I played against well known Chess legend Yasser Seirawan. He was a former 4 time US National Champion. Games were played at the Charlotte Chess Center!
🙂 I don't know I play with him in a simultaneous chess game around 30 years ago when he was twice us chess champion, he destroyed us with his kindness before beat us. In simple words ¨The perfect Gentleman.¨
Wait a minute. She says she worked through all the puzzles in "his" book and then says the book was "How to Reassess your Chess" ( by IM Jeremy Silman)? Yasser is very gracious though and doesn't even call out her error.
I was just thinking that, too. He handled it smoothly, though in my mind I like to imagine his "Wow" there is a reaction to her naming a book by a different author haha
haha , thats funny. I paused and instantly searched on google for any relationship of puzzles on Jeremy Silman book and Yasser... I thought he contributed or something but no??.. I have this book and its amazing, but its more amazing the humble CLASS ACT that is Yasser.
I bought all four of his Winning Chess books back in the 90s. I still have two of them, and have no idea where the other two ran off to. I ought to reread them at some point.
It is always a pleasure to watch Yasser (such positive energy) and Alex is so driven that she is also fun to watch! I could see the "downward pressure" Yasser created along the diagonal (8:31 into the vid) when he played his first red token on the top row (winning move!!!) and because it stops Alex from playing (in this case) the losing move in the far right column (where she accidentally played), I counted spots left for them to play and "even if" she did not play the losing move on the far right they would have taken consecutive turns played everywhere else available and Alex in the end "would have been forced" to play there and lose!!! I suspect Yasser knows well the "downward diagonal" pressure tactic!!!! :) Did he tell her about his experience here? ... I think not!! :)
Love Yassar, he's "Mr. Pleasant" of the chess world, one thing though, he reminds me of The Joker out of the old 60's-70's Batman TV series when he belly laughs, I guess it's his humungous smile
It’s funny. I used to play at tournaments where Yasser was playing all the time although he was in obviously a better group. But I played basketball with him a couple times and he was pretty good. But at that time I think maybe he had just win the World Junior title. In the late 70s he was almost like a rock star.
I was making notes for myself. Not sure if this is accurate but i think you missed Na6 at 4:32 to attack the bishop and win the pawn at c6. Then you also missed Nxb8 to win the pawn at c6 at 5:25
What a nice guy. And he seemed to really enjoy her company. I mean who wouldn't. She's a lovely woman honestly. She can disarm you just with a look and he was super careful not to get distracted by her during the games.
😄 My friends and I meet him around 37 years ago, we dine and play chess, not formal event, every one brought his own chess set, he was on vacation and I saw a lot prettier girl than the botez sisters wait for him for more than 3 hours, I didn't knew who he was, while playing against 15 of us, he offer me a draw, but been a young college student obviously I refused and lost the game. In the end one of my friends told me that he was twice USA chess champion. From that meeting the first International active chess tournament ever play on a city in the america continent was born.
I'm no Expert in connect 4 but I think once Seirawan played d6 at the top of the middle row Alexandra couldn't avoid playing the losing ...g2 anymore in the end allowing g3 with connect 4. But if instead of ...f4 if she had played ...d6 I think she could have drawn the game of connect 4.
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Bro needs to use that voice to narrate reddit posts.
Sam Kinison would be a better match for Reddit
I need to get AI involved to do that. His voice on Reddit vitriol sounds hilarious.
His voice just hits different...
Mr. Bob Ross's Neighborhood.
I noticed that too haha
I like Yasser he is so soft spoken and humble 😊
What a nice and genuine guy, it was a heartwarming meeting.
He is so nice ❤
And very generous. All he's got to do is shove the C pawn.
He s a pervert.
He's a pervert.
In his mind she's hidding on him. Don't you get the vibes?
Why does this guy sound so sophisticated. It's like rizz on cruise control.
English mother
Best description I’ve ever heard
🙂 I don't know I play with him in a simultaneous chess game around 30 years ago when he was twice us chess champion, he destroyed us with his kindness before beat us. In simple words ¨The perfect Gentleman.¨
This is the guy who did the commentary on the Hikaru Eric fight
"the guy" jesus christ almighty
Such a cool guy. Never fails to bring smile on people's face 😊
Yasser is such a class act
Yasser is one of the kindest people in chess! His book Winning Chess Endgames made me fall in love with endgames!
What a wholesome person! ❤
Wait a minute. She says she worked through all the puzzles in "his" book and then says the book was "How to Reassess your Chess" ( by IM Jeremy Silman)?
Yasser is very gracious though and doesn't even call out her error.
I was just thinking that, too. He handled it smoothly, though in my mind I like to imagine his "Wow" there is a reaction to her naming a book by a different author haha
haha , thats funny. I paused and instantly searched on google for any relationship of puzzles on Jeremy Silman book and Yasser... I thought he contributed or something but no??.. I have this book and its amazing, but its more amazing the humble CLASS ACT that is Yasser.
lmaooo the ending. hilarious
It turns out Connect Four has a Botez Gambit as well.
It was acutally game over in four moves (each) anyway. Eventually she would have had to put the marker were she did anyway.
He has a fantastic ASMR voice, I'd love to see him commentate chess all the time.
0.5/2 against Yasser, not bad. :)
0.5/1.5 ??
One of the top chess teachers of all time.
he seems nice and kind
She is gorgeous.
Super video Alex. A pleasure to watch.
2:47 like a seasoned youtube pro, he provided the thumbnail for this video.
I absolutely love Yasser's voice,so calming.
"Who invited you to have a plan?" 😅I'm gonna use that. GGs!
Such delightful wholesome trash talk.
The way he plays is like watching someone dancing waltz!
Anything Yasser related is so wholesome
Why is Yasser not commenting on the fide channel on the events. He's the best commentator I think with Kasparov.
He's commentating for the St. Louis chess club, you can check it out on yt or
twitch
The Kool aid guy made my day
I bought all four of his Winning Chess books back in the 90s. I still have two of them, and have no idea where the other two ran off to. I ought to reread them at some point.
She is okay/nice, he is amazing and just so cool, kind and collected
What a great guy. I too read his books back in the day.
Think Ill play his personality again in Chess master PC game after seeing this.
Yasser: Love the Peter Lorre impersonation 0:15 . 'OH, I ruined you game'. Nice tie as usual, thanks for all the vids in St Louis.
Legend
I own nearly the entire "winning chess" collection authored by yasser seirawan. I was merely learning the basics back then.
Like Tony Bennett, Yasser can do no wrong. 😉
lol you can tell Alex is nervous. I would be too 😂
Love games where there is some chatter. So much more interesting that classical OTB
The constant verbalising of whatever is going through their minds is fascinating.
Wow he even entertained you with connect 4. Class act indeed.
What a lovely guy.
WOW... DRAW WITH SEIRAWAN!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!
It is always a pleasure to watch Yasser (such positive energy) and Alex is so driven that she is also fun to watch! I could see the "downward pressure" Yasser created along the diagonal (8:31 into the vid) when he played his first red token on the top row (winning move!!!) and because it stops Alex from playing (in this case) the losing move in the far right column (where she accidentally played), I counted spots left for them to play and "even if" she did not play the losing move on the far right they would have taken consecutive turns played everywhere else available and Alex in the end "would have been forced" to play there and lose!!! I suspect Yasser knows well the "downward diagonal" pressure tactic!!!! :) Did he tell her about his experience here? ... I think not!! :)
Yasser is a legend. Lovely guy. Well played Alex on the draw!
GM Seriawan is one of my >favorite chess teachers and people-a gracious man (without the empty ego of many who DON'T have his accomplishments).
Sorry, I'm confused... You're thanking GM Seirawan for a book you studied growing up written by IM Silman?
If I'm not mistaken silman coauthored a book or two with seirawan.
@@howiedick6857 Yes, that's probably it. "Reassess Your Chess" and all of Seirawan's books/videos were also favorites here when starting out as well.
Love Yassar, he's "Mr. Pleasant" of the chess world, one thing though, he reminds me of The Joker out of the old 60's-70's Batman TV series when he belly laughs, I guess it's his humungous smile
It’s funny. I used to play at tournaments where Yasser was playing all the time although he was in obviously a better group. But I played basketball with him a couple times and he was pretty good. But at that time I think maybe he had just win the World Junior title. In the late 70s he was almost like a rock star.
omg. that was awesome. 4 for the win . reverse diagonal. nice optic!
This man is just a perfect gentleman...
This was so wholesome
This guy is an absolute gentleman the franksenartra of chess
Yasser, the Bob Ross of chess.
Love the constant commentary lol
wholesome
Great video. They should try to play shogi, that would be interesting.
Such a gentleman
Beating old chessplayers is a sport as I understand. That top put him out totally, haha.
What a nice geezer.
I especially like Gotham's impression of him.
I was making notes for myself. Not sure if this is accurate but i think
you missed Na6 at 4:32 to attack the bishop and win the pawn at c6.
Then you also missed Nxb8 to win the pawn at c6 at 5:25
I didn't get it she even spoke about the bishop.
Yasser took the circle left behind.
What a nice guy. And he seemed to really enjoy her company. I mean who wouldn't. She's a lovely woman honestly. She can disarm you just with a look and he was super careful not to get distracted by her during the games.
😄 My friends and I meet him around 37 years ago, we dine and play chess, not formal event, every one brought his own chess set, he was on vacation and I saw a lot prettier girl than the botez sisters wait for him for more than 3 hours, I didn't knew who he was, while playing against 15 of us, he offer me a draw, but been a young college student obviously I refused and lost the game. In the end one of my friends told me that he was twice USA chess champion. From that meeting the first International active chess tournament ever play on a city in the america continent was born.
this video just feels smooth
6:25 this is very true though, I won from and drew opponents that are waaay higher rated (600-800 higher rated) by trading a lot of pieces.
Yasser is the GOAT
Imagine a draw against GM Yasser Seirawan and then get destroyed at connect 4 XD
I read 2 of his chess books when I was 16. Love Yasser.
Que hermosa es ella y juega ajedrez. Y el tiene una voz sorprendentemente suave.
Andrea is Gorgeous 😍😍😍
this was awesome!! thanks for sharing
this is generally queen's gambit vibe showmatch on
He sounds like Michael McKean, who played Saul Goodman's brother.
If they wouldnt have talked it wouldve gone better for both
4 in a row greatest move ever.
This counts as a date. Too cute.
Oh no, my pawn...
Sir, Yas Ser!
Yasser Seirawan its a legend!!
Excellent content!
When was this game played? I checked Yasser Seirawan last rated game was in 2015, and only a few games in 2015 and then none all the way back to 2012.
I think he is secretly in love with Alex. But who is not.
Somebody should send Yasser that 90 page PhD thesis on the game of Connect Four.
Smoooooth!
Impossible to forget to R.C Sproul in his free time playing Chess!😂
“The theory of four in a row?” 🤣
I'm no Expert in connect 4 but I think once Seirawan played d6 at the top of the middle row Alexandra couldn't avoid playing the losing ...g2 anymore in the end allowing g3 with connect 4. But if instead of ...f4 if she had played ...d6 I think she could have drawn the game of connect 4.
This was the worst middle game ever. They were just playing fencing with each other.
When she said I have a small surprise for you.. :)
I actually brought that book recently! 😮 I have to make sure to read it soon.
5:55 I love how you say you shouldn't just move pieces back and forth. Then immediately do it again. lol.
He looks and sounds like Benicio Del Toro :o
Yasser’s the 🐐
It´s curious to see how similar it´s Alexandra Today to 12-Years-Old Alexandra
Wholesome
Yasser is that dude
That was beautiful.
0:30 : How cute ! 😍
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A war could start.
8:49 God damn it, does every single chess handshake have to be like this?
Call Magnus or Alireza for finding you a plan!