The One That Got Away

[@fortyofforty5257]

"b4 is a big mistake. b4 is a big mistake. I don't like this move." Your mom's commentary is so awesome, she is so enthusiastic and has such a deep understanding of the positions, plus can observe everything without the pressure of actually playing.

[@michaelmassaro4375]

Pia is so on top of the games and spots the best moves with quickest she’s Awesome

[@srf_devotee]

I'm actually not sure this specific type of commentary helps Anna. I wonder if Anna (in the back of her mind) is so afraid of her mom saying "big mistake, big mistake!" that she becomes overly perfectionist and fearful, and this is the root cause of her time troubles.

[@mitigamespro8757]

That's actually a good observation...@@srf_devotee

[@wahito1456]

​@@srf_devotee I also think this is a big subconscious contributor

[@markrokesmith]

came here to say that...

[@rogeryoung464]

Anna, you are doing a wonderful service with these videos. Win or lose, you are a winner to all of us viewers. You keep us all on pins and needles with your time management and I rant like I am watching a pro sports game!! You are inspiring a whole new generation to play chess. Would you please consider recommending some resources that new players can study to learn strategies and perfect their abilities?

[@jesseperry7141]

It takes a lot of guts to put yourself out there like this. Keep up the good work. You’re the reason I have been playing chess.

[@DonLee1980]

Anna: I won't use up all my time too early Also Anna: I'm down to a minute again

[@anywhywho]

it's a running joke, not a promise

[@R.Akerman-oz1tf]

@@anywhywhoShould I have asked Dizzy Gillespie to play faster? Prolly not.

[@psies2005]

The comments of your mom takes us to a complete emotional journey during your chess matches. Its so fun and good to see when you play a move she wanted you to play. She gets sooo happy all the time. She is so proud of you playing that move. its adorable. And then when you make a mistake move. She is soo down and sad you play that move.. "oh i dont like that move.. that was a mistake. she shouldn't have played that move.. ooh am so sad, now she will not win the game' but she always give hartwarming explanations for your mistakes. She was down on time. its easy sitting here, and she was under pressure so i understand ... she had to play quickly... Its soo fun to follow here emotional rollercoaster with ups and downs during your play! Anyway. Good luck for you upcoming games!

[@GRWelsh7]

Thank you for sharing your thought process! I learn so much from your videos.

[@beluuospital]

Tus videos me hacen el día, despertarme y ver que hay videos nuevos me alegra muchisimo así que gracias por tomarte el tiempo de hacerlos en el medio del torneo! Te deseo lo mejor en las proximas rondas! Saludos desde Argentina!

[@javi9038]

Estas haciendo un trabajo de difusión increible. Suerte en la próxima ronda💯

[@simonashall1301]

Anna, whatever your rating, whatever your timing and whatever your result, I always enjoy watching your content. I played chess as a child but put it away in my teens as a 'boring' game. Now in my mid-40s I'm once again playing, mostly because you have shown what it is to enjoy it again (Gotham, Rosen and Botez are great too but you are the one always brimming with positivity about this ancient game as if it were brand new). There's no Elo rating for that, no FIDE title - the ability to make people discover and rediscover this game; whether at 500, 1500 or 2500 and to enjoy and learn from it - hardly any GMs ever achieve that. Of course, you may want more from the game personally - but know that in good moves and not-so-good moves, you're inspiring others.

[@SpikeSCII]

She is consistently the one with less time, if I were to be the opponent I would prepare for it, like actively playing as positional as possible, close the position as much as I can to then win on time.

[@Casinosquare]

I love hearing her say "chass" - you know you are in a Cramling video!

[@georgemacdonald8899]

It's nice that you get to play such good players and do so well. What a cool experience. Thanks again for sharing this, we would never know what this is really like otherwise.

[@tonysu8860]

Anna, here's a suggestion about speeding up... Don't just play faster, that will always result in mistakes. Instead, One technique is to think of combination and move sequences as phrases in a story, the story of your unfolding game. Spend more time at the beginning of a sequence and spend less (but don't move without thinking) in the middle of a sequence until you reach the end of your "phrase." The killer of slow moving is to spend long amounts of time on every move. Another technique is to have confidence that you can visualize one move deep. This means that when you're thinking on your opponent's time, you'll be expecting your opponent to make a next move... And if he makes that move, then you should take only a moment to double-check your analysis and respond with your planned move quickly... maybe after 15-30 seconds whatever you feel comfortable with. If you're really lousing visualizing the board one move deep, this can't or shouldn't be done but most semi-experienced players should be confident visualizing the board one move beyond what you see. Good Luck. And, if you think you can play bullet well then don't be afraid of getting in some time trouble... But very few players can play quality chess in time trouble.

[@jdoveyk9422]

Psychological term also is Analysis Paralysis 😂

[@ZiggyZugzwang]

I have the same time issues as you and like you said it comes down to trying to be a perfectionist (find the best move in every position). The thing is this: The stakes are much higher between move 30 and 40, when the position is complex and you need to get to move 40. It's much more important to have more time here than using it in the early stages to decide between some moves that are of similar value anyway and won't decide the game. I just played a 9 round tournament and forced myself to play fast and I didn't get into time trouble in any game. Took me 18 years to finally do it :D. Trust your moves, Anna and good luck!

[@Engr.Jhon-Mhel]

One of my idol in history of Chess Ms. Anna Cramling❤ Salute to you Ma'am.

[@wheelsofafrica]

Dear Anna, Listen to an old man from Zimbabwe! In the early game, use your heart and move instinctively. Later on, take your time, and use your head. Lots of love from Darkest Africa! xx

[@alexanderkogan1289]

So close! Just the time management that finally pushed it over. It’s still an okay result against an FM. Keep going Anna!

[@rascal211]

It's not ok. She should have won this game. His pieces were not even developed and yet he still turned the game around. She needed to be more agressive on her attack with her pawns to break down his pawn defesne of his king.

[@ineednochannelyoutube2651]

5:21: I'm far from being as good at chess as you are, but if you move pawn c4 first, the queen would be able to defend the knight when it goes to e6. In this position, it would be threatening both rooks and the dark squared bishop. A triple fork. I don't see what moving the king changes about the viability of this move, but maybe I don't have that level of foresight. If anyone sees a better move, please let me know. Edit: It was pawn to F5? I definitely need to develop my skills because I still don't see what's that advantageous about the move.

[@RossEricJamesAustin1001-0110]

When perfection is no longer sought, it is realized that perfection always was, self was just standing in the way.

[@Z6D4C4]

My favorite chess content! You will learn so much this tournament. Good luck!

[@DaveNeve]

Hello Anna and all. I think the thing to remember is that if you can't quickly work out 2+ multiple complicated lines four or five moves ahead, nor can your opponent in all probability So although you may not have played the very best move, your opponent won't either. So if you see what looks like a good move and even if you can't see the outcome many moves ahead, it's better to play it anyway, rather than burn up all your time. Cos you often lose the game due to time pressure.

[@WillJCarter100]

Anna, I hope you realise the power that you and your wonderful mother have in kindling (and rekindling) a lasting passion for chess in me and millions of other people across the world. TY so much. ❤

[@EK-xz8ig]

I just started learning chess (44 years old). I'm amazed at how all these peoples minds work. I don't think I stand a chance at getting good, but I'm having fun!

[@johnekins4408]

You are a young player, I am nearly 76 and have just purchased my first chess set. Just enjoy yourself.

[@JimWalker-ff5fw]

If you are having fun, you are doing chess the right way. Learning chess is like learning music, or art. I think it is much better to have fun than to be "good". I have been playing mediocre chess for over 50 years. (64 years old). It is always a thrill to win... but I have learned that fun is what the game is all about. So, keep having fun and you will have a game for life.

[@EK-xz8ig]

@@JimWalker-ff5fw Thank you!

[@Smannellites]

In many walks of life, we say "the perfect is the enemy of the good". In chess, I guess this could be applied to mean that if you spend too long looking for the perfect solution, you may overlook an acceptably good move.

[@Auxius.]

we need an anna discussing time management compilation. I think it would be hilarious.

[@samsam-cu9tj]

In bocca al lupo Anna

[@birdman7135]

I applaud that you upload the losses along with the victories.

[@Yogi-Megan]

I just love watching Anna in her intense series concentrating moods.... Soooo cute

[@matspatpc]

I fully understand the "stop spending so much time thinking" part being very hard, and mostly psychological. In an idea case, you want to end the game with very little time left, but not having to rush things. And the REALLY hard part is that you can easily spoil the whole game by not spending enough time early on, making a bad move, and the other player wins anyway - you just had more time left at the end of the game. Damned if you do, damned if you don't type thing. It's so much easier to sit in an armchair watching to tell what has to be done - especially when the person winning or losing isn't the one sitting in the armchair, eh? :) I'm old enough to know better, but I still struggle with "thinking enough about my next move" - not particularly in chess, but in general in life and thngs. Impulse conrotl setting = low.

[@freeandfighting3069]

Its a balance between Time Management & solid play w/o blunders. Not an easy thing to learn. I really enjoy these podcasts! FREE

[@judsongordy8872]

Good work Anna! You played on par with an FM for basically the whole game

[@rossmonroe3526]

N-f3 that G5 square looking good. Pawn storm kingside. You have rook lifts and your queen a move away. I can't find mate, but the pattern looks good.

[@Michael-lg9re]

I wonder, Anna, is it harder to see the moves over a board than to see them online?

[@jeremyflowers8908]

I'm totally with you on not playing too fast. Too much likelihood to leave pieces hanging! I liked your Mum's analysis too, regarding not moving King to a square the opponents Bishop could still target. A nice insight to bear in mind.

[@kopernickako]

Anna, do not be dishearted by losses or comments saying you play slowly. Take your time, calculate, learn from your losses. It is a journey and you will get there. I wish you all the best and it is outstanding how much youve accomplished already. I will see the day the title of your post is "I WON THE CHAMPIONSHIP". Keep it up, I am cheering for you. Kia ora

[@stefanofagiano7054]

Good luck Anna!!! Thank you for the amazing content❤

[@adampressley6629]

thanks for the great videos, good luck Anna

[@luisfrank1587]

Good luck in round 5! Also round 4 was crazy and spoiler!!! Well done!❤ also i love Pia commentary say ty from us

[@miket939]

Guess playing faster and not making mistakes comes with playing in a great many high-level tournaments & coaching and experience etc., the long grind in other words, Anna just give it time your still young and can only get better!

[@pepelustig1802]

Ja, ich hab das mit dem Schach spielen auch mal probiert und ich war ja begeistert, bis meine Freundin mir gesagt hat, mit den Figuren, die nicht mehr auf dem Brett sind wird nicht mehr gespielt.... Hm, voll schade :( Yes, I tried playing chess once and I was excited until my friend told me that I wouldn't play with the pieces that were no longer on the board... Hmm, it's a shame: (

[@jimhyslop]

It's very heartening to hear you say that you don't understand things. I don't feel so bad about not understanding some things :)

[@I-love-My-Universe-24]

Well played all the competitors 😊

[@Dexorfgamer612]

Espero volver a verte en Menorca. Mucho ánimo.

[@landofstan246]

Playing faster requires faster thinking.

[@pablovandyck]

You're a good player. Trust your first instinct.

[@timt6312]

Good luck on next round!

[@maximepoca9396]

When she said she played bullet after the game, I knew the result of the game for sure 😂😂

[@gentlemanner]

I really like your challenge to play fast the next round. Because, i think your intuitive play isn't as bad as you seem to believe. I'm very excited to see this and wish you the best of luck.

[@CapAnson12345]

Anna just gives away points with her time trouble.

[@nikhayes3396]

Great Job! By far the best most fun chess content on KZbin delivered by the most beautiful, intelligent, articulate woman on the internet.

[@Esteban_L_J]

I don't even get to my college classes this early

[@timt8027]

well duh who is early for class?

[@brucecrane9605]

Tomorrow is another day and another chance to examine your strategies. Don't be hard on yourself, these are very strong opponents you have been paying. I look forward to seeing what speedy Anna looks like. Chess Princess

[@jhosejhones1900]

No se ingles ni ajedrez, pero tu belleza me hipnotiza.

[@randallcauley9484]

performance and sports psychology might have some keys for unblocking the emergent time distortion which happens for chess players. Especially if players map when it occurs compared to comparable scenarios and considerations in which it does not occur. I'd be fascinated to see who helps to train GM's to improve on the time management inside of games ... There's just so much to think about approaching the mid-game (or exiting it) once we have openings. Curious to know the relationship of minimal prep, over-prep to time challenges. I imagine it varies player by player

[@Sarah_Sutter]

Very Nice Location!

[@andychan344]

it takes a long time for you to recognise your weakness - slow play

[@patronus65]

Good luck for round 6 Anna. Try not to overthink everything, go with your gut feeling sometimes, trust yourself.😊

[@Nixontheman]

If you play fast and blunder with 1 hr left; 1. You have time to recover. 2. You might confuse your opponent and then you calculate on his time 3. You have more time at the end, the only point it matters. 5. You have way better odds of winning. 6. Chess becomes more fun because you don’t panic at the end, you either prevail or you don’t.

[@zzanatos2001]

If you think long, you think wrong.

[@R.Akerman-oz1tf]

"LOL" also can mean Lots of Luck (heartfelt) & thanx Pia.

[@BeatrizToro-t4v]

Ask Faustino Oro for pointers.

[@Crisrod21]

Hello Ana, I think that you has managed better the time in the last games. Keep working your doing well. 💪

[@TheDesertwalker]

There should be a handicap involved here. It would take any opponent of Anna's time to adjust to Anna's beauty. That time should be reimbursed on the clock.

[@CaptainAndy99]

I like your giggle when your Mom disagrees with your move.

[@exdejesus]

Boy, this game really hinged on tiny differences! Good effort!

[@archivist17]

You were keeping up for almost all of the game, but you were defeated by your old enemy, the clock.

[@srf_devotee]

I would rather see you make solid moves and preserve time, rather than seeing you obsess -- and burn tons of time --- trying to find the perfect move sequence.

[@michaelmassaro4375]

It kind of appears as if she overthinks moves tries to play the safest moves and that’s not been going well for her Solid moves preserving time sounds like good idea for her

[@pitrizia2624]

yeah I think Anna would do so much better thinking about what the next best move will be instead of doing so much calculations. She has good instincts. If you have a move in mind and you cant see your opponnents counter play just play it. Maybe she should try to treat classical games like rapid so you give yourself 10min to get to an endgame. This would be also quite a tactic to scare/confuse opponents

[@AlanTov]

This!

[@federicoesposti7240]

In my last tournament irl i was moving faster (knowing when to use my time tho) and i got basically all my opponents in trouble on time. That lead multiple times to having me with 20/30 mins against 2 mins and in complicated positions it was pretty easy to outplay them (apart from once where i had a big chance and threw it away into a draw 😢).

[@absurdism101]

You literally just described how chess works….

[@kylezo]

ok i can handle the dramatic zoom intro with the music change. thank u.

[@kofiepak8873]

so this is what doing something you love looks like

[@cloudysunset2102]

regarding time spent per move, I have noticed that the human unconscious mind often makes better decisions, in this case chess moves -> if we let it guide us! that means make the move that first "jumps" out that isn't an obvious blunder it will often be the best move.

[@markadams7046]

My problem is I need to train myself to take more time.

[@robertoaraiza7434]

Good luck Anita. Se que te ira muy bien. Saludos desde el norte de Mexico.

[@dleickly56]

You got this.

[@PickleJuiceDuce]

I saw the potential pressure on the Queen but I thought f5😶. Thanks to mother and daughter for another interesting video. Posting losses is humbling but instructive for all your followers!

[@jmac03191961]

You put tons of pressure on yourself by burning your clock out. Clock management is as important as making proper moves.

[@elizabeth4689]

Pia’s commentary makes me feel like I’m watching a football game haha 😊

[@unintentionaleffectiveness4393]

“But I’m trying every single game to play fast” as she has 4 minutes left while her opponent has 41 minutes BRUUHHHHH

[@Simon-T.]

We have one thing in common, we both blunder. The difference is I do it all the time, you do it very occasionally. Good luck for tomorrow, another fun video.

[@thomasanderson7164]

First 10 moves fast, than you got thinking time for later.

[@hylen26]

Round 4 promises to be interesting.

[@majormoron605]

Getting a +2 position from the opening against a 2400 rated player is pretty impressive. Should´ve asked Faustino for a tip in the endgame maybe XD

[@johnclark5859]

Keep it going Anna

[@kunth1819]

Anna: "Tomorrow, I will play fast!" Anna tomorrow: *once again in time trouble with her opponent having at least double of the time left* I think the strategy is to say "I will play slow next time" because of the reverse psychology.

[@markg4054]

Para mi Anna analisa demasiadas lineas con mucha profundidad, y ahi esta su error. Deberia elegir solo una linea. Y en mi humilde opinion mejoraria su tiempo.

[@Vijay_16]

I can feel the vibrations from Hans

[@Areasur6]

Tu sonrisa me da vida😊

[@delboy1727]

I know people say you should play faster, which you have acknowledged as a valid comment. Your current answer is that if you play fast, you make bad moves. That's possibly true, but in the end game when you are in time trouble, that time pressure is forcing you to play faster which also leads you to make bad moves, but you don't have enough time left to think your way out of a bad move position.

[@raynlaze1339]

Yay I saw e5 when you said to analyze what to do.

[@NotTheUnsub]

Anna, your videos are so good in quality and your passion and compassion really shines through. I already watched the livestream of the next rounds' (two rounds in 1 day) games, so won't give any spoiler comments on how your time management challenge to yourself turned out. Best wishes on playing faster, yet also making great (doesn't have to be perfect) moves too. I do understand it is a work in progress and I also believe too, like you said, there is a big psychological aspect. A way I think of time management is like if you had only so much precious money to last you for food and groceries for the entire month. Do you spend almost all of it early and then struggle the rest of the month? Or do you pace your spending and keep for critical days and aim to have some left to last though the entire month? Precious time on the chess clock is similar to money for food and groceries that way. There is a quote that I remember when my perfectionism gets in the way. The quote goes "You don't have to be perfect to be excellent."

[@CalebJNelson]

“I was sitting next to a really famous person”. Anna, you are more famous. 😁😂

[@di380]

Hans Pog! Don’t be so hard on yourself it was a complex game. You can’t play faster if you are higher rated or if you know theory you can play faster but it is better to take your time otherwise you will play just bad moves. I liked your position with white you had plenty of space to maneuver your pieces and ahead in development while black just had all his pieces on the back rank. Overall this was a good game. You probably just need to practice the endgame to find the winning moves when you are ahead with advantage

[@jernelljones1026]

Anna You're a good chess player and a better person. Good luck tomorrow

[@jamesbarker1994]

Well played Anna, over 9k watching you live on YT.

[@AaronV1972]

Worst thing you can do is lose on time. You're beating yourself. I'm sure you have heard this all before.

[@roehlanobriones3179]

Buena suerte Anna!

[@TweetyPAK7]

Well shucks. Keep on after it! Good luck! Your mom's commentary is awesome. ❤

[@u9Nails]

I'm wishing you luck, and now speed, in your next match! Go get 'em tiger!

[@barrywebber100]

It was pretty even or you were better part of the time. Good luck for the next round Anna.

[@tonitrilloparello2539]

Hola Ana, felicidades por tu victoria. Me gustaría que te acercaras al canal del Divis y tengáis una entretenida charla. Suerte para lo que queda.

[@LG-jn5fx]

Did I miss the explanation of why E5 was the correct move because I do not see why it is so strong?