Random Guy in Bar is a Chess GENIUS

[@EpicKillstreak]

As a beginner player I wanted to say that I really apreciate the fact that you explain your every move and also show your move predictions or possibilities. That's great, please keep that in! :)

[@Wildhorn666]

I agree with this. I got so much knowledge from these!

[@redalert206]

As a beginner myself, I want to say thanks for doing the commentary on what you were thinking and the logic behind every move you made. I appreciate this!

[@tehxenor]

the commentary was so good but the game was SO INTENSE especially at the end, my poor heart

[@iankemp1131]

Rather curious time management though (by both players) - with time running out it's often best to play a "good enough" move quickly and save a few seconds for a point when you really need to think and spot some tactics for or against you. A pity after some fine tactics earlier.

[@tentoetimo9578]

Knight c6 was a bad play. I paused video so idk what happened next as of yet.

[@JimBalter]

@@tentoetimo9578 Nc6 was of course *not* a bad move.

[@tomada36]

I know! I had to look away!

[@felipez7113]

I would not be surprised if we find out that the website actually gives women some sort of advantage, in the name of "equality". So that is why a guy who's just a 2100 can beat a woman who's 2400.

[@STBRetired1]

The most INSTRUCTIONAL chess video ever. It's great when you can hear the thoughts of a top player as they are playing. Then you can compare what you would do and why they did the move differently. Love this video. Wish there were a hundred more just like it.

[@axelbruv]

There are videos of Magnus Carlsen talking through games as he plays them.

[@STBRetired1]

@@axelbruv Thanks for the heads up. I'll check them out.

[@axelbruv]

@@STBRetired1 No worries, mate. I believe the channel is called Absolute Chess.

[@AndresGomez-ct7qb]

This was Anna's funniest voice overs. Love the shenanigans 😂 The tense music makes it all the funnier when she just says, "I'm drinking Coca Cola"

[@UnpopularOpinion42]

Yes! I really like the commentating and thought process breakdown

[@R.Akerman-oz1tf]

...and "shaked" maybe 3 X. Beats the "Hokie Pokie"(ha-ha).

[@drakaryscr8890]

Nothing else

[@Skafiskafnjak51]

so disappointed.. OG (original Grandmaster) Anna would drink whiskey 😂

[@Gorf_Denroh]

One of AC/DC's best songs. "You Shaked Me All Night Long"

[@RobertPociask]

I love the fact that you're willing to comment on your games. win or lose. It really help me to have this insight as to how you think about the positions.

[@RomulusReemus]

Love the colored arrows combined with your thoughts - yes definitely do more of these kinds of reviews

[@ddleee]

liking how you voiced and illustrated the moves and possible moves

[@dianagentu7478]

Agreed!!!

[@MarkDavies10]

honestly, this was my favourite video of yours (i've probably only watched a dozen though) mainly due to the commentary and the illustrations with the arrows. I think it makes it much clearer to understand as you play. Great stuff, despite the loss, keep up the great work

[@jeffhill1877]

The voice over/narrator style is a welcome addition to your content. Well done.

[@nevergiveupnevergivein7655]

You lost the position because he allowed you to think it was a position of strength. It's a tactic of waiting for a person to fully commit to something. Once committed to that position, he was able to exploit where you were weak on the board.

[@howdy9061]

no dude the guy was just loosing and got lucky. Sorry to ruin ur fantasy. She was just overconfident and didnt give a fck until she did. Totally time was her problem.

[@WilliamSt.Clair1399]

This feels like an old detective movie voiceover. Love the vibes.

[@reezellthia]

Chess noir

[@tedlis517]

There are a thousand stories in the naked city. None of those stories was relevant as I stared at the 8 by 8 grid and the pieces in front of me. My opponent could have been nameless and faceless for all the good those tidbits helped me. Somewhere, somehow I had to come up with a new plan to thwart his attack. Both clocks silently conspired against me. Skill or time will tell.

[@gillsejusbates6938]

she learned storytelling from wirtual

[@gazbhullar9751]

Great vid, im so glad that it randomly popped up on my feed. The description/commentary is amazing and the detail you provide is quality! By far the best reality TV ive ever seen. Great to see what it actually looks like to see 2 good chess players compete.

[@fmz4994]

one of the best Blitz videos I ever saw! Actually THE best Blitz video I ever saw! The mixture of analysis and live experience combined with the silence and the music and also the whole dramaturgy of it. Please explore that format further, it’s really unique!

[@keramidasnicolas2079]

👍

[@billcovington1380]

Another enjoyable video, with an interesting game and compelling commentary. Unusual to see an opponent taking more time than you! That was a tough loss, but I'm glad you post your disappointments along with your triumphs, and also analyze them too: searing self-analysis is something most of us avoid but it leads to self-correction and improvement. "Shenanigans" is a good word, but the 2:52 usage of "whilst" made me grin- not a common word to this common American's ears; it's odd and cool that someone who is trilingual (at least) speaks my language with more capacity than I do, even after my decades of concentrated usage- though admittedly just in the USA lol.

[@SanchoPanza-wg5xf]

The British have preserved 'whilst'. In North America we gave it up for 'while' a long time ago.

[@RoAgVa]

I want to let you know that I really enjoyed this voice-over, really enjoyable and explainatory

[@einfachiggi]

i had to say i didnt watch TOO much of ur videos, but this was really nice, i like ur clear voice in the voice over commentary, was good to watch and helpful with explanations :)

[@ContagiousCo]

I love that you show loses and wins! In Chess most of us lose a lot 😂😂 so thanks for being transparent

[@SteveSummerford]

As a Non-Chess Player, I appreciate the Commentary as I find myself learning some of the strategies and can sometimes predict some of your/your opponents movements along the way. Breaking down everything as you go is really helpful, and throwing in little stories along the way (like accidentally spilling your beer at the Londen Chess club) is entertaining. Thank you!

[@eliasquinteros5507]

Thanks for commenting on the video like this, it helps a lot to see what is thought in real tournaments. Greetings from Argentina!

[@tilo14]

Wow so nice to see an Argentinian, they are so funny and intelligent. Greetings from Argentina

[@maurobasualdo]

i can see we are all men of culture here, greetings from Tucumán land of the sanguches de milanesas

[@damtt4555]

Man i love Argentina, once i visited and never get back! Greetings from Villa Elvira

[@mariaocleirigh6984]

He's super sharp under pressure, that was amazing.

[@dalemiller7609]

The voice over was great! I wasn't sure who would pull it out in the end. He is indeed a strong player, it could have gone either way. I think this was one of the best ways to show a game. More please.

[@lucindamahaffey4556]

Your voice over really is helping me see!

[@MikeytheGeek7711]

Most of your videos that I've seen have had you talking with your opponent the whole time, which I have enjoyed, but I also really liked this one in which you talked about your strategy and thought process the whole time. It had me thinking along with you and was educational.

[@jeremyrandallhirsch1]

Just reiterating that for those of us not well-versed in chess, the voice-over you do is so cool!! Can't wait to watch more of your videos with commentary :)

[@Andreas-pt8le]

The way you manage to explain what you're thinking about and then the resolve the thought at the move, plus the mentality commentary is really good. Even someone like me that doesn't actively play chess can follow it.

[@iTzRhythm1]

I've been watching some of your video's recently and you often pop-up on my reels. This video made me subscribe. The voice over, the gameplay and the entire video was so intens but also provided so much knowledge. Watching you play and hearing your toughts/explanation really pushed me as a chess player!

[@ASPEDBUSDRIVER1]

The orchestra music and the game escalating the tension..and then Anna says 'shenanigans' and it relieves all the pressure/drama lol

[@homerdough5389]

That e6 push with the intermediate move was beautiful wow. Time trouble ruins us all ugh

[@dukie1616]

Up until now, I’ve never watched one of your videos all the way through. I definitely encourage you to do more voiceovers. It was nice having a play-by-play insight into what you were thinking. This was quite entertaining from beginning to end.

[@stevemotocrayz2892]

Your voice over is perfect. .!! The addition of the music to the soundtrack is perfectly done, and your graphics are absolutely fantastic... (especially valuable for us beginners). Thanks so much for what you do..😊 and by all means please , please, please keep taking the extra time on the editing, - it makes it triply enjoyable for us ..!!

[@vargsvansify]

The way this was presented made the game super exciting, even for someone who barely knows how the pieces move. It felt so honest and intimate, like I was sitting inside your mind, spectating the game.

[@savoith]

Definitely like the voice-over commentary. It's very helpful to chess students. Thanks.

[@mauricehodges9133]

Great voice over, I love how you communicated your thoughts while you were playing, it was fun to watch

[@woodpusher9134]

Great game, Anna. I love hearing what you’re thinking on every move. It’s both entertaining and educational. And your sportsmanship is always exemplary.

[@uv77mc85]

Are you serious? did you not see her face? that was not sportsmanship.her face looked like a smacked ars3.

[@diamonds7504]

The Background choice of music was excellent the commentary and thought process ideas were clear and made the game more appealing .Nerves do play a roll in these things you lost be we all learned a great thing . Keep going strong its all a learning process.

[@timelston4260]

I love this format! Perfect sound track. Commentary that helps us know what you were thinking. This is my favorite game video you have produced. Good game!

[@anthonyz7000]

The music was great for adding drama to an already dramatic situation!

[@MrKingNica]

This game was amazing. And the background music was exquisite. I appreciate the play by play so much, thank you.

[@soppos9136]

Yes, please make more videos in that style

[@redminote7334]

I really liked this format. Serious but chill music, intense game with educational voiceover. Well done. Keep them coming

[@crazyauntieapril5380]

YES!!! Love the voice over with explanations and the alternative moves! Such an intense game to watch and so well commented and editted!!!

[@mikedr525]

As an intermediate player, I find your voice-overs very interesting. Being in time pressure sometimes makes it you don't see good moves. That's normal.

[@abewickham]

Wow, one of the most exciting and excellently produced KZbin videos I've ever seen. Wow wow wow !!!!!!!

[@byzantineemperor6459]

0:25 - Him, like: ,,I'm sorry, I didn't know he's the grandmaster..."

[@steeevealbright]

This content is EXCEPTIONALLY good. Real time game analysis with natural and humorous commentary blended in effortlessly. Just fantastic.

[@SanchoPanza-wg5xf]

Not to mention easy on the eyes. Hubba hubba.

[@JakeJackson]

Just love these commentaries. So much to learn. Thank. You.

[@JoelS-n8i]

I love watching your chess videos and this was one of the best! Only suggestion that I have, as a total beginner, is a post game analysis where you point out at exactly what you should've done differently there at the end when your time was running out.

[@mkellygun]

Love this. As a novice, the comments and arrows are hugely helpful. Thx

[@cdugaw]

The voice overs and commentary are great. It really takes your channel to another level. Keep it up!

[@lcobl8084]

I love your commentary and the intensity of it as the game comes to an end. I felt your excitement. As always, I love watching you play.

[@anonym2335]

That was so good. You almost won. Thank you for explaining your every move, I learn many tactics from your videos and hope I can reach a higher rating.

[@rev.leonidasw.smiley6300]

Anna, it’s easy to be a fan of yours; you present Chess in a way that’s entertaining.

[@joeyyama]

I like the commentary of your thought process throughout the game. I like to know what you see as your opportunities and threats as you play. I mostly watch to learn.

[@DSeisun1]

I could never lead in such a high level game but it's great fun to follow the leaders. Thank you. Voice-over is a great addition. I'll be visiting this bar when next in Paris.

[@Sixsoul]

Love the shenANNAgans!!

[@alacumba]

Yes, continue the game commentary because it is great teaching.

[@weeooh1]

Fun to watch Anna was good at stirring up the suspense.

[@beaviswashere8009]

I don't know much about chess and barely play, But I was stressing out and waiting to see what was going to happen !! I really liked this style video )))))

[@jeffreystoddard1522]

Anna, you make watching people playing chess sooo much fun. Thank you!!!!

[@EarthSurferUSA]

12:58 Should have taken the knight, (need the queen on that open file). He would take your rook with the queen for check, but you move king to f2 (your only move), and the queen could not put you in check for the next move. You are one move away from checkmate if he moved his bishop, so he would move pawn to h6. From there, I think (not sure) you would have won.

[@MoritzK-e7s]

Love the suspension. It's so tense. Love the silences. First time I've genuinely enjoyed awkward silences

[@alphi888]

The voiceover is brill and helps so much as we try to improve our game. Thank you SO much.

[@paulnoble2095]

His defence and counter attack was impressive.

[@noname0858]

OUtstanding! Love the voice-over, the suspense, the entire presentation. I paused at times just for fun to make my own (terrible) moves and then see what you players did.

[@usaherobrine]

Wow, great game. I've come to notice that what separates a lot of good players from great players is strong endgames.

[@cmalc8]

These are becoming addictive. You can learn so much, so fast, watching and listening to your commentary. Thanks !

[@Diserpier]

Uff Anna, muchas gracias por compartir esta partida y en la forma en que lo piensas con los colores y las flechas, es algo que siempre estuve esperando que algun comentarista de Ajedrez lo agregara a sus historias para verlo mas visual y lo has hecho genial. Eso sirve muchisimo!! Me suscribo con eso

[@ThomasHilverda-DePaolo]

I love the music and the commentary. Although I’m not a great chess player your commentary makes me feel like I understand the position better because you break down what is happening in an easy to understand way. I found myself finding moves that I probably wouldn’t have normally because of the narrative quality of your commentary! This was an interesting game. I think, there was an inflection point where you were deciding to pressure his queen. I’m not sure if it would have worked, but I thought doubling your queen and king-side rook would’ve been better than pushing that pawn, because it seemed to open up the position in a way that benefitted him with his bishop on the long diagonal toward your king. I thought it would’ve also taken the pressure off of you because it’s a lower level chess move, but would’ve kept the position solid, taken off time pressure and allowed you to push your sizable advantage. I enjoy these chess videos!

[@AnthonyMartinez-fx8pr]

Every competition comes down to who makes the fewest errors. You didn't lose, he beat you.

[@Wildhorn666]

I was checking your videos from times to times, when KZbin was suggesting me chess game randomly (I don't usually watch chess games), but this video with the commentary + colored arrows makes me subscribe to your channel.

[@seancolmes7527]

this is a great video - very instructive and helpful commentary by Anna. I hope for some more like this in the future.

[@NoBSMusicReviews]

Great one. Love the intensity and love the voiceover.

[@martincabreradiaubalick3330]

More matches with voice over, please. You get to learn a lot 😊

[@watchdogu.s.a.8973]

We can rethink so many things... at 11:58 I might have considered Rook f1 > d1 and next possibly knight to a7. If he takes rook c1 then you rook to c1. Eventually your queen to b5.... ok, without a working board I've lost track.... Good game, Anna.

[@deevnn]

Anna look up the meaning of "choke"...it is during a critical play when a person kind of freezes up with anxiety and plays poorly or just misses things. It's one of the reasons you have time issues. Just info, not criticism. I think you're a great chess player who is learning and getting better all the time.

[@rlangel90]

Thank you for posting this. It's easy to "get lost in the sauce. Hearing your "if then" statements help so much

[@KAZVorpal]

Another deceptive video title. He's not a random guy in a bar, he's a 2100 at a major chess tournament.

[@xena8_8]

Still a random guy. And yeah the thumbnails are clickbaity but they got me into Anna's channel and chess, so they do more good than harm.

[@KAZVorpal]

@@xena8_8 No, the end does not justify the means. Lying to get people to subscribe is still lying. It's not okay to deceive people, ever.

[@JT-tz5hp]

Love this format! Makes for an exciting viewing experience!

[@TheCikker]

I almost cry after that end. Your voice over comment are amazing, great job. Saludos desde Argentina.

[@oGsFateOfDestiny]

I really appreciate your chess games videos commented by you, which I find very pleasant to watch, especially since the level of play is quite good and because I also play 1.d4. I can’t wait to follow your next fights on the chessboard !

[@kummer45]

The voice over made the game educational and available to beginners. The mind of advanced players is insanely hard to comprehend.

[@dvk578]

Wow, she did a good job with the dramatic game narrative

[@thomasgleason8389]

It was very interesting to know what you're thinking as the game unfolds. I enjoyed watching this video very much. It is a great learning tool for me. Please do more of them. Very well done video

[@edwardrochester4596]

Great presentation and voiceover commentary, really captures the atmosphere . I couldn't help getting involved in it when the play got sharp, coming to e6! It was a great move and should have won the game. Sorry you didn't have enough on the clock to get over the line. However, a top quality game desoite the swindle. Must say, I'm greatly enjoying your videos.

[@MajCyric]

Poor "Billy" the pawn, he was so close to getting that promotion he's always wanted..

[@rofu60]

I like that way of videos with your voice-over. Also the background music you've added. Great. Thank you.

[@denis7p597]

This Video with your Voice Over is my Favorite way to watch and Learn how Chess is Played, Thank You ❤

[@PeterJames143]

I like how you shake his hand so gracefully when you lose. Very honorable, awesome. Thanks for your video.

[@krokeman]

10:45 "he started to play very quickly" - dude makes normal move, while Anna is starring at chessboard for almost 2 minutes :D

[@sawmanbigtreeslayer2360]

Thank you Anna for being humble. Sometimes we loose. Sometimes we win. I like the voice over!!

[@kurtesimo]

Loved the voice over and explanation of positions! Very instructive and what a game! Wow!

[@OtziOsbunr]

i loved the commentary - it really helps to understand much more for me as a beginner. Please more of it

[@vladimirjuranic5621]

Great commens and music added to the feel of the intensity! I think you had a spark between the two of you as well! Great work Anna. Your videos are instructional and intense as chess should be an entertainment and sport. Well done you!

[@TheCharlesAtoz]

I love your commentary. Keeps the video action moving!

[@Fatonzzz]

The voiceover with the ambient music was awesome. Love this format!

[@quintingoodman1287]

I love the commentary and how you explain what you're thinking. I don't play chess so this helps immensely

[@tedparkinson6892]

I really enjoyed the commentary. But the ending was all about the time left and pretty brutal. You made so many great decisions in the early and mid-games sections!

[@eightiefiv3]

Excellent narration as usual!! ❤

[@ThatJunkman]

I don’t know anything about the game but can’t stop watching her. She just loves the game so much and so good at it it’s fun to watch

[@kimoda9451]

i like this style, the voice over commentary! so dramatic!

[@unicanor]

Ana, that E6 move was incredible!!!!! After a long way thinking... it deserved it! You should have won. A pitty whatsoever! Congrats for the video and thanks!