Can My Grandmaster Mom & I Beat MITTENS?

[@julianandrews7]

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

[@MaxLeBoeuf]

Why 12

[@beingandtime]

@@MaxLeBoeufwhy not

[@JessefromAustralia]

Wdym she tells u she Doesent know u lol😂

[@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

[@Ron_DeForest]

It be interesting if someone turned her into Eminem. Better yet, old school shady style.

[@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.

[@alahiri2002]

I feel like that’s only partly due to her strength as a player. I think a lot of it just has to do with the kind of mother she is, and it really says a lot about her.

[@AnotherGeekOnTheWall]

@@alahiri2002 Does that make it worse? I mean that both ways. She's clearly amazing at both.

[@alahiri2002]

@@AnotherGeekOnTheWall My comment wasn’t intended negatively, if you read it that way. I’m just saying that this particular aspect of Pia speaks to her qualities as a mother and a person rather than her talent in chess, that’s all.

[@PetterLyngeng]

Pia trying to communicate with the cat: 8:02

[@sritammukherjee5625]

😂😂😂😂

[@tenoriocata]

😂

[@sacha.battani-samborski]

HAHAAHAHAH

[@W0lfBang]

meaw 😹

[@mateuszlewandowski9717]

10:35 again

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@___chad_____]

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

[@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.

[@phillisob]

She is a BEAST. The loveliest, quietest beast. 😂

[@joshuamaldonado1721]

I've noticed a lot of high level players can have really casual conversations while each move knocks their opponents off of their feet. I'm sure a lot of it has to do with there being less pressure compared to a competition

[@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.

[@ExecutionSommaire]

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

[@OoGaGajR]

well said man.

[@est9949]

Yes, but I have to play it at x0.5 speed to follow her lol

[@HansDelbruck53]

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

[@AndresGomez-ct7qb]

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

[@Trelmayas21]

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

[@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").

[@est9949]

The cat in your profile pic seems stunned by mitten lol

[@AlanTov]

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

[@obscurity3027]

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

[@jopekpl3986]

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

[@javi9038]

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

[@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

[@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*

[@curveballification]

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

[@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?

[@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

[@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

[@321bytor]

Pia Cramling - legend!

[@sndsilence5504]

This video is so cool. Seeing your mom’s mind at work with no time constraint is incredible.

[@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!

[@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.

[@est9949]

Very true. Luckily Pia has a very laid back personality, so I guess that helps. What an amazing way to grow up. Anna is so lucky.

[@jeffreystoddard1522]

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

[@Alex0094309]

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

[@convened]

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

[@flibbelscriptor5905]

Both of your parents seem like such sweet loving people just so kind and relaxing

[@xStayCurious]

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

[@sven_bachmann]

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

[@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"

[@tomriley5790]

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

[@Orwaha]

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

[@LostHate]

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

[@dirkhoekstra727]

The cat's stupid comments after each move is hilarious.😂😂

[@ddlove04]

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

[@BarackObamaJedi]

16:08 or 16:46 does Qa1 to pin the Queen make any sense? I mean white can ignore it and move the knights, like either Nxf6 or Ne8, so if you capture the queen Qxf1 you still lose a piece... in the first case for free, in the second Kxg7 you win the bishop back at least, but maybe in both cases it's easier to draw without queens. unless the queen could find a perpetual

[@Sandfox07]

Its not, in the first example, as you mentioned you lose a piece, in the second example white can just trade and play Nf5 probably, without a queen you cant generate counterplay, the endgame is just lost

[@Orwaha]

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

[@alpha-xdr]

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

[@himmelsdemon]

18:40 Mittens trying to cause existential dread Pia: Aha. Anyway....

[@est9949]

I've never seen Pia panic and I can't even imagine she ever panicked in her life playing chess 😂

[@Vi_XXiV]

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!

[@OlleJonasson-pr8lu]

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

[@stuartmitchell3739]

4:51 the "AHA" here is everything

[@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

[@BatmanYr]

You always have that lovely, warm background, and I really appreciate it.

[@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.

[@Sandfox07]

Sometimes you just need to calculate, you cant always rely on concepts. In this case, the open f file means nothing, I dont see any follow up for black. On the other hand, White will absolutely destroy black because of the open h-file and also in general blacks king safety is terrible if you let white take on g6

[@bufflinguist]

19:48 ja ja, we lost your mom is the most adorable human being on planet earth. i would die for her. i would kill for her.

[@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.

[@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 👍

[@Lostmemarbles]

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

[@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.

[@Jumpin711]

Your mom is precious!!!

[@ninner196]

Very supportive mother and daughter, remind me of mine although we are older now. Imagine being just as close but my age is closer to your mom’s. ❤

[@Tinmantoo]

We need a movie on your mom and dad, how they grew up, how they started in chess, how they met etc. Please please please!

[@Tinmantoo]

And yes im talking big budget, Hollywood, studio film

[@toriless]

Her dad does not like being in her videos. The one I saw he was not to happy to be there.

[@delturge]

.... with Spanish guitar intro music and Swedish stuff, too. What is the cultural music of Sweden? Abba?

[@EarthSurferUSA]

18:47 Hey Kitten. There is only 1 reality. Either we figure it out and do well, or we don't. Ahhhggg I can't believe this kitten bot is good at chess. :)

[@TheBorkka]

Hearing your mom analyze and commentate the game is like asmr to me.

[@luissantiagocorreia]

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

[@obesefeline]

This was fun ladies, thank you!

[@AleksiJoensuu]

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

[@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

[@RafaelbySuzannah]

loved it!!So odd and funny Mittens trash talking

[@michaelx1770]

Me: "Oh! They are playing good" Pia: "No dear, our position is totally lost. We should resign right now"

[@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.

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

Fascinating to hear Pias reasoning, thank you both!

[@Ari-iw4yq]

You two are probably the best KZbin collab out there!

[@toriless]

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

[@rasul9614]

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

[@EarthSurferUSA]

6:45 I am not that patient (or patient enough). I would want to start a fight with pawn E4. I can't think as far ahead as you gals can. but to me, it looks like I could end up with some good attacking position after the smoke clears. :)

[@Sandfox07]

I dont think that the open f-file is enough compensation for a center pawn

[@Aizen-ediT44]

How happy is this playing chess with your mom ❤

[@shadeburst]

I think that Mittens is given a dynamic rating one or two hundred higher than whatever your rating is. The better you are, the better Mittens will be. I play chess only to measure my cognitive decline but I didn't think that Mittens was particularly strong and I held out till move 25 plus or minus.

[@bxyw]

I think you are right, I'm only 800 rated and held out for 30 moves or so, being rather confused. If I play a top lvl bot I get destroyed and reminded how bad I am at chess as I end up regretting every move.

[@pauldockery1747]

So fun. Thank you. We enjoy your fun personality

[@Ron_DeForest]

Love how Anna was playful with what Mittens was saying but mom was all business.

[@rod_-0918]

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

[@AndersWelander]

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

[@geoffphillips5293]

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

[@davianorajagukguk1011]

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

[@rachidqir8770]

16:40 That look in her mom's eyes 😂😂

[@jstiggs2002]

I could listen to Pia all day

[@30.swagatamdebnath66]

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

[@mareau2193]

English Opening: Two Knights, Fianchetto, Ultra-Symmetrical, Reversed Botvinnik System Gotta love opening names.

[@snasturbate1087]

you girls are so lucky. I remember when I would go " mom, mom, mom" at my mom. Thank you so much for bringing me back these memories.

[@hughsdepaynes27]

No one stops Mittens. Destroyer of boards.

[@TeejayBoy-dn7no]

I can see that your mom is proud of you.

[@DouglasFCV]

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

[@JamesJoyce12]

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

[@AnkitSharma-o2k]

How polite grandmaster her mom is!

[@Urbizzo]

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

[@mjeffn2]

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

[@Jackaroo.]

The only thing cuter and more terrifying in the chess world than Mittens is Anna and her mother together.

[@IceCenders]

All that meow trash talk is so cosmic horror inspired, so funny.