Play the Sicilian Defense like Beth Harmon

[@kevinspurs]

When your so early that Gotham hasn't pinned a comment yet.

[@lucasdelhove1568]

8 year old would still beat me

[@thebus3181]

Sounds pretty cool

[@davidharris2517]

You're

[@zZBluthunDZz]

youre pinned like the knight

[@lemonaid7497]

LMAO true

[@pattininja95]

I do always like when he says "if you've made it this far, thank you." Makes me feel like I'm actually putting time in

[@sh4hdy]

Sameeee

[@drkushajagadeesh6347]

Effortlessly I might add. It doesn't feel strenuous to watch through his full videos when you really enjoy the content.

[@smileishousin]

You are the video is so bad it is an accomplishment to make it that far

[@moloukili2853]

@@smileishousin says the attention grabber

[@smileishousin]

@@moloukili2853 interesting. I must be trying to play the KZbin algorithm perfectly to get all my videos recommended if someone watches one of them.

[@LakeStDive]

Can we just appreciate that *chef kiss* perfect pronunciation of "la siciliana cerrada"

[@sakuya9017]

I liked that part too

[@samuelpastor7017]

Does he speak Spanish??

[@loloflores123]

​@@samuelpastor7017con acento cerrado 😊

[@einalemaud4617]

Isnt he trilingual

[@michealjackson3520]

Levy makes the most entertaining youtube videos because he knows enough about the game to play well, but doesn't treat Chess like it's a holy game to only be taken 100% seriously. Thanks for the quality content!

[@hamschh]

Yea, even though there are better players out there, Levy is the most coherent/entertaining player. Better teacher than someone like Magnus could be

[@chesstoob7022]

agreed🙂

[@amithabhay7326]

Levy: I've played the sicilian until I was 1800-1900 Also Levy:never play the sicilian until you are 2000

[@deeznoots6241]

Lol, I managed to get up to 1450 elo on chess.com with the sicilian defense, and i know basically zero theory

[@motijewelsghatkoparw8516]

@@deeznoots6241 oh wow any suggestions for me at 550

[@Josef_1186]

@@motijewelsghatkoparw8516 bruh at 550 you don’t even need openings. Just focus on not giving away pieces for free and take the free pieces that your opponent gives you.

[@zamooti4505]

@@motijewelsghatkoparw8516 I went from 600 to 1200. I did two things, make sure to not give away pieces and learn a system general ideas. With white I mostly play London and with black King’s Indian. It was like 3 months of constant growth just trying to be solid

[@carboncompounds9377]

@@zamooti4505 wow, I play exactly the only openings you play and I was 1350 a month earlier.

[@dragatus]

People in 2027: "Lol, he actually thought 2020 was the really bad year."

[@nicholascase371]

There's a lot of assumption going around that people will still exist in 2027

[@frogg03_]

oh no

[@brianlam5847]

Hmm. Hope not.

[@panteleymonschekochikhin-k1978]

LMAO exactly what i thought at that moment. I also imagine people replying to this in 2027 asking if we, the 2021 commenters, are still alive.

[@simpleonion660]

plot twist* this guy is a time traveller

[@dethbygaming]

I’m sure it’s been pointed out a lot already, but it’s called the dragon variation because the kingside pawns are arranged to look like the constellation draco.

[@skorpiongod]

Levy: "i would like to take the bishop but then I'd lose my queen and that wouldnt make a good video" Eric: "oh no my queen!"

[@solomontesfay6370]

Haha

[@deathmetal7690]

Yeeesss!

[@andrewstewart6261]

Ben finegold energy here

[@SpencerfromEarth]

I "oh no, my queen"'d earlier today in a Stafford Gambit line I learned from Eric, and checkmated in 7 moves. Felt so sweet

[@stankyt5882]

@@andrewstewart6261 fuckin love that man

[@jaydead8825]

Levy Sir, you’re an absolute hero for this mate. For the record, I literally watch to the end of every video and it’s nice that you appreciate it 👏🏽🙏🏽

[@nightone9720]

Dude you are soooo good at chess man. I feel so lucky that you decided to start making KZbin videos. You're literally a chess professor. Such a great teacher. Thanks for all the time you put into these videos.

[@luciano53688]

5:49 When Levy said: "la siciliana cerrada" in perfect spanish pronounciation, my ovaries exploded

[@bruhbruh8128]

You are a man

[@jonathanpf5186]

@@bruhbruh8128 tu eres un hombre

[@bruhbruh8128]

@@jonathanpf5186 what

[@jonathanpf5186]

@@bruhbruh8128 “you are a man” in Spanish

[@bruhbruh8128]

@@jonathanpf5186 im why you asking

[@hetsarsava6481]

Disclaimer :- no bots were harmed in the making of this video.

[@RetsamX]

you mean harmoned?

[@chdi-qk4oq]

@@RetsamX LMAOOO

[@hetsarsava6481]

@@RetsamX LOL

[@gragalakaisel1477]

Only real people, yes just what I like.

[@mandoplaysyt229]

What abt Beth

[@garyfalloud3597]

I shall return 7 years later to feel that "ppl watching in 2027".

[@jimmunster57]

Nobody: Every time traveler: I firsted in 2027.

[@tommyshelby2065]

Hello people from the future

[@steffentangen8039]

@@jimmunster57 thought u said you fisted in 2027...

[@EclecticSceptic]

Hey people in 2027, I told you so!!!!

[@JackOfAllTrades0404]

Bold of you to assume humanity will survive that long

[@DimitriTheBarbarian]

OMG that's why everyone all of a sudden is playing Sicilian defense against me. So I am not crazy and not part of some chess mafia conspiracy

[@jamesdarylgalvez7136]

Well everyone recently has been playing French with me and I think everyone recently has been eating croissant

[@chrisfitzhugh5167]

I read someplace that it got the name because of its resemblance to some pattern of stars. (???)

[@liveportalfeedenglishchane5928]

@@chrisfitzhugh5167 The Dragon apparently looked like the constellation Draco. The Sicilian is named after Sicily

[@rickross9829]

I watched the show and didn't even really notice the Sicilian being played, but I've recently picked up the sicilian because people who play e4 usually want you to respond e5

[@freetheorcas8509]

The sicilian is popular because it's an opening you play to take risks and play for a win with the black pieces. e5 is an opening which is more solid to equalise with the black pieces.

[@harrisonegerton8224]

ive recently been learning how to play sicilian dragon. im rated bout 1000. but so far my win rate for the dragon is about 90%. its insane. thankyou levi

[@haydenho2763]

the dragon is such a cool name for a aggressive and powerful opening! But Ive only been able to play the mainline when i was around 1100-1200, as most ppl in the lower elos tend to play the closed sicilian...

[@harrisonegerton8224]

@Newton Nathaniel Aizer Gumana ik but it's working for me atm. And I'm now rated bout 1200. So in 1 month I've gained 200 without really playing a lot. I'm a quick learner and learning something I can use till the end is always helpful. I'm learning new mainlines at an earlier rating to give me an advantage

[@adrian-dragosbalaban6401]

@@harrisonegerton8224 I think he was just pulling your knickers

[@lgooch]

@@harrisonegerton8224he’s just pulling your jockstrap 🤠

[@matthew8184]

@@harrisonegerton8224 hes just shitting your boilers

[@timplatten8783]

KZbin Levy -“hey I hope you make it through the end of 2020 okay” Twitch Levy- “what a stupid comment you must be new here, come on man no”

[@aa01blue38]

Twitch Levy is based

[@thearjunmahadevan]

Twitch levy is too savage

[@kencporter]

"Never go against a Sicilian when death is on the line!"

[@concernedcommenter8258]

Fantastic reference

[@Kazutopia808]

Imagine if the defense had a "Iocain Powder" variation.

[@Chepina_tik]

Yyyeeeeeaaassss!

[@crazymathbird9768]

*proceeds to die seconds later*

[@NMazing123]

YES!!!!!

[@toddkemp8671]

1350 Player here, trying to progress and my first game playing the sicilian was great! thanks for this video, look forward to practicing this !

[@papassuizas3676]

1:46 nejdorff 2:31 dragon 3:43 e6

[@pikoloksh6195]

*najdorf

[@jorgeandreslinaresguerra6452]

Thanks for this channel. You’ve made me fall in love with chess even more than I really was. Thanks dude!!!

[@m1dking]

I remember Yasser saying that Dragon got its name because blacks kingside pawn structure looks like draco constellation.

[@antongunnarsson6663]

I have really found a unique love for chess ever since I watched The Queens Gambit and watching youtubers like you really makes me want to learn more about the beautiful game!

[@TheFluffyHatMafia]

I've only recently started trying to get back into chess. But ive had a huge issue understanding the ideas behind the Sicilian. This video is perfect, running through the theory then demonstrating variations in games. Love the video, keep up the great work.

[@gregstirling7588]

What a great video. Super pace, tons of variation - time well spent. And yes! Thank you for mentioning our “made it this far” commitment. You are a very good teacher. You make if fun and energetic!

[@Gordypow]

My favorite gambit is the, "bet you won't take....THIS one"

[@mahsincast8490]

Oh my god😂😂😂😂

[@arieswearclothings8819]

Hi zoro, we are arieswear clothing brand , do you want chess tshirst? reply me with your email details

[@levents6073]

@@arieswearclothings8819 Can i see the t shirts? Here my email [e-mail]

[@grug2085]

@@levents6073 you’re getting scammed lmao

[@levents6073]

@@grug2085 Really? I mean I don't think it would hurt to see if its a scam or not as long as its an actual store

[@salarkhan8067]

I love your videos!! I tried playing one of the openings you taught in your videos and it makes the game so much easier. Like you somehow just magically have every square covered and its just a matter of time before your opponent messes up. Wish I could get a chance to play you one day but I'm sure there's like 100 people waiting in line to do that. Keep up the amazing content man!

[@iluveut]

Gottham, good making of teaching videos! I like the format whrein you discuss a little bit about the opening and apply it to your games. Im hoping another content like this! Teach us more Sicillians! Love from PH

[@Vad3251]

damn, the "Dragon Bishop" is the single coolest chess related name I have yet heard (approx. 3:15)

[@spandexter1234]

or the intercontinental ballistic missile

[@spandexter1234]

@JOAO PEREIRA or the intercontinental ballistic missile

[@arieswearclothings8819]

Hi Vaclav, we are arieswear clothing brand , do you want chess tshirst? reply me with your email details

[@Aadam-e-Bayzaar]

Black Stallion Defense is one

[@siegetech74]

"Poisoned Pawn" is arguably as cool and alliterative

[@dukenukon6397]

3 years later. And I hope you're still doing great :) Ty so much for all of your content. I'm currently learning to play to have a shared interest with my nephew who I don't have too much in common with. You have been a tremendous help in the process.

[@karlrucker8058]

Keep making great content! Been watching your videos for 2 months now went from 300 rating to 800! I enjoy the moments where you tell us how alone you really are but talk like we are right with you man!

[@mosafir5056]

I'm like an intermediate-ish player and learning a lot from your live games. You're an excellent player & communicator.

[@DiegoMartinez-jd3vy]

Such good content. I still come back to these videos after almost a year later. Thank you Levy, for reminding me how much I always loved this game.

[@MichaelConferPhoto]

Wow. This is great. I saw The Queen's Gambit and was hooked. Just learning. The setup at 26:30 is fantastic. Great presentation. You just taught me several levels of knowledge. Thanks.

[@Spaceman-jo5mz]

Just found your channel yesterday….no apology for putting Beth Harmon’s pic in your video. Queens Gambit sparked my interest in playing chess after not playing for years. Great channel

[@mikevanvugt5271]

I just love the way you explain things, sometimes it's hard to keep up because you're mind works fast but still. Thanks man!

[@satyaswarooptripathy5062]

Me- I will surely play sicilian against e4 now.... Opponent plays e4 Me- e5 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@aldrinlp54]

😂good one. I play caro kann. I don't think i like it but i win more than i win in white

[@taltalim6174]

​@@aldrinlp54 Pepepains😂🤣

[@wepe92]

jalalabad time

[@lordwiz6653]

@@aldrinlp54 I gotta start playing that too 👍

[@retrogandalf7899]

* Cries in declined Stafford Gambit *

[@shadytrackmania9319]

Finally something about the Sicilian defense, happy Holidays Levy!

[@ironsight2396]

The scicillian is my bread and butter opening as black, the accelerated dragon variation and sometimes french variation, but I can never find good theory for a lot of other variations. Thank you for not only giving me the necessary information to persue this, but in general all the videos that have helped me get to the point I am at. From watching you and hikaru you have increased my rating to up to 400 points, and I really appreciate what you have been doing

[@balloondestroyer4892]

I know it's been two years but good luck on your future chess persuits.

[@lgmnowkondo938]

really love watching your video...you get right to the meat of the issue without too much nonsense! And watching you play while talking is very helpful too.

[@sachindadapanchal]

Thanks a lot...Every video worth of watching... getting very valuable knowledge to improve my game...Love and blessing from India...

[@guilhemfruteau3129]

Well thanks Gotham, today I just peaked 1000 for the first time using the dragon Sicilian you just taught me. Forced mate in 4 after outpositioning the opponent the whole game. With this opening I felt I had a counterplay to every single move he played, Thanks a lot! ❤️❤️❤️

[@brianwagner6]

This was a super informative video, and your narrating was fantastic!

[@patriciohirshellsalazar5975]

Something tingles down there when Levi talks spanish.

[@neostratospey6946]

Thank you! You are a good teacher. I have seen the most of your videos. And you are great teaching people. I'm a beginner so it has been learning to see.

[@earthwormsim8068]

Love these short format videos! Can’t wait to start the winning chess series you’ve got going!

[@carvo11]

Thank you for your educational videos and content.

[@theterrarian9731]

THANK YOU LEVY IM TRYING TO LEARN THE SICILLAN DEFENSE SO THANK YOU!! btw love ur hoodie!

[@rodrigosantana7502]

Love your channel, your Spanish is great: “la siciliana cerrada”.

[@marcialabrahantes3369]

Indeed. Sounded like a bit of Italian/Argentinian accent

[@jrbserious87]

Si, el tiene raíces hispanas/latinas? Recién comienzo el canal.

[@staycalmandrelaxed5724]

i play this opening a lot when I'm black. been finding a lot of ways for playing the Sicilian my little nephew just turned 8 he is very interested in Chess so i been tutoring him a bit really enjoy your videos iv increased my rating a bit from these videos

[@peterjg1952]

You're a really entertaining and informative teacher Levy - thankyou. Would love to see a similar exposition of the Dutch Defence.

[@khoiquach1789]

I just started getting back into chess and I am so glad I found your videos. It helps so much thank you!

[@manass288]

9:30 this man is so wholesome 😭

[@tcyoshida8818]

2027 swear to come back for that moment.

[@roelbrouwer783]

its only the 8th of January and it already aged well with the capitol raid XD

[@shoorsheek6097]

Watching this video in 2022 as a Russian citizen who survived a stroke in 2021. 2020 wasn’t THAT bad afterall.

[@mikecee5122]

This video is the BEST I have seen when it comes to the Sicilian Defense! Believe it or not, simply playing the video from "Black's" viewpoint is VERY important. Most other competing videos play from a White view of the board. I am learning at present by playing computer chess and of course the IA NEVER (or rarely) plays like a human. However, with your excellent description of the variables I am beginning to understand my options with this defense. GREAT JOB! Thank you

[@ii-timousse-ii8015]

Just watched the serie and it's amazing

[@Foxygrandpa2131]

Levy knows the names of chess openings like I know Pokémon evolution trees

[@VizualDK]

very accurate. except Levy has played chess for his whole life and is an IM, and i've played pokemon my whole life and still can't recall all the type matchups

[@michaelpberk]

When you always make it to "If you've made it this far in this video"

[@microphoner1]

When you've never made it to "so, you haven't made it this far in the video."

[@NonchalantBuhddist]

End of 2022 and i still watch this video all the time.

[@EvanTomokiHoonigan]

The moment when you pronounce "la siciliana cerrada" my mind just >bends over itself

[@jorgedaniel7169]

Man, It's awesome how you play and comment at the same time in such a good way! I'm pleased I found out this channel

[@sylvian666]

2022 here, gotta say... 2020 wasn't that bad

[@thebus3181]

Day 3 of telling Levy that he is the best chess instructor.

[@nikolaj2053]

Nice. Subs are growing like flowers after rain. Keep the good work up.

[@dromardigan]

Awesome. You're a great source for chess information, and I like how enthusiastic you are about sharing the knowledge. You encourage players like myself to press for greatness. Thank You.

[@CamViesky]

Hey man, I am new to chess and these vids are really helping me understand the game more. There is so much more to this game than I thought. While there is a lot of information to swallow at once here, it is very well explained, I understand everything, but remembering and applying what I learn is the hard part. You've earned another Sub 👍🏽

[@CaneDimitrov]

24:34 this move attacks the horse 🐎

[@andrewmays3988]

Another excellent chess lesson! THANK YOU!!!😇

[@timothygabriel3682]

You should make a video on the Larsen's opening.... Guys can we like this comment so Levy sees this...... ✌ thanks

[@itsAL.]

I started to play chess and all the important stuff and i got to say your mindset is beautiful. Thank you. I will add this to my watch later.

[@paulbridge6063]

Just started playing chess again, with my son, glad to have found your channel, and am enjoying your videos.

[@pr3ttyb0yfl4cko]

Me after watching this video: Great! Now i'm gonna beat everyone playing white with the Sicilian Defense! Me 5 minutes later: 19:08

[@parsa1372]

I play the dragon every chance i get cause "its a frickin DRAGON" :)

[@maalavmehta3740]

NO "NAJDORFS" WERE HARMED IN THE MAKING OF THE VIDEO

[@andrewmays3988]

Enjoy watching you play while narrating the game. You are a wonderful teacher and supporter of the game of chess. THANK YOU!!!😇

[@LoyalBlackSG]

Watching it in 2023. Thank You for the all the clips and this one in particular. Keep doing what you doing. You got me interested in Chess. And I speak Russian too btw 😉. Pleasure watching your videos. Very detailed and very interesting. Aside all, it’s not boring to watch. Regards. Sadig from Brooklyn, NY. 🙏

[@thethoughtabyss]

That “Siciliana cerrada” sounded really good! Does Levy also speak spanish? :o

[@GuitarQueero1]

I honestly pegged him for multilingual. His pronunciations in English come across as very French to me, and being a Francophone gives you that rolled 'R' sound that makes Spanish sound legit. Just my theory lmao

[@alexvallex5487]

@@GuitarQueero1 could be

[@nathanfauvette2151]

@@GuitarQueero1 I don't know where you know French from but the rolled R isn't characteristic of French speakers, it is a characteristic of Italian and Spanish speakers that's true but the French can't roll an R to save their life lol. Although I do agree Levy definitely has some French vibes in his speech

[@GuitarQueero1]

@@nathanfauvette2151 I'm from Québec, Canada. We definitely roll our Rs, hard. And I was pretty sure France peeps did too

[@nathanfauvette2151]

@@GuitarQueero1 that's why I said I don't know where you knew French from cause here in France I promise you people can't roll Rs at all it's crazy, maybe it's part of the reason you guys have a better accent in English than we do

[@slow7586]

Fun fact : this is going to be the most viewed video of this channel

[@darkannihilator9675]

Sure buddy

[@merloaf0332]

well it is since he put anya taylor-joy as the thumbnail

[@fatroberto3012]

Here in 2027 we are watching this in our nuclear bunkers thinking Covid was the good old days.

[@archinsoni1254]

I started playing chess a couple of months ago. This was very helpful May memorise this video by heart Keep up the good work

[@sacred_fire4104]

Gotham has wished me a good year in this video about 283 times since I've been rewatching this so much

[@Yash-ql7vn]

Last time I was this late, Beth Harmon wasn't famous

[@powlsn]

2022 is't that great either

[@wintersoldier267]

That wasn't accelerated dragon, that was hyper accelerated dragon.

[@alexvallex5487]

The difference is the time he made the move right? Like the order

[@Sophie-to5bw]

You ask about dedication, I have watched your entire video 4-times, and still trying to get my head around all the tactics. Another thing, I like it when you say horse instead of Knight.

[@JaYnnIEx2]

You're so good ❤ I definitely learned something .

[@richardtata667]

I'm guessing you are an E-4 player? I am but my rating is only 1400. You videos help me

[@soumyajitroy5239]

Fun fact, Levy also brings up non subs games in twitch as see sub vs non sub is playing

[@priyavraman]

Chess Beginners: I’ll move the horse Chess Nerds: It’s called the knight Chess IM: 24:34

[@Slouch4Ever]

Bro, I just started playing chess after seeing Anna Cramling’s videos. I came across your channel and it’s awesome. You’re my favorite content creator for chess. 🎉

[@eliothowell8654]

You provide the best and most entertaining chess instruction on youtube. Thank you.

[@lundgrenbronzestudios]

It’s just crazy to me that you can just pick any defense and beat everyone like nothing.

[@tiituskarimies1667]

The three dislikes came from people who wanted to see the declined variation of the sicilian. :(

[@deathmetal7690]

Sicilian the Sequel?

[@cynth4941]

Sicilian't

[@jasenjanev3262]

Closed

[@tiituskarimies1667]

@@jasenjanev3262 It was a joke.

[@SdoubleA]

Man fuck you 😂 I fully searched it up thinking it was an actual line

[@smallppbigdreams9708]

By complementing Levy, I won't get pinned. You are not bad Levy.

[@shivprateek2740]

I like that name a lot 👍

[@andrewmays3988]

You just keep getting better and better!! Enjoyed watching you play with excellent commentary. THANKYOU!!!😇

[@andrewmays3988]

This was, once again, an excellet introduction to the Sicilian Defence for black. THANK YOU!😇

[@siddharthvootla9658]

1:07 wakanda forever

[@joshuanelson7823]

😂

[@elontusk610]

I thought Beth Harmon was a real person till about two weeks ago 😅

[@shikhu.v1174]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🙌🙌🙌

[@rhornjr]

LOL: "That was a tragic ending to this video."

[@Murcielag0scuro]

I'm a beginner, but no opening for black has worked for me. Until this one. Thanks, Levy!

[@GMBaller3]

Great vids man, the "gotta get these clicks somehow" at the end had me chuckling.