How I Tricked My Tournament Opponent...

This is recap of round 7 of Reykjavik Open!
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[@MalcolmCooper-yp4ho]

How many people get to play Anna live on stream with her mum commentating? Best experience in 50 years of playing chess. Yes, you would have thought I’d have learnt to calculate by now!

[@Amishka96_]

You played such a great game! 😊

[@niteknightt7148]

Nice game!

[@bryceb3194]

This was so fun to watch! Great game, Malcolm!

[@tobiasraunkir-jensen8209]

Based on Anna's commentary you just seem like the nicest guy! Great game!

[@markrokesmith]

"You don't get a bad position from one mistake. You get a bad position from several mistakes in a row." -Pia Cramling. I'm totally going to remember that one...

[@Dirkus17]

As Malcolm makes one mistake.

[@fayskelley]

Pia is D’a Bomb !

[@MyPenisfisch]

It’s a nice quote but thinking about it, that isn’t always true I’m afraid 😅

[@psychohist]

The Botez sisters know that one mistake is sufficient, as with their namesake gambit.

[@OmateYayami]

Pia underestimates power of 500elo.

[@NotTheUnsub]

Malcom seems like such a sweet gentleman. While watching the stream, after he had just suffered a heartbreaking lost in one of the worse ways possible, could see he had a chuckle or two with you about something before leaving the table. P.S. I'm enjoying the beautiful cinematographic introductions to your recaps. Very well done!

[@chimpinabowtie6913]

Definitely a mensch.

[@joeokabayashi8669]

Anna's mom's commentary is delightful. You might think she's narrating a footbal match.😄

[@paddington1670]

Pia is the best, she's always on for chess

[@Nitnelav1994]

I love the little clips of Mom Cam from the stream 😂

[@quintessence3991]

I don't really know the rules of chess but your mums commentary makes it all sound very exciting.

[@secretagent86]

Rules are easy, playing well is hard

[@zahimiibrahim3602]

It's exciting when you're in a winning position but gets boring when you lose a lot like me😂

[@TomasPetkevicius94]

Chess is really easy to learn and really hard to master.

[@EfficientRVer]

The chess excitement for me this week was discovering that I have a 'Pia Cramling number" (like Morphy number) of 2, and a Bellon number of 2. In fact, that has been true since the Hastings 1985 tournament where your parents also played each other. Maybe it was the first time your parents met? My connection to them is having played John Fedorowicz when he and I were both teenagers in New Jersey. I was rated 1300s, he was rated 1800s and improving quickly when I played him. The game was at a club where the strongest player to often show up was Mike Valvo. Valvo was 2260 at the time, but later 2500 and along with Botvinnik, was a leader in the quest to strengthen chess play by computers. Valvo had played Najdorf, so that was cool to find out also just a year or two ago, I think when reading Valvo's obituary. The chess community is large and small at the same time. I also found it amazing that the oldest game shown for Pia in the database I searched, was a draw against Kasparov, in a tournament for kids under age 16. Quite a way to start the list of games, drawing a future World Champion. It was also amazing to see her results against some 2600+ players when still a teenager. Starting out 2-0 against Korchnoi is pretty amazing! Wins and draws against other strong grandmasters. Maybe the first time they played her, they thought a cute girl with a rating so much lower than theirs was not anything to worry about? I watched most of your games in Reykjavik live, or soon after. This one I missed. I am glad it was not one more example of your problems being caused by unnecessary time trouble, even if it really should have been if he didn't blunder. It pains me to watch you see a very good move in 30 seconds, and then not move for 30 minutes. I know that habits are difficult to change, but that habit will need to change if you want to improve. You can't give opponents time odds every game, without enough compensation!

[@toddcarlisle9255]

Your Mom's reactions adds so much- I just love that!

[@michaelmcculley7880]

Malcolm sounds like a pretty awesome opponent.❤

[@fore101]

A gentleman

[@oliverfalco7060]

From her last video to now she has gone from: - boy was I wrong... I don't know why I said that, I never say that to - BOY WAS I WRONG! I love this sentence!!!

[@DFGdanger]

OK Anna, no need to make mistakes in the next game just to keep using this sentence! We know you like it!

[@Bernharp1]

“I’m enjoying the pawn and I’m having a good life.” 😊

[@lizziefrances]

Anna needs merch with that all over coffee cups shirts

[@davewright8206]

as long as there is never a faulty batch with spelling mistakes😱

[@lizziefrances]

@@davewright8206 the joke would lose its punchline but be funny in its own right so win-win??

[@jamesrowe3606]

"In this position my bishop just becomes a big pawn in a hat". 😂

[@recumbentrocks2929]

I think they sums up all Bishops in real life 😄

[@jamesrowe3606]

@@recumbentrocks2929 That's going to be my response to the next Bishop I meet; "Get over yourself your grace, you're nothing but a big pawn in a hat."

[@xyzzy2178]

I am so glad that I found your channel and I am now committed to learning chess. I can finally consistently beat the idiot 250 bot on the Chess website. I love your commentary explaining your thought process with each move. You have ignited a long lost spark in me ! thank you

[@Mr12Relic]

Early advice: give your king space. Everyone under 700 constantly hangs a back rank mate. They castle which is mentally "safe" and then completely forget that the pawns only block the front.

[@xyzzy2178]

@@Mr12Relic thanks!

[@MalcolmCooper-yp4ho]

Thank you for all the kind comments. If you think this mistake was bad, don’t look at the end of my game in round 1. How to get PTSD at the chessboard 😂

[@veselindimov307]

I love your commentary, Pia's commentary, your attitude towards losses, mistakes, blunders (on both sides) and your attitude towards your opponent. Keep playing this beautiful game and keeping being yourself, Anna! Much love!

[@streetvan1997]

I couldn’t believe she won this game. I had to leave about 90 mins in and thought she was done for. Came back with 30 mins left and was shocked!

[@michaelmassaro4375]

He kind of Blundered was playing a strong game and could’ve made it a lot more difficult with his Bishop pair but putting his king where she was able to get the discovery check with her Bishop cost him the game

[@alittlebitgone]

It really sounds like he was just having fun, in the nicest way. @@michaelmassaro4375

[@iankemp1131]

@@michaelmassaro4375 Yes, more that he blundered than that she tricked him, not a true swindle. However she did keep active which gave her better chances of something happening.

[@user-ft6fp1gi8g]

Anna is such a good player and a good sport. Congrats on the win!

[@Aespa_Is_King]

Anna analyzing the matches after is so helpful. Thank you, Anna. Keep up the great work you are amazing 🐐

[@arinthium4018]

10:28 “I have taken the pawn, I’m enjoying the pawn, and I’m having a good life” 😂

[@LindaKalin]

Thank you for all these fantastic recaps. +Love your new opening sequences from this tournament.

[@vinozarazzi5633]

Anna pulled the emergency break on her Mama Pia's Positional train - and jumped to Pappas Tal Tactical Train. Nice Hustle!🎉

[@DFGdanger]

Multi-track drifting!!!

[@paulsaalfeld9844]

Shout out to your mother commentating! I loved every second of it. Explaining why which move is the best, what might look more natural and what you will probably play.

[@wisherwisher]

I wasn’t even at the live stream, just watching this video, and I stood up and yelled when Pia announced “He played Kf1!” Such an exciting moment.

[@alveolate]

these dramatic zoom-in montaqges are AWESOME!

[@deano57]

Love that serious look at 0.16...well done on the win.

[@dartme18]

She really took time out of her game to glare at the camera for the sake of the introduction montage? haha!

[@jackcarsen6247]

I relate to Malcom. Absolutely suck at figuring out where to move the king

[@jackcarsen6247]

Gl

[@Mr12Relic]

If you've got a generally defensive position, unless there's an obvious threat like a pin or battery, the corner is almost always better, even though it looks stupid. You probably can't move, but you certainly can't be attacked through the wall.

[@davewright8206]

malcom was the winner , getting to chat with you for 40 mins after the game

[@bjornandersson3837]

Yes. He sure was. Lots to tell his friends when he comes home.

[@kmuskrat]

You and your family are such a treasure in the chess world. Absolutely loved watching your games and Pia's live analysis. Thank you for including us in your journey!

[@wayneprescott5648]

Thank you! I was so looking forward to your take on this game. Good luck in your career!

[@kunibald128]

Awesome video, good luck for the next games!

[@hansbaur1179]

It‘s always exciting to me watching you analysing your matches in such a refreshing manner!

[@darylmorse]

Glad you brought it home, Anna! Good luck in the rest of the tournament!

[@lowlymike]

Always sweet & cheerful you are Anna, so, that is one in a million who achieve that level of deportment. Like finding a Lost pearl

[@almightyhydra]

Heartbreaking blunder from your opponent. GL for the final rounds.

[@mariannebergman8616]

It's like mindfulness to see your games. I learn alot, I love Annas energy and spirit and I love Pia when she comments when Anna is playing. Such an enjoyable moment. 🤗🥰🇸🇪

[@yelasc.h.4822]

Pia Cramling: "You don't get a bad position from one mistake. You get a bad position from several mistakes in a row." Botez Gambit: "How you dare?"

[@geekconnoisseur]

Pia should definitely have her own board when she analyzes the game, showcasing all the possible moves. And keep the other board showing the actual game progress position. I found that aspect really enjoyable!

[@EarthSurferUSA]

I might like that dual board set up, (one for the actual game, and the other for options), because when a tuber goes off on quick tangents of other possibilities, it adds massively to my confusion. I lose all concept of the game in play.

[@EarthSurferUSA]

Your Mother makes Chess as exciting to watch as a Rugby game. She should announce Chess professionally. Enthusiasm is off the charts.

[@JamesMiller-lb3sk]

This game proves that 1 mistake can completely change it. Good luck Anna

[@rachelnevada51]

These particular videos are great!

[@johnschall7855]

Great job, Anna! Love your videos.

[@marius.iulian.dima.1979]

Very nice. You should make more of this kind of videos. Good luck!

[@hughtube5154]

Excellent perseverance, and good luck in the next game.

[@RealTerrainHobbies]

So glad you are including PIAs comments☺. GG Malcolm! Hope you enjoyed yourself and the games wen't better for you moving forward!

[@sillnisse]

Love to watch your analysis of your games. You make them so exciting 👍 Pia’s commenting is so interesting and nice to watch as well ❤

[@GiantChihuahua2000]

Good luck with your next match. I'm already looking forward to your next video!

[@pamesposito2628]

Enjoyed watching this game & your analysis & commentary! I always appreciate your enthusiasm which inspires me as a beginner. Love your Mom too!

[@Lumi_xoxo2]

I like the intense intro video, good production

[@madtroll429]

Good luck. I always enjoy to positive energy you bring to your videos.

[@davidanderson_surrey_bc]

Malcolm was caught in the middle.

[@LostHate]

The intro is awesome and serious. GG Anna.

[@ashameanslife]

Good luck with the next round and well done again! 🙌🏾

[@tomasarfert]

Lycka till Anna i resten av turneringen! (Kommer kolla.) Och tack för ytterligare en trevlig video!

[@Ster3166]

7:25 Ah yes, the infamous pawn with a hat.

[@steffen1405]

Subbed! Great content!

[@wolfsix3713]

Good luck with the rest of the tournament Anna.

[@Mr12Relic]

17:05 I play The Pirc and other passive variations. King in the corner tends to be better, even though it looks worse because he's stuck.

[@samsam-cu9tj]

In bocca al lupo Anna

[@user-rd5bd5je7f]

Good luck Anna and well played

[@jwalkerC21]

In judo tournaments, I always tried to get opponents to underestimate me, where most puffed up and tried to look more intimidating. They were unprepared and by the time they figured it out, they were already questioning their skill.

[@angry721]

Good luck Anna, you gonna win those two last rounds for sure!

[@casaamaril]

Those glasses look really good on you. I must say that I enjoy your open and candid attitude and your competitiveness. I am not a chess player, but I do realise now how exciting the game can be.

[@cschwad559]

Good luck Anna! Sweep the rest of the tourney. From Montana, USA

[@nikherder9565]

cool intro, annas scare stare haha, thanks for another great lesson too

[@lthead]

I like the intense intro video, good production!

[@marcofrey2903]

Haha, love the intro music. It was like a Netflix doc.

[@mracer8]

Good Luck Chess is too stressful!!!!! I am getting gray hair(more) just watching all the match you stream!!

[@TravFletch]

Shout out to mom she’s amazing! And girl keep winning!!!

[@daveyingram8934]

Good luck Anna in all your upcoming games.

[@97BuckeyeGuy]

Congratulations on your win! Turn this tournament around for you!

[@improveourselves3929]

You played a good game for the most part. Good lessons. Now have a little more confidence, go with your gut, and prepare your backup options. Best of luck on your next game

[@exdejesus]

Good win! Congrats!

[@tj2375]

The flowers, was it the Italian guy? 😅

[@vnshngpnt]

💀

[@shammerHammer]

My thoughts exactly

[@shammerHammer]

From "why is he giving me so many compliments?" to "why is he giving me flowers?"

[@jensing89]

I had the same comment. We love the Italian guy!

[@Matti005]

Who is the italian guy?

[@traida111]

I love it when your mum gets excited for opponent mistakes.

[@ethan4827]

malcolm is the embodiment of "do it for the gram"

[@chrisbotos]

Keep it up Anna! We love Pia as well!

[@pgrabar]

Pia makes it so exciting - the Howard Cosell of chess! 😊

[@Simoscorp.]

Good luck Anna!!!🤞🏻💪🏻❤

[@IIdaZeII]

one million is just a number like any other.. don't overestimate the meaning of it. This game was a rollercoaster to watch on stream :)

[@raymondwandell8880]

Good videography on these recap intros. I miss the little typing sounds though. Maybe some typing sounds in the outro?

[@7lexanderp634]

Pretty impressive how much you’ve uploaded 😅 keep it pushin, whoop!

[@grokeffer6226]

Those really were very nice flowers. 🌹🌷💐 Good Luck, Anna!!!

[@bruceatwood1498]

Shout out to your mom, she is wonderful. Good luck with everything-you've got this.

[@jimicrack29]

im behind yet my spirit is supporting her an hope for the best she is so nice!!!!

[@conradrauch4316]

alot of people say " o i let you win " but i think that guy let you win at the end.

[@cometruchos]

La pasion de Pia es contagiosa. Cuando ve el movimiento inmediatamente sabe que la partida esta acabada.

[@saluttous]

What a game, what a tournament! Brilliant moves during your tournament, some learning, 🐐🐐 gameplay and commentator. Best mods, producer and chat as always. 👍👍👍 and SUB on this channel, the clips, the spanish one and the main (so close to 1M subs). I skipped my class to see the end of the game 😅. The best female chess creator! Malcolm the goat! Shout out to Malcolm to sacrifice the game, but he seemed so fun seriously.

[@MayorMaya]

flowers in iceland must be expensive

[@InfernalPasquale]

Kf1 was a bizarre choice.

[@Boilerking76123]

Playing that little kid at the pub should have taught you not to underestimate your opponent

[@jonmassey5619]

As a Brit i am not surprised that Malcolm was a gentleman to the end.

[@mohammedkashif3846]

Goodluck Anna

[@RichiRichi]

I know Reykjavik didn't went as planned. But please don't give up otb chess. Looking forward to Menorca. BELIEVER.❤

[@mikearance]

So do I.

[@delturge]

Like they say in American football, "Any given Sunday." Rating might indicate experience, but you have to play the game. Preparation, effort, and execution are almost everything. Imagination and stamina count, too. You kept your composure and played to win. Fate was with you. Good game.

[@ronaldglider]

Oh Boy! *good luck!*

[@vezquex]

The bishop pair defends everything for white and the rooks are on the back rank, with one behind the outside passed pawn.

[@EZtheGreat1]

Y’all should hold press down on your screen and watch the video on fast forward ⏩

[@dCarey906]

Best of luck anna

[@pauljmn9135]

you can also say "brother man was that off"

[@lambdaman3228]

This is actually the best mhuuve.