Magnus vs Hikaru: INSANE FULL MATCH!!!!

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[@Obamoai21]

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[@OG-YT]

Congrats for 4 Million subs :)

[@lalli2822]

Hello chess lord🙇‍♀️🗿🍷

[@OrangeSectorFN]

pin of shame

[@OrangeSectorFN]

btw I liked my own comment

[@toheli1071]

Hikaru: "Im too old for bullet" Wins bullet championship

[@susbedo9258]

Hikaru: "I shouldn't be talking too much during the game" Me: you shouldn't even be streaming during a tournament like this!

[@nostromoalien2]

@@susbedo9258maybe he should start twirling his hair too

[@KillOnS]

​@@susbedo9258 Man has a huge ego, so streaming and knowing his fanboys are cheering him on only fuels him and helps his mentality

[@wahbi79]

he is just insecure about his age that's it

[@wesleyb1458]

And afterwards Magnus basically says Hikaru is by far the best bullet player ever lol meanwhile Hikaru says he was way better at bullet in his 20s and teens

[@pecmoney]

Levy, I barely understand chess and you had my blood pressure way up.

[@Shroobi]

no more chess videos for you

[@tiletapper4ever]

Levy's giving us a fraction of his coffee's extreme power

[@diegoarpini2066]

When he starts doing the Alex Jones voice you know the game heat UP!

[@ThereLmves]

I know! His commetary skills are through the roof

[@segundacuenta726]

@@Shroobi lol

[@2gbask.i]

Only Gotham can make watching a chess match seem like you're watching a football game, or even mma.

[@marcalfontiespi5264]

With Pepe Cuenca in Spanish. The best.

[@The_Void_Staring_Back]

sounds the most like Basketball commentary tbh lol. Constantly evolving quickly, tons of different plays firing off back to back.

[@lifefindsaway7875]

I really like Agadmator for his strategic analysis and how he explores all the lines, but Levy has amazing commentating skills that make you feel the tension of the match. He brings that emotional connection

[@bayani7626]

imagine if levy is the commentator for magnus vs hikaru match. that holy trinity would be complete

[@kirillzakharov7336]

imagine Levy and Danya. that would be a blast

[@paulo0651]

Plz

[@paulo0651]

33:16

[@smoorej]

Hikaru’s defensive abilities are absolutely incomprehensible. He can win positions that literally every other person on earth (except Magnus) would lose.

[@penreee9711]

He can also just as easily blunder positions every other person on earth wouldn't

[@nino9273]

@@penreee9711 i'm sure you wouldn't, that's probably why you're the number 3 rated blitz player in the world

[@brandonovich6063]

​@@penreee9711the lack of intelligence required to write a comment like this is crazy

[@whatareyouthinking6021]

​@penreee9711 anime pfp shouldn't be allowed to project their opinions about anything

[@dinosoup]

His streams are a total delight, his worst games are playing a pawn inaccuracy, it’s amazing.

[@Voduke789]

Seeing their massive numbers for elo is so satisfying. Hikaru had 3391 for a game!

[@kakashi_hatake_69]

Magnus had 3291!

[@ChristomirRackov]

He has been up to 3500 before, though, hasn't he?

[@KetamineUser69]

Damn didn't excpect u here ngl

[@moelarry8088]

​@@ChristomirRackovyes but not for some time now and probably never again

[@ChristomirRackov]

@@KetamineUser69 Didn't expect whom?

[@LocalIPTracker]

Magnus after loosing one pawn: its over... i resign Me after loosing my queen, two rooks, 8 pawns, 2 bishops, 2 knights and a king: this is fine

[@ILikeChessAndNoMore]

Same. I always sacrifice my king to win the game.

[@LocalIPTracker]

@@ILikeChessAndNoMore he sacrificed THEEEEE KINGGGGG

[@ILikeChessAndNoMore]

@@LocalIPTracker exactly.

[@Scongi]

Yeah I always think I can still win on time(happens 1% of time) other times get mated dummy!

[@merzeporgoher]

​@@LocalIPTrackerlooool Although I do believe this has really happened in one of Levy's videos when he was playing against an AI that didn't know chess

[@lucasfabisiak9586]

Levy has changed the face of chess forever with this channel.

[@soha786sajju]

True

[@miketaylor7440]

Hardly …

[@patogordo1385]

Agad, Hikaru, xadrez Brasil, Agad….

[@KylerNoon]

20 games bruh this has gotta be a record in gothams "most games in a video"

[@fatshibaballs]

only magnus and hikaru could play that many bullet matches in that time. just insanity.

[@soupisfornoobs4081]

@@fatshibaballs They didn't play 20, they played about 35

[@alohamark3025]

It was like watching a Bullet Train in real time. Impossible to follow unless you're a super-Blitz GM. Kudos to Gotham for showing the game in semi-slow speed, so we can appreciate the critical moves in the match.

[@iljadendiesich816]

​@@fatshibaballs what the f are you talking about ?

[@NowhereMan7]

@@fatshibaballs These bullet matches were 1+0 meaning each side has 1 minute with no increment. It wouldn't matter who was playing, the amount of games possible would be the same.

[@jimmytaco6738]

Yeah I always knew Magnus was the villain. Who does he think he is, being better than us?

[@tropp3r-]

what are u even saying

[@joykenn9772]

@@tropp3r- Joke flew right over ur head bruh

[@johnemmanuelbartholomew]

@@tropp3r- 🤓🤓

[@IceBuddha187]

Fr he’s so arrogant

[@madellinamartindale2160]

Christopher Nolan’s son? Magnus Nolan?

[@kaidoChess]

I don’t think any of us truly appreciate how incredible he is at commentary

[@confesorvalentin3687]

Magnus & Hikaru Wow I’m honored to be living at the time these two giants ruled the chess world, Respect to both

[@maltisme]

If I see a video with Magnus and Hikaru i click.

[@TeacherToolkitDemo]

levy knows how to get the clicks. Man’s a genius.

[@maltisme]

Fr fr

[@follow6460]

Twice, for each one of them.

[@brians9879]

facts

[@talhabozkurt8711]

Yes

[@ECS1190]

If Hikaru and Magnus were born as one, their name would be Stockfish

[@ArcaneTricksterRS]

What if they make a child together?

[@mcmuffinman8513]

@@ArcaneTricksterRSthat’s weird

[@fretmajik777]

HikaMagnafish :)

[@herscherrofdestruction-mc3vk]

Fish Caramura

[@Eternal_Void599]

@@ArcaneTricksterRS ok what?

[@ArcaneTricksterRS]

I cannot imagine the nerves of both players at all points of the match, but especially towards the end. Also, props to Hikaru for not only winning, but also not slow-rolling Magnus after he was 5 points up.

[@mylobage]

Hikaru sacrificing the knight to create space to block the pass pawn was masterful. The game in which he went up 15/14

[@Zobark88]

Every final match in every tournament is "one of the greatest matches of all time" 😂

[@norstamper9258]

That's the whole point of a final between the elite of chess. BTW, on Bullet, this was the absolute best tournament ever and therefore the best final ever. I dare you to name one bullet final that can compete with this beautiful set of games.

[@fademusic1980]

this is a standout

[@Blandge]

​@@norstamper9258Grand Final overtime between the top 2 rated players in classical, blitz, and bullet. Has this ever even happened before?

[@wesleyb1458]

This match and the alireza vs Hikaru match earlier in the tournament were 2 of the best bullet matches ever

[@freefall9832]

I am so over Magnus and Hikaru. They may be the best, but I am tired of looking at their mugs.

[@moodman6426]

I dont understand how these guys can just throw crazy tactics after only using 1 second and still end up in equal positions

[@gymncec]

Experience

[@1stlullaby484]

​@@gymncecit's actually more than that, they were also prodigies so what can i say

[@awesomeleozejia8098]

As the a pawn, I can confirm that tactics were flying all over the board.

[@jedinxf7]

this is an insane nail biter and the commentary is actually worthy of the match in bullet time. epic

[@Princeralu7]

Why does this guy always make me smile?

[@lennyternil336]

I completely agree with this comment but what a… strange way to phrase it lmao

[@Hbmd3E]

the LORD lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace

[@NuvaltesArchive]

he makes my leg smile more but the face smiles too sometimes.

[@lennyternil336]

@@Hbmd3E our lord and savior Levy Rodman

[@dwaynekeenum1916]

@@Hbmd3Ecasual

[@James-bl1he]

“You cannot stop an avalanche with a horse” -Levy 2023

[@adamgarbaczewski]

"He who has the horse has the final laugh" - also Levy 2023

[@dragoljubvujovic2325]

Its Levi, not Levy

[@startrix6898]

These guys are both on a whole different level of chess i would need several minutes to analyze these games but theyre doing it all in fractions of a second. Amazing

[@windwatcher460]

I know it was a ridiculous number of games, and decisive games are exciting, but I'm surprised you didn't cover some of Magnus's crazy saves

[@TerabyteGaming_12345]

He didnt cover draws

[@Warriors30170]

“Are you enjoying yourselves? I’m enjoying myselves.”-GothamChess, 2023

[@MrPootis_]

thank you levy for making this video. this video was released 19 seconds ago but u already watched it to the end. im so happy you are alive

[@gigachad2481]

so true brother, you are so right that im facing to the right now

[@daphenomenalz4100]

​@@gigachad2481 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@MrPootis_]

@@gigachad2481 no problem my brother. everybody needs a purpose in life and everybody is searching for a purpose. that purpose is you.

[@kidn00b1]

Gigachads 😳

[@konroh2]

@@MrPootis_ The purpose of like is to know God and enjoy Him forever. The reason Levy is fun is he reflects some of God's goodness.

[@hassanelmarsafy1561]

Absolutely the best chess KZbinr in the world. What a recap I literally didn't want the video to end just to engage with your commentating

[@bitcheslikme]

Props to Hikaru

[@most_sane_piano_enthusiast]

How can this dude talk so quickly and well for such a long duration?

[@johno378]

He used to be a proficient rapper

[@rustic_dweller]

​@@johno378fr?

[@MallariorDumb]

Arguably the most entertaining chess match I've ever watched in my life. Only other match I can think of is Nepo vs Ding WCC

[@user-uf3ge9yg1p]

"Whoever can win a game like this in a match like this is going to win the match." Levi 2023

[@sansivian]

Levy definitly brings the Brazilain football commentator energy to chess. And he really knows how to pace a replay. I was hooked the whole time!

[@StrickO_00]

“Whoever can win a match like this is going to win the match” WHAT????😂😂😂

[@DsiakMondala]

True statement

[@tranquilotl3335]

That's not what he said lmao he said 'whoever can win a game like this in a match like this is going to win the match' where obviously the game is the singular game and the match is the entire thing. Maybe actually listen before you reply lmao

[@paulgarrett]

Levy! Fun stuff. I am reminded now and then, by your patter, of old-time radio commentators on boxing matches and horse races. :)

[@matthewmerritt6460]

I am not sure Levy knows, but in a pinch he is the best Howard Cosell imitator ever

[@Lesjer]

As a player who got his ass whooped by stockfish i can confirm magnus knew this opening better than stockfish

[@The_Void_Staring_Back]

saying that you're a player who gets whooped by stockfish is a redundancy..... every human player gets whooped by stockfish

[@1stlullaby484]

​@@The_Void_Staring_Back😂 you've got a point man

[@Lesjer]

@@The_Void_Staring_Back i totally agree with you my bad

[@Kildar2009]

What an epic match between two of the greatest! Twas a thrilling and exciting day of chess and Levy's recap, the way no one else can do it but him, is just delicious icing on the cake.

[@JayVicky007]

I'm thoroughly enjoying this recap. This is one of your best works.

[@ochiucminh2733]

This is the final everyone was looking for

[@jiseoblee56]

6:12 "Whoever can win a game like this in a match like this is going to win the match" This is the legendary commentary I've subscribed for. 10/10 Levy

[@DesperateEnufff]

Bro I accidentally skipped like 10 seconds past the sponsor and they were in the end game already 😭

[@badsabre5917]

Hikaru is such a drama queen throwing to Magnus like that.😂

[@joykenn9772]

Hikaru's New Mindset is really a blessing. Goes to show you how much of chess is actually Psychological.

[@5headhuman952]

He went to kick, Hikaru just doesn't care

[@lizethbejarano4111]

Naka wouldve won bullet against Magnus before. He proved that in "bullet"? I think hes always been the same, mental is the same, hes just better thanks to all this last years playing speed chess. He got better, hes faster

[@mylobage]

@@lizethbejarano4111It’s the release of pressure. He was killing himself in his youth and treating it as a source of income, which it was. Now it’s not, he’s free to play anyway he wants

[@life__is__good]

What is his new mindset?

[@kjford587]

​@@life__is__goodchilling

[@user-mg4zu7bs6i]

levy's commentary is insane, had me on the edge of my seat the whole time

[@TaskForce_911]

20 games in a row and Levy still has that excitement and hype going. It continues on game after game until the end of the vid 😢

[@esphix]

8:44 - Actually, You probably know this, but for anyone who doesn't, Stockfish does not know any theory so Hikaru does know the modern defense better than Stockfish.

[@agarrikr2996]

Not true

[@agarrikr2996]

Stockfish plays the best move. Theory is humans trying to find the best move. Therefore stockfish will play human theory, until human theory won’t match with stockfish because it’s defective.

[@esphix]

@@agarrikr2996 Yes, however, Stockfish does not 'know' theory. Knowing means to be aware of the moves being theory, which it is not.

[@esphix]

It can play the moves according to theory, but it isn't aware of the fact that those moves are based on theory.

[@agarrikr2996]

@@esphix I’m sure you meant Hikaru would be better at playing theory than Stockfish, which isn’t true.

[@ulrichfofe1244]

Nice recap Levy! I really enjoyed it.

[@Chunda8]

Thanks Levy- illuminating and insightful commentary. I didn't think anything outside of years of hard work would make sense of the game at this level, but you made it engaging and educational. For chess it is like the golden age of American Football, say 1983-1993 when you had these world-class commentators, these rivalries. Hikaru/Magnus is kind of like Washington/Dallas, Theissman vs. Staubach. But this is way better I don't even watch football now.

[@Bc31411]

This guy is so good at taking you through a match

[@TTech321]

The evolution of Hikaru is almost complete, he will become the chess god emperor. “I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain.” ― Frank Herbert, Dune

[@ace9771]

I am enjoying this recap a lot levy

[@doug4233]

I love you Levy 😂. “That’s the wrong numba” 😂😂

[@Machuw]

Great video! Wish you were also able to cover the Hikaru v. Alireza game though, that was probably the most stressful chess match I'd ever seen. I don't think I'd seen a more satisfying win for Hikaru ever. Great final match with Magnus though, what a great tournament.

[@MemeAnt]

12:10 IS THAT A MOTHERFUCKING GEOMETRY DASH REFERENCE

[@ezoption9092]

Can we appreciate how pumped up Gotham was during this recap. I am also now pumped up

[@ndpassey]

What a phenomenal match, I love the rapid fire game review format, really gets you into the bullet state of mind

[@squid0g]

ive never felt an adrenaline rush during a chess video until now. Levys commentary is unmatched

[@dafollower-uq7fz]

Funny thing: In the beginning, Hikaru was listening to Indian (Bollywood) music, which he loved, causing him to win many games.

[@dafollower-uq7fz]

The song's name is "Chaiyya Chaiyya"

[@segundacuenta726]

lol, "causing him to win many games"

[@vk8442]

​@@segundacuenta726bruh he literally said that in his interview after the match that Indian song made him pumped up to win so many matches continously in the beginining

[@iljadendiesich816]

So funny I cant control my laughter

[@segundacuenta726]

@@vk8442 didnt know, cool.

[@allengainzmma]

Imagine Magnus watches this and hears levy say “Hikaru said GET OUT OF HERE BOZO!” and Magnus is like “I didn’t hear him say it but I guess this means war!”😂

[@subhradipdas2320]

-"This man knows this opening, better than Stockfish"😮😮 -"Not true! That's guess..."💀💀

[@spidicy6360]

This is so good it's so good to watch and im hyped up to see hikaru and magnus palying bullet chess it's nerve racking for me every move it's so good

[@kakarot8450]

Magnus is just....insane. What a comeback.

[@Th-Rbt]

Your content is always amusing, it always brings happiness to me, thank you Levi Roseman from GothamCity

[@dra2a78]

levi roseman 😂😂😂😂

[@dra2a78]

bro made maximum amount of mistakes out of his name possible

[@Th-Rbt]

@@dra2a78 I spelt it correctly wdym

[@satwiksahu486]

Me up watching at 5:30 am in the morning and I feel like I am also a pawn just flying around the board

[@jev2867]

No one can recap a bullet match better than this dood. Amazing match deserves an amazing recap. Thanks Levy!

[@shqtem]

im really enjoying this recap levy

[@huiberthubertusi2561]

One of the best bullet games.

[@shepard5615]

You make so much better the way you call a game! If chess ever gets televised mainstream I hope you’re the play by play caller. Keep it going brother 🤘

[@dik2bik]

Think Magnus' mouse speed/control is one of his biggest weaknesses. You watch his streams/clips, it's like watching your dad handle a mouse. Compared to Hikaru, Danya, Hansen, Tang, etc., he's like a turtle

[@erniesummerfield6472]

Fun fact: Benji right now is 2555, exactly 45 points from being tied with Ponchik

[@Lordmewtwo151]

"The players play as many games as they can over the course of 45 minutes, and there's just one rule: it's win by two." What if after the forty-five minutes the match is drawn or one of the players leads by one? Is there some kind of bullet Armageddon? Winner take all sudden death? 13:52 Well that answers that question.

[@FluffNt]

He said “I am enjoying my selves” got me laughing 😂😂😂

[@ludacrisbutler]

this was an excellent tournament, the players in the late rounds were playing out of this world, Magnus and Hikaru did Magnus and Hikaru things, and the final somehow topped everything

[@colegstewart]

I am enjoying this recap because it is interesting to see you put your Gotham energy into multiple games. You’re just good at what you do bro and I’m out here benefiting from it.

[@xjsjaieodjwooqoq]

i need some drammatic music for this one, it's way too insane

[@maskedfigure7369]

15:50 idk about needing more espresso 😂, enjoying the recap

[@damianich4824]

You got me all tensed up throughout this video. Great job

[@FuzzyStarburst]

Regardless of Fide ratings, Hikaru has always been the true #2 to Magnus. He's the only person who has shown the consistent ability to challenge Magnus throughout their careers, and do so in all time formats.

[@wesleyb1458]

And he’s the unquestioned #1 ever in bullet. Hearing the praise Magnus gave him yesterday and then hearing Hikaru talking about how much better he was at bullet in his 20s and teens compared to now is crazy

[@michaelmastermind261]

@@wesleyb1458 hikaru is talking nonsense when he says he has been better. Because statistically he has definetly not. He wants to make it seam as if he has been EVEN better than now. Idk where he got this from but its bullshit.

[@wesleyb1458]

@@michaelmastermind261 I don’t know about that. He was much faster and very close to same level of ability

[@chronicsway43]

@@michaelmastermind261You must be new to chess he definetly was better at bullet. Even danya and andrew said so

[@nono-zc1hs]

@@michaelmastermind261 completely wrong, ig you knew chess or watched hikaru you would know how god like hikaru used to be at bullet

[@averyb4250]

This chess match was truly one of the ones that happened

[@VV-rk3wu]

And the commentary, I mean this was by far one of the videos Levy has ever recorded.

[@rafaelbrito9790]

I was taking a break from studying but i need to take another break from this, just amazing

[@EIIlast2791]

17:03 "this is not rocket science, this is the equivalent of uno" lol

[@Axiomatic75]

How these guys can play so well with no time to think is astonishing. I played a few bullet games but never even managed to not lose on time.

[@felixreith9692]

Magnus troll pushing the pawn for a cheeky checkmate as Frank would say

[@Lithilic]

The precision of the decision making under this kind of time restraint is mind blowing.

[@josephjonzen9394]

Superb commentary, not a second wasted, contagious enthusiasm. We love you, Levy!

[@yasinmassarm8570]

Levi is,quote, the best chess commentator I could imagine

[@LeoKnight134]

I'm really enjoying this recap Levy !

[@kianepperson4902]

Bro tryna teach us how to write a punch in tht surfshark ad 😭

[@piotrsenderek7090]

I'm really enjoying this recap Levy, thanks

[@rekqueyt4694]

How levy gets views: “MAGNUS VS HIKARU!”

[@1Thani]

I’m a simple man. I see a Gotham video about Magnus and Hikaru, I click like.

[@fademusic1980]

Much congrats to the winner, no spoils. This is a series of games that will end up in chess curriculums

[@jedijames91]

What is the name of the opening Hikaru used in the 2nd game?

[@nemuonakpoya8592]

I see both magnus and hikaru in a video and I click so hard I break my phone😢

[@derleunuk1406]

HIKARUUUUUUU! 🎉

[@Mystical181]

In the video when you are saying: Pawns flying up the boart. Holy shit what i got invested i felt like i watched a great movie os something great job i boutta watch the whole vid! :))

[@HeatWave0549]

Ah yes, my 4 favorite devices: Desktop, laptop, phone, and my grandparents 😭

[@leonmaguire2863]

always nice to watch a magnus game to learn better about chess

[@Spiderfisch]

Will there ever be a tournament that isnt decided between Hikaru and Magnus?

[@kenitopaul6652]

you need to watch more chess bro

[@1stlullaby484]

​@@kenitopaul6652😂he probably means this bullet championship

[@dumpgubblin]

That was electric. The games were insane and your commentary was great. Keep it up!