I Challenged the National Chess Champion. It Was Insane.

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I travelled to the southest point of Sweden to play chess against GM Nils Grandelius, the strongest chess player in Sweden. My only goal was to beat Nils in 1 game and this became a tougher challenge than I thought. Hope you enjoy the video!
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  • @AnnaCramling
    @AnnaCramling10 ай бұрын

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  • @rdiehls

    @rdiehls

    10 ай бұрын

    Anna, your jacket is cool. Who makes it??

  • @tapuout101

    @tapuout101

    10 ай бұрын

    omg, Anna you had that 1st game.

  • @lowlymike

    @lowlymike

    10 ай бұрын

    Chess by the seaside & in a lighthouse, quite exciting to watch & witness the joy of it all.❤

  • @lloydwilliams4368

    @lloydwilliams4368

    10 ай бұрын

    Why wasn't the Cow openning used?

  • @AB-tc8lx

    @AB-tc8lx

    10 ай бұрын

    You should have tried the cow. I'm still using the cow with my phone computer. And I beat the phone every time.

  • @isoquiel
    @isoquiel10 ай бұрын

    -"I'm the strongest chess player in Sweden" -"And I'm Anna."

  • @pugsnhogz

    @pugsnhogz

    3 ай бұрын

    I keep coming back to this comment, because I dislike breathing

  • @im_Sarma

    @im_Sarma

    2 ай бұрын

    @@pugsnhogz 🤣

  • @hallusia9940
    @hallusia994010 ай бұрын

    Nils is such a nice guy, it's always nice seeing him in interviews and such so this was a nice suprise. Hope he will brake the 2700 barrier one day.

  • @noplays2480

    @noplays2480

    10 ай бұрын

    How hard is it to spell break

  • @peekay4

    @peekay4

    10 ай бұрын

    @@noplays2480 How hard is it not to be a jerk

  • @pranjal6593

    @pranjal6593

    10 ай бұрын

    ​@@noplays2480shut up or I'll brake u

  • @Qyr3

    @Qyr3

    10 ай бұрын

    He is indeed and somehow looks very much like Haywire from Prison Break :D

  • @ddos87

    @ddos87

    10 ай бұрын

    so true, seems like an outstanding guy. i actually really enjoyed their back and forth. i hope they name more content together.

  • @Spartan1312
    @Spartan131210 ай бұрын

    Now you just need to beat the strongest player in Norway :)

  • @thegoldstandard721

    @thegoldstandard721

    10 ай бұрын

    Magnus 😂

  • @Natefirethemagnets

    @Natefirethemagnets

    10 ай бұрын

    I would say the world, I still think he is better than Ding.

  • @JimmyBoosterCrate

    @JimmyBoosterCrate

    10 ай бұрын

    @@Natefirethemagnets /r/woooosh

  • @batto736

    @batto736

    10 ай бұрын

    she already beat wirtual though

  • @topercaker2646

    @topercaker2646

    10 ай бұрын

    lmao, good one

  • @zapatafa
    @zapatafa10 ай бұрын

    Anna dressed as death from Ingmar Bergman's Seventh Seal. I love it!!!! Very iconic filmography.

  • @jqxok

    @jqxok

    10 ай бұрын

    This was my first thought exactly.

  • @Meme_God_Killer

    @Meme_God_Killer

    9 ай бұрын

    LOL Kind of a mashup of Legally Blonde and the Seventh Seal

  • @bninad1

    @bninad1

    9 ай бұрын

    exactly what i thought... :)

  • @stevedonnelly8989

    @stevedonnelly8989

    8 ай бұрын

    Nils looks a little bit like the knight too.....

  • @Kubooxooki

    @Kubooxooki

    7 ай бұрын

    You beat me to it! (y)

  • @zathras11b53
    @zathras11b5310 ай бұрын

    Typical of Anna, she loses 24 of 25 games and feels positively about it. She obviously learned a lot during those losses to such a highly ranked player.

  • @JimmyBoosterCrate

    @JimmyBoosterCrate

    10 ай бұрын

    I too would feel very positively about winning a game out of 25 against Nils Grandelius.

  • @kainovll

    @kainovll

    10 ай бұрын

    She’s a wfm going up against gm nils grandelius what do you expect man

  • @vedangarekar1390

    @vedangarekar1390

    10 ай бұрын

    ​@@kainovllHow many chess pros would feature in such a video facing a steep edge themselves? Not many I think and that's why Ann's work here is pretty strong of herself as the other commenter mentioned.

  • @williamnolan5650

    @williamnolan5650

    10 ай бұрын

    @@kainovllThink the comment was on a relatively positive note and benevolent. It's difficult sometimes to understand fully where someone is coming from when not face to face. There's no tone of voice, eye contact, social cues, vibes, etc. People who learn the most tend to have made the most mistakes along the way. Like in Chess for example. People who never played never made a mistake. People who play the most have made alot of mistakes. A mistake is bad when nothing is learned from it The only man who never makes a mistake is the man who never does anything. - Theodore Roosevelt

  • @filipsoderberg3621

    @filipsoderberg3621

    10 ай бұрын

    i would be happy to draw one game out of 100

  • @ariadnepyanfar1048
    @ariadnepyanfar104810 ай бұрын

    What a great sport Nils is, going for 6 hours straight in the rain so Anna can finally get a win in against him. Very generous to Anna and to us. Also doing some coaching and debriefing I see.

  • @MorningNapalm

    @MorningNapalm

    8 ай бұрын

    I heard that they played for another 36 hours after that, so that she could get another win. But she is still my favourite female player, so much fun.

  • @jeroenneve5807
    @jeroenneve580710 ай бұрын

    Someone told me: Nils just wants to play chess. No matter what or how, if you plays chess, he is happy. I didn't realise he (and Anna!) would take it to these extremes!

  • @thebigbail
    @thebigbail10 ай бұрын

    Anna’s great attitude and personality bring happiness to the world.

  • @johns7530

    @johns7530

    9 ай бұрын

    So true. I am not very good at chess, but just listening to her always makes me feel better/happier. A truly delightful young woman, I wish more people had her happy energy and personality.

  • @stever.9925

    @stever.9925

    8 ай бұрын

    I love how she smiles WITH her eyes. I'm happy that she is doing something that she loves - playing chess.

  • @piratemercenaryhajrudin6893

    @piratemercenaryhajrudin6893

    8 ай бұрын

    Any way Anna and Pia can teach me chess? 😢

  • @MW-lw4ek
    @MW-lw4ek10 ай бұрын

    Nils seems like a nice chap. Was a pleasure to watch you guys play.

  • @kappkapter2419
    @kappkapter241910 ай бұрын

    Absolutely LOVING your "tour of Sweden" videos. Keep up the great vibes and kind heart...hugs from Minnesota, USA

  • @michaelbauers8800

    @michaelbauers8800

    10 ай бұрын

    Another person from Minnesnowta. Welcome. I live out state now, though.

  • @elemileTLDR
    @elemileTLDR6 ай бұрын

    What a kind, patient gentleman. I MUCH prefer this than trash talking

  • @thewickerman4083
    @thewickerman408310 ай бұрын

    I love watching Anna play chess. Win, lose or draw her enthusiasm for the game is lovely to see.

  • @gauravdube8133
    @gauravdube813310 ай бұрын

    Sea sound in the background is just perfect and compliments your chess setup. Unique and good setup and liked the games. Keep it up!

  • @XxKidnoffxX
    @XxKidnoffxX10 ай бұрын

    6 hours of chess with a GM. 1 draw and 1 win. I'm sure you learn a lot, it's really cool. If I played him until I win, we should play for YEARS lol

  • @karlschneider5283

    @karlschneider5283

    8 ай бұрын

    Nah, just have to stay awake longest. :)

  • @anonymustarrasque3550
    @anonymustarrasque355010 ай бұрын

    I have to admit - just based off how much he seems to enjoy Chess and is ready to play a couple of lighthearted games for fun - I was cheering for Nils instead of Anna despite the fact that she's one of my favorite KZreadrs and streamers.

  • @rudolfsvensson8774
    @rudolfsvensson877410 ай бұрын

    Strong "The Seventh Seal"-feel about this game.

  • @tripninick8597

    @tripninick8597

    5 ай бұрын

    playing beside the sea!

  • @jamesnotsmith1465
    @jamesnotsmith146510 ай бұрын

    Nils tactics are amazing. He makes sacrifices look like blunders.

  • @sgwa11

    @sgwa11

    3 ай бұрын

    That first double rook sacrifice blew my mind

  • @lewisgiles8855
    @lewisgiles885510 ай бұрын

    Super fun watching these two! Two high level players absolutely enthralled by a challenge. Thier facial expressions say it all!

  • @DavidAlfredoGuisado
    @DavidAlfredoGuisado10 ай бұрын

    Anna, born and raised in Spain... moved to Sweden when she was 11, great chess player and a positive spirit all around.

  • @phillipemery5199

    @phillipemery5199

    10 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the backstory of anna. I thought she was swedish born and raised

  • @DavidRodriguez-hh6kx

    @DavidRodriguez-hh6kx

    10 ай бұрын

    Anna speaks Spanish?

  • @kaschelander

    @kaschelander

    10 ай бұрын

    Her father is spanish, so yes.@@DavidRodriguez-hh6kx

  • @erik....

    @erik....

    10 ай бұрын

    @@phillipemery5199 she is basically raised swedish because her mom is swedish.

  • @jamegumb7298

    @jamegumb7298

    10 ай бұрын

    @@DavidRodriguez-hh6kx Spanish, Swedish, English, there were more.

  • @jbthepianist
    @jbthepianist10 ай бұрын

    Anna: What openings do you play? Nils: Yes

  • @johns7530

    @johns7530

    9 ай бұрын

    So funny!!

  • @krusbaer11
    @krusbaer1110 ай бұрын

    Great video filmed on a typical Swedish summer day! At least this summer :). Nils is such a good sport too, now I want to see the other 20 something games :).

  • @psychohist

    @psychohist

    10 ай бұрын

    Certainly at least the draw.

  • @Random-vd8wu

    @Random-vd8wu

    9 ай бұрын

    haha i know this was written a month or two ago but literally it was raining every day when i went to see family in malmö :( in the middle of july too!!!

  • @ReinkaosRecords
    @ReinkaosRecords9 ай бұрын

    The format is key: now she's adding an interview and educational interaction more than curious facts and comments about the moves. This is a great way to vary even with chess videos only, and playing in the rain is an uncommon plus. Like and all the respect.

  • @MutantElven
    @MutantElven10 ай бұрын

    honestly you have to love the lady with the umbrella reversed by the wind at 13:18 😂😂 great content as always Anna!! thank you ;)

  • @riyadh_reprise
    @riyadh_reprise10 ай бұрын

    I love Anna’s energy she’s always so fun to watch

  • @iwishihadseenthatlol
    @iwishihadseenthatlol10 ай бұрын

    I love these videos of people just playing chess and talking, they’re so calming!

  • @theherk
    @theherk10 ай бұрын

    I love this GM. He seems so pleasant and articulate.

  • @boombbassa
    @boombbassa10 ай бұрын

    What a dramatic location for a chess game, well done Anna.

  • @mobiuseno
    @mobiuseno10 ай бұрын

    Two lovely souls playing chess at the Baltic sea in pouring rain couldn't dampen there kindness and awesome chess abilities 💚💚

  • @jamesduggan7200
    @jamesduggan720010 ай бұрын

    I feel like I'm watching an outtake from Bergman's Seventh Seal. Anyway, it's a pleasure to see you and Nils (whose additions to whatever topic it is is always welcome).

  • @andreaderanek5879
    @andreaderanek587910 ай бұрын

    This is so much fun to see just 2 people enjoying the game together.

  • @edmn
    @edmn10 ай бұрын

    13:18 Lady attacked by umbrella!

  • @hamwhacker
    @hamwhacker10 ай бұрын

    I thought the sea was going wash over the chessboard when you started! Brilliant setting and wonderful video as always. Thank you ❤

  • @dowaliby1
    @dowaliby19 ай бұрын

    Not once, but TWICE, Nils sacrificed the Roooooooook! The first game is a perfect illustration of how position can often be so much more important than material. At the end of the game, Anna had an edge in material of 30 to 21. Nils had such a flexible and fluid position from early on in the game, and his pieces just seemed to flow and work together effortlessly. What a beautiful setting for chess, and I continue to marvel at how sweet, gracious, and classy Anna is. What a personality! She shines with a beauty that comes from within.

  • @geekcrossing7862
    @geekcrossing786210 ай бұрын

    This was such fun! The joy of the games shines through. No delicate egos, no insecurity, just great (and fascinating) playing. Thank you Anna and Niels!

  • @ramachandra776
    @ramachandra77610 ай бұрын

    Great video Anna . Nils was a good sportsman . Hope we have more videos featuring him . 😊

  • @lord.d1_

    @lord.d1_

    10 ай бұрын

    Don't listen to that Anna Cramling imposter

  • @LucyMusic1999
    @LucyMusic199910 ай бұрын

    I love the cinematography of last videos it's just premium chess content

  • @nobody-ly9ef
    @nobody-ly9ef10 ай бұрын

    What a cool place to play a game of chess

  • @luzist
    @luzist10 ай бұрын

    The scenery is beautiful and the wave noises are soooo peaceful. What a dream to play chess by the beach.

  • @andreasf8170
    @andreasf817010 ай бұрын

    @Anna: would love to see a video where you analyze those games, especially the tipping points. For me it looks that until some point everything went well, and then there is a 'subtle' move which decides the whole game.

  • @AsianTankPilot
    @AsianTankPilot10 ай бұрын

    Nils seems like such a nice guy.

  • @TOdoubleD17
    @TOdoubleD1710 ай бұрын

    The lighthouse was a nice touch and change of scenery. Beautiful setting

  • @ramyhuber8392
    @ramyhuber839210 ай бұрын

    Loved that you played outdoors with the surf in the background, with slickers on and some rain, and it looked pretty cold too, that was fun to watch!

  • @zuzulka8000
    @zuzulka800010 ай бұрын

    yay i'm so excited you posted a new video! it's amazing as always

  • @djgresearch
    @djgresearch10 ай бұрын

    I love the outdoor settings and the creativity of your videos. I like the serious stuff too though, especially game recaps, so I hope you keep a balance.

  • @mjztx
    @mjztx10 ай бұрын

    I really like your channel. I like how its a huge spin on chess... like playing in the rain, the silent room, your parents, etc. Interesting for sure... great job!

  • @SirVampyr
    @SirVampyr10 ай бұрын

    I can't say how much I adore these videos. They are so cool! I love how you travel the country and play chess in all sorts of locations and with all sorts of people and twists. I've also commented that before, but: Love the editing and commentary. Really really cool! Anna for world tour! :D

  • @ITz_Tahmid
    @ITz_Tahmid10 ай бұрын

    When a rook is sacrificed from any place in the world, we can hear Levy screams The Rooooook

  • @ayesaac
    @ayesaac6 ай бұрын

    This was super fun to watch. Nils seems like a good dude, and you guys had great banter. The framing of the main games was really aesthetically pleasing, too.

  • @CarpathianWasteGroup
    @CarpathianWasteGroup8 ай бұрын

    love how they just sit in the freezing cold next to large waves and wind and rain. classic.

  • @MeriaDuck
    @MeriaDuck5 ай бұрын

    That not only was great content, (where else than here do you see chess played in the rain or up a lighthouse), but probably also quite a few interesting games to analyse for you Anna!

  • @saeedzargar4458
    @saeedzargar44589 ай бұрын

    Fantastic video! The Seventh Seal reference was nicely done and the games were interesting. A suggestion, what do you think about showing the computer suggested moves when one player moves inaccurately. I think it would be very instructive. Thanks for the videos!

  • @JenishTheCrafter
    @JenishTheCrafter10 ай бұрын

    I played a CM on Lichess once and won on time as the opponent berserked. Diregarding the fact that I was completely losing in the position, I am proud of that

  • @ThomasLiljeruhm
    @ThomasLiljeruhm9 ай бұрын

    Like we say in Sweden, there is no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothes.

  • @TEKRific
    @TEKRific10 ай бұрын

    Great entertainment, two great entertainers and the epic setting and the beautiful rains of Scania. Flawless video! Keep up the great work!

  • @archivist17
    @archivist1710 ай бұрын

    A thoroughly wholesome pair! Both so charming.

  • @machintruc9457
    @machintruc945710 ай бұрын

    Nils doesn't need any flashlight when he goes out during the night : his brain lights the whole landscape for him.

  • @SchumanD1
    @SchumanD110 ай бұрын

    I love Anna’s smile her love of life, her love of chess, her joy, i spose I just love Anna❤❤❤❤

  • @trlavalley9909

    @trlavalley9909

    10 ай бұрын

    It's hard not to love Anna, she's just such a lovely soul.

  • @zetaspe
    @zetaspe2 ай бұрын

    Maybe only for me, but I truly love the aesthetical value of these videos. A simple chess set with the chess clock in the middle, a cheap table and two nice people talking while playing chess in the rain. Perfect.

  • @jonahtp3196
    @jonahtp31968 ай бұрын

    That was such a good sequence of moves to win the first game - I would never have made those choices as its so all or nothing to create the checkmate - supremely confident!

  • @lenherbert492
    @lenherbert49210 ай бұрын

    Wonderful spot for a game of chess

  • @lewisgiles8855

    @lewisgiles8855

    10 ай бұрын

    I can't believe they did it for hours!

  • @goldenkurlz
    @goldenkurlz6 ай бұрын

    Its always nice to see a gracious winner. He obviously is the better player but never once did he make it seem winning was a foregone conclusion or that his victories were an entitlement. What a fun video.

  • @DrChe2025
    @DrChe20254 ай бұрын

    Love this stream!! Nice break of all the other stuff around!!

  • @filchess96
    @filchess9610 ай бұрын

    Chess and the beauty of these cold ,windy ,remote and silent places . Magic combination 😍

  • @spencerstrickland
    @spencerstrickland9 ай бұрын

    Congratulations @AnnaCramling! Really enjoy your content. What type of chess pieces are you playing with?

  • @johnlysic6727
    @johnlysic672710 ай бұрын

    Nils seems like a great guy - that was fun - thank you for the cool videos

  • @nobody-ly9ef
    @nobody-ly9ef10 ай бұрын

    He seems like humble and all-around good guy.

  • @m.rubland6737
    @m.rubland67373 ай бұрын

    What a nice guy, he is so friendly and good-natured.

  • @jimlang7461
    @jimlang746110 ай бұрын

    The draw with no odds is even more impressive

  • @lukebrennan5780
    @lukebrennan578010 ай бұрын

    He is SO nice! What a wonderful session. Great work guys! BRILLIANT location. As always, nice people enjoying chess. Anna you are wonderful for bringing these to us.

  • @VulcanOnWheels
    @VulcanOnWheels9 ай бұрын

    I would not even consider playing under such terrible circumstances.

  • @douglasburnside
    @douglasburnside10 ай бұрын

    to watch Nils checkmate Anna with a pawn - _twice_ - was amazing.

  • @Sifo_Dyas
    @Sifo_Dyas10 ай бұрын

    What a nice man. "Enjoy" is a kind well-wish at the start of the game.

  • @nicolasgarciaguerrero8897
    @nicolasgarciaguerrero889710 ай бұрын

    Nils is so wholesome I love him

  • @aniximander01
    @aniximander0110 ай бұрын

    Anna's personality, the best! Nils' humility, world class. Cramling content, always 100%!

  • @hawkeyereactions1570
    @hawkeyereactions15702 ай бұрын

    dude is super friendly and gracious. Even though he knows hes much stronger than most.

  • @svante124
    @svante1245 ай бұрын

    My fav chess vid! Love the introduction, the ending and everything in between!

  • @thompunton1499
    @thompunton149910 ай бұрын

    this is the wholesome chess content i need i my life. i would have happily watched 6 hours of them playing chess in the rsin

  • @FadiFlashi
    @FadiFlashi10 ай бұрын

    I love vlogs + Chess combined 😭 best contentttt! Hopefully one day I'd play Anna too 😋

  • @hafl8
    @hafl810 ай бұрын

    Brilliant video, backdrop and weather! That's a great table, is it a portable one you take around with you / what are the dimensions/brand?

  • @er5507
    @er55072 ай бұрын

    I love the scenery with the waves in the back!

  • @subtleylil
    @subtleylil10 ай бұрын

    loved the chess in the rain with the crashing waves

  • @k8923
    @k892310 ай бұрын

    He was very generous with his coaching.

  • @AlejandroCalderon-ud9nh
    @AlejandroCalderon-ud9nh10 ай бұрын

    I love the venue you guys chose for the game!

  • @Sagerydian
    @Sagerydian10 ай бұрын

    8:07 LOOOL Nils' look right at the camera! James Bond style

  • @groundhoppingwlkp3622
    @groundhoppingwlkp36226 ай бұрын

    First game and his checkmate was sick. Great example of sacrificing pawns :o

  • @fademusic1980
    @fademusic198010 ай бұрын

    Anna your positivity is infectious

  • @supercrass
    @supercrass10 ай бұрын

    Great setting. Very cinematic backdrop.

  • @RonaldoMoura
    @RonaldoMoura7 ай бұрын

    A nice touch of Bergman. Loved it. Cheers from Brasil.

  • @Dude-etiquette
    @Dude-etiquette10 ай бұрын

    I love watching your videos of Sweden, such a beautiful country.

  • @yavorlazarov6551
    @yavorlazarov655110 ай бұрын

    I'm a new subscriber and new to chess. I enjoy your videos - they give me inspiration to push myself to learn openings and become better. I also love Sweden - beautiful countryside (despite the occasional rain). Greetings from Bulgaria (we almost won the 2023 women world title in Azerbaijan).

  • @ZombieWerePrechaunPire
    @ZombieWerePrechaunPire10 ай бұрын

    I used to play chess in Sweden in the early and mid 2000s. I remember Nils from the tournaments back then.

  • @shaktidevii
    @shaktidevii10 ай бұрын

    Need to get in on that Brilliant action, and congrats on that AMAZING WIN!

  • @user-ko3tv7jl2r
    @user-ko3tv7jl2r10 ай бұрын

    Would love to see a slowed down replay analysing the games.

  • @EGvids1
    @EGvids15 ай бұрын

    The stage is simply pergect. The sea and those waves. You guys in your table playing there, i liked it 😎

  • @paperclipzxo
    @paperclipzxo7 ай бұрын

    The set up for checkmate is thrilling to watch❤

  • @tim90003
    @tim9000310 ай бұрын

    This content is so nice!! Good job!!!

  • @d34thgunlol
    @d34thgunlol6 ай бұрын

    Beautiful video. It was really nice to watch. Nils seems lovely too!

  • @chashint1
    @chashint19 ай бұрын

    Both seem like fun and gracious people, well done.

  • @12stringblues
    @12stringblues9 ай бұрын

    love the sound of the waves, rain and thunder.

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