Laughable Chess Commentary: The Fatty Queen and Hopping Ponies Explained

Sophia Moonstone

Updated Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 12:00 AM CDT

Chess enthusiasts and casual players alike are buzzing about a recent video on Imgur titled "I don't remember chess being this descriptive." The video provides a humorous and unconventional guide to chess, filled with quirky terms like "hopping the pony" and "fatty queen."

In the video, the narrator offers an entertaining yet insightful play-by-play of a chess game. "Stop hopping the pony to F3. Tell yourself you are the dummy," he begins, setting the tone for a unique chess lesson. The narrator continues with colorful descriptions, such as, "Block out my juicer and the fatty queen. Bro thinks you're a dummy. He's gonna hop in the pony, try to get the candy."

The video has garnered a variety of reactions from viewers. One user quipped, "Queen hops on the D lmao," while another commented, "If this guy had taught all my college classes, I would be a doctor right now." The playful and descriptive language has clearly struck a chord, as another viewer remarked, "Holy forking shirt."

The narrator's unconventional approach has led to mixed reviews from more experienced players. One user, who identified as a 1501 ELO online and tournament player, criticized the opening strategy, stating, "Love the enthusiasm. Hate the opening. It's so exploitable." However, the overall sentiment appears to be one of amusement and appreciation for the unique commentary style.

In an especially memorable moment, the narrator says, "The fatty queen hops on the D. You take out the pony, set up the disco, and this way you chase the chicken. Fry the chicken to get the..." This colorful language has led to some laughable comments, with one user noting, "Oooooh he said 'faTTY'. Jesus."

The video also sparked curiosity about the narrator's identity and tools. Viewers asked, "Who is this? Does he YouTube?" and "Does anyone know what software he's using that shows the arrows of possible moves like that?" The engaging commentary even led one fan to say, "I request he narrate my life."

Whether you're a seasoned chess player or someone who just enjoys a good laugh, this video offers a fresh and entertaining take on the classic game. As one viewer aptly put it, "I could listen to this guy explain chess moves for quite a while."

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Top Comments from Imgur

StillAKidAtHeart

Say what you want, but as someone who knows how to play chess (good at it or not) - I find this entertaining. So as a content creator - he should be successful with this method.

peterbozeman

If this guy had taught all my college classes, I would be a doctor right now.

NeutralNebula

"Queen hops on the D" lmao

TheMurderousCricket

You have to remember that Hindu mustache and glasses give their wearers magical powers in any feat they venture upon.

AHartMurmur

Holy forking shirt

pareidoliaperson

The Fatty Queen hops on the D

kit99aLucentum

Imo black pawn to f5 better than moving the queen.

makesense

It's cool and funny, but the proper play when the queen threatens that knight is to move your next pawn up to protect it then. See white take the knight with the queen then.

AtlasRook

But how do you sacrifice THE ROOK!

TheOnlyUsernameLeftForF***sSake

Love the enthusiasm. Hate the opening. It's so exploitable. Any time you move your queen in the first 10-20 moves, you are more likely to lose the game against an equally skilled player. First to move the queen generally loses. Especially if she is pinned by a lengthy trade scheme. You will not notice some little position that wasn't like what you memorized for your opening and you will lose her. I was a 1501 ELO online and tournament player. He's far better but this opening is still garbage.