Park Chess Player INSTANTLY Knew I Was Good

I played chess against a guy called Johnny whilst visiting Washington Square Park in NYC last summer! (This park is known for having a ton of chess players and chess hustlers). This was one of my most memorable chess games from NYC so I wanted to share it with you even if it was a while ago, hope you enjoy! :D
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[@TheAdamBomb900]

"There are no losers in chess, it's just two people engaged in a learning experience"

[@JeanClaudePeeters]

Sounds as deep as any pick-up line.

[@chinesecabbagefarmer]

this makes me want to cry

[@slavetislamic1957]

Wrong! There’s always a loser

[@ssshh1679]

Yes and then he dicided to cheat...

[@whebon7266]

This sounds like a line from Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy

[@mjeffn2]

I get this guy. When you get older there are fewer and fewer to opportunities to talk to younger people who are strangers with something in common. Keep being this you, Anna.😊

[@martello44]

That’s a great observation

[@unsub8584]

yes, that's true, and moreover, nothing makes you feel alive again as communicating with the young people

[@shintaroiwata1778]

It's not one way either, I'm 19 year old, and there's a lot to learn about older people and their generation! It's pretty cool back in the days when things were less complicated in society

[@wallywinker2438]

For somebody who thinks that interacting with people is his skill, he sure does monologue a lot...

[@genkisudo]

i want to bring chess to retirement homes.... might be a good opportunity

[@Lia-A-Eastwood]

I am pretty sure part of his sadness at the end was not that he lost but that the game was over and this magical moment of conversation would come to an end.

[@richardmahn7589]

Yup. As he said, there are no losers....

[@sinnaman-dj-atrain]

I like that you have Eastwood in your name :)

[@Lia-A-Eastwood]

@@sinnaman-dj-atrain Well, thanks. Hadn't to work to much for it but my parents. 🤣

[@Arigator2]

What conversation? There was only one person talking. He never even involved her. His asking for money was not very subtle either. She is a sweetheart tho. To put up with him.

[@clayz1]

Who does she meet at the park chess tables? This guy. But that's ok.

[@CarmeloAlipayo]

17:00 when he started talking about ppl being mean to him I felt so sorry for him. He seems to be such a kind soul and I love how much chess and the social aspect lights him up. The light was dimming as the game was ending too 😢 I hope he has people to lean on.

[@americanmade6996]

Mean, as in--beating him badly (in chess), and not giving him fighting chance, embarassing him, etc.? He's trying to get her to feel sorry for him--just a little, just wish something could make him happier---then he moves like a snake. See it?

[@veedub447]

@@americanmade6996 I don't think the sob story is sincere, like a lot of hustlers it's used as a distraction, it makes you look in his eyes, then he moves lightening fast, against a less competent player, they may not even see the move or realize what happened, but clearly he had the move in mind prior to the BS story.

[@americanmade6996]

@@veedub447 It isn't sincere. Everything he does is sham and attempted distraction, everything about him says con, grift, hustle.

[@FungusMossGnosis]

@@americanmade6996 Nonsense.

[@americanmade6996]

@@FungusMossGnosis Is that your opinion or your name?

[@dsjoakim35]

I love the way you treated him. Many people would think he was weird and walked away, but you listened and treated him with respect.

[@moonbeamskies3346]

There are guys like this on every street in America. Not all play chess. You never know what their angle is. They can change on a dime so you have to be on guard.

[@tomsd8656]

I'm not that "kind". I've run across too many weirdos who eventually were up to no good. It's best to walk away.

[@retardmagnet]

He has low iq. Wtf was even that Bc4 move in Sicilian for someone who lives playing chess. The more void the bell is the louder the sound

[@mychkineplot7677]

@@tomsd8656 easy way to not go underneath

[@tonyvelasquez6776]

@@mychkineplot7677 thats why i let them play with my hole

[@ShaniaOcampo]

This guy’s gotta be the most talkative (in a good way) chess player I’ve ever known 😂❤

[@simona9046]

The best chess players are, in general, the ones who shut up when they have nothing to say

[@bunkenator]

I don't think this guy often has nothing to say

[@catpantsfriday8423]

He’s a druggy good for nothing.

[@vaibhavsarkate8772]

@@bunkenator when this guy has nothing to say he starts talking about talking 😂😂😂

[@FlaccidFace]

@@vaibhavsarkate8772 lol true

[@MaicPiani]

I have just met Johnny at the park and we played three games. Such a wholesome person. I wish him all the best! ❤

[@munkeybutt]

I love Johnny so much. He has such a wholesome and elegant way of expressing his thoughts and passion.

[@efusco]

Anna, you were so patient and kind with him. Good on you. I’m sure you made his day.

[@hm09235nd]

What do you mean?

[@hm09235nd]

He is on a higher level than you

[@hm09235nd]

Significantly, he doesn’t put weight on his word more than you do

[@efusco]

I mean she was nice… what do you think I meant?

[@robdubent]

@@hm09235nd give up. She’s not interested

[@footonabrick]

Nice guy. He did well to last so long considering he barely looked at the pieces!

[@steveludwig4200]

Dude thinks and talks like Pete Townshend.......

[@seferino]

He was busy with her. 👏👏👏

[@aartadventure]

Actually, he rapidly lost due to time, but she was kind about it.

[@drewmog123456]

Anna has an unfair advantage-she’s stunningly beautiful!

[@toriless]

I think the pieces is not would dustract me, although Anna's voice can be harsh unlike her looks which are so ...

[@_Helm_]

thank you for showing grace and love to a person that obviously has a lot in his heart to share. It's very touching to see stuff like this over a chess board.

[@LarryManiccia]

Amazing how two people of much different age and skill level can sit down, play a game, and have so much fun while taking away something from the experience to top it all off. Kudos Anna.

[@Ltulrich]

She was so nice and patient with him while completely destroying him in the game. What a sweetheart.

[@shivpawar135]

That's what womens do bro.

[@Ltulrich]

@@shivpawar135 Lol

[@barryobongo8833]

extremely nice. all his chat is supposed to distract. its a great scam until someone who is a child prodigy gets there

[@joeyboi329]

@@barryobongo8833 personally dont think it was a tactic. I genuinely think he is just kinda lonely and enjoys talking to people and this is the best way he knows how to have interactions.

[@sharkes3331]

😂

[@InfuzeKhez]

I’ve seen this chess player for years. Very sweet guy, he’s a funny guy but also loves to teach new players as well. Played with him a few times, I enjoy playing with him and I always say hi to him in the park

[@aclosmurf507]

Which park?

[@Liface]

@@aclosmurf507 Washington Square Park in NYC

[@theshusher8160]

i wish i could play with him

[@henrysmith180]

What's his story? I get the vibe he's had a rough past

[@user-vp1sc7tt4m]

@@henrysmith180 or he just loves connecting with people and chess is his access

[@ScreamingRabbit_]

He claimed he talked a lot, but honestly I could listen to his philosophies for hours haha! He's funny, and very spirited; doesn't care about winning or losing just the human interaction! HAHA

[@paulbrach5778]

I really appreciate the patience and respect you gave this man.

[@jakubstejskal6465]

It's rare seeing a 19 minute long 5 minute chess match. :)

[@DarukaEon]

Just straight chillin' and having a good time. :)

[@esfera2181]

If it's five minutes then both have 5 minutes making it 10 minutes at max. Think a little bit more before commenting

[@zekie106]

@@esfera2181 that's the joke

[@maksschmidt]

@@esfera2181 WHOOOOSH

[@MasterGames-nf4kh]

@@esfera2181 they continued even when the clock ran out. So i think you should "think" more before comenting bozo

[@patricks9150]

16:40 Why did this moment hit so hard?? You can physically see his enjoyment leave his body when he realizes the game is about to be over. Some people clean for “therapy”, some people garden or work on their car or even read a book in a quiet room. You can clearly see this man uses chess and talking with people as his. Keep going to that park Johnny, playing this game with her is the reason why you go there… never forget that.

[@rascal211]

He wasn't too good. He missed her taking his Queen after his knight move.

[@Moiyima]

@@rascal211 does that matter? Like, at all, and especially in the context of the comment you're replying to? I just think his charisma is absolutely amazing & I had a smile on my face the whole way through, and that's also what he says he's best at, it's great:)

[@altodds]

I love you, Johnny!!!

[@fingal113]

10:00 his joy also left him when she was speaking Spanish with a viewer. serial killer look there.

[@brianoakes8930]

Yes!

[@umbraydn]

Anna (and particularly her series with Johnny) have gotten me heavily into chess. Johnny’s explanation in the Pia video completely blew my mind and changed my perspective on how to view and approach chess. I’m having a lot of fun reading about theory, learning about the history of chess, and getting absolutely demolished by baby-skilled bots. I’ll get my first win sooner or later.

[@4heathermei]

Yes, this. One day I tried to figure out where my chess-scratch came from and remembered the street chess video. ...I initially clicked to see the story unfold of a sweet‐looking woman (Pia) winning against a park hustler. But then, Johnny made me want to understand what I was watching 🥰. (FF 10mo) I'm here watching chess bc it's a Tata Steel tourny break day 😄

[@S.Trades]

You will!

[@umbraydn]

@@S.Trades About 30 wins now to my name 😎.

[@T3n50r]

I love everything about this guy. His vibe, atmosphere and a genuine want to teach others and interact with people. What a wholesome video

[@lyingcat9022]

The Man might be lonely and have some struggles in life but you can’t deny he’s a decent Chess player that has some very profound insights about Life and about Chess. Thanks for bringing this to us Anna :)

[@maxkho00]

I think you can easily deny that he has "very profound insights about life and chess".

[@fever1055]

@@maxkho00 feel better 🤔

[@micaylapresley]

Lol What about his intentionally distracting diatribe lead you to believe he had any wisdom to impart? The man did nothing but talk about how much he loves talking 😂

[@ragnarkisten]

@@maxkho00 He could tell that Anna by the way she moved her chess pieces was very familiar with chess, and that she somehow was involved in photography or something along those lines, and he was absolutely correct. How is that not regarded as profound insight?

[@1Cream]

@@ragnarkisten Are you retarded? If you are proficient in anything you can recognize others that on that level as well, It's not even something rometly profound.

[@lazerusphoenix7526]

What a genuinely lovely guy, there is hope for us all when people like this exist.

[@rofu60]

This guy is amazing! I love hearing him talk so enthusiastically

[@ximono]

15:29 "And that's where the variations unfold. To my detriment." What a way with words this guy has! Seems like such a kind soul.

[@SSJ4Bardock]

you ever met a scammer before? This dude seems like the definition, talks a ton mostly about himself gets annoyed as soon as she started talking to someone else and then tried to cheat the second she looked away. I doubt hes a good dude

[@ximono]

He's a chess hustler, it's pretty harmless

[@jackdewipper187]

@@SSJ4Bardockyou completely nailed it. He looks like an ex drug addict. He lost the drugs and addiction but never the nastyness.

[@opticsop975]

@@jackdewipper187 he’s a very well thought out hustler there’s a possibility he didn’t lie about a single thing i’m pretty sure he’s realy good at makeing people like him witch is somthing scammers do but his is harmless he’s just getting into there head and distracting it’s common but not to this extreme in professional chess games

[@opticsop975]

if people were loosing money it’d be different

[@itsneuro]

Anna has finally met her match! Not in chess, but in speech.

[@tootles444]

How incredibly lovely! Johnny is such a wonderful teacher. I loved when he talked about how you can’t be a good teacher unless you are willing to give it away. As an educator I love that idea so much!!!!

[@STRICKLANDCAVESESSIONS]

This is one of my favorite most wholesome videos I’ve ever come across. The potential of an in person conversation that no social media conversation could ever touch. Look at the beauty that comes from being polite and making someone feel comfortable to open up to you.

[@robdubent]

You never know what someone might be struggling with or how their life is- but you can certainly see if they truly have a big heart- and that’s all that matters. This man clearly loves the game and really enjoys a good conversation. I’m so glad he has a place to fill that big heart up. This was heartwarming and I bet you made his day 😊

[@ItIsYouAreNotYour]

Enjoys meth as well! If Anna had given him a shovel, he would have dug her a tunnel back home in a few hours.

[@jaymike3302]

Yeah but she still checkmated him.

[@peterwilkins7013]

@@jaymike3302 and?

[@acpliego]

Your comment is heartwarming, seriously imo

[@markheinle6319]

anna would be a great doctor or nurse

[@onemartialartsguy]

Her incredible patience and kindness says volumes about her! So cool to watch. Man I was getting tired of hearing him talk, and I think he was talking somewhat to protect his ego incase he losses. Kept saying too that his talents are not on the chess board but in understanding people. But he can play quite fast and while barely looking. And when he thought she was distracted in conversation at 10:00, I think he tried to cheat. I'm doubtful that was an accident with the way he stopped talking, and looked away all nonchalantly. Felt a lot like a guilty tale. Glad she caught him! Watching ego death is really fun. 😆

[@nilsber.]

He is a fake

[@914Rocky]

That was wonderful. You were so kind to that amazing character.

[@realhsq]

This girl has fantastic manners. Hard to find people like that these days.

[@mid-citylive1208]

Her parents have done an amazing job.

[@Ar-rb8kv]

@@mid-citylive1208 yes!!!!!

[@olynmus100]

That's Scandinavian people for you man

[@realhsq]

@@olynmus100 Race does not guarantee good manners. I've met Scandinavian people with bad manners and with good. Cudos to her parents and to her.

[@1polyron1]

@@realhsq When I start to lose faith in humanity, it's moments like these that give me hope that all is not lost

[@quicktastic]

Anna, you made this guy's summer just by being kind. Very nice!

[@jaymike3302]

It's easy to be kind when you're about to checkmate someone.

[@isabelaribeiro1813]

@@jaymike3302 Some people can find this opportunity to be arrogant....

[@Radianas]

@@jaymike3302 did you watch all the video tho

[@kpw84u2]

HIS philosophies should have made her LIFE!

[@aninhabitantofcarcosa9345]

I'd say the opposite, he made her day better and actually she came back with her mother, so she could make 3 videos of him playing chess so he actually made more for her that she for him

[@DancingStringsGuitar]

This was a wonderful experience to watch. I laughed with Joy at parts of the conversation. This is a sharing of two kind hearts as their minds work peacefully to take each other's pieces out. I loved it all. Thank you for posting this game.

[@tylerdavis6203]

I'm glad you humbled him in such a nice way.

[@murdanom]

I wanna see a movie about this guy just playing chess with people and having wholesome conversations. I can imagine Woody Herrelson playing him:D

[@reedlawson]

Yes! Woody Herrelson! Good call!

[@RSDonovan]

I think he can probably say it better than any actor so give him the lead rôle

[@gunguntrio1247]

Basically Forrest Gump for a new age. I'm not opposed.

[@grapemates3148]

OMG I was thinking that as well while watching it!!

[@ApexProtector]

He’s going to make it. I hope she comes see him again

[@tyronebiggums9162]

This guy is your typical hustler.. tried to distract Anna, switched to using two hands, "accidentally" jumped his knight with his bishop...

[@AlejandroCalderon-ud9nh]

This was an absolutely brilliant interaction!!!! I love it. Thank you for this sooooo much ❤

[@robertoroesch6160]

You are very nice and patient. He needed someone who brightens up his day and had a blast playing with you.

[@GuyRutter]

This is the best one ever. Hope Jonny gets to read this and that we all loved listening to him. What a guy so nice to listen to his kind words and see the wisdom behind those eyes come out. Made my day.

[@1polyron1]

Imma be honest, I wasn't even paying attention to the chess. I was engaged in the conversation lol. Within the first 2 minutes I'm thinking, Anna has done the impossible and found someone who talks more than here. And yet again, this presents another reason why I find myself always coming back to check in on Anna because she embodies everything great, I feel in a person. I feel like just here presence has the power to open up and brighten the room. She's such a people person and a genuine person. Love just seeing her accomplishments

[@wtfgrooves3268]

What an incredible encounter!🎉 These people blow my mind. + Johnny is ultra nice and Anna is super kind. That was super fun to watch!

[@clovercfk8781]

he's a hustler :( he talks a bunch to distract the opponents and he literally cheated the second she looked away, all hustlers are like this

[@wtfgrooves3268]

@@clovercfk8781 why would he play her on video if his soul intention is to cheat?

[@MeanManu]

He’s so cool, I’m glad there’s people like this in this twisted world

[@_BLACKSTAR_]

Anna's parents deserve a huge congratulations on raising such a fine young lady.

[@RomeoChessGameVlogs200]

Exactly

[@julio5074]

Los padres de Anna son ambos grandes maestros!

[@_BLACKSTAR_]

@@julio5074 can't argue with that.😆

[@steve7015]

Other than being insufferable and immature she's great.

[@mdavis1992]

@@steve7015 why are you here if you think she’s insufferable and immature? What an odd thing to say.

[@jamesryan7684]

OMG Anna, you are so patient. Gotta watch that guy's distractions and quick moves, LOL. He tried one on you but quickly learned that you pay attention no matter how long he talks.

[@efusco]

He’d be a GM if he actually paid attention!

[@z0uLess]

maybe talking is the way he finds his moves?

[@skyduster1190]

@@z0uLess 10:03 , even when there is no move he will find the move !! he's so good.

[@z0uLess]

@@skyduster1190 whats your point, to be a bully?

[@kyuu9934]

@@z0uLess what??

[@z0uLess]

@@kyuu9934 Ignorance truly cant lose when it does not see its loss.

[@MJ-xp4qb]

This dude is a serious side quest character that drops epic loot, in which is vital to your main quest.

[@amado1swgi]

The two of you are so absolutely delightful!!! Thanks for sharing. Blessings

[@Avesim13]

This whole video makes me smile so much 🥺 I'm just getting into chess, but the ability to go to a park, sit down, play chess and exchange stories with others.. It just shows how good the world can be. This is how life should be 🖤

[@sebu1301]

Yeah, but you have to play quite a lot to be able to hold a conversation, show pictures etc during a 5 min game

[@CousinCreepy]

He makes his living here - like a pool shark or a card shark. A confidence man who beats you at chess for bets.

[@tombarnes4980]

This guy is a poet

[@aiiptek3298]

Or on drugs.... But probably a poet

[@dhopkinsyt]

and just a little bit insane

[@AnthonyWilliams-ew3wp]

@@dhopkinsyt I agree. If he’s married, I reckon his wife sends him out to play in the park so she can get some peace.

[@qxyhu]

@@AnthonyWilliams-ew3wp 😂

[@robdubent]

@@dhopkinsyt he seems like a nice soul. Don’t cut deep like that. He’s friendly and clearly loves socializing and playing chess. You never know what another just might be dealing with….

[@adrianhiguera5487]

Love this guy. Seems so positive, pure and obvious passion for the game and people for that matter.

[@sharkbites92]

He is so sweet. I'm so glad you played him and shared it

[@fierymongoose9945]

9:50 "We're buddies now, you're my friend." *tries to cheat*

[@retardmagnet]

Yeah, he is so fake. I don't like him

[@kaptep01]

@@retardmagnet you get that from this guy? what makes you say that?

[@ym5891]

@@kaptep01 You must get scammed a lot, since this man is clearly a scammer. You can tell by his body language (Looking around, not focussed on the game, avoids eye contact with his opponent) aswell as him immediately attempting to cheat when his opponent is distracted. He knows exactly what he is doing; I'm no chess expert by any means but I know an illegal move when I see one, you can't tell me this guy doesn't know the rules. And if he does this with an innocent game with no stakes against a friendly person, imagine how far he'd go for 'real' stakes.

[@Kash_Reacts]

I agree 100.

[@martinbenassi6549]

He seemed a genuine person but after that suddently everything started getting really creepy. I cringed so hard

[@lee4547]

You were so sweet and genuine with him. That was great! I never watch a whole game, but the connection between you guys was great and kept me watching to the end.

[@TheRonGoleman]

This guy’s spirit is everything. Humble, outgoing, loving life. He has the answer to the meaning of life.

[@ts5368]

I recently stumbled across your content, and I LOVE it! Such beautiful raw human interactions with so many different people. Thank you for doing this 😊

[@jwwaco]

I’m an old guy so I’m not as charmed as some. I know some guys like that and your ears start bleeding after a while.

[@ruthxk7844]

Absolutely true.

[@kiddytube3915]

He is an autistic dude

[@Tommy-qh3ef]

😂

[@kidsandus8061]

I find him little self centered.

[@Bob-qq4is]

That’s why it’s nice to have good listeners in the world like her

[@Riomojo]

Guy plays like his hands know secrets from the future

[@amber9231]

He had some great life advice. I love people like him! Such an inspiration.

[@geoffreymyers4991]

One of my favorite quotes that Johnny may like: "To win at chess is to exercise skill. To lose at chess is to gain skill." Ole' Johnny definitely gave me notes on how to teach my son in an enthusiastic way, both in this video and the one where he plays Anna's mom. Shows how we learn from different people in many different ways.

[@eag8999]

So we’re just gonna ignore 10:08 where he obviously tried to pull a fast one. Slick talkers ya know…

[@catcherinthesky4106]

And he did it when she was clearly distracted. That's not a feather in his cap for sure. It's sad actually.

[@Morgulvale_]

What about 1:08 too? He swapped over two pieces?

[@nikhilhematillake5674]

@@Morgulvale_ I think he was just castling no?

[@GooseEnjoyer]

@@nikhilhematillake5674 yeah, that's what he did

[@lahtin3n]

@@Morgulvale_ That's a legal move in chess... Look up castling...

[@eirikkvalbein1568]

You were so kind and patient with this guy Anna!

[@altodds]

Thanks, Anna, I learned a lot from what he said, especially in life...thanks again you made me cry... love your experience, actually I'm not good or not in chess, but I'm a tennis coach, learned a lot from your video and experience with different kinds of people around this world. I salute you, hope one of these days, please teach me some chess, it helps my coaching in Tennis, Im 60 and still can play tennis, so maybe we can enjoy Tennis too...

[@robertdialberto6546]

I am so happy to have found Anna Cramling on KZbin. Anna is such a wonderful person and Chess player. I have so much to learn.

[@mattloveless3542]

Cramling is so cool, she couldve tore this guy up but she allowed the game to breathe so this nice old man could have a fun time. Loves stuff like this.

[@ieatwobblebassforbreakfast627]

This is an amazing interaction. What a guy, and maximum respect to you Anna for your patience and kindness. I think he really needed someone like you to come along.

[@aninhabitantofcarcosa9345]

You're talking as if you need to be extremely patient to speak with a guy like that...

[@ieatwobblebassforbreakfast627]

It wasn't intended to sound that way. He said "people don't talk to me much"...so I made a guess that the people he sees usually don't make time for him. Which is sad, the guy has a lot of wisdom, is passionate about something, and just seems like a really nice guy.

[@mlc1288]

Watching this video today, it got me smiling most of the time, I don't know nothing about chess but seeing you both play and having such a fun conversation made me enjoy this video so much!! Such a wonderful video Anna!!

[@mattg2091]

Such a sweet and wonderful couple of players! Makes me happy to watch them interact!

[@moynulrahman7696]

10:07 Anna never misses anything!

[@stanleyroberts4381]

Watching you play,and engage is so enjoyable! Glad I found your channel!

[@G14CLASSIIFIED]

I can't believe I am sitting here watching a chess game and enjoying it so much. Anna, you are delightful. I love to watch you play and engage people. Johnny, thanks for your insight and wisdom. I will be waiting for Bobby Fisher Returns.

[@trav018]

@annacramling I hate to say this coz Johnny seems like a great guy but at 13:14 looks like he takes a picture of you under the table

[@popcorn_pro4259]

Bruhhhh no he literally did he swiped to go to the camera screen and then he used the volume button to take the pictures 🤬🤬😡 thats actually disgusting ☹️

[@AviusL]

Entire comment section: "Wow, such a nice guy" 😅 Plays the victim and pretends to be friendly so she'll be nice to him, takes the first opportunity to cheat, realizes he's gonna lose and takes a comfort pic to use later... Despicable.

[@eurly93]

Yeah he's a creep. He also was cheating at 10:00 when she looked away

[@DrRosik]

I don't know why, but this interaction was really powerful and wonderful. I was smiling during the whole 19 min and after a while a noticed my cheeks started hurting :)

[@reedlawson]

There are several great chess streamers I like to watch but I learn the most from your videos - with how you explain your analysis and tactics so well; but my favorite videos are when you play random people in parks. This man needed your kindness to feel "worthy", and you were there for him. Watching this made me feel happy.

[@katieanderson2184]

Omg my heart is breaking when he says that not many people talk to him!!! I want to tell him what a bright and amazing person he is to bring such joy to people

[@Enclave.]

I love how he gets so into the conversation that he completely forgets about the clock.

[@OnkelRaphael]

It made me happy to see how kind and patient you treat people. Stay as you are, you are amazing ☺️

[@huronchess4810]

Nice to see Anna gets a break from talking!! Thankyou again Anna for a wonderful vid, your positive attitude is a blessing.

[@Astrobrant2]

I really like Johnny... nonstop philosophizing babble -- hardly ever looking at the board. Very interesting. In fact, I think he has learned how to babble while actually thinking about his next move, knowing that almost all of his opponents would be completely distracted by it. He also gets the advantage of stopping the clock (as if he's not still working on his next move.) Anna, acting like she's been completely distracted from the game, says, "I feel like I'm learning so many things about life, sitting here." So, at 6:12, after Anna played ...Qf2, the guy talked (and calculated) for 3 minutes and 35 seconds, and made his move: Nc6. Then Anna played Nc5 in 3 seconds. That cracked me up. Then he looked away and tried to cheat while Anna wasn't looking -- but she caught him. I LOL'd. This video was so fun! The actual game wasn't nearly as interesting as the "other" game they were playing.

[@TheFaithfulVegan]

This brings a tear to my eye. Both are so polite and enthused. And... ITS ABOUT CHESS. Love it.

[@nCode1]

10:10 He knew exactly what he was doing LOL

[@scfanovyiu2332]

LOL

[@kimberlyg6885]

Esa puede ser la razón por la cual no todos juegan con el🤦‍♀️

[@Red_Keaton]

@@kimberlyg6885 what

[@martinbenassi6549]

That was creepy af, ngl

[@goku445]

I missed that. Yes, odd.

[@arklinmike]

He's going to transfer information - eventually... 😏 Holy heck I see how he plays - he gets people talking and then 'snap!' moves like they won't notice.

[@hyunsoolee5795]

Love this man! Anna and he had wonderful conversation and interaction!

[@karlisozols5986]

It's incredible how good listener Anna is... Non stop attention and interest and it's so genuine... We need more people like her.

[@alexleblay3920]

He truly is a great teacher through chess. Never let your guard down to sweet talk... or you'll get cheated on. Thanks master hustler :)

[@jsonmedia]

Well said.

[@PaPaMurph]

you came across my feed recently so I clicked, I dont even play chess, but the way you present yourself and the game made me click a few more. Then I saw this and realized why I was attracted to your content. Always smiling, always enthusiastic, and as I see now, a wonderful heart.

[@kinglud999]

Yep. Same here.

[@MrEvol94]

100% you made this guy's day! you listened to him patiently and played chess with him

[@shezajewell2098]

Well done Anna! You made polite conversation all the time never losing your focus! What an angel you are!

[@hamwhacker]

My favourite moment 13:31 when he complimented you on challenging him to a chess game, having just realised that you were a special person (not just a good chess player) and had made his day. Brought tears

[@johnlinks]

He's talking to try and distract the opponent. Good strategy

[@EliasBac]

This was fascinating. Everything and everyone in this video is. Needed this today !

[@undercoveragent9889]

She's delightful. He's inspirational. What a nice way to pass the time.

[@daithi1966]

I find guys like this very taxing. I'm a logical introvert and his personality is so clashing with my own that I could not take more than 2 or 3 minutes with him, however Anna genuinely listened to the man and enjoyed her time playing and conversing with him. It was nice to watch. I felt like she was showing me how to be a better person.

[@zeniktorres4320]

Me too. I couldn't either. Although sometimes in the past I have.

[@vanillaghetto]

Anna is the epitome of charming and kind. She had endless patience for his monologuing and cheating.

[@jeffclements7125]

It all becomes easier when we realize we are all one. Anna seems to get this. I'm a terrible chess player but the human stories she is telling by recording these games is incredibly compelling. Love it.

[@beckyshell4649]

I agree I can't take all of the ramblings. I am very sure he is a kind and intelligent guy but he is too much for me.

[@americanmade6996]

It's part of his game. Friendly, repetitive, not-always coherent chatter that distracts and breaks any rhythm or concentration. It goes with his method of play--sudden, rapid two-hand move-and-capture, trying to make everything a surprise. But Anna is GOOD, and handles the board and the opponent equally well.

[@APerson-oy2yy]

The guys really sweets and well done for being so patient you really made his day

[@mark5636]

You were very polite and gentle with this gentleman. You can tell you put him at ease, then you made him feel like a worthy opponent / human being Kudos Anna

[@HelluvaPatriot]

Both of you should be the movie. Both wholesome. Both learning. Both bringing experiences. Both being ruthless. Humanity is the intended outcome.

[@marksmith8667]

Congrats on your group win and top 10 at the Rilton Cup! Had to get up early to watch your stream, but so fun to see. Thanks!

[@starlight_garden]

1:12 Johnny assumes the game will be competitive 3:36 Thumbnail 6:14 Johnny's clock runs out 9:33 Johnny acknowledges they forgot the clock 10:00 Johnny tries to cheat 11:21 Johnny acknowledges Anna's skill 18:51 Game over

[@hansmuller7161]

1:01 - we aknowledge that @Starlight Garden is a hater, and hardly can fit in a friendly game like that

[@starlight_garden]

@@hansmuller7161 No, I'm not.

[@slightlyroc1866]

You also missed 14:05 Johnny does something suspicious under the table with his camera phone...

[@starlight_garden]

@@slightlyroc1866 My god. No, I don't think he did that.

[@woodystewart]

Lol, 4:20. Anna moves on Johnny's turn. Is there a penalty for that?

[@OhACD]

Anna is really wholesome and I love that!

[@poeda6637]

This is such a great guy! Love him! And Anna too of course

[@cristhianmorales9175]

Anna you are such an angel. This man has such a kind heart and I’m sure you made his day. You are truly awesome ❤