My Grandmaster Mom Played a 14-Year-Old Chess Prodigy

In round 5 of the Women's Fide Grand Swiss, my mom faced Alice Lee, a 14-year old chess prodigy from the US. This game was a turning point in my mom's tournament and I really wanted to show it to you - hope you enjoy!!!!
Photograph: Lennart Ootes/Crystal Fuller/Courtesy of Saint Louis Chess Club
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[@george45620]

"The first mistake you do is not the problem, the problem is the mistake you do right after it" - Annas mom

[@joshmiller8392]

A mistake and a problem are two different things though! 😄

[@george45620]

@@joshmiller8392 enough mistakes turn into problems

[@Rubbafingaz1]

I can tell you as a parent myself, how much your support for your Mum will mean to her... You're both equally proud of each other and it's so wholesome to observe.... Good luck to you both in life and future tournaments! 💖

[@leohowse7764]

Can we talk about how Anna and Pia are the two most wholesome people in the world of chess

[@johnfrankster3244]

No its illegal.

[@breeze_japanese]

Can we also talk about how nauseatingly overused the word "wholesome" is? 170,000 words to choose from...

[@thebelieversplace]

If you can do it in a humble way.

[@ramachandra776]

Pia has scored an astonishing 5.5 points out of 6 in the last six games catapulting her to 7th place with the last round remaining . Alice Lee - Pia Cramling match is like the famous Victor Korchnoi - Carslen match where the veteran dispatched the future world champion in an endgame . But very great things are expected of Alice Lee who is probably expected to cross 2700 elo in future which would make her only the second woman to do so . But there is also R Vaishali who is on the cusp of becoming GM in this very tournament if she wins her last game . She needs 2 elo points to reach 2500 and becoming GM . All in All , a great tournament for woman chess . Anna can celebrate with the Botezes (with whom she is currently staying ) not only of her mother's success but other women as well . 😊

[@dobermanlove777]

thanks for the inside information! Really enjoyed watching the game. :)

[@biophil]

Did you realize: if Vaishali wins tomorrow, Tan, Stefanova, and Garifullina draw, AND Pia wins, she'll be in the candidates tournament in 2024!!!??

[@ramachandra776]

@@biophil definitely she has a chance but a lot of results have to go her way . Also her opponent today is Anna Muzychuk .

[@AdityaSharma25.]

@@biophil And she will be a Grandmaster!

[@biophil]

1/5 of necessities achieved. Garifullina draws.

[@madamcuriouss]

its so sweet and wholesome how youre so proud of your mum

[@PeakStoicism1]

Nah playing good chess at 60 has to be more impressive than playing good chess at 14

[@JITCompilation]

I agree. I actually get worried about my brain deteriorating as I get older but seeing people like Pia still kicking ass at 60 gives me a lot of hope.

[@Memovox]

@@JITCompilation Who are you people and where is my horse..???

[@watchdogu.s.a.8973]

I'm a month shy of 66 and I play better now than ever before and have been playing since around 11 years of age.

[@spindoctor6385]

It is impressive at both ends of the age spectrum.... and in the middle. Kids brains are wired to take in new information, Remembering 100 different lines is easier at 14 than at 60+, or even 30+. But then they lack the experience and patience that helps in longer middle and end games. That completely flips as people get older. Obviously these are generalisations and there will be exceptions. But it is all part of what makes chess so good.

[@antoniostojanovski9008]

I agree.Ms.Pia is a legend❤

[@lowlandbear]

The way you honor your parents is wonderful. Thank you for being who you really are!

[@markTheWoodlands]

I love Anna's analysis of other games as much as watching her play. She is competitive in a totally professional and healthy way. This makes her a terrific role model for young players. She has a beautiful spirit.

[@kitykityhisshiss3571]

If anyone doesnt follow the tournament, pia got 5.5 points out of her last 6 games and tomorrow she was lucky to get a draw with the current #2 Anna Muzychuk who is one point ahead of Pia , pia will play white and with a win she has big chances to get tie break . If anna reads this message i definitely think she should cover the game live tomorrow in her twitch , we will be there to support Pia

[@biophil]

She has bad tie-breaks bc.of her bad start, but with a Vaishali win, her win, and three draws from Tan, Stefanova, and Garifullina she's in the candidates! Because Anna Muzychuk has already qualified, there might be even a chance to get to third place with a less unlikely scenario, but I'm not sure.

[@richardsmith881]

I believe it was Chessbase India which gave a shoutout to your mom today for playing so well in the tournament, including her photo.

[@ckirkwalsh]

Been following your mom every day during the tournament - go Pia!!

[@R.Akerman-oz1tf]

I wish I knew how to.

[@Sasser2015]

Great game by Pia. In a few years I imagine she's gonna be thankful that she faced Alice while still only 14.

[@wisherwisher]

Congrats to Pia and Alice!

[@DaveRossignol]

Anna you are a delight. I wish you continued success. Your love for your Mom shines through

[@ServerAdd]

Your mom did amazing, with a start like that, its clear she got rid of the pressure and bad thinking , played her game. So glad to see her do so good. Old school 💪... always rooting for ...

[@davidabeyta298]

You three together are pretty excellent. Your dad I consider a blessed man. My favorite part of your show is the real heart. That's why I spend my chess time here, your Chess, can do more than Chess.

[@garynagle3093]

So happy your mom went on such a great streak. Love your enthusiasm for her

[@nancyjohnson5810]

Awesome and I am so excited for your mom. Thanks for keeping us informed.

[@lukebrennan5780]

Anna, this was excellent. Your Mum is the coolest and it was so nice to see she had some wins!

[@muhdkamilmohdbaki7054]

Shoutout to the Botez sisters for having you in the States! Congrats to your mom!

[@jaimeduncan6167]

Alice Lee is going to a monster. I was looking at the standings and was surprised when I saw how well your mother is doing at 60 years old, and that was my motivation to visit the channel today. Congratulations to your mom, how an amazing performance. Yes loved the analysis, great job.

[@johnfrankster3244]

So when you say shes going to a monster, you mean theyre going to feed her to a lion, they are going to auction her off to the local pedos? You need to be more specific.

[@NN-fw9il]

Anna it's so wholesome that your mom and dad are GMs yet they don't pressurize you. You guys are just so wholesome. Amazing content .

[@elizabeth4689]

Always amazes me how well all the pieces work together in pia’s games 😮 14:40

[@zulunji2345]

Pia is my favourite chess player of all time. Nothing will ever change that

[@kingtrumpet123]

Anna your Mom seems like such a sweet person, and I love your smile Anna and your commentary. Have an awesomeness day

[@zeusros]

¿Le puedes decir que le mando todo mi apoyo y ánimo? Aunque no le hace falta. Teniendo en cuenta que ya hizo algo sorprendente, que es mantener su pasión durante todos estos años, pasando no solo por las tipicas etapas de la vida (con sus altibajos) , también los ambientes cambiantes de los torneos, con la aparición de nuevos oponentes que todavia no han aprendido a "lidiar" con los nervios. Asi que ya parte de ser toda una campeona por su trayectoria y paciencia. 💪

[@keithrowley7381]

I was there and was watching her live. Was great to see your mum. ❤

[@davidaldi2742]

Anna, I love your videos. You are always full of love and respect in all of your presentations! God bless you and your family! 🙏🏼😊

[@mistyabels8192]

You make great video's. And your smile is inspiring, because of the fun behind it. Also lovely the relationship with your parents, very nice to see! 👍

[@HerrFinsternis]

What a beautiful game. And thanks for the analysis that points that out.

[@andriyk8930]

I just went on your channel after seeing your mom in the tournament ranking. I would be sooo pround if I were you, shes doing great!!

[@goldenlampstand5046]

Hi I'm from the U.S. and hope the best for the young girl from here. As far as the game with your mom. The young girl no matter how good she is, was Is still young. Meaning she was probably nervous and scared like the guy from Gotham chess when he played your mom after playing you blind folded....... Their's a lot to be said about experience.... not meaning in just the game of chess but in life..... your Mom really had her before the game even started. Just started wating your videos. So now I have found out how your mom did. Hope she did well to finish out the tournament. I'm becoming a huge fan of you and your parents chess playing......... All the best from Phoenix, Arizona, USA...........

[@jimmyglen]

Go mom!!! We love you ❤

[@EJHarrop]

Wonderful and I am happy for you both. Good luck

[@ricardorodulfo739]

Thanks for sharing Anna!. Great game by Pia. Still going strong.

[@user-zm5xc9yv7q]

Very cool stuff. Way cool being in L.A, I just moved from Santa Monica back home essentially not too far away in SF. Take care Anna

[@mikecf1]

I love your mom. Great person and a chess genius.

[@rdspam]

5 wins in her last 6 games, 2500+ performance rating - very impressive.

[@twainarang]

Such a talented family! Pia is super impressive:)

[@user-lk3js4zx1o]

Thanks for the review, interesting tip about the chain of mistakes & cong's to your mum!!!

[@mcronrn]

Loved Pia’s interview!! 👏👏

[@tonysu8860]

IMO it's incredible that your mom Pia Cramling is able to compete at an age most GMs no longer are able. Hoping for health and fortune for the entire Cramling chess playing family.

[@Amadeus_Flyfishing]

That was a crazy position, well done

[@S.Trades]

Thankyou Anna, love it! 👍

[@joefreiberg6069]

A more extreme example of oldest vs youngest competitors in a tournament was Lone Pine 1979, when 68 year old Samuel Reshevsky defeated 14 year old Joel Benjamin.

[@paulhowes5094]

Alice Lee is something for sure. Thanks for sharing

[@CraigPendlebury]

Great analysis and a fantastic game

[@YaxisX]

Anna, you do so much for "chess". Your contribution to our enjoyment of chess is enormous. I am hereby, in accordance with the authority vested in me, awarding you the Bucky Beaver Badge, and with greatest respect, I put your name (and the imaginary plaque) upon my Bucky Beaver Badge WALL OF HONOR of smart people who do wonderful things for others. Your games and videos are so entertaining and informative. You have my respect and admiration, and if you ever come into a sizeable amount of money, remember your good buddy Bruce, okay? My hand is always out for your friendship, and any extra money that you may have laying around. ---Your Admirer and Synchophant, Bruce

[@TheRooster1988]

I do not know a dang thing about chess. I just love watching all the people inner mingling. Wonderful smiles.

[@bobrossofwar4096]

What a game, what a game. Congrats Cramlings'

[@michaelbauers8800]

Interesting game, with helpful analysis, thanks!

[@WalterLiddy]

A very good, clear presentation.

[@travisSimon365]

Sweetest ever stone-cold killer. Much love, Pia.

[@dumbledorelives93]

Anna knows that Shrek is love and Shrek is life Edit: Anna just said she's not a Shrek fan. My heart is broken

[@nevillerobert318]

Great analysis Anna !

[@michaeledwards-us7nd]

Yours has got to be the world's most infectious smile. I think maybe you were born smiling

[@rolandalcid7127]

GM Pia has to win this game for the tournament moving step ahead to compete with other GMs. Anna analyzed every move of the game, though 14 yrs old prodigy, the 2400 rating not allow you to underrate. Glad to see GM Pia win eventually, and l wish someday Anna will become a GM too both mother and daughter own the same title.

[@tannhaeuserx464]

I am a big fan of Alice, but I am rooting for your mom here and all the way.

[@publicanimal]

That was a beautiful game.

[@tommygarcia3469]

Love your mom 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

[@jimhenderson6440]

Right after this video was posted, in the 10th round of the tournament, Pia Cramling, playing Black, won a beautiful game via subtle endgame maneuvering against former Women's World Champion Anna Ushenina.

[@LondonWater]

The more tired I get, the faster you speak🤣🤣 I rarely rewatch a segment of a video. With you, I’m watching parts of the video, 4+ times in order to capture 1/10th of what’s fully happening on the board. I seriously love learning, and chess is so easy at first glance. It’s the soldiers in the weeds you have to really pay close attention to. Also, seeing moves that have yet to happen, or possibilities… that’s what really sucks me into this game. Hey✌️✌️ TY for all the videos. I’m at home bored, and I’m watching closely, and learning. I’ll never beat a 2000…. But, hopefully I can kick some of my friends and families asses! 🤣🤣🤷‍♂️✌️✌️

[@igrai]

Thanks for the review! For a moment there was shocked to see a Botez poster in (presumably) your room 😂

[@captain_britain]

2:33 😉

[@TheGermanObserver]

Congrats to your mom! Great game. 🎉

[@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

[@jameswilliamson1726]

Congratulations to your mom!!

[@adlerhut4397]

Congrats to your mom. Love the coverage you provide. Also, I have turned your mom's coverage videos into a drinking game. Every time you say 'mom' we drink.

[@nevillerobert318]

Eight year old Bodhana Sivanandan from London won best female competitor at the recent European Championships (Blitz). A star of the future. When she saw a chess set for the first time , she said ' I was interested in how the pieces moved'. I think this shows that chess study is only part of the equation albeit an important one - she is so young. Your brain also has to be wired for success, that is innate mental ability.

[@pauljmn9135]

I like when the moves are explained

[@edward967]

Let's go, Cramlings!

[@tomeberhard74]

Glad you explained the background Neon and Shrek poster. Was worried for a sec.

[@escapedlunatic27]

Lovely seeing the family support each other 😀 Would have been great to see Pia in the Candidates but unfortunately that was a step too far.

[@TheDannyDowling]

That was a great game

[@TheGermanObserver]

Dear Ms. Cramling, I really enjoy to watch your videos. They're kind of different from other stuff. I can't explain; maybe there's more love for the work in them than anywhere else. And, of course, there's your family being part and subject of your videos. Why didn't you participate in that tournament? Greetings from Germany! 🙋‍♂️

[@firiasu]

Alice is nice) So unusual game!

[@Tremaine26]

Great game, momma Cramling!

[@wittyusername6]

What a good personality.

[@paldr-chess]

What a game!

[@legrandchristophe605]

Bravo Pia ! 👌 Thanks Anna. PS : At the Botez house, far from the DJ Andrea joy songs 😂

[@jtidema]

Wow, didn't know this was in the IOM! Such a beautiful island...

[@BlenderLearningChannel]

Congrats to your Mom!

[@Astrobrewster]

I like the way Anna pronounces move ‘myove’

[@markkubiak8296]

Bravo, Pia!

[@iftikaralam1oOne]

Your Amma is a legend Ma'am... Big fan❤️

[@klauseuler9186]

Great respect to the succes of your mother. Interessting was the fight for the Elo #1 in Germany Elisabeth Paehtz saved 1 Elo Point before the much younger Dinara Wagner. They are Team Mates in the "Bundesliga" and it seems they are friends. I like the Videos Ellis Schatztruhe ~ treasue )German language)

[@johnjhony9937]

I saw a lot of chess with similar moves when i use to play in my teen days haven't play for like 10 years but these moves are made by old players( old style maybe)

[@kalyanachakravarthi2736]

Rn im facing some anxiety issues and nausea but seeing your bright pretty smile and this amazing game uplifted my spirit... thank you anna cramling.

[@marklammas2465]

Your Mum is cool, calculating and deadly. Well played Pia!

[@TheChefCain]

I have such a big crush on Anna, congrats to your mom!

[@alaskaaksala123]

Good job Pia!… I played Alice in the Chicago open and she was,….tough!

[@MichaelKoppelman]

Alice Lee is the pride of Minnesota!

[@vin37q]

I AM SO SO SO HAPPY YOUR MOM WON.

[@chessisfunbro1]

Pia had a great showing in the grandprix

[@rayhs1984]

Mom finished 7th of 50 if anyone was wondering. Alice finished 42nd.

[@msn140]

Eline roebers she is also amazing, she is A IM , and has GM norms. She is 18 years old.

[@Johan5able]

Now it is a pleasure watching your channel, you decided to do what is actually logical, I stopped watching your games for this same reason. You now show and explain the games. Thank you very much.

[@ft3917]

Tillykke Pia , godt spillet

[@perkalov]

Must bring back memories of being matched up against Judith and Susan for the first times :p

[@aleut13]

Hi Anna, Do you have plans or will you have any time to do some pick-up-chess/street-chess matches while in LA? 🙏

[@thechozenone4301]

Love videos like this!

[@MIRAGEDEALER]

Thanks!