I PLAYED CHESS IN IKEA

I made everyone at IKEA play chess against eachother....hope you enjoy the video :)
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[@noxteryn]

They are so confused! Anna is acting like a mythological guardian: "If you want my help with the furniture, you will have to answer my riddle!" 🤣

[@ruthxk7844]

🤣🤣🤣

[@ruthxk7844]

True!!

[@TheLeopard2A6]

Wokege

[@darksidezcubing4045]

Anna definitely has the most creative chess content 😂

[@Sebastian-uf3vr]

Totally Agree!

[@TheLeopard2A6]

Amen.

[@user-wu7ug4ly3v]

Certainly the most Swedish 🇸🇪 content 😉

[@Dirt_Biking111]

Meanwhile Levy talks about how Magnus blinks.😂

[@ecospider5]

She has done a great job creating content in the real world. Where chess is not normally played.

[@p_louis]

When you build your IKEA chess set, you end up with an extra piece in the end.

[@executivelifehacks6747]

Hopefully a queen or two, they are useful

[@FredPlanatia]

@@executivelifehacks6747 that would have been an awesome prank. Start the game and then say "Oh, wait. I am missing a part. Let me see, yes, here it is. The queen. Does that ever happen to you? That you think parts are missing but they are still in the box? Hahaha silly me."

[@thefruit]

He will always have this amazing story to tell about the lamp, even his grandchildren will hear about how he beat the guy in Ikea!

[@lollycopter]

Dude had a lava lamp shirt lol - he really loves lamp!

[@wastedbread8036]

@mardigmasrian5857 no

[@markadams7046]

I love how she did the commentary on plays for the beginners. It was like listening to commentary between well seasoned players, though they obviously weren't.

[@user-lb3jw6jk1s]

It is difficult to approach strangers in a store because they think they are solicited to buy something. Congratulations to Anna's effort & camera person's help to complete this video.

[@user-yz8wt5bs4i]

They are solicited to buy anything they want, and for free. 😆

[@user-lb3jw6jk1s]

I was referring to those annoying people who walk through the neighborhood and knock on your door trying to get you to buy services or repairs that you can do yourself.@@user-yz8wt5bs4i

[@markg.1159]

Also because they are Swedish, and Swedes are not really into interacting with strangers in public. Like, it's got to be one of the hardest countries to make this kind of KZbin video in.

[@wryandwatchful]

This is the moment Anna realized her niche existence in this world playing a board game for a living lol.

[@MetaKnight89-zg4tg]

Chess is a niche but the fact she even found 2 people in a random ikea shows that it’s getting bigger

[@misterexclusive8282]

​@@MetaKnight89-zg4tgchess is widely known about, but neither knew how to play. One hardly knew how the pieces moved, the other couldn't tell a good move from a bad one and didn't know he'd mated his opponent. Chess is getting bigger indeed, thanks to things like the Queens Gambit, and Carlsen being a pretty big internet personality, but it is still niche by far.

[@bassmeo3937]

finding 2 random people that heard about chess but don't know how to play doesn't sound that hard@@MetaKnight89-zg4tg

[@viktorvondoom9119]

@@misterexclusive8282 Still a niche, but not uncommon to see people play or solve puzzles on their phone when I ride the bus or train (in the Netherlands)

[@carinamarques92]

or maybe: it says a lot about the people who go to ikea haha

[@ReinkaosRecords]

Once again, the definition of hard work: pretended to work there, helped some customers, provided educational info, made people play, even paid for a prize. Standing cheers for you Anna! 🔥

[@arthurdent2094]

I love the fact that Anna - who is Swedish, can go up to random people in IKEA which is a Swedish store… in Sweden… and speak to everyone in English and no one thinks this is even remotely odd… But this was tremendous fun. Great content as always!

[@jqxok]

I thought it was a bit odd, but it's certainly not unusual in some industries to come across workers who do not speak Swedish. The most common is probably restaurant staff. What I thought was even more odd was that Tobias did not speak English. That is practically unheard of among Swedes his age.

[@ivan_pozdeev_u]

@@jqxok Is English a part of mandatory school curriculum in Sweden? If yes, he probably studied it badly and his English was too bad for him to dare show it.

[@landsgevaer]

@@ivan_pozdeev_u He didn't know yet he was filmed though, I presume. But it is very rare to find a young person who doesn't speak any English. I like that Anna pronounces the "i" in Tobias in that special Swedish way around 5:31. Being dutch I rooted for the dutch guy. This was a.. eh.. fascinating game to watch.

[@JHaras]

Well despite the part of service people not always speaking Swedish, Anna rather looks Spanish to me (I’m Swedish, and have been to Spain a lot) The guy “not speaking English” is weirder, although he DOES actually understand and respond in English, but he’s apparently not comfortable using it. English has been mandatory since the 50’s

[@landsgevaer]

@@mardigmasrian5857 Why start about f'in jebus here? But nah thanks, if jebus loves me and wants me to repent he seems like a polyamorous manipulative stalker to me. I'll pass. And if jebus is not that, then that certainly means you are that.

[@allanaaron2281]

I enjoy how you find different ways to share chess with people directly and through your videos! I love your spirit and attitude.

[@dennisbartsch3478]

The beginners game with anna observing and narrating from the background was like watching an animal documentary.

[@pheasantphilms3439]

🤣

[@DjFoXxy89]

Much respect for your professional behavior not bursting out into laughter at the game between the 2 dudes 😂😂

[@skiddwister9143]

Meeting Anna in an Ikea is a happy day in itself.

[@AndersHaalandverby]

The next best day is not being in Ikea at all😂

[@AndrewBrophy-Romans8.1]

Only Anna could make a game between beginners seem interesting lol I also love the music during the King hunt

[@ckobo84]

I found the game hilarious, almost died laughing. I'm way below Anna but WAY more advanced than these guys.

[@AndrewBrophy-Romans8.1]

@@ckobo84 When I saw Black’s opening moves, I knew he was a goner. The music during White’s King hunt was hilarious. I’m well below Anna in playing strength but appreciate her analysis and hope she posts more tournament videos - both ones where she played and ones she’s just analyzing.

[@juliel2488]

Games with beginners are even more entertaining because it's so unpredictable lol

[@AndrewBrophy-Romans8.1]

@@juliel2488 Good point. And unlike games with high-rated players, I’m not wondering why they played the moves they did. Actually, I guess I am still wondering, but from the opposite angle lol I love how encouraging and yet still honest Anna is at the end of the game. You played very well for someone who doesn’t play much is like saying You’re in great shape for someone who doesn’t exercise or watch what he eats

[@Kcseales]

Congrats to him! That was actually a fun game to watch, with your narration.

[@davidburrows7482]

After watching that match I suddenly feel like a grandmaster 😂

[@Crossfirev]

😂 I feel similarly, but it's an awesome reminder of the progress I've made in my time playing chess

[@ytechnology]

It was very entertaining to watch... I could keep up, and relate to the blunders.

[@minephlip]

strangely enough , completely new players always seem to have some creative/surprising idea's when playing chess. Especially Emil (or Emiel, as it's sometimes spelled in the NL) found some moves that were quite good, often setting up something he wanted to do one move later- seems simple enough but he did it with moves that i hadn't spotted yet, even with so much more time invested in the game than him. Granted i'm not the best player myself, but i have some serious hours under my belt at this point. Always nice to learn something in an unexpected place.

[@viewpoint2515]

Both white and black played an amazing game. From going to knowing very little about chess to seeing threats and defences or attacking a piece twice to chackmate was amazing.

[@i_like_bananas1034]

Playing chess at IKEA is the only game where losing means you end up with more furniture than you started with.

[@NorthgateLP]

The question is, is that really a win? xD

[@DarkTrapStudio]

@@NorthgateLPIt's defenitively a win for Ikea.

[@MrSombraySol]

Great video! I like that your not just a pro chess player, you're a chess ambassador and humble enough to play random people. That really makes chess some if it's greats pros: conecting people and making community

[@GuyEdwards001]

Great editing and storytelling in this one Anna! Your channel gets better and better everyday and it already started out SO GREAT!

[@croissants1280]

Simp.

[@mrmikemrmike]

😅 I can't stop laughing. You are definitely ready for the next Mission Impossible sequel. Looked like everyone had fun. Well done!

[@goodtoGoNow1956]

I just love watching Anna. Her inexorable enthusiasm and cheerfulness and energy make my day. Also... look how brave she is. I admire her.

[@mackenziekid]

That was really charming. Your enthusiastic narration of a new players playing was a lot of fun.

[@notme222]

I love the idea of Anna showing up for a creative chess location and accidentally getting put to work instead.

[@captain_britain]

10:07 I love how Emil looks to Anna for approval after finding that vicious fork

[@blizzard2099]

Somehow I enjoyed this as much as watching high level chess. It was really fun. Again hats off to Anna's creativity !!

[@darkstatehk]

I really enjoyed this especially the commentary during the game, Anna made it sound wonderfully suspenseful and the background music was perfect!

[@Simon-T.]

Fun video. It's interesting watching the thought process of people who don't play a lot and I could almost see you bursting at some points wanting to help them!

[@NadineShozuya]

The grace of your mother's kind commentary shows in your gentle words to the players.

[@danlightner8531]

I am a beginner, and relatively new to your content. I have to say it is really great to see how excited you are about chess. Your channel is fun and interesting, it makes me want to learn more about chess. Thank you, Anna 😊

[@Tomas-Odebrant]

When I was a kid this was the only IKEA in Sweden (and thereby in the world!). I remember that we a couple of time drove from Gothenburg for a whole day excursion to go to IKEA in Älmhult.

[@kabloom6776]

5:04 “Would you like to play and beat someone who’s equally bad” lmao you didn’t have to say that at all😂

[@turicsa]

Anna is the best ambassador the chess world could have hoped for. So much enthusiasm while also being happy and chill.

[@mrmanson]

I love how at the beginning, depending on the situation, one player or the other face goes from great dismay to absolute joy ^^

[@lizziefrances]

I love how Anna commentated the game without any irony! Love how encouraging she is of novice players.

[@vitorisfrozen]

Anna: are you interested in buying anything here? Person, at IKEA: No. 🤷‍♂

[@yesdude]

I love the dramatic music in the background 😂

[@ellensong3575]

Your enthusiasm for chess always makes me happy. I don’t really play but I love to watch your matches, your parents playing chess and your creative fun content. Cheers! 💜

[@JV-uf2mv]

this was pretty cool, you explain things so well. look forward to more!

[@vincentL.7]

IKEA gonna start selling a chess board called Skogbacken or something after this

[@geargeekpdx3566]

"CowOpen"

[@AmeyahOfficialTV]

really like these creative chess videos! also the editing so well done. :)

[@user-ek8gs4ij4r]

Great idea for a series, finding random players at random locations, and analyzing the game while in progress.

[@ConstitutionalFreedomFighter]

It's been a long time since I played chess but Anna's enthusiasm is second to no ones. She makes me want to play someone.

[@roamer1588]

Well done to both players for taking part👍

[@Cage5]

This is content. Creative, brave, full of twist and entertaining. That's a good direction Anna.

[@Svally]

Just came home from IKEA and I see Anna post this LOL

[@DatFlipTho]

You are so sweet the way you complimented them after the game Härlig video som vanligt :)

[@bain5872]

This was really fun! Anna, you're such a wonderful person and an awesome chess player!!!!

[@HansDelbruck53]

Anna's always fun to watch even if you don't like or follow chess.

[@borussiadortmund6558]

I’m amazed how her voice range changed immediately when she spoke Swedish 😂

[@stevec6002]

Anna, I love this idea, this was so much fun! I loved seeing your knowing looks when they blundered and how happy you were for them when they did a good move! Makes me actually feel pretty good about my game, lol!

[@Sagerydian]

Damn, what a game! Great comment as well. This was really nerve wrecking, because at any time anything could happen!

[@Toshko18]

Your positivity is contagious 🙂

[@croissants1280]

Simp

[@DarkTrapStudio]

This is the most Dramatic game Ive ever seen, the music and Anna comment make it so intense

[@magicja]

That is so nice of you to do that. I comend you for your bravery talking to people you have never met before in order to bring people together using chess.

[@charleywillett]

Anna is amazing! I want her channel to go to the moon! This is the kind of content the internet needs but doesn't deserve. Keep up the good and creative work Anna! Love it!

[@TheDiceman56]

Anna you certainly get full marks with honours for your content. This was a stroke of genius to promote chess. Excellent and so good to see. Well done!

[@porkerdapig]

wee need more of these!

[@ace942]

This was enjoyable. I would like to see more content like this where you have regular players who are new to chess play the game. I hope he enjoys the new lamp.

[@yazan_ation]

how kind she's when she said to them 'you played very well' 😂😂

[@elemileTLDR]

Anna, your commentary of the game was delicious. Thank you for being so kind and invested.

[@ibn9000]

This was so refreshing to watch. Great video Anna

[@user-pf1wc3fu1t]

This is a great video! You opened up the whole new world to these nice peeps!! ❤

[@mikeruck2888]

I actually like watching beginners as much as the best chess players. It's like watching your favorite team in a close game lol

[@johannescuellar9021]

What a fantastic idea! Such wholesome content as always

[@vincenzochieppa689]

Anna's videos are always hugely original, funny and kind at the same time. Her unlimited passion for chess is the engine for this creations. She goes from a serious tournament to a match in a Ikea store to challenges to New York players. Nothing proves better the gurus quote: "follow your passion and you'll find the path"

[@anthonymcclure1568]

Got to love the energy she puts into it great stuff

[@benediktduckers1899]

Ikea is also known in Germany for eating Köttbullar, having a computer which don‘t know how to build a Chess Board and say that it is Chess!

[@biotubby1]

Appreciate your videos that brought me back to chess. The bright smile helps a lot too.

[@Blotgjutarn]

Mer sånt här :) helt klart min favoritstund på kvällen den senaste tiden att runda av med lite kvalitétsunderhållning.

[@Kiwigigante]

I eat in ikea, I spend my Sunday in Ikea, if i can also play chess in ikea i can live here and be happy

[@elonado]

I think that's one of the rare pranks where everyone involved is happy. Ikea sold products and got free advertising, you got a new KZbin movie. We got something nice to watch and the player got the chance to win a nice price.

[@hatezis]

this was a nailbiter

[@KrispyPlatypus]

I love the on the spot CEO decisions you’ve made in this video. It shows ALOT of fire in you

[@TylerWhitlock]

Anna's energy is through the roof. Can't help but smile.

[@richardknouse618]

This was a real adventure into moves that have never been seen before.

[@ruthxk7844]

This is wild content 😂 I was suffering at the beginning, but I did it till the end and I'm happy for it. Good match!!

[@MuscleBandit]

I think that made all of us 600's feel a bit better about our abilities lol

[@croissants1280]

Simp

[@TheLeopard2A6]

😆

[@davidlampmanmusic]

Haha. That guy who thought it was Chest day 😂 But you definitely made their days 😊

[@davidanderson_surrey_bc]

Heh. You'll notice the segment ended right then and there. One wonders what happened after the camera was turned off.

[@bulletnutz6382]

It really should be an international chestday😄

[@christophegibbs9339]

Enjoyed that. Thank you Anna!

[@Rawrkorn]

I was feeling really lousy today and your face cheered me up, made me feel a bit better ❤

[@GeorgeArtDream]

he really wanted that lamp lol - I am done :D

[@rcollins1202]

A tornado hit an IKEA in Texas. Now all their furniture is in pieces. 🤣

[@bobgeorge6371]

I don’t know why, but “he won.. a lamp” made me Lol

[@yagomohr4034]

Anna smiling after she tell him how to move the knight is amazing

[@scottcampbell5536]

Great video Anna - always making Chess fun. You bring such a bright personality to all your videos. I envy you for following your passion.

[@Remiixora]

“He rally wanted this lamp lol” haha that’s sounds like a burn 🔥😂

[@TylerBeastyChess]

How awesome is this! glad you found some cool people with mixed backgrounds ❤

[@AV8R_Surge]

The girls looking at Emil as a hero; Tobias was a good challenge.

[@kdayahya]

Hello. Can you please post the full video where you played against an Italian opera singer? I saw the video on shorts and i loved it. I would like to see the full video

[@tedquaker954]

Anna, your energy is infectious!! Awesome!!

[@OGRE_HATES_NERDS]

her commentary during the game is so funny 😂😂

[@MichaelMarteens]

Crazy that this video ISN'T sponsored! Good to see chess content thats different from 99.9% of everything else out there!

[@Luis_Barutti]

Very nice! Congrats Anna!

[@tomriley5790]

Of course when you play Chess in Ikea there are lots of pieces left at the end :-)! Actually loved this! So fun watching Anna! I really liked following the commentary! kudos to Ikea for letting her do this :-)!

[@deric2606]

This game was very tough to watch. Great content Anna keep up the good work.😂🤣

[@blacknwhite5451]

Fun video Anna. Just proved you can make any chess game exciting with your commentry. Oh and by the way, world chest day sounds like a super idea as well. 😂😂😂

[@swahn9777]

Anna has such good chesscontent, and as a swede when you hear how delicate her voice is in swedish you really hear that she is her mothers daughter lmao!

[@Petrhrabal]

omg, that second game ... the music in tells everything :D

[@tjgh2764]

Anna Just Standing in the Background smiling the whole chess Game Long😂