I Was SHOCKED When I Realized Who My Tournament Opponent Was…

[@DinaBelenkaya]

Let me know what you think about this new format of a voiceover (kudos to Anna Cramling for introducing me to it) and if you’d like to see more videos like this! ❤

[@justbrowsing5279]

This was fantastic. Probably a lot of work but I think it was a great way to playback a long format game. Really liked it.

[@fesc2168]

Very instructive

[@randino1968ra]

I like it

[@feikodelavieter7515]

for me its a good balance to throw in the mix of videos; i like to much humor and sillyness you have in other vids, however its is great to hear how smart you are.

[@almendratlilkouatl]

whatever Anna says ❤

[@tripnick555]

For anyone who doesn't know, that's Kayden Troff, American GM, rated about 2500

[@RobTheProspect]

The internal monologue thing is definitely awesome. Don't think I've seen it done quite like that before.

[@markjordan8919]

The first time I saw the voiceover of players with footage of the game was in the BBC series, The Master Game, which ran from 1976-1983. It looks very clunky now, but it was highly innovative at the time, attracted a healthy viewership and I, for one, was glued to the screen. Unlike in the video, the actual game was played in private and then reconstructed in the studio later with the voiceovers (of both players) recorded immediately after the game. With modern video and computer technology I think this form of presentation is potentially an excellent way to promote chess and also gives a great insight into the thought processes of players. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Master_Game kzbin.info/www/bejne/pH2xcoiXoK1ropI

[@anonjp-f7r]

Dina, I really like your narration -- how you are evaluating your next move. Very educational.

[@fess04]

that was the BEST .hearing you think and more importsnt looking out for threats. so cool . that guy was an insane attacker.

[@thegoodthebadandtheugly579]

I loved it too

[@ragsreachrich]

I think this is the best video from Dina I watched so far. Very instructive. I will watch her vidoes more often now.

[@DinaBelenkaya]

Wow, thank you!

[@frrmack]

@@DinaBelenkaya You should really do a lot more of this exact format, it's got legs!

[@mokshyachathuranga]

🎉

[@jamesrawlins735]

After the match, the grandmaster was never seen again. The official reports state that during questioning Dina Belenkaya, who runs the Russian School of Chess, claimed she had no idea about his whereabouts but smiled the entire time.

[@DinaBelenkaya]

lol

[@vitahast]

at least she didn't poison the pieces before the match

[@AlRask-j3b]

I swear by Kramnik - she forgot who he was because of her concentration on chess not a person

[@louiscyfer6944]

​@@DinaBelenkaya i don't like it when you don't throw the pieces at the end of the game when you lose. those tantrums are just adorable. the voice over style is great, getting an insight to your thought process. you are in the clear though, you were at a dinner with me at the time of his disappearance.

[@afdalazman8257]

Sounds dramatic. But not dramatic at all

[@DorianGreer]

Definitely keep the voiceover. It puts us in the game with emotional content as well as what's in your mind as you play, thus making it instructive.

[@steveg6090]

Hi Dina, I liked this type of post explaining each move, please do more in future.

[@thegoodthebadandtheugly579]

Me too

[@janandersson8795]

the voiceover is so lively and engaging. so exciting game! love this format

[@ro-kg5vb]

Yes, please more in this format!

[@arkyboy14]

I like how you talked about your strategy throughout the game.

[@louiscyfer6944]

those are tactics. a strategy would be over a series of games, like a match or a tournament.

[@teadrinker7098]

Kayden Troff is FIDE 2490 in classical chess.

[@vera39440]

The voiceover is great. Many narrations sound like reading out of a chess manual. But I think the goal should be to get the viewer as close as possible to reading the mind of the player at the board. You do a very good job of that here. It makes complicated positions easier to understand.

[@reapercarl5047]

Your acturaly rearly good at voice overs an exsplaining your thoughts an goals threwout the match an when you exsplain why you didnt do somthin an exsplain the depth of why it was bad, honestly other than levy this might be the best voice over thats also informatinal 👍

[@MisterPaladin]

Talking about your thought process is fire. Please continue.

[@SebastianBohn]

To be honest, I really appreciate this narrative style. Shows the serious Dina in a very educative way and counterbalances your more funny trash talk videos.

[@andraskovacs8959]

I love this woman, I think... very informative, super entartaining and funny, not overly bubbly, oozes charisma. Consistently steals the show from all the bimbettes...

[@Doktorn]

Really nice format. Reminds me of a 90s TV show in Sweden called Snilledrag where they had the best Swedish chess players play against each other and then let the players do voiceovers to their games. Pia Cramling was one of the participants.

[@ChessKnowledgewithH1]

These 1800s play different these days! 😢

[@michaelbauers8800]

The tactics he was finding were scary.

[@inisboru3181]

The look at the end was priceless. You should try your hat at indie comedy films. More of this format please, informative and funny. Maybe you could summon the spirit of Bruce Lee for your next match??

[@danielgogos]

More editing time for you, but very helpful for us. I hope you will be able to keep it that way. Thanks a lot !

[@DinaBelenkaya]

I would do more if you really enjoyed those

[@percyweasley9301]

Your style of video STANDS OUT ❤

[@bstevens9831]

Interesting format Dina. Thank you and please consider more of these videos.

[@ItGiveAll]

I was wondering if I was the only one noticing the narration style and if it was new. Really fluid and organic way to learn, as well as interesting to listen to the streamofconsciousness thoughts. Never commented here but I will for this one. I vote for more of these too.

[@SonnenSchild]

Love the new format, very unique, entertaining and educational, would love to see more of it!

[@pj6973]

I love the fact that you verbalize all the moves through the whole game. It gives great insight into the mind of a champion and what they are thinking. Just for the record, when it comes to chess, I couldn’t beat a newborn, but I like the game, and I like watching really good players play. Great job Dina. And a great idea from Anna. btw… your whole crew of girls are a blast to watch on your channels

[@thomas.c.]

Ah love this format. Also love it when you acknowledging it's your little sister's idea ❤

[@tripnick555]

Dina, you may have lost the game but you win all the points for style. The chess themed outfit is great, and your nails are amazing.

[@chugsmith9082]

I knew i had seen that guy before... thank you so much for the move by move thought process analysis. I can watch this multiple times and learn something new every time. 11:31

[@DinaBelenkaya]

I’ll do more of these!!

[@TJConcept1995]

Excellent production here Dina! Have to agree with all the other comments. Best way to learn, in my opinion. Next up, the book: Logical Russian School of Chess: Move by move.

[@vermithrax-pejorative]

That was legit hilarious. Live the format!

[@josephojemuyiwa8914]

Dina, you played way better than I would as a 1900 and I was so shocked about how he crushed. I was thinking he is probably a gm

[@DinaBelenkaya]

lol

[@asmf8699]

out of every recap i watched from gotham hikaru and botez this is the best style so far i really loved the narration keep it up

[@inventorOz84]

It was so much fun watching and listening to her own commentary 🙂

[@unprophete6909]

awesome explaination

[@71gmonet]

Great format with the voice over. Keep em coming.

[@kingcowgirl]

Im a simple person. I see Dina post, I furiously smash the like button

[@maketcher1974]

I really enjoyed the commentary, it made me feel more invested in the game.

[@introvertedbot]

I love this kind of videos, Anish also did a video like this for chessable and that was awesome, please continue this format

[@sethbrooks1337]

My fav style of video yet. I really liked it. Thank you Dina.

[@ekekonoise]

Yes please keep this format, it's entertaining and educational 👍

[@lanceschaina3084]

LOLOLOLOLOLOL!!!!! This was delightful!! Love the stream-of-consciousness style of commentary.

[@KitagumaIgen]

Great! Almost as funny as the game between the "the guy that made 'that device'" and the Irish master, his stress was in real-time though...

[@StrongerThanLogic]

Dina's face after she knew the truth. 🥳

[@TheRuns2]

I know you posted elsewhere polling whether you should do videos this way or of your trash talking. I'd say some of each. Each is both informative and entertaining! And doing each helps prevent either from being too redundant.

[@DinaBelenkaya]

Awesome! Thanks!!

[@joelmacandtosh8527]

Very instructive :)

[@DinaBelenkaya]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tigerspaw]

Excellent video. I really enjoyed the voiceover.

[@nagelfamily]

Love tbe 'thinking out loud'!

[@scottmartin9041]

I really enjoyed the new format

[@alexwiththeglasses]

I really like this kind of hearing thoughts approach. Problem is to be authentic it’s got to happen really soon after the game I’d guess.

[@braindamag3]

Excellent commentary. Gg

[@GolfRaffi]

I love how Dina pronounces T's like D's-it’s so charming! Lader (later), Bodez (Botez)-haha, it always makes me smile!

[@SteveS-s3k]

I love this format. More, please.

[@travisSimon365]

OK, I get that it's not the point, but I would like to point out that your nail polish looks awesome with that top. And I loved the video, was a lot of fun to watch.

[@williamfunggoldenoldiesfan6758]

Funny how chess at the highest level has so many sub levels!!! You can clearly tell the difference between a 2490-2500 elo vs 2100 elo player! Then in comes Hikaru completely destroying 2500 and 2600 FIDE level and make them look like beginners!!!

[@hirschtrinktwasser]

Very humble "explanatory bear mode" from Dina against the number 46 in the world rankings. I like it.

[@Jessikas-Klarinettenoase]

Really interesting Format 😊

[@Calbee_45]

He has a shark on his shirt and the word chessshark was staring at you the whole time from his head…never heard of chessshark????

[@michaelbauers8800]

I watch a ton of youtube chess, and never heard of chessshark

[@jimphillips2004]

great format for me to watch.

[@matthewping6132]

Not knowing he was a GM made you relax too much, but would you be too nervous if you knew he was 2500 before you started? Just curious? Also the voice-over was very cool and unique. I liked it a lot.

[@DinaBelenkaya]

Potentially yes.. but in my case more nervous equals more focused… which is super important

[@TheEigerclimber]

I am a total newbie but I thought there were ethical guidelines for rated games. Would a blatant lie be unsportsmanlike conduct resulting in a loss or draw?

[@DinaBelenkaya]

Absolutely not! lol

[@fore101]

This is a great video!!! Not the result! The commentary is exemplary !!!❤

[@DinaBelenkaya]

Awww really?!

[@sportsadictgirl]

Really! It is very educational to understand what a player of your level sees and thinks about! But you say it in a way that is understandable for us 😊

[@michaelbauers8800]

First off, good video. I liked the format. Next, WHY do so many people lie about their rating? Don't they want to win with skill over deception?

[@jdfesa]

The first few times it's believable, at once 500, mmm I don't know anymore.

[@Justin-fromtennis]

I don't quite understand chess players. It often seems like they prefer playing opponents they *know* they can beat, which doesn’t speak highly of their character. That said, if someone is overly arrogant, it’s fine to put them in their place. However, it seems that higher-level players often target lower-ranked players, which feels off.

[@reapercarl5047]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 omg bro trolled you by sand bagin, you looked at him like hoody hat yeah hes 1800😭🤣 man was flyin stealth mode

[@xmathmanx]

I have no idea why this form of lying appeals to people, isn't lying a bad thing?

[@Nobarkus]

I ilke your calculation for the moves!

[@aaronchan1088]

As if he would tell you his actual rating 😅

[@AlexKasper]

I liked the drama. Nice voice over acting! 🙂

[@fishcake26]

funny thing about when Dina reflects on playing a lower rated opponent... Kayden must be having the same internal discourse😀

[@philippeballester2378]

You are so funny Dyna thanks

[@MeritedMasterOfTheUSSR]

oscar worthy intro

[@mathisj6582]

Kayden! Let's go!

[@whukriede]

Interesting, I was more reminded of Alessia Santeramo, I mean the way you were speaking. Yes, it's quite good, only the presentation could be a tad slower, not much, just a little.

[@alfazero6777]

El rostro de Dina al final valio el video 🤣

[@keramidasnicolas2079]

Au vu de cette partie, c'est évidemment un GM. Dina cooked...

[@willvi8008]

At least the rating loss is not much 😅

[@krollo8953]

What is a dial player ? 14:20

[@joannewilson6577]

Did Dina lied to us? O o Good game!

[@wassimrio]

We need u TO PLAY CHESS in NYC

[@andremariano6263]

My name is What?, my name is Who? My name is, tchika tchika Slim Shady

[@BobbyU808]

the board is backwards. very irritating

[@AnnikaNygård-c2e]

Tävlar på tid viss Inte alla😊

[@kevinwellwrought2024]

When he played reti opening followed by b3 I knew he was a master

[@paulonopa]

That -- was good.

[@fesc2168]

I usually take more risk when playing lower ratet opponents (although there aren‘t that many at 750). So i take it i should do the opposite .. But how would you play differently at this level knowing it‘s a GM?

[@GolfRaffi]

why did he decide to say 1800 and not GM? He should be able to beat DIna without 'dirty tricks'

[@COKEDUDEUSF]

So whats his full name? Only heard Caden or Kaden in the beginning.

[@tripnick555]

He's Kayden Troff, GM with rating approx 2500.

[@petersfluege]

Great commenting!

[@rainerwahnsinn9585]

One time in life he was 1800

[@ITMacPro]

I enjoyed this new format. I think you're onto something here.

[@woofie8647]

How did you keep from kicking him where it hurts? LOL!

[@Lalith333]

This is Grandmaster Cayden Troff I think

[@tolgaguven3467]

Totally off the topic, but am I the only one who thinks that the resemblance between Dina Belenkaya and Mariel Molino is uncanny? (Sorry, I am not a chess person by any stretch of imagination. Blame the algorithm...)

[@lungflogger9]

Good job narrating. Is there not a penalty for lying about rating?

[@RudiOnRails]

So what would have been better here if he just said off the bat, look I am a gm? Goodluck

[@lorvaton]

Sneaky sneaky grandmaster!!

[@TheNoobzoid]

why do people always lie about their rating?

[@jerryli2538]

Psychological trick on their opponent. One might take more risks against a lower rated player or otherwise underestimate them. I personally treat all my opponents like they are grandmasters who will always play the best move. Helps avoid any tricks.

[@pelelupapele1325]

That's my buddy.

[@jasonmdt]

Good acting! Both of you! :)

[@AnnikaNygård-c2e]

Boe i sverge Men detta gpr i Sverge med på 4v Så det kommer Vet inte när Vissar inte allt