How I Beat an IM at 16 (My Best Game)

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  • čas přidán 28. 05. 2024
  • This is a full game analysis of one of the best games of my life, which i played at the age of 16 when I beat an IM rated 2498 at the time. Hope you enjoy the video!
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    00:00-02:50 Background
    02:50-42:35 Game Analysis
    42:35-43:07 Outro
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Komentáře • 515

  • @gaynorbanham7569
    @gaynorbanham7569 Před rokem +171

    Anna, I am 70 and have been playing chess for one year. I have had to learn and remember so much before I could even think about forming a PLAN! Your video about forming a plan in the middle game helped me so much. You are delightful and a solid teacher. Thanks, Gaynor

    • @blindknitter
      @blindknitter Před rokem +8

      Wonderful to hear you're learning! Never too late to love chess. Hope you're having fun.

    • @akshitmannan8718
      @akshitmannan8718 Před 7 měsíci

      pedo

    • @joeremus9039
      @joeremus9039 Před 3 měsíci

      Thank you Anna, I'm glad you got that victory. Please show us some more games, and I hope you play some more classical chess and get an IM or GM title.

    • @peterhanna8645
      @peterhanna8645 Před 2 měsíci +1

      I am surprised that you can learn the game at aged 70 years. You must have learnt earlier?

    • @tua7582
      @tua7582 Před 2 měsíci +5

      Why wouldn't she? Who taught you such limiting beliefs?? There are plenty of octogenarians obtaining their PHDs nowadays

  • @RockyTremblay
    @RockyTremblay Před rokem +288

    Your joy, enthusiasm and honesty is infectious Anna. You are a gift to all of your followers.
    Stay happy. Stay well.

    • @MikkoRantalainen
      @MikkoRantalainen Před rokem +3

      I totally agree. Half a year ago, I would have never imagined I'll be watching videos about chess but here I'm after finding her channel.

    • @joebloggs5679
      @joebloggs5679 Před rokem +2

      But her accent is so californian 😑

    • @larrym14
      @larrym14 Před rokem

      Exactly, well said.

  • @moxiematt
    @moxiematt Před rokem +579

    I love your streaming work but part of me still wants to see you go after that GM title!

  • @borislaa
    @borislaa Před rokem +151

    I'm not playing chess at all, but I watched the whole video and you seemed so passionate and such great analysis that I want start playing chess now. Really good job Anna!

    • @ClintonDawkins
      @ClintonDawkins Před 11 měsíci +4

      It's not as easy as she makes it look.

  • @blakejhonshen2710
    @blakejhonshen2710 Před rokem +30

    Imagine beating an opponent with a rating 300 points above yours with a sick knight sac. Nice win!

  • @coolcat23
    @coolcat23 Před rokem +136

    Belated congratulations! You've played beautifully and I'm glad your opponent took the loss so well. Thanks heaps for talking us through your thoughts and let us experience this proud moment for you.

  • @Jb-ek2hs
    @Jb-ek2hs Před rokem +11

    This is one of the best educational chess videos I've seen. Perfect blend of general and positional knowledge and insight. Anna covered it all, from the general stratgey of the opening theory, the general strategy at certain points of the game, specific reasons for particular moves, and insight into her thinking as well as her opponent's. A great video for "how to get better at chess" especially for a hobbyist player such as myself, who quite frankly, could care less about what Stockfish considers to be the best move order. I know these type of videos aren't for everyone, but I hope she'll continue to put them out with some regularity.

  • @georgesmith4314
    @georgesmith4314 Před rokem +36

    Anna, you are much easier to follow when explaining the moves than most CZcams videos I have watched. I’m glad I found your channel and look forward to more videos with your excellent and delightful instruction.

  • @dowaliby1
    @dowaliby1 Před rokem +24

    Inspired play for a player of any age, let alone a 16 year old playing an IM. It was because Anna was able to "think out of the box" we call a chess board that she was able to pull it off. The knight sacrifice in that position is one of the most brilliant moves I've seen.

  • @robertakerman3570
    @robertakerman3570 Před rokem +41

    Perfectly narrated. Even I could follow. Yes please do more.

  • @TravelWithRandyAndVenus
    @TravelWithRandyAndVenus Před rokem +46

    Your way of retelling this is so great. I love how you explain what you were thinking and talk about what would have been a better move. Also, you just seem so happy whenever you are talking about chess. I wish I could play chess well enough to be worth your time to play. :)

  • @patrickeul
    @patrickeul Před rokem +12

    Yes, make more. The analysis is great. Been playing 3 years, every day and your vids are getting me through a plateau. Thank you.

  • @gtjons2880
    @gtjons2880 Před rokem +12

    Great video. Loved it. I enjoyed that you went really in depth in this video- hopefully you do more videos like this.

  • @kmunson007
    @kmunson007 Před rokem +12

    Really enjoyed the deep analysis. The way you explain it is perfect to me and I really learn a lot when you do this type of video. Its long but worth the time!

  • @daveb1177
    @daveb1177 Před rokem +8

    I really enjoy these. I like that you explain the thought process. It gives me an idea of what I should be looking for. Nice win by the way.

  • @sajalbrozario2412
    @sajalbrozario2412 Před rokem +4

    Well, I love your game analysis and the way you describe every situation. I want to watch more tournament analyses like this. Really enjoyed the video and loved your smile! 🖤

  • @hulkslayer626
    @hulkslayer626 Před rokem +6

    Wow! Absolutely LOVE how you "played through" the different possibilities. Helped show me soooooo many things I didn't see 😊

  • @samfisherniallcase5692
    @samfisherniallcase5692 Před rokem +51

    Awesome game and analysis!

  • @Jonesiblitz
    @Jonesiblitz Před 4 měsíci +1

    Your story telling of games is amazing! Your skill to fully explain the whole picture so anyone can understand what is going on helps so much.

  • @naterichards1118
    @naterichards1118 Před rokem +5

    Really loved the in-depth view point into your games it really captures the passion and creativity of chess

  • @GeekonaBike
    @GeekonaBike Před rokem +2

    I luv hearing your thinking behind the positions & move, so yes more of this.

  • @efthorpe
    @efthorpe Před rokem +20

    What a wonderful educational video. I could watch it over and over again and learn something new every time. Thank you, Anna. Please make more of these type of videos.
    2018 was only 4 years ago. It feels like a lifetime ago.

  • @wiley3840
    @wiley3840 Před 7 měsíci

    Thanks Anna! I loved seeing this video. I'm learning so much from your channel--all your vids! Yes, I'd love to see more tournament games. But all your content has helped me so much. I learned a lot the other day from watching you and your Mom play. You are both so wonderful to watch. What a treat :) I truly have become better at chess since discovering your channel a couple weeks ago!

  • @georggast6398
    @georggast6398 Před rokem +4

    Great game and great explanation of your plans. This shows how to forge and execute plans in chess! Thanks a lot for the video! 😊

  • @almost2good
    @almost2good Před 11 měsíci +3

    At four times your current age, I use chess to exercise my brain…your teaching style and the speed you talk are absolutely perfect for me…I loved the way you described this game…the weakness of certain positions, the strengths, the alternative moves and their likely outcomes just jump starts my learning. Anna your joy, authenticity and enthusiasm are icing on the cake. I am learning so much. Thank you and please continue.

  • @smarcaigh3525
    @smarcaigh3525 Před 10 měsíci

    Thanks Anna, I love your enthusiasm and positivity. I really enjoy your analysis of games, I feel like I am learning loads and my game is definitely improving. Please do more!

  • @npmerrill
    @npmerrill Před rokem +10

    Highly educational analysis - and a great victory! Thanks so much for your contributions to the chess community.

  • @seanwoodburn2616
    @seanwoodburn2616 Před rokem +2

    I enjoyed this immensely as I was able to follow and learned a lot.
    Thanks!

  • @arthurallen8251
    @arthurallen8251 Před 29 dny

    That was great Anna, thanks for sharing that success with us. Tremendous fun to watch too. Please do more. Best wishes and good luck.

  • @eadwig7566
    @eadwig7566 Před rokem +4

    Really interesting game. Would love to see more of your D4 openings and explanations as to how you deal with black's responses, as I prefer D4 myself but often get into trouble within just 10 or 12 moves - usually when trying to transition out of the opening into the middle game. I often castle Queen's side as you did in this game but I find it a two-edged sword, giving aggressive counter play (and sometimes winning a tempo) but at the price of a relatively vulnerable king. I can't express how impressed I was with your cool defence of the king in a position where I'm sure I would have crumbled under the pressure.

  • @amaarquadri
    @amaarquadri Před rokem +5

    Great game! Loved the detailed analysis.

  • @RevYars
    @RevYars Před rokem

    Wow, excellent video and thanks heaps for all the explanation. Belated congratulations on your win!

  • @joejacquesschulz8514
    @joejacquesschulz8514 Před rokem +12

    That kind of miscalculation as described by you (when you miss that after some moves a pivotal part of the position has changed [too] ) is very common. Grandmaster Krogius, who was also a certified psychologist, described that in his book on psychology in chess.

  • @Marvelmind_
    @Marvelmind_ Před rokem +53

    I was like "She won't sacrifice this knight. Holy damn she actually did it !" Nice video.

  • @JimmeeWong
    @JimmeeWong Před rokem +1

    I really like the way you explain the possibilities as you go a along and reference typical or untypical play.

  • @vintagejake
    @vintagejake Před rokem +6

    Great game and great story too Anna! I was on pins and needles even though I already knew you had won!

    • @UTU49
      @UTU49 Před 2 měsíci

      I was on pins and forks...

  • @normana264
    @normana264 Před rokem +2

    Love your personality and enthusiasm for adventure in learning and teaching. Yes love to see you teach through previous game analysis. Weeeeeeeeeh!😌

  • @glennsavh
    @glennsavh Před rokem +20

    What an amazing feeling this must have been for you! To be victorious against an IM rated 350+ higher than you! Wow! 😊Thanks for this. Yes, please more videos like this analysis!

  • @swalter36
    @swalter36 Před rokem

    I loved the in depth analysis!! Keep it up!

  • @kevincombes3159
    @kevincombes3159 Před rokem

    I really enjoy your in depth analysis and educational content. I'm learning a lot from it! Please continue.

  • @joeremus9039
    @joeremus9039 Před rokem +1

    Thank you so much for this wonderful game. I appreciate as well your help for us beginners. Have a happy year ahead.

  • @mynameisericm
    @mynameisericm Před rokem

    Anna your chess playing attitude is excellent ; like a brave warrior you don't seem to have much fear ; often the purpose is not to win or lose - but to improve (and help your opponents to improve) ; there might be many ways to improve .

  • @russpalmeri
    @russpalmeri Před rokem +1

    Nicely done!! Beautiful game, well explained.

  • @MarkLuyk
    @MarkLuyk Před rokem

    What a wonderful game, and you explained it so well.
    I really enjoyed that, Anna!
    Thank you!

  • @tomriley5790
    @tomriley5790 Před rokem +4

    Well done Anna! I'm glad you're opponent realised what a moment it was for you and made it special for you. So impressive!

  • @diyardiyar7836
    @diyardiyar7836 Před rokem

    It’s so great that you can share all the moves that you could have done then the move that you did I like it so much thank you for sharing it

  • @OlleJonasson-pr8lu
    @OlleJonasson-pr8lu Před 6 měsíci +1

    ..I also like very much to see both your parants give lessons and show there matches thay have done. Cramilngs/Bellon are grait !!!

  • @chrisgeo1642
    @chrisgeo1642 Před rokem

    I really enjoy your content, I just started trying to learn how to actually play and I find your videos incredibly helpful but I just adore your accent. It’s just charming I can hear the Swedish and the Spanish and in a strange way it’s really soothing. But as far as my game goes I just started a few weeks ago really trying to understand it and I am almost at 1000 largely due to watching your analysis and game play. Thank you so much.

  • @Belfastchild1974
    @Belfastchild1974 Před rokem

    Nice game and beautifully finished. I can fully understand the happiness. As a draughts player, I have won a few times against Grand masters in blitz games, but never yet in a regular game.

  • @ivybridge4054
    @ivybridge4054 Před 3 měsíci

    This should be the mandatory first video to watch for your channel; like a couple of the moves, I did out of order but now realize it really would make the rest of the videos even more enjoyable

  • @michaelgermishuizen-li4qo
    @michaelgermishuizen-li4qo Před 11 měsíci

    It's always exciting to see long castle in d4 openings. I would've enjoyed it only seeing the moves unfold. However It was awesome hearing your voice and thoughts during the game for an entire 43 minutes straight😅. Il definitely try to squeeze as many of your videos in along with my own games as my data will allow.

  • @jameswright5627
    @jameswright5627 Před rokem +2

    Amazing game. Would love to see more videos like this one

  • @Gotyapaco
    @Gotyapaco Před 2 měsíci +1

    Nice instructive game. Well explained. You convinced me to subscribe.

  • @william6171
    @william6171 Před rokem +8

    Anna, thinking 10moves deep:
    then I have *simply* Qg8 check, then this, then it's a checkmate in 8 moves 39:52
    Me, who can't even boil an egg without setting the kitchen on fire:
    Oh yes, simply. Obvious move.

    • @DarthVader-wk9sd
      @DarthVader-wk9sd Před rokem

      I don't know what chess skill has to do with cooking but sure

    • @peterhanna8645
      @peterhanna8645 Před 2 měsíci

      ​@@DarthVader-wk9sdmy academically brilliant sister couldn't do either???

  • @joelgeorge5816
    @joelgeorge5816 Před 9 měsíci +2

    This was a great analysis of your game. I wonder though if he played Rc8 then he would have won I guess he didn't think a 16 yr old could beat him. Amazing work Anna. this type videos really helpful.

  • @dmw0077
    @dmw0077 Před rokem +4

    Yes to more analysis. This was awesome.

  • @chrissollett1
    @chrissollett1 Před 6 měsíci

    These analyses of games are really interesting, thank you

  • @EnricoMontalto
    @EnricoMontalto Před rokem +10

    I can stay here listening her explanations literally for hours. She is so energetic and positive and so clear that is impossible to retain a smile. Thanks Anna!!!!

  • @johnjohannes5954
    @johnjohannes5954 Před rokem

    GG Anna ! Looking forward to see other of your games

  • @alvinharp3437
    @alvinharp3437 Před rokem

    Very entertaining, thanks for sharing! Amazing

  • @theUroshman
    @theUroshman Před 10 měsíci

    At 34:33, if he goes R:b2, you also had Rc8+, and when he takes it with his rook, you go Qc8+, which he has to defend with Qf8. After you exchange queens on c8, you capture his last remaining rook on b2, and you end up with a King, a rook on h1, and 5 pawns against his King and 3 pawns! Anyway congrats for the awesome game you played against a strong IM!!! You are real pleasure to follow! Keep iup the good work, Anna!!!

  • @rustyshan8477
    @rustyshan8477 Před rokem

    Brilliant knight move in the end, tons of think-ahead on that one move. Well done.

  • @markj228
    @markj228 Před rokem

    Hi Anna, thank you for sharing such a great moment in your chess life… With such great detail!
    What a marvelously played game… All the way to the end!

  • @free100m
    @free100m Před 3 měsíci

    I don't really play chess anymore (lots of other board games, though), but I find your videos fascinating and I learned a lot from this one. It took me a minute and a half and I didn't predict everything afterwards correctly, but I did realize that move would put the opponent in a hopeless position. I guess it's easily missed because it is counter-intuitive unless you understand the damage it does to the opponent's position. And I would likely not have thought along those lines if I hadn't watched several of your others videos. Something, which I will keep doing, as I really love the strategic explanations and the way you demonstrate the emotions that go into it. Keep up the good work! 🙂PS: Not to be negative, but the reason just is, it isn't because. ;-)

  • @LeeviHachmann
    @LeeviHachmann Před rokem +1

    one of my favorite chess videos I have ever seen on youtube.

  • @aximilian15
    @aximilian15 Před rokem +2

    I really like your chess commentary, i would love to see more if you have the time

  • @TomasRozic
    @TomasRozic Před 2 měsíci

    Well played Anna!!! Que jugada la del final!! Genia total beso

  • @graemeanderson1851
    @graemeanderson1851 Před 9 měsíci +2

    As a 900 player, I found this so helpful. The pace of the video was something that I could keep up with. Thank you so much.

  • @davidpizzarro7714
    @davidpizzarro7714 Před rokem +2

    Great video, Anna!

  • @kabuki2804
    @kabuki2804 Před rokem +2

    I loved this,I’d like more game analysis pls ^~^

  • @kunibald128
    @kunibald128 Před 9 měsíci +1

    I initially thought: "43 minutes? No way I am going to watch it all". And instead this was so thrilling that I could not possibly stop watching for a second. Congratulations for the great communication skills.. and of course for the great win! :)

  • @user-zc1kb9rj2v
    @user-zc1kb9rj2v Před rokem

    This recap was so interesting, thank you

  • @bradjunes1610
    @bradjunes1610 Před rokem +1

    Extremely well liked.. What a great set of moves.

  • @Loriblu97
    @Loriblu97 Před rokem +2

    thank you for showing us the game Anna

  • @jackbrondwin1804
    @jackbrondwin1804 Před 9 měsíci

    Loved the analysis .

  • @andriskrumins6052
    @andriskrumins6052 Před 8 měsíci

    Great analysis, thank you.

  • @drnomad16
    @drnomad16 Před 4 měsíci

    This was wonderful to follow your thought process!

  • @andrewmays3988
    @andrewmays3988 Před rokem

    Go girl!! Give them something to talk about!!! Love to watch you play and comment on games you play with anyone!!😇

  • @-cMc-
    @-cMc- Před rokem

    The analysis is amazing more content like this 😊

  • @ambizytl
    @ambizytl Před rokem

    Very interesting and want to see more like this!

  • @LeonCoaching
    @LeonCoaching Před rokem

    Such a crazy game,Congrats!!

  • @forati
    @forati Před rokem +1

    Amazing, Anna... Great game!

  • @BorisNoiseChannel
    @BorisNoiseChannel Před rokem

    I learned a lot, watching this. Thanks!

  • @ev8041
    @ev8041 Před rokem +5

    This game is so impressive. Congratulations!!!

  • @richardmorschel6266
    @richardmorschel6266 Před rokem

    Very helpful! Thanks!

  • @unauthorized664
    @unauthorized664 Před rokem

    Great game thank you for sharing it.

  • @svenjonsson4275
    @svenjonsson4275 Před 3 měsíci

    Hi Anna thanks for your streams I love hearing how your thinking. And beat a IM at age of 16 is si Amazing, more streama like this please

  • @nuckingfuts7688
    @nuckingfuts7688 Před rokem

    I could listen to you explaining 1000 games. The way your mind works is amazing. And I love your voice haha. Anyway. Great video Anna. 😎✌️

  • @jimgoshorn6182
    @jimgoshorn6182 Před rokem

    Enjoyed the game and would really appreciate more game analysis

  • @eightoneeightcontemporaryp6476

    Yes, game analysis! thank you!

  • @mohamedtareksakr7680
    @mohamedtareksakr7680 Před rokem +1

    Great game 🤩 wish we can see the evaluation bar and if you can put the PGN that would be great 🙏 and thank you 👋

  • @jamesehoey
    @jamesehoey Před rokem

    Your a joy to watch. super upbeat and passionate

  • @dronai
    @dronai Před rokem

    Yes more tournamengt games please ! Great stuff !!

  • @skink200
    @skink200 Před rokem +1

    Good stuff! Never played but I learned more in the last 45 minutes than in my entire life

  • @danielb4560
    @danielb4560 Před rokem

    Awesome recap!

  • @clintonmreid
    @clintonmreid Před měsícem

    Crazy idea castling queen side. Love it.

  • @PatrickPoet
    @PatrickPoet Před rokem

    I LOVED this analysis

  • @jasperjones6857
    @jasperjones6857 Před rokem +1

    This is a really informative video .I found your surprise move, but because I'm an average player, I couldn't see all the moves to finish the game.

  • @danielseguin913
    @danielseguin913 Před rokem +1

    Very nice game. You explain very well, clearly, and at a good pace. A bit a lot of ads though ;-) but it's not that bad. Thanks for sharing. I enjoyed your video.

  • @FunkyJungo
    @FunkyJungo Před rokem +1

    You are so shining, I'm so happy to see you and your games. If we ever met on the board, I probably should close my eyes, cause I'm fall in love and lose the game on the spot)))) no chances)))