How I Tricked My Tournament Opponent... 

How many people get to play Anna live on stream with her mum commentating? Best experience in 50 years of playing chess. Yes, you would have thought I’d have learnt to calculate by now!

"You don't get a bad position from one mistake. You get a bad position from several mistakes in a row." -Pia Cramling. I'm totally going to remember that one...

Malcom seems like such a sweet gentleman. While watching the stream, after he had just suffered a heartbreaking lost in one of the worse ways possible, could see he had a chuckle or two with you about something before leaving the table. P.S. I'm enjoying the beautiful cinematographic introductions to your recaps. Very well done!

Anna's mom's commentary is delightful. You might think she's narrating a footbal match.😄

I love the little clips of Mom Cam from the stream 😂

I don't really know the rules of chess but your mums commentary makes it all sound very exciting.

Thank you for all the kind comments. If you think this mistake was bad, don’t look at the end of my game in round 1. How to get PTSD at the chessboard 😂

From her last video to now she has gone from: - boy was I wrong... I don't know why I said that, I never say that to - BOY WAS I WRONG! I love this sentence!!!

The chess excitement for me this week was discovering that I have a 'Pia Cramling number" (like Morphy number) of 2, and a Bellon number of 2. In fact, that has been true since the Hastings 1985 tournament where your parents also played each other. Maybe it was the first time your parents met? My connection to them is having played John Fedorowicz when he and I were both teenagers in New Jersey. I was rated 1300s, he was rated 1800s and improving quickly when I played him. The game was at a club where the strongest player to often show up was Mike Valvo. Valvo was 2260 at the time, but later 2500 and along with Botvinnik, was a leader in the quest to strengthen chess play by computers. Valvo had played Najdorf, so that was cool to find out also just a year or two ago, I think when reading Valvo's obituary. The chess community is large and small at the same time. I also found it amazing that the oldest game shown for Pia in the database I searched, was a draw against Kasparov, in a tournament for kids under age 16. Quite a way to start the list of games, drawing a future World Champion. It was also amazing to see her results against some 2600+ players when still a teenager. Starting out 2-0 against Korchnoi is pretty amazing! Wins and draws against other strong grandmasters. Maybe the first time they played her, they thought a cute girl with a rating so much lower than theirs was not anything to worry about? I watched most of your games in Reykjavik live, or soon after. This one I missed. I am glad it was not one more example of your problems being caused by unnecessary time trouble, even if it really should have been if he didn't blunder. It pains me to watch you see a very good move in 30 seconds, and then not move for 30 minutes. I know that habits are difficult to change, but that habit will need to change if you want to improve. You can't give opponents time odds every game, without enough compensation!

“I’m enjoying the pawn and I’m having a good life.” 😊

"In this position my bishop just becomes a big pawn in a hat". 😂

Malcolm sounds like a pretty awesome opponent.❤

Your Mom's reactions adds so much- I just love that!

10:28 “I have taken the pawn, I’m enjoying the pawn, and I’m having a good life” 😂

I wasn’t even at the live stream, just watching this video, and I stood up and yelled when Pia announced “He played Kf1!” Such an exciting moment.

I couldn’t believe she won this game. I had to leave about 90 mins in and thought she was done for. Came back with 30 mins left and was shocked!

I love your commentary, Pia's commentary, your attitude towards losses, mistakes, blunders (on both sides) and your attitude towards your opponent. Keep playing this beautiful game and keeping being yourself, Anna! Much love!

I am so glad that I found your channel and I am now committed to learning chess. I can finally consistently beat the idiot 250 bot on the Chess website. I love your commentary explaining your thought process with each move. You have ignited a long lost spark in me ! thank you

Anna pulled the emergency break on her Mama Pia's Positional train - and jumped to Pappas Tal Tactical Train. Nice Hustle!🎉

Anna analyzing the matches after is so helpful. Thank you, Anna. Keep up the great work you are amazing 🐐

Anna is such a good player and a good sport. Congrats on the win!

Thank you for all these fantastic recaps. +Love your new opening sequences from this tournament.

malcom was the winner , getting to chat with you for 40 mins after the game

I relate to Malcom. Absolutely suck at figuring out where to move the king

Shout out to your mother commentating! I loved every second of it. Explaining why which move is the best, what might look more natural and what you will probably play.

Pia Cramling: "You don't get a bad position from one mistake. You get a bad position from several mistakes in a row." Botez Gambit: "How you dare?"

Your Mother makes Chess as exciting to watch as a Rugby game. She should announce Chess professionally. Enthusiasm is off the charts.

these dramatic zoom-in montaqges are AWESOME!

Love that serious look at 0.16...well done on the win.

You and your family are such a treasure in the chess world. Absolutely loved watching your games and Pia's live analysis. Thank you for including us in your journey!

Always sweet & cheerful you are Anna, so, that is one in a million who achieve that level of deportment. Like finding a Lost pearl

7:25 Ah yes, the infamous pawn with a hat.

It's like mindfulness to see your games. I learn alot, I love Annas energy and spirit and I love Pia when she comments when Anna is playing. Such an enjoyable moment. 🤗🥰🇸🇪

Awesome video, good luck for the next games!

Glad you brought it home, Anna! Good luck in the rest of the tournament!

Pia should definitely have her own board when she analyzes the game, showcasing all the possible moves. And keep the other board showing the actual game progress position. I found that aspect really enjoyable!

It‘s always exciting to me watching you analysing your matches in such a refreshing manner!

Thank you! I was so looking forward to your take on this game. Good luck in your career!

Malcolm was caught in the middle.

Heartbreaking blunder from your opponent. GL for the final rounds.

Very nice. You should make more of this kind of videos. Good luck!

This game proves that 1 mistake can completely change it. Good luck Anna

Excellent perseverance, and good luck in the next game.

So glad you are including PIAs comments☺. GG Malcolm! Hope you enjoyed yourself and the games wen't better for you moving forward!

I like the intense intro video, good production

These particular videos are great!

Love to watch your analysis of your games. You make them so exciting 👍 Pia’s commenting is so interesting and nice to watch as well ❤

Good luck with your next match. I'm already looking forward to your next video!

Great job, Anna! Love your videos.

Enjoyed watching this game & your analysis & commentary! I always appreciate your enthusiasm which inspires me as a beginner. Love your Mom too!

In bocca al lupo Anna

Good luck. I always enjoy to positive energy you bring to your videos.

Good luck with the next round and well done again! 🙌🏾

17:05 I play The Pirc and other passive variations. King in the corner tends to be better, even though it looks worse because he's stuck.

The flowers, was it the Italian guy? 😅

The intro is awesome and serious. GG Anna.

Lycka till Anna i resten av turneringen! (Kommer kolla.) Och tack för ytterligare en trevlig video!

cool intro, annas scare stare haha, thanks for another great lesson too

Good luck Anna and well played

Good luck with the rest of the tournament Anna.

Good luck Anna! Sweep the rest of the tourney. From Montana, USA

Haha, love the intro music. It was like a Netflix doc.

Good luck Anna, you gonna win those two last rounds for sure!

Subbed! Great content!

In judo tournaments, I always tried to get opponents to underestimate me, where most puffed up and tried to look more intimidating. They were unprepared and by the time they figured it out, they were already questioning their skill.

Good win! Congrats!

malcolm is the embodiment of "do it for the gram"

Good luck Anna in all your upcoming games.

Good Luck Chess is too stressful!!!!! I am getting gray hair(more) just watching all the match you stream!!

I love it when your mum gets excited for opponent mistakes.

It was me, hoped you'd like them :)

Shout out to mom she’s amazing! And girl keep winning!!!

Pia makes it so exciting - the Howard Cosell of chess! 😊

Keep it up Anna! We love Pia as well!

Good luck Anna!!!🤞🏻💪🏻❤

Those glasses look really good on you. I must say that I enjoy your open and candid attitude and your competitiveness. I am not a chess player, but I do realise now how exciting the game can be.

Oh Boy! *good luck!*

im behind yet my spirit is supporting her an hope for the best she is so nice!!!!

I like the intense intro video, good production!

Congratulations on your win! Turn this tournament around for you!

Shout out to your mom, she is wonderful. Good luck with everything-you've got this.

Pretty impressive how much you’ve uploaded 😅 keep it pushin, whoop!

flowers in iceland must be expensive

Goodluck Anna

Kf1 was a bizarre choice.

Those really were very nice flowers. 🌹🌷💐 Good Luck, Anna!!!

La pasion de Pia es contagiosa. Cuando ve el movimiento inmediatamente sabe que la partida esta acabada.

You played a good game for the most part. Good lessons. Now have a little more confidence, go with your gut, and prepare your backup options. Best of luck on your next game

the thumbnail showed sarcasm lol

This is actually the best mhuuve.

alot of people say " o i let you win " but i think that guy let you win at the end.

Best of luck anna

Playing that little kid at the pub should have taught you not to underestimate your opponent

I didn't send you those flowers, but I would like to bring you flowers next time, seriously.

Hi Anna, from where did you get your glasses? love them

I dunno why but Anna saying "boy was I wrong" is hilarious

0:19 another Snyder cut 😂😂😂

The bishop pair defends everything for white and the rooks are on the back rank, with one behind the outside passed pawn.

one million is just a number like any other.. don't overestimate the meaning of it. This game was a rollercoaster to watch on stream :)

you can also say "brother man was that off"