Levy Rozman vs Eric Rosen | I'M Not a GM Speed Chess Championship

[@GothamChess]

Chess is hard

[@karthiktadepalli7560]

Congrats from a longtime fan :D

[@axeldarmawan2261]

Thats why no GM for you

[@aryabeikzadeh]

KING OF THE GOTHAM CITY LITERRALY THE BEST CHESS PLAYER/STREAMER EVER

[@dynoko3295]

ye

[@jigsaw2253]

@@axeldarmawan2261 lol says the loser

[@bjmurphy34]

This is an absolute treat to watch Eric and Levy play each other in a serious match. I love it, especially with these commentators.

[@getrightw1tcha]

you just wrote down my exact thoughts :))

[@stare4261]

So good

[@alfiewright1396]

Hess and Aman are 100x better than the main commentators in the opera chess rapid

[@Srioll]

@@alfiewright1396 Agreed, I've not seen commentators before who can so quickly and concisely explain the position as well as they can. Love these two.

[@jweezy5490]

Hess and Aman are great chess commentators, Hess has been really funny when he has to carry other good chess players, and Aman is always funny when he drinks and streams

[@LeventK]

"Oh no my match!" -Eric Rosen probably

[@e4e6mate96]

😂

[@DillonM-mc6yw]

Ok that was funny

[@MetaKnight68]

No, it would be "Dah! My match"

[@KillerInstinct1]

@@MetaKnight68 daahhhhhh

[@hiddep4801]

Put a spoiler warning above your comment

[@joseluisbernalfuentes3757]

I’ve learned most of my chess from these two gentlemen. What a match, I didn’t want either to lose.

[@theanonymouslegion4811]

Agreed, but I also didn't want a draw lol

[@kraeister6662]

ikr these are literally the only chess youtubers i watch

[@jweezy5490]

Can we just watch them play forever because it's such a great machup, elo wise and streamer wise

[@markmichener9465]

Same, both are excellent at making instructional and entertaining content. I owe my Vienna to Levy and my London to Eric.

[@alldetected3106]

Agreed. I watch hikaru for the effortless play, not really to learn

[@BerniPro]

props to Hess and Hambleton for an amazing commentary to a very entertaining match.

[@gniewomircioek6845]

Aman is my favoirite commentator but Hess is also pleasent to watch and hear.

[@compresswealthdivideeconom3757]

Why no Monkey Rensch?

[@averagecheeseenjoyer5430]

Commentary: ‘I saw the eval bar drop’

[@justinbruce3987]

8

[@sinify6676]

I don't even know who I want to win, but this is such a hype series. Both of these guys are phenomenal.

[@simohayha6031]

@@kumbaya69421 so does Eric rosen

[@rubencadmusnamata6358]

@@kumbaya69421 eric rosen has 1 IMRosen which is exactly why this game is so hype

[@big_c3426]

I don’t know who I want to win either

[@tonwielen3135]

@@kumbaya69421 qqq

[@jweezy5490]

Honestly I was hoping they would do a tennis match after and maybe a boxing chess match after that, I guess I really just want to see these guys compete against each other, both awesome streamers

[@bonc2189]

This was one of the most entertaining matches I've seen lol. Eric is such a cool customer, and Levi is just so resilient despite his self-deprecating humor at the end. Combined with the engaging commentary, I could watch matches like these every other weekend.

[@sankara760]

Yup Aman and Hess are the perfect duo and make it so exciting to watch

[@adomaskuzinas2137]

We need more Aman👍

[@jacobwalker8730]

Watching Aman and Robert analyze the entire position in a nanosecond no matter what move was played on either side was incredible. Truly demonstrates the depth of knowledge these GMs have and I hope some may have rubbed off while watching lol. A pleasure getting to watch two great players go at it.

[@Diggs5012]

Its on a Level we ALL aim for. Awesome stuff.

[@arnoudh6203]

Do not go down to the comments if you don't want spoilers

[@jwanfontana9658]

Too late. 😭😭😭😭

[@3sta8774]

Down?! It’s above love. Above!🥲

[@snickle1980]

Is XQC going to lose Pogchamps?😥

[@behnamapp6956]

Don’t worry no one is a big enough loser to watch 4 hours of this

[@arnoudh6203]

@@behnamapp6956 haha that's where you're wrong buddy

[@DeAguaMusic]

Eric really loves the smell of his hoodie.

[@DrZaius3141]

It's a very human thing. Our own smell is just about the most familiar thing in the world which makes it calming. Sort of: "I'm in my nest where I'm safe."

[@badcornflakes6374]

@@DrZaius3141 Projecting?

[@seik_]

@@badcornflakes6374 whats wrong with whats hes saying?

[@badcornflakes6374]

@@seik_ Did I say there was anything wrong with it?

[@seik_]

@@badcornflakes6374 you said projecting what are you trying to say with saying that then?

[@TZerot0]

Easily the most exciting game of the tournament, with equal ratings, both play somewhat dubious wild lines, both are great with faster time control, and both are very likable

[@christopher19894]

"Like he's making decisions at a grocery store" is Rosen's constant demeanor. It's crazy how he stays so chill.

[@thesneakycrafter4152]

"I just moved pieces to squares, I guess." Thanks for the expert commentary Levy, what would we do without you

[@taco3131]

Sucks to see Eric lose as a big fan but this game had fantastic play from both sides. It's such a great rivalry.

[@casual35thedon10]

Simp 👆😳👉👈

[@ereejim]

@@casual35thedon10 are you 6

[@silvervirio3642]

Spoiler

[@casual35thedon10]

@@ereejim r/whooooosh

[@taco3131]

@@silvervirio3642 Sorry for talking about what happens in the video?

[@thelightbringer8610]

“I knew someone was going to win that game” The wisdom of a gm

[@fruitygranulizer540]

you're stupid. draws/stalemates exist dumbass

[@futurereflections4097]

GMs don’t win games. That’s why it’s a bold prediction. GMs play 2 moves then agree to draw

[@josephalonsabe7633]

Legendary! Need more. Happy to see levy win. Sad to see Eric lose. This was fun

[@jweezy5490]

I feel like there's still some unanswered questions here, feel like a rematch is brewing, this was too close

[@bedelingarun1hh175]

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[@additionaddict5524]

I normally get annoyed by the commentators. This was something else, really well done by Aman and Hess. Shame about the last 5 second scene change where you lose track of the game

[@zaFar_]

Being eric's fan, this feels sad but kudos to levy, really well played.

[@thanhhong9549]

I'm fan of both xD

[@rayhoodoo847]

I'm a bigger fan of Levy, because I watch more of his videos, but it was really sad to see Eric lose :( Really wish they both could win.

[@tonym2513]

@@rayhoodoo847 a crossover like this would probably net them both a pile of new subs, so they did both win. But I get what you’re saying.

[@rayhoodoo847]

@@tonym2513 true dat

[@MrRop-yp3wt]

gotham fan here

[@spye_8796]

Highly entertaining. Totally lived up to pre-match expectations. Next time any battle between the two should be promoted like a UFC fight.

[@bobwilkinsonguitar6142]

AHHHHH This was so stressful as a fan of both. I was rooting for Eric though, and the last section killed me😭

[@taco3131]

Same I felt so bad especially after the game had been so close.

[@TriedNot2Hate]

also a fun of both. It was an intense match but I'm rooting more for Levy though.

[@kau4u]

@@TriedNot2Hate same I was rooting for Levy and I deadass thought he was gonna lose half way 😂

[@jweezy5490]

I mean most people were rooting Eric because he seems like the nicest most humble person that everyone loves, I was rooting for Levy because he's slightly douche like myself and has the same haircut as Cosmo Kramer from Seinfeld, which is awesome

[@bingoelue12]

@@jweezy5490 Lmao nice reasoning

[@harshgupta3803]

Rosen vs rozman is always epic😂😂

[@jweezy5490]

The Eric's are not on the same level, I don't like Eric Rosen I love Eric Rosen, and Eric Hansen will win titled Tuesday one day because he is great and will not blunder

[@adrians8046]

Dewa_Kipas Nyimak 😂😂😂

[@ItsAsparageese]

@@jweezy5490 You had me in that first half & I was SHOCKED that anyone could say such a thing lol

[@perpetualbystander4516]

Nah, it's nothing compared to Rozen vs Rosman. 😏

[@bharathkinnal]

Andy Serkis is a good chess commentator..

[@SonaraRuna]

He should lose the wig, though.

[@jweezy5490]

Bro that's my favorite Canadian, I love guys that talk like they should be missing a few teeth and sitting in the penalty box for 5 minutes

[@thesenate2718]

Myyyy preeeciousssss

[@nischay4760]

The cool thing is that Aman is very good at impressions as well

[@parabolaaaaa4919]

3:41:09 Eric: Plays a move Levy: Wait, that’s legal

[@llamaking1011]

Can we also give props to Hess and Hambleton? Great commentators!

[@aryan-lo8ri]

i watch both so it was hard to root for anyone but in the end levy made it through so props to levy and eric for entertaining me at 4 am

[@weemanling]

Spoilers

[@tylermccann6187]

If anyone reads the comments before watching the video and doesn’t expect spoilers then they obviously wouldn’t be a very good chess player lol

[@dirtymike3329]

Alright we need a rematch this was amazing

[@davec8385]

What an amazing match! Big props to both of them and good luck to Levy going into the semis

[@sleepychipmonk]

Thank you Robert & Aman for your insightful and humorous commentary. I love how you quicken up and get louder when they are in time trouble spitting out variations at lightning pace really adds to the excitement. Kinda like horse race commentary

[@roastbeef9993]

What a comeback by levy, winning 7 of the last 8 games

[@davidjames4428]

Please disclaim spoilers

[@badcornflakes6374]

@@davidjames4428 I didn't go to the comment section till the end

[@user-en7dx1qp3k]

@@davidjames4428 Tbf, you shouldn't be reading the comments if you don't want to see spoilers, as comments are meant to be read after the video

[@RanEncounter]

@@user-en7dx1qp3k You don't seem to know how the KZbin app works. One of the comments shows even if you do not tap on the comments when you are not in full screen mode.

[@marioleon762]

@@RanEncounter that's not what he's implying when he says comments should not be meant till the end, ofc youtube is going to give you the option to view the comments at any time, it's up to you to refrain from reading them to not get spoilers from the video. The comment section is inevitably going to contain the outcomes of the matches as that's what it's there for, a place where people can share their thoughts and opinions over what they just watched, by asking to not spread spoilers, its like walking into a popeyes and telling them to not sell fried chicken, if you don't want it, don't enter in the first place.

[@denji5368]

2 of my favorite chess youtubers battling each other out plus the commentary is great.

[@modo203]

wtf. Robert Hess is a BEAST of analysis! He's hammering Aman with all these lines at Komodo speed lOl

[@dimasrizky1413]

Underrated comment 😂

[@joseluiscastillo4730]

The best speed match ever

[@ANMEOM]

Eric Rosen is the best chess streamer of all. His content is so educational.

[@noobboy1179]

Lol

[@denji5368]

For education I'd go for Levi but gambit contents of Eric Rosen is great.

[@brianjacob8728]

Fins wins.

[@TriedNot2Hate]

Levi's chess entertainment is unrivaled though. The way he summarizes tournament, the way he plays with his words, the fact that his videos doesn't even have edits.

[@andredobbs5390]

Easily one of the most enjoyable chess matches I've ever seen with excellent and excited commentary. I am a fan of both players and would love to see this match up again. Good job guys

[@sn1pzzysgaming967]

This was probably a game that I’m gonna study and never forget I wasn’t even playing and my heart jumped so much I hope this game goes down in history for my man levy

[@Termagant1990]

I need to reiterate how amazing these two are as the commentary team! They make a match that I was already excited about so much extra fun to watch. Great job 😀

[@doctorbea]

You couldn't have better commentary for such a matchup! Great job to both players, for such an epic battle!

[@KurtisQu]

That was a crazy stream to watch. Enjoyed every second.

[@ITSFLESHY]

white *has the advantage of moving first* Black "and I took that personally"

[@stillthinking3740]

Wow, super impressed with levy, brilliant tourney for him

[@jweezy5490]

Probably gonna get crushed next round

[@NotoriousKhamid]

@@jweezy5490 Who will he face? Who are the favourites?

[@leadnitrate2194]

Sad to see Eric lose, especially at the very end

[@PHeMoX]

It's a fair result I'd say, but with it being this close it really could have gone either way.

[@johnnytwotimes7854]

Yeah he kinda threw a little bit

[@jweezy5490]

I always like to see Eric lose, because he looks exactly the same when he wins, which I also enjoy

[@detectivemarkseven]

@@jweezy5490 have a like 🤣

[@Not-You-Tuber]

They are best friends and they have best rivalries..❤️❤️

[@jweezy5490]

I don't think Levy has best friends unless they can further his goals

[@aylagelbart2768]

@@jweezy5490 dude he ain’t a sociopath

[@fruitygranulizer540]

@@jweezy5490 what the fuck

[@hellwroughtangel]

The time scramble cam was a great idea, whoever came up with that give them a raise danny.

[@henryviii267]

These mans gotta use more arrows, my brain immediately turns to mush after I hear “rook c5, pawn d3, and then knight h5, and queen d3 after bishop w5”

[@mephistopheles858]

truee, players who dont learn notation cannot follow XD

[@MLarios97]

@@mephistopheles858 players who dont learn notation will never be decent at chess, and if you arent decent at chess you're gonna have a hard time following games expecially in bullet format

[@mephistopheles858]

yea and thats me 😂

[@NightRider0101]

It was painful to see Eric lose

[@atahualpaarias1840]

his face at the end of the final match said everything ;(

[@jweezy5490]

It's always painful to see Eric lose because he's so damn lovable, but it just set up the rematch we all want to see

[@NightRider0101]

@@jweezy5490 When is the rematch?

[@the_end_boss]

I love chess so much. I started young and left it for many years, but picking it back up again now at 40. Access to commentary and high level chess makes it so much more enjoyable. I wish I had these resources when I was younger. Thank you guys for putting in the effort.

[@imagoodieboy7790]

I can already imagine if you are at a young age and had good resources, probably we can see you competing internationally. As a 22 yr. old I'm also trying my best to get more knowledge about chess. (Because I just want to defeat my college professor and that's all) lmao.

[@shashank22]

Absolutely epic match!

[@gavin7978]

I love how the announcer says basically says “ the entire audience knows who these guys are, we don’t need in depth introductions.”

[@SonaraRuna]

*SPOILERS* . . . . . Levy carrying on Hikaru's spirit in the bullet + tiebreak

[@crazyinsanecuber2422]

Sensei Hikaru is proud.

[@davidjames4428]

plz disclaim spoilers for people watching.

[@detectivemarkseven]

The power of nakama

[@largenaq2935]

@@davidjames4428 Definitely don’t want to check the comments before watching.

[@hasyimalatas3489]

how i missed the live of this matchh, this is holiday !! the players, the commentators.. please do these kind very often.. you guys make us love chess more and more guys..

[@w04h]

IM = International Madlad

[@folitsedenissedem2954]

Damn! Such a nerve cracking beauty!. Need another one

[@tatus2463]

1:48:04 Look at Levy's face after Kh1 lol like "nice try Eric"

[@garrywhittington2628]

Over a minute into the break before realising I can skip forward. Good work brain!

[@parasjoshi5149]

I like both, I watch both, I have learned a lot from both

[@TensionalVolt]

Watching Levy celebrate at the end there is one of the best chess moments I've ever experienced

[@99rangepuur]

exactly

[@zekeoldham7574]

Levy waves to the camera in the middle of the game at 3:18:06

[@granteditsincorporated7575]

Battle of the hoodies: nebula vs mustard.

[@anelkaisgood2]

Match of the tournament! Best players, best commentators.... big Eric Rosen fan!

[@MarkBernardinis]

That was an awesome game between Levy and Eric - and hats off to Aman and Robert - they kept it entertaining throughout! Unfortunately there had to be one winner but they both played very well!

[@pawnriot3269]

Hands down the best chess commentating duo.

[@okitsG]

awesome commentary by robert and aman! a pleasure to watch

[@user-mg4zu7bs6i]

This is the kind of stuff that makes SCC so good. Not 15-0 odds matches.

[@bezzleskyhirecords5088]

Round of applause for these two. This match was so entertaining. Beginning to end.

[@AbhishekKumar-uu4uj]

Spoiler : one of the Ims won

[@abhirambright]

Guru ... it was an incredible match .... it was great to see my guru's of chess battling it out, watched the entire match live...Heart rooting for Eric but somewhere in my mind Levy was my favorite .Since Oct 2020 , i started learning chess because of Eric's youtube video & suddenly found Levy's teaching( Hahahah ) equally good ... I tried sending messaging to Eric on Lichess (that's where my account is) ... Guru Levy you are incredible man... Thanks to you both for inspiring me to learn chess ...

[@beastmode_4049]

Ah yes, the “move pieces to squares” strategy

[@bobbybobbatunday9959]

These are the first two chess streamers that I subscribed to when I got back into the sport. Didn't want either to lose, but this match was so worth it.

[@ZarazXero]

LEGENDS. Both of them. What a match 🙌🙌

[@Russ442100]

That was incredible .. such high quality moves in so little time.. very exciting really enjoyed that great commentary too:)

[@tsukizawa1629]

2:58:36 Lets call it gotham gambit

[@futurereflections4097]

Talk about putting on a show. Wow. Congrats to both players for being part of this.

[@Arun-gl6wz]

That was a really epic clutch by levy.....................Love him

[@citizen6458]

um, thats gay

[@shreyanshabhishek4976]

@@citizen6458 now, you are what i call "a boomer's child"

[@citizen6458]

@@shreyanshabhishek4976 XD haha!! GOOD ONE DUDE!! god!! Your funny man!! im fuckin dying dude!! that one murdered me XDDDD!!!!!!

[@Haammmzzzz]

@@citizen6458 yikes

[@ereejim]

@@citizen6458 ur a child

[@PePPiZCH]

This is actually so hype. Great community players and EPIC commentary. Reaaally good.

[@nicos1054]

When exactly is Levy Rozman v. Greg Shahade scheduled for?

[@TheRausing1]

I love the “I wonder if they’re nervous” just as they appear and both look very visibly nervous 😂

[@shashanktripathi6277]

Eric was hiding cocaine in his hoodie 😂😂😂 No offence

[@mikewozere]

Amazing game all over - commentary was excellent too.

[@dpwellman]

Keep hearing Hikaru yelling "Levy Levy Levy Levy Levy Levy Levy"

[@LMontgomery42]

Literally all of my favorite chess personalities in one video

[@badcornflakes6374]

Levy knows Rosen's tricks too well.

[@Hao1981]

Greatly enjoyed this match-up. Great commentary as well. You win this time Potter.

[@quackquack7537]

41:00 BISHOP IS PROBABLY THE BEST PIECE Me an intellectual:no the queen is

[@steveblair6765]

Gothamchess and IMRosen speed chess was fantastic. Two of my favorite channels. I really liked this showdown between these two players.

[@bababoombaboom2465]

This was a super-good match. The players are strong, but not so strong that there's just no understanding their moves. The games were wild and exciting, but really well played. The outcome was a cliffhanger. The commentators were fun. Just great.

[@Gui_Calheira]

59:19 our two favorite streamers are connected by many things, but at this moment, by the sipping of their tea/wine

[@randombanana640]

typo loll

[@randombanana640]

59:10

[@highkage9535]

I love how Eric was just sniffing his jacket and being really silent the whole match

[@SlowerOne]

The commentators are world class. Synergy is great and when it gets to bullet, they see every move or possible move.

[@thegorn]

3:35:25 “Frozen Rosen”

[@Meg-ts3kx]

I just got into chess and I'm finding out about all the old legends. I was surprised to see so many of them are Jewish (as I am) and now I stumble upon this. my people really like chess apparently lol let's goooo very interesting series !!

[@chrisaiello854]

They should call it I'm not a gm yet championship

[@huckthatdish]

Does levy have plans to enter over the board slow tournaments to earn GM norms?

[@GlobusTheGreat]

@@huckthatdish I don't think he thinks it would be worth the effort, as the thinks it would take quite a bit of dedication whereas he enjoys making content.

[@huckthatdish]

@@GlobusTheGreat yeah that’s what I thought.

[@kawumaderrick6952]

28:56 Just when I think I need a clear head to win a game of Hess, Levy Rosman takes a glass of wine. 😁🤭

[@Gundares]

ERIC!! WE LOVE YOU MAN!!

[@Lol-qy1dy]

Most expected match, and they delivered it👍👍

[@devjubin6965]

YESSSSS LEVY WON !! LEVY IS MY FAVOURITE IN THIS TOURNAMENT

[@jakemarchese3292]

Thanks!

[@thoimaisnam2670]

3:14:06 you know the chess was good if you can make Robert sound like a wolf (or Maurice) .

[@gadw2001]

This was an amazing match, huge props to both players for these amazing games

[@AbhishekKumar-vo9yu]

03:24:57

[@dmaster20ify]

Man this video has more views than all the elite tournaments put together. In the age of the computer, social skills will value more than raw technical skills. These guys have more fans than players much better than them.