MASSIVE WIN FOR HIKARU!!

[@ashtonwatts1936]

5:22 this broke my heart, we dont come first you do, take a rest when you need one we are always grateful for your content

[@Tea.K-Sicko]

Fr

[@ivantheawesome409]

Absolutely

[@lowercasehorse2363]

It might just be he enjoys making these

[@meowcat5596]

lmao shut up. he ain't come first, he don't important

[@KKSuited]

What is the deal? It's a 30-minute video shot in his bedroom. It's not actual work.

[@HeadMasterP]

Not gonna say to take a break and rest up, BUT - I WILL say that we appreciate your dedication to continue to bring these recaps. Wishing you a speedy recovery!

[@user-ix8lf6tm3c]

And I WILL slap Levi if he ever stops the recaps

[@stannisbaratheontheonetrue6167]

@@user-ix8lf6tm3c where?

[@joseeef2379]

@@stannisbaratheontheonetrue6167 in the nuts

[@KKSuited]

It's a 30-minute video. Good god, if this is hard work to yall, I feel bad for when you have bills to pay.

[@HeadMasterP]

@@KKSuited He is sick. He could skip a day if he wanted to. He doesn’t (usually) skip days. I appreciate his content. No one said anything about bills or “hard work”. It also goes without saying that making a 30 minute video doesn’t just take 30 minutes but that’s besides the point.

[@writamchatterjee4676]

Without you buddy, Chess wouldn't be fun anymore... please don't die

[@lopamudra1975]

Agreed

[@SparkofGeniusKTP]

@@lopamudra1975 Yeah 10000%

[@jamesmcdougal2]

Unless he is suicidal, I think he's doing his best not to die

[@ashwathraj5021]

pin please

[@writamchatterjee4676]

@@ashwathraj5021 how can I bro !

[@seanmagee5724]

I don't think Levy gets enough credit for dumbing down high level chess tactics to our puny level, and being funny at the same time.

[@youtubeaddict487]

i feel like he gets plenty of credit man. 1.5m subs and constant, constant praise in his comment sections.

[@ItsMeStrider]

I think he does, but he deserves every bit of it.

[@fisher2536]

You can't possibly give a man more credit

[@xXChrisBlahXx]

We tend to forget that he is a genius himself, any rating over 2000 is beyond me

[@silaskonig4306]

@@xXChrisBlahXx its not necessarily genius to get that Rating, more likely a not of work, but the fact that he used to be a trainer and somewhere still is definitely helps. But thats why he is that good

[@ANDYDLNY]

This man has one of the most supportive communities, and he deserves it wow

[@justinm2230]

Levy clearly doesn't feel well. yet, still gives us the great content. "The streamer we need, but don't deserve." A legend.

[@ImCalebRosengard]

Agreed

[@FearScared]

He needs money just like everyone. If you don't feel well while you are self-employed, there is no way around.

[@ibrahimsamra1739]

Man levy, I appreciate you a lot not just making a recap & making my day also while being sick, I wish you a speedy recovery.

[@gm2407]

I like that modern attacking seems to have the principle that whoever pushes the h pawn first when both castle king side usually has the initative and that blocking directly with h5 usually requires a closure of the position to defend.

[@tkokesh]

They flip the last two opponents in order to ensure no player has the same color for three straight games. For instance, a player who had White in their first two games would then get three straight Blacks before finishing with their final White. Flipping the final two rounds fixes this.

[@Lyriams]

"Don't go anywhere. Trust me, you don't want to miss this." *TWO SECONDS LATER* "Here we have a Berlin."

[@awmdanger9677]

You're tired and sick, but still making recaps for us every day. It's so nice of you Levy!

[@sheldonkupa9120]

Even if it was his last day on earth, he would deliver the recap😂👏👍 get well soon man.

[@jamelmacon1130]

Respect to Levy for giving us this content while he's sick hopefully he gets the rest he needs to get better.

[@kferl7392]

when ur allergies are better can you go over some of ding's games to 30 classical games

[@ali_ali125]

you can see this type of match making in football(soccer) ,, they will put important games later to make them more fun and important to get more views on the games

[@arya7525]

Appreciate your effort! Thank you for the recap!!!

[@cielush1848]

"Since when do you follow the chess scene so tightly?" "Idk, when did GothamChess Recaps begin?" My man you're awesome

[@essaessa6889]

The flip for the second part is used also for the champions league in Europe , it gives a home advantage for the no1 player a last white in chess prespective

[@sheriffbb]

have a fast recovery gotham

[@simon_roy]

Hikaru qualified for the candidates

[@ludomine7746]

I know that there others who are better chess players, maybe even better at explaining concepts and such, but your videos are what got me into chess and keep me interested. I think you're doing a fantastic job.

[@ssghere]

You are the best, Levy! Natural Levy voice at about 12:40, then immediately the allergic one...🤦‍♂️😂

[@Phoenix-nh9kt]

ngl that is kinda sus lol

[@solpport4276]

These thumbnails are getting out of hand and I absolutely love it

[@ShriRamJi-bhakt]

And in the thumbnail we can see GM Hulkaru

[@RishabhSharma10225]

Levy how much can you bench press? How much time can you run a mile in?

[@ekholobanderole642]

1:51 Why don't just Queen A4. Isn't this a fork and simply winned piece?

[@stevenshelby2675]

I just want Gothm to know that he has become my regular go to youtube video when I'm eating my food

[@foldedalpaca4990]

Same actually lol

[@andymilborrow2673]

Vincent Keymer's game with black against Daniil Dubov was very, very impressive.

[@gametheory6948]

These recaps are awesome and I’d absolutely love for them to keep coming, but my engine shows that overexerting yourself creates pawn weaknesses around your king. Do take it easy.

[@fatstevens8999]

I have never enjoyed going over games until i found your channel. cheers you're doing a great job great pace and very entertaining and informative.

[@sammitramanan5112]

appreciate the efforts greatly but make sure your health is fine man... wish you a speedy recovery

[@KinzeHansebyner]

Wishing you a speedy recovery!

[@gurudinesh7519]

Hikaru is clutch ,Performs when needed the most 3 consecutive wins group A after losing is not easy

[@john_duncan]

the allergy medicine loratadine (generic of claritin) did extremely well for my allergies. One year they were so bad I took a couple and prayed over them and I have not had as severe of allergies since then.

[@Samuelgergis44]

For the first game, isn't there a hanging bishop? In 1:57?

[@dimitris_panagiwtaras]

No because the rook on c8 can win the white queen if white takes the bishop on b7

[@Samuelgergis44]

@@dimitris_panagiwtaras ohhh thank you

[@nicoackermann2249]

Perfectly timed! I'm eating lunch right now :D edit after I finished: Thank you for making my lunch like 10x better, despite your allergies

[@avadakedavara3548]

Im eating my dinner

[@jopetsugaming1953]

I am eating dinner or I would be

[@SadisticKillerXx]

I'm having breakfast

[@jopetsugaming1953]

@@SadisticKillerXx are you in australia

[@ramseyk2779]

yeah lunchtime lol

[@oisinhosty3035]

Nothing but respect for the grind brother but ur health always comes first 🙏

[@bluelanterns2589]

The way that Hikaru just got into the candidates as well

[@CaptnCondor]

Dubov is one of my top 5 favorite players. He plays some wild chess

[@x0cx102]

Lmao I thought this was for today after Hikaru's won three games in a row and now made candidates

[@flamedash2837]

levy out here proving we're worth more than a queen.

[@jasontcoon]

Levy helps me believe I can one day be a decent chess player. Absolutely love his videos.

[@ippimerawr]

Damn he so tired he became ill from all of that Big Hikky D riding, enjoy the ride cowboy YEEEEHAAAWWWWWWW

[@ramachandra776]

Well Hikaru and Rapport have qualified for the candidates leaving just one spot (Karjakin was disqualified) to whoever has the highest rating . Hope Ding gets the remaining spot .

[@Mattie1528]

Levi is really the goat. Powering through when he really doesn’t have to. Props to you man, appreciate all the content. But get some rest we understand and you deserve it!

[@thepenguinofgod6556]

Pause at 3:44 Rare photo of gotham spewing bars while analyzing Hikaru Nakamura's position

[@SimbaUdaullah1489]

Why not take the Bishop after queen G1

[@bred223]

Hulkaru is both the most blessed and cursed hulk ive ever seen

[@arciks11]

Still not as bad as Gigakaru.

[@nano3581]

Only just started watching your videos and i honestly cant believe how captivating you make the games with your excellent, and i mean excellent, narration. Rest that golden voice and get that tea on!

[@MegaTroIl]

Please get Sam Shankland on the podcast! I would love to hear from him.

[@brnz.4785]

Levy I love you for feeling sick and still making content, hope you get better)

[@IAmTheSteambath]

Thankfully don't have any allergies myself, but I've seen first hand how they can put somebody down. And I am all too familiar with the stereotype that us guys become huge babies when we are sick. Huge props for powering through this, Levy, hope you feel better soon!

[@spartakulp3716]

When Levon has a good day he becomes a monster. I really hope he gets a spot at The Candidates

[@gunnarblock1515]

People forget that Harry the H pawn does what he wants when he wants, legend says that the GMs don’t move the piece themselves, Harry just gets up and marches down the file himself

[@bruhblocks2218]

4:55 Levy's voice be like: alright imma head out now

[@joshyycute5823]

This dude is so passionate in chess and i love it

[@impactedink8367]

Love you Levy. Wishing you a speedy return to good health

[@brainzz712]

@gothamchess i'm a medical student in nyc. you should get tested for covid if you haven't already. I know you say allergies but I have had very similar symptoms this week from omicron. care about you bud

[@Panjab_47_84]

Levon Absolutely Disassembled Esipenko 💀

[@kurii-]

Title: "MASSIVE WIN FOR HIKARU!!" Me: "I wonder who won."

[@thenovuh2222]

The thumbnail is insane... Hulkaru.

[@anthonywarfield7348]

Love the energy you bring despite being under the weather. You've now surpassed agadmator as my favorite chess analyst/youtuber. Thank you for your dedication and hard work. Your love for the game is infectious! (bad pun, I know)

[@penta_0]

5:57 B pawn: am I a joke to you?

[@RadishAcceptable]

That underpromotion 🤣 Glad that Hikaru didn't forget to bring the trololol even though it's a series event.

[@ButlersTraining]

shout out to the man infront of the camera, every comment i read in here is pretty much true. thank you for all the content, making chess available and also fun to watch such a 'slow' game

[@charlieheath1857]

If it helps, I saw on reddit that showering before sleeping helps with hay fever as you're not rolling your face in pollen while you sleep

[@joshuazhong2520]

4:32 did Gotham just blunder Qf2 mate in one? I think Hikaru in his analysis actually said Kd2 is the only move

[@VladimirPutin-wt5yh]

It's check

[@joshuazhong2520]

@@VladimirPutin-wt5yh u right

[@Sirmenonottwo]

In that last game the white rook was on the old safe square it just could not attack anything.

[@lukehuntington7983]

Levy: *Survives the KZbin recording* Also Levy: *Only to die live on stream later*

[@noahpowers1597]

Levy you should do live coaching sessions with subs on twitch and post them to youtube. It would make great content and people would enjoy it

[@fraiertuck263]

hope you get well soon!

[@brianaiitken]

Robin Hood encapsulates smart, defiant choices in the medieval rhymes. He does not have one constant choice in fight or flight, though he tends to choose flight. In the Gest of Robyn Hode, one of the earliest known Robin Hood stories written down, Robin is in the forrest and the King, Sheriff, and battalion arrive to capture Robin and his band. Robin realizes if he tries to fight he and his men would die, so he instead shows submission to the king. Robin’s men follow suit and the king ends up admiring Robin for the loyalty he commands and tries to give him a job in the army. Robin later used that opportunity to escape the king and return as yeoman of the forest. So, Robin Hood neither runs nor fights, but instead will find the best solution to maximize effectiveness and minimize risk.

[@irjake]

at 26:41 ... just so you know the expression is "It cannot be overstated"

[@nateg830]

Aside from the point Levy is grinding through the sickness, can we talk about how funny and cool the thumbnail was

[@MattAntoinneVranAMiro]

Gotta appreciate Levy for making a video even tho he has allergies. Gotta make the hustle, don't let anything stop you.

[@akhenatenuhuru7695]

Get well soon. Thanks for pushing thru.

[@lukaswastaken8756]

GWS Levy, Get well soon

[@ehcuzindonny7038]

It’s 8:30am on a Monday, praise Gotham hahah

[@haleysettembre]

207th day of translating Levy's titles into Neapolitan: "Vittorij enorm p Hikaru"

[@notyourdad]

Levy can just reuse this title and thumbnail for for the next recap - I see this as an absolute win.

[@Panjab_47_84]

Get well soon Levy :') seasonal allergies really suck.

[@odoaiden3525]

He didn’t have allergies he’s sick

[@Wlv964]

Hope you get well soon man, much respect to you for this dedication

[@dharius8453]

Seeing that Rh3 from Hikaru makes you know Hikaru’s prep has gone wild

[@nondercrom]

It makes my brain itch every time he says " It can't be understated".

[@stephencuerden4351]

Oh , and I appreciate your dedication , you’re great , I listen to your videos to sleep and when awake for entertainment

[@joelmacandtosh8527]

If Levy's building was on fire, he would still finish his recap before evacuating.

[@LSpencer777]

Hey, Levy this is the third video I've watched recently in which you've said, "It cannot be understated" when you really mean, "It cannot be overstated." (Think about it.) On the plus side, you do use "penultimate" correctly (most people think it means "last" rather than "second to last"), so big props for that.

[@haggaisimon7748]

Get well buddy. This flu-cold season we are all have some problems. I myself have some bad sleeps and fatigue:). Hoping for the best

[@wyattlawsonskala9517]

0:55 RELEASE THE THROUGHT CLEARING ASMR CUT LEVY

[@ekholobanderole642]

Jesus, Levi! Really appreciate you! You upload new amazing videos every day, it's such a hard work! Thank you, man! Don't burn out and take rest sometimes! You really worth it!

[@putnik1995]

5:50,hikaru didnt move for 30 turuns thats so cool,but when he watches us and we dont move something for 30 turns we suck. DUBLE STANDARDS LEVY.

[@atharvalawate3313]

chess recaps wouldn't have been as epic without Gotham

[@rbcdelta6561]

"You're Mega Trash!!" So funny!! Crazy stuff again! Aggressive play with black pieces delivering key victories. All four groups down to the final round. Thanks for the hard work and the recaps! Hope you're feeling better soon!!

[@JacobsKrąnųg]

hihi calling someone a trash is so funni!!

[@jopmota]

Ok, the thumbnail guy really outdid himself this time. Massive props for hulk hikaru

[@Lusc1nt]

Hulkaru

[@overflow9963]

0:54 what a gentleman

[@Vanaris.]

gotham gonna have some more work to do now that hikaru is in candidates

[@yangmingmeng5414]

I love how even super GMs are BM-ing by promoting to a Rook

[@UberHummus]

We appreciate your efforts Brotha. Your recaps are great Get some tea and cough drops!

[@hamzaakmal758]

The Levy gambit - Gambiting your voice to make a recap

[@heavyender99]

the legend does his job not giving a shit about his situation salute