I'd just like to say that waking up after partying the night before and just sitting down and watching this super hungover is like the only way I survive those mornings
This is gonna sound like a backhanded compliment, but I really enjoy these episodes where you're more relaxed. You sound much more yourself (without trying to make jokes all the time that can be both good and not-so-good), and this type of content is really instructive.
Levy, I’m not really one to comment like this, I’m moving to College tomorrow (UK) and have been super stressed today so just wanted to say thanks for the video as its keeping me occupied and less nervous!!
Hey Will, I’m moving into uni in the UK tmr too and been hella stressed. Don’t worry, you’re not alone, I feel incredibly underprepared for everything too - uni and accommodation-wise. You got this man, I believe in you! Have a great year at uni!
College was the best 5 years of my life so far, graduated in may and wish I could go back. Just make the most of it and have fun when you can and it’ll be a great experience
You gotta give it to Levy, he's a marketing genius. Making opening videos on which he has courses, then hiding a promo code for those courses in a video. He of course also provides great content :)
Hi Gotham, I love your videos, you are an amazing youtuber, and probably a better tutor than actually meaning to tutor people. Because of your Caro Kann opening, I reached 1200, sadly I dropped to 1170, but im still winning a lot of games. Because of how much people you have gained, I decided to make my own youtube channel, your recaps and win at chess episodes switched my brain in an intermediate level, I cant thank you enough, chesstalk, agadmator, GM Hikaru dont match up to as great of a teacher you are. You are basically the RU-vid Chess God!! I still cant believe after 2 months of watching you, I havent subscribed! Thanks for the memes, the lessons, the recaps, and everything you made. I love your clips channel also!! You are truely a legend, hopefull you get the GM title in those 2 tournaments.
Hi Levy,just wanted you to know how much i appreciate the content. Today I broke 1100 rating coming from mid 800s from the past few months. Blitz rose from 500 to 800 too just from watching your content; specially the openings. Always looking forward to more of your videos man.
“Win at Chess: Episode 17, 1200-1700” *mouseslips king-side castling for Kf1 in game 1* 4:35 😂😂😂 that was just too funny not to have a clip repeat timestamp somewhere, love ya Gotham
My mother had sciatica and was having great pain everynight. We have seen every doctor and no improvement. On one of those nights, i though of searching and was cured of it in 3 days. 5 years of pain gone in 3 days with simple youtube excercises. The problem was, i never knew it was sciatica and though it was just knee pain and was doing wrong excercises. So, i appreciate you are spreading the information. Bob and brad, physical therapists have free content and it worked.
"Intermediates don't play endgames." This is true. The fact that I don't consider this statement to be a personal attack is actually a problem with my play.
loved the nice long video with excellent tips and thought-process. Please more of these! (Also, the idea of re-doing some of your opening videos is the GOAT.) p.s. I just bought the intermediate boot camp. I am about to start going to some OTB tournaments and think it could really help. I really love all your great instruction, passion for chess, and fun personality.
I really wanted to buy your chess course lewi but even after 33% discount i.e 42.88 USD (for one course) = 3700 ruppees in India and that is my monthly rent. 😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😔
Bro where do you live in india that has monthly rent of 3700 rupees? Even just a room in india (i know all of india isnt the same im just averaging it down) will cost like 5000 rupees atleast.
Love this. The way you marathon the events really adds to the suspense. Takes a ton of energy and you can feel the fatigue a little (in a good way because thats reality/ "I am not a machine". This is legit. Thanks for the content
I don't know levy how to express my feelings but you are the best chess teacher and the best chess youtuber, and just buying your courses, being a tier 3 sub, buying your merch isn't enough (donating too) what else can i doo???
On 11:45 i think pawn to f4 is the winning move for black, because if pawn takes, then u lose your quinn, and if you trying to run away with bishop to h4, then pawn to g5 happens. Am i actually right?)
Never resign is one of the best tips I’ve gotten from this channel I’ve stolen so many draws from people who can’t even execute the most basic checkmates, and sometimes they even lose on time!
At 11:57, couldn’t the opponent have played f4? Unless I’m missing something, it wins the bishop because the e-pawn is pinned the Levy’s queen, and Bh4 would get met with g5 (taking either pawn with bishop is met with mate in 2). I think Levy would still technically be better, but William Hogbin probably could’ve won back the piece
The other move he mentioned at first, Rf1, would have actually been a blunder I believe, because black has Qxf1+ and Kxf1 leads to Rd1 mate. Black has to play Kh2, losing the rook.
Chiropractors are a bit iffy tbh, short term fixes that can make things worse over time. Much better off working with a physio therapist who will give exercises to improve issues over time imo
It's pure psuedoscience. If the chiropractor had anything meaningful to share it's knowledge that a real professional could have given with proper treatment
Good chiropractors understand that you need a longer term fix.. And should give you exercise suggestions. While also relieving pain that may hinder your ability to do said exercises. Also, Levi has a genetic problem with his spine so exercises aren't going to help, making chiro a very good choice. (I'm not saying you should see a chiropractor, they may not be for everyone, but maybe try it out one day to see if its as bad as you think)
First 3 games, if you ignore the mouseslip, Levy delayed castling in favour of attacking the opponent. In game 3 the main reason for castling was to bring the rook into the game as opposed to thinking about King safety. Something to think about for sure.
Can attest, that h3-g4 set-up versus the Pirc is awesome. Always feel comfortable, always get pleasant games. It’s so good that now when I play 1. d4, and they try to move-order trick me with 1…d6, I play 2. e4 and transpose it into this line of the Pirc.
game 2, your boy is there a full piece and pawn up and still telling us chillen you must not be a dumb-bellina and do the right thing. You got to love Gotham not letting us fall foul of counteerplay in WON MIDGAME. BIG LOVE
Levy the counter play in the pirc against early king side expansion is c6, b5, and fighting for the c4 square(which you can often get your knight to) as well as getting your queen active over there if they castle as well as an a pawn attack. Loved the video, just thought this could be interesting to look into for you.
best series on this channel beside opening instructions and your live chess games to become a grand master, maybe you can also include titled tuesday battle in the future
Levy, in game 1, after Bg3, opponent had f4 attacking your bishop. If exf4, qxe6. If bh4, g5 deflecting ur bishop. U would have had to sac ur bishop to protect f2.
Gotham I have a complaint. You upload too quickly. Ever since school has started (a few weeks ago) I’ve only been able to watch a few of your videos beginning to end. I’m falling behind since the grind is too insane :(
@@madskills_games9317 homie you didn’t even use a r/woooosh properly 😭😭, and that is sooooo 3 years ago bozo, what are you? A Reddit band kid anime watcher omg get out of here kid
The tremendous amount of videos is true, there is pretty good content if you look deep. But he should also add... they're so fun. Hanging pawns' videos are the real chill, and I found him thanks to Levy.
This! Apart from growing as a chess player, watching chess lessons on RU-vid is one of the best ways to relax. Also I don't know why but a lot of chess RU-vidrs have ultra relaxing voices (Eric Rosen, Agadametor, Hanging pawns)