I Played The BONGCLOUD at an OTB Chess Tournament… Here’s What Happened

The Bongcloud is often considered the worst opening in the game of chess, yet it has been popularized by chess masters Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura in online tournaments. But what happens when you try to play this opening in an official over-the-board chess tournament?

In this video, join me as I take on the challenge of playing the Bongcloud in a blitz tournament. I’ll go over two games I played and the tactics I used to attempt to demolish my opponents with this atrocious opening. You’ll see the reactions of my opponents as I make my moves and try to pull off a victory with the Bongcloud.

Get ready to witness a daring and entertaining experiment in chess. Will I be able to succeed with the Bongcloud in an official tournament setting? Tune in to find out!

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Timestamps:
0:00 – INTRO
0:38 – GAME 1
4:40 – TWITCH GIVEAWAY ANNOUNCEMENT
5:08 – GAME 2

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