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  • @beirutleb1376
    @beirutleb1376 Před 24 dny +4771

    I felt bad for levi today when i saw the other 2 commentators have gm title next to their names while levi had had jusy IM title
    .it was embarrasing. I really felt bad for you bro

  • @notme222
    @notme222 Před 24 dny +1076

    If you'd asked me 3 weeks ago if I would have kept up with the Candidates tournament I'd have said "no". But Levy's commentary is just that good. Truly impressive how he knows which parts to speed through, which parts to focus on, and how to bring excitement into the telling.

    • @caveman-cp9tq
      @caveman-cp9tq Před 24 dny +40

      I recommend checking in on the games while they’re live, especially towards the end, because it gets really intense as you wait to see if they make the right moves. I still watch these recaps because they’re fun but watching the game live and seeing all the variations is awesome when you have a close high-stakes tournament like this one with decisive games

    • @ZDTF
      @ZDTF Před 24 dny +30

      Yeah
      Him spending less time on woman chess makes me watch the full video

    • @YHWHsam
      @YHWHsam Před 24 dny +34

      @@ZDTF thats wild LOL

    • @tahafawzy6798
      @tahafawzy6798 Před 24 dny

      The problem of watching l a live game not how long it is but because i will not know if its a bad move a good move a blunde ror brilliant i will be completely lost 😅​@@caveman-cp9tq

    • @and_I_am_Life_the_fixer_of_all
      @and_I_am_Life_the_fixer_of_all Před 24 dny +1

      its not levy, its the tournament, its absolutly insane

  • @stealthops0073
    @stealthops0073 Před 24 dny +2874

    Gukesh's composure and accuracy is absolutely insane for his age, gukesh vs hikaru tmrw is gonna be a wild wild game🔥🔥🔥

    • @mymsoup
      @mymsoup Před 24 dny +88

      tomorrow really is going to be insane, both fabi and nepo have to play for a win if they want to have a chance (and hope hikaru doesn't fumble)

    • @ancientdragon6049
      @ancientdragon6049 Před 24 dny +42

      I would love to see Gukesh vs Magnus for the wc

    • @rotiyt6307
      @rotiyt6307 Před 24 dny +18

      I think u obviously know that current champion is ding lirem

    • @rotiyt6307
      @rotiyt6307 Před 24 dny +4

      Liren*

    • @ancientdragon6049
      @ancientdragon6049 Před 24 dny +6

      @@rotiyt6307 I suppose you were replying to me. Obviously what I meant was if Magnus wouldn't have give up the title

  • @jaafarmohammed4971
    @jaafarmohammed4971 Před 24 dny +603

    I dont comment on CZcams videos normally, but I gotta say, this is one of the best recaps I have ever watched. Its not just the games played, its how you put them in order, how you make a story line to present out of them, and how enthusiastically you talk about every position. It really brings me joy watching these recaps. Thanks a lot, and I can't wait for the final round!

    • @GothamChess
      @GothamChess  Před 24 dny +311

      Thanks for the kind words. That was my goal. Glad you enjoyed

    • @roberthall9452
      @roberthall9452 Před 24 dny +24

      He's absolutely right.

    • @eZainny
      @eZainny Před 24 dny +14

      100%. First time commenting on your vids as well Levi - you're a champ. This was just wonderful to watch. Thanks.

    • @ritooverma3344
      @ritooverma3344 Před 24 dny +27

      ​​@@GothamChess It's 7ish am every morning here in India when you release your videos. And often times I've somehow watched live throughout the night. But I still watch your recap without fail owing to such a brilliant narration.
      This is something truly unique what you're putting out there, to have introduced a commoner like me into the world of chess. Grateful!

    • @nolanlewis538
      @nolanlewis538 Před 24 dny +5

      His videos are so simple and easy to follow and its not boring like anish giri explaining the spanish open.

  • @megagigachad69
    @megagigachad69 Před 24 dny +247

    This was probably one of your best videos of all time my man, the storytelling was so good

    • @ogundelebaseet8565
      @ogundelebaseet8565 Před 24 dny +4

      Totally agree, but there was also a Magnus vs Ian game also as good as this

    • @PH34RB
      @PH34RB Před 23 dny +2

      The script writers for the candidates reality tv show were amazing this year.

  • @ancientdragon6049
    @ancientdragon6049 Před 24 dny +2961

    Good thing Hikaru isn't playing against Vidit tomorrow. This means he actually has a chance

    • @rajeshkanna2421
      @rajeshkanna2421 Před 24 dny +122

      He is playing against Gukesh. Even if its a draw , he is out.

    • @and_I_am_Life_the_fixer_of_all
      @and_I_am_Life_the_fixer_of_all Před 24 dny +52

      @@rajeshkanna2421 if Hikaru wins and caruana ties he wins

    • @rajeshkanna2421
      @rajeshkanna2421 Před 24 dny +43

      @@and_I_am_Life_the_fixer_of_all yet another possibility. But in must win game on final round. That's not as easy as you think bro

    • @kzking7804
      @kzking7804 Před 24 dny +14

      @@rajeshkanna2421 yeah it’s not but he could just take the rook

    • @rajeshkanna2421
      @rajeshkanna2421 Před 24 dny +19

      @@and_I_am_Life_the_fixer_of_all anyway the better one wins. Let's see.

  • @govinddas7876
    @govinddas7876 Před 24 dny +1052

    "If you turn off the eval bar you would all lose this position with white, black"
    Well you're right about that

  • @vinaysingh-xn2cz
    @vinaysingh-xn2cz Před 24 dny +203

    33:39 is one of the chillest line I have ever heard🥶🥶

  • @geunglejoose338
    @geunglejoose338 Před 24 dny +188

    27:57 genuinely one of the most intense games I've witnessed. The fact that it was a dark squared bishop, meaning it wins instead of draws, blew my mind

  • @pat777b
    @pat777b Před 24 dny +1373

    Gukesh's refusal to take the draw is reminiscent of Ding Liren's Rg6.

    • @chanakya7338
      @chanakya7338 Před 24 dny +107

      One must be daring to pin his rook in a world championship finals

    • @Viva-la-de-hs4ub
      @Viva-la-de-hs4ub Před 24 dny +12

      Ooff

    • @78zonunmawia68
      @78zonunmawia68 Před 24 dny +73

      Self pining for immortality

    • @sparkster4000
      @sparkster4000 Před 24 dny +1

      He had the advantage the entire game and was playing against the 2nd weakest player in the tournament, did not take nearly as much bravery

    • @sourav4869
      @sourav4869 Před 24 dny +44

      ​@@sparkster4000 Alireza had the advantage for the most part of the game I don't know which game you were watching and don't forget gukesh only lost to alireza in this candidates

  • @nonceprogrammer
    @nonceprogrammer Před 24 dny +1140

    "No, I'm not trading the queens.. why would I trade the queens? that's what GothamChess would do, and that's why he covers my games" 😂 - 31:30

    • @vishu1334
      @vishu1334 Před 24 dny +63

      Correct, that is what he said. Good job

    • @DickEnchilada
      @DickEnchilada Před 24 dny

      Suicide by words but also accurate

    • @AstitvaMishra-ed6fg
      @AstitvaMishra-ed6fg Před 24 dny +43

      Thanks I am deaf

    • @johnniewalker8186
      @johnniewalker8186 Před 24 dny +33

      wow, thanks for subtitles. youtube should add that option

    • @dummydummy0
      @dummydummy0 Před 24 dny +46

      Thanks for reminding me one of the best moments of the video coz that's what comments are for although some cocky mfs wont understand.

  • @Imrandela1920
    @Imrandela1920 Před 24 dny +176

    Magnus : Gukesh will do poorly
    Gukesh :

    • @markoftomorrow
      @markoftomorrow Před 24 dny +22

      You have no attention span, he said he either would do poorly or great, and he is doing great, he was not wrong.

    • @ruffyistderhammer5860
      @ruffyistderhammer5860 Před 24 dny +5

      ​@@markoftomorrowwhatever

  • @plasmakitten4261
    @plasmakitten4261 Před 24 dny +39

    Gukesh is the only player with the luxury of playing for a draw - but Hikaru with the white pieces should be fully capable of making damn well sure that's a decisive game, one way or another. Meanwhile Ian and Fabi are both in a must win situation. So we should expect two extremely exciting games.

    • @indianfan1029
      @indianfan1029 Před 24 dny +1

      Not a good pairing for Hikaru. Gukesh will spot all his tactics. It would have been better for Hikaru to play some other player. Also, he shouldn't have drawn today. There was chance to play. Tomorrow he may not even get a chance to play for a win.

    • @plasmakitten4261
      @plasmakitten4261 Před 24 dny +1

      @@indianfan1029 I mean he didn't know Gukesh would beat Firouzja. What he said was he may turn out in hindsight to regret taking the draw but that it made more sense to him to have to take massive risk in the last round where he knows the situation perfectly, than in round 13 where it may turn out to cost him the tournament and a draw would have been fine.

  • @matiaschino8918
    @matiaschino8918 Před 24 dny +1545

    the last candidate's recap should be called:
    THE CANDIDATE!!!!1!!

    • @sillyking1991
      @sillyking1991 Před 24 dny +121

      i think you mean THE CANDIDATE!! THE CANDIDATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @leaderlegion1
      @leaderlegion1 Před 24 dny +110

      The 1 typo is a very important part of this

    • @CaptnCondor
      @CaptnCondor Před 24 dny +4

      Hundred percent!! I won’t be able to watch the games live so I’ll be waiting for the final recap

    • @ogureckartophanov3283
      @ogureckartophanov3283 Před 24 dny +4

      Nah, it will be "THE WINNER!!!!!!!!"

    • @rionvalet
      @rionvalet Před 24 dny +1

      Genius

  • @deepalibalrajvishwakarma3020

    I have not slept the whole night, in India it's 7 am. I would have slept an hour ago when gukesh won, but I was just waiting for you video. Always love your analysis. I know it's a little out of character, comments like this one in your comments section, but just had to show appreciation for your work.

    • @chelovek10117
      @chelovek10117 Před 24 dny +41

      It's 4:40 in Russia, I for some reason woke up 3 hours earlier

    • @earthwombat
      @earthwombat Před 24 dny +27

      cmon bro ur sleep comes before imaginary parasocial relationship

    • @songoku-jx3cb
      @songoku-jx3cb Před 24 dny +9

      @@earthwombatlooks like a girl name though

    • @oldgods914
      @oldgods914 Před 24 dny

      Same 😊

    • @swastiksaxena6995
      @swastiksaxena6995 Před 24 dny +3

      I woke up at 7 to watch this

  • @yesfinallygot1
    @yesfinallygot1 Před 24 dny +14

    it was great seeing you commentating today man. Your recaps are the reason I even started watching the candidates a couple weeks ago. Good job!

  • @vigneshkenam8158
    @vigneshkenam8158 Před 24 dny +3

    33:39 Bro sounds like Heisenberg out of nowhere lol 😂😂

  • @shonkai1001
    @shonkai1001 Před 24 dny +591

    despite the loss, Pragg showed unbelievable fighting spirit. And Gukesh is just out of this world

    • @and_I_am_Life_the_fixer_of_all
      @and_I_am_Life_the_fixer_of_all Před 24 dny +32

      prag is a beast, he really made caruana fight for the win there, he's one of my favorites for sure

    • @princeantisocial
      @princeantisocial Před 24 dny +8

      It’s like Pragg passed the baton to Gukesh in a relay he fought fr and was fighting for his country

    • @Manu-sk7qx
      @Manu-sk7qx Před 24 dny +3

      just you wait i see something in pragg that i dont in gukesh. magnus said that once

    • @Tuh_qh90
      @Tuh_qh90 Před 24 dny

      ​@@Manu-sk7qx same

    • @Blinkers2007GameDev
      @Blinkers2007GameDev Před 24 dny +3

      @@Manu-sk7qx I see something in gukesh I dont see in pragg. His accuracy. Hes like a machine. Gukesh is better than pragg.

  • @Williamwilliam1531
    @Williamwilliam1531 Před 24 dny +243

    Bro when the eval bar was gone it felt like I was lost in the dark 😭

  • @anemaknip2686
    @anemaknip2686 Před 24 dny +14

    What. A. Show!!! These recaps have been sensationnal. Pair that with absolutely crazy games from the players and this is truly one of the best tournaments of all time!!!

  • @WorthiestDavid
    @WorthiestDavid Před 24 dny +40

    Jesus the games tomorrow are gonna be bonkers. The fact that the top 4 are all playing each other is insane.
    Fabi/Nepo someone must win to have a chance of winning the Candidates. Lots of chances will be taken. Epic complications will surely follow with some insane engine lines.
    Hikaru/Gukesh, big time chances. Hikaru knows there is zero point allowing a draw. Either win or it’s over. It’s amazing we are in this spot.
    Will be the most insane day of chess, ever. Buckle up!!

  • @Mehrshad84
    @Mehrshad84 Před 24 dny +173

    1:55 Humpy vs Anna Muzychuk
    3:33 Vaishali vs Lei Tingjie
    5:16 Vidit vs Nijat
    7:25 Nepo vs Hikaru
    18:14 Pragg vs Fabi
    28:12 Gukesh vs Alireza

  • @stevenmoorebanjo
    @stevenmoorebanjo Před 24 dny +10

    Your narration and delivery are brilliant and full of enthusiasm and energy. Awesome coverage, Levy! My favorite channel on CZcams.

  • @garvitjindal248
    @garvitjindal248 Před 24 dny +3

    And by going against the three-fold repetition, Gukesh says "I ain't came here to explore, I came here to exploit."

  • @Lightspark
    @Lightspark Před 24 dny +248

    Gukesh is incredible; keeping nerves like that in low time against someone you lost to just a week back is sublime at his age. I hope to see him win

    • @rohitashmishra6761
      @rohitashmishra6761 Před 24 dny

      If all the next round matches get draws then gukesh will win. Right?

    • @sreejitde3351
      @sreejitde3351 Před 24 dny +3

      Yes. But all other contenders will obviously play for the win which makes the last round so interesting

    • @percy9228
      @percy9228 Před 24 dny +1

      @@sreejitde3351 I don't even play chess but it seems fabi and ian will definitely end in 1 win and 1 loss because if they draw they lose. so gukesh will go in final round with hikaru knowing he can play for a draw to go into a tie break.
      everyone else has to go for a win which puts pressure of gukesh.
      So gukesh would probably aim for a draw but that means hikaru will take big risks to rattle gukesh meaning gukesh might have a position that he's winning.

    • @Lightspark
      @Lightspark Před 24 dny

      @@percy9228 He is unlikely to win at faster formats so it is in Gukesh's best interest that he does not tie

    • @percy9228
      @percy9228 Před 23 dny

      @@Lightspark I didn't realise tie break is a faster format. you are right, he'd try to win but I don't think he would take as big risks as hikaru to win

  • @skycaptain95
    @skycaptain95 Před 24 dny +135

    I wasnt impressed by Gukesh when he first appeared in the public eye. He's really impressed me since. Well played. He might even be the one to carry the torch of Anand's legacy.

    • @and_I_am_Life_the_fixer_of_all
      @and_I_am_Life_the_fixer_of_all Před 24 dny +8

      I didn't expect gukesh to outperform praganananha at all! The 17 year old is having an insane tournament!

    • @kunalsingh4418
      @kunalsingh4418 Před 24 dny +34

      ​@@and_I_am_Life_the_fixer_of_allhe has been outperforming Pragg for a while. People were just not giving him his due. He did qualify using fide circuit after all. He was placing top 3 in almost every tournament he played. Even in wc where he lost in quarters, he lost to none other than Magnus. Even Magnus said that Gukesh was the strongest classical player among the youngsters. It's just Pragg has always been in the limelight cause of his rapid wins over Magnus, and that made it so that Gukesh's achievements didn't get the attention they deserved. Glad he is receiving it now!

    • @user-zu6ts5fb6g
      @user-zu6ts5fb6g Před 24 dny

      He still has to beat Ding, Ding might pull through while Gukesh breaks

    • @AyushSanpui
      @AyushSanpui Před 24 dny +4

      Gukesh is not carrying Anand's legacy. He is creating his own.

    • @indianfan1029
      @indianfan1029 Před 24 dny +1

      Well what was there to not be impressed about him? Insane rating at that age.

  • @kartikeyamishr2376
    @kartikeyamishr2376 Před 24 dny +2

    33:39 when he says with that evil look in his eyes "no draw".
    I got chills.

  • @ankit_pundir
    @ankit_pundir Před 24 dny +3

    Really impressed by your recap, perfect storyline. Even though I watched all 3 open games and knew your alternative lines were fake but your commentary is so good that I genuinely loved it.

  • @johnnyperozo2987
    @johnnyperozo2987 Před 24 dny +201

    Gukesh Dormammu going for the win!
    That's what makes a GM into a world champion, not settling for draws, risking it all, pushing himself to the limit.
    Good on him

    • @divyranjan254
      @divyranjan254 Před 24 dny +59

      Dormammu 😂
      It's Dommaraju

    • @Phoenix.219
      @Phoenix.219 Před 24 dny +68

      ​@@divyranjan254Dormammu, I ahve come for bargain. And this time Dormammu rejected for bargain and chose to do things his way😄

    • @ACheateryearsago
      @ACheateryearsago Před 24 dny +20

      "Dommaraju, I've come to bargain.."

    • @joshyycute5823
      @joshyycute5823 Před 24 dny +7

      Dormammu LMAO

    • @FireandIce-eh7mx
      @FireandIce-eh7mx Před 24 dny +5

      Just write D if you are not sure about his name. You did him dirty😂

  • @MartinX19
    @MartinX19 Před 24 dny +325

    Ik what my boys need...
    7:25 Nepo vs Hikaru
    18:14 Pragg vs Fabi
    28:12 Gukesh vs Alireza

    • @ntrarya2975
      @ntrarya2975 Před 24 dny +19

      Thanks bro

    • @arthurfraco2970
      @arthurfraco2970 Před 24 dny +10

      I actually eould have loved more commentary on the womans matches

    • @skycaptain95
      @skycaptain95 Před 24 dny

      @@arthurfraco2970 you're that weirdo who pretends to watch women's basketball aren't you

    • @MartinX19
      @MartinX19 Před 24 dny +5

      ​@@arthurfraco2970 do mail levy... He'll inform Gotham to do that

    • @and_I_am_Life_the_fixer_of_all
      @and_I_am_Life_the_fixer_of_all Před 24 dny +23

      @@arthurfraco2970 oh please no, I'd rather just have the open tournament, if I'm going to watch them play they might as well classify for the open and be one of the best in the world, regardless of their gender

  • @benguyot3315
    @benguyot3315 Před 24 dny +1

    Thank you so much for all those recap, this one in particular, you made me vibe as hell ! You are the best ! Thank you again !

  • @salomonkary
    @salomonkary Před 24 dny +3

    8:02 your impersonation of a german saying Hikaru is hilarious 😂 and quite good (coming from a german)

  • @Jay.1166
    @Jay.1166 Před 24 dny +131

    Gukesh's victory will completely change the dynamic of chess in India. The hype will bring on so many viewers in India. #GukeshFTW

    • @rickdudesterman
      @rickdudesterman Před 24 dny +2

      I would have thought that, having already had a fairly recent world champion in Anand, India wouldn't be so excited. Interesting (and heartening) that the excitement is undiminished.

    • @zorkitipafed4626
      @zorkitipafed4626 Před 24 dny +16

      @@rickdudesterman Hikaru might be the one who would make the most noise if he wins. First American champion since Fischer, and many other legendary achievements to generate a lot of breaking news.

    • @johnniewalker8186
      @johnniewalker8186 Před 24 dny

      GukeshFTW or WTF

    • @wtf_ded_
      @wtf_ded_ Před 24 dny +6

      ​@@johnniewalker8186 for the win*

    • @AskeladdS-jq2yy
      @AskeladdS-jq2yy Před 24 dny

      Unfortunetly rigged IPL is going on

  • @Juan-tj7xs
    @Juan-tj7xs Před 24 dny +575

    Damn. Hikaru, the fan favourite, having all the pressure to beat the first place. Truly an anime moment

    • @jongxina4908
      @jongxina4908 Před 24 dny +70

      Who said hikaru is the fan favourite. 1.4 billion people might disagree with you

    • @morninglion27
      @morninglion27 Před 24 dny +81

      @@jongxina4908 1.4 billion* i dont think 0.4 of a person exists tbh

    • @Chess845
      @Chess845 Před 24 dny +81

      ​@@jongxina49081.4 people? 😭😭😭😭 i think bro forgot a billion there, and still, bro thinks everyone in india follows chess.

    • @morninglion27
      @morninglion27 Před 24 dny +11

      hikaru has to lose for the new gen to take over that would be the anime moment for chess tbf coz hikaru has been at this stuff for decades now

    • @wahbi79
      @wahbi79 Před 24 dny

      eww anime cringe weeb

  • @andredutoit1131
    @andredutoit1131 Před 24 dny

    Awesome recap as ALWAYS, Levy! I cannot wait for Sunday evenings FINALS. Thank you for sharing xxx

  • @JuiceTubes
    @JuiceTubes Před 24 dny +18

    24:52 Levy's dramatic fake surprise at the umpteenth time neither human saw a top computer line

    • @PH34RB
      @PH34RB Před 23 dny

      Hikaru's response: "I am a mere 2800 human and didn't feel clear about the position" ... like wow, way to not be a supercomputer AI. Evolve already, Hikaru.

  • @ShadowXviper01
    @ShadowXviper01 Před 24 dny +174

    At 17 I was struggling with a+b= c² , and people be here soloing candidates

  • @rahulpanda5699
    @rahulpanda5699 Před 24 dny +56

    The Candidates proves chess is alive even without magnus

    • @MarcHeuer
      @MarcHeuer Před 24 dny +3

      Magnus who?... 😅

    • @rahulpanda5699
      @rahulpanda5699 Před 24 dny +10

      @@MarcHeuer that guy who whoops asses

    • @vaibhavvb9898
      @vaibhavvb9898 Před 24 dny +10

      I mean if he was here, it wouldn’t even be a competition.

    • @djay00009
      @djay00009 Před 24 dny +15

      It is alive because there is no Magnus.😅 with Magnus , nobody has a chance, that’s why he gave up his seat. Nobody can beat Magnus

    • @boxofcans461
      @boxofcans461 Před 24 dny +5

      ​@@djay00009not true, ding and fabi can easily draw magnus in classical, but you are correct in rapid or blitz.

  • @angeliqueazul8670
    @angeliqueazul8670 Před 24 dny +1

    This is one of your best recap videos ever. Absolutely fantastic, thank you so much for covering the games! Also, loved seeing you as a commentator for the round yesterday. :)

  • @DeadSezSo
    @DeadSezSo Před 24 dny +5

    As fans, we couldn't ask for anything more. This is so great for chess, the 4 leaders play eachother and all but Gukesh need to win while Gukesh needs a draw to guarantee at least an armageddon. If you're Hikaru, you can't really ask for much more to be facing off with the 17 year old inexperienced leader of the candidates tournament only down half a point. Fabi and Nepo's game should be nuts, a tactical slugfest. Gukesh should probably play for the draw knowing hikaru has to press. Minimize risk and just try to guarantee at least one more winner take all game. Will his inexperience lead him to stumble into tactical positions that pose complications even if they are still evaluated by engines as equal. Hikaru is especially adept at understanding lines and moves that pose complications so it could still go either way! Cannot wait for it!

  • @s1mtl2mm98
    @s1mtl2mm98 Před 24 dny +70

    Last candidates, Ian won by waiting for his opponents to self-destruct running into him. Let's see how he performs now that he is under pressure and must win.

    • @rohitashmishra6761
      @rohitashmishra6761 Před 24 dny

      If all the game gets draws in the next round then gukesh will win the candidates right?

    • @supergowiak4369
      @supergowiak4369 Před 24 dny

      Yep. Ian has to win to even have a chance​ @@rohitashmishra6761

    • @virajdeshpande3701
      @virajdeshpande3701 Před 24 dny +9

      ​@@rohitashmishra6761 Yes, but that's almost impossible. For Nepo and Fabi, it's a must-win game, so they'll go into it taking risks and pushing for the win. There will be a winner in that game, whatever happens. So, there's a chance we get a tiebreaker with Gukesh and Fabi/Nepo.

    • @rohitashmishra6761
      @rohitashmishra6761 Před 24 dny

      @@virajdeshpande3701ok, thank you.

    • @indianfan1029
      @indianfan1029 Před 24 dny +1

      By the law of unexpectedness, Nepo and Fabi will draw 🤐

  • @dylanjfrank28
    @dylanjfrank28 Před 24 dny +19

    The drama in this tournament is incredible! Gotham’s breakdowns make it even better

  • @bhushan5641
    @bhushan5641 Před 24 dny +2

    Thank you Levy for your consistent great recaps. It's the first thing i see after i wake up and am already sure i will them terribly when this tournament ends. Please never stop creating content. You are a blessing to Chess fans like us ❤

  • @BenFields-ws7jf
    @BenFields-ws7jf Před 24 dny +2

    Hey Levy, I have been watching your videos for a little over a year, and you really inspired me to restart my passion for chess. I learned how to play at an early age from my grandpa, and I stopped playing until early 2023, when I came across your videos. Ever since I started playing again I improved from 600-1300 and started playing again with my grandpa. I also joined a local chess club and have started playing in person tournaments. I love how you explain each video and all your concepts, and I've also been reading the new book. Thank you for bringing my interest in chess back!

  • @ryanedwards4758
    @ryanedwards4758 Před 24 dny +302

    Dommaraju Gukesh called. He said your daughter calls him "Big Dom G" now.

    • @govinddas7876
      @govinddas7876 Před 24 dny +42

      why has no one said this before lmao

    • @blackman7186
      @blackman7186 Před 24 dny +21

      That's hilarious 😂😂

    • @justinfoley7136
      @justinfoley7136 Před 24 dny +5

      I​@@blackman7186 I don't understand, can you explain

    • @and_I_am_Life_the_fixer_of_all
      @and_I_am_Life_the_fixer_of_all Před 24 dny +1

      @@justinfoley7136 proabably some indian humor or something like that

    • @JBHACKSAW
      @JBHACKSAW Před 24 dny +9

      ​@and_I_am_Life_the_fixer_of_all I think you are out of it. Its not the funniest, but it's an incel level andrew tate reference. Of course that can be part of Indian humour, but it isn't really Indian in identity.

  • @thestevens580
    @thestevens580 Před 24 dny +215

    Gotham will have to only upload Magnus content for month after this tournament

    • @eggomyeggo
      @eggomyeggo Před 24 dny +4

      True 😂

    • @NormCantoral
      @NormCantoral Před 24 dny +14

      literally the only man alive who can farm magnus

    • @emanuellucin
      @emanuellucin Před 24 dny +1

      ​@@eggomyeggoMagnus look levy as a fan.

    • @murodjon256
      @murodjon256 Před 24 dny +15

      ​@urkomanah, he'd win

    • @IronmanKiwi
      @IronmanKiwi Před 24 dny +1

      Who is Magnus? Does he still even play chess?

  • @riddhimanmedhi99
    @riddhimanmedhi99 Před 21 dnem +2

    That Gukesh endgame vs Alireza essentially defined the winner of this candidates.

  • @moz2589
    @moz2589 Před 24 dny +6

    Brother you choosing to dramatize the fake Gukesh draw was absolute cinema! OMG the subversion of expectations. Most entertaining thing you’ve done all year.

  • @elijaharsenault
    @elijaharsenault Před 24 dny +1321

    edit: i didn’t realize that a lot of people didn’t know the results before watching the vid
    (sorry for the spoilers)

    • @ndnd7614
      @ndnd7614 Před 24 dny +74

      Contrast this with Alireza. 2 times in the Candidates he bombed out. He should have never been invited to the candidates after farming old washed 2500s.

    • @autosemimatic6071
      @autosemimatic6071 Před 24 dny

      ​@@ndnd7614he got invited by doing good in actual tourneys not just rating off of 2500s hes just bad under this lvl if pressure ig

    • @Pawnkiller
      @Pawnkiller Před 24 dny +52

      You Fucking spoiled it for me 😂

    • @ethanlal4517
      @ethanlal4517 Před 24 dny +16

      AAAHHH!! Spoilers

    • @YoutubeCommenter_1
      @YoutubeCommenter_1 Před 24 dny +11

      Yes, it is so cool. I hope he wins. That would be a massive accomplishment for him. I am not sure if he has already won the candidates before, but I still hope he can win. He has a very bright future ahead of him, I think, at least.

  • @LJTTYT
    @LJTTYT Před 24 dny +99

    It all comes down to hikaru vs gukesh tmr, what a climax.

  • @rahullak
    @rahullak Před 24 dny +1

    Thank you Levy. Your recaps keep my interest alive. One suggestion, if I may: Try doing a full recap without the eval bar. For the final round maybe. It'll heighten the audience excitement I think.

  • @ethanlal4517
    @ethanlal4517 Před 24 dny +2

    This was the most enjoyable recap ever. Loved it Levi!!

  • @YoutubeExileNova
    @YoutubeExileNova Před 24 dny +73

    My Excitement Was So High That I Couldn’t Wait For Levy’s Recap And Watched The Whole Matches Late At Night 💀

  • @sethschexneider
    @sethschexneider Před 24 dny +128

    Gukesh leading the Candidates is spectacular. I really hope he holds a draw tomorrow or wins to secure his spot as challenger.

    • @rigobertosolorzano8568
      @rigobertosolorzano8568 Před 24 dny +8

      I'm hoping Hikaru wins, Gukesh has many years to win it. I feel its Hikaru's best chance ever

    • @blackbeast9057
      @blackbeast9057 Před 24 dny

      Isn't the top one showed there ? Or you watched it really early ?​@@panicbuyflax3461

    • @self-righteousideologue9398
      @self-righteousideologue9398 Před 24 dny +34

      @@rigobertosolorzano8568 - That would be terrible. We would have to hear "I'm not a chess player. I'm a streamer but I'm still playing for World Championship" like 30 times a day for the rest of the year.

    • @blackman7186
      @blackman7186 Před 24 dny +31

      ​@rigobertosolorzano8nah568
      I'm sorry but absolutely not. Gukesh has a chance to create history and single handedly make another huge chess boom in India. Meanwhile Hikaru apparently "literally doesn't care" and apparently, him streaming is more significant than the WC title so yeah, I'm with Gukesh.

    • @rigobertosolorzano8568
      @rigobertosolorzano8568 Před 24 dny +5

      @@self-righteousideologue9398 You're just a Hater, I hope Hikaru wins just so he can say that all year long. Let's go Hikaru! USA all the !!

  • @asutoshsahoo7100
    @asutoshsahoo7100 Před 24 dny +2

    Levy is the only person who can give goosebumps through his commentary on a chess game!!! What an epic recap of an epic day of chess!

  • @essaessa6889
    @essaessa6889 Před 24 dny +7

    I liked how you kept mentioning "The Chess Deck" ...😂😂😂

  • @andrewnichols2395
    @andrewnichols2395 Před 24 dny +62

    I feel like the evaluation bar takes away some of the fun for players at my level. I wouldn't have a clue who was winning without the bar

    • @adampoultney8737
      @adampoultney8737 Před 24 dny +8

      Tough life of a 100 elo

    • @chandramoulimukherjee6653
      @chandramoulimukherjee6653 Před 24 dny

      Stop pretending like you know -.- I am 2200 and most of the time I am looking at the eval bar to understand the postion.​@@adampoultney8737

    • @rotiyt6307
      @rotiyt6307 Před 24 dny

      What elo are u?

    • @and_I_am_Life_the_fixer_of_all
      @and_I_am_Life_the_fixer_of_all Před 24 dny +1

      welp, the game would end and you wouldn't understand who won the game..lol

    • @gingerayyle
      @gingerayyle Před 24 dny +10

      ​@@adampoultney8737 bruh not even the GMs playing the game know the general eval most of the time, you think any of us, let alone you, know who's winning in a complex position?

  • @zachary7860
    @zachary7860 Před 24 dny +4

    Thank you levy for posting these videos. I have watched your recaps of every single round of this tournament

  • @tahu300
    @tahu300 Před 24 dny +4

    It’s amazing how a recap of chess can be so exhilarating with the right commentating! Tomorrow is gonna be so awesome!!!

  • @ChessRobbie-bj3ze
    @ChessRobbie-bj3ze Před 24 dny +6

    Wow, Levi! Your game commentary and analysis are awesome! You don't just attract chess enthusiasts, but also get non-chess lovers hyped to watch more games. You're like the engine powering the chess scene. Keep it up, you're doing fantastic!

  • @delai86
    @delai86 Před 24 dny +47

    So Hikaru gonna be the final boss for this candidate. Very epic

    • @and_I_am_Life_the_fixer_of_all
      @and_I_am_Life_the_fixer_of_all Před 24 dny +17

      or, so Gukesh is going to be the final boss for this candidate. Very epic

    • @divyanshjoshi4322
      @divyanshjoshi4322 Před 24 dny +11

      ​​@@and_I_am_Life_the_fixer_of_all imagine naming a 17 yo as final boss infront of world no. 3😭😭😂

    • @FireandIce-eh7mx
      @FireandIce-eh7mx Před 24 dny +17

      ​​@@divyanshjoshi4322imagine 17yo leading candidates after 6 years nepo domination and that 17yo is still world no 6

    • @divyanshjoshi4322
      @divyanshjoshi4322 Před 24 dny +8

      @@FireandIce-eh7mx sounds like main character rather than final boss to me

    • @_Infocars
      @_Infocars Před 24 dny

      Final boss is ding liren

  • @jore5725
    @jore5725 Před 24 dny +13

    the clickbait hits more than isreali missiles into civilian homes

    • @bluecat7684
      @bluecat7684 Před 24 dny +9

      no you dont get it those are actully top secret hamas miltary base civilian homes

  • @nilaminecrafter5364
    @nilaminecrafter5364 Před 24 dny +2

    Levi you really captured the rounds feeling. I couldn't watch games and went in without spoilers . What a fantastic tournament and recap. Anf finally someone has toped nepo in candidates after 6 years and by an underdog ,Poetic.

  • @clevereduardosilva2346
    @clevereduardosilva2346 Před 24 dny +1

    I normally dont care much for the over the top emotional narration but today this was so well done, so well paced, so beautiful. I shed a tear

  • @vincenzoincoronato7041
    @vincenzoincoronato7041 Před 24 dny +34

    Here before the bot and the "Levy fell off" comments

    • @lonniecynth2240
      @lonniecynth2240 Před 24 dny

      literally every like month people start commenting a new dumb thing under every video, used to be “levy never fails to ___” and now it’s that, most unfunny nonsense ever

  • @LevelUpChess
    @LevelUpChess Před 24 dny +7

    Absolute and beautiful madness.
    The inner fan in me wants Hikaru to win...but looking at Gukesh's games...this MAN in the future!

  • @Anfield_the_place_to_be

    Great video and commentating Levy, i had no idea about the result, but i will for sure follow the games today!

  • @dougcarlisle7557
    @dougcarlisle7557 Před 24 dny +1

    Great overview… really enjoyed your analysis and passion!!!!

  • @DidIJustHearOil
    @DidIJustHearOil Před 24 dny +67

    LET'S GOOOOOO!!!! GUKESH IS TAKING THE LEAD!!!!!

  • @gapple1733
    @gapple1733 Před 24 dny +5

    The number one must be the most worn key on Levy's keyboard.

  • @happenable
    @happenable Před 24 dny +1

    You recap gives me goosebumps. I watched the games live and yet I am hooked! Great storytelling

  • @toenyfungus5409
    @toenyfungus5409 Před 24 dny +1

    Gukesh took Magnus' comments personally...

  • @ryleymusicproductions8871

    Wooooow what an amazing recap. The storybuilding was movie-esque. I'm so glad I didn't know the outcome beforehand because that was riveting.

    • @Tapewars
      @Tapewars Před 24 dny

      I watched the final two games livestream, and this recap was still epic.

  • @devaansh8684
    @devaansh8684 Před 24 dny +4

    THE BEST RECAP OF CANDIDATES. Perfectly demonstrate the emotions. ❤❤

  • @honza4471
    @honza4471 Před 24 dny

    Hard to go and watch another video on youtube after this. Sublime games and absolutely perfect storytelling. Hats off to you Levy, these videos make me excited to watch the candidates which I wouldn't have thought a couple weeks back.

  • @jegorarefjev544
    @jegorarefjev544 Před 24 dny

    Wow. Just wow. Incredibly exciting tournament. And Levy, great recap, your videos make me even more hyped, apreciate your work

  • @paarthkandiyal3171
    @paarthkandiyal3171 Před 24 dny +15

    GUKI OP

  • @fep_ptcp883
    @fep_ptcp883 Před 24 dny +12

    Let's recognize that Magnus stepping down was the best thing from the entertainment point of view. If it was him instead of Abasov, there would be no more drama in the candidates at this point

    • @kunalsingh4418
      @kunalsingh4418 Před 24 dny

      Same if he was world champion. Hard to be as excited about candidates when u know they gonna ultimately lose to Magnus anyway. But now it's so much fun!

    • @fep_ptcp883
      @fep_ptcp883 Před 24 dny

      ​@@kunalsingh4418 yep, it would diminish the value of this tournament

  • @Max-jf5vu
    @Max-jf5vu Před 24 dny

    All of these recaps have made the tournament way more exciting than I've found any other chess tournament, thanks Levy! I mean, it is naturally exciting too, but the way you present everything just makes everything so much more thrilling.

  • @michaelmassaro4375
    @michaelmassaro4375 Před 24 dny +2

    Good Luck to Gukesh I have faith in him he will hold his own vs Hikaru he’s been so impressive even when the going doesn’t look great Gukesh has hung in there and prevailed I hope he wins tomorrow I would be thrilled

  • @marcbeaulieu2165
    @marcbeaulieu2165 Před 24 dny +3

    What a solid review. Thanks Levi

  • @SujataSingh-tk5yh
    @SujataSingh-tk5yh Před 24 dny +14

    GUKESH FTW!!👑👑

  • @KrazyKanucker
    @KrazyKanucker Před 24 dny +2

    That was a lot of fun to watch. Thank you Levy!

  • @MobettrMoves
    @MobettrMoves Před 24 dny +2

    Chess is so amazing these days mostly b/c of these amazingly consistent new personalities and talents . But hugely because of commentary by experts like GMs Polgar, Hess and Naroditsky.. However the Howard Cosell , the bloody Steven A. Smith of this game is Levy. His play by play is what this Game of Kings has been waiting for, what it deserves! Thanks my man !

  • @juanignacio2010
    @juanignacio2010 Před 24 dny +3

    Been waiting all day long for this recap

  • @dmfaccount1272
    @dmfaccount1272 Před 24 dny +3

    Tying would be pointless for both fabi and Ian tomorrow, so they both have to go absolutely nuts to try and win.

  • @UJJAWALKAUL
    @UJJAWALKAUL Před 24 dny +1

    i'm always amazed at how Levy manages to record these vids with LITERALLY 0 cuts...just straight up one shot record and upload..highly overlooked...majorly appreciated

  • @Parito2378
    @Parito2378 Před 24 dny +1

    Man one of the best recaps levi of this tournament. Goosebumps commentary you do🔥🔥

  • @spartanspeedruns8386
    @spartanspeedruns8386 Před 24 dny +6

    Watched the games live and it was so cool seeing you there! Round 14 is going to be HYPE!

  • @rinnbass4264
    @rinnbass4264 Před 24 dny +3

    10 days in a row that i stay awake until 2am just to see this!

  • @rickmuch3919
    @rickmuch3919 Před 24 dny

    best commentarist ever, you can feel the excitement and passion for chess that levy has, love the tournament coverage, thanks levy!

  • @smokeyninja9920
    @smokeyninja9920 Před 24 dny +1

    32:48 I spotted rook d6, then saw the stockfish on the live feed said the same... I was rooting for Gukesh but couldn't wait around for the finish, looking forward to the finals, and your recap.

  • @tomas3909
    @tomas3909 Před 24 dny +7

    i really like it when you remove the eval bar, i find it much more suspenseful

  • @lythienthong1146
    @lythienthong1146 Před 24 dny +7

    Levy never fails to write the same phrase twice in a title

  • @chefnilomartinez
    @chefnilomartinez Před 24 dny

    I LOVE THE WAY YOU RECAP THESE GAMES!! EVERY VIDEO IS LIKE THIS!!! LOVE IT BRO.

  • @stevemattero1471
    @stevemattero1471 Před 24 dny

    This is honestly the most emotional chess tournament I've ever seen.. I'm crying rn fr... these guys are inspiring

  • @philfoden930
    @philfoden930 Před 24 dny +13

    Can we bring back the Levy never fails , I really think Levy deserves that instead of nonsense comments

    • @timegoesby421
      @timegoesby421 Před 24 dny

      When you are doing something great , lots of people talk shit about you , cuz they ain't you.

  • @FocusBeam
    @FocusBeam Před 24 dny +11

    Alireza choking as usual 😂

    • @aunistudent4291
      @aunistudent4291 Před 24 dny +2

      It pissed me off bro, he choked twice. A winning position and a draw like come on man

  • @jaketolmie6055
    @jaketolmie6055 Před 24 dny +2

    I might be way off and projecting because I’m hoarse and my throat is killing me today, but you seemed a little hoarse Levy. If so you’re a warrior for not only getting through a recap, but making a banger of a recap today. We appreciate you man.

  • @meditayosoy_
    @meditayosoy_ Před 24 dny

    Amazing recap as usual, a few years ago I wouldn't have dreamt of following Chess, or getting hyped about a tournament... Or getting emotional for a situation like this. Thank you dude, kudos