Can 4 Guys Beat A Blindfolded Chess Master? • The Try Guys: 4 Vs. 1

[@jiangdouglas5291]

I mean the fact that Kurt can concentrate on such a level while all the dumb conversations are going on right beside his ears is just mind-blowing.

[@michaelcao7997]

Lmao right? Like op

[@domlove7947]

I would have been like “can everyone be quiet while I think for a second” 😂

[@Omennemeyer]

That’s what I was thinking. I wouldn’t be able to concentrate because I’d be laughing the whole time. 😂😂

[@holdon4601]

Epic

[@tobykovar5935]

It’s insane like I be laughing all the time

[@ninjinbattsengel5671]

listening to Kurt get blindfolded and gently whisper “didn’t see that, very nice move” bro words can not explain the speed that the hotness level rose

[@jonoliahjohn6800]

@@BlueBeachRanger 10:42 12:06 13:42-13:51

[@summernai8942]

i thought I was the only one???

[@jphone6606]

I agree

[@jennytheo3735]

I wonder who try guy liked that..

[@landonarchuleta2495]

GAAAAYYY

[@rafaelagustin375]

This just feels like a serial killer playing with his victims and letting one to leave when he could've just killed him

[@Kiterpuss]

Not just letting him leave, but acknowledging that one of his victims behaved in a way that surprised and entertained him, so as a gratitude he let them escape.

[@rafaelagustin375]

@@Kiterpuss thank you master kitterpuss

[@rafaelagustin375]

Ayyy 1k

[@niyaodom1944]

*AKA the movie Spilt*

[@julianmorales3277]

The unwanted sequel is they play checkers

[@fyra_cat2119]

I can just imagine two chess grandmasters taking a walk together, and they're just audibly playing a game of chess, without an actual board

[@dustykevin6329]

thats basically blindfolded chess

[@fyra_cat2119]

@@dustykevin6329 ik that's the point

[@danielleking262]

I've heard this does happen!! They pass by each other in the hall and REMEMBER the board that they're mentally playing and keep verbally communicating moves.

[@fyra_cat2119]

@@novicelifts5197 ik I was just imagining it being GMs

[@brisca1668]

I used to do that in class with a friend, whispering moves to each other

[@nc1496]

I'm more impressed by the fact that he was able to concentrate while the try guys were so loud and joking around

[@danielleking262]

ikr!

[@jigdreldorji5882]

Watch him vs nakamura

[@dirk-jantoot1029]

@@jigdreldorji5882 Nakamura can defeat 4 Kurt level players blindfolded in a similar simul as in this vid. Grandmaster is a whole different ballgame compared to master, and Nakamura is one of the best grandmasters in the world. But yeah it would be nice to see him enter the chess scene and taking on guys like Nakamura, Eric Rosen, etc, etc.

[@mistabonge]

@@dirk-jantoot1029 that’s what he means.. hikaru and this guy have played already, check the stream

[@okboomer6724]

Then there's Magnus Lol

[@LovelyRacketeer]

Ned is a smart man, but he had one hidden advantage over Kurt: he's used to ignoring the absolute nonsense from the other three while trying to concentrate.

[@anythingwithinreason6956]

Omg so true 😂

[@missquiinn6695]

Facts

[@jayem7208]

🤣

[@boocrimson7720]

Very true, but Eugene kinda has that too XD he just doesn't know how to play Chess very well.

[@Anne-ug5ox]

He shouldn't have accepted the draw, according to me, he should've tried to win

[@nikeut6581]

his husky and silent "Good move" "Nice, that's a good move" motivates and uplifts me too for some reason oh God

[@isisdarosa9340]

Yeah it hits different and idk why

[@okayty4085]

time stamps? 🧘🏾

[@chrjstiann]

@@okayty4085 just throughout the game (or games) he'll say "good move"

[@martinmart-33]

@@okayty4085 15:47 🥵

[@sophia2375]

Omg tell me why I felt like I was getting praise from my dom or bottom. WHY 😭😂

[@abbywolffe4114]

I love how everyone in the comments is discovering their kink for soft-spoken intelligent men

[@Brim_the_Wizard]

It’s called the Hannibal kink

[@thanossnap4170]

@@Brim_the_Wizard Really? Is this a thing? Or just a nod to how awesome Mads Mikkelsen is?

[@hz4471]

😁🙏🏻

[@sisibisi5009]

Discovering? I always knew 😅

[@saorise28]

My kink is the opposite- completely dominating and powerful, yet still loving, woman.

[@SyedaAmina15]

I love how in the ending Kurt and Ned are like seriously thinking and in the background Zach, Eugune and Keith are just like making jokes

[@faizaanam235]

I was about to comment that

[@jordanthomson7185]

Hello are you a BTS ARMY? I just saw your profile picture and I was wondering as I am one to?

[@aaxx9780]

Kurt could literally play any instrument, is musically gifted, learned a new language in only a week, and also a chess master??? God REALLY has favorites huh

[@PassionPno]

You do realize those 3 are actually related, right?

[@MiuXiu]

Yeah no all of this is just a lot of hard work and I’m sure he would agree with that. Unless someone has a serious learning disability, everyone can achieve goals if you put the work in and are dedicated.

[@bob-uj4vn]

@@MiuXiu "talent can't beat hard work if talent doesn't work".

[@bhagatbasra9636]

Kenny Xie It’s “Hardwork beats talent when talent fails to work hard”.

[@Electraflare198]

Hannah B most people cannot learn a language in a week even if they spend all they’re waking hours

[@dreaminginethereal3831]

He can memorize 4 different chess games blindfolded while I can't remember why I entered a room. Makes sense.

[@kieranSI]

158 likes no comments

[@kkTeaz]

Same lmao sometimes I just straight up forget why I even moved my hand somewhere

[@emilyjardine5479]

This is random af but the reason for that is that when you walk into a new room your brain takes a second to process everything you're seeing so you end up forgetting. Walking back into the room I came from always works for me lmao

[@ainamisaki5428]

this is me.

[@uwa6446]

I cant even remember what i had for dinner last night

[@laz212]

The way Kurt speaks while blindfolded is so fucking hot.

[@luhffs3827]

📸

[@papercut_mln]

📸

[@chib1762]

It’s true

[@ICanSmellYourFear69]

wtf now there is someone simping on Kurt

[@bananahater3400]

you should watch him and rosanna pansino cuz hes rlly cute there

[@goaway5300]

Ned: Went to Yale and is extremely intelligent Also Ned: Offers a blind Kurt a handshake

[@AnuRMusicVideos]

Kurt: also went to Yale and is also extremely intelligent Also Kurt: knows that Ned is offering a handshake and shakes his hand

[@chrisnadorvil2178]

Both Demi and @Anu R have strong points

[@leafylare6033]

i died laughing after reading this

[@kawaiichan6619]

@@leafylare6033 then how did you reply ;))

[@alibabapirce9782]

4:55 and i knew he wasnt as smart as they present him to be

[@phoebeahn8941]

I feel like Ned is way smarter than most people believe. He took the SAT after 15 years and got a super high score. He got into Yale and worked as a chemist. He tied with a chess master.

[@stevenliang3213]

Phoebe Ahn : And Ned clearly called a truce because he was nervous over the last few moments of the game. Didn’t want to continue stressing trying to beat Kurt. Haha Also, a lot of us know that Ned is the most educated and analytical of the Try Guys. After all, he is the one who manages the Try Guys finances. FYI, did anyone notice that Ned was concentrating and joking the least in this video?

[@shirayuki6119]

I've been waiting for this comment! Thanks

[@Only_Yours_]

I’m sorry, but all that goes out the window when he says “Red is my favorite color... because it rhymes with Ned.”

[@mikachouuu]

@@Only_Yours_ hahaha

[@blackjaxx2420]

But he became a youtuber

[@aus__]

someone needs to talk about Ned’s skill in this video. i know Kurt was blindfolded and playing 3 other games mentally, but Kurt even admitted he played impressively and made moves he didn’t see coming. Ned was flexing his intelligence a bit in this one.

[@deeksha7348]

Ikr Ned was really impressive in this

[@beingbeckeroni]

Ned: Plays a chess master to a draw Also Ned: Wears a woman’s swim suit and claps his “little lobster feet” together...

[@zeorph]

Which one is ned?

[@deeksha7348]

@@zeorph the one with the beard First one on left

[@zeorph]

@@deeksha7348 oh okay, thanks

[@halliewong]

Eugene, when confronted with Check Mate: "I'm going to move forward. Charge into death." Keith, when confronted with Check Mate: "How about a peace treaty and I'll go hide."

[@scee8260]

Capricorn vs. Gemini though

[@ULuVsRuKiA]

I think we always forget how smart Ned is until something like this happens.

[@haj5776]

Then you forget that chess is small brain game. Can testify as a dumb bum chess player.

[@jasperrrrrrrr3136]

Haj then you remember he went to Yale and was a scientist

[@dndub2595]

I forgot he went to Yale

[@jeeperslol8010]

TimeSnake and then you remember again because it did not do anything to the game, cuz in Kurts mind it was still at b6

[@user-gm3qi1gx5p]

lol yeah you're right I was thinking upside down

[@eternia-reginleif]

Play mind chess against four noisy people and still able to remember every move , is pretty impressive.

[@blammmed]

answering to questions and jokes as well

[@hamsterfromabove8905]

I'm convinced that in a tournament setting (where you'd be kicked out for being that noisy) players of their skill level wouldn't have been able to create a draw.

[@gigatoxishvili9991]

No offense but actual chess masters casually play 10 ppl blindfolded. The noise and distractions were a factor tho

[@Vincrand]

I guess that it depends from person to person how much the noice effects you. Personally I have done this against 2 people in at school during a break while talking to others. The most impressive part is the amount of boards. I don't think I can handle a 3th. And that's comming from someone who calculated 12^12 with mental math.

[@odyodyodyssey]

mind chess is my new band name

[@tahlia03]

Ned: is the last try guy standing and actually ends the game in a draw Also Ned: *holds out his hand to someone who can’t see*

[@breetoldyouso]

Kurt, still blindfolded: *Shakes it*

[@slowpokerodriguez917]

@@breetoldyouso not suspicious at all

[@mergingreaction]

@@slowpokerodriguez917 I wouldn't say so. People tend to know when something is within their vicinity even they can't see it. Also, there was like, a solid second of awkward silence before he shook it so he probably figured.

[@tablepin3356]

tahliaismynameprocrastinationismygame •-•.

[@danielle2287]

thank you for spoiling the whole video ☺️

[@toni3762]

Kurt in that black suit; touching his lips; his jaw and the low tone and the intelligence!! I never thought chess could be so sexy

[@aleynahallie9506]

Yeah

[@orileyautoparts6952]

RIGHT

[@nexdubius5290]

Omg your right,🤭

[@foolishdonut]

Is it hot in here or just Kurt? 🥵

[@lydiaeve]

Was looking for a comment like this

[@jordandammit107]

THIS DUDE CAN PLAY ALMOST EVERY INSTRUMENT AND SING AND PLAY CHESS WITH 4 PEOPLE AT ONCE BLINDFOLDED WTFFFF

[@lora3680]

IKR I WAS LIKE WHAT?

[@wifber]

Playing blindfolded isn't that hard if you memorize the board

[@ivy4177]

don’t forget he can also play a washing machine

[@lora3680]

@@ivy4177 bruuuhhvvv 😂

[@wifber]

Also everyone can play every instrument.

[@jayashreearvind3560]

Kurt is so damn multi talented He's been to Yale He's a chess master He's a wonderful singer and composer and he has X men abilities and what not

[@NavyNexus_]

@Kasey thats irrelevant but sure.

[@anpoxy]

Then ties with Ned

[@peacendpola23]

Plus he's haaaawwt

[@parisadai4111]

@@peacendpola23 ?

[@teoteoteo9803]

peacendpola23 hot*?

[@annie.phoenix]

Never in a million years would have the Try Guys thought that out of ALL their videos, this would be the one with the most sexual comment section.

[@buzzyboo3837]

Honestly, not surprised.

[@kieranSI]

Like zach's beanie

[@deniajuarez4929]

Honeslty tho

[@djaloke6468]

Kurt with the deep voice, the seriousness, the blindfold, and the smarts made this a sexual experience. Ned played a decent game!

[@sameerakhan7455]

Omg ikr🤣

[@kenishaliu7221]

Imagine being smart enough to tie with a chess master but not smart enough to not realize you’d get caught cheating in public

[@himynameisjustin6117]

I was thinking the same thing

[@sophia_lilacheavenbby]

💀

[@crazzylion2992]

when zach said this was the greatest moment of his life. we know that apparently his wife and children weren’t so

[@maytemmz25]

I just think he had been feeling untouchable before all this unfolded. Bc from what we’ve seen so far, he doesn’t seem like a dumb guy at all.

[@Joemerowastaken]

that's the difference between bein smart and being intelligent

[@hiimtired3266]

how Kurt can remember 4 chess boards at once but calls Zach “Jack,” I FELT that

[@joaosoares-rr5mj]

well as sherlock holmes once said, you gotta clear something up in your mind to open room for the important stuff XD

[@soupbear7949]

This is literally what being school smart feels like

[@tiramisoup2766]

sugaaaaaaa

[@charlottegraham9144]

What time stamp?

[@el-chan3865]

9:54??

[@chameleonpain3446]

If Kurt ever has a problem with his looks he should just read this comment section...

[@Yemmi]

haha he's married now I think (engaged at least for sure)

[@rokayaahmed9055]

It's not even just his looks bro, it's the intellect, like damn I'm into girls but this man could get it

[@meowzinga]

Cora 155 LMAOO

[@chameleonpain3446]

@@Yemmi doesn't make him any less hot...

[@milk-pk4xk]

Kamilin Payne i guess he won’t need to look in the comment sections since he is already engaged to a woman xD

[@sukanyabarman4909]

It's crazy because I've been a fan of KHS for a years, and I knew he went to yale. I've been a fan of the Try Guys for years, so I knew Ned went to Yale. BUT THE FACT THEY KNEW EACH OTHER BLOWS MY MIND

[@user-hm6xy8ii1o]

Sukanya Barman YES SAMEEEEE

[@potatosoysauce9485]

i just checked he has 12.9M subs and try guys have 7.27M i mean IMRESSIVE!

[@katebenik9086]

It’s like your worlds collided

[@rai1578]

SAME

[@laserfudgelife6448]

Sadly time when people don’t recognize that Sam tsui and Casey go to Yale too

[@miracat12]

these comments will be a real self-esteem boost for kurt if he ever reads em

[@TedExTheGreat]

I like your profile pic!

[@miracat12]

@@TedExTheGreat oh thank u so much :)

[@akankshamaurya2839]

He is reading them.

[@yoooo7568]

@@akankshamaurya2839 most probably

[@imapotato8010]

Anyone know what Ned’s favourite game is? It’s chess. It’s his favourite game because chess rhymes with Wes.

[@readstoomuch2070]

Noice

[@sm92127]

Omg

[@lesbianspacecadet]

why is that so FUCKING WHOLESOME

[@ni3070]

🤣

[@peterbryant7080]

I'm a Potato LOL

[@LaDyLuCk2900]

Zach - "You sound like a serial killer" Kurt - *doesn't help by pacing, pulling his hair and rubbing his face while talking in a very very calm voice*

[@codered2358]

KS and the fact that he remembers all the moves and who they belong to omg

[@plestrange511]

Its kinda hot 😂😂

[@LaDyLuCk2900]

@@plestrange511 I know right

[@kittynado758]

@P Lestrange I just gonna say...

[@hangha7016]

@@plestrange511 same thought

[@kayliepetras4646]

“You better check yourself before I mate myself” -Eugene Lee Yang 2019

[@thatsnice7581]

Kay JP it’s make not mate

[@witting_gull1816]

@@thatsnice7581 yeah I thought he said make too xD

[@ax2k860]

Its mate. Its a checkmate joke but bad.

[@TG100566]

"MHmmH"

[@kayliepetras4646]

That's Nice no, it’s mate as in checkmate which is the term for winning in chess. I agree it does sound kind of like make though!!

[@amandayeahbaby]

Eugene is the only person reacting appropriately to how impressive this whole thing was from Kurt. Like... seriously just wow.

[@hannahandersen6869]

When he recalled the entire game from memory my jaw DROPPED!!!!! Not only can he visualize what's happening in 4 different games at once, but he can remember each move AND keeps track of the amount of turns. Incredibly impressive.

[@baileycoomes5377]

Is anyone going to talk about how two chess masters could play chess without a board or pieces

[@shivani6383]

holy shit that's right!

[@souresspaige1395]

Dr Spencer reid

[@Santiju1]

With only algebraic notation

[@iammultifandomsofanwarsare5855]

Well even non chessmasters could... In my classroom, the chessplayers had a class where they are trying to play without the board or pieces but only with paper and pencil...

[@kanishmaray]

I wouldn't be able to keep up with the game but fuck I need to see that shit

[@lyrasharma3216]

“He knew that in his brain!” -Eugene Lee Yang 2019

[@deedeeiam]

Hot, sexy chess master knew it in his head...with all the crazy banter going on.

[@LunaRayArclight]

yes, Eugene, that's where "knewing" happens.

[@fufu2000_]

as opposed to you know knowing things in your hand, or your shouder, or your foot

[@qco6132]

Kurt went from charmingly talented to daddy hot genius real quick

[@jsophiamm]

As soon as he put his blindfold on while smiling, he became a daddy hot genius.

[@Kelly-eb7ex]

Omg ikr😂😍

[@tantanmustdie]

@@jsophiamm It was weirdly sexual

[@jsophiamm]

@@tantanmustdie it was adequately sexual.

[@isthatmeeks]

yuppppp

[@tempest2711]

when kurt compliments their moves while being totally unable to see, that is the most impressive. when he moves, it almost feels like he could be guessing (I know he isn't but it feels like he could be less oriented) but when he acknowledges their moves as good, it really shows he not only knows all the pieces on all four boards, not only have plans for his pieces for all four boards, but ALSO is keeping track of all of their potential moves, which ones are good, and how he may counter them

[@rokayaahmed9055]

Kurt became 400% more attractive to me when he started playing while memorizing the four boards. Update: lmao not that yall asked but I discovered that I'm a lesbian and that I'm not actually attracted to him I just wanna be him Update 2: I discovered that im neither attracted to him nor am I a lesbian, the reason I wanted to be him is because im transgender. I think this video takes 90% of the credit for finding shit out about myself. Also im using a separate account to reply to some of yall in the comments, this account is just a decor for my parents cuz they got access to it.

[@ashleypaola9564]

Cora 155 who would’ve ever known a guy so smart walking blindfolded would be so hottt

[@fernandabarboza8593]

bruh honestly , like damn , I didn't know I had this desire in me to see a guy playing chess ..

[@sedd1234]

I don't wanna brag, but I can cook an omlette with one hand.

[@rasmitaben]

sedd1234 shush I’m trying to admire this dude rn

[@frosty5065]

Not to flex but I've memorised my phone number 👀

[@redgoldcrown3990]

as a chess player I have to say that Kurt's recall and sportsmanship are amazing. not only does he take the Guys seriously as opponents, he takes the time to explain castling, etc., and admits when one of them makes a good move. I've tried blindfolded games before and I was always very severely handicapped; seeing as I'm not that good to begin with, so I lost every game I played blindfolded, obviously. the fact that some chessmasters can play without setting eyes on a board stuns me.

[@typhoontyph]

he is a national master and he can do this much imagine what a grand master like carlson or hikaru can do

[@tdlavam1413]

Y’all remember, Ned went to Yale. So anyone who is his college friend is gonna be smart as hell...

[@rummer0_0]

Oooh! BARS!!

[@absoluteunit201]

Not. Even. Wrong.

[@terelimguangco]

Good point 😂. But Ned’s also really smart too! So ya

[@ksjdoiwfehfueu]

and i j found out he lived near sam tsui and they both went to yale??

[@jameskennethajoc4605]

Kurt's also a youtuber

[@ItsmekaylaP]

I just realized kurt did this and in the drunk v. high math challenge, Drunk ned simultaneously wrote a love note to Keith and solved a crazy hard math question in his head at the same time... what tf does Yale do to people 😂

[@aliciaang6158]

no clue man...

[@D4rthv4d3rsgr01n]

Make them smart and awkward

[@sammy_sand_utubeyt6901]

😂I was thinking about that video while rewatching this one

[@maxkho00]

If people think Ned is smart for solving that arithmetic problem that I could solve within seconds even as a 14-year-old and for drawing in a blindfolded simul someone I would be the favourite against in a fair match, then I must be a freaking genius lol.

[@disturbinglyawkwardpenguin1691]

@@maxkho00 Be humble man

[@ashleypade]

the fact that he did that when they were distracting him too

[@pookelucy_art]

13:01 Ned: “Queen takes Queen C6” Eugene, Keith, Zach: “YEEEESSS QUEEEEEN” Kurt: “Rook takes Queen” Eugene, Keith, Zach: “Oh nooo, Queen...” I died at this part 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Scz-wu9fh]

PookElucy I about died too.

[@JoaoPedro-jk7kf]

You've just made a mistake. It's spelled YASSSSSSS

[@shirayuki6119]

They are sooo cute aren't they? 😍😍

[@cherryzamo]

*Ned: dressed like he is going to a church* *Zach: dressed like he's about to rob a bank* *Keith: dressed normally* *Eugene: dressed stylishly*

[@JSMaddy]

Kurt: serial killer

[@eileenjoy1042]

this is my ALL TIME favourite, Try Guys collab video.

[@aleahevans9706]

aka Eugene is also dressed normally. Just by his standards

[@electric_spree]

True

[@lazarus2770]

And you got billie eilish walking in at 4:27

[@smiley-4532]

didn't think the comments section of a video about a man playing against 4 men simultaneously while wearing a blindfold would be this thirsty

[@SieMiezekatze]

Hahhaa same I personally don't get it 😅

[@aleynahallie9506]

Well what were you expecting from us?

[@andresgonzalez887]

correction, against 1 that played well, 1 that didnt play very well and 3 that played randomly just to see if he could memorize it

[@toothless3835]

xDD Kurt's fans are kind of thirsty for him. You should see some of the comments on his videos.

[@ApplePi3.1415]

not smart enough to not cheat on his wife

[@nicole-yi9bm]

nobody: ned: ties a chess master but then goes in for a handshake while the guy is still blindfolded

[@tomgrinsebacke6346]

The thing is that he reacted

[@kiwifit620]

@@tomgrinsebacke6346 Galaxy brain. Like, I can't even.

[@amats157]

@@tomgrinsebacke6346 Its chess players reflex to handshake after a match

[@jzizzles7799]

@@amats157 nope. the "blindfold" was see thru.

[@jacelemons1260]

Send Bass the “blindfold” Was see through

[@DraqonfruitYT]

“Queen takes Queen C6” “Yeessss queennn!” “Root takes Queen” “Noooo queenn!”

[@SR-fq2jz]

Low-key my favourite part. Also, if anyone wants the time stamp, it's: 13:01

[@sameerakhan7455]

My fav part of the video honestly 😂

[@scz9031]

That was my favorite section of the entire video. 😂😂😂😂

[@addamazeing]

*Rook not root

[@been6644]

Root?

[@darslit3194]

Ned: *plays most chess* Keith: *chess champ 6th grade* Zach: *played in first grade* Eugene: “Oh yeah, that’s the building and the Jesus top and the....”

[@furqanahmad8882]

LMAOOOO ikr

[@artinforoughshams1855]

Darslit im ur 666th like since im satan

[@zafreiamirul]

Lol can't stop laughing

[@danivaav]

*Me:* "IS THAT KURT HUGO SCHNEIDER???" *KHS:* "Hi, my name is Kurt Schneider." *Me:* "WTF, he knows how to play so many damn instruments AND it's a chess master?...WTF"

[@antilikka]

Literally did the exact same thing. Followed by a “why am I not even surprised really?”

[@JJCHAU]

Not to mention, he’s multilingual too 😫

[@bebeex3]

Literally all of us

[@arimari234]

I WAS LOOKING FOR THIS COMMENT and yes i'm watching this video in 2022

[@nathancate582]

"Can the 4 of us gang up on 1 man who is blindfolded, and win?" "No, no we cant."

[@idreary7590]

Nathan Cate they can draw though

[@SSage2277]

Harleigh D draw what?

[@nathanchocomint]

@@SSage2277 as in 'tie'

[@SSage2277]

Nine's Own Goal tie what a rope or a tie

[@MegamindsMaleWife]

It's not a draw, one of them one but the majority lost so it's a loss

[@momedusa]

I knew Kurt was a genius just from watching his “I make this song out of these weird objects” videos, but this was incredible to watch. Holy shit

[@audreywong7494]

and he speaks mandarin fluently

[@blaketheartpotato211]

Thats exactly what i was thinking

[@ur.mum.cum.]

AND I think he speaks 5 languages fluently

[@geminidragon33]

AND he made a really good Ash when teaming up with Lindsey Stirling for their rendition/music video of the Pokemon theme...boy got him some TALENT!

[@Hana.K_Hana]

@@audreywong7494 HE DOES WHAT????

[@sydv3973]

“He is a musician, he is a KZbinr, and *in proud Ned voice* he’s a college mate of mine”

[@kikimo5558]

*college

[@ahuynh52]

Syd volly collage

[@fsantos4199]

@@kikimo5558 hey now, maybe Ned and Kurt used to make collages each other, we don't know for sure PS I feel like I need to clarify that I'm just making an admittedly bad joke.

[@cinderellasglassslipper777]

I read that in Ned's voice 😂😂😂

[@kristinamitchell716]

I just got this joke.

[@takvacs]

Ned : Draws against a master. Also Ned : holds out hand to blindfolded Kurt

[@ImEliBuck]

To be fair, he did see the shake

[@zoeyencinares8956]

Ned: *queen takes queen* Zach, Eugene, and Keith: “yASSS QUEEEEN” Kurt: *rook takes queen* Zach, Eugene, and Keith: “noooo queeen..”

[@RedRose1010100]

This killed me 😂😂

[@None-zv2qk]

rook*

[@andrewfundo7975]

rook*

[@zoer6142]

Literally rewatched it so many times. XDXDXD The best part of the video. Other than Eugene calling Zach Steve Jobs' son.

[@Raspbettyjam]

13:03

[@providencegreene8130]

Ned: ”This is probably the most intense try guys video.” Me: ”You have literally been kidnapped and mildly tortured in a video.”

[@KwansimaJ]

i forgot all about that😂😂😂

[@itsyagirljordan218]

He also went through labor pains

[@crystalrose8330]

that is exactly what i thought XD

[@Anima_Kesil]

Idk man, I think this was the most mentally intense one. Those were way more emotionally or physically intense but this was like, all in brains tension lol

[@asteria5382]

That's just his typical Friday night. Stop kinkshaming him omg

[@abhi.1404]

I've never seen the rules of chess so dramatically represented.

[@parkminji101]

I've never seen chess rules in general lol

[@zyzzbrah3139]

The most astonishing thing is that he understands Eugene’s language.

[@datuangela]

Kurt said Nathan Fillion 😆

[@hithere5900]

ned: "also a colledge friend" so kurt has went to yale, been musically gifted, is a master of chest and learnt a language in a week. peace im out, this.. this is too much

[@quint7528]

Yet he fucking works with BuzzFeed.

[@solenebeland5086]

Oh my god 😂 ight I'ma head out as well..

[@DaerkciwLuxa]

hes just james bond but lame because of buzzfeed. so maybe Lames Bond

[@skylarrose7356]

@Harrison Tran The try guys left around 2 years ago to start their own company

[@matiasduarte6322]

He's a puzzle master as well, he got some excellent sudoku abilities

[@domily1264]

Ned: *Moves piece Everyone: *Ooooooooooh* Eugene: What's happening? What did he do????

[@lyn846]

I'm like Eugene every time my bffs play against each other

[@kristupasT]

16:10

[@alexandriajames4963]

Kristupas T. Thank you 😂

[@woel8156]

i don't even know how to play chess no one ever taught me lol.

[@AnooDw]

This guy is a musician and a chess master. That’s unfair God. He is a more talented musician than most pop artists these days.

[@mgc38]

AND he went to an ivy league

[@choerrim7745]

@@mgc38 It'd be easy for him to go to an Ivy League if he states how good he is at chess, and that he is really into music. It's great for the reputation of the Ivy League schools and their chess teams as well as musical groups.

[@AliCirilo]

he also speaks like five languages, he is crazy smart

[@tessawelkins6325]

FLUENT CHINESE PEOPLE. HE SPEAKS FLUENT CHINESE

[@samantha9243]

AliCirilo JESUS HOW WHAT

[@tyffaneelavely8087]

The fact that he played FOUR games at once while BLINDFOLDED IS INSANE. He memorized every single move for each board. Remembered the board layout, the pieces, everything...for FOUR boards. The man is a genius. Him memorizing 2 boards while blindfolded would have been impressive, let alone four. Holy crap. I am sad I missed this vid when it came out. I don't know how or why. I blame YT...I am also impressed with Ned. I wonder how well he would do playing 1V1 with Kurt. P.S. I have to say...well, I don't have to say, but I WANT to say. Kurt is very attractive. IDK man, that intelligence, and soft spoken voice, with the mannerisms. I like it lol. Brains are sexy.

[@XxFaifooyxX]

HOW IS KURT SO TALENTED IN LITERALLY EVERYTHING AND NOW I FIND OUT HES A CHESS MASTER TOO?

[@LOVE..Sherelle]

he also apparently speaks Chinese fluently

[@christinamata3405]

I am so jealous of people who have that much bandwidth in their brain.

[@marshy_5406]

He also speaks a few different languages, graduated yale in math, and play a variety of instraments. i researched him after hearing his music cuz he is so good

[@chuchuuuuuuuuuu]

kurt's intelligence is so attractive yet intimidating i would be scared to breath near him

[@LittleMew133]

asnhgoeolter he’s actually a musician. He has a channel on KZbin. He’s very gentle and nice :)

[@chestersnap]

I quickly glanced over this at first and read "I would be scared to be beneath him"

[@abbywolffe4114]

@@chestersnap I wouldn't be

[@chuchuuuuuuuuuu]

@@LittleMew133 i will check him out! thanks :)

[@sarat1421]

breathe*

[@chess]

Alright guys, when are we doing this again but online?

[@inhumane5456]

lol

[@ThatBrubakerFellow]

Lichess is pretty great.

[@davlip]

yoooo what's up mr. chess

[@jdgcreative]

never

[@Cookie-sn8zp]

2 days ago? Wow

[@samn9712]

I’ve been listening to Kurt Schneider covers for 10+ years and I’m just now discovering he’s a musical genius AND a chess master? Wtf

[@Okk681]

The guys a genius. He also knows multiple languages.

[@takemetoglasgow09]

The only reason I knew Kurt was a chess master before this video was that I used to be subscribed to Rosanna Pansino, who had Kurt on her show a few times, and they made a chessboard cake and played on it 😅

[@DenallieDNa]

Same. Since high school and all I know is, he's the guy really good at music and really good at medleys

[@tempest2711]

I know! They said Kurt Schneider and I was like...wait...the musician?

[@lyssajonas]

That’s what I’m saying. I didn’t know he was a chess master!

[@blacksheep5183]

Unconfident, chill and clueless Eugene is *REFRESHING.* And honestly a fucking funny Eugene to watch.

[@lordmusea]

Black Sheep He was the same way in the sushi episode...so funny! I think he’s just so much more comfortable in his own skin than he was when they started.

[@ladyopheliagames]

I love how mind blown he was when he saw how Kurt replayed the whole match from memory even with a blindfold on. He was all like "Wtf that is genius" and it works like that.

[@ashestodust9483]

When Kurt is in chess master mode he is like a different person...

[@phantomtrekkie9]

AshesToDust yeah he becomes Hannibal Lecter

[@Jules_Angel]

He is MAD concentrating! You try playing 4 games at once blindfolded, win 3 and tie 1 lol :D

[@danielatobar1621]

No cap he was cute I was like oh whoa a whole dom coming to surface

[@savvy7146]

Everytime it switched from chess mode Kurt to explaining Kurt it was like he was different person

[@wreckitraf8765]

It was both scary and hot.

[@anav3tti]

“Queen takes Queen” “YASSSSSS QUEEN” “Rook takes Queen” “oh nooooo Queen”

[@tsboi7712]

1.4k likes with 0 comments wth

[@tsboi7712]

I don’t get how you get 1.4k likes with a frikin quote

[@thistle_ish]

TS boi salty ass

[@jackh.9760]

It’s an even trade

[@anav3tti]

Sidney Rich right though. 👀 like I didn’t ask for the likes?

[@fuyuyashioriko3489]

4:18 “It’s just classic, the queen does all the work, the king take all the credits” Well said, Zach, well said.

[@HaydenEccles]

Kurt is legitimately a genius. The fact that he's a chest master in addition to all of the work he has done musically over the years is remarkable.

[@Ineptatpiano]

He’s inspired me. One day I hope to be half the chest master he is. A man can dream.

[@ebonyrose8713]

Whiteboards are re-markable too

[@frmcsk]

And he speaks mandarin

[@kewlbns69]

i'm a chest master.

[@bunnysenpaimon6742]

frmcsk and it’s really not quite bad! Of course the accent is off, I’ll be surprised if I ever find a person learning Chinese as a second language with a good accent (unless they’ve grown up speaking it). But his grammar/vocabulary is flawless

[@JohnnyDee.]

Ned: draws with a chessmaster Also Ned: goes to handshake a blindfolded man

[@muzammilzia3556]

But he shook his hand with the blindfold

[@FailParty]

I think the long silence following a loud inhale of anticipation prompted him to raise his hand in offer for a hand shake himself, then just found out neds hand was already there lol

[@brooklynjayy]

@@FailParty your obviously way smarter than me and I'm happy for you 😂

[@paulescalona9153]

That was a risky move

[@zoesoteriou6978]

I wanted to learn how to play but after reading the rules and and the instructions I procceded to my TV

[@MatheusVenti]

I think that this is harder with bad players than with average players, because is harder to remember moves that doesn't make too much sense. xD

[@HAbarneyWK]

You'd be absolutely coreect to assume that 😂

[@Dream146]

Also the cross talk is something you wouldn't have in a normal simultaneous.

[@eeveelution07]

I remember hearing something, somewhere, at some point, that a swords master would rather fight an experienced swordsman then a complete novice, and I think this falls in line with your statement

[@iCyberDev]

This statement bringing me back to a fun episode of Smart Guy on Disney

[@ironboy3245]

The good ol' if I don't know what I'm doing, neither will they

[@rynabuns]

Ned played incredibly well - I put the endgame in Stockfish and at no point was he losing (it hovered around equal to +1.0). It was +0.3 when he offered a draw.

[@marykatedesouza372]

I think everybody forgets how smart Ned actually is after all he went to Yale

[@justarandomperson2020]

Marykate De Souza Really? I’ve always identified him as the smart ass one 🤓

[@nelsond3359]

Well he was a former chemist

[@joeheart5808]

Marykate De Souza pretty sure only Americans find that to be a big achievement

[@isa-ek2ei]

Joeheart I’m half Chinese and half Mexican and I think it’s really impressive. Yale’s acceptance rate is absolutely insane, for anyone to even get IN Yale is impressive and to graduate is very difficult.

[@Porodyn]

@@joeheart5808 yale is internationally known bruv. People from outside america try to get in and can't. You probably couldn't. Besides people who go to these schools don't brag about it like an achievement because imposter syndrome is so insane at those schools.

[@sarahsyarifahhanun7779]

"Queen takes queen c6" "Yaaas queeeen" "Rook takes queen" "Ohhh nooo queen..."

[@sarahsyarifahhanun7779]

@@svidyut4402 lol I even forgot about this comment

[@angelinalu4720]

eugene: “i’ve never played chess” “the jesus top”

[@querpou7488]

he was looking, you can se that in the min 16:54 where the non blindfolded man gives him a handshake, and the blindfolded knew where the hand was, what a clickbait smh

[@faith9196]

quer pou Ned stuck his hand out and kurt did the same towards Ned. Ned grabbed hand.

[@ThunderingSkies-w8h]

@@querpou7488 When there's something within your body vicinity you will feel its presence if you are restricted from seeing. You won't know what exactly it is, but you'll know something is there. And there are also factors like the fact that there was a moment of awkward silence when Ned stuck his hand out to the guy, so... Considering he just beat 3 people and tied a fourth one he probably just figured it out.

[@ThunderingSkies-w8h]

@@querpou7488 And *also* during Chess when there is a draw coming both players need to agree on it and then shake their hands. So it's just instinctual.

[@slvr444]

i paused and came looking for this. glad i found it

[@Artofcarissa]

“Fuckin’ Protestants win cause I’m killing your bishop” Omg I fucking burst out laughing hysterically when Eugene said that 😂😂😂

[@aimai5540]

Kurt: -can produce music -can sing -can play chess -can steal your girl

[@bryngeiger7695]

Yep. Yeah. That sounds right. Sums it up nicely. 😂😂

[@TheUnderscore_]

@Meh Fish The last one is a summary. Well, actually, he probably didn't even need the first 3. He's really chill, nice, and is just an awesome person. Them girls be stolen.

[@nicoledodson3118]

Can and will steal your girl

[@mark-dz1nf]

he can speak multiply languages.

[@actress-dancer]

And he knows Castle thats a plus for me 😂

[@vanessadixon5544]

Eugene just seemed so lost and confused with this whole game lmaooo

[@Skittl1321]

He doesn't play.

[@vanessadixon5544]

Jessi on the Go I know he did mention that...

[@aminatakaba88]

Honestly same so relatable

[@rae3880]

That's how I felt!

[@lizard81612]

Eugene: I'm gay I don't know chess

[@trixiem4391]

Eugene: the horse heads, the building, the little nobby top, the Jesus top, the sacrificial lamb Hey i didn’t know we were dealing with an expert here

[@_am_i_ell_]

Me when talking about chess

[@emmacruz9953]

i exploded laughing at that😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@louis-patricklauzon7044]

Nice

[@beaniewearingtrashcat8066]

@@_am_i_ell_ Same XD

[@patricktronieri8854]

Sacrificial lamb

[@l0uisinana]

"this is probably the most intense try guys video we've ever done" me being here after the "what happened." video:

[@lisbethdc]

I was looking for this comment.

[@rawrosawrusrex]

Keith: “Also we’re all gonna dress like we’re in The Matrix” Keith 10 seconds later: Walks out wearing a T-shirt

[@jax422]

Yale graduate, incredible musician, and Chess master. Life isn’t fair.

[@fajarloa2109]

And handsome too

[@kaitlynang]

Fajar loa very handsome 😂

[@user-zu5vl3pn5v]

And he speaks Chinese

[@maggieann5569]

I love how ur profile pic says stop complaining but ur whole comment is a complaint about life

[@landerlaurits]

and he majored in mathematics!

[@Anna-fc5pk]

“How do you play chess?” *Eugene in a chess tournament*

[@mcharris747]

Probably

[@tryguys]

He gave it his best shot

[@minobsessed9982]

@@tryguys mayyybbeee

[@mcharris747]

@@tryguys I love you guys sooo much❤❤❤

[@Anna-fc5pk]

The Try Guys He’d probably still beat me to be honest

[@peytonleaming6597]

I love that Keith and Zach are like *gasp* and Eugene is like "I'm so lost"

[@finavalenzuela6648]

“You look like Steve Job’s hipster son” “Who does magic”

[@rosepose8518]

Fina Valenzuela 😂🤣

[@cassidya4062]

Who has an art gallery on a submarine

[@ananyagoel4948]

i read this comment before the line came up in the video and automatically assumed you were referring to kurt but no, it was zach

[@rosannachapman350]

I laughed so hard at this and thought, this must be in the comments. First comment I see😂

[@adriennedeck4542]

but it’s A LOOK 💃🏽

[@kthrs]

Kurt quietly reciting his moves is incredibly attractive.

[@_mediogre_]

I find this comment unnecessary but God Damn do I agree with you

[@oscarthematerialgworl7496]

It was... like idk what I was feeling but I wanted to hear him talk more

[@eugeniacarolinajennifer4051]

YESSSS SO TRUE OMG

[@emiha13]

Bet that's his bedroom voice😏😂

[@reynaldacontreras9165]

@@emiha13 IT REALLY WAS AND THATS ALL I COULD THINK ABOUTTTT

[@saratroskot]

Him knowing everything blindfolded is insanely attractive to me

[@acatwith2headsart]

Right? He look so hot thinking

[@amberrose3970]

AGREED!!

[@katrinabarlan567]

I’ve never found him more attractive tbh

[@hedir2067]

İ swear that is the word i used he is a serial killer material but in a good hot way😍

[@Ed_Lothia]

Sex God

[@0omelodyo096]

Kurt is like a true genius; a chessmaster, easy language learner and speaker, great at music and he's handsome.. he has it all

[@geministargazer9830]

The skills are transferable. Language and music have a lot in common. And memorising squares on a board is similar to learning a song note by note

[@reginatrigos8215]

People pretending they found Kurts chess skills attractive when we all know it was that suit annd blindfold

[@jillianclevenger8767]

It is all of the above.

[@jessicaguzman1821]

I like all three plus the deep raspy voice he had while playing

[@reginatrigos8215]

K-pop Lover mm agree

[@spencera3291]

*Magnus Carlson walks in* I could probably beat 4 Kurt's while blindfolded

[@zerere_]

Nah the skills and a voice for me (also a blindfold ngl))

[@vahgynah]

Ned and Kurt: *Focused on the chess game* They other try guys: YALLE OFFFFFFF

[@owoowo234]

i have found my username mother

[@vahgynah]

@@owoowo234 owo

[@anikellermann2338]

Now Ned has three things to talk about: his wife, his son, and his tie with a chess master.

[@thehALomolov2]

How he forfeited an easy win against a chess master

[@ollie2701]

Spoiler

[@priyap2769]

His butt

[@eerikav2167]

And he went to Yale

[@elinas4632]

Ani Kellermann And Bean

[@takashinishida1201]

"Ohhhhh, he was cancelled by fox" - Possibly the funniest thing I've heard Ned Say

[@davidsprenkle2641]

Just stumbled on this. As a master myself, I know that most master-level players can win a blindfold game or two against amateur players quite confidently. But playing four simultaneously, like Kurt is doing, is very taxing and quite impressive. Well done--Hope they bought him a nice dinner!

[@cameronm8311]

David Sprenkle this is a subtle yet highly respectable flex I commend you!

[@knjc.r.1031]

this is the comment i need.. thank you good sir..

[@nbrain1595]

can confirm that as well, though i have to say that if u specificly train it than it isnt too crazy to do less than 5. it gets insane when u try reaching gareyef's level with 48+ though :D

[@JusteeniLingueeni]

im only 1600 so i could probably only beat 1 or 2 amateurs at once if i were blindfolded

[@leaguenoobsarchives9159]

Hard stuck 1100 here

[@jaycookie2912]

_Okay but why is Kurt low-key hot walking around stroking his hair, thinking about his next move. Don't get me started on that calm voice, like damn what-_ I want someone to tell me to move the nibbly nib to B5 like that

[@chillediceoffrost4380]

its the serial killer vibes lol

[@daniellek3442]

honestly tho

[@lisabecker8990]

exactly my thought!!

[@beansy8258]

Chilled Ice of Frost wtf

[@juliefoster7622]

JessCookie OMG thats literally what i was thinking the whole time i rewatched the video twice just to see it!😂

[@putiputi4980]

I was like "why does the chess master looks like kurt hugo schneider" and then proceed to read the description and found out it is kurt hugo schneider

[@raneemmedhat585]

Me toooo! I was like he looks soooooo much like Kurt. Is he?!

[@nurfatihahfatinbintimohama8571]

Me too..

[@zsizzles4002]

Same!

[@bmwarren12heir90]

Same here 😂

[@ha102212345]

I totally thought I clicked the wrong video

[@missrileyelaine2296]

He's everything benedict cumberbatch's Sherlock wanted to be

[@aight_bhai]

YOU'RE RIGHTTTTT

[@TheDremCatcher]

Why is most of the comments are getting sexual tension with a blindfolded chess player

[@anhtruong5456]

LMAOOO

[@felinawell]

why not?

[@TheDremCatcher]

Bruh moment

[@Cherryxarts]

Intelligence is hot

[@TheDremCatcher]

Thx to school that realization never existed

[@TheSamwaldo]

I can only imagine how much harder this was with the silliness/distractions of the Try Guys

[@skyem5574]

Kurt saying nice/good move 9:05 Keith “thats a good move” 10:42 Ned “good move” 12:07 Ned “nice thats the best move” 13:44 Ned “mh i missed that it was a very nice move” 15:47 Ned “ah good move”

[@shenandoahstackow5937]

the last one AHHHHH

[@hdchbehc2219]

You forgot 17:58 Master Baiter (Masterbaiter)

[@bemtos5203]

i desperately need this comment pinned

[@just_a_butterfly]

The- the last one- I- Okay I usually don't simp for people but GOD

[@aleynahallie9506]

@@shenandoahstackow5937 yeah they need to quiet the music on that

[@daenerystargaryen4185]

I know he went for a draw with Ned, but i really think people who don't play chess realize how much the Try Guys didn't stand a chance. It's like 4 five year olds taking on a blindfolded Hulk

[@shinrin1081]

Personally i think that undermines Ned's skill. He played good chess