How I Accidentally Won Twitch's Biggest Chess Tournament

[@akumuryuu]

I love how most fans go "It's okay even if you lose some, we still love you", but Connor's fans are basically "It's okay even if you win some"

[@FirstLast-wk3kc]

That's so precise, i can't!)))

[@LyraPyxisVT]

im not, idc if he wins ill still watch him

[@shizar998]

@@LyraPyxisVT L

[@LyraPyxisVT]

@@shizar998 L

[@fuadlabib703]

​@@LyraPyxisVTL

[@chess]

the chess redemption arc goes hard 🔥

[@dude_in_a_suit]

Why'd you edit tho👀

[@_Foomi]

hello, chess

[@StardustSable]

Yo that's wild

[@sumtingwong7485]

I’m more of a checkers man myself

[@Eweghjv]

Yooo hello chess

[@abandoned__]

i will never get over how real "he's somewhere deep in his mind palace" followed by spinning monkeys was

[@Ary_Heart7]

Connor really had to win like a villain after being the canonical villain the whole series

[@mightycannon1512]

Obviously also Frank being the hero makes so much sense This is like the prequel to the timeskip arc

[@BrendanZanitCoen]

@@mightycannon1512timeskip frank gonna roll heads

[@mightycannon1512]

@@BrendanZanitCoen fr

[@julialungan4722]

I just got here what the fuck is that supposed to mean

[@mightycannon1512]

@@julialungan4722 bro Search connor chess trash taste

[@Whitewingdevil]

To the legend who is probably editing three days of FF7 as we speak: We see you. We love you. Keep up the great work!

[@raiden_mc]

True, Mudan and his team are insane

[@noname-bu3dv]

nice pfp ! im rereading eyeshield 21 rn

[@emma_nutella58]

Sykkuno’s strat was too confuse the opponent to the point they doubt themselves for every move

[@marcusalm7350]

He truly is Trollkuno

[@shikurumetsu779]

I dont even know how to play chess and im confused

[@emma_nutella58]

@@shikurumetsu779honestly same, I’m hoping one day I’ll just magically understand it one day

[@LyraPyxisVT]

same, i only understand the pawns and the horse and the mini castle, everything else idk@@shikurumetsu779

[@LyraPyxisVT]

this was me with solitare, i finally understood it when i was 13, along with spider solitare, i dont think i'll ever understand chess@@emma_nutella58

[@emma_nutella58]

He may have won, but he’ll always be ChokeDawgVa in our hearts😔

[@shikurumetsu779]

always o7

[@CultivatorCaier]

yup o7

[@Necro-the-Pyro]

Yep. I love how every game there's a chat poll in the corner for "Will connor choke and lose?" XD

[@norafan-we9dk]

o7

[@marcogavrilla5549]

forever and ever o7

[@BowandSvent]

Connor is like the really cool silver haired dude that joins the tournament and destroys the main cast in the first arc so that they have a reason to get stronger and make a comeback in the second arc.

[@Devilboy_1029]

I feel like it's the opposite. Bro is the guy who choked all his life and won at the end.

[@logon-oe6un]

To be fair, a lot of silver haired dudes have a reason for their behavior in the tournament arc.

[@blorblin]

​@@Devilboy_1029He's Kuma. Background of loss, helps MC develop in one last act of heroism.

[@BoyBlunder66]

Yeah. He's the villain, but the one who genuinely wants the protagonist to improve so that he can have a worthy opponent in the future.

[@hamtaru]

right? i reckon in the future frank will eventually surpass connor as he keeps training, and connor doesn't

[@pokegunaslan1642]

Damn.. From ChokeDawgVA to ChadDawgVa Truly an inspiring moment He got da DAWG in him

[@dionis6602]

DaWg with huge W

[@windhelmguard5295]

seems like the tiger (garnt) managed to whip the dragon (cannur) back into shape.

[@wea69420]

he could feel the dawg coming in him

[@gordeladze]

@@wea69420he felt the dawg coming inside of him

[@javi4591]

54:17 Conner was very nervous because he really wanted to Win this because he sacrificed so much just to go to LA (having to leave a TrashTaste episode early just to make his flight)

[@meeese6_]

was it the sally episode? that episode got me rolling

[@luke_box_hero1193]

The Ludwig prediction was so insane

[@hulksmash9903]

The bromance telepathy 😂

[@Leonlion0305]

Same braincell. Connor wasn't kidding when he said Ludwig is like his lost brother.

[@electro2888]

​@@hulksmash9903LMAO

[@SleekHeroo]

@@Leonlion0305 apes together strong

[@dionis6602]

​@@Leonlion0305they share the monke braincell

[@lalitthapa101]

ChokeDawgVA forever in our hearts😔🚬

[@lupusuwu3445]

We will miss the legendary chokedawg

[@TheDullNull]

Quit smoking Its bad for your lungs

[@MerlijnDeHeus]

​@@TheDullNullChokeDawg Virginia 😔

[@naho257-q2l]

😮‍💨🚬

[@lovelylinx22]

The constant panic in the chess commentator's voices is so funny to me. Just "Ah, yes, this would be the best move, surely, they'll go for it-NO WHY?! WHY DID YOU DO THAT?!"

[@pixelchu]

Ludwig predicting Connor’s move was hilarious lmaoooo. They just both see it differently. 58:22

[@exotic_onxix]

This could of easily been a main channel video. It was super interesting and funny all the way through, congrats on the w Conner.

[@likestosleep225]

tbf it feels like connordawg is the main channel nowadays

[@randomandroiduser7220]

I don't think there's a main channel anymore just one for japan content and this one for the other stuff

[@RamdanRandom]

all of the twotch stuff are here broski

[@Vexal50]

@@likestosleep225 honestly I somewhat agree. The "main" channel put out much less content this year, only 13 videos compared to 2022's 21 videos, and *5* of this years 13 videos were crane game videos, two of which were back to back. Considering the lower output and less variety when compared to previous years, it kinda feels like Connor's planning to slowly retire that channel and make this one the main one.

[@CrushedFemur]

Can't believe Connor would steal a family vacation from a minor 😔

[@shivamarya5225]

He also took his dignity because Frank is a chess streamer

[@nictactoe1496]

oh wait till u see the things I steal from minors

[@alicorn3924]

@@nictactoe1496 ???? ayo??????

[@rubikscubegaming2412]

Like ice lollies?

[@LeHarmacist]

Classic british move, which is ironic because they're both british

[@emma_nutella58]

Connor gave the protagonist that doesn’t wanna win cause he just wants to go back to sleep, but the story has another idea for him

[@troodss]

it really feels like Anime lmao Also look its Emma from clips

[@emma_nutella58]

@@troodssbonjour

[@TheDancerMacabre]

When TeamFourStar did a Nuzlocke for Sun/Moon release: that was the gimmick for their character, Larenti. Since their DS was in Japan Time. And since the game starts with the Mom waking them at 3 AM right after they moved to Alola; the entire thing is that Larenti is miserable, and jet lagged and just wants to get some goddamn sleep but is roped into a cosmic adventure with Island Gods

[@kaelin_cherise]

Fun fact: there's a name for this rare trope: "The Refusal of the Call." My favorite example comes from Fairy Fencer F where the protag is given any wish that must be granted and he literally just wishes for a lifetime of bread and wants to STAY in prison because it has everything he needs.

[@iknewmari]

​@@TheDancerMacabre😢

[@SkeleSukei]

i love the sheer excitement in the commentators’ voices. the editing makes it look like every time they move a piece everyone loses their minds and i’m here for it

[@am53n8]

The only thing more impressive than Connor blundering his way to victory was Ludwig calling that bishop move

[@crazyracer9863]

Although I love the fact our boi finally got a W, I wouldn't be mad if he had choked in the finals since the first matchup with Frank was just disrespectful (he literally started playing with a colorbook) and Frank's redemption in the final would have been epic as well

[@southerncyan4098]

🤣 also when he was drinking "wine" was hilarious

[@golesh-ow5dp]

It's so funny how they sit there, so focused and Connor is just vigorously scratching his mustache 😂😂😂

[@XJBG1001X]

The "VA stands for Virginia because that's where he was born" got me good

[@indigojones4442]

Connor was actually born in Virginia in Wales

[@joshuapakkiri8594]

ChokeDawgVA will forever be immortalized with the Jump King clip 😂

[@x-reymen5669]

Didnt know you could edit chess so good, that the game starts feeling casual even for nooby like me. Very enjoyable video.

[@cronoz-sensei4259]

Can I just say, Connor winning that clutch game with a stupid gimmicky tactice is THE MOST chess way for this whole arc to end. Chess games are 90% tactics and positions and 10% blunders and the worst tactics youve ever seen that still somehow work. Beautiful.

[@Vealiron]

2:11 «Overconfidence is a slow and insidious killer» flashback. Congratulations with the win! This is a start of a Monke redemption arc!

[@fullartgaming5503]

I was looking for this comment, I love Darkest Dungeon ❤

[@d3x7r0]

Friendship ended with ChokeDawgVA. ChadDawgVA is our friend now.

[@dionis6602]

but he'll always be ChokeDawgVA in our heart, the beloved monke

[@earvinarabia8733]

With commentators like that even a chess game has become so interesting! Here's to our little pogchamp 👏

[@mullaoslo]

really? i find them wildly annoying ... i was just diving into the comments to see if it wasn't just me...

[@yashchauhan1556]

@@mullaoslo Just you

[@mullaoslo]

@@yashchauhan1556 it happens.. They are wildly annoying though

[@julialungan4722]

​@@mullaoslonah thats just you, i loved them, sometimes people have bad taste no need to be ashamed

[@zwishking6032]

@@mullaoslo having a 2000 rating, the commentary does nothing for me chesswise, and a number of jokes fall flat/sound normie to me. so I guess I somewhat agree. but honestly I don't mind it that much, and understand how they can be appreciated by others.

[@giantnerd14]

I love any chess tourney where somebody actually screams "WITNESS ME!"

[@yna1nna]

54:50 is such a moment 58:20 is one of my fav moments ever like what a comeback

[@bbd121]

A guy yelled "Witness me, baby" at a chess game. That was awesome. XD

[@Zelmel]

The chess commentator in the first round perpetuating the meme of "the VA in CdawgVA means Virginia" was awesome.

[@sideslash]

55:28 Connor was so nervous remembering this game he said "chessmate" 😭😭

[@Roderykz]

Damn, that blunder by frank was actually heartbreaking

[@Hannah_The_Heretic]

Does frank have autism? Not trying to be rude, genuinely curious.

[@shadowkyun]

why did I want frank to win so badly?

[@Tacitean]

@@Hannah_The_Heretic Nah just British

[@enchantedorange3141]

@@Tacitean💀

[@enchantedorange3141]

@@shadowkyuni think most people did ngl

[@GhostOwly]

"only one move you can make" bro you are a villian 😭

[@tigerxra8515]

Holy, that was entertaining. I sat through the entire video, with a lean forward and it felt like 20 mins. My eyes widened up when I saw that was over an 1 hour, lol. Congrats on Your win, Connor!

[@Leonlion0305]

Love the video and the redemption arc to solidify his powerful villain persona. Beating an opponent in the beginning only for the same opponent to climb his way back to the final and face him off once again? Frank is the hero in this one, but Connor didn't choke this time. Love the edits as well.

[@thecatladytm7172]

I never feel more monkey brain than when chess bros start throwing around opening names.

[@vbarreiro]

There is a phenomenon where skilled chess players can lose against new players because they are used to seeing high skill plays and are prepared to counter them, but are completely flabbergasted by the nonsensical moves of a newer player and their preparation is turned against them. Magnus Carlson often does inoptimal moves specifically to force opponents out of their practiced moves and make them actually play the game as a matter of skill, where he tends to excel and his opponents tend to be out of their comfort zone. Anyways that’s why I think Connor had a harder time than expected on the first matchup.

[@justinejustine9130]

I used to do this to my ex boyfriend haha he was a great chess player and would just list of the names, told him I’d practiced a lot but I understood none of it I’d just play nonsensical moves and he’d get rlly hyped when some of them were good plays hahaha

[@yayalu8650]

Sykkuno does this to many professional gamers lmao, he trolls and is unreadable

[@julliathome]

I would reeeally enjoy more chess content from Connor! Not that I dislike other content but this is a nice change of pace.

[@southerncyan4098]

Absolutely, it was really cool to see him pursuing this kind of competitive goal.

[@Smilomaniac]

Cdawg proving that the subject doesn't matter as long as the presentation and storytelling is good. Y'know, the opposite of what all modern movie making is about.

[@AK_20]

When you choke so hard you will permanently get a nickname because of it

[@TheEnvychan]

I know absolutely nothing about chess, no idea about the rules or how the figures move. The video didn't teach me anything in that regard (as in: I don't care enough to learn anyway), but the storytelling of the video was captivating either way??? Like man, I got really hyped up to see our boy win

[@andreeam.1888]

I love how hyped Levy was, made me hype as well watching the video

[@seisosimp]

He finally took a W, cool man, you still ChokeDawg in our hearts

[@piplupcola]

Its honestly very nice and heartwarming to see all these people be so excited about something i absolutely have no idea about. Its like them freaking out and cheering and im like aww thats really awesome also i have no idea what these guys are talking about

[@rapthor666]

As not everyone plays chess, the explanation is very appreciated. Congrats on the W ma dude

[@YoungGhostt]

That bishop sack for fork is literally the Samurai Champloo "there is only one move I can make, it leaves me open for a hit, but it creates an opening for me to hit them at the same time."

[@riverman9040]

“It was lovely getting to speak to him and his mom”

[@AhmedinYoutube.]

This anime goes so hard! One of the best redemption arcs out there especially the final match well done connor.

[@DannyDKCV]

Watching these matches live was so much fun, that ludwig prediction was crazy too lmao

[@SpyroShurtagul]

I'm so proud of our Monke!!!!! What awesome games!!! Congratulations for the W!

[@CamKoudo]

59:10 Ludwig cheering for Conner was hype af 😂

[@EckCop]

Very entertaining, did not feel like an hour long vid and congrats to CDawg for not choking.

[@pdieraue]

I love how the chess commentators get so surprised whenever something competent happens.

[@rileyninja9733]

I actually wasn't spoiled so this was a real surprise. Good freaking job

[@patmarie4452]

Damn even from the title? 😂

[@rileyninja9733]

@@patmarie4452 lol didn't read

[@atakoranodonbrachiosaurus1209]

1:10:58 "it was lovely to speak to him and his mum" NO CONNOR NOOO

[@antonionatale6473]

What a character development he went through, also it was rally fun to talk with him and his mom? Huh?!

[@Knoedel4872]

They said Frank was a minor i think.

[@Joppi1992]

A blunder doesn't matter in chess as long as your opponent doesn't utilize it. 👍

[@ViktorErikFade]

Congratulstions connor. It was really nice actually being excited over chess and seeing you get that dub :) it was well earned

[@ababobo3829]

what will you do with 20000 dollars? frank: ima buy my family a holiday (: connor: i dont care about the money i just wanna win

[@monkey39128]

I have recently started learning chess. It's so damn difficult. Looking forward to this one.

[@bienvenucome62]

That was a really good arc, really. But don't worry you will always be our ChokeDawgVA

[@KenBladehart]

Well played Connor Also, love the editing style

[@Kusie]

More nerve-wracking than "The Queen´s Gambit" ... that was epic, well deserved Connor, huge respect!

[@beet6796]

frank is such a gentleman for reminding connor of the timer

[@CamKoudo]

This isnt a redemption arc, this is simply Connor deciding to not go easy on his opponents anymore 😂

[@RamdanRandom]

this is his get real moment

[@Tetro_b0y1]

I'm not one to like chess, I honestly hated it, but I realized it's not just a game, it's more of a community. Well deserved Connor! 👏

[@brutexx2]

I don’t think I’ve ever watched a full hour video, if I have it’s been years. Very entertaining storytelling :D

[@MehIFied]

Turns out CDawg was the protagonist all along, it was just an extended arc.

[@CordialGun]

that bishop move was one of desperation but MAN did it pay off. congrats on the win!

[@megzarie]

If Connor was a Main Character in a greek tragedy, his fatal flaw would definitely be hubris lol.

[@DucVEagle]

Imaging working at the airport, not knowing what chess or pog really is, and pulling out that "weird" statue from his package

[@tsunamininja]

55:25 Connor finding chessmate in the nick of time poggers

[@CalebHSumo]

Ho-lee-fuq there was a shiiitload of long ass ads for this vid dude. Really brought back the free to air tv feeling i'd not been missing in the slightest

[@waswat]

Beautiful last games. Very human mistakes, loved it! Great sportsmanship as well.

[@Billiebam]

55:28. He did it guys he found the chessmate

[@mitomidou]

2:06 I see Connor has already forgotten the overconfidence is a slow and insidious killer.

[@valentina1825]

23:52 "these guys are playing chess" - danny rensch

[@tylermonacchio2163]

"Remind yourself that overconfidence is a slow and insidious killer." "...and you will learn from it."

[@schishne7546]

This was pretty epic to watch, ngl. Connor in tournaments is kinda fun.

[@M_I_A_]

Genius editing! I loved it!

[@shadowslashful]

Ngl, the title says he won, but i was still expecting him to choke at the end

[@MEL0_YT]

Saikuno is a gift, that keeps on giving

[@RyzawaCh]

Love how hyped the narrators are lol

[@freezer2600]

The start got me like: „Overconfidence is a slow and insidious killer”

[@ChavaM88]

YESSSS I've waited for this video to come out for so long, MONKE POGCHAMP CHAMPION!!!

[@AlcheonArt]

"This is what happens when you trust your opponent" is my fav commentator phrase from this entire video HAHAHAHA

[@jahmealuh]

this is such a cool mix of things in one vid im totally diggin it! the clips the memes and connlers vlogs! congrats again connler im glad u didnt choke this time

[@NanoUchia]

1:10:55 still simping for mums. Gratz on the W Connor!

[@ReaperRedeemer2112]

Does that commentator still think that the VA in his name stands for Virginia? I sure hope so.

[@noox13]

He doesn't actually think that. He was trolling...he does that sometimes.

[@inspiteofshame]

@@noox13 I think he meant the woman :D

[@enchantedorange3141]

levy was definitely trolling lmao

[@smocklewockle]

55:28 ah yes the commonly known chestmate.

[@TheAHuman]

This is the prequel that shows the villain of the original series (tournament arc) getting to the point he is in the series, fleshes out his character, and makes you root for him. What that makes tournament arc 2, I don’t know.

[@ethangordon1214]

I was watching this video when I get accepted into my dream school! Thanks Connor

[@Grace-cx5gn]

Congratulations!!

[@Saeda88]

GG WP Connor! I can absolutely understand why you were shaking. I had the same in October playing an AoE2 game on stage, and the stakes weren't even remotely as high. It's insanely stressful. But you know what? Given the chance, I would do it again. I'm no youtube celebrity, so it's unlikely, and money in my game is pretty scarce, but I would absolutely want it again.

[@yaya-eh3fi]

just to make it clear Connor did choke, it's just that Frank choked even harder that's why Connor won

[@andreeam.1888]

I hope he will make more chess content. Love this video!

[@kleinerprinz99]

The En passant was legendary!

[@vanzeelliot7134]

I'm pretty sure he said "chess mate" instead of checkmate somewhere in the end. 55:30 😂

[@Exceperojo]

Garnt wasn't the mc, he was the first rival for the mc's character development Congratulations on your win connor!!!

[@mk_bread]

i have never played chess and don't even understand it but this was genuinely so entertaining

[@enchantedorange3141]

maybe time to get into it who knows?

[@mk_bread]

@@enchantedorange3141i keep rewatching this and i actually might lol