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  • We went to Washington Square Park in NYC and this park chess player thought that my mom was a beginner in chess, even though she is a grandmaster.
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  • @AnnaCramling
    @AnnaCramling  Рік тому +1012

    Here is the next game they played: ua-cam.com/video/D19ctG4_rV4/v-deo.html - thanks for watching the video!! :)

    • @bobcoco6047
      @bobcoco6047 Рік тому +11

      He's playing life like a GM ! I mean, as a GM ! He said it himself (on the social aspect) 🤩

    • @luisenriquezapataarellano7591
      @luisenriquezapataarellano7591 Рік тому

      The ilusion in his eyes tho hahaha 🤣

    • @donnadee1966
      @donnadee1966 Рік тому +9

      THis is one of your all time best videos!

    • @kristofferhellstrom
      @kristofferhellstrom Рік тому +1

      Is your mom Swedish?

    • @thomgizziz
      @thomgizziz Рік тому

      This is some pretty low attention seeking... get a grip.

  • @chessdancer
    @chessdancer 11 місяців тому +22530

    This guy is a great teacher. He trained her mom to be a GM in just one lesson.

    • @PedroDVC
      @PedroDVC 11 місяців тому +188

      😂

    • @larryb982
      @larryb982 11 місяців тому +146

      Comment underated

    • @BenjArriola
      @BenjArriola 11 місяців тому +26

      Nyhahahaha

    • @gerardoramos8935
      @gerardoramos8935 11 місяців тому +28

      😂😂😂😂

    • @markpukey8
      @markpukey8 11 місяців тому +56

      God DAMN that's perfect! Made me laugh out loud here at home.

  • @JerreMuesli
    @JerreMuesli 3 місяці тому +3735

    Not gonna lie. He has the power to make a WHOLE lot of people play chess. He makes an old game look super cool

    • @Garmygarms
      @Garmygarms 3 місяці тому +47

      this dude made me start today lmfao

    • @ddasher1113
      @ddasher1113 3 місяці тому +26

      Chess IS super cool

    • @faf1967
      @faf1967 3 місяці тому +42

      Too many people, especially women in general would say he's mansplaining. However, you would be wrong. He is someone who loves to teach and help anyone he can to love and appreciate the game he loves.

    • @Igor-rq5mp
      @Igor-rq5mp 3 місяці тому +56

      @@faf1967 nobody said that, you are fighting against non existing demons

    • @daicho7801
      @daicho7801 3 місяці тому +14

      ​@@faf1967who tf says that

  • @mm61777
    @mm61777 3 місяці тому +794

    I think he's a really nice guy, he assumed she was a beginner but not in a disrespectful way. It is so cute to see how excited he is about the game and even when she wins him how excited he is about her mom's tactic!

    • @Dark23KnightGames
      @Dark23KnightGames Місяць тому +14

      I would assume that most people that I come across are beginners, considering that only 10% of people play chess with any amount of regularity.
      And the fact that I can only probably recognize about 7 chess masters by their face. Male or female, living or dead.

    • @vraggly9267
      @vraggly9267 Місяць тому +4

      @@Dark23KnightGames less than 10%

    • @timfuscaldo3024
      @timfuscaldo3024 6 днів тому +3

      think he's a really full of himself.

    • @hippiechickie18
      @hippiechickie18 4 дні тому +2

      Nah, this is just mansplaining at its finest.

    • @PS-qn4oz
      @PS-qn4oz 15 годин тому +2

      @@hippiechickie18 No it isn't. They deliberately gave him the impression that she was a beginner. He was being helpful and interesting.

  • @myst93
    @myst93 2 місяці тому +252

    When this man said, "oh my goodness! I want to play you one more!". I cried. I'm a 43 year old guy, and the complete lack of ego or anger in this guy is what I need to strive for in life. I would have been upset if I were him. Goes to show how much I have to learn. I would have felt like they were making fun of me, or getting a laugh at my expense. Which isn't the worst thing I guess, but I'm touchy about things like that. Of course Pia is the most docile, calm person I've ever seen play chess. Great video, really. I learned a lot.

    • @4and20blackbirds
      @4and20blackbirds 20 днів тому +20

      i really admire your vulnerability in posting this comment, thank you for sharing this. goes to show how our brains are malleable forever.

    • @pop808
      @pop808 14 днів тому +5

      @@4and20blackbirds it's admirable I agree with you.

    • @chriskukowski398
      @chriskukowski398 12 днів тому +6

      Hearing you wanting to grow and be a kinder and more peaceful individual made my eyes tear up XD

    • @greta8746
      @greta8746 5 днів тому +2

      Yes! I thought for sure he'd be angry. But he's wonderful.

    • @hippiechickie18
      @hippiechickie18 4 дні тому

      Of course you don't mind making the assumption that you're better than her just because you're a man and feel the need to explain everything even the things you don't have expertise in, okay chief.

  • @AlgebraSoup-qg6yc
    @AlgebraSoup-qg6yc 9 місяців тому +5350

    He makes chess sound really exciting. Like he's telling a war story

    • @navsofour2892
      @navsofour2892 8 місяців тому +54

      That's who invented the game was about.

    • @brightchin
      @brightchin 8 місяців тому +36

      this man is cute, i love this teacher

    • @MM-qh8go
      @MM-qh8go 8 місяців тому +27

      Chess is war

    • @billyhelms
      @billyhelms 7 місяців тому +105

      Yeah I think it's easy to laugh at the idea of a GM being taught basics by a hustler in NYC... but if you remove the fact that she is a GM, this man speaks incredibly respectfully and eloquently of chess and actually paints quite the impressive mental image. I think anyone would be lucky to learn chess this way

    • @maolcogi
      @maolcogi 7 місяців тому

      @@billyhelms I've never played, and just watching this I learned a few rules about how the pieces move, and he does make it sound like a lot of fun. Made me genuinely smile. :D

  • @johndescy7904
    @johndescy7904 8 місяців тому +3647

    He is the grandmaster of chess storytelling. And I love his reaction at the end. He could have been offended for being tricked, but instead he was excited to play with her.

    • @elizabethryan2217
      @elizabethryan2217 7 місяців тому +65

      He wasn't tricked at all - he assumed!
      He asked once if she knew the answer to a question, and she said "tell me 🙂" !
      He does seem like a lovely man.

    • @johndescy7904
      @johndescy7904 7 місяців тому +45

      @@elizabethryan2217 You're right. However, they could have corrected his assumption sooner. They didn't, and some people would have felt tricked by that and been offended. I love that he didn't.

    • @elizabethryan2217
      @elizabethryan2217 7 місяців тому +8

      @johndescy7904 yep, fair enough 🙂 My own sense was that correcting him may have seemed like a put-down, whereas they both patiently and politely listened to what be had to say. But I get what you're saying! 🙂

    • @marianna6733
      @marianna6733 4 місяці тому +4

      ​@@elizabethryan2217naa, they were taking the piss. No good. The man was pure.

    • @thomasc2394
      @thomasc2394 4 місяці тому +8

      ​@@elizabethryan2217 he started by asking if they wanted to learn some basics. She could have said it right then..

  • @THEMEATDOCTOR
    @THEMEATDOCTOR Місяць тому +120

    Him needing to play her again, knowing he would get wrecked, warmed my heart.

  • @POO_STAIN_HLLE
    @POO_STAIN_HLLE 3 місяці тому +144

    What a lovely character this bloke is. His passion is infectious. I love how excited he was to play your Mum a second time

  • @Kaepsele337
    @Kaepsele337 Рік тому +32206

    When introducing new players to the game, the challenge is not to explain how to play chess, that's easy. The challenge is to get them excited to play chess, and this guy has mastered that.

    • @chad1755
      @chad1755 Рік тому +1058

      I absolutely agree! He had me ready to charge into battle with him!

    • @belldelphine
      @belldelphine Рік тому +381

      his lines will convince any beginner fs.

    • @imeaniguess.6963
      @imeaniguess.6963 Рік тому +133

      I do that by letting anybody I teach in anything win the first match.

    • @imeaniguess.6963
      @imeaniguess.6963 Рік тому +24

      It’s usually the last. 🫡

    • @johnmalcolm4822
      @johnmalcolm4822 Рік тому +98

      I feel so sorry for this guy, he must feel very foolish to be permanently on display enjoying talking down to someone who could teach him something.

  • @gabrielsteinacher6118
    @gabrielsteinacher6118 4 місяці тому +2944

    This guy has more passion than any grand master in the world. He is living the battlefield

    • @MrLordLowbob
      @MrLordLowbob 3 місяці тому +185

      he is so invested, he could get ptsd from seeing his pawns die

    • @Socucius-Ergalla
      @Socucius-Ergalla 3 місяці тому +28

      He is not living the Battlefield, he is living the Chess itself

    • @COMPUTER.SCIENCE.
      @COMPUTER.SCIENCE. 3 місяці тому +8

      ​@@MrLordLowbob😂

    • @uncleol
      @uncleol 3 місяці тому +4

      ​@@MrLordLowboblmao

    • @Aube
      @Aube 3 місяці тому +3

      @@MrLordLowbob lol

  • @deltakyy3894
    @deltakyy3894 Місяць тому +36

    “i want to play one more, i want to play one more mom” hes like a kid, so wholesome.

  • @ItsFlom
    @ItsFlom 3 місяці тому +95

    His reaction at the end is so genuine, Im in admiration of this man.

  • @OxuStudio
    @OxuStudio 10 місяців тому +3374

    "I WANNA PLAY YOU ONE MORE"
    This guy is a child in an old man's body in the best possible way. I can only hope to have his level of passion about literally anything at some point. What an awesome dude

    • @sulze77
      @sulze77 9 місяців тому

      Sorry but I would have left the table after 2 minutes, I couldn't stand this mansplaining annoying babble...

    • @RedBloodAura
      @RedBloodAura 9 місяців тому +8

      Pause on that

    • @lopzinc
      @lopzinc 9 місяців тому +2

      Woahhhhhhhhhh what

    • @potato4687
      @potato4687 9 місяців тому +26

      you 2 above me are absolutely wild 💀

    • @lopzinc
      @lopzinc 9 місяців тому +1

      @@potato4687 i meann i only thought about it when i looked at the replies

  • @gangguan_va
    @gangguan_va Рік тому +3923

    I assumed from the title that this guy was gonna be arrogant and condescending. But after watching the video, this guy's probably the best teacher I've ever seen in my entire life. Such a passionate soul, we need more people like this in the world.

    • @CJonesApple
      @CJonesApple Рік тому +74

      Every one of her titles are clickbait.

    • @clw87
      @clw87 Рік тому +5

      Absolutely!!!

    • @gangguan_va
      @gangguan_va Рік тому +36

      @@CJonesApple Not nearly as bad as Levy though lol

    • @runthemeows1197
      @runthemeows1197 Рік тому +59

      @@CJonesApple Honestly, knowing how youtube is towards creators these days it's fully understandable, even justified imo

    • @tattoodude8946
      @tattoodude8946 11 місяців тому +13

      @@CJonesApple The way of the world unfortunately. And look at us - it worked!

  • @andrewjohnston4591
    @andrewjohnston4591 Місяць тому +49

    That guy’s special. He delighted in being a teacher, then delighted in getting taught.

  • @aidenc1998
    @aidenc1998 3 місяці тому +44

    His passion for chess is extremely heartwarming. Seems like such an amazing dude.

  • @GlennHanna8
    @GlennHanna8 3 місяці тому +689

    Thanks for letting him talk. He thought he was talking to you but he was talking to me and other new players watching

    • @benjaminrastel1803
      @benjaminrastel1803 Місяць тому +4

      I agree, we'll put.

    • @Aldrenz
      @Aldrenz Місяць тому +1

      true 🥺

    • @wanderwithhan
      @wanderwithhan Місяць тому +1

      yeah my thoughts exactly

    • @TheBigQQ69420
      @TheBigQQ69420 26 днів тому +1

      Some people might be great at chess, world's best even, but she's a great chess player; something even top grand masters can't be.

  • @sweedieman3231
    @sweedieman3231 11 місяців тому +2213

    I actually don't play chess, but this guy explained the game in such a story-telling fashion that even I got motivated to fight against the intruder.

    • @artemislogic5252
      @artemislogic5252 11 місяців тому +3

      lol

    • @maaz322
      @maaz322 11 місяців тому +27

      suddenly the chess board became a gang war

    • @blahblahblah9414
      @blahblahblah9414 11 місяців тому

      Lol he is a hustler. A scum bag. Lol that’s what they do. Lure you in with talk and smiles

    • @pynn1000
      @pynn1000 11 місяців тому +3

      @@maaz322 Bughouse chess is really close to gang war.

    • @AndyFromBeaverton
      @AndyFromBeaverton 11 місяців тому +10

      Since watching this, I have played chess with a sword and shield.

  • @jimhuber
    @jimhuber Місяць тому +25

    At first I thought he was talking down to her, but it became clearer that he just loves the game and wanted to share his love for it, and teach her. He was encouraging and so happy for her when she beat him. As a newbie to the game, myself, I enjoyed his lesson immensely.

  • @conripolar
    @conripolar Місяць тому +8

    Oh my god, there’s nothing I love seeing more than genuine passion for something. This guy is so passionate about chess. His reaction at the end made me tear up. It’s so beautiful. I hope the two of you had fun on the next match! That is awesome and I’m really happy he got to meet a grandmaster like this!

  • @AngelTonchev
    @AngelTonchev Рік тому +4919

    This guy's a GM at making chess interesting. Bless him!

    • @RenaxTM91
      @RenaxTM91 Рік тому +107

      Yea I'd rate his excitement around 3700, even Levy is just 2800 at that.

    • @Nocrii
      @Nocrii Рік тому +10

      Levi might be nr1 chess youtuber, but damn, that man is a real world champ in that

    • @iwanfuryo2260
      @iwanfuryo2260 Рік тому +4

      GM = Gab Mouth

    • @beepboop6199
      @beepboop6199 11 місяців тому +12

      ​@@iwanfuryo2260 😐

  • @MarkKing202
    @MarkKing202 9 місяців тому +2661

    This guy is delivering more than what he is paid for. Respect for the ol' man and his passion. He has a big heart too.

  • @masonwallace5619
    @masonwallace5619 27 днів тому +3

    Man, this absolutely was super humble and very honest. I loved the genuine human interaction, what a great video!

  • @ar47yrr4p
    @ar47yrr4p 3 місяці тому +5

    This was such a beautiful video of a man with real passion, not just for the game, but to help others acquire a passion for the game. And both or your reactions were perfect in letting him express his passion!

  • @freecycling6687
    @freecycling6687 11 місяців тому +1647

    Really like the way the guy handled it when told she was a grandmaster. Instead of getting annoyed that he was "tricked", he was so excited that he was getting the chance to play someone at that level, and wanted to keep playing. That is true passion!

    • @Aman-yw2rq
      @Aman-yw2rq 10 місяців тому +8

      I think he knew it already lol

    • @Bake749
      @Bake749 10 місяців тому +24

      He most definitely knew. I'm sad people don't recognize these things. Everything is being faked for the sake of impact in the videos.

    • @joenalaska
      @joenalaska 10 місяців тому +24

      This guy was a pleasure all the way, beginning to end. When he thought she was a novice he treated her with respect and did an excellent job teaching and making it interesting. When he found out who she was he continued being great.

    • @xobotun_
      @xobotun_ 10 місяців тому +2

      I even teared up a little at that moment. They are so wholesome! ❤

  • @zefciu
    @zefciu 7 місяців тому +1205

    It is so refreshing, after all the trash-talkers. He is very respectful even when he thinks, you are novices. Then, when he loses, he seems more excited about your mom’s tactic than sad or angry to lose. Ultimately a super wholesome show of passion for chess.

    • @mehridin
      @mehridin 3 місяці тому

      "super wholesome"

    • @Sacred_Silence
      @Sacred_Silence 3 місяці тому +15

      @@mehridin What was the actual point in repeating exactly what OP said?

    • @zeenxdownz
      @zeenxdownz 2 місяці тому

      what is the actual point of copying what OP said​@@Sacred_Silence

    • @Kx0195
      @Kx0195 2 місяці тому +1

      ​​@@zeenxdownzwhat was the point in replying to what he said

  • @ander2395
    @ander2395 2 місяці тому +7

    The humility the man has at the end is simply beautiful. I like that guy.

  • @DrIngo1980
    @DrIngo1980 25 днів тому +3

    Guy is full of positive energy and great attitude to explain and teach the game of chess. This is a great guy, having fun teaching a game he clearly loves. Which is amazing. His narration is just so great. Loving it.

  • @setmasterotm9522
    @setmasterotm9522 Рік тому +5172

    Im a chess teacher who teaches kids chess in schools in Warsaw. This guy enthusiasm and passion about chess makes me to rethink how I CAN actually improve my beginning lessons with new kids. Well done sir and thank you for showing me the way.

  • @qs2668
    @qs2668 Рік тому +987

    - teaches with respect and enthusiasm
    - calls Anna's mother "mom"
    - calls the knight horse
    What more could you want

    • @est9949
      @est9949 Рік тому +16

      Calling a grown woman / grown man "good girl / good boy" is kinda cringe though. Maybe it's because I'm a foreigner?

    • @Aaackermann
      @Aaackermann Рік тому +15

      @@est9949 It surely is. This just a nice thing to say to keep things coloquial and friendly- He wanted to play. And kids play too. So calling you good girl/good boy just emphasizes this playfull encounter.

    • @gsomethingsomething2658
      @gsomethingsomething2658 Рік тому +56

      @@est9949 In _this_ context, I'd say it was lovely/compassionate/endearing rather than cringe.

    • @dannil5793
      @dannil5793 Рік тому +15

      I think he called it a horse on purpose. Calling a horse looking piece a knight would be quite confusing to an absolute beginner

    • @jeffreyhanc1711
      @jeffreyhanc1711 Рік тому +6

      4. Tawks with a thick Nuyawk accent (ex-NYer here missing the OG accent:)

  • @DocShriniwas
    @DocShriniwas Місяць тому +5

    I loved watching every moment of this video.
    The man is a born teacher. The grand mom is so humble.
    It is a great drama....I enjoyed the attitude of each one of them.
    The way lady disclosed her credentials and then the response of the teacher is so natural....
    I loved it.
    This has almost forced me to reinstall lichess on this handset again...
    Thanks

  • @ERIN478
    @ERIN478 6 днів тому +1

    This is beautiful. I LOVE the way this guy makes the game come alive. He's not patronizing; he's got such an engaging, enthusiastic, generous spirit.

  • @JACpotatos
    @JACpotatos Рік тому +4238

    Such an enthusiastic man. It's impossible to walk away and not see how passionate he is about the game

    • @zachgolle1802
      @zachgolle1802 Рік тому +74

      He should be a chess teacher, honestly.

    • @JACpotatos
      @JACpotatos Рік тому +67

      @@zachgolle1802 I'd be surprised if he doesn't teach to some degree

    • @aayushdas3145
      @aayushdas3145 Рік тому +51

      The cool thing is, he knows he's gonna lose playing to a GM but that excites him even more. His joy and passion is contagious. I hope Anna shares the second game too.

    • @dosebuss
      @dosebuss Рік тому +14

      @@aayushdas3145 i doubt he knew he was playing against a top 25 highest rated wgm in history

    • @pismobeach2093
      @pismobeach2093 Рік тому +8

      I love this guy. I believe that this was for entertainment because after telling us to control the center, he moves a pawn on edge.

  • @matteoandrovandi
    @matteoandrovandi Рік тому +3349

    This man succeded in surpassing Anna's enthousiasme, which is very rare

    • @Lasselucidora
      @Lasselucidora Рік тому +24

      I love when somebody write something funny. Slowly funny!

    • @robertakerman3570
      @robertakerman3570 Рік тому +6

      @@Lasselucidora General Enthusiasm. Wish I had met this Gent

    • @GMBethHarmon
      @GMBethHarmon Рік тому +19

      Anna is enthusiastic. He's condescending.
      Big difference.

    • @asshole8
      @asshole8 Рік тому +5

      ​@@GMBethHarmon true, i dont like him 😒

    • @brendenbrush4886
      @brendenbrush4886 Рік тому +114

      @@GMBethHarmon I don't think that he's condescending. He thought that she was new to the game and wanted to her grab her attention by bringing enthusiasm to the table, sharing his passion for it, if you will.

  • @wpdesigned
    @wpdesigned День тому

    Thank you so much for posting this, and for letting him speak out all his passion. I wish I could watch him more in your future videos.

  • @lucascarballal2148
    @lucascarballal2148 27 днів тому +2

    I love this man, he’s so sincere and is truly trying to help and do something good

  • @henritriu5163
    @henritriu5163 10 місяців тому +1076

    He's a gem. A little old fashioned but full of heart. He was never condescending. And was not ambarassed when he found out she's a grand master.

    • @copbabycombo1311
      @copbabycombo1311 7 місяців тому +8

      You should be embarrassed of your spelling of embarrassed

    • @LeNumidium
      @LeNumidium 7 місяців тому +84

      ​​@@copbabycombo1311internet is vast, Don't mock a person for their bad english, because you're maybe mocking someone who speak more languages than you could ever imagine yourself being able to speak.

    • @alexflorea4879
      @alexflorea4879 7 місяців тому +16

      ​@@LeNumidiumWell said 👍

    • @copbabycombo1311
      @copbabycombo1311 7 місяців тому

      @@LeNumidium stfu, you think idk what a polyglot is? Idc if you know 1 language or 30 I am treating you the same for a mistake. I call you out and you learn. It is unorthodox and could be called bullying by the sensitive but this is how I roll.

    • @elizabethryan2217
      @elizabethryan2217 7 місяців тому +17

      He was great, but I'm not sure I agree on the not being condescending. I don't think he asked her once if she'd ever played - he completely assumed she was a total novice, based on nothing.

  • @piqqeh
    @piqqeh Рік тому +2736

    I don’t think I have smiled more, the excitement when he found out she was a grandmaster, he just wanted to play more. No embarrassment or anything. I love it

    • @anwylhsm954
      @anwylhsm954 Рік тому +37

      I felt a little embarrassed for him at first until then, and then I just loved him.

    • @Evian622
      @Evian622 Рік тому +22

      Yep, what a fantastic sport he is! Love him.

    • @koborkutya7338
      @koborkutya7338 Рік тому +43

      He absolutely won me over with his enthusiasm and passion, he was really passionate and not making an ego shit about the whole thing :) His reaction is why I like this video.

  • @jeromedevine384
    @jeromedevine384 3 місяці тому +3

    I needed a smile today and man this guy delivered. kept me in rapture listening and smiling the entire time. the world needs more of this 🙏🏼 also, what a mate!

  • @__-xy9gx
    @__-xy9gx 2 місяці тому +2

    That man has true passion and respect for the game and skills of opponents. Love seeing this

  • @movraptor
    @movraptor 11 місяців тому +1951

    Someone needs to hire this man to teach chess. What an amazingly wholesome man

    • @recurringdream
      @recurringdream 10 місяців тому +13

      Yeah except he tried to cheat a few times.

    • @S3BAS_ELITE
      @S3BAS_ELITE 10 місяців тому +82

      @@recurringdream he can forget stuff, its just old man's mistakes

    • @bernardorodriguez2825
      @bernardorodriguez2825 10 місяців тому +12

      I usually just check how the video turns out when he finds out shes a GM. In this video i couldnt stop hearing the story of chess

    • @rosiebowers1671
      @rosiebowers1671 10 місяців тому +24

      Nah, he,'s too fond of listening to himself perorate instead of engaging the other person. He should have assessed his student's level of understanding before starting lecturing. A good teacher listens to his students.

    • @Sodchucker
      @Sodchucker 9 місяців тому

      Why would he assume she needed teaching?

  • @cameronweiss4044
    @cameronweiss4044 8 місяців тому +1353

    I met this guy today, after I played a game with him this 4 year old came by and he taught her like I’ve never seen. 10 minutes in and she was playing fully capable. Such a great teacher

    • @gilashroot8697
      @gilashroot8697 4 місяці тому +17

      That is truly sweet. Edit: I hope that you won 😊. Seriously more importantly, I hope that you both enjoyed the game.
      10 years from now that 4 year old will be a grandmaster (she could probably only start entering proper competitions then) 😅.

    • @weird7159
      @weird7159 4 місяці тому +27

      he may not be good at the game but he is great at teaching this

    • @RobertJankowski-zq3di
      @RobertJankowski-zq3di 3 місяці тому

      @@weird7159 And that is a great gift too!

    • @iSaintSabas
      @iSaintSabas 3 місяці тому +17

      You can tell he has a true love for the game.

    • @TBButtSmoothy
      @TBButtSmoothy 3 місяці тому

      best fighters are thanks to their teachers. this sir here can forge legends if he wanted to ​@@weird7159

  • @mastermindnomad
    @mastermindnomad 21 день тому

    Your mom very humble and kind. God bless her. And the passion of this guy is awesome.

  • @TheInfamousHoreldo
    @TheInfamousHoreldo Місяць тому +1

    He literally asked if she knew and then put 80% effort into getting you both excited about the game and 20% on teaching you.
    What a fascinating character

  • @hannahkarbula6401
    @hannahkarbula6401 11 місяців тому +900

    The amount of passion and bewilderment in "CAN WE PLAY ONE MORE PLEASE?" after she reveals she is GM, got me right in the heart. He looks at her with such respect. 🥺🥺🥺

    • @tam8197
      @tam8197 11 місяців тому

      its fake, a total set up. stop being gullible.

    • @FilosophicalPharmer
      @FilosophicalPharmer 11 місяців тому +7

      “Get the old man” “She just did!” ☺️👍🏼

    • @Xiallaci
      @Xiallaci 11 місяців тому +28

      I loved how he wasn't flustered, or ashamed, or mad... He was just sooo excited, like a little boy, that shes a master. Cutest thing ever.

  • @SPDLand
    @SPDLand 3 місяці тому +1204

    This guy is gold. He was tricked and STILL kept his cool and enthusiasm.

    • @kamegoshin8954
      @kamegoshin8954 2 місяці тому +14

      Why he was tricked. He never asked she can play.

    • @SPDLand
      @SPDLand 2 місяці тому +12

      @@kamegoshin8954 Good question. He was tricked in my eyes, as he very sincerely wanted to introduce 2 ladies to the wonderful game of chess. We can have a long talk whether or not it was 'ok' for him to 'simply' assume the both could not play, but then we 1) enter into the fair assumptions based on probability from experience one always makes to assess a situation and 2) based on their very hesitant responses resulting on his heartily invite. The moment they kept quiet on his first basic introduction/questions, the 'trick'/ 'lie' started. Also keeping quiet can be a lie/trick. And in this case certainly. And consciously purposefully even, as it would make 'a great video' if done respectfully. And this great man's response made it indeed a good clip.

    • @kamegoshin8954
      @kamegoshin8954 2 місяці тому +7

      @@SPDLand you don't pay enough attention. He knew the daughter from a former match, and he knows how good she is, in the end, he says he had a thought from the beginning. Maybe it seems he was tricked, and maybe he was in a quite lovely way, but I think it was a gift for him to play with her.

    • @Forever-ec8tm
      @Forever-ec8tm 2 місяці тому +1

      @@kamegoshin8954 probably shouldn't tell people they dont pay enough attention if you cant even spell it. pay attention in school.

    • @kamegoshin8954
      @kamegoshin8954 2 місяці тому +11

      @@Forever-ec8tm Bro don't get offended, it wasn´t meant personal. English is not my first language and I never had it in school, it was just an input error on my Keyboard when I wrote fast, now I have spell-checked it, thank you.

  • @doctor-aesthetic
    @doctor-aesthetic 3 місяці тому +4

    I've watched this video before, and I still come back to it sometimes. This guy makes me so excited about playing chess! I'm a novice, but he makes me want to get better.

  • @mcshiro1941
    @mcshiro1941 Місяць тому +1

    This guy is so kind hearted. Just tried his best to teach and get them engaged and then when he found out that they were skilled chess players he was even more excited.

  • @mikecoots5719
    @mikecoots5719 11 місяців тому +962

    This guy is a gem. I want to be that enthusiastic always about everything.

    • @penguinvic9892
      @penguinvic9892 10 місяців тому +9

      He’d probably be a great coach for kids who are beginners. He’d have to do two things though … tidy up his opening play and (this is what I taught kids as a chess coach myself) always assume your opponent is actually a good player no matter what they look like i.e. always treat your opponent with respect.

  • @mongoosevsgt
    @mongoosevsgt 11 місяців тому +974

    This guy was all passion and excited teaching her how to play chess but humble and honored finding out she was a GM. This guy is awesome!

    • @RobotronSage
      @RobotronSage 10 місяців тому +2

      He totally is yeah!

    • @gkingkamehajojo8651
      @gkingkamehajojo8651 10 місяців тому +4

      He could have reacted in so many different ways when they told him the truth....
      Beatifull to see him choose pure love for chess!

    • @gkingkamehajojo8651
      @gkingkamehajojo8651 10 місяців тому +1

      But I actually truely love that guy for him keeping his inner child alive

    • @nzbozza
      @nzbozza 10 місяців тому

      I mean yes but he could have also asked rather than assumed they were shit 🙄

  • @hughesga1745
    @hughesga1745 17 днів тому

    I love seeing people so enthusiastic about their passion. I didn't think much of this video when I first clicked on it but I could watch/listen to this guy all day haha

  • @KiRkMaDnEsS-11B
    @KiRkMaDnEsS-11B Місяць тому +2

    This man was a total joy to watch in their interaction. I hope I can still be that personable when I’m older and get rid of my bitterness.

  • @tennesseetremain5186
    @tennesseetremain5186 Рік тому +2884

    I played chess with him last year. Hes such a kind, humble, and positive individual…love his attitude towards the game and life…people like him should receive more recognition for how much better they make our days :)

    • @javierrodrigo1009
      @javierrodrigo1009 Рік тому +15

      Sry for the somewhat irrelevant question but I'm kinda curious... How good is he?

    • @dishadhouliyan5190
      @dishadhouliyan5190 Рік тому +4

      Do you know his name

    • @satchtamm
      @satchtamm Рік тому +6

      ho do this things work? you pay for a game? you must bet? he just does it for fun?? I have always wondered how this things worked....

    • @auraof
      @auraof Рік тому +23

      @@satchtamm people just play for fun

    • @satchtamm
      @satchtamm Рік тому +2

      @@auraof that is very good to know. I always thought they were hustlers or something

  • @kahawaiihele
    @kahawaiihele Рік тому +1484

    This mans ability is ABSOLUTE GENIUS. Teaching is an artform and he is a Picaso! I feel sorry for those who missed the true greatness displayed in this video.

    • @devinleong8126
      @devinleong8126 Рік тому

      Maybe for children or slow players... i found him exhausting and patronizing... he sounds like an alcoholic who just drinks and plays chess for 20 years

    • @Sundayschoolnetwork
      @Sundayschoolnetwork Рік тому +17

      Yes, he's a grandmaster at teaching chess!

    • @xeryus3357
      @xeryus3357 Рік тому +2

      @@Sundayschoolnetwork hes a grand master at getting caught

  • @leozroar
    @leozroar Місяць тому

    What a great video. Thank you for sharing it with us. He is a great talker and loved his passion for the game.

  • @Christopher_J
    @Christopher_J 3 місяці тому +2

    This guy is great. A great storyteller and motivator. This was bordering on the cinematic!

  • @ChrisShockz
    @ChrisShockz Рік тому +1507

    He was so excited to play a game with someone better than him, he obviously loves learning and wants others to learn, hence why he took the time. What a cool guy.

    • @KainMalice
      @KainMalice 11 місяців тому +2

      I used to play a miniatures game and got really good at it. It gets to a point where beating new people is boring. The best victories are against the loudmouths.

    • @Krinkov
      @Krinkov 11 місяців тому +3

      Yeah I love that he was genuinely trying to teach someone chess, and even when he found out he was being trolled he didn't get upset, he actually got more excited and just wanted another shot at it, all teachers should be like this.

    • @GM_Flynx
      @GM_Flynx 11 місяців тому +2

      I love being an advocate for a hobby. Introducing others to it and helping them get to the point that they can run screaming into thenight with the hobby is the best feeling.

  • @altnailart4517
    @altnailart4517 Рік тому +2103

    He might not be a chess grandmaster but he’s clearly an advance player and a master storyteller. And what a beautiful reaction when he realized he’s playing against the real deal. The lack of ego and all the excitement he expressed could only come from true wisdom. Mom might have resented a little bit his condescending tone at first but you could tell she realized at the end its was all theatrical fun for him. A way to amuse himself in the most benign way. Beautiful interaction! Humanity at its best. ❤

    • @MasterHigure
      @MasterHigure Рік тому +95

      He is clearly not after winning the game. He willingly blundered his knight just to tell his story, and so that a move later he can teach that trading favors whoever has more material. There is no ego in this for him. Only the joy of spreading chess as wide as he can.

    • @altnailart4517
      @altnailart4517 Рік тому +3

      @@MasterHigure cool, didnt know that :) thanks

    • @33roses
      @33roses Рік тому +1

      Word.

    • @stoneone1479
      @stoneone1479 Рік тому +32

      He was good enough to know he had been had and she was much better than she feigned.
      His reaction was great. " You tricked me. I shouldn't even saying anything you know more than me." Very humble and then he excitedly wanted to play a grandmaster to really test himself.
      Amazingly sincere interaction

    • @brotendo
      @brotendo Рік тому +16

      He was never condescending in his tone wtf are you talking about…

  • @PSnephilim
    @PSnephilim Місяць тому

    I love the passion of Johnny and the modesty of your mum. The way he asks to play one more game at the end... like a child so full of joy and enthusiasm.

  • @TheSkullfort
    @TheSkullfort 3 місяці тому

    I love this guys passion and enthusiasm for the game. He paints a colorful and creative vision of the game. Hes a great teacher and personality.

  • @BMSKARATE
    @BMSKARATE 11 місяців тому +655

    My initial thoughts was he would be condescending, instead, he ended up being one of the best chess teachers I've ever heard. Making chess so exciting to play! What a cool guy.

    • @CCBTL
      @CCBTL 11 місяців тому +5

      I'm guilty also.

    • @Woyaboy
      @Woyaboy 11 місяців тому +11

      That was done on purpose I think. The title and picture are click baity af making it look like the guy is being smug to the ladies while they're laughing under their breath.
      We ALL came into this video thinking we were gonna watch an arrogant person get put into his place.

    • @brian1were
      @brian1were 10 місяців тому

      @Ka chi weird take maybe get your brain checked

    • @natalier6339
      @natalier6339 Місяць тому

      He WAS condescending!!

    • @goaway7904
      @goaway7904 Місяць тому

      ​@@natalier6339 how

  • @cbrot2001
    @cbrot2001 3 місяці тому +884

    His excitement at the end is palpable, and a genuine expression of a very gentle heart. Made me tear up a bit

    • @rhoclouds
      @rhoclouds 3 місяці тому +9

      yeah this is an awesome video even as someone who isn’t huge on chess

    • @RonHelton
      @RonHelton Місяць тому

      Are you sure there isn't some dust in the air? ; )

    • @K1lostream
      @K1lostream 28 днів тому +1

      He’s fantastic!

  • @jillfraser2749
    @jillfraser2749 5 днів тому

    That was beautiful for both mum and the man. thoroughly enjoyed the man's story telling, game play.

  • @emiliaksenijakrantz3865
    @emiliaksenijakrantz3865 11 місяців тому +863

    Tears, he's so good at teaching with passion and excitement, never actually looked down on her but kept cheering her on the whole way. And his childlike excitement when he found out made me tear up. I hope everyone gets to feel those kinds of feelings for something they're passionate about. It's truly amazing.

    • @pointeplusplus
      @pointeplusplus 10 місяців тому +20

      When I first saw this video I was worried that it was going to be condescending but he wasn’t at all. He was just super happy the whole time

    • @gomahklawm4446
      @gomahklawm4446 9 місяців тому +13

      Yes. He's great. He has a passion and enthusiasm about the game. Sad to hear some say he's "mansplaining" it to her. He just has passion and love for the game and wants others to experience the same joy....

    • @nobody-ly9ef
      @nobody-ly9ef 9 місяців тому +1

      Live with the joy and enthusiasm of a child.

  • @rickmasseur2008
    @rickmasseur2008 Рік тому +1264

    This guy was so cool in his teaching methods, and NO ego when he learns he's playing a grand master - he wants to play again! Love it.

    • @Nikioko
      @Nikioko 11 місяців тому +22

      He actually was very excited about this.

    • @cheeririnaldo435
      @cheeririnaldo435 11 місяців тому +4

      Are you kidding? From a female's perspective, he was ALL ego!

    • @dunstarallday
      @dunstarallday 11 місяців тому +29

      ​@@cheeririnaldo435 what's your BMI? you talk like a 30+

    • @DelFlo
      @DelFlo 11 місяців тому +2

      @@cheeririnaldo435 He was all ego, but in a good way.

    • @aliasofanalias7448
      @aliasofanalias7448 11 місяців тому +6

      ​@@dunstarallday Bro that was hilarious 😅😅

  • @EstherAndTheStraightRazo-rq8sd

    Super cool dude. Good on y’all for playin along. Good on a good chess player for being excited to play one more with a true GM. Thanks for the video Anna.

  • @harrydiepstra
    @harrydiepstra Місяць тому +2

    GOAT chess promoter. I like the way he tells the story. For that reason alone he deserves respect..

  • @rodrigocampos1302
    @rodrigocampos1302 Рік тому +1462

    His introduction is gold, amazing monologue

    • @SINQUEFIELD83
      @SINQUEFIELD83 Рік тому +17

      Mansplaining at it's best haha

    • @maxkho00
      @maxkho00 Рік тому

      @@SINQUEFIELD83 He's probably autistic, man, leave him alone.

    • @monnkyo
      @monnkyo Рік тому +1

      Indeed

    • @Laqiss
      @Laqiss Рік тому +93

      @@SINQUEFIELD83 He's not mansplaining hes just trying to teach her he didn't know she was a grandmaster

    • @Diegopuz
      @Diegopuz Рік тому +80

      @@SINQUEFIELD83 How is that mansplaining they literally asked to be taught ahah

  • @ilancruz2265
    @ilancruz2265 Рік тому +966

    I love his inner kid going "I wanna play one more! Just one more! Please?!" I just love the love and energy

    • @koborkutya7338
      @koborkutya7338 Рік тому +6

      i know it is a different platform but I was frantically searching for the heart emoji to respond to this video :)

    • @frankdoss6313
      @frankdoss6313 Рік тому +5

      Mow that he knows he's playing one of the best, he wants to try his best against her to see how he truly measures. Respectable.

    • @asianms.9083
      @asianms.9083 Рік тому +2

      @@koborkutya7338 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

    • @Sargassian
      @Sargassian Рік тому +3

      no matter how old we get, i think well always have a inner kid somewhere inside haha.

  • @Destructaloid
    @Destructaloid 11 днів тому

    This guy is wonderful. I hope he knows we all love his enthusiasm and his energy

  • @1sdburns
    @1sdburns 2 місяці тому

    What a wonderful man, his enthusiasm and passion are like a bright beacon and his reaction when he found out he was playing a GM, Priceless

  • @JakobMusic
    @JakobMusic Рік тому +470

    This is the most wholesome "Pranking Chess hustlers" video out there.
    No arrogant smirking, no frustrated opponent.
    Just a funny guy explaining chess to a beginner (and pretty good aswell) + Pia Cramling casually going like "Oh yea, I played Karpov btw"

  • @gemstonejasper17
    @gemstonejasper17 Рік тому +762

    He is so poetic and passionate. Your mom is so patient listening to someone explain things she already knows. This was so wholesome

    • @koborkutya7338
      @koborkutya7338 Рік тому +15

      I think she loved to listen to him too

    • @cook-music
      @cook-music Рік тому +8

      My thoughts as well. I love that he was just giving such a passionate free lesson to someone that he thought was interested in the game. And yeah it's totally great seeing her patience. Has she plays a long, he can't interrupt that kind of passion! Lol

    • @Liu-Kang-Xi
      @Liu-Kang-Xi Рік тому +1

      They'll probably get married.

    • @LizaFan
      @LizaFan Рік тому +2

      I clicked on this video so fast. Pia, the Bob Ross of chess, playing a super enthused hustler. I was not disappointed.

  • @NoLoveLyons
    @NoLoveLyons 3 місяці тому

    That guy is amazing I could watch him allll day!! His passion and teaching ability is on another level!!

  • @iamSamOfficial
    @iamSamOfficial 2 місяці тому

    love how he expresses so well and puts the emotion in narrating all and making it interesting 👏👍

  • @prodigalsorcerer1415
    @prodigalsorcerer1415 Рік тому +707

    This is the best chess video I have ever seen. Poetical, educational, situational, generational, societal, and simply exceptional.

  • @insomnia20422
    @insomnia20422 11 місяців тому +321

    How this guy doesnt have his own beginners chess course is absolutely beyond me. He is an amazing exciting teacher.

    • @icyboy771z
      @icyboy771z 11 місяців тому +15

      He should have his own UA-cam chess channel, I will sub

    • @sundiverjl
      @sundiverjl 11 місяців тому +1

      Me too

    • @memoire4953
      @memoire4953 11 місяців тому +1

      I was going to say this

    • @abitconfused
      @abitconfused 11 місяців тому +1

      Yeah dude was such positive vibes I love it man

    • @The_Situation
      @The_Situation 11 місяців тому +1

      Many of the 'chess hustlers' make extra cash on the side by giving private lessons.

  • @saaki20yearsago57
    @saaki20yearsago57 2 місяці тому

    What a great channel to discover in the middle of night ❤ i love passion of this guy and a your mom's calmness. She's also soo patient and intelligent.

  • @tonupnolid
    @tonupnolid 3 місяці тому

    what a lovely guy, sharing his passion, whether he thinks he's playing a novice or realising he's playing a GM, so obvious to see he just loves chess

  • @louis-samuelnolin5370
    @louis-samuelnolin5370 Рік тому +1404

    I could listen to him explaining chess for hours.

    • @aprylvanryn5898
      @aprylvanryn5898 Рік тому +6

      Absolutely

    • @moritzdittmann2407
      @moritzdittmann2407 Рік тому +41

      Amazing how passionate he is talking about war, I felt like I was playing Anno 1503

    • @OrganicAlumination
      @OrganicAlumination Рік тому +4

      Exactly lmao

    • @ronaldoleaga1
      @ronaldoleaga1 Рік тому +2

      me too

    • @Eznid
      @Eznid Рік тому +28

      Really? well see Anna's mom, look at her expression listening to him droning on, she looks exasperated, that's a normal reaction.

  • @lukebrennan5780
    @lukebrennan5780 Рік тому +1183

    That was fun! He was doing a good job explaining and was genuinely excited to find Pia is a real Grandmaster! Thank you, Anna.

    • @damianhg4848
      @damianhg4848 Рік тому +44

      the last guy saying "get the old man" was great too

    • @Stephanie-vx4zi
      @Stephanie-vx4zi 10 місяців тому

      He has respect for the game, so respect for a Master. 💕

  • @jasonfarr9252
    @jasonfarr9252 3 місяці тому

    With that passion and enthusiasm, you can be a great teacher in any discipline. I love it!

  • @APeeKay
    @APeeKay 5 днів тому

    He has a such a great attitude, passion about the game, great storytelling, willingness to teach and then to learn. He is a winner in the game of life. Learned a lot from him in just a few minutes.

  • @berkY.
    @berkY. Рік тому +289

    “Grandmasters always say these two things…”
    Pia: “yes, we do”

  • @SebastianBohn
    @SebastianBohn Рік тому +700

    “Get the old man” - “I will try”
    How humble and wholesome.
    Will there be a part 2?

    • @MikkoRantalainen
      @MikkoRantalainen Рік тому +42

      I was thinking exactly the same: where's the part 2? Nice cliffhanger!

    • @Starphixx
      @Starphixx Рік тому +17

      Yes I really need to see part 2! Lets hope its up soon!

    • @NorthgateLP
      @NorthgateLP Рік тому +24

      It would be really cool to see a part 2 where Pia explains things to him as well.

    • @lollycopter
      @lollycopter Рік тому +2

      5+0 match yaaaasssss

    • @charlespanache7047
      @charlespanache7047 Рік тому +4

      Yes please 1 more

  • @mikeoxlong3504
    @mikeoxlong3504 Місяць тому +1

    This guy is SO enthusiastic, it's incredible! I love it!!!

  • @blurryimage4585
    @blurryimage4585 3 місяці тому +1

    What I love about this is that you do not play with strangers just to shock them in the end, but you do it to discover some really good players and awesome teachers like this guy here.

  • @AliceMori
    @AliceMori 10 місяців тому +622

    This actually brought a tear to my eye right at the end there.. Johnny is SO enthusiastic and his reaction to finding out she was a Grandmaster was just so touching. What a beautiful soul he is.

    • @davidmartensson273
      @davidmartensson273 8 місяців тому +10

      She still is a grandmaster and plays actively, she is no longer No 1 which she was for a time back in 1984, but still among the best.

    • @fredrikjonasson5529
      @fredrikjonasson5529 6 місяців тому +1

      Me too! ...and I'm not even a chess player. 🙂

  • @brjones27
    @brjones27 Рік тому +865

    I love seeing Pia sit there and smirk.

    • @MyBiPolarBearMax
      @MyBiPolarBearMax Рік тому +44

      I was laughing the whole time. It's like an office episode. 😂

    • @jesseshort7179
      @jesseshort7179 Рік тому +35

      That woman deserves an Emmy or something

    • @ItIsYouAreNotYour
      @ItIsYouAreNotYour Рік тому +3

      I hope she learned a lot from this. That drugs can make you passionate and annoying!

    • @mountainair
      @mountainair Рік тому

      You dont think this is staged content?

    • @thepersonformallyknownastom
      @thepersonformallyknownastom Рік тому +1

      ​@@MyBiPolarBearMaxshe's mastered the Jim look to camera

  • @andreasbaffi3788
    @andreasbaffi3788 Місяць тому +1

    I love mom's elegance and politeness. She radiates greatness

  • @alvinxiong
    @alvinxiong 3 місяці тому

    This man is so innocent. Protect him at all cost. Love his energy

  • @speedcuber8037
    @speedcuber8037 Рік тому +1087

    I want to see how they played next game. It's always amazing playing against masters. This man is a person who beginners need

  • @Lagrange00
    @Lagrange00 Рік тому +566

    The energy this man has, he really loves chess and he wants to share that with the world

    • @lasmith2954
      @lasmith2954 Рік тому +1

      I like those people, who love chess like this old man. 😃

    • @codecracker01
      @codecracker01 Рік тому +4

      Loved the guy ❤♟️ Inspiring and poetical. I'm gonna write a character inspired by this great man in my next story.

    • @front331
      @front331 Рік тому +1

      He would have been a genius 500 years ago.

  • @MsMsmak
    @MsMsmak 3 місяці тому +1

    His enthusiasm is incredible, and the way he reacts to her disclosure is just so kind. I like him a lot. "Can we play one more please!" So cute!

  • @jknowstheway1462
    @jknowstheway1462 3 місяці тому

    What a simply great speech at the beginning.
    Good for you sir. Enjoyed.

  • @tommiller4895
    @tommiller4895 Рік тому +738

    As a retired Teacher (40+ years) I am very impressesd with his enthusiam and his teaching ability, What a great Ambassador for Chess!

  • @DarkJaxter
    @DarkJaxter Рік тому +719

    This was heartwarming. From his enthusiasm to Moms reserved passion and humility, and his reaction and excitement to meet and play a GM

  • @ojsvids2758
    @ojsvids2758 3 місяці тому

    I loved watching him first try to teach n show his passion through hes story telling but then how happy m excited he was 🔥👏

  • @KennyCutz
    @KennyCutz 17 днів тому

    Anna's mom is so humble. She did such an amazing job w/ Anna!