I Played Chess in an Anechoic Chamber.

In this video, I tried to play chess in one of the world's quietest rooms - an anechoic chamber. There are a lot of people on the internet claiming that you go crazy by sitting in in one of these rooms, as you can start hearing sounds you’ve never heard before.
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[@MEMERSLIFE1]

*Playing a game of chess in a quiet room sounds like every players dream instead of a nightmare*

[@Buc_Stops_Here]

Agree. For that it would be ideal!

[@MEMERSLIFE1]

Carlsen be like:

[@abder5332]

I have tinnitus silence is a nightmare

[@bahaako1]

Anechoic chambers are not an altogether pleasant experience. It’s hard to understand just how quite it is and the consequences of that. It is so quite that you can hear your own heart beating, because there is no background noise to drown it out, the whoosh of your own breath, your bones creaking whith every little movement, tinnitus-like hum, but so much louder without any other sounds to distract you.

[@NapoleonGARDENINGTV]

Yes! That's true!

[@lewisjones284]

1:23 Anna has now made history as the first person to ever lose a game of chess in an anechoic chamber 😂

[@paqman67]

This scenario would be the Botesz sisters worst nightmare 😂

[@aspiknf]

The younger one is hyperactive...I think she would not like it lol. She likes to be in a noisy environment!

[@NicolasdeFontenay]

They would just manage to overwhelm that place x)

[@bonolio]

@@aspiknf There are people that love solince and there are people that need to fill silence. I strongly suspect Andrea is probably a fill silence type.

[@EmmanuelLee1691]

Exactly 🤯

[@Zraknul]

How loud can Alex yell ANDREA when she keeps shifting around in those rooms?

[@DexM47]

I've been in an anechoic chamber. The weirdness comes from the fact that usually you hear your own voice both through your ears and through your skull (bone conduction), but in an aneochoic chamber the first effect is suppressed, no sound comes back to your ear, so your own voice sounds "muted" to you, which is really disturbing.

[@Sir-.-]

Wow that's very interesting. Sounds like an experience, pun intended 😅

[@mtaur4113]

So like the reverse of hearing a recording of yourself?

[@VaoDxArchAngel]

@@mtaur4113 You can experience it by wearing both ear plugs and ear protection. That way you should be able to have a 0db background sound. Difference in that from an anechoic chamber is that you can't hear anything except your voice through your skull

[@thear1s]

I hate speaking with my noise cancelling headphones on for that exact reason, it's just slightly less worse than hearing your own voice feedback with a fraction of second delay

[@bonolio]

Had occasion to do work in an anechoic chamber a few years back, a colleague would start getting anxiety attacks within a few minutes of being inside, where I personally would be happy to spend hours inside. Admitted my first time was strange for 10-15 minutes until my brain calibrated, but after that I found it serene.

[@TEKRific]

I like these new creative videos of Anna's. Push on, explore and experiment! And the game wasn't bad either!

[@EmmanuelLee1691]

Almost thought you were Heisenberg 💀

[@TEKRific]

Lol@@EmmanuelLee1691

[@toriless]

16, so old, time to retire

[@Sixsoul]

Now they're called Annachoic chambers 😹

[@hojdog]

😑

[@aspiknf]

Bad-um-tsss!!! 🥁

[@Computertypad]

MORE LIKE ADRIANSÖDERSTROMCHOIC AM I RIGHT xDDDD

[@icecream5125]

⁠huh huh?😂

[@Taima]

lmao, well played

[@Roskellan]

I have worked in an electrically quiet room, used in my case to test aerials for satellites. The room is electrically quiet because it is covered in prisms made of carbon loaded foam. The secondary effect is that the room is acoustically quiet as well. I found the room more creepy when I was there alone, after a time you could hear your own heartbeat.

[@davidwilson6577]

In a fully anaechoic chamber, you can hear the blood rush around in your veins next to your ear. It's neat.

[@henrikandersson4205]

Looking at his eyes, I think Arne has spent some time in that room

[@HappytreeLuis]

Bro looks like he's seen a ghost, haha.

[@timbrand3147]

💀💀💀

[@viktor-reznov]

hhahahhahaha

[@mikan1546]

This is definitely one of the most unique chess content videos I've seen so far... I would love to be in one of those quiet rooms by myself for at least a few minutes to see what it's like, but I feel like if I was in there with someone else I would be really self-conscious about how they might hear me swallowing or my stomach growling or something like that. I don't know if I could focus on a chess game in there!

[@asatsuki9250]

yeah imagine letting out a nervous fart when they check you :(

[@visionbishop9517]

I worked at Verizon corporate,we had one of those rooms.And it was padded. We used it when we were stressed,upset,or feeling overwhelmed. I loved it!!!

[@venisontron]

Anna keeps coming up with weird places to play chess, and random Finnish guys keep accepting her challenge

[@Lucas-oc3hg]

The guy she played in this video was swedish though

[@KS-xx5xq]

Oh I would, wouldnt you? Gotta practice openings, maybe she will play around Silesian post war bunkers someday.

[@Joel-vw9mo]

I think he meant like the guy at luleå university or whatever had a very finnish surname

[@danwarpula7198]

Finns are naughty boys!

[@dsmj7389]

I'm impressed by the confidence level in your stomach. If I get too stressed out, my stomach might get tied in knots and start making noises through the whole game

[@sucktitles]

3:47 When you've eaten too many tacos 3 hours ago but you're in the middle of an interview

[@sargamrath6-d56]

😂first like

[@RichiRichi]

Your voice over during the game was amazing, I felt myself in a silent room. Can't wait to see the other videos from your roadtrip! 😊

[@lCatdogl]

I really liked this video, 1st because of the environment and 2nd because it was easy to understand the logic of the moves each one of you guys played! Excellent video!

[@spudjuice9314]

This playing chess in unusual places could really blow-up for Anna. Imagine seeing Anna play chess in a swimming pool underwater in scuba gear, near a volcano caldera such as Askja. on a Merry-go-round or Ferris wheel, on the Great Wall of China, top of the Eiffel tower just to name a few. The possibilities are endless.😆

[@_Pookie_]

Great video! I love how your videos are and not just playing chess only but more about the experiences.

[@TheChessViking]

Anna! Great video! Aside from the usual great edits, this was an original idea and the video kept me interested and engaged the whole time. BUT, more than anything I thought your verbal explanations of the moves and the course of the game were simply fantastic and universal for so many levels of players. GREAT Job!

[@rickfensch]

Awesome video! I loved your narration during play, so that we understood what you were thinking. I think the video would be even better if we were also hearing Adrian narrate what he was thinking, back and forth perspectives!

[@joeb4142]

So she’s in a acoustically quiet chamber and yet you want more chatter?

[@efthorpe]

Wow! What an interesting experiment. For contrast, you should try playing chess next to the stage at a heavy metal rock concert.

[@kaosailor]

Notice this, Anna has taken us into a game thru all the techniques: curious facts, horrifying possibility, new unconventional background for playing, epic tone explanation and a PRO guest as well.. Dude this is what working hard means, it's more than chess content, all the support and love from here 👏

[@Weightingtablesafter]

I don’t think Anna realizes the impact she’s making on the chess world. Her videos are so well-done, with exciting thumbnails and titles that make you want to click, and because of that they get pushed by the algorithm and draw people into chess. She’s the sole reason I started playing and soon chess became my passion. I started in February and I’m now 850! Thanks Anna!

[@HongKongGuy612]

Love your work Anna, great editing and story telling, proud of you!

[@FadiFlashi]

I loved this video soo much >< the story telling, editing, and stupid jokes were so entertaining 🤣 Also the 2:58 move with pushing the pawn was so educational to me, I feel like my chess knowledge leveled up from 4 to 5 (out of 100 💀)

[@yurymleh]

Anna, you make chess so interesting. I absolutely love it. Your smile just brings another layer of enjoyment into the picture! Thank you for all the content you make!

[@Miesko1]

This is where boby fischer wanted to play

[@paristhewabbit]

“And that is when I realised it was the king that I was after” Wise words Anna.

[@TheDragonl_]

My biggest takeaway from this is that Luleå qualifies as a "small" city 😞

[@veldy71]

I’ve worked in the hearing aid manufacturing industry. I’d never spend more than a few minutes in those chambers! It makes me feel like I need to blow out my ear drums. HORRIBLE!

[@theemptyatom]

"I needed to get an advantage somehow, otherwise this match would be unfair" interesting statement

[@slythespacecat]

This is an incredible video! Amazingly well done! Love the storytelling and format. And your editor deserves a raise! Much love and congrats on such an awesome video!

[@aspiknf]

Anna Cramling: "How cool would it be to not just be the first Chess player to be in an anechoic chamber...but also be the first player to WIN a game in an anechoic chamber...I'm gonna win...I'M GONNA WIN!!! I wonder who my opponent is going to be?" *door opens* *Magnus Carlsen enters* *door closes* Anna Cramling: -_-

[@dadimadh4528]

Who'll be the first person to play the Cow in an anechoic chamber? *That's* the question.

[@ejharrop1416]

A certain level of background noise removes some amount of distraction for little noises.

[@SirVampyr]

Such a cool video! Love the editing and concept :)

[@trassage]

I think you were at a disadvantage because he is purely Swedish and his power comes from silence and isolation (at least that's what I heard about people who live in Sweden). And you were born into a noisier world (and spent time with Andrea) so such environment wasn't giving you the upper hand. GGs. Although I'd hoped you'd win)

[@petrac2840]

That's a very stereotypical and hugely untrue view of Swedish people. Sure, Stockholm is quiet compared to New York or any other huge, crowded city. And we have lots of small towns, nature and forests. Sitting next to a stranger on the bus almost feels illegal, but we're not "used to silence" more than any other people from a small town. And for the isolation... Some (few) like to sit alone in a cabin in the forest. But most enjoy the company of friends and family.

[@gvmorais]

this video is so cool. the edition is on point. nice work!

[@HeroHondenbrok010]

Super cool video idea! Very original and creative. Thank you Anna

[@marquez7371]

Amazing video idea and the commentary of the game (and the whole video) was so majestic!

[@anonymustarrasque3550]

Anna: "It was the king that I was after."😂(6:37)

[@bobbynygaardchrisitansen6874]

great idea you had with this video. you should install sound absorbing panels in your own youtube recording room. Because you sound much more different in the quiet room.

[@apefu]

Until you have actually "experienced" an anechoic chamber you will have a very flawed picture of what it is like to be in there. It isn't only silent. It lacks echo for all the sounds you take for granted. I have never tried to play chess in one but I have been in one (except the pieces on the wall was a lot bigger). It really throws you off and, at least, I was very uncomfortable. There was no echo at all and it felt like every sound was "drawn" on a chalk board by you and you had very dry skin on your fingers. I remember being very excited going in and extremely relieved leaving. I have a hard time grasping how Anna endured it. Mad props!

[@apefu]

I just want to add - I really enjoy the silence (pun intended), just not at that degree of silence.

[@blvdk]

What an unique kind of chess content!

[@ArtUr-Foto]

Great idea! Next time you’ll win…😅

[@ConstitutionalFreedomFighter]

Now you have to find a Black room. It is painted with the blackest of all black and reflects no light. Even with a light bulb in the room it seems dark. A chess game in a Blackest of black rooms and a single light bulb overhead would be another challenge. Like the room with no sound, the room with no reflection is said to play games with your sanity.

[@Famezonen]

Opened the door and waited for you to walk in. What a gentleman.

[@herrdog]

Honestly BRAVO Anna! The most creative and informative chess streamer BY FAR!

[@TheZerokool187]

There should be a video of just the game in pure silence

[@anonymustarrasque3550]

I love how the pieces make small noises when moved. That would be my sole semblance of sanity.

[@ryanthenormal]

You'd think so, but because those small noises don't interact with the environment, they don't provide any relief from the silence. Instead they accentuate the absolute lack of any sound reflection. You could scream at the top of your voice in there, and you'd still get no relief.

[@Dae-Ying-Kim12345]

* 4:09 I've heard echo in quiet car ,too ! That is very insane. *

[@000aleph]

Anna, you definitely have narrative talent, keep going

[@jamesduggan7200]

A+ for originality and creativity - thx Anna - alwyas a pleasure.

[@Sagerydian]

WHEN ANNA SMILES WE SEE 70% OF HER SKULL

[@nickjerrat]

Anna this is so amazing and creative! Keep going with these incredible ideas.

[@jeppepaberget2168]

Anna, nice to see you are taking chess to extremes=). If you are ever in Växjö you have to play under the water tower "Eko templet". It is the opposite of the "silent room". Sound reverberates like no where else.

[@GNU_Linux_for_good]

It can't be quiet in such a room, because I can still hear my toenails growing.

[@Shaun_GTI]

These new innovative videos are quite amazing and I really think you've got a new angle on the game in order to get the streamer of the year award!

[@scottall71]

This was an excellent idea, to have a chess game in a chamber like this! On top of that interesting twist, your narration was very good, keeping me [the listener] engaged the entire time! I often zone out 3/4 through. I mean I love the game but it's hard to follow sometimes lol 😊 The part where you say: "...he pushed his rook to the second file, and asked my queen where she was going to go. My queen had no answers." - that was a spectacular moment in chess, and narration - you should get a golden pawn award for this 😎💖💖💖💖💖💖💖👍

[@EducatedNow]

Very interesting. I learned something new today since I never heard of such a room, enjoyed watching the game too.

[@lellyparker]

It may be that anechoic chambers have no effect if you are already crazy before you enter.

[@TheLeopard2A6]

[@zekeharris6839]

As someone with tinnitus this room would be a nightmare T-T

[@Computertypad]

I really enjoy the storytelling. It makes it very enjoyable to watch even if you are a chess noob like me :) Great job! :)

[@judsongordy8872]

I’m ready for the Antarctica video! Maybe one in Death Valley as well

[@brucecrane9605]

I like the chatty, laughing, and smiling Anna when she plays. Anna's personality makes her matches so much fun. Chess Princess.

[@dashtheorytv]

Anna has become one of my favorite youtubers! Her videos always make me smile!

[@scottcampbell5536]

Good game Anna and great content as always :)

[@kamilfingr371]

Very interesting experiment. Thank you for share.

[@zeal2407]

Great video! Made me think I was watching a documentary haha. It's unfortunate that the video is only 10 minutes long :(. (Quick tip: When filming people, it's better to have their head in the centre, rather than their torso. Noticed this during your meeting with Dr. Arne and Adrian's introductory panning shot).

[@schwerdtr]

It is not only the absence of sound (most anechoic chambers are very well isolated gainst noise coming from outside) it also the absence of echos that human uses to orientation. So the human ear becomes more and more sensitive to any noise. and the smallest noise becomes louder than it is. and there the miss of any echos is very unnatural. Very often the sensitivity of the human ear becomes so high that tinitus like noises becomes a problem ... In most cases you have semi anechoic chambers in the case it is a real anechoic one but the floor slaps under the chairs and the table of course is echoic a part of the sound. I am used to work in anechoic environemt from time to time but I would prefer to play chess an misy bar - I have 5 brothers and sisters - so I learned to survive in a noise environment ;-)

[@mmazz414]

DANG!!! Next level chess content, Anna. Creative and fun, thanks for this!

[@betorockmetal]

You can tell the guy who maintains that chamber is already crazy... Just look at his eyes!! lol.

[@mathiassonneborn8797]

It's funny that for some people living in such a room would be heaven while for others it'd be hell

[@mikhails5483]

Cool! Tho i wish she would've asked her opponent more about the experience

[@evantm2588]

I knew someone had to do it but I'm glad its you Anna , really trying to make chess more mainstream.

[@diegodescalzo]

The best of the video, is Anna explaining every move. Looking forward for more content like this.

[@Nonentity33]

Such a cool video idea!

[@homey4523]

Funny but the Botez sisters could find this place as a torture chamber. LOL They prefer a noisy environment.😄

[@geauxgaia]

Love this concept video, this is Brilliant and look forward to more of this creative top notch content Anna

[@rays2794]

Excellent content Anna, interesting stuff!

[@jmacalangi]

I really like this vid. The way you narrate your mindset and what you think in general as your play chess is great for learners, and it probably keeps non-chess viewers' attention. Can you do more like this please?

[@jhnwriter2879]

Well done Anna. Good content.

[@theherk]

Anna. I love what you’re doing with the channel.

[@zw3565]

Really cool to watch. Enjoyed your commentary

[@ikvangalen6101]

People are not used to silence anymore…. Such a shame…

[@webcrawler9782]

I really enjoy your content it's very well put together and highly entertaining

[@TheMolinator]

This video and previous one is getting Creative! 🙂👍 Chess combined with personal type blog & adventure experiences. It does not have to be about 'Chess' only. Botez sister mostly focusing on their Twitch (many of us don't watch Twitch) and not much content at their KZbin channel (mostly shorts). I think the tolerance to silence depends on personality type. I feel very calm during silent periods, even hearing my breathing, heart beat & stomach noises! Your chess opponent also seems to have that tolerance to silence, where it does not bother him.

[@remimonsel9944]

Next you can play in the loudest room, just to compare what is the worse

[@22gregory22]

Love the commentary.

[@leesmith9299]

i love the dramatic map graphics for "ALL THE WAY" - actually just within my own country

[@Haening]

You're the most endearing person I have ever witnessed in my entire life. You're an amazing cinnamon roll, Anna :)

[@Kane-ib5sn]

our lovely Anna was totally out-classed. that guy deserves his rating. and, it shows what happens between two widely spaced players...

[@mattvish2591]

You should make series on playing in strange places. How about a chess game underwater? Using scuba you get one hour easily, doing it on a single breath at least 2 min (with a bit of practice... even much more with training)

[@mattvish2591]

You should check out Deep Dive Dubai for example, they do sponsorships and even have a chessboard 😉 Bullet Chess on a single breath... Imagine! ...reach out to Kirk Krack for technical freedive training and DeeperBlue to facilitate all. Imagine an epic mermaid match-up with one of the Botez sisters... I guess I would not be the only one who would find this exciting.

[@DexterityWay]

That's epic! I'd love to try it for sure

[@mauriciojcYT]

I would totally love that. I use to meditate and your ear becomes more sensitive. Also I always have loved silence, and generally have been disturbed by sound. I don't like tv, the blender, the clothes washer or drier, etc.

[@gtrmusic69]

Fun video. Thanks for posting.

[@stefanfredin7120]

I work alot with EMC (electomagnetic compability) and spent some time in semi-anechoic chambers. Been in full anechoic chamber aswell. I'd love one at home for sleeping.

[@peisenxu952]

This wasn't what I expected when you mentioned it at the end of last video - at all

[@oscr_zen]

I mean, popping a fart there would be catastrophic.

[@markrobertbb]

Imagine being the first chess player to play the Cow opening in an anechoic chamber!

[@helxis]

When someone with a huge audience asks "is there anything you would like to say?", answering "Buy my stuff" is one of the worst things one can do. We know where that guys priorities are.

[@Siderite]

So that's where NM comes from: Nordic Master! Always wondered about that.