Road To GM...

[@natepace2173]

Hey Levy, We love this road to GM series because we love you man. You introduced so many of us to this sport and watching you compete in tournaments feels just like if we were watching an older brother play in some big state championship. When you win, we win, when you lose we're here with you! You got this man. It's gonna be a crazy story. If you read this turn off your screen and get some sleep.

[@theOmKumar]

Good man

[@menjolno]

and i love jfk because during his presidency, Cheeze Pizza was legal in the us

[@HistoricalAccurate-zf2lq]

Wholesome commrnt

[@RICHARDS899]

did you just tell him to "get outta here"? lol But yeah I agree with what Nate said except you'd be my younger brother, Levy. Big ups for doing what you do and go easier on yourself. Focus on positive thoughts! Much love.

[@TheSwagDawg]

Yeah Levy we're ur family we love you bro

[@Boblocke-cu2mz]

Becoming a GM may in fact be necessarily a singular focus that can’t be achieved amidst the distractions of being the greatest chess content creator. We love ya for who you are, Goaty McGoatFace

[@oltoz7003]

😔

[@agentraydg839]

🙏

[@RICHARDS899]

Levy, You and Anna have both not only inspired me to learn how to play chess in my 30's, but you've also ignited a new unknown love within. I'm not going to sit here and say that you shouldn't feel bad for losing, you're 100% right to feel however you wanna feel. I simply want to cheer you up by thanking you for helping me learn this beautiful yet ruthless game. I will forever have this newfound passion for chess thanks to you! *Triumphant as the GM title may be, between creating Chessly, dominating the youtube chess sphere, and inspiring an entire generation of future GM's, you are one of the greatest, regardless of title, period!*

[@Hamsonham]

You know, it is incredibly humbling and inspiring to see an honest man talk about his mistakes and misfortunes when it comes to him trying to achieve his dream. We all know that you can do this Levy! You're awesome!

[@yodakazam]

He's literally a youtuber, that's what his job is. He has no chance of becoming a GM if he's going to focus on this and Chessly

[@NameHerbert]

he is not trying hard enough - think about content and misfortunes after accomplishing GM.. but if it really was his dream he would focus 100%.. he looks happy with his situation

[@BlitzFuel]

Major respect to levy for risking embarrassment by playing in-front of millions of people. We all support you brotha 💪

[@kokos12358]

This is so heartbreaking to watch, you dont need to feel so down, it will get better and you will reach that title for sure

[@amiraini1216]

Progress is not linear, you got this man.

[@KnightmareChess12]

Don't think about what others say Levy, look at how many people you inspire. You are an awesome guy and we all know and believe that you will become a GM at some point! Be happy and you'll turn the tables on them tommorow!

[@musicneverd_es]

Longer time viewer here and since 2020 I've watched at least 90% of your videos. Mad respect to you for doing your thing and staying a decent human being in the process. I can't imagine how hard and frustrating it must be to show off your losses that way. Please don't lose your joy in chess or faith in yourself. You did a great job so far, handling the nerves comes with experience. I know you can do it, you're not missing anything on the theory front. You prove that to us in all those years already. Don't choke about some losses getting back into the real grind, while essentially covering jobs for three people at least with everything you do.

[@zoro-ge5cx]

Levy Rozman, Gotham's star, Guiding chess players near and far. With wit and wisdom, moves unfold, A storyteller with a heart of gold. From opening traps to endgame flair, He teaches lessons beyond compare. For every blunder, a laugh he shares, Building a world where chess declares- That kings and queens, on checkered ground, Find joy in the battles where skills abound. So here's to Levy, the chess world's muse, A beacon of learning for all to choose!

[@hare.krishna24]

Levy we love u dawg

[@menjolno]

we love uttp more!

[@JosiahPlett]

0:00 Levy appears 0:59 Chessboard appears 23:56 Chessboard disappears 23:56 Levy disappears

[@Supersonic-vh5be]

What is this

[@cheddarsunchipsyes8144]

@Supersonic-vh5be chess

[@egg.007]

I thought it was self explanatory the appearance of things into reality and the disappearance ​@Supersonic-vh5be

[@combatcritique]

very helpful, thanks

[@agentraydg839]

Appreciate the timestamp effort

[@samreem1813]

Levy, you’ve shown lots of talent and won plenty of impressive chess games. Your biggest opponent is you. I don’t think you’re gonna get the GM title without overcoming yourself, and like a tennis player or NHL goaltender, half the battle is staying mentally sharp no matter what. Your belief in you has to come back, as it should. You’re clearly a very talented chess player. So many top athletes, especially those who find themselves in tough situations (like being the last guy back, goaltending, or being in a 1v1 the entire time anyways, like chess or tennis) see sports therapists for that reason. And they’ve been famously successful afterwards. Whatever it takes, because you have the ability and talent, so focus on this title because once you have it, you’ll feel so relieved and accomplished. Over the years, every time you mention it, I can tell it weighs on you a bit. This is something you want, and most importantly, something you feel you can achieve. Don’t let yourself be your biggest opponent. And good luck.

[@RICHARDS899]

Facts man. "Pressure is a privilege" comes to mind.

[@PFazu]

i want you to know that road to grandmaster is my favorite of your series and regardless of your success I enjoy having someone to root for. As a layman i dont follow any big or small chess tournaments even when you cover them unless something particularly interesting happens, but this series i watch asap every single time. I believe in you and want to see your journey.

[@Joseph-pf1es]

"At this point Road to Fide Master"😭 Come on man you got this

[@ChavaM88]

Yeah becoming a Grandmother is hard work. Keep up the training and persevere through these rough growing periods. We are all here to support Leviathan! Get those reps in!

[@sstelevision6376]

Literally just watched the game 2 recap I thought I was tripping when I saw this come up lol. Definitely been a rough stretch in the tournaments recently but no player goes without them. I'm no where near qualified enough to give chess advice but I do have a lot of life experience and one thing I've learned is that our general ability as humans to regroup and cover from almost anything is remarkable. Looking forward to seeing you get to the finish line.

[@CODATV.]

LEVY, MY MOM PASSED AWAY SEP22ND 2023 AT 53 YEARS OLD, MY 28 YEAR OLD SIS PASSED AWAY AT 28 YEARS OLD JAN, 27, 2024. IM NOW 28 YEARS OLD MY DAD HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED HIS 3RD CANCER, I WAS EVICTED FROM MY APARTMENT DEC 10TH E2024 LOST ALLLL MY PROPERTY, IM STILL STAYING POSITIVE AND I MIGHT HAVE A MISFIT BOXING MATCH THIS YEAR WHICH I WILL MAKE THE MIST OFF THT OPPORTUNITY. MY POINT IS NEVER QUIT AT WHAT YOU LOVE TO DO AND TRY TO STAY HAPPY AND POSITIVE ABOUT IT AND HAVE FUNNN! Life is short and really REALLY hard. Dint be hard on yourself brotha. GOD BLESS YOU MY BRO. I'm a huge fan

[@aaryan21576]

Well, iam sorry for u if this is all true.

[@pentagram147]

🥲 i have no words.

[@madeleinewalker838]

Also during Hikaru’s stream this game I think he tried to be more considerate, well also while being annoyed at the chat who may or may not taking things out of context or something. He also seemed perplexed so I don’t think there was ever mal intent

[@hellolol7288]

Hope you become GM! GM Gotham rhymes so well

[@RICHARDS899]

You're amazing Levy. Much love brother.

[@savanger953]

Hey Levy, I just want you to know that you were my inspiration to improve at chess when I was like a 1000. Now I'm a 1600 after about 2 years of playing and if you then told me I would be a 1600 I'd be like: No way I'm gonna be this good. So I know what it's like to have a goal you think is extremely hard to achieve, especially when you're losing some games in a row, but there are going to be a lot of amazing games you are going to win and sooner or later you are going to achieve your goal. Just remember that at least thousands of people believe that you can become a GM. You just have to find some mental strenghth to believe in yourself and not to give up. And I wish you best of luck in future games and thank you for being my inspiration.

[@RustyOwnage]

The road to GM is not going to be easy and you will face setbacks. You know better than anyone that it’s those setbacks which you learn the most from. You are an elite chess player playing some of the best in the world. These players have been extremely tough but I still believe half your battle is the mental game and trusting your instincts. You’re also better at chess than 99.99% of your audience so please keep that in mind before caring what others have to say. You’ll always have my support and I believe in you.

[@kavya7090]

Hi Levy. My story is similar to many others, it was through your channel that I have been introduced to chess. I was born blind, so a lot of chess resources are inaccessible to me. But blindness does not stop me from enjoying your videos and also learning from them. Thanks to you, I've started both watching and learning to play chess which has become an important part of my life lately. I can't really tell you not to feel bad about any of your losses, that's impossible. All I can say is, if you see this, please try and remember your wins as well. You've had some pretty bad defeats, but you have also had some great victories against some of the world's best players. The road to GM is a long one, but I truly believe you can get there eventually. Remember that through all the ups and downs, you have people who genuinely support you whatever happens, and won't abandon you even when you start to make mistakes. Finally, I wanted to thank you. Thank you for everything you do in your videos and your courses, and all your efforts to make chess less intimidating and more entertaining. Good luck with the rest of your tournament and all future games you play.

[@pranav_OO567]

Do not be sad bro you can do better and will do better we are with lets go bro

[@rizqipurnamasiddiq1440]

Thumbnail guy not get payment enough 🙂‍↕️💀

[@sid6645]

Road to FM speedrun lets GO

[@dumbsterphire]

The worst thing you can do is focus on when you're having a bad run. This applies to anything you do in life. When you focus too much on how you're not doing well, that's brainpower taken away from moving on and doing better. We all know you got this, Levy. This year, next year, or in 5 years. You have all the tools to be a GM.

[@LukeTownsend-h7b]

Levy all great things take time my man keep going!

[@applefly2.092]

Hey gotham, I admire your effort and truly hope you become a grandmaster

[@travisjamess.ramoso2667]

Levy appears 0:00 Levy disappears 23:56

[@Music_frrrr]

nice

[@Supersonic-vh5be]

What is this

[@user-xv6lg]

@Supersonic-vh5be I hope you search full stop in the youtube search bar.

[@Hatatechan]

Don't worry Levy, we support you always. Just do what you always do and i'm sure you'll get there.

[@robertballard6534]

Hey Levy, You’re an awesome chess player and there’s nothing wrong with having emotions about your experiences. Keep up the good work on and off the chess board.

[@DoKadamAageDuniyaSe]

come back stronger Gotham, We all are rooting for you! ❤

[@blaineweaver1300]

Hey Levy. You are getting there man. You are putting in the work and with time you will get there! You have helped fuel my love for chess. I was 400 when i first started watching and am now 900 and upwards toward 1000 (800-1000 elo is kinda rough, lots and lots of mistakes that didn't look like mistakes in the moment) You can do this man! It is a marathon, not a sprint. We all believe in you!

[@monk_7148]

Levy, Chess comes with ups and downs and we enjoy watching u push for GM! Please don’t lose faith in yourself

[@williamcoons8060]

Good luck, Levy. You have my support.

[@Seaquills]

levy is not even overthinking the moves at this point hes overthinking his overthinking

[@baker217]

You’re already a GM in our hearts

[@erwanmoreau6357]

Few blunders on chess board... Total succes in life : work, relationship, sport. You are a real life GM so keep not caring too much, time gonna come. Positive and honest vibe from France

[@nyehnyeh9006]

This series inspired me so much that I reached 2000, never give up on your goals

[@DineshKarthickSaravanakumar]

Dearest levy, Don't lose your confidence, I still have hope in you. Just wait you will definitely get the GM title. Good things won't happen so fast! you have to wait. Even I've tried to reach 1000 Elo so many years and I still couldn't achieve it😅. Since I saw your channel, I got 850 Elo from 400 Elo! This always made me keep going. So don't turn back. And I want to thank you for all the support that made me reach 850 and I'm so close to 1000. WE love you levy, I am giving you full support👍

[@Jaden_507]

Hey Levy. Hope this message finds you in better condition my man. I saw the game and just want to say that tough games happen, and tough times arrive. We might all be here sometimes making fun of you or ourselves in GTE or other episodes, but I'd say this is the only series with tons of cheering for you always cause we all believe in you. This shall pass and we all love you and wish you best of luck for the next game. Thanks for making chess fun for all of us man.

[@kirtishmehta4090]

Levy you are great 👍 Keep it up ❤ we are with you 😊

[@ValsalaB-q2o]

Don't be said levy .we are all with you

[@Fineflower]

Levy even if you are not capable of reaching GM we will still love to watch your videos because it is very entertaining and water downed for us viewers which we love.Goodluck for your future games!

[@IateAblueMango]

We love you Levi. You’re strong you have the brains and the energy don’t give up. Keep going.

[@oplemath]

We send love Levy!!

[@tanush6599]

Levy dont worry I and many people still want u to become GM and to everybody giving u hate just ignore most probebly arent even 500elo, I get this year has not started of well for u but i really hope u bounce back. Btw love ur course on chessly

[@rickspins5335]

levy levy levy you helped me get so much better at chess and in turn i taught my son how to play chess i love watching you win or lose because i know when you are playing well you can play with the best in the world! you have the skills and pay the bills your the man man

[@connorr7992]

We love you Levi. You got ride or die supporters, always keep your head high and keep grinding. You are inspiring to so many of us

[@theeskimo4740]

It's ok levy, don't put so much pressure on yourself, drop all self-deprecating crap and keep your head up! And play more tournaments!

[@mrfake5251]

This road to GM seems never ending...

[@Artimonsta]

It wont end in the next couple years if he doesnt quit, it is just an incredibly hard thing to achieve

[@phoenixzohar]

I believe in you Levy, you can and will be a GM, you have the ability and talent!

[@Dutch_Vander_Linde_]

Its okay Levy, FIDE master is still pretty good.😅

[@fanart2482]

☕️💀 bro at this point asking for a Demotion (IM>>>FM)

[@ValsalaB-q2o]

Hello levy.we all like your road to gm episodes man. don't be said. We are all with you ❤

[@michaelangelodionaldo622]

I believe in you bro, you can do it!!!

[@l.lawliet1838]

I was playing so much marvel rivals that I thought he meant that but realized this is a chess channel.

[@Pep-Per-View]

Levy you spend more time and energy playing against your own self-doubt than you do your opponent. You gotta get out of your own head. Rooting for you dude!

[@rgbcgroup]

In every compentitive game you will have rough patches. And sometimes they take a while to pass... Don't get discouraged. An uptick will come eventually. The important thing is to not take breaks because things go bad. If you take breaks because you perform poorly, you'll only make it worse.

[@ValsalaB-q2o]

Hello levy.we all like your road to gm episodes man. don't be said. We are all with you ❤❤

[@almightyhydra]

Rooting for you in the next rounds. Go get those wins :)

[@Arryiz]

Keep fighting, it’s a mental challenge definitely. Also idk if its allowed, but take some ashwaganda before a tournament. To help you reduce anxiety and stress. And increase focus.

[@rahullak]

Regardless of what anyone says you are the Super GM of Chess Streaming and Super GM of Chess Teaching. Getting the GM title, which you will get, is just a small icing on the cake.

[@ahmedussalekin7911]

Levy you gotta become a grandmother in 2025

[@odio88]

You got this... youre about to go on a crazy unbeaten streak

[@pallab999]

Not worry you will become a grangmaster stay cool

[@AURKODAW]

LEVY!! YOU CAN DO THIS. ONE BAD TOURNAMENT MEANS NOTHING. ITS ALL ABOUT BOUNCING BACK

[@Ember_Eagle]

Levy with the bombastic side eye (When I clicked on the GothamChess Europe tour) Was not something i expected in my 2025 bucket list

[@furrypossum1498]

You gotta stay positive bro. Manifest that shi. You wish to only win one game, youll be lucky to get that one

[@chrisattwood9588]

*Road back to FM😂. You should do some hypnotherapy because it seems to me your issues are psychological

[@endxrLmao]

Sometimes you take a step backward to run forward at full speed.

[@tommonk7651]

Hang in there, Levy....

[@jesuslovesyoujohn314-21]

Your videos inspire and teach me lots in chess, don't lose hope!

[@Drab145]

This Road to GM series has shown me just how much the players need to be in a good headspace to win games.

[@factsfetcher3085]

We believe in GM Levy Rozman❤

[@vincentbowman5346]

Head up my man, your first tournament in a while. Remember to have some fun and take each game as it comes!

[@labren]

A rut is just a rut. Don't be so hard on yourself. Personally, I'm confident you'll get there, but even if you don't nobody's going to be disappointed. You have a lot to be proud of.

[@TheSwagDawg]

Levy's thumbnail editor took the day off...

[@RakeshKumar-zl3wy]

23:56 levy disappears

[@michaeldrew3292]

Don't be too hard on yourself Levy. Nobody is perfect. Even the people at the tippy top lose. We love you. Keep hustling, and you will get there.

[@jm52995]

that is tough man, dont give up

[@edwardvaughan8821]

Levy I think you put too much pressure on yourself making these games accessible to the oculus while you play. I know you got this man, keep going strong.

[@Responsible01Gambler]

Dont worry mate you got this.

[@argong1]

road to gm more like road to cm

[@revanth2628]

Levy my man, you know you have thousands of haters, who might feel happy that you loose. But you shouldn't forget that you have millions of people rooting for you, all these looses can't stop you from achieving the title of your dreams. Turnover this tournament and lets secure a GM norm in the coming ones.. avoid reading comments from bitter people and dont be too hard on yourself, we know you'll get back into the zone soon. Wish you the best 🫂

[@willemp4258]

First of all thank you for your enthusiasm for chess & everything you pour into making great chess content. Secondly…. Thank you for sharing your struggles honestly; & prayers for you to persevere; fall down seven, stand up eight…. If more people valued building each other up, the world, not just chess, would be a better place. Please don’t stop… get that GM! Maybe not the valley of death, but hope Psalm 23 is an encouragement. Blessings

[@TheChessHomie]

Can believe Levy was the bay Harbor grandmaster

[@joshuastuart6776]

Dude how popular is Dexter? I just got into the show recently knowing that it’s a late 2000s classic, but I’m seeing so many bay harbor butcher jokes

[@TheChessHomie]

@joshuastuart6776 one of the best shows I've seen

[@mugshot-pubgmobile8415]

​@@joshuastuart6776 Got much more popular in past year coz of clips and memes and new stuff coming out.

[@krishkanaujiya8685]

Be proud of yourself and for the success you have achieved ❤

[@jordanBpsofjnss]

i don’t think GMs wouldn’t have thought of Qh7. As soon as you got to that move I thought of it instantly for some reason, looked natural and attacking. only 1750.

[@Docarunabh]

I said it on the previous video as well, get yourself together, brain not heart, practicality not emotion, brave not weakness, pull yourself together man

[@DongusMcBongus]

Alright I’m boutta go off Levy. Firstly, I love the content bro. From The brainrot to Chessly. BUT. I agree with Hikaru’s latest video AND I agree with you. I have no idea what it would feel like to constantly see a flow of clips of GMs I respect constantly judging my performance. And I doubt I could handle that. But Hikaru said, any amount of social media interaction during a tournament will ever lead to a positive outcome. I think you have to ask yourself “is being a GM maybe worth stepping back from content creation and the s-storm that is social media?” That’s a question only you can answer. Lord knows that to satisfy the algorithm gods you have to constantly be uploading. I only say this because WE’RE rooting for YOU big dog. If you decide to try to burn the candle at both ends, I’ll continue to watch your videos. If you decide to step away and grind it out, I’ll try to be here when you get back. We want YOU to be fulfilled. Whether it is a chess content creator or an esteemed GM. You got this man.

[@hardwoodgems]

Levy persevere!

[@misanthrope16166]

bro really googled an emoji png for the thumbnail and called it a day based tbh

[@mcglitchmaster5174]

I never expected gotham to upload a video with a full giant emoji as thumbnail

[@sporegazm]

Tough loss man. I know it's not the same but I've been losing so much for the last year. I'm not playing anywhere near my potential. And the more the losses stack up...the more I lose to lower and lower rated opponents...the losses carry more and more weight. Now imagine knowing my struggles and journey were being watched, criticized and scrutinized by many millions...I cant even imagine lol You are a very psychologically affected player like myself. With your money I highly recommend spending some money on a high end sports psychologist. I think you would crush after working with one

[@kradfreedom9624]

If im not mistaken you mentioned last time that you need to give everything like nothing to lose attitude to reach that goal but you havs other things to prioritize so reaching the GM rank is kinda hard like Ryu trying to reach his goal of becoming a total master of his fighting style.

[@jairo8747]

Seeing that thumbnail honestly made me feel something in my stomach😢😢. I really hope you can get out of this hole.

[@Jbegu]

Nothing worth doing is easy. This is only the next step on a long road where the only way to fail is to stop trying.

[@lush1us]

Chin up man, you're just getting all the losses out of your system. We're here rain or shine :)