I Played Andrea Botez In a CLASSICAL CHESS TOURNAMENT!!!!

[@jamajikhan]

Anna: "I prepared a line aganist her". Three moves in: "I forgot what I was supposed to do".

[@ewallt]

Actually 1 move.

[@andysPARK]

@@ewallt 😄

[@IloveJesus777j77]

@@ewallt Jesus is coming back. Please repent.

[@IloveJesus777j77]

@@andysPARK Jesus is coming back. Please repent.

[@josephsalmonte4995]

​@@IloveJesus777j77When?? 😂

[@lmr4403]

Famous Anna quote a day before this game: "I promise I won't get into time issues tomorrow." (she was on 5 seconds against Andrea at some point)

[@dxtrum]

She says that every game lol

[@IloveJesus777j77]

@@dxtrum Jesus is coming back. Please repent.

[@Purjo92]

@@IloveJesus777j77 Stop your meth abuse, it's a sin.

[@JoeBob79569]

I really like this move-by-move commentary because it gives people insight into why you made every move. I think it's better than hearing someone else commenting on the game since they don't really know what's going through your head..

[@Toimu13]

I was hoping Andrea would commit in the same video.

[@DevlinDomini]

This is a lot easier than watching the ENTIRE game. Watched more chess this week than in my whole life.

[@vickistine9388]

Yes, it’s much easier to understand too.

[@mnetzer6777]

Me too

[@celerystikz]

"We were born the same MONTH Andrea!!" Lmao

[@R.Akerman-oz1tf]

I like Andy's chin, especially when there's no "Smack Talk". Sis is Kool 2!

[@joemama8243]

Andrea looks a lot younger and hotter so

[@celerystikz]

@@joemama8243 gross dude

[@joemama8243]

@@celerystikz its the truth bro, andrea is at least 10x hotter than her

[@celerystikz]

@@joemama8243 why do you have to bring 'younger' into it though....

[@techhonors8091]

absolutely love player recaps, please do more of these!

[@ewallt]

It is nice. You get the commentary of a strong player, but not a world class grandmaster, so can be easier to follow because the thinking can be more similar.

[@BongLeech]

8:19 ghost enters the room

[@RicardoGarcia-wk8ds]

And then closes the door to make sure he's not annoying anyone

[@gingfreecs7100]

The ghost is someone who lost a Queen to Andrea and now is haunting her forever

[@sourovdas7883]

it's rey enigma, but with invisible clothes, he helped anna to win ...

[@Jeff-lu9wi]

@@sourovdas7883 lmao, exactly

[@prospeed1111]

Enemy stand

[@tflak1]

I really enjoy this style of recap. I like hearing your thoughts, and also it is much quicker to watch compared to the entire unedited game. So, yes, please do more like this!

[@bacca71]

That was a wonderful narrative explanation of the game as it progressed, right to the end . And two classy players!

[@VoxRatio]

Andrea has had it tough this tournament. Between stiff competition and possibly getting into her own head.

[@PreservationEnthusiast]

Yeah but Andrea is basically a shit player at this level. She's 1700. She won't win many games with this rating . She's a streamer and provokes controversy to get views. Saying she will beat Anna is just trash talk. It's all about controversy not serious chess.

[@johnjohannes5954]

Anna " my oponent plays a line which i do not want to play against" . I have never heard of Anna that she likes playing against any line of chess.

[@chasechase8333]

Kinda smart. Keeping her opponents on their toes and playing lines that she says she doesn’t like playing against, even if she secretly does ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@markscholten2264]

She likes to play against the QGD exchange variation, she has said that before.

[@connorallgood0922]

@@markscholten2264 Does she like playing against the scholars mate? I imagine so.

[@kd6tas]

More classical--I like it. Anna is strong when she has time. It was nice to see someone run out of time before Anna. 👍

[@takumi2023]

By like 5 sec? Lol

[@LanceNYC]

Yes. Terrific to hear you discuss your game while watching you play. Thanks also for editing out the long thinks! Great format - do more!

[@M8_Bit]

I wish the editor or Anna included the part where Andrea realized what she had done. She thought she was completely fine for a minute, calculating the rest of what she saw when she took and then she glances over and realizes she has her bishop on B5 (usually Andreas ls bishop is on D3, credit to Anna's prep for taking her out of her usual patterns) . She was obviously furious with herself for the rest of the game for making a 600 elo blunder with 40 minutes on the clock.

[@josefmalar7837]

600 blunder? you can blunder this even with 1400 elo national.

[@ellenripley4640]

@@josefmalar7837 I am much higher than 600 and I can blunder everything.

[@AtreidesOne0000]

​@@josefmalar7837Right

[@bjorsam6979]

@@josefmalar7837 You CAN, but honestly it's a bullet rather than a classical time mistake for any decent player.

[@fortepianomaster]

The tournament recaps are great! I learn a lot listening to the thought process, excited to see your match tomorrow

[@DisQnect]

You play so well Anna! Its super fun to watch the streams! But I really need to say, that ur mom makes an amazing job too! Im not so much into chess, just try to play my one game a day but ur mom explains everything so so good, that even I can understand every possible move :)

[@Cleo-h3x]

Either format works well for me. Thank you for all the effort that went into this recap having to match up the video with the moves of the recap. The game got me so nervous as you had a much better position but I was afraid one mistake and imagined the worse. I knew that you two would remain friends. You are like her "other sister". You and her taking pictures before the game was adorable. (P.S. Hope where you are staying isn't haunted with doors opening on their own 8:20)..

[@chikyzros3353]

I did enjoy your recap. I think it's a very quiet and calm format very suitable for some kind of moods. Do more of this, please and thanks

[@davidnelson4960]

Anna, though you are compensated for subscribers, thank for posting wholesome and humerous instruction. You make a great teacher.

[@brun4775]

To be fair, I don’t think many people expected her to beat you.

[@Zophijan]

I shouldn't have read the comments before watching the video

[@WheatCubing2]

I thought anna lost lol

[@aalexlegustas]

@@WheatCubing2 same

[@Chelsea32444]

I saw this before I watched the video and the whole time I thought Anna lost😂

[@sebastianavalos1917]

People have to much faith in Andrea 😅 there is a big ELO difference. One thing is playing quickly games for fun and other is playing serious.

[@kathleensullivanrye5868]

Love all the recaps so we can better understand the game and strategy!! Thank you both.

[@VinnyI6420]

The tension in this one was WILD. You can tell Andrea was absolutely pissed afterwards.

[@littlerainyone]

I love the way you stay friends with your opponents.

[@Ozzy.Kopec1]

The next match where Andrea put on a wig to Cosplay Anna was a hoot!

[@trlavalley9909]

That Opening slate is so super sweet, I really like to see you two side by each. Everyone should have such friends. Would love to see a rematch, classical controls, or at least Rapid. Such a shame she hung a piece, but it happens.

[@philcheychandler]

The beginning was the most wholesome moment. Gave a peak into the content creator part of your life and showed you are having some fun too.

[@Rockberries]

It’s nice to see your ideas and tactics with the arrows, really helps because I often don’t see those potential plans

[@Oakley2256]

Love it. You are honest and open and that would help young up and coming competitors I feel. Well done.

[@paultrx]

Player Reviews are very cool, keep doing them!

[@thomastanghe479]

The format of recap is nice. Even better when analyzing with your opponent afterwards.

[@ManuelDornbusch]

Hi Anna. The recaps are HUGELY appreciated. This time I cannot much follow the stream for the time zone difference, but these recaps are worth gold

[@salvadorsempere1701]

The day that Anna learn proper time management, her ELO will rise 150 points. The "I get low on time" It´s a constant in all her recaps...

[@maud0]

I love following you in this tournament! Keep up Anna, you got this!

[@luiszavala5564]

The recaps are great, keep doing it!!

[@verocimil]

"Everything that is transitory is just a parable." - J. W. Goethe Nothing can point us to this truth better than playing chess. I am glad that in the higher game of life you are still friends and both wonderful caring people, collecting new experiences that will make you and us all even richer on this passage of life!

[@unauthorized664]

Recaps are great. Thank you

[@di380]

I gotta say I’m very proud of you Anna you managed to draw against WGM Dina and won both of your games. I watch all this girls games and I knew Dina was going to make a mistake at some point and you capitalized on her mistake like a master. I know it was probably the nerves when you blundered a piece but you made the comeback and managed a draw. It shows real character as a great chess player. Keep playing and you will achieve your goals Mater Anna Cramling 👌

[@MrFritzzz666]

Awesome game. Thank you two. And YES, more games like this.

[@iblivs21]

Anna Cramling, your commentary of chess games are always so easy to understand and follow. Keep it up!

[@_aullik]

I really like this format of recap. Sometimes it is hard to me to follow (as i am noob) when you discuss what you could/should have done as i simply cannot for the live of me remember the board.

[@RoryODonnellIsSoAwesome]

This is a uniquely cool opportunity. Happy I watched.

[@NotTheUnsub]

Either format works well for me. Thank you for all the effort that went into this recap having to match up the video with the moves of the recap. The game got me so nervous as you had a much better position but I was afraid one mistake and imagined the worse. I knew that you two would remain friends. You are like her "other sister". You and her taking pictures before the game was adorable. (P.S. Hope where you are staying isn't haunted with doors opening on their own 😳 8:20).

[@jimweights8908]

This was good commentary. Going through all the thoughts like this is helpful and not many chess players can articulate what they think

[@SantiagoGonzalez-sl5lj]

Recaps are the best. thank you!

[@YMasterS]

Great game, Anna. Really enjoying your matches in this tournament. Shame about the loss, but she's a great player so was always going to be hard.

[@andrewethansbreakroom2588]

Nice analogy Futbol “Pitch” at 13:05. I really enjoy watching Anna’s post match analysis.

[@JasonRobertsMobi]

Wow, talented competitors. Love the fun smack talk too. Thanks to you both for the recap!

[@AllThingsTechStuff101]

Love the format!

[@TVfairerweather]

Great to follow your thinking moive by move, Anna. Thrilling and educational at the same time. Thank you!

[@magnificify]

Loving the new format. Great editing too!

[@arielzwolinski]

This recap was great!

[@ClingermanChess]

Late to the game here, but it’s awesome to get to see someone as talented at chess as Anna share her thoughts against the Jobava London. It’s the only opening I play as white. Great insights!

[@bonolio]

The things is, if you play a particular opening all the time, you become well practiced at games where the opening works, and where your opponent messes with your opening.

[@LightningGunne]

ahh... now that i'm finally done with my final exams, i can finally start watching these Botez Chess Camp recaps again. as always, this was a great recap. i'd definitely agree that losing a piece in the opening just like that was just sad for Andrea, but massive props to her indeed for playing on. and i couldn't help laughing with you regarding that whole "ritual after making a big decision" thing XD thanks for the video, Anna!

[@UncleWally3]

Both ambassadors of the game; classy, intelligent and entertaining.

[@Stu49583]

Let's be honest here. They are successful because of shocking factor of them being young and beautiful and women and also playing chess. It is like a fantasy for nerds.

[@UncleWally3]

@@Stu49583 And that’s a bad thing?

[@maximepoca9396]

Anna : I prepared a new line, it's the very first time I'm playing this Anna, the very next move: I kind of forgot what I was suppose to do. How ?????

[@whodidnt5760]

The same reason that you didn't get A's on all the tests that you studied for in school. When put under the knife your mind can go to real weird places.

[@gewinnste]

@@whodidnt5760 "next move" and already not knowing the "line" is hardly equivalent to forgetting stuff for an exam.

[@t-spark]

For why 'the position finally looks good' is satisfying. While intuition isn't reliable or concrete, it might be a sign of familiarity.

[@Gleamoz]

Let’s go Anna , for the championship!!!

[@MsBob314]

Poor Andrea looks so defeated at the end. That's how I look at the end of each and every day. 🤣

[@GilbertoCastillo-r6m]

I love how they act like military snipers and keep each move for study, history, and possible nerdicity.

[@robertcullum2750]

You are doing great, Anna!. Keep is up!

[@garthgurnsey6825]

I like the move by move recap.

[@peterfilka3510]

dont know whats more suprising, andrea sitting quietly for such long time or anna using football metaphor

[@Anonymityfan]

I definitely relate to liking when a position is aesthetically pleasing and it can definitely bias me away from the best move

[@johnstone252]

You're wonderful, Anna. I love you as a person, and as a tenacious chess player. You add so much beauty to our world.

[@fomalhaut86]

I don't think that Andrea should be so hard on herself. Firstly, everyone in the tournament has higher rating than her. Secondly, it is only a game :)

[@michaelbauers8800]

Competitive people hate losing. Andrea could crush most people at chess, but she's below master level, and this tournament had WGMs. Hard to win against people that much stronger.

[@ryand6150]

its one thing to lose to someone higher rated, its another thing to play way below your rating. she is probably mad about playing like a 1300 not about losing.

[@michaelbauers8800]

@@ryand6150 Yeah, that's a good point. I don't know about other people, but when someone beats me and I felt I played my best, I often feel ok, especially in chess, where there's no luck. But missing something you don't think you should miss is a kick in face.

[@mainemtbiker]

Yes, the move by move commentary was great! Hope you do a lot more like this! Especially great to hear the commentary from one of the players especially you! And you were black and still beat her! Too cool!

[@katharinafau1341]

The MAC lipstick 💄 on Anna's side is hilarious ❤🎉 good game by two queens 👑👑

[@DrGavta]

Well played 😊looking forward to the rematch

[@huntermach7356]

Anna knows her football, I wonder if Zlatan is her favorite footballer.

[@luissantiagocorreia]

Nice game, Anna. Good Luck to the next ones.

[@edsiegel5357]

Love this format!

[@danielkarlsson258]

Anna finally won on time.

[@ChariotOfFaith]

WOW!!!! Both of you played so many blunders in this game!

[@robertberger8981]

When Andrea Botez told Anna she would win, I knew Anna would win.

[@danwilliams8626]

Great recap!

[@rossmonroe3526]

I love Andrea, she is so happy always.

[@yuvraj4787]

Andrea is competing for last spot. She is built different.

[@majormoron605]

Love how you keep mixing up the format of these recaps. First a classic recap, then a coop recap with Jules and now a recap with footage from the game.

[@maff2008]

After you check her with qb5, she responds with kte2: First ba6 keeping the pin on her king. Then after she moves out of the pin with kg1, go qb2 with a threat to her rook, she has to play qc1 to defend. Exchange queens and its a better position for you.

[@Mister_Ri_MFBMT]

"Andreeaaaaaaa....", Alex's usual scream at her sister.

[@aaronchan1088]

great bounce back win

[@ManuelAlfonso-i4g]

Favorite openings of the late super grandmaster Bobby fisher. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@bunnycatch3r]

Andrea at her best ~ not pretending to be a child.

[@cassandrakitty1639]

Congrats Anna. I was very happy you won!!! 🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤

[@affluence8]

I was actually able to follow this game..

[@iluminaa1]

Both prep. which shows respect for each other.

[@hgsupertramp]

She looks so mad in the end 😂😂😂😂

[@TheBlackMamba_Studios]

They play incredible... it's amazing!

[@juliankleinz3922]

14:25 rook a8 to f8 would have opened opportunities to push on king side, forcing a trade of the rook on f2

[@Spocklee]

seemed like a personal grudge match to me. 😂

[@gg05irgm]

lmao these two xDD they just DO NOT want to lose against each other xD

[@vynleshmynle7372]

They have known each other for a “very long time” That translate to 18 months

[@Weird-City]

Get her Anna! 🐄

[@ecospider5]

It is amazing how much of chess is seeing what the other person can do. At 2000 elo it’s amazing forks like this. At 1000 elo it’s just hanging one of your pieces. What I’m saying is usually you don’t with, you just take advantage of the other person making a big mistake. Which causes them to loose

[@javiermunoz7357]

Muy bueno el vídeo y el formato, sube alguno más en español por favor.

[@AndreiDinTheHouse]

Just random stuff: 1) 4:49 - why not d5? The black queen seems to stay boxed in a lot. 2) 10:29 - as black I'd feel claustrophobic. It's not dangerous but also not much attack options. Bishop is locked in, the knight has nowhere good to good (except back and still blocking the queen). White doesn't press on, which is lucky and later loses a piece with tempo and eval goes nuts!

[@solomonfaber8026]

Never questioned who would win!

[@stuartdoty1099]

Why not take the pawn on A3 with your knight after the bishop-for-knight trade? That gains a point, while trading your night for the dark bishop was an even trade and left her central pawn with support.

[@basedsigmaspeaks]

That snakeskin top is FIRE