15-Year-Old Kid In Tournament SHOCKS Chess Master

This is recap of my round 3 in Reykjavik open!
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[@NaP608]

4:00 Anna "I've played 4 moves in 1 hour, on average 25 mins per move". loves you anna

[@davidkettell6236]

Why so slow ?

[@majormoron605]

Maths XD

[@gauravdube8133]

Girl needs correct her Maths too.

[@cybereye911]

😂❤​@@gauravdube8133

[@melodyb100]

She was extremely tired

[@curtvona4891]

Your poor mother had to fill in a lot of dialog on that 4 moves in one hour stint. LOL ❤

[@yt45204]

"Men vad är detta? Hon har fastnat i beslutsvolten!"

[@Radrook353]

Amazing how many variations her mom detects!

[@stevemotocrayz2892]

​@@Radrook353...I agree 💯..!! It's a PERFECT demonstration of what a GM really is.!! They are able to constantly compute...much like Stockfish, their little evaluation bar goes up and down within their cerebellum . . I doubt most of us shall ever get to this level,..hence their well-deserved title of GM.

[@janialakoski7548]

monologue, actually 😂

[@curtvona4891]

@@janialakoski7548 Yes, I stand corrected.

[@Randombaconface]

100 minutes in an hr is wild

[@Mc_poopie]

Apparently Anna is not very good at math 😂😂

[@raf1228]

It is a poetic chess license

[@mdlouie]

Anna must use metric hours

[@huntermach7356]

Must be a Swedish hour.

[@hughtube5154]

Ling Ling does it all the time.

[@majormoron605]

Honestly, not falling asleep at the board under these circumstances is already an achievement imo...

[@garymartin9777]

He's only a kid says the over-the-hill 22-year old.

[@awekeningbro1207]

She isn't 22

[@aaronkailola2599]

​@@awekeningbro1207youre right shes 21

[@spudjuice9314]

What this world needs is more Anna Cramling. 💖

[@Manaburn12]

Yeah fully agree with you. Anna keeps her feet on the on the Ground and stay human. Like here in that Game, where she was to tired.

[@traida111]

how to achieve this? Do we band together and find her a breeding partner?

[@Omni0404]

​@traida111 You don't have a filter do you?

[@traida111]

@@Omni0404 on youtube? Nope

[@gustavoibarracarrizalez]

Remember folks, resting is very important 🫶

[@debrascott8775]

Also, a choice. All the players have the same opportunity.

[@kunibald128]

@@debrascott8775 Not really true, there are so many circumstances under which one can be prevented against their will from sleeping as much or as well as they would or should.

[@arthurd6495]

When I get three hours of sleep, I can’t function at work / any mentally involved tasks.

[@MikeLBurk]

Such wonderful humility. Watching you with your mother's commentary has been so much fun. Fantastic recovery today and can't wait to see more tomorrow. Learning so much from the games and commentary. This has to be the most wholesome and touching content for anyone who has shared a hobby with their kiddo.

[@keyem4504]

Kudos to you that you don't try to hide a defeat. You're as open about it as about a win. I like that and it shows that you're a great person.

[@MariaGavrilenko-xy9wy]

Appreciate the effort you put into your content, it radiates passion and genuine commitment.

[@morganfindlay3832]

I really love when people actually post their losses

[@baldurr1131]

1 million soon🎉

[@annihilationHaven]

I love the support you have with your mom livestreaming your match. It blows my mind. I've lived 44 years now without a word of encouragement so I understand what it means now.

[@bea874]

heyy let this be your word of encouragement!! YOU GOT THIS!!! I LOVE YOU! I hope you have a wonderful day filled with love my friend :) 💖

[@nero3700]

Maybe stop falling for conspiracy theories and realize the earth is not flat. Stuff like that really drives people away from you. Anyway, I hope you have a good life!

[@annihilationHaven]

@@nero3700 You've got life the wrong way around, just like my parents did. It's called thinking, try it some time, make time for it. It's all about achieving a balance between what other people want and what you want from yourself. I can't put it any more succinctly than that. If you are like my parents were, it will about me, me, me, me and no consideration for anyone else and that's what will drive people away from you.

[@gamer-px5cu]

​@@annihilationHavenThe Earth is round my friend, and theres no f. about it.

[@diyar.5064]

Hey Anna - love your honesty and vulnerability. Wishing you all the best and strength to bounce back stronger!

[@juanarancetchandia2194]

It seems challenging to maintain focus during the chess tournament while simultaneously managing live streaming, posting analysis videos, and, of course, preparing for upcoming games. I really appreciate the work that you and your mom are doing. Wish you all the best in the tournament!

[@Aaalllyyysssaaaaa]

Good for you getting so much sleep

[@Peter_1986]

I seriously watch Anna's videos partly to learn from her charismatic mannerisms. I have been reserved and taciturn as hell for several years, and Anna's mannerisms are how I pretty much used to be like, so I am trying to regain that part of myself by learning from how she acts around people.

[@jaywinner328]

While he did look bored while you were thinking, he looked bored on his own turns too.

[@NotTheUnsub]

He blitzed out his opening so fast and took out your bishops so he could have his bishop pair advantage. I didn't enjoy the game but did the video recap.

[@jennyohara4011]

Pia Cramling is now my favorite chess commentator

[@davegoodridge8352]

When your tired that's when the demon of doubt shows up.

[@barrywebber100]

Try not to stress too much, focus on the board and the clock and don't worry too much about your opponent! Best wishes for the next round Anna.

[@elrevesyelderecho]

1:05 that's what we say when we realized that we are getting old

[@richardshrock6886]

Enjoying the journey is all the matters. Hugs and kisses my dear friend. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@mistersmith158]

Oh my! I am speechless LOL. Well move on and good luck today Anna

[@iankemp1131]

Unconvinced that it's a good plan to play a completely different opening in classical chess just because others have seen your normal openings online. You'll be less familiar with the type of positions arising and what to do in them. If you're happy that your online openings are sound and safe, stick with them! Opponents can prepare for them but you will still be in a position where you feel comfortable. In this game it feels as if Anna's opponent is more comfortable with the strategy of what to do in the position than she is. He has a clear plan, she can't find one (and indeed there may not be a good active plan in this line - another reason for not just following book theory if it leads to positions you're not happy in). So she gets short of time in a tricky position where she's on the defensive. Simon Webb's "Chess for Tigers" made interesting points on finding openings that suit your style rather than trying to play the "best" book moves.

[@pglover64]

Well said Ian! I wish Anna had confidence in her game. Question! How many moves ahead do you think someone should hypothesize/strategically play-out? I ask because I feel a player not only loses time pondering each move but they also become mentally and physically fatigued worrying about moves that never come to fruition.

[@iankemp1131]

@@pglover64 That's a very good and interesting question. If there's complex tactics you have to analyse key lines several moves deep if you can, especially if sacrificing material. In Anna's first game in this tournament (against the Cow) she sac'd 2 pieces but missed one resource that allowed White to give one back and have a won ending. But for a strategic plan in one sense you're seeing many moves ahead in principle, but only checking for immediate tactical reasons which might refute it, maybe a couple of moves deep. "Tactics is knowing what to to when there is something to do, strategy is knowing what to do when there is nothing to do." Try to form a plan and stick to it unless something major happens that forces you to change it or gives you a tactical opportunity. Sometimes that plan is to sit tight because there is nothing better. I think that was the case here and Anna got into a time-losing spiral while trying to find something to do. Maybe that would not have happened if she'd played the lines she's used in blitz games so that she has seen the shape of the positions hundreds or thousands of times before and you can tell instinctively by gut feel whether something's likely to work. Also interesting whether she has a different approach from playing most of her games as quickplay unlike those of us who were brought up on classical chess. Simon Webb quoted a classic example where he got into a "nothing" position against a known time-trouble addict, waited for him to use up all his time trying to work out the best plan, and then opened up the game so his opponent couldn't work out the best tactical lines with a couple of minutes on his clock for 20-odd moves. Sorry about the long essay!

[@Peasant_of_Pontus]

Insomnia's no joke. I lost a job after I couldn't function anymore on average of 3-5 hours of sleep for months.

[@porostardancer2390]

I love when you play tournements. I will Look every game from you .

[@porostardancer2390]

My name is Romeo. Good luck tomorrow. I am not sure that I understand your answer .

[@EternalMe369]

I'm always rooting for Anna. I love her smile and her beautiful adoration for the game of chess. I will give some tough love here and say I don't think Anna will ever go much higher in her rankings for the following reason. I always hear her say how "nervous" different players or situations make her. Those who are really higher ranked players are usually fearless when it comes to their opponents. Her lack of "time management" demonstrates a lack of confidence in her moves and overall play. But in the end I don't care if she is 2200 or 1200. She is still my all-time favorite chess player. Go Anna. We Love You!!!

[@Wyl7]

She’s also spreading herself thin with all the time spent on streaming and content generation at the expense of chess study. I don’t blame her, that’s where she’s making her money. But it absolutely takes away from her chess.

[@carevv]

Best for the next games 🎉

[@fyrebyrd042]

"terminately" = permanently x terminally. New word just dropped. I love it! :)

[@delturge]

Maybe those long moves were your way of playing and resting at the same time. The brain has marvelous facilities. Sleep chess playing? Your opponent deserves credit. He played a strong game. Good luck. You can do it.

[@user-jm1tz9jk6o]

Animo, y a luchar que aun quedan mas rondas, aun puedes puedes remontar.

[@davidwood5884]

Yes to 10 hours sleep (and skipping the blitz comp) the right call with a double day ahead.

[@jaymike3302]

Now that he's famous...he needs a shortened nickname.

[@AlanTov]

The guy played great. Won easily.

[@_samern]

100 minute hours are crazy

[@mantaspauza526]

"I have spent 1 hour for the next 4 moves" "Like I have spent 25 min on average per move". Do we tell her that an hour is 60 minutes not 100? :D

[@0xluffy]

I guess Chess master's maths is different then normal people.

[@DDHDTV]

watching this recap while in bed, and I understand you just being tired. i just feel like a wreck myself

[@Gio.TM.]

next games will be much better! fingers crossed for next rounds

[@viorel.baluta]

i was watching live. your mom doing an amazing job. and you win in 19 moves today. lucky you. you r the reson i come back in to chess

[@1Baza22]

Always positives to come out of the negatives Anna, keep smiling as you always do. You are still young enough to learn and get better at what you do, and you will because you have the passion to do so and age is still on your side, unlike my old squishy brain that has decided to start playing chess lol (happy birthday in 1 months time btw if I don't comment on you until then :)).

[@sleepy4x]

Playing on auto pliot is dangerous like following your GPS blindly. You might end up in a swamp. But thanks, that you honestly show your lost games and let us learn from them.

[@EricKelsey-ez6uk]

Keep fighting girl

[@thechessplayer8328]

Her opponent ended up with a performance rating of 2465 so he was very underrated.

[@pglover64]

He’s not underrated! You once again beat yourself because of poor time management. I wish you better luck in the coming matches with how you manage the clock. I enjoy watching you win. It is heartbreaking to watch you lose, but it is gut wrenching to watching you beat yourself. We want you to win as bad as you want to win! We’re all rooting for you Anna!!!!

[@AlanTov]

If you look at his 4 performances this tournament he is actually underrated! He has done great.

[@pglover64]

@@AlanTov He will definitely earn points this tourney and you are correct he has played well in this tourney, but I was referring to his rating not as a knock on him but more so on Anna’s rating. I really like Anna’s game but she is not playing like a mid-2100 player. Once she is able to time manage better and not over-analyze every conceivable move that her opponent may or may not make, then she deserves that rating! Anna is 3-1-3(wins-draw-loses) against players rated 1850-1900. Do I feel Anna has the skill level to perform at 2140, sure she does, but having the ability is one thing and performing consistently is another. I’m still rooting for you Anna! Please please please, just make the moves you already know and have confidence in yourself that no matter what move your opponent plays that you will counter-act their move with a better one. You play each game as though you are losing from the beginning. Just have fun! What’s the worst you can do, lose! If you can’t enjoy the game then you have already lost.

[@Valdagast]

Haven't they heard of coffee in Iceland?

[@nicolaspeters2555]

The more games one plays, the more games one loses. March on Anna.

[@bruceatwood1498]

Last round was an opportunity for growth. Rest is very important for concentration. May your hard work and dedication pay off in spades in the next round.

[@im2old4this2]

Good luck, Anna!

[@valentincomment7115]

It happens sometimes Anna! Don't worry, it happens many times! As long as you give your best even if you are tired, it is the most important! As you said in the end "keep on playing chess"!

[@bipinanand]

Rest well! Be fresh. Start strong! Also go live, but no need to recap if it means you lose focus. Smash it in your next game 💪🏽

[@hughtube5154]

Good luck in the next round!

[@jordanmcmorris5248]

You really should be playing 5... d6 to stop the check and keep your dark square bishop

[@donaldevans5752]

Good luck in the next game .

[@JamesMiller-lb3sk]

An hour in four moves is crazy. Good luck for the rest of the tournament

[@stupidgenius9738]

Hours got longer in Sweeden?- I have to move there...

[@shawnhorton2000]

Math genius

[@JudyHisso]

Wish you a lot of luck ❤

[@DeuceGenius]

They have coffee at these chess events? Man, that would be heaven. Take a step outside and have a smoke to get my head right, come back in for some hot coffee and chess. Bliss

[@paulfaure6210]

Hello Anna ! I think the turning point of the game is at 4:51. The situation is bad for you, because you have 2 knights, against 2 bishops, which always offers better zones controls. But, when the black bishop steps back, you have one option to retake the initiative. It’s time to be aggressive and force the opponent to trade their bishops with threatening knight positions (or lets you retake center control of chess). The best move, for you, was Black knigth c5 at 4:51, and target e4 with knight or pawn (depending on the opponent’s response).🧐

[@iankemp1131]

Although c5 looks a thematic square for the Knight, surely it is just met by b4 driving it away again and gaining time. White has absolutely no need to trade bishops. So it seems to just help White's own initiative by giving an extra tempo for c5. I think the position is difficult because Black has no obvious route to counterplay and just has to sit tight and await events. So not convinced this is a great opening to choose, especially against a lower ranked player where you want to win.

[@front331]

2008. I remember that year. Not a great year here in the US.

[@benjimanblakely2293]

This is probably the most common accent I use in DND and skit work.

[@roberto873]

Hola Anna, se echan de menos los fragmentos tuyos "detrás del torneo", con tu desayuno y tus cosas que no se suelen ver si no estás en el mundillo. Ánimo

[@kellmerWF52]

you're obviously just looking at the pictures

[@roberto873]

@@kellmerWF52 what? that doesn't make sense

[@stickman-1]

I can see the lack of sleep in your face in the last few videos. But I'm still enjoying your games and videos. Good luck.

[@aj-jc4cv]

Just a bad afternoon at the office. All you can do is learn from it and move on.

[@grokeffer6226]

Better luck next time. He was really good.

[@TPO_YT]

why anna looking so good?

[@gauravdube8133]

❤ India. All the best Ana!

[@christophermarshall527]

Anna, sleep, is just so important to playing in chess tournaments!!

[@danellboy5757]

Woooo! 10 hours of sleep is great! Good luck for the next one!

[@arealone]

I'm undefeated with the 🐄

[@lucborgna1910]

Anna I really hope you're safe in Iceland. Because I just heard TV info saying that there was a very big eruption and a big crack in the ground not far from Reykjavik so I really hope you're ok. Also it was very sad you lost yesterday, I was on the KZbin live and I was sad for you but it will make you grow. When we win, we learn. When we loose, we learn even more. Anyway, I hope you're safe and if the tournament is not stopped I wish you good luck for your double rounds and all your remaining rounds :D

[@yt45204]

It's fine, they've got eruptions there all the time

[@NovaLand]

Online vs Live is a big difference in Poker. I'm pretty sure chess have the same "problem", even tho it's because completley different reasons.

[@edwardyoung8575]

Cmon Anna you can do it!!! Get some sleep and mentally fit!!! I'm So rooting for you!!!!

[@doug3691]

Good luck!

[@user-nj9ce7ce6s]

Am I the only one thinking that the 15 year old Anna's opponent looks like 19 or 20 💀💀

[@ripum853]

Watching this live was sad. He was staring a hole into you too. I hope you have better rounds from here out. Don't overthink.

[@MyContestPix]

3 hours of sleep?? It seems Ana was in a catatonic state. I know after driving 22 hours, the world seems dreamlike. Your brain know what's going on but everything in in slow motion. Nothing seems real and time flies by. If you shut your eyes for a second, all hell is going to break loose as you swerve back and forth on the highway. Yep, I know when you don't have your faculties bad thing happen! Good luck next time!

[@Secret_Sun33]

I recommend almonds to sleep better, contain melatonin and magnesium. ❤

[@tomjensen618]

Post mortem Anna Lol.

[@joes6883]

Yes, am tired.

[@MrEolicus]

It is impossible to play Chess without making mistakes. And you know what is the biggest Chess mistake of all? Not playing Chess. So go and play, because it makes you feel alive. And it is always a pleasure to listen to you telling us how it went and sharing your experiences. And in my personal case, since I have a great deal to learn, it is also a learning experience. Cheers.

[@KristoferCarrison]

Good luck in round 4!

[@iankemp1131]

This line just looks difficult to play for Black because around 4:45 it is a solid position but there is nothing obvious to do and seemingly no good plan. I can see why Anna spent a lot of time here trying to find one, because it can feel demoralising just to sit tight and wait for your opponent to do what they want. White exploited his positional advantage well. I personally don't like the e5 variations of the Sicilian giving a backward pawn on d6 and a White outpost on d5; the e6 variations seem to give Black more counterplay options - like the Cow!

[@judsongordy8872]

Anna you need Adderall. I'm convinced you were on it when you did your 8 hour speed run lol

[@ariadnepyanfar1048]

Well now we know 3 hours of sleep Anna is not chess playing Anna.

[@jjr6929]

Instead of e4, I think I would try Ne4

[@Manaburn12]

I know that feeling, what Anna had in that Game. It´s sad that she loosed this Game. The only possibility were not to play the Afternoon-Games and make an Rest. If I have such an Feeling I don´t go to the Martial-Arts-Training.

[@robertberger8981]

I do not have the passion to play 25 minute par move I rather loose.

[@buzzkeeto60]

I am sure someone else mentions it and forgive a lowly player like me, but he best move is d6 instead of a6. then play a6

[@bjorn.barton-pye]

Thanks!

[@gregsaiter3768]

I love watching all your games. Honestly, I was not in love with your opening choice. It just looked like you never ever got any counterplay. Good luck in your next round. Your chess friend. Greg...

[@TripleDHoney]

Who else came here to find out how 25 minutes time 4 equals 1 hour

[@TripleDHoney]

@@AnnaCramling_on_tel-egr-am- you have been soooo well and I can imagine you are so physically and mentally drained..... your momma had so much pride in her voice as you play

[@ArsoJano]

My friend Kavin is 15 and he is an FM

[@franciscorosal4151]

no excuses Anna..in joining tournament you should be prepared mebtally and physically

[@rohanmorganrichards]

Sleep is the most important 😴 take care of yourself 🙂

[@LucenProject]

The theme of Time Trouble in so many videos makes me a little sad.

[@rogerpaul8918]

Mom had trouble seeing the moves . Better adjust some cameras. I used to play tournaments 6 rounds in 2 days .