I Got Paired Against Alexandra Botez In a Chess Tournament 

This channel ACTUALLY got me playing chess again after years and years - I like the enthusiasm Anna brings to the game, its so authentic !!

“Got to play a little bit faster”. Has there ever been a match she did not say that 😊

Anna has to be my favorite chess streamer

This is exactly the type of game that Alexandra is best at!

When she loses, it always seems to be on time. Its definitely her weakness.

I love that the one of my "suggested shorts" next to this video is from Alex titled "I destroyed Anna Cramling!"

Loved your commentary.. "Don't call me a turtle, not right now..." Your streams are so entertaining

Chess & Techno. Gotta love this times.

Wow, what an exciting match against Alexandra Botez! I'm just a 6-year-old chess enthusiast, but I was on the edge of my seat watching this. Your strategic moves and quick thinking really showcased your skills. Even though it was a tough game, I loved how you managed the pressure, especially when you planned to break Alexandra's bishop pair and the tricky situation with your queen. It was a bit scary when you were running low on time, but you kept your cool. Can't wait to see your next game, and maybe I can learn some more great moves. Chess is awesome, and so are you!

I think the 90s "Blade" music adds a lot haha

Alex is like the Magnus to Anna's Hikaru

Seemed like Alex played to ruin the pawn structure and then Anna was hesitant to exchange pieces, so the Queen got chased into a corner.

What a great matchup!

ok cool music for once at 4:30 what u got playin' there?

Regardless of the result, I’m sure that you enjoyed the challenge. Good game. Better next time 😉

Alas, had to turn the sound off on this video to protect myself from that horrendous background cacophony!

Alex is pretty good these days...she is the best of the Botez sisters for sure.

Does Alex have a stream of this from her end?

You are both such good players!

Wondering why she didn't kick the bishop with pawn push early?! Or with knight attack

Your an amazing player, never doubt yourself! You’ll win next time

absolutely loving !

Far be it for me to question a 2200, but when Botez played pawn to b4, could a Bxb4 work?

GG Alex, that was a cool game haha

I enjoy this channel much more than the other one.

My daily affirmation at work = "What is the worst thing that can happen?" In machining and in chess, sometimes you just have to send it.

Exciting match. Gracias a las dos

I'm so bummed at this result but it was fun to watch! I've given up trying to follow what you're doing and why. haha Maybe you could do a video analysis of a game and describe what you're doing in response to what your opponent is playing, and what you think your opponent is thinking or might be thinking for their next move, etc. An instructional video! haha That's the ticket! 🙂 Just a thought from a huge fan and terrible player. hehehe

I love Alex because I met you through her, so I'm not sad that you lost this one.

where is the link to the mirror video?

Streaming and being kind in a bullet is impossible

That was tough. Good playing anyway, though.

Anna has to be my favorite chess screamer! 😇

Wat happened with the bishop black at 1:05? It looks like she took her own bishop with a pawn, and I didn't see where it went. What kind of move is that? Was it taken by the white knight, does this mean the software lets you do your moves ahead of time?

You need lessons from Eric Rosen on blitzing those moves at the end - I haven't seen anyone play as fast as him when down to 3 seconds and he wins quite often at that stage!

You are such a joy to watch. Win, lose or draw, you have a happy disposition.

I like her facial expressions, especially around 4:40

Chess newbie here…why does it seem like small amounts of time are added to their clock at times?

really tesnse game, now I am gonna watch alex pov

Anna allowed Alex to play aggressively early in the game which led to some questionable piece exchanges and duplicating moves. That allowed Alex to take out Anna's defense.

It's ok Anna, you'll get her next time!

Whats the name of the first song?

Love to watch your channel. Hate the music loop, though. Feels like I'm losing brain cells.

That h file is the whole problem, you had to play to safe which takes to much time.

It’s the music for me 🔥🙌🏿✌🏿

playlist?

She's thinking like she's playing classical lol

Man, it feels like she loses on time more than actually being beaten.

one thing I've noticed in some of your losses: you are behind on time. talk when its their turn and don't worry about us viewing. we would rather see u win :)

What am I missing here at 0:56 - 0:57? Is this game using different rules? Edit: Nevermind, I didn't notice and understand the concept of pre-move at the time.

nice tunes to play chess too!

I have now watched at least a dozen of Anna Cramling chess videos. She never seems to play like a chess master. I haven't been in a sanctioned chess tournament since the 1980's (Does the USCF still exist?), thus by the standards familiar to me, Anna ought to be a Class B player, about a 1750. Anna makes me ruminate her games when she doesn't take control of lines or challenge her opponent's control when I think she should. Alexandra Botez does give me the sensation that she is a chess master. Today's ratings seem different. I see really big numbers up near 3000. Bobby Fischer was rated 2780 in his prime. But I also see amateurs rated only 600 or even 500. In 1980, almost nobody was below 900. If a lot of today's casual players are getting official ratings, I suppose that is good for the popularity of the game. I think I am currently about a 1500 player. This means I probably can't beat Anna Cramling head-to-head. But I can't see her strangling me the way that senior master Kim Commons did in a 1975 simultaneous exhibition. Anna would have to work to beat me. On the other hand, Alexandra Botez could wipe me out the way that Mr. Commons did. [In 1980, there were very few women in tournament chess in America, much less gorgeous ones. Anna and Alexandra are the stuff of male fantasies.]

Time killer

Pardon my ignorance, but what exactly happened at 0:55? It looked like Anna took one of her own bishops.

I would have definitely blundered that Queen. 😂

I really like the background music, Anna !!! It makes watching the game even more exciting !!!!!!!!!

Great game .

Would love to see you and Alex in a short Rapid match, maybe 15min Game, something where its more about your skills, and less about the clock.

For anyone new here there is zero nudity or “girl on girl action”

just loooooove anna 🥰🥰🥰🥰😍😍😍 especially when she concentrates intensify

Why the heck can't I see the actual moves happening at :56? It looks like something weird is going on.

I got married and had three children in the time it took Anna to move.

Her time management skills prevent her from getting to 2300

Would love to watch, but the music is driving me nuts.

Im a romanian and I still place my bets on you Anna

you should have one of your parents secretly play as you against her

u should always take that bishop on d3 better exchange for it rather than the knight that took on g6 ...

3:13, was the knight on d7 hanging? What am I missing?

lol Anna, don't panic so much! 😂

This is the turtle comment section, lol.

Nice match and nice Techno! Saludos desde Barcelona.

first time hearing someone saying "botez" as "bodez"

Anybody knows what DJ set she was listening to?

I name this game: "Queen in the corner pocket"

Get 'er !! You're a tiger !! (grr, grrr !) - [ almost inaudibly, like a small kitten ]

You forgot to add to the title of the video, "I got paired against Alexandra Botez in a Chess Tournament and got whooped." You were such a turtle. Laughing!

1:31 Qd5 instead of d6. Opens up lots attacking opportunities. Qd6 is weak.

Why not D5E4 and B5B5 instead - isnÄt that material loss of 2? Seems like a big blunder

Cow opening asainst Botez Gambit Classic variation?

Chess daht cahm has the character bots for Anna and Alex both at 2100. They aren’t gonna give anyone a leg up in this rivalry 😂😂😂

Anyone got the track id at 4:10?

Who won?

But only 2 mistakes and 1 blunder for how freaking fast they were playing? I'm rated like 400 and have like 10 blunders and no time limits, lmao. This was fun.

Bishop a5 was your demise.

Why botez didnt play Na4 after you played c5

Though we couldn't see it Alex was probably wearing that "goofy" hat...

I love her energy so much and she's really good, but she just chills too much in the beginning. It's so painful to watch, she has to understand that time per move is a very valuable metric to improve, for her it's her biggest weakness

TEAM BOTEZ. Thank you, come again.

What is happening at 0:55 - black pawn takes black bishop? How? Why? 🤔

My sympathies

7:49 that would be me on the first move 😵‍💫

Why does Alex's flag show USA? I thought she was Canadian. Could be wrong

Casi hacías Dc7?? XD, e hiciste la misma cara que yo 😮

She was probably watching your stream while playing you!

nice game. the monotonous sound is annoying though.

at 2:50, why not Bxd7 for white? If Nxd7, then Nxd5 is winning for white. This highlights why c5 was not good. A big miss for Botez.

beautiful & brilliant vs. gorgeous & smart - but who is who?

prediction - alex hangs her queen but anna still finds a way to lose on time

Anna is truly a fighting girl! Like IT ;)

You're both heroes for me. But it would have been better without that computer generated "music".