I Trained Like A Chess Grandmaster

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  • @MichelleKhare
    @MichelleKhare  Před 2 lety +4082

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    • @saiofficial437
      @saiofficial437 Před 2 lety +17

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    • @jliefn
      @jliefn Před 2 lety +9

      I love ur merch!!

    • @kfp1200
      @kfp1200 Před 2 lety +7

      Next time do a challenge for training as a pianist?

    • @kajuanweaver1607
      @kajuanweaver1607 Před 2 lety +3

      Love the video, you’ve become an amazing player in such a short time!

    • @unakv9183
      @unakv9183 Před 2 lety +3

      PLEASE DO RYTMICH GYMNASTICS

  • @GothamChess
    @GothamChess Před 2 lety +43610

    Thank you so much for reaching out early in 2021, I am so thrilled we got to start this journey and everything it became. Congratulations on a spectacular episode, cheers to us all hating chess together!

    • @MichelleKhare
      @MichelleKhare  Před 2 lety +3935

      So grateful to have met you on this adventure, Levy! This project evolved into something I couldn't have imagined. What an amazing year!!

    • @DinaBelenkaya
      @DinaBelenkaya Před 2 lety +235

      Please don’t hate it :)

    • @legueu
      @legueu Před 2 lety +323

      You were flexing so hard at the start of the video with the blindfold XD

    • @danielachonen6352
      @danielachonen6352 Před 2 lety +129

      Gotham sub abandoned his game to give Michelle that 1000 ELO, best community in the world KEKW

    • @danielsayre3385
      @danielsayre3385 Před 2 lety +44

      Respectfully WTF

  • @chess
    @chess Před 2 lety +14198

    So many memories and such an incredible video: Huge props to the editors =) Amazing storytelling, Michelle!!! 🙌

    • @MichelleKhare
      @MichelleKhare  Před 2 lety +1230

      Thank you so much for your support and for having me in POGCHAMPS3!!!

    • @legueu
      @legueu Před 2 lety +241

      You know it's a good video when they teach the bongcloud.

    • @George_vv
      @George_vv Před 2 lety +81

      A website on a website... What could be better?

    • @hunterh7210
      @hunterh7210 Před 2 lety +13

      Great Job Michelle 👏. You were great. 😁

    • @starinthesky2907
      @starinthesky2907 Před 2 lety +5

      Lol Gotham shouldn't be here. You're an IM bruh stop clinging on to Hikaru wherever he goes 😂😂

  • @adityagoel5746
    @adityagoel5746 Před 6 měsíci +914

    Hikaru: Its very hard to recover if you lose your queen
    Also Hikaru:REACHES 2600 DOING THE BOTEZ GAMBIT

    • @wisl4t
      @wisl4t Před 4 měsíci +15

      i mean his statement is true in general + he's a good ass player

    • @ItzMeZyfer
      @ItzMeZyfer Před 2 měsíci +9

      Hikaru is literally the second best player behind magnus, and on top of that, he’s the highest rated blitz player with a rating exceeding stock fish on 3400. That rule doesn’t apply to him.

    • @MozartAmadeus-fm5dd
      @MozartAmadeus-fm5dd Před 2 měsíci +5

      @@ItzMeZyferSecond best player, no Fabi is the second best player

    • @ChessAndNotCheckers
      @ChessAndNotCheckers Před měsícem +3

      ​@@MozartAmadeus-fm5ddNot at blitz

    • @Master_King_JJ
      @Master_King_JJ Před měsícem

      @@MozartAmadeus-fm5dd magnus on top , hikaru second,

  • @engin3er
    @engin3er Před 9 měsíci +1614

    Ok but HOW in the WORLD did you get Levy AND Hikaru in one video

    • @letsdomath1750
      @letsdomath1750 Před 9 měsíci +112

      Money and social media connections. 🤔🤷‍♂️

    • @Arodrim
      @Arodrim Před 7 měsíci +41

      I think they are all in the same media company, botez as well

    • @contextinvideos
      @contextinvideos Před 5 měsíci +39

      chess is not like big movie actors. it also helps that hikaru and levy are chess personalities

    • @NotSoUselessFacts
      @NotSoUselessFacts Před 5 měsíci +6

      They do stuff together lots

    • @MistPlayzYT
      @MistPlayzYT Před 4 měsíci +3

      It Was Uploaded 2 Years Ago Man

  • @archibrookbank9017
    @archibrookbank9017 Před 2 lety +11256

    Levi: "I'll be your instructor"
    Levi: *Immediately flexes with blindfold*

  • @BotezLive
    @BotezLive Před 2 lety +7125

    INCREDIBLY DONE ❤️

    • @h-fz2184
      @h-fz2184 Před 2 lety +23

      Hello

    • @MichelleKhare
      @MichelleKhare  Před 2 lety +574

      My queens!!! Thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to be in this video. 💗 SO grateful to have gotten to learn from you.

    • @dev_peace_soul
      @dev_peace_soul Před 2 lety +12

      Omg
      I watched you thousands time with samay raina 😁🙏🏻
      Love from india 🇮🇳♥

    • @nukiesduke6868
      @nukiesduke6868 Před 2 lety +4

      Of course the below average fame obsessed chess girls hopped on the video. LOL. May actually want to feature some actual good female players and not painfully average ones that are just known for their looks.

    • @youtubedude3527
      @youtubedude3527 Před 2 lety +3

      @@MichelleKhare u are amazing and can do literally anything so I
      We know u are set for life, never stop posting

  • @user-pd9xn9vo2h
    @user-pd9xn9vo2h Před 11 měsíci +318

    8:40 I love the way she is teaching, so positive and trying also to take the same vibe as michelle while giving commentary on how she plays but in a way that she doesn't feel dumb

    • @Fr4ggyy
      @Fr4ggyy Před 9 měsíci +10

      Anna is fantastic at it, it's what makes her so great

    • @-_deploy_-
      @-_deploy_- Před 8 měsíci +18

      Feeling dumb while playing chess is universal

    • @bajablast8216
      @bajablast8216 Před 7 měsíci +7

      She makes you feel like your doing good which is *confidence*

  • @drakefong1619
    @drakefong1619 Před 11 měsíci +324

    The last game that Michelle played that’s literally the grand example of “it doesn’t matter how you got there” at the end of the day she got her goal. A win is a win

  • @AnnaRudolfChess
    @AnnaRudolfChess Před 2 lety +8099

    The moment Castlemania was born! I'm so proud of your journey, Michelle, and it's been such a joy and honour guiding you! Cannot wait to see where else your challenges will take you, you're unstoppable!! 💙

    • @theedisoniavideoproduction731
      @theedisoniavideoproduction731 Před 2 lety +32

      Pog

    • @MichelleKhare
      @MichelleKhare  Před 2 lety +586

      The true queen of Castlemania! Anna, I am in gratitude that the universe brought us together. I’m so grateful to you as a friend and coach. I couldn’t have done this without you. Now everybody go subscribe to Anna!!

    • @MrSupernova111
      @MrSupernova111 Před 2 lety +17

      Hi Anna and blankies! The whole crew is in the comment section! :)

    • @garrydimasa1964
      @garrydimasa1964 Před 2 lety +15

      @@MichelleKhare As someone who occasionaly follow your streams, your perseverence against the odds truly deserve an admiration, Michelle. Proud of the 1000 ELO you've finally reached. Great job!

    • @Diachron
      @Diachron Před 2 lety +17

      I learned of this journey from Anna's streams. Fantastic work (on both the chess and video). Michelle's work ethic is humbling, and Anna's wisdom as a chess/life coach is profound.

  • @LexieLimitless
    @LexieLimitless Před 2 lety +3589

    SO GOOD! Can't imagine how much patience was required during the training, filming AND editing of this video. You killed it Michelle!

  • @PujaSingh-cd6qy
    @PujaSingh-cd6qy Před 7 měsíci +77

    girl. the chess plateau is real. as a under 14 player who has only like 380 rating and started playing barely a month ago after a hiatus, it gets you sooo agitated and frustrated that you cant even think about practise and just become desperate. to anybody who is going through this. Practise will help. like a LOT, Stay strong!

  • @g.3521
    @g.3521 Před rokem +549

    Hikaru looking like the final boss of chess

    • @ganymedecyrus_
      @ganymedecyrus_ Před 7 měsíci +2

      lol 😂

    • @HedgeHogMan650
      @HedgeHogMan650 Před 6 měsíci +11

      well he is

    • @mintchevvv1834
      @mintchevvv1834 Před 5 měsíci +6

      @@HedgeHogMan650Magnus

    • @schofer1556
      @schofer1556 Před 3 měsíci +6

      ​@@mintchevvv1834 Nah, this is kinda like Messi and Ronaldo in soccer, you may like one more but both are very good at chess and I'm sure that next generations of chess players will grow up knowing about both of them

    • @jamescrowley229
      @jamescrowley229 Před 2 měsíci +2

      Magnus is clearly better tho

  • @denisgamesbg9963
    @denisgamesbg9963 Před 2 lety +6665

    I love how Hikaru is just sitting there like a god of chess

    • @aaaa-ym3ky
      @aaaa-ym3ky Před 2 lety +359

      like the VIP's in squid game

    • @leusmaximusx
      @leusmaximusx Před 2 lety +12

      @@aaaa-ym3ky whats a stupid squid game ?

    • @Jason-cl6yp
      @Jason-cl6yp Před 2 lety +135

      @@leusmaximusx Splatoon

    • @Shadow-nv1px
      @Shadow-nv1px Před 2 lety +3

      @@aaaa-ym3ky bruh😂

    • @josh8837
      @josh8837 Před 2 lety +17

      He’s sitting like everyone else lmao

  • @OMGFantasy
    @OMGFantasy Před 2 lety +6826

    That levy guy is super well spoken, he should start a CZcams channel on chess or something

  • @marshmellowheadgamer1228
    @marshmellowheadgamer1228 Před 6 měsíci +127

    "it's not about who makes the first blunder, it's about who makes the last blunder"
    i'm keeping that as a motivational quote

  • @fashidox
    @fashidox Před 10 měsíci +126

    As a recent chess starter, it's so refreshing to see someone else crying over this board game. I put so much pressure on myself because I know I'm smart and capable, but I just wasn't seeing results, but I was expecting way too many results in the first few weeks. Chess takes time and when you give it that time, then those results show. Amazing watch.

  • @Dark3nedVoid
    @Dark3nedVoid Před rokem +3274

    Hikaru looked so badass on his throne honestly

  • @kiraop6633
    @kiraop6633 Před rokem +2852

    Levy in this vid: Omg she played the best move , she has great potentials
    Levy in his vids: Bullshit move, 69 blunder and 420 felonies, must be 10 elo

  • @crazyjgamer4726
    @crazyjgamer4726 Před 9 měsíci +104

    The utter shock and sheer terror on your face when levy put on the blindfold was priceless. Shows how skilled he really is.

  • @t.c.4321
    @t.c.4321 Před 10 měsíci +637

    That Levi guy seems like a nice chap who is also really good at chess, he should start his own CZcams channel.

    • @buggybugs906
      @buggybugs906 Před 10 měsíci +31

      He’s the biggest chess CZcamsr rn

    • @timm.6733
      @timm.6733 Před 10 měsíci +24

      Ba dum tss

    • @caffes
      @caffes Před 9 měsíci +100

      he should probably name it gothamchess, just seem fitting

    • @averagelizard2489
      @averagelizard2489 Před 9 měsíci +46

      He should also probably start a series called "Guess the Elo" where his viewers submit their games that Levi analyzes abd then guesses their Elo.

    • @twincherry4958
      @twincherry4958 Před 9 měsíci +1

      ​@buggybugs906 what's the channel

  • @analogblues
    @analogblues Před 2 lety +1624

    This is the BEST chess documentary I've ever seen in my life. It has humor, excitement, tension, and a clear love for the game. Michelle - you are such an inspiration. You fought and hustled your way to a 1000 rating. I was cheering you on every step of the way. I knew you could do it. Please always stay with chess and its community for life. You're AMAZING! #castlemania

    • @MichelleKhare
      @MichelleKhare  Před 2 lety +97

      Thank you for this kind review, Daniel!! We are so grateful you're a part of our community!!

    • @gasslighterr
      @gasslighterr Před rokem +3

      Have you only seen 1 chess documentary?

    • @engigames
      @engigames Před rokem

      ​@@gasslighterr shut up

  • @tamannasharma4855
    @tamannasharma4855 Před 2 lety +1456

    Everytime I see Michelle cry, my heart just breaks. Why does this woman undermine herself so much?! You are absolutely amazing Michelle. Amazing! People, like me, genuinely would love to be in a place like yours where you take a challenge, not just go through with it always but conquer it everytime! And here I struggle with just taking the first step. You are amazing Michelle. Thank you for literally blessing our lives.

    • @aliceinwonderlust
      @aliceinwonderlust Před 2 lety +6

      Literally said everything ive ever wanted to say

    • @NahlaAnwer
      @NahlaAnwer Před 2 lety +6

      Exactly what I wanted to say!

    • @LetticeTravels
      @LetticeTravels Před 2 lety +12

      TBH every time I see Michelle cry I think she's faking it. Like there has to be a narrative arc. There has to be a low moment which she can then turn around.

    • @LetticeTravels
      @LetticeTravels Před 2 lety +4

      Don't get me wrong I love her channel but I think every story has to have a low point otherwise why would people watch.

    • @NahlaAnwer
      @NahlaAnwer Před 2 lety +3

      @@LetticeTravels I mean there has to be a storyline with ups and downs for it to be engaging of course, but I think it's still real, just the magic of editing I guess.

  • @katyanderson1413
    @katyanderson1413 Před 9 měsíci +40

    32:06 i straight up like almost cried. she's so hyped for michelle 😭

  • @BrownBearNZ
    @BrownBearNZ Před rokem +11

    Can't wait for May 20th for Michelle's vid! Loved the passion and heart that this video detailed, i had to rewatch for the vibes. Confidence looks stunning on you, girl 👯‍♀️🙌

  • @kelseydangerous
    @kelseydangerous Před 2 lety +2042

    you inspire me so much!! I’m so proud of you!!!

    • @Asswipes123
      @Asswipes123 Před 2 lety +1

      Hello checkmark

    • @yaqort3052
      @yaqort3052 Před 2 lety +7

      @@Asswipes123 not funny

    • @Asswipes123
      @Asswipes123 Před 2 lety +2

      @@yaqort3052 yeah genuinely don’t know why I commented this sorry

    • @m7mdisenm866
      @m7mdisenm866 Před rokem +1

      @@Asswipes123 hey incase you're still feeling bad I'm just here to tell you, you don't have to feel bad

    • @Asswipes123
      @Asswipes123 Před rokem +4

      @@m7mdisenm866 I mean honestly it was 8 months ago I think I’m fine 😂

  • @AnnaCramling
    @AnnaCramling Před 2 lety +887

    Congrats Michelle on this video! You’re honestly one of the most hard-working and inspiring people I’ve ever met, it was so much fun coaching you! You’re amazing!! ❤️

    • @Navaknown
      @Navaknown Před 2 lety +1

    • @thisisthemansworld8704
      @thisisthemansworld8704 Před 2 lety

      Anna Cramling 😍

    • @foryourspirit3995
      @foryourspirit3995 Před 2 lety

      You really need to smile more Anna! 😁

    • @antonyantony6343
      @antonyantony6343 Před rokem

      All the best for upcoming Olympiad chess games.

    • @roxydzey
      @roxydzey Před 20 dny

      why this comment got less attention from fans and no response from Michelle while all other people who helped her got the response? :D

  • @KevDoes
    @KevDoes Před 6 měsíci +20

    Good on you for sticking through! This was such a fun video to watch, and I really enjoyed how you went deeper and discussed what "being bad" at chess made you feel - it's something we have probably all felt

  • @charleevelasquez3632
    @charleevelasquez3632 Před 5 měsíci +16

    I love how real Michelle is, It doesn't feel like iI' watching a CZcamsr it feels like I'm watching a friend, it was comforting when she talked about her feelings during the match, she's overall a great CZcamsr and super fun, ik that this is a old video but I love to see all your growth, Keep growing Michelle

  • @Orimthekeyacolite
    @Orimthekeyacolite Před rokem +2381

    I'm officially addicted to rewatching this shit over and over. I think Michelle really put her finger on the main problem with chess: because it's so much tied to our perception of intelligence, not being good enough makes you feel dumb and embarrassed rather than just treating it as another skill to learn. Once you get over this barrier in your head, it becomes fun

    • @aldhairmedico9408
      @aldhairmedico9408 Před rokem +15

      Apparently, that's my case now... Hope my wife accept my suggestion

    • @maxkho00
      @maxkho00 Před rokem +17

      @@aldhairmedico9408 I have the opposite "problem". I am really good at chess (for the amount of time that I've been playing), but my tested IQ is nothing out of the ordinary, and now I don't know what to make of it.

    • @choreomaniac
      @choreomaniac Před rokem +8

      That’s why I quit when I was a kid. There is no excuse for bad luck or anything. You lose because you aren’t as food at chess.

    • @justsomeclipsforya91
      @justsomeclipsforya91 Před rokem +4

      @@maxkho00 You just have to learn to apply your mental acuity to other things.

    • @maxkho00
      @maxkho00 Před rokem +6

      @@justsomeclipsforya91 Oh, I do, no doubt. I usually pick things up very fast and am skilled in a large range of activities. Pretty much the only area in which my "mental acuity" is a limiting factor is IQ tests.

  • @icringealotnowadays973
    @icringealotnowadays973 Před 2 lety +1195

    When people say "you can be anything you want" they're talking about this woman istg😭😭

  • @HarveyCone
    @HarveyCone Před 11 měsíci +10

    That was a truly beautiful video. It told a story from start to finish and kept me captivated the whole time. i was actually sad that it ended. It was a true story of drive and discipline, and will to accomplish what you set your mind too. Congratulations on completing your chess journey!

  • @nicolasrevilla1538
    @nicolasrevilla1538 Před rokem +37

    Saw this a while ago, such a great journey, made me return to chess (more than 10 years later) and, more importantly, it helps when the morale is down and the selfdoubt is up

  • @JohnDulleckA
    @JohnDulleckA Před 2 lety +785

    Without a doubt, that was the best “Challenge Accepted “ video I’ve seen so far. I followed you through just about every training video before Pogchamps 3 and then watched all of your games during the tournament. Your commentary in this video was perfect, and showcased your journey very very well.
    Kudos!

    • @ladontrellquint4648
      @ladontrellquint4648 Před 2 lety +5

      Fantastic journey by Michelle. My only advice would've been to steamroll through some Jeremy Silman books, some Seirawan books, and the Kislik book Applying Logic in Chess, to have a thought process to follow. Really quick books can save a lot of time in the long run, but Michelle was doing this alone, so she couldn't have known.

    • @itsofficialyou7014
      @itsofficialyou7014 Před 2 lety

      Yeah, one of my favourites too, and yes I'm rewatching it 🌹✌️🌼!

    • @ananvaypant6076
      @ananvaypant6076 Před rokem

      ​@@ladontrellquint4648 too late to reply ig- I appreciate her efforts but doesnt almost everyone has to do it alone?

  • @kalli-ope
    @kalli-ope Před 2 lety +2761

    "The more memes in chess, the better - because that way we can piss off everybody who is gatekeeping it." - That was the moment this episode won me over. Chess is an absolutely amazing feat of mind when you play it beautifully, and it is hard enough as it is, so gatekeeping is really nothing more than a d*ckmove at that point. Well done for keeping the joy alive.

    • @jimai808
      @jimai808 Před 2 lety +107

      I love that magnus, arguably the greatest chess player of all time, used the bong cloud in an actual tournament and hikaru played the bong cloud accepted in response. You just know the old elitists were malding.

    • @hiimdarius1477
      @hiimdarius1477 Před 2 lety +8

      @@jimai808 they mad

    • @laughinggoat9343
      @laughinggoat9343 Před 2 lety +17

      @@jimai808 they tied it with the bongcloud in a tournament by threefold repetition.. legends

    • @Morphysince94
      @Morphysince94 Před 2 lety

      who are these idiots who are gatekeeping chess?? 🤣🤣 The most useless thing in the world!! Never heard about anyone gatekeeping any games which exists in this world 😅, gatekeeping whaaaat?

    • @sweertay5563
      @sweertay5563 Před 2 lety +6

      what does gatekeeping mean?

  • @adminintern1
    @adminintern1 Před 9 měsíci +12

    This was heart warming. Your other challenge videos are one thing, but an odyssey like this is so much more! Its something else. Well done Michelle, you courage in sticking with this in the face of self-doubt and failure is inspiring.

  • @user-nd9tz8qo5q
    @user-nd9tz8qo5q Před 5 měsíci +3

    I just love that journey so much
    When I was seeing the vedio I just got connected with your emotions.
    Hats off to your hardwork MICHELLE..
    and also hats off to your coaches who supported you with that much dedication.....

  • @Antondmt1
    @Antondmt1 Před 2 lety +3272

    Hikaru introduces himself in a position like he’s a king of the chess kingdom haha

    • @speeddemon2901
      @speeddemon2901 Před 2 lety +231

      Someone call magnus ...🤣🤣

    • @brendanpolk6038
      @brendanpolk6038 Před 2 lety +40

      Yeah isnt he 2nd blitz in the world?

    • @TheMrBonzz
      @TheMrBonzz Před 2 lety +140

      @@brendanpolk6038 he's still the number 1 blitz player in the world.

    • @ofiraviv8458
      @ofiraviv8458 Před 2 lety +108

      @@TheMrBonzz no he's not, he lost about 16 points on his last tourny which made him #2 after Carlsen

    • @adrianbanhao7977
      @adrianbanhao7977 Před 2 lety +15

      @@ofiraviv8458 lol because of drawing in st louis he lost points

  • @Melanie-ww4yk
    @Melanie-ww4yk Před 2 lety +2546

    Watching Michelle break down over her fear of not being smart enough is really an eye-opener about perspective. She's an ivy league graduate, who has interned and worked at some of the most sought-after companies for employment in the US and has her own CZcams channel with millions of followers, etc. It's crazy how with all the success she has had in her life so far, she still feels inadequate to her peers/goals. Her honesty/vulnerability is so important, though: I feel like a lot of people struggle with the same self-doubts, no matter how successful they are.

    • @niklaswetz1300
      @niklaswetz1300 Před 2 lety +23

      This Just Shows how everybody has His own strenghts

    • @baruchspinoza4541
      @baruchspinoza4541 Před 2 lety +28

      It took her 1 year to reach 1000 elo, that may be why she has fears of not being smart enough... :/

    • @xJoeKing
      @xJoeKing Před 2 lety +51

      Nothing in this video is real. Michelle is a professional actor and storyteller. This video was created to maximize your engagement.

    • @FlowerPower-cf2fp
      @FlowerPower-cf2fp Před 2 lety +2

      @Marcel Quach Rewatch the video from 29 mins.

    • @ZachAgape
      @ZachAgape Před 2 lety +3

      very true

  • @SevenTheJester
    @SevenTheJester Před 11 měsíci +7

    At 24:23 Hikaru makes a reference to one of my favorite adages about chess and, by extension, about life. The way it was taught to me was "the winner of any chess game is the person who makes the next to the last mistake."
    Chess is a very easy game to learn, but it's deceptively difficult to get really good at, and I applaud your efforts. This is the first video of yours that I've watched, but I was impressed by the way you kept at it when you were making mistakes and getting discouraged. We should always remember that if we're not making any mistakes, it means we're not trying anything new.
    I'm proud of your efforts, and welcome to this beautiful, crazy game of ours. 👏

  • @noidph
    @noidph Před 2 měsíci +2

    Hi Michelle! This is the 2nd video I've watched from your channel. (Just watched the Secret Service one -- so fun!-- and subscribed.:)) I admire your dedication to your craft and to improving yourself. This video is A+ in its storytelling. Greetings from a fellow chess player from the Philippines! (Haven't played in decades though hehe.) Can't believe I missed this video during the pandemic. :) Keep up the great work! Will binge on the rest of your vids.😊🙏❤👏

  • @halfaheartbongobongo
    @halfaheartbongobongo Před 2 lety +606

    The way this challenge ended up was honestly so inspiring. Michelle isn't the first person to do a challenge along the lines of "can I master Chess in X weeks." But the reality of Chess is that it's a hard game. A really hard game. The more you learn about Chess the more you realize how impossible it is to really master it in any short amount of time. Major props to Michelle for reaching that point, but not giving up on the challenge, still wanting to become a better Chess player than she started off and fighting to reach that 1000 ELO milestone. Great video - I would love to see Michelle run it back in a future PogChamps to try to win consolation or even make it to winner's bracket. But regardless of whether she keeps on with Chess or not, this is an achievement that I hope stays with her forever.

    • @jeffreykaufmann2867
      @jeffreykaufmann2867 Před 2 lety +1

      Chess is easy if you're only thinking two moves in advance.

    • @renx81
      @renx81 Před 2 lety

      She should easily be able to make it to the winners bracket at the level of play she's reached at this point, unless she gets really unlucky with the grouping again.

    • @jeffreykaufmann2867
      @jeffreykaufmann2867 Před 2 lety +1

      @@BombLobster It's mentally easy to think 2-3 moves in advance. If you have chess friends that are just as weak then you could have fun winning and losing.

    • @jeffreykaufmann2867
      @jeffreykaufmann2867 Před 2 lety +1

      @@BombLobster Chess at the very advanced level is boring cause the 1st 20 moves are memorized.

    • @jeffreykaufmann2867
      @jeffreykaufmann2867 Před 2 lety

      @@BombLobster Can one with a average I.Q become a very good chess player?

  • @MathematicPony
    @MathematicPony Před 2 lety +1281

    What an INCREDIBLE video. Chess is so incredibly ancient, and knowing how genius some people are at it from a very young age has always made chess feel inaccessible. But you have once again proven that achieving proficiency is within grasp if you put in the work! You don't have to be a grandmaster to reach a level of play that is enjoyable and interesting and sophisticated. Incredible video.

    • @allizbest
      @allizbest Před 2 lety +8

      I think that's why I love these. It proves that somebody doesn't HAVE to ready be gifted to be good at something!

    • @7rollface
      @7rollface Před 2 lety +8

      In one stream Anna Rudolf and Levi Rozman said that 1000-1200 is probably the most enjoyable point for chess. You understand enough to know what’s going on and what you’re doing, and there’s plenty for you to still learn, but it hasn’t yet got to the point where your study is more and more dominated by rote memorisation.

    • @Orcahhh
      @Orcahhh Před 2 lety +9

      @@parimtm stfu
      as you said, chess is a sport, a leisure activity, and I do whatever tf I want in my free time

    • @Buggolious
      @Buggolious Před 2 lety +2

      @@parimtm so every sport in the world is just useless to you huh

    • @parimtm
      @parimtm Před 2 lety

      @@Orcahhh waste of space.... I see

  • @kruso12
    @kruso12 Před 10 měsíci +6

    im so impressed over all the challanges you do! its amazing to watch! Chess is a amazing experience!. have not seen the video fully yet. but about half way! hope you win some of the next games! You are amazing! keep it up! :D :D (just notised this was a year old video haha )

  • @nathanielpotter7621
    @nathanielpotter7621 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Seeing this video reminded me of my own journey in chess improvement many years ago; your storytelling captures the ups and downs of winning, losing, and 'tilting' in a way that any level of player could relate to. Truly, a compelling story and maybe you'll push beyond 1000!

  • @Max-js7zr
    @Max-js7zr Před 2 lety +411

    Your grandkids would think you are the grandmaster at lying about all the things you've done, if you didn't have this youtube channel as evidence. You've lived a full life and you're still young. Love the videos

    • @yasminmartinez
      @yasminmartinez Před 2 lety +9

      the grandmaster at LYING FJDKF IM DEAD

    • @jdklein033
      @jdklein033 Před 2 lety +4

      Yes, the story of grandma hitting 1k elo would just be too crazy to be believable.

  • @gregdawe2786
    @gregdawe2786 Před rokem +3

    So I have only recently watched Pogchamps and I waited till the end to watch this. Your comments at the time, of chess being one of your toughest challenges, kinda shocked me. I understood and accepted it, but somehow it was hard to believe. When I finally watched this video and saw that you continued on, and it took you MONTHS. My jaw dropped. I am new to chess, and I am struggling to get over 500 ELO, so there is no shade. It was just really inspiring to see you keep pushing, and it's amazing to see that you struggled so much with this and stuck with it and persevered. I hope to god if there is a Pogchamps 5 you are part of it. Watching your progress through this has been inspiring and wow just so happy for you when you hit 1003 ELO, cried a little honestly :)

  • @letsdomath1750
    @letsdomath1750 Před 9 měsíci +26

    I love and admire your persistence, Michelle! You have an indefatigable spirit, and its inspiring to watch you surmount obstacles, both external and internal. 😄

  • @ChrisVillain
    @ChrisVillain Před 2 lety +785

    MICHELLE!!!!! NOT ME CRYING WHEN U HIT 1000 🙌🏻😭😭😭❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ IM SO PROUD OF U FRIEND!!!! YOU’RE FEARLESS!!!!!!

  • @nomekop777
    @nomekop777 Před rokem +1778

    I love that you got hikaru in this almost mystical throne room thing, ready to dispense his wisdom

  • @nickkosmachev1646
    @nickkosmachev1646 Před 7 měsíci +2

    hey great video and great job bringing in all these professional players CONGRATS on reaching the 1000

  • @moniquejavier5114
    @moniquejavier5114 Před 10 měsíci +5

    michelle, Never give up ok. you went through so many challenges. YOU ARE AMAZING.

  • @FlabbyGaming1
    @FlabbyGaming1 Před 2 lety +4065

    Apart from the blindfold, this is the nicest levy has ever been

  • @keithgoddard4192
    @keithgoddard4192 Před 2 lety +764

    For what it's worth.... learning Chess is an incredibly humbling experience for just about every person on the planet. It's also one of those things where pretty much the ONLY way to consistently grow and improve is to get whipped, so that you learn from your mistakes. You did amazingly well, and I sincerely hope you continue playing and learning chess. Once you get over the fear of losing (or reacting negatively to losing), it is a lot of fun and very rewarding.

    • @user-ic6nm4ol4r
      @user-ic6nm4ol4r Před 2 lety +39

      Lol that's why I love the game. I lose a game and Im like "wow I hate this.... im gonna play another match"

    • @Jess-TheMess
      @Jess-TheMess Před 2 lety +3

      @@user-ic6nm4ol4r deadass

    • @dabbasw31
      @dabbasw31 Před 2 lety +17

      Yep. In chess even a mediocre player can easily wipe every beginner. The learning curve is very steep. :o
      If you want to become better you constantly have to face defeat - because the slightest mistake will cost you the game.
      If you want to become even better you will experience games where you do not make a single clear mistake altogether - but still lose, because the opponent still made better "correct" moves. :)

    • @robertwilson3866
      @robertwilson3866 Před 2 lety +5

      I am actually very confident at chess but in reality am quite bad.

    • @Thelaretus
      @Thelaretus Před 2 lety +2

      @@robertwilson3866 Same. I'm like 500 and behave like an expert LUL.

  • @DustyStarrs
    @DustyStarrs Před měsícem

    what an incredible video, amazing directing, cinematography and editing as always and what a beautiful journey to watch

  • @brofenix
    @brofenix Před 6 měsíci +12

    You did great in your training and performance in the tournament, Michelle :) The end of the video did seem like you struggling to accept you didn't meet your expectations for yourself, and I hope you didn't beat yourself up too much.

  • @laurendegelia964
    @laurendegelia964 Před 2 lety +208

    Levy: I’m going to wear a blindfold
    Michelle: 👁👄👁

  • @kaumudimahajan7739
    @kaumudimahajan7739 Před 2 lety +576

    it feels like years that i've spent waiting for this

  • @roxydragon77
    @roxydragon77 Před 4 měsíci +16

    A year ago I started playing chess after watching this video and today I hit that 1000 elo mark. Thank you Michelle 💜

  • @ashtonhellewell4738
    @ashtonhellewell4738 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Huge congratulations on your goal, nice playing in pogchamps. Great determination, I hope I get to that point too.

  • @Nick-ov4cc
    @Nick-ov4cc Před rokem +1312

    Hikaru lookin like a chess villain 😂😂

  • @InfinityRift7
    @InfinityRift7 Před rokem +1538

    Levy playing blindfolded was HILARIOUS to watch, especially when you factor in the reaction Michelle had.

    • @ckobo84
      @ckobo84 Před 10 měsíci +29

      Him saying chess players aren't intelligent ...makes me think he has no clue how intelligent the average person is

    • @HighlyCruciferous
      @HighlyCruciferous Před 10 měsíci +4

      Playing blindfolded is nothing special. Weak flex. He should have played with a large material handicap instead.

    • @Thomas-xb9nh
      @Thomas-xb9nh Před 9 měsíci +24

      ​@@ckobo84that was not what he was saying, he is saying that you do not have to be intelligent to play chess

    • @larry1816
      @larry1816 Před 9 měsíci +17

      ​@@HighlyCruciferousHow bro felt after saying it was a "weak flex": ✨ 💪🗿

    • @eliasvonbrille
      @eliasvonbrille Před 7 měsíci +4

      I am glad that Levy is clearing up this IQ chess myth. Maybe there is a slight difference at the absolute highest lvl (not enough to be particularly impressive and probably not causal) but on let's say expert to master lvl it makes literally no difference whatsoever. I can guarantee you that. My trainer was mentally handicapped (2200 rated) and always completely bear my ass just to give one example.
      He simply knows the game better than me.

  • @maloreally
    @maloreally Před měsícem +3

    Okay, so I know this is an old video, but I just watched it because I am learning to play chess, and this video was actually so helpful to me. I really struggle with wanting to be good at things quickly, and getting extremely frustrated and self-critical when I don't feel like I am progressing rapidly enough (and a lot of my perceptions of what would be good enough are dramatically skewed and unrealistic). Watching how you struggled and hit that same "I HATE CHESS *DOUBLE BIRD*" moment that I definitely get to was really great! And knowing it took you eight months to break 1000 really gave me a more realistic idea of how long it might take me to improve (heck it could take longer than eight months). Instead of thinking I should be better in one month, I feel less heartbroken by each loss knowing this. So anyway, your 2 year old journey helped this random person feel reinvigorated by the chess learning process. Also, super belated congrats! :D

    • @LittleAleKhine
      @LittleAleKhine Před měsícem +1

      congrats to you too for understanding that!
      yes, play good takes time. and being good at chess takes even more time!
      so, til it comes, just enjoy your games sis ;)

    • @maloreally
      @maloreally Před měsícem +1

      @@LittleAleKhine thank you! I will definitely be spending more time enjoying the ride. 😊

  • @michaelparham1328
    @michaelparham1328 Před 11 měsíci +2

    I've been wanting something like this for a while. A back and forth between master and pupil. Damn near every videa I've seen 'teaching' chess tends to skip through the stages, explaining little of why anything was done.

  • @T1J
    @T1J Před 2 lety +1983

    why did a chess video make me cry

  • @jackjax7921
    @jackjax7921 Před 2 lety +871

    3:00 Hikaru looks like a Yakuza boss but when he streams feels like your childhood best friend you havent seen in a long time.😂

  • @minsuyeom
    @minsuyeom Před 5 měsíci +3

    I’m very new to this channel, but I loved how hard you worked on getting better at chess. I’m a big fan of chess myself, and once I played chess online for 6 hours in one day. I’ve already subscribed! Please keep making this great content❤️

  • @nazaninmrf9154
    @nazaninmrf9154 Před 8 měsíci +4

    That's the movitation I needed. Love the story line and thank you

  • @pizzaguy6006
    @pizzaguy6006 Před rokem +1066

    i like how everyone is helping michelle and hikaru is just siting down on a grand-looking chair with 2 dim lights commentating on everything. dude is like the boss, like the master of all grandmasters.

    • @Replis
      @Replis Před rokem +39

      He is the boss though.

    • @rydes1662
      @rydes1662 Před rokem +12

      @@Replis It's a throne lol

    • @nilsdula7693
      @nilsdula7693 Před rokem +36

      The master of grandmasters is Carlsen lol

    • @shehabgamal8640
      @shehabgamal8640 Před rokem +25

      @@nilsdula7693 Magnus is better i guess but they are pretty much on the same level, grandmasters among grandmasters.

    • @odomisan
      @odomisan Před rokem +2

      That was the backseat the chat put him on

  • @br00talcabbage64
    @br00talcabbage64 Před 2 lety +274

    Awesome! What a switch from the more physically and emotionally demanding challenges you’ve done! Mental challenge! How rad!

  • @Andrew_Young
    @Andrew_Young Před 9 měsíci +2

    This is the first chess video that literally made me cry! Good for you Michelle!

  • @88Spint
    @88Spint Před rokem +1

    This was seriously badass editing and filming :D

  • @trisin4k
    @trisin4k Před 2 lety +248

    omg i literally ADORE anna rudolf's energy and style of teaching

    • @clarab.7680
      @clarab.7680 Před 2 lety +10

      right? her cheering michelle on at the end was so adorable

    • @peterpupe8352
      @peterpupe8352 Před 2 lety +4

      Yeah, anna is too nice for this world. Shes the best

  • @actuallyfungi1384
    @actuallyfungi1384 Před rokem +1531

    I'm currently in a bit of an obsession with chess and this is the most inspiring thing I could have watched. The editing was amazing and I'm so glad to have followed along with your journey

    • @nairm
      @nairm Před rokem +1

      I feel the exact same!

    • @lunaponta594
      @lunaponta594 Před rokem +18

      same. youtube is doing things with me. ALL MY RECOMMENDEDS ARE CHESS HELP ME

    • @lunaponta594
      @lunaponta594 Před rokem +1

      @indp. iv P O S I T I O N ! ?
      look at you using chess vocabulary out of a sudden!! at least yours makes sense, i'm caching myself saying "losing material" on situations the phrase just doesnt work, help me.

    • @thatNPC1
      @thatNPC1 Před rokem +1

      sameee omg

    • @101pingking8
      @101pingking8 Před rokem

      Same!

  • @anderssvendsen6682
    @anderssvendsen6682 Před 11 měsíci +3

    Michelle your content is on another level! So freaking amazing.

  • @lwazicinisodlamini4299
    @lwazicinisodlamini4299 Před 9 měsíci +4

    I love this video it inspired me. I didn't know how to play chess. Took a bold step 🪜 Enjoy your journey mate 😊 And THANK YOU MICHELLE ❤

  • @winfried3208
    @winfried3208 Před 2 lety +1900

    I have never seen Levy that well-behaved

  • @retro_sounds
    @retro_sounds Před rokem +3498

    I don't know if I'm getting old or what, but I cried like a baby when she won that last game. This is better storytelling than most of Netflix.

  • @marciohiroyuki
    @marciohiroyuki Před 11 měsíci +3

    Congrats! An amazing journey!

  • @brianthespyro
    @brianthespyro Před 10 měsíci +27

    I want to say that seeing her learn how to play chess inspired me to play chess, I'm still not the best but over the time I've gotten better

  • @hollyray4884
    @hollyray4884 Před 2 lety +385

    this might be my favorite episode in the series. i still don't understand how to play chess, but i was gripped by the complexity and your resilience

    • @jesuslovesyou2616
      @jesuslovesyou2616 Před rokem +2

      Jesus Christ died for your sins please repent for the kingdom of heaven is at hand 17283

  • @aok2075
    @aok2075 Před 2 lety +894

    Crazy inspiring. She literally went from "I know how the pieces move" to 1000.

    • @mono1813
      @mono1813 Před 2 lety +23

      Which is pretty normal considering the 8 months deduction tbf. Nothing crazy.

    • @uselessdegenerate7565
      @uselessdegenerate7565 Před 2 lety +16

      @@mono1813 yea, she took 8 months to get to 1000 lmao.

    • @uselessdegenerate7565
      @uselessdegenerate7565 Před 2 lety +8

      It took her 8 months lmao

    • @MrTrollo2
      @MrTrollo2 Před 2 lety +15

      to be fair, I was rather surprised by how little progress this was. I know people who I'd consider average in such kind of things that got further with less afford...

    • @uselessdegenerate7565
      @uselessdegenerate7565 Před 2 lety +46

      @@MrTrollo2 exactly, she had direct coaching and advice from masters and it seems like she consistently put in hours of practice a day for at least a month. Even then it took her 8 months just to get to 1000. I suspect that this is because she made getting better at chess Alot more complicated and difficult than it really is. She was writing down pages of notes and she really was "training like a grandmaster", but you can't do that when you're a sub 1000 player. All she needed to do to surpass 1000 was play dozens of puzzles and games everyday and she would probably be around 1500 by now. I feel like she mightve had this notion that there are secret methods to "get good" at chess quick or smth when in reality all you need to do to improve is play consistently, look at CZcams videos and learn from your mistakes. In the end, I think all of the first hand coaching she received actually mightve stunted her development because she was learning to run before she could even walk. It's just a theory though and I've never actually watched any of her 1 on 1 coaching sessions so I could be completely wrong. It's either this or she's just that bad at chess which I highly doubt.

  • @oilyvio
    @oilyvio Před 8 měsíci +2

    absolutely fantastic, such dedication

  • @yaofanskra
    @yaofanskra Před 4 měsíci

    Your videos provide a satisfactory sense of achievement of course, and that's part of the reason why I want more (the happy ending, I mean).
    But there sre tons of happy ending videos on yt. The main reason I like yours and have subscribed is curiosity. Not so much expecting you to win every single challenge. But see in 1st person, through you, what something I could never try is like, or something I never thought of trying but always wanted to. It's like we live a thousand lives but conveniently summarised /edited with limited available time on our hands haha. I appreciate the editing: you don't skip too much so we can still learn / retain something, yet you don't dwell too long on it to make it into a full lesson.
    In this video, I rejoiced of course, but to be honest it was the only time I wondered what's fhe point of doing it just to complete a goal and then leave it aside. It didn't look like you enjoyed it but you did it anyway out of stubborness. I hope you go easier on yourself. :)

  • @dinospumoni5611
    @dinospumoni5611 Před 2 lety +542

    32:17 I love how excited Anna is, like she's watching her own daughter.

    • @ilovecheesecakee
      @ilovecheesecakee Před 2 lety +36

      Anna was literally the most supportive person each time. I hope we can all find our own Anna in our life. She truly is such an encouraging, sincere and committed coach. We love Anna so much.

    • @burnicebrown9272
      @burnicebrown9272 Před rokem +7

      Right!! Castlemania

    • @arneshpal7702
      @arneshpal7702 Před rokem

      No

    • @medusa7690
      @medusa7690 Před rokem

      She’s definitely gonna be using castle mania

  • @pizzaguy6006
    @pizzaguy6006 Před rokem +583

    imagine how stressful must it be to play chess when an international master and a grandmaster is spectating your game

  • @AlejandroCalderon-ud9nh
    @AlejandroCalderon-ud9nh Před 4 měsíci

    Just watched this video and wow simply wow.
    I love how she spoke of the chess community and specifically the people that helped train her!
    So much ❤ for the chess community right now.

  • @Gamer_X_01
    @Gamer_X_01 Před rokem +1

    That's great that you have chess streamers that could help you, i hope you are still gonna play more so yeah seeing fordward for more of your content

  • @Multitaskingrightnow
    @Multitaskingrightnow Před 2 lety +194

    I am so proud of you Michelle for sticking with it and getting the 1.000 ELO. You worked so hard for this. You did great sweetie!!!

  • @caramelcoffees
    @caramelcoffees Před rokem +342

    Anna and her "It's Castlemania!!" had me at the edge of my seat cheering. Lovely to have someone so supportive and excited for you in your corner

  • @MHK_JoseRizal
    @MHK_JoseRizal Před 9 měsíci +1

    This is the best video I"v seen keep it up Michelle and we hope you would reach 2000ELO😁

  • @John-thinks
    @John-thinks Před 2 měsíci

    Incredible to hear the chess community provided more love and support than you've come across anywhere else. it's a strong one for sure. keep at it!

  • @chessgains8075
    @chessgains8075 Před 2 lety +125

    4:00 Naka explaining the Bong Cloud with a straight face and in such a serious way is too funny XD

  • @ASMRChess
    @ASMRChess Před 2 lety +799

    This is some of the best and most inspirational chess content I've ever seen! Michelle you are amazing!

    • @jsomebadmemeh833
      @jsomebadmemeh833 Před 2 lety +6

      Don’t worry you got some nice content too :)

    • @cheeze5875
      @cheeze5875 Před 2 lety +4

      Waiting for the day you get your all important checkmark

    • @lemonstrangler
      @lemonstrangler Před 2 lety

      samee

    • @DemoTrucking
      @DemoTrucking Před 2 lety +1

      From Pawn to Queen: Journal/Notebook 200 pages to write in
      by Adriane Williams

    • @infinitediscovery3735
      @infinitediscovery3735 Před 2 lety

      you might love this chess content even more :) czcams.com/video/4ThR76ddovo/video.html

  • @OLskewL
    @OLskewL Před 11 měsíci

    Incredible video production. Relatable experience for all. God bless you

  • @LIfeisAdorbz
    @LIfeisAdorbz Před 10 měsíci +7

    Chess has always been something I Love and persistently graviate towards despite not truly knowin the ins and outs of it. Watching this on the timeline to getting a third of the way through and realizing I gotta click on this masterpiece because it's about to be over was a true blessing. This has been a true experience. One of truth and progression. Thank you for your honesty and tenacity. I pray you continue believing in yourself and proving to yourself that you indeed can accomplish beyond what your mind deems as possible. Philippians 4:13. I Love and appreciate you. God bless ;)

  • @r.l.6937
    @r.l.6937 Před 2 lety +81

    I LOVE how sincere and driven Michelle is in every single video, but this one had another level of dedication. Loved it.

  • @minecraftmasters2718
    @minecraftmasters2718 Před rokem +890

    At 6:32 I literally cried for Levy's soul...this journey was amazing

  • @NtpPrmsn
    @NtpPrmsn Před 2 měsíci

    I'm a beginner and when I found this vdo,it inspires me to keep playing and fight with my fear ! 🥺 thx for the amazing vdo Michelle 💕

  • @LittleAleKhine
    @LittleAleKhine Před měsícem

    n+1 time i watch this video, and i'm still amazed, impressed and thankful for how she took our game with the respect it deserves. I know i know, that was the point of the challenge & Michelle do everything with all her heart.
    But still, chess is a beautiful journey with ups&downs and we see that in this video! Maybe the reason i'm still watching this one for the n+1 time... (yes i'm proud to be a part of those who made this your top10 viewed video for now 😇)
    Big Thanks Michelle ✨️🙏