I Played Fabiano Caruana

I played a blitz game against GM Fabiano Caruana, who is ranked as the third best chess player in the world right now. Hope you enjoy the video!!
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[@emmanueldaillet1290]

Fabiano is quite an example of high-class master. Not bragging, respectful and good sense of humor.

[@eagle-eye29]

Trash talking is part of chess.

[@ofurhieraphael7633]

No it's not ​@@eagle-eye29

[@SuperCaaarl]

@@eagle-eye29 since when?

[@JORGE28398]

@@eagle-eye29 don't agree, it's more of a different play-styles, but definitively Fabiano's one is high-class master. True gentleman.

[@ItIsYouAreNotYour]

@@eagle-eye29 What? It's all about respect. You can't even clap or make a sound watching it. I think they should introduce blow horns and hecklers though.

[@carlosalcibiades2065]

Fabiano and the anti trash talk

[@yugiohfanatic1964]

the premature talk

[@sg12nk34]

Queens trash talk declined

[@Tom-ge4yh]

It's like he's playing with a child ability wise though tbf lol cant be being a bully

[@lilmentor3]

Fabi is such a chill dude.

[@raymondchen8261]

fuck u u are wrong as fuck'

[@WaywardChess]

This is why Fabi is my favorite top player

[@qritique]

such a nice guy!

[@benibear2995]

Didn't know he was such a nice chill guy, quite different to most of the top players that frequent KZbin. I would love for him to have a chill KZbin channel.

[@alcoholicsheep]

c squared podcast

[@WaywardChess]

@@alcoholicsheep yeah I listen to it sometimes and I quite enjoy it

[@pallemichelsen1401]

@@martinfurtner2136 Kasparov wasnt humble

[@pacisking]

it's impossible to dislike Fabi.. such a great guy

[@kaybee2286]

Him and Eric Rosen are so wholesome

[@rgsiiiya]

LOL, Fabriano is playing BOTH sides like a father helps his child.... 🙂

[@ahuachapan2]

That what she said

[@emilydegroot6436]

That's kinda how all top players are, in a casual match you'll constantly hear them talking about all the sideline options even before the moves happen

[@okklidokkli]

I did that once and accidentally helped so much that I lost... After that the young boy got cocky and arrogant.

[@nareshvasuja3506]

​@@okklidokklican feel it bro 😂😂

[@Barrytheeverchosen]

Father? He's only 31

[@JohnTitor-fw8jr]

He is so nice. Way nicer than I expected

[@johnwest7993]

The man has no ego about much of anything. He's the sort of person who would hold the door for the doorman. He's just a thoughtful and considerate guy who happens to be one of the world's greatest chess players. I enjoy his analysis videos because he thinks so deeply.

[@legoatjagoat4691]

@@johnwest7993hop off ngl 😂😂😂

[@frilystolyviper]

Vidit is also very nice. I met him once we talked for 10 mins he signed my chess board. And he was generally very nice.

[@TSubYT]

​@@legoatjagoat4691 child

[@Matt90541]

he indirectly told her to give up on acheiving Grandmaster title. Brutal!

[@jefftaylor1186]

Fabi is the kind of person that can tell you that you’re a terrible player, and you’ll think he’s being nice.

[@sanderwissink5330]

Which he kind of did....

[@mikeruck2888]

🤫😂

[@halfriver]

This was so wholesome to watch for some reason, probably because Fabi and Anna are so wholesome and chill by themselves lol, great to see them together

[@IsaacDDuke]

Does she seem a bit more flirty in this video?? She’s always playing to the camera. Part of her brand. But she seems just a tiny hit more flirty.

[@8jean8]

fabi is a gentleman

[@salvadorsempere1701]

Fabi it´s the living proof That you don´t need to be an a****le to be a Super GM.

[@feenok3314]

"Nobody likes a wobbly table"

[@Trephining]

Unless that table’s name was Fabi. Then the table would be so friendly you couldn’t help but like it.

[@DDP-Gaming]

I like how almost every GM has played the Cow against Anna for the memes

[@purpledog101]

Fabi is such a chilled down to earth guy. Gives good advice as well. Always good content from Anna.

[@point-bl4nk]

"Would you play this in a blitz tournam-" "Well.. 😃 " "Let's say, the World Rapid and Bl-" "NO 😑" 🤣

[@Zedja]

I love how many strong players play the cow opening against Anna. It's considered to be BM, but also a way to acknowledge that they know who she is.

[@AC-kb1dc]

it’s a good way to handicap yourself without being insulting lol

[@soulure]

It's a show of respect to her at this point 😂

[@ricky123443]

Fabiano would kill it on yt or twitch such a cool and chill dude! love the vibe

[@GrahamandMatthew]

He has a C Squared Podcast on YT

[@TizzTv]

@@GrahamandMatthew dang I didnt know that

[@cosmiclightning4723]

I think he shines with someone else there. There's too much he could say, he wouldn't know what to say without a framework. I think that's why C Squared works. I also think he might need a little push to do something like that which someone else doing it with him can help with.

[@viking6237]

It was fun watching 2 chess experts that are also good people playing a friendly game of chess. Thanks Anna

[@Vcdhjjhffgg]

Lol ..anna is no whr close toa chess expert🤣🤣

[@viking6237]

@@Vcdhjjhffgg that would be a personal opinion that I don’t share

[@arcitejack]

i would love an ongoing series of Anna playing the world's best players in informal games like this. gold

[@thorazine0076]

She's might get lucky and win a game against the worlds best... as much as she likes to chat, she may have one of them make a mistake.

[@Toniitony]

Such sage, realistic advice. People get caught up in goals, when the goal should be to maximize potential and see where that lands you. Like this guy. Magnus would have been a prick about this question.

[@nikhildawani2913]

Just shut up..and get a life instead of talking rubbish

[@carlosalcibiades2065]

Hell yeah

[@eagle-eye29]

Hey takes one to know one 😂😂😂😂😂

[@kdiigx]

He politely, in a roundabout way, said what Magnus would say: you won’t make it to GM.

[@Gyropilot42]

I felt like he was struggling to dodge the question, not trying to bring the bad news or lie

[@GamingClipse]

Fabi is definitely the most humble of the big 3. Gotta love him.

[@antoniotruong5647]

Fabi vs Anish would be the most chill match ever.

[@nguyenthinh5594]

not until they have to fight for the cookies lol

[@bughunter1766]

They just played a match a couple weeks ago and Anish was on fire

[@raagavanand9006]

Anish is one of the biggest trash talkers my dude

[@penguinabroad]

I love Fabi so much!! What a nice chill game. Maybe there should be a series, "Firesside Chess with a GM" But just all Fabi games!! I loved listening to you guys discussing the game throughout as well as after

[@mustafamar1437]

Falling in love with clever chess players with good manners is so easy. ❤

[@JeanneNorthcutt]

Aw, Fabi is such a sweetheart.

[@dragynmyst]

What a quality interview, much respect to Fabiano.

[@spghose2437]

Fabi gives a great response on the rating to be a GM. Gotham and Ana could take his counsel seriously

[@Abadii87]

I felt sad for Fabi and Nipo in their match .. when Nepo said Sorry and Fabi said : its my mistake!! Damm what a painful time for them 🥹 when you give everything to the game and you closer than ever to the world title! Then its fly away in a second

[@hipkarma]

Enjoyed this so much! Fabiano happily enjoying a game played in good spirit and hopefully motivating Anna too

[@ArJayDM]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="26">0:26</a> as a competitive person, i know exactly what he means. Telling someone good luck before you compete against them can be taken as, "youll need luck to beat me" kinda thing

[@sgcal-cm2vb]

luck is for the mediocre

[@Trephining]

Not to mention, in chess there is no randomness. So a blessing of luck seems out of place.

[@zvonimirtosic6171]

Chess is a battle, so you should not say "Good luck". You should say "Godspeed" or in Klingon, "Today is a good day to die". (Heghlu'meH QaQ jajvam)

[@JeffKernsTheArtist]

I found it interesting that the top chess players don't say good luck in the beginning of the game. As a pool player we pretty much always say that or something similar as a matter of courtesy. As part of the hand shake or fist bump.

[@lightninghuff]

That's snowflake talk from super GMs.

[@bobfrancis1673]

Nice content. I like his advice on getting stronger as a goal vs. getting to a specific rating. Getting stronger is more bite sized, and every small step adds up.

[@yagomohr4034]

Finally happened i was waiting this match for a long time

[@JSSTyger]

Hikaru: Good luck Fabi: Screw you

[@socratease4645]

Fabiano represents not just chess but humanity well.

[@igyd3655]

Wonderful to watch and hear GM being so supportive, Thank you Anna n Fabi 🙏

[@slibbs2869]

Anna’s true brilliant move was creating a sub par opening so every time she faces a grandmaster she starts with advantage! 3000 elo plays!!

[@chrisdonnell7200]

It's basically like playing with odds. It doesn't tank their position completely but it starts them on the back foot, honestly pretty fair for a WFM vs a GM/super GM

[@bob4919]

Big respect for Fabi!

[@seb612schuth]

Once can see that Fabi was feeling comfortable, which is lovely!

[@elrevesyelderecho]

Got the impression that Fabiano is the only one from the Top 10 GM that will set aside a teaching/training path with someone else. You can see how easily he puts himself in a "let's learn Anna" mood.

[@Mr12Relic]

If both sides play The Cow, it's the Old MacDonald Variation

[@nikkivanzanen]

What a chill person, really calming. I'd love to see more of his casual games and commentary. He'd be a great chess streamer too.

[@TondersWonders]

The Goat is already an opening. It's a variation of the Caro-Kann invented by Magnus where you play c6 and a6 before d5.

[@nellieb6585]

“No! Don’t be mean!😭🥺😭” “🤭🤭🤭” Please this has to be one of the most wholesome chess videos I’ve ever seen 🥺

[@exdejesus]

That was fun! You two seemed so collegial, almost like you were collaborating on something, rather than competing!

[@jeremiahbell6129]

Literally my 2 favorite people in the chess world playing against each other.

[@rionvalet]

Fabi played the cow opening. He's a legend.

[@bulasturubula3660]

What a chill game and chill interaction

[@CarryDev97]

Fabiano: oh you wanna go f5, probably a good move Anna: instantly move queen f5 Fabiano: but then there is the risk Anna: *froze*

[@rtp5768]

Haha yeah

[@albertdowson5436]

Fabi is such a chill dude ,didn't expect that

[@davidboivin7996]

Very entertaining match. Love ya Anna!!

[@tabularasa2015]

Kul Anna! Grattis till att ha levlat upp nåt så inihelvete =)

[@Ziad.G]

He so kind and nice Love to watch him playing

[@asingardenof]

This is one of the most wholesome games I've ever watched

[@Dr.K.626]

You certainly were winning most of the game! Congratulations Anna! Thank you for the fun content!! 😊🎉

[@chucklipscomb9203]

What a nice guy! I like to listening to both of you strategizing with each other!

[@yyyyyk]

Well done, Anna! Fabi said you have made it a tough game, and that you saw things that he didn't see, and things that he was impressed that you saw! You played very well!

[@toddybeartwitch]

What a kind and chill dude.

[@jordancorfield4684]

GG nice to see Anna winning for most of ot

[@kekmitkeks9328]

He's so wholesome

[@andremanicke8534]

The eval bar aka position is against him the whole middle game, yet he sits there as calm as possible. Just amazing

[@haniigg]

Hey anna ur tournament streams have been so fun to watch but I hope u also do some irl chess streams like u used too

[@rhysbaker43]

really enjoyed this game! especially the commentary from both

[@hoolly]

most chill dude ever

[@gilashroot8697]

Such a great game. I wish you had played a few games. He is such a nice person. I agree with his advice: work to improve until you reach your highest potential. Then see where that is. I do believe that you can a GM. You have to believe in yourself though. Good luck ❤.

[@LlenadeMalo]

What a fun game. Both of you were just having fun and chilling. Love it.

[@soulure]

He is a true master and instructor, enjoying the exploration of all possible endings. So calm and enjoyable to listen to and watch. Much respect that he took this match.

[@grammarnazi9440]

There super gms in endgames are monsters holy

[@lordtanatos84kmkn59]

I prefer to watch educated, calm, and respectful players like Caruana than the average trash talker.

[@stmcgarret]

Great game Anna and Fabi is always a class act. Appreciate the lack of trash talk which your other opponents often fling which can get old.

[@hoon_sol]

That devastating silence when Anna asks for his completely honest opinion about whether or not she could become a GM if she really tried, a small smile showing on his face as he thinks to himself, "not a snowball's chance in hell!"

[@Petete003]

What a great guy, Fabiano. Tha last "Ay, ay, ay" from Ana is definitely Español 😁😁🤗🤗

[@comedyriff5231]

No, she´s saying "aj aj aj". It´s Swedish. Aj is something you say when you hurt yourself, like if you hit your toe. But when you repeat it like she does, it means like "this is not good", or like "oh no". But she of course speaks Spanish as well, just not in this case.

[@Petete003]

@@comedyriff5231oh! Interesting. It's the same meaning of "Ay, ay, ay" in Spanish. Good to know new things about Swedish. Thaaaaaanks!!

[@CilyOnTheRun]

​@@Petete003Haha, I think it's kinda universal, we also say "aiaiai" in German :D

[@lostblue5651]

@@comedyriff5231 How do you know its not spanish since she speaks spanish, her father is spanish and this is also an spanish expression? lmao

[@larsyxa]

Yes its aj aj Swedish. Basicly meaning it hurts.......it hurts.

[@mannylokzzz]

One of the most wholesome things I’ve ever seen on KZbin

[@Pianoman1488]

Imagine Fabiano as a streamer. He would absolutely crush it. Such a likeable dude.

[@wesdonze2014]

excellent video and Fabi sure looks like a really decent chap too

[@TruthLivesNow]

He plays the cow, how fun, lol! Nice game Anna. GM Fabiano really seemed like a nice guy.

[@stevec6002]

Very chill/nice guy. I wonder who Anna is giving death stares to off camera?

[@front331]

I'm glad Fabi is able to hang out in peace without a million people trying to get his autograph. Such a cool dude.

[@FlawiuS-vh3jd]

Fabiano is so polite.

[@realkaiser]

great video! enjoyed very much. 🎉

[@davidanderson_surrey_bc]

Kinda cute how all of Anna's "uncles" indulge her by playing her opening.

[@truthpopup]

I would try to go for IM first. There is nothing shabby about that title.

[@sub.consciousnz1312]

you basically have to go for IM first anyway...? and FM before that

[@TizzTv]

I love fabi; he is just so smooth with everything

[@ReclusiveMountainMan]

Caruana is a class act. Really enjoyed watching this. Thank you, Anna.

[@gerardbeck457]

Jeeze, you played Fabi too. You go girl! I need to go back to see if you played Nakamura! But damn, lucky you but I am thinking well deserved! And you two are talking about the game the entire time. Oh, and I watched the video where you played Magnus, I think it was in NYC.

[@PickleJuiceDuce]

Fabiano v Anna in a chill match is what is right about chess💯

[@dohpam1ne]

This is probably the most cheerful I've ever seen Fabi

[@gilashroot8697]

I love that despite his really bad position with the Cow, he still managed to not lose 😂❤.

[@iv3shf]

Really relaxing to watch! Fabi is great and not bragging!

[@LR-jv2zd]

I like the chemistry balance between you two!

[@pharaohcaesar]

I love all of these Masters. They're such humble people to get to know but they're all very interesting in their own unique ways. Chess is quite unique because of how well the fans can get to know them. I just can't say enough good things about them!😀

[@TurbineFlyer]

I would love to see Anna and some of these top GM try shogi as well.

[@stefanmarraccini8646]

So here's an explanation of Fabi's win for the non chess players: Anna resigned because she wasn't going to be able to stop Fabi's black pawn from getting to the A1 square. Getting the pawn there would allow a "promotion" of the pawn to a Queen which would make it very easy to quickly checkmate her. Tough for her to defend that square because her Bishop was of no help (it only can attack white squares) and her King was the only way to stop it. That's what she meant when she said "I can't stop it, I can't stop it". And then Fabi noted that it become a loss once that pawn made it to the A4 square. Fun game with two people of quality character. Fabi is a great champion and a class act. Thanks Anna!

[@Batman-bh6vw]

What a huge honor for Fabi.

[@apokaa]

Watching Fabiano play blitz is gold

[@davidbkopp]

Fabi is the chillest dude on the planet

[@PhO3NiX96]

Fabiano: I'm playing a bullet match against Nihal soon Anna: *eyes fill up with hope and sparkles*

[@ColinBukovec]

Great chemistry! Fun to watch

[@junkapopo]

Verdict is in: we like Fabi

[@tranthaian9338]

Actually we don’t know who is rank 2nd and 3rd because it depends on each person perspective. Magnus said in Levy interview that Fabiano is rank 2nd

[@rossmonroe3526]

You played well, good game😊