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Every long episode from GothamChess, read in minutes: the key takeaways, the chapters, and a digest of the whole conversation. The Internet's Chess Teacher
DESTROY EVERYONE At Chess With This
Levy shows principled chess strategies, emphasizes simple moves, and highlights common intermediate mistakes like hanging queens and ignoring development.
HE WON THE CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP!!!!!!
Nobra Abdul Satrov wins the 2026 Tatisil Tournament; young stars like Arjun Erici and Andy Woodward show remarkable progress, shaping future chess cycles.
THIS KID BROKE CHESS. ITS OVER.
Young chess prodigy Yaz Khan Erdomush is disrupting the scene with spectacular wins and bold sacrifices, signaling a new era of super talents.
THE MOST BRILLIANT CHESS YOU HAVE EVER SEEN
GothamChess highlights brilliant, high-stakes chess with deep tactical insights, mental models, and game-changing decisions in top-level tournaments.
COMPLETELY INSANE Guess The Elo
In this episode of Guess the ELO, GothamChess analyzes games and reveals surprising player ratings, emphasizing tactical awareness and strategic play.
8 QUEENS. HOW DID THIS HAPPEN?
Chess can produce unique scenarios, as demonstrated by a game where both players achieved eight queens, showcasing the possibilities and strategies in high-level play.
The World Champion Has Fallen
GothamChess covers the 2026 Tatast Steel tournament, highlighting upsets, rising stars like Blue Bomb and Erdom, and the challenges facing the current world champion Gesh.
CHESS SLOWRUN IS BACK!!!!!!
Learn how to recover from bad positions by trading pieces, defending strategically, and attacking the opponent's king.
THE MOST INSANE CHESS TOURNAMENT EVER
GothamChess covers insane chess games, blunders, and strategic insights from a high-level tournament, revealing how even top players make critical mistakes.
3000 ELO. I AM UNSTOPPABLE.
GothamChess showcases three games against 3100+ rated GMs, highlighting strategic breakthroughs, clutch defense, and unexpected blunders at the highest level.
THE GREATEST CHESS EVENT OF ALL TIME
GothamChess highlights remarkable games and key moments from Tata Steel 2026, emphasizing top players' strategies, blunders, and tournament dynamics.
Magnus vs Hikaru: PERFECT CHESS
In a unique blindfold exhibition match, Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura showcased remarkable chess with high-level strategies despite challenges.
CANDIDATES 2026 TIER LIST
A tier list analysis of the 2026 Candidates Chess Tournament reveals Fabiano Caruana and Hikaru Nakamura as top contenders, with Javahir Sindarov and Pragnananda as dark horses.
GRANDMASTER LEVY IS HEREEEEEEEE
GothamChess fiercely details his match against Julian in Madrid, emphasizing blitz tactics, opening freedom, and calculated risks for high-stakes success.
I WON I WON I WON I WON!!!!!!!!!
GothamChess's intense match reveals creative opening ideas, mishaps under time pressure, and how mental fatigue impacts high-stakes chess performance.
MY GREATEST CHESS GAME
In this video, GothamChess discusses the strategic decisions made in his greatest chess game, emphasizing the importance of adaptability and understanding opponents.
YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES!
In the exciting match between GothamChess and Julian Song, the strategies unfolded through classical and blitz games, showcasing various chess techniques.
HOW TO GET YOUR CHESS ELO OVER 9000
In this episode, the host dives into the journey to improve chess skills and reach an ELO of 2000, sharing strategies and insights along the way.
How BRILLIANT Was 7 Year Old Levy?
In this unique video, GothamChess reflects on his childhood chess games as a 7-year-old with an impressive rating of 1100, sharing nostalgic memories and insights on his early strategies.
There are 54 days left.
This video discusses Fino Oro, a chess prodigy aiming to become the youngest grandmaster by March 10, 2026, detailing his journey and games.
The Idiot's Guide To 1000 Chess Elo
In this video, GothamChess shares his journey to reaching 1,000 ELO on chess.com, including principles of chess and strategies for improvement.
The Man Who Ruled Chess For 40 Years
This video explores Vishwanathan Anand, a chess legend who remains competitive even at 56 years old, showcasing his remarkable tournament performances.
The Most Ridiculous Magnus vs Hikaru Chess Match In Years
In this intense chess match between Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura, the game showcases high-level strategies and unexpected moves, leading to a thrilling conclusion.
MAGNUS CARLSEN HAS A 10,000 ELO BOT
In this entertaining video, GothamChess battles against a 10,000 Elo bot modeled after Magnus Carlsen and highlights the strengths of different chess bots on chess.com.