You gotta love Mike because he loses so good-naturedly. You just know he knows he's going to get crushed playing these titled players that come through to play him and get their youtube content, but he still puts up a fight, lays on the smack talk, and goes down with a smile nonetheless.
He's kind of the Don Rickles of chess. Even when he insults you know he's just kidding and being entertaining - really a very nice grandpa. I think it's a right of passage for pretty much every good chess player on the East Coast to play him - and he's certainly the most famous chess "hustler" because of YT.
its so great to see 2 chess players having "FUN" and laughing and having a blast, while playing a game. That's how it should be. Not like so many players, when it's just WAR TIME for them and they get all fired up and emotional. It's a game that should be enjoyed, and not something to be taken too personally.
Don't know what guy you're talking about but 99% of what people call trash talk is actually being straight up toxic to people unlike the actual trash talk like mike does
Here is the fact. Street chess vs. book chest/tournament chess. You can see that Alessia is way over Mike's head. I can tell Alessia toying Mike, in which Mike doesn't give much weight against her. I can see Alessia, thinks 3-5 steps ahead. You can tell by looking at how she ran downs her time, as she is giving Mike's handicap. Same thing, when I saw Alessia vs. Carlini's match. She did the same thing. toying Carlini, and destroyed him on 2 matches back to back. Also, Alessia gave away, she knows all or most opening. Second game, she gave away by unorthodox opening, which Mike's doesn't know how to defend or attack.
What a great sport. Seems like such a nice guy. You can see his love for the game too with the amazement of her checkmate. That last mate was a win for everyone is was so pretty
Holy sh*. This was brutal and perfectly executed. Nicely, setting him up with your trash talking and when he finally believes he had a straw, completely destroying him. Yet, Mike is a great sport.
When she said: Your position right now is like Swiss cheese, I expected her to say: it smells like your socks (I can smell them through your shoes). But yeah, 'it's full of holes' is quite spot on too. I love how you guys played two battles at the same time.
Once in my life i'd like to deliver a checkmate like that. I saw there could be trouble with Alessia's king sitting on the dark squares, but i didn't think it would, ironically, turn out to be Mike's undoing instead. At what point did Alessia see it, and how her rook could protect her pawn? Super entertaining all round. Alessia's horsie earned its hay that day.
I know this is an older video, but Alessia, at 6:30, the way you respond and do those hand movements is one of the most Italian things I can imagine 😂 you told him you were from Italy without actually saying Italy lol
3:11 I would push the pawn to f6 so if you take I take back and after the bishop trade you can later on queen trade and make a fork to the pawns on both h and c file
It's funny how the chess trash talkers like Coffee Chess and others never have any real drama to speak of. But, amongst the top professionals every other week there's a new story of some fresh scandal.
You gotta love Mike because he loses so good-naturedly. You just know he knows he's going to get crushed playing these titled players that come through to play him and get their youtube content, but he still puts up a fight, lays on the smack talk, and goes down with a smile nonetheless.
He never goes down. In the end you almost always realize how much he enjoyed the game and the joking around it. That is undestroyable.
He's kind of the Don Rickles of chess. Even when he insults you know he's just kidding and being entertaining - really a very nice grandpa. I think it's a right of passage for pretty much every good chess player on the East Coast to play him - and he's certainly the most famous chess "hustler" because of YT.
wow ... final checkmate was stunning ....
its so great to see 2 chess players having "FUN" and laughing and having a blast, while playing a game. That's how it should be. Not like so many players, when it's just WAR TIME for them and they get all fired up and emotional. It's a game that should be enjoyed, and not something to be taken too personally.
Its personal after a level XDXDXD
"I remember the old days when you were nice. I don't know what happened!!"
Best quote of the video! 😆
Mike is such a nice guy, compared to that Russian Trash Talker who was literally despicable.
Russian Paul is a street chess legend, being "rude" is his trademark.
Don't know what guy you're talking about but 99% of what people call trash talk is actually being straight up toxic to people unlike the actual trash talk like mike does
TF U TALKING ABOUT??? RUSSIAN GUY JUST DO NORMAL & HEALTHY TRASH TALK!!!! IT MAKES GAME 100000 X FUNNIER TO WATCH!!!!
@@SatanaS-ed8qv WHAT?? 👂
Despicable me
This is definitely one of the best chess videos that I've ever watched. It's funny and the chess was in line with the funny trash talk. Loved it!
Talks "trash", has a heart of gold, a good player and takes defeats straight up! Great guy, Mike!
Mike being a good loser has won me over. Nice game and don’t take that queen!
At last! The two best trash-talkers battle it out! 😂
She SOLD it by acting-"holy shite"!
I love Alessia! So fun and talented!
& Swedish, Italian & Suisse(ha-ha).
I love watching Alessia, her accent but also the trash talk is getting to the next level.
That was an epic mate trap, perfect for trash talking.
"oh no, my queen!" 😅
That second checkmate was stunning
Mikes face when he realised he completely missed the mate. Lolol
You both are very sweet and humble guys 😊
That was a great OhNoMyQueen moment ! Always so satisfying to play otb ! Well done !
"ohh no my queen"
I haven't had so much fun watching a chess video before.
Mike is the friendly boss of the tutorial level.
Call an ambulance....call an ambulance...
But
Not for mee
Not for me :)
LMAO she TRICKED mike into taking the queen!!! a deflection sac 🤣🤣🤣😅😅😅😂😂😂
"There are a couple of things I have to take care of..I don't know exactly what they are, but I'm gonna take care of them". 😅
Mike is the undisputable boss
7:26 what a check
Here is the fact. Street chess vs. book chest/tournament chess. You can see that Alessia is way over Mike's head. I can tell Alessia toying Mike, in which Mike doesn't give much weight against her. I can see Alessia, thinks 3-5 steps ahead. You can tell by looking at how she ran downs her time, as she is giving Mike's handicap. Same thing, when I saw Alessia vs. Carlini's match. She did the same thing. toying Carlini, and destroyed him on 2 matches back to back. Also, Alessia gave away, she knows all or most opening. Second game, she gave away by unorthodox opening, which Mike's doesn't know how to defend or attack.
that second game checkmate was ridiculous 😳
Mike is always so good-spirited, kept a smile on my face through the whole video!
Mike lost but he remains the king of trash talking
Mike is a national treasure. We must protect him at all costs
What a great sport. Seems like such a nice guy. You can see his love for the game too with the amazement of her checkmate. That last mate was a win for everyone is was so pretty
By far, the most enjoyable chess vids online.
I can't hold my Laugh anymore 😂😂😂
poetic! he couldn’t keep pace with your trash talk! “WHAT’S THIS, MIKE?!?”
That expresison from Mike and Alessia's final words is priceless😂
Holy sh*. This was brutal and perfectly executed. Nicely, setting him up with your trash talking and when he finally believes he had a straw, completely destroying him. Yet, Mike is a great sport.
This is such a great representation of what Chess should be. So fun and so lively! So enjoyed watching this match. 😅
,,mike are you crazy? a little bit'' haha
Youre so heart warming. Great watching you play ❤️
Some of my favorite videos are with "Boston Mike" but Mike is starting to remind me of the team that always played against the Harlem Globe Trotters
He’s a good sport, what a nice guy
Wow, Boston Mike got muted with that last checkmate, what a move!!
When she said: Your position right now is like Swiss cheese, I expected her to say: it smells like your socks (I can smell them through your shoes). But yeah, 'it's full of holes' is quite spot on too. I love how you guys played two battles at the same time.
13:58 When you're so OP you make your opponent take back a bad move.
"are you watching gothem chess" 'No' "Good" Poor Levy !!
“From Sweden?! What are you talking about?” And then the Italian hand kicks in 🤌🏻
You both are so funny. Its like father is playing again his daughter 😂
In the second game he said if he lost he would cry. And when she gave mate, I saw him wipe tears from his eyes 🤣
14:02 telling mike to take a move back while her own clock is running down. she's playing with her food
She got him good....
Once in my life i'd like to deliver a checkmate like that. I saw there could be trouble with Alessia's king sitting on the dark squares, but i didn't think it would, ironically, turn out to be Mike's undoing instead. At what point did Alessia see it, and how her rook could protect her pawn? Super entertaining all round. Alessia's horsie earned its hay that day.
Mikes a horse trader of a chess player.
-B. Dave
"Are you watching Goddamn chess?"😂
Gotham
She said "CHHHWHOLLEE SHEEE IT!" lololol
Bro this whole vid was work it for the ending.
So beautiful , trying to move it back for him 😂
I don’t think that would work but it’s really hard for him because they do
you are not aging well Mike, TRASH TALK GOLD THERE!!!!!!!!!
Has the world leaned nothing? Alessia is a damn good player!
that checkmate came from the grob too.. wow
Good to see you on Coffee Chess : )
I know this is an older video, but Alessia, at 6:30, the way you respond and do those hand movements is one of the most Italian things I can imagine 😂 you told him you were from Italy without actually saying Italy lol
That was fun to watch the drama unfold on the soul crushing done here. 😂
Wow, she is only 2100 and destroy this trash talker. Usually these guys are no better than 1900 so it’s to be expected.
‘ this ‘ trash talker
u mean mike the boston legend
Mike is the greatest player in chess history. Greatest doesn't mean strongest.
Fabulous ending to an entertaining couple games, thx.
Great game! Very entertaining, Mike is such a good sport!
Bro played in the botez
gambit
She trashes talks more than Mike...LOL. She doubles her win. 2 pts. trash talk and 2 pts. chess
Thank you! haha
@@Alessia_Santeramo 10 pts. beauty 🥰🥰🥰
that cheat on 3:48 :O
As she says there is a legal move called "en passant". Not a well known rule, look at it in wikipedia.
I love that Chess Set. It is my favorite design.
1:00 Levy just caught the wildest stray 😭
This is world class trash talk😂 well played both sides 💪🙏
Mike is a legend already
As a chess player that brilliant en passant is the goal of my chess life
I would rather play someone 1000 ELO above me than 100 ELO below me. Frustration is fun.
3:11 I would push the pawn to f6 so if you take I take back and after the bishop trade you can later on queen trade and make a fork to the pawns on both h and c file
Absolutely merciless! that's why we love u AS
Wow, that was not very friendly of you...
lot of fun with mike and this crazy girl
I have a complaint! You Two are so entertaining I keep having to rewind to watch the chess moves! But seriously Thank you for making chess Fun!
Hilarious end to the second game!
That was the most baller checkmate. Cheers! 🍻
This is hilarious.🤣
Mike talktrash to you, but at end of the day we knew Mike is a good person, he's doing that to motivate you. 💕
It's funny how the chess trash talkers like Coffee Chess and others never have any real drama to speak of. But, amongst the top professionals every other week there's a new story of some fresh scandal.
My new favourite trash talker!
i love it. we want more
love this :D
she is waiting under 1 minute
give you a chance ! XD
Thays the first time ive ever seen some make mike hold his head after a game 🤣🤣👍
This feels kinda like a jojo’s fight scene
Oh no not that Mike!!!😂
Congratulations your level is always impressive ‼️
that last game was brilliant!
So much fun!!! keep it up!
Always get people to trash talk on their own time, when it's their move. Don't tras htalk when it's your turn to move.
Yeah we have some good things about it too much rain tomorrow morning I’ll see how long until next year
I love this Girl, Classy, Quick, Smart love it
Good trash talkers albeit Lousy chess players are very common.
Alessia is the absolute best!!!!!