GM Pia Cramling Plays THE COW OPENING!!

My mom GM Pia Cramling tried the cow opening for the first time...
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[@mikan1546]

It's really fun to watch Pia play because she speaks and acts so calmly while she just utterly obliterates her opponent.

[@crzyfdg]

speaks calmly about her own game but loses her mind when watching anna's games XD

[@danwilliams8626]

My sentiments too!

[@Chucki7]

​@@crzyfdgMothers xD

[@lezty]

Even 1600 giving a gm some annoyance.. Is it all about who ends up blundering first? Can they not just positionally or tactically win

[@naveendennis]

Tbf, she’s a grandmaster who’s probably playing much lower rated opponents than her

[@beanie3427]

You can see how Anna looks at her Mom while she’s playing how much she loves and appreciates her parents. They have such a lovely and wholesome family.

[@sadbois]

its so cute

[@richardli4038]

pia has to balance being a mom and a GM here

[@Zraknul]

That's okay Anna, now let's never use this again.

[@sorendk1]

@@Zraknul 😄😄

[@sayleonara1829]

The dad just calmly smiling in the back and not saying a word is EVERYTHING!

[@gabor.nadudvari]

He played it already in a previous video :) Her dad is more supportive in cow question than Pia.

[@AlexAnder-ri8ns]

@@gabor.nadudvari well Anna once mentioned that her playstyle is more influenced by her dad (aggressive/tactical) than her mom (calm/positional) so I think it makes sense that Juan enjoys the cow opening more than Pia does :)

[@davidjoseph7142]

I think he’s smiling cause he knows that Pia playing the cow means the cows are coming home

[@scottharvey6892]

The Dad is awesome.

[@justinn8410]

Oh he did an OOFF when the fork came and Pia was moving the other knight.

[@cesarlopezmougan2104]

“Do you want to play it again?” “No, it’s fine now.” 😂😂😂😂😂 Pia couldn’t hold it anymore.

[@merkuti6549]

6:05 dad absolutely chillin, but his reaction to the tripple fork is so good😂

[@prdoyle]

Too funny

[@schmariusapp]

He was disgusted af

[@barlin4972]

his reactions are always gold lmao

[@Bork0r]

Mom: Houston, we have an ouff… Dad: emotional damage!

[@BMS_]

6:06 the instant reaction to the blunder is priceless 😂

[@therascals8237]

anna "how are you enjoying it?" pia: 😬

[@David-qi1ys]

Pia plays the cow?! How is this not a main channel worthy event?

[@ruthxk7844]

True 😂

[@davidmellish3295]

I don't get why the extra channel anyway? Why not just have the main channel and show everything on that ? Can anyone explain the logic in having this extra channel and not just showing everything on the one main channel?

[@ruthxk7844]

@@davidmellish3295 youtube gives you less money for long videos if people don't watch them whole... here is probably where she posts the streams so that we can watch them; on the main channel she has the videos specially designed for youtube. My take is that is Pia herself who asked Anna to post this video here and not in the main channel so less people watch her play the cow😂

[@AlexAnder-ri8ns]

​@@davidmellish3295 I think it's because this channel focuses more on Stream VODs while the main channel focuses on more elaborate videos

[@davidmellish3295]

@@AlexAnder-ri8ns yes I get that this channel focuses on streams and the main channel on more elaborate videos but that still doesn't really answer my question my friend. My question is WHY separate them? Why not show the streams and the elaborate videos all on the one channel? Someone else says it's to do with the money and if that's correct then that's understandable

[@AndrewBrophy-Romans8.1]

Complete “destroyment.” Like that new word Anna created 👍 And Anna’s beaming smile while her mom played the Cow was delightful.

[@macman231]

That must be Anna's new term for Deployment & Destruction LOL

[@markadams7046]

Anna is a bad influence on Pia. 🤣

[@fabianamatano2512]

😂

[@michaelmaddox2536]

Facts lol

[@giggergigger1]

Anna; You want to play the cow opening again? Mom; NO 😂😂 lmao your mom is a straight up savage even tho she is a gentle lady😂 love her honesty

[@belpack8989]

As soon as the cow is done, Pia is like "Okay, let me fix this mess, e4".

[@xnick_uy]

Anna will never be happier than the day her parents played The Cow opening.

[@Judep4237]

Pia is a quiet assassin 🥷

[@kenmccarty6229]

Wow! I never thought your Mom would ever try it. Great clip as usual

[@arcaneknight9799]

Good to see your relationship with your parents. It's a precious thing.

[@harveyloveall7066]

I have been playing the COW for about a month. Fun opening. Love watching Pia trying to not say anything bad.

[@mittumohanan]

11:50 Pia: "If I can choose to play against it or with it, You know what i would say ..💀💀 Anna dying inside .....😂😂

[@johntatum1951]

Mom did well with the Cow!

[@alwaysprepared]

"Do you want to play it again?' No.. LOL

[@Neutralius]

Some parents have problems with their daughter doing drugs, and some parents have a daughter playing the Cow opening 🐄

[@point-bl4nk]

"Mom, short castle!" 🤣

[@Gov.audits]

😂😂 "Do you want to play it again?"......NO!😂😂😂

[@jorgec7087]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 great seeing your interactions with your mum and dad, lovely.

[@blizzard2099]

6:05 I had the same reaction 😄. What a nice video. I thought I'd never see Pia play the cow. The tense music was a nice touch ! Whoever edits the videos is doing a great job 👍

[@bookmouse2719]

This is an example of an adorable family interaction.

[@ryanabshier]

Pia's just taking all of her time to stress Anna out, returning the favor from last week 🤣 You guys are super fun to watch together!!!

[@RicardGomes76]

Dad is like: that ma Gal 😏

[@peaou]

I love López's reactions to opponent's bad moves

[@nabazf8891]

Cow opening is a surprise, it prevents pinnings of the white knights, it provokes h5 and a5 in the early stages of the opening- defence, which are considered dubious moves (except for Carlson), I think it needs more researching.

[@GigiPerla]

Love to see the whole family together! ❤❤

[@babyitsnatural]

"You're not leaving without playing the cow one time" LOL 0:10

[@A7madAl3bsi]

😂😂😂

[@Suranda68]

First thing Pia did was moving the knights to better positions ;-)

[@tahoemike5828]

I can't really explain why this made me smile so much.

[@arnoutbaard]

This is so wholesome to watch yet kind of brutal at the same time :D

[@ibrahimskandarani118]

What a beautiful family! I love you and your family. I was smiling all the time as I was watching your dad's face as he watched the game. I love your mom's voice, so calming.

[@jafar2940]

At 6:06 They saw that family fork instantly and chuckled. Love it.

[@fabianamatano2512]

COW Opening is the only one I do know ❤. I loved this video. Mom is amazing with the Cow. Happy for U Anna.

[@traida111]

you are pumping out the content. this is what we all wanted to see. was Pia so proud of your 5th place she wanted to tribute your win? :D

[@MikeytheGeek7711]

I enjoyed your interaction with your mom. She wants so badly to say something nice about the Cow Opening, but she doesn't want to lie. It's great that you can share chess with both of your parents. A lot of people have nothing in common with their parents. It's also great that you're always going to have these videos with them to look back on.

[@geekgee]

This was fun to watch... love the family dynamic.

[@moosewild4239]

LOL love the way your dad smiled when your mom grabbed that queen. Your parents are legend Anna.

[@skeres01]

Mum is such a gentle and nice person, but so strong as a player. Anna you are very fortunate to have such a great mum.

[@warrengranada5084]

PRICELESS!!! how can you not be a fan of this family! That's awesome love

[@marianosetula5666]

im new on the channel, and im loving it! thank you anna, your smile is contagious

[@gentleeyes]

I love your family. I know nothing very little about chess beyond bare basics, but your passion and affability when playing and also when showing us the details is enjoyable to watch. It makes me want to try the cow opening for myself lol

[@AntoneKiyoshk]

I love how Anna is so calm all of the time:) Keep up the good work. (To my favorite Chess player and youtuber!

[@rybiryj]

A chess player doesn't say "Mom, could you swap places with Dad?" A chess player says "Mom, short castle, bam bam."

[@user-hz1dv2yc3x]

You asked once about what you should call the first variation of the Cow. It definitely should be called the Udder Cow. (Udder is how some people pronounce other; and it also means the mammary gland of a cow. The cow's udder.

[@ajasja]

This is the video I was soooo loking forward to.

[@TheEconomist79]

Mooooooooooooooorific content. Pia now going to become such a fan that she'll use the cow for all her games. LOL

[@bryceb3194]

I loved the immediate & simultaneous expression of shock on each of your faces when your opponent played King E8 😂

[@AthosRac]

lol, i really like Anna's swedish accent.

[@laifehacker]

I love these parents just as much as Anna🤘😁

[@aniximander01]

How excited Anna is for Pia to play the Cow is heartwarming.

[@exdejesus]

Pia is SO reluctant to play the cow opening! I have a sense that Pia just sees everything on the board, an everything that can happen. And that triple fork was sweet!

[@iV587]

been waiting for this video!!!!!! YAY

[@miss_alaa]

I love this woman , she looks completely quiet when she is really in the battle at the same time

[@paulpavli7206]

Well played Pia, as Anna's cow opening is fab lol !!

[@100PercentZelda]

Haven't watch the video yet... but I can't believe what the title says until I actually watch it...

[@user-lf7ri4ox8c]

Wonderful use of the "cow" by both parents. Thank you both

[@justafriend13]

Complete "destroyment". Gotta love the Cramlings.

[@garfieldfarkle]

It's clear where Anna gets her grace, charm and good cheer from. Those are two formidable ladies.

[@Keethraxmn]

Anna telling her mom "You need to play a move!" is hilarious.

[@Radrook353]

Especially how nervously she says it.

[@chenryrex]

I love watching your father watching your mother play. His expressions are so telling of his thoughts.

[@JoeSwallows]

Anna is so excited the witness her mom play the cow

[@streetographer]

Amazing to see the Cramling Cow ! 🐄

[@LegendJ0e4]

Although she didn't invent it, Hikaru even confirms it 😂

[@blanktrigger8863]

lol

[@dansegelov305]

Pia's demeanor is so calm and sweet. But if you mute the sound and focus on the board, she's an absolute savage!

[@Not_that_Brian_Jones]

This is literally the most adorable family

[@dtz1000]

"Do you want to play it again?" "No, it's fine. Once is enough."

[@TheGermanObserver]

Dear Ms. Cramling, it's SO nice to see you extremely excited while your mom playing the cow opening and she is so relaxed. You are a fantastic family. Greetings from Germany.

[@aiculture350]

Pia beats the sh1t out of the guy, takes the queen with fork and on top of everything being so polite all the time, I love this contrast

[@laya4372]

6:06 how everyone realiced at the same time is hilarious xD

[@Bermeslivre]

"Now I'm more relaxed", was kinda funny after the royal fork :D

[@scottharvey6892]

The Cow is "destroyment" (aka, meant to destroy). Pia is on edge commentating and so chill playing. "This is a little bit funny move ..." has to be my favorite line in all of chess.

[@sorendk1]

"Do you wanna play it agai."Noitsfinenow 🤣😂

[@marcpaters0n]

"do you want to play it again" "no!" 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@OvercookedOctopusFeet]

This 1600 player had no idea they were facing the assembled Legendary Cramling Family!

[@Bork0r]

Stiff odds 😊

[@robinschoe7008]

i did

[@madddawgg2]

her excitement about chess is just bizarre to me. i like chess enough but i've never seen someone giddy and excited about it like this. it's so unusual to me. i'm here for it, it's just alien to me.

[@ohary1]

I love all 3 of your reactions at 6:07, lol

[@LITANDLEGIT2024]

anna, you are the most smiley person I've ever seen....you always brighten up my day....and of course I adore mum...

[@immort4730]

The cow gambit, where you blunder the opening for a time advantage.

[@elannacrook2431]

"If I could chose to play against it or with it, you know what I'd say" made me lose it 😂

[@idownvotememes]

I never thought I would see this day!

[@stephenbrowne119]

what an adorable family.

[@bertpineapple3738]

OMGI love this family

[@drakaryscr8890]

The family you deserved

[@beeble2003]

This is what unconditional love looks like.

[@neoplan6116]

Your mom did such a beautiful job at your tournament and now you torture her with this - so mean 😉🙃😇😂🥰

[@lestmak]

Yay! Finally!

[@josephdirnfeld3593]

From the cow opening to the bull offensive

[@trevorarnold540]

you should have a king of the hill style tournament against your parents where you all use the cow opening

[@onepiecedingsda7558]

Your mother calling the opponents move on Point while thinking about hers is Just incredible

[@potandpoliticswithmr.broph1420]

Woot!! I've been waiting for this. I wonder how many moves it yakes her to get from the Cow opening to a board position she actually likes?

[@darkstudio3170]

Both the cow opening and cow position works well in general

[@user-cx5ni7me6l]

Legendary moment

[@chazfatur1929]

Luv how your father just sits quietly and watches

[@nacho__063]

Whaaat!! She finally played it!

[@JerrySuneagle]

I really wanted to see you play the cow OTB last week in the Tournament.

[@justinn8410]

The oooff by your dad when the fork came and your mom was about to move the other knight 😂