I Challenged the National Chess Champion. It Was Insane.

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  • Опубліковано 26 сер 2023
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    I travelled to the southest point of Sweden to play chess against GM Nils Grandelius, the strongest chess player in Sweden. My only goal was to beat Nils in 1 game and this became a tougher challenge than I thought. Hope you enjoy the video!
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  • @AnnaCramling
    @AnnaCramling  9 місяців тому +69

    To try everything Brilliant has to offer-free-for a full 30 days, visit brilliant.org/AnnaCramling . The first 200 of you will get 20% off Brilliant’s annual premium subscription. #ad

    • @rdiehls
      @rdiehls 9 місяців тому

      Anna, your jacket is cool. Who makes it??

    • @tapuout101
      @tapuout101 9 місяців тому

      omg, Anna you had that 1st game.

    • @lowlymike
      @lowlymike 9 місяців тому +2

      Chess by the seaside & in a lighthouse, quite exciting to watch & witness the joy of it all.❤

    • @lloydwilliams4368
      @lloydwilliams4368 9 місяців тому

      Why wasn't the Cow openning used?

    • @AB-tc8lx
      @AB-tc8lx 9 місяців тому

      You should have tried the cow.
      I'm still using the cow with my phone computer. And I beat the phone every time.

  • @isoquiel
    @isoquiel 9 місяців тому +177

    -"I'm the strongest chess player in Sweden"
    -"And I'm Anna."

    • @pugsnhogz
      @pugsnhogz 2 місяці тому +2

      I keep coming back to this comment, because I dislike breathing

    • @im_Sarma
      @im_Sarma Місяць тому +1

      @@pugsnhogz 🤣

  • @hallusia9940
    @hallusia9940 9 місяців тому +655

    Nils is such a nice guy, it's always nice seeing him in interviews and such so this was a nice suprise. Hope he will brake the 2700 barrier one day.

    • @noplays2480
      @noplays2480 9 місяців тому +11

      How hard is it to spell break

    • @peekay4
      @peekay4 9 місяців тому +122

      @@noplays2480 How hard is it not to be a jerk

    • @pranjal6593
      @pranjal6593 9 місяців тому

      ​@@noplays2480shut up or I'll brake u

    • @Qyr3
      @Qyr3 9 місяців тому +3

      He is indeed and somehow looks very much like Haywire from Prison Break :D

    • @ddos87
      @ddos87 9 місяців тому +7

      so true, seems like an outstanding guy. i actually really enjoyed their back and forth. i hope they name more content together.

  • @Spartan1312
    @Spartan1312 9 місяців тому +1108

    Now you just need to beat the strongest player in Norway :)

  • @ariadnepyanfar1048
    @ariadnepyanfar1048 9 місяців тому +165

    What a great sport Nils is, going for 6 hours straight in the rain so Anna can finally get a win in against him. Very generous to Anna and to us. Also doing some coaching and debriefing I see.

    • @MorningNapalm
      @MorningNapalm 8 місяців тому +2

      I heard that they played for another 36 hours after that, so that she could get another win. But she is still my favourite female player, so much fun.

  • @zathras11b53
    @zathras11b53 9 місяців тому +206

    Typical of Anna, she loses 24 of 25 games and feels positively about it. She obviously learned a lot during those losses to such a highly ranked player.

    • @JimmyBoosterCrate
      @JimmyBoosterCrate 9 місяців тому +45

      I too would feel very positively about winning a game out of 25 against Nils Grandelius.

    • @kainovll
      @kainovll 9 місяців тому +7

      She’s a wfm going up against gm nils grandelius what do you expect man

    • @vedangarekar1390
      @vedangarekar1390 9 місяців тому +5

      ​@@kainovllHow many chess pros would feature in such a video facing a steep edge themselves? Not many I think and that's why Ann's work here is pretty strong of herself as the other commenter mentioned.

    • @williamnolan5650
      @williamnolan5650 9 місяців тому +4

      @@kainovllThink the comment was on a relatively positive note and benevolent. It's difficult sometimes to understand fully where someone is coming from when not face to face. There's no tone of voice, eye contact, social cues, vibes, etc.
      People who learn the most tend to have made the most mistakes along the way. Like in Chess for example. People who never played never made a mistake. People who play the most have made alot of mistakes. A mistake is bad when nothing is learned from it
      The only man who never makes a mistake is the man who never does anything. - Theodore Roosevelt

    • @filipsoderberg3621
      @filipsoderberg3621 9 місяців тому +2

      i would be happy to draw one game out of 100

  • @zapatafa
    @zapatafa 9 місяців тому +207

    Anna dressed as death from Ingmar Bergman's Seventh Seal. I love it!!!! Very iconic filmography.

    • @jqxok
      @jqxok 9 місяців тому +6

      This was my first thought exactly.

    • @Meme_God_Killer
      @Meme_God_Killer 9 місяців тому +2

      LOL Kind of a mashup of Legally Blonde and the Seventh Seal

    • @bninad1
      @bninad1 9 місяців тому +2

      exactly what i thought... :)

    • @stevedonnelly8989
      @stevedonnelly8989 7 місяців тому +4

      Nils looks a little bit like the knight too.....

    • @Kubooxooki
      @Kubooxooki 7 місяців тому

      You beat me to it! (y)

  • @jeroenneve5807
    @jeroenneve5807 9 місяців тому +150

    Someone told me: Nils just wants to play chess. No matter what or how, if you plays chess, he is happy. I didn't realise he (and Anna!) would take it to these extremes!

  • @MW-lw4ek
    @MW-lw4ek 9 місяців тому +65

    Nils seems like a nice chap. Was a pleasure to watch you guys play.

  • @thebigbail
    @thebigbail 9 місяців тому +148

    Anna’s great attitude and personality bring happiness to the world.

    • @johns7530
      @johns7530 9 місяців тому +7

      So true. I am not very good at chess, but just listening to her always makes me feel better/happier. A truly delightful young woman, I wish more people had her happy energy and personality.

    • @stever.9925
      @stever.9925 8 місяців тому +1

      I love how she smiles WITH her eyes. I'm happy that she is doing something that she loves - playing chess.

    • @piratemercenaryhajrudin6893
      @piratemercenaryhajrudin6893 8 місяців тому

      Any way Anna and Pia can teach me chess? 😢

  • @thewickerman4083
    @thewickerman4083 9 місяців тому +61

    I love watching Anna play chess. Win, lose or draw her enthusiasm for the game is lovely to see.

  • @gauravdube8133
    @gauravdube8133 9 місяців тому +47

    Sea sound in the background is just perfect and compliments your chess setup. Unique and good setup and liked the games. Keep it up!

  • @kappkapter2419
    @kappkapter2419 9 місяців тому +61

    Absolutely LOVING your "tour of Sweden" videos. Keep up the great vibes and kind heart...hugs from Minnesota, USA

    • @michaelbauers8800
      @michaelbauers8800 9 місяців тому +3

      Another person from Minnesnowta. Welcome. I live out state now, though.

  • @elemileTLDR
    @elemileTLDR 5 місяців тому +7

    What a kind, patient gentleman.
    I MUCH prefer this than trash talking

  • @anonymustarrasque3550
    @anonymustarrasque3550 9 місяців тому +42

    I have to admit - just based off how much he seems to enjoy Chess and is ready to play a couple of lighthearted games for fun - I was cheering for Nils instead of Anna despite the fact that she's one of my favorite UA-camrs and streamers.

  • @XxKidnoffxX
    @XxKidnoffxX 9 місяців тому +32

    6 hours of chess with a GM. 1 draw and 1 win. I'm sure you learn a lot, it's really cool. If I played him until I win, we should play for YEARS lol

  • @jamesnotsmith1465
    @jamesnotsmith1465 9 місяців тому +28

    Nils tactics are amazing. He makes sacrifices look like blunders.

    • @sgwa11
      @sgwa11 3 місяці тому +4

      That first double rook sacrifice blew my mind

  • @lewisgiles8855
    @lewisgiles8855 9 місяців тому +34

    Super fun watching these two! Two high level players absolutely enthralled by a challenge. Thier facial expressions say it all!

  • @rudolfsvensson8774
    @rudolfsvensson8774 9 місяців тому +23

    Strong "The Seventh Seal"-feel about this game.

  • @DavidAlfredoGuisado
    @DavidAlfredoGuisado 9 місяців тому +65

    Anna, born and raised in Spain... moved to Sweden when she was 11, great chess player and a positive spirit all around.

    • @phillipemery5199
      @phillipemery5199 9 місяців тому +5

      Thanks for the backstory of anna. I thought she was swedish born and raised

    • @DavidRodriguez-hh6kx
      @DavidRodriguez-hh6kx 9 місяців тому

      Anna speaks Spanish?

    • @kaschelander
      @kaschelander 9 місяців тому

      Her father is spanish, so yes.@@DavidRodriguez-hh6kx

    • @erik....
      @erik.... 9 місяців тому +9

      @@phillipemery5199 she is basically raised swedish because her mom is swedish.

    • @jamegumb7298
      @jamegumb7298 9 місяців тому +4

      @@DavidRodriguez-hh6kx Spanish, Swedish, English, there were more.

  • @riyadh_reprise
    @riyadh_reprise 9 місяців тому +26

    I love Anna’s energy she’s always so fun to watch

  • @ReinkaosRecords
    @ReinkaosRecords 9 місяців тому +5

    The format is key: now she's adding an interview and educational interaction more than curious facts and comments about the moves. This is a great way to vary even with chess videos only, and playing in the rain is an uncommon plus. Like and all the respect.

  • @krusbaer11
    @krusbaer11 9 місяців тому +24

    Great video filmed on a typical Swedish summer day! At least this summer :).
    Nils is such a good sport too, now I want to see the other 20 something games :).

    • @psychohist
      @psychohist 9 місяців тому +3

      Certainly at least the draw.

    • @Random-vd8wu
      @Random-vd8wu 8 місяців тому

      haha i know this was written a month or two ago but literally it was raining every day when i went to see family in malmö :( in the middle of july too!!!

  • @iwishihadseenthatlol
    @iwishihadseenthatlol 9 місяців тому +11

    I love these videos of people just playing chess and talking, they’re so calming!

  • @jbthepianist
    @jbthepianist 9 місяців тому +13

    Anna: What openings do you play?
    Nils: Yes

  • @theherk
    @theherk 9 місяців тому +26

    I love this GM. He seems so pleasant and articulate.

  • @MutantElven
    @MutantElven 9 місяців тому +6

    honestly you have to love the lady with the umbrella reversed by the wind at 13:18 😂😂
    great content as always Anna!! thank you ;)

  • @hamwhacker
    @hamwhacker 9 місяців тому +6

    I thought the sea was going wash over the chessboard when you started!
    Brilliant setting and wonderful video as always. Thank you ❤

  • @geekcrossing7862
    @geekcrossing7862 9 місяців тому +4

    This was such fun! The joy of the games shines through. No delicate egos, no insecurity, just great (and fascinating) playing. Thank you Anna and Niels!

  • @boombbassa
    @boombbassa 9 місяців тому +15

    What a dramatic location for a chess game, well done Anna.

  • @andreaderanek5879
    @andreaderanek5879 9 місяців тому +4

    This is so much fun to see just 2 people enjoying the game together.

  • @ramachandra776
    @ramachandra776 9 місяців тому +17

    Great video Anna . Nils was a good sportsman . Hope we have more videos featuring him . 😊

    • @lord.d1_
      @lord.d1_ 9 місяців тому +2

      Don't listen to that Anna Cramling imposter

  • @jamesduggan7200
    @jamesduggan7200 9 місяців тому +8

    I feel like I'm watching an outtake from Bergman's Seventh Seal. Anyway, it's a pleasure to see you and Nils (whose additions to whatever topic it is is always welcome).

  • @TOdoubleD17
    @TOdoubleD17 9 місяців тому +1

    The lighthouse was a nice touch and change of scenery. Beautiful setting

  • @nobody-ly9ef
    @nobody-ly9ef 9 місяців тому +8

    What a cool place to play a game of chess

  • @edmn
    @edmn 9 місяців тому +2

    13:18 Lady attacked by umbrella!

  • @LucyMusic1999
    @LucyMusic1999 9 місяців тому +4

    I love the cinematography of last videos it's just premium chess content

  • @mobiuseno
    @mobiuseno 9 місяців тому +5

    Two lovely souls playing chess at the Baltic sea in pouring rain couldn't dampen there kindness and awesome chess abilities 💚💚

  • @zuzulka8000
    @zuzulka8000 9 місяців тому +2

    yay i'm so excited you posted a new video! it's amazing as always

  • @ramyhuber8392
    @ramyhuber8392 9 місяців тому +1

    Loved that you played outdoors with the surf in the background, with slickers on and some rain, and it looked pretty cold too, that was fun to watch!

  • @SirVampyr
    @SirVampyr 9 місяців тому +16

    I can't say how much I adore these videos. They are so cool!
    I love how you travel the country and play chess in all sorts of locations and with all sorts of people and twists.
    I've also commented that before, but: Love the editing and commentary. Really really cool!
    Anna for world tour! :D

  • @djgresearch
    @djgresearch 9 місяців тому

    I love the outdoor settings and the creativity of your videos. I like the serious stuff too though, especially game recaps, so I hope you keep a balance.

  • @AsianTankPilot
    @AsianTankPilot 9 місяців тому +7

    Nils seems like such a nice guy.

  • @MeriaDuck
    @MeriaDuck 5 місяців тому +1

    That not only was great content, (where else than here do you see chess played in the rain or up a lighthouse), but probably also quite a few interesting games to analyse for you Anna!

  • @luzist
    @luzist 9 місяців тому +4

    The scenery is beautiful and the wave noises are soooo peaceful. What a dream to play chess by the beach.

  • @JenishTheCrafter
    @JenishTheCrafter 9 місяців тому +4

    I played a CM on Lichess once and won on time as the opponent berserked. Diregarding the fact that I was completely losing in the position, I am proud of that

  • @andreasf8170
    @andreasf8170 9 місяців тому +2

    @Anna: would love to see a video where you analyze those games, especially the tipping points. For me it looks that until some point everything went well, and then there is a 'subtle' move which decides the whole game.

  • @ayesaac
    @ayesaac 5 місяців тому

    This was super fun to watch. Nils seems like a good dude, and you guys had great banter.
    The framing of the main games was really aesthetically pleasing, too.

  • @mjztx
    @mjztx 9 місяців тому +4

    I really like your channel. I like how its a huge spin on chess... like playing in the rain, the silent room, your parents, etc. Interesting for sure... great job!

  • @dowaliby1
    @dowaliby1 9 місяців тому +2

    Not once, but TWICE, Nils sacrificed the Roooooooook! The first game is a perfect illustration of how position can often be so much more important than material. At the end of the game, Anna had an edge in material of 30 to 21. Nils had such a flexible and fluid position from early on in the game, and his pieces just seemed to flow and work together effortlessly. What a beautiful setting for chess, and I continue to marvel at how sweet, gracious, and classy Anna is. What a personality! She shines with a beauty that comes from within.

  • @jimlang7461
    @jimlang7461 9 місяців тому +4

    The draw with no odds is even more impressive

  • @CarpathianWasteGroup
    @CarpathianWasteGroup 7 місяців тому +1

    love how they just sit in the freezing cold next to large waves and wind and rain. classic.

  • @m.rubland6737
    @m.rubland6737 3 місяці тому +1

    What a nice guy, he is so friendly and good-natured.

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

    He seems like humble and all-around good guy.

  • @archivist17
    @archivist17 9 місяців тому +1

    A thoroughly wholesome pair! Both so charming.

  • @DrChe2025
    @DrChe2025 4 місяці тому

    Love this stream!! Nice break of all the other stuff around!!

  • @hawkeyereactions1570
    @hawkeyereactions1570 Місяць тому

    dude is super friendly and gracious. Even though he knows hes much stronger than most.

  • @goldenkurlz
    @goldenkurlz 5 місяців тому +1

    Its always nice to see a gracious winner. He obviously is the better player but never once did he make it seem winning was a foregone conclusion or that his victories were an entitlement. What a fun video.

  • @TEKRific
    @TEKRific 9 місяців тому +3

    Great entertainment, two great entertainers and the epic setting and the beautiful rains of Scania. Flawless video! Keep up the great work!

  • @saeedzargar4458
    @saeedzargar4458 9 місяців тому +1

    Fantastic video! The Seventh Seal reference was nicely done and the games were interesting. A suggestion, what do you think about showing the computer suggested moves when one player moves inaccurately. I think it would be very instructive. Thanks for the videos!

  • @svante124
    @svante124 5 місяців тому

    My fav chess vid! Love the introduction, the ending and everything in between!

  • @filchess96
    @filchess96 9 місяців тому +2

    Chess and the beauty of these cold ,windy ,remote and silent places . Magic combination 😍

  • @johnlysic6727
    @johnlysic6727 9 місяців тому +6

    Nils seems like a great guy - that was fun - thank you for the cool videos

  • @SchumanD1
    @SchumanD1 9 місяців тому +4

    I love Anna’s smile her love of life, her love of chess, her joy, i spose I just love Anna❤❤❤❤

    • @trlavalley9909
      @trlavalley9909 9 місяців тому +1

      It's hard not to love Anna, she's just such a lovely soul.

  • @jonahtp3196
    @jonahtp3196 8 місяців тому

    That was such a good sequence of moves to win the first game - I would never have made those choices as its so all or nothing to create the checkmate - supremely confident!

  • @supercrass
    @supercrass 9 місяців тому +1

    Great setting. Very cinematic backdrop.

  • @Sifo_Dyas
    @Sifo_Dyas 9 місяців тому +1

    What a nice man. "Enjoy" is a kind well-wish at the start of the game.

  • @nicolasgarciaguerrero8897
    @nicolasgarciaguerrero8897 9 місяців тому +3

    Nils is so wholesome I love him

  • @zetaspe
    @zetaspe 2 місяці тому

    Maybe only for me, but I truly love the aesthetical value of these videos. A simple chess set with the chess clock in the middle, a cheap table and two nice people talking while playing chess in the rain. Perfect.

  • @lenherbert492
    @lenherbert492 9 місяців тому +6

    Wonderful spot for a game of chess

    • @lewisgiles8855
      @lewisgiles8855 9 місяців тому

      I can't believe they did it for hours!

  • @FadiFlashi
    @FadiFlashi 9 місяців тому

    I love vlogs + Chess combined 😭 best contentttt! Hopefully one day I'd play Anna too 😋

  • @k8923
    @k8923 9 місяців тому +2

    He was very generous with his coaching.

  • @ITz_Tahmid
    @ITz_Tahmid 9 місяців тому +2

    When a rook is sacrificed from any place in the world, we can hear Levy screams The Rooooook

  • @lukebrennan5780
    @lukebrennan5780 9 місяців тому +4

    He is SO nice! What a wonderful session. Great work guys! BRILLIANT location. As always, nice people enjoying chess. Anna you are wonderful for bringing these to us.

  • @subtleylil
    @subtleylil 9 місяців тому

    loved the chess in the rain with the crashing waves

  • @user-ko3tv7jl2r
    @user-ko3tv7jl2r 9 місяців тому +2

    Would love to see a slowed down replay analysing the games.

  • @Dude-etiquette
    @Dude-etiquette 9 місяців тому

    I love watching your videos of Sweden, such a beautiful country.

  • @machintruc9457
    @machintruc9457 9 місяців тому +2

    Nils doesn't need any flashlight when he goes out during the night : his brain lights the whole landscape for him.

  • @er5507
    @er5507 2 місяці тому

    I love the scenery with the waves in the back!

  • @aniximander01
    @aniximander01 9 місяців тому

    Anna's personality, the best! Nils' humility, world class. Cramling content, always 100%!

  • @douglasburnside
    @douglasburnside 9 місяців тому +2

    to watch Nils checkmate Anna with a pawn - _twice_ - was amazing.

  • @groundhoppingwlkp3622
    @groundhoppingwlkp3622 6 місяців тому

    First game and his checkmate was sick. Great example of sacrificing pawns :o

  • @AlejandroCalderon-ud9nh
    @AlejandroCalderon-ud9nh 9 місяців тому

    I love the venue you guys chose for the game!

  • @Sagerydian
    @Sagerydian 9 місяців тому

    8:07 LOOOL Nils' look right at the camera! James Bond style

  • @Irustua
    @Irustua 9 місяців тому +6

    Anna has been poaring some really high quality content lately. It's not as much as before but really nice videos. I apreciate them. It's crazy she's able to stream so much at the same time.

  • @paperclipzxo
    @paperclipzxo 6 місяців тому +1

    The set up for checkmate is thrilling to watch❤

  • @benjaminfranklinkivettiv9433
    @benjaminfranklinkivettiv9433 8 місяців тому

    I just absolutely love anna’s personality 😁😁she alway makes me smile!!

  • @spencerstrickland
    @spencerstrickland 9 місяців тому

    Congratulations @AnnaCramling! Really enjoy your content. What type of chess pieces are you playing with?

  • @shaktidevii
    @shaktidevii 9 місяців тому

    Need to get in on that Brilliant action, and congrats on that AMAZING WIN!

  • @RonaldoMoura
    @RonaldoMoura 7 місяців тому

    A nice touch of Bergman. Loved it. Cheers from Brasil.

  • @Mike1OfSweden
    @Mike1OfSweden 9 місяців тому

    Thanks to a very fun and interesting video and to see Nils. You are very good of finding new scenarios.

  • @fademusic1980
    @fademusic1980 9 місяців тому +3

    Anna your positivity is infectious

  • @ZombieWerePrechaunPire
    @ZombieWerePrechaunPire 9 місяців тому

    I used to play chess in Sweden in the early and mid 2000s. I remember Nils from the tournaments back then.

  • @thompunton1499
    @thompunton1499 9 місяців тому +1

    this is the wholesome chess content i need i my life. i would have happily watched 6 hours of them playing chess in the rsin

  • @12stringblues
    @12stringblues 9 місяців тому

    love the sound of the waves, rain and thunder.

  • @johnwhan7288
    @johnwhan7288 2 місяці тому

    Love when you show the moves. Would like to see all games move by move.

  • @VulcanOnWheels
    @VulcanOnWheels 8 місяців тому +1

    I would not even consider playing under such terrible circumstances.

  • @chashint1
    @chashint1 8 місяців тому

    Both seem like fun and gracious people, well done.

  • @tim90003
    @tim90003 9 місяців тому

    This content is so nice!! Good job!!!

  • @Nostalgic90s765
    @Nostalgic90s765 9 місяців тому +1

    What a setting!