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

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  • @Bunty1962
    @Bunty1962 5 днів тому +174

    I met Wojtek Sochacki in a cafe in France. He was sitting close to me, I asked him to pass the salt. It took him 26 minutes

    • @adamtaylor7784
      @adamtaylor7784 3 дні тому +4

      TalkSPORT

    • @Bunty1962
      @Bunty1962 3 дні тому +6

      @@adamtaylor7784 Yes best joke and McCoists reaction made it even better

    • @bster007
      @bster007 20 годин тому

      I asked him what time it was at a local pub eating fish and chips. Woke up hours later with a King up my bum.

    • @nastybeats
      @nastybeats 16 годин тому +1

      You lying he told you to fvck off and go get it yourself. I was sitting next table..

  • @Shakaloha93
    @Shakaloha93 Рік тому +1151

    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
      @kp74952 11 місяців тому +4

      Agreed!

    • @derekg5563
      @derekg5563 9 місяців тому +1

      @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
      @nunyabizznez2805 8 місяців тому

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

    • @moonchildeverlasting9904
      @moonchildeverlasting9904 7 місяців тому

      theres no doubt in my mind, he let her win (draw) to look good. im sorry but im 100% certain.

    • @zento1702
      @zento1702 2 місяці тому +1

      This was what I wanted to comment too, please do more of this type of video! It was realy interesting!

  • @onarose
    @onarose Рік тому +1941

    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
      @fluffycotton4683 Рік тому +7

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

    • @steffenhesslarsen
      @steffenhesslarsen Рік тому +5

      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
      @denniszenanywhere Рік тому +9

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

    • @archivist17
      @archivist17 Рік тому +5

      Yes. Excellent commentary!

    • @ewei318
      @ewei318 Рік тому +1

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

  • @donhardy9248
    @donhardy9248 11 місяців тому +214

    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
      @derekg5563 9 місяців тому

      @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.

    • @PurushaDesa
      @PurushaDesa 8 днів тому

      Yeah her narration's fantastic. And if only video gamers showed this much grace and emotional intelligence too...

    • @endotimez9086
      @endotimez9086 7 днів тому

      I can't thumbs up this comment enough.

  • @vibovitold
    @vibovitold 9 місяців тому +441

    The opponent is Wojtek Sochacki, he's an IM rated over 2300, over 2400 at his peak. Certainly a high class player

    • @Cafearmuire
      @Cafearmuire Місяць тому

      He looks like one of our most despicable criminals in France. Jean Louis Jourdain.

    • @Waldo-t6u
      @Waldo-t6u 22 дні тому +1

      Great game. Whole different level. Wow!

    • @SigmaTau6
      @SigmaTau6 18 днів тому +4

      Just says thanks, good luck, puts on his backpack and heads out. Stoicism....

    • @CZ-PCT
      @CZ-PCT 11 днів тому

      game like him i did when i was 10 years old .... IM ratings is for laugh only

    • @serveri69
      @serveri69 5 днів тому +11

      @@CZ-PCT nice try kid

  • @GlennHanna8
    @GlennHanna8 Рік тому +121

    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
      @TravisHi_YT 8 місяців тому +2

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

  • @o.a-b7212
    @o.a-b7212 11 місяців тому +443

    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
      @fybard8922 10 місяців тому +20

      Hi fellow high schooler ;)

    • @user-mv2oo9iw6u
      @user-mv2oo9iw6u 7 місяців тому +14

      *Oh, the nights we spent in Paris with Wojtek, in 2016 during the Beaujolais event he drove a beautifully restored 1950s Maserati, immaculate!*

    • @KonradFlorczak
      @KonradFlorczak 7 місяців тому +1

      Didn't Hidalgo arrested him on the spot for polluting too much with his old timer? :)

    • @Ivanatis
      @Ivanatis 11 днів тому

      greetings from Germany

    • @hartmatterhorn
      @hartmatterhorn 5 днів тому

      Wow.

  • @DanielMunoz-ni7zz
    @DanielMunoz-ni7zz Рік тому +298

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

    • @derekg5563
      @derekg5563 9 місяців тому

      @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.

  • @joshwatree
    @joshwatree 11 місяців тому +232

    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
      @derekg5563 9 місяців тому +1

      @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.

  • @carlhammill5774
    @carlhammill5774 9 місяців тому +48

    I can't stop watching these and I don't understand a single move. I just like to see their expression when other player makes smart move that surprises them.

    • @jujusmom1508
      @jujusmom1508 2 місяці тому +1

      Same here😅

    • @afcansf5996
      @afcansf5996 10 днів тому

      Same, some how the intensity is really palpable.

    • @bradclifton5248
      @bradclifton5248 6 днів тому

      Like watching snooker. It shouldn't be so exciting but.....

    • @Khal-m9r
      @Khal-m9r 5 днів тому

      Am with you 😂

    • @lillerik01
      @lillerik01 3 дні тому

      When you know the basics of how the pieces can move, it makes things a little easier. :)

  • @ThorirMarJonsson
    @ThorirMarJonsson 11 місяців тому +117

    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
    @dioright Рік тому +269

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

    • @WayanMajere
      @WayanMajere 10 місяців тому +24

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

    • @Random_user_8472
      @Random_user_8472 6 днів тому

      @@WayanMajere Thanks for the laugh 😂

  • @ToniT800
    @ToniT800 Рік тому +750

    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=)

    • @優さん-n7m
      @優さん-n7m 11 місяців тому +16

      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
      @ToniT800 11 місяців тому

      @@優さん-n7m 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
      @kungogge3047 11 місяців тому

      bro i went to the guys channel, you are really stalkin him huh? hahah@@優さん-n7m

    • @Aethelbeorn
      @Aethelbeorn 11 місяців тому +1

      @@優さん-n7m It's been 6 years man... time to find other content to consume.

    • @優さん-n7m
      @優さん-n7m 11 місяців тому

      @@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.

  • @JT-tz5hp
    @JT-tz5hp 9 місяців тому +14

    This format was by far the best for allowing viewers to follow the action. Very clear.

  • @MotekMan83
    @MotekMan83 10 місяців тому +88

    I taught my son chess when he was 8-9. At 10 he started beating me regularly. Soon thereafter I stopped playing with him since I was taking him to adult chess clubs.
    My son is now 40 and has kids 7,9,11. He and I started teaching the 11 year old when she was 10, she recently beat both him and me for the first time!
    I will show her your videos - I wish I had them 60 years ago when I was trying to improve my chess! Love the overlay and you explanation of options, rationale for moves, and your bravery to play a 2300 Int Grand Master!

    • @nct948
      @nct948 Місяць тому

      Best of luck to her.

    • @mobi_61
      @mobi_61 19 днів тому

      I think, that he isn't Grand master. International Master isn't the same as Grand master (2500 and more).

    • @potencjalnypracownik2966
      @potencjalnypracownik2966 3 дні тому

      Is your family slow? Starting at 6-8 is more normal in hobby-chess loving families.

  • @MrNASoul
    @MrNASoul Рік тому +96

    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!

  • @brett6468
    @brett6468 Рік тому +371

    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
      @alveolate Рік тому +2

      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
      @junkgum Рік тому +3

      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
      @khoya Рік тому

      what's your rating@@alveolate

    • @reezellthia
      @reezellthia Рік тому +4

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

    • @CapDanAddams
      @CapDanAddams 11 місяців тому

      Agreed

  • @chrisdrummer86
    @chrisdrummer86 11 місяців тому +235

    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
      @nachociatti4401 11 місяців тому +6

      I agree

    • @derekg5563
      @derekg5563 9 місяців тому +1

      @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
      @chrisdrummer86 9 місяців тому +1

      @@derekg5563 thanks for the tip!

    • @justajumpingypsygirl
      @justajumpingypsygirl 8 місяців тому +1

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

  • @weaselbusters
    @weaselbusters 11 місяців тому +93

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

    • @Stratijev
      @Stratijev 11 місяців тому

      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
      @weaselbusters 11 місяців тому +4

      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

    • @MichaelInnes-sb3ew
      @MichaelInnes-sb3ew 6 місяців тому

      @@Stratijevyou can get the audio as closed caption. If it bothers you cAn turn the phone into portyview and display the captioned dialogue below. Then expand the screen so you only see the board and the words.

    • @padmeamidala4883
      @padmeamidala4883 3 місяці тому

      @@Stratijevpfui

    • @MandrakeDCR
      @MandrakeDCR 7 годин тому

      @@Stratijev Reading lips through video is almost useless unless the person speaking is fullscreen. The little "person icon" speaking in the corner is absolutely, insultingly pointless. Give me a great presentation and captions any day. If I can't turn it up loud enough to hear it right, then I can read along with it, and decipher the bad captions through context.

  • @OhMac86
    @OhMac86 11 місяців тому +765

    My name is... GIOVANNI GIORGIO

    • @davide7541
      @davide7541 9 місяців тому +10

      HAHAHAH

    • @BCMZ
      @BCMZ 9 місяців тому +85

      ....but everybody calls me Giorgio....Moroder.

    • @DonAntoni
      @DonAntoni 8 місяців тому +19

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

    • @andrew.hd48
      @andrew.hd48 8 місяців тому +16

      But everybody calls me GIORGIO 😂

    • @giusepifm
      @giusepifm 8 місяців тому +3

      😂 daft punk

  • @trex9263
    @trex9263 Рік тому +355

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

    • @klauseuler9186
      @klauseuler9186 Рік тому +1

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

    • @sinkronize
      @sinkronize Рік тому +3

      Yes, much better than the distracting cheap talk

    • @doyourownresearch7297
      @doyourownresearch7297 11 місяців тому

      it is like the wonder years

  • @MrJzplastic
    @MrJzplastic 11 місяців тому +158

    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
      @dhekwucieoejduf 11 місяців тому

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

  • @josephgaribay4894
    @josephgaribay4894 Рік тому +21

    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!

  • @Hanaconda_Aquaponics
    @Hanaconda_Aquaponics 11 місяців тому +8

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

  • @longshotmagoo
    @longshotmagoo 11 місяців тому +11

    taking the guy to a draw is something many are not able to do so well done

  • @TwoDogSay
    @TwoDogSay Рік тому +13

    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.

  • @lynnnezzy
    @lynnnezzy Рік тому +182

    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
      @emillyyelen5169 Рік тому +5

      she is just being modest...

    • @michaelgoetze2103
      @michaelgoetze2103 Рік тому

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

    • @non9886
      @non9886 11 місяців тому +1

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

    • @guardianangel1468
      @guardianangel1468 11 місяців тому

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

    • @RobertLee-wi5kc
      @RobertLee-wi5kc 11 місяців тому

      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

  • @daveseddon5227
    @daveseddon5227 Рік тому +97

    Loved the voiceover, Anna! 😊

  • @GiselleTolentino88
    @GiselleTolentino88 Місяць тому +2

    I don’t understand anything about chess but I love Ana’s videos, that way she explains the game gets me so invested. This is awesome.

  • @javiersays
    @javiersays 8 місяців тому +2

    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..

  • @garfieldfarkle
    @garfieldfarkle 11 місяців тому +32

    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.

  • @phillip3075
    @phillip3075 Рік тому +20

    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
      @thomgizziz 11 місяців тому

      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.

  • @RyanBarry-h4c
    @RyanBarry-h4c Рік тому +9

    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!

  • @KasiaZ
    @KasiaZ 11 місяців тому +18

    Wojtek is actually from my hometown Szczecin in Poland :) He holds dual citizenship from PL and FR :) how cool you got to meet him and play together!

  • @jersey6809
    @jersey6809 7 місяців тому +36

    Bravo Wojtek Sochacki you are really good player !!

  • @TakesTwoToTango
    @TakesTwoToTango 11 місяців тому +76

    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'

  • @alcoolbc
    @alcoolbc 11 місяців тому +11

    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.

  • @oweckayx
    @oweckayx Рік тому +24

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

  • @ammoalamo6485
    @ammoalamo6485 9 місяців тому +3

    I've seen this twice now, and it was great fun both times. I think the IM got a little complacent when she was so low on time and he had more time. But at no time did I see here playing at a level below him, never. Also, I could never recogmize he had any plan to win other than on time, which was odd for a player of such a high ranking. You rock, Anna, keep up the good work.

    • @ruzziasht349
      @ruzziasht349 Місяць тому +3

      @ammoalamo6485 her ranking is around 2175 which isn't too shabby. Using the chess Elo formula, a 2300-rated player would generally have about a 60-65% chance of winning against a 2175-rated opponent in any given game.

  • @johnvaughan9980
    @johnvaughan9980 Місяць тому +1

    It could be a great touch to have your opponent share their take on the game alongside yours-it would add an extra layer of depth if they’re open to it. Either way, I love how you guide the flow and feel of the match-it’s got a unique style that really works. Keep up the fantastic work!

  • @hugovangalen
    @hugovangalen Рік тому +99

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

    • @joshuanun4933
      @joshuanun4933 Рік тому +3

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

    • @aylen7062
      @aylen7062 Рік тому

      ​@@joshuanun4933...fucked up

    • @joshuanun4933
      @joshuanun4933 Рік тому

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

    • @aylen7062
      @aylen7062 Рік тому +1

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

    • @joshuanun4933
      @joshuanun4933 Рік тому

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

  • @KenLane3
    @KenLane3 Рік тому +6

    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!

  • @blizzard2099
    @blizzard2099 Рік тому +7

    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 🔥

  • @mrmaster9801
    @mrmaster9801 9 місяців тому +1

    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.

  • @WolfgangEgger
    @WolfgangEgger 10 днів тому

    I love the way, you are presenting your chess. Not describing hours and hours one variant after another, but explaining, why moving such and such. Thanks a lot for your videos.

  • @steveuli5068
    @steveuli5068 Рік тому +6

    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

  • @TLSingleton1962
    @TLSingleton1962 11 місяців тому +6

    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.

  • @richardknouse618
    @richardknouse618 Рік тому +93

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

    • @KenFullman
      @KenFullman 11 місяців тому +1

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

    • @ev25zv
      @ev25zv 11 місяців тому +10

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

    • @Jagang8
      @Jagang8 11 місяців тому +2

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

    • @KenFullman
      @KenFullman 11 місяців тому +1

      @@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
      @Frakasat 11 місяців тому +7

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

  • @whattiler5102
    @whattiler5102 Місяць тому

    I much preferred that, with you adding your thoughts rather than feeling you have to exchange banter through the game. It makes it insightful and more tense.

  • @ISCREAM.STORE1
    @ISCREAM.STORE1 11 місяців тому +1

    Hi Anna, GG. I was looking at the board, and maybe it is my lack of experience showing.... but at 10:28 what was it that made you decide against moving your knight in B3 down into C1, thereby threatening the Queen and forcing it to be either withdrawn or forced into a favorable fight? Perhaps it is not favorable, or perhaps i am just not seeing what you saw. Rank amateur here btw.
    I asked because i do love the game, and would love to learn more about that situation? thanks

  • @RobertSmith-gu7qo
    @RobertSmith-gu7qo 11 місяців тому +8

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

  • @pollydowdlepolly
    @pollydowdlepolly Рік тому +14

    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/

  • @michaelgray5100
    @michaelgray5100 10 місяців тому +2

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

  • @waqqashanafi
    @waqqashanafi 3 дні тому +1

    I usually watch Anna Cramling's videos on mute but this one I watched without mute. I prefer the voice-over. Thanks.

  •  Місяць тому +1

    This is a great video, especially the dramatic music interspersed throughout the dialogue. Well done all the way around.

  • @RozakisMD
    @RozakisMD 10 місяців тому +4

    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.

  • @Hilltopperpete
    @Hilltopperpete 11 місяців тому +26

    I really like the ending, when both of you realize you have no short-term winning strategy and rushing through moves is going to result in major mistakes, you agree on a draw and shake hands!

    • @Ryker1986
      @Ryker1986 11 місяців тому +3

      Noooo. Spoilert

    • @ThexSleepingDragon
      @ThexSleepingDragon 11 місяців тому

      I thought she ran out of time and would have lost.

    • @ruzziasht349
      @ruzziasht349 Місяць тому

      @@ThexSleepingDragon it was draw

  • @T.Rex97234
    @T.Rex97234 5 місяців тому +3

    The fact that they held an equal position for the entire game is insane.

  • @gregparrott
    @gregparrott 10 місяців тому

    I've never played timed chess, so please excuse an overly simple question. Can someone explain what happened to the clock, starting at 13:07 and continuing until the draw?
    At that time Anna's clock INCREASED from 2 seconds up to 4. A few seconds latter, Anna's clock INCREASED again from3 to 5 seconds. As the game continued, his was repeated multiple times for both Anna and Wojtek.
    My guess is that if you complete a move in less than one second, you gain 2 seconds. Otherwise, the clock continues to count down.

  • @billcovington1380
    @billcovington1380 Місяць тому

    I really enjoyed this one because of your analysis accompanying the game, explaining your thinking throughout. Nice job, and congrats on the draw with a 2300!

  • @thisforbirdie
    @thisforbirdie Рік тому +4

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

  • @leokadiamasztalska4042
    @leokadiamasztalska4042 11 місяців тому +104

    It would be nice if Wojtek Sochacki's name would be credited at least in description.😉

    • @Corleone007
      @Corleone007 9 місяців тому +3

      Leokadia Masztalska :) pozdrawiam z Polski.

    • @leokadiamasztalska4042
      @leokadiamasztalska4042 9 місяців тому +1

      @@Corleone007 wzajemnie

    • @Golden108
      @Golden108 9 місяців тому +9

      Not really. Most people have no idea who he is. She didn't even recognize him, and secondly, she peaked everybody's interest by not saying who it was.

    • @leokadiamasztalska4042
      @leokadiamasztalska4042 9 місяців тому +21

      @@Golden108 just sayin that in chess world this is common courtesy to give a name when someone is GM or IM. Nothing more. Cheers.

    • @paulsagbakken2996
      @paulsagbakken2996 6 місяців тому +9

      I agree, it’s common courtesy.

  • @scottcampbell5536
    @scottcampbell5536 Рік тому +6

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

  • @glennfowler8880
    @glennfowler8880 10 місяців тому +1

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

  • @AshleeWalkerTea
    @AshleeWalkerTea 2 місяці тому +2

    If you look at the clock time at the beginning of the match, his clock time is not working properly . And at the end of the match, your clock time at the 5 second time your time is not working properly. The clock is broken, 'time' to get a new one.

  • @Murthi22
    @Murthi22 Рік тому +5

    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!

  • @tomtyler7058
    @tomtyler7058 11 місяців тому +13

    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.

  • @Youbetternowatchthis
    @Youbetternowatchthis 11 місяців тому +12

    I haven't played a game of chess for years, but I do remember the feeling of holding your own against a much stronger opponent.
    What a great video!

  • @jtjt210
    @jtjt210 7 днів тому

    Delightful. First time I watched one of these and it was exciting. I definitely appreciated the dignity at the end, of both parties. Wonderful

  • @sangeenshahkhan
    @sangeenshahkhan 4 дні тому

    I am a terrible chess player but i only use chess to help my decision making processes. I have a question why after @6:19 you did not move your bishop from e3 to a7? It would have been protected by the queen and you would have threatened his queen at b8. If you would have pressured his queen he might have entered a defensive game and would not have developed his knight to e5. I believe in playing just one game and that is the end game so always go for maximum pressure. Look forward to hearing from you on this.

  • @thublit
    @thublit Рік тому +10

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

  • @TEKRific
    @TEKRific Рік тому +36

    Such a great video. Loved the voice-over. I wish we could get your opponents thoughts in a voice-over too, it would be great. Maybe you could try that format with a game with your father or mother and mix both players thoughts in a voice-over. A lot a work but so gratifying for us. Thanks for all your hard work! Oh, btw loved the music in the background. Very effective in creating an atmosphere!

    • @paulwal222
      @paulwal222 Рік тому +5

      Agreed. This game was easy to watch. Good camera view, subtle music for tension, and the voice-over commentary was much more interesting than just hearing random remarks or trash talking by the players.

    • @shroommcfanta2020
      @shroommcfanta2020 Рік тому +4

      That is actually a great idea !!!

    • @radicalrick9587
      @radicalrick9587 Рік тому +7

      *I already know what his thought process was: Crap, crap, crap, darn she moved that!, Crap, crap, she's better than I thought! Crap, crap, CRAP!*

    • @TEKRific
      @TEKRific Рік тому

      LOL@@radicalrick9587

  • @sfesniper9016
    @sfesniper9016 Рік тому +8

    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
      @yt45204 Рік тому

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

  • @tennisblood
    @tennisblood 9 місяців тому +2

    You played well. If I were you, I'd not be scared from a 2300 player. Of course, it might be easy for me to say as 40+ years ago I was at much higher rating than 2300. The position with pawns on e4 and f3 is solid, but black has more space on the Queen size, hence I'd like to recommend to you a different plan, prepping f4 and e5 instead of keeping the e4 and f3 pawn formation.

  • @kirav2536
    @kirav2536 8 місяців тому +1

    Hi Anna. I know how it feels when you play a player who is higher in ranking and you can give him or her a good game. I remember shaking myself after a game like that. I was low on time and people were coming to our table to watch the game. My concentration at that time had to be 105%. I lost the game, but had a greatest time playing it. Good luck with your channel.

  • @Chris_Schaefer
    @Chris_Schaefer Рік тому +5

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

  • @AshleyEstherr
    @AshleyEstherr Рік тому +72

    Wow, such a great video. I enjoyed it. Tbh playing chess and learning about the financial market helped me to keep a positive mentality when I was going through a rough phase. It was really helpful. Who trades the financial market?

    • @BruceCartwrightt
      @BruceCartwrightt Рік тому

      Chess has been really helpful and it builds the mind. I trade the financial market and felt like some strategies I apply in chess can be similar in a trading cycle. Which aspect of the financial market are you referring to?

    • @AshleyEstherr
      @AshleyEstherr Рік тому

      You’re right. Chess can be strategic, same with the financial market but I prefer to diversify my earnings. I was referring to the stock market but willing to try out other financial market. Solana recently went up. How do you trade?

    • @BruceCartwrightt
      @BruceCartwrightt Рік тому

      I trade based on the season of the market. It gives me a direction on implementing the right strategies for long or short term. I also trade based on the volatility of the market. Although it wasn’t easy till I came across a mentor who helped to keep me in the market loop. My mentor is Bernard Paul.

    • @SantanJose
      @SantanJose Рік тому

      Paul is also my mentor. I’ve learnt invaluable insights from Paul, who generously shares his knowledge and experience to help beginners navigate the complexities of the market

    • @JonathanWhite9
      @JonathanWhite9 Рік тому

      Paul demonstrates an excellent understanding of market trends, making well informed decisions that leads to consistent profit

  • @StonerCreek74
    @StonerCreek74 11 місяців тому +5

    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
      @Where-is-Jessica-Hyde 11 місяців тому

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

  • @Gingish
    @Gingish 9 місяців тому +2

    I dont play chess and rarely even watch it but this was enjoyable to watch with the commentary

  • @Mark_SWZA
    @Mark_SWZA 2 місяці тому +1

    @anyone.....at 9:12 is there a reason why Anna did not go Bishop to c5?

  • @junj1023
    @junj1023 Рік тому +30

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

  • @abcdefgcdefg5178
    @abcdefgcdefg5178 11 місяців тому +4

    I noticed this a long time ago watching her play in nee york and then when she played her mom and dad, her biggest enemy is time management. She gets low on time and then has to rush her end game. If she can work on her time management i think her rating would go up quite a bit. Great video!

    • @millardbrown4769
      @millardbrown4769 11 місяців тому

      Can anyone help me understand the clock madness on this one? Early in the game, he had "5:05" on the clock, as it added one second each time he pressed the clock. Anna's seemed to be adding random seconds as well. Is this just the way these things work?

    • @abcdefgcdefg5178
      @abcdefgcdefg5178 11 місяців тому +1

      @millardbrown4769 I'll see if I can explain this for it to make sense in a written message. So chess clocks can be set to add bonus time for every time you make a move and hit the clock, however most games are set so the bonus time is only equal to the time you took to make your move, for example if the bonus time is 10 sec for each move then you get 10 sec back every time you hit the clock, BUT if you don't use the full bonus time to make a move then you don't get the full 10 sec back. For example even of the bonus time is 10 sec per move, if you only use 5 sec to make your move then you only get 5 sec back on the clock. This prohibits extra time adding up on the clock if you make a series of fast moves, for example if the clock didn't adjust for fast moves and you made 6 fast moves in a row then a full min would be added back onto the clock. I hope this makes sense as it's difficult to explain when not in person 😕

    • @millardbrown4769
      @millardbrown4769 11 місяців тому +1

      @@abcdefgcdefg5178 Thank you! That makes perfect sense

    • @abcdefgcdefg5178
      @abcdefgcdefg5178 11 місяців тому

      @@millardbrown4769 anytime :)

  • @johntatum1951
    @johntatum1951 Рік тому +10

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

  • @jasperpike242
    @jasperpike242 2 місяці тому

    i am always so impressed by top class players thought processes. this lass is a hell of a player and commentater. great stuff.

  • @samuelberry9152
    @samuelberry9152 11 місяців тому +1

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

  • @LemmonyQuack
    @LemmonyQuack Рік тому +6

    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.

  • @andreas1337able
    @andreas1337able 11 місяців тому +5

    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
      @cjgeist 11 місяців тому

      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.

  • @robinc7669
    @robinc7669 11 місяців тому +17

    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!! 😄😄😄

  • @hayleycomet8029
    @hayleycomet8029 2 місяці тому

    I love how you were sharing your thought process and the graphics on screen, really helps me understand the game since I'm a novice. 😊

  • @andersomaloma9419
    @andersomaloma9419 16 днів тому

    Guau.... aparte de muchas otras cosas...me encanta que normalmente te tomas tiempo en el comienzo de la partida para ir acelerando...de menos a más ...como los grandes en todos los deportes... gracias por el canal. Eres una crack!

  • @theburnedman6473
    @theburnedman6473 Рік тому +32

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

  • @keithpadbury9818
    @keithpadbury9818 11 місяців тому +4

    I don't play chess but i noticed the opponents clock increased early on from 5.02 to 5.06. Each time he hit the (button?) it increased (decreased?) the time used by 1 or 2 seconds.

    • @sthompson3
      @sthompson3 11 місяців тому +4

      It happens for both players. They each get an extra 2 seconds each time they move.

    • @moom2k829
      @moom2k829 11 місяців тому +2

      There are several time formats that could be used in chess games. In this game, the format is 5+2, zhich simply means they start which 5 mins and get 2 seconds added time after each move they make. These 2 seconds are especially crucial in the endgame where you're short on time and you need to move quick before time runs out.

  • @krishead2410
    @krishead2410 Рік тому +4

    That game was crazy like a circus because it was so IN TENTS! Great job Anna!

  • @redryder8622
    @redryder8622 8 місяців тому

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

  • @MeMe-od3ow
    @MeMe-od3ow 2 дні тому

    Anna Narrating: "We are basically playing bullet chess at this point"
    People in the background quietly: "Oh snap this table is popping off"
    hahah
    Get game, thanks for the narration
    -Cheers

  • @sevex9
    @sevex9 11 місяців тому +9

    Great game! Being able to force a draw with a 2300 international grandmaster is really something. Keep hustling Anna!

    • @mjacton
      @mjacton 11 місяців тому +3

      International Master...it's different.

  • @donnyh3497
    @donnyh3497 Рік тому +8

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

  • @IbrahimIbrahim-j1n
    @IbrahimIbrahim-j1n Рік тому +10

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

  • @milton1969able
    @milton1969able 11 місяців тому +1

    I hav'nt played chess for years and never against the clock. WHen Anna was done to 4 seconds I noticed the clock going back up. How does that work?

    • @AfterGodsOwnHeart
      @AfterGodsOwnHeart 7 місяців тому

      They had it set to 5 min 2 sec back for each move. You can set most chess clocks to have time back.

  • @kirkhamandy
    @kirkhamandy 11 місяців тому

    Sorry, the only thing I know about chess is how the pieces move, I can't actually "play" it, I'm far too stoopid. But I do have a question. Why at the end game did Anna's clock start going up? It went from 4 seconds up to 10 seconds at one point. I noticed at the start his clock went up from 5:02 to 5:05, too. The clock puzzles me.