GM Pia Cramling Plays THE COW OPENING!!

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  • čas přidán 7. 01. 2024
  • My mom GM Pia Cramling tried the cow opening for the first time...
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Komentáře • 378

  • @mikan1546
    @mikan1546 Před 4 měsíci +740

    It's really fun to watch Pia play because she speaks and acts so calmly while she just utterly obliterates her opponent.

    • @crzyfdg
      @crzyfdg Před 4 měsíci +85

      speaks calmly about her own game but loses her mind when watching anna's games XD

    • @danwilliams8626
      @danwilliams8626 Před 4 měsíci +3

      My sentiments too!

    • @Chucki7
      @Chucki7 Před 4 měsíci +2

      ​@@crzyfdgMothers xD

    • @lezty
      @lezty Před 4 měsíci

      Even 1600 giving a gm some annoyance.. Is it all about who ends up blundering first? Can they not just positionally or tactically win

    • @naveendennis
      @naveendennis Před 4 měsíci +2

      Tbf, she’s a grandmaster who’s probably playing much lower rated opponents than her

  • @beanie3427
    @beanie3427 Před 4 měsíci +460

    You can see how Anna looks at her Mom while she’s playing how much she loves and appreciates her parents. They have such a lovely and wholesome family.

    • @sadbois
      @sadbois Před 4 měsíci +12

      its so cute

  • @richardli4038
    @richardli4038 Před 4 měsíci +384

    pia has to balance being a mom and a GM here

    • @Zraknul
      @Zraknul Před 4 měsíci +38

      That's okay Anna, now let's never use this again.

    • @sorendk1
      @sorendk1 Před 4 měsíci +2

      @@Zraknul 😄😄

  • @sayleonara1829
    @sayleonara1829 Před 4 měsíci +368

    The dad just calmly smiling in the back and not saying a word is EVERYTHING!

    • @gabor.nadudvari
      @gabor.nadudvari Před 4 měsíci +28

      He played it already in a previous video :) Her dad is more supportive in cow question than Pia.

    • @AlexAnder-ri8ns
      @AlexAnder-ri8ns Před 4 měsíci +31

      @@gabor.nadudvari well Anna once mentioned that her playstyle is more influenced by her dad (aggressive/tactical) than her mom (calm/positional) so I think it makes sense that Juan enjoys the cow opening more than Pia does :)

    • @davidjoseph7142
      @davidjoseph7142 Před 4 měsíci +15

      I think he’s smiling cause he knows that Pia playing the cow means the cows are coming home

    • @scottharvey6892
      @scottharvey6892 Před 4 měsíci +6

      The Dad is awesome.

    • @justinn8410
      @justinn8410 Před 4 měsíci +6

      Oh he did an OOFF when the fork came and Pia was moving the other knight.

  • @cesarlopezmougan2104
    @cesarlopezmougan2104 Před 4 měsíci +67

    “Do you want to play it again?”
    “No, it’s fine now.”
    😂😂😂😂😂
    Pia couldn’t hold it anymore.

  • @merkuti6549
    @merkuti6549 Před 4 měsíci +171

    6:05 dad absolutely chillin, but his reaction to the tripple fork is so good😂

    • @prdoyle
      @prdoyle Před 4 měsíci +2

      Too funny

    • @schmariusapp
      @schmariusapp Před 4 měsíci +13

      He was disgusted af

    • @barlin4972
      @barlin4972 Před 4 měsíci +6

      his reactions are always gold lmao

    • @Bork0r
      @Bork0r Před 4 měsíci +4

      Mom: Houston, we have an ouff…
      Dad: emotional damage!

  • @BMS_
    @BMS_ Před 4 měsíci +97

    6:06 the instant reaction to the blunder is priceless 😂

  • @David-qi1ys
    @David-qi1ys Před 4 měsíci +166

    Pia plays the cow?! How is this not a main channel worthy event?

    • @ruthxk7844
      @ruthxk7844 Před 4 měsíci +2

      True 😂

    • @davidmellish3295
      @davidmellish3295 Před 4 měsíci +5

      I don't get why the extra channel anyway? Why not just have the main channel and show everything on that ? Can anyone explain the logic in having this extra channel and not just showing everything on the one main channel?

    • @ruthxk7844
      @ruthxk7844 Před 4 měsíci +39

      @@davidmellish3295 youtube gives you less money for long videos if people don't watch them whole... here is probably where she posts the streams so that we can watch them; on the main channel she has the videos specially designed for youtube.
      My take is that is Pia herself who asked Anna to post this video here and not in the main channel so less people watch her play the cow😂

    • @AlexAnder-ri8ns
      @AlexAnder-ri8ns Před 4 měsíci +3

      ​@@davidmellish3295 I think it's because this channel focuses more on Stream VODs while the main channel focuses on more elaborate videos

    • @davidmellish3295
      @davidmellish3295 Před 4 měsíci +2

      @@AlexAnder-ri8ns yes I get that this channel focuses on streams and the main channel on more elaborate videos but that still doesn't really answer my question my friend. My question is WHY separate them? Why not show the streams and the elaborate videos all on the one channel?
      Someone else says it's to do with the money and if that's correct then that's understandable

  • @giggergigger1
    @giggergigger1 Před 4 měsíci +71

    Anna; You want to play the cow opening again?
    Mom; NO 😂😂
    lmao your mom is a straight up savage even tho she is a gentle lady😂 love her honesty

    • @belpack8989
      @belpack8989 Před 4 měsíci +4

      As soon as the cow is done, Pia is like "Okay, let me fix this mess, e4".

  • @therascals8237
    @therascals8237 Před 4 měsíci +27

    anna "how are you enjoying it?" pia: 😬

  • @markadams7046
    @markadams7046 Před 4 měsíci +96

    Anna is a bad influence on Pia. 🤣

  • @AndrewBrophy-Romans8.1
    @AndrewBrophy-Romans8.1 Před 4 měsíci +75

    Complete “destroyment.” Like that new word Anna created 👍
    And Anna’s beaming smile while her mom played the Cow was delightful.

    • @macman231
      @macman231 Před 3 měsíci +2

      That must be Anna's new term for Deployment & Destruction LOL

  • @xnick_uy
    @xnick_uy Před 4 měsíci +19

    Anna will never be happier than the day her parents played The Cow opening.

  • @Judep4237
    @Judep4237 Před 4 měsíci +30

    Pia is a quiet assassin 🥷

  • @mittumohanan
    @mittumohanan Před 4 měsíci +16

    11:50
    Pia: "If I can choose to play against it or with it, You know what i would say ..💀💀
    Anna dying inside .....😂😂

  • @arcaneknight9799
    @arcaneknight9799 Před 4 měsíci +18

    Good to see your relationship with your parents. It's a precious thing.

  • @kenmccarty6229
    @kenmccarty6229 Před 4 měsíci +48

    Wow! I never thought your Mom would ever try it. Great clip as usual

  • @Neutralius
    @Neutralius Před 4 měsíci +21

    Some parents have problems with their daughter doing drugs, and some parents have a daughter playing the Cow opening 🐄

  • @harveyloveall7066
    @harveyloveall7066 Před 4 měsíci +17

    I have been playing the COW for about a month. Fun opening. Love watching Pia trying to not say anything bad.

  • @johntatum1951
    @johntatum1951 Před 4 měsíci +11

    Mom did well with the Cow!

  • @bookmouse2719
    @bookmouse2719 Před 11 dny +1

    This is an example of an adorable family interaction.

  • @babyitsnatural
    @babyitsnatural Před 4 měsíci +13

    "You're not leaving without playing the cow one time" LOL 0:10

  • @alwaysprepared
    @alwaysprepared Před 4 měsíci +8

    "Do you want to play it again?'
    No..
    LOL

  • @nabazf8891
    @nabazf8891 Před 4 měsíci +12

    Cow opening is a surprise, it prevents pinnings of the white knights, it provokes h5 and a5 in the early stages of the opening- defence, which are considered dubious moves (except for Carlson), I think it needs more researching.

  • @blizzard2099
    @blizzard2099 Před 4 měsíci +14

    6:05 I had the same reaction 😄. What a nice video. I thought I'd never see Pia play the cow. The tense music was a nice touch ! Whoever edits the videos is doing a great job 👍

  • @jorgec7087
    @jorgec7087 Před 4 měsíci +16

    🤣🤣🤣🤣 great seeing your interactions with your mum and dad, lovely.

  • @Gov.audits
    @Gov.audits Před 4 měsíci +9

    😂😂 "Do you want to play it again?"......NO!😂😂😂

  • @Suranda68
    @Suranda68 Před 4 měsíci +8

    First thing Pia did was moving the knights to better positions ;-)

  • @peaou
    @peaou Před 4 měsíci +7

    I love López's reactions to opponent's bad moves

  • @GigiPerla
    @GigiPerla Před 4 měsíci +11

    Love to see the whole family together! ❤❤

  • @ryanabshier
    @ryanabshier Před 4 měsíci +8

    Pia's just taking all of her time to stress Anna out, returning the favor from last week 🤣 You guys are super fun to watch together!!!

  • @point-bl4nk
    @point-bl4nk Před 4 měsíci +6

    "Mom, short castle!" 🤣

  • @jafar2940
    @jafar2940 Před 4 měsíci +3

    At 6:06 They saw that family fork instantly and chuckled. Love it.

  • @tahoemike5828
    @tahoemike5828 Před 4 měsíci +13

    I can't really explain why this made me smile so much.

  • @RicardGomes76
    @RicardGomes76 Před 4 měsíci +10

    Dad is like: that ma Gal 😏

  • @fabianamatano2512
    @fabianamatano2512 Před 4 měsíci +5

    COW Opening is the only one I do know ❤. I loved this video. Mom is amazing with the Cow. Happy for U Anna.

  • @MikeytheGeek7711
    @MikeytheGeek7711 Před 3 měsíci +2

    I enjoyed your interaction with your mom. She wants so badly to say something nice about the Cow Opening, but she doesn't want to lie.
    It's great that you can share chess with both of your parents. A lot of people have nothing in common with their parents. It's also great that you're always going to have these videos with them to look back on.

  • @ibrahimskandarani118
    @ibrahimskandarani118 Před 4 měsíci +5

    What a beautiful family! I love you and your family. I was smiling all the time as I was watching your dad's face as he watched the game. I love your mom's voice, so calming.

  • @arnoutbaard
    @arnoutbaard Před 4 měsíci +7

    This is so wholesome to watch yet kind of brutal at the same time :D

  • @geekgee
    @geekgee Před 4 měsíci

    This was fun to watch... love the family dynamic.

  • @gandalf8216
    @gandalf8216 Před 5 dny

    Is it weird that I'm watching many of your videos not just because I love chess, but also because I miss my family. I had what you have once, it's really comforting to see it happen for others, if that makes sense? Good on you for appreciating your lovely parents.

  • @warrengranada5084
    @warrengranada5084 Před 4 měsíci

    PRICELESS!!! how can you not be a fan of this family! That's awesome love

  • @rybiryj
    @rybiryj Před 4 měsíci +3

    A chess player doesn't say "Mom, could you swap places with Dad?"
    A chess player says "Mom, short castle, bam bam."

  • @skeres01
    @skeres01 Před 4 měsíci

    Mum is such a gentle and nice person, but so strong as a player. Anna you are very fortunate to have such a great mum.

  • @moosewild4239
    @moosewild4239 Před 4 měsíci +3

    LOL love the way your dad smiled when your mom grabbed that queen. Your parents are legend Anna.

  • @traida111
    @traida111 Před 4 měsíci +29

    you are pumping out the content. this is what we all wanted to see. was Pia so proud of your 5th place she wanted to tribute your win? :D

  • @gentleeyes
    @gentleeyes Před 2 měsíci

    I love your family. I know nothing very little about chess beyond bare basics, but your passion and affability when playing and also when showing us the details is enjoyable to watch. It makes me want to try the cow opening for myself lol

  • @AntoneKiyoshk
    @AntoneKiyoshk Před 4 měsíci

    I love how Anna is so calm all of the time:) Keep up the good work. (To my favorite Chess player and youtuber!

  • @100PercentZelda
    @100PercentZelda Před 4 měsíci +1

    Haven't watch the video yet... but I can't believe what the title says until I actually watch it...

  • @marianosetula5666
    @marianosetula5666 Před 2 měsíci

    im new on the channel, and im loving it! thank you anna, your smile is contagious

  • @user-hz1dv2yc3x
    @user-hz1dv2yc3x Před 4 měsíci +4

    You asked once about what you should call the first variation of the Cow. It definitely should be called the Udder Cow. (Udder is how some people pronounce other; and it also means the mammary gland of a cow. The cow's udder.

  • @ohary1
    @ohary1 Před 3 měsíci +1

    I love all 3 of your reactions at 6:07, lol

  • @bryceb3194
    @bryceb3194 Před 4 měsíci +1

    I loved the immediate & simultaneous expression of shock on each of your faces when your opponent played King E8 😂

  • @ajasja
    @ajasja Před 4 měsíci

    This is the video I was soooo loking forward to.

  • @TheEconomist79
    @TheEconomist79 Před 4 měsíci +4

    Mooooooooooooooorific content. Pia now going to become such a fan that she'll use the cow for all her games. LOL

  • @exdejesus
    @exdejesus Před 4 měsíci

    Pia is SO reluctant to play the cow opening!
    I have a sense that Pia just sees everything on the board, an everything that can happen.
    And that triple fork was sweet!

  • @AthosRac
    @AthosRac Před 4 měsíci +5

    lol, i really like Anna's swedish accent.

  • @laya4372
    @laya4372 Před 19 dny

    6:06 how everyone realiced at the same time is hilarious xD

  • @chenryrex
    @chenryrex Před měsícem

    I love watching your father watching your mother play. His expressions are so telling of his thoughts.

  • @laifehacker
    @laifehacker Před 4 měsíci +6

    I love these parents just as much as Anna🤘😁

  • @streetographer
    @streetographer Před 4 měsíci +12

    Amazing to see the Cramling Cow ! 🐄

  • @aniximander01
    @aniximander01 Před 4 měsíci

    How excited Anna is for Pia to play the Cow is heartwarming.

  • @iV587
    @iV587 Před 4 měsíci

    been waiting for this video!!!!!! YAY

  • @Bermeslivre
    @Bermeslivre Před měsícem

    "Now I'm more relaxed", was kinda funny after the royal fork :D

  • @dansegelov305
    @dansegelov305 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Pia's demeanor is so calm and sweet. But if you mute the sound and focus on the board, she's an absolute savage!

  • @user-lf7ri4ox8c
    @user-lf7ri4ox8c Před 4 měsíci

    Wonderful use of the "cow" by both parents. Thank you both

  • @miss_alaa
    @miss_alaa Před 4 měsíci

    I love this woman , she looks completely quiet when she is really in the battle at the same time

  • @justafriend13
    @justafriend13 Před 4 měsíci +3

    Complete "destroyment".
    Gotta love the Cramlings.

  • @TheGermanObserver
    @TheGermanObserver Před 4 měsíci +10

    Dear Ms. Cramling, it's SO nice to see you extremely excited while your mom playing the cow opening and she is so relaxed. You are a fantastic family. Greetings from Germany.

  • @Keethraxmn
    @Keethraxmn Před 4 měsíci +3

    Anna telling her mom "You need to play a move!" is hilarious.

    • @Radrook353
      @Radrook353 Před 3 měsíci

      Especially how nervously she says it.

  • @paulpavli7206
    @paulpavli7206 Před 4 měsíci +6

    Well played Pia, as Anna's cow opening is fab lol !!

  • @garfieldfarkle
    @garfieldfarkle Před 4 měsíci +1

    It's clear where Anna gets her grace, charm and good cheer from.
    Those are two formidable ladies.

  • @Not_that_Brian_Jones
    @Not_that_Brian_Jones Před 2 měsíci

    This is literally the most adorable family

  • @madddawgg2
    @madddawgg2 Před 2 měsíci

    her excitement about chess is just bizarre to me. i like chess enough but i've never seen someone giddy and excited about it like this. it's so unusual to me. i'm here for it, it's just alien to me.

  • @neoplan6116
    @neoplan6116 Před 4 měsíci +7

    Your mom did such a beautiful job at your tournament and now you torture her with this - so mean 😉🙃😇😂🥰

  • @dtz1000
    @dtz1000 Před 4 měsíci

    "Do you want to play it again?"
    "No, it's fine. Once is enough."

  • @JoeSwallows
    @JoeSwallows Před 4 měsíci +1

    Anna is so excited the witness her mom play the cow

  • @OvercookedOctopusFeet
    @OvercookedOctopusFeet Před 4 měsíci +2

    This 1600 player had no idea they were facing the assembled Legendary Cramling Family!

  • @Tehom1
    @Tehom1 Před 4 měsíci +5

    I'm curious: At 9:25, why not Qa8+ winning the rook?

  • @scottharvey6892
    @scottharvey6892 Před 4 měsíci

    The Cow is "destroyment" (aka, meant to destroy).
    Pia is on edge commentating and so chill playing. "This is a little bit funny move ..." has to be my favorite line in all of chess.

  • @LITANDLEGIT2024
    @LITANDLEGIT2024 Před 4 měsíci

    anna, you are the most smiley person I've ever seen....you always brighten up my day....and of course I adore mum...

  • @elannacrook2431
    @elannacrook2431 Před 2 měsíci

    "If I could chose to play against it or with it, you know what I'd say" made me lose it 😂

  • @aiculture350
    @aiculture350 Před měsícem

    Pia beats the sh1t out of the guy, takes the queen with fork and on top of everything being so polite all the time, I love this contrast

  • @xavierdugas-frenette2469
    @xavierdugas-frenette2469 Před 4 měsíci

    6:00 That Ke8 family reaction is priceless, It's as if you guys saw a car crash.

  • @vincentong1297
    @vincentong1297 Před 4 měsíci +1

    There was a mate in 2 with Qa8+ then Kf6# but hard to spot with time pressure!

  • @immort4730
    @immort4730 Před měsícem

    The cow gambit, where you blunder the opening for a time advantage.

  • @darkstudio3170
    @darkstudio3170 Před 3 měsíci

    Both the cow opening and cow position works well in general

  • @JerrySuneagle
    @JerrySuneagle Před 4 měsíci

    I really wanted to see you play the cow OTB last week in the Tournament.

  • @drakaryscr8890
    @drakaryscr8890 Před 4 měsíci +2

    The family you deserved

  • @quarkraven
    @quarkraven Před měsícem

    Anna: "would you want to play it again?"
    Pia: "it's fine now. now is enough."
    XD XD XD

  • @haruka.h560
    @haruka.h560 Před 4 měsíci +2

    You did it Anna 🎉🎉
    At first she was totally against the idea, but here we are.. 💪
    Next maybe you'll get GM Pia Cramling to play the cow OTB !
    You never know 😂😂

  • @onepiecedingsda7558
    @onepiecedingsda7558 Před 4 měsíci

    Your mother calling the opponents move on Point while thinking about hers is Just incredible

  • @jynxmedia
    @jynxmedia Před 4 měsíci

    This video is more about family than chess. Totally adorable.

  • @guitarzan5328
    @guitarzan5328 Před 4 měsíci

    Whew, damn! When I watched Juan play the cow opening he made it look chill and stupid easy, but watching Pia's gameplay had me on the EDGE OF MY SEAT!!!! 🤯

  • @marcpaters0n
    @marcpaters0n Před 4 měsíci

    "do you want to play it again"
    "no!" 😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @potandpoliticswithmr.broph1420

    Woot!!
    I've been waiting for this.
    I wonder how many moves it yakes her to get from the Cow opening to a board position she actually likes?

  • @idownvotememes
    @idownvotememes Před 4 měsíci +2

    I never thought I would see this day!

  • @jesseramon4880
    @jesseramon4880 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Keep loving ❤️ your parents

  • @trevorarnold540
    @trevorarnold540 Před 4 měsíci

    you should have a king of the hill style tournament against your parents where you all use the cow opening

  • @sorendk1
    @sorendk1 Před 4 měsíci

    "Do you wanna play it agai."Noitsfinenow 🤣😂