Park Chess Player INSTANTLY Knew I Was Good
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ม.ค. 2023
- I played chess against a guy called Johnny whilst visiting Washington Square Park in NYC last summer! (This park is known for having a ton of chess players and chess hustlers). This was one of my most memorable chess games from NYC so I wanted to share it with you even if it was a while ago, hope you enjoy! :D
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This dude is a serious side quest character that drops epic loot, in which is vital to your main quest.
And talks a lot
So much dialog in code.
hahahahah i love this comment
Those who can read characters know this guy is a pervert using all those words to distract.
I LOVE THIS MAN
"There are no losers in chess, it's just two people engaged in a learning experience"
Sounds as deep as any pick-up line.
this makes me want to cry
Wrong! There’s always a loser
Yes and then he dicided to cheat...
This sounds like a line from Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy
I appreciate the fairly aggressive advances you're making in the game, contrasting to your kindness and politeness to the man. It's beautiful.
I'm from germany and at the moment I am doing vacation in NYC with my familly. Yesterday I meet him and played against hin for the first time and man! It was a pleasure🔥 playing chess with him is an experience. You can not lose!
Washington sqare Park 😁
I just played jonny chess in the park early and it was great he's so nice
I get this guy. When you get older there are fewer and fewer to opportunities to talk to younger people who are strangers with something in common. Keep being this you, Anna.😊
That’s a great observation
yes, that's true, and moreover, nothing makes you feel alive again as communicating with the young people
It's not one way either, I'm 19 year old, and there's a lot to learn about older people and their generation! It's pretty cool back in the days when things were less complicated in society
For somebody who thinks that interacting with people is his skill, he sure does monologue a lot...
i want to bring chess to retirement homes.... might be a good opportunity
This guy’s gotta be the most talkative (in a good way) chess player I’ve ever known 😂❤
The best chess players are, in general, the ones who shut up when they have nothing to say
I don't think this guy often has nothing to say
He’s a druggy good for nothing.
@@bunkenator when this guy has nothing to say he starts talking about talking 😂😂😂
@@vaibhavsarkate8772 lol true
I played Johnny today randomly and found this video after. What a great guy. Thanks for the fun game Jonny !
I was so hooked by this video the entire time. It’s beautiful how you gave this guy the time of day to listen and engage with him, you can see how much of a difference that made. I’m from New York, and I just ADORE the vibe and openness people have there generally, as well as the international vibe. The spontaneity of people’s interactions there is what makes it such a beautiful place, and this was one of those core New York experiences, talking to a wacky and sweet human and getting some wildly cool perspectives.
I am pretty sure part of his sadness at the end was not that he lost but that the game was over and this magical moment of conversation would come to an end.
Yup. As he said, there are no losers....
I like that you have Eastwood in your name :)
@@sinnaman-dj-atrain Well, thanks. Hadn't to work to much for it but my parents. 🤣
What conversation? There was only one person talking. He never even involved her. His asking for money was not very subtle either.
She is a sweetheart tho. To put up with him.
Who does she meet at the park chess tables? This guy. But that's ok.
I love the way you treated him. Many people would think he was weird and walked away, but you listened and treated him with respect.
There are guys like this on every street in America. Not all play chess. You never know what their angle is. They can change on a dime so you have to be on guard.
I'm not that "kind". I've run across too many weirdos who eventually were up to no good. It's best to walk away.
He has low iq. Wtf was even that Bc4 move in Sicilian for someone who lives playing chess. The more void the bell is the louder the sound
@@tomsd8656 easy way to not go underneath
@@mychkineplot7677 thats why i let them play with my hole
It's incredible how good listener Anna is... Non stop attention and interest and it's so genuine... We need more people like her.
You’re such a genuine and compassionate person.
And it’s all real nothing fake.
Keep smiling Anna. You make others smile 😊
Anna, you were so patient and kind with him. Good on you. I’m sure you made his day.
What do you mean?
He is on a higher level than you
Significantly, he doesn’t put weight on his word more than you do
I mean she was nice… what do you think I meant?
@@hm09235nd give up. She’s not interested
She was so nice and patient with him while completely destroying him in the game. What a sweetheart.
That's what womens do bro.
@@shivpawar135 Lol
extremely nice. all his chat is supposed to distract. its a great scam until someone who is a child prodigy gets there
@@barryobongo8833 personally dont think it was a tactic. I genuinely think he is just kinda lonely and enjoys talking to people and this is the best way he knows how to have interactions.
😂
This is one of my favorite most wholesome videos I’ve ever come across. The potential of an in person conversation that no social media conversation could ever touch. Look at the beauty that comes from being polite and making someone feel comfortable to open up to you.
Your comment reminded me of the channel “discover connection@
This brings a tear to my eye. Both are so polite and enthused. And... ITS ABOUT CHESS. Love it.
Nice guy. He did well to last so long considering he barely looked at the pieces!
Dude thinks and talks like Pete Townshend.......
He was busy with her. 👏👏👏
Actually, he rapidly lost due to time, but she was kind about it.
Anna has an unfair advantage-she’s stunningly beautiful!
I think the pieces is not would dustract me, although Anna's voice can be harsh unlike her looks which are so ...
I’ve seen this chess player for years. Very sweet guy, he’s a funny guy but also loves to teach new players as well. Played with him a few times, I enjoy playing with him and I always say hi to him in the park
Which park?
@@aclosmurf507 Washington Square Park in NYC
i wish i could play with him
What's his story? I get the vibe he's had a rough past
@@henrysmith180 or he just loves connecting with people and chess is his access
I don't know, he brought tears to my eyes. Such a kind person...
I thought I was watching a movie character..
I don't even know how to explain it, it left me with the feeling that he is someone special.
Such a sweet and wonderful couple of players! Makes me happy to watch them interact!
16:40 Why did this moment hit so hard?? You can physically see his enjoyment leave his body when he realizes the game is about to be over. Some people clean for “therapy”, some people garden or work on their car or even read a book in a quiet room. You can clearly see this man uses chess and talking with people as his. Keep going to that park Johnny, playing this game with her is the reason why you go there… never forget that.
He wasn't too good. He missed her taking his Queen after his knight move.
@@rascal211 does that matter? Like, at all, and especially in the context of the comment you're replying to? I just think his charisma is absolutely amazing & I had a smile on my face the whole way through, and that's also what he says he's best at, it's great:)
I love you, Johnny!!!
10:00 his joy also left him when she was speaking Spanish with a viewer. serial killer look there.
Yes!
It's rare seeing a 19 minute long 5 minute chess match. :)
Just straight chillin' and having a good time. :)
If it's five minutes then both have 5 minutes making it 10 minutes at max. Think a little bit more before commenting
@@esfera2181 that's the joke
@@esfera2181 WHOOOOSH
@@esfera2181 they continued even when the clock ran out. So i think you should "think" more before comenting bozo
I recently stumbled across your content, and I LOVE it! Such beautiful raw human interactions with so many different people. Thank you for doing this 😊
What a humble, wholesome interaction. This just made my day better
Anna has finally met her match! Not in chess, but in speech.
BOTH !
You were very polite and gentle with this gentleman. You can tell you put him at ease, then you made him feel like a worthy opponent / human being
Kudos Anna
I love this man’s thought process.. we need more of it
You never know what someone might be struggling with or how their life is- but you can certainly see if they truly have a big heart- and that’s all that matters. This man clearly loves the game and really enjoys a good conversation. I’m so glad he has a place to fill that big heart up. This was heartwarming and I bet you made his day 😊
Enjoys meth as well! If Anna had given him a shovel, he would have dug her a tunnel back home in a few hours.
Yeah but she still checkmated him.
@@jaymike3302 and?
Your comment is heartwarming, seriously imo
anna would be a great doctor or nurse
The Man might be lonely and have some struggles in life but you can’t deny he’s a decent Chess player that has some very profound insights about Life and about Chess. Thanks for bringing this to us Anna :)
I think you can easily deny that he has "very profound insights about life and chess".
@@maxkho00 feel better 🤔
Lol What about his intentionally distracting diatribe lead you to believe he had any wisdom to impart? The man did nothing but talk about how much he loves talking 😂
@@maxkho00 He could tell that Anna by the way she moved her chess pieces was very familiar with chess, and that she somehow was involved in photography or something along those lines, and he was absolutely correct. How is that not regarded as profound insight?
@@ragnarkisten Are you retarded? If you are proficient in anything you can recognize others that on that level as well, It's not even something rometly profound.
Watching this video today, it got me smiling most of the time, I don't know nothing about chess but seeing you both play and having such a fun conversation made me enjoy this video so much!! Such a wonderful video Anna!!
Well done Anna! You made polite conversation all the time never losing your focus! What an angel you are!
I have just met Johnny at the park and we played three games. Such a wholesome person. I wish him all the best! ❤
He´s a Jocker. He tried to deceive her. (!) The hectic Conversation should confuse her. Not a Gentleman!
@@antonsturm6185 I mean you can assume that but don't state like it as fact lol, I know a lot of people who are talkative and introspective like him and he seems to me to just be happy getting the attention.
@@zombienoodle Aha... he´s a "Needy". Yah, i awared that as well. So he is´nt supposed to cheat her. Maybe instead spend her a Hot Choccolate ?
So he gets POSITIVE Attention. (!)
Do all male American have this strange Mindset as you and he??
@@zombienoodle He´s a Jocker. He tried to deceive her. (!) The hectic Conversation should confuse her. Not a Gentleman!
At 1:06 didnt he cheat by moving two pieces in one go?
15:29 "And that's where the variations unfold. To my detriment."
What a way with words this guy has! Seems like such a kind soul.
you ever met a scammer before? This dude seems like the definition, talks a ton mostly about himself gets annoyed as soon as she started talking to someone else and then tried to cheat the second she looked away. I doubt hes a good dude
He's a chess hustler, it's pretty harmless
@@SSJ4Bardockyou completely nailed it. He looks like an ex drug addict. He lost the drugs and addiction but never the nastyness.
@@jackdewipper187 he’s a very well thought out hustler there’s a possibility he didn’t lie about a single thing i’m pretty sure he’s realy good at makeing people like him witch is somthing scammers do but his is harmless he’s just getting into there head and distracting it’s common but not to this extreme in professional chess games
if people were loosing money it’d be different
anna you are such a nice and kind person. I love you. we need more of talented and kind hearted people like you ❤
Love this man! Anna and he had wonderful conversation and interaction!
This girl has fantastic manners. Hard to find people like that these days.
@@richman_music_inc yes!!!!!
That's Scandinavian people for you man
@@olynmus100 Race does not guarantee good manners. I've met Scandinavian people with bad manners and with good. Cudos to her parents and to her.
@@realhsq When I start to lose faith in humanity, it's moments like these that give me hope that all is not lost
yeah that's what stood out to me more than anything
I love how he gets so into the conversation that he completely forgets about the clock.
This must be one of my favorite videos on TH-cam!
Just two random kind of people able bond over a simple game using both there intelligent minds
I love Johnny so much. He has such a wholesome and elegant way of expressing his thoughts and passion.
Anna, you made this guy's summer just by being kind. Very nice!
It's easy to be kind when you're about to checkmate someone.
@@jaymike3302 Some people can find this opportunity to be arrogant....
@@jaymike3302 did you watch all the video tho
HIS philosophies should have made her LIFE!
I'd say the opposite, he made her day better and actually she came back with her mother, so she could make 3 videos of him playing chess so he actually made more for her that she for him
you and him had a awesome time and thanks for posting this
What a patter and and attitude AND GAME this man has althoughplaying two-handed always reeks of sleight of hand, and there was a bit of THAT. Love watching Anna play these amazing people who I would have otherwise not known, but now hope I could someday play. Thank you both. Cheers.
thank you for showing grace and love to a person that obviously has a lot in his heart to share. It's very touching to see stuff like this over a chess board.
I wanna see a movie about this guy just playing chess with people and having wholesome conversations. I can imagine Woody Herrelson playing him:D
Yes! Woody Herrelson! Good call!
I think he can probably say it better than any actor so give him the lead rôle
Basically Forrest Gump for a new age. I'm not opposed.
OMG I was thinking that as well while watching it!!
He’s going to make it. I hope she comes see him again
Anna, you're not only a great chess player but a wonderfully person listening to this elderly man. Plus, you are so beautifully too.
Her incredible patience and kindness says volumes about her! So cool to watch. Man I was getting tired of hearing him talk, and I think he was talking somewhat to protect his ego incase he losses. Kept saying too that his talents are not on the chess board but in understanding people. But he can play quite fast and while barely looking. And when he thought she was distracted in conversation at 10:00, I think he tried to cheat. I'm doubtful that was an accident with the way he stopped talking, and looked away all nonchalantly. Felt a lot like a guilty tale. Glad she caught him! Watching ego death is really fun. 😆
He is a fake
EXACT !
He´s a Jocker. He tried to deceive her. (!) The hectic Conversation and the hectic Moves should confuse her. Not a Gentleman. (!)
I avoid people like that Man.
Yeah I he definitely tried to cheat... while on camera. Im sure he does this a lot
you need therapy bro
For sure he tried to cheat, he waited till she was distracted. Thats why he keeps talking, thats what con men do.
17:00 when he started talking about ppl being mean to him I felt so sorry for him. He seems to be such a kind soul and I love how much chess and the social aspect lights him up. The light was dimming as the game was ending too 😢 I hope he has people to lean on.
Mean, as in--beating him badly (in chess), and not giving him fighting chance, embarassing him, etc.? He's trying to get her to feel sorry for him--just a little, just wish something could make him happier---then he moves like a snake. See it?
@@americanmade6996 I don't think the sob story is sincere, like a lot of hustlers it's used as a distraction, it makes you look in his eyes, then he moves lightening fast, against a less competent player, they may not even see the move or realize what happened, but clearly he had the move in mind prior to the BS story.
@@veedub447 It isn't sincere. Everything he does is sham and attempted distraction, everything about him says con, grift, hustle.
@@americanmade6996 Nonsense.
@@FungusMossGnosis Is that your opinion or your name?
Imma be honest, I wasn't even paying attention to the chess. I was engaged in the conversation lol. Within the first 2 minutes I'm thinking, Anna has done the impossible and found someone who talks more than here. And yet again, this presents another reason why I find myself always coming back to check in on Anna because she embodies everything great, I feel in a person. I feel like just here presence has the power to open up and brighten the room. She's such a people person and a genuine person. Love just seeing her accomplishments
It's amazing how you both can play so well and talk about other subjects. It's great he gave you the time of day, not only to play the game but to share his wisdom. This is a video I am going to watch again to listen to this man's wisdom. It's so great you Anna are so young and play so well and have no boundaries to open your mind to others. I wonder now a year later if his screenplay is being produced, will be a movie. Does anyone know?
This is the best one ever. Hope Jonny gets to read this and that we all loved listening to him. What a guy so nice to listen to his kind words and see the wisdom behind those eyes come out. Made my day.
Anna's parents deserve a huge congratulations on raising such a fine young lady.
Exactly
Los padres de Anna son ambos grandes maestros!
@@julio5074 can't argue with that.😆
Other than being insufferable and immature she's great.
@@steve7015 why are you here if you think she’s insufferable and immature? What an odd thing to say.
Amazing how two people of much different age and skill level can sit down, play a game, and have so much fun while taking away something from the experience to top it all off. Kudos Anna.
I absolutely loved this video, listening and watching the interaction, and the depth of every sentence they speak. In a day when it seems that all social media content seems to prey on others fears, or just downright negative, it is extremely refreshing to watch something that's light-hearted, but also carries some weight. I have subscribed and I imagine I'll be bingeing a few of these videos today lol 🙏
You gave that man much more than just a chess game. You are an angel.
This whole video makes me smile so much 🥺 I'm just getting into chess, but the ability to go to a park, sit down, play chess and exchange stories with others.. It just shows how good the world can be. This is how life should be 🖤
Yeah, but you have to play quite a lot to be able to hold a conversation, show pictures etc during a 5 min game
He makes his living here - like a pool shark or a card shark. A confidence man who beats you at chess for bets.
What a genuinely lovely guy, there is hope for us all when people like this exist.
You are very nice and patient. He needed someone who brightens up his day and had a blast playing with you.
what a lively old man! how wonderful it would be to share a conversation with him, for him to share more of his philosophies.
How incredibly lovely! Johnny is such a wonderful teacher. I loved when he talked about how you can’t be a good teacher unless you are willing to give it away. As an educator I love that idea so much!!!!
You were so kind and patient with this guy Anna!
Thought this video was of a chess game, but ended up more like a counseling session with you being a very calming, supportive listener. Anna, you've earned my respect and admiration even more.
Love your game here! Thanks for giving Johnny your time! This meant a lot to him!
I really appreciate the patience and respect you gave this man.
I’m an old guy so I’m not as charmed as some. I know some guys like that and your ears start bleeding after a while.
Absolutely true.
He is an autistic dude
😂
I find him little self centered.
That’s why it’s nice to have good listeners in the world like her
I see in myself a lot in common with him. I really enjoy getting to talk to people like that, because just by listening to them they open up and it's a whole world of someone else's life that becomes accessible. Lessons learned, joys had, and everything you might want to ask about. I admire his openness and it seems like he made an impression on you, too.
Good man, and good with words.
I hope for the best for him.
Watching you play,and engage is so enjoyable! Glad I found your channel!
You were so sweet and genuine with him. That was great! I never watch a whole game, but the connection between you guys was great and kept me watching to the end.
He really reminds me of a bowling instructor i had growing up who also had this same exact energy and passion for the game and loving being able to share it with the younger generations and wanting to foster this sort of environment! It always makes me happy thinking back on those memories and makes me glad to see that there are more people out there pushing on with the same sort of ideals
Johnny seems like such a kind soul
Anna (and particularly her series with Johnny) have gotten me heavily into chess. Johnny’s explanation in the Pia video completely blew my mind and changed my perspective on how to view and approach chess. I’m having a lot of fun reading about theory, learning about the history of chess, and getting absolutely demolished by baby-skilled bots. I’ll get my first win sooner or later.
Yes, this. One day I tried to figure out where my chess-scratch came from and remembered the street chess video. ...I initially clicked to see the story unfold of a sweet‐looking woman (Pia) winning against a park hustler. But then, Johnny made me want to understand what I was watching 🥰. (FF 10mo) I'm here watching chess bc it's a Tata Steel tourny break day 😄
You will!
@@S.Trades About 30 wins now to my name 😎.
This is an amazing interaction. What a guy, and maximum respect to you Anna for your patience and kindness. I think he really needed someone like you to come along.
You're talking as if you need to be extremely patient to speak with a guy like that...
It wasn't intended to sound that way. He said "people don't talk to me much"...so I made a guess that the people he sees usually don't make time for him. Which is sad, the guy has a lot of wisdom, is passionate about something, and just seems like a really nice guy.
@@aninhabitantofcarcosa9345 he is a manipulative cheater , he is talkative to distract and confuse people people
What a kind man.
I am watching this gentleman play chess and give a TED talk at the same time! Amazing.
He’d be a GM if he actually paid attention!
maybe talking is the way he finds his moves?
@@z0uLess 10:03 , even when there is no move he will find the move !! he's so good.
@@skyduster1190 whats your point, to be a bully?
@@z0uLess what??
@@kyuu9934 Ignorance truly cant lose when it does not see its loss.
Cramling is so cool, she couldve tore this guy up but she allowed the game to breathe so this nice old man could have a fun time. Loves stuff like this.
I came to this video to watch the game, I didn't even remember the game after he was talking about his student.
I hope this man gets his script written and his movie released! He seems like an amazing soul! My personal thoughts resonate with him on the idea of "it's not about the destination, it's about the journey" and I wish humanity revered it in the way this man does.
The only criticism I have of this video is that the title should have been a nod to how kind and "real" this man is. It's incredibly rare to find people like him in this world (or perhaps I'm not in the right place?).
Had to watch this one twice. He is a treasure and thank you for sharing this interaction!
Anna Cramling, the world needs more people like u, kind, smart and positive
This guy is amazing! I love hearing him talk so enthusiastically
There are several great chess streamers I like to watch but I learn the most from your videos - with how you explain your analysis and tactics so well; but my favorite videos are when you play random people in parks. This man needed your kindness to feel "worthy", and you were there for him. Watching this made me feel happy.
this was such a wholesome watch :D
and anna is a perfect mix of brains and beauty and such a positive person!
You made his day. This is beautiful. your a kind soul.
Nice to see Anna gets a break from talking!! Thankyou again Anna for a wonderful vid, your positive attitude is a blessing.
Guy plays like his hands know secrets from the future
I feel like this is the purest conversation I've ever heard in my life
That dude was so awesome and a really sweet soul
Ha!!!!!!!
He tried to cheat with the jump over.
"I don't know why I did that".
She saw it.
It made me happy to see how kind and patient you treat people. Stay as you are, you are amazing ☺️
He doesn’t want you to go, he was so happy to have someone to talk to
This was really wholesome.
lol he uses talking to distract and cheat. Classic hustler.
What is he hustling?
@@ashvoj chess
@@williamshake7559 What does he gain from that, do you think?
@@irrevenant3 Fake honour. Never underestimate peoples competitiveness. People like to win.
Exactly my thoughts !!!! 🤣🤣
This was a wonderful experience to watch. I laughed with Joy at parts of the conversation. This is a sharing of two kind hearts as their minds work peacefully to take each other's pieces out. I loved it all. Thank you for posting this game.
a chess game n conversation wit this dude just seems good for the soul.
What a awesome friendly guy!
I don't know why, but this interaction was really powerful and wonderful. I was smiling during the whole 19 min and after a while a noticed my cheeks started hurting :)
10:07 Anna never misses anything!
Dude seems like he has seen the darkest void and came back to spread the joy
What a absolute legend. Such a kind soul I cought myself with a smile on my face this entire video
I can easily say that Anna made his year. Such a marvelous game to socialize.
OMG Anna, you are so patient. Gotta watch that guy's distractions and quick moves, LOL. He tried one on you but quickly learned that you pay attention no matter how long he talks.