Best thing Anna has done. Now I am watching more, because we're part of it -- and we're not just watching two players. It shows she cares that we get to learn how to play chess.
I really enjoy the commentary with these videos, great mix of commentary and letting us listen in on the conversation every now and then! More of this please!
The diagrams on the board to illustrate the voice over make these games serve as valuable learning experiences for seeing how you are planning your next move.
I concur with the other comments. This style of video accomplishes what you have set out to do, share your love of the chess game and show how fun it can really be, while your learning and blundering your way up the ranking board. Thank you for being you your awesome self and these videos are entertaining and
Voice over commentary makes the game much, much more interesting to watch because you're going through the drama of the game and feelings as well as the rationale behind the moves, and how it looks with the rating bar. Keep this going please. Thank you.
I teach at a Dutch primary school. Last week, all the higher-year students were allowed to participate in workshops hosted by parents (some kids went baking, some went to a Christmas Village, etc.). Quite a few of the kids wanted to play chess. I hosted, together with two students' fathers, a short chess course (pretty basic concepts), followed by about 1,5 hours of free play. While I was walking around and checking in on the students, one of the dads asked me (he prepared a presentation for the kids on basic chess concepts) to play, while we walked around the classroom. I play about twice a month, 1,5 hours each time against my grandfather. While I held up all the way into the late middle game, I noticed my pieces were quite tied up and I resigned after some passive moves and losing a pawn. Then he told me that back in the day, he played tournaments and was a 2100. I never played someone about as strong as you, I now see the importance of playing of of a plan hahaha. Winging it didn't work. Such a fun game, chess is.
As a small bit of advice, I sometimes think you are too fixated on player's ranking and you get nervous against higher ranked players which affects your game. A player is as good as they play against you, their ranking means nothing.
Knowing a players skill level before you start can give you some very helpful insight into how they might play/what tactics they may employ (which will inform what tactics you employ). You can play very differently against a 800 vs a 1800
If someone plays Blitz in internet,he is used to play Very fast and she will lose from time...Its wrong,to try to find his rating...The most possible is ,she is better than him,if they play standard games , she will win, I bet for that
Yup, really like these videos. Just literally discovered your channel today. Never had an interest in Chess, never learnt how to play but I got a chess board for Chrismas so hoping to pick a few things up. It's great to see the social aspect of chess, there's so much to this game, I'm fascinated
Add him additional 100 points for this beer which he for sure started;) about 1950. It was a fast game, in classical he may be better. He played passive waiting chess and manage to win although on time. Relaxed chess player.
You are my favorite Chess Channel. Your enthusiasm and love for Chess is infectious and inspires me to play and learn more Chess. Keep up the great work
Another instructive voice over! Really love this theme you have going! (Not so crazy about the dancing background music tho--kind of distracting--your narration and the game stand perfectly their own! 🙌😘) Looking forward to the next one! ❤
So cool idea making voicecover to your match. It gives kind of a story atmosphere, giving the fact that you're telling us, in real time, what you were thinking. For example, when you take some time in the match, you are explaining why and stuff like that. Thanks and God Bless!
I enjoy watching you play folks OTB out in the wild, so I'd watch them anyway, but the VO commentary is extremely helpful and raises the quality of the content considerably, in my opinion.
Since you were pressed for time but were winning, it shows that you are intrinsically much stronger. Maurice has a rating of 1532 in his chess club, but doesn't seem to be on the peak of his abilities yet. I think he has quite a potential to grow.
My knowledge of him is limited, but his chess IQ is complex. Someone said he's a 1532, but advancing quickly. He has that reverse swagger many really good chess players have.
Time management is an inherent part of the game though (and thus of playing strength). If a player ends up with too little time to convert a winning position, what does it matter. Had they played faster, the position would also be different. You may be correct that she's overall stronger, but losing on time - even in a better position - is not how it gets proved.
Is it coffee ? I remember a previous video where Anna had to jump and down and twirl to counter the caffeine rush after downing more than her usual intake . 😊
Yes.. the commentary is super for those of us who relish strategy, technique, concepts, blah blah. With Ms Anna traveling more, this really helps balance out the lost twitch-ing. Personally, I crave the learning side of chess.
a chess bar would be so cool theres a bar that has lots of board games and "table instruments " but a nice cozy place to have a drink meet people and play chess sounds so nice
09:15 min you can`t take te rook right? Because after because then Queen goes h8 then King f7, then Queen f8 then King takes on g6 and then you can take blacks rook? Right can someone explain why black is winning here?
Nice format IMO, explaining your thoughts as you show the play, just sticking to the game (no variations), with a great selection of music at a perfect volume. You are getting good at this production stuff to. But so far, this kind of vid suits me the best for learning myself. You are "teaching" here. :)
As a kid I thought that P-Kr3 (...h6) is a useful, risk-free way to do something when there is no clear plan. However, I began to have trouble in games, esp. QGDs because I like to move the f-pawn and eventually the squares around the king get too weak. Later on, while watching some GM commentary I heard them refer to such moves as 'hooks' or something to attack. I think maybe there are a lot of strong players, even IMs who play P-Kr3 without thinking about the future. As for the queen's bishop, it's always a problem piece and simply placing it on b7 isn't a panacea solution. Generally speaking, the piece on c8 likes to jump into the game on the k-side with a bang!. Both elements require great patience, which perhaps is a poor mixer with early, short-term tactical possibilities. well, I'm talking too much, and being a weak player probably sound ridiculous. Thanks for the video - I enjoyed it.
Took me way too long to realize the board was actually a play-by- play and not just a picture in the room. As you can probably guess I am excellent at chess!
I'm just getting back into chess after a long time. Your videos are my favorite. You are so positive, even when you aren't winning. It's refreshing to see. Also, love the explanations in the voiceover. It helps to understand the thought process. Thanks you for doing these videos. Keep them coming
Man I don’t know anything about chess, I don’t even know the rules but it’s so comfortable watching and listening to you so I guess I keep doing this thank you
Give chess a go. I suspect you will like it. Remember, the only way to gain skill is by playing those that beat you. So don't become dismayed in your formulating play.
The one way to make GMs sweat is to put them in board positions they've never seen before and make them play "pure chess" just by analysing the board. They'll still beat you, because they're better at chess, but it's a LOT harder to play like that. It's like challenging a racing driver to a race where you're both in reverse. They are definitely a better driver, their skill will definitely still show, but when they don't have the muscle memory and the old habits they have to really focus on the fundamentals of driving.
Anna, me encanta el buen rollo que transmites, ver cómo disfrutas y escuchar cómo te ríes. Más los comentarios, la música, los diferentes escenaroos... Vamos... haces un gran trabajo. ¡Gracias! Thank you!
Hi Anna, I'm not a really good chess player, but I love this game for the reason that you present so well in this video format: chess is an incredibly exciting game. I am very happy about this format from you. By the way, I always play without a clock, otherwise I can hardly stand the tension :-)
3:56 I don't think he is putting pressure (with his knight) on your e3 pawn, (probably won't trade a knight for a pawn), as much as he is stacking on your h7 pawn. He has a lot of power facing at your king area. So I have to watch more and see how you get out of it. :)
He was singing 'time is on my side, yes it is', while his end game was weak. I place him at 1500.I think his greatest tool was observing your behavior of consuming time and being verbal and he was using it against you, like a decent poker player looks for tells.
I have to point out Anna that in a lot of these videos you question your own ability or set yourself up for a "strong opponent" before anything has even happened. No need to question your own skills, you have earned your place among masters.
Maurice is a 1600 but with a two beer force multiplier he turns into a 2300🍻
Best comment on the thread.😂😊
He goes Super Saiyan
🤣
XD
2 beer is his Ballmer peak
Love the voice overs! They help novice chess players understand what is happening for sure.
Totally agree
I guess 2100@@richardcasey4439
Agree❤❤❤please do more like this anna
Sweet knowledge.@@MeteorX11
Best thing Anna has done. Now I am watching more, because we're part of it -- and we're not just watching two players. It shows she cares that we get to learn how to play chess.
I really enjoy the commentary with these videos, great mix of commentary and letting us listen in on the conversation every now and then! More of this please!
Never trust a man who can go eleven minutes without taking a sip of beer.
Haha that’s the only type I want to marry 😅
The diagrams on the board to illustrate the voice over make these games serve as valuable learning experiences for seeing how you are planning your next move.
These are easily your best style of videos, awesome stuff!
I look forward to every one of your chess commentaries. Your sunny attitude brightens the day of many.
I love the commentary, Anna. Also, the dramatic music is a great touch.
I concur with the other comments. This style of video accomplishes what you have set out to do, share your love of the chess game and show how fun it can really be, while your learning and blundering your way up the ranking board.
Thank you for being you your
awesome self and these videos are entertaining and
Really learn a lot from your content. I also appreciate that you show both your wins and loses and what you learn from both. Thank you.
Loving the voice overs! They’re very helpful and fun
Voice over commentary makes the game much, much more interesting to watch because you're going through the drama of the game and feelings as well as the rationale behind the moves, and how it looks with the rating bar. Keep this going please. Thank you.
Thanks, Anna. I really like your voiceovers, as they allow me to follow your games more easily, and I can follow your thought processes this way.
Okay but "I probably have an active winrate against him" is a pretty great truthful-but-polite answer.
I am not even a chess player but I watch your videos. So voice overs are great help on understanding what is going on.
I teach at a Dutch primary school. Last week, all the higher-year students were allowed to participate in workshops hosted by parents (some kids went baking, some went to a Christmas Village, etc.). Quite a few of the kids wanted to play chess. I hosted, together with two students' fathers, a short chess course (pretty basic concepts), followed by about 1,5 hours of free play. While I was walking around and checking in on the students, one of the dads asked me (he prepared a presentation for the kids on basic chess concepts) to play, while we walked around the classroom. I play about twice a month, 1,5 hours each time against my grandfather. While I held up all the way into the late middle game, I noticed my pieces were quite tied up and I resigned after some passive moves and losing a pawn. Then he told me that back in the day, he played tournaments and was a 2100. I never played someone about as strong as you, I now see the importance of playing of of a plan hahaha. Winging it didn't work. Such a fun game, chess is.
U teach chess in Netherlands?
I really wanna go to chess school in the Netherlands
@@speropnjsarm Nope I teach at a primary school (just a normal teacher)
The voiceovers are great! There is a good balance between opponent conversation and voiceover with reasons behind the moves.
hi anna! these are my favorite kind of chess videos
As a small bit of advice, I sometimes think you are too fixated on player's ranking and you get nervous against higher ranked players which affects your game. A player is as good as they play against you, their ranking means nothing.
Yeah you gotta focus on your own game
I agree. Few videos ago I commented that she should not think about winners and think about winning.
What's your credentials for saying this? I honestly would deem its validity 100% by your ranking.
Knowing a players skill level before you start can give you some very helpful insight into how they might play/what tactics they may employ (which will inform what tactics you employ). You can play very differently against a 800 vs a 1800
If someone plays Blitz in internet,he is used to play Very fast and she will lose from time...Its wrong,to try to find his rating...The most possible is ,she is better than him,if they play standard games , she will win, I bet for that
Maurice is 2300 when not drinking beer! He was drinking during the gabe and played down to 1800.
Original and good observation
Probably Heiniken N/A...... its an old trick
@@donglocka1550 trick?? Drinking beer while playing chess is a trick??
@@ronbirnbaum1968 N/A =non alcoholic, so you think your opponent may be affected by the drink but they are actually 100% on their game.
@@jessicalove9273 oh!! Ty. I guess that is why I could never pass 2000!
Thank you for the passion and hard work in these videos. I haven't played chess in 10+ years, now I find it facination.
Yup, really like these videos. Just literally discovered your channel today. Never had an interest in Chess, never learnt how to play but I got a chess board for Chrismas so hoping to pick a few things up.
It's great to see the social aspect of chess, there's so much to this game, I'm fascinated
Love tagging along with these games and the commentary is GREAT! Thank you.
The commentary with the soft music is great!!! Please keep doing this style. It really keeps and hold my interest.
I think the rating of Maurice is 1800 or 1900 ELO
An MI or GMI never loose like Maurice at the end of this game
Add him additional 100 points for this beer which he for sure started;) about 1950. It was a fast game, in classical he may be better. He played passive waiting chess and manage to win although on time. Relaxed chess player.
Around 2000
You are my favorite Chess Channel. Your enthusiasm and love for Chess is infectious and inspires me to play and learn more Chess. Keep up the great work
Another instructive voice over! Really love this theme you have going! (Not so crazy about the dancing background music tho--kind of distracting--your narration and the game stand perfectly their own! 🙌😘) Looking forward to the next one! ❤
the ambiance plus the voice over......oooohhh never thought that watching chess vids will soothe my ears
- Hi Im Maurice - Hi whats your name? - Maurice
xxD
The man-bun immediately gave it away.
So cool idea making voicecover to your match. It gives kind of a story atmosphere, giving the fact that you're telling us, in real time, what you were thinking. For example, when you take some time in the match, you are explaining why and stuff like that. Thanks and God Bless!
Having the king out in the open was so cold blooded of him. It tells me he is an 1800-1900
I enjoy watching you play folks OTB out in the wild, so I'd watch them anyway, but the VO commentary is extremely helpful and raises the quality of the content considerably, in my opinion.
I've watched a couple videos from you before, but they didn't have the explanation and analysis this one did; this is great, I look forward to more!
Voice overs makes it an interesting story for non chess players. I love it.
I looked him up at the club's website. There is one Maurice and his rating is only 1530
This could mean its his club rating is 1530. His online rating could be higher
Hardy har harr
@@Cerebrus000this translated to hardy has grey hair 😂 thanks for the laugh
he's better than a 1532, 1530, either score posted here.
He is probably just a space cowboy….
The voice-overs are so helpful - please continue...
The voice over commentary is priceless, it’s why I subscribed
Wild guess: 2000 ELO. Edit: Love the voice-overs, btw.
Merry Christmas Anna!! 🎄
Since you were pressed for time but were winning, it shows that you are intrinsically much stronger. Maurice has a rating of 1532 in his chess club, but doesn't seem to be on the peak of his abilities yet. I think he has quite a potential to grow.
My knowledge of him is limited, but his chess IQ is complex. Someone said he's a 1532, but advancing quickly. He has that reverse swagger many really good chess players have.
Time management is an inherent part of the game though (and thus of playing strength).
If a player ends up with too little time to convert a winning position, what does it matter.
Had they played faster, the position would also be different.
You may be correct that she's overall stronger, but losing on time - even in a better position - is not how it gets proved.
Is it coffee ? I remember a previous video where Anna had to jump and down and twirl to counter the caffeine rush after downing more than her usual intake . 😊
I wish I saw that.
@@thestore1234 search for "Anna Cramling after 4 cups of coffee" . You will find it .
I wish I could have been there to see the faces around when their secret weapon sat down for the game.
"Beautiful Mike, you've done it again."
They say you can't hear words.
Never underestimate a guy who shows up with a beer in his hand XD
Love this new format with the voiceovers and diagrams. awesome
the format is great. and your energy is always very pleasurable
Sigue con este formato, es genial!
I love your voice over that very helpful
So cool to add commentary, i am french and i understand all what you say because your voice is great and you speak not too fast....continue!
Yes.. the commentary is super for those of us who relish strategy, technique, concepts, blah blah. With Ms Anna traveling more, this really helps balance out the lost twitch-ing. Personally, I crave the learning side of chess.
Very cool way of sharing your chess game with storytelling.
Maurice walks up to the table….”hold my beer”
Apparently it is 1995 in classical chess. No idea if and how that translates to rapid chess though.
a chess bar would be so cool theres a bar that has lots of board games and "table instruments " but a nice cozy place to have a drink meet people and play chess sounds so nice
When im playing someone with unknown strength i immediately get goosebumps and butterflies
Awesome voice overs! :) The one thing I'd like is to hear a bit more of the dialogue.
Anna that is one of your best videos. I like especially your explainings
09:15 min you can`t take te rook right? Because after because then Queen goes h8 then King f7, then Queen f8 then King takes on g6 and then you can take blacks rook? Right can someone explain why black is winning here?
9:15 this smile on his face
Time won't give her time, as Boy George would say. One step forward. One back.
Nice format IMO, explaining your thoughts as you show the play, just sticking to the game (no variations), with a great selection of music at a perfect volume.
You are getting good at this production stuff to. But so far, this kind of vid suits me the best for learning myself. You are "teaching" here. :)
Great to see you play chess at the 2Klaveren. It’s a great hangout for game lovers in Amsterdam 🍻 Have fun in the capital.
I love the voiceovers Anna! Incredible content
As a kid I thought that P-Kr3 (...h6) is a useful, risk-free way to do something when there is no clear plan. However, I began to have trouble in games, esp. QGDs because I like to move the f-pawn and eventually the squares around the king get too weak. Later on, while watching some GM commentary I heard them refer to such moves as 'hooks' or something to attack. I think maybe there are a lot of strong players, even IMs who play P-Kr3 without thinking about the future. As for the queen's bishop, it's always a problem piece and simply placing it on b7 isn't a panacea solution. Generally speaking, the piece on c8 likes to jump into the game on the k-side with a bang!. Both elements require great patience, which perhaps is a poor mixer with early, short-term tactical possibilities. well, I'm talking too much, and being a weak player probably sound ridiculous. Thanks for the video - I enjoyed it.
It sometimes weakens the position and/or gives a target to play against (or sacrifice)
Took me way too long to realize the board was actually a play-by- play and not just a picture in the room. As you can probably guess I am excellent at chess!
The Voice Overs with Quick Explanations & Analysis are Awesome 👍🏾
I'm just getting back into chess after a long time. Your videos are my favorite. You are so positive, even when you aren't winning. It's refreshing to see. Also, love the explanations in the voiceover. It helps to understand the thought process. Thanks you for doing these videos. Keep them coming
Loved the voice-over/narration. 🙌🏼🙌🏼
I love the new format with the voice overs!
I love all your videos Anna. Love seeing you play in tournaments as well …
Yes! The annotated TH-cam equivalent of Chernev's "Logical Chess Move by Move."
I’m really so entertained by your videos. Thank you for making them.
The voice overs are great, actually. I like hearing your thought process.
Man I don’t know anything about chess, I don’t even know the rules but it’s so comfortable watching and listening to you so I guess I keep doing this thank you
Give chess a go. I suspect you will like it. Remember, the only way to gain skill is by playing those that beat you. So don't become dismayed in your formulating play.
The one way to make GMs sweat is to put them in board positions they've never seen before and make them play "pure chess" just by analysing the board. They'll still beat you, because they're better at chess, but it's a LOT harder to play like that.
It's like challenging a racing driver to a race where you're both in reverse. They are definitely a better driver, their skill will definitely still show, but when they don't have the muscle memory and the old habits they have to really focus on the fundamentals of driving.
Sorry Anna! Stay strong! Love the voice overs!
Zwart op Wit means Black on White. Referring to the chess board and pieces.
I have no idea why i enjoy watching your games when i dont play chess and barely know the rules
Same here. Pretty + smart = attractive.
Love the voice overs. U did fine, Anna.
He played a grand prix like simon williams
Meanwhile he’s drinking beer 😂
Hi Anna FELIZ NAVIDAD ,MERRY CHRISTMAS
He kept defending to flag you!
With beer 1800, without 2100
Maurice has a rating of 5 pints i reckon 🍻
Yea this power level was over 9000 but he knew the only way to win it was with time otherwise he would have big chance to lose
I live the voice over! Please keep going!
She needed to move her queen side pawns a lot more
I am an extremely lousy chess player with no knowledge about strategies, but with these videos, I am learning a lot.
Wonderful to watch good players not see simply hanging pieces like I do in longer games. Great voice over as well.
Great work. Very enjoyable narration, clarifies the game for novices.
Anna, me encanta el buen rollo que transmites, ver cómo disfrutas y escuchar cómo te ríes. Más los comentarios, la música, los diferentes escenaroos... Vamos... haces un gran trabajo. ¡Gracias! Thank you!
to win against you, he must be just 1700.
@BobbyFischer0000 he is 1524
Hi Anna, I'm not a really good chess player, but I love this game for the reason that you present so well in this video format: chess is an incredibly exciting game. I am very happy about this format from you.
By the way, I always play without a clock, otherwise I can hardly stand the tension :-)
3:56 I don't think he is putting pressure (with his knight) on your e3 pawn, (probably won't trade a knight for a pawn), as much as he is stacking on your h7 pawn. He has a lot of power facing at your king area. So I have to watch more and see how you get out of it. :)
He was singing 'time is on my side, yes it is', while his end game was weak. I place him at 1500.I think his greatest tool was observing your behavior of consuming time and being verbal and he was using it against you, like a decent poker player looks for tells.
1900-2000 for sure, as he mentioned his opening he used to play seeing from a GM.
I have to point out Anna that in a lot of these videos you question your own ability or set yourself up for a "strong opponent" before anything has even happened. No need to question your own skills, you have earned your place among masters.
Great content, the voiceovers are very helpful and educational too