I love your mom's commentary, she wears her emotions on her sleeve and gets really excited but also really disappointed or sad when the wrong move is made. That's what makes her commentary so great.

“I truly believed in these moves and I was wrong”. I wish more people could take accountability like this. Love it Anna! We all make mistakes

"they told me my chess was bad but my streaming was good" there's being too honest and then there's straight up flaming a participant xD

I like how he immediately got up and walked away, probably so he wouldn't laugh as well.

2:10 even that guy laughed 😂

It’s sooo much easier to critique from a viewers perspective to say ‘why did you throw’ when you have an engine in front of you

Your response to study more and get better prepared is perfect and bodes well for your future success.

13:50 the mood change of Pia lol

This girl’s positivity is like a force of nature.

There is a strong master from Maryland who routinely plays a3 on move one as White. He crushed me twice with that. It’s not THAT bad. Plus, it also gets Black out of his comfort zone and allows White to steer things into variations he knows.

15:33 "It's best for everyone if I win every game" Totally agree! (But in reality we, of course, learn by our mistakes.) Loved watching you play this tournament; also listening to your fantastic mother, Pia, commentating. Great channel: educational, entertaining, and heart-warming. You are both great ambassadors for the world of chess.

1.a3 is a solid move, it's now "unusual equal" instead of "usual equal". 1.g4 is the only trolling starting move, because it weakens the pawn structure (on the important kingside) so much that a loss is likely. In the words of stockfish: 1.a3 is -0.1 while 1.g4 is -1.7 Therefore masters play 1.a3 way more often than 1.g4

It feels like whenever Anna says "my time management here is so good" she ends up saying "I am so low on time" just a few moves later 😅😅

I really enjoy watching these tournaments, win or lose the entertainment value is insane.

I really enjoy your tournament streams, I'm glad there's another one coming up, can hardly wait. Good Luck.

I think your attitude about improving after a downer event like this one is a good model for the rest of us also - thanks for showing us the way.

These videos are really high quality! So much fun to watch! 😆 We are rooting for you, Anna! Good luck at the next tournament!

Pia's reaction is so heartbreaking, she loves you and she loves good chess performance, and in that moment she saw both don't coexist sometimes

a3 is not a bad move !? Historically it was used by Andersson to defeat Morphy twice in their match in 1859. It sets a little opening trap, if Black plays e5 in reply white can play c4 and play a reversed Sicilian with a move in hand. Many have done this against myself in Blitz. d5 is the most sensible reply, and Black has no problems , but White is still ok.

I really appreciate seeing people bringing more play into the game. There is so much more to be learned and developed if people are willing to do things that seem silly or strange

Bad luck Anna, lots of lessons to learn from this Tournament. Great to see you being so buoyant & positive afterwards but don’t be too hard on yourself as you had way more going on in the background than every other player there. What with having to set up and make sure your cameras were working, doing live streaming for the first time, giving us a run through of every game afterwards twice over, having to get and take meds when suffering from asthma and the hardest part of all, knowing your Grand Master Mum was watching every move you made whilst critically commentating live to an audience that you have worked so hard to get to follow you. Wow!, Bravo Anna, we have to applaud you for putting yourself out there. 👏 You’re definitely going places in this Sport and your hard work and disappointments in Reykjavik will only help you get stronger in the future. My biggest tips to you Anna would be, get more sleep and trust yourself. Great job Anna❤️ Many thanks to the organisers and your opponents for letting you live stream this to us!. 👍 Roll on the next tournament. Burb.T in NZ

I've been looking forward to your recap of this game with you describing your thought process for the moves -- for example, why you decided to keep the light colored bishop. I believe you 100% when you said you'd never throw a game sacrificing pieces for the sake of content. Keep playing the style of chess that you are best at Anna. It's easy for us to second guess moves (with your GM mom and computers) you've made because as the saying goes "hindsight is 20/20". But chess looks so much easier when we aren't the one playing. Best of luck in the next tournament. By the way, the video with the cinematographic style is gorgeous!

Oh my god. you are so inspiring and i almost started crying hearing your end speech about not letting this loss get to you! i don't play chess often but you make me want to play!! thank you so much for your videos, i always love listening to you talk about chess!!

Really enjoyed watching your Reykjavik matches and your Mum's commentary which was very informative. Yes, results could have been better but glad you are keeping a super-positive outlook and gearing up for the next tournament. Looking forward to seeing some of the matches there and hope you are playing a little quicker [!]. Good luck!!

loved following along for this tournament ❤ all your videos are entertaining and informative

I found you a week ago, and instantly I fell in love with your channel (even tho I knew nothing about chess), but now I started to study, so I can better understand your videos, and I am addicted! I never thought one day I could play chess (that’s for smart people) but I am on my way ❤ keep up the great work! Your way of handling this tournament is honestly very inspiring!

I absolutely adore Anna - she is so honest, talented and a brilliant communicator. Who knew chess could be so interesting

A very honest and inspiring video Anna. Although the tournament did not quite go as planned, you will no doubt take away many lessons and implement them in future games. I did not see any "live" content, however, I watched the live videos later. What a great series and what brilliant and insightful commentary from your mother. I am looking forward to seeing your next tournament in the next few days. All the very best with this.

Anna's competitive chess play is maturing right before our very eyes. I am looking forward to seeing Anna's next progression.

I too have had such tournaments. Your outlook speaking about your performance, and desire to persevere motivates me to do the same and have that type of outlook regardless of a dismal performance in competitive play. You have what other content creators lack. Levy and others don't have the nerves for competitive play after becoming a content creator. They're too concerned with fan comments rather than enjoying the game and giving it their best. This is why I frequent your channel more than theirs. You're more real, like Rosen, and that's refreshing.

Excited for the next tournament! Sending all the love and support!

Don't worry Anna, to become better you have to go through failure after failure until you reach your goal. Its just a matter of consistency and hard work

I love your attitude. Mistakes are nothing other than lessons to be learned. This tournament seems to have a lot to learn from. Best wishes!

First live match I've watched. Poor Pia looked like she was watching a funeral.

Mistakes happens! Really enjoyed following your tournament recaps! Hope to see more soon❤

It's so important for you to believe in yourself and commit to your choices. You have been SO right in SO many other games and not followed through and regretted it. More and more, your plan will be correct, and more and more it will be important that you believe in yourself and see it through. Really good, frank, humble analysis of your own play there. GG

“And my opponent had no idea what was going on, he didn’t understand” …..welllllll….. lol

Go Anna go! Love how you share the psychology of the games. Looking forward to the next one.

Hey Anna, I really hope you keep doing this, watching the streams and the recaps were so so fun to watch. It is really something that made me open up to chess, and I really thank you for that. Keep up the good work :)

In 1980 Tony Miles played 1:a6 2:b5 against Karpov and actually did win that game :-).

Es el primer torneo que sigo y me ha encantadooooo!!!!!!! El próximo lo harás mucho mejor! tu puedes!! ya veras!!!👑👑👑muchas gracias!

I really think that right now, you have the best chess content on YT for chess enthusiasts. Your analysis makes the game relatable, even for low rated players like myself, you share on your doubts, motivations, hesitations which other KZfaqrs do too, but you do this in the competitive context of a tournament. This is a better window on the world of chess than almost anything else. I don't mean to say the higher rated players are not capable of this, but they are not as accessible in their delivery. Plus your mum's comments are priceless.

That 90s style ending with music was class, made me smile

"when you are in peace with yourself, nothing can shake you".

Loved so much the ending, loving so much your content!!! Sigue así!!!

great video and you have a fantastic attitude even though it did not turn out as you hoped. Looking forward to watching your next tournament. Strength and Honor!

We need more of it.

I like watching the tournament chess that you upload, i also like the piece sacrifices even if they sometimes don't work out.

Great explanation. The rock sacrifice together with not a second showing the board and explaining after the game left me empty then. Just a minute or two showing the board after the game on the live stream then you truly are a professional.

I managed to watch every game in the Rekjavik tournament and I thought you did great, but the competition was very strong. Looking forward to seeing the Spain tournament in a week or so.

Anna, you rock. Everyone has bad days, bad games. I learn so much from your analyses. Keep them coming, please.

1:34 "Why is people..." I can relate to that little mistake, that happens when you think in Spanish for a moment hahaha

Anna, your determination is inspiring. As you say there are ups and downs, you just have to learn from them and do your best. You are a great player and you'll beat them in the next tournament.

I very much enjoyed your tournament and I am convinced you have some great tournaments to come.

Yeah, Black's queen's bishop is often a problem piece and can't be easily solved simply putting it on b7. The bishop on b7 seldom is well-placed, particularly because e6 needs support.

I am so hyped you are so motivated, it's a joy to see. GOGOGO!

i love watching you play chess and you inspired me to play more chess. thanks for sharing your journey!

Love your attitude! You will learn and grow from this tournament and continue to get better. Wishing the best for you in your journey!

I love and admire how Anna is gaining motivation also from lost games. Getting better means definitely to win and! loose in life, because it's all about learning.

As someone who has quite literally just started to learn chess ( because of your enthusiasm during this competition) I will certainly take your attitude, with me, when I finally play my first game and all games after that one. Thank you so much for posting such great videos.❣

Hope you ll do better soon, and glad you have such amazing experience. I admire you Anna.

I have enjoyed your videos, keep your postive attitude!! You so fortunate to have a great team behind you. You learn more from losing than winning.

Love your approach Anna about not getting discouraged but improving. On the time management, I know it's come of more than once that your mom used to struggle with getting in time trouble. Would be interesting if you've asked her before did she see a big gain in play and rating once she got her time management under control. Would be some incentive to shoot for. You might even get to a point as seeing time management as fun (I'm terrible with endgames. But am better than I was a few months ago. Now, instead of trying to avoid them, I do see them as a sometimes fun goal to improve on).

Go you! You're going out there and giving your best, and that's all we can do! Thanks for sharing your quest with us!

Seeing that your eyeliner isn’t exactly symmetrical makes me feel better about my own eyeliner struggles

Always rooting for you Anna appreciate your candor stay motivated the power be with you

Congratulations for such an excellent analysis of your game, Anna !! Looking now all that happened that day we can understand much better what was on your mind during the game , and your movies seem very logic and well done ! Although your mom was a little disappointed, we were really hoping you would win it !! Studying time management is probably a great idea! You’re a very successful chess player and you give us all a very good example !!

Love the tournaments!!!

14:02 your mom looks so upset, I felt so sad watching that...

Keep on keeping on, Anna! You're an inspiration to many. Better luck at the next tourney, and safe travels in the meantime.

I love Anna's mom. She's so genuine. They make a good duo lol

thank you so much for sharing your insights with your community, I love your content !

I admire the way you turn things around and make positive learning experiences out of less than optimal moves. Go Anna!

So great. A) Your reaction to A3 was amazing. B) I love the recap explaining your aggressive moves. C) Your mom's reaction to G3 made me literally laugh out loud. You're the best.

I am glad that you are not discouraged by this loss but that you learn from it.

Good luck in the next tournaments.We all have bad ones,but your approach is inspiring.

I enjoyed following the tournament. And win or lose, you are always so entertaining! I can't wait for your next one.

That's the opening you're taught not to use in beginner 101. 😲

Aye, deffo work on that time managment, and good luck at the next tournament :)

Looking forward to the next tournament!

Love the recap vids Anna

Thank you for breaking down all of your games for us learners!

Anna and Pia cramlimg are some of the people who are genuinely fun and you have no reason to hate ❤❤

I am glad you are going to hang in there for tournaments. You gain experience with every game, win or lose - AS LONG AS you learn something from it. Tournaments add more pressure but that pressure makes the lessons all the more valuable. You and your mom have the best chess youtube channel - I rarely watch any other chess youtube channel.

Excellent thinking, don't let 1 bad tournament stop you.

Great attitude Anna. Best of luck going forward!

Can't wait to see you compete in the next tournament! Always rooting for you from Italy

Anna, I know this event didn't go as well as you hoped, but yo are a pleasure to watch and learn from. Looking forward to next event!

Sorry you had a bad tournament, Anna. You honesty, as always, is refreshing!

Just keep on rocking, Anna! You’ll get better and better. I believe in You ❤

i dont even play chess but i enjoy watching your videos

her look after he plays the move is priceless!!!

Let's go for the next tournament Anna, you can come back stronger!

You hit the nail right on the head (you saw the point) when you said that you have never played against an a3 opening in a classical game. That is the point! As Magnus has proved over and over again, the opening moves don't matter as much as once believed because for every seemingly bad opening there is sufficient gain made by taking the opponent out of their tried-and-true, comfortable, memorized opening theory and forcing them to play tactically from the start. Magnus has even said the words: "there are no bad opening moves." We all know what he meant.

It can be felt that you enjoy what you do and that its what life is about, keep flowing Anna!

I love this new attitude and strategy to win.

These recaps just have a lovely feel good quality to them. Winning is nice but it’s better to enjoy the journey.😊

I am an amateur player of the game of chess but I have that fear of making bad moves in a tournament and that people see those bad moves. It happened to me in an unofficial tournament, where I lost my queen in the stupidest way possible. Although your game was not the best you have ever had , ypu still have the strenght to show it and move forward, that is to be admired and that is how you progress.

the move g5 was the turning point of this game not sacrificing the exchange you made a mistake with the move g5 and and you tried to right the ship with the sacrifice however it backfired and the compounded the mistake of g5.