THE LEVY EFFECT

Levy Rozman, aka ‪@GothamChess‬ is playing in his second tournament on his Road to GM, This is Round 5
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[@samuelyang5384]

Great time management from Hikaru on the uploads, premoving one recap, then taking his time at a critical moment for the next

[@dankness420]

Of course, he only premoves something if it’s safe

[@khalidyahya5072]

​@@dankness420lalatina?

[@user-yj9jb7wd2o]

He can probably premove when he becomes a GM

[@gargamel3393]

The content just keeps getting spicier too. Soon I predict a steel cage match with Tweedledum.

[@lifeofupendi]

Well played this is top tier memery

[@artnathhv1247]

Levy hasn't even uploaded his recap for the 4th Round 💀

[@Hampus_006]

He had to play the 5th game first😂 Would have been impressive if he managed to upload a recap in between games

[@Shadepariah]

He's uhhh ... actually trying

[@Hickeroar]

He looked pretty tired in the 5th game.

[@worminaround]

Probably because he's the player in these recaps 💀

[@Gniicer00lz]

Only Hikaru can upload recaps right after he finish playing 🤣

[@solpport4276]

At this point I wouldn’t be surprised if Hikaru posted the next recap before Levy even finished playing

[@joshwhitley8969]

Next video is for sure. Levy's first tournament win.... Or how Levy won his first tournament back...

[@kairon5249]

he actually did this for the fourth game, he started filming the recap on stream like 10 minutes before the game actually ended

[@Panga_]

Hikaru premoving uploads cuz he already knows how the match is gonna end 💀

[@criptafarcio9125]

Bro can even Prerecapping

[@38616mbram]

Eventually Magnus will start putting Levy in his thumbnails with “First USA World Champion” to punk everyone.

[@Unknownnqwer]

Bro don't give him any ideas 😭😭

[@_Wolfsbane_]

So Bobby didn't count?

[@LoomianGaming]

@@_Wolfsbane_That’s the joke.

[@whatshisname8390]

@@_Wolfsbane_he actually doesn’t count since he won for a different country

[@_Wolfsbane_]

@@whatshisname8390 Which country was that?

[@Sympanet]

Eugene Yoo: *gets out of bed* Hikaru: which was an absolutely unacceptable decision

[@Isaac-pk8rr]

lmaoo

[@1GMitzy]

All things considered, the thing Levy struggled with the most is his mental, and ever since he came back, he's been getting a confidence boost both from playing online with the chrome extension, getting really good wins over strong opponents, and from having great performances over the board, with even Hikaru saying he's doing a lot right! Must be great to have everything go your way and show you that you are, in fact, a pretty good player after all

[@victorcontreras5703]

A part of me thinks Hikaru is doing this slightly in spite of Levy for all the times he beat Hikaru to the recaps 😂

[@BlackPawnMartyr]

Very likely. He likes to get his lil digs in to if you pay attention, "cant be expected at this level".

[@Day-wm7nn]

​@@BlackPawnMartyrExactly

[@1slotmech]

Yep. He wouldn't be doing this to Magnus.

[@kristianbasile7141]

@@1slotmech Well yeah because Levy isn't Magnus... he's like 500 elo lower. Honestly, Hikaru is being too nice.

[@rks9612]

Honestly! It is a win win situation for both of them!!!!

[@Hampus_006]

I got a notification for this recap before Levy tweeted he won🫠

[@levismith5169]

I love how sometimes you have an idea to say and then completely distort the English language to communicate something without stopping your thinking. “The start of the going in the process of losing the game”

[@jogindersahni5061]

the line at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="359">5:59</a> is insane, and the fact that it is in Hikaru's prep is also insane I'm nowhere near this level of chess, but hearing a super GM explain IM moves is such a cool part of modern chess

[@jarateman6427]

What do u mean in Hikaru's prep,they're all using stockfish to tell them these line. Its wasn't part of anyone's prep.

[@plasmatr]

@@jarateman6427 1. Using Stockfish and memorizing moves is basically the definition of prep nowadays 2. You still have to understand all of the moves, why they are good, what are the follow-ups and how to punish your opponent if they don't play the best moves, which is called *studying*, which you might have never heard of before!

[@jarateman6427]

1. I didn't say it wasn't. I said it wasn't in Hikaru's prep. Hikaru analyzed a game played by others, then used the engine to show the line I was replying about. 2. Stockfish shows you moves. It will show you the best followup moves period, no matter what your opponent does. 3. I have heard of studying.

[@NichtWunderkind]

​@@jarateman6427 you need to relax little buddy

[@jarateman6427]

@@NichtWunderkind What do you mean? I'm not little or your buddy BTW, but I am relaxed. I'm commenting, what part of what I said made it seem like I need rest?

[@im_a_surfingdoggo]

It's incredible seeing all the moves and lines you've got in your brain Hikaru. And really cool that you're coaching both players while recapping for us. Thanks dude!

[@DreamlandSlumbers]

with these free Super GM reviews, Levy basically have 2 coaches. Levy getting that GM is not impossible.

[@TrashTaster]

Levy, truly has improved his chess. GM Levy is possible!!

[@khalidyahya5072]

The video thumbnail the statue of Levy 😂

[@grmpf]

Statue of Levity

[@khalidyahya5072]

*"Welcome Back Everyone for Todayyys!!!"* Never ends

[@davidgiardino9536]

wish ti would i cringe everytime lmao

[@Kazamanian1]

A Gotham Knight.

[@leonardocarrara2610]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="276">4:36</a> am in italy, ofc im watching hikaru

[@ss-kg6yr]

5 e 19, confermo😂

[@MartinZanichelli]

Saluti dall'Argentina!

[@jarredj8278]

Buongiorno!

[@WaffleKnight28]

Io mangio la mela

[@kajohara]

Sono le 7 e non perché mi sono svegliato ora

[@oristernberg5640]

Hikaru, the way you explain the game, the tactical positions, the ideas, is so inspiring I just want to go and play non stop!

[@Brosephv]

great to see levy using his time well; it used to be one of his greatest weaknesses

[@ivanpanzovski]

Levy is doing great. Hope he proves you wrong!

[@samuelmyles3102]

I Hikaru hopes he's wrong too.

[@lonniecynth]

@@samuelmyles3102 for the content at the very least lol

[@bernardcernea6792]

even jiharu said he hopes so

[@MaxIronsThird]

Hikaru said it is likely that Levy gains his 3 GM norms, but it will be hard for him to reach 2500 ELO bc he's 150 points away from it, meaning he will need to be playing tournaments on a high level for a couple of years. Hikaru has said multiple times that Levy has what it takes to become a GM, he just doesn't think he will get there, bc very much like Hikaru, being a content creator is his job, playing chess in tournaments is a hobby and it will be hard to keep that schedule, that's why Hikaru currently plays less than 6 tournaments a year, while Levy wants to play 1 to 2 tournaments a month.

[@brewsive]

hikaru secretly coaching levy in the clout shadows

[@parsa-0954]

i love the way he explains. very clear

[@tomriley5790]

Actually loving Hikaru's reviews of Levy's games! For me the biggest improvements seen in Levy are in his psychology, he's playing much more calmly and much more flow, time management is I think a result of this.

[@marcouzumaki63]

Bro cooking Gotham faster than he can premove 😂😂😂

[@chessbrahh2068]

Hikaru be like: hey look I'm nice to Levy, that means I'm not so bad

[@thenexthikaru123]

Honestly Levy is doing so good. He's gaining elo back pretty quickly

[@annstropes2236]

Loved the recap!

[@masterxyr]

bet Levy's lapping up all this praise, and good for him! great recap and such a privilege in the chess world these days to have top super players breaking it all down for us noobs out here

[@carltonthompson9359]

It’s uh oh spaghetti O time is always my favorite part of any recap

[@UnbanMeNowdotcom]

Levy's quick decision-making and strategic time usage played a crucial role in his victory.

[@Kazamanian1]

If you've ever played hockey, getting "ice skated" takes on a whole new meaning!

[@sanskarjain3564]

What does it mean in hockey terms? 🤔

[@Kazamanian1]

@@sanskarjain3564 getting your neck skated on without any neck protection.

[@Kazamanian1]

It's happened too many times, that's why neck guards are now used. When I played, face masks were new.

[@Kazamanian1]

I'm too old to understand chess :)

[@naveenanicas875]

HIKARU POSTED 🎉

[@khalidyahya5072]

Yeah its funny he posted 6 videos in a row about levy 😂

[@ferlamer4240]

Nice gotham stare at the start, nailed it

[@duanehalfhide7085]

The honestly brutal friend you need

[@thom1218]

There's no way this "road to GM" isn't a complete marketing charade.

[@Boyalone-eo1uu]

I'm not typically one to glaze, but your KZbin channel is a revelation! Your humor is a rare gem, polished to perfection with each video. Your ability to craft content that resonate, entertain, and occasionally make me snort-laugh is a gift. Your dedication to the art form is inspiring, and your subscribers are the lucky recipients of your brilliance. I wouldn't dare resort to glazing, but your channel has become my go-to source of joy, a daily dose of chess that brightens even the most mundane days. Finding and subscribing to your channel has turned my life around and I am forever grateful

[@MaxIronsThird]

bot

[@shawncarter7188]

Whoever makes these thumbnails deserves a raise

[@yusefma112]

i just love the ending where hikaru says bye with a smile it's so funny

[@proxxyBean]

Your output today has been on fire.

[@TanoaPalmer]

I love how Hikaru takes 5 minutes on every possible outcome and then goes back to the actual position.

[@jedi742]

Hikaru with the accurate analysis as always. Love the content and I wish I wasn’t terrible at chess (1000 rated)

[@user-yj9jb7wd2o]

2 recaps in one day is crazy, Hikaru is a goat❤❤❤

[@zone07]

The next Levy recap will be before he plays.

[@alexanderlyon]

He's going to livestream Levy's next game!

[@Aurora-KLPL]

Looks like Hikaru decided to completely manage Levy's chess career 😂

[@djprometheus923]

masterclass commentary. i have started playing chess as inspiration from your channel. you just couldn't even come up with this stuff unless you really knew what you were talking about. Cheers.

[@DesignByKirk]

This is the best commentary i've ever heard Hikaru give. 😁

[@Syiro97]

Watching hikaru's recap on levy game is like reading a manga cause you can't wait for the anime 🤣

[@MaxIronsThird]

i usually don't watch anime if i already read the manga.

[@no-one-in-particular]

The Statue of Levity

[@shilpigupta1845]

We got Hikaru premoving levy precaps before gta 6

[@PsychoticClown]

Hikaru is such an amazing guy for posting two of Levy's recaps in a day!

[@thecreeperking7313]

this upload was a brilliant move !!

[@seospider]

Imagine Eugene Yoo's excitement to realize his game would be analyzed by Hikaru. Proceeds to watch recap video....welp...never mind.

[@nab2727]

Love your content from Morocco ❤

[@andilengcizela]

Hikaru farming Levy and milking this tournament is one of the best things I've seen this week. Hikaru provides the freshest and most nutritious, high-quality, farm-raised chess breakdowns. Love to see it. lol

[@mchernetsky]

I love the amount of content Hikaru

[@luisplascencia4926]

amazing!

[@Orim12.]

"welcome back everyone" never gets old

[@ThatkidSquid]

Lets go Levy!

[@aaronchan1088]

Yeah, I would definitely play Nc6, clearing the path for the a pawn to match down the board.

[@xhxaxnxsx]

To me the outstanding fact is that just by Levy playing competitive chess again, lower rated games suddenly get recognition. I really appreciate Hikarus respectful, unbiased and diligent recaps and I wish more chess youtubers would seriously give promising IM and GM aspirants more attentioon. Chess is more than 2700+ matches (and "guess the ELO"). I honestly respect Levy for taking the huge risk of humiliation by publicly announcing that he wants to become a GM, and letting the world take part in his endeavor - no matter the outcome.

[@Yamajitv]

always looking foward to the intro

[@tomas-wi8dy]

thank you!

[@axolotlpvp2106]

When Hukaru said "if Yoo found this" I thought he was talking to me.

[@syauqiachmad]

bro just made special thumbnail for levy, and it is getting more and more wild

[@Sushilala33]

This has been thoroughly enjoyable farm-maxing of levy 😂

[@ademelabri]

Good analyzing for the game ❤

[@Drawfill]

I really wish he gets to become GM one day. He be working at it so hard

[@friendhui4320]

Levy getting better 😮

[@zackf3688]

It's easy to forget how strong of a player Levy is. So happy to see him succeeding!

[@simond5728]

the Kaiser Impact

[@user-mk2cw1jx9m]

Levy plays 1.e4 ok Hikaru: hold on I gotta go make the recap see you tomorrow 😂

[@bb0597]

hikaru farming levy for content how the turntables 😂

[@MrPerrisC]

Love this channel, rapid fire GM coaching for me!

[@nipaltekstar]

Levy keep going!

[@scarredpugilist]

Hikaru went from 😐 to 😄 real quick

[@seanmcg1122]

I love these reviews. I’m also confused as you say that he is unlikely to make GM, but reviewing every one of his classical games makes me think you are rooting for him.

[@AP0PT0SIS]

It’s probably a combination of several things. 1) Hikaru said he didn’t believe levy had chances before he saw his stellar performance in Spain 2) Hikaru feels bad about this, so he’s rooting for levy 3) he knows recapping levy games is gonna be good content, and that he kind of has to root for levy if he’s going to be aping his games for content.

[@pinofshame6253]

Now imagine all the top GMs recapping Levy's games! Hikaru made a great start for it to be possible.

[@charliepenguingaming]

Grand Chess Tour is going on and we get serial levy videos

[@sheldonkupa9120]

Hikaru started to record recaps while game is still going on, just to troll Levy. 🤣👏 Good job!

[@michaelmichael4350]

I fall asleep with Hikaru's recap and I wake up with another Hikaru's recap💀

[@lehoangminh4256]

hikaru is such a great commentator . good job hikaru

[@prodhallo]

levy will start to recap his own games during them

[@anonymousaxolotl]

Dude immediately premoved the upload schedule

[@Chillplugg]

Levy and Hikaru slowly swapping positions 😂

[@Escxpe_21]

gm levy!

[@heimerblaster976]

The statue of Lverty.

[@thaba3773]

He is doing with Levy the same Levy does with Magnus! ^^

[@prabalsingh8820]

I am learning a lot

[@Meteor10]

Kf8 was an insane move

[@Deductive]

I appreciate Hikaru's tough but fair judging of Levy's games as GM level games.

[@almightyhydra]

Nice to see a different black opening this time from Levy

[@dougwestimaging9025]

Hikaru on levy recaps are the real deal

[@carloshoz]

Anna Cramling MUST watch this video of Hikaru emphasizing how important is time management…

[@DaYellowMelo]

Someway somehow we gotta get Hikaru on ESPN to do his chess reviews. ALWAYS great and thorough content!!

[@conradhopper4714]

Yea I smashed the subscribe , chess is great

[@HReiss0]

Next, Hikaru is going to record his recap while the game is happening to pre-premove the recap.

[@eucri]

I've never seen Hikaru praise Levy so much before lol

[@KC7017.]

Im a huge fan!!!

[@RustyKlowbi]

Let's gooooo