CAUTION: This Rapid chess video may put you to sleep #1

This is the first time I've competed in an Hourly Rapid Arena chess tournament while only recording locally(not during a livestream). The time controls for this 1 hour and 57 minute event is 10 minutes per player without any increment. For many years now, I continually receive comments about my voice and how it has been an aid with sleep. With a local record, I tend to speak softer when conveying my train of thought; I guess speaking to myself alone makes for this change. Recently I was curious to know what percent of viewers have fallen asleep while watching/listening to one of my videos: / 1450717514049142784 . Anyhow, I think this lengthier video of a slower than usual time control coupled with a softer voice may give you about a 71% chance of falling asleep. 😴 On a more serious note, I hope that at the end of the day you'll be like the Twitter follower who said: "Rather than staring at social media on my bed, I prefer to watch one or two educational videos from your KZbin channel. Either I will learn something or I fall asleep because of your soothing voice. Win-win."
I'm a self-taught National Master in chess out of Pennsylvania, USA who was introduced to the game by my father in 1988 at the age of 8. The purpose of this channel is to share my knowledge of chess to help others improve their game. I enjoy continuing to improve my understanding of this great game, albeit slowly. Consider subscribing here on KZbin for frequent content, and/or connecting via any or all of the below social medias. Your support is greatly appreciated. Take care, bye. :)
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[@ChessNetwork]

Fun fact: I’ve fallen asleep before when editing the audio to one of my videos. Have you ever fallen asleep while watching/listening to one of my videos? I hope this one is helpful to your chess, if you can stay awake for it. 😊 I’ve shared more info in the video’s description.

[@rage2904]

I used to fall asleep to your tournament playlist like every night for over a year. I'm pretty sure I've seen every single video on your channel like that. It's not that you're boring, it's just that your voice is soothing lol. I've also gained a lot in strength inspired by your play-style, analysis, and in-game commentary. Oh, and your tutorials on end games helped me tie games against stronger players otb. So it's not just sleep-aid xd

[@andresv9241]

i stoped watching your videos because i didnt get to the middle of it haha

[@reaganmartin4668]

I fall asleep to your videos, yes. I also think in your voice while playing.

[@diskyariajetmiko]

I watched your video over and over again because I've always fallen asleep midway, usually I need 3-5 night to finish it.. The statistics is true Jerry!

[@centaurs87]

Thats one reason I keep commenting for more vids. To learn. And to sleep. Thanks again, Jerry.

[@dangeloaugustok]

For years it has been this way: I lay down, put Jerry's bullet videos on random, watch about 20-40 min and fall sleep. 💤 Thank you Jerry (from someone who always had problems sleeping)

[@rafaelbritodelpino473]

Its kinda funny and weird to be honest. But im glad im not the only one who found this helpfull to my problems with falling asleep. And even if i cant sleep, i learn about chess. I found it as a win-win

[@alexthurston9940]

I do the same exact thing

[@pianissimo7121]

That fact that his bullet videos can put u to sleep is amazing, how calm can ge get?

[@ceoherohub2584]

Honestly it’s asmr And if you can pay attention, educational.

[@jawadtoubi8181]

It is the same for me !

[@26b-tembliquealexis73]

Jerry being active lately is a bliss

[@ChessNetwork]

Thank you for watching. :)

[@BaliBaggins]

i use your videos to fall asleep and i dont mean that as disrespect. you have such a calm voice, i rather listen to you than turning on the tv.

[@buddydiamond8736]

So Jerry, I'm in the navy and just got off a deployment. With youtube premium I downloaded a bunch of your videos and would watch them on the ship at bed time. The helped keep me sane, so thanks a lot :)

[@agustinmanriquez7048]

I have always struggled to fall asleep. Even if I am really tired and don't get enough sleep I just stay awake against my will. However, watching your videos takes me away. I get engulfed in the gameplay, the tactics, and your voice is so soothing. It allows me to not think of anything else than getting lost in the board. I would watch 10 minutes of your 3-hour long bullet tournaments before drifting into my sweet slumber. I remember I would get sad from finishing a 12 hour night shift because I had already finished your latest video and there wasn't anything new to help me sleep. Funny that you brought this up because I thought I was the only one. So on behalf of the sleep troubled community, thank you!

[@benjamingross7526]

We love you, Jerry - you're the best!

[@alexoconnor5835]

Jerry, I fall asleep to your videos every night. Your voice is so soothing and I’m bad at chess. 1200 at best. Thanks for content brother.

[@MRGTR-94]

For the past 2 years I have been a regular viewer of your videos. I've even went back and watched pretty much all of your videos, especially the beginner series and your standard series. I would say I watch your videos 50% for education and 50% for relaxation and to help me sleep. You have a very calming demeanour and you seem like a really nice person. Anyway thank you Jerry and hope you're well. (From Scotland)

[@jacques-antoinegaudin2439]

When I'm really desperate I sometimes use your videos to put my baby daughter to sleep! 🙃 Thanks for the quality chess streaming, love this time format.

[@antipharma1615]

I think that using chess videos on small children together will nutrients can form the brain to create a chess talant , in the way u can learn a lot of languages in very early age "for free"

[@amir_forooghi]

I love these videos that you are not streaming and put them on youtube. It feels sneaky :) Thanks for your wonderful content Jerry. You made me a better player.

[@ASMRChess]

Yes, join the sleepy chess video enthusiasts! My whole channel is built around the this concept and since I've been watching ChessNetwork on and off for 12+ years I am SO HAPPY to see you make a video like this!

[@YHLGguitargeek]

How is this comment 6 hours old but im the first like?

[@ASMRChess]

people sleeping on the comment ;)

[@dconfused9919]

ASMR I like your videos too. And Jerry. I enjoy that you men don't hoop and scream and insult newbies.

[@aggiejedimaster]

Jerry: Uses all of his time, wins Opponent: Blitzes the opening and middle game, loses

[@atsubbie8876]

Jerry! I love listening to your videos to fall asleep. The bullet chess is too hectic and interesting to allow me to just fall asleep but this is perfect! I also enjoy falling asleep to Eric Rosen.

[@steffenschulze2329]

My Bob Ross of chess, thank you Jerry!

[@SalivationNation]

Well put!😊

[@daphnegrass9579]

That's some good praise. "Let's have some fun!"

[@alexnorton9018]

Can we please get some chessnetwork branded pajamas or fluffy socks 100% would buy

[@tylerrosnett]

I watch your videos to fall asleep almost every day and have been for years. Thanks for all the great videos!

[@DerRSZocker]

For a while, when i was trying to learn chess and became "okay" at it, i'd watch your videos in the evening just to not be alone with my thoughts and i have fallen asleep to you analysing bobby fisher's games so many times. Your voice reminds me of better times in my life than now and it is worth a lot to me to have something constant, when time itself feels like it's running past me at lightning speed. I love your calmness and insight when youre playing, and i love the sudden challenges that you throw in with an unexpexted "what would you play in this position" when im getting too comfortable just watching. Please keep going

[@iggles8]

I purposely listen to your videos when trying to fall asleep (then rewatch when awake)

[@weetabixharry]

I sometimes have a lot of trouble falling asleep, so I mean nothing negative when I say I've been able to fall asleep watching Jerry's videos. I've also fallen asleep plenty of times watching Eric Rosen. It's just the right balance between "interesting enough to take my mind off everything else" and "calm enough to not wake me up when I finally nod off".

[@pawnriot3269]

The only cure for my insomnia that I've found! Btw Jerry, it's not your chess or your amazing commentary... It's your calm and soothing voice that does the trick for me.

[@deepakchaurasia161]

It's ASMR chess. You watch into blissful oblivion.

[@tobiaskristiansen4552]

I knew I wasn’t the only one. Been watching your videoes for years and almost every time I get my mind off work and fall into sleep after 15-20 minutes. Simply briliant, thank you Jerry.

[@T1J]

dont threaten me with a good time

[@karelcech1273]

I've actually played this video several times, but have never seen it to the end as I always fall asleep while watching it. Great job! :D

[@delveticas]

HAHAHA SAME

[@bluebod2264]

All good and sleepy until Jerry screams “OH NO IM MATED!!!! ANTON SQUARED ME!”

[@fredwrinkle]

Not even 17 fishing poles could make up for that.

[@shutton]

maybe some people would take "i fall asleep watching your videos" as an insult. I hope you don't ever take it that way! it shows that your viewers feel relaxed and comfortable watching your content. Also that the sleepy viewers want to spend even the very last minute of their day listening to you. I think it should be taken as a compliment!

[@alexnorton9018]

I'll be honest , I always watch Jerry to fall asleep. I firmly believe he's the sandman

[@Kazxism]

Looks like I'm not the only one who likes to watch your vids before bed :). Love the content, keep it up!

[@ChessNetwork]

Thank you

[@Xtravia9]

Can't blame people for falling asleep. You have a very soothing voice.

[@michaelbaker9347]

Thanks a ton for all the videos. I deal with some sort of insomnia and your videos put me to sleep like a baby. I watch as much as I can, thoroughly enjoying them while I'm awake, and rewatch what I've fallen asleep for the very next morning. Please keep doing what you're doing!

[@ujemvi]

As a worker, father and husband, your videos are one of the few moments during the day I can focus completely in my things. Unluckily this happens too late. It's incredibly cool to see how you're experiencing that sleeping viewers thing as a nice thing. It'd be cool to know more from you sometime. I've the sensation that I know you from years and I know nothing about you.

[@TarasMazepa]

I love how you are embracing the way how people are using your content. For many it would have been hard pill to swallow.

[@mikeb6729]

BRO I SLEEP WITH YOUR VIDEOS EVERY NIGHT SINCE YEARS AGO. ESPECIALLY THE MAGNUS CARLSEN VIDEOS IN THE 1 MINUTE TOURNAMENTS. I WISH U DO MORE LIKE THOSE VID. LONG STREAMS. BOB ROSS AND YOU THE BEST VOICES IN KZbin.

[@Backtomonarchy]

Your voice is so calm that I always fall asleep with it…. 😅

[@sakuragi_hanamichi3263]

What's your rating?

[@DirkDjently]

watching Jerry in a winning position with a minute left: oh yeah, he's got this. me in a winning position with a minute left: crapcrapcrapcrapcrapcrapcrapcrapcrap

[@santiagoverdugo8982]

your voice is so calming

[@isaaclongenecker9178]

I exclusively fall asleep to chessnetwork

[@leonardmccannon3136]

I had a good laugh at this. I usually only watch these videos late at night, or in the early morning on days off. There is no doubt Jerry’s cadence will lull you to sleep if you are tired. I have found myself drifting off man times. I even noticed that when I turn it off to go to sleep, inactaulky start to walk up again. Jerry, consider another KZbin channel for those with insomnia or seeking a quicker entry to sleep. You have a real gift!

[@bobdylan6237]

I literally learned the game by watching videos to fall asleep. It's been 5+ years of watching a bit of chess most nights before falling asleep.

[@SNoCappidona]

love falling Asleep to your videos, jerry; I even love watching them while awake too!

[@qwertymadness1]

Jerry going ham with these rapid uploads. I like it, I love it, I want some more of it.

[@jaden8573]

I actually love going to sleep to you analysis videos. For months i used to put your videos on with my headset to sleep. Thank you for all you do

[@BluudRh]

thank you for this video i had an exam and this video helped me fall asleep the night before

[@westcoast9387]

For real tho?

[@BluudRh]

@@westcoast9387 yes lol !!

[@josipaksamovic229]

No doubt about it... 😀 Honestly, it is because most of videos are really nice, pleasant and calm.

[@samuelweller3394]

I've been falling asleep to your videos for about 5 years now. Yet I always seem to learn something. I try to pick off where I think I fell asleep as I don't want to miss something instructive. My understanding continues to improve as does my sleep schedule. Thank you, look forward to another couple of nights of new content 😴😂

[@Taystesouth]

I just came here to say... About 10 years ago or so I was watching your stream and I got timed out for saying the word "damn" in the chat. It shocked me at the time, but after that made a big impression on my life, as i'm a very impressionable person. I no longer used the word for YEARS. Using darn in replace of it. I started dating someone a few months ago and very early on they used the word, something along the lines of "I love the damn dog" talking about a friends dog. Well once again I was impressionable. I'm easily influenced. And I considered why I didn't ever say it, and remembered back to the time out incident. I started saying it again, and it felt kind of fun, kind of unruly. But it shouldn't have. I told my orthodox religious goody goody sister and mum the story. They were perplexed. And yes as was I at the time. But the time out incident made the word seem bad to me over the next 10 years. But it's not a bad word. The time out incident made it bad in my eyes but it's just not. So yeah, just came here to say that after 10 years I'm finally saying damn again. And there's not a damn thing you can do about it!

[@Etheralking]

Lots of people think that what they do or say are not bad things. Most people actually, I'd say. Self-justification is a powerful thing, however erroneous it may be.

[@Taystesouth]

@@Etheralking In this instance I believed that what I did was bad. At first I was shocked and scoffed at the idea anyone could consider saying damn as being an offence. But the experience influenced me for years to stop saying it

[@gobbedy]

@@Etheralking Self-justification doesn't seem to apply here though.

[@BloodPump]

Well shit, that's one fucking hell of a damn story. Good on you bro.

[@crunchy3546]

Lol

[@MrBluesoxfan]

Watching your videos at the end of the day brings a small amount of the type of comfort and retreat of traveling home for the winter and sitting by a fire.

[@oldpal2678]

I was watching you as a sleep aid before I even got into chess. You're part of the reason I became addicted to the game almost 4 years ago. I only use your old videos as sleep aid now because you're so fun to watch conscious.

[@MrSnufullahfahgess]

Jerry, this is a big brain play of you; emphasizing the calmness of your voice on your next long video after taking that poll. Very nice.

[@fcappelmoes5428]

This is the way

[@hamba1998]

I didn't fall asleep during this video, but I did learn a bunch! My favourite videos of yours are the ones covering your tournaments. I hope to watch your coverage of this years World Championship, your coverage of Carlsen v Caruana is what got me back into chess :)

[@nicksamek12]

I'd love to see more videos of this style (locally recorded arenas). If they're easy to make, make more please :)

[@IncredibleEtableBaby]

Ive watched this for two nights in a row and I always fall asleep before the second game finishes. I love it

[@stephenbeckman208]

It's the perfect blend of engaging enough to allow your mind to be distracted from itself, while also not being alarming in any way that may prevent the snooze from taking effect.

[@KayOScode]

I am planning on falling asleep to this one

[@aminho101]

I habe sleep problems until i stumbled upon your videos. Thank you jerry and your beautiful calm voice

[@JustAGuyWithOhpinions]

Man I sit around waiting for rapid (15/10) videos from you. Going to have to settle for 10 min. You are one of my favorite teachers

[@SakariHapponen]

We need more of these!! I've watched this several times for weeks now, before falling asleep.

[@colinboone9920]

Literally took the best nap of my life just now watching this.

[@imazighan]

Bro I got out of sleeping pills thanks to your videos. I watch them awake and then watch them again in order too fall asleep peacefully thanks to your wonderful mellifluous voice. Please never stop that

[@ikeeluall3796]

Your voice and videos are the most relaxing thing, I have had many sleepless nights resolved by your videos :)

[@AlexLopez-rw1wv]

I think I speak for everyone when I plead you to record more of these slow instructive games. Thanks for what you do. 😄

[@solidcents2761]

You, Eric Rosen, and that guy that repairs old rusted machines are the reason I actually get sleep.

[@fallen0005]

I love watching you play and comment on the closed positions such as game one and seeing how great your positional intellect is. Great content! Keep it up!

[@MrOttopants]

lol, I used to teach in a nice dark, quiet, calm and comfy planetarium. I didn't realize until years after the fact that when someone said, "You have such a soothing voice" what they really meant was, "I just took a twenty five minute nap."

[@gabrielmontenegro2942]

dude chess makes me awake regardless the amount of strategy and tactics amazes me! Keep up the good work!!!!

[@Kosta110]

I always watch your videos before falling asleep. I immediately forget about any stress i had during the day. Keep up the good work. You are a great man.

[@feuerfawkes]

Better than ASMR

[@connorheather6550]

love to see more of this format! thanks again Jerry

[@stefanholbek2449]

I understand why some might fall asleep to a chess-channel, but some of us are watching and listening carefully: You are explaining your thought processes thoroughly and always find a couple of arguments for the chosen move. It is VERY instructive, Mr. Network! 👌👌

[@rpralica]

This is absolutely the best chess channel on YT. Thanks Jerry.

[@Xolomilco]

I don't know how that first opponent let you win that first game on time... truly shocking.

[@ardenridings6714]

I have always watched your videos to fall asleep mainly cause I'm usually so busy in the day amazing point of view and can't wait to see how much further you take it i was taught chess by my father around age 8 and i never started winning until i watched these videos you made thank you such gerry jerry geri jeri how ever you prefer it spelt thank you

[@SauceGoblin225]

Your videos are really entertaining, but the soothing cadence of your commentary is almost like a lullaby to me! Great content, as always :)

[@1john44b]

This slower pace is very instructive. TY

[@BigSmoochie]

My favorite videos of yours are the ones where you can’t stop laughing at surprise mistakes! But you might be surprised how many fans you’d get by tagging videos with this kind of vibe as ASMR lol

[@puzzleman9086]

In fact, I always watching very long chess videos to get into sleep lol

[@martindecca6413]

Your videos awakened many sleeped cognitions (chess based), and give rest to many perturbing cognitions (life based). Ty mate.

[@alexandergoodwin1504]

I like to think this video has so few likes because so many people have fallen asleep watching it so they forgot to like it when they woke up

[@Thisisaproject1]

Never been so excited to get some sleep. Let's go! Zzz

[@harrisonshaw513]

I put this channel on to specifically go to sleep

[@alexthurston9940]

Wait… 28.6% HAVEN’T fallen asleep watching your videos?!?!

[@DaveMacpherson]

I really enjoyed watching this. At first I thought "gawd, 2 hours long, do I really want to?" but it's amazing how fast that 2 hours went by. I always find your running commentary on your thought process very instructional and informative. Thanks!

[@MibzoGaming]

Jerry’s rapid games and yassers lectures have really helped me relax and get to sleep over the years. There voices are so great and there is something about trying to concentrate on what’s going on that helps me feel tired 😂

[@antonshermanable]

Time to make an ASMR channel

[@tonycosta3336]

I'm not even joking when I first read this title I thought who falls asleep to your videos? But as I was starting to watch this video I fell asleep in the first 10 minutes than I tried watching it again the next day and fell asleep on five minutes 😂

[@ChessNetwork]

You were cautioned. 😎

[@ConsistentImprovement]

You make chess feel relaxing and logical. I've fallen asleep to your videos before. Thanks for the videos.

[@joseraulcapablanca8564]

A very good upload jerry, it is great to see your thought processes in action. with regard to the falling asleep, i work nights and your videos keep me awake. i once had a voluntary making tapes of local newspaers for blind people. asfter a couple of weeks i had to stop. the blind folks said,2 that Scotsman has a lovely voice but he is so relaxing that we fall asleep. Keep up the good work.

[@Practicality01]

Due to the title youtube likes to recommend this video anytime I am on after midnight. Like almost every day

[@Omglol-ow4bp]

Pls keep making these sleepy chess videos… I can’t sleep now without them

[@KJParadise]

I've fallen asleep watching your videos. You voice is so soothing and the topic is so engaging, I just kind of zone out into it. It's a deep, contented sleep I fall in to.

[@ryanc3443]

Me watching chessnetwork to fall asleep: perfect.

[@whybutwhy]

Yes I have but not of the games it was because your voice is so calm and I love it. You are the Bob Ross of Chess!

[@abhishektripathi8457]

Yes, I have always fallen asleep watching your videos

[@Alpacalypse-ro8tn]

Please more rapid content! The bullet is fun but this gives me much more insight into your thoughts and I like being able to evaluate the position in longer games :)

[@isaacyoung1868]

falling asleep to your videos is a feature... not a flaw. In my opinion.

[@Majora96]

Love the rapid chess, it's a rare sight to see rather than blitz and get to hear a good player's thoughts on a slower format.

[@theFORTINca]

i have used your video to learn and fall asleep at night for years!

[@willpeacock8979]

This title is insane because I always try to take a nap after my 8:30 before my next class but always end up watching KZbin videos… whenever I stumble upon one of these long videos by you about 15 minutes in I set an alarm to wake up for my next class because I know I’m out lol

[@willpeacock8979]

Eight thirty am class*