My GM Mom Tried To Beat Gothamchess...

[@k.upward]

Mom confessional: I played g6. Very exciting, yes. Levy confessional: Well, it all started when I was a little boy……

[@zahreel3103]

Definitely call her mom. Nothing wrong with it

[@MusiCatsKing]

Or if you are going to call her Pia, call her Queen Pia.

[@tobeess]

Honestly get Levy and Alex call her Mum as well.

[@MusiCatsKing]

@tobeess That's ridiculous. Calling her Her Majesty would make more sense!

[@davidjoseph7142]

I paused the video to come here to say exactly this. Other people can call here Pia, daughter has to call mom mom.

[@GrimScythe2058]

Agreed. Also, it's sweet to hear Anna call Pia mom. Not to mention, good for content too!

[@HeyHoHereSheGoes]

Pia is so gentle and humble with her wins and losses… favourite GM? Pia Cramling :)

[@zerax84]

i totally agree

[@FabioGuilherme-kc3iu]

Call her Mom, please! I once was one of my mom's student in school and I know how it feels to call our moms by their name🫣

[@foxylady8-i3p]

Is pretty common in Sweden to call your parents by their name. I have some friends doing it all the time.

[@FabioGuilherme-kc3iu]

@@foxylady8-i3p Yeah, on a second thought, where I live in Brasil🇧🇷 there actually are people calling their parents by their name. It depends on the level of intimacy you have with your parents. Is it also like that in Sweden?

[@xavierica]

I do the same always call them by their names

[@Octokillz_]

My mom always calls my grandma by her name

[@Turalcar]

Our homeroom teacher's son was in our class. He didn't call her "mom" in front of the class, unless the situation called for it ("Mom, seriosly?").

[@svante124]

The Production quality of this Event is awesome!

[@AnnaCramling]

Thank you so much!

[@Isaaaa_Belle]

Girl, you are totally fine to call her your mom. I don't think anyone is gonna have an issue with that.

[@CabinFever52]

Yes, everyone already knows she is your mom.

[@bhgtree]

I have been a fan of GM Pia since the 80's (in particular her amazing fight in the Interzonal and Candidates in '85/86) and this fun and challenging match is so enjoyable.

[@kd6tas]

I'm 61 and rooting for Mom.

[@gchomuk]

I'm 65 rooting for Mom.

[@robindao5]

i'll be rooting your mum well into my sixties ;)

[@NewUser000NewUser]

30 n also rooting for mom

[@danielthehyperboy1]

@@robindao5 Sus!

[@richardjames6947]

60 and rooting for mom.

[@R7onYt]

POV Anna did not watch the game and asked Levy who won Levy: "Your mom"

[@ramachandra776]

Pia is a lioness in classical . Levy has his task cut out .

[@warrenginmartini]

Levi has his casket cut out, not his task.

[@rs8247]

She is YOUR MOM! Call her mom not Pia. Love your content Anna. You are 1 of the reasons I started playing chess and took interest in it. Keep up the great work!!

[@murkywters]

Same

[@Lindastyle]

I completely agree with everyone else. Call her Mom, because I love how you are a chess family. If you call her Pia, it feels more distant.

[@stevewalsh3001]

I’m very new to Chess, but this has to be the most elegant game I’ve watched or read. Well played by both sides.

[@kevinpratt1107]

Anna, your channel came to my feed quite recently. Your enthusiasm is so contagious that it reignited my desire to play chess again after decades. Even more obvious is how close you are to your Mom. Keep that and call her Mom.

[@samuel3399]

call her Mom

[@paradigmshift4686]

Kind of funny seeing the worm turn. Usually it's Pia being nervous and wringing her hands watching Anna play. Now it's The Cow Master's turn.

[@evojanus]

Definitely mom. All the other people in the world will call her by her name, you get to call her mom. Keep it going.

[@dcmackc01]

That was exciting! Thank you!

[@DKarkarov]

She is your mom, call her your mom. It would be weird if you didn't.

[@StevenCampbell1955]

That was a good commentary. I was following all through but I was drawn along with the excitement towards that thrilling ending. A deserved win for 'Mom', Pia.

[@bryceb3194]

So fun! The production quality is outstanding! So excited for the next one!

[@eekwibble]

That rook check threatening the knight capture at the end is atypical Pia. Such a sweet person until she gets on a chess board, then it's a full-on, brutal assault.

[@est9949]

a typical, not atypical, you meant?

[@sayanbhattacharya6882]

She is so humble and ploite but as soon as it comes on the chess board she is ferocious...❤❤❤ Respect her very much...

[@TravFletch]

Good job!!!! I was like she better win🤣🤣🤣 yayyyy!!!

[@MeefQuesarito]

Like Pat Rothfuss said, winning or losing is secondary; I want to see a beautiful game. Out of the gate, not disappointed! Exciting that you all get to do this!

[@Jennifer-mu5nf]

I very much enjoyed your commentary on this recap. Thanks Anna👍

[@eugenkurmann469]

Such a wonderful family. Mom and Dad have done well with you Anna

[@luyandaxhantithabokwinana2602]

Anna your mom is a beast ... I learnt about making small positional moves through your channel and your mom .. GM PIA for Balloon for guys

[@chad1755]

Same. Anna was the first channel I found when 600 me decided I want to try to go for 1000 elo. I remember Anna saying "try to put your pieces on their best squares". I had no idea what that meant at the time, but it ended up being what steered me into the positional style I play now.

[@eekwibble]

​@chad1755 Did you reach your goal?

[@chad1755]

@eekwibble Yes. My goal was 1000 in 1yr. I did it it 3 months. That was 1.5 years ago and now I'm 1700

[@c.maltese3939]

Hejsan Anna, can you get your dad to comment on some of Pia vs Levy games too? Would be fun.

[@Guil-x4m]

I love how levy is talking about tech things and worried about the whole production. Always wanting to deliver a good content even when playing!!!

[@yoheilaguz6573]

I really enjoyed Levy's calm narration. :)

[@omeshsingh8091]

You can just call Pia "Mom". You don't have to say "my Mom", because the ownership of the Mom is assumed.

[@MikoRaiton]

I'm rooting for pia obviously!!, I like her play style But I would be looking forward to Levi too, he's trying his best

[@erving3188]

Of course you call her Mom. I am a chess novice and I enjoyed watching this very much... look forward to seeing many more. GO Pia!

[@christophermarshall527]

Maybe ask Pia what she wants to be called.. Nice game, thank you!!!

[@elemileTLDR]

So she owned him. GM Pia indeed. Thanks.

[@Nobody-df4is]

Your mom is one of the most inspirational chessplayers alive. Just have to get it out there. ❤ She looks like an Elf.

[@stevec6002]

Definitely just keep saying "my mom" in your recap videos - but I actually do think it sounded a little bit better in your official commentary during the live game to just say "Pia." And also, such a well-fought game between both, congrats to Pia!!! Lastly - my OCD is bothered that it says Anna & Alex underneath you guys, but Alex is sitting on the left, so your name is under him and vice versa, lol...

[@andychan344]

great game again pia. a goood video to watch again anna thanks

[@seanhunter111]

Nice game by Pia. Really fantastic. That ending in particular was really clean.

[@TwistedGamersHQ]

we are all calling her mom.

[@matthewlove4082]

Levy is good, but a GM is a GM.

[@technoxtreme178]

Torn between Levy and Pia...both have done so much for chess. Pia's defensive skills and accuracy remind me of GM Ben Finegold

[@Skyclapper]

well, from reading the comments. I think you should call ms cramling, your mom.

[@soupymilk1631]

I'm glad the comments are rooting for calling her "my mom."

[@jorgelopezcoronado]

My mom, 100% it feels natural

[@megashark5543]

Love to see your mom play I had to take the volume off its just too much I can see each move for myself

[@TheGhostUchiha7]

She’s everyone’s mom atp. So wholesome🥰😅

[@terrymoberley]

Who is Alex and why did he not say a single word? Why does he just sit there and nod his head in agreement with everything you say for the whole video. I will be happy to come on there and do that for you as well, if you need anyone. 🤣❤

[@jako3827]

Both are great players at Chess! Murkekos Stars game would need similar players.

[@SkillSphere360]

Let's go the first match was great Call her Mom btw Anna there's nothing wrong with it

[@paradigmshift4686]

Legs officially broken.

[@nicolasdicesare3650]

You're learning clickbaiting from Levy, he's a bad influence!

[@nunes1907]

Now you know the all the "almost heart attack" you give her commenting your games...

[@irenuca3146]

Uuuuu

[@hfontanez98]

Bold Prediction: Levy will play "The Cow Opening" in one of the classic games 😂

[@jamiestovall]

She is Mom. Never worry about that ❤

[@erraticarchitect]

To think she grew up without a chess engine in her back pocket

[@JoshVanDerWood]

Absolutely we ❤ that you call her Mom

[@RS-li5pl]

just call your mum " GRAN MUMSTER" ;-)

[@agustinbarquero8898]

This doesn't even rhyme.

[@frankverhoeven3195]

@@agustinbarquero8898 It's not supposed to rhyme. It's a play on words from 'grand master'

[@DarkFader2000]

Mom. Definitely.

[@richardjames6947]

Team Pia all the way, with great admiration from New Jersey, USA. Your mom is an amazing person with a terrific presence about her. I have to admit that Levy is an impressive individual and chess player. I do wish him success, although not with Pia, or Anna, ... or the Botez sisters.

[@EIY_Kumar]

I was feeling weird when you were calling her Pia during the match

[@spartacus2202]

Just call her mom, I love my mom and I don’t see an issue with you using it when talking to her.

[@manusoftar]

Why Gothamchess vs Pia Cramling and not Gothamchess vs Juan Bellón??

[@lorensingleton4002]

Just say 'mom' not 'my mom' everytime

[@allengainzmma]

1:14 the thing that shocked me the most about this video was learning levy was in his 20s……..

[@cedricreinelopez992]

He looks like he is in 35+ lol

[@pauldutcher9105]

I said it before... never mess with a a expected lady ;)

[@KeithAllpress]

Enjoyed this game. Levy had a strong advantage but faltered at a critical juncture. Lack of confidence? Instead of pushing c pawn he played a pointless rook move which allows Pia to escape her bad position and tilt the balance in her favour. But he also spent too much time on the bad move which put him on the backfoot.

[@DavidAssignon-g4u]

I would just call her mom also.

[@girlinvt]

She's your mom. There is no reason not to call her mom.

[@pieralvarado7487]

Awesome Pia…!!!!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Good game Gotham

[@RoskildeJonas]

I identify as that big pawn, that has no future. :D Love your videos, keep it up!

[@Philson]

Definitely rooting for mom. Duh!

[@Sertao2013]

I'm rooting for your mom . Call her mom .

[@PeterManger]

Call her mum! I hope it’s close in points. Don’t mind who wins!

[@UTU49]

So theoretically Pia should be stronger than Levy, but just because she's a GM doesn't mean she is at her strongest at this particular time. I would imagine that there must be many GMs who are no where near as strong as they used to be due to not studying, or low energy, or being unmotivated, or any number of other factors.

[@8javed]

Am always rooting for Team Piiiiiaaaaa!!!💪

[@Ifoundtheanswer]

I like Levy but I’m rooting for your mom. :)

[@davidjoseph7142]

I have to root for Pia, it’s a moral imperative.

[@vosch8229]

Nothing against Levy, but it's hard not to root for YOUR MOM!

[@Ceca_02]

I think that during games, the board should be bigger, the cam is not that important, same during analysis

[@davidospinapiedrahita9396]

29 and rooting for mom

[@thomaszeltwanger7937]

I would also suggest you call her "mom" if that's what you usually call her.

[@DavidClemens-y3h]

Call her mom!!! Always!!!

[@fielpanganiban6463]

Congrats

[@JonasReichert1992]

It’s your so obviously mom

[@johnhoslett6732]

call her mom ❤

[@ZeroKelvin]

"My mom" > "Pia"

[@nicolaspeters2555]

One down, whoo-hoo . . . feel sorry for Levy. When u get older, u get more cunnning 🙂

[@shawnhorton2000]

Pia is a beast.

[@jonathanmorin3121]

I wish they could both win cause I might slightly prefer your mom/Pia but it feels like a very big deal for Levy as well. It kinda feel to me like winning this would be more important for him than to her. I hope it's not offensive or anything it's just a feeling anyway they are both great. Great content thank you 😊

[@Michel-dx1bn]

ok ngl pia cramling serious stare on the board in the beggining of the match is cool ah

[@tj2375]

Go Pia!

[@ji4215]

I was also confused why you started calling her Pia 😅

[@CodexPermutatio]

Go, Pia, go!

[@En1Gm4A]

thx

[@alanstapleton3818]

Way to go Mom

[@doublestarships646]

Moms always win

[@DavidPittelkow]

I'm rooting for Pia

[@martinz5851]

Your mom is your mom for life