Gotham eats Magnus poop every day , it's the sole reason why magnus is always in the thumbnail

"If you turn off Stockfish, it's actually kind of hard to play." You've just described chess entirely.

Magnus just completing side quests at the moment

Gotham roasting my attention span so I don't click off is crazy 😭😭😭

Move: Opponent sees name and resigns

No, I don't think it's disrespectful at all. It's actually refreshing....someone having fun by changing it up, and that someone being the world champ. So cool!

First he loses in one and now he wins in one! One of the greats!

Magnus WINS In 1 Move! also video length: 27:03

Magnus can provably give the board to a 6 year old for 5 moves and still win

he is clearly sacrificing his early game positional advantage to gain a huge psychological advantage throughout the match. truly one of the chess players of all time

Watching Magnus play is like seeing a magic show for the first time in your life. Except that the wonder of watching Magnus play isn't limited to the first time you see it.

When chess is too easy, so you choose to play the hardcore mode.

I don't think Levi mentioned that this is the single worst opening move in chess.

Magnus is living Bobby Fischer’s dream by forcing over-the-board play outside of all the normal computer-driven prep.

Magnus playing g4/g5 is like that college professor who gives out problems that were not even discussed in class and you realize you in serious trouble.

love your vids. I've played chess once with my borther years ago, didnt understand it, didnt find it fun, but your Vidoes elightenened me on how fun and delicate this game can be. Earned my sub.

Favorite quote: "cancel something it's 2022" This is the most 2022 thing I have ever seen 🤣

I honestly appreciate magnus‘ playstyle. I don’t really think it’s for psychological reasons, although they are clearly present. But magnus seems to just wanna have fun. He brings a tremendous entertainment factor into his games, basically bringing back the sole reason why all of us probably started playing chess aswell: fun. Insane, honestly.

My man plays straight up 20 moves top line of engine .

Your commentary is like no other! Got me back into chess because of your videos. You show the moves very well in a way that any level, whether they barely started chess or are the best in the world, they can understand while making it entertaining! thank you for the videos

me not knowing what to do and magnus here trolling gm

Magnus has stated that his favorite part of the game is the middlegame since it "comes down to pure chess". He marvelously proved his point through out these games. What a legend!

That queen-side attack against DenLaz is like using your own severed arm as a club to bludgeon the opponent to death.

I want to see their expressions during this game

chess is like art, you have to be recognized as a good player to be able to do stuff like this and have people say what an amazing move

Made me remember that time Aman was speedrunning with the scholar’s mate at 1500 rating and imagined that people would feel disrespected, but then he argued “yeah, that’s a basic opening trap, but can you defend it?”

I have watched you for 2 years levy and your videos have taught me so much

I haven't been playing for a little while, but i always watch your videos, thanks for always great content, Levy!

What it does is that it brings you off of the main lines. A large part of what follows ends up being improvisation. And in a blitz setting where you don't have time to think, it means that the superior chess instincts tend to win out. It exposes weaknesses in chess tactics that can usually be covered by theory on the main lines. And I think that is a remarkably beautiful part of the game.

Thank you Gotham, you are literally the sole reason I enjoy playing and watching Chess now. You’re an absolute GOAT.

this is like the NBA all-star game just a bunch of pros messing around and yet still being competitive

the first time i saw your videos,i feel amazed and thats how i fell in love with chess thank you bro

i loved the part where magnus said "its magnus time" and magnused all over his opponents

Magnus is just trolling at this point

I am so happy, the grob opening is my favourite opening and gets no love

Carlemagnus doing these moves is like Paul Morphy playing odds by playing without a bishop/knight/rook.

I loved the part in the game when Magnus said "It's Grobbin' time" and Grobbed all over the board. Truly an immortal game.

Victory in one move? Definitely his Magnus Opum!

This format is so fun to watch. Especially to non chess player like me. Your energy is contagious.

awesome cover on this Levy. when is your g4 opening and defence course coming out. introductory chaptes: thematic perspectives covered already. 😃

Given his possible coming clash with FIDE, it is possible Magnus has begun his chess super-powered lovable antihero arc and I'm here for it

Damn the 1 move checkmate goes crazy

One of your most enjoyable videos. The understandable incredulity!

this is the first ever chess video ive seen and i cant be more satisfied with this vid. keep it up!

2:53 I love how Levy is waiting for evaluation bar to jump so he's sure he isn't blundering obvious tactic.

From losing in 1 move to winning in 1 move, Magnus can sometimes be weird

he was like nah this man is on another level i aint buying what hes selling

I think thats the part of my game i need to work on. Putting my pieces on the correct squares.

Watching these game recaps where Magnus is having fun with the game is beautiful to see.

Magnus really spoke for himself.

I think it's hilarious magnus is so good he has to be entertained

Magnus: *plays g5 Ralph: And I took that personally

Magnus is a man of the people. He’s learned from his best friend Ludwig on how to make entertainment during a chess match

Loving your videos, never skipped to later sections and never left. You are amazing!

You have such a satisfying way of explaining things

Magnus Opponent: moves Magnus: So you have chosen death huh?

i watch ur videos pure because how u talk trough out the video telling stories, theories and the fact that it’s not ONLY about chess but entertainment

Why does it feel like Magnus understands something about this game that no one else are getting. And he has decided to teach us.

magnus tryin so hard to make his own opening is so funny

Levy captures my attention like no other. His tangents are simultaneously fascinating and hilarious. 9 minutes into the video thinking I've been here for like 3.

Levy: "People have such short attention spans!" Also Levy: "Are zoos unethical?"

Dang, I love Levy's videos, best chess content on web

16:55 "then he gets absolutely vanquished to the shadow realm of chess" 🤣😂

That 4th game was fire, had me smiling throughout! Great commentating when your voice got all soft when Magnus just savaged him at the end.

This is just straight-up hilarious. Such domination. Very outstanding.

Hans Niemann knows how to beat Magnus in 1 move too

*"we got kids watching"* 🤣🤣

Magnus woke up and chose violence

I have my board exams in one week and undergoing huge amount of pressure, but your video never fails to entertain and release off stress.Just came here to say thank you.

Magnus speaks for himself

magnis is always a real move. his voice is amazing and has no idea!

Magnus is following in Hans's footsteps I see.

Awesome great videos as always levy!

My day isn't complete without watching GothamChess and his enthusiastic style of commentating high level chess. #bigfan

it would be so cool to see what magnus is thinking during these games

Move speaks for itself

Magnus’ chess spoke for itself

8:35 - I learned something new today, thank you

“Dopie G and H pawns” lol

Magnus actually spoke for us.

I think that would be hilarious if they take "this is the lobster" out of context🤣🤣🤣

I play the same, except that not only I lose, i wake up immediately afterwards in cold sweats and shivers.

Magnus is so good because he has a better understanding of chess than anyone else. If you are good at chess, you could wait 3,4,5 moves and still be able to get some sort of center play. The idea that center control is so important is only because of what it leads to. Other players spend too much time setting up their position in the opening by gathering central space, developing pieces when they are not important to a plan, and so on. Magnus develops pieces with intent to attack and uses the center as the base for that attack. His attacks target the areas made weak by the opponents slow development which typically end up being the flanks- more often the kingside than queenside since that is the favored castling side- so he attacks the kingside early and forces them to defend thus preventing any expansion past the opening. It is incredible that he has such a fantastic understanding of universal chess principles that he is challenging the very basis of chess understanding

Hans Niemann bullet game be like: 🥵

I like to think Magnus does stuff like this not to insult his opponent but to challenge himself

There was the hippo opening, vampire opening, now we have crab opening :D

my man Magnus is smurfing in proplay XD

Now he just needs a draw by agreement in one

Randomly picking up chess and getting games analysed from the world's best players in an adhd-friendly manner is a bliss, thanks.

Magnus reminds me of stockfish movements doesn't open many pieces so the opponent cannot pin him and later on goes full attack mode.

hello i just joined today and you are really funny and fun to watch

The magnus speaks for itself

Igor is a really strong player and a great teacher. Being checkmated so quickly is indicative of Magnus' greatness.

" cancel something, it's 2022" very accurate

Your the most loved and respected KZfaq streamer i have ever seen much love you have made an acceptable chess player out of me just from your videos thank you ❤

No opening is goofy if you are still going to lose to it. Every loss is an opportunity to learn and improve. Chess speaks for itself

His one move: *shakes hand*

I do learn from this and i thank you for making this because its very entertaining and also very easy to learn when your teaching it maybe i can go back up to 1000 elo again

Magnus playing in another level

Someone pointed out that .5 seconds of levy’s stare thru your soul before each video and now I click just for that.