EXCLUSIVE Magnus Carlsen Interview ft. GothamChess

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  • @GothamChess
    @GothamChess  ปีที่แล้ว +10484

    Tremendous thanks to Magnus and the amazing team at Chesscom for helping put this together and shoot it! :)

    • @BenIsCool365
      @BenIsCool365 ปีที่แล้ว +90

      Gotham never fails to include magnus in his comments

    • @hinatasama9128
      @hinatasama9128 ปีที่แล้ว +58

      Levy never fails to put chess in Gotham chess videos

    • @SharkyKSP
      @SharkyKSP ปีที่แล้ว +1

      s

    • @MeltingEgg
      @MeltingEgg ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Magnus is so young - I'm jealous lol

    • @gnochhuos645
      @gnochhuos645 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you Levy for the natural eyes. Your eyes in the WIRED video just feel uncanny somehow

  • @Farazitivity
    @Farazitivity ปีที่แล้ว +8084

    -Started watching the video
    -Got Motivated half way through
    -Played two rapid chess games
    -Lost both of them
    -Came back to comeplete the interview

    • @heskerterrer9724
      @heskerterrer9724 ปีที่แล้ว +93

      levi rozerman

    • @CSE_11
      @CSE_11 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      😂😂😂

    • @Raizelen
      @Raizelen ปีที่แล้ว +68

      Send game to levi let him roast u 💀

    • @SPG42069
      @SPG42069 ปีที่แล้ว +112

      Bro really thought he was Magnus fr💀

    • @Tealx1
      @Tealx1 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      real

  • @chess
    @chess ปีที่แล้ว +17826

    Two all-time greats 🤩

    • @place-holder5221
      @place-holder5221 ปีที่แล้ว +873

      i eat my own chess pieces

    • @spacejuice6941
      @spacejuice6941 ปีที่แล้ว

      He eats his own chess pieces ​@@place-holder5221

    • @zionfultz8495
      @zionfultz8495 ปีที่แล้ว +171

      Chess, google, and minecraft? what a world

    • @benharv8992
      @benharv8992 ปีที่แล้ว +79

      I also eat my own chess pieces

    • @tryout1978
      @tryout1978 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      Torald and Kallax?

  • @MoyCG
    @MoyCG 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2158

    This interview unlocked another Magnus character:
    1. Magnus
    2. Drunk Magnus
    3. Late Magnus
    4. NEW - Relaxed Magnus

    • @holyphainesthai286
      @holyphainesthai286 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      @Sad_Keanu ??

    • @syedaliabdulrahman9337
      @syedaliabdulrahman9337 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi kota​@Sad_Keanu

    • @Morningnice12
      @Morningnice12 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      DrDeunkenstien

    • @brunaldo356
      @brunaldo356 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      10:44 i loved the way he proudly said "cats". Nothing agains dogs though, but i consider this a big win ❤

    • @fbrytch
      @fbrytch 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      5. Young Magnus

  • @94blackbelt
    @94blackbelt ปีที่แล้ว +4888

    All jokes aside, I'm really happy for Levy that he got to interview Magnus. That's a pretty big accomplishment for him and his channel, and he did a really good job as the interviewer.

    • @jackdoom_
      @jackdoom_ ปีที่แล้ว +7

    • @NoGoodIdeas
      @NoGoodIdeas ปีที่แล้ว +6

      ❤️ (if you see this reply ❤️ idk who will see this but hopefully someone will)

    • @bobobububu
      @bobobububu ปีที่แล้ว +53

      Given the size of his channel, this is not a "big accomplishment" anymore.
      The dude is literally making more money beside 1 maybe 2 chess players.
      He is more known. And for 99.9% of the public he is much more important chess figure than any chess player.

    • @NoGoodIdeas
      @NoGoodIdeas ปีที่แล้ว +23

      @@bobobububu if I think of chess I would still think of Magnus

    • @redshanks2438
      @redshanks2438 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      ​@@bobobububu This! People do not realize how big Levy is. And how big he is for chess. I think there are quite a few top GMs who envy his career choice.

  • @markos1623
    @markos1623 ปีที่แล้ว +43193

    Bro finally interviewed his source of income 💀

    • @gorillagamer8015
      @gorillagamer8015 ปีที่แล้ว +594

      Facts

    • @Moral-insights
      @Moral-insights ปีที่แล้ว +355

      What the hell🤣🤣🤣

    • @wuiuoluminum2
      @wuiuoluminum2 ปีที่แล้ว +210

      is he wrong though@@Moral-insights

    • @celh05
      @celh05 ปีที่แล้ว +65

      Fax

    • @alihijazi4451
      @alihijazi4451 ปีที่แล้ว +541

      When you finally meet your boss after years of pandemic/remote work 😂

  • @PowerbangGaming
    @PowerbangGaming ปีที่แล้ว +3123

    This was fantastic and the most relaxed I’ve seen Magnus!

    • @alexmontanus
      @alexmontanus ปีที่แล้ว +63

      Probably because he didn’t feel threatened 😅

    • @Dan-zk9xo
      @Dan-zk9xo ปีที่แล้ว +3

      👨🏽‍🍼

    • @Cloxxki
      @Cloxxki 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      I've not seem him this relaxed since he played anonymous Gotham online.

    • @Xterminatorr
      @Xterminatorr 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Wow, Powerbang.

  • @Paddy984
    @Paddy984 ปีที่แล้ว +3125

    I wasn't expecting that. Magnus looked like he enjoyed the interview and was happy to be there. Top marks to the interviewer and interviewee.

    • @permabearxbt
      @permabearxbt ปีที่แล้ว +136

      he seems a little less annoyed than normally yes

    • @LittleCrowYT
      @LittleCrowYT ปีที่แล้ว +102

      Probably because the questions were kind of silly intentionally and because it's a little more a laid back environment than his usual interviews

    • @AUniqueHandleName444
      @AUniqueHandleName444 ปีที่แล้ว +69

      @@LittleCrowYT Chess interviewing is hard. What is there to talk about? The chess speaks for itself.

    • @TPHRyan
      @TPHRyan ปีที่แล้ว +45

      To be fair to magnus he's seemingly a fun-loving guy who happens to take his job seriously. I think being interviewed by a chess player who is also known for being quite silly and has a history of being silly with magnus helps

    • @RyohMadDog
      @RyohMadDog ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Yeah, him saying he likes the attention from Levy's videos meant a lot, that he was happy to be there. Also fully admitting you're a narcissist takes some self awareness and is oddly humble.

  • @luks303
    @luks303 ปีที่แล้ว +2178

    Imagine meeting the person considered to be the best in something you dedicated your whole life to, must be a surreal experience, Magnus must be truly happy that he finally got to meet Levy

    • @dark_magician_sdy
      @dark_magician_sdy ปีที่แล้ว +23

      😂😂😂

    • @Legalyjeremy
      @Legalyjeremy ปีที่แล้ว +24

      🤣🤣🤣🤣love this comment

    • @Yous0147
      @Yous0147 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Best comment I've read all day

    • @mkpinganYT
      @mkpinganYT ปีที่แล้ว +21

      levi should collab more with this magnus guy , he seems great chess player

    • @nowlun
      @nowlun ปีที่แล้ว +4

      lmfao

  • @Mazvec
    @Mazvec ปีที่แล้ว +575

    I like that you made it such a relaxed and fun talk and didn't try to make it super-intellectual like most would. It was a down-to-earth let's get to know the guy behind the board a bit and I feel like I got more out of it than most other interviews I've seen with him. Thanks to Magnus for spending the time.

  • @Lewanski810
    @Lewanski810 ปีที่แล้ว +4042

    Magnus actually looks like he’s enjoying this interview compared to any other.

    • @TheLucidDreamer12
      @TheLucidDreamer12 ปีที่แล้ว +363

      Chess player or Ikea Furniture is something definitely way up his alley

    • @dartskihutch4033
      @dartskihutch4033 ปีที่แล้ว +364

      I bet magnus and levy would be buds tbh, levy just has to tone down the fan girl energy and itd click

    • @undaomelas
      @undaomelas ปีที่แล้ว +11

      exactly what i thought

    • @davidjoseph7142
      @davidjoseph7142 ปีที่แล้ว +122

      I totally agree, Magnus usually, not always but usually seems impatient and or annoyed during most interviews, but not this one

    • @yangoo88
      @yangoo88 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Levy made him sweat. Look at those pit stains @14:50

  • @not_Kevin_Wildes
    @not_Kevin_Wildes ปีที่แล้ว +2525

    It’s not often you meet your childhood hero but…I think Magnus handled it very well 👏

    • @bigdog2432
      @bigdog2432 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      I don’t think Gotham is his hero I think it’s messi

    • @user-td4do3op2d
      @user-td4do3op2d ปีที่แล้ว +26

      Same comment 100 times under every video

    • @lol-gb5vt
      @lol-gb5vt ปีที่แล้ว +18

      @@bigdog2432 r/woosh

    • @vianouche1
      @vianouche1 ปีที่แล้ว

      This joke is not yours but ok! Happy if you are

    • @tengu5628
      @tengu5628 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      ​@@vianouche1bro thinks jokes are owned by people

  • @drewwootten6770
    @drewwootten6770 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +52

    Bro the fact you took the time to give context to that extremely confusing but interesting answer at the 4min mark is some of the greatest content in the history of anything.

    • @gus8696
      @gus8696 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Really?

  • @JulioCesar-oe8ol
    @JulioCesar-oe8ol ปีที่แล้ว +745

    Magnus was so awestruck by Gotham that he even forgot his name at the start of the interview

    • @davidjoseph7142
      @davidjoseph7142 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Haha yeah but he gathred himself and delivered impressive results with chess player or Ikea furniture though.

  • @buni3629
    @buni3629 ปีที่แล้ว +1410

    Magnus feels quite arrogant and down to earth at the same time, what an interesting character. Love how you can feel Levy being really careful not to let out his true self during these questions lol

    • @fragile1143
      @fragile1143 ปีที่แล้ว +194

      Sure is an intresting character. I guess knowing you just are the best of something in the world makes it seem arrogant when talking?

    • @HelgaCavoli
      @HelgaCavoli ปีที่แล้ว +86

      Hard to behave in an interview (he's no actor). But he loosen up mid-event. I think he's ok. Also, he's Norwegian (AKA East European), so very different culture and style. I mean, I've seen this before (how people perceive ≠ cultures).
      Also also, I guess he knows his worth too. Compare him with, let's say, Hans Niemann (no real awards, tons of "attitude").

    • @janzwendelaar907
      @janzwendelaar907 ปีที่แล้ว +189

      ​@@fragile1143He's simply stating the truth when he says he's the best. On a good day, nobody beats him in classical.
      Only on his worst days, can people defeat him.
      He is so much better than any other human in the world, that he doesn't look down on his main rivals, he can just accurately assess their strength and his win chances at any given time against them
      In my opinion, he'd only be arrogant if he said he stands a chance against stockfish, α0 and the likes.

    • @afjelidfjssaf
      @afjelidfjssaf ปีที่แล้ว +36

      He isn't arrogant at all

    • @countryman032
      @countryman032 ปีที่แล้ว +142

      Magnus is what happens when you're the best in the world at something and you don't put on a faux humility about it. It appears he has a very matter of fact personality which logically seems like a good fit for playing chess.

  • @haruka.h560
    @haruka.h560 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    I like how comfortable Magnus looks here.. Levy just has that media personality and the questions were entertaining..
    Thank you keep making Chess bigger ❤

  • @_Ike
    @_Ike ปีที่แล้ว +927

    You can tell magnus is pretty comfortable here- he's enjoying the more laid back and unique questions. At least from what I see. Great interview, Levy. Nailed it.

    • @captaindein33
      @captaindein33 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I thought it was strange he had a shout out to MJ for a sponsor, then said Lebron was the goat?

    • @Gweebi
      @Gweebi ปีที่แล้ว +5

      ​@@captaindein33you alright lad ?

    • @pushingyourownagenda9889
      @pushingyourownagenda9889 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      ​@@Gweebino he is right...
      That would decrease his chance of getting a sponsor from Jordan
      Not a smart move from Magnus

  • @MegaIronica
    @MegaIronica ปีที่แล้ว +146

    Levi : what do you mean it sounds Swedish?
    Magnus : what do you mean what do you mean?

    • @IHATEUTTPTHEYSHOULDBEGONE
      @IHATEUTTPTHEYSHOULDBEGONE 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      who the hell is levi i thought he was levy

    • @Wulk
      @Wulk 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      !!

    • @enderreaper1482
      @enderreaper1482 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@IHATEUTTPTHEYSHOULDBEGONE bout to awaken his Ackerman instincts and slay titans

  • @MrDominicg90
    @MrDominicg90 ปีที่แล้ว +1686

    “How do you get energised?”
    “The sun”
    I knew he photosynthesised 😂

    • @J.J.J.J.J.J.J
      @J.J.J.J.J.J.J ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Cholecalciferol synthesis :)

    • @nri4950
      @nri4950 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      He is a plant

    • @Muskar2
      @Muskar2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Happy to hear I'm not the only one who functions better without caffeine (barring I don't get enough sleep), and prefer water

    • @vitrifiedvolcanicvent1500
      @vitrifiedvolcanicvent1500 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The surprising truth is revealed in unexpected situations. Vitamin D from UVB, nitric oxide from UVA, morning blue light for ipRGC-SCN circadian entrainment and for night time pineal melatonin, infrared-A for daytime mitochondrial melatonin recycling ... Animals photosynthesise. Light beings.

    • @pandarex_x
      @pandarex_x 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Might be a reference to superman

  • @Bankmumric
    @Bankmumric ปีที่แล้ว +1603

    If only the interview was longer. I loved this

    • @hasssubh4093
      @hasssubh4093 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      EXACTLY

    • @WyWid
      @WyWid ปีที่แล้ว +15

      You wish Magnus Carlson was longer?

    • @longlostspecies6279
      @longlostspecies6279 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      ​@@WyWidWhy not?

    • @kek353
      @kek353 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      ​@@WyWidYes

    • @romanemperor7
      @romanemperor7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      ​@@WyWidnot funny bro

  • @MHABC88
    @MHABC88 ปีที่แล้ว +2351

    He must be so happy to finally meet the greatest of all time. Magnus is so lucky
    I honestly dont understand how the same joke got 2k likes

  • @laafridi7681
    @laafridi7681 ปีที่แล้ว +567

    It seems like Magnus genuinely enjoyed the interview!

  • @gasparddelanuit3462
    @gasparddelanuit3462 ปีที่แล้ว +301

    Magnus is competitive at the weirdest things... he was very committed on the ikea-chess player challenge.

    • @fried_riceee
      @fried_riceee 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

      A competitive nature. Best athletes are the most competitive.

    • @YHWHsam
      @YHWHsam 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Elite athletes r gonna be naturally more competitive than almost anyone. Kobe Ronaldo Brady Tiger etc

    • @basicwirdo736
      @basicwirdo736 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Hey Norwegian here, I think maybe I can give some context… Swedish is pretty similar to Norwegian (most Norwegians can very likely recognize that a word is or at least sounds Swedish) So the game more or less became : “does this word sound Swedish?” - If no, then it’s probably the name of a chess player.
      So since he should have an advantage from that, that might be one reason why he seemed committed to the game.

    • @yerik6034
      @yerik6034 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@YHWHsamthat’s completely false

    • @yerik6034
      @yerik6034 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@fried_riceeehumans are competitive by nature. Being naturally gifted at something shouldn’t make you more competitive

  • @DavidBadilloMusic
    @DavidBadilloMusic ปีที่แล้ว +884

    Actually, Magnus seems way more relaxed and enjoying the interview than I would've thought. Nice, Levy!

    • @Fade3-ez7zq
      @Fade3-ez7zq ปีที่แล้ว +20

      So nice of levy to interview people new to chess such as this mango cargo guy

    • @JelliedBook
      @JelliedBook ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I know right! It looks like this new mango cargo guy may one day be one of the best players soon

    • @apersonthatlovescats
      @apersonthatlovescats ปีที่แล้ว +2

      This mango cargo guy is so lucky to be interviewed by levy he will probably be top chess player in the world soon!

  • @Intelligenzbestie
    @Intelligenzbestie ปีที่แล้ว +1669

    Its always nice to see an interview done by an expert that can get something unique out of interview-exhausted stars. This is one of those times. Well done Levy

    • @juristankiewicz4720
      @juristankiewicz4720 ปีที่แล้ว

      Levy

    • @tommydracule7558
      @tommydracule7558 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@juristankiewicz4720le VI 😂

    • @Intelligenzbestie
      @Intelligenzbestie ปีที่แล้ว

      @@juristankiewicz4720 is he spelled with a y? Ill correct it

    • @MIDO44444
      @MIDO44444 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      ​@@Intelligenzbestie Levi is a meme name we call him by because its such a common mistake and it gets him annoyed xD

    • @ewanwiebe
      @ewanwiebe ปีที่แล้ว

      Yup this was great, chess interviews remind me of sports interviews, the same questions every time and bland answers that mean absolutely nothing. This was a good escape from that

  • @commentanalyst6165
    @commentanalyst6165 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    How is it a Magnus Carlsen interview "Ft. Gothamchess?"
    You're gothamchess, this is your page, this is your interview.

    • @RosequartzDivination
      @RosequartzDivination 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Ft. Gotham Chess interruptions coz he can't stay quiet about Magnus even when he has the man him self talking about himself he stil has to come up to talk about him. 😅

  • @PolandDoge
    @PolandDoge ปีที่แล้ว +1763

    its always nice for Magnus to include Gotham in his videos

    • @anashashim
      @anashashim ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Underrated! 😂

    • @michaelmassaro4375
      @michaelmassaro4375 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      It’s comments like this that I tune in for

    • @valuablememories5603
      @valuablememories5603 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      @@anashashim Elo rated comment

    • @michealissa1638
      @michealissa1638 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      this comment isi so underrated, and needs way more likes than this for sure !!! 🤣😂🤣😂

  • @marios5015
    @marios5015 ปีที่แล้ว +1556

    Because the jokes are getting repititive, I want to say that I'm glad that you are doing so well Levy. You are the one that got me and a few friends of mine into chess (even if some stopped playing after a while) and helped me see games of strategy like chess in a different light. Thank you so much for the content you put out, and even though I know you won't read this, I hope you keep giving us fun chess content

    • @GothamChess
      @GothamChess  ปีที่แล้ว +802

      I read it. :)

    • @vinichemim
      @vinichemim ปีที่แล้ว +84

      @@GothamChess You´re awesome Levy, we levy you!

    • @dragonofmight3971
      @dragonofmight3971 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      ​@@GothamChessW

    • @VinayKumarT1302
      @VinayKumarT1302 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      ❤​@@GothamChess

    • @kapiszoneq
      @kapiszoneq ปีที่แล้ว +4

      ​@@GothamChessW

  • @FuRyEDge
    @FuRyEDge ปีที่แล้ว +81

    What an enjoyable interview to watch! You were a great interviewer with your fun questions and remarks, and Magnus was a great interviewee with his receptive attitude and long answers. You both seemed very relaxed and were vibing with each other. Great job, Levy!

  • @anonym5271
    @anonym5271 ปีที่แล้ว +596

    As a norwegian, is it really special to see how much this means to people. He is so close to the hearts of us norwegians, providing countless personal interviews and in-depth comments on Norwegian-TV. So, it's great to see how much a single interview means to people, especially when we are getting spoiled 😂

    • @eierauskrebs9874
      @eierauskrebs9874 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Vet du om det er mulig å se på disse intervjuene hvis man ikke bor i Norge? (Not Norwegian, hope that sentence was correct)

    • @Jeff-je3mw
      @Jeff-je3mw ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I can translate one to norwegian if you want

    • @anonym5271
      @anonym5271 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@eierauskrebs9874 iam not sure, i belive you can see things on NRK (mainly the main championships in long, rapid and blitz) with a VPN, and Tv2 for the Chess tour/norway chess. He always gives raw thoughts about his performance after the games. Sadly i belive that they are not texted

    • @Ahmed-Eltokhy
      @Ahmed-Eltokhy ปีที่แล้ว +1

      These interviews are translated into English or not?

    • @companyjoe
      @companyjoe ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He lived in Finland as a child so he's ours! Ok, we'll share.

  • @aidanorourke8949
    @aidanorourke8949 ปีที่แล้ว +436

    Levy is such a legend - top level chess has never been so close to the fans - would love to see you joining the commentary teams more often for big tournaments

    • @ecstatica1123
      @ecstatica1123 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      YESSSS!!! Levy commentating!!! more people would watch!!!!

    • @balramduttsharma1727
      @balramduttsharma1727 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      And when he will say THE ROOOOKKK!!!!

  • @SchizofentRecords
    @SchizofentRecords 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    i like how levy is dressed like a cruise ship magician and magnus looks like hes gonna go split logs for firewood after the interview

  • @rileyjw96
    @rileyjw96 ปีที่แล้ว +507

    Nice to see Gotham helping smaller youtubers get the exposure they deserve

    • @jojojoe1077
      @jojojoe1077 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      💀💀💀💀

  • @vasudevsharma5390
    @vasudevsharma5390 ปีที่แล้ว +1650

    Magnus never fails to include Gotham in his videos or something like that

  • @Tuppen-lf1fq
    @Tuppen-lf1fq ปีที่แล้ว +43

    Now magnus need a IKEA sponsorship

  • @keepgoing6051
    @keepgoing6051 ปีที่แล้ว +229

    "Ikea furniture or chess player" is a great game for anyone who is *not* from a scandinavian country lol. Love how surprised levi was at Magnus telling him Söderström sounds swedish XD

  • @Tridec13
    @Tridec13 ปีที่แล้ว +462

    Levy never fails to be an absolute master of content creation. This interview format with cuts added for context should be the new standard. Congratulations on all the success, Gotham.

    • @zachp2120
      @zachp2120 ปีที่แล้ว

      Get off levy’s lap

    • @Tridec13
      @Tridec13 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@zachp2120 No.

    • @rake8827
      @rake8827 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@zachp2120ong bro glazing 😂😂

  • @araibhussain950
    @araibhussain950 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Pausing the video in between to add this comment
    I don't usually click like button on videos but the way you understood the complexity of Magnus's answer regarding "when he thought he became the world's best player" and then transitioning from the interview to you explaining it was superb!

  • @weronikac1774
    @weronikac1774 ปีที่แล้ว +337

    I feel like you could see Magnus relax throughout the interview.Really enjoyable, casual chat and congrats on getting to meet him !

  • @audrey12121212
    @audrey12121212 ปีที่แล้ว +127

    I really like how Levy seems to really listen to what Magnus is saying! He doesn't just prepare his next question like many other interviewers often do!

    • @whthppnd
      @whthppnd ปีที่แล้ว +19

      he on face to face with his crush wym?? of course levy wouldn't miss a single thing💀💀

    • @TezlaMaster
      @TezlaMaster ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@whthppndbruh-

    • @youtuber123-j5w
      @youtuber123-j5w ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@whthppnd bro are you serio-

  • @tmsztrsz
    @tmsztrsz ปีที่แล้ว +69

    Honestly, one of the best interviewes with Magnus I've seen. Well done and thank you for that, Sir!

  • @elijaharsenault
    @elijaharsenault ปีที่แล้ว +236

    Typically the employer will interview the employee, but this is a revolutionary new take on job interviews! Great job Levy!

  • @ima.ekenes
    @ima.ekenes ปีที่แล้ว +632

    It's not often Magnus doesn't seem utterly bored in an interview! I was smiling the whole video! Hope you get another chance again someday. 😊

    • @abhioj4466
      @abhioj4466 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Same smiled throughout the video 😂

    • @skylar9450
      @skylar9450 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Reall.

  • @natyaaalaya4339
    @natyaaalaya4339 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Levy: "how do you get energised?"
    Magnus : sun

  • @JaredBrewerAerospace
    @JaredBrewerAerospace ปีที่แล้ว +306

    Dude, I'm happy for you. Just straight up. That must be such a cool feeling to just sit and chat with Magnus.

  • @JustBlankNoInfo
    @JustBlankNoInfo ปีที่แล้ว +566

    Gotham looks like that small child that just saw his favourite celebrity. Hands down, the best chess interview I've ever seen after, *Chess speaks for itself*.

  • @no-expert
    @no-expert ปีที่แล้ว +39

    I like how the interview feels natural and not forced, very enjoyable and well prepared:)

  • @shifty25_
    @shifty25_ ปีที่แล้ว +266

    Honestly a really good interview. I’m sure Magnus gets bored with corporate family friendly style interviews, asking a mix of fun questions openly swearing, these small things make a difference! Great stuff man

    • @mooky01
      @mooky01 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Agreed! I feel like Magnus usually sounds like he doesn't want to be there in interviews; didn't get that vibe in this interview at all

  • @walkwithcarolyn
    @walkwithcarolyn ปีที่แล้ว +266

    loved the interruption to explain Carlsen's answer. LOVED your humble and knowledgeable approach. Well done!

  • @ItalianStarAnimations
    @ItalianStarAnimations 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Levy: "Tennis?"
    Magnus: "Djokovic"
    Me, an Italian tennis player: *Internally screams "Jannik Sinner"

  • @muhammadathaullah8833
    @muhammadathaullah8833 ปีที่แล้ว +88

    This is really a special moment for magnus, finally meeting the legend himself.

  • @GrimGrinner
    @GrimGrinner ปีที่แล้ว +344

    How did he handle meeting the greatest chess player of all time… Magnus is brave!

    • @vianouche1
      @vianouche1 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Are you happy with this little effect you created?

    • @sharankumarshetty4585
      @sharankumarshetty4585 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      ​@@vianouche1 let him be bruh it was alright

    • @williamdickson8356
      @williamdickson8356 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      ​@vianouche1 what's ur deal bro?

    • @easternplatypus
      @easternplatypus ปีที่แล้ว

      bro is projecting @@vianouche1

    • @ACE-yj1yj
      @ACE-yj1yj ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@vianouche1 are you happy to be a failure?

  • @FongYukYu
    @FongYukYu 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Omg, the IKEA furniture or chess player game was genius!! Magnus seemed genuinely engaged and it flowed so well. Congrats Levy 👏🏼👏🏼

  • @rays2794
    @rays2794 ปีที่แล้ว +225

    I actually enjoyed this interview a lot. You got him to open up more than most do. You also did a great job, providing color commentary for the tournament. I only started playing chess this past June at the age of 63, I’m a 530 elo 😢 and I never thought I would be so riveted watching a match. I watch a lot of your videos so hopefully I will improve with time.

    • @crowdtales-io
      @crowdtales-io ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Don't be too oriented on the ELO number when you play, just focus on "I want to learn something from this one game, idgaf about the ELO" mindset. Wish you the best!

    • @aggersoul23
      @aggersoul23 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Rock on grandpa 💪❤️ much love and appreciation.

    • @mikaelplaysguitar
      @mikaelplaysguitar ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I can't recommend John Bartholomew's Chess fundamental series enough. Five videos that will help you improve A LOT. I promise.

  • @MrDudeBroGuy
    @MrDudeBroGuy ปีที่แล้ว +137

    Magnus must feel blessed to finally meet the person who made him famous.

  • @scottnunnemaker5209
    @scottnunnemaker5209 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    It’d be cool to get Magnus and Hikaru in the same interview.

  • @MrPromech
    @MrPromech ปีที่แล้ว +158

    This was a great interview, made Magnus’ personality stand out a bit more than regular interviews. Also the context provided on when he considered himself the best chess player on the planet was incredibly appreciated. I didn’t really know the timeline, as I’m more of a casual chess player.

  • @MenkoDany
    @MenkoDany ปีที่แล้ว +221

    One of the greatest interviews with Magnus ever

  • @the_sad_wallet1553
    @the_sad_wallet1553 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +24

    10:10 bro said sovereign wealth fund of Saudi Arabia 💀😭

  • @Trizzer89
    @Trizzer89 ปีที่แล้ว +221

    Kallax is literally one of the most popular Ikea pieces of all time. Very surprised he missed that one

    • @ImpoliteKiwi
      @ImpoliteKiwi ปีที่แล้ว +39

      Only normal people and apparently Ibrahimovic knows about ikea furnitures

    • @andrewdostie9123
      @andrewdostie9123 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Guy is a multimillionaire probably doesnt shop at Ikea lol

    • @originalmianos
      @originalmianos ปีที่แล้ว +4

      ​@@andrewdostie9123All kinds like Ikea. Even multi millionaires take their kids for meatballs and a stroll through the store. Last time I was there I parked my Benz next to a Lambo. :)

    • @Fe-zm8rq
      @Fe-zm8rq ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Blud is into Ikeaology

    • @alveolate
      @alveolate ปีที่แล้ว +1

      might be a pronunciation thing, since magnus is scandinavian and levy is welp, a yank

  • @fruitygranulizer540
    @fruitygranulizer540 ปีที่แล้ว +439

    can we just appreciate levy bringing light to some of the lesser known smaller chess players? so generous of him :)

    • @masudkhoa3861
      @masudkhoa3861 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Overused comment is overused, the like baiting is crazy

    • @dark_magician_sdy
      @dark_magician_sdy ปีที่แล้ว +10

      ​@masudkhoa3861 your reply is so overused 🤭

    • @fruitygranulizer540
      @fruitygranulizer540 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@masudkhoa3861 the fact that you think anyone cares about youtube comment likes is sad

    • @maazqasim1639
      @maazqasim1639 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@fruitygranulizer540pretty sure u care lol

    • @edmn
      @edmn ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Kallax getting the recognition he deserved.

  • @TheBiffsterLife
    @TheBiffsterLife 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great to see Gotham interview a struggling streamer who isn’t in the Candidates

  • @YisroelKrausz
    @YisroelKrausz ปีที่แล้ว +158

    Levy could you make a video about bodhana sivanandan's recent match in Zagreb? At only 8 years old she was the Women's champion in that event, she defeated an IM and broke the record for youngest player ever to draw against a GM. She may be the next Judit Polgar and it would be fascinating to hear your analysis of her games.

    • @quentinAxe
      @quentinAxe ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Good idea

    • @ACSMEX
      @ACSMEX ปีที่แล้ว +15

      "She defeated an IM and broke the record for youngest player ever to draw against a GM"
      As Kramnik likes to say: Interesting

    • @Gigachad10
      @Gigachad10 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      ​@@ACSMEX according to the statistics it shouldn't be possible - Kramnik2023💀

    • @UltraToasty
      @UltraToasty ปีที่แล้ว +1

      indeed it would be very intressting and video title is "NEXT MAGNUS CARLSEN???!?!?!?!"

    • @ACSMEX
      @ACSMEX ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@Gigachad10 Yeah. I wonder if there is something weird happening to him.
      I find it hard to believe he is refusing to back down despite a lot of people dunking on him.

  • @gxinf
    @gxinf ปีที่แล้ว +106

    Magnus impressed me with his modesty. He praised Gary Casparov as the greatest chess player ever and spoke humbly throughout the interview.

    • @bradleydaly8560
      @bradleydaly8560 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Agreed, but also honestly about himself which can be very challenging to toe the line between being honest and realistic about yourself whilst still being respectful and realistic. Obvious false modesty in interviews can be frustrating but he spoke without fault, genuinely enjoyed this.
      “There’s a fine line between confidence and arrogance…..
      and I walk it well.”
      Viv Richards

    • @Shaurya-wo6wv
      @Shaurya-wo6wv ปีที่แล้ว

      Holospace?

  • @abdullahshabbir1622
    @abdullahshabbir1622 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    My man does Photosynthesis for energy 😂😂

  • @SoBeDragon0
    @SoBeDragon0 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    The looks on their faces at 1:06 after that joke is so great. Thanks for the interview and the content. Appreciate you guys.

  • @RowanxGhost
    @RowanxGhost ปีที่แล้ว +69

    Furniture never fails to include Levy in its videos

  • @Masterpiecesinvoxelart
    @Masterpiecesinvoxelart 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    cool interview, i appreciated the cut for you to give more context regarding Magnus's answer 👍

  • @samparkins6268
    @samparkins6268 ปีที่แล้ว +122

    I love that gotham is bringing these new up and coming chess players into the light. I can’t wait to see what this new generation of chess players is gonna look like.

  • @amv.g-urmom
    @amv.g-urmom ปีที่แล้ว +24

    12:18 as someone who speaks swedish, that "Söderström" was said so good Omg😭 even though he is a Norwegian, he can mimic the swedish accent.

    • @janekmusicyo
      @janekmusicyo 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@amv.g-urmom we say it the same way basically

  • @synesthetically
    @synesthetically ปีที่แล้ว +68

    This was great, thanks to everyone for making it happen!

  • @RobertFisher1969
    @RobertFisher1969 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    For me, this was refreshing to see a side of Magnus separate from the headlines and regular post-game interviews.

  • @a_minisquiffy3426
    @a_minisquiffy3426 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    0:58 Magnus forgot his opening

  • @steijnvanb4634
    @steijnvanb4634 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    ngl this was the best interview we couldve asked for. Not going the traditional route but instead making it more relaxed and fun really fits both your and magnus' personality and it had great vibes because of it.

  • @willisisawesome
    @willisisawesome 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Glad you finally got to meet and interview Magnus. So dope!

  • @dantethunderstone2118
    @dantethunderstone2118 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    8:26 Magnus Carlsen declines million dollar charity donation

    • @Erchut
      @Erchut ปีที่แล้ว

      Only 1 million

  • @willshefchik3825
    @willshefchik3825 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Love to see the passion in this video from Levy, you can really tell he loves what he does, this why we love him and his content. Very happy for you and congrats on getting to sit down with Magnus!!

  • @classified9687
    @classified9687 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Gotham never fails to put Magnus in his videos

  • @JoshInspires
    @JoshInspires ปีที่แล้ว +68

    Magnus never fails to be in Levy's videos

    • @Anime_Lover_zxy
      @Anime_Lover_zxy ปีที่แล้ว

      He is lucky he gets to be interviewed by Gotham

  • @spaghettification7
    @spaghettification7 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    The Titles chess player or Ikea furniture concept is so hilarious.
    I didn't get what it was when Levy first mentioned it, but I cracked up after understanding what was going on lmao
    Salute for Lucy for coming up with this genius idea!

  • @donttouchmykokoropls5752
    @donttouchmykokoropls5752 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Levy the type of guy to be featured in his own channel

  • @Simoran
    @Simoran ปีที่แล้ว +116

    Jokes aside I'm sure Magnus is happy to get an interview where the questions are actually thought provoking instead of just random questions that make no sense.

    • @bignenny
      @bignenny ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I see what you did there 🤣

    • @stupiditiusmaximus
      @stupiditiusmaximus ปีที่แล้ว +3

      "How does the knight move?"

    • @KoleKre
      @KoleKre ปีที่แล้ว +4

      “Do you plan on sharing any of your birthday cake?”

    • @hihiglug
      @hihiglug ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@KoleKre classic

  • @lioneagle2555
    @lioneagle2555 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    The man finally met Magnus, this is a true historic moment not only for the chess community but also for the Gotham community, batman would be proud, Levy.

  • @ftbl_.editz._00
    @ftbl_.editz._00 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I can’t believe that he was in an interview with the Greatest Chess Player of All Time! Magnus is such a lucky person to get interviewed by the GOAT

  • @kunalsingh4418
    @kunalsingh4418 ปีที่แล้ว +120

    Magnus has so much respect for Fabiano. It was a surprise that Magnus thinks Garry is the goat and not himself. All in all, great interview!

    • @ROBERTORRRR1
      @ROBERTORRRR1 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Well Garry was his master when he was a kid (don’t know if master is the right word but the concept is there)

    • @no1x945
      @no1x945 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@ROBERTORRRR1 Chess idol?

    • @jonathanandrianavalona5384
      @jonathanandrianavalona5384 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@no1x945 Not really, he meant Garry was his tutor for a time.

    • @no1x945
      @no1x945 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jonathanandrianavalona5384 was he? because i heard that garry offered magnus to tutor him but magnus declined, I may be wrong but that's what i heard.

    • @rdsls100
      @rdsls100 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@no1x945he didn't decline, kasparov trained magnus a lil bit, it's just that magnus didn't like kasparov's teaching and it didn't last long

  • @freedomiseverything2682
    @freedomiseverything2682 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    You interviewed him so well. You asked great questions. Magnus seemed to enjoy the questions. You listened intently to his answers rather than interrupting like some interviewers. We absolutely loved the interview. Well done Sir. 🤛

  • @CorporateGreedBT
    @CorporateGreedBT ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can’t believe he met the goat, this must be a big day for Magnus

  • @MRIGANKA_JISHU
    @MRIGANKA_JISHU ปีที่แล้ว +16

    2:51 HIKARU BE LIKE : ARE YOU SURE ABOUT THAT

  • @luthergaming1649
    @luthergaming1649 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    Imagine being the featured party in your own video
    Levy you're basically the emperor of chess at this point and we all love you for it

  • @tankoteemusic9755
    @tankoteemusic9755 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Gothamchess: What's your drink of choice?
    Magnus: Water (secretly thinking beer)

  • @sarahfisher5719
    @sarahfisher5719 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Legit. Respect for Levy’s talent as an interviewer, and props to Magnus for going through with it.

  • @boiledelephant
    @boiledelephant ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Very nice interview, lovely to see you being recognised in chess circles for all you do. You single-handedly got me back into the game and keep me in it.

  • @faerydae29
    @faerydae29 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    That was so much fun to watch :) I love when someone famous like magnus gets asked just normal everyday questions so we can learn more about them as a person and not just a player.

  • @jasonbarrylambeth
    @jasonbarrylambeth ปีที่แล้ว +14

    It was nice of Levi to give this up and coming player a spotlight on his channel. Hopefully this will be a kickstart to this Magnus Carlsen's career in the future.

  • @glexis3137
    @glexis3137 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Magnus delivering the coldest line like "These fools could never make me stress".

  • @artallaudo2034
    @artallaudo2034 ปีที่แล้ว

    Magnus saying "that's a really good question" was a brilliant move for Levy

  • @jeremyellismusic
    @jeremyellismusic ปีที่แล้ว +19

    To be fair, I literally would not know about Magnus without Levy. Like many others, I started chess a few years ago and Levy is the window to the world. Thanks, man!

    • @coolman000099
      @coolman000099 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yea , he’s been my intro to the chess world…so Lowkey the jokes aren’t really jokes fr

    • @c2c001
      @c2c001 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      As a chess player who has been playing longer than Levy has been alive, what you just said sounds literally bat shit crazy but I'm happy you found your entry niche.

    • @coolman000099
      @coolman000099 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@c2c001 lol how is it crazy though ? I feel like Gotham has been a big part in the chess boom. He came out at the perfect time with the queens gambit show and he’s the most accessible TH-camr for chess.

  • @jsmth99
    @jsmth99 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    The hero Gotham deserves, and the one he needs right now.

  • @GOC_GlobalOccultCoalition
    @GOC_GlobalOccultCoalition ปีที่แล้ว +19

    2:35 Hikaru Nakamura be like: 😑

  • @jomertomale
    @jomertomale ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Crazy how one of the most influential chess players is here. And also Magnus