Magnus vs Hikaru: UNREAL Speed Chess Final

[@muhametlajqi2344]

I digress, I digress, I digress. You talk too much bro and change the words sometimes!

[@portascar7996]

Pin of shame

[@TD-gv7gi]

"you talk too much" hes literally a commentator

[@alxdavy]

Shin of pame

[@ShxtteredRein]

Pin of shame

[@kopazwashere]

Put Pin on shameful comment.

[@Bixee123]

This reminded me of the world cup final. Also, we have to give props to Levy for putting out a 17-game recap less than an hour after the match finished. His dedication to the channel is crazy.

[@therealaj_12]

real. same day too lol

[@DM_TheCriticalDrinker202_GRAM]

😎 ɪ ᴀᴘᴘʀᴇᴄɪᴀᴛᴇ ᴛʜᴇ 👆👆ᴄᴏᴍᴍᴇɴᴛ sᴇɴᴅ ᴍᴇ ᴀ ᴅᴍ ɪ ʜᴀᴠᴇ ᴀ ᴄʜʀɪsᴍᴀs ᴘʀᴇsᴇɴᴛ🎁 ғᴏʀ ʏᴏᴜ💕

[@aconite23]

Except the chess wasn't rigged for 1 side to win with soft (penalty);calls and biased rulings in 50/50s. Turned off my TV after 20 mins.

[@alerted0]

@@aconite23 fax lmao

[@svennmivedor9191]

Not to crazy, he was watching it live

[@nz7033]

It was the first time I heard Magnus say afterwards that Hikaru played fantastic chess. Coming from Magnus, who's always super critical (about his own play as well) this is really high praise for Hikaru!

[@Beqasage350mlbb]

@@Jossephmarie3rd no

[@thkgaming5587]

@@Beqasage350mlbb What did he say

[@arthurmelo9404]

Let's see if he freaks out and say Hikaru cheated

[@BradleyK5]

@@arthurmelo9404 nah these are actually good players unlike Nieman

[@Beqasage350mlbb]

@@thkgaming5587 he posted link to the video and i thought it was reference to this comment. He was just bot, promoting his channel

[@chess]

The match we all wanted, and we got fireworks! 🎆

[@Repticant]

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[@pseudo2224]

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[@guywithnoname9302]

@Memes shorts thx for ruining a potential chain

[@advaitkaware3077]

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[@Leanoxic]

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[@QuartzGolem]

"Magnus loses on time" My eyes immediately snap over to the timers in the corner in disbelief.

[@xbasxt]

fr bro I was in shock LMAOOO

[@ketchuput]

magnus is worse than hikaru

[@mafiosoxd8014]

@@ketchuput no lol

[@vvast2255]

@@mafiosoxd8014 didnt gotham legit say magnus has not beat hikaru once this year?

[@he5078]

@@ketchuput copium

[@Fp-vk3bi]

20:16 “How many pawns does this man have? 4, literally, I can count them!”, Levy always manages to make me laugh a bit with these stupid but funny jokes

[@jpshy1130]

It’s the delivery too. The fact that he says a question that seems rhetorical and then immediately answers it and acts like it was an easy question is hilarious

[@Jossephmarie3rd]

Yeah, it made me think of this: kzbin.infoPnC5f6tnj5U?feature=share

[@inthefade]

The joke about knocking on black's door like the rent is late had me rolling. I don't know where these jokes come from.

[@Reality9111]

8:29 When you said Magnus hasn't beaten Hikaru in 2022 that really set in how good this year has been for Hikaru.

[@J.o.n.a.s]

That aged well

[@plasmablastgaming5018]

@@J.o.n.a.s did Magnus win a match?

[@J.o.n.a.s]

@@plasmablastgaming5018 Yes

[@AkaSkooSkoo]

@@J.o.n.a.s when

[@cantripleplays]

@@J.o.n.a.s but like 2022

[@therealkotu818]

Watched it live but still clicked this video instantly when I saw it. Nothing beats a Gotham Recap 😭

[@chrisfifield-smith]

I need Levi to explain what I just saw!

[@DM_TheCriticalDrinker202_GRAM]

😎 ɪ ᴀᴘᴘʀᴇᴄɪᴀᴛᴇ ᴛʜᴇ 👆👆ᴄᴏᴍᴍᴇɴᴛ sᴇɴᴅ ᴍᴇ ᴀ ᴅᴍ ɪ ʜᴀᴠᴇ ᴀ ᴄʜʀɪsᴍᴀs ᴘʀᴇsᴇɴᴛ🎁 ғᴏʀ ʏᴏᴜ

[@DM_TheCriticalDrinker202_GRAM]

@@chrisfifield-smith 😎 ɪ ᴀᴘᴘʀᴇᴄɪᴀᴛᴇ ᴛʜᴇ 👆👆ᴄᴏᴍᴍᴇɴᴛ sᴇɴᴅ ᴍᴇ ᴀ ᴅᴍ ɪ ʜᴀᴠᴇ ᴀ ᴄʜʀɪsᴍᴀs ᴘʀᴇsᴇɴᴛ🎁 ғᴏʀ ʏᴏᴜ

[@sofianeould8754]

Same

[@ytTwistedvines]

Until he starts talking about boring sports like soccer and basketball. american football and baseball are the best.

[@evilbull8995]

One of your best videos you've ever made. The analogies. The analysis. The *storytelling*. I already knew the ending but your presentation kept me on the edge of my seat the entire 30 minutes. Congrats, you should be proud of yourself

[@lifefindsaway7875]

Agreed. With these multi-game matches, telling a story and speculating about the emotions of the players and how they push back and forth makes it easier for us to follow

[@spacexdemo8254]

Spoken freely, used pictures. B+

[@warp9wb]

Agreed. I usually skip through recap videos but this video was entertaining from start to finish. Very well done.

[@Jossephmarie3rd]

Here: kzbin.infoPnC5f6tnj5U?feature=share

[@saidbalci2868]

can you explain to me why the move at 11:15 is a loosing move. i still dont get it

[@XxPoisonedSpiderxX]

Hikaru has better clock management than most NFL head coaches

[@bt_flyer8491]

Cough cough McCarthy

[@russianguylul3877]

@@bt_flyer8491 **most** are you blind

[@kl6544]

Fraudkaru flagkamura

[@somethinglikethat2176]

As a Broncos fan, that wouldn't be hard

[@ilovemy3subs628]

@@russianguylul3877 are you?

[@definitelynotmeowzie5079]

The fact that Hikaru managed to play for 40 moves in a pretty much losing position to secure the win is incredible

[@andrebenites9919]

After all those years not resigning and stalling for time it finally paid off

[@theepicguy6575]

Cowardice1111

[@ForsakenAgony]

@@theepicguy6575 Yeah, but if any of us was Hikaru we would've done the exact same thing to win.

[@williamrobert9898]

@@ForsakenAgony Not really rewatch Carlsen vs MVL 2020 SCC match MVL actually won against Magnus even though he never milked even 1 second on the match clock which is nuts

[@definitelynotmeowzie5079]

@@andrebenites9919 well, all im gonna say is that the win is the win, and we've seen a very good chess from both, Hikaru and Magnus

[@synesthete23]

This match speaks volumes about Hikaru’s resilience and resourcefulness, and Magnus’ raw domination even on an off day. He was clearly off-form but still nearly clutched it at the end. He led the 3+1 and 1+1 after playing badly in the 5+1. GOATs.

[@williamrobert9898]

I am not sure but out of all the SCC matches I have seen I have never seen someone losing an SCC match after winning 2 out of 3 segments

[@MaxIronsThird]

@@williamrobert9898 The difference in the 5+1 was just too big.

[@Tehkenny1]

I honestly think the WC final being at the same day probably was bad for Magnus. I felt exhausted myself after that and I was completely neutral. He looked completely out of energy. Well played by Hikaru though, I think he played better overall and completely played Magnus's weakness and didn't let it come down to creative chess as he said himself.

[@williamrobert9898]

@Tehkenny1 I wouldn't necessarily say he played "better" than Magnus, it was clear that Magnus always got the better of Hikaru whether he was on the white side or the black side he seemed to outplay Hikaru in most of the games but he had some terrible time management and most of the games in which he outplayed Hikaru ended in a draw after Magnus failed to convert his advantage

[@Tehkenny1]

@@williamrobert9898 I think you're wrong but it is also the reason why Carlsen is the best player in the world and Hikaru isn't. Hikaru is perfect against Magnus, Magnus thrives on creative and wild chess, he wants it as far away from theory as possible while Hikaru is probably the best in the world at solid chess. Playing constantly solid against a player like Magnus means Magnus need to play more risky moves which can lead to counter attacks

[@noahsomerville3727]

Bro your commentary is MAD FUN. Seriously, better commentary than like almost any sports broadcast I've ever seen.

[@noahsomerville3727]

Truly the recap goat.

[@heinz5714]

ok relax

[@noahsomerville3727]

@@heinz5714 Why relax? I am relaxed.

[@kristiantorres478]

@@heinz5714 no u

[@heinz5714]

@@noahsomerville3727 recap goat is a stretch, hes a KZbinr, relax.

[@button421]

Hikaru having just enough time to stall at the end was epic even magnus was laughing

[@PhelanVanFloof]

Meanwhile randoms online are throwing a tantrum in Magnus' stead lmao

[@lovablesnowman]

​@@PhelanVanFloofbut the clock is there for a reason? How could anyone possibly be annoyed??!?!?!?

[@PhelanVanFloof]

@@lovablesnowman I know, but according to them it's "unsportsmanlike" lol. I don't understand why these people don't just watch classical if they care so much about not having clocks matter in the game.

[@soundninja99]

@@PhelanVanFloof which is so dumb. The clock is a part of the sport. Blame the format (if you think it's a problem), not the man

[@PhelanVanFloof]

@@soundninja99 Yeah, it's like getting mad at a football team for playing defensively and doing really passive passes when they're leading 1-0. People play sports/chess to win, not to perform a theatre where they act against their own interests.

[@saphir7632]

I think, the best thing of this recap is the fact that he has finally put the clocks !

[@Jossephmarie3rd]

Yeah, it made me think of this: kzbin.infoPnC5f6tnj5U?feature=share

[@xerlad]

There is no one on this planet who can make a chess game this exciting, you are a legend man. this was awesome

[@sameethfarhaan5214]

yeah but he lowkey spoils whos gonna win

[@isaacbuiltdifferentRL]

@@sameethfarhaan5214well if you want to know who wins go watch the game

[@Mentaljedi]

2 great finals in 1 day! What more could you ask for?

[@fica1137]

Hikaru and G2 winning in a single day Pog

[@martingadzhalov9611]

He probably meant Argentina lol

[@fariskashtwari1857]

@@fica1137 LMAOOOOO

[@JustAPokemonCommentingOnVideos]

@@fica1137 csgo fan Gigachad we had 3 great finals in one day

[@fica1137]

@@martingadzhalov9611 Well world cup happens every 4 years but G2 has won after 5 year long trophy drought, so math checks out

[@gk-kn5zz]

Streaming has given Hikaru so much confidence and has virtually no pressure in tournaments anymore. He's playing with house money. He truly seems like the only player who does not seem intimidated by Magnus anymore and Magnus stated that himself. What an epic match. Was cool to see Magnus share how much he enjoyed it. He finally had someone challenge him at his level

[@stianaandal1488]

Magnus played terrible

[@billybobbobson3797]

@@stianaandal1488 oh you would have won for sure. why didnt you qualify?

[@maxrusty3596]

@@billybobbobson3797 Its not a jab tho, he really did play awful. His play has been going downhill for a while now.

[@stianaandal1488]

@@maxrusty3596 thank you

[@stianaandal1488]

@@billybobbobson3797 Magnus was far from his best. He made easy blunders and he was always very low on time which is a very bad sign. However he played better eventually.

[@Rngenius_]

I now completely understand why Ludwig wanted Gotham as a Chessboxing commentator. This is awesome.

[@stianaandal1488]

12:17 This was hilarious to see live. Hikaru was sure he trapped the queen and he was smiling and looked so confident while we were lookinh at the eval bar

[@patryktomczyk822]

Why after Ne5, Hikaru cannot play Be4 and instead he play h5? What is the Magnus counter for Be4 in that position?

[@n1ghth0und]

@@patryktomczyk822 if Be4 then d5 blocking the bishop and Nc6 is still coming

[@RobWirdWachsen]

@@n1ghth0und and if bishop takes then queen takes bishop

[@tearsim8043]

i do like the time addition makes it nicer to understand what's going on and what the pressure exactly is and how fast these players analyze the situation and get out of it miraculously

[@freya1348]

Dude it's incredible really, I could spend 30 minutes analyzing a position, even playing out theoretical moves on the board. I still wouldn't understand it as well as they do in the second they have to make a move in 1minute chess.

[@Jossephmarie3rd]

Yeah, it made me think of this: kzbin.infoPnC5f6tnj5U?feature=share

[@TheLoxely]

It doesn't get better than this. Levy makes a half hour of chess analysis go by in an instant. It's just so entertaining while also being so informative that its just a joy to be on the ride

[@yesno7889]

This video is triple the GOAT, featuring Magnus, Hikaru and Levy managing to recap every single one of their 17 matches less than an hour after the game, absolute savagery.

[@stbr3937]

if you count the points...they actually played 28 games not just 17

[@yesno7889]

@@stbr3937 Yea, but levy introduced it as 17 games covered so I’m just parroting him tbh.

[@chesscrush]

The best player in the world (Magnus), the best streamer in the world (Hikaru) and the best content creator + commentator in the world (Levy). Actually the GOAT Trinity.

[@aesir748]

​@@stbr3937the other ones all ended in draws so it doesn't make much sense to recap

[@derekebert8819]

This recap is an all-time Levy performance. 17 matches in 30 minutes. GOAT things

[@Jossephmarie3rd]

Here: kzbin.infoPnC5f6tnj5U?feature=share

[@ProfKim]

I don't play chess... I only know the rules. But this guy is so passionate that I've watched the entire video! 🤣🤣🤣

[@lordgemini2376]

That's how he gets ya, soon you'll be watching his other videos learning the openings and keeping up to date with all the chess drama going on. Welcome aboard :D

[@ProfKim]

@@lordgemini2376 I think part of this process is already going on lol

[@Absorbant]

Here comes your inevitable fall down the rabbit hole of chess

[@elisabethsun7059]

Same

[@ProfKim]

@@Absorbant Indeed... Now is too late for me lol

[@gabri7613]

The clock for the players add is AMAZING. I can really feel the game flow much better

[@nicolasj6745]

9:24 Bishop blocked by pawns: Apartment without windows 10:44 unbelievable: hang a bishop in one move 12:30 Football > American football 15:45 Quest: only white fields 20:14 how many pawns this men had? 4! I can count them 25:59 Queen Trap 29:25 massive exchange takes takes

[@ammmreal]

What do you know about math rock

[@michaelkaiser5519]

This has to be the most epic chess video I have ever seen and it’s almost entirely because of the absolutely exhilarating commentary

[@SunnySunday50]

I'm so happy that they've got 13.5-14.5 scores at the end

[@Adam-yj9jj]

Loving how the pace of the commentary is matching the speed of the chess. The manic bullet commentary is gold!

[@wucebrayne277]

as someone who has never really played chess more than casually this is extremely entertaining to watch even if I don't know really what is going on

[@BaldBookTuber]

Such an entertaining match, such fantastic commentary by Danya and Robert, such fantastic interviews by both players, such a fantastic recap video by Levy. This is truly the best timeline as a chess fan.

[@TheBuya101]

This is Levy’s greatest recap video. Here’s a man who has truly mastered his craft.

[@inthefade]

Yeah totally. This was amazing. 30 minutes passed in the blink of an eye.

[@oslskilled]

@@inthefade and I don’t even like chess.. haha man is talented

[@alextemus]

This entire SCC really shows how dominant Hikaru and Magnus are in speed chess. I mean, this was the only match either had that was even remotely close. Freaking legends. 👏👏👏

[@smithsmithsmith731]

Should've shown the drawn game where Magnus saced the queen right out of the opening for a draw and Hikaru stalled for 2:30 he had😂

[@AbhishekKumar-uu4uj]

What game was that ?

[@0.01_bacteria]

Na that was funny 😭💀

[@LuisManuelLealDias]

@@AbhishekKumar-uu4uj a game in the 3 to 1 portion

[@jacobtarallo7079]

That game was all theory to be fair.

[@LuisManuelLealDias]

@@jacobtarallo7079 yeah but it was funny. Carlsen picked the line so he could quickly draw with black and move on to be white and didn't realise that Hikaru would just run the clock with it!

[@Trossmus]

Am i the only one who involuntarily jumps up from the seat when some brilliant move or blunder happens? At this recap i was standing for 30 minutes straight... Admiring Hikaru and Magnus is just beyond entertainment... It's spiritual... Look at those two chess demigods...

[@itsok3368]

chess elitist much?

[@barneyassman]

They are playing moves so quickly that I can't even process which blunder I would've done. Absolutely Incredible performance by them.

[@kuehrmch]

i did like the clocks, it gives a little extra insight in to the match when time pressure is a big factor

[@seanrogers8933]

Watching this match live was insane! My heart was beating so fast in the final minutes.

[@DM_TheCriticalDrinker202_GRAM]

😎 ɪ ᴀᴘᴘʀᴇᴄɪᴀᴛᴇ ᴛʜᴇ 👆👆ᴄᴏᴍᴍᴇɴᴛ sᴇɴᴅ ᴍᴇ ᴀ ᴅᴍ ɪ ʜᴀᴠᴇ ᴀ ᴄʜʀɪsᴍᴀs ᴘʀᴇsᴇɴᴛ🎁 ғᴏʀ ʏᴏᴜ💕

[@2vintage68]

Freaking nail biter all the way.

[@legitgopnik8431]

9:24 When the bishop is so trapped that Eminem Stan starts playing

[@genericusername_Xx]

The whole time while watching this I was thinking “Oh he’s gonna come back he probably sees something that I don’t it’s fine” the fact that he made such a great comeback but still couldn’t win is crazy

[@williamrobert9898]

Classic Magnus he did that many times before comes close to completing a comeback then fails to finish it off

[@Jossephmarie3rd]

Here: kzbin.infoPnC5f6tnj5U?feature=share

[@alcubierrevj]

it's like France vs. Argentina.

[@timg2655]

13:38 "oH hE hAs To ReSiGn" 🤣

[@mynameiszer0]

That moment on 13:37 is GOLDEN

[@giorgosp7500]

What a distinguished performance by Hikaru(Im a 700 player who didn't understand anything)

[@carljustin5323]

10:45 - “hmm hangs a bishop in one move. 700, 800 tops” Sees game: OOOHH

[@MajorSleeve]

Bro I cried at 13:44 💀

[@NumerousBadgers]

These are legitimately the most beautiful chess games I have ever seen - the skill, precision, and elegance in which they play astounds me.

[@Axiomatic75]

It is only after 2 1/2 years of studying chess daily that I can begin to appreciate just how strong they are. That's one of the fascinating things about chess for me, there is always a higher level of understanding. I think that's why even super GMs are still hooked to the game, no matter how good you are you can never "figure out" chess.

[@batteo3318]

@@Axiomatic75 How do you manage your study sessions?

[@Axiomatic75]

@@batteo3318 probably poorly ;) I do about 30 puzzles a day on average, watch recaps and opening theory videos almost daily, play 4-6 correspondence games and a couple of blitz/rapid games almost every day. Pretty unstructured

[@themalletp]

The post game interviews were really nice, both of them being so respectful of each other and Magnus acknowledging how Hikaru just bamboozled him in the 5+1. Great match - and great video, Levi!!!

[@tankoteemusic9755]

Two of the strongest online chess players in the world. Thank you to the organizers, commentators, helpers and players for making this exciting tournament happen :).

[@JayTheGrappla]

That breakdown of game 10... so much passion. So much animation. Almost as good as the actual match going on. Just found this channel about three days ago and boy oh boy am I glad I found it before the speed chess finals. Amazing recap and breakdowns!

[@Jossephmarie3rd]

Yeah, it made me think of this: kzbin.infoPnC5f6tnj5U?feature=share

[@vaporghoul]

Everyone bitching about Hikaru stalling time is so ridiculous to me. Playing against the clock and playing fast is literally what Speed Chess and Blitz is about.

[@zesterfrost_music]

12:32 "...The American football one, the dumb one..." Respect to you sir👏👏🫡

[@startrix6898]

2 incredible finals today the world cup was insanely intense at the end and so was the SCC. Huge props to everyone in these games super entertaining

[@kevinsemidey2516]

I couldn't agree more. It was a great Sunday

[@cobalt49]

Hikaru's time control was incredible. Such a tense match. Love your summary

[@battleaxeready527]

On one hand it's nice to see the champ get beat for once, on the other hand I feel like Hikaru's ego didn't really need to be pumped up any higher than it already is XD

[@laatrommi]

i love that sometimes watching these videos can feel as intense as watching a live event. i guess i dont know what live chess sounds like, but still, you get it.

[@commanderbacon6426]

I watched the match live, and he makes it more entertaining sometimes, it’s really impressive.

[@TheKrish09]

This sunday has been an amazing treat with France - Argentina first and then Carlsen vs Nakamura

[@ilMioMondoSulTuoTubo]

Levy casually digressing about football and world cup for ten seconds in the middle of the video to help the SEO of youtube. What a gigachad content creator

[@danny208YT]

Best match I've ever watched. Absolutely incredible

[@DM_TheCriticalDrinker202_GRAM]

😎 ɪ ᴀᴘᴘʀᴇᴄɪᴀᴛᴇ ᴛʜᴇ 👆👆ᴄᴏᴍᴍᴇɴᴛ sᴇɴᴅ ᴍᴇ ᴀ ᴅᴍ ɪ ʜᴀᴠᴇ ᴀ ᴄʜʀɪsᴍᴀs ᴘʀᴇsᴇɴᴛ🎁 ғᴏʀ ʏᴏᴜ💕

[@Kayrim_Borlan]

Seriously, when Magnus and Hikaru are on the top of their game I could watch them for hours

[@tohamy1194]

The clock is a much appreciated addition

[@GoofballGorgon]

Ironically, the Brits were the first to call association football (AF) "soccer". Additionally, AF, American football, and Canadian Football are called football because they're played on one's feet, not with them. Finally, the Brits, eventually, changed from soccer to AF because rugby, yet another relative, is formally known as rugby footabll.

[@nikolatesla6776]

This is all I want for Christmas.

[@DM_TheCriticalDrinker202_GRAM]

😎 ɪ ᴀᴘᴘʀᴇᴄɪᴀᴛᴇ ᴛʜᴇ 👆👆ᴄᴏᴍᴍᴇɴᴛ sᴇɴᴅ ᴍᴇ ᴀ ᴅᴍ ɪ ʜᴀᴠᴇ ᴀ ᴄʜʀɪsᴍᴀs ᴘʀᴇsᴇɴᴛ🎁 ғᴏʀ ʏᴏᴜ!

[@abhinavshankar414]

We want a match like this every month. Can't wait another year for this. hopefully we'll see a rematch in World Rapid and blitz

[@DM_TheCriticalDrinker202_GRAM]

😎 ɪ ᴀᴘᴘʀᴇᴄɪᴀᴛᴇ ᴛʜᴇ 👆👆ᴄᴏᴍᴍᴇɴᴛ sᴇɴᴅ ᴍᴇ ᴀ ᴅᴍ ɪ ʜᴀᴠᴇ ᴀ ᴄʜʀɪsᴍᴀs ᴘʀᴇsᴇɴᴛ🎁 ғᴏʀ ʏᴏᴜ💕

[@VeganChefRon]

Levy, you made that soooo entertaining. Sounded more like commentary on a fencing championship! Such a fan of Hikaru. He's a fascinating character. Both masters are beyond creative!

[@little_celx1239]

My respect for Gotham tenfolded when he said the thing about football (English)

[@Redemption808]

But He is right 😛

[@dhruxzy857]

As a newer chess player, I loved watching these matches 😊 Keep up the amazing content ❤

[@Lucas.Blevins]

Agreed! Same here

[@undeniablySomeGuy]

Levy, you make chess feel like a blockbuster film. The narratives you craft and the energy you bring is just phenomenal. Nobody does it like you, man.

[@x.y.z5138]

Levy your dedication to your channel is truly appreciated, I was not able to watch magnus vs hikaru live due to different time zone but you still delivered 17 games in such a less amount of time, and for that I'm truly grateful to you.

[@c_saragusa44]

I am thrilled on how well Hikaru did versus Magnus. Love both players!

[@garvitjindal248]

Congratulations Hikaru, you're the best. Let me tell you, never change.❣️

[@crabman2]

He had no sportsmanship and had to bleed the clock. Couldn't win on skill alone. Lost my respect.

[@garvitjindal248]

@@crabman2 wow! What an assessment. Had it been completely on skill, they would have played classical chess. Clock bleeding and time management is an important and completely legitimate feature of speed chess. And on a positive note, Hikaru is GOAT in speed chess, no doubt.

[@TylerSy]

@@crabman2 perhaps you could learn that clock bleeding is a legit strategy and that Hikaru is one of the top speed chess players, before you go complaining on Gotham’s channel.

[@MoezshaVa]

@@TylerSy +1

[@areedkhalid6549]

@@crabman2 thats the friking point of speed chess. Otherwise just play classical chess.

[@johndotcue]

Levi I love that you added the time clocks, good idea! Great match too, just two dudes in their prime giving us some of the best chess games possible. 😊

[@GabGoten]

I don't know how but you can make me watch 17 matches in a roll without it getting boring

[@simonbirch333]

I just love the passion you feel for chess. The spark jumpes just right over when I watch you recap this insane match like you are one of those NFL lunatics!

[@walksontherock]

Fantastic! This is the war I expect from these two. I'm glad my man Hikaru was standing in the end with every cut and wound a sign of pride. Chess doesnt get more exciting than these two going at it.

[@journees4300]

The amount of adrenaline in that day was immeasurable. Argentina vs France + Hikaru vs Magnus. This is what I will remember about 2022.

[@Lavya_ig]

And Today, Scc 2023 final, Magnus wins by 1 point against Hikaru. A perfect nail biting match and a well deserved win

[@andrewrozario2476]

9:27 Lol

[@cittoj_xyz]

i saw the championship and this video still had me on edge. Levy’s commentating is just different 😭

[@exonite3976]

''You play football with your foot'' Instantly followed

[@kierantheninja3008]

I'm new to the channel and to chess but I just love listening to him talk. He's so passionate about chess and all the tangents and analogies are so funny and engaging

[@SahilFR]

yes

[@krazy_nigga8387]

🤓

[@yonnyboy3]

Lol, I think commentating chess boxing gave levy new life. His chess commentary skills are off the charts in this awesome video.

[@AxelGomezKicks]

You are the best "chess sportcenter" ever my brother!!! Learning so much from you. I kept going back and forth between your channel and Anna Cramlin channel. So far I am currently 11 wins streak. I improve from 1015 to 1147 so far. I really will like to turn pro. All thanks to your and Anna Cramlin (her GM parents too) for your incredible breakdown videos! Thank you GM Gotham!

[@l_walker4624]

Wow, I did‘t expect the analysis of this match so quickly. Great Job! WOW

[@bigheadrhino]

I love how the match clock adds another strategic layer to the games. Incredible match.

[@kabal.2461]

12:36 bro definitely got bullied by football players in HS

[@eshaankapur2976]

the enthusiasm in your speech is like you are fighting a real battle. amazing content

[@rafaelsubhan6530]

Thank you so much for hyping up the game of chess so much for me. You make it feel like a real sport. Love you levy.

[@leraf69com]

With 12min10s left in the 3+1 segment, Magnus let hikaru get away with a draw by repetition. But Hikaru only had 5s left on the clock and magnus still had almost the full 3min. Magnus could have avoided the draw but would have been down a queen in a losing position. But again it was 3min vs 5s. Was it hopeless to try and outmanoeuvre Hikaru in that situation ? Is 5s (+1 per move) plenty of time for Hikaru when he's up a queen against magnus ?

[@carljustin5323]

Probably the best chess match I’ve ever seen!! Both gave it their all, it could have gone either way. Congratulations Hikaru, you were an inspiration today and you deserved this victory! Magnus, an undeniable legend, I’m sure he’ll be back even stronger than ever next time!

[@skullknight8607]

The way you do these recaps is so fun to watch, not everyone can make these so these so digestible and entertaining. Especially when it literally involves some of the best players of our time !

[@SuperLol]

This all in all is just a great recap. Gotham has def grown along with the channel, despite he always had great ideas to present from the start which helped with his accelerated success on KZbin. I wouldn’t learn half the things I do today if not for how much I find this man’s content entertaining. Thank you Levy!

[@droitey]

Watched the entire thing live but seeing a recap certainly helps to understand things better!

[@simoneassanelli6922]

This level of entertainment is MASSIVE! Well done Levy

[@greyletsplay2126]

Normal chess player: *Moves a piece* Levy: *Writes an entire novel about it*

[@newphonewhodis9215]

Wanna cheer for the victor but don't wanna spoil this for anyone. Holy cow what a rollercoaster

[@starman3533]

Goated comment

[@yusouph2002]

Lol, the livestream hasn't even finished, but Levy is right here with the recap

[@DM_TheCriticalDrinker202_GRAM]

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[@crabman2]

L from hikaru needing to stall for time on every loss just to win. No sportsmanship.

[@anonymegamer4012]

12:34 W levy

[@TheUltraProdigy]

Your commentary had me on the edge of my seat for chess. Legendary material thank you

[@janeygenraam7923]

I think Hikaro took pity and became a bit inattentive.