Random Strangers In London TRY To Solve IMPOSSIBLE Chess Puzzles

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3 ай бұрын

We sent David Howell out on the streets of London to see if he could find some folks to solve chess puzzles, but with a catch!
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@xn3287 3 ай бұрын

Howell should be a fake GM, no way a grandmaster gets this level of social skills

@linsqopiring6816 3 ай бұрын

@@sidmate13/videos All Australians seem to be like that. Wonder why that is.

@soulfulmaple 3 ай бұрын

he's not Australian he's British and isn't he supposed to be studying to be a lawyer? Heard that in his commentary.@@linsqopiring6816

@tanjinpang 3 ай бұрын

Anish in X be like......

@muazbinanis7378 3 ай бұрын

bro is a commenttator, what do you expect?

@noobdernoobder6707 3 ай бұрын

My picket fence neighbour is a GM. Except when his wife orders him to cut the hedges he seems quite normal and likeable, too.

@saeedjalali7339 3 ай бұрын

Do you play chess? kid: Yeah I play for England.

@minimoogle3335 3 ай бұрын

Me when i see a puzzle?.. Sac the Queen!

@TearTheRoof0ff 3 ай бұрын

That one was an instant Levy

@exKGBagent 3 ай бұрын

God save the queen

@user-cv6ft9oe8c 3 ай бұрын

@@TearTheRoof0ff"sac the queen....can you sac the queen ???o he sac'ed the queen he sac'ed the queen oh he sac'ed the queen.... he said ....he said ....I'm going to the restaurant in Toranto"

@TearTheRoof0ff 3 ай бұрын

@@user-cv6ft9oe8c That whole sequence went through my head lol.

@abyssalocean6399 3 ай бұрын

10 yard penalty

@jeanhuntervega3579 3 ай бұрын

Chess has definitely become modernized and is globally popular again on the internet

@bawseeeee602 3 ай бұрын

Daddy Andrew Tate did that

@shahariarshahed2175 3 ай бұрын

@@bawseeeee602Queen's gambit

@jonathanp89 3 ай бұрын

The Carlson/Niemann drama is what got me into it.

@Art--Deco 3 ай бұрын

Pandemic is what did it

@avalonaura4076 3 ай бұрын

That last puzzle is actually pretty easy. Not necessarily because its easy, but because it's so famous as a study that even amateur chess players might have seen it on instagram and tiktok.

@OttoIncandenza 3 ай бұрын

I've never seen it and I have like a 300 rating and easily solved it. I have beaten my 1500 rated friend before though so idk. Maybe I have good intuition *shrugs*

@PMA65537 3 ай бұрын

It's got so few moves available it's not hard to calc all of them.

@victorfinberg8595 3 ай бұрын

that last puzzle is pretty easy ... not because it's easy you have been watching agadmator ...

@UmaDevi-zg1pd 3 ай бұрын

@@OttoIncandenzabruh either your friend was loosing on purpose of u are not a 300 !! Way way above 300 bro ! Good stuff

@tookaysevon 3 ай бұрын

Give me some David Howell any time. I love this guy.

@maze_s 3 ай бұрын

Please support me

@Pratapan 3 ай бұрын

David Howell acts too modest for a former 2700 player. If GothamChess had David’s rating, he would strut around the streets with his nose high up in the air crashing into every single New York building.

@tomsmith4452 3 ай бұрын

Lol. Very true.

@2020cine 3 ай бұрын

That's why a figure like levi was so needed

@bladekiller2766 3 ай бұрын

Loooool

@linsqopiring6816 3 ай бұрын

@@2020cine/videos They both have their place.

@titusalexander3094 3 ай бұрын

This would get the pin of shame on one of Gotham's videos

@rocker1260 3 ай бұрын

2:00 love that they are playing on Lichess :)

@maze_s 3 ай бұрын

Please support me

@chessonline4848 3 ай бұрын

*she*

@MrWaschbrettbaer 3 ай бұрын

Haha, just wanted to say the same

@RobWirdWachsen 3 ай бұрын

@@chessonline4848 prob a he

@Ragehunter 3 ай бұрын

i also play on lichess))

@Schmated64 3 ай бұрын

I have the privilege of playing the youngster, Rock now and again. He’s a phenomenal player and a nightmare to face.

@linsqopiring6816 3 ай бұрын

Rock is his real name lol?

@simplyphotoshop8035 3 ай бұрын

I was shocked to find out that’s a boy not a girl

@jaswik2023 Ай бұрын

@@simplyphotoshop8035 You're not alone lol

@Itsjaysupreme1 3 ай бұрын

Every city needs a streetclub like FourCorner - big props to James!

@RobinLovechild 3 ай бұрын

James is brilliant and FourCorner is an excellent idea and a welcoming community.

@jamesrichards8584 3 ай бұрын

Thanks man!

@amrittuladhar 3 ай бұрын

When I grow up, I want to be like David Howell. Too bad I’m 7 years older than he is 😭

@AthrunWilshire 3 ай бұрын

The hard one was the only one I got immediately. That pretty much sums up my chess. Overthinking easier stuff and instantly get the harder stuff.

@StartUpwithSid 3 ай бұрын

David is too humble to be a GM. Guys c'mmon you have a 2700 + rated player infront of you. I just love Howell and his way of interaction.

@Chess_Guy_7 3 ай бұрын

3:27 bro said pragg love it ❤️

@ineptec 3 ай бұрын

Here's hoping Pragg can win the candidates.

@Chess_Guy_7 3 ай бұрын

@@ineptec hope for the best 💥

@merdishakki 3 ай бұрын

Jai bhole ki! Jai shree ram! Jai Maa Kali! Jai Hind!

@emranahmed5711 3 ай бұрын

David howell is such a spicy character 😂

@jamesrichards8584 3 ай бұрын

Founder of @fourcornerclub here (dude in the cap). Apologies for my performance. Was baffed to have David just rock up randomly. So great.

@trashl0rd 3 ай бұрын

David's a class act.

@prasetyowidodo8475 3 ай бұрын

it is very interesting to see video content with a public social vibe

@TheAmanov 3 ай бұрын

It took me 20 seconds to solve EASY puzzle. Dead serious, took me in total 3 seconds for both MEDIUM and HARD puzzles.

@lwgaming5464 3 ай бұрын

When i solve a puzzle i first see hikaru's ceiling and if that doesnt work then i watch a video😂

@tejasvashuklaapsb5930 3 ай бұрын

that guy will definitely be a future grandmaster

@darrak1 3 ай бұрын

isn't it a girl? :D

@felixreichmann9295 3 ай бұрын

@@darrak1it's a boy for sure

@linsqopiring6816 3 ай бұрын

@@darrak1Even hearing the voice I thought so until Howell used "he" lol.

@michaeloconnor6264 3 ай бұрын

Ya,the kid in the red shirt should cut his hair,dont want him getting bullied. Just sayin,

@linsqopiring6816 3 ай бұрын

@@michaeloconnor6264/videos Maybe he shouldn't have to cut his hair not to be bullied?

@germanoscheller5095 3 ай бұрын

4:59 GUY???? oh my...

@brainboy6655 3 ай бұрын

had the same reaction😭

@PavanU_ 3 ай бұрын

i didnt realise until i read your comment haha

@JimmyBoosterCrate 3 ай бұрын

I'm a long haired guy myself and I fell for it too 💀

@theoneandonlykk86 3 ай бұрын

Wait, did he call her a guy by mistake or is it really a guy?

@gr8chess 3 ай бұрын

you all need to calm down its not that deep lol

@disco_sugar 3 ай бұрын

nice segment

@lukastux3024 3 ай бұрын

1:39 😂😂😂😂 "I'm pretty good"

@lotniskofan664 3 ай бұрын

everyone who watchs chess content on KZfaq and Twitch and is interested in the game probably has seen the 3. Puzzle with Ra6 before like the little boy. It is a well known puzzle in the chess bubble... my impression

@tomsmith4452 3 ай бұрын

Yup. Paul Morphy composed this puzzle😊

@Pornaphobia1 3 ай бұрын

Dw I just thought hmmm I've seen that but I forgot what to do

@linsqopiring6816 3 ай бұрын

Props to him for volunteering that though. I'd just let them think I was smart lol.

@dylanmeyer6614 3 ай бұрын

I only occasionally do chess puzzles, and I only really do ones from actual games rather than composed ones like the last one, so it took me a min of trial and error in my head to get it. I am 1700 OTB so I would be expected to get it I feel. Howell is a true gentleman.

@tomoasakura 3 ай бұрын

yeah i thought it would be too well-known to be hard :)

@WoWDart 3 ай бұрын

Each of these we're past daily puzzle. Good video idea.

@NicolaeCobzaru 3 ай бұрын

Legend has it that Howell is still in the park playing chess. (he's known for having very long games)

@brians132 3 ай бұрын

I'm around 1,100 level and got the 1st one and the last one fairly quickly. The second one was a little harder, I was inclined to move the rook first for a fishing pole trap checkmate, but didn't notice the potential of the black Queen to then go to d1 and deliver a back rank checkmate on the white King. So the white Queen has to move before the white rook does.

@RafaelKTokoi 3 ай бұрын

I love the last puzzle! If I'm not mistaken it was created by Paul Morphy himself If you ever have to explain what is zugzwang to someone, show them this puzzle. It's also easy to remember how to set the position up 😊

@linsqopiring6816 3 ай бұрын

Pawn promotion in a King and pawn vs king endgame is a better example when the attacking king has opposition. The simpler the example the better for beginner students.

@datasherlock 3 ай бұрын

Where was this event? I'd love to catch-up and play with other chess lovers in London!

@bobbynygaardchrisitansen6874 3 ай бұрын

if you do tactics you see those puzzles all the time. My TT rating is around 2200. the last one if you have never seen it can be tricky if you haven't seen it before.

@MaharshiRay 3 ай бұрын

plz tell me I'm not the only one who got the last one instantly while making a mistake with the first two 😅

@danfrederiksen1607 3 ай бұрын

Nice. Got them all. First one probably took me the longest because I focused on the queen rook options first. I've only played a handful of games but I've done a fair bit of puzzles.

@linsqopiring6816 3 ай бұрын

Yea the first one was harder than the second because of all the distractions.

@dominikmuller4455 3 ай бұрын

The hardest one is quite well known but still very cool

@Man12354 3 ай бұрын

This puzzles very easy all three.

@vik24oct1991 3 ай бұрын

the hardest puzzle here was to guess that long haired kid was a boy, I solved it just before the third puzzle.

@aerialphotographyRDT 3 ай бұрын

Where in London is this please?

@NathanLipetz 3 ай бұрын

The 1st one was really obvious to me

@JD-xw3tj 3 ай бұрын

Weirdly enough I got the easy and hard quickly but overcomplicated the medium one and got it wrong

@jonathanp89 3 ай бұрын

Same 😂

@Youtube_Stole_My_Handle_Too 3 ай бұрын

5:12 yet, he would never be the new Magnus if he had not that much integrity.

@George_Bland 3 ай бұрын

I only got medium can't believe I missed the M1!

@ioan1545 3 ай бұрын

The first one had mate in 1 and a mate in 3. Can you say a forced mate in 3 is a wrong answer?

@abdullahalsabbagh1815 3 ай бұрын

If the idea is to find the quickest way to win I guess you could say it's a wrong answer

@bishalthapa3783 3 ай бұрын

Yeah...Its wrong And its useful in board chess...sometimes you physically cant move 3 pieces so...Finding quick mate is necessary...

@tristan7720 3 ай бұрын

This rook a6 puzzle is way too famous

@linsqopiring6816 3 ай бұрын

Was anyone thinking the answer to the hardest one was something like 1.Ra5 a6 2.Rh5 then the black bishop goes somewhere 3.Rh7 then the black bishop goes somewhere on the same diagonal again. 4.Rxb7 then if the black bishop goes back to b8 to guard against the mate on a7 white plays 5. Rxb8# and if 4.... a5 5.Rxa7#

@moseru131 3 ай бұрын

After 2. Rh5, how can rook move 3.Rxb7 ?

@linsqopiring6816 3 ай бұрын

@@moseru131Thanks for pointing out the error. I've edited it now, so I hope it's right this time.

@uifwastaken 3 ай бұрын

They were both too easy and too known but yea, i love chess content in public:)

@yagamilight1231 3 ай бұрын

Love David 😃😍

@roadtosucces1757 3 ай бұрын

Best commentator here

@knorrkzk.4688 3 ай бұрын

I didn't get the 2nd but I got the 3rd lol

@dniendkdksmd27839 3 ай бұрын

I took 10 sec for all 3 combined

@mr._baum153 3 ай бұрын

That was so easy

@studdpuppy85 3 ай бұрын

I got the first two instantly, the hard one took me one minute. Not too bad I guess.

@amanshukla8740 3 ай бұрын

I was able to solve the easy and hard one but i couldn't solve the medium. 😂

@backdoorguy1 3 ай бұрын

solved all of em within a few secs, I'm not even that strong but these are 1800-2000 level at max

@MagicSmoke11 3 ай бұрын

Nice to hear "Prag" in fav player list from these guys😂❤

@Kwanazaj 3 ай бұрын

I've seen the hard one way too many times

@huybaconhair1508 3 ай бұрын

Miss the easiest puzzle and solve hardest one💀

@Lamcuyp572L 3 ай бұрын

The last puzzle was a famous study by tal right?

@BobChess 3 ай бұрын

I don't know I am right but if I can sacrifice THE ROOK and THE QUEEN. I will do it

@pokemonjynx1019 3 ай бұрын

sunny london

@AkashSingh-tl6bs 3 ай бұрын

4:57 big oopsie

@siddkotharia 3 ай бұрын

It was very easy ...

@11pupona 3 ай бұрын

very easy! I saw all of them in under 5 seconds.

@yassinesafraoui 3 ай бұрын

I solved the hard one in 2 minutes, man it hits hard 🔥

@jonathanp89 3 ай бұрын

Did anyone else manage to solve the easy and hard but not the medium one? That's what I achieved lol.

@mathildewesendonck7225 3 ай бұрын

I‘m a 600 and I‘m really bad at puzzles, but I found the two first ones 😊

@enchanteratsuma9519 3 ай бұрын

That was the easiest thirty pounds I could have won.

@RobinLovechild 3 ай бұрын

£15, although how they say it makes that less than 100% clear. (but I was there)

@dennphilip5021 3 ай бұрын

this guy

@tomoasakura 3 ай бұрын

AYOOO i visited that very same park when I went to london hoping to play street chess and no one was there 🥲

@why_50_5eri0u5 3 ай бұрын

4:01

@tybaltyrant1 3 ай бұрын

Lol I only got the hard one 😅😅

@abdalmonemmohammed3365 3 ай бұрын

Why don’t u guys do this in Italy for example? I don’t see any chess related activities here😂

@pokemonjynx1019 3 ай бұрын

that medium was easier than the easy one

@rg7535 3 ай бұрын

I like the video, but “impossible puzzles”? I hate being that guy, but literally took me less than 10 seconds to solve them.

@enderduck4253 3 ай бұрын

Evidently impossible for the random 1100s and 1400s in London

@brians132 3 ай бұрын

@ 1:27 - his wife probably says the same thing...😆

@EROK1R 3 ай бұрын

I don’t get why rook h3 queen h7 doesn’t work.

@walidovicvald2978 3 ай бұрын

I didn't solve the first one but solved the second and third 😅

@maze_s 3 ай бұрын

Please support me

@personwhoexists7689 3 ай бұрын

Where do I find sunny London?

@RobinLovechild 3 ай бұрын

it's "when" - this was in August 2023

@OkeraBascome 2 ай бұрын

The last one prob the easiest

@itzprogamer1014 3 ай бұрын

I struggled on the Easy one and solved he medium and hard one in like 5 seconds each. How did people miss the medium one just sack the queen for a rook mate

@samueltoro2688 3 ай бұрын

i love chess

@maze_s 3 ай бұрын

Please support me

@husnucihanyucel6300 3 ай бұрын

Nice 👍

@owuorseth4975 3 ай бұрын

I solved all the puzzles 😂😂, I'm I also a future grandmaster?...😅lol

@sebaa1095 3 ай бұрын

Too easy puzzles. I mean yes, third one is trickier but i have literally seen that problem too many times already. Guess i would have look like a genius in this video.

@med7at10 3 ай бұрын

I solved them all and I'm 1200 😢

@tomasbrotanek2839 3 ай бұрын

weirdly enough.... that first one took me the longest. I saw the other ones in a second, because patern recognition

@legendary3952 3 ай бұрын

Same The “easiest” was the hardest to me but I got the others done correctly and pretty fast Bit confused why that is 😜

@KironKabir 3 ай бұрын

Where is this?

@victorfinberg8595 3 ай бұрын

london? certainly england

@KironKabir 3 ай бұрын

@@victorfinberg8595 I meant where in London. I’m from there but I don’t recognise the place

@victorfinberg8595 3 ай бұрын

@@KironKabir well, if you really want to know, and nobody gives you the real answer, and all you have is my guesses, then try searching "where does david howell play chess"

@user-je8ly8uk6v 3 ай бұрын

That were 3 puzzles that I saw immediately (1600). These puzzles should be solves easiely with a bit thinking 😂

@JadenYukiBruceLee 3 ай бұрын

Weirdly the last one was easiest for me probably because not many choices then second to last was second easiest and the first one took me the longest still though found all pretty quick my brain does like computer

@xxx333mmm 3 ай бұрын

these are easy not impossible

@karthikkamathp 3 ай бұрын

I got the last puzzle correct, but missed the first two😂

@muchograndeyolatengo 3 ай бұрын

Yeah I also found the last one the easiest for some reason. I think it has something to do with the fewer options and also how fast you can rule them out one by one.

@tomoasakura 3 ай бұрын

I thought morphy's puzzle would be too famous to be hard :/

@attention_shopping 3 ай бұрын

ez puzzles

@pacisking 3 ай бұрын

feel like the third one was easier than the second one

@Dr_Cardiologist_99 3 ай бұрын

Nah bro

@linsqopiring6816 3 ай бұрын

This *guys* going to be a superstar. Surprised me lol.

@k4v4x 3 ай бұрын

„1100 rapid so its pretty good“ saying that to a 2600 otb GM hurts XD guy needs a reality check

@Diffusion8 3 ай бұрын

Ba6 immediately

@ParkChunDae 3 ай бұрын

eh i solved the hard puzzle the fastest and the easy one the slowest

@santishorts 3 ай бұрын

"I'm rated 1100 on 10 minutes so I'm pretty good" lol, no mate, you would get demolished at a chess club.

@garthowen8292 3 ай бұрын

Yeah but he's had 2 beers

@timwattrus7886 3 ай бұрын

He was obviously being sarcastic

@Stephen-N 3 ай бұрын

calm down kid, he is better than like 90% of the population if you think the amount of people that don't play and someone who has played a few games would be around 500-1000. no need to try and talk down to him because someone at a chess club would be him.