POKER vs CHESS - Heads Up with Alexandra Botez

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  • @mattgio1172
    @mattgio1172 10 місяців тому +1013

    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
      @itsthizzbaby 10 місяців тому +5

      not really

    • @OGRE_HATES_NERDS
      @OGRE_HATES_NERDS 9 місяців тому +10

      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

    • @getnis-m6g
      @getnis-m6g 9 місяців тому +2

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

    • @cyfriss
      @cyfriss 6 місяців тому +1

      Loved this content and original idea, keep up the great videos

    • @TwinTaylor94
      @TwinTaylor94 6 місяців тому

      Seen this years ago

  • @junaida.1542
    @junaida.1542 9 місяців тому +192

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

    • @geraldaugustus739
      @geraldaugustus739 6 місяців тому

      Weird comment... since she asked like, 4 times as many questions as he did.

    • @patrickhenry4675
      @patrickhenry4675 6 місяців тому

      He is so good at table talk. He both gave a good interview and knew what she held most hands.

    • @geraldaugustus739
      @geraldaugustus739 6 місяців тому +1

      @@patrickhenry4675 he's a good conversationalist, but... she's carrying the interview part of it on her back.

  • @Lemon-Poker
    @Lemon-Poker 10 місяців тому +704

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

    • @cresttoothpaste8133
      @cresttoothpaste8133 10 місяців тому +44

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

    • @Zealbourne
      @Zealbourne 8 місяців тому

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

    • @holysmokes7532
      @holysmokes7532 8 місяців тому +7

      That is how her name is pronounced

    • @dahlizz99
      @dahlizz99 8 місяців тому +3

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

    • @skuizhopatt5318
      @skuizhopatt5318 6 місяців тому

      Lemon Poker : french speaking ? You did put the accent on "é", smells like you have a FR keyboard :)
      For the repliers : To me Dnegs was wrong and admitted it (sincerely), so yes that sequence is funny, and y'all that are saying he was right in the first place, you're NOT ! 😁😇😜.

  • @Levelaz1994
    @Levelaz1994 10 місяців тому +620

    Always remember anything you do at the chess table conveys information

    • @guilhermesoares7857
      @guilhermesoares7857 9 місяців тому +81

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

    • @deanambros5014
      @deanambros5014 9 місяців тому

      @@guilhermesoares7857comedians

    • @gesus.christ99
      @gesus.christ99 9 місяців тому +4

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

    • @UrraSergio
      @UrraSergio 9 місяців тому +2

      So you can deliver false information.

    • @KidsLearnHTML
      @KidsLearnHTML 9 місяців тому

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

  • @Lemon-Poker
    @Lemon-Poker 10 місяців тому +464

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

    • @Michael_Raymond
      @Michael_Raymond 9 місяців тому +66

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

    • @lrt8735
      @lrt8735 9 місяців тому +20

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

    • @Lemon-Poker
      @Lemon-Poker 9 місяців тому

      @@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
      @busfahrer09 9 місяців тому +1

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

    • @Lemon-Poker
      @Lemon-Poker 9 місяців тому +6

      @@busfahrer09 what are this "read"?

  • @MugawumpTazer97
    @MugawumpTazer97 10 місяців тому +116

    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
      @andreafonso3542 9 місяців тому +7

      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
      @justinwendt3472 9 місяців тому

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

    • @al87221
      @al87221 8 місяців тому

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

    • @patrickhenry4675
      @patrickhenry4675 6 місяців тому

      @@andreafonso3542 I agree with you. She also showed a lot of her upper teeth like she was going to eat that pot.

    • @kevindougher4120
      @kevindougher4120 2 місяці тому

      it was a chip glance he says it later in the video

  • @SebastianZarzycki
    @SebastianZarzycki 9 місяців тому +67

    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.

    • @shaunmckinley1208
      @shaunmckinley1208 5 місяців тому

      I read this reply while beginning to watch the video. I thought this was just a kind gesture to say but it's for real. That hour just flew by. What a great time even for the viewers

  • @RYNO2511
    @RYNO2511 8 місяців тому +33

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

  • @moosepoppa
    @moosepoppa 9 місяців тому +17

    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.

  • @VyktorAbyss
    @VyktorAbyss 9 місяців тому +22

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

  • @meta1ky0
    @meta1ky0 10 місяців тому +23

    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
      @phoomphgaming5538 9 місяців тому +3

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

    • @kayhaich
      @kayhaich 8 місяців тому +1

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

  • @Gasert_The_Great
    @Gasert_The_Great 9 місяців тому +54

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

    • @its_kins
      @its_kins 8 місяців тому +1

      To what are you referencing?

    • @Mike_Dubayou
      @Mike_Dubayou 8 місяців тому +5

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

  • @schuelr
    @schuelr 9 місяців тому +6

    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!

  • @me-shell323
    @me-shell323 9 місяців тому +5

    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

  • @jengathecat
    @jengathecat 10 місяців тому +12

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

  • @andrewmichalski7412
    @andrewmichalski7412 9 місяців тому +14

    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
      @ohiorushbaby 8 місяців тому +2

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

    • @andrewmichalski7412
      @andrewmichalski7412 8 місяців тому +1

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

  • @anderssundin354
    @anderssundin354 10 місяців тому +7

    Love both of these! Very entertaining video!

  • @Mejayy
    @Mejayy 9 місяців тому +7

    It s so exciting to see 2 romanians making content!

  • @kylebachara
    @kylebachara 10 місяців тому +32

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

  • @StephenCurrysSocks
    @StephenCurrysSocks 10 місяців тому +8

    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 🤣

  • @UnicastProduction
    @UnicastProduction 10 місяців тому +7

    Great video! More like this, please.

  • @RobbieUtah
    @RobbieUtah 10 місяців тому +4

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

  • @nacho_v1604
    @nacho_v1604 7 місяців тому +3

    Daniel is on a very small list of og pros that have evolved and can hang with the new math players coming up. one of the best imo

  • @albert7law
    @albert7law 8 місяців тому +2

    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!

  • @timothyodonnell8591
    @timothyodonnell8591 10 місяців тому +11

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

  • @lovefrogsalot
    @lovefrogsalot 9 місяців тому +2

    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

  • @moprea19
    @moprea19 Місяць тому

    Man, the romanian in me, enjoy this sooo much. Love you guys!

  • @adrianwolf1475
    @adrianwolf1475 8 місяців тому +1

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

  • @ramapochief
    @ramapochief 9 місяців тому +1

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

  • @gilbertrossignol2157
    @gilbertrossignol2157 10 місяців тому +15

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

  • @Savingusnow
    @Savingusnow 9 місяців тому +3

    Best negreanu video of the year.

  • @paulchez5102
    @paulchez5102 7 місяців тому +1

    I am in live with Botez sisters and everything they put on YT! Excellent content from this one. She is smart, gorgeous, confident, very believable, and shoots it straight.

  • @youtoobfarmer
    @youtoobfarmer 6 місяців тому +5

    "I'll allow myself to do the full Hellmuth" 😂

  • @joehansen13
    @joehansen13 9 місяців тому +3

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

  • @geekconnoisseur
    @geekconnoisseur 9 місяців тому +3

    Fun watch!!! Great Q&A

  • @larrygrant829
    @larrygrant829 7 місяців тому

    Great teacher student vibe between the two, funny, and insightful. As a novice poker player it was a ton of fun to watch with some great tips to pick up on. I hope Alexandra does well in her poker endeavors and Daniel is a fun and interesting pro to follow. Best of luck you two!

  • @Shanethe420lb_Rat
    @Shanethe420lb_Rat 9 місяців тому +1

    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

  • @flickthebean2124
    @flickthebean2124 7 місяців тому +1

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

  • @reactivereplays5666
    @reactivereplays5666 9 місяців тому +1

    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.

  • @mickyc3359
    @mickyc3359 3 місяці тому

    Great content and interview love these two.

  • @InsideBilderberg
    @InsideBilderberg 8 місяців тому

    One hour that flew by, really enjoyable.

  • @superiormovers
    @superiormovers 8 місяців тому

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

  • @jojolapatate2241
    @jojolapatate2241 6 місяців тому

    Really cool content ! Brilliant as usually ! Thx Dan

  • @tons-wb1hl
    @tons-wb1hl 10 місяців тому +4

    I learned a ton from the video. Thanks

  • @glmacewan
    @glmacewan 8 місяців тому +7

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

    • @jeffrobagman2834
      @jeffrobagman2834 7 місяців тому

      VPN

    • @JohnnyG-p6q
      @JohnnyG-p6q 15 днів тому

      Exactly man it's so frustrating

    • @JohnnyG-p6q
      @JohnnyG-p6q 15 днів тому

      And if you use a VPN you can get into trouble if you win and try to cash out. If you lose it's fine

  • @joshuavarney1241
    @joshuavarney1241 8 місяців тому

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

  • @jimlynott5296
    @jimlynott5296 5 місяців тому

    A really nice segment. I’ve played for far too long! I think one of the first lessons I learnt is that poker is a game of deceit and confusion. The second lesson I learnt was that the first person you deceive and confuse is yourself.

  • @paulmartin2348
    @paulmartin2348 9 місяців тому +1

    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.

  • @shayEspinoza
    @shayEspinoza 7 місяців тому +1

    Wish the game went longer i love listening to Daniel

  • @HillWyatt-o3v
    @HillWyatt-o3v 7 місяців тому

    I think I single handly brought poker back to life with how long I watch poker vids😂

  • @BurntRAM
    @BurntRAM 10 місяців тому +2

    do more of these. good stuff

  • @2JoeStudios
    @2JoeStudios 9 місяців тому

    This was a great watch. More of this please.

  • @josteinholen1312
    @josteinholen1312 9 місяців тому +1

    This format is amazing!

  • @violetfactorial6806
    @violetfactorial6806 7 місяців тому

    I just found your content and it's all really interesting, obviously you know this but please keep it up. This particular one's my favorite :3

  • @kevin00714
    @kevin00714 6 місяців тому

    Daniel has been my favorite poker player for years!

  • @pr0use
    @pr0use 10 місяців тому +5

    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.

  • @chronecro
    @chronecro 8 місяців тому

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

  • @JonoTay88
    @JonoTay88 8 місяців тому

    favourite video of yours by far!

  • @zhu05107
    @zhu05107 9 місяців тому

    Two of my fave content creators

  • @iiovoii
    @iiovoii 7 місяців тому

    This is really fun to watch. 👍👍👍

  • @channelname8623
    @channelname8623 8 місяців тому

    there needs to be a series of these.

  • @QuezteR
    @QuezteR 8 місяців тому

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

  • @stl1909
    @stl1909 9 місяців тому +2

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

  • @ShadowOfCicero
    @ShadowOfCicero 6 місяців тому

    When you mention "women in poker" and "aggression", two things came to mind.
    1. Gary Carson devoted an entire chapter of his 2001 "The Complete Guide to Hold 'Em" to women in poker, mostly focusing in on how women could best exploit the "underestimate me" side of the ball. He also did throw in a line that successful women in poker tended to play more aggressive than their male counterparts. So it's at least been discussed.
    2. Annette Obrestad, particularly the 2010 National Heads-up Poker Championship. While more aggression MIGHT be overcompensation, it might just also be pressing every possible advantage. She annihilated Phil Hellmuth, and though she lost to Doyle Brunson, Brunson stated that he'd felt outplayed. (Carson also warned in his book that if you played the way he told you to, the most likely reputation you'd get is that of a maniac.)

  • @johnway9853
    @johnway9853 10 місяців тому +7

    Such an outstanding conversation.

  • @latte638
    @latte638 9 місяців тому

    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

  • @xyzzyx7812
    @xyzzyx7812 7 місяців тому +5

    surprised they don't say one word in Romanian considering they both have Romanian last names

  • @RyanBaldrick
    @RyanBaldrick 4 місяці тому +1

    9999 habit
    140 body
    139 say
    138 eyes
    137 nervous
    136 fight spirit

  • @matthewbottcher34
    @matthewbottcher34 10 місяців тому +3

    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.

  • @samuledarconi2927
    @samuledarconi2927 10 місяців тому +1

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

  • @petrandreev2418
    @petrandreev2418 7 місяців тому

    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

  • @Mr.PigMcOinks
    @Mr.PigMcOinks 9 місяців тому

    Great video very interesting conversations as well, two amazing people

  • @winrar42
    @winrar42 9 місяців тому

    I love the poker/chess crossovers. Very cool

  • @matkodoris9099
    @matkodoris9099 10 місяців тому +5

    I am Romanian, I love you both!

  • @iulianirimia611
    @iulianirimia611 9 місяців тому +2

    Doi romani ajunsi mari, felicitari!

  • @MissDeal55
    @MissDeal55 10 місяців тому +5

    What a gem Botez is

  • @launchbreak
    @launchbreak 7 місяців тому +1

    Regards from Romania!

  • @bryanmora8093
    @bryanmora8093 8 місяців тому

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

  • @jetblack2371
    @jetblack2371 7 місяців тому +1

    I could watch podcast poker forever

  • @anthonyg6083
    @anthonyg6083 15 днів тому

    great pair of people here

  • @JusticeIsComing274
    @JusticeIsComing274 8 місяців тому

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

  • @ianshirreffs5604
    @ianshirreffs5604 10 місяців тому +2

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

  • @GoharRehmani
    @GoharRehmani 8 місяців тому

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

  • @RagingPoo
    @RagingPoo 4 місяці тому

    7:30
    The most confident check I've ever seen in my life 🤣

  • @ruskyhusky69
    @ruskyhusky69 6 місяців тому

    29:12 I really love that timing on the music edit. Whoever does the editing on this channel should get a raise. Love small details like that

  • @tangarz5357
    @tangarz5357 8 місяців тому

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

  • @Mike-jv9cl
    @Mike-jv9cl 10 місяців тому +1

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

  • @angelor1171
    @angelor1171 6 місяців тому

    Botez’s tell is that when she flopped two pair, her face changed from a laugh to a stern facial expression. Don’t forget she was contemplating a 3-bet post-flop which would indicate she had at least an ace in the hole. The few last hands she played, when she didn’t have anything, she checked nonchalantly.

  • @minhktu8
    @minhktu8 7 місяців тому

    Such an fun match to watch

  • @luckymedic1438
    @luckymedic1438 10 місяців тому

    29:28 How do you know who would have a higher chance to get what? Is it just statistics?

    • @mudblood9699
      @mudblood9699 10 місяців тому +2

      It's based off the cards you're holding and the line players take, i.e. rasing or limping preflop, checking, betting, or raising on flop, turn, etc, taking the board and aggression or lack thereof into account.

    • @luckymedic1438
      @luckymedic1438 10 місяців тому

      @@mudblood9699 thank you!

    • @MrCollewet
      @MrCollewet 10 місяців тому +1

      @@luckymedic1438 and also a lot on how he acted on previous hands! a passive guy that suddenly 4 bets preflop for example

  • @mihaiadrian5318
    @mihaiadrian5318 8 місяців тому +1

    Romanian game… i love it👏👏👏

  • @Insharai
    @Insharai 7 місяців тому

    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
      @Insharai 7 місяців тому

      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

  • @AdamX1124
    @AdamX1124 8 місяців тому +1

    4:44 He actually said her name correctly. Her name is Imane so her streamer name is pronounced Poke Imane (Yes just like pokemon)

  • @DjFoXxy89
    @DjFoXxy89 9 місяців тому

    Great Content Daniel

  • @-Saitama
    @-Saitama 6 місяців тому

    The collab we needed but didn't deserve 😅

  • @yaboizack8866
    @yaboizack8866 9 місяців тому

    I love this collab 😭😭

  • @the1eloboss592
    @the1eloboss592 10 місяців тому +1

    Love this content

  • @skuizhopatt5318
    @skuizhopatt5318 6 місяців тому

    Thanks a lot, i'm a great fan since like ten years of DNegs, and think the best of Alex. You are the two players who changed my view on chess (ho yes and the Queen's Gambit series too :)
    What is really lacking, is a display of the stacks.Or at least please give sometimes a clear image of them and the chip color code at the beginning...
    That's like watching a film, but all the dialog from one of the main characters are missing, you really miss a point, i mean !
    Also, would be glad to know what are the stakes (the chip/$ ratio is not really important, my guess is that when you invite someone to create vidéo content, you wont take money from him in the filmed game. I think of a "keep what you won, but no loss" or maybe loss divided by some factor, but wins 1:1....
    Unsure if my curiosity will be understood (sorry for the spooky language, i'm french) but at least, SHOW US THE STACKS PLEASE ! ❤❤🤩

  • @dontmugurself
    @dontmugurself 6 місяців тому

    Really good video!

  • @krad1314
    @krad1314 9 місяців тому +1

    4:50 I love how Alex has to jump in and "correct" Daniel with the incorrect pronunciation of Poki's name lmfao