Chess Masters Answer Most Common Questions

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[@Youtube_Stole_My_Handle_Too]

Carry your nerdiness with pride girls - or else we the champions of nerds will spit you out of our mouths due to your lack of worthiness. That would be sad because you both have the necessary awkwardness to be allowed into the realm of nerds. Also, remember that women are dumber than men. Yes, we've got a mountain of evidence for this. Your brains are smaller than ours. This doesn't mean you cannot be smarter than a lot of guys, but it is extremely unlikely a woman will be smarter than all men. It isn't completely impossible but the numbers are certainly not in your favor. As for you two in particular, you are smart enough to be nerds, but not geniuses. Try to be happy about what you are and adapt your life around it. When it comes to intelligence, this is something we've yet to learn how to improve. Yes, I'm truly a male chauvinist, but this is not relevant in this context. Find yourself a smarter man each. This is the only way you will find happiness. A family can only have one boss and this will be the man. Pretty hard to swallow in these femi-radical, woke crazy times, but these are the facts. If you don't respect them, don't complain about being miserable.

[@MrPeekOh]

Male audience member who would genuinely like a video on women's issues in chess

[@maxbv3511]

Heloo I am from Romania. 🇹🇩 You have Romanian parents I ask because Alexandra and Andrea are Romanian names. You can speak Romanian language or only English.?

[@Mdchessbro]

I sent you a message on ig

[@exazee9900]

ace jack king queen

[@benloud8740]

Alex: "My dad taught me..." Andrea: "OUR DAD!" Alex: "Our dad taught me..." Andrea: "and she was travelling with my dad"

[@mrade5321]

😂

[@ravikiran1997]

You gotta love Andrea 😂

[@TwinBladeFury]

I have ADHD and I do the exact same thing. I get so annoyed when my siblings say "My dad" because he is NOT just their dad, but whenever I say it... he's my dad. Lol

[@NowUrJustIncoherent]

Botez Gambit into check mate in two.

[@yeahman147]

Lol you look at Andrea and think she must be a ditsy girl then you realise she's really good at playing chess and contradicting herself

[@contagious_noob3651]

The ADHD thing Andrea talked about is so true. I play alot of chess and its genuinely the only thing that can keep my brain focused 100% of the time. Some things come close like reading or playing fps games but my mind will still wander a bit in those

[@danielyuan9862]

I have ADHD and I have done math competitions, and I haven't thought about it earlier, but it was one of the few ways I could sit down and focus.

[@toriless]

Not sure I knew Andrea has ADHD but I am not surprised given her behavior at times.

[@Otzkar]

i get the fps but i have big problems with reading. my mind will wander of and i will not comprehend anything i read the last 2 pages..

[@contagious_noob3651]

@@Otzkar I think the main reason it does a good job at keeping me focused is because I have to be in order to understand it if my brain is wandering then it will be like two pages later and I'm like wait wtf is happening?

[@HenriqueErzinger]

The problem with my ADHD and chess is that I can't keep interested in it for too long. I will be super on top of my game, study, rank up and all that for a month or two, than never play for six months to years, than repeat the cycle. So I get pretty good and forget everything and have to relearn, so overall I'm pretty mediocre hahaha

[@NeaEmrys]

LMAO the Magnus clip KILLED me, I did NOT expect that in the middle of this video. 😂😂🤣

[@isaiahdam4350]

Bro even drunk he is better then me

[@Metal_Dude]

@@isaiahdam4350 drunks he’s still better than GM’s so I mean don’t sweat it

[@RyanGFC]

@@isaiahdam4350 He could be drunk, high, and sleep deprived and still demolish me with ease

[@bhumangkasith3084]

Fr lol

[@underbossross7704]

I would absolutely love another video on women issues in chess. I'm teaching my daughter to play and I'm very interested in knowing how best to facilitate that and avoid the pitfalls that are learned from those with experience dealing with them

[@mickeyrube6623]

Seriously, I don't get that take. I'm a guy, and I don't see how a video on women's issues in chess would not be entertaining. Didn't know that was a thing. If anything wouldn't fellow women be bored by hearing things that they have already experienced themselves?

[@espana6699]

Ponla a jugar con Hombres aunque pierda mucho. Así sera muy buena jugando. Las mujeres procesan diferente cada jugada y los anticipos suelen ser incompletos

[@divyanshsingh1078]

@@mickeyrube6623 addressing problem is the first step of rectifying it

[@guillaumelagueyte1019]

Upvote and comment for more visibility!

[@holyguacamoly8231]

yes me too😆

[@edriclord9246]

6:41 💀He castled irl to get away from her

[@Whatwillyoudowithmyname]

0:13 "OUR DAD" - Soviet Anthem starts playing

[@Phymacss]

Best comment😂

[@danielstuart3270]

Definitely part 2. You two are so funny. I find this stuff very interesting.

[@gokulevrai1026]

U know why queen is the most powerful piece in chess? Because the chessboard look just like a kitchen floor hahaha😹 someone has to flip the burger dumba$$

[@joeldick6871]

I want Andrea to make another video about her ADHD and how chess helps her concentrate.

[@TheMattmatic]

A big part of that is probably that she's really interested in it and motivated, and then can concentrate on it. For other people with ADHD, it might be something else that captures them like that.

[@xavierrenegade846]

ADHD is not real

[@TheMattmatic]

@@xavierrenegade846 It is real.

[@tobukan]

I love hearing behind-the-scenes stories, even if they aren't juicy! I enjoy the psychological competition that goes on off the board as much as the one on it, so I'm curious - outside of the tournament room, do chess players play mind games on each other to try to psych out their upcoming opponents? If so, have either of you ever tried to mentally destabilize an opponent before a match, and how?

[@toriless]

Heck they do it online via they KZbin channels. Sometimes they team up too.

[@juliel2488]

Yes please eloborate on the womeen issues on chess, it can help the majority of new male chess fans to understand why things are like it is in the chess world with women tournments and such and to help the offical open ones be better for next generation hopefully with more boys learning to be better.

[@bpmmcg3668]

definitely!!! I'd love that vid!

[@atanasangeliev]

A lot of chess players have already talked about that times and times again, so it was a good call to skip that. Basically, it is a male dominated player base. Also, for unknown reasons there are gender separated tournaments and the female ones tend to have lower skill threshold, which makes people look down on female players by default. There might be videos explaining it better than me, but that's about it.

[@Anthony_Goncalves]

@@atanasangeliev not rly right there are no Male only tournamens. Woman just cant keep up with man thats why they give them a tourmament to give the some exposute

[@foxnfire6388]

Seems women just get more celebrations which is sexist as far as I see it. If you’re just as good why need more validation from a mostly male audience too?

[@hermaeusmora424]

2:51 yes we want another video about that.

[@LukeVader77]

Part 2! Keep killing it you two!

[@gokulevrai1026]

U know why queen is the most powerful piece in chess? Because the chessboard look just like a kitchen floor hahaha😹 someone has to flip the burger dumba$$

[@AseAPS]

One of the reasons I like you guys is how approachable you make the game look for outsiders. It helps a ton that you guys are just fun people. The reason I quit when I was a kid was because I didn't have anyone to play with. Last summer, I sat down at a ren fair with a chess board and played for like six hours against total strangers. Anyway, the point is thanks. :)

[@demindemise3455]

A part 2 is a must this video was pure gold thanks for sharing chess experiences/ women’s issues in chess

[@Sam_on_YouTube]

I have ADHD too. I could totally see how chess would bring you into a hyperfocused state rather than an unfocused state. It feels great to hyperfocus. That's when ADHD feels like a superpower instead of the hinderance it usually is.

[@heinzderhampelmann]

I totally want to see a video of you guys elaborating on your experiences as female chess players in the male-dominated microscosm that chess is!

[@linejohanne980]

Yes, me too. I also play chess, and I'm the only girl in my chess club. It would be cool to hear your experience in the male-dominated environment.

[@bryansweeney3077]

@MrGriff305 It just goes to show you, being a chess streamer isn't all about ELO. GothamChess is the biggest chess streamer, despite not being a GM, and the Botez sisters have done quite well, too. Super high level players like Magnus and Hikaru can generate viewers through sheer skill alone, but once you get below the top level, it's more about stream-lined, reliable, and engaging content. Being good-looking certainly doesn't hurt either (looking at you, Eric Rosen)

[@divyanshsingh1078]

@MrGriff305 you have such a dirty and tiny mind. I won't explain anything to you

[@jaideepshekhar4621]

Clickbait video. They're learning well from Gotham!

[@divyanshsingh1078]

@@jaideepshekhar4621 what clickbate about this. Are u just andrew enjoyer

[@legueu]

2:46 actually, yes

[@Carnax6969]

I think the logic puzzle at the end should be: Ace, Jack, King, Queen. I hope.

[@italomarcos1231]

that's right, i got the same answer. i will explain how i came into that if someone comes across my comment later: that's the only answer because as queen shouldn't be next to jack and ace, she should be placed at the edges, and her only possible “neighbour” is king. so we might have “queen - king - x - x” or “x - x - king - queen”, and we decide between these two taking in that king can't be next to ace and jack isn't in spot 3, so neither “queen - king - ace - jack” and “queen - king - jack - ace” are valid, remaining “ace - jack - king - queen” as the answer

[@juckimal]

my son Zach was a 4 time champion around the metro in Minnesota. He was basically undefeated until he lost to the eventual national champion at a tournament when he was 12. He was good. he still plays but not like he used to. We did the traveling thing and it was fun but the sports really took over his life as he got older. Love you video. you guys are funny and super cute.

[@johnwalker1058]

As a guy, I would be interested in a "women's issues in chess" video, and also yes please on a part 2 for this.

[@toriless]

Yeah, why not 1 of each.

[@im_just_vidu]

I started chess when I was 7. My elder brother taught me and suddenly I was in the school chess team. I remember boys used to bet on me in tournaments saying they'll checkmate me under 50 moves or something. Winning bets was my part time job those days 😂 Good old days

[@evedoingthingsaaaaa]

As a young (17) girl chess player, would like to see women's issues in chess and videos on how to navigate those as they can get kinda annoying sometimes.

[@serehero4722]

2:50 I'm a male and I'd love to learn more about female issues in chess! Your experiences and thoughts are so valid and important.

[@keflalssj]

I think you meant female issues xD

[@kylechen6714]

Wdym

[@serehero4722]

@@keflalssj ur right xD I'll go edit that. Thanks for letting me know 😂

[@akshayravi3886]

I want a video about issues you faced as female chess players

[@MarisaPecoraro]

I got your chess set for Christmas and am learning how to play now!! Super excited but sad it took 20+ yrs to be introduced to chess

[@ChocolateMilk..]

Probably for the best.

[@shinysniper9537]

8:00 Ace Jack King Queen 😤

[@TheRuns2]

That was great. Definitely want part 2.

[@GM_Harry]

agreed

[@susman3838]

That clip with magnus was amazing

[@DaveLH]

"You don't look like a chess player" totally reminds me of the story retired Congresswoman Pat Schroeder tells of how she was contemplating running for President, and some jerk in the media said, "But you don't look presidential," and Pat came back with, "Well, that's because we've never had a President that looked like me before."

[@fanoravendano1200]

It'll be great to have another video about your experience as chessplayers and what difficulties you find playing against mostly males. Best of luck for you both

[@luffygrful]

6:30 this guy castled irl

[@durak4371]

As a male who used to play chess professionally, I can say that chess world is largely male dominated and often times, explicitly sexist towards woman, Especially in my professional days when there was no *me too* movement A small example of many: Many chess tournament organizers used to seperate the girls from the boys in tournaments and while that might seem not that bad, they were *very* and i mean *VERY* explicit about the fact they decided this because they believed men were smarter than women

[@G.r.e.g.g.l.e.s]

What do you mean master(s)? I see a master and a younger sister

[@69_Dixon_Cider]

The Botez sisters are so beautiful! Why would anyone bully someone for being really talented at chess (especially girls as lovely as them)? I agree that the word nerd has a negative connotation to it. I definitely think intellectual badasses, or very talented chess scholars is a much more accurate description. 😊

[@mrmezclicks1908]

Down bad

[@johnrobinson3905]

I just like listening to you two having fun and getting up to all kinds of stuff. The chess is secondary for me.

[@toriless]

I can not help but notice Andrea is quieter when Alex is not around.

[@oceanmike8516]

To answer the question of the thumbnail: I and a couple of friends were challenged by 3 girls in our set they were the smartest in our set/year/grade (between 80s to high 90s) and we were of average grades (I’m talking high 60s to mid 70s). They challenged us to 5 games of chess each. And we was the average grade boys beat the girls each and every time. And these girls knew how to play chess, they were no mugs.

[@nevilsizer53]

I would love to see a part two and the women’s issues video. As a high school chess coach I’ve always struggled getting girls involved.

[@bakkes9030]

who cares

[@nevilsizer53]

@@bakkes9030 about you? Probably no one, which is why you have to negatively comment on a three month old post. Hope this post gives you the kind of vindication of your existence you weee looking for.

[@lyva]

“No drugs but alcohol” lol, alcohol is a drug you know. And one of the most dangerous and mind dulling one’s that exist as well

[@sandramonjes7437]

😂

[@rmdavidov]

3:00 chess speaks for itself

[@thereader7776]

Clearly this channel is for 8 to 12 year olds

[@mathboy8188]

_"... from being bullied for being a chess nerd, to chess parties that got a little too crazy."_ I'm gonna assume that juxtaposition was deliberate. Well done.

[@groovegnome]

Would love the women’s issues in chess vid, would be v insightful.

[@reginaldforthright805]

More likely a bunch of moaning.

[@juliel2488]

@@reginaldforthright805 That's what you do now

[@MadaxeMunkeee]

@@reginaldforthright805f I had to pay $10 for every time a woman complained about womens issues in chess and I earned $1 for every time a man did I would be very rich indeed

[@ethananderer4343]

I agree

[@stuarthys9879]

Ain’t no party like a chess club party! You could do a count down of your top ten stories, but probably best to keep it somewhat anonymous. I’ve seen some crazy stuff in the chess world.

[@AndrewGordonBellPerc]

I actually would love another video on women in chess. I think as a man (not just in chess, but in general) it is important for me to seek out marginalized perspectives so I can analyze my own behaviour and see if how I act is actually lining up with my values. That being said there's absolutely no pressure on y'all to make that video. You've done more than enough work to break down stereotypes and educate others than is required, and for that I'm very appreciative.

[@nathandouvier1976]

“You’re gonna crash it so it doesn’t make sense right now.” The MOST chess slayer reasoning I’ve ever heard.

[@SteveSimi]

Does anybody else wants the women's issues in chess video?

[@tylerkay825]

No

[@tylerkay825]

Not everything is social justice. That drum has been beat to death so much at this point that it takes away from the message

[@bawseeeee602]

no

[@gregoryjackson7903]

yes please!

[@bawseeeee602]

@@gregoryjackson7903 lol soy

[@ClownAl3n]

SO CLOSE TO 1M Subscribers!!!

[@Itwasalwaysme_Noone]

I always watch Botez. I'm wired this way.

[@gokulevrai1026]

U know why queen is the most powerful piece in chess? Because the chessboard look just like a kitchen floor hahaha😹 someone has to flip the burger dumba$$

[@danielcardenas8266]

6:41 bro just castled lmao

[@GMBethHarmon]

The baby Botez pics are so cute. 😂

[@fluffsquirrel]

Amazing stories! I for one would love a follow up video. Also, at 5:10, the text says 'were' when it should say "we're". Lil heads up!

[@dwr9193]

We want part two!

[@fixer8173]

Eric throwing chair is peak chess on twitch moment and don't even try to convince me otherwise

[@KRISTIJANNEDANOSKI]

I would actually love a video on the disparity between women and men in chess :) it is interesting that fide has a woman gm title separate from the gm title. (This is honest in not trying to bait, even though some people may see it that way)

[@AnantaNow]

Yes, I think it is from an older way of thinking. I would like them to answer why the WGM vs GM system is maintained in 2023?

[@johannhurst5734]

The GM title is applied to men and women. There are women who have the GM title. But FIDE has titles that apply only to women like the WGM. The GM title is awarded to 2500 elo (men and women) whereas the WGM is awarded to 2300 elo (obviously only women)

[@johannhurst5734]

There are women who have the GM title. On top of that FIDE has titles that awarded only to women like the Women GM which is easier to obtain than the GM title. But still there are women with the GM title

[@AnantaNow]

@@johannhurst5734 Yes, but I think the WGM women’s only titles would be based on the understanding that women need it. I think that it isn’t needed anymore. It should be the same for men and women.

[@sophiareeset.delosreyes4636]

My question would be…. HoW DOeS tHE KNiGhT MOVe💀

[@gingeas]

6:09 ELO DIGGERS 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@fiorosualex]

Part two? We need part three and four already.

[@somedude3795]

as a member of your male audience i would love another video on women issues in chess

[@HummusPizza]

alcohol is probably the worst drug for your brain. knowledge is power. lol

[@MichaelJBurnsII]

Yes, please do a video about the women in chess experience. Maybe have Jennifer Shahade or other WGM or US world champion on for that discussion among other women in chess. It would be a great video.

[@niagra898]

That no one 💤 would watch.

[@JustSaying290]

Andrea speaks like someone telling a story on how batman can defeat superman. Or explaining to someone what are some of the other things Ben 10 can do

[@philrobichaud3063]

hahah love this! yes please, more chess drama/gossip

[@gqbenz5532]

Respect, dedication since y'all were 6, props to papa botez as well.

[@Adideva3]

I look up to you two not because of your chess rating but because you all are actually really good at playing chess.

[@Jwm367t]

Isn't that what a chess rating is supposed to measure? lmao

[@SuperAlphaKirby]

"You can win ladies with your chess elo" Guess i have finally found a way to make the botez sisters notice me.

[@thenayancat8802]

I think it's actually really good to keep sharing what it's like to be a woman in a male-dominated field (chess, esports etc) because so many people still don't believe how bad it can be! Would appreciate more content on that for sure

[@johnstrawb3521]

Women have, on average, been far more incentivized to play chess than men of comparable skill levels. Special scholarships, special strata and awards within tournaments, an entire tournament system devoted to their lesser skills, de facto announcing spots reserved for them, special prizes... Take Russia, as just one example. Women have been incentivized and rewarded there since the 1920s for playing chess far beyond any relation to their skills, solely because of their gender. That's true as well for every Western nation, albeit not to the extent Russia and other SS republics have done so.

[@thenayancat8802]

@@johnstrawb3521 Any askers?

[@Daddy_Potaytoe]

Chess players don’t do drugs. Me smoking weed 7 days a week while playing chess 7 days a week. Honestly it just helps me focus and calculate 10 moves ahead. Sober my mind wonders.

[@Slgjgnz]

Please do a whole video on women issues in chess, I would love to know more about your experience and how it impacted you. Sincerely.

[@reginaldforthright805]

Hard to play at “that time of the month”. I think that would be it.

[@davealan5685]

Few people realize that a symptom of ADHD is hyperfocus. So it's really not that weird that ADHD can get into chess. I went untreated for decades because my mother insisted that I couldn't have ADHD because of my hyperfocus. So learning that hyperfocus was symptom lead to getting treated with, for a least a while, changed my life in a very positive and amazing way.

[@rudypaddock7058]

Hell yea do part 2..3..4, make a full stream of it 😂

[@nishonthebeat]

Loved the comment on ADHD, and totally felt this. Thank you for this fr... Much luck and much love!!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@94752yesterday]

would love a part 2 or vid on women experiences in chess !! im a girl who's a huge fan of you two, keep it up !! :D

[@Gabriel.-_-.]

Elo Diggers lol, I like that even more then buckle bunnies (Rodeo equivalent)

[@HappyTofu2424]

YES! More videos on chess tea and hookups :)

[@mystrreos]

Favorite video so far! Please make parts 2 thru 20

[@ScenarioschrijverPlays]

Part two and the one about how you are treated in comparison to male chess players are highly anticipated.

[@randomshotz13]

Would actually be very interesting to hear about the barriers you've faced as women in the game. It's not a physical sport so there's no reason why the top 100 players couldn't be mostly women! The fact it's all men indicates there's something going on and it would be great to hear your experiences

[@Placebo6]

Even though I hate commercials. I love that you advertise.

[@miket4092]

Super inspiring. I love seeing you all thrive!

[@jazazzaza]

7:28, free beers tho, enough to forget at least lmao

[@tnutssss]

love Andrea calling her out saying "OUR DAD" then 2 seconds later she says "my dad" lol

[@JuanRodriguez-im6ul]

That's little sister mentality for you: what's mine is mine, what's yours is ours

[@glockdookie5231]

BAHAHAHAHA. BAHAHAHAHA BAHAHAHAHAA. AHAHAHAHA. BAHHHAHAHHAA 🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂🤯🤯🤯🤣🤣🤣😭😭😭😭😭 BAHAHAHAHAHAHAH. HAHHHAHAGAGAAA

[@JasonRyanWilson]

Never Ending Radical Dude.

[@PedroG78]

I believe the best thing about chess players like you (or Magnus) is that you make fun content, and that's the most inspiring thing ever. In my times, chess and everything related had to be boring to be chess

[@RockandRoll999]

I’m new into chess and I’m trying to learn everything fast which scrambles my brain lol. I enjoy watching your videos and I think y’all are awesome. I love hearing about the journeys of chess players and how they started out.

[@AMV_KINGDOM_mv]

Alex the favorite the way she said our dad. Andrea we just assumed you was crazy

[@remsavirempoker6876]

Why would Yasser Seirawan do that to the nice lady's statue?

[@MrMinhajHaider]

Ofcourse we'd love a video on Women's Issues in Chess. Those are the specific issues, most of us as chess players, have no idea of.

[@reginaldforthright805]

There are no issues dude

[@javiermorales1506]

Legend has it, Andrea is still trying to solve that logic puzzle.

[@Ginger_Prince]

Personally, I don't play chess, and I don't think I would ever be good at it. But I guess I wouldn't know until I dive in and try right? But anyway, ya'll are such an amazing duo and I love the energy you bring to every video. Have a good day! Peace!

[@rickyrougs]

its fun to try new things! new people start every day.

[@MarkyTeriyakiShorts]

4:01 classic Thursday in Norway

[@07bently]

I tried to sit through this😴😴😴😴😴

[@Lana_K12]

MasterS? So who is the second master?🤣

[@ThomasLiljeruhm]

I want to know more about women's issues in chess.

[@RedHardEditz]

My question would be what’s your number😂😂

[@stevesales4263]

It's beyond me how both of you can chat non-stop and still play to such a high standard. I'm jealous

[@albertbatfinder5240]

Envious

[@just8453]

@@albertbatfinder5240 Aren't they practically synonymous?

[@albertbatfinder5240]

@@just8453 Jealousy is what you feel when you fear losing what you have to someone else. Your GF sees you talking too intimately with another girl. She’s jealous. She ain’t envious. Envy is simply you wanting what someone else has. Jealousy requires three peoples, envy only two.

[@just8453]

@@albertbatfinder5240 ah ok

[@1c0nic_player]

@@albertbatfinder5240 wow its honestly impressive u know that. i had no idea

[@schaak]

Part 2 should be all about the question in the thumbnail “are girls worse at chess?”. It is a more interesting question then you might think at first. There is a NatGeo documentary called “My brilliant brain” about Susan Polgar that addresses the difference in male and female brains and what makes men initially better at chess. It tells the story of how her father wanted to proof how you can train the brain to overcome the differences. You should invite a psychologist to talk about the brain and chess.

[@ultralooter]

3:43 Alcohol is actually one of the WORST drugs for your brain

[@Mark-fr7yv]

These stories aren't that crazy. I can tell they don't have any true crazies in their family if they think these stories are so wild.

[@michaelraymon111]

A chess grandmaster being close to being shit after he destroyed a artifact bought by a rich idiot isn't crazy?

[@Mark-fr7yv]

@@michaelraymon111 Sort of. I mean someone said they were gonna do something isn't actually doing it.

[@zetristan4525]

Lovely childhood photos. The game is such a wide open adventure at that age.