I Was SHOCKED When I Realized Who My Bar Opponent Was...

I played a blitz chess tournament in Paris, in a bar called Blitz society, and faced someone that I really was not expecting. Hope you enjoy the video and let me know what you think about the voice over!
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[@onarose]

Loved hearing your clear commentary and thought process throughout this game so much! What an exciting match. Please keep these OTB games coming! Many blessings to you! xo

[@fluffycotton4683]

Totally agree with your sentiments, now subscribed, thank you, really, really enjoyed this format,❤

[@steffenhesslarsen]

I completely agree. I actually use it to get a bit of a better understanding of chess, and I tend to play a bit better after listening to Anna go through her games. Unfortunately there's a limit to how may of these videos Anna can produce. If you can suggest other chess content creators with clear explanations of their thought-processes, It'd be really helpful?

[@denniszenanywhere]

I actually prefer this type of chess vlogging than the talking while playing.

[@archivist17]

Yes. Excellent commentary!

[@ewei318]

Great game. I wish we could have seen you guys have more time at the end game.

[@Shakaloha93]

This is BY FAR the best gameplay/video you posted. I like the commentary. Hearing how you strategize and why you make the moves you make help a beginner like me. Keep it up!

[@kp74952]

Agreed!

[@derekg5563]

@Shakaloha93: Have you not seen a video that explains the moves of a chess game before? You can type in things like "banter blitz" and it's just hours of someone explaining their moves as they play. You must have been missing out on a massive part of chess videos so you have lots of great content out there for your joyful discovery.

[@nunyabizznez2805]

Are there others with a hot swedish girl? I may have just found my new kink

[@o.a-b7212]

The Serendipity of being recommended this video and instantly recognize a school mate from my grade from Lycee Massillon in Paris, Wojtek !!! I attended a couple of the chess club lessons he ran at our school when we both were in middle school ! I lost touch with him but I'm glad to see him do so well in chess! Bonne continuation Wojtek :)

[@fybard8922]

Hi fellow high schooler ;)

[@joshwatree]

The voiceover was great. The thing I appreciated most was the visual overlays that illustrated not only the moves you made, but also the choices that were available and the thought process you went through as you decided which move was best.

[@derekg5563]

@joshwatree: Have you not seen a video that explains the moves of a chess game before? You can type in things like "banter blitz" and it's just hours of someone explaining their moves as they play. You must have been missing out on a massive part of chess videos so you have lots of great content out there for your joyful discovery.

[@ToniT800]

I liked this format a lot. No loud music, you explain your thought process well. Also, the turtle seems to still be your biggest enemy=)

[@user-ww2lc1yo9c]

I found you. I have been waiting for new exciting FPGA videos for many years. It has been so long since your last video that I found a girl, fell in love, got married, bought house and had baby and there is still no new FPGA design video. Why did you forsake us? Many of us are alive to watch content like the one your produced on your channel.

[@ToniT800]

@@user-ww2lc1yo9c Hi. Well, life happens=) I finished the university, got my first job (FPGA unrelated), now into my second job (also FPGA unrelated). EE is still my field and I would love to make and share some interesting projects. Right now it is not my priority, right now I want to reach an ELO of at least 1800 =)

[@kungogge3047]

bro i went to the guys channel, you are really stalkin him huh? hahah@@user-ww2lc1yo9c

[@Aethelbeorn]

@@user-ww2lc1yo9c It's been 6 years man... time to find other content to consume.

[@user-ww2lc1yo9c]

@@Aethelbeorn There is hardly anything like the videos that this guy makes. I am willing to pay and subscribe as long as he can make atleast 2 videos a month on digital designs.

[@DanielMunoz-ni7zz]

I love that you included your step by step thought process. I wish more chess streamers would do this.

[@derekg5563]

@DanielMunoz-ni7zz: Have you not seen a video that explains the moves of a chess game before? You can type in things like "banter blitz" and it's just hours of someone explaining their moves as they play. You must have been missing out on a massive part of chess videos so you have lots of great content out there for your joyful discovery.

[@weaselbusters]

So much better in this format with a voice over! Clear and efficient!

[@Stratijev]

No, it is not. People with even a slight hearing loss have problems if they cannot see the speaker, that is, they cannot read lips. The speaker should always be visible.

[@weaselbusters]

i have a hearing loss problem and still it s better like that, the CC are more precise and the analysis is more structured @@Stratijev

[@ThorirMarJonsson]

I have no idea how I ended up here, but that was such a fun and exciting video! I loved hearing you explain what was going through your head and your reasoning behind your moves. I'm going to have to dig up my old chess set now!

[@dioright]

With this kind of audio and voiceover this looks like a psychological thriller.

[@WayanMajere]

Yeah, i wanted to watch something nice and comfy before I fall asleep - now I am sweating and have a high pulse rate 😅

[@trex9263]

I really liked this format of you narrating what your thought process was during the game. Good game, Anna! 👍

[@klauseuler9186]

That helps players in "normal" Hobby-Club niveau.

[@sinkronize]

Yes, much better than the distracting cheap talk

[@doyourownresearch7297]

it is like the wonder years

[@donhardy9248]

The narration made this SO much more exciting -- and I'm not even a chess player. But I also appreciate the education that comes from understanding the thought process. REALLY cool. Best chess video I've watched so far.

[@derekg5563]

@dnhardy9248: Have you not seen a video that explains the moves of a chess game before? You can type in things like "banter blitz" and it's just hours of someone explaining their moves as they play. You must have been missing out on a massive part of chess videos so you have lots of great content out there for your joyful discovery.

[@chrisdrummer86]

This is a great way of making your videos. I enjoy this way more than the ones where you just play and talk to the other player hehe. This way you get to explain a lot about moves and strategy and I get to learn a huge deal. I paused the video every single move and try to make my move and see if I could predict what you both were going to play. I really liked this video. Thank you

[@nachociatti4401]

I agree

[@derekg5563]

@chrisdrummer86: Have you not seen a video that explains the moves of a chess game before? You can type in things like "banter blitz" and it's just hours of someone explaining their moves as they play. You must have been missing out on a massive part of chess videos so you have lots of great content out there for your joyful discovery.

[@chrisdrummer86]

@@derekg5563 thanks for the tip!

[@justajumpingypsygirl]

I like them both, but I learn more in this format. I do like heRing the trashtalk sometimes though.

[@brett6468]

One of your best videos. Cool setting. Unknown and strong opponent. Suspenseful musical score. Great commentary and visuals on your thought process and chess theory. Good job on not over-talking which would have diminished the game's tension.

[@alveolate]

as a chess novice, i'd appreciate more arrows and/or highlighting of pieces/squares that she mentions with algebraic notation... i'm still slow at locating pieces/squares using the A1-H8 call-outs :(

[@junkgum]

A-D is queenside and E-H is kingside. 1-4 is white side and 5-8 is black side. Now idealize sweet 16's coordinates which is c3-f6. You'll get it without arrows and perceive faster.

[@khoya]

what's your rating@@alveolate

[@reezellthia]

@@alveolate you are allowed to pause the video if you wish :)

[@CapDanAddams]

Agreed

[@GlennHanna8]

I love the commentary! I do not play chess, I know the basic moves, but for the first time, I'm hearing the thoughts of someone who is playing the game. Thank you. I like your other videos too, 1 on 1 interactions and people being happy and laughing in a competitive/casual environment is always heartwarming. This one is more intense, but educational

[@TravisHi_YT]

Bobby Fischer wrote a book about playing chess that explains a lot of this if you're interested.

[@MrJzplastic]

I got REALLY into the thought process as you narrated your moves. Please do videos like this more often with play by play evaluation

[@dhekwucieoejduf]

I really got into her top. Its good for chess. Subscribed.

[@Aerojet01]

@@dhekwucieoejduf And brain to go with it.

[@phillip3075]

It was really neat hearing your thought process on the play by play. I really like the overall format and story telling you put into this video. It surely took a lot of effort to make but it was very engaging and I can’t help but want more content like this.

[@thomgizziz]

Lets be real if this was a dude doing the same thing you wouldn't be watching... that is her whole thing just being pretty and selling that and people can use chess as an excuse and pretend that she is special.

[@MrNASoul]

I commented how proud I am of your game and congrats to your Mom and yourself for playing that tournament a few weeks back. You are helping to bring back the Chess resurrection Anna, wishing you and your's Happy Holidays!

[@daveseddon5227]

Loved the voiceover, Anna! 😊

[@alcoolbc]

I have to watch this again! The voiceover is excellent insight for those of us intrigued, compelled, and honored to play the game, even at my low level.

[@SPWoz]

I appreciate how you have this set up so it is easy to follow - and explaining your thought process is very helpful. Love the positive attitude and great smile!

[@josephgaribay4894]

This game was such a pleasure to watch. Your comments were entertaining and instructive and I was literally on the edge of my seat as I watched the game unfold. Really well done!

[@user-cp6vi1fe6x]

The voiceover is brilliant Anna! following the match closely in real time I'm seeing perhaps half of what you are until you're short of time and then I'm blown away! So good!

[@KenLane3]

I like this format quite a bit to hear your internal dialogue. It opens up the internal game to those of us used to studying the external game!

[@michaelgray5100]

Love the voice over analyzing the moves and why you did them. So informational and just a great video to watch the game.

[@oweckayx]

I really like this form that you have video and inside you are explaining. Really nicely consumable content :-) Keep on going!

[@Hanaconda_Aquaponics]

I don't normally watch chess games, but your commentary and hearing your thought process made it very clear and interesting.

[@samuelberry9152]

It's such a pleasure to watch you play, strategize, be so friendly, appreciative and skilled! Keep it up!

[@DrSamsHealth]

I lover everything about this video - your demeanor when facing a strong opponent, the challenge and overall positivity! Great job! Merci!

[@steveuli5068]

I really like the format with the music in the background and your descriptions of what you're thinking and doing, it was fun to watch, thank you very much, your channel is very funny and the chess games are varied, I like it...thanks a lot

[@lynnnezzy]

Anna! Give yourself more credit. You can keep up with them! You have shown that more and more. You're playing the strongest chess of your life. Your instincts are honed, and you have a great feel for the board.

[@emillyyelen5169]

she is just being modest...

[@michaelgoetze2103]

I think it's a Swedish thing. My sister lives there and she says that you just don't boast about yourself.@@emillyyelen5169

[@non9886]

because he screwed it up. today everybody could be master i see...

[@guardianangel1468]

Of course you would know that, as you are of course a grandmaster yourself. @@non9886

[@RobertLee-wi5kc]

I agree but give him credit. He had black yet in not really respecting or perhaps because it was a small tourney he did try to take the initiative.@@non9886

[@epgui]

I really love this format where you narrate what you're thinking. Super helpful.

[@rstross]

Thank you for adding your commentary - it was most informative. Congratulations on playing such an excelent game.

[@bhaaz]

These days I don't watch too many chess games. But this was more than captivating; it was artful. Beautiful and entertaining and both parties could change gears without losing focus or quality. A worthy clash of minds and habits on par with hours of drama on a stage. Thank you for posting.

[@blizzard2099]

Wow I really liked this. I love it when "Playing Anna" and "Analyst Anna" are edited together like that ! And good job on that game 🔥

[@TimSingletonearthtiger]

Voice over commentary was awesome. I am not even claiming to be a chess player past the understanding of how the pieces move but this was certainly interesting and enjoyable.

[@RobertSmith-gu7qo]

I have to say that I found this fascinating. I am merely an amateur hobbyist and your commentary taught me much. Thank you.

[@sayresrudy2644]

one of your better vids bc how clearly you described it (& bc how sweet & humble you are).

[@Murthi22]

One of the best videos I have ever seen from you, nice music choice, very very nice commentary, also very impressing chess! This was like a movie!

[@thefourthquarter7429]

Great video with clear explanations I actually felt like I followed and understood the thinking behind most of the moves. It felt good as I am much lower rated. Congrats on drawing your higher rated opponent!

[@christopherschafer9753]

Love the voice overs!!! Keep up the great work

[@scottcampbell5536]

Well done Anna - a brilliant battle. Merry Christmas :)

[@OhMac86]

My name is... GIOVANNI GIORGIO

[@davide7541]

HAHAHAH

[@BCMZ]

....but everybody calls me Giorgio.

[@DonAntoni]

My name is Slim SHADY, can I have your attention please!

[@andrew.hd48]

But everybody calls me GIORGIO 😂

[@giusepifm]

😂 daft punk

[@ernestbostock]

Such a great video to watch. Voice over is perfectly suited to this format. The emotion came across brilliantly.

[@OlleJonasson-pr8lu]

This was realy a good show and so instructive. I like the good pedagogic and the dramatic music to it. This was one of the best show you done Anna. Thank you !

[@DicksonCiderTonight]

That was fantastic! You’re a rockstar. When your folks see the game, they will be very proud.

[@markadams7046]

This was really enjoyable to watch. I like these play by play commentary games.

[@redryder8622]

Thank you for explaining these games. I really enjoy trying to follow. I’m an honest beginner and the commentary is so helpful.

[@javiersays]

she is so honest about her emotions.. to keep your thoughts and ideas together on a winding down clock is crazy... and the not have composure to respond to the opponent..

[@bootymagiclol]

That was intense! Very good job! :D You make chess so entertaining to watch. :)

[@benmillan6500]

Great game! You've improved so much lately! To be fair you were probably better than me when you were 6 years old but it's been cool to watch you getting better over the last few years.

[@billeddy]

i was thinking the same (about commentary)... I've enjoyed watching, but the insight from your commentary is really valuable and I enjoyed the quality of your voice and its energy to make watching and listening both quite enjoyable. ty!

[@rolandkarlsson7072]

Nice work! It was many years since I played chess seriously. But I can 100% relate to the feeling, playing a better opponent, and holding it just fine. Drawing or winning. With time running out. But back then the (mechanical) clocks did not add seconds if you were fast. I can just imagine the extra pressure when you can keep on this time race for a longer time.

[@LemmonyQuack]

That was great to watch. Love the commentary on your own thoughts, I'm still new to chess and it makes me understand the game better.

[@tomtyler7058]

Totally cool. Good game to study. Excellent voice over! Would much rather study these games played in accessible chess tournaments than the big grand games of the past.

[@RozakisMD]

Great video. Loved the way you did the commentary. You discovered the solution to how to show a chess game. Hearing YOUR thought process was the key. Imagine if your opponent revealed his thought process as well.

[@Octavianus08]

Bra format, Anna! Kul att du berättar i realtid. Bra spelat!

[@garfieldfarkle]

Anna, you're fantastic and a wonderful ambassador for the game of Chess. I love your gentle, cheerful demeanor that is not just pleasant, but also disarming. Some of my favorite videos are of you playing hustlers in New York thinking they are going to roll over you, only to go down in defeat that carries some deserved humiliation because of their dismissive attitude toward a gurl. You're doing everything right. Keep the videos coming.

[@thublit]

Wow:) Very nice talk thru, makes it dynamic!

[@iwal1645]

What an amazing game. Your comments and challenges were just so much fun to watch. You should play him more often.

[@mrmaster9801]

Don't know why this video came up among the suggested ones, but I'm glad it did. I only know the basics of the game and it was very helpful seeing a match with the thoughts of one player being narrated. That and the subtle music really made it very exciting. Thank you so much for this experience.

[@robinc7669]

Love your videos. I am classified as a Chess Grand Disaster with a rating (untested) of 3. However, I followed your commentary with ease and could understand the reasons for your moves with clarity. Thank you for helping out a chess lover who ain't as smart as you!! 😄😄😄

[@pollydowdlepolly]

Your voiceover was really informative as a weaker player. You're showing that you can go toe to toe with stronger players more and more every day/

[@glennfowler8880]

Anna's analysis is so confident. Love her enthusiasm. Mesmerizing ambassador for the world of chess.

[@Olliphant]

Anna , sharing your thought process has been very helpful to me. Keep this going ! Thank you

[@STONERCREEK1]

I watch alot of Poker vlogs where the player narrates in the same way you do here. It makes things much more interesting getting your insight on the game and your moves. Keep it up!

[@Where-is-Jessica-Hyde]

Yeah, I'm sure her future opponents get something out of it as well. 😉😆

[@donnyh3497]

This was a very fun game to watch and great commentary too! Great job Anna!

[@MichaelDelugg]

Loved the commentary, and I'm so proud of how you played.

[@millardbrown4769]

Very much enjoyed your voiceover, explaining and outlining your thought processes. Thanks!

[@RACViking]

Good game and great commentary. Well done in every way!

[@hugovangalen]

"It was at this point that I realised...", I thought that sentence would end quite differently. 😅

[@joshuanun4933]

That I .................

[@aylen7062]

​@@joshuanun4933...fucked up

[@joshuanun4933]

@@aylen7062 no cussing please in Chess only Alexandria Botez is allowed to cuss.

[@aylen7062]

@@joshuanun4933 Forgive me Alex, for I have sinned.

[@joshuanun4933]

@@aylen7062 funny , no mocking , cussing allowed lets be nice.

[@synesthetically]

I loved the format, commentary, and background music - what a great mood and video!

[@GRWelsh7]

Wow! That was a nail biter. You are an amazing player and I'm enjoying your videos. Thanks for posting them.

[@richardknouse618]

Anna, you play well enough to forget about fear. You played at level with this IM. You even overcame his bishop pair.

[@KenFullman]

I believe that was Wojciech Moranda. She did really well.

[@ev25zv]

@@KenFullman That's actually my neighbor Eugene. I taught him chess a couple of weeks ago.

[@Jagang8]

@@KenFullman Wojciech Moranda is a 2600 GM. Definitely not him.

[@KenFullman]

@@Jagang8It looks like him (at least to me). Perhaps he lied about his elo but the alternative is that I just might be wrong (which is a strong possibility).

[@frakasat]

@@KenFullman Looks like Wojtek Sochacki to me Edit : in fact she give his name at 14:58

[@talerngngamkajornwiwat5635]

The end game went crazy. Full of adrenaline🤣🤣🤣. Very fun to watch.

[@SamXDesc]

So, KZbin ended up recommending your channel to me through another video (in a New York park). I watched a few more videos and liked them. This video was really good; the ending is crazy. It's impressive how you manage to think and move pieces so quickly, even while making mistakes.

[@Alkalite]

Very solid performance Anna! Your board vision and awareness throughout the game was admirable.

[@andreas1337able]

That last part made it beautiful. Dont forget you are up there too. One thing, as a none chess player that struck me. In the beginning, you were the one moving pieces. He on the other hand moved his back line, but was not in offense at all. He was letting you move pieces more forward which resulted in him striking you first. As he was just baiting you and than attack when you opened up by moving all these piece. Only to find a gap in his defense, which there wasn't since he did not do much to attack. Again, there could be many reason. I hardly ever watch or play chess. It just struck me and wonder if this is some sort of tactic?

[@cjgeist]

Because white has the first move, white will usually be able to dictate the opening and get the pieces to more advanced and central squares. Black has to play more accurately to avoid being overwhelmed by this advantage, and black did so here, managing to activate the pieces well despite white's space advantage in the center.

[@johntatum1951]

Very good draw, Anna...congrats...you can make it to 2300, for sure!

[@aaronnickell3717]

Very concise commentary, Anna. And a great game! Well done!

[@imc47]

Hola Anna! Es el primer vídeo tuyo que veo y me ha encantado! Qué bien lo has explicado y ambientado con la música. Vaya partidaza! Al final temblando y todo jaja 👏👏👏👏👏

[@user-px1vi1os3r]

I literally didn't feel the time as i was watching this because i loved the game Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉

[@TakesTwoToTango]

Anna: So what's your rating? Wojtec: I'm a 2300 IM. Anna: 'It was at this point that I realized that I was facing a strong opponent'

[@Mala_Li]

Wojtek

[@computer_toucher]

Yes, like the bear @@Mala_Li

[@noelignacio931]

Absolutely love her she even laughs during her narration of her game

[@DavidBranson42]

That was a great game! Very even, and I like how you suckered him into thinking he would win on time, then continued to fight until he offered the draw. You may have been nervous, but you handled the time pressure masterfully.

[@Dakodii]

Anna you played some of the best chess you have in your life here. Every move was perhaps the best.

[@junj1023]

This commentary video was PERFECT I loved it I could sense the tension Please, make more!!!!!

[@klauseuler9186]

That was goose skin feeling lol

[@JustinSideU_]

Good for you. I've watched well over 100 of your videos and you have grown to be a young menace in the chess world.

[@acari27]

humble tense unpretentious and just really inviting video to watch. congratulations! nicely played.

[@theburnedman6473]

You’re the coolest chess player, great and fun game!

[@carlossaraiva8213]

He started confident and nonchallant but as the game progressed he started to realise he was playing against a strong opponent and become more focused and concentrated and took the game more seriously.

[@alfblizz2423]

yes..and when he took it seriously he won

[@MihajloNastic]

​@@alfblizz2423no offense but moment you take a look at top 100 and see(I cant finsih this senctence because feminists will find where I live)

[@Uhtredrag1080]

It was a draw.@@alfblizz2423

[@peterstanghellini393]

This was exciting. good job and thanks for posting

[@lsthemerciless6534]

Great commentary and explanation, the chess on top really helps understand what's happening. Glad you had a draw with this guy; he was pushing too much but you managed! :)

[@ronbirnbaum1968]

Great game, Anna!! Mom & Dad will be proud! All of us are proud as well!!

[@sfesniper9016]

You're such a joy to watch, pure genuine excitement and love for the game and the experience. Someone tell Magnus to coach this girl to GM!

[@yt45204]

Yes, Magnus should teach her the Drunk Monkey Chess-Fu style that he plays late on weekends

[@terran5569]

Your voiceover helped me understand the game and kept me involved.

[@tsalVlog]

Loved the voice-over, it made some things a bit clearer than I think just watching could have done. Thanks!

[@Itsnotme12332]

Love you anna!!!

[@user-zu7ij7vv6j]

Love with Anna's smile 💜

[@auurbjarnadottir6138]

Perfect Anna. Like the way you comment, the good background music. Love it!

[@tedwalford7615]

I'd never seen you, but it came up, and I watched all and learned so much. Subscribed!