UPDATE
Levy will actually be playing in the New York Summer Invitational- he just posted a video preview.
starts on July 7
More details on this site
https://www.chessdom.com/2022-new-york-gm-im-summer-invitational/#:~:text=The%202022%20New%20York%20GM%2FIM%20Summer%20Invitational%20will,players%20for%20each%20tournament%20can%20be%20found%20below.
Cool
He is an IM, which is a position I try to aspire to but have realistic expectations. Chances are you will learn from him. That is what matters. I will probably not get IM, and honestly becoming a Master is outside the realm of possibility.
You phrased the question incorrectly. The question should be "Can I learn from Gotham" and the answer is that you can learn from any game, but especially games where people are rated higher than you.
He's an IM, and I am not nor do I realistically set myself that goal.
But honestly he's to me a fullblown GM.
He also got this winning position against Carlsen the other day.
He also persuaded me that the Alapin is the best Sicilian.
I wonder if he has a video about how to play the Snyder Sicilian as black. He needs to make one.
Levy won the first game, lost the next two.
next game in about 1/2 hr
Bruh he's a 2300 IM; that's weak. This thread is asking the question, "how good is gothamchess," the answer is, he is about the level of a strong FM or weak IM.
still better than me. I think I can learn from him...wait I did.
2300 is not weak. You do not learn calc from a nuclear physicist. Quite honestly, you (anyone reading this) will probably not be as good as him. If you were, you would not be reading this.
Good at what?
At playing he is almost good- so far his highest rating is about the same as mine many years ago.
As a chess streamer and YT influencer, he is total junk, which explains why he has so many followers.
this has so many downvotes its kinda sad
lol IM Pfren. your quite funny yourself I must say.
I would say he is good at hiding his true skills. so the only way to find out is play him yourself
He's an IM. Even a weak IM is a very strong player.
He could be hampered by his streaming schedule, or his still new marriage. He's also has a few bumps in his personal life which would affect him negatively.
Or maybe he's topped out, and this is the best he's ever going to be. (Shrug) It is still very high, and he's making good money streaming, so try to keep the sympathetic crying to a minimum.
decent
Good at what?
At playing he is almost good- so far his highest rating is about the same as mine many years ago.
As a chess streamer and YT influencer, he is total junk, which explains why he has so many followers.
wdym he is junk which explains why he has so many followers.
Popular things always lack intellectual value.
Recreation is fun by nature. People don't watch Levy because he challenges them intellectually. Most people use up that energy to maintain their work and social lives. In their down time they want something easy and dumb... like Levy.
"This is crap which explains why so many people like it" is true for all sorts of things in life. You're probably too young to know that yet.
3 wins 3 losses and a draw- last 2 games today
game 8 in a couple of minutes
Good at what?
At playing he is almost good- so far his highest rating is about the same as mine many years ago.
As a chess streamer and YT influencer, he is total junk, which explains why he has so many followers.
wdym he is junk which explains why he has so many followers.
Popular things always lack intellectual value.
Recreation is fun by nature. People don't watch Levy because he challenges them intellectually. Most people use up that energy to maintain their work and social lives. In their down time they want something easy and dumb... like Levy.
"This is crap which explains why so many people like it" is true for all sorts of things in life. You're probably too young to know that yet.
You sound like such a sour crotchety old f*
Easy to tell you wouldn't have any friends.
Lets examine that then shall we?
1 - "Popular things always lack intellectual value."
This is sometimes true and other times it's not true. So this statement is 100% false as it's not always the case.
2 - "Recreation is fun by nature. People don't watch Levy because he challenges them intellectually. Most people use up that energy to maintain their work and social lives. In their down time they want something easy and dumb... like Levy."
This borders on being correct, however I rock climb and do endurance cycling as a form of recreation and for a healthy lifestyle. While it's fun, it most certainly is not easy. Also saying "and dumb.. like Levy" instead of specifying his content is just what a friendless a-hole would do.
3 - ""This is crap which explains why so many people like it" is true for all sorts of things in life. You're probably too young to know that yet.""
This one is true, as it does apply to all sorts of things in life. However it doesn't apply to a lot of things too.
These chess forums are a nightmare, I haven't seen so much wankery in a long time. Even reddit is better and that place is a cesspit. Good luck with eachother y'all.
It's not valueless if you enjoy it.
Oh, Ok BcChessNut
Think I found it.
Starting Friday, The Marshall Premier
2 sections- 1 for those above 2000 and 1for those below 2000
Rnds: Fri: 7pm, Sat & Sun: 12:30 & 5:30pm Eastern/New York time
haven't found a participant list, yet.