Hikaru against anybody else: *wins drawish or even losing position* Hikaru against Magnus: *draws +11 position* That I think, explains the Magnus effect.
I had the idea of typing a rude comment so Gotham will pin it and then I can edit it later to something nicer, but I couldn't bring myself to type something mean.
@@reina4969 so u telling me if u had a top 5 chess friend, you wouldn't talk up to him? at least in chess?, doesn't seem weird to me at all, i would be bragging about it if i was in his place.
You convinced me to start a chess club art my school, it took a lot of convincing but it worked out, thank you so much for one of the most fun times of my life
@@orcashorts5813 because he has stopped making recaps before because of how taxing the videos are to make, so I would rather have a slow but steady stream of recaps than Levy burning himself out by grinding them out
@@JacobsKrąnųg the man literally just said don't exhaust yourself and get rest, y'all bozos saying why, do you think getting exhausted is Gotham's job?
I actually jumped out of my seat when I heard Lex’s name dropped. (I’m in the car so thanks for that Levy). Such an awesome dude man, look at you making moveeesss!
That's because Naka has massive UN-curable trauma still from when he was still young and fresh. Below is why. During some tourney they both stayed at the same hotel and I don't know who invited who, but they both decided to have an unofficial blitz/rapid Match, as in faster time controls.. Not classical. Anyway, they played dozens, possibly even over 100 games. At this point in their careers, Hikaru was known mainly for his speed chess, and Carlsen wasn't as known as he is now for speed chess, everyone thought Hikaru would take it, but what happened was instead, Hikaru got crushed.. Both on the board, but more importantly, and in the mind. Nakas fighting spirit was broken. Before that he probably thought he could beat anyone, he was invincible, even if he lost he just needed to check or change a move order, and he could ultimately win. But vs Magnus, Naka was dominated, and the worst part was that Naka himself knew and admitted it. That was the turning point in their heads up situation. After that, in the chess community, Magnus has always been accepted as the favourite vs Hikaru at any time control, and nakas mental strength that started from blitz, also affected him in CLASSICAL games. That's how much that trauma blew up since then.
It was satisfying to see that even the best player in the world can make inaccuracies lol, at 18:31 I saw the pawn push for black, winning the game, but under time pressure, even Magnus didn't see it. I felt super proud when Levi said it was the only winning move and I saw it XD
I wonder if deep down Hikaru is not afraid to play Magnus but subconsciously avoids all the responsibilities that it would entail to be the best. All the spotlight would be on him, and that would entail responsibilities off the board that he does not want to assume (Magnus is great also on this role). Hikaru is above all a free man.
Crazy I listen to lex almost everyday just recently got into chess because of him and a friend starting checking out your videos and boom ur on his show all of this within 2 weeks...crazy how the world works out sometime
Playing Magnus for Hikaru must feel like those ballers who had to step on the court against Jordan during his prime. You're working against two opponents. The clock and your own memory.
The thing I love about levy is he can say the meanest shit sometimes yet he accepts he is wrong and says," sometimes my mouth runs faster than my brain." I love it
17:00 Hikaru himself makes a "bad" move due to nerves as he plays against the world champion in a random event, meanwhile Hans looking lax and unbothered in a big event.
my love of chess has grown so much over the last few years and you are a major reason for that. always enjoy these recaps happy you were able to finally post ❤
Haha my man, I've been enjoying your content over a year now, thank you so much for that! Just to put your stress in another perspective. You're greatest fear now is that your content won't make the TH-cam feed. My is waking up tomorrow. I Don't have many days left in this world so I just want to remind everyone to appreciate what you got. Health, a job, a girlfriend/boyfriend, a loving family. A big bucket load of love to y'all! Live long and prosper
I have mixed feelings as I feel he’s smart but kinda just nods along at people with extraordinary claims instead of teasing out those people’s reasoning (whether it would make them more believable or show the massive holes). But I guess it’s an interview style - get fascinating people, put in the work (unlike most other interviewers) to understand their subject matter… and just let them talk instead of trying to dig into stuff that might not add up. It lets people say more and feel comfortable. I just think some weird stuff gets said and unfortunately that makes it feel like Lex signs off on it. Idk, mixed feelings about him, but i think it’s great he’s doing what he does, considering other people are out there just for “gotchas.” It’s just frustrating because he’s one of the smartest interviewers out there and that makes me want HIM to be the one who gets to the bottom of things 😅 (Btw I’m sort of baiting to be corrected because I WANT to better appreciate him, so I’ll take the critique seriously!)
It's weird how human beings learn... sometimes the smallest keys unlock the biggest doors! When Lev said "How do I CLARIFY this into a winning position, they're not just BLOOD LUSTING for checkmate" *BOOM* guilty as charged. I can't say how many ratings points this gave me IMMEDIATELY but I believe it to be on the order of around fifty... however what I will gain from it over time is much much greater. Thank you Lev.
Not gonna lie, it was extremely satisfying to watch Hikaru get swindled in a completely winning endgame, which is something he usually does to other people.
I love how Gothamchess has more than a million subs but still makes time to read tons of comments and pin one of them for every video he uploads. The amount of commitment he has to his channel is insane. If you're reading this, Levy, I just wanna say your content is amazing and highly underrated. Hope you have a great day Levy! 🥰
Hikaru against anybody else: *wins drawish or even losing position*
Hikaru against Magnus: *draws +11 position*
That I think, explains the Magnus effect.
No it doesn’t lol, are you forgetting all the games Magnus threw in TTs? He was literally like +10 in endgames against Andreikin and lost.
@@youtubewatcher8982 ok
@@youtubewatcher8982 ok
technically he drew a +43 position as well
Don't forget Alireza ...
I had the idea of typing a rude comment so Gotham will pin it and then I can edit it later to something nicer, but I couldn't bring myself to type something mean.
13 mongolian cheese burgers entering the pit stop after turning left
pin of kindness
and for your good deeds, you get pinned anyways
what
Pin of wholesome???????
You can tell he’s mad stressed because there’s no half second staring into our souls in the start
@@derekbeaumont973 ok
@@derekbeaumont973 nerd lol
@@derekbeaumont973 Nerd lol
My man Hikaru. Battling his kryptonite as best he can
Battling his crush 🥺
@@archeops. lool
YES PLEASE, recaps of all Hikaru - Magnus TT games more than welcome as a new series if it happens on a regular basis
He does, but it is a bit awkward for him to talk up Hikaru because they are friends in real life.
@@reina4969???
@@reina4969 so u telling me if u had a top 5 chess friend, you wouldn't talk up to him? at least in chess?, doesn't seem weird to me at all, i would be bragging about it if i was in his place.
@@reina4969 doubt
😊😊😊😊
You convinced me to start a chess club art my school, it took a lot of convincing but it worked out, thank you so much for one of the most fun times of my life
I’m actually I’m the process of making one at my school too
This is extremely wholesome
That's awesome! I hope Levy sees your post
👍
Wholesome
I can see it
wysi
I +bn see it
I see chess people..
727
I can see it 3
My two favourite people on TH-cam meeting is what I needed. Can't wait to watch the podcast with Lex.
Don't exhaust yourself, Levy. Make sure that you get some rest.
Why?
yeah, why? it's his job
OK grandma
@@orcashorts5813 because he has stopped making recaps before because of how taxing the videos are to make, so I would rather have a slow but steady stream of recaps than Levy burning himself out by grinding them out
@@JacobsKrąnųg the man literally just said don't exhaust yourself and get rest, y'all bozos saying why, do you think getting exhausted is Gotham's job?
“Lex Friedman, great guy” lmao
Lexx is just picking up every chess player.
Hikaru, kramnik are left. Even Anand.
Also Danya and Tang are noteworthy. Maybe even Ben
I'm looking forward to this episode :)
@@HappytreeLuis hopefully our boy isn't too cringe
@@arnavrawat9864 hikaru said lex reached out to him so surely soon 🤷♀️🤷♀️
@@arnavrawat9864 Oooh Anand would be a really interesting one!
dude, Lex has been having my favorite youtube faces on lately. Building bridges like it's bridge building time.
Love the stuff Levi!
Appreciate the grind
@whaaa t I've seen enough fantastic flavours, no thanks
Who is Levi?
17:35 “and your rooks have no play” damn...
I come here for energy and to Eric Rosen for chill. You guys got me back into chess
I come here to wake up, and go to Rosen to sleep well
Hi pickle
Tamibadger here
@@jochentaminau7453 Legend
Game 2 was 3200 Elo equivalent of all those Low elo games whene players just hang mate every move and engine evaluation just goes from black to white
I actually jumped out of my seat when I heard Lex’s name dropped. (I’m in the car so thanks for that Levy). Such an awesome dude man, look at you making moveeesss!
Fuck me this shows how Hikaru has a huge mental block against Magnus where his brain subconsciously avoids winning lmao
It's like there's a mental block that stops hikaru from beating Magnus even at winning situations lol
That's because Naka has massive UN-curable trauma still from when he was still young and fresh. Below is why.
During some tourney they both stayed at the same hotel and I don't know who invited who, but they both decided to have an unofficial blitz/rapid Match, as in faster time controls.. Not classical.
Anyway, they played dozens, possibly even over 100 games.
At this point in their careers, Hikaru was known mainly for his speed chess, and Carlsen wasn't as known as he is now for speed chess, everyone thought Hikaru would take it, but what happened was instead, Hikaru got crushed.. Both on the board, but more importantly, and in the mind. Nakas fighting spirit was broken. Before that he probably thought he could beat anyone, he was invincible, even if he lost he just needed to check or change a move order, and he could ultimately win.
But vs Magnus, Naka was dominated, and the worst part was that Naka himself knew and admitted it.
That was the turning point in their heads up situation. After that, in the chess community, Magnus has always been accepted as the favourite vs Hikaru at any time control, and nakas mental strength that started from blitz, also affected him in CLASSICAL games. That's how much that trauma blew up since then.
Yeah he dominates these arenas like no other vs all other top gms and super gms but when it comes to 1v1 vs Magnus, it’s very tough
Magnus vs Hikaru feels like Goku vs Vegeta rivalry
It was satisfying to see that even the best player in the world can make inaccuracies lol, at 18:31 I saw the pawn push for black, winning the game, but under time pressure, even Magnus didn't see it. I felt super proud when Levi said it was the only winning move and I saw it XD
7:43 oh come on, say “very simply simplifies.” The fact chess makes that sentence possible is awesome lol
Whoa this was super exciting! especially that last game! Amazing recap Levy!
Where I live and the surrounding areas got annihilated by a hurricane , powers been out for 3 days but your week does sound stressful, I will say .
I recently started watching Lex after his interview with Magnus, this is awesome
A well rehearsed alibi and then a diversion, an announcement of an announcement. Levy definitely killed somebody
the last game looked more like a tennis match than a game of chess
Levy: next recap will be from Thailand at the factory where Hans’ beads are handmade by a group of elderly nuns who are devout e4 players.
Damn this man has no day off. That’s what happens when you have passion. Sometimes i think that nobody loves chess more that Levi. Respect
True that. He apologizes for hans everyday.
hans: ha with my beads i can beat magnus in my sleep
I adore lex, he always has the coolest guests and seems so genuine. I’m v excited for your episode!!
I wonder if deep down Hikaru is not afraid to play Magnus but subconsciously avoids all the responsibilities that it would entail to be the best. All the spotlight would be on him, and that would entail responsibilities off the board that he does not want to assume (Magnus is great also on this role). Hikaru is above all a free man.
Crazy I listen to lex almost everyday just recently got into chess because of him and a friend starting checking out your videos and boom ur on his show all of this within 2 weeks...crazy how the world works out sometime
Playing Magnus for Hikaru must feel like those ballers who had to step on the court against Jordan during his prime. You're working against two opponents. The clock and your own memory.
We appreciate your effort Gotham, keep doing whatever it takes to make content!
I'd also add, make sure to balance your life and don't overdo it, we care more about Mr. Gotham than the content itself!
Hello Bishop
@Robin Vyas of all the languages you choose, you choose to speak fax
@Robin Vyas nigahiga
@Robin Vyas nigahiga
Tbh it seems like hikaru is the better blitz player today, but he has some sorta mental block against big daddy Magnus
That’s so cool!
Can’t wait to hear Lex’s Podcast with you. My favorite TH-camrs in one video 🤩
Hikaru *slow by one move*
*Magnus* : Omae wa mo shindeiru
Honestly it’s gonna be fun to see people say that Magnus wasn’t trying when Hikaru beats him and that Hikaru chokes against Magnus when Hikaru loses.
The thing I love about levy is he can say the meanest shit sometimes yet he accepts he is wrong and says," sometimes my mouth runs faster than my brain."
I love it
Wow impressive showing for Hikaru winning both TTs with his Mount Everest in the field!
Plus Fabi and Wesley So and Daniel I mean that second TT looked like a field for a major OTB event
17:00 Hikaru himself makes a "bad" move due to nerves as he plays against the world champion in a random event, meanwhile Hans looking lax and unbothered in a big event.
my love of chess has grown so much over the last few years and you are a major reason for that. always enjoy these recaps happy you were able to finally post ❤
I feel like this man works at a news station and a bank at the same time
Bro- Lex got you on!! That’s amazing! So proud of what you’ve done. Big things happening for you! Get it Levy!
“Like a grappling match, sounds romantic” as a black belt I rolf
Levy X Lex is the collab I’ve been waiting for!
Gotham seems like the type of guy to say “meep meep meep meep meep” while he folds his hands under his pillow and sleeps.
Haha my man, I've been enjoying your content over a year now, thank you so much for that! Just to put your stress in another perspective. You're greatest fear now is that your content won't make the TH-cam feed. My is waking up tomorrow. I Don't have many days left in this world so I just want to remind everyone to appreciate what you got. Health, a job, a girlfriend/boyfriend, a loving family. A big bucket load of love to y'all! Live long and prosper
Damn. Sick or old or what?
What happened to youh buddy 🥺
This is like Ali vs. Frazier. Let’s gooooo Magnus vs. Hikaru!!!! Love your shirt Levy. Lots of love homie and videos.
Yes Levi, you posted it… Congrats!!!🎉
tell me how i know ur single
Who is Levi?
This shows how unholdable endgames are against engines.
Good thing Magnus didn't lose or he might have accused Hikaru of cheating
he's won't lol. Magnus lost many times to Hikaru
With 3 kids and a full time job, I hardly have time to play chess anymore. BUT somehow I live vicariously through Levy's recaps.
Lex is awesome! Can't wait to listen
Thanks Levy, I started playing chess (terribly) and now we have a chess club at my workplace
Wait, I'm so excited for this podcast! This is awesome, love Lex
I have mixed feelings as I feel he’s smart but kinda just nods along at people with extraordinary claims instead of teasing out those people’s reasoning (whether it would make them more believable or show the massive holes). But I guess it’s an interview style - get fascinating people, put in the work (unlike most other interviewers) to understand their subject matter… and just let them talk instead of trying to dig into stuff that might not add up. It lets people say more and feel comfortable. I just think some weird stuff gets said and unfortunately that makes it feel like Lex signs off on it. Idk, mixed feelings about him, but i think it’s great he’s doing what he does, considering other people are out there just for “gotchas.”
It’s just frustrating because he’s one of the smartest interviewers out there and that makes me want HIM to be the one who gets to the bottom of things 😅
(Btw I’m sort of baiting to be corrected because I WANT to better appreciate him, so I’ll take the critique seriously!)
5:06 That's to meta and metal 🤘That set up of moves that Hikaru saw. Dang this is interesting chess by both dudes.
It's 5am in India, just woke up, saw youtube notification and clicked promptly, what a way to start the day. Keep making these recaps gotham🤗
who wakes up at 5?????
@@hits_different we asians have the ability to control our sleep schedules to our will
well hello there fellow biradar
02:54am in South Africa
I too do this , In the 1st hour of my schedule 😅😅
Yo sick, lex Friedman is the podcast I'm listening to the most these days
I've been depressed lately and to cheer myself I have been refreshing youtube every 15min for the past hours for this video. Thanks for posting
😂🤷♂️😳
😂🤷♂️😳
Stay strong my friend. Keep in mind that hard times will come and go but they never last forever. I hope you get well soon
God bless you and Jesus Christ almighty bless you with faith and love through his Holy Spirit! Jesus Christ loves you!
"2 guys, on the ground, legs, arms, tangled"
Cool to hear that you did a podcast with Lex, looking forward to that. :)
Gawd daym you know it's serious when Gotham doesn't stare longingly into his camara for half a second.
Those 2 are elite chess players at the highest level. Great games!
Hikaru is scared when he playes against Magnus
14:49 love the energy
gay ahh comment
gay ahh comment
@@ProfessionalHater99 gay ahh respond
Lex's Pod? Congratulations, excited for its release!
It's weird how human beings learn... sometimes the smallest keys unlock the biggest doors! When Lev said "How do I CLARIFY this into a winning position, they're not just BLOOD LUSTING for checkmate" *BOOM* guilty as charged. I can't say how many ratings points this gave me IMMEDIATELY but I believe it to be on the order of around fifty... however what I will gain from it over time is much much greater. Thank you Lev.
C'mon magnus is chilling....he doesn't need to use his real power everytime....he is using his instinct
Yes!
Yes!
Bro why u lying
@@Meatloaf_TV lmao
thanks
Don't mind me just trying to farm likes since this comment will become popular
Levy and Lex conversation will be awesome!
Not gonna lie, it was extremely satisfying to watch Hikaru get swindled in a completely winning endgame, which is something he usually does to other people.
22:02 Bro, that's a winning position, mate in 50
Congratulations on the upload Levi Grind is real
Who is Levi?
“ well i’m up a pawn, so *l bozo + ratio* ” -levy
Thank you Levy, keep making awesome videos - You've inspired me actually learn how to play chess properly and I couldn't be more grateful.
Who is Levi?
Rooting for you to do commentary on that amazing match if it happens, man, and hope it happens. It'd be GOATs everywhere, even on commentary.
Yes Gotham, we ain’t blind.
Speak for yourself
@@Greanbrean Sorry to hear that. How did you become blind?
@@Leventk903 he ain’t blind bruh, if he blind then how he watching a video and typing?
@@Leventk903 how’d he even read my comment
@@dvoslb1974 Yeah then he shouldn't have told to speak for yourself
“Magnesian” Wonderful word!
Great video! The grind is real
Some would go as far to say that its his job
Lava lamp just chilling in the background
Stop changing titles and thumbnails all the time
Pin of dub
PIN OF SHAM
Pin of pettiness
Pin of Shame lmao
Pin of shame
the eval bar make this game look like a guess the elo episode
I love how Gothamchess has more than a million subs but still makes time to read tons of comments and pin one of them for every video he uploads. The amount of commitment he has to his channel is insane. If you're reading this, Levy, I just wanna say your content is amazing and highly underrated. Hope you have a great day Levy! 🥰
My most favorite 2 chess grandmasters play eachother
I support! you do commentary, Hikaru an Magnus Fight!
2:37 why not d4 here? according to recent top level theory this is instantly winning for white
Dude 😂😂
Hikaru keeps hinting at a big match happening with Magnus too. At this point, the question isn’t whether or not they’ll play a full match, but when?
I can't wait for that conversation with Lex! Awesome!
No shot you can pin me
i got the noti that lex was casting but couldnt listen. cant wait to watch it
I hate to ask not having done any research on the subject, but does Levy do commentary on top GM matches nowadays? He's so entertaining to watch.
Levy busting out the Harry Potter knowledge gotta respect it.
The prize is a sportmanship awards
Stoked for Gotham on Lex!!! Congrats buddy
So, two guys, on the ground, legs intertwined, = Levy’s idea of romance. Got it.
Magnus vs Hikaru is like watching Goku vs Vegeta
Magnus lives rent free in Hikaru ‘s head