I Was SHOCKED When I Realized Who My Bar Opponent Was...

[@Bunty1962]

I met Wojtek Sochacki in a cafe in France. He was sitting close to me, I asked him to pass the salt. It took him 26 minutes

[@adamtaylor7784]

TalkSPORT

[@Bunty1962]

@@adamtaylor7784 Yes best joke and McCoists reaction made it even better

[@bster007]

I asked him what time it was at a local pub eating fish and chips. Woke up hours later with a King up my bum.

[@nastybeats]

You lying he told you to fvck off and go get it yourself. I was sitting next table..

[@trikitraka3787]

I saw that. I agree with Bunty!

[@Shakaloha93]

This is BY FAR the best gameplay/video you posted. I like the commentary. Hearing how you strategize and why you make the moves you make help a beginner like me. Keep it up!

[@kp74952]

Agreed!

[@derekg5563]

@Shakaloha93: Have you not seen a video that explains the moves of a chess game before? You can type in things like "banter blitz" and it's just hours of someone explaining their moves as they play. You must have been missing out on a massive part of chess videos so you have lots of great content out there for your joyful discovery.

[@nunyabizznez2805]

Are there others with a hot swedish girl? I may have just found my new kink

[@moonchildeverlasting9904]

theres no doubt in my mind, he let her win (draw) to look good. im sorry but im 100% certain.

[@zento1702]

This was what I wanted to comment too, please do more of this type of video! It was realy interesting!

[@vibovitold]

The opponent is Wojtek Sochacki, he's an IM rated over 2300, over 2400 at his peak. Certainly a high class player

[@Cafearmuire]

He looks like one of our most despicable criminals in France. Jean Louis Jourdain.

[@Waldo-t6u]

Great game. Whole different level. Wow!

[@SigmaTau6]

Just says thanks, good luck, puts on his backpack and heads out. Stoicism....

[@CZ-PCT]

game like him i did when i was 10 years old .... IM ratings is for laugh only

[@serveri69]

@@CZ-PCT nice try kid

[@donhardy9248]

The narration made this SO much more exciting -- and I'm not even a chess player. But I also appreciate the education that comes from understanding the thought process. REALLY cool. Best chess video I've watched so far.

[@derekg5563]

@dnhardy9248: Have you not seen a video that explains the moves of a chess game before? You can type in things like "banter blitz" and it's just hours of someone explaining their moves as they play. You must have been missing out on a massive part of chess videos so you have lots of great content out there for your joyful discovery.

[@PurushaDesa]

Yeah her narration's fantastic. And if only video gamers showed this much grace and emotional intelligence too...

[@endotimez9086]

I can't thumbs up this comment enough.

[@o.a-b7212]

The Serendipity of being recommended this video and instantly recognize a school mate from my grade from Lycee Massillon in Paris, Wojtek !!! I attended a couple of the chess club lessons he ran at our school when we both were in middle school ! I lost touch with him but I'm glad to see him do so well in chess! Bonne continuation Wojtek :)

[@fybard8922]

Hi fellow high schooler ;)

[@user-mv2oo9iw6u]

*Oh, the nights we spent in Paris with Wojtek, in 2016 during the Beaujolais event he drove a beautifully restored 1950s Maserati, immaculate!*

[@KonradFlorczak]

Didn't Hidalgo arrested him on the spot for polluting too much with his old timer? :)

[@Ivanatis]

greetings from Germany

[@hartmatterhorn]

Wow.

[@onarose]

Loved hearing your clear commentary and thought process throughout this game so much! What an exciting match. Please keep these OTB games coming! Many blessings to you! xo

[@fluffycotton4683]

Totally agree with your sentiments, now subscribed, thank you, really, really enjoyed this format,❤

[@steffenhesslarsen]

I completely agree. I actually use it to get a bit of a better understanding of chess, and I tend to play a bit better after listening to Anna go through her games. Unfortunately there's a limit to how may of these videos Anna can produce. If you can suggest other chess content creators with clear explanations of their thought-processes, It'd be really helpful?

[@denniszenanywhere]

I actually prefer this type of chess vlogging than the talking while playing.

[@archivist17]

Yes. Excellent commentary!

[@ewei318]

Great game. I wish we could have seen you guys have more time at the end game.

[@carlhammill5774]

I can't stop watching these and I don't understand a single move. I just like to see their expression when other player makes smart move that surprises them.

[@jujusmom1508]

Same here😅

[@afcansf5996]

Same, some how the intensity is really palpable.

[@bradclifton5248]

Like watching snooker. It shouldn't be so exciting but.....

[@Khal-m9r]

Am with you 😂

[@lillerik01]

When you know the basics of how the pieces can move, it makes things a little easier. :)

[@GlennHanna8]

I love the commentary! I do not play chess, I know the basic moves, but for the first time, I'm hearing the thoughts of someone who is playing the game. Thank you. I like your other videos too, 1 on 1 interactions and people being happy and laughing in a competitive/casual environment is always heartwarming. This one is more intense, but educational

[@TravisHi_YT]

Bobby Fischer wrote a book about playing chess that explains a lot of this if you're interested.

[@JT-tz5hp]

This format was by far the best for allowing viewers to follow the action. Very clear.

[@joshwatree]

The voiceover was great. The thing I appreciated most was the visual overlays that illustrated not only the moves you made, but also the choices that were available and the thought process you went through as you decided which move was best.

[@derekg5563]

@joshwatree: Have you not seen a video that explains the moves of a chess game before? You can type in things like "banter blitz" and it's just hours of someone explaining their moves as they play. You must have been missing out on a massive part of chess videos so you have lots of great content out there for your joyful discovery.

[@DanielMunoz-ni7zz]

I love that you included your step by step thought process. I wish more chess streamers would do this.

[@derekg5563]

@DanielMunoz-ni7zz: Have you not seen a video that explains the moves of a chess game before? You can type in things like "banter blitz" and it's just hours of someone explaining their moves as they play. You must have been missing out on a massive part of chess videos so you have lots of great content out there for your joyful discovery.

[@dioright]

With this kind of audio and voiceover this looks like a psychological thriller.

[@WayanMajere]

Yeah, i wanted to watch something nice and comfy before I fall asleep - now I am sweating and have a high pulse rate 😅

[@Random_user_8472]

@@WayanMajere Thanks for the laugh 😂

[@MotekMan83]

I taught my son chess when he was 8-9. At 10 he started beating me regularly. Soon thereafter I stopped playing with him since I was taking him to adult chess clubs. My son is now 40 and has kids 7,9,11. He and I started teaching the 11 year old when she was 10, she recently beat both him and me for the first time! I will show her your videos - I wish I had them 60 years ago when I was trying to improve my chess! Love the overlay and you explanation of options, rationale for moves, and your bravery to play a 2300 Int Grand Master!

[@nct948]

Best of luck to her.

[@mobi_61]

I think, that he isn't Grand master. International Master isn't the same as Grand master (2500 and more).

[@potencjalnypracownik2966]

Is your family slow? Starting at 6-8 is more normal in hobby-chess loving families.

[@andysteele5707]

His best move was his first, psychological, by telling you he was an international champion.

[@OhMac86]

My name is... GIOVANNI GIORGIO

[@davide7541]

HAHAHAH

[@BCMZ]

....but everybody calls me Giorgio....Moroder.

[@DonAntoni]

My name is Slim SHADY, can I have your attention please!

[@andrew.hd48]

But everybody calls me GIORGIO 😂

[@giusepifm]

😂 daft punk

[@brett6468]

One of your best videos. Cool setting. Unknown and strong opponent. Suspenseful musical score. Great commentary and visuals on your thought process and chess theory. Good job on not over-talking which would have diminished the game's tension.

[@alveolate]

as a chess novice, i'd appreciate more arrows and/or highlighting of pieces/squares that she mentions with algebraic notation... i'm still slow at locating pieces/squares using the A1-H8 call-outs :(

[@junkgum]

A-D is queenside and E-H is kingside. 1-4 is white side and 5-8 is black side. Now idealize sweet 16's coordinates which is c3-f6. You'll get it without arrows and perceive faster.

[@khoya]

what's your rating@@alveolate

[@reezellthia]

@@alveolate you are allowed to pause the video if you wish :)

[@CapDanAddams]

Agreed

[@ThorirMarJonsson]

I have no idea how I ended up here, but that was such a fun and exciting video! I loved hearing you explain what was going through your head and your reasoning behind your moves. I'm going to have to dig up my old chess set now!

[@ToniT800]

I liked this format a lot. No loud music, you explain your thought process well. Also, the turtle seems to still be your biggest enemy=)

[@優さん-n7m]

I found you. I have been waiting for new exciting FPGA videos for many years. It has been so long since your last video that I found a girl, fell in love, got married, bought house and had baby and there is still no new FPGA design video. Why did you forsake us? Many of us are alive to watch content like the one your produced on your channel.

[@ToniT800]

@@優さん-n7m Hi. Well, life happens=) I finished the university, got my first job (FPGA unrelated), now into my second job (also FPGA unrelated). EE is still my field and I would love to make and share some interesting projects. Right now it is not my priority, right now I want to reach an ELO of at least 1800 =)

[@kungogge3047]

bro i went to the guys channel, you are really stalkin him huh? hahah@@優さん-n7m

[@Aethelbeorn]

@@優さん-n7m It's been 6 years man... time to find other content to consume.

[@優さん-n7m]

@@Aethelbeorn There is hardly anything like the videos that this guy makes. I am willing to pay and subscribe as long as he can make atleast 2 videos a month on digital designs.

[@longshotmagoo]

taking the guy to a draw is something many are not able to do so well done

[@weaselbusters]

So much better in this format with a voice over! Clear and efficient!

[@Stratijev]

No, it is not. People with even a slight hearing loss have problems if they cannot see the speaker, that is, they cannot read lips. The speaker should always be visible.

[@weaselbusters]

i have a hearing loss problem and still it s better like that, the CC are more precise and the analysis is more structured @@Stratijev

[@MichaelInnes-sb3ew]

@@Stratijevyou can get the audio as closed caption. If it bothers you cAn turn the phone into portyview and display the captioned dialogue below. Then expand the screen so you only see the board and the words.

[@padmeamidala4883]

@@Stratijevpfui

[@MandrakeDCR]

@@Stratijev Reading lips through video is almost useless unless the person speaking is fullscreen. The little "person icon" speaking in the corner is absolutely, insultingly pointless. Give me a great presentation and captions any day. If I can't turn it up loud enough to hear it right, then I can read along with it, and decipher the bad captions through context.

[@trex9263]

I really liked this format of you narrating what your thought process was during the game. Good game, Anna! 👍

[@klauseuler9186]

That helps players in "normal" Hobby-Club niveau.

[@sinkronize]

Yes, much better than the distracting cheap talk

[@doyourownresearch7297]

it is like the wonder years

[@MrJzplastic]

I got REALLY into the thought process as you narrated your moves. Please do videos like this more often with play by play evaluation

[@dhekwucieoejduf]

I really got into her top. Its good for chess. Subscribed.

[@MrNASoul]

I commented how proud I am of your game and congrats to your Mom and yourself for playing that tournament a few weeks back. You are helping to bring back the Chess resurrection Anna, wishing you and your's Happy Holidays!

[@jersey6809]

Bravo Wojtek Sochacki you are really good player !!

[@Hanaconda_Aquaponics]

I don't normally watch chess games, but your commentary and hearing your thought process made it very clear and interesting.

[@chrisdrummer86]

This is a great way of making your videos. I enjoy this way more than the ones where you just play and talk to the other player hehe. This way you get to explain a lot about moves and strategy and I get to learn a huge deal. I paused the video every single move and try to make my move and see if I could predict what you both were going to play. I really liked this video. Thank you

[@nachociatti4401]

I agree

[@derekg5563]

@chrisdrummer86: Have you not seen a video that explains the moves of a chess game before? You can type in things like "banter blitz" and it's just hours of someone explaining their moves as they play. You must have been missing out on a massive part of chess videos so you have lots of great content out there for your joyful discovery.

[@chrisdrummer86]

@@derekg5563 thanks for the tip!

[@justajumpingypsygirl]

I like them both, but I learn more in this format. I do like heRing the trashtalk sometimes though.

[@daveseddon5227]

Loved the voiceover, Anna! 😊

[@lynnnezzy]

Anna! Give yourself more credit. You can keep up with them! You have shown that more and more. You're playing the strongest chess of your life. Your instincts are honed, and you have a great feel for the board.

[@emillyyelen5169]

she is just being modest...

[@michaelgoetze2103]

I think it's a Swedish thing. My sister lives there and she says that you just don't boast about yourself.@@emillyyelen5169

[@non9886]

because he screwed it up. today everybody could be master i see...

[@guardianangel1468]

Of course you would know that, as you are of course a grandmaster yourself. @@non9886

[@RobertLee-wi5kc]

I agree but give him credit. He had black yet in not really respecting or perhaps because it was a small tourney he did try to take the initiative.@@non9886

[@GiselleTolentino88]

I don’t understand anything about chess but I love Ana’s videos, that way she explains the game gets me so invested. This is awesome.

[@javiersays]

she is so honest about her emotions.. to keep your thoughts and ideas together on a winding down clock is crazy... and the not have composure to respond to the opponent..

[@TwoDogSay]

These days I don't watch too many chess games. But this was more than captivating; it was artful. Beautiful and entertaining and both parties could change gears without losing focus or quality. A worthy clash of minds and habits on par with hours of drama on a stage. Thank you for posting.

[@josephgaribay4894]

This game was such a pleasure to watch. Your comments were entertaining and instructive and I was literally on the edge of my seat as I watched the game unfold. Really well done!

[@oweckayx]

I really like this form that you have video and inside you are explaining. Really nicely consumable content :-) Keep on going!

[@ivanl.8201]

This was such a perfectly narrated video with just the right amount of suspense. I loved the sound of those ominous sounding strings; they always seemed to appear at the perfect moment. And he really was a formidable opponent. For some reason, I kept thinking he'd go all aggressive, and play an early b4, pushing your knight away, but he went for a more restrained, yet very accurate style of play. And that was a beautiful endgame. Congrats on the draw! I'm just a decent club-level player and nothing more, but I was so happy when I drew two casual blitz games against a national master. Felt at the top of the world after that :).

[@leokadiamasztalska4042]

It would be nice if Wojtek Sochacki's name would be credited at least in description.😉

[@Corleone007]

Leokadia Masztalska :) pozdrawiam z Polski.

[@leokadiamasztalska4042]

@@Corleone007 wzajemnie

[@Golden108]

Not really. Most people have no idea who he is. She didn't even recognize him, and secondly, she peaked everybody's interest by not saying who it was.

[@leokadiamasztalska4042]

@@Golden108 just sayin that in chess world this is common courtesy to give a name when someone is GM or IM. Nothing more. Cheers.

[@paulsagbakken2996]

I agree, it’s common courtesy.

[@garfieldfarkle]

Anna, you're fantastic and a wonderful ambassador for the game of Chess. I love your gentle, cheerful demeanor that is not just pleasant, but also disarming. Some of my favorite videos are of you playing hustlers in New York thinking they are going to roll over you, only to go down in defeat that carries some deserved humiliation because of their dismissive attitude toward a gurl. You're doing everything right. Keep the videos coming.

[@hugovangalen]

"It was at this point that I realised...", I thought that sentence would end quite differently. 😅

[@joshuanun4933]

That I .................

[@aylen7062]

​@@joshuanun4933...fucked up

[@joshuanun4933]

@@aylen7062 no cussing please in Chess only Alexandria Botez is allowed to cuss.

[@aylen7062]

@@joshuanun4933 Forgive me Alex, for I have sinned.

[@joshuanun4933]

@@aylen7062 funny , no mocking , cussing allowed lets be nice.

[@phillip3075]

It was really neat hearing your thought process on the play by play. I really like the overall format and story telling you put into this video. It surely took a lot of effort to make but it was very engaging and I can’t help but want more content like this.

[@thomgizziz]

Lets be real if this was a dude doing the same thing you wouldn't be watching... that is her whole thing just being pretty and selling that and people can use chess as an excuse and pretend that she is special.

[@ISCREAM.STORE1]

Hi Anna, GG. I was looking at the board, and maybe it is my lack of experience showing.... but at 10:28 what was it that made you decide against moving your knight in B3 down into C1, thereby threatening the Queen and forcing it to be either withdrawn or forced into a favorable fight? Perhaps it is not favorable, or perhaps i am just not seeing what you saw. Rank amateur here btw. I asked because i do love the game, and would love to learn more about that situation? thanks

[@WolfgangEgger]

I love the way, you are presenting your chess. Not describing hours and hours one variant after another, but explaining, why moving such and such. Thanks a lot for your videos.

[@blizzard2099]

Wow I really liked this. I love it when "Playing Anna" and "Analyst Anna" are edited together like that ! And good job on that game 🔥

[@alcoolbc]

I have to watch this again! The voiceover is excellent insight for those of us intrigued, compelled, and honored to play the game, even at my low level.

[@RyanBarry-h4c]

The voiceover is brilliant Anna! following the match closely in real time I'm seeing perhaps half of what you are until you're short of time and then I'm blown away! So good!

[@KasiaZ]

Wojtek is actually from my hometown Szczecin in Poland :) He holds dual citizenship from PL and FR :) how cool you got to meet him and play together!

[@Gingish]

I dont play chess and rarely even watch it but this was enjoyable to watch with the commentary

[@TakesTwoToTango]

Anna: So what's your rating? Wojtec: I'm a 2300 IM. Anna: 'It was at this point that I realized that I was facing a strong opponent'

[@Mala_Li]

Wojtek

[@computer_toucher]

Yes, like the bear @@Mala_Li

[@camillosteuss]

i distinctly remember that that is not how that line goes...

[@KenLane3]

I like this format quite a bit to hear your internal dialogue. It opens up the internal game to those of us used to studying the external game!

[@steveuli5068]

I really like the format with the music in the background and your descriptions of what you're thinking and doing, it was fun to watch, thank you very much, your channel is very funny and the chess games are varied, I like it...thanks a lot

[@T.Rex97234]

The fact that they held an equal position for the entire game is insane.

[@mrmaster9801]

Don't know why this video came up among the suggested ones, but I'm glad it did. I only know the basics of the game and it was very helpful seeing a match with the thoughts of one player being narrated. That and the subtle music really made it very exciting. Thank you so much for this experience.

[@richardknouse618]

Anna, you play well enough to forget about fear. You played at level with this IM. You even overcame his bishop pair.

[@KenFullman]

I believe that was Wojciech Moranda. She did really well.

[@ev25zv]

@@KenFullman That's actually my neighbor Eugene. I taught him chess a couple of weeks ago.

[@Jagang8]

@@KenFullman Wojciech Moranda is a 2600 GM. Definitely not him.

[@KenFullman]

@@Jagang8It looks like him (at least to me). Perhaps he lied about his elo but the alternative is that I just might be wrong (which is a strong possibility).

[@Frakasat]

@@KenFullman Looks like Wojtek Sochacki to me Edit : in fact she give his name at 14:58

[@pollydowdlepolly]

Your voiceover was really informative as a weaker player. You're showing that you can go toe to toe with stronger players more and more every day/

[@ammoalamo6485]

I've seen this twice now, and it was great fun both times. I think the IM got a little complacent when she was so low on time and he had more time. But at no time did I see here playing at a level below him, never. Also, I could never recogmize he had any plan to win other than on time, which was odd for a player of such a high ranking. You rock, Anna, keep up the good work.

[@ruzziasht349]

@ammoalamo6485 her ranking is around 2175 which isn't too shabby. Using the chess Elo formula, a 2300-rated player would generally have about a 60-65% chance of winning against a 2175-rated opponent in any given game.

[@jtjt210]

Delightful. First time I watched one of these and it was exciting. I definitely appreciated the dignity at the end, of both parties. Wonderful

This is a great video, especially the dramatic music interspersed throughout the dialogue. Well done all the way around.

[@RozakisMD]

Great video. Loved the way you did the commentary. You discovered the solution to how to show a chess game. Hearing YOUR thought process was the key. Imagine if your opponent revealed his thought process as well.

[@RobertSmith-gu7qo]

I have to say that I found this fascinating. I am merely an amateur hobbyist and your commentary taught me much. Thank you.

[@michaelgray5100]

Love the voice over analyzing the moves and why you did them. So informational and just a great video to watch the game.

[@histrionicman]

I don't know much about chess, but I love your videos! They're so entertaining!

[@glennfowler8880]

Anna's analysis is so confident. Love her enthusiasm. Mesmerizing ambassador for the world of chess.

[@Hilltopperpete]

I really like the ending, when both of you realize you have no short-term winning strategy and rushing through moves is going to result in major mistakes, you agree on a draw and shake hands!

[@Ryker1986]

Noooo. Spoilert

[@ThexSleepingDragon]

I thought she ran out of time and would have lost.

[@ruzziasht349]

@@ThexSleepingDragon it was draw

[@TLSingleton1962]

Voice over commentary was awesome. I am not even claiming to be a chess player past the understanding of how the pieces move but this was certainly interesting and enjoyable.

[@AshleyEstherr]

Wow, such a great video. I enjoyed it. Tbh playing chess and learning about the financial market helped me to keep a positive mentality when I was going through a rough phase. It was really helpful. Who trades the financial market?

[@BruceCartwrightt]

Chess has been really helpful and it builds the mind. I trade the financial market and felt like some strategies I apply in chess can be similar in a trading cycle. Which aspect of the financial market are you referring to?

[@AshleyEstherr]

You’re right. Chess can be strategic, same with the financial market but I prefer to diversify my earnings. I was referring to the stock market but willing to try out other financial market. Solana recently went up. How do you trade?

[@BruceCartwrightt]

I trade based on the season of the market. It gives me a direction on implementing the right strategies for long or short term. I also trade based on the volatility of the market. Although it wasn’t easy till I came across a mentor who helped to keep me in the market loop. My mentor is Bernard Paul.

[@SantanJose]

Paul is also my mentor. I’ve learnt invaluable insights from Paul, who generously shares his knowledge and experience to help beginners navigate the complexities of the market

[@JonathanWhite9]

Paul demonstrates an excellent understanding of market trends, making well informed decisions that leads to consistent profit

[@hayleycomet8029]

I love how you were sharing your thought process and the graphics on screen, really helps me understand the game since I'm a novice. 😊

[@aleksandardobrev4781]

9:40 how so the knight is treathened if its backed up by the white bishop?

[@Chris_Schaefer]

Love the voice overs!!! Keep up the great work

[@Murthi22]

One of the best videos I have ever seen from you, nice music choice, very very nice commentary, also very impressing chess! This was like a movie!

[@scottcampbell5536]

Well done Anna - a brilliant battle. Merry Christmas :)

[@redryder8622]

Thank you for explaining these games. I really enjoy trying to follow. I’m an honest beginner and the commentary is so helpful.

[@whattiler5102]

I much preferred that, with you adding your thoughts rather than feeling you have to exchange banter through the game. It makes it insightful and more tense.

[@thublit]

Wow:) Very nice talk thru, makes it dynamic!

[@theburnedman6473]

You’re the coolest chess player, great and fun game!

[@Youbetternowatchthis]

I haven't played a game of chess for years, but I do remember the feeling of holding your own against a much stronger opponent. What a great video!

[@johnvaughan9980]

It could be a great touch to have your opponent share their take on the game alongside yours-it would add an extra layer of depth if they’re open to it. Either way, I love how you guide the flow and feel of the match-it’s got a unique style that really works. Keep up the fantastic work!

[@benyalin]

Sorry but what is happening exactly at 5:28? He wanted to make a move but then heard someone telling him no, then looked at his move again and made a facial expression as if he still doesn't understand why the other person said "no"? :)

[@sfesniper9016]

You're such a joy to watch, pure genuine excitement and love for the game and the experience. Someone tell Magnus to coach this girl to GM!

[@yt45204]

Yes, Magnus should teach her the Drunk Monkey Chess-Fu style that he plays late on weekends

[@TEKRific]

Such a great video. Loved the voice-over. I wish we could get your opponents thoughts in a voice-over too, it would be great. Maybe you could try that format with a game with your father or mother and mix both players thoughts in a voice-over. A lot a work but so gratifying for us. Thanks for all your hard work! Oh, btw loved the music in the background. Very effective in creating an atmosphere!

[@paulwal222]

Agreed. This game was easy to watch. Good camera view, subtle music for tension, and the voice-over commentary was much more interesting than just hearing random remarks or trash talking by the players.

[@shroommcfanta2020]

That is actually a great idea !!!

[@radicalrick9587]

*I already know what his thought process was: Crap, crap, crap, darn she moved that!, Crap, crap, she's better than I thought! Crap, crap, CRAP!*

[@TEKRific]

LOL@@radicalrick9587

[@tomtyler7058]

Totally cool. Good game to study. Excellent voice over! Would much rather study these games played in accessible chess tournaments than the big grand games of the past.

[@andersomaloma9419]

Guau.... aparte de muchas otras cosas...me encanta que normalmente te tomas tiempo en el comienzo de la partida para ir acelerando...de menos a más ...como los grandes en todos los deportes... gracias por el canal. Eres una crack!

[@jimmills5934]

I don’t know how the timer works, or should work. But why does it go from 0:53 to 0:55 when she hits the button? It seems to add 2 seconds to her time. Is this a handicap mechanism?

[@junj1023]

This commentary video was PERFECT I loved it I could sense the tension Please, make more!!!!!

[@klauseuler9186]

That was goose skin feeling lol

[@thisforbirdie]

That was fantastic! You’re a rockstar. When your folks see the game, they will be very proud.

[@robinc7669]

Love your videos. I am classified as a Chess Grand Disaster with a rating (untested) of 3. However, I followed your commentary with ease and could understand the reasons for your moves with clarity. Thank you for helping out a chess lover who ain't as smart as you!! 😄😄😄

[@billcovington1380]

I really enjoyed this one because of your analysis accompanying the game, explaining your thinking throughout. Nice job, and congrats on the draw with a 2300!

[@gregparrott]

I've never played timed chess, so please excuse an overly simple question. Can someone explain what happened to the clock, starting at 13:07 and continuing until the draw? At that time Anna's clock INCREASED from 2 seconds up to 4. A few seconds latter, Anna's clock INCREASED again from3 to 5 seconds. As the game continued, his was repeated multiple times for both Anna and Wojtek. My guess is that if you complete a move in less than one second, you gain 2 seconds. Otherwise, the clock continues to count down.

[@johntatum1951]

Very good draw, Anna...congrats...you can make it to 2300, for sure!

[@StonerCreek74]

I watch alot of Poker vlogs where the player narrates in the same way you do here. It makes things much more interesting getting your insight on the game and your moves. Keep it up!

[@Where-is-Jessica-Hyde]

Yeah, I'm sure her future opponents get something out of it as well. 😉😆

[@LemmonyQuack]

That was great to watch. Love the commentary on your own thoughts, I'm still new to chess and it makes me understand the game better.

[@jasperpike242]

i am always so impressed by top class players thought processes. this lass is a hell of a player and commentater. great stuff.

[@johncox2912]

That was a great game!!! Thank you for sharing this on YT!!!! The commentary is awesome. I have many of the same type of thoughts when i play.

[@rebellynn-c9y]

Love with Anna's smile 💜

[@IbrahimIbrahim-j1n]

I literally didn't feel the time as i was watching this because i loved the game Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉

[@abcdefgcdefg5178]

I noticed this a long time ago watching her play in nee york and then when she played her mom and dad, her biggest enemy is time management. She gets low on time and then has to rush her end game. If she can work on her time management i think her rating would go up quite a bit. Great video!

[@millardbrown4769]

Can anyone help me understand the clock madness on this one? Early in the game, he had "5:05" on the clock, as it added one second each time he pressed the clock. Anna's seemed to be adding random seconds as well. Is this just the way these things work?

[@abcdefgcdefg5178]

@millardbrown4769 I'll see if I can explain this for it to make sense in a written message. So chess clocks can be set to add bonus time for every time you make a move and hit the clock, however most games are set so the bonus time is only equal to the time you took to make your move, for example if the bonus time is 10 sec for each move then you get 10 sec back every time you hit the clock, BUT if you don't use the full bonus time to make a move then you don't get the full 10 sec back. For example even of the bonus time is 10 sec per move, if you only use 5 sec to make your move then you only get 5 sec back on the clock. This prohibits extra time adding up on the clock if you make a series of fast moves, for example if the clock didn't adjust for fast moves and you made 6 fast moves in a row then a full min would be added back onto the clock. I hope this makes sense as it's difficult to explain when not in person 😕

[@millardbrown4769]

@@abcdefgcdefg5178 Thank you! That makes perfect sense

[@abcdefgcdefg5178]

@@millardbrown4769 anytime :)

[@sangeenshahkhan]

I am a terrible chess player but i only use chess to help my decision making processes. I have a question why after @6:19 you did not move your bishop from e3 to a7? It would have been protected by the queen and you would have threatened his queen at b8. If you would have pressured his queen he might have entered a defensive game and would not have developed his knight to e5. I believe in playing just one game and that is the end game so always go for maximum pressure. Look forward to hearing from you on this.

[@Mark_SWZA]

@anyone.....at 9:12 is there a reason why Anna did not go Bishop to c5?

[@keithpadbury9818]

I don't play chess but i noticed the opponents clock increased early on from 5.02 to 5.06. Each time he hit the (button?) it increased (decreased?) the time used by 1 or 2 seconds.

[@sthompson3]

It happens for both players. They each get an extra 2 seconds each time they move.

[@moom2k829]

There are several time formats that could be used in chess games. In this game, the format is 5+2, zhich simply means they start which 5 mins and get 2 seconds added time after each move they make. These 2 seconds are especially crucial in the endgame where you're short on time and you need to move quick before time runs out.

[@lionsg8426]

Don’t mess wit Lester

[@weer4853]

Good one💀

[@andreas1337able]

That last part made it beautiful. Dont forget you are up there too. One thing, as a none chess player that struck me. In the beginning, you were the one moving pieces. He on the other hand moved his back line, but was not in offense at all. He was letting you move pieces more forward which resulted in him striking you first. As he was just baiting you and than attack when you opened up by moving all these piece. Only to find a gap in his defense, which there wasn't since he did not do much to attack. Again, there could be many reason. I hardly ever watch or play chess. It just struck me and wonder if this is some sort of tactic?

[@cjgeist]

Because white has the first move, white will usually be able to dictate the opening and get the pieces to more advanced and central squares. Black has to play more accurately to avoid being overwhelmed by this advantage, and black did so here, managing to activate the pieces well despite white's space advantage in the center.

[@waqqashanafi]

I usually watch Anna Cramling's videos on mute but this one I watched without mute. I prefer the voice-over. Thanks.

[@peterhovmand74]

Pretty good! And the explanations during the video is very good, many thanks :)