Hand and Brain with Super GM Wesley So

Maurice Ashley and the Super GM Wesley So played a session of Hand and Brain Chess on 02/26. In this video you can watch all of those GANGSTER games!
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[@YipperStanley]

I was the player they played against in the 2nd game!!! Hype!!!! Thanks so much Maurice and Wesley!!!

[@TheBramVermeulen]

Nice game.

[@YipperStanley]

@@TheBramVermeulen :)

[@danielromeo99]

Good game

[@nicbentulan]

bmarlette? or alexwall? WAIT WERE YOU THE ONE WITH THE NG4?!??!!!

[@shmonn.]

two of the most likeable grandmasters in 1 video!

[@NerdiousMomentos]

props to the guy who had the audacity to play the stafford gambit against 2 gms, he's got eric rosen levels of bravery shown when he played stafford against magnus carlsen himself

[@DRD363]

That "woo" broke my speakers!!

[@noidph]

Interesting to note that Wesley has not tried meditation. He should. It will definitely improve his mental strength and fortitude and lessen his "depressed" moments. I've been meditating for some years now, and it has improved my mental clarity & lessened stress. I'm already an optimistic and cheery person, but it has boosted my happiness levels to another degree. More power to you, Wesley! And kudos to you, Maurice for drawing forth from Wesley revealing and insightful answers! From the Philippines, Mabuhay! :)

[@joannalewis5279]

So cool you two are great just with I could hear Wesley his sound was bad

[@grumpent]

Good strategies

[@kyledunbar9255]

You should have a stream where you play against Eric Rosen's Stafford gambit (the opening in game 1)

[@synchronium24]

If Eric was playing in that game, I would believe it. I can't say the 1700 was using an engine for sure, but I would rate it at extremely likely. If by chance it was legit, massive props to the opponent. EDIT: After reviewing the game with an engine, I'm pretty sure Alex played legit. Stockfish finds the Bxf2+ win in no time and Alex also made some thematic moves that were decent but not best. Very impressive.

[@mauricesmashley1360]

was waiting on this half missed it.

[@richdavistv]

Thanks for being grandmaster Maurice Ashley fan page . He's very underrated

[@handsvsfood2781]

Wesley So has ice in his veins. 🥶

[@tannerhachey2033]

Ok I'm barely even a club level player but I can 110% understand completely what Wesley talks about when he's saying eating healthy isn't an issue when he's training and at his house but has problems eating well when he's at tournaments because you're giving it everything you have (again I'm barely even a club level player) it's tough AF to travel and eat healthy. Nobody is playing classical games during the day and then going home and spending an hour cooking it's just not happening.

[@t.d.w.maverick5727]

Cool😃

[@steadylearner1]

Wow, great brain hand games. Great interview. Meditation should be added to Wesley' s training routines. Nutritional schemes didn't come up. Maybe there are certain herbs out there that could boost the brain strength and physical stamina. They could also stabilize the mood swings. I suggest Wesley consult a naturopathic physician or sports nutritionist for training and during tournament time.

[@muzkaii]

Awts gege

[@marcusbonifacio9945]

Maurice should be wesley’s coach

[@aesaehttr]

Maurice Ashley's head is bigger than life

[@boriserjavec6470]

Who is this guy chad?

[@RyanClark-gr9yb]

I was thinking of that same pun when he was talking to the chat.

[@derekrios8691]

I think he wanted queen c3 last game not b4

[@derekrios8691]

Idea is push the e4 pawn threatening mate on g7 with discoveries when we move the knight from d4

[@ArmyRanger483]

Bxf2 wins instead of Rh2

[@cragjones1799]

hand brain you are not supposed to talk about the moves-- they always talk about the moves..

[@mewtwo6662]

Second

[@sinner2499]

why would u cut him off like that in 17:22 it's so akward and cringe, i won't even watch the video after that, bye, show some respect