Can My Grandmaster Mom & I Beat MITTENS?

Me and my mom GM Pia Cramling tried to beat Mittens, one of the strongest chess bots on chess.com - hope you enjoy the video :)
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[@julianandrews9425]

FM Anna: It’s okay, we can still win this! GM Pia: No, it’s not so okay. I can see mate in 46.

[@Gov.audits]

😂

[@Sigurn27]

She wasn't wrong either! Knew immediately that was bad.

[@catrionacolville2192]

Where is that from?

[@alexwangombe8534]

⁠@@catrionacolville219213:25 after mittens plays d4

[@MrPanetela]

i've never played Mittens but it is easy to see each time you make a move Mittens calculate variations leading to the end game where it wins. If that is true, then you must adopt the Data Maneuver; you win without winning. In other words...play each move for a draw and nothing else... This was the same strategy Data used in Strategema against Kolrami in the episode "Star Trek: The Next Generation" Peak Performance (TV Episode 1989)

[@Itsnotme12332]

Your mom amazes me. Sometimes she says a move i was going to make and she either supports it 12 moves later or she tells me im dumb in 12 different ways

[@johnlynch8947]

Wow her Mum is insane. Nice effort.

[@Mike_Rottchburns]

Well said

[@user-lq4gt3jq6f]

Why 12

[@beingandtime]

@@user-lq4gt3jq6fwhy not

[@JessefromAustralia]

Wdym she tells u she Doesent know u lol😂

[@PetterLyngeng]

Pia trying to communicate with the cat: 8:02

[@user-pf1wc3fu1t]

🤣🤣🤣😸🤌

[@sritammukherjee5625]

😂😂😂😂

[@tenoriocata]

😂

[@bierrafeu7519]

I love how Pia is calm and laid back and everything, but once she starts talking about chess she's like a rap god

[@joallen2004]

Pia constantly smiling is what I aspire to

[@R.Akerman-oz1tf]

I would smile if all My opponents had to "wear" mittens(he-he).

[@geargeekpdx3566]

The smile is the last thing you see until it's too late

[@Velocy]

Why? What's so good about it?

[@CloverAugustus]

​@@Velocy Warmth and positivity.

[@geargeekpdx3566]

@@Velocy Oh you're the kid who missed "Don't be a Dick" day in school that time.

[@geargeekpdx3566]

Grand Master Mom is literally the kindest person I've ever seen captured on video even when she's destroying cartoon cats or real players.

[@Judep4237]

She is a quiet assassin 🥷

[@oldmedstudent1750]

she did not destroy Mittens

[@geargeekpdx3566]

@@oldmedstudent1750 She owned MIttens, she's playing the long game here, let's it think its winning and then at the big tournament at the end of the tour she goes all in and takes Mittens down like the obvious assassin she is! Don't you know what PIA stands for? "Potent Intimidation Assassin"

[@oldmedstudent1750]

@@geargeekpdx3566 it's a bot...

[@lillemy5062]

@@oldmedstudent1750 That's what mittens want you to think

[@charleysimmons427]

Pia is an amazing chess player anna would say a move and she would acknowledge the idea while making such a quick adjustment to it. I've never seen someone so easily reassure someone of their own idea while improving the concept within seconds.

[@camera2painting]

I like the way Anna tells Pia she doesn’t have to be sad about losing. It was all on the GM.

[@bernardhargreaves9009]

aw!! i love your mom it was amazing to have her as a guest. please bring her on more often. amazing chess.

[@Hertic50]

Ayoo

[@ozika2]

@@Hertic50 bless you

[@ace942]

The number 1 is not a rating. it is a standing. He is the number 1 chess playing cat in the world.

[@toriless]

It plays a better game than any of my cats, there strategy is to knock all the pieces over with their paws.

[@SgtSupaman]

@@toriless , to be fair, that is a pretty strong strategy. I haven't figured out a counter for it yet.

[@rosstaylor8954]

@@SgtSupaman have you tried the Caro-Kann? It didn't work for me, but might work for your Feline Gambit situation

[@FireFlyIsMaWife]

@@SgtSupamanI usually counter the Paw attack by playing the Asian defense.

[@jaguargun4547]

The best part about mittens is the comments

[@mido3071]

You wonder why Anna is so cute and wholesome. but then you see Pia and be like. Okay I can see where that came from. God bless you and your parents. They are both amazing.

[@MartinPiper6502]

Many years ago at chess club, I learned to be extremely careful of players that would talk about chess in that calm way that your mum does.

[@HansDelbruck53]

Anna and Pia are two of the most charming people on the Internet. It's always a pleasure to see them.

[@orion0716]

It still amazes me that Ben Finegold beat Mittens as black on his first try. He played a game so complex that even Stockfish was confused by it when he analyzed it afterwards.

[@magicmulder]

Ben vs Pia is a game I’d sure love to watch, if only for the banter.

[@___chad_____]

Your mom might be my favorite KZbin personality. Best vibe on here! ❤❤

[@ExecutionSommaire]

it's always amazing to have the full thought process, helps a lot!

[@OoGaGajR]

well said man.

[@AlanTov]

Pia is a talented commentator and communicator never mind her chess abilities. Special talent.

[@user-su6qi3lf7v]

How polite grandmaster her mom is!

[@Trelmayas21]

Always great to see Pia on the channel. Great game to the both of you.

[@321bytor]

Pia Cramling - legend!

[@jopekpl3986]

This is so nice to listen. It's so educational to listen to your mom!

[@obscurity3027]

This is actually one of the most educational chess videos I’ve seen. Awesome content as always, Anna!

[@djconnel]

What I love about this (among other things) is you're constantly anticipating what Mittens's response will be, rather than passively waiting for it. I should adopt this discipline more in my own games.

[@lukastux3024]

I mean, it's called playing chess. If your decision making isn't backed by concrete variations, you're not playing chess. It's like guessing the answers of a test based on feelings instead of working them out. I would be surprised if you actually could become stronger than 1500 without thinking ahead, anticipating the opponent's move. Always ask yourself "what does he want" GM Vladimir Kramnik even suggests asking what the opponent will do BEFORE thinking about one's own move (in his Chessable course "Thinking in Chess").

[@curveballification]

Love all the videos with you and your mom, Anna. You two are such enjoyable company.

[@rod_-0918]

Love family meetings! This was beautiful! Best wishes for you both! ❤️🙌🏼

[@convened]

I love these mom videos. They're so wholesome.

[@luyin1961]

Great video. Could you share how your learned chess for your mom? I really admire her patience to let you play through the mistakes without sharing too much information, and important part of the learning g process. As a parent, holding your tongue in these moments is so hard.

[@bobpiazza4618]

I love your mom! I’m still trying to figure out my first move, and she’s already finished the game in her head!

[@javi9038]

Tu mamá me trasmite mucha paz y su voz es tan relajada. Son adorables juntas❤❤

[@tomriley5790]

You did amazingly well, watching Pia play is a joy!

[@jeffreystoddard1522]

It is so fun to watch talented people do what they do best!!!!

[@i.g.l.z.9215]

Fascinating to hear Pias reasoning, thank you both!

[@daglishhhhh]

Wow randomly stumbled across this was on my suggestions first video I’ve seen of yours. You might have the coolest laid back GM mother I have ever come across on KZbin and her thought process and insight is top notch. Subbed for sure look forward to watching more awesome chess content here! I feel like I unearthed a gem! Also I’m sure your a strong chess player too judging by the fact you did suggest F4 to your mom at the critical moment of this game! Fantastic play well done 👍

[@AndresGomez-ct7qb]

8:14 That "Bam!" was the most Swedish Anna has sounded in ages lol

[@brucecrane9605]

Loved it!!! That was so much fun to watch. Chess Princess and Chess Queen.

[@user-jd4up6zv2i]

Tu madre tiene una capacidad de análisis y cálculo q explica por q es una gm , y son muy parecidas también, aprendí mucho con cada explicación q dio , saludos desde Argentina

[@Ari-iw4yq]

You two are probably the best KZbin collab out there!

[@AleksiJoensuu]

Yayyy I love when there's Pia or/and Juan content! ❤

[@ddlove04]

I love hearing your mom talk..she's just do calm and peaceful ❤

[@rachidqir8770]

16:40 That look in her mom's eyes 😂😂

[@sven_bachmann]

yes!!! this was great for learning and improving and had a great vibe. more of this with your mom please! 😊

[@Alex0094309]

Anna your videos are very entertaining! They are like chatting with friends and good players in a chess club.

[@BatLB]

Your Mum seems to be one of the smartest people I have ever heard talking. Just from her choice of words, how she builds sentences, how you can hear her brain evaluate 10 different angles with every word spoken - You can be proud being the offspring of such a human being, Anna.

[@drh3rd]

I love your mom. When a game starts, oh man... her focus SOOOOOOOO changes. She can win in most anything she wants to I bet yet?

[@LostHate]

I just realized how similar Anna and Pia's laughs are. Makes sense but still amusing to me.

[@Orwaha]

That was an amazing performance. I can’t believe how fast she played it was a very intuitive playing.

[@OlleJonasson-pr8lu]

You two are realy doing a grait thing for teaching chess. Thank's !

[@Aizen-ediT44]

How happy is this playing chess with your mom ❤

[@Vishan24]

Your mother's anticipation skills are actually really really good.

[@stevec6002]

Aww..darn, you can tell Pia was not happy with this, she's so used to winning, but great effort!

[@luissantiagocorreia]

It was a great game despite the final result that could have been a reverse one. You are a Fantastic Team!

[@ericwall7396]

This was fun ladies, thank you!

[@pauldockery1747]

So fun. Thank you. We enjoy your fun personality

[@Jumpin711]

Your mom is precious!!!

[@user-db4vo7dh9o]

I loved this video and was so sad at the same time. It's obvious that even though I use the same board with the same pieces and the same rules, I am not playing the same game as either of these ladies.

[@funkyloco1]

I think I learned more watching this than most others.

[@RafaelbySuzannah]

loved it!!So odd and funny Mittens trash talking

[@tmithoth8956]

I love the way your mum analyses chess, "this is a little bit a funny move" 😂 she is so polite but shes so brutal at the same time. Absolutely adorable

[@Urbizzo]

The pawn on H5 - 'did the trick' for Mittens.

[@jstiggs2002]

I could listen to Pia all day

[@TeejayBoy-dn7no]

I can see that your mom is proud of you.

[@alifalm]

Mittens win Kremnik: I’m suing this cat for using an engine

[@LondonWater]

This video was really great. I hope you two play and analyze again sometime in the future✌️✌️

[@AndresGomez-ct7qb]

Nice. A dose of Cramling good vibes on a nice Saturday morning

[@toriless]

Still Friday in the US and middle of the night in EU, not sure the time in Romania now.

[@AndresGomez-ct7qb]

@@toriless Not in Japan

[@Orwaha]

Dude it stressed me out that you would play the moves before your mom finished thinking or confirming the moves lol

[@margalloo]

No he entendido casi nada de lo que habláis"por el idioma" pero me has caído tan bien en el podcast con Jordi que me estoy viendo muchos vídeos tuyos aún sin entender casi.

[@jimjam7830]

You guys are super wholesome. True queens of the 64 squares

[@Lostmemarbles]

Anna, thank you for this video. You and your mom together is very good for training me.

[@simbaduggy]

The error is abut loosing one opportunity bishop-queen rushing together

[@oscar-wi3tj]

"Could it be that it's number 1" smart momma

[@gustafsjoblom6914]

11:54 When Anna has to calm Gradma GM's killer instinct just a tad.

[@rperrella]

According to Fisher's law, the Knight in b5 should have been attacked asap

[@30.swagatamdebnath66]

Anna does not let her mom focus only😂. It's just Anna vs Mittens.

[@Mr12Relic]

6:11 looks like that scene in SpongeBob where Mr Krabs wants him to buy gifts for Mrs Puff. "We're not talking about This, or This. We're talking about Thiiiiis"

[@siddhipriyamishra]

we want to see the accuracy damn good video

[@mrjwx]

The specific name of the opening variation 😂😂

[@EarthSurferUSA]

Question for learning: At min 4:37, I am more apt to let whites h5 pawn take my G6 pawn so I can retake with my F7 pawn to open up the file for my rook, (knowing I will probably have to use a move to get my king out of the open diagonal). Is my line of thinking there better for rook assisted attack, or am I leaving myself possibly too vulnerable? (more vulnerable than min 4:44?). It will be them leaving a file on the side open to their king? Got any good input for me? Thanks. Doug in Michigan.

[@simonbe]

Please do a rematch! You are such a nice team!

[@mr.chicken9811]

this makes me more impressed that levi got a draw against mittens

[@geoffphillips5293]

I don't feel quite so bad now after being slaughtered in about ten moves every time.

[@rasul9614]

"This was absolutely expected..." "oh, it was?" =)))

[@ragnarkisten]

I wonder if people understand how good Pia Cramling is? She is one of the highest rated female chess players in the history of chess.

[@AndersWelander]

Bra försök. Kollade nyss på Nelson Lopez som försökte med massa extra torn och extra hästar.

[@GNU_Linux_for_good]

00:43 *No freakin' way, ladies* - the damn cat has approximately 3'500. _say your night prayers and meet the monster_ 12:08 A draw would be considered a win! *Nonetheless: you both played pretty well. If you're a GM and your own daughter is so into chess - it couldn't get any better*

[@12stringblues]

Awesome, Mittens 🤖😺was so fun to watch! more please 💯

[@jacobwagon3391]

Pia looks so Wholesome 🤗

[@xStayCurious]

16:52 "Ah yes this move was completely expected.." "IT WAS??"

[@Marotonella]

He parado el vídeo en 8:50 ¿Cómo habéis llegado a esa posición? Osea, lo he visto paso a paso, pero... ¡¿QUÉ?! Quiero decir... ¿En que movimiento estáis? dos cambios y las negras han avanzado su linea de peones dos casillas (más o menos), han avanzado todas las figuras una linea, menos una torre que está doblando la dama... ¿Qué? 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯 Visto el vídeo hasta el final y resulta que F4 era un paso importante, como diría Pepe Cuenca "¿Quien resuelve tus problemas? ¡El Facun!". Gran vídeo y mejor partida.

[@onepiecedingsda7558]

Its frightning hearing a gm say "what is happening here"

[@davianorajagukguk1011]

"MOM, IT'S FALLING APART !!!", is the most child like conversation in this video, but it's in chess, not in house furniture

[@op12studio]

I love Pia's voice! It is so soothing. Your voice is okay too Anna lol

[@parkerhalter5144]

Imagine having a gm mom and not even being im

[@yampymusic]

(and GM dad) ;-)

[@JamesJoyce12]

"Gaze long into the abyss" - when your opponent starts off by quoting Nietzsche - run away - run away very fast

[@TheBeelzboss]

Your mom is fucking awesome. I would love to see her review games, she's always so positive even when moves are bad lol

[@Skillessed]

Don't swear, this is a family-friendly channel. Still, if you wanna swear then at least censor it.

[@davidserra6206]

Ok, Pia is amazing. What a beautiful soul.

[@ianfranks541]

Great game you two! Y’all are awesome.

[@VitoCorleone-hn9us]

At around move 40-42 you could have moved bishop to e5 blocking the king then delivered a queen checkmate on a4

[@chinoleung6467]

mom is going for a win !

[@mjeffn2]

😂 I can hear my mother in my head. “ It’s, my mother and I, sweetheart.” 😂😂😂😂😂😂❤

[@sharongerlofs8517]

Nice game! When playing Mittens lost a game, got two draws then FINALLY won a game with sneaky tactics. If I had used the engine for end game would have lost game, so had to take my time to do calculations in order to win.

[@toriless]

The evil cat is back?? Let's hope it is an annual event! Mittens is "Sweet But A Psycho"