BETTER THAN STOCKFISH!! 

World: Thanks Vishy, for such a legacy of your chess career. Vishy: Thank me later, I am not done yet.

3500 factorial is a really impressive rating ngl

20:53 Levy: "I can't explain this move" Proceed to explain this move

Vishy is a 5 time world chess champion as the top player and now still a super GM even being 52 years old, still playing chess. I saw some of his games and he is amazing, calculating many moves ahead with brilliant chess ideas like Stockfish ridiculously brilliant moves. "its a move that doesn't make any sense. What? Why? I don't understand..."- 07.50

5:49 "Vishy must have done his homework." Actually, Vishy said in an interview that he'd forgotten his preparation right before Nf8, and played Nf8 as a "natural move"!

He has played chess for 46 years, When I was in 3rd grade, we had a chapter, The Wizard Viswanathan Anand , He was the world champion at that time. There I got to know he first played chess ,with his mother ,when he was just 6.

Levi, I'm 70 and watch each 'episode' to the end because I have "Sitzfleisch". These kids these days have no patience (Blitz, Rapid, Harumph!) I love every minute of your videos, esp. when you break the fourth wall and talk right to us/me! You are a hoot, and even at my age I learn new things from you in every video. Keep up the great work! You are right up there with what I consider the greatest chess commentators I've seen (Koltanowski who was on PBS Ch. 13 here in NY when I was a kid, and Shelby Lyman who did the Fisher/Spassky broadcast and was on all the TV's in NYC). As a fellow NYer, You're the best. Facts!

11:03 “We’re going for checkmate, that is the plan”. Great idea. I’m going to incorporate that into my chess games from now on.

"Boom!" What a gangster! 52 and still blowing them away. Vishy is such a class guy. Nice to see him featured like this. Thanks!!

When I found your channel I was 40 and losing consistently to my 11 year old son. After watching your videos, everyday for a year, I'm 41 and consistently beating my 12 year old son. Thank you.

22:18 This delivery is why Levy is a GM commentator. Pure gold.

Anand is the smoother, less annoying version of Magnus

What if he decides to go for a final ride and give it his all for the next 2-3 years? A 55 year old Chess Champion in this day and age of Stockfish would be a story for ages.

lol "Vishy can't play d5 here because Rapport has the d5 square under control with 4 pieces and needs to find something else. So Vishy plays d5 here which is the top stockfish move." I love it whenever someone plays a move that appears to be impossible. Sometimes trying to prevent a specific move from happening just makes the move that much stronger and it's just a wild ride after.

Vishy is the protagonist of the chess world

I'm over 55 and increased my rating to 1800+ last 3 years. My opinion is that Anand played like Rocky Balboa of chess. (in a way, this comment proves my age )

I'm 62, and I really admire Vishy. What a great kid!

Hey, Levy, you asked; I'm 52, always wanted to be better at chess, but didn't understand how to go about it (very small town, no chess club, and a father who didn't really want to teach but really liked beating me at chess). Found your RU-vid and Twitch and your courses, and I'm finally making progress.

0:55 this can be taken out of context weirdly

I’m 72 (in 3 weeks) and just started playing chess again after a 40-yr gap. Been watching your videos for a year or so. I like your channel for your excellent move and position explanations!

I’m 62 & love Levy’s commentary (& personality).. & love it when a former world champ or older GM kicks butt, especially not just one game but for a whole tourney. Bravo to Vishy.

I love Vishy, definitely one of the greatest of all time. His opening prep is second to none.

I turned 45 this year, and I am playing the best chess of my life. The younger crowd overestimates the effects of age. It is the stress of life, not the march of time, that addles the brain and makes chess hard to play. Certainly a young sponge of a mind, such as with Praggnanandhaa, learns better/faster -- but an older mind (such as mine) is still perfectly capable of learning something new without forgetting something old. If you do your best to live a low-stress life, you not only enjoy life more but also play very fine chess. Honestly I think Anand is proof of it -- he is a man of sense and wisdom, who keeps his mind uncluttered. I've been rooting for him for a long time now. He is 100% the overall greatest chess player of all time, in my opinion. And that's coming from an Appalachian man born in Virginia; I'm not a fan because he is from my country. He is just one of mine, due to his kind friendly nature and the clean way in which he plays chess. There are no others like him, though I think Wesley So is on his way to becoming the next Anand one day. Rapport never fails to impress. One day, in a hundred years or so, the man will be talked about as a legend for the crazy stuff he makes work over the board. I'm a huge fan of his as well.

“so he plays d5” I’ve never laughed so hard at a chess video

rapport game was fucking wild. I wish he win the candidates.

As you asked for comments from older players, let me do so quickly. I’m 67, and I actually played Vishy back when he was 14. A close game (French Defence!), but I blundered and was duly outplayed in the endgame. He was extremely friendly, and we played several five-minute games over the weekend of the tournament, one or two of which I won, although he was already clearly much better than me. And yes, it’s frustrating to be 67 and to lose concentration, or just physically not to be up to moving the pieces fast enough. But the brain fog is the worst - my play these days relies on pattern-recognition and instinct. I did manage a 95% accuracy score on one bullet game, to my amazement. Love your content, despite my decrepitude.

8:10 "TRY ME" i laughed so hard lol

I’m one of those younger viewers. Anand had some incredible games here. I love the third game

As an Indian I have to admit, Levy is bigger fan of Vishy than I am😅❤️

Levy, I'm 59 and it's great to see Vishy perform so well in this tournament. His awesome play is inspiring me in getting better no matter my age. I'm not talking about my chess here (my chess is hopeless) but about my work. BTW Levy, I am a screenwriter and I can tell you that you're not only a chess International Master. You're an International Master in storytelling as well.

7:32 Ngl I found it first try because a 1000 mind won't hesitate to trade a bishop for a knight.

Some of these games do strangely have that unstoppably-savage-stockfish feel, and praise be to The Vishmaestro for achieving that... Also I encourage you Gotham to seek out your allergies at every opportunity because you make great videos with them. Loved the boxing analogy: blocks the haymaker, and overthetop BOOM! Absolute absolute gold. P.S. to all the Indians in da house, Aussie here wishing Kohli and Maxwell the best of luck in the IPL. And thank you Jasprit Bumrah of the Mumbai Indians! What a nasty nasty bouncer that man has...

Vishwanant anand is like the kid in school who comes back and tops every class ever in existence This is amazing!

I'm really sad you didn't show his game with Duda who was the first to manage making a draw with Vishy, and at the same time it was the wildest game

rapport is one of my favorite players to watch he always ends up in positions that make no sense. very entertaining chess extremely excited to see what he has in store for the candates tornament

7:39 as a 800 elo chess player I can confirm that I would take that knight with my bishop

Wait till Levy finds out you've been able to stream to TVs for about 10 years now.

"He did things to these folks that are 25 to 15 years younger than him that I can't even imagine" - levy 2022

7:16 "it makes no sense" Me, for like one entire minute only seing that move

Man i love levy the excitement he brings in with these videos make me want to play chess more and more ..

Levy I watched your last vid (as always) and I was inspired playing chess today. I had a nasty knight sac which led to mate. I thank you for the inspiration. I’m not an offensive player so going for mate is one of my weaknesses.

Gotham, I don't often comment, but I watch so many of your videos and I just wanted to let you know I appreciate all the work you do. You're a content GOD. Watching you has opened my life to a new hobby (chess) and I absolutely love it :)

60 year old Dutchman here. I love to see good (or not so good) chess, as well as great story telling - and ooh, when the two get combined like you do, Levy.

49 ... Florida ... Vishy played me in an online simul to benefit disabled in Chennai (I have CP). He is my favorite player and an inspiration to me. I lost a badly played Nimzo.

Wait, Rapport won with a Queen sacrifice - against one of the best players of all time? While Anand was on an absolute roll ? Brass Balls.

Rapport is always doing some crazy stuff lmao, he’s so entertaining

Bro I'm 19 and I already feel like I got one foot in the grave

"He did things to these folks who are 15 to 25 years younger than him that I can't even imagine" ...Well that doesn't sound good ._.

As a 51 year old guy watching this on my living room TV, I especially enjoyed this recap.

I always feel like when a top chess player has a spectacular game it's them demolishing poor Levon lol.

The commentary during the Rapport Vishy game was amazing. Legit felt like watching an MMA fight with over the top commentators

How is performance level determined? I’m curious to see that for some of Magnus’ tournaments

If there is one Chess player whom I would like to meet, that would surely be Vishy. Such a humble and kind hearted, soft spoken guy, yet one of the most brilliant minds of Chess in the world, and at that ridiculous age of 52!

Nothing I enjoy more than seeing Rapport's games, Would love to see more highlights of his

17:39 I love these random bits of conversation you include here and there in your videos

Levy’s upload schedule is nice

I was rolling up and from across the room I hear “you just put me on in your living room and you’re off doing something else” How…

The way Levy was commentating on Rapport - Vishy game was so exciting! Also one of the wildest game I've seen in a while!

Yo Gothan! Later this month, I will be celbrating my 77th birthday. Anand is younger than my oldest child. I can't finish as high in a 5K race as I used to, but I can still play chess.

1:05 So you just admitted that the title is clickbait lol

You work really hard levy, and this must be appreciated 👍👍👍 You are so aware about how your audience is going to feel... You look like a nerd but you have better social skills than many people

This man literally just explained my life "this is great, wait no it's not, well in some ways"

I'm 39 and I've needed to walk with a cane or, on bad days, be in a wheelchair since I was 25 and got out of the military. I love chess, but my body simply can't handle competitions. I almost always play games that allow you days to make a move because I never know when something will come up and I'll have to forfeit a game. I am incredibly impressed by anyone who can handle the physical and mental strain of tournaments at this level.

22:18 Vishy can't play d5 obviously because Rapport controls that square. Vishy played d5, which is the top stockfish move. Now I don't understand anything about chess.

A good recap today. Anand's games are always a joy to watch. I'm 60 years old, perhaps among 5% of your subscribers age-wise. You're never too old to watch chess games but you can be too old to play them. Kudos to Anand.

19:00 "Hi!!! And I'm going to pick you up in a moment." 🤣🤣🤣

You make every chess match so entertaining man. I appreciate you.

Great Analysis! I love your positivity and humor!

TBH I'd give Vishy better odds at beating MC than most of the candidates in the candidate tournament.

Hey Mr. Rozman. I'm 68, more an observer than a player these days, but I used to attend some of Bill Goichberg's tournaments in the D.C. area. I remember one at the Mayfair Hotel, which had horrible flickering electric candles for lighting, but featured Pal Benko, Victor Korchnoi, and Walter Browne. I enjoy your videos!

"he did.. things.. to these folks, who are 15-25 years younger than him" 💀

I’m 36 and I get brain fog all the time. I forget what day of the week it is. The dog needs to remind me to feed him. How this guy can play like a robot at 52 is staggering. If you’re reading this Levy, I appreciate you, but tomorrow I’ll go back to gently trolling by calling you Levi!! Have a good day =)

Hi Levy. I love your channel. I look forward to watching all your videos everyday. You are my favorite chess analyzer because I appreciate your humor, humility, and don’t mind your asides with Benji. I’m soon to be 53 and can attest to the mind slowing down and the body aching. Vishi is a beast in this tourny. Only problem is consistency. Tiger Woods is a good example of someone who was dominant but is being caught by age (and injury admittedly). Altho Phil Mickelson won the PGA championship last year at 50 - oldest to do so. Maybe 50 is the new 40? Shit. Just saying it makes me feel younger. Keep the analyses coming. You’re excellent at what you do.

Thank you Levy for the coverage. Excellent analysis interspersed with humor.

Vishy's game against Levon was brilliant. Wow.

Vishy is giving hopes for boomers like me. I'm in mid forties and I'm really enjoying to see 50 plus guy crushing young kids.

I don't think any other world champion would have played like this at this age Vishy is crazy

Some absolutely insane computer looking moves in those games. To find that in 10 minute games is nuts. If I pause I can work out that one move in 5-10 minutes usually lol

I'm definitely a Gotham Chess fan/subscriber, but he's never made me laugh out loud until today. The Butcher's commentary cracks me up sometimes, but today, Gotham's "why are the horses grazing on the side of the board" had me in stiches.

I'm 67, and I'm rejuvenating my interest in The Game after three decades of senescence. I really enjoy your content - please, keep up the good work!

Gothamchess: "Vishy's like a 52 yo at the YMCA." Me: :D Big fan of Viswanathan Anand. Glad to see the legend still going strong.

This guy's the beast does badly at the last tournament, comes back and shows them who the real champ is

"why are the horses grazing at the side of the board?"😂😂😂

I am from India, in our textbooks there is a chapter named World champion and Grand master Vishwanath Anand. we studied him, he is a living legend in India, we adore him respect him so much that even I can't express. Great Grand master Vishi sir 👍.

"He can't play D5 here, obviously, because Rapport completely controls that with four pieces. So Vishy plays D5." Absolutely classic

When Gotham does chess commentary, It feels like I am watching a horse race 😀

I'm 61 and remember Vishy as a speed demon in classical chess many moons ago. Keep up the great work Levy. Enjoy your videos!

Yes, I am watching your video on my living room TV. Everyone in the house can hear it and I am proud to be a Gotham chess viewer.

Levy: _puts Vishy in the thumbnail_ Indians: _my time has come..._

bro vishy is so polite that even after stomping you so hard that you feel like quitting, he would say good game and congratulates you

0:06 As an Indian, Levy's pronunciation of Vishwanathan Anand sent me

I'm not sure Vishy would like his age mentioned so much. Lol. Anyways, with an appropriate diet and work out routine, you can always out perform anyone, regard less of age. Also, people get wiser and more efficient about what they eat and how they spend their time as they get older. I wouldn't be surprised if he has a better diet and more efficient practice routine than his younger opponents - although I seriously doubt he practices for as many hours per day. Go Vishy!

One of the greatest ever to play the game... Vishy Anand🔥🇮🇳

22:20 - "He can't play d5 here, obviously. He's gotta find something else because Rapport completely controls that with four pieces... *So Vishy plays d5* which is the best move according to the computer."

21:40 "who played the less useful move". In go, we have a term for that, where you change the move orders of a particular position to see who had to play more inefficient moves. It's called "tewari".

You should do a live brodpodcast "52 year old at YMCA, aging basketball" Absolute 🔥 Also... You could turn something you said into better phrasing; "Instead of good knight, bad bishop" Bad bishop, good Night (knight).. Knockout blow

Such quality content this is awesome

I'm 46. Have been watching since early '20 and have learned a ton. I started playing in 3018 as a total noob, bought your course and some books, and just beat a 1700 and other highly rated players at my club in DC. I think you're great man. Thanks.

Living room TV Gothamchess is next level. Helps me beat the office blues after work!