POKER vs CHESS - Heads Up with Alexandra Botez

This is a fun one as I battle against the newest GGPoker Ambassador Alexandra Botez as we discuss both Poker and Chess.
0:00 Intro
1:50 Tournament vs Heads Up
6:33 Online vs Live
12:38 Mistakes
16:15 Authenticity
21:07 Poker vs Chess
25:55 Audience Problem
32:10 Speech Play
34:15 Craziest Win
38:30 Mask?
45:15 Value Bet or Bluff?
47:40 Women Only Events
53:30 All In
54:10 Chess
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[@mattgio1172]

This is one of the most unique videos i've seen in a while. I think you found a brand new brilliant format. Podcast Poker. Super fun to watch.

[@itsthizzbaby]

not really

[@OGRE_HATES_NERDS]

its not the first podcast with this format. and some of the previous ones are already quite popular. great format though everyone will agree with you there

[@henrikbartnes8424]

wow. doing your thing and talking about it at the same time, someone should write this down

[@Lemon-Poker]

"I played chess against...Pokémon!" - Daniel Negreanu

[@cresttoothpaste8133]

Technically her name is supposed to be pronounced like that so he's got the right spirit lol

[@Zealbourne]

Mew2 would be a real tuff nut to bluff, if he bluffed at all. ;D

[@holysmokes7532]

That is how her name is pronounced

[@dahlizz99]

It's supposed to be pronounced like that lol.. you're the incorrect one

[@Lemon-Poker]

"You looked at the flop, and your eyes quickly glanced at your chips so I knew you hit it" 🤯

[@Michael_Raymond]

She also immediately looked right at him, which was the most confident she'd seemed to that point by a mile

[@lrt8735]

Yes, she checked the flop and instantly look at Daniel 😂😂

[@Lemon-Poker]

@@lrt8735 You know ever since he said that I started trying to fake look at my chips when I want them to check. Nobody cared :D

[@busfahrer09]

common knowledge since Mike Caro's book from 1984. Do you even read bro

[@Lemon-Poker]

@@busfahrer09 what are this "read"?

[@Levelaz1994]

Always remember anything you do at the chess table conveys information

[@guilhermesoares7857]

True, you can't be all loosey-goosey eating a sandwich

[@deanambros5014]

@@guilhermesoares7857comedians

[@carlo.demichelis]

literally, everything you can do is to make a move 😂

[@UrraSergio]

So you can deliver false information.

[@KidsLearnHTML]

@@guilhermesoares7857 ...being on the phone...

[@junaida.1542]

Daniel is actually a great interviewer and holds conversation so well. Refreshing poker video

[@SebastianZarzycki]

I don't even know when and how that hour passed. It was just pure joy to watch you both. I like that the stack sizes weren't even shown, so that we're not focusing on the wrong thing here.

[@MugawumpTazer97]

Botez's smooth and quick check at 7:32 definitely gave away information she had two pair lol, plus her confident smile! Entertaining and engaging video, congratulations to both!

[@andreafonso3542]

I think the problem was she was looking at her chips while checking. Daniel made a video about this, when people look at their stack after a flop is because they loved the cards

[@justinwendt3472]

@@andreafonso3542 yup she might as well have been lickin her chops staring at that stack. You can see the gears turning lmao.

[@al87221]

Couldve folded right there sometimes even when you can check its pointless

[@RYNO2511]

Botez seems like a natural interviewer, great at getting insightful answers out of Negreanu

[@VyktorAbyss]

Really like the format, and it's actually very informative/tutorial - thanks, great video! ♥

[@moosepoppa]

This is a great format and would love to see you continue it with other up and coming players, e.g. Lonis, Becker, Rampage, etc.

[@Gasert_The_Great]

The difference between Negreanu and Helmuth with new players is insane.

[@its_kins]

To what are you referencing?

[@Mike_Dubayou]

@@its_kins Mr Beasts poker event he threw like 2-3 years ago

[@andrewmichalski7412]

Watching two of my favorite people in the world discussing two of my favorite pastimes, there's just too much to like! Now we need to watch them again, but playing chess!!!

[@ohiorushbaby]

*Daniel was too embarrassed to release the chess footage* 😂

[@andrewmichalski7412]

@@ohiorushbaby Lol. I'm sure she destroyed him. Just like he could destroy her in cards.

[@RobbieUtah]

2 of my favorites! Great video with incredibly useful info. Thank you very much!

[@me-shell323]

This is my favorite so far. I live hearing the comments, thoughts, strategies, etc. so much better than watching a live stream which I also love! I don’t want highlights

[@meta1ky0]

Such a great banter. Alex is the kind of person I'd like to see as new gen poker player. A LOT of learning ahead though. Daniel, as always, funny and authentic.

[@phoomphgaming5538]

I’d trust in her ability to learn the game, chess players are next level smart

[@kayhaich]

Alex is obviously a great chess player but really not professional level at poker.

[@lovefrogsalot]

What a nice video. I love these educational videos, please do more of these. Like for beginners. I just started and don’t really know what cards to play

[@glmacewan]

Its wild that this is essentially a big ad for GGpoker, yet I have no way to make an account living in the USA.

[@gilbertrossignol2157]

This was a great format podcast. Loved it! Thanks for teaching the audience a thing or two.

[@geekconnoisseur]

Fun watch!!! Great Q&A

[@schuelr]

D-Negs is so personable!! I love to watch him whether it’s high stakes stream or just chatting. He is really entertaining and so genuine. Also agree with others that this podcast/poker/tutorial is excellent! I’ll be looking for the others and more to come!

[@albert7law]

Wow, I really enjoyed watching and learning from you both. Great rapor! You both have that "special" personality, that makes watching you play Poker so much fun. Thanks!

[@2JoeStudios]

This was a great watch. More of this please.

[@UnicastProduction]

Great video! More like this, please.

[@anderssundin354]

Love both of these! Very entertaining video!

[@itsthizzbaby]

not really

[@InsideBilderberg]

One hour that flew by, really enjoyable.

[@jengathecat]

I've watched these two - to see them together? Such a fun stream to watch!

[@jengathecat]

I want to see a rematch with chess!

[@itsthizzbaby]

not really

[@rionnation9700]

@@itsthizzbaby cry

[@timothyodonnell8591]

What a delightful conversation. I follow both. I learned a few things I didn't already know about both of them.

[@superiormovers]

I thoroughly enjoyed watching this entire video as a played online poker. Great conversation.

[@joshuavarney1241]

Such good content. Engaging, unique and genuine!! Looking forward to more of this kind of content.

[@BurntRAM]

do more of these. good stuff

[@JonoTay88]

favourite video of yours by far!

[@channelname8623]

there needs to be a series of these.

[@ramapochief]

Ive been watching daniel for years and got into botez thru chess streams and i absolitely adored this content

[@Shanethe420lb_Rat]

Congrats on becoming a GG Ambassador Ms Botez . You're a lucky human . Hopefully i see you on GG in a tourney or at cash tables or maybe some PLO. Cool Vid Daniel ! Some great info. Ty and Cheers

[@josteinholen1312]

This format is amazing!

[@Mr.PigMcOinks]

Great video very interesting conversations as well, two amazing people

[@joehansen13]

Don’t really play chess or poker, but this conversation was extremely enjoyable and informative😎

[@paulmartin2348]

That was a fun watch. Have enjoyed watching you play poker for 25 years and watching Alex also. The both of you playing heads up was a good time. Thanks to the both of you and be well.

[@tons-wb1hl]

I learned a ton from the video. Thanks

[@kylebachara]

Bro giving her the masterclass promo video with the chip glance tell

[@Mejayy]

It s so exciting to see 2 romanians making content!

[@QuezteR]

yeah this was interesting , seeing how much I enjoy poker and chess. Good Podcast with 2 good ppl

[@zhu05107]

Two of my fave content creators

[@adrianwolf1475]

What a great combo of two geniuses i'd never expected to see together

[@Savingusnow]

Best negreanu video of the year.

[@flickthebean2124]

Whoever added the Homer Simpon "Nerd!" is my hero, thanks for the laugh!

[@the1eloboss592]

Love this content

[@minhktu8]

Such an fun match to watch

[@samuledarconi2927]

Great video! I'm also a fan of Botez....so you have to show the vid on the chess game...😊

[@winrar42]

I love the poker/chess crossovers. Very cool

[@DjFoXxy89]

Great Content Daniel

[@yaboizack8866]

I love this collab 😭😭

[@Alex.1Q84]

This was awesome!

[@JusticeIsComing274]

Dude, this show is fucken amazing. Heads up interviews!! Badass idea.

[@atamooni6969]

What a great vid!

[@Mike-jv9cl]

Should’ve released the chess footage! Loved the poker btw.

[@justadudeintheworldman.120]

This could be a series

[@jackcovert4531]

I have been a Dnegs fan forever and will never quit being a fan. Is he on the Spectrum? If so, that explains his greatness..

[@kimeriksson7445]

More likely Botez is.

[@Daverod]

I love how any time someone is great at something they have to be autistic lmao like you can’t be great without people trying to find something wrong also

[@Daverod]

I love how any time someone is great at something they have to be autistic lmao like you can’t be great without people trying to find something wrong also

[@cameronkalisky4333]

Nah. He may have a tick with the blinking thing he does but his social skills are too great to be on the spectrum

[@justinwendt3472]

He's stated before that he has Tourettes. It comes out in his arms, shoulders and eyes. If I recall he said the blinking thing was the last tick that he can't really break. Is it a tell? who knows lol, but I reckon it's something.

[@bryanmora8093]

This is so EV+! Thank you so much for sharing.

[@petrandreev2418]

At 28:55, nice all-in move from Negreanu. In a really good game, people could bluff-catch you with a bluff, but that's not good for online play nowadays. Play your hands carefully and bet strong with hands that are genuinely interested in paying you

[@Zealbourne]

Loved this. :D

[@mr.stella2745]

I'm here for this

[@StephenCurrysSocks]

Not sure about Alexandra's live tell, but I picked up on Daniel's headscratch as he says "I have a lot of faith and trust in the team at GG" at 23:19 🤣

[@pr0use]

He folds KQ because first, the opponent tells him i have a strong hand because the option of 3 betting is mostly a strong range, Then on the flop suddenly a speed check with killer eyes.

[@antonioph861]

We need to see the chess game footage!!!!!

[@jlw81486]

Great video

[@andrewmichalski7412]

Love them both. They're both so awesome.

[@soffmusic9655]

Alex is such a good interviewer!

[@jetblack2371]

I could watch podcast poker forever

[@stl1909]

18:30 Interesting how he calls out all the possibilities, except the one that he has himself 😄

[@emger4275]

That was very entertaining, I wouldn't mind more of it.

[@rionnation9700]

nice vid man

[@GOHARALI-SONGS]

You guys rocked. Daniel, you can bring president also keep doing it 😉

[@reactivereplays5666]

I've watched Daniel for maybe a decade now... 10:59 Is one the the most accidently funny and brutally honest things I have ever heard from him; not that he isn't always honest. However, he is almost always a humble and nice guy until provoked. So, to hear him actually say, "This idiot just costed me big time and he has no shot.", was quite a pleasant surprise for me.

[@Cashout95]

4:45, Pokimon is the correct way to say it, since her name is Imane, which is pronouced "Imon/Iman"

[@Robbiehobbie888]

Botez, you asked of online poker is a net positive. When I discovered poker and discovered I was a natural. I played thousands of hands for hours a day for six years before I gained the courage to walk into a live poker room. I finally did and in 8 tournaments, $120 buy ins I finished at the finally table and cashed, in the the top 5 playes, 6 times, I made first place in 1 of those 6 tournaments. Online poker saved my life, it made me a better man and it made me a decent poker player too.

[@ianshirreffs5604]

I love getting heads up in a tournament. I played Russians' heads up a lot. It's where I excel.

[@Insharai]

This is almost spiritual for me. I've loved you for a long time, but this hit me right where I am. Never considered the tournament aspect to aspect to behavior lol. Def hit some friends on that.

[@Insharai]

This is such a good colab as well lol xD I'm down to watch her content as well, cause she's also a little shit lol

[@johnway9853]

Such an outstanding conversation.

[@itsthizzbaby]

not really

[@53rounder]

love this video...👍

[@AmirulAsyraf-mq7bx]

Wish they were talking about playing favourite hand and using it as advantage.

[@andreafonso3542]

Two of my favorite celebreties 🎉

[@wesa.9413]

Chess player and poker player here. This video was double prizes! 😁

[@bartmiddel8981]

I dunno but loved to listen to these people! :P

[@xosder182]

this is awesome

[@astranc]

wow a first date!

[@cdldcf]

Me re like this please. Such a good vibe

[@warpeace8891]

@50;16.... The right answer is.... nobody is affected negatively and many are affected positively so go for it.

[@matkodoris9099]

I am Romanian, I love you both!

[@launchbreak]

Regards from Romania!

[@matthewbottcher34]

The live tell Daniel told us to comment about: She looks at the flop and the smile slowly fades off her face to reveal a more stoic nature. She then glances down, but I can’t really tell if it’s a chip glance or not, def could be. I play with a guy who’s always super talkative and laid back at the table but every time he has a big hand he shuts up and sits up in his chair, this reminded me of that tell.

[@ljstafford9004]

He is loved by the cards

[@latte638]

Probably not gonna be seen, but in case you do: what I appreciate about dnegs is that he stays true. Money and moderate fame doesn't change him or his vpersona. Soldier with a soul

[@davestern6280]

Hops on 5 live streams and gets a GG patch. 🤔 😂 GG boy’s calculating those future implied odds.

[@RUSDynasty]

I feel like this was supposed to be out sooner.

[@tangarz5357]

“He called me with queen 10 honey” Lives in my head rent free.😂

[@MissDeal55]

What a gem Botez is

[@Hammer.J.Helmer]

7:32, she looks down at her chips when the flop comes, was thinking of betting for a split second and checked super fast. Didn't actually even need that read though, he established preflop she was strong, and when the A hit and she immediately checked, didn't have to think what to do like she would have as a new player if she had a pair that was lower than the A. Easy hand to get away from for DNegs.

[@chronecro]

Whoever is managing Alex is genius - this is one of the best marriages of talent I've seen anywhere

[@dimitursgremory734]

and here I was waiting to see the chess game the table turning sides