the same thing, that how can I watch chess wile working 😂😂

[@HVR.1003]

And I think world best colour is brilliant blue.

[@sanieagullana7647]

That is why Magnus is so good at end games, because he took Levy's end games master class.

[@-mvp]

For legal reasons he cannot prove this

[@leszekryniec7054]

​@@-mvpHe can't, but we can

[@Blasterman86]

Fans can always use one of the new AI applications to create an audio where Magnus admits to that 😂.

[@simongail8428]

Using statistical analysis of magnus end games, I can confirm he did take Levy's end games master class.

[@noahollington9946]

"you too can play chess like me"

[@glareeedowotb]

Can we take a moment to appreciate how well Magnus plays just so Levy can make content for us ❤

[@Alexchess99]

129 likes and no replies? Let me fix that

[@alphazero5614]

264 likes and one reply? Let me fix that

[@johnmukuwa217]

268 likes and 3 replies let me fix that😎

[@43tamal41]

300 likes and only 4 replies?? I am that guy who will fix that 💀💀

[@glareeedowotb]

332 likes and 5 replies????? Lemme fix that 🦷

[@Cxldest_D1]

Levy took the time out of his day to let us know he’s handsome. Truly an amazing man!

[@subrcket2134]

i took time out of my day to confirm it

[@blackhole37]

I took time out of my day to read all of it.

[@burrenwaffet7742]

I took my time out for levy

[@rallicat69]

i took time out of my day writing this comment about how i was expecting a pin of shame comment just to see this very wholesome one instead

[@burrenwaffet7742]

I took my time out for 400 elo players like levi

[@alessandroboscaini8424]

I feel lucky to be passionate about chess in a time where Carlsen is in his prime

[@nilscarlson8168]

The most insane thing is this isn’t even Magnus at his peak

[@v.k.sharma9240]

This is not his peak form, imagine Magnus in 2020 - 2021. He was truly monster destroying anyone world no. 2, world no. 3 .... Like they are nothing

[@harshrajbasant]

That's the thing with him. It's always his prime. Its like he was born that way and has never had a slump(except very few tournaments here and there). You can see why he is the literal God of Chess.

[@orangepacker7479]

The fact that his opponents were playing extremely well and he still destroyed them. The eval bar wasn’t moving but Magnus saw it all, even further than the engine 😂

[@an1m_0]

yes

[@Davinmk]

yes they played really well but the eval bar only shows the winning chances against a bot, which is very different to playing against a human

[@orangepacker7479]

That's what I imply in my comment. Magnus is seeing things the engine doesn't really care about. positional moves that push his opponents outside their comfort zone etc. He slowly pushed them into a position where they were almost guaranteed to make a mistake.@@Davinmk

[@ade8890]

um no not really. the eval bar started moving down not because the eval bar failed to see ahead, but because magnus's opponent failed to play perfect moves.

[@orangepacker7479]

Magnus also often played 2nd or 3rd best moves. But he played them in such a way to put pressure on his opponents. The perfect move isn't always the best move because of this. More tense positions allow the better player to outplay their opponent where stockfish would evaluate it a draw, no matter the flavor of the position. Magnus is a master at bringing games to positions where he can pressure his opponent without playing suboptimal moves. That is why he was world champ for so long.@@ade8890

[@yangenmanuel2659]

Only 3600 elo to reach Magnus 🔥💪

[@justaneverydaycatiguess744]

It's only +3600elo bro you can do it it's ez plz lemon squizy

[@r7diego]

dude ! you're breathing down his neck

[@reachvidurmurali]

Only 2240 to reach Magnus 🔥💪

[@bobica100]

Only 4000 elo to reach Magnus 🔥💪

[@trystanlamm6943]

Im only 2400 elo away

[@pputnam100]

Good lord almighty, been following chess since late 60s, lived through and loved the whole Bobby Fischer era, but Magnus seems to be on a different plane -this guy is something we've never seen before, I'm grateful to be around to see this.

[@danielbennis5262]

Normal person: Wow, hes got more than twice as much time Levi: His time advantage is bigger than the amount of time that Fabiano has left on the clock! :0

[@agent0fartifice571]

I don’t even like playing chess, I just watch because the storylines are interesting and levy is a top tier storyteller.

[@perpetualbystander4516]

I'm sorry, but you're not allowed to watch chess videos if you're not a chess player. So get out! 👉

[@Wonderr..]

​@@perpetualbystander4516💀📸

[@valiantwarrior1988]

@@perpetualbystander4516 someone who understands chess can watch it regardless of if they are a chess player or not

[@ndnd7614]

What storylines are interesting? Magnus is gonna win again easily. 3-0 and made the guy quit chess for fashion

[@stephenr80]

Same here. Great communicator + so handsome omg

[@lutimstrickshots9253]

Really nice of Levy to give attention to small chess players like this Mango guy.

[@aviraljha2119]

Magnum carguns*

[@t19563]

​@@aviraljha2119yall mispronouncing such a simple name. It's spelled "Cagnus Marlsen"

[@wconradjr]

Lawls

[@vitormartins5742]

*Mangus, it's latin for mango I believe

[@smalism]

Magnum carlos

[@JBLGamingNL]

Magnus Carlsen: *breathes* Levi: *CONTENT! CONTENT!*

[@phillipanthonytsai4851]

true

[@ishantiwarimusic]

Pun of shame

[@boobie34]

​@@ishantiwarimusicnah

[@CraftMellow]

​@@ishantiwarimusicpun fr

[@JBLGamingNL]

@@ishantiwarimusicpun of shame 😂

[@SatoruAkefu122]

0:10 "I'm still handsome." TRUE

[@fallzee-r]

Thank you Gotham. Ever since I started watching you 2 months ago I learned some openings and went from 500 Elo to 700. Thank you

[@captainzork6109]

Once it was raining and that made me sad. But then I watched Gothamchess, and it made it so much more bearable. Thank you Gothamchess!!!! ❤

[@psymar]

I assume those facts are unrelated.

[@FallenCreed]

This is truly one of the moments in chess history.

[@AL-ts6iv]

ok so is every other moment?

[@wgo523]

​@@AL-ts6ivyes 😎

[@Blinkers2007GameDev]

yes@@AL-ts6iv

[@simppolice944]

thats the joke@@AL-ts6iv

[@AL-ts6iv]

@@simppolice944 bad joke i guess

[@am4deuss]

That was the cleanest transition going from Magnus involved in mafia to rats being smarter than half of Americans

[@eyalraz8074]

Really loved the part where magnus reached 4000 elo. Truly one of the most impactful moments in chess history.

[@alexanderallegra432]

His turnaround against alireza blew my mind, completely reversed the advantage

[@MajorAddiction]

It was the classic call an ambulance but not for me

[@anonymustarrasque3550]

Can we all appreciate how Levy never milks Magnus for content and has so many other series focusing on top grandmasters.

[@scottpetersen1939]

To bed fair, I watch every Magnus video. 100% guaranteed.

[@Hot_Guac]

Maybe I never noticed before but I love that the chess board changed colors when you were discussing theory and changed back when we were back in the game. Makes it easier for me to follow.

[@kylebroussard5952]

*I think one of the things that really separates Magnus from even the remaining Top 10, is his willingness to deviate from theory.* I understand why in a quick game against lethal opponents, that can be fatal. But with such a superior and quick mind for the game, throwing your opponent into uncharted territory is arguably one of the best tools in any battle.

[@AjZ530]

Levy always fails to disappoint us, what a guy

[@MajorAddiction]

I feel quite appointed tbh

[@jessetrueba9578]

I read this the wrong way

[@JoeMama-sk4wg]

You're evil

[@kylegrove2165]

this comment is a mental fork

[@random_eater]

Can we appreciate that we appreciate him so much

[@daniellankapalli8332]

Thank you the still very handsome Cagnus Marlsen for providing content featuring the best chess player on the planet Revy Lozman

[@daluba]

75 likes and no replies? Let me settle that

[@Danpg79]

​@@dalubathank you my good sir

[@GMPranav]

Levy: Can you even watch a chess video without seeing it? Also Levy: Probably will crush 99.9% of the people watching this video blindfolded.

[@ROSHINISV-k6k]

Levy : I'm still very handsome me: Bro, you're not very handsome You _very very very

[@luxmitges]

Magnus playing chess really is amazing so much foresight and understanding is just insane

[@myzteriouz_wrld]

“1.e4, and he wins.” Had me cracking up😭😂

[@vavooooooooooom]

“The ledge on the shower” had me in pieces. I watch it while my toddler falls asleep, by now one of the most Zen moments of my day.

[@insertname5997]

WE MAKING IT INTO 4000 ELO WITH THIS ONE 🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@nickperryman3662]

Love your videos levy! Ever since I started watching your videos, I’ve moved from 1300 elo to 1000 elo! Truly one of the chess KZbinrs in history 🙏🏻

[@Necro-the-Pyro]

r/holup spilling over

[@RodentK1ng]

Levy never fails to make me sit on a chess board and play with myself.

[@radiationhd240]

👀

[@ak.foesev]

What?😭

[@stavros222]

That's a good practice I think

[@rohangeorge712]

bro what 💀

[@calvinwright2214]

Ayo 😂

[@RandomDude1487]

Bruh my man even acknowledged his rizz💀💀💀

[@lemonke8132]

magnus truly is a chess player

[@lutimstrickshots9253]

20:04 The threat of Qh4 is a funny Anastasia's mate with Qxh6+ Kxh6 Rh4#! Alireza stopped the idea with Qe7.

[@gabrielsantosalves8386]

Firouzja punching Magnus for 30 moves Magnus: "that's all you got George?"

[@Kingcob7]

I wish resigning wasn't an option just so I could see the checkmates. Checkmates are fun

[@Dawsonisu]

A year and 17 days later and Levy is still handsome

[@Harshitslaysss]

Bro literally simps for magnus 💀

[@dalente]

I’m waiting eagerly for your book here in Brazil. After many of your videos and some of your courses you got me from 700 to 1100 and up!

[@PowerbangGaming]

Levy you were on one today lmao

[@Jid-bj9cc]

Damn, cool seeing you here👀

[@xNull_0]

@Jid-bj9cc how the hell does this work 😨 PowerbangGaming's comment was a shorter time ago and your reply is a longer time ago like what!?

[@eneapaggetti3488]

We wait for the Italian version of the book

[@muhammedsuhail4369]

27:42 Fax 🥺

[@Adruquena]

6:17 "Pazishun" - Levy 2023

[@manmoth_1990]

Been following Magnus' career since the 2013 Candidates. I can honestly say that I haven't seen domination like this from him in a very long time. Effortless really is the word. The man is so in tune with the game it's actually touchingly beautiful to watch sometimes.

[@astro_penguin_]

8:30 - 9:20 honestly this whole tangent is just gold from beginning to end

[@Qwey07]

Levi never fails to disappoint us 😂

[@ogluqqychess4452]

I know right, very comfortable, breathable... All around great shoes

[@venominblx9333]

I love how the screen gets brighter when gotham is moving the pieces around

[@mohitsaswadkar282]

Can we take a moment to appreciate that levy covers games of small players like magnus.. Such a humble man

[@Johncornwell103]

1:53 Imagine if a GM really just resigned during a Major Chess Tournament before they made their first move, because they were playing Mangus Carlsen.

[@Dannnniel]

Levy is the type of guy to grow up to be a great grandad

[@guccigarette]

Santa magnus is dangerous

[@aphinrated1536]

Levi never fails to make me play with myself

[@-eldiandrip-7261]

Ayo

[@chirag1764]

The thumbnail looks so amazing >>>

[@pratikmore1021]

Can we take a moment to appreciate the fact that levy never uses clickbaity titles or thumbnails.

[@zachhaywood1564]

Excellent sarcasm

[@bobica100]

4000 elo rael

[@bigtallpaul]

3:08 Thanks for coloring the hypothetical lines in Breaking Bad yellow. Makes it easier to follow.

[@GraylyTulip566]

Can we just appreciate how Levy never clickbaits us

[@C-smh-O]

Max missed a free queen right at 18:52

[@shabd_eg]

Can we Appriciate how other worldly magnus played that game

[@BernhardtBauer]

Maybe the Norwegian Rat opening is a black death reference: the fleas carrying the disease were spread by the rat species Rattus norvegicus

[@tint1128]

Levy never fails to disappoint us

[@hako9393]

22:39 rook take UUUGH!. Good move indeed

[@phazy01]

Anyone from 2024?

[@unknown0986]

Nobody cares

[@forsaken2435]

@@unknown0986wow ur from 2024 🤯

[@cubekoss7547]

No i am from earth

[@pajarocaripocapute]

Chess is timeless!

[@husseinali4491]

From 2025

[@interwalls3371]

1:14 Imagine being the top 2 ranked Iranian chess player *in the world*

[@Realeggs]

Levy may not be pregnant but he never fails to deliver

[@magnussen5796]

Gaddaym

[@mouhamedmouhmouh9903]

Im watching this after Gotham lost 5 games in a row in nyc gm norm 💔🗿

[@lwgaming5464]

This guy never fails to entertain us😂

[@Gaming_Julek]

The thing that he said on the start was the most true thing in the world😂

[@erenshaw]

Can we take a moment to appreciate how gotham never fails to make our days worse ❤️

[@BiologistDillon]

Hey Levi! Responding to your Rat question. The New York rats are actually Norwegian Rats, Rattus norvegicus. They're a widespread species (everywhere but Antarctica) and can get to a bit under a foot long. Interestingly, its thought that they aren't originally from Norway, but rather China.

[@alasdairmacintyre9383]

I thought maybe you were joking, but it checks out. You learn something new every day It is not known for certain why the brown rat is named Rattus norvegicus (Norwegian rat), as it did not originate from Norway. However, the English naturalist John Berkenhout, author of the 1769 book Outlines of the Natural History of Great Britain, is most likely responsible for popularizing the misnomer.[7] Berkenhout gave the brown rat the binomial name Rattus norvegicus, believing it had migrated to England from Norwegian ships in 1728.[8]

[@lizhiguo6273]

What this is no joke

[@nemuonakpoya8592]

As 4000 and half elo, I can confirm I am not magnus carlsen❤

[@nemuonakpoya8592]

Lol

[@nemuonakpoya8592]

Is that good

[@alfaro30]

0:10 Levy will never change

[@MrStone7712]

Anyone in 2024?

[@IppoMak]

It was recorded almost in 2024 bro

[@schrad_er]

The magic of magnets

[@phoenix6862]

first😊

[@A.R.8755]

You indeed are

[@michael.5749]

❤

[@skydivingisfun]

I am watching you from the year 2064 and ur a proud grandfather of the 1st human to reach 4000 elo, big grats

[@PappGimenez]

11:16 “Socking” 💀😂😂😂

[@sebastianoglinzeanu]

You gotta respect a man like Levy, makes a split second mistake that could be edited out but decides to leave it

[@BwompProcessing14]

Great stare 8/10 could've been longer

[@jonassmith9237]

Bro really said magnus is the best player on the planet when he hasn’t even beaten all 8 billion people 😂😂 - Noah Lyles

[@CLaw-mf2ek]

“Walks Among the Pawns” - You should trademark that immediately

[@HarryGitau-cm9un]

Magnus plays like a chess historical committee. It is like Capablanca and Alekhine together

[@Lordmewtwo151]

2:55 Granted, I'm neither Stockfish nor a super gm, but I think Ng5 (which correct me if I'm wrong but it kind of looks like a transposition into a Fried Liver) looks extremely promising. For starters, Black can do one of four things (technically six). Three of them (technically five) do not protect the f7 pawn unless black just wants to lose a Queen or a Rook with the pawn for two minor pieces, and two of black's options (including the one that does protect the f7 pawn and three if you count Rg8), are absolutely horrible. Black can move the Queen (Qd7 or Qe7), the Rook (preferably to f8 because Rg8 just loses the Rook to Bxf7), Bishop to e6, or just ignore the threat entirely and promptly lose the Rook to Nf7 (this last one would probably be seen at least seven times out of ten if you handed the players of Guess the Elo this position, and at least another two times out of ten the other player would miss it). Be6 is horrible because of Ne6.

[@stevbonnie8643]

I can assure you the two pieces for the rook and pawn will be better for black, specially since the a1 rook is useless and white lost time on his whole operation

[@speedyian31meale92]

Levy recaps are fun and enjoyable to watch from start to finish

[@aarusharavindhan9888]

0:09 Very true Levy. The reason we watch your content is for this very exact reason,

[@wgo523]

Why else

[@RafaelLopes-g8h]

You could make the book available in Portugal

[@Evan-ej4ce]

The thumbnail is epic. Magnus really does resemble the look of hemsworth's thor.

[@shiccup]

The cool thing about chess is you can watch chess videos and not watch the board you still don't know what's happening.

[@B4H4X]

From 2024 , April 15th ..... yes both are true......1 - u are still the very handsome and .....2 - Magnus Carlson is still the best chess player ‼️

[@Niko_69-4]

At this point, if I were to play against Magnes the best thing that I can make happen is a queen trade and then get checkmated by 2 rooks (laddermate)💀

[@DutchDread]

Stockfish when he sees you're playing magnus: "The only winning move is not to play".

[@seif1496]

Hikaru was just talking about this in his latest video on Magnus. How Magnus has an extremely deep understanding for where pawns should be positioned and how he knows exactly how to punish pawn structures that are inaccurate. So that pawn on g5 (in the Amin game) and the way that knight was jumping around on the kingside was a true testament to that. edit: Ahh Hikaru actually made the comment while recapping that Firouzja game. It was about that early h5 move

[@stashgoczewski2394]

nothing like watching Gotham before my game to reach 800 and getting it in a literal flawless game watching these actually inspires me for wins lmao

[@ankin_speeds]

i love that levy makes sure we are aware of the date of recording

[@Pippopluto2345]

Bro is literally the most humble person on the entire planet

[@joyful_yolk123]

Thumbnail goes hard asf

[@squareball7017]

10:46 i watched agadmator's video here, and to add a little bit of context because it wasnt explained here, Caruana's g3 was literally the decider of the game and the reason why he lost because of how magnus capitalized on it (Depth 45 stockfish says to sac the f4 pawn instead and let the game continue)

[@IoanIoan-ip3gy]

24:24 Magnus, watch this, because this is some delicious commentary on the behalf of your well played game.

[@Glock7eventeen]

9:18 81 million to be exact.