I Discovered an 8-Year-Old Chess Genius

I played Ethan, an 8-year-old kid who was amazing at chess, whilst being in Menorca, Spain. Thanks Ethan for the game and hope you enjoy the video!!! :D
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[@chess]

Ethan is so cool! 😎

[@SachaAlary]

Agreed

[@user-lp4kj9vu3g]

dude that's my name

[@7Bro7]

You should create an Ethan AI to play against on your app lol

[@ravitejakakarala7858]

One got Beauty other got brain.

[@godzillafirefox923]

@@7Bro7 he plays on lichess tho

[@enzovecchio]

That kid is absolutely insane, not only he completely overwhelmed her, he was a complete gentleman about it from start to finish.

[@TheMixxon2]

exactly !!! this is exactly what I love harmonious energy, and just humbleness. Which is the best. Absolutely f*** people like that kid who Anna played some months ago in one of the usual places. The things he said it’s not hustling it’s being a complete asshole, as it’s absolutely not necessary. I was so glad that at the end they played another game, which we will see soon. Also I wish Anna could have reversed taking the bishop so that he could have played his line. But later it was cute and funny that he thought for a bit that he might have blundered. Even after Anna gave a check with her queen, he knew it was a bad move just didn’t right away know the best response. I hope you could play him more !!!

[@user-pk4kb8bx9g]

Anna did queen A5 and that was a big misstake.

[@cobeferraro3464]

Lol, he did not overwhlem her. Anna used all her time (not the best in blitz) and then at the end anna is up a piece if she doesnt flag. He didnt execute the attack

[@TheMixxon2]

@@cobeferraro3464 the eval bar was always on his side

[@Heffey02]

And he was conversating, giving her tips, reacting to her blunders, reminding her her time was low. Did she just play a future world champ?

[@b0604]

"The problem is your time is going down" Little dude is savage

[@dinglejono]

Snot came out my nose 🤣

[@thomasdalton1508]

He's seen Anna play chess before! ;)

[@tainle]

i thought that was an insult to her youth

[@Merzui-kg8ds]

I love that he is so encouraging while simultaneously competing.

[@lws7394]

At nine children are not competitive, just playing. Imagine when he gets competitive ...

[@eah8101]

good-hearted kid

[@michaelmassaro4375]

@@lws7394she played a different youngster not long ago he was very competitive and trash talked throughout the game kids are kids many of them emulate the grownups that are closest to them this young man was taught to have manners and be respectful that was obvious

[@stevenmeyer9674]

​@@michaelmassaro4375 that kid was just funny. His trash talking was not mean spirited at all. Everyone there, including Anna was having a good time.

[@user-et7qh3wj3u]

@@lws7394 At nine children ARE competitive... What are you talking about? We aren't talking about 600 elo players :) Who has 1900 at their 9 years - are competitive

[@majormoron605]

When an 8 years old kid tells you there´s only one variation that doesnt loose, it´s prbly time to resign...

[@sawmanbigtreeslayer2360]

😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤

[@IvanOleksandrovych]

absolutely

[@nyanturismo]

Kid could be the next Sorcerer Supreme 👁🕑

[@daviddjon1844]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Dermamut]

Yes that means he knows them all and know the only way out is, and he is 8 😮 wow

[@albo_ar]

The sweet and honest way he talks is much worse than trash talking

[@joe97nsx]

Don't need to trash talk when you're that good.

[@kylezo]

they're a perfect pair, most wholesome chess ever

[@svenjonsson4275]

No Its not, at least thats shows he got RESPECT, teashtalkers have a LOT to learn from that

[@svenjonsson4275]

No Its not, at least thats a sign his parents have learned him MANNERS are respect för others. Trashtalkers has a LOT to learn from that.

[@Narutar]

when i was 8 the Pixar lamp scared me

[@hannahyalea]

What scared me was the THX logo at the beginning of movies and that scary increase of volume sound that would happen… I don’t even know how to explain it ahaha

[@JohnnyBeatmann]

It might also scare him. He is still a kid, despite being good at chess :)

[@adityashenoy2350]

6:43 emotional damage (she was gonna shake hands😂😂)

[@ProdigalExplorer]

😂

[@SubscribersChallenge-he1pm]

Lol😂

[@maurobasualdo]

hahahha

[@fuadalnoman3508]

Hahhahah😂😂😂

[@mrp8811]

very respectful young man.

[@David_Robert]

Hello 👋How are you doing today?

[@mrp8811]

unsure of how to respond to that outside i hope you have a good day as they are very few and far between. @@David_Robert

[@jimmarshall5453]

I love his "oof!"

[@wesdizz6297]

That was my favourite.

[@willylc6056]

not only has she developed confidence in going against several range of high rating players in tournament format but she also helping young new talent get exposure by upsetting higher rating chess players and is not afraid to show it. I'm sure the kid is going brag that he was able to get 1 off a WFM and make his parent proud that their kid has done such a good job in practicing and getting good at something he liked. Must be enjoyable to play with good personality like this

[@thomasdalton1508]

He'll be beating GMs in a year or two!

[@michaelmassaro4375]

I’m sure his parents would not even be surprised they are probably use to his Brilliance already

[@godzillafirefox923]

@@thomasdalton1508 the competition will immensely increases after 2000 so I think 4-5 years is more accurate. He will probably reach FM in like 2 years and IM in 4 I think

[@thomasdalton1508]

@@godzillafirefox923 I didn't say he would be a GM in a year or two. I said he would be beating GMs in a year or two. If he becomes an FM, that would put him within 100 rating points of a lot of GMs, so it would be very surprising if he hasn't beaten several GMs before that.

[@godzillafirefox923]

@@thomasdalton1508 yeah I guess you are right! He will probably beat many weaker gms

[@davidborgemo5573]

Ethan is my new idol, i hope he never stops being this gentle!

[@sawmanbigtreeslayer2360]

😮😮😮

[@jaypee928]

Ethan: Did I just blunder Anna: I spent a lot of time finding this move Eval bar: 😈

[@jaypee928]

Wow... 14 likes, that's the highest I've ever gotten.

[@Jannikheu]

😂

[@AinzWoolGown]

Ethan: I saw 14 million possible variations Anna : In how many did I win? Ethan: one...

[@ToRlrk]

"I lose on time" - Anna Cramling

[@sebastianbaldwin2808]

1900 in two years is crazy for a nine year old

[@SidewaysStewie]

Being 9 is crazy for an 8 year old!

[@Honest_Penaldo_fan]

@@SidewaysStewie 😂😂

[@user-hl9jq8iz4i]

8

[@godzillafirefox923]

@@SidewaysStewie yeah, he warped time and is now nine

[@CoolNumber1]

I am asian, but I am not smart. I am good at sport though, but failed most of my academics

[@eboatwright_]

This kid is actually so cool! He seems like a great person to study with

[@07Lightless]

1900 in 2 years is f*cking crazy. 1900 in 2 years at 8 years old is even more crazy.

[@kylezo]

less crazy, you learn more and more slowly as you age.

[@ogandreyka]

How's that more crazy, it would be crazy if it did 80 y.o. man

[@efusco]

I'm 57 and have been playing chess my whole life and still suck...these kids make me feel like just quitting forever... Unbelievable.

[@sawmanbigtreeslayer2360]

😂😂😂😂

[@TheNameOfJesus]

You should be playing for the health benefits. Not to be the best.

[@efusco]

@@TheNameOfJesus odd comment, and don’t worry, I’m not trying to be the best…just would be nice to be better than terrible

[@ChessArmyCommander]

Life is about coming back with a smile. Or dying with your boots on!

[@lucindamahaffey4556]

Do you enjoy playing?

[@RobertSmith-gu7qo]

The conversation with the young man was phenomenal.

[@sebastianavalos1917]

He is so kind and cute, Ethan please never change, You are a Prodigy but stay humble even in success. Two lovely person here 😊❤

[@gunners4129]

The fact that he knew her entire game worth of moves after 2 moves is mindblowing to me.

[@thompson7271]

I don't care about his chess ranking or score. He's so adorable and tells it like it is while soft spoken

[@RichardGadsden]

Ethan Pang, FIDE 1878, number 10 among players born 2015 or later. And, amazingly, number three in his own country (behind Bodhana Sivanandan and Kushal Jakhria). That's a strong generation of English chess talent coming up.

[@Seek_1_]

He must have learnt chess for like 20 years in a past life or something lol that is impressive

[@vicentejuancanocolldeforns6134]

4:06 The look on that men’s face says it all😂

[@jamdivi]

dude omg LMAO, so subtle

[@carlosgutierrez717]

A nice opponent and very kind at winning.

[@kylezo]

they're a perfect pair, most wholesome chess ever

[@randytaylor1406]

Anna is so gracious to a stranger. You can see it in her remarks to the young player throughout the game. Ethan handles himself so nicely for a youngster.

[@Abcelien]

Wow he has a kind heart and is a brilliant chessplayer!

[@adolfocamblor9295]

"The problem is you're running out of time".......priceless!

[@user-ph3ws7qj5t]

its so refreshing in todays world to see a bright smiling person , stay awesome miss anna, the world needs more like you and mom too !!

[@mementomori7266]

That is the cutest kid! So sweet and wanting to help you out!

[@analogkid28]

Love this video - two people loving the game of chess. Looking forward to seeing Ethan play chess for many many years to come!

[@David_Robert]

Hello 👋How are you doing today?

[@HANNAHFOREX]

Let's go Anna! Thanks for getting me into chess

[@YouTubetail]

Hello 😊👍🏼

[@pa-mo]

Now there's a player that knows his theory. Absolutely amazing at that age.

[@archivist17]

The nicest chess players in the world! I'm hoping to see much more of this lad in future.

[@gunrunner35]

So, that was very cool to watch. Ethan, just wants to play chess. You could tell he just likes to play. I don't have a clue how to play chess, but I love watching you play and interact with others.

[@psoidonym2389]

Such a sweet interaction. Kid was hilarious, and Anna charming and really funny with her bubbly personality. And a good sport, as always.

[@anthonyverrot1429]

Ethan is amazing, more than the chess' skills I truly love his mindset. That must be so great to play against him.

[@vickistine9388]

I love Anna! She is so sweet and positive with this young lad. It is absolutely a pleasure watching them play.😊❤

[@David_Robert]

Hello 👋 How are you doing today?

[@brucecrane9605]

Anna, anyone playing against you can't help realizing what an amazing person and opponent you are as well as ambassador of the game. Chess Princess

[@lukebrennan5780]

The despairing laugh by Anna when he said 2400!!!! These games are so nice, so educational and so humbling. These young kids with AWESOME chess skills are astonishing. THANK YOU, Anna for bringing these to our screens.

[@Rhialto]

Distracting the opponent with questions... 🤔 Could have worked but time was missing.

[@velonicatgmaildotcom]

Wasn't that so Cute?! Haha! "How's Math Class?!" What a fun Match!

[@deevnn]

Could've worked if he was 14...

[@jdhsingi]

What a pure love of chess that this wonderful child expresses.

[@NotTheUnsub]

An adorable video. Sort of knew how the game would end after you asked him his online rating 0:40 😄. Cracked me up seeing you stalling asking Ethan questions to delay the onslaught. Hope we see if you had better luck playing as white.

[@ED-gr2lf]

great, wonderful, such a talented boy, I love your vids, best regards from southern Germany

[@mariahybinette5376]

so nice! and I like how you let him talk and wait for him to comment.

[@davidhale8034]

Hilarious. Ethan is awesome!!

[@DieterKlieber]

A wife like Anna and a son like Ethan ❤️. Lifegoal

[@MicMac365]

I love these videos! The way ypu play and have fun with them shows you are a good person! Keep up the good work of teaching this game. I did it with all my boys, while I was cooking in the kitchen. Great memories! Now I struggle to beat my middle son! Lol

[@Karen-kw4jl]

He's adorable!

[@marc-andremeunier7986]

Youre so humble 🙏🏼

[@servantes3291]

What a cool little dude. He seems very nice

[@Orwaha]

His candor about there only being one variation and everything else loses is hilarious.

[@drakemitri3419]

Anna you need to play more Chess with Ethan. This post is my absolute favourite.

[@nobodynoone123]

This kid will definitely be a great champion someday. I'm just sure about it with no proof more than his very accurate thinking and excel level at chess at his young age.

[@hyper_ash-brawlstars]

Legends has it that she still haven't got her revenge.

[@wagsman9999]

Great kid.

[@jmodyrts25]

Haha he even guided Anna through the opening 😂 Incredible

[@OhGoshAwwGeez]

That was exciting to watch! Where is the second match?

[@Enpassantful]

He missed a couple of killer moves but it didn’t matter, his position was so good, it was impossible to lose.

[@nelsonpcarr]

The boy seemed more concerned about Anna's time than Anna herself. 🤣

[@ColeChafin]

“Only one variation. Everything else looses” lol

[@hakanandersson5965]

Otroligt vacker och smart kvinna❤ Tack

[@lratafia]

oh, it's so funny, it was like playing to a machine that also talks

[@CJ-ff1xq]

Dude is like a real life anime villain. He knows all the possible variations she can play and which ones win 💀

[@stevellljones]

6.44 he even left you hanging on the hand shake😂

[@johnglover3682]

Thank you Anna and Ethan Fun

[@eddyc7500]

ethan is too smart and too gentleman

[@danielkarlsson258]

Time as always... The kid was amazing! Great personality as well! 👍

[@jefftaylor1186]

“My rating is 2” “…2000?” “No. 2”

[@mitho947]

Ethan reaches 1900 in 2 years and im struggling to reach 1300 for the past few years 😅. What a talent this boy is.

[@stevelewis8919]

You took your beating like a man, good job! :)

[@Blaezz]

That boy is upcoming final boss of chess

[@zenf1sh]

Hi Anna, I watch a number of chess youtubers. Yours is by far the most pleasant and entertaining. It's not even close. Good stuff. Just keep being yourself.

[@thomasma8924]

Ethan calmly: blitz 2400. Anna smiling: ok, then good night ladies and gentlemen. Anna is always smiling, which is really nice, she has a fighting spirit too :)

[@moosewild4239]

That kid is a great. You can see his passion for the game. 2400 on Lichess. The kid is awesome.

[@patchup]

I hope he doesn't lose the enthusiasm and charm as he grows up.

[@giaccomusic]

"math and chess" for me that was the funniest lol

[@ghandheysaood2645]

the cool thing u know how to treat kids u are so sweet with them hes smart little guy

[@Logined85]

The lil fella wears some really authentic mao outfit😂

[@rodrigog5654]

This puts a smile on my face! Thank you ! :))

[@christophermarshall527]

Cool kid, so good! Happy Birthday Anna for the 30th!!!!!!🎼🎉 😊🎊💐👑🎁🎈🍰🌷🎶

[@nonchablunt]

Anna: That was a mistake right. Ethan: *Nodstwice*

[@michaelmaiara4770]

Ethan calling Anna out over her time management was so funny.

[@jamieseiple]

A nice little kid

[@dactylpise78]

Two beautiful human being, love both your positive energy

[@jacobchris356]

5:40 lil bro smelt mate15. He's definitely cracked 🤣

[@homanh]

Chop chop Anna, we need the rematch.

[@philiplaycock8944]

Brilliant Anna!

[@ronnieboucherthecrystalcraftsm]

Thank you Anna i was enjoying laughting - usually i am quite - un moved = WELL DONE .

[@dstmars1]

You cannot allow that line of play to take hold. You must stop it early at your 3rd move with Rook to e5 or pawn to d4 or even Queen to h4 pinning his knight to the King.

[@nekoteroda]

strong checkmate attack

[@jaymike3302]

He had Anna in trouble right from the start.

[@AtlantaGuns]

The problem is your time 💀

[@rossmonroe3526]

Little guy is a chess Monster😂

[@Haxerous]

I like how we don't get to see him destroying you with the black pieces. Very clever.

[@richarderbe678]

Anna. You needed to ask him questions about life, on his clock, at the start of the match. Don’t wait.

[@pauliusstanislovaitis7295]

Chess is like marriage. The queen does all the hard work and sometimes sacrifices itself, while the king doesn't do much, but he's obviously the most important.

[@FernandaVulcanis]

Wow, this guy is really smart and sweet.