I Played Fabiano Caruana

[@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.

[@Minerva6699]

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

[@griffinq8003]

Are you serious? He fucking destroyed her and she didnt even realize it: Anna: When are you starting your own chess opening? Fabi: Ive come up with things, but I dont think anyones ever really named anything after me He's calling Anna a cow here.

[@stevejones799]

I like this wayyy better than creepy Nak.

[@lilmentor3]

Fabi is such a chill dude.

[@raymondchen8261]

fuck u u are wrong as fuck'

[@MislavIvkovic-sx8vd]

Canabiano Marijuana😂

[@Kubanezi]

@@MislavIvkovic-sx8vd are you okay dude ?

[@calldwnthesky6495]

@@Kubanezi are you upset because he has a sense of humor and you don't ?

[@Kubanezi]

@@calldwnthesky6495 not really, umm I think he just made a terrible and cringe joke Im pretty sure I would be funnier if I tried but being funny is useless

[@pacisking]

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

[@kaybee2286]

Him and Eric Rosen are so wholesome

[@DVIs101]

I think Fabi more than Rosen though I like Rosen a lot. Rosen might smile and speak softly but the way he plays tells a different story. He likes to trick you and he likes to play dirty. 😉 ​@@kaybee2286

[@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

[@purpledog101]

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

[@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.

[@Matt90541]

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

[@FutureGM09]

@@Matt90541 he didnt say that, but even if he did he would be correct. Anna has no chance

[@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.

[@PlatinAviation]

@@IsaacDDukeI think so too.. maybe a little bit 👀😊

[@simonlevett4776]

Wholesome ?

[@pativi6643]

@@IsaacDDuke No, not really.

[@pativi6643]

@@IsaacDDuke She is acting much more mature and a bit more serious in this video though compared to others. Perhaps she sees it as an oportunity to genuinely learn something.

[@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

[@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.

[@PaDdYwHaCk-y6o]

Yeah most of them do have ego problems. I think Hikaru is just misunderstood though. He genuinely likes helping people learn and get into the game but he gets a bad rep for his somewhat cocky attitude.

[@muhammadputera6593]

​@@PaDdYwHaCk-y6o nah, he's not misunderstood. He's both helpful and a dick. People are complicated like that

[@shen1801]

Why would you need to be an asshole to become a super GM?

[@eliasvonbrille]

​@@PaDdYwHaCk-y6o You didn't just really say he is "misunderstood" did you 😂😂 "Everybody has a Hikaru story" He is infamous in the Top scene like no other player for insulting ppl to their faces when he loses and throwing tantrums. That's just part of his character. Ppl are not that black and white. But he is most definitely NOT misunderstood 😅 Many Top chess players have gigantic ego bc it helps you get to the top. If you despise losing you train to lose less and thus became the best. That's how most of them do it. Magnus, Hikaru, Fischer, Kramnik and so on. The amount of chess players that have very strong narcissistic tendencies is staggering but it also makes sense. This makes Fabiano, who doesn't have that at all, even more impressive.

[@Molehasmoles]

​@@PaDdYwHaCk-y6oYou say most of them has ego issues but Hikaru of everyone is misunderstood?! 😂

[@NeufeldBrad]

Fabiano is so gracious. Huge respect for being a kind and decent human being!

[@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]

🤫😂

[@TrentMRobertson]

No, he's more like a black belt teaching you how to spar, and then you wake up on your back with him holding his hand out to help you up.😊

[@purwantobudisantoso6523]

@@TrentMRobertson agree

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@Outland9000]

That would be great winter time content.

[@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.

[@justajumpingypsygirl]

It feels like she's kind of doing that. Magnum Carlson 1, Hikaru (? Spelling) 2, Fabiano 3

[@dragynmyst]

What a quality interview, much respect to Fabiano.

[@GamingClipse]

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

[@mediamannaman]

Agreed! And yet, I don’t dislike Magnus or Hikaru. They don’t demean or degrade others, lauding their superiority over them (except sometimes playfully among friends).

[@valnovanoth]

@@mediamannaman Magnus actually stated that him and Hikaru are just "better than everyone else" at bullet chess. Which is true, but he actually stated it so...

[@griffinq8003]

@@valnovanoth thats not demeaning or degrading others..... They are literally the best in the world in that format

[@mediamannaman]

@@valnovanoth Yes, I’ve seen the video of Magnus saying that. Hikaru even reacted to it on his channel, where he laughs madly when he hears it. 😂

[@DDP-Gaming]

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

[@mikasa_sucasa]

Fabiano is just so pleasant. And such a strong player. The fact he actually gets nervous makes him very relatable

[@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.

[@hipkarma]

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

[@JeanneNorthcutt]

Aw, Fabi is such a sweetheart.

[@ArJayDM]

0:26 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.

[@costo8779]

What i like about anna is her ability to make a video not only showing the chess game but also creating such a beautiful vibe. Keep it up!

[@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

[@alienwarex51i3]

@@Vcdhjjhffgg 2175 peak rating is at the upper end of the "Expert" classification (2000-2199). The next step up would be Candidate Master (2200-2299). She's not just an expert, she's one of the better experts.

[@Vcdhjjhffgg]

@@alienwarex51i3 lol ....🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@igyd3655]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@griffinq8003]

I dont like the advice personally, its a deflection from the original question: "Do you think I can become a grandmaster?" What he said is good advice in general, but not when talking to someone who has devoted their entire life to a particular thing. Granted, I don't blame Fabi, I don't think Anna should have asked the question to begin with because she knew the answer to it, but she went pretty cold after his answer, and you can tell she's a bit hurt by it, because he's essentially saying - and she called it out in the video - shoot for FM or IM

[@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

[@nathanbanks2354]

The risk of running out of time...but Anna would never do that.

[@socratease4645]

Fabiano represents not just chess but humanity well.

[@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 😂

[@lordtanatos84kmkn59]

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

[@seb612schuth]

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

[@mistersethy]

This was an amazing video, Fabi is pure class.

[@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 became 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!

[@FilmColossus]

Where did she go wrong in the game? The power bar was so high for her. Did she have a path to victory and lost it or was she always at a disadvantage?

[@joep1551]

@@FilmColossus Even though the evaluation bar was strongly in her favor, she never realistically had a chance. The only reason she had the advantage is because Fabi chose to play a poor opening (the cow.) Anna just doesn't have the skill to capitalize on the big advantage (that was gifted to her) against a player of Fabi's caliber. Now if Magnus would of jumped in while she had the big advantage, Fabi never would have recovered.

[@point-bl4nk]

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

[@Outland9000]

lol

[@nellieb6585]

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

[@alcidesfp4701]

¡Gracias!

[@spghose2437]

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

[@bob4919]

Big respect for Fabi!

[@antoniotruong5647]

Fabi vs Anish would be the most chill match ever.

[@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

[@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!

[@daverowe1081]

I really liked his response to Anna's question about becoming a GM: that it is a fine and admirable goal to have, but everyone should just try to become the best version of themselves. Good practical advice for life as well

[@EmL-kg5gn]

Yes I really loved that too!! For the reasons you said and because that’s what’ll count at the end of the day. Even if everyone thinks you’ll make it you actually won’t progress unless you focus on the game and the steps along the way

[@Kagemusha7]

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.

[@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.

[@chucklipscomb9203]

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

[@tabularasa2015]

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

[@Mr12Relic]

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

[@vanillacakes]

Underrated comment 😂

[@Not_that_Brian_Jones]

😆🤣

[@i.g.l.z.9215]

What a friendly vibe, that's what I love about chess (playing with kids as their after-school avtivity, that's how it feels; consulting, discussing the candidate moves, encouraging and helping the opponent to improve).

[@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 ❤.

[@alexanderkurz3621]

I noticed this before, there is so much to learn from the throwaway remarks of strong players. Great video. And now I know what a nice person Fabiano is, I know whom to support next time he plays a big tournament.

[@yagomohr4034]

Finally happened i was waiting this match for a long time

[@Jisooee]

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

[@mustafamar1437]

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

[@Ziad.G]

He so kind and nice Love to watch him playing

[@toddybeartwitch]

What a kind and chill dude.

[@LR-jv2zd]

I like the chemistry balance between you two!

[@quixodian]

Great to see Fabiano in person, very different from just watching moves with a voiceover commenting.

[@kekmitkeks9328]

He's so wholesome

[@chessassassin2813]

She knew she wasn't going to be a GM. She was there for a lesson.

[@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

[@Pianoman1488]

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

[@recumbentrocks2929]

Love this! I like the explainations during and after the game. It helps us novices learn something new.

[@enjoy4797]

Wow, I didn't know that Fabiano was that humble and kind. He is one of the best in history, but he keeps his roots into the ground.

[@grammarnazi9440]

There super gms in endgames are monsters holy

[@andremanicke8534]

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

[@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.

[@gabrielting]

Anna has a crush 2:00 Adds the right at the end Seeks validation or approval on a subconscious level

[@jeremiahbell6129]

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

[@vikingnusantara]

anna is more interested in the small talks than the game

[@PickleJuiceDuce]

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

[@stevec6002]

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

[@ReclusiveMountainMan]

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

[@ladeedaa]

No joke, these 2 would make a very cute and inspirational couple!!!! ❤

[@ragnarkisten]

Anna has never thought about good luck as being sarcastic. Just goes to show what a genuine good person she is!

[@sbjrcourses7961]

Fabiano is a class act!

[@mr.orange8205]

I love Anna's enthusiasm, and Fabbiano is just such a pro.

[@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

[@manojo123]

the rook to C7 1 second decision was something very impressive! not only blocked the king to pass the column but also prevented the only diagonal white bishop could go to prevent queen promotion! GMs are just out of this world people.

[@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

[@gekko805]

I would think twice before moving anything once I heard "this is probably a good move" from my opponent in chess.

[@rossmonroe3526]

You played well, good game😊

[@mannylokzzz]

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

[@JSSTyger]

Hikaru: Good luck Fabi: Screw you

[@doji-san]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[@DoctaRon]

Fabi: kind, supportive, helpful , chill Also Fabi: brutal attack at 8:42

[@kazablanka6597]

PLAY THE COW FABIIIII

[@Glowupmastery]

The atmosphere was everything. Thank you for this moment.

[@CarlosMagnussen]

Wow, it's impressive that he came back from like +6 or something! Just better time management or did he play a bit tricky and chaotic to try to get you to blunder?

[@justarandomanimegirlpassin5341]

No he played a shitty opening, made couple of mistakes, then just proceed to outplay her in a time scramble because he is just stronger in low time situations

[@kpNov23]

​@@justarandomanimegirlpassin5341what mistakes did fabi make in the beginning and midgame as you implied?

[@justarandomanimegirlpassin5341]

@@kpNov23 idk the bar moved

[@justarandomanimegirlpassin5341]

Also i didnt say the mistakes were in the beginning

[@asingardenof]

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

[@art_scream]

Listening Fabi is like a meditation, like his calm sigma style

[@albertdowson5436]

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

[@majormoron605]

If Fabi actually plays the cow against nihal, anna's gotta make a video about it! XD

[@captain_britain]

Oh, you KNOW she'd milk that cow

[@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.

[@Musix4me-Clarinet]

I realize that it _is_ a privilege to play chess with Fabi. But, I *know* he has to feel like he is the one getting the prize of sitting across from Anna.

[@168193404]

Thanks!

[@biglewtoo6047]

I enjoyed this one. I got know Fabi a bit better. Where did this game take place.

[@fvh7278]

It's probably in Stavanger during Norway Chess, I can hear the Stavanger dialect in the background

[@biglewtoo6047]

@@fvh7278 I had my suspicions that it probably was. Of course, I can’t recognize Norwegian dialects.

[@davidboivin7996]

Very entertaining match. Love ya Anna!!

[@TWolf317]

So if I look up The Cow on a database will it show that Fabi played it? 😄

[@jRoy7]

Databases normally only have rated games from FIDE events. ;)

[@TWolf317]

@@jRoy7 I was kidding. Thus the laughing emoji.

[@jRoy7]

@@TWolf317 Oh. :)