Hey Levy, you’re probably not ever gonna see this, but I just wanna thank you for your effort and time that you put into teaching us, the viewers, chess. I appreciate every second of your video because, you don’t have any filter when you show up in your streams or videos, its just you showing your love for chess. And remember, you shouldn’t care about the haters, or trolls. I know they can be very discouraging, but as a representative of the people who love what you do, we are here to support you! So once again thanks a lot, you’ve been a huge help to me!
He has a lot of filters and talks like a salesman half the time, you just get fooled. That said I do appreciate this series and the salesmanship is just a sad reality of having to live off twitch when you're a newyorker.
when I was 7 we had a chessboard in class. I didn't know all the rules, just how to move pieces, and we were literally taking the king to win, checkmate wasn't a concept.
We used to play without checks as well And the king was allowed to put himself into check So there was no remise in that variant and instead it was just a loss for whoever had to move his king
@@blidea9191 i agree after all "TH-cam is superior" ~levy in that one episode when twitch kept making the same joke which by the way almost caused a sub battle
After hours of mistakes, and hours of watching your content. Studying how you play your opening and adapt to the opponent.....I finally had my most accurate game of 98.0. I've climbed 400 points in the last week alone thanks to you putting out all of these videos. Thank you very much. Also, I'm dying to catch the live streams. Followed and notifications on!!!
Man,this channel is a big blessing for all of us amateur players who want to improve .You are the only teacher who explains stuff in a fun and easy way...Hope your channel crosses a million mark!
He makes it so interesting and easy to follow. Like, I watched this for an hour and a 20 minutes before I even realized the video was more than 20 or 30 minutes long. Really love his videos
People like you have put Chess back into the minds of youth. Im 20 years old and so many of my friends are just now getting into Chess. I have no doubt that you have played a major role in this revolution
GM teaching IM would be so incredibly interesting. The closest I've seen to that is Danya's streamer lesson with Qiyu, which was insanely educational. Danya would probably be a good person to do such a lesson with, because he specifically does lessons with chess streamers. Please make it happen if you can!!
Fantasy Caro Kann will be my next opening to learn. Current ELO at 225. However, I'm learning daily and hope to reach your level of chess. Thank you for your videos. They are always entertaining and I'm happy to know you're the IM that I get to learn from.
I just stared watching this series and I’m so glad I did. Just to see the love and the passion this videos have it’s absolutely amazing. Thanks for the incredible content! Keep up the amazing job.
I m finally 1250 after 1 year thanks man You are one of the content creator that helped me reach there it was my aim last year Achived yesterday thanks alot
Levy makes the best content, these videos never actually dies, there are like 20 of these episodes and you can watch them all, all over again. Learn better doing it. Sick!
I laughed out loud when you said of your third opponent: "Now he has lost the game, but he had already lost the game here" and for a moment the screen showed the board without a move played... Accurate (as it would be if I played Levy).
I saw a video where you aknowledge that a small percentage of your video views don't have interactions (e.g. likes, comments). I'd like to take just this time to say how much this videos have helped me with my chess but also on having a very good time just having it as I work. Sometimes I listen on when you say this is important and I take a break. So thanks! Also a proud sub on twich. Best regards!
Dude you are seriously the best. I cannot wait for tournaments just so I can watch your game reviews. They are so thrilling the way you explain them and I really learn from your explanations
Really enjoyed this. I love your use of a variety of openings but also solid, fundamental openings (and playing two I use often). My favorite is the 10 min clock and your emphasis on narrating your thought process as you analyze the position each move. Keep it up and I’ll keep thumbs upping. This is John bartholomew level of useful and may even eclipse his rating ladder series in instructional quality.
I have been so focused on playing non e4/e5 openings on both white/black that I have forgotten the whole point of chess lately. I need to go back to my roots and play so and solid. Love watching your videos, instructive, entertaining, and insightful! Edit: 6:18 , I learned a lot from sesame street...who knew the count played chess all these years.
Man chat was wild. But Levy's short silence while spotting these messages was golden every time. "What's this? Ohh shit, gotta delete it QUICK". Gotta say though, who reads chat on a TH-cam video anyway? You can probably just get rid of it.
I think maybe the issue is playing the bishop move would imply the idea was there so the queen follow up should not then take time to come up with. Needing time after the bishop move makes it look like it was just desperation and then sniped the idea he never had
Streamers need to stop assuming people are sniping or consulting engines. Even beginners can occasionally see lines or single best moves. I know I’m not good by any means, but once in a while I can get 96% accuracy wins. I like Levy and Hikaru, they’re great, but sometimes they can get paranoid with players getting outside help.
@@souledgar There are still a lot of people who are stream sniping streamers and use engines. That's why levy try to trick other player In to playing a bad move, just to confirm it.
I agree with you that rushing to judgment is stupid regarding cheaters. A couple points for people to consider: 1. Part of being in the middle ratings is that your play tends to be inconsistent. You make some incredible moves, but then also make some stupid blunders. If your play was all blunders, you'd be low rated; if your play was all brilliant, you'd be high-rated. So yeah, everyone should expect at least SOME really good moves from the mid-ratings tier. It goes with that territory. 2. "He took 4 seconds on the only move!" Maybe he was scratching his nose or taking a sip of coffee. Or maybe, like me, he just wanted to be 100% before dropping the piece. Doesn't mean anything on its own.
levy you are too good, you make lessons faster than I can learn from them and release such solid content I'm also here for the straight up bad ass attitude mixed with the passion and humility of a master
Watching this video in Feb 2022 when GothamChess has 1.37M subscribers and can't believe he hasn't had millions for years. During game 2 he says he hasn't cracked 500k yet at this point like a year ago. I've been a proud subscriber for months (possibly a year?) and I'm hoping my elo will cross 1000 soon, it's been climbing in no small part because I try to implement Levy's coaching. Thanks for the great content Levy!
This series helps alot and i think it should be a permanent thing which repeats itself once you reach your own level. It will never get boring because each and every game will be unique!
@Ad M I mean there is always the chance of course, but it's also a little ridiculous. Can't everytime suspect engine if there are any good moves by lower rated players. Should just only play 3 minute games to drastically lower the chance of engine use. Then leave 5 minutes + games for over-the-board play..
38:11 "im just inspired by the greatest content creator of all time." - on northernlion as someone who is a huge fan, followed and viewer of both, this warms my heart. i also completely agree, NL is incredible content
Hey Gotham I started watching your content a few weeks ago and now I’m hooked. I really love how entertaining and educational you make chess. I’m really bad at chess (700) and I’m slowly starting to improve by utilizing some of your tips you give. For example I’m trying not to trade everything so quickly.. anyways, thanks so much for doing your thing and posting as frequently as you do. P.S. I everyone here on Jupiter really loves your videos
Levy can you do a video about how to create attacks? Not just tactics, but once you’re out of the opening, recommended ways to build, maintain, and convert pressure? Would help newer players like me who can crunch theory if needed but struggle to build from there!
A lower rated player taking a few seconds on an "obvious" move may well just have a good chess coach - taught that player to check all the lines even when they're sure! It's a good habit when you're learning.
Gotham!!! Dude love your content man. I found you on youtube and you have really gotten me back into chess, I learned when I was kid with my grandpa a lot before I moved out of state. I'm usually not the type to reach out and fanboy but I really appreciate how much you put up with on stream to deliver the quality of content that you provide. Unfortunately, there is a lot of toxicity on the internet and I really respect how you handle it. You have earned a long-term fan and I am absolutely going to sub the next time I see you live on twitch. I plan on taking your classes and I hop you much success in this new year. You are making a difference and you should know that.
Hey Levy, you’re probably not ever gonna see this, but I just wanna thank you for your effort and time that you put into teaching us, the viewers, chess. I appreciate every second of your video because, you don’t have any filter when you show up in your streams or videos, its just you showing your love for chess. And remember, you shouldn’t care about the haters, or trolls. I know they can be very discouraging, but as a representative of the people who love what you do, we are here to support you! So once again thanks a lot, you’ve been a huge help to me!
I saw it ❤️
Jokes on you he saw it L
L
He has a lot of filters and talks like a salesman half the time, you just get fooled. That said I do appreciate this series and the salesmanship is just a sad reality of having to live off twitch when you're a newyorker.
@@Acksn make me a list of all his filters
Levy: London or Queens Gambit?
chat: ACCELERATED BONGCLOUD
1. King takes pawn
Nah nah nah HYPER-ACCELEREATED BONG CLOUD
Bongcloud and 69. Two common things that are joked about that I would like to just disappear.
K@@liljackypaper
Opponent: He's taking his time on moving! Maybe I made a good move.
Levy: *scrolling through Instagram*
100% my first instinct would be "he's explaining to the stream why this was the worst move in all of chess rn"
Yo kanojo okarishimasu pfp poggers
Breakfast time!
@@sebastianramos3824 wait you get it?
@@Jvdzzz The kanojo thing? Actually not, I've read it 100 times and can't understand
when I was 7 we had a chessboard in class. I didn't know all the rules, just how to move pieces, and we were literally taking the king to win, checkmate wasn't a concept.
We used to play without checks as well
And the king was allowed to put himself into check
So there was no remise in that variant and instead it was just a loss for whoever had to move his king
I loved this version of chess! Being able to grab your piece and smacking the opponent’s king off the board.
It's called capture the king. I wish this variant was more common online!
@@katt_reviews It's funny. Shut up.
I remember that
I love how levy treats his chat like the children they are
i mean not say they shouldn't be treated that way
@@515Hşm they act dumb in front of yt, so levy treats them that way lol
@@blidea9191 i agree after all
"TH-cam is superior"
~levy in that one episode when twitch kept making the same joke which by the way almost caused a sub battle
@@515Hşm lmao
Facts lol
"You're only losing when you lose"
Me who blundered a queen, a bishop, and a couple of pawns: Yep. Still winning.
go down in a blaze of glory my friend lol
Drawing?
Hey this is how you play. Especially at my 500 level lol
33:01 “how do you get timed out?”
I gotchu man
OMG I DIED🤣🤣
Lmfaoooo same ^^
I feel on the floor and my bro asked me Sasa what's wrong? ( he is 2)
🤣🤣🤣
"And you suddenly get mated out of nowhere"
Me almost every game
This is what happens when it's me vs the 2000 and above bots
@@charleslol3613 Especially the Li bot...
@@Whydidyoudothis oh god not HER
9:02 minecraft villager
Thank you for this
The rare chess player villager. They get a chessboard and trade you pieces.
That's legit hilarious
BHAHAHAHA
Hi verified account
45:17 "Granted, the game was also over, here."
*Shows the starting position of the board*
Love how Levy hates twitch chat almost as much as I do.
yeah Twitch chat can get really obnoxious really fast
you know what hashinshin once said : " twitch chat isn't an enemy, twitch chat IS the enemy "
He doesn't hate it, you haven't seen Levy streaming on Twitch without uploading it on TH-cam. He is a totally different person
the amount of creatures you find on twitch is insane
@@-markoarnautovic3112 don’t insult autists like that
After hours of mistakes, and hours of watching your content. Studying how you play your opening and adapt to the opponent.....I finally had my most accurate game of 98.0. I've climbed 400 points in the last week alone thanks to you putting out all of these videos. Thank you very much. Also, I'm dying to catch the live streams. Followed and notifications on!!!
Man,this channel is a big blessing for all of us amateur players who want to improve .You are the only teacher who explains stuff in a fun and easy way...Hope your channel crosses a million mark!
It did
He makes it so interesting and easy to follow. Like, I watched this for an hour and a 20 minutes before I even realized the video was more than 20 or 30 minutes long. Really love his videos
Here before the title changes to Episode 4
Same
Claiming mine
People like you have put Chess back into the minds of youth. Im 20 years old and so many of my friends are just now getting into Chess. I have no doubt that you have played a major role in this revolution
GM teaching IM would be so incredibly interesting. The closest I've seen to that is Danya's streamer lesson with Qiyu, which was insanely educational. Danya would probably be a good person to do such a lesson with, because he specifically does lessons with chess streamers. Please make it happen if you can!!
Watching this in the future. Crazy you mention your subscriber Count around 300k now you’re in the millions. Good job 🎉
"If you lose you lose"
Levy- 2021
Knowledge level 100
Levy : talks for 5 minutes btw each move
* still has enough time to play *
Me : Plays quick to save time
* loses in time *
:(
I just realized, levy rozman and gothamchess look the same
Mhm, just like how the Rock and Dwayne Johnson(Forgive my spelling)
Now that you mention it I haven't seen them both in the same room... curious
Oh Yeah actually
Who are you? So wise in the ways of science
@@astraestus8828 albert einstein the second
Wow. Over 2 years ago and you have 10 times as many subscribers as you talked about in the video. You deserve all of this Levy, we love and thank you!
'You're only losing if you lose'
That reminds me of my high school basketball coach who wisely told us
'if we outscore them, we'll PROBABLY win'
Thnx levy my exams is going on and im addicted to your videos
"So files are like kids, I didn't want them but I also don't wanna give up custody of them?"
Best quote ever
Brilliant move.
He went to the gas station and never came back! He sacrificed the nookie !
Fantasy Caro Kann will be my next opening to learn. Current ELO at 225. However, I'm learning daily and hope to reach your level of chess. Thank you for your videos. They are always entertaining and I'm happy to know you're the IM that I get to learn from.
1:36:09 killed me
"hehe I can fork"
Literally me hanging mate
I was looking for a minute straight to see why that pawn move was a good move and couldn't come up with anything.
Your commentary and banter are both very appropriate and entertaining. You’re doing incredible.
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Me: Sus
hotel: Trivago
Amogus
The streamer: Pokimane
These videos are superb. Thank you from an old English bloke trying to break the 1000 barrier! All the best mate.
367k subs at the time of making this video. 4.92M now in 2024. GG
this playlist soo good that within the span of 3-4 videos my rating is now 1300+ ...and for almost 6 months i was stuck at 1100 ..so thanks
"Files are like kids, you dont want them but you also dont want lose custody of them" the best line of the vid 💀💀 27:25
Files are like kids, keep your filthy bishops away from mine
There is one problem with that joke on the video. Because we really want open files.
I just stared watching this series and I’m so glad I did.
Just to see the love and the passion this videos have it’s absolutely amazing. Thanks for the incredible content! Keep up the amazing job.
I m finally 1250 after 1 year thanks man
You are one of the content creator that helped me reach there it was my aim last year
Achived yesterday thanks alot
1:13:00 i feel like this person is 1520 lol the sense of perseption of that guy is crazy
It s hard enough to be good at something, but to be good at teaching it is a whole other talent. You re amazing! 🥰
Levy makes the best content, these videos never actually dies, there are like 20 of these episodes and you can watch them all, all over again. Learn better doing it. Sick!
I laughed out loud when you said of your third opponent: "Now he has lost the game, but he had already lost the game here" and for a moment the screen showed the board without a move played... Accurate (as it would be if I played Levy).
I loved the comment at 01:16:33 where somebody said they hated their job but liked watching Levy’s stream during their shift.
"Hi TH-cam, can you help me to find my socks?" Just a random twitch chat asked us, 6:53
Does anyone else like how he words his point at 10:34? Well said Gotham, well said!
And just realised he phrases it even better at 12:45
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Title: Empire Strikes Back
Description: The Phantom Menace
@@MrZeplon lmao good catch
I saw a video where you aknowledge that a small percentage of your video views don't have interactions (e.g. likes, comments). I'd like to take just this time to say how much this videos have helped me with my chess but also on having a very good time just having it as I work. Sometimes I listen on when you say this is important and I take a break. So thanks! Also a proud sub on twich. Best regards!
5:55 "This just looks really natural" - IM Levy Rozman while putting a knight on the rim
The 100% genuine OOOHHHHH! at 1:04 is why I love this dude.
Gotham, you are super entertaining - really enjoy these sessions
Dude you are seriously the best. I cannot wait for tournaments just so I can watch your game reviews. They are so thrilling the way you explain them and I really learn from your explanations
The thumbnail:
Episode 4
Title:
Episode 5
And in the description it still says episode 1
@@MyNamesNotAlex yeah😂
Description ep 1
Really enjoyed this. I love your use of a variety of openings but also solid, fundamental openings (and playing two I use often). My favorite is the 10 min clock and your emphasis on narrating your thought process as you analyze the position each move. Keep it up and I’ll keep thumbs upping. This is John bartholomew level of useful and may even eclipse his rating ladder series in instructional quality.
Mr Levy "Gothameister" Rozman, can you please make a video on how to spot / react to a bad move?
Great video, Mr. Gothamchess :)
Dude went from 367k to 825k subs in 4 months. Well deserved, Levy.
I have been so focused on playing non e4/e5 openings on both white/black that I have forgotten the whole point of chess lately. I need to go back to my roots and play so and solid. Love watching your videos, instructive, entertaining, and insightful!
Edit: 6:18 , I learned a lot from sesame street...who knew the count played chess all these years.
"Why is my opponent thinking?" Levy-2021.
Anyone know the minute?
Because it was the only move and very obvious
It can be a sign of cheating
love the series and also chat, gives extra life to the video
Hey future viewers, this was actually titled episode 5 before he changed it. Thought you should know...
Thank you very much!
Guy in the chat says " prediction in the next 3 months, levy is the biggest chess content creator" and that aged very well
Love these climbs, levy is a good teacher, hope he wins the I'm not a gm tournament
Underrated Comment lol
Man chat was wild. But Levy's short silence while spotting these messages was golden every time. "What's this? Ohh shit, gotta delete it QUICK". Gotta say though, who reads chat on a TH-cam video anyway? You can probably just get rid of it.
I do read it sometimes-
"Granted the game was also over here." *shows beginning of game*
Savage
Dear Levy, I wanted to congratulate for your video’s. Very instructive but also fun and easy to follow. Well done !
Bro levy, how can i win at chess if my opponent sees this too. 🤔
Your opponent will also see his reply on your comment so it's useless.
@@kyrillos4169 The solution is for Levy to DM him
That surprised noise at 1:15:11 is awesome! Seriously, superior work on your material, you are brilliant!
15:17 is a bit harsh. He played Be6 so it's not unreasonable to assume that he would have spotted Qb3
I think maybe the issue is playing the bishop move would imply the idea was there so the queen follow up should not then take time to come up with. Needing time after the bishop move makes it look like it was just desperation and then sniped the idea he never had
Streamers need to stop assuming people are sniping or consulting engines. Even beginners can occasionally see lines or single best moves. I know I’m not good by any means, but once in a while I can get 96% accuracy wins.
I like Levy and Hikaru, they’re great, but sometimes they can get paranoid with players getting outside help.
@@souledgar
There are still a lot of people who are stream sniping streamers and use engines.
That's why levy try to trick other player In to playing a bad move, just to confirm it.
I agree with you that rushing to judgment is stupid regarding cheaters. A couple points for people to consider:
1. Part of being in the middle ratings is that your play tends to be inconsistent. You make some incredible moves, but then also make some stupid blunders. If your play was all blunders, you'd be low rated; if your play was all brilliant, you'd be high-rated. So yeah, everyone should expect at least SOME really good moves from the mid-ratings tier. It goes with that territory.
2. "He took 4 seconds on the only move!" Maybe he was scratching his nose or taking a sip of coffee. Or maybe, like me, he just wanted to be 100% before dropping the piece. Doesn't mean anything on its own.
I am really enjoying these daily uploads
Chat was savage as fuck around the 25:50 mark spamming SANTA ISNT REAL after Levi told chat that people’s kids watch. That was so funny I was CRYING
1:01:05 Gotham castles queenside-
Opponent.exe has stopped working
33:00 "How do you get timed out? I gotchu" Brutal 🤣 Cracked me up
The person who kills the king first should win.
Isnt this... how the game is played?
@@フアン-f6e Technically the king is never captured (i.e. killed), the losing side just surrenders.
this would just add an extra move to the game
@@rewrittenbytes1616 it would make many illegal moves possible and thus 'fix' beginner otb confusions
This channel has blown up since this video came out. Great work dude! Really solid content.
Omg, I can't believe that I watched the entire video. I was here to watch some piano :p
levy you are too good, you make lessons faster than I can learn from them and release such solid content
I'm also here for the straight up bad ass attitude mixed with the passion and humility of a master
50:00 could we get an analysis of the skibblety dooblety dorp opening?
Dude you're a great teacher. Greetings from Argentina!
Kids realize they have been in check the whole time? Yes, me and my mom definitely haven’t had the same conversations sometimes😅
This is one of the best chess channels out there. Cheers man
30:06 "we don't even have to make another queen, we can just...."
PAWN him?
Watching this video in Feb 2022 when GothamChess has 1.37M subscribers and can't believe he hasn't had millions for years. During game 2 he says he hasn't cracked 500k yet at this point like a year ago. I've been a proud subscriber for months (possibly a year?) and I'm hoping my elo will cross 1000 soon, it's been climbing in no small part because I try to implement Levy's coaching. Thanks for the great content Levy!
An IM playing a 900: "How strong is this opening?". LMAO all openings would be strong
lmao roast
This series helps alot and i think it should be a permanent thing which repeats itself once you reach your own level. It will never get boring because each and every game will be unique!
The game against static_prim where chat called cheats (again) he had an accuracy of 75.8, while gotham had 94.9.
@Ad M I mean there is always the chance of course, but it's also a little ridiculous. Can't everytime suspect engine if there are any good moves by lower rated players. Should just only play 3 minute games to drastically lower the chance of engine use. Then leave 5 minutes + games for over-the-board play..
I know this comment is 3 years old but they were never caught as a cheater.
sus
What you said about middle game in 3rd game is true for many of us in whatever opening we play
"Posted 1 min ago"
This has gotta be good
38:11 "im just inspired by the greatest content creator of all time." - on northernlion
as someone who is a huge fan, followed and viewer of both, this warms my heart. i also completely agree, NL is incredible content
You will probably never see my comment 19:26 lol, but I love your content keep the good work!
Hey Gotham I started watching your content a few weeks ago and now I’m hooked. I really love how entertaining and educational you make chess. I’m really bad at chess (700) and I’m slowly starting to improve by utilizing some of your tips you give. For example I’m trying not to trade everything so quickly.. anyways, thanks so much for doing your thing and posting as frequently as you do.
P.S. I everyone here on Jupiter really loves your videos
Thank you Levy for these videos, i just started playing chess and i'm learning and enjoying it a lot!
Around the 16 min mark!
Just saving this for later.....gotta show some buddies about this. Danger levels!
"You're only losing if you lose?"
~Gotham 2021
Levy can you do a video about how to create attacks? Not just tactics, but once you’re out of the opening, recommended ways to build, maintain, and convert pressure? Would help newer players like me who can crunch theory if needed but struggle to build from there!
A lower rated player taking a few seconds on an "obvious" move may well just have a good chess coach - taught that player to check all the lines even when they're sure! It's a good habit when you're learning.
ikr? So many "obvious" moves that look straightforward but are just straight up blunders against someone more tactic savy than yourself.
I think the chat was talking about "Qe7 instead of a6" after Qa4
Levy when the twitch chat isn’t IM level intelligence: 😮
Been loving your channel ever since the collab with northernlion and you have given me an amazing start to playing chess
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Comment: copied
@@ehhht1953 I never saw a comment like this so I just did it
Gotham!!! Dude love your content man. I found you on youtube and you have really gotten me back into chess, I learned when I was kid with my grandpa a lot before I moved out of state. I'm usually not the type to reach out and fanboy but I really appreciate how much you put up with on stream to deliver the quality of content that you provide. Unfortunately, there is a lot of toxicity on the internet and I really respect how you handle it. You have earned a long-term fan and I am absolutely going to sub the next time I see you live on twitch. I plan on taking your classes and I hop you much success in this new year. You are making a difference and you should know that.
This comment is now useless.
ikr gotham’s videos are actually so helpful and motivates me to play chess
When is he gonna change the title :>
@@verp4779 IDK
We dont need it but we want it!
Still glad it’s here