This Levy-Hikaru double recap situation is underrated. We get to see Levy’s take on the game and overall tournament situation, while Hikaru shows what he’s thinking during the game, truly the Bishop Pair of recaps.
@@emersonrocha3597 I think somewhere it was stated that Naka had a 6% chance of making it to Candidates after his first round loss to Aronian. Just making it to that 8 is incredible
I am convinced that potentially Hikaru can even win against Magnus if psychology was not part of the game. But the psychological pressure that Magnus put on an opponent during a game is hard to handle even by the superpowered "I don't care" Hikaru version.
For the life of me I don’t understand all the Ding support. He hasn’t spoken against his government that has caused untold millions of deaths with this pandemic and who is supporting Russia in their invasion. Seriously, screw Ding and everything he represents/
I understood from the comments that anyone who donates a 200 subs on twitch levy would write his name on his face, and someone donated a few hundreds lol
Of course we wanna see recaps!! (&/or the Ding Liren video) it's not only about the destination, also about the journey!! But of course take some days off to recover if you feel like it!! Congrats to Hikaru and congrats to you for your great job!! (learning and improving my chess more than ever thanks to all of you)
One additional thing about the ratings at 21:50; if Ding doesn't end up playing 30 games, it's still possible for Wesley So to overtake Aronian's rating in this tournament and make the Candidates. I believe Mamedyarov can as well, though it's unlikely
Looking handsome today Levy, can't quite tell what it is though - did you change your hair or is it a new shirt? Anyway, keep on doing those awesome recaps, always a blast to watch those.
I would def. be interested to see a video about Ding LIren's quest to make the candidates. 30 games in just a few weeks all while having to maintain a rating above 2779.2? The pressure is on, and the story is _bound_ to be interesting and entertaining as a result. I'm pulling for the guy, because I can't think of another player that has had a rougher last few months than him. The guy couldn't catch a break in chess, so now he's trying to make his OWN luck. Would love to see him in the Candidates, for sure.
@@saberYT2005 for every 200 subs donation aka 1000 dollars the donators name would be put on his face or 100 subs for an other body part. One guy donated 650 subs aka 3250 dollar
For some reason I'm not at all surprised to see Giri getting smashed the one time he actually has to go for a win. If one plays for years to avoid losing, making draws in slightly better positions, that's what happens when one suddenly has to actually try to win. The greatest chess players are those who try and want to win more than they are afraid to lose.
This tournament is so good. So many interesting and decisive games in classical. If you remember how few years ago how almost whole tournaments were with 90%+ draw games.
One of my favorite Levy mannerisms? The dramatic pause followed by the emotional " . . . and so-and-so resigns." It's easy to forget, watching recaps on the internet, that these are all human beings playing their hearts out. Losing is never easy and it's important to respect that moment.
So torn about Ding, It may be against his own interest to have Ding make it in if Hikaru wants to increase his odds of making it to the Chip. (from a fan perspective) Even though he did say Ding would be a real challenge to Magnus and may even give up his seat if won. Looks like they may end up vs each other afterall. Updates on his requirement progression would be nice.
Yo Gotham, I didn't know you got released from the county jail. I dig the new face tattoos. You look so hardcore. I would be so intimated if I had to sit in front of you during an OTB game! It looks like you didn't hit the weights. Next time add a weight lifting routine to your time!
If i remember correctly Magnus said in an interview that he only plays the WC if Alireza qualifies. Does this mean if anyone else wins they are World Champion?
@@diggitus pretty much, first he said he doesn‘t really want to play a World Championship anymore because it‘s boring but he likes the way alireza plays and he would like to play him
I thinks it’s dope that Hikaru might get another shot. Statistically speaking, there’s almost no chance Hikaru beats Magnus. At the same time, if Hikaru goes the distance, pressure is on Magnus because I think he wants to wait for Alireza before he’s happy to forfeit or lose. If by any chance Hikaru finally reaches the top of the mountain, I think that chess will blow up on twitch again and simultaneously Magnus would retire out of embarrassment.
You're talking as if Hikaru already has won the Candidates. It's quite impressive to see Hikaru perform at this level (that is: the super GM level tournament level), but he needs to be consistent AND be lucky.
I'd love to see coverage of the semifinals and finals. The result is in for Hikaru, but there's still interesting chess to be played between grandmasters, and the stage to be won. I'd also like to see about DLR and his situation.
Hey gotham, I feel like you used to get more in depth in your recaps, show a lot of small things and lines and ideas, where as now it feels like you're going through every game a little too fast. maybe it's just me, but I would've loved it if this was a 32 minute video and every game was a little bit deeper analysed. of course that's just my opinion and obviously I appreciate the work you put in doing all those recaps :)
Congrats to Hikaru for winning but him acting that it's due to his mentality of not caring anymore is kind of a sham, if he loses he can claim that he's a streamer and doesn't care for professional play anymore whereas if he wins he can boast that being a streamer he defeated serious players, kind of like a win-win for him.
That would be kinda dumb. They will probebly got forced to play something alse or they will be killed by every men who their careers are hanging on. You can not really do that if you mean Chess championship.
Congrats to Hikaru!! was rooting for him, but you gotta feel for Levon! with all due respect to the amazing Richard Rapport, In a perfect world it would be Aronian and Nakamura making their way to the candidates, still a big chance of taking Sergey's spot though never say never.
This Levy-Hikaru double recap situation is underrated. We get to see Levy’s take on the game and overall tournament situation, while Hikaru shows what he’s thinking during the game, truly the Bishop Pair of recaps.
I watch both, they are great!
way too true, just finished hikky’s
They’re both from hell?
agadmator and levy are the bishop pairs. hikarus analysis is queen-level.
very true comment
I'd def be interested in a video about Ding's potential journey to the Candidates.
Please like this so it can get pinned
Please
Or a recap of some of the games at the end of the month would be cool
Yes
Amazing to see all the totally not fraudulent games he is playing...
Gotham just acting like there’s nothing on his face is so funny
Lmao fr someone explain that please
@@richardnee63 You betrayed levy he said not to say what happened
@@richardnee63 legendary stuff
@@richardnee63 lmao mascara. it's crazy how much we control entertainers on RUclips
@@richardnee63 SHH
Hikaru: “Levy making GM is like me becoming world champion”
So…there’s a chance?
Realistically, no. But it's marginally possible. Basically what he says right after saying your quote.
@@emersonrocha3597 I think somewhere it was stated that Naka had a 6% chance of making it to Candidates after his first round loss to Aronian. Just making it to that 8 is incredible
@@Shadowboost That's exactly what I heard. "So you're saying there's a chance."
If Magnus were not there , It could be possible.
I am convinced that potentially Hikaru can even win against Magnus if psychology was not part of the game.
But the psychological pressure that Magnus put on an opponent during a game is hard to handle even by the superpowered "I don't care" Hikaru version.
I’d like to see Ding’s quest to the candidates! Great videos Gotham!
yes yes yes
I agree. The three players i love seeing play the most are Hikaru, Ding and Magnus with Pragg and Fabi close behind
This
30 games in a month, though
I agree
100% want the recap on Ding. Gotta feel bad for him, he's been absolutely fucked over, really hope he makes it
true
Wow you mean the sham tournament where 2500s are letting him win 100 times?
@@fuerstmetternich1997 well ding should be in candidates anyway
@@fuerstmetternich1997 you're talking as if Ding cant beat 2500s 😂
For the life of me I don’t understand all the Ding support. He hasn’t spoken against his government that has caused untold millions of deaths with this pandemic and who is supporting Russia in their invasion. Seriously, screw Ding and everything he represents/
Hikaru said if he qualified he'd give his spot to Ding. Thankfully Karjakan was nice enough to do it instead 🤣
Man, what a nice man Carjacking is. I bet he's just as nice in every other aspect of life.
@@SonaraRuna Carjacking?
@@snickle1980 Carjacking: the act of forcefully acquiring an occupied car through agressive violence.
🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@whamenrespecter7075 underrated but much appreciated comment. Needed that laugh.
Levy’s face is the example of, I hope I didn’t miss anything important from school yesterday.
yea... no one in the comments explained what happened😢
I understood from the comments that anyone who donates a 200 subs on twitch levy would write his name on his face, and someone donated a few hundreds lol
@@ameerkherbawi8466 he is cashing in in before ww3. Smart guy
Yeah, we all like Ding and he has all our hearts, Id love to see more than one video on his journey
Levy keeping his word to do the recap like this, amazing
Did he lose a bet?
@@calumglendinning7377 oh levy is now in same category with twitch thots? Is this best or worst timeline?!? I am very confused about this.
@@-mikro-1268 it's a borst timeline
Hikaru just shocked the whole chess world twice over
Yea i thought it was over for him after losing in the first round. Well done to him, interested to see how he will do in the candidates
Gotham: There is so much drama that is about to unfold. You are not ready for this
Also Gotham: Proceeds to show a draw in 10 moves
Of course we wanna see recaps!! (&/or the Ding Liren video)
it's not only about the destination, also about the journey!!
But of course take some days off to recover if you feel like it!!
Congrats to Hikaru and congrats to you for your great job!!
(learning and improving my chess more than ever thanks to all of you)
09:25 Yes we need recaps on Ding Liren's games
Edit: No rush tho. Take time off if you are sick
We all love Ding or we consider him a more challenging opponent to Magnus?😂
I saw the previous drawing of donors on Levy's face, but I was not prepared for that many.
The next Candidates is gonna be insane!!! Two former world challengers, the young blood and the chess streaming Titan. I am stoke!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
9:55 Danil Dubov the underdog of the year taking on all these super GMs without even an FM title to his name.
One additional thing about the ratings at 21:50; if Ding doesn't end up playing 30 games, it's still possible for Wesley So to overtake Aronian's rating in this tournament and make the Candidates. I believe Mamedyarov can as well, though it's unlikely
That is awesome. Go So!
Very informative thank you sir
You should, Ding’s candicacy quest
It would be cool to see a video going over how the candidates earn their spot and show the games that got them there
I like this. This is that good shit
great way to hype up the candidates. I second this! maybe also some background info/feats of each candidates will be cool too
Looking handsome today Levy, can't quite tell what it is though - did you change your hair or is it a new shirt? Anyway, keep on doing those awesome recaps, always a blast to watch those.
Maybe it’s the writing on his face
@@Halfcertified I don’t think it’s that one..
Might be his new AKSINHA24&Co face mask, pretty remarkable stuff
Lookin like a Florida-man white rapper today.
😐 "lil Bishop" been in the rap game since Kasparov was a 900.
I would love a “dings quest to the candidates”. Once a week go over the best games of the week.
It's going to be the best candidates tournament in years
Congrats to Hikaru and thank you for the amazing coverage
I would def. be interested to see a video about Ding LIren's quest to make the candidates. 30 games in just a few weeks all while having to maintain a rating above 2779.2? The pressure is on, and the story is _bound_ to be interesting and entertaining as a result.
I'm pulling for the guy, because I can't think of another player that has had a rougher last few months than him. The guy couldn't catch a break in chess, so now he's trying to make his OWN luck. Would love to see him in the Candidates, for sure.
He actually fucking did it what a legend. (Twitch people know)
I feel bad for whomever missed todays stream, it was the best
What happened?
didn't get a chance to tune in, hope yall enjoyed it
@@saberYT2005 for every 200 subs donation aka 1000 dollars the donators name would be put on his face or 100 subs for an other body part. One guy donated 650 subs aka 3250 dollar
BIGFROG
@@thatoneguy4782 thats the stuff on his forehead?
I would NEVER hire this type of person. He clearly has made a decision to not care.
For some reason I'm not at all surprised to see Giri getting smashed the one time he actually has to go for a win. If one plays for years to avoid losing, making draws in slightly better positions, that's what happens when one suddenly has to actually try to win.
The greatest chess players are those who try and want to win more than they are afraid to lose.
This tournament is so good. So many interesting and decisive games in classical. If you remember how few years ago how almost whole tournaments were with 90%+ draw games.
I love playing chess and making RUclips videos - Levy Malone 2022
I was rooting for Levon but Hikaru winning is definitely the most interesting
Hikaru has been playing some amazing chess! I look forward to seeing hikaru in the candidates!
levy casually writing his subs name on his forehead
I still want Grand Prix recaps personally. Still money and rating on the line and surely good chess games to be had.
there is no way he gave it away with the title.
You should definitely make a video or a few videos about Ding’s road to the candidates
Never thought post malone would be makin a chess recap but here we are
Yes Levy, please make a video about Ding Liren's journey to the Candidates! I'm very interested in it.
plot twit:
sergey intentionally got banned from chess just so he could give up his spot in cadidates for ding
i would be up for Ding’s candidate speedrun updates
He literally didnt care his way to the candidates
I know Hikaru this and that but put some respect on Vincent Keymers name. Absolute stellar performance today
It is now 1:30 in serbia i was waiting all day for you to upload the recap
I reiterate the points about Ding. Rooting for him. Hope he gets into the candidates. Would love a recap.
I love that Post Malone does chess recaps on the side.
If Hikaru plays Magnus for the world title, I will lose my mind
If that happens we will see even a worst Championship than Nepo's
It would be quantum theory of bongcloud
@@baltazarcarlos6829 why
@@refl1x362 Magnus has a super edge on Hikaru... If Nepo collapsed then Hikaru will do as well...
@@baltazarcarlos6829 Any chance Hikaru beating Magnus in the final? what are the chances Hikaru making it to the final?
One of my favorite Levy mannerisms? The dramatic pause followed by the emotional " . . . and so-and-so resigns." It's easy to forget, watching recaps on the internet, that these are all human beings playing their hearts out. Losing is never easy and it's important to respect that moment.
So torn about Ding, It may be against his own interest to have Ding make it in if Hikaru wants to increase his odds of making it to the Chip. (from a fan perspective) Even though he did say Ding would be a real challenge to Magnus and may even give up his seat if won. Looks like they may end up vs each other afterall. Updates on his requirement progression would be nice.
it was in this position the chubby mascot joined the candidates to face the norweigan hottie and levy became scarface
I hope Dubov gets his GM title soon
He already did
@@suryanideb7678 you missed the joke buddy
Oh my God he actually did it. The bastard made with recap with the names markered on
I'd love a Ding Liren candidates push.
I would absolutely LOVE to see a vid on Ding Liren’s quest to the Candidates
i absolutely want to see the rest of the games in the grand prix, to be clear
And that’s why you don’t mess with Hikaru in classical.
Levy your uploads make my day. Life has been pretty stressful and your videos honestly make life a bit easier
Levy looking like he's about to drop an album about bongclouds and danger levels
Omg he kept the names on his face lmaoo
Congrats Hikaru. Let's see if Ding can make it too. Richard has made it by a mile. My predictions are coming true.
I was waiting for this. Once I saw the update on Hikaru’s channel, I was like Gotham is def going to put something up!!
5:22 This means nothing to me.
Yo Gotham, I didn't know you got released from the county jail. I dig the new face tattoos. You look so hardcore. I would be so intimated if I had to sit in front of you during an OTB game! It looks like you didn't hit the weights. Next time add a weight lifting routine to your time!
blitz playing has a great effect on chess level of Hikaru. You play many positions, generate and check many ideas, and train fast decision making
Feel bad for Dubov losing his GM title
Is that even possible?
@dont get backrxnked 9:38
the mad lad actually kept the fucking writing from the stream lmao what a hero
Glad you’re sounding, hopefully feeling, better. The legendary Sharpie Cure?
A series of videos on Ding’s quest for a candidates spot would be nice
Gotham I just wanted to say that you're a good boy and we're all proud of you
Why does youtube hate dislike buttons
@@inanis9801 In obfuscation the demon obscures its own nonexistence
Hikaru is playing really good lately
Let's Go Hikaru!
Definitely think you should do a video about Ding's matches. I'm so happy for Hikaru can't wait to watch him in candidates and hope he succeeds.
If i remember correctly Magnus said in an interview that he only plays the WC if Alireza qualifies. Does this mean if anyone else wins they are World Champion?
Not quite what he said.
@@diggitus pretty much, first he said he doesn‘t really want to play a World Championship anymore because it‘s boring but he likes the way alireza plays and he would like to play him
@@flyingswiss If he meant only Firouzja he might have used his name. He said "someone from the younger generation" which could also include Duda
Talk is cheap.
Completely dodges the conversation where he tries to explain the Marker on his face lmfao. Nice streams tho Levy keep it up!!!
I thinks it’s dope that Hikaru might get another shot. Statistically speaking, there’s almost no chance Hikaru beats Magnus. At the same time, if Hikaru goes the distance, pressure is on Magnus because I think he wants to wait for Alireza before he’s happy to forfeit or lose. If by any chance Hikaru finally reaches the top of the mountain, I think that chess will blow up on twitch again and simultaneously Magnus would retire out of embarrassment.
Man imagine if Hikaru becomes world champion
You're talking as if Hikaru already has won the Candidates. It's quite impressive to see Hikaru perform at this level (that is: the super GM level tournament level), but he needs to be consistent AND be lucky.
@@relaasbaas6969 I know, that's why I said he *might* get another shot
I’d love to see some occasional recaps of Ding’s quest!
Yes Levy, pls continue making recaps, I am still cheering for Vincent Keymer and want to know how good he does
I'd love to see coverage of the semifinals and finals. The result is in for Hikaru, but there's still interesting chess to be played between grandmasters, and the stage to be won. I'd also like to see about DLR and his situation.
The process of Ding Liren getting his games quota has been quite sketchy so far. Do recaps if the games feel real.
how do you mean? like it's just forced games that dont seem competitive?
I got a feeling that Hikaru will make a surprise on the candiates tourmnament and will be the one to play for the world championship
Hey gotham, I feel like you used to get more in depth in your recaps, show a lot of small things and lines and ideas, where as now it feels like you're going through every game a little too fast. maybe it's just me, but I would've loved it if this was a 32 minute video and every game was a little bit deeper analysed. of course that's just my opinion and obviously I appreciate the work you put in doing all those recaps :)
I didn't even pay attention to any of those games, I was just waiting for Levy to address the state of his face.
You should keep doing recaps especially if Hikaru keeps pushing
I'm sure he will keep pushing. He has nothing to lose, and a double win would be amazing.
16:31 this draw looked funny to me because the way the pieces were moving looked like they were dancing lol
Congrats to Hikaru for winning but him acting that it's due to his mentality of not caring anymore is kind of a sham, if he loses he can claim that he's a streamer and doesn't care for professional play anymore whereas if he wins he can boast that being a streamer he defeated serious players, kind of like a win-win for him.
Big change from curious to know what happened to you Hikaru to knowing what happened to your face
Nakamura should give his spot to Karjakin
No, to Karjakin's wife
I like the marketing aspect of drawing on ur face levy. Very innovative and good job 👍
Glad to see your allergies are better and great to see Hikaru just play good chess
208th day of translating Levy's titles into Neapolitan: "Wow - Hikaru e candidat"
You absolute madlad, I can’t believe you did it. Thank you Levy.
Mr. Levi, a dude like you was my best friend in high school. Like how he answered questions about assignments. He's gone mow.
Petition to require that Hikaru and Magnus open with double Bongclouds every game if Hikaru wins the candidates
That would be kinda dumb. They will probebly got forced to play something alse or they will be killed by every men who their careers are hanging on. You can not really do that if you mean Chess championship.
Congrats to Hikaru!! was rooting for him, but you gotta feel for Levon! with all due respect to the amazing Richard Rapport, In a perfect world it would be Aronian and Nakamura making their way to the candidates, still a big chance of taking Sergey's spot though never say never.
Please make Ding's journey to the candidates recap. He needs this support
Okay, so we're not gonna address the ink. Fine! Gregoriv vs Levon it is!
*Probably lost a bet with a chatter" 😂😂
Just a quick reminder that Hikaru and Karjakin will be in Spain during the candidates. Except that, in Karjakin's case, the S is silent.
Levy lookin like he just got out of prison lmao
You have to be fired up by your buddy Hikaru! Dragon slayer.
Ding's video for sure!
Thanks Levy, your recaps are the best!