Win At Chess #19 (1200-1700)

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How to win at chess is back - episode 19
0:00 Intro
2:05 Game 1 vs 1296
18:08 Game 2 vs 1381
33:38 Game 3 vs 1460
43:49 Game 4 vs 1562
55:22 Game 5 vs 1688
1:12:37 Game 6 vs 1793
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[@joshgarey3162]

Levy game 2: “I won’t underpromote to insult my opponent” Game 5 and tired: “I’ll make a rook here”

[@Thomassino1988]

hahaha

[@roiaknin123]

“The Budapest gambit is good but being an international master is slightly better” -Gothamchess, 2021

[@mohammadkhanaqin1476]

Where did he say that?

[@nikolasdaniel8755]

54:43

[@randomname9291]

מה נשמע אחי? השם שלך די מוכר, נראה לי שראיתי אותך בתחרות לפני קצת פחות מחודש

[@roiaknin123]

@@randomname9291 יש מצב

[@randomname9291]

@@roiaknin123 שיחקת בתחרות רפיד בסביון? אם כן אז זה כנראה אתה

[@DawgHase]

Levy is like the only creator who makes a 1 and a half hour video on Christmas. Let's just appreciate that

[@reachingmydream8756]

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[@loldirt2893]

Awesome dude

[@SevenHunnid]

I had to quit my job because i started beefing it with 50 year old mfs.. and the place started getting toxic , now i spend most of my time smoking weed on my KZbin channel now, meanwhile i get back to the hustle smh ! 😫

[@seasideman]

Perhaps he doesn't celebrate Christmas?

[@ClhCgu45]

@@seasideman he doesn’t celebrate it he’s Jewish

[@evanpark784]

"He's got a digital some evil sunflower as a profile photo is very scary" Flowey: "YOU IDIOT"

[@maxime786]

First game of the episode: "Playing a bit of a hope chess" "Loosing pawns means more open lines for me" Perfect 800 role play by Levy.

[@willcrew28]

I love you. Can’t put it anymore succinctly. Reinvigorated my love for chess at the age of 39….now 41, I’ll never get much better, but I enjoy it. (My mom taught me that kings couldn’t ‘take’…wtf) This channel is my religion! Thank you and happy holidays, Levy

[@lred1383]

I know the religion thing is a joke, but i'm still going to leave a reminder that parasocial relationships are unhealthy, just in case

[@clutchcs]

@@lred1383 way to ruin a wholesome comment.

[@lred1383]

@@clutchcs Not ruining anything, at least not trying to. Could delete it if you feel there's something wrong with it

[@spaghettiking653]

@@lred1383 No, it's appropriate. Being honest, and not indulging in fantasy or lionizing a youtuber, is a healthier way of life; 100% agree with you. But the original comment was def a joke :p

[@robertposaric6419]

Are you sure it's your mother that taught you that *kings* can't take or did you just conclude wrong? Maybe she meant *kings* can't take pieces that are protected.

[@bumblehatches6637]

I finally decided to connect Surfshark with my toaster. I can now make French Toast with it while living in India. Thank you Gotham.

[@inbararica8847]

Levy teaching us both how to capture a queen and a king now, mad respect, wonderful content as always

[@reachingmydream8756]

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[@disconotalone4957]

Dear Levy, I would like to thank you for being for us all through this year (cus im watching you from like spring this year) and just hecking smashing it throughout, with almost not a day missed i mean youre just an absolute beast and an inspiration. Obviously, like for most of us, this year wasnt so kind to me. I mean the covid pandemic, multiple quarantine caused by different family members getting sick, family members dying combined with an acceleration of my drug addiction and mental health issues.... I dont know i just dont think i would get through it all without You and my newfound passion for chess. Just wanted to say huge thank you and dont stop being awesome!!

[@TheBlueSkateboard]

Levy, you are singlehandedly helping my chess improve. I did buy your intermediate bootcamp at 1100-1200 but now I'm stuck at 1300-1400 and these videos are helping me break past that.

[@FloatingSunfish]

Please do more 10-minute games! They're super instructive! Also, zero holiday plans. Just hanging out in the void as usual.

[@larrybwoy2970]

"...and sometimes it just takes a little bit of time for everything in life to come together. Don't stress". This was such a pleasantly unexpected piece of good life advice. Thank you for that...it hit the spot.

[@alexdawson3990]

Clicked faster than me clicking to buy Levy's courses (which are 40% off).

[@reachingmydream8756]

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[@Nova-bx4tc]

Facts

[@djd1335]

And I replied to your comment faster than clicking to buy Levy's courses (which are 40% off)

[@Fallkaru]

And I watched the whole video faster than me clicking to buy Levy's courses (which are 40% off)

[@-_pacifico_-]

33:46 Everyone else: *talking about chess* me: *F L O W E Y*

[@dgc1243]

Merry Xmas sir. Thanks for all the awesome content this year. You are a treasure. Buying some courses for myself, as an Xmas gift.

[@randomdude2981]

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[@jessetesterman2271]

Yay this is my all time favorite series!! 👏 just had to say before I watched 😂 1hr 45 minutes was never long enough in some of those episodes

[@randomdude2981]

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[@randomdude2981]

UH - kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4K1aGCQj8mFZs0

[@m3bmuadib]

When he said "an hour and a half" I was "what??? I spent one and a half hour watching chess games on Christmas night???". But, what can I do, great content.

[@jadens.845]

Opponent: develops their knight to c3 Levy: “that’s an interesting move…”

[@shivabest2469]

Really liking this format where you get out of your opening comfort zone. Much more instructive for play at my level (1200 rapid) where I only know a couple of moves into any standard opening and have to try to make principled decisions. Thanks, Levy!

[@JackieTangHu]

This is a wonderful instruction. There were two caged bishops and the reminder to don't let them have paired bishops. I see from this lesson how my queen gets caged when I get too aggressive. Also, the end game pawn passer was a structure I haven't routinely recognized. I have a rating of about 825 but I was clawing my way up to 1000. Actually I broke 1000, then started drinking a beer while playing. It seems that the difference between 975 and 950 might be one 25 ounce beer. I never knew how much a little beer hurts your brain until recently.

[@guillermorelobalopez7553]

I feel the same. Whenever I play chess only in the morning and early afternoon I close (or break!) the 1500. Whenever I play for a while late at night I go straight to 1350 lol

[@timothylovecock4332]

@@guillermorelobalopez7553 I play OTB chess in a pub and after three pints your play gets worse.

[@smdcuolive6700]

Really informative today, thanks for playing more 'regular' moves, at least two if the games looked a lot more like the positions I come across which made it easier to follow and understand how to apply it to my games, went on a bit of a streak yesterday after watching.

[@lucassaito2842]

Levi: I'll play something that I usually don't play that is not on my courses this time Also Levi: Plays the repertoire on the same video man must have been super focused to forget that on like 30min

[@vassiliosavlonitis5813]

More Win at Chess please Levy. We love this series!

[@captdaf]

"You were born in the place of potentially somebody else." Did not expect this epiphany to be so casually dropped in the middle of a chess stream but hot damn, that's something I'd never even considered.

[@faznaz7455]

It is very interesting for Levy to talk about the Scotch Gambit in the first game by transposition and its ideas.

[@vladstrava9572]

Holiday plans just hangin with the fam! And watching chess vids. Love this guy man, keep it up!

[@luizmiguel9534]

spend time with family (grandparents) haven't seen them for 2 years due to the pandemic) the last game was very instructional btw really liked it since I'm around 1800 and trying to improve and become a master. I have three of your courses you are the best!!!!

[@andrew_hugill]

Terrific! So many familiar positions that you explain beautifully. Thanks. Holiday plans - avoiding Christmas for as long as possible!

[@adamgyurkovics4740]

Levy, please keep your podcast going, that is my favorite content of yours. Cheers from Hungary

[@patrikbede8950]

Szia

[@superbellum]

Helló

[@jonnavachal2552]

Favorite channel by far. No holiday plans this year, so I appreciate your content more than ever today! Thank you gothamchess

[@TravisHenning0]

My holiday plans involve sitting at home with a broken wrist, so this video was much appreciated! Interesting and educational as always. Thanks for the great content.

[@ellboggo3819]

Levy, you probably won't see this, but I figured I would leave a positive comment. You are by far the most informative and entertaining chess content creator on the platform. I created my chess account on October 16, 2021, and as of today, December 24, 2021, I am 1000 rated with 254 games. I have been watching a ton of your videos, and I would not have been able to improve this much in such a short amount of time without your help. I just want to say thank you for bringing these videos in a way that teaches players while being engaging and enjoyable to watch.

[@haveaniceday3128]

So, 18:51 is called the Albert variation but the way, and is seriously my favorite thing to play as Black because I like to fianchetto my bishop and play Alekhine’s defense, and it combines both! Just in case anyone was interested.

[@harshitpurohit2416]

That king side attack is so much of a kings Indian defence game, the one that hikaru played, not exactly but the king side expansion and then that final pawn move was just nice to watch

[@lydiasettembre]

113th day of translating Levy's titles into Neapolitan: "Vencr a scacc | e scont re vacanz"

[@randomdude2981]

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[@confusinglyquestionable4103]

Levy bullying bishups is so unexpectedly funny lmfao

[@NMCalabroso]

Amazing episode! Tons of instructional stuff in this 90 min upload. Happy holidays man!

[@williamredwine722]

Hey Levy thanks for the great videos! Everyday i look forward to watching these, and glad to see you doing so well with your channel! Happy Holidays and looking forward to 2022!

[@rlewis5696]

I’ve been watching all of your videos to the end. Your analysis especially of end game strategy is enlightening

[@ravingredraven]

29:07 to 29:30 was the most motivational thing I've ever heard in my life.

[@rhea2257]

same here

[@rbcdelta6561]

Great content! Instructional with "nothing fancy". Win at Chess is a nice counter balance to GTE. Quiet Christmas holiday for us. -45 C with the wind chill here. Lots of indoor time for @GothamChess. Happy Holidays!

[@nadem7079]

Perzak (Пэжак) is a rare Polish surname, derived from perz meaning either a kind of grass or an archaic word for smoke.

[@xDMrGarrison]

That last game was cool. My favorite part was that you took the bishop after the knight fork.

[@iamthejohnny5]

Celebrating my birthday today and then christmas the rest of the weekend. Appreciate the content as always and hope you and your family have some happy holidays

[@MarkusRamikin]

"In some positions" is Gotham version of "The contents of this video should not be construed as legal advice on any specific circumstance."

[@natzukiim4065]

Nice! This is the best Series on KZbin. Thank you for this Christmas present:D

[@shimanta5173]

Thanks for different opening approach

[@randomdude2981]

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[@DCphoenix]

Thanks for the fun christmas video. Cant wait to see the xmas guess the elo later

[@82caadams]

Merry Christmas to you and Lucy, Levy. My holiday plans are to go up and see my parents in Scotland after recovering from Covid. Then it'll be board games with friends and seeing who wants to play irl chess 😁

[@nugsnothugs]

Spending the holidays at the beach which is weird bc it doesn't feel like Christmas! Appreciate the upload Levy and happy holidays to you and yours

[@lakshyabang4254]

As for holiday plans I have none really. Planned to go to college finally after almost 2 fking years but still Covid. Anyways your content has made all that time worth something. Hopefully you keep doing this in the future as well.

[@malcolmwebster7948]

Merry Christmas Levy .. Thanks for all the content

[@milagiganticurchod6138]

Merry Chrismas to you Gotham and wife as well as all chess players round the planet!

[@TheTBurger1]

love this series!

[@danielthiessen9857]

Hey Levy, been watching your channel and playing chess for almost a year now and I got my first win today! I’ve found that playing E4 against late stage Alzheimer’s patients normally gives me a great position!

[@la-la-code]

"Turns out I'm in a wood league" just got me, lol

[@MohamedSalem-gn1jx]

Incredibly instructive series and the depth of explanation is so rich for a beginner like me…i also love speed runs but he doesn’t do that anymore…not a big fan of guess the elo though…⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ if any one is wondering i bought the E4 course DEFINITELY worth it

[@jeanmarietrudeau5429]

A good part of my Holidays plans is to study and play chess!!! I'm working on the London and on the king's indian defense. Happy Holidays Levy!!

[@Lets_MakeItSimple]

Very instructive. Thanks so much

[@jamesconway5221]

Thanks for the instructions, it is what I need to try and improve my game, thanks to you I am now at a ELO of 1800 but still not good enough but , Thanks again for such wonderful instructions, I doubt I will ever be as good as you but if I improve that will be good. Truly wonderful Chess games.

[@Lobitiano]

Merry Christmaaas!!! I was waiting for this!!

[@stolenhandle]

You have convinced me to purchase the Gambits for White class based on this video. Now, I need to raise the money and I'll be Wing Gambiting in no time. Thanks for making this quality content. The pace is crucial for those of us who suck at chess.

[@hanamichimakunuchi500]

Nice games especially for us in the lower elo. Thank you.

[@alexandremccormack8598]

My favourite series that I rewatch several times

[@tristanmae5426]

Merry Christmas Gotham!

[@randomdude2981]

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[@naren5004]

"You can even connect on ur toaster" - LEVY me: Well this is a new meaning of "FRENCH" toast

[@daltonwilliams3514]

Looks like Christmas came a few hours early! Thanks, Levy!

[@AJcheste]

Killer wac episode. No holiday plans for me but work and study. Hope you're doing well and everything is good.

[@tommm2011]

Thanks for uploading on christmas eve so that way I don't have to be alone

[@josephmk8952]

Just a suggestion for a future video ( dunno if u hv done this already) how about you try defend an inferior position against an inferior opponent? Like try defendeing a -3 position against a 1500 for example and I'm pretty sure that would be really instructive in terms of how one can try to salvage a lost position after blundering a minor piece or whatever

[@josephmk8952]

Title name " How to not lose at Chess" lmao

[@colegieseking5136]

I get murked by that Max Lange stuff every single time. U should make a video just explaining how to navigate all the lines in that and the Scotch Gambit.

[@falchion1717]

Merry Christmas Gotham

[@tywonellington]

Sitting here with Covid eating cake alone on Christmas eve. Thanks for the entertainment lol.

[@cameronbetts3902]

Just bought caro kann course :))) thank U levy

[@axthla8435]

38:32 -> 38:47 You were actually so quiet in this period of time, I fell asleep, sitting upright in my chair, listening to this video on speakers. Your cough scared the life out of me!!!!!

[@WillUleimi]

Another great video Levy! My holiday plans are just to head over the my Mom's house for a big ol' Christmas breakfast.

[@TONI__KROOS]

Hey levy its been a month since i watched your videos cuz i was in hostel....Gonna binge all of em❤

[@reachingmydream8756]

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[@randomdude2981]

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[@JocularJane]

All is calm and bright here at home. Merry Christmas!

[@GamesUndCoxDe]

Levy not knowing customgrow420 is the reason for him not being a GM

[@seanlindholm7094]

The only thing terrifying about Joly is his unholy ability to suck down 25 dabs - Fast!

[@teruras]

Hahaha thought the same

[@davejohnson7395]

loves those..my favorite by far. thanks dude

[@robertposaric6419]

55:25 rare moment of Levy calling someone a dog

[@thatguy-vk1pp]

Hey Gotham! I'm new to chess and I'm in the 300s range and struggling to get out. I love your content alot and you have taught me so much. I was wounding if I could send you some of my worst games and you can do a video on one of them and give me some advice. I know I'm probably asking for alot but any type of communication with you would be so cool! I love you stuff so please keep it up!!

[@valentinw1376]

Thanks Levy ! Best chrismas gift :) Marry Chrismas!

[@FCPanellinios]

Merry Christmas bro thank you for all your gifts all year long

[@sowyerford8874]

Marry Christmas, Levy

[@dimodimchev2874]

Bro, Levy, please do a whole how to win at chess with e4,e5 only. E4,E5 is where the fun is at!

[@LVilleBoys]

My favorite! Thanks for a great gift on Christmas!

[@sh0ckz875]

Merry christmas gotham, thanks for all the great content and effort you put in all year :)

[@sigmamale7804]

Hey can you please make a video about the Blackburne Shilling Gambit ? It's a very nice gambit that can even be used against the fried liver attack

[@jamesconway5221]

Excellent games, I truly love watching you play chess, very good dames, Keep up the good work.

[@OregonMikeH]

I enjoy the longer Episodes, Thanks.

[@JCFoxpox]

What some awesome games. Well played to the subs.

[@pgnm]

happy christmas levy and lucy. Please make the video of ur matches with eric recently. much love from India

[@mckenziearchibald4510]

Quite happy by the last game i could spot the defense against the light square bishop way before gotham. Everything else well he obviously did alot better

[@k2dab88]

I love chess so much that I watch it on christmas eve. Should I contact a doctor?

[@gabrielmartinez717]

My favorite series!!

[@12jswilson]

Remember when Levy played the Budapest against Finegold and just got dominated? Good times.

[@twoskies3226]

Bless you Levy, and your timestamps.

[@simonwalkenhorst7250]

Can someone explain to me what white would have done if kB4 at 54:17 (I feel like that would have been the best move for black). Because I feel like anything apart from bringing the Bishop back would have lost the game after c5 next turn