Ah yes back to clickbait for views Levy

Levy has amazing opening skills, perhaps if he takes the Middle games masterclass by GothamChess he'd be a GM

Levy is holding himself back he just doesn’t wanna embarrass Magnus Carlsen

Imagine if Levy just played chess and didn’t know who he was playing till the game was over

You're a fantastic teacher. Even if you never reach the GM title yourself, you've almost certainly inspired many future GMs, and possibly even a future world champ or two. Everyone's heard of men like Mozart, Beethoven, Bach, Wagner, etc., but not many people realize the sheer magnitude of the line of men who preceded them. Every world changing artist learns from someone, and I think there's honor enough in being part of that chain. Even if you're not the strongest link.

Gotham has the vibe of someone who has anxiety about having anxiety

Levy is secretly a 1400 with really good opening theory

Levy is indeed a GM but panicking turns him into an IM

Levy: I can't be a GM because of my time troubles. Also Levy: plays 3 minute games

OH MY GOD LEVY I DONT EVEN KNOW WHAT TO SAY CONGRATS ON BECOMING A GREAT MOTHER

Levy: "Im gonna expose myself" Me: "YES!" Levy: "Chess wise" Me: "ah damn"

This seems like such an obvious case for a sports psychologist, even Levy says this. Have you pursued this? You've done such great work with understanding exactly what is going on. It's so introspective. Getting help with this one thing could unlock so much.

I love how levy always tell us to go with a winning mentality in matches, like a father who doesen't want his kids to do the same mistakes as him

You'll always be a GM to us in terms of chess content.

His honesty makes Gotham a true GM to me. Also, props to the first guy "gurelediz". He's actually a 14-year-old IM from Turkey.

Gotham's appeal to us 0:55 Gotham is Eminem 3:20 Gotham is an astronaut 8:29 Gotham SACRIFICED A QUEEN 10:02 predator-Gotham-brain 13:14 the most hurt story by Gotham 14:21 Gotham, what are you doing? 18:56 Gotham loses everything 22:48 Gotham draws conclusions 23:27

Levy is like that main character that has a beast inside of him but doesn't use it out of fear. Someone needs to threaten Levy's whole family to unlock it...

_Most_ people, especially with audiences as big as yours, would never show their weaknesses and vulnerabilities to the world. The fact that you do makes us appreciate you even more! Godspeed, my dude. Godspeed.

Classic ''snatching defeat from the jaws of victory'' Levy has never been more relatable...

Levy joked about seeing a sports psychologist, but if he really hasn’t seen one yet, it could be all he needs. Mental blocks are some of the most significant obstacles facing elite level athletes and there is very real , measurable ways to push pass them with simple routines. Something bad simple as mindfulness and breathing routines before a match can put some people completely at ease

Levy : "my brain goes numb, completely numb" Also levy : _starts singing_

The day Levy become a GM is probably the day Gotham Nation can rejoice in full happiness. Come on Levy, you can do this. We are all supporting you!

Maybe there should be a series where Levi dedicates himself to becoming a GM, I'd tune in for those vlogs

Just watched your entire “How to win at Chess “ series for my entire off day . I won NINE GAMES straight . I was 1300 Elo now I’m 1385 !!! From the bottom of my heart , thank you Levy . On my way to being 1400 and my dad is 1415 so you know the trash talk is about to get serious 😂😂

It's quite comforting to see someone at your level having the same struggles.

There are some things in life that we may never get and I think it's alright. You're not a GM but you are the most entertaining chess content creator out there.

Gotham's a GM?!?!? NO WAY HES A GREAT MUSICIAN!!!

0:16 truly shows how humble and down to earth levy is jk we all love the rizzard of oz

Its so sad how Gotham could easily be a GM, but he is missing that final step to be one

I think this was one of your best videos. No shouting, very insightfull, personal and helping all of us who lost winning positions to realise that it happens even to very strong players, which I am sure will make many of us feel better.

I can not believe Gotham actually got the Grandmaster title in this video, truly amazing.

This video reminded me of Brad Owen, a poker content creator who isn’t afraid to show his big losses and misplays and loves to share what he could/should have done differently. It takes a special kind of person to get on a stage in front of millions of internet people (who aren’t known to always be the friendliest) and air out your flaws. World class humility here I love it

I've been following gotham for like 2 or 3 years now. I hope every day to get up and see Levy pursue the GM title once more. I know he has what it takes and really cheers to see him achieve that. Stay strong Levy, you will take what is yours by right when the moment is correct...

It's okay Gotham, you're Grandmaster in our hearts!

Man, I can't wait for GM Gotham to be reality. Hell, I'll wait 40 years if I have to. In the mean time, will enjoy the fire content.

This is the best video you've made yet - it is very encouraging to see that even at the highest level people still hang queens for no reason. Thanks for giving us hope

Levy has 3000 elo openings 2500 mid games and 1000 endgames😭

We've got a Gotham bad losses video, now we need a Gotham great wins video!

Honestly it's good to hear you genuinely have GM level openings cause frankly, I see you explaining openings and I'm just like, are you kidding me, it's like levy knows they name for any possible opening within the first 12 moves per side.

Props for sharing this! This is a lot more personal than the average 100 ELO laughing stock

Place make more of these videos. A bit calmer, but still very intense, insightful and humble yet funny and still so mich stronger than most of us will ever be. This is (to me) more entertaining than to give in to the temptation of overhyped analogies, this is more real and more personal. Great video!

Levy will always be a GM on social media, in our hearts.

Being a GM is easier than being the best and most popular and hugely loved Chess KZfaqr who gives awesome and satisfying content and engages us!

That first game is the reason i love Levy so much, we're kindred spirits.

He could be a GM in the future and I'm proud of him

Levy is a monster, and he's going to be a beast once he figures out how to not be afraid of people who should be afraid of him.

Todays stare was short yet still digs deep into your soul. 9/10

Bro had Chronic chess blindness

Thank you for sharing this, Levy! Takes true greatness of personality to be that open about it. I can totally relate to the feelings you describe, as I experienced this over years in another sport

Realizing your own weaknesses and working to best yourself is a huge move forward. You can do it, Levy!

That game against Bogdan Deac was the embodiment of: "I've never lost a game; I simply ran out of time." Quote attributed to various sports figures.

I can tell it wasnt the easiest thing to talk about and admit but i gained alot of respect for you being transparent with your struggles, i believe in you Levy ❤ thank you for being a large reason for me developing an interest in chess it has brought alot of fun and peace to my life as well as your videos that make me smile and enjoy my day more, keep up the great stuff brother.

I absolutely love this video. Not because of schadenfruede of Levy's loss, but because of the guts Levy displayed (and displays daily) by putting himself out there and showing that he is human, and struggles just like us. This video hits home for me, because I get super nervous playing real people even online. To see the struggle and know that even the best (which you are Levy) means so much. Thank you for sharing!

That last few words hit deep for me. I feel you man. I personally sometimes get over those barriers with a plan - a plan of inviting losses. If I go with the mindset that the default outcome is a loss but my ONLY objective, my personal win condition, is PURELY to learn, to play/do the best, or to keep nerves calm - even IF you play like shiz, or lose the game, that doesn't matter. You're solely focusing on one thing only (that being keeping your nerves in your case). If you can do that, no matter the outcome of the game, then you achieved victory. Keeping that kind of mindset has actually helped me feel good about my wins instead of just feeling relieved, and losses hurt much less. But this is a very personal barrier and everyone may have to figure it out on their own. I wish you success my dude!

The third game really hits me that I cried It's so heinous to lose like that

I died of laughter when he said and when your brain goes numb you can cortal mental freeze

In some of these positions I see that you have three seconds remaining, don’t feel bad about it. Even though you have one second extra time, it is incredibly difficult to play every good move in a single second. We are all so proud of how far you have come, and I personally wish you the best in your next games.

Levy's chess skills are incredible and it seems as though if he found a way to get over his struggle he'd be a GM for sure.

I am a sports psychologist and I have a tip for you Levy. The subconscious mind makes no distinction between constructive and destructive thought impulses. It works with the material we feed it, through our thought impulses. The subconscious mind will translate into reality a thought driven by FEAR just as readily as it will translate into reality a thought driven by COURAGE, or FAITH. Also remember that one comes, finally, to BELIEVE whatever one repeats to one's self, whether the statement be true or false. If a man repeats a lie over and over, he will eventually accept the lie as truth. Moreover, he will BELIEVE it to be the truth. Every man is what he is, because of the DOMINATING THOUGHTS which he permits to occupy his mind. Thoughts which a man deliberately places in his own mind, and encourages with sympathy, and with which he mixes any one or more of the emotions, constitute the motivating forces, which direct and control his every movement, act, and deed!

This video in a nutshell: EMOTIONAL DAMAGE!

Today's stare was enlightening, I felt the GM coming inside of me.

You'll always be my Grandma (I have no clue what GM means)

When Levy becomes a GM despite these things, the whole world will celebrate.

In every match, the silence is so loud

Now levi can teach us how to become grandmasters aswell

This is called a good person, levy is like a teacher we never had who also accepts that he is not the perfect person

and when your brain goes numb you can call that mental freeze

“You’re going to find a way to mess this up.” Yep, and this attitude transcends chess for me, lol.

So Levy is like me while playing basketball, I am lights out alone but as soon as another person steps in the gym I turn into a brick throwing lumberjack.

I relate so much with the ending, I’m a basketball player and winning doesn’t feel good anymore it’s just a relief I didn’t play horrible like I usually do, even though I know I’m extremely good

11:48 HE DIDNT SCREAM

I really hope one day he gets it. Start with getting a sport psychologist. A GM friend or two that could help analyze some games. Maybe an editor to help with content. He's still got another 40 yrs of life he shouldn't give up yet.

0:59 "im just gonna expose myself'😂

I felt for a couple of years now that if you could play your opponents blindfolded without knowing who they were you’d probably be at GM by now

I struggle with time trouble after getting winning positions and have gotten very discouraged about advancing. To see someone like Levy open up about having a similar challenge with higher rated players and a similar "relief" feeling when he wins is refreshing. Watching too many of the GM videos where they say "its so obvious" and lay out 10 moves of calculation in three variations can be very discouraging. Thanks Levy.

Wow that last thing you said about wining not being a joy instead it is a relief. I felt that and it hurt. My only comfort is that I at least appear humble when I win. (when in truth my feeling on winning and losing can be easily explained by ego.)

I honestly think what makes a GM a GM is tenacity, they never give up work super hard and always find ways to create counterplay when things go wrong, they also use the clock to keep you under pressure throughout the whole game. Their prep is superb as well.

This has got to be the most painful video levy ever had to make. The takeaway isn‘t that he loses sometimes, but that he‘s intimidated of other players. I didn‘t find them stronger, but he did. He‘s underestimating himself. Regardless of whether or not you will ever be a GM Levy, know that we will always believe in your Ability and we know you can do it. Don‘t be discouraged by yourself. Much love from Germany❤

levy is like deku like deku scared of all might

Mr. GothamChess this is genuinely impressive. Thank you for showing us educational games with your own mistakes, it takes some humility.

Levy may not be everyones GM, but he's our GM

Well, to me the moral of the video is more like "Levy must be crushing these guys in classical"

"The hardest game to win is the won game" - Emile Lasker

Levy: I'm not going to expose myself Lucy: They wouldn't be impressed anyway

Watching these really hurts 😭 U r best internet chess teacher of all time levi ❤

Levy needs a hug.

this makes me feel two different things as a player who’s like a month into this chess hobby that’s turned to this man for information almost everyday. it’s refreshing to know even at his level there’s mental barriers. and it’s heartbreaking bc i love when he wins and i want him to.

I was here faster than me blundering my Queen in a game

8:20 bro read my mind 😭😭😭

I love how he kept repeating Queen takes b2 and push the a pawn 😂😂😂😂 Like just take the pawn for the Love of God 😂

I think choosing the appropriate opening to counter is like basic level pattern recognition while mid to end game play is advanced level pattern recognition because most of those positions are entirely unique (unlike openings)

This video deserves a million likes. Respect and I hope you one day get the GM title.

8:28 i could not stop laughing for like a minute

I greatly the admire the awareness and honesty. I can't see a scenario where that doesn't help you progress past any shortcomings.

All the “guess the elo” candidates aftr seeing Levy blundr a queen : dats ma boii.. dats ma boii

i feel really bad for levy man, like on a really serious note this video brought me to tears. Levy's never really speaking heart to heart with us, and these people in the comments didnt acknoledge this even a little. Im sorry Levy, and i hope you over come your ordeals and become the greatest, even though in my eyes you're a super grand master capable of bringing down anyone you set your eyes on. I am and will always be super amazingly proud of everything you've done and everything you will set out to do. I love you Levy and i really really wish you the best of luck on your further journey.

Levy, you might not be a Grand Master, but you are a Gotham Master

I feel like sending this to my math teacher to show him what happens to me during my exams in math

What you need is a session of CBT lol

Thank you for sharing mate… I hope you get to your goal as you want us to get to ours. Great teachers share everything to help their students. You are a GM TEACHER in my humble opinion.