ROAD TO GM: EPISODE 1!

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  • @_JeffJeff_
    @_JeffJeff_ Před 14 dny +16959

    Levy got that 3 AM motivation

  • @luukipuuk3537
    @luukipuuk3537 Před 14 dny +7447

    Hikaru: “Mentally, you’re not quite there.”
    Levy: “And I took that personally…”

    • @Hgffyhv
      @Hgffyhv Před 14 dny +61

      Real

    • @k0nstixd
      @k0nstixd Před 14 dny +171

      But if thats what it takes to make levi a fing gm, then let it be 😂

    • @Rio-lv2zp
      @Rio-lv2zp Před 14 dny +144

      BRO HIKARU LITERALLY PREDICTED THIS

    • @holyphainesthai286
      @holyphainesthai286 Před 14 dny +12

      HHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAH

    • @ponnadaharish7149
      @ponnadaharish7149 Před 14 dny +25

      Lol this is the first thing that struck my mind after seeing the thumnile😂

  • @pedramhaqiqi7030
    @pedramhaqiqi7030 Před 12 dny +1401

    "i believe in you" button

    • @tayls316
      @tayls316 Před 6 dny

      Hell yeah

    • @damianpizarro1896
      @damianpizarro1896 Před 6 dny

      Hell yea

    • @raveivrantz5080
      @raveivrantz5080 Před 3 dny

      HELL YES!!!…also, we’ll love you no matter what 🤷‍♂️ But win this shit anyway cause you deserve that title!

  • @Devilfish6666
    @Devilfish6666 Před 13 dny +944

    In a hundred years, ppl will remember 3 things about chess:
    - 11th of May 1997: Deep Blue beats Kasparov
    - 20th of July 2022: Magnus Carlsen forfeits his WC title
    - 23rd of April 2024: LEVY ROZMAN IS BACK!
    In all honesty man, this is great news. Its such a pleasure for us, your viewers, to be with you on this journey. I hope you can enjoy it as well and remember you are never alone. 5 million ppl will always root for you no matter what happens. And you have a great wife and doggo:)

    • @mapsgillnet6762
      @mapsgillnet6762 Před 11 dny +7

      I concur! Levy is one of the few chess masters that have social skills and a personality. I've loved chess since I was given a 100 year old set as a kid, but I could never break into it, because it was dominated by overly-serious condescending nerds, overly competitive dweebs, and pompous dbags. Levy got me back into it and took me from 900s to 1100 in like 6 months. I hope he keeps doing it. The win at chess series taught me so much

    • @samuelk3076
      @samuelk3076 Před 6 dny +1

      + xqc losing in 6 moves

    • @MrSupernova111
      @MrSupernova111 Před 5 dny

      Levy is never going to be a GM. lol

    • @flleaf
      @flleaf Před 9 hodinami

      i thought the joke would be "Levy beats Levy"

  • @Evan-ph7jh
    @Evan-ph7jh Před 14 dny +9163

    Hell. Fucking. Yeah.

    • @prxxyanshu
      @prxxyanshu Před 14 dny

      im going to touch you

    • @Will-zs6ln
      @Will-zs6ln Před 14 dny +61

      PIN THIS BABY LETS GOOOOOOOOOOO

    • @H34L5
      @H34L5 Před 14 dny +3

      Moin moin

    • @GnuReligion
      @GnuReligion Před 14 dny +18

      Ah, but the real question is: Does Levy want the GM title enough to give up weed?

    • @apersonthatlovescats
      @apersonthatlovescats Před 14 dny +1

      This is what I thought when I saw this video

  • @_JeffJeff_
    @_JeffJeff_ Před 14 dny +6216

    "I am coming back to competitive over the board play"
    LETS FUCKING GOO!!!!!

    • @andreamorbello2507
      @andreamorbello2507 Před 14 dny +33

      SAME REACTION

    • @_JeffJeff_
      @_JeffJeff_ Před 14 dny +38

      FR FR THIS GONNA BE INSANE

    • @System.Error.
      @System.Error. Před 14 dny +9

      Well, he said he won’t be playing unless things regarding his mental health does not substantially change.. so…

    • @The_Lahmacun123
      @The_Lahmacun123 Před 14 dny +3

      This nice to see this

    • @The_Lahmacun123
      @The_Lahmacun123 Před 14 dny +4

      I opened up youtube, so maybe i got an idea of which opening i can learn and My favourite IM posted an unexpected thing

  • @gcollins1992
    @gcollins1992 Před 13 dny +245

    "They're not better than me!" is the most relatable chess thought other than "I'm trash, why do I even do this?"

    • @ChessDoctorsOrigins
      @ChessDoctorsOrigins Před 4 dny

      But they are... lol. Thats where ego goes too far. They might not be better in even raw skill, but they are better mentally or physically or in time management or in the other 16000 things that make up a strong chess player and you need all these things!!! He will find out soon enough

    • @gcollins1992
      @gcollins1992 Před 4 dny

      @@ChessDoctorsOrigins I mean yea, I agree with you. Just because it's a thought we all have from time to time, doesn't mean it's correct.
      On different days, I can crush a 1500 or get crushed by an 1100. But that 1500 is thinking "Man sometimes I can crush a 1700, and sometimes 1300s crush me."
      Chess is a funny game, but Elo rating measures consistency and closely approximates skill. An IM is IM strengh until proven otherwise, just like we really are what our rating says until we prove otherwise.

    • @bigchestflex
      @bigchestflex Před dnem

      Hahahaha these are the only two feelings I ever have playing chess. I suck!!

  • @LukeKowaletti
    @LukeKowaletti Před 13 dny +437

    Proud of you Levy. Congrats on getting your mental back on track, that's huge, and no easy feat. I'll be rooting for you, regardless of outcome. Remember, you've already accomplished more than virtually anyone in the history of the game as far as outreach and education goes. GM would just be a cherry on top of your already fantastic chess career. Thank you for everything you've done and continue to do, and for sharing your journey and struggles so openly. Love you!

  • @yairziv4890
    @yairziv4890 Před 13 dny +1497

    Can't wait for Levy shouting "THE ROOOOK" in the candidates

    • @aryansingh7270
      @aryansingh7270 Před 13 dny +2

      😮😅😂

    • @globularjalapeno
      @globularjalapeno Před 13 dny +1

    • @DDKKAY
      @DDKKAY Před 13 dny +10

      Or just Pre-moving the Checkmate in 8 before going to rest romm 😂

    • @tapsofosiris3110
      @tapsofosiris3110 Před 13 dny

      He's never going to be in the candidates. If he makes GM he's gonna do it by farming corrupt tournaments and his fide rating will never be over 2550.

    • @barryweaver8833
      @barryweaver8833 Před 13 dny +7

      the GM title doesn't mean Top Level GM.

  • @tylerw.6060
    @tylerw.6060 Před 14 dny +2810

    Hikaru said he had a chance at GM and Levy really took that to heart. LOL

    • @nikolauric3880
      @nikolauric3880 Před 14 dny +460

      All jokes aside, the motivation that anybody would get from a grandmaster saying you could reach that level, let alone Hikaru,should be huge and a massive step in the right direction

    • @bjwkusgxjdks
      @bjwkusgxjdks Před 14 dny +244

      Blud he got to 2450, he had to win 5-7 more rated games and he would’ve gotten the title. It’s not hard for him, the only one stopping him from becoming GM is himself.

    • @Mawble
      @Mawble Před 14 dny +158

      Didn't Hikaru say he believes the main reason Levy isn't GM is because he gets in his own head when he plays higher rated players?

    • @Phant0m51
      @Phant0m51 Před 14 dny +161

      ​@@bjwkusgxjdksI genuinely believe that a performance coach would be huge for him. Someone that specializes in helping people deal with performance anxiety and self doubt.

    • @OA_Fury
      @OA_Fury Před 14 dny

      Fr lmao

  • @CB-lh4ph
    @CB-lh4ph Před 13 dny +221

    23:06 Something that gets taught to high level athletes is to never think in negatives. Your brain doesn't know what "don't" means. If you think "don't mess this up" you're going to think of all the ways you could mess it up. If I tell you "don't think about giraffes," you're going to think about giraffes, whether you want to or not. Instead, say "I need to clutch this," or something to that effect. "Make sure I win." and you'll think of all the ways you can win

    • @markrobs2954
      @markrobs2954 Před 10 dny +18

      So instead of thinking "don't mess this up" instead think "mess this up" got it

    • @TheBlueAkumu
      @TheBlueAkumu Před 7 dny +4

      Don't shit yourself
      Now suffer as your mind shifts through the many ways you could accidentally and spontaneously mess up your clothes.

    • @MrSupernova111
      @MrSupernova111 Před 5 dny

      High level athletes are 1) obsessed and 2) are not worried about losing because they come back stronger. Levy doesn't have neither of those two qualities. But whatever.

  • @MyAmazingHands
    @MyAmazingHands Před 7 dny +13

    "They had one opponent, Me, I had 2, them and myself"
    Making me reevaluate how I approach competition. Thank you

  • @mistergolfer7
    @mistergolfer7 Před 14 dny +1548

    Bruh we want you to become a GM sooooo badly. You deserve it. The chess community owes you a debt of gratitude for your education and entertainment. All the best!!!

    • @Larencia91
      @Larencia91 Před 13 dny +21

      Not yet. He doesn't deserve it - yet. Levy needs to earn it on the board.
      ...but yes. We're all waiting for the day that we can call him GM Levy Rozman.

    • @playfog
      @playfog Před 13 dny

      He literally Deserves it. He's just lazy.

    • @jerppazz4525
      @jerppazz4525 Před 13 dny +5

      how does he "deserve" it? just because you spend time in something doesnt mean youre owed something.

    • @somesec5919
      @somesec5919 Před 13 dny +19

      @@jerppazz4525he means he deserves it because he has worked hard. it doesn’t mean that he has earned it yet, he still has to prove himself as worthy of being a gm.

    • @KrakenIsland64
      @KrakenIsland64 Před 13 dny +20

      ​@@jerppazz4525 where did he say it was because of time spent? I believe he was referring to Levy bringing millions of people daily chess content, teaching hundreds top level chess lessons, and being a top 1% player. Why does that bother you so much.

  • @BariBunger
    @BariBunger Před 13 dny +72

    "My opponents frequently play one person, which is me. I frequently two people, my opponent and myself".
    These words honestly hit close to home, and I understand how you feel levy. The road to grandmaster is and has been challenging for you, but that doesn't mean it's impossible. With your honorable courage, I hope you know that you can make it against all odds. If you can't make it to GM, then that's perfectly fine too. Even though you probably won't read this, I hope you know that your journey, though treacherous, is possible! What you do expresses who you are, and you doing such a task is truly inspiring and expresses your maturity as a person.
    Have a good day :)

  • @bensay8442
    @bensay8442 Před 13 dny +29

    This is so motivating, not only for chess bus also for overcoming my weaknesses in other aspects of my life. Congratulations, Levy! That's a hard decision to make, but it sounds like you have a clear plan to make it happen and we all believe in you!

  • @RudolfMaster.
    @RudolfMaster. Před 14 dny +988

    he realised what hikaru was saying on why he isn't a gm and is improving on it, massive respect.

    • @saikrishna1813
      @saikrishna1813 Před 14 dny +4

      What did Hikaru say??

    • @nitinchennam
      @nitinchennam Před 14 dny +182

      @@saikrishna1813 He said that Levy has the analytical and tactical skills to be a grandmaster, he just needed the confidence and the mental fortitude

    • @youwatchireact6308
      @youwatchireact6308 Před 14 dny +48

      I think levy could do it but it would take a while because like Hikaru said he needs to be in a better mental space I think he has the theory down so on and so forth

    • @DarkMavid
      @DarkMavid Před 14 dny +9

      Seeing this video after seeing Hikaru's answer really makes me smile. I hope Levy keeps this up and gets his title!

    • @Jiten-pm5lz
      @Jiten-pm5lz Před 14 dny +10

      ​@youwatchireact6308 at Levys prime elo on 2021 he was 4 wins away from GM as he already has the norms. It won't take as long if his mental state improves.

  • @thebattosai7814
    @thebattosai7814 Před 14 dny +1697

    Levy: beats a grandmaster live and then shows us the game
    Kramnik: interesting🤔🤨

    • @suvid9490
      @suvid9490 Před 14 dny +68

      I’m sure there’s gonna be allegations when he becomes gm

    • @chandramoulimukherjee6653
      @chandramoulimukherjee6653 Před 14 dny +18

      Not levy as well😭😭

    • @Mawble
      @Mawble Před 14 dny +6

      Is this a bad thing? I think I'm missing some context.

    • @vitae3786
      @vitae3786 Před 14 dny +62

      @@Mawble kramnik basically accuses everyone of cheating

    • @isaacbugalho
      @isaacbugalho Před 14 dny +20

      Let's do the procedure...

  • @calebwomack7532
    @calebwomack7532 Před 13 dny +6

    I’m so excited to hear this. I was torn for you back in 2022 when you “quit chess” due to all the pressure. Always been rooting for you through it all. Way to set an example of taking time to mentally heal and never giving up!

  • @ThomasLiljeruhm
    @ThomasLiljeruhm Před 13 dny +5

    Levy: "Top-level chess is a full-time job"... (Hikaru: Hold my beer.)

  • @JohnBartholomewChess
    @JohnBartholomewChess Před 14 dny +608

    Good luck, Levy!
    It'll be fun to follow your journey. Happy to play some training games or stream some commentary when you're playing if you like.

    • @knightla1126
      @knightla1126 Před 13 dny +6

      I love your scandinavian course on chessable, it was my first opening so thank you!

    • @cftpafan
      @cftpafan Před 13 dny +6

      That would be so sick

    • @ZDTF
      @ZDTF Před 13 dny +1

      Edging attack

    • @MrSupernova111
      @MrSupernova111 Před 5 dny

      Levy is never going to be a GM and you know it.

  • @masterlukson
    @masterlukson Před 14 dny +799

    Genuinely nice to see Hikaru making such an impact

    • @jaiveersingh3415
      @jaiveersingh3415 Před 14 dny +3

      Ikr!

    • @trashthethrasher
      @trashthethrasher Před 14 dny +53

      What hikaru said in his interview with levy definitely motivated him

    • @TmOnlineMapper
      @TmOnlineMapper Před 14 dny +15

      I'm sure Levy was working on himself for a while. But that interview is probably what pushed him over the edge so to speak and actually follow through

    • @strategicsage7694
      @strategicsage7694 Před 14 dny +11

      @@TmOnlineMapper Agree. Hikaru said similar things a couple years back I think it was. Basically at that time said Levy had the potential but he was playing not to lose rather than playing to win, he didn't think it was realistic anymore to think Levy would be a GM for that reason, etc ... didn't have the same impact at that time. Levy probably wasn't ready for it. Hopefully he is now.

    • @akshathkumar9135
      @akshathkumar9135 Před 13 dny

      @@trashthethrasher could u tell me what he said

  • @Jorge_Ramirez584
    @Jorge_Ramirez584 Před 13 dny +4

    This video and the announcement made me smile. Not simply because I have been subscribed to Levy for over two years and regularly enjoy his content, but because the sheer motivation this video represents is incredible. Not only does it make you think he can do it, but it's also one of those "you can do anything you put your mind into if you believe in yourself" things. And that is, in my opinion, the most wholesome thing of Levy's content and of chess in general. It's one of the many things that make you challenge yourself every day and do better next time. I know Levy will get there sooner or later, and we will all be there to accompany him along the road and celebrate it with him when he gets it. Go get 'em GM Rozman!

  • @whoopsbess
    @whoopsbess Před 10 dny +5

    Love this for you!! I got a little emotional as I'm 30 next year and I've been looking at some of my 'life goals' and trying to battle that voice that says it's too late. Wishing you all the luck in the world, looking forward to the journey! ✨

  • @nazarenoalmiron526
    @nazarenoalmiron526 Před 14 dny +514

    23:02
    "I don't just play them, I also play myself."
    Great to see Levy taking Magnus advice.

    • @BowshotReal
      @BowshotReal Před 14 dny +7

      💀

    • @Larry__.
      @Larry__. Před 14 dny +50

      Tip number 10 💡
      Sit at the chessboard 🪑
      And play with yourself 😳
      It’s amazing.. ah okay 🏳️

    • @aboi9865
      @aboi9865 Před 13 dny +1

      But that got me out if the tournament

  • @Mrvorace2010
    @Mrvorace2010 Před 14 dny +239

    I’ve probably watched 100+ videos and have never left a comment until this one. Good luck in the journey Levy, we’re all rooting for you!

  • @nymbusDeveloper86
    @nymbusDeveloper86 Před 13 dny +4

    Levy, I'm so glad you're back at it! Many of us were really hoping for that! We could already tell you are GM level in terms of knowledge and understanding of the game, and you can definitely put up a fight to any GM. If you can pull yourself together mentally, I am sure you will succeed. Wishing you the best! God bless you, man.

  • @huskiek1693
    @huskiek1693 Před 13 dny +2

    LFG Levy!!! I love when you play comp chess. It’s really enjoyable to watch you recap your own play. I know the journey is hard but I’ve always hoped you can get back and keep going at it. Seeing the g pawn push is a good sign. That used to be something you’d get caught up in from my humble opinion. Looking at the action on one side and missing the simple pressure on the other. Rooting for GM for you my dude!

  • @avepllov
    @avepllov Před 14 dny +430

    "When you're winning, you're not as good as you think you are.
    When you're losing you're not as bad as you think you are." -Wise Guy from a podcast I came across from a short

    • @SomeCarney
      @SomeCarney Před 14 dny +13

      "If you can dream and not make dreams your master, if you can think and not make thoughts your aim; if you can meet with triumph and disaster, and treat those two imposters just the same" -Kipling

    • @b00gabr0s
      @b00gabr0s Před 14 dny +36

      "pee in the shower don't shower in the pee" - my dad

    • @bernardovidigal1306
      @bernardovidigal1306 Před 14 dny

      @@b00gabr0sits better to piss in the sink than to sink in the piss

    • @emeralff881
      @emeralff881 Před 14 dny +1

      Pretty sure that’s from a Modern Wisdom episode with Alex Hormozi. Very good podcast

    • @macsdojo
      @macsdojo Před 14 dny +4

      “Momentum makes you look better than you are. Lack of momentum makes you look worse than you really are.”

  • @NemeanIndustries
    @NemeanIndustries Před 14 dny +158

    It’s awesome to see. Hikaru doing what a real friend does and being brutally honest with you on your shortcomings. Rather than you getting upset about it, you took accountability of it and are actively working to overcome those shortcomings. And the perspective and maturity to know that it’s not going to be easy, it isn’t a switch you can flip, that it’s going to take time… all awesome stuff. I’m really excited to see you achieve this goal. Belief in yourself is the most important thing, the skills and knowledge are all already there. Good luck!

    • @adlex1212
      @adlex1212 Před 13 dny +4

      I think real friends are brutally honest in private, not on stream in front of 5k people.

    • @rauniksharma3116
      @rauniksharma3116 Před 13 dny

      ​@@adlex1212it wasn't on the stream unless I am on drugs

  • @cinziarossello3934
    @cinziarossello3934 Před 13 dny +18

    Thank you for sharing L. I’m a big fan because you made chess possible for me at the age of 60, when during covid I started playing and following you. It takes courage and compassion to be so open ❤ 🎉 I can relate and I feel less frustrated about myself because you create value by being human no matter what the rate is…and on top of content your entrainment makes it fun!

  • @t3hNinj0r
    @t3hNinj0r Před 13 dny +1

    Glad to see you coming back to the GM grind! Your tournament recap videos were great. Even though the grind might take years, it will be worth it. You can do it. Good luck!

  • @siddhantchopra9416
    @siddhantchopra9416 Před 14 dny +229

    I have been following you since 2022, and oh my god did i fucking flip on hearing this. A very hearty congratulations on rekindling that fighting spirit, and I'm here till the end of this amazing journey man, show them bozos what you're made of.

  • @AJ_Cricket_Fish
    @AJ_Cricket_Fish Před 13 dny +211

    YES. Seriously hyped for this. Hands down my favourite content was the last Road to GM series and I was totally gutted, though sympathetic, when you decided to call it a day.
    Huge props for having the courage to dust yourself off and have another go. We shall be watching with interest. Very best of luck

  • @nickdueber2586
    @nickdueber2586 Před 12 dny +1

    I can't wait!! good luck! this is my favorite content you've made in the past is your tournament games. If its too much to make the videos while you're in the tournament dont worry about it. just focus on you man. Talk positively to yourself when you're in the games and after the games.

  • @bransoncoburn5907
    @bransoncoburn5907 Před 11 dny +1

    I been following you since 2020 man. Bought your book. Learned a lot from you and continuing to do so. I was very sad as a fan of yours when you quit, but I knew you'd continue to be a great content creator. Needless to say...SO glad to hear you are returning to competitive chess.
    I, and we, all believe in your journey. Keep killin' it Levy.

  • @user-li9vt5mi2n
    @user-li9vt5mi2n Před 14 dny +147

    Your road to GM has for me been one of the only online things that’s been sentimental for me, but Ive always had hope for you. It makes me very happy that you’re picking it back up and I’m rooting for you.

    • @DjentZilla
      @DjentZilla Před 13 dny +3

      Gotham is the man. 🦇

    • @mrmasrawy92
      @mrmasrawy92 Před 13 dny +8

      Literally just decided to throw away my business degree and pursue music seriously. This couldn't have come at a better time

    • @theglobalswede760
      @theglobalswede760 Před 13 dny +1

      @@mrmasrawy92 What kind of music do you do?

  • @SoyVictoria-NeedsYou
    @SoyVictoria-NeedsYou Před 14 dny +276

    I remember the days when I was waiting each evening for you to be loading a new video of your games from tournaments. It was quite heartbreaking to see this last one where you won a game and said that you won't be playing the classical anymore. Your games were expiring as the all «Road to GM» series was. Very proud of you and can't even tell how much I enjoy your decision to get into this again. Keep rocking!

    • @imadetheuniverse4fun
      @imadetheuniverse4fun Před 14 dny +16

      bro not the reasonable comment + the onlyfans girl profile pic + the phishing scam link in your profile 💀

    • @josegvaldizonmayo105
      @josegvaldizonmayo105 Před 14 dny +2

      ​@@imadetheuniverse4funLMAO I hadn't noticed the profile, nice catch

    • @HussainAli-hn2ef
      @HussainAli-hn2ef Před 14 dny +6

      Bro these bots getting crazy...

    • @harstar12345
      @harstar12345 Před 14 dny +2

      ​@@imadetheuniverse4fun your games were expiring.
      Bots literally making typos, I'm so confused.

    • @mohamedalhusni6255
      @mohamedalhusni6255 Před 14 dny

      @@harstar12345are they actually bots?

  • @reillyleblanc1930
    @reillyleblanc1930 Před 12 dny

    Awesome. My favorite content has honestly always been watching you play or you examining your own games. Also I’ve been at this channel ever since I was a 300 rated noob and your videos are the sole reason i decided to try and improve my game. So to see you rekindle your goal of GM is amazing and I’m happy I get to watch and cheer you on throughout your future wins and losses. Best of luck

  • @kanwalashalpal1497
    @kanwalashalpal1497 Před 12 dny

    Its amazing that you have returned to comprtitive otb chess and i really missed your tournament and prep videos so its great to see you motivated, and you have our support

  • @davidcorcoran1715
    @davidcorcoran1715 Před 14 dny +122

    I find it crazy that hes so hard on himself, even though in a short span of time he managed not only the most subscribed to chess youtube channel but a trend setter in the chess youtube ecosystem. Hes a big reason that chess has grown and will not die anytime soon and he should be proud of that.

    • @Mrwutevah
      @Mrwutevah Před 14 dny +1

      I relate to it a lot; I'm my own harshest critic even when others tell me I'm doing well.
      Therapy can help in starting to see why one does it to themselves, but it takes time to work through.

    • @lukasbrown6114
      @lukasbrown6114 Před 14 dny

      Of course, becoming GM in chess should not be some social brag either. It is reserved for the best players and it is to be dictated as such. Why do you think FIDE doesn't have some voting system? Levy is an amazing chess player but GM has to be earned like everyone else.

  • @moali7441
    @moali7441 Před 14 dny +545

    Levy never fails to become GM

  • @christophermiller9863
    @christophermiller9863 Před 11 dny

    I'm excited to hear you are coming back to over the board play! Any road worth walking takes time. I respect the challenge you set for yourself and wish you all the best with every step.

  • @elbalisong5672
    @elbalisong5672 Před 11 dny

    Been watching ya since about 2020, just after Queen's Gambit got big and looking up a breakdown of the Sherlock v Moriarty scene
    I'll be honest about not having watched much of your games, but I've watched enough of your vids to get a picture as to why you didn't play competitively anymore
    Holy moly
    I admire your courage to go for it now
    You've been an inspiration to me both in terms of feeling seen amidst the feeling of "playing two opponents"
    And now going for GM
    For what it's worth, Imma watch with baited breath your journey to the title
    And I'm rooting for you to finish your story
    Adrenaline in my soul
    GM Gotham Levy Roz(man)

  • @mikoajp.5890
    @mikoajp.5890 Před 14 dny +79

    I've read an article "The secret to lasting love for chess" from GM Avetik, where he recognizes a recurring pattern in those who struggle with quitting: players see wins as a given, and stress on losses. They get (almost) no joy from a win, they feel the full impact of a loss. With losses happening more or less as often as wins, this gives us a psychical net loss!
    You've mentioned same pattern in own reasons for quitting the fight for GM. With same results. We should, in chess and outside of it, be very aware of this pattern of taking good things for granted and stressing over the bad ones. It's becoming more and more common, and more and more damaging. Yes, of course I repeat it myself. In my case, in office context. I won't quit though because I'm very passionate about my kids not starving to death.

    • @nbassasin8092
      @nbassasin8092 Před 14 dny +4

      your wins are never as sweet as losses are bitter is a common phrase for any game, and many aspects of life, can sum up what you wanted to say a bit more concisely

    • @user-jw6hs9mf4z
      @user-jw6hs9mf4z Před 14 dny +2

      This actually really spoke to me, not only in terms of chess, but life as well. I sometimes consider myself to a perfectionist, being critical to the point that I'm unsatisfied with everything I do unless it is perfect. This just ends up with it not being enough most of the time, and it wearing down my mental state. I've been trying to make myself more aware of this lately and I felt this put words into some of the thoughts I've had for a while now. Thank you

    • @mikoajp.5890
      @mikoajp.5890 Před 14 dny

      @@nbassasin8092 it's more concise, but it also misses the point. The point is: if a naturally occuring net ratio of positive and negative outcomes results is not net neutral or net positive for your Psyche, the best case scenario for you is disinterest and burnout, be it chess or any other part of life. Active care needs to be taken to avoid this trap, and huge part of that active care is to not take positive outcomes for granted.

    • @ZDTF
      @ZDTF Před 13 dny +1

      My friend had the same losses problem
      He never seemed to Improve
      And eventually quit

    • @cdw2468
      @cdw2468 Před 13 dny

      i just read the article, thanks for the recommendation

  • @starmj5247
    @starmj5247 Před 14 dny +218

    Levy never fails to not clickbait us. (I NEVER THOUGHT THIS DAY WOULD COME!)

  • @rainbuckets
    @rainbuckets Před 6 dny

    Honestly so excited for you, I feel like there's a very real difference in how you're thinking about the games already and it shows. You're absolutely on the way there! Now you gotta go out there and prove that us older people can still kick butt in chess (haha I'm only 27 but in chess years that's a lot).

  • @retard69420
    @retard69420 Před 13 dny +1336

    Levy got kidnapped and the kidnappers forced him to be a gm

    • @SuperJewster-ub6ts
      @SuperJewster-ub6ts Před 13 dny

      bro give him back to america

    • @gw6667
      @gw6667 Před 13 dny +3

      Sounds like he just needs to use zen mode exclusively for a while

    • @Sncedayone
      @Sncedayone Před 13 dny

      You learned his first name so you say every comment like you know him personally. But you also say it because you want everyone else to know you know it.

    • @razznote7586
      @razznote7586 Před 12 dny +3

      @@Sncedayone And he is going to say here in the comment "I know...". Because he knows, he know, that is why he wants everyone else to know that he knows it.

    • @retard69420
      @retard69420 Před 12 dny

      @@Sncedayone I feel like your overthinking my comment

  • @MC-ql3nu
    @MC-ql3nu Před 12 dny

    Dude Levy! So happy for you man. Been following since you first started the channel. Watching the smile on your face was incredible. Cheers 🎉

  • @SaunavaGhosh
    @SaunavaGhosh Před 13 dny +173

    I have been watching you since 2020 and rooting for you from way back then, when you quit over the board games , I was so sad but then you came back today, so happy for you!

  • @92hyadav
    @92hyadav Před 13 dny +44

    Levy comes over the board...
    Sees a 12 year old opponent.

  • @adityaverma4690
    @adityaverma4690 Před 13 dny

    i can relate to levy everything he said about mental health, being unable to meet expectations and fighting myself, ego, not enjoying anything. instead in my case its career related. i am glad i clicked on this video. i felt encouraged knowing i am not alone in this.

  • @rolfbuchner3991
    @rolfbuchner3991 Před 12 dny

    I'm rooting for you and I sincerely hope you accomplish al of your goals and more. Best of luck in all you do, on and off the board.

  • @UmniChrenof
    @UmniChrenof Před 14 dny +261

    Levy should be a GM

    • @agneum7838
      @agneum7838 Před 14 dny +6

      Shoulda Woulda Coulda.

    • @Jumper123_
      @Jumper123_ Před 13 dny

      ​@@agneum7838trigger, digger,

    • @plavyn
      @plavyn Před 13 dny +1

      Why?

    • @MagicTin
      @MagicTin Před 13 dny

      ​@@plavyncz u can't😊

    • @plavyn
      @plavyn Před 13 dny +1

      @@MagicTin by your logic, I should be a GM because you can’t 🤨

  • @enexified
    @enexified Před 14 dny +95

    I’ve watched you since 2022 and have followed ever since, even buying your Chessly courses. Your love for the game, the community, the players is so pure. I was so sad to see your inner saboteur blocking you all these years and I CANNOT be happier to see you having this renewed sense of confidence and fire to give it another shot. I know the pressure is going to be a lot given how big you’ve gotten, and I hope you remind yourself it isn’t just the wins but also how you analyse your losses and get back up from there - as that’s also what all of us players will feel inspired by and also learn from. Rooting for you so much!

  • @japhethcarlson6791
    @japhethcarlson6791 Před 12 dny +1

    Best of luck, Levy!! Thank you for sharing your personal journey and giving us courage to reach our own goals.

  • @samueldavenport7233
    @samueldavenport7233 Před 10 dny

    Relatively new to the channel here, about a month and some change in, but I gotta tell you I have been binging and absorbing all the information I can from you about chess. You're a fantastic instructor, and bring some fun personality to the game, and I am really looking forward to seeing you move towards the GM Title. Got get it!

  • @andreamorbello2507
    @andreamorbello2507 Před 14 dny +111

    I started following you during that tournament in Las Vegas, I am so happy that you're coming back to play, hoping that's good for you mental health witch is the most important thing. I will so happily follow you in this jouney and take inspiration for my own chess journey. LET'S GO GET THOSE NORMS BUT MOST IMPORTANTLY LET'S HAVE SOME FUN PLAYING THE MOST FUN GAME IN THE WORLD ❤

    • @danielp1810
      @danielp1810 Před 14 dny +3

      I played in that tournament. Levi was 4-5 people ahead of me in line to get coffee one morning and I was too afraid to say hello to him.

  • @benjaminborrero1022
    @benjaminborrero1022 Před 13 dny +101

    I mean Hikaru did tell you that as far as analyzing, theory and overall play you are already there and it's just your mentality that needs adjusting means you are already GM level but you need to have confidence in yourself and forget about your opponents rating. I would suggest treating every opponent as if they were lower rated than you to get over that mental block of anxiety and fear. You are an amazing chess player and once you find the confidence to also believe you are an amazing player thing will fall into place. Been waiting for you to get back into tournament chess and get that GM title. We all believe in you and it will take time but I know you will get there eventually. A winning mentality is crucial for you. If you just think of it as being just a game and that even people like Hikaru and Magnus loose games. It's ok to loose but it's not ok to panic and always think your gonna loose when you have great chess knowledge, theory and skills. We are rooting for you and for the day when you finally achieve GM status. You play like a GM but fall apart mentally and loose winning positions cause you think these guys are better than you when they aren't. You are at their level and sometimes even have a higher level than them but you let doubt creep into you. Always stay calm and stop seeing ghost where there aren't any. You can do it.

    • @waynekasmar4401
      @waynekasmar4401 Před 12 dny

      I like how your negation of losing means you don't even spell the word properly.

    • @ojus8725
      @ojus8725 Před 12 dny +2

      yo ass yapping

    • @benjaminborrero1022
      @benjaminborrero1022 Před 11 dny

      @@waynekasmar4401 it is my second language. 🤷‍♂️

  • @JeffPHamm
    @JeffPHamm Před 12 dny

    Good luck on your journey. Looking forward to seeing the recaps of your classical tournament games.

  • @johnhightshoe996
    @johnhightshoe996 Před 3 dny +1

    You got this. Sounds like you have the right mind set. Only thing I would say is on your list “What will be different (I hope)” take that I hope part off, don’t give yourself the out. It’s a weird psychological thing that seeing that there is an out can hold you back and you can point to the fact that you had the out the entire time.
    Seriously I can’t wait to call you Grand Master, you’ve earned it and deserve the title.

  • @magicsquirrel8827
    @magicsquirrel8827 Před 14 dny +51

    Hi Levy, I just wanted to offer my support for your GM endeavor. I've been watching since 2020 and I was so sad when you decided to step away from becoming a GM. I know one person doesn't matter much, but I sincerely believe in you and your chess. Win or lose, you will always have my support. Lots of love from Wisconsin.

  • @shortking611
    @shortking611 Před 14 dny +123

    levy is just wanted to say i bought your book! im a 500 elo player and i went to a chess tournament last Wednesday, everyone i played against was around 800-1400 and i won 3.5 out of 6 games. i decided to start playing chess seriously and i bought your book! i love it

    • @hutchmusician
      @hutchmusician Před 14 dny +16

      Great performance! Good luck in your journey. :)

    • @jennymulholland4319
      @jennymulholland4319 Před 14 dny +1

      Huge well done from a fellow low ELO player!

    • @yessirBR
      @yessirBR Před 14 dny +1

      Meanwhile I fell off (1100 to 930)

    • @SouICoffin
      @SouICoffin Před 14 dny

      Congrats brother

    • @ajp1653
      @ajp1653 Před 14 dny +1

      Dude, hell yeah! Congrats on the outcome and super proud of you for putting yourself out there 💪💪

  • @shiftyrazzy
    @shiftyrazzy Před 13 dny

    great inspiration, go on and get that GM! I've had a similar revelation, I would get so mad when I lose, now its more about having a good game.

  • @user-tl3hs7ze7w
    @user-tl3hs7ze7w Před 13 dny

    Been waiting for this for years Levy!! I dont expect you to win em all, but dive into prep and go get your well deserved title! Happy for you man!

  • @Shellback13202
    @Shellback13202 Před 14 dny +49

    Great lesson on mindset. I mentally resign after losing a pawn, while I've lost to opponents after I've gained an advantage. "I'm going to make you beat me" is a great mantra.

  • @aravensfeather2874
    @aravensfeather2874 Před 14 dny +24

    I don’t think I’ve ever commented on a Gotham video before but dude I was so STOKED when I saw the title, 100% cheering you on on this journey man, best of luck!

  • @hmsawesome7055
    @hmsawesome7055 Před 13 dny

    Ahhh! I'm so excited! This is the best news, I can't wait to watch you absolutely rock this

  • @m.schutt4338
    @m.schutt4338 Před 13 dny +1

    As a sports mental trainer for golf and chess, I wish you only the best. As a viewer, I am happy to be able to accompany you on your journey. The insights you mentioned clearly show that you have understood that a positive error culture is required in order to be successful. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you and it's not just the journey to becoming a chess grandmaster, but also a journey that takes you to places where you meet strangers and have encounters that will inspire you far more than you might imagine today become. Go on Levy, you can do it!

  • @mitsossvi5778
    @mitsossvi5778 Před 14 dny +49

    This is incredible news, I LOVE this type of content and it doesn't even matter how well you do it's always such a treat how much fun this journey you take us through is (like your previous recaps of yourself playing classical tournaments). Can't wait , good luck !

  • @trickogamerx6081
    @trickogamerx6081 Před 13 dny +91

    I am actually getting inspired by you and Gukesh because controlling your emotions and holding your nerves feels so damn gooddd! I mean it feels like you are a perfect human. I am trying to apply these things in my real life work

    • @valerioadrianozuccarello
      @valerioadrianozuccarello Před 13 dny +7

      He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, And he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.

    • @EliteArsenal
      @EliteArsenal Před 13 dny

      You don't really control your anger and frustration, you sort of channel it into good things

    • @trickogamerx6081
      @trickogamerx6081 Před 12 dny

      I think only my comments reply section is this much positive

  • @ethalydon8888
    @ethalydon8888 Před 11 dny

    Congratulations on the win and the new found motivation! I wish you good luck on your road to GM. The ambition is really inspiring.
    Also have a nice stay in Germany! If Stuttgart is on your bucket list, feel free to give me a heads up. I can tell you about nice places to stay/see.
    Btw: May 1st is a holiday here and my local chess club has a 1 day rapid tournament that day. You'd surprise quite some people If you wanted to play there.

  • @Road2ChessMaster
    @Road2ChessMaster Před 12 dny

    This is very brave of you man. Your realisation is so inspiring. Thanks for this video man, I will get there some day to!

  • @Knihomol550
    @Knihomol550 Před 14 dny +89

    Good luck Levy, will cheer for you all the way❤

  • @Carleslc
    @Carleslc Před 14 dny +59

    I love to hear that! I watched your videos in your last tournaments with you being mentally devastated, and that was not healthy at all. I hope you learned that you need to believe in yourself without the worry and anxiety of the losses. Your road to GM is not a series of videos, is a life journey, keep that in mind! We're all supporting you, but you should not feel any pressure by us, there is no one you have to prove anything to, not even to yourself! Take your time, and enjoy the journey. You don't even need luck, you just need to believe and relax along the way.

  • @calebcortez1120
    @calebcortez1120 Před 12 dny +1

    LETS GOOO!!! i love watching your videos but the best videos are the ones where you go over your own games! I’ve waited 2 years for this moment🙏Even if you lost, you going through your thought process and analyzing the games was still the best to watch. Glad you took a break for your mental, but im overjoyed that your back🫡🫡 why do we fall gotham? SO WE CAN GET BACK UP‼️‼️‼️

  • @leonromer567
    @leonromer567 Před 13 dny +1

    This is awesome. Best of luck Levy!!

  • @yoppelpanger
    @yoppelpanger Před 14 dny +50

    OMG YESSSS!!!! Love the positivity and self-awareness, it's a long journey and everything about this time around (as opposed to 2021) feels more mature and respecting of the fact that it's a slow, nearly full-time grind! Hope to see more of Levy loving his chess💗

  • @Scorey__23
    @Scorey__23 Před 13 dny +9

    If levy gets gm he will gain access to new levels of clickbait

  • @LionBaller15
    @LionBaller15 Před 5 dny

    Levy, I appreciate your content and I am enjoying your book. You inspired me to start learning how to actually play chess! So thank you for that, it is a beautiful game. I am rooting for you!

  • @scottgall8383
    @scottgall8383 Před 12 dny +1

    This is great, best of luck on your journey!

  • @kaiyubi9052
    @kaiyubi9052 Před 14 dny +45

    Wow, this is massive! Wish you the best for the road ahead. Also, nailed the pronounciation of Köln!

  • @jaskaranaklia
    @jaskaranaklia Před 14 dny +48

    I hope you make it dude. It's great to set personal goals. What's amazing is that just by trying (not even hitting GM), because of the size of your audience, you will inspire hundreds!
    Good luck!

    • @RubberSheep
      @RubberSheep Před 14 dny

      Maybe even dozens

    • @rgallitan
      @rgallitan Před 14 dny

      Count one person inspired right here. With God as my witness by year's end I will reach 600!

    • @jaskaranaklia
      @jaskaranaklia Před 5 dny

      @@RubberSheep I didn't want to say thousands but also didn't want to say dozens lol. I thought hundreds was a nice middle.
      But it doesn't matter, inspiring even 1 person is an enormous thing.

  • @Krahner1979
    @Krahner1979 Před 13 dny +1

    Way to go Gotham, I have no doubt you’ll get it done. You’ve inspired me to pursue the IM title, your book is awesome btw, love the CZcams content as well.

  • @mrzacarias
    @mrzacarias Před 6 dny

    I remember the first Road to GM. I am very glad you worked on your mental health and was able to find out the weak points. Even more glad that you have a plan on how to overcome them. I wish the best of luck and I will be cheering for you, you are a very talented Chess Player and you deserve the GM title. :)

  • @sleepysoundz7573
    @sleepysoundz7573 Před 13 dny +35

    Thank you so much Levy. My chess too has followed the same trajectory as yours (Although my strength is nowhere close). And what I realize is that we are so good at gaslighting and convincing ourselves that we deserve better than other people and that we should be at a certain level. The ego is very subtle and in my opinion is the most common obsticle people face when they try to get better, even though they don't realize it. Embracing the struggle and going through this journey with complete honesty to ourselves is the only way to inherit virtue and fulfilment from the game. Everybody's improvement happens at a different pace. But that truly doesn't matter cause what we truly seek is only found when we destroy the small obstcles that stand in our way with our personal skills of determination and perseverance. That makes this journey lonely at times. But to see you come to terms with your weaknesses and progress at your own pace with wisdom you have gained along the way is very inspiring. I wish you all the best!

  • @fields0020
    @fields0020 Před 14 dny +48

    Hell yeah man. Love the journey, the transparency, the challenge to yourself, and you can count me rooting for you in any of your games. Good luck my dude

  • @joshuafranklin3756
    @joshuafranklin3756 Před 12 dny

    Levy, your journey will be inspiring for many people. Lots of us deal with negative self talk when we try to accomplish greatness. We trick ourselves into thinking that it makes us better, but in reality it just breaks your spirit down bit by bit. You do not know me, but I'm rooting for you bro, and many other people are. It's not pressure, it's pure love from a lot of us. We love you!

  • @LaissezCompetent
    @LaissezCompetent Před 12 dny +1

    Dope. Good for you. I'll be rooting for you!

  • @Legacy_Inc.
    @Legacy_Inc. Před 14 dny +8

    Larry Kaufman became Grandmaster in 2008, at the age of 60. Hi earned his IM title in 1980. Also at age 60, Enrico Paoli was only half a point from getting the Grandmaster title. He got an honorary GM title later.... You are not even 30 yet. You can definitely do it. Not only have you already had a FIDE rating of over 2400 (which you can surely get again), you are also in a great position with access to great chess players in your network to learn from. I am no expert here, but there's no law of nature saying that you cannot do this with the right work. We believe in you, and we will root for you as you climb this gigantic mountain, with all its ups and downs. Even if it takes many years. Take care, and play well!

  • @mahnoorzaidi6943
    @mahnoorzaidi6943 Před 13 dny +15

    I'm so incredibly happy you're doing this! I started watching you about a month ago with your series of candidates being the best one yet! I really do hope you achieve your goal because you truly deserve it!

  • @wyattjohnson4981
    @wyattjohnson4981 Před 3 dny

    Looking forward to seeing it!! Good luck brother

  • @michaellegeyt8273
    @michaellegeyt8273 Před 11 dny

    always enjoy your videos, you have taught me to be a much better chess player and have learned so much from you. Keep it up!!!! you can do it.

  • @sapphirewoolf14
    @sapphirewoolf14 Před 13 dny +28

    hell yeah Levy! You can do anything you set your mind to. There's potential for greatness in each of us. I'm rooting for you. Much love!

  • @skeyenexus
    @skeyenexus Před 14 dny +29

    4:59 had me ROLLING. You got this levy!! Your amazing. I don’t care weather you win or loose, im here for content either way.

  • @jameswalpole4873
    @jameswalpole4873 Před 5 dny

    Love the transparency..highs and lows.
    You're awesome bud!!!

  • @LinusSchalk
    @LinusSchalk Před 11 dny +1

    bro i am so proud of you that you wont give up and try again to play professional chess an serious chess. whit that you are motivating i think all of us and we will support you no mather what. you can do it bro

  • @samirfarag6568
    @samirfarag6568 Před 14 dny +7

    So happy you feel like you can get back on that journey! really hope you achieve your goal of becoming GM and even more so that you have a great time on your way there. Hope you know that as fans (which granted we're pretty much strangers), no matter how this goes or where this new endeavor will take you, we are incredibly proud of how far you've come both with your own chess and with the channel, and we have great faith in you

  • @gameknowledgeandit8934
    @gameknowledgeandit8934 Před 13 dny +4

    2026:
    levy: I BECAME GM!!!!
    hikrau: can i beat the lowest rated gm down a queen?

  • @rpgnpc
    @rpgnpc Před 13 dny

    Good luck. Looking forward to following this journey.