GothamChess and Pragg Finally Meet in Exclusive Interview!

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  • čas přidán 9. 04. 2024
  • One of Chess's rising stars, Praggnanandhaa sits down with GothamChess to discuss his preparation for the candidates, his rise to stardom in India and even what his favorite food is!
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Komentáře • 379

  • @lOmaine777
    @lOmaine777 Před měsícem +1640

    I love how we always refers to Anand as "Anand Sir". There's probably no one Pragg respects more.

    • @RossPacino
      @RossPacino Před měsícem +170

      I do believe in India when talking to or about their teachers they are supposed to use sir

    • @jessepinkman9445
      @jessepinkman9445 Před měsícem +16

      @@RossPacino ur ryt

    • @saimbhat6243
      @saimbhat6243 Před měsícem +88

      In India we call anyone we have an iota of respect for as "sir". Some remnants of British sh*t I guess.

    • @leviknight21
      @leviknight21 Před měsícem +41

      Its not just respect, its called manner something the US has almost completely lost

    • @morninglion27
      @morninglion27 Před měsícem +73

      @@saimbhat6243 nope not everything has to do with brits bruh. In hindi we say "ji" idk about tamil but they certainly have some word to show respect as well. Its just that ji directly translates to sir. According to the vedas the 3 noble professions are teacher, doctor and soldier. Over here vishy is his teacher so sir is obvious to use in an english convo.

  • @klepto2902
    @klepto2902 Před měsícem +724

    Pragg's so well spoken. He's maturity and mindset of someone whose years of ahead of their age...

    • @alatus_knight
      @alatus_knight Před měsícem +1

      Ok ig

    • @timegoesby421
      @timegoesby421 Před měsícem +15

      Something that comes naturally when you work hard

    • @NobleLaika
      @NobleLaika Před měsícem +8

      @@axe-vw6ek id rather glaze him than you

    • @klepto2902
      @klepto2902 Před měsícem +10

      @@axe-vw6ek See what I mean when I tell maturity doesn't come easily

    • @Btotherizzie
      @Btotherizzie Před 28 dny

      Well sploken

  • @StevenStJohn-kj9eb
    @StevenStJohn-kj9eb Před měsícem +1011

    Hard not to like almost all of the young players. It seems like chess used to be full of difficult personalities with massive egos (some notable exceptions) but the current generation of elite players seem always rational and calm. And generous with their time in interviews.

    • @mo3tazalami
      @mo3tazalami Před měsícem +30

      i agree

    • @doctorpanigrahi9975
      @doctorpanigrahi9975 Před měsícem

      The Jews did it.
      --- Bobby Fischer

    • @sinking1902
      @sinking1902 Před měsícem +38

      Hans is hilarious too and is very different. It’s a good time for chess right now.

    • @user-qn9mb9dh6q
      @user-qn9mb9dh6q Před měsícem +17

      In the past, chess players were focused on getting sponsorships from corporations and media was something on the side. Now, more and more players grow their brand through media interactions

    • @kirbyculp3449
      @kirbyculp3449 Před měsícem +4

      I kinda miss the drinkers. Smoking not so much.

  • @evilcube219
    @evilcube219 Před měsícem +622

    from content creator to journalist, he can do chess stuff everywhere

    • @dailyfunnytv358
      @dailyfunnytv358 Před měsícem +16

      he's just asking questions dude. in any case it would be "interviewer". journalism is a separate area and is much more indepth

    • @evilcube219
      @evilcube219 Před měsícem +9

      @@dailyfunnytv358 i know that much but journalism does have a separate part that is focused on interviews. And in any case can a guy not be appreciated for the work hes done for chess

    • @anirudhsingh2228
      @anirudhsingh2228 Před měsícem

      ​@@dailyfunnytv358 you are one boring element, so boring that scientists got bored and went to sleep before putting you on periodic table, and now you wander in the abyss of comment section.

  • @Nietabs
    @Nietabs Před měsícem +499

    what a chill dude! wonder if his sister will get the same interview

    • @chess
      @chess  Před měsícem +391

      Her interview is coming up! Make sure to turn on notifications for when we drop it! 💚

    • @vahinir5599
      @vahinir5599 Před měsícem +30

      @@chess ur awesome

    • @sanjithd3343
      @sanjithd3343 Před měsícem +68

      @@chessthanks for inventing chess. That was very cool of you.

    • @nonothatsaverage7680
      @nonothatsaverage7680 Před měsícem +4

      ​@@sanjithd3343 🤣indeed

    • @asimpledudefrommorocco.8089
      @asimpledudefrommorocco.8089 Před měsícem +3

      ​@@nonothatsaverage7680what a funny guy 😂

  • @bvidi5319
    @bvidi5319 Před měsícem +191

    so much respect for Pragg, such a cool dude

  • @arkadiuszzduniak2126
    @arkadiuszzduniak2126 Před měsícem +171

    All the best to Pragg!

  • @PsychArma
    @PsychArma Před měsícem +433

    Bro is just like Magnus in interviews

    • @MadaraUchiha-iu3ld
      @MadaraUchiha-iu3ld Před měsícem +21

      What no. He's more talkative and refined than Magnus was at his age.

    • @chronicle6180
      @chronicle6180 Před měsícem +5

      ​​@@MadaraUchiha-iu3ld he means that he is the best at taking interview
      Just like magnus is the best at chess

    • @kyojurorengoku5220
      @kyojurorengoku5220 Před měsícem +19

      @@chronicle6180 no i dont think that's what he meant

    • @vodoinstolotorgoku3035
      @vodoinstolotorgoku3035 Před měsícem +6

      I think what they both share, is the IDGAF vibe

    • @prakhar6852
      @prakhar6852 Před měsícem +2

      ​@@legendarui English is also not pragg first language lets not forget that too

  • @JasonMomos
    @JasonMomos Před měsícem +82

    Calm and composed. Mature responses.

  • @Shivshakti998
    @Shivshakti998 Před měsícem +68

    pragg is smooth and candid as always... future world champion for many decades to come.

  • @misfortune5091
    @misfortune5091 Před měsícem +27

    "WACA" stands for WestBridge Anand Chess Academy (in India)

  • @sanjithramesh3648
    @sanjithramesh3648 Před měsícem +239

    Pragg blink twice if u are being held hostage

  • @mocha6315
    @mocha6315 Před měsícem +79

    damn he is much calmer and matured than I expected in ways he talks and explains his thought process.

    • @hambubger668
      @hambubger668 Před měsícem +3

      Yeah he really is... and i thought Pragg spoke well too

  • @osdias
    @osdias Před měsícem +55

    First interview I see of him. Such a cal, humble and down to earth guy. I wish him the best.

  • @DutchDread
    @DutchDread Před měsícem +406

    Lucky Pragg FINALLY getting to meet Levy.

    • @anishh5127
      @anishh5127 Před měsícem +74

      Lucky levy finally Getting to meet prag ( Sarcasm just fun )

    • @Makeyoufitt-re9gy
      @Makeyoufitt-re9gy Před měsícem +46

      There is a thing called sarcasm

    • @Sanjay-ye7co
      @Sanjay-ye7co Před měsícem +1

      @@anishh5127😂

    • @Nameless-hu-bro
      @Nameless-hu-bro Před měsícem +8

      @@anishh5127 bruh, take a joke as a joke :(

    • @astroadhds9407
      @astroadhds9407 Před měsícem +9

      ​@@anishh5127 offended indian moment 😂💀🙏
      Edit-Sarcasm now ig

  • @nis99
    @nis99 Před měsícem +22

    Loved where he mentioned " keep rooting for ALL of us" ❤🇮🇳

  • @matthewsouthwell
    @matthewsouthwell Před měsícem +93

    What a mature young fella

  • @michaelbute1999
    @michaelbute1999 Před měsícem +25

    How can you not like this guy? Good luck Pragg

  • @NobleLaika
    @NobleLaika Před měsícem +105

    Levy never fails to kidnap super GMs

  • @yugandhartorane2365
    @yugandhartorane2365 Před měsícem +181

    Levy couldn't restrain himself from bringing magnus into the conversation, for even 2 minutes (1:22)*.

    • @vandy3427
      @vandy3427 Před měsícem +3

      1:22, he mentions Magnus

    • @kylefehr6118
      @kylefehr6118 Před měsícem +1

      Yeah refers to Magnus by name.

    • @MrSirBoastAlot
      @MrSirBoastAlot Před měsícem +5

      That's a record right there.. whole 82 seconds of No Magnus

    • @erics7219
      @erics7219 Před měsícem

      ​@@MrSirBoastAlot🤣🤣

  • @srikrishnarr6553
    @srikrishnarr6553 Před měsícem +83

    nice chat...Pragg is very practical

    • @swastik2207
      @swastik2207 Před měsícem +18

      Pragg is very Pragmatic

    • @ragini3665
      @ragini3665 Před měsícem +6

      ​@@swastik2207came here to say that haha

    • @OM-ed1fq
      @OM-ed1fq Před měsícem +8

      He is very prag-tical 😂❤

    • @snowystricken8302
      @snowystricken8302 Před měsícem +7

      He's put in alot of Pragtice

    • @MTnova-kl1fk
      @MTnova-kl1fk Před měsícem +2

      Bro levy is lucky to meet pragg ❤😊

  • @misfortune5091
    @misfortune5091 Před měsícem +12

    Pragg is so humble and talented, its amazing to see such good sportsmanship

  • @aeonsleo2
    @aeonsleo2 Před měsícem +16

    Pragg is the kind of player who tries to bring innovation and excitement to the board, like Tal, Spasskee, Kasparov and Magnus.

  • @ashishrlys
    @ashishrlys Před měsícem +15

    Prag is the ❤of India!! We love him.

  • @rainingglass5554
    @rainingglass5554 Před měsícem +12

    He gives Magnus vibes. Keeps the answers short but genuine and truthful. I like.

  • @ihulvey
    @ihulvey Před měsícem +8

    How can you not love Pragg. Wishing him all the best in this candidates. Even if he doesn't win this one, he will certainly be there for years to come.

  • @chandrasekhar-qb7wh
    @chandrasekhar-qb7wh Před měsícem +33

    enjoyed interview with pragnanandha

  • @floughio
    @floughio Před měsícem +53

    what a chill guy

  • @abhinashavit
    @abhinashavit Před měsícem +35

    So humble!!!

  • @izmagonzalez5233
    @izmagonzalez5233 Před měsícem +16

    De america del sur
    Es mi jugador favorito.
    Su exploración en el ajedrez es maravillosa😮

  • @LuckeySM
    @LuckeySM Před měsícem +33

    First time hearing his voice

  • @_sahildahat_
    @_sahildahat_ Před měsícem +8

    He is good spoken guy. I love how he tackles the questions & pressure is not a great concern for him!

  • @igorykn3970
    @igorykn3970 Před měsícem +60

    Huge respect to Pragg for playing in the candidates and fighting vs Tsarukyan at UFC 300 in the same week!

    • @rishabhjoshi4554
      @rishabhjoshi4554 Před měsícem +5

      thats kinda racist

    • @igorykn3970
      @igorykn3970 Před měsícem +6

      @@rishabhjoshi4554 explain

    • @rishabhjoshi4554
      @rishabhjoshi4554 Před měsícem +9

      @@igorykn3970 you're saying pragg looks like oliviera?

    • @igorykn3970
      @igorykn3970 Před měsícem +5

      @@rishabhjoshi4554 yes

    • @bluethings2344
      @bluethings2344 Před měsícem +13

      @@rishabhjoshi4554 I don't see the resemblance at all, the original comment is so confusing

  • @armandomarin-si2sl
    @armandomarin-si2sl Před měsícem +7

    This guy is a genius, and looks so humble, best luck for this player. ❤❤❤

  • @parthkumar-mh4yw
    @parthkumar-mh4yw Před měsícem +8

    Both of my favourite chess personalities talking to each other❤

  • @ethanthrower8259
    @ethanthrower8259 Před měsícem +3

    Such an amazing mature mindset for someone so young!

  • @NoName-yg7jb
    @NoName-yg7jb Před měsícem +10

    Great questions from Gotham. Loved the interview

  • @chewdawg
    @chewdawg Před měsícem +7

    I'm glad we have these interviews so we get to learn more about all the players and see some of their personality beyond the board.

  • @hith2re
    @hith2re Před měsícem +5

    I'm rooting for you Pragg! Keep doing well at the candidates

  • @kiranjith9287
    @kiranjith9287 Před měsícem +13

    Pragg is the future

  • @97007jeff
    @97007jeff Před měsícem +14

    How can you not love this dude❤

  • @NipunKanojia_ItsOver9000
    @NipunKanojia_ItsOver9000 Před měsícem +24

    Pls interview Viswanathan Anand i would love to see it

    • @DuncanEduardo
      @DuncanEduardo Před měsícem +3

      But don't ask him Qs he doesn't like or you'll get bitten

    • @NobleLaika
      @NobleLaika Před měsícem +1

      He said he has interviewed him and might be released later on.

    • @Shivshakti998
      @Shivshakti998 Před měsícem +6

      @@DuncanEduardo don't ask him stupid question..otherwise he will make you look real stupid.

  • @TurbineFlyer
    @TurbineFlyer Před měsícem +31

    Its really hard not to love Pragg

  • @ajayprajapati3097
    @ajayprajapati3097 Před měsícem +11

    Pragg OP , Levy OP!!

  • @parthkumar-mh4yw
    @parthkumar-mh4yw Před měsícem +50

    Who all smiled when levy said, "I had my first dosa yesterday..."😁

  • @skullo5557
    @skullo5557 Před měsícem +2

    crazy how many young players are in the candidates love to see it

  • @cortezchess
    @cortezchess Před měsícem +1

    Great Pragg good luck for you in this championship!

  • @nickw6229
    @nickw6229 Před měsícem +17

    i love this guy

  • @LoreTunderin
    @LoreTunderin Před měsícem +2

    All the young superstars rising through the ranks is so exciting to see.

  • @Yayaisbadatchess
    @Yayaisbadatchess Před měsícem +1

    What a legend, so focused on

  • @nikhil_jadhav
    @nikhil_jadhav Před měsícem +8

    Wow at this age he's good and confident.

  • @SushobhanPal
    @SushobhanPal Před měsícem +1

    He said aouth of india insted of south india ❤ and asked to cheer all of them ❤

  • @marwenb1
    @marwenb1 Před měsícem +2

    Prag seems like a great guy, wish him the best at the candidate's tournament 👏

  • @shackledore
    @shackledore Před měsícem +25

    Levy did a great job with the interview

  • @FocusBeam
    @FocusBeam Před měsícem +1

    Pragg is super cool, look forward to seeing him compete on the highest stage for years to come

  • @shrky.
    @shrky. Před měsícem +1

    He seems like a genuine kid

  • @kkhchannel4813
    @kkhchannel4813 Před měsícem +2

    Good to know Prag plays badminton!

  • @dougwestimaging9025
    @dougwestimaging9025 Před měsícem +1

    A young man with only few words.
    A class act

  • @yogendrang5924
    @yogendrang5924 Před měsícem +1

    Calm and planted in the interviews, truly monstrous over the board but respectful every second through it. The young generation has produced some fine gentlemen on the lines of Aronian Anand Gelfand Caruana and others. Great spokespersons for the amazing sport!

  • @OgotuMusic
    @OgotuMusic Před měsícem

    I like the Gotham edited versions of these interviews more, longer uncut footage and no background music, you can appreciate the emotion of the interview more

  • @ArnavKulkarni-di1bu
    @ArnavKulkarni-di1bu Před měsícem +24

    Levy keeps kidnapping gms

  • @matthewsvic
    @matthewsvic Před měsícem

    This is great. Wishing Pragg the best!

  • @srikrishnarr6553
    @srikrishnarr6553 Před měsícem

    Levy and pragg both have infectious smile ..

  • @LittleAleKhine
    @LittleAleKhine Před měsícem +4

    I love Pragg.
    that's all for me ✌️✌️

  • @michaelmoreno6431
    @michaelmoreno6431 Před měsícem +1

    Levy is pulling off those interviews like a "GM Interviewer". FIDE CEO, Candidates players - this is all wonderful stuff for us who enjoy the game. Never before did we have such high quality interviews and "access" to the players!

  • @kumaranshumansingh6877
    @kumaranshumansingh6877 Před měsícem +2

    All the best Pragg❤❤

  • @shantanuskul
    @shantanuskul Před měsícem +5

    Only in Chess, you can get away with handshaking while sitting without being disrespectful.

  • @olivetree7430
    @olivetree7430 Před měsícem +52

    i thought this was levys channel

  • @hogyoku8388
    @hogyoku8388 Před měsícem

    i was waiting for this!

  • @harshmishra2075
    @harshmishra2075 Před měsícem +4

    Dosa! you and me both brother ❤

  • @ARAGAMINGALOK07
    @ARAGAMINGALOK07 Před měsícem +2

    I thought of this yesterday and it is here today lolz

  • @peterparker4305
    @peterparker4305 Před měsícem

    All the best wishes bro keep pushing

  • @BholeBaba503
    @BholeBaba503 Před měsícem +4

    What a young gentleman.

  • @hassansadhan7021
    @hassansadhan7021 Před 25 dny

    i absolutely love the interviews you do you really are one of the best at making these interesting and engaging, i love how you cab really connect with anyone, keep up the incredible work Levy

  • @gchomuk
    @gchomuk Před měsícem

    Good intro to Prag. Good luck.

  • @NARAYANNE007
    @NARAYANNE007 Před měsícem

    Pragg🔥🔥🔥💐💐💐

  • @tripscoggins4076
    @tripscoggins4076 Před měsícem +4

    So awesome

  • @rodrigosilvarios7871
    @rodrigosilvarios7871 Před měsícem +2

    How do you not love this kid?

  • @rccc5806
    @rccc5806 Před měsícem

    Sharp Pragg!

  • @LavaFountain
    @LavaFountain Před měsícem +1

    And he sacrificed.... the left sock!!!!
    Jokes aside, amazing young man, wishing him all the best in his bright chess career!

  • @mayankthakur5341
    @mayankthakur5341 Před měsícem +3

    was waiting for this interview

  • @FemtoSecondSpectroscopy
    @FemtoSecondSpectroscopy Před měsícem +6

    great interview! My housemate was indian and he made dosa for us. Good stuff, especially with the gravy he made

  • @olavjorvik94
    @olavjorvik94 Před měsícem +1

    What a nice kid!😊

  • @JakeDavidson-nt9mg
    @JakeDavidson-nt9mg Před měsícem +1

    Yall didnt have to do Pragg like that on the thumbnail😂😂

  • @vivekshukla714
    @vivekshukla714 Před měsícem +5

    I think his sister also have this type of interview
    All the best praggg ❤️

  • @mzeena7
    @mzeena7 Před měsícem +1

    ANOTHER PRAGG SLAY

  • @espoirndahiriwe5849
    @espoirndahiriwe5849 Před měsícem +2

    My goat pragg

  • @mostafamarwanmostafa9975
    @mostafamarwanmostafa9975 Před měsícem

    i really like praggnanadhaa he's actually a beast!

  • @riannapilled
    @riannapilled Před 22 dny +1

    amazing. ive been saying for years that pragg plays with the same magic and intensity that carlsen does. you can see the intersecting parts of their personalities here too, the way pragg speaks w the same tranquility and day-to-day casualness that magnus does, but is also intelligent and humorous when it brightens the conversatio and always geniune, and it’s nice to see that pragg has an intelligent aloofness to him aswell. that’s why i think pragg will be world champion even if gukesh and all the other youngsters get more well versed than him in theory. don’t get me wrong i like them all too and they are wonderful players, but pragg just has that intense and clear brain that will get him to that position, at least that’s what I see. may God protect him from the evil eye

  • @kumaranshumansingh6877
    @kumaranshumansingh6877 Před měsícem +2

    7:32 most famous scene 😂😂🎉

  • @mwenyakangwa9402
    @mwenyakangwa9402 Před měsícem +1

    Pragg is a beast

  • @syedwt
    @syedwt Před měsícem +3

    I love how Levy is using his platform and fame to lift up other players, especially guys like Pragg.

  • @GAURRISHALRAVINDRANMoe
    @GAURRISHALRAVINDRANMoe Před měsícem +1

    he inspired as an indian chess player

  • @tashu6573
    @tashu6573 Před měsícem +3

    most foreign country doesn't add enough spices.. not burning one but the ones that increases taste..try dosa visiting india

  • @nantschev
    @nantschev Před měsícem +1

    Big Prag Fan here

  • @castling
    @castling Před měsícem

    was waiting for this thank you gauthamchess ,pls go with gukesh and vidit too

  • @atulnayak9717
    @atulnayak9717 Před měsícem +1

    bro never misses a chance to bring up magnus

  • @mythcdawn
    @mythcdawn Před měsícem +4

    everytime Levy goes to give a handshake i think he is trying to give the most aggressive dap ever

  • @user-hu3nb3wh4i
    @user-hu3nb3wh4i Před měsícem +1

    Леви 👍✌

  • @schekistar
    @schekistar Před měsícem

    amazing humbel young men🙂