I Challenged "Russian Paul,” The Strongest Chess Hustler in NYC

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Alexandra played few games against Russian Paul, who is considered the best chess hustler in Union Square Park. Drop a like and tell us in the comments, what city with a strong chess culture you think sisters should visit next!
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  • @BotezLive
    @BotezLive3 жыл бұрын

    If you liked the video, please subscribe and turn notifications on to not miss any future videos, thank you!

  • @arnavrathi

    @arnavrathi

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah sure.

  • @jaysmith3571

    @jaysmith3571

    3 жыл бұрын

    I like you

  • @JordanHaisley

    @JordanHaisley

    3 жыл бұрын

    Could you do a video playing “really bad chess”? It would be interesting to see how it frustrates chess masters.

  • @heartofvanillaice7443

    @heartofvanillaice7443

    3 жыл бұрын

    But did you like the video?

  • @jaylopez1743

    @jaylopez1743

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sure will

  • @abw9085
    @abw90853 жыл бұрын

    The 2 other guys she already played are just sat watching her play the final boss

  • @ukashk1071

    @ukashk1071

    3 жыл бұрын

    🤣🤣🤣

  • @jorandebraekeleer7557

    @jorandebraekeleer7557

    3 жыл бұрын

    Was thinking the same thing xD

  • @franciscomarin8008

    @franciscomarin8008

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hahahhaha the guy on the left thinking “she still a demon”

  • @BuMPiHD

    @BuMPiHD

    3 жыл бұрын

    😹

  • @williamko4751

    @williamko4751

    3 жыл бұрын

    She beat both

  • @bill9379
    @bill93793 жыл бұрын

    That guy in the background be like: Avenge me Paul.

  • @youtubepemula1628

    @youtubepemula1628

    3 жыл бұрын

    kzread.info/dash/bejne/oYt2xtSmlNvZprQ.html 🔥🔥🔥

  • @bill9379

    @bill9379

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@youtubepemula1628 why?

  • @TanuQil

    @TanuQil

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@bill9379 and Paul did it.

  • @isaiahallen244

    @isaiahallen244

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lol. Yes he is.

  • @Alex-lm1fg

    @Alex-lm1fg

    3 жыл бұрын

    that homie been watching every game

  • @nyc132132
    @nyc1321322 жыл бұрын

    Paul is awesome. He is quite a character. Respect to you Ms.Botez for showing the game you didn’t win

  • @bentleyqcrusade3696
    @bentleyqcrusade3696 Жыл бұрын

    That was so damn good. The mid game defense from both of you was so strong and if either of you rushed you would’ve fallen. Absolutely great tricky annoyances he did too. lol

  • @leeellis3847
    @leeellis38473 жыл бұрын

    I love how the default face of these hustlers is *unimpressed"

  • @Marcus_Aurelius42

    @Marcus_Aurelius42

    3 жыл бұрын

    They would all make really good poker players if they weren't too busy playing a game that requires almost no luck whatsoever

  • @RandyLeftHandy

    @RandyLeftHandy

    3 жыл бұрын

    I've already seen at least two of them in KZread videos before. I'm sure this isn't the first time a titled player has had a go with them and filmed it.

  • @arthynnumennesse5926

    @arthynnumennesse5926

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Marcus_Aurelius42 Man he literally was lucky in this video because Alex blundered at the end... xd

  • @tankytrash1281

    @tankytrash1281

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@arthynnumennesse5926 uh im pretty sure she was lost before she donated that rook

  • @snubbenper9187

    @snubbenper9187

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@arthynnumennesse5926 thats called ”failing” and isnt luck based, but skill based, routine based and mental cool based

  • @CH-vr2dl
    @CH-vr2dl3 жыл бұрын

    dude looks like he played his way out of the gulag.

  • @dylanm3181

    @dylanm3181

    3 жыл бұрын

    XD

  • @infg0753

    @infg0753

    3 жыл бұрын

    🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @BuzzSahas

    @BuzzSahas

    3 жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂😂

  • @youtubepemula1628

    @youtubepemula1628

    3 жыл бұрын

    kzread.info/dash/bejne/oYt2xtSmlNvZprQ.html

  • @nocodenoblunder6672

    @nocodenoblunder6672

    3 жыл бұрын

    Nice 1

  • @chegadesuade
    @chegadesuade2 жыл бұрын

    That guy really did his best to get the cheapest looking chess setup he could find. Yellow pieces instead of white, random blue and black pieces for black, a badly worn and creased paper chess board. This guy really is a hustler

  • @Eagle7433

    @Eagle7433

    2 жыл бұрын

    Maybe it's part of the hustle. An edge is an edge no matter how big or small. A change from what you're used to seeing on the table over an over for many years vs someone who's used to playing with those slight changes can be a tiny edge. Even if the slightest thing disorients someone in the slightest way...it's still an edge. In the 80's there used to be parts of the Boston Garden hardwood floor that were warped and in such bad conditions that the ball would bounce funny in certain areas. They kept it that way cause the Celtic players all knew where those spots were and how to play on them. Also during some playoff games the A/C would mysteriously break down leaving temperatures soaring to the 100°s in the stadium. Minor changes in landscape and layout can effect game play in any sport at any capacity.

  • @3dprintedlogic161

    @3dprintedlogic161

    2 жыл бұрын

    plot twist - its Botez chess set

  • @letsgobrandon8154

    @letsgobrandon8154

    2 жыл бұрын

    He's playing with other people probably gots a nicer one or does it for the money's

  • @SpydersByte

    @SpydersByte

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Eagle7433 of course it's part of the hustle, that's what the OP was saying in the first place. I noticed it too, I mean how could you not? Pretty hilarious.

  • @Longtack55

    @Longtack55

    2 жыл бұрын

    Russian Paul may be Ukrainian as their flag colours are blue and yellow.

  • @dank5015
    @dank50152 жыл бұрын

    I love the OG in back eyeing the board knowing she's got a chance.

  • @sterlingstrand1432

    @sterlingstrand1432

    2 жыл бұрын

    She played him either before or after this.

  • @JezerJojo

    @JezerJojo

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@sterlingstrand1432 I agree. It's definitely one of those two options

  • @hristiyanhristov3662

    @hristiyanhristov3662

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@JezerJojo Thanks for the laugh.

  • @spencereagle1118

    @spencereagle1118

    2 жыл бұрын

    Chess ? You should see his matchstick model of the Kremlin.

  • @kevinstone2416

    @kevinstone2416

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@JezerJojo you made me legit laugh out loud hahaha

  • @baq8533
    @baq85333 жыл бұрын

    Alternate title: I Reached The Final Boss Of The Hustlers Association

  • @KevinMeyerSSK

    @KevinMeyerSSK

    3 жыл бұрын

    That's good one

  • @darkwingduck7247

    @darkwingduck7247

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Queen Elsa omg 😂

  • @FuccoTheClown

    @FuccoTheClown

    3 жыл бұрын

    This cracked me up lol. I immediately thought of Mike Tyson's Punch-Out

  • @kkio8258

    @kkio8258

    3 жыл бұрын

    I really like this Botez Gambit Movie guys

  • @sunilnegi5067

    @sunilnegi5067

    3 жыл бұрын

    Solo leveling

  • @TheMOReviewers
    @TheMOReviewers3 жыл бұрын

    So this is the 'Ru Paul' I've heard so much about.

  • @dquinn1988

    @dquinn1988

    3 жыл бұрын

    😂😂

  • @meider2619

    @meider2619

    3 жыл бұрын

    lmao

  • @Zebos7

    @Zebos7

    3 жыл бұрын

    underrated comment

  • @marmooz

    @marmooz

    3 жыл бұрын

    new favourite comment

  • @shlink9767

    @shlink9767

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Zebos7 underrated comment to and underrated comment

  • @patrickdruma9357
    @patrickdruma93572 жыл бұрын

    Definitely intense!!!..thank you so much^_^..I learnt a lot from this game...kf2 on the 20th move would have been a great line to play♥️

  • @zeeoak1799
    @zeeoak17992 жыл бұрын

    Just played Russian Paul twice. First game he blundered his Queen but I only had 18 seconds left and couldn’t convert in time and second game he blew me off the board. He’s definitely the strongest of the Union square guys

  • @forefatherofmankind3305

    @forefatherofmankind3305

    Жыл бұрын

    Nice lie

  • @bartromanowski1262
    @bartromanowski12623 жыл бұрын

    These "chess hustlers" have an alternative competition going on at the same time - who can look more uninterested in what's going on. Hard to tell who's winning that one.

  • @idioticfreek

    @idioticfreek

    3 жыл бұрын

    they lookin for their next quick buck

  • @Puschit1

    @Puschit1

    3 жыл бұрын

    The guy at top left wins (the one she played second). I mean, I couldn't tell if he is drunk and focussing hard to pretend he is not or about to fall asleep, probably a mix of the two, but he certainly was not following the game.

  • @Michael-London

    @Michael-London

    3 жыл бұрын

    Playing let’s not look opponent ever in the eye!

  • @Sheriff_K

    @Sheriff_K

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Puschit1 Or maybe he was staring at her legs.. 🙄🙊

  • @kitn2507

    @kitn2507

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Sheriff_K or maybe not everyone is a fucking creep sp you shouldn't assume

  • @MarkLeo9506
    @MarkLeo95063 жыл бұрын

    In Chess the final boss is always Russian.

  • @turnermarius4471

    @turnermarius4471

    3 жыл бұрын

    Well considered most chess master players where Russians, till Bobby fisher said fuk it, i gonna reinvent the meta of chess. Than here comes a Anand, the indian god of chess. Than came Magnus and said, guys stop debating i am gonna be The Ultimate final BOSS, and my second place will be an Italian. If not for Bobby Fisher , the alternative timeline would be Russian dominance in chess.

  • @haeleth7218

    @haeleth7218

    3 жыл бұрын

    Apart from if you happen to be Norwegian.

  • @victorfinberg8595

    @victorfinberg8595

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@turnermarius4471 In some sense, this is correct, but I think you can't get to the entire truth here unless you look at Soviet-era state sponsorship of chess. This is why the Russians dominated the world chess scene for decades, and if you dig into it, I bet you'll find that Russia doesn't promote chess so much anymore.

  • @douglasflores41

    @douglasflores41

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@debasishraychawdhuri Magnus is the chess protagonist

  • @lordgoku5732

    @lordgoku5732

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@debasishraychawdhuri He was trained by a Russian.So he has russian instincts also.

  • @stanleynasraway6069
    @stanleynasraway606928 күн бұрын

    This was a great and fun match to watch. I wish you posted more of these kinds of videos, and fewer fun social ones, since this was so instructive.

  • @doqe.
    @doqe. Жыл бұрын

    The happy dude singing in the background at 2:38 that’s the energy I’m looking for in life

  • @davidsun6364
    @davidsun63643 жыл бұрын

    He looks like he thinks everyone he plays talks too much

  • @czsnkrt

    @czsnkrt

    3 жыл бұрын

    imagine he is playing against Andrea

  • @MLGcoworker

    @MLGcoworker

    3 жыл бұрын

    He prolly just forfeits with a mate on her just so she doesn’t scream.

  • @ayhamabusaa1187

    @ayhamabusaa1187

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sorry dude nobody here actaully got the reference 😂

  • @arza0932

    @arza0932

    3 жыл бұрын

    😂😂yeah he’s just not that guy.

  • @emilpetrov5001

    @emilpetrov5001

    3 жыл бұрын

    Only if you don’t talk back and lose.

  • @patrikjahoda9774
    @patrikjahoda97743 жыл бұрын

    After this win, he went to collect a due rent from Peter Parker.

  • @pmoney4986

    @pmoney4986

    3 жыл бұрын

    You'll get your rent WHEN YOU FIX THIS DAMN DOOR!!!

  • @drlee2

    @drlee2

    3 жыл бұрын

    Actually, he went to evict Kreese from the Cobra Kai dojo with his 2 big nephews, but that didn’t work out so well.

  • @MrCapeTown911

    @MrCapeTown911

    3 жыл бұрын

    I was thinking the same thing lol its Ru pauls eyes man

  • @zayyaan7772

    @zayyaan7772

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@drlee2lmfao

  • @Datboy1991

    @Datboy1991

    3 жыл бұрын

    Give me rent

  • @sofakingcool665
    @sofakingcool6652 жыл бұрын

    I’m hooked ! You’re brilliant

  • @mosepii3840
    @mosepii3840 Жыл бұрын

    Im old now and tha vid pops up again.. love you Botez... keep it up

  • @Reepsone
    @Reepsone3 жыл бұрын

    I played this guy in 2019 -- had the grace to compliment my play and switch into teaching mode. The best thing about playing ‘hustlers’ is the characters and stories you can get access to, if for whatever reason you build a connection. The energy they can give off is unique and their relationship with chess is a space of its own.

  • @ben1ben2ben1

    @ben1ben2ben1

    3 жыл бұрын

    I played this guy in 2018. He insulted my play style then spit in may face after winning

  • @oopsdididothat7727

    @oopsdididothat7727

    3 жыл бұрын

    Please share more

  • @heewonchoi1

    @heewonchoi1

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ben1ben2ben1 elaborate please

  • @chom3575

    @chom3575

    3 жыл бұрын

    yooo reeps you're the goat

  • @zorosaki9

    @zorosaki9

    3 жыл бұрын

    holy shit you inspired me to beatbox when I was a kid

  • @neckless69
    @neckless693 жыл бұрын

    Can we all just show appreciation for the virtual board so we can easily follow the moves they are making?

  • @youtubepemula1628

    @youtubepemula1628

    3 жыл бұрын

    kzread.info/dash/bejne/oYt2xtSmlNvZprQ.html ❤️❤️😭

  • @richwilliams1863

    @richwilliams1863

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, Y-eeaaah!! Go virtual board. WOOOOOOO!!! WOooooaAaaaA-hhhh. Yeah. YEAH. Virtual Booooooooaaard. Woo, virtual board, virtual board - was what I was chanting all the way through this video before I even saw this comment. Also had no doubts this was the first thing on everybody else's minds too, so can we not just post about this here please? I see a lot of thumbs up for this comment, not many comments. Doesn't sound like enough appreciation to me.

  • @jeffypwnzu

    @jeffypwnzu

    3 жыл бұрын

    i guess. its pretty standard on these types of videos which are just a coffee chess format

  • @brianmcbride6766

    @brianmcbride6766

    3 жыл бұрын

    I appreciate that dress!!

  • @kowbundy

    @kowbundy

    3 жыл бұрын

    That is the best part

  • @RecoverySpeakerschannel
    @RecoverySpeakerschannel2 жыл бұрын

    Hey great channel but you should put captions for your voices so we can hear ur talk back and fourth that would make it super awesome

  • @Hister303
    @Hister303 Жыл бұрын

    If I could keep up with how fast they move and how they set up Mate.. I'd watch more of these more often.. They are TOO good :)

  • @enclave2k1
    @enclave2k13 жыл бұрын

    Russian Paul: By far the most likable Paul brother.

  • @user-rr5ce1wb2j

    @user-rr5ce1wb2j

    3 жыл бұрын

    Underrated comment

  • @deadcai

    @deadcai

    3 жыл бұрын

    The only likable Paul brother*

  • @xmenavenger235

    @xmenavenger235

    3 жыл бұрын

    Best Comment hands down...and also very true😂😅

  • @yasfreeman5877

    @yasfreeman5877

    3 жыл бұрын

    He actually looks very similar to Greg Paul, the father of the Paul Brothers.

  • @Pwrcritter

    @Pwrcritter

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hans wins the day..

  • @wyattcolburn2545
    @wyattcolburn25453 жыл бұрын

    Props to her for showing a loss

  • @liljackypaper

    @liljackypaper

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thought the same thing

  • @lukkyboiii6110

    @lukkyboiii6110

    3 жыл бұрын

    Why would you give props for that? I don't understand.

  • @andrewmcglinchey3055

    @andrewmcglinchey3055

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@lukkyboiii6110 because a lot of people, not only chess players but other influencers will only show their wins to convince their fans that they are the best

  • @lukkyboiii6110

    @lukkyboiii6110

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@andrewmcglinchey3055 How is that to convince people? Maybe they just want to show their wins, do they really need to show their loses? I don't understand.

  • @doggyinthewindow

    @doggyinthewindow

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@lukkyboiii6110 That's why we're saying props to her

  • @Polyanker1
    @Polyanker12 жыл бұрын

    I once knew a Russian named Paul in Washington Square Park, back in 1993-95. He played at the Marshall Chess Club for a time, but his results were mixed. The man I knew was thin, but similar in facial characteristics. It could be him, after more than 26 years.

  • @user-we1nx8vp9l

    @user-we1nx8vp9l

    11 ай бұрын

    1:11 the code number for your community name is Brian

  • @user-we1nx8vp9l

    @user-we1nx8vp9l

    11 ай бұрын

    1:11 and will be home in a year Ishan be safe very soon and will fry up and will chess board

  • @user-we1nx8vp9l

    @user-we1nx8vp9l

    11 ай бұрын

    1:11 and will be in the code 19 I will be home by noon Monday and will be home in a year Ishan Dr appointment 1:11 beck and will be home

  • @user-we1nx8vp9l

    @user-we1nx8vp9l

    11 ай бұрын

    19 1:29 and l is going to be a good $ Id 🆔😊 Ishan and l and l And l and l 1:50 1:50 1:50 1:50 1:50 1:50 1:50 1:50 1:50 1:50

  • @goldnarms435

    @goldnarms435

    11 күн бұрын

    Thats him. I played him at WSP back in the late 80s.

  • @michaelmappin1830
    @michaelmappin18302 жыл бұрын

    Great game. Thanks for posting.

  • @kaiwei1111
    @kaiwei11113 жыл бұрын

    To face him again, you have to defeat his minions one more time.

  • @danielsayre3385

    @danielsayre3385

    3 жыл бұрын

    lmfao

  • @TCG_HERO

    @TCG_HERO

    3 жыл бұрын

    LOL

  • @LormanBlatt
    @LormanBlatt3 жыл бұрын

    Can't believe alex is doing more shittalk than the boss hustler

  • @goku445

    @goku445

    3 жыл бұрын

    This is dis-serving her TBH.

  • @oceanliketeacher

    @oceanliketeacher

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@goku445 agreed

  • @radjedi2010

    @radjedi2010

    3 жыл бұрын

    She’s overdoing it IMO. It started getting annoying.

  • @JA333ZZZ

    @JA333ZZZ

    3 жыл бұрын

    1 hundred like

  • @psychohist

    @psychohist

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@radjedi2010 She likes talking while playing, In my opinion he psyched her out by not talking.

  • @ScratchyHumanBeatboxArchives
    @ScratchyHumanBeatboxArchives2 жыл бұрын

    Took a break from my Krump training to watch this and then I hear in the background of this video “Church Call” by Big Rulez ! I had to pause to make sure but there was definitely krumpers performing or training nearby ! A sign to go back to labbing after this 🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @michaeldunagan8268
    @michaeldunagan8268 Жыл бұрын

    A great display of humility when you the video where you're not victorious.

  • @macnolds4145
    @macnolds41453 жыл бұрын

    Now I don't feel so bad for all the times I lost to this guy in Union Square.

  • @Jimbo-yn4fh

    @Jimbo-yn4fh

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Vadim VeeVoit how did you know?

  • @noop939

    @noop939

    3 жыл бұрын

    how much do you pay to play him ?

  • @jonathanfrakes1284

    @jonathanfrakes1284

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Vadim VeeVoit Is that dude rated?

  • @loui7210

    @loui7210

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@jonathanfrakes1284 Grandmaster

  • @churrobscuro6434

    @churrobscuro6434

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@loui7210 Grandhustler

  • @indranujdatta9774
    @indranujdatta97743 жыл бұрын

    I would love to see Hikaru disguised as an old man playing against them.

  • @indranujdatta9774

    @indranujdatta9774

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Louis Williams can you send me the link of that video?

  • @kenny5277

    @kenny5277

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@indranujdatta9774 kzread.info/dash/bejne/qJOErs6dmNqqfJs.html

  • @callmeterry5371

    @callmeterry5371

    3 жыл бұрын

    But, is Hikaru an old man?

  • @JuCarlos-ex8ip
    @JuCarlos-ex8ip2 жыл бұрын

    I love watching this challenges

  • @JustRightPinedo
    @JustRightPinedo2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Alex, new to your channel (here's a like and sub btw), I think it would be interesting to see post game analysis of mistakes/book/strong moves. I know making videos is tedious, fun channel thank you!

  • @realityjaunt
    @realityjaunt3 жыл бұрын

    I have no idea how many times I have played that man and can count my wins on zero hands.

  • @youtubepemula1628

    @youtubepemula1628

    3 жыл бұрын

    kzread.info/dash/bejne/oYt2xtSmlNvZprQ.html

  • @tuomoluukkanen7265

    @tuomoluukkanen7265

    3 жыл бұрын

    NYC chess scene seems like an awesome thing.

  • @realityjaunt

    @realityjaunt

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Ice Bear Typically you both put up money but as a kid he never charged me and I think a lot of other people just view it as tuition. A lot of the time people just play eachother as well, I think hustling is mostly for tourists.

  • @realityjaunt

    @realityjaunt

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@tuomoluukkanen7265 It is beautiful and helped so much before the strong internet community.

  • @PIXTO_

    @PIXTO_

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@realityjaunt what a dream honestly

  • @niftyszn9469
    @niftyszn94693 жыл бұрын

    Respect for uploading a loss. Most people care about self pride too much

  • @deepwetwer1419

    @deepwetwer1419

    3 жыл бұрын

    Its for youtube ,why not

  • @Xgil2Play

    @Xgil2Play

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@deepwetwer1419 People on KZread don't show losses (very rare). This is a nice change.

  • @scoopbls

    @scoopbls

    3 жыл бұрын

    It's a good game regardless. Time pressure in the end.

  • @richardv.582

    @richardv.582

    3 жыл бұрын

    Not about the loss! All about the dress👍

  • @gerardodavila3289

    @gerardodavila3289

    3 жыл бұрын

    you cannot be a winer if you don´t lose , it´s just part of growing

  • @schumakew
    @schumakew7 ай бұрын

    I'm not a chess player, but know the basics, watched a good amount of chess videos... And to me this video have so much entertainment in it... It was a real showdown... Congrats

  • @kingsmandachoicesofpple1776
    @kingsmandachoicesofpple17762 жыл бұрын

    One thing I like about Paul is that he's cool with his quick moves which gives pressure on any opponent, chess is about tricky play 🤗

  • @budthebud9108

    @budthebud9108

    2 жыл бұрын

    Sneaky sneaky tricky tricky. Don't mind this piece waaaayyyy over here who's one long move away from wrecking your hopes and dreams

  • @mattkuu
    @mattkuu3 жыл бұрын

    i just hope this isn't the end of the chess hustler arc cause alex needs redemption

  • @funnyberries4017

    @funnyberries4017

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes! With a better microphone

  • @hopesandoval6829

    @hopesandoval6829

    3 жыл бұрын

    She's too weak though.

  • @mattkuu

    @mattkuu

    3 жыл бұрын

    The audio was really bad omg

  • @strange4107

    @strange4107

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@hopesandoval6829 I mean she’s pretty good. I think she could do it

  • @timschoki5563

    @timschoki5563

    3 жыл бұрын

    She tried multiple times and lost all 🤷‍♂️

  • @timmyasem5603
    @timmyasem56033 жыл бұрын

    you know that's not his belly that's armor protecting us from his abs

  • @colinbrash

    @colinbrash

    3 жыл бұрын

    No that’s where he keeps his chess engine.

  • @heyjude7315

    @heyjude7315

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@colinbrash lol

  • @youtubepemula1628

    @youtubepemula1628

    3 жыл бұрын

    kzread.info/dash/bejne/oYt2xtSmlNvZprQ.html

  • @6dmiller
    @6dmiller2 жыл бұрын

    e4 surprised me. Bxf4 then surprised me even more. Even though I didn't see a clear plan forward, with no options for a Botez gambit I figured a black win was inevitable. I underestimated the Russian winter.

  • @5burowz

    @5burowz

    2 жыл бұрын

    They always underestimate the Russian winter. And it is undefeated.

  • @jackychannel
    @jackychannel2 жыл бұрын

    Subscribed after watching you on Hustler Casino Live.

  • @eliashowe7115
    @eliashowe71153 жыл бұрын

    When you become so good at chess people start calling you a "Russian".

  • @soakedbearrd

    @soakedbearrd

    3 жыл бұрын

    He's actually Ukrainian, but came to the US in the 80's when Ukraine was still part of Russia so the nickname stuck.

  • @Zhoshyn

    @Zhoshyn

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@soakedbearrd Ukraine was part of URSS.

  • @soakedbearrd

    @soakedbearrd

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Zhoshyn Yes, that's what I said read again.

  • @cere_lac

    @cere_lac

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@soakedbearrd you said russia not URSS

  • @soakedbearrd

    @soakedbearrd

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@cere_lac Its USSR btw, and thanks for that semantical correction. And Russia and USSR although not the same are usually taken the same, like USA and America. To say America is incorrect because that would describe North, central and South and yet people understand what is meant when someone says American. If you are going to correct someone (even though the context is the same) at the very least get the name right USSR not URSS (what is that?).

  • @ix_ix_
    @ix_ix_3 жыл бұрын

    You know it’s street chess when both sides have different shades of white and blue and black pieces 😂

  • @speechless1883

    @speechless1883

    3 жыл бұрын

    and the board is made of paper

  • @rhainsonungria5264

    @rhainsonungria5264

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@speechless1883 sometimes, it is drawn on the floor.

  • @Naomi-vq7jk

    @Naomi-vq7jk

    3 жыл бұрын

    kzread.info/dash/bejne/mZWlxMqriaedn8Y.html

  • @godsu

    @godsu

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@rhainsonungria5264 Or even drawn right on the stone table

  • @MrQhuin

    @MrQhuin

    3 жыл бұрын

    We use stone sometimes and that's get me every time

  • @4rtgcom
    @4rtgcom2 жыл бұрын

    good job. Very good in beginning.

  • @EricParisian
    @EricParisian2 жыл бұрын

    Amazing games Botez

  • @Nacho-Mamma
    @Nacho-Mamma2 жыл бұрын

    I’ll never forget the last time I was in a chess tournament. I played 18 different opponents at the same time, while blindfolded. Lost every game!

  • @haroldsmith5084

    @haroldsmith5084

    2 жыл бұрын

    That made my morning. Thank You

  • @mikepompeo323

    @mikepompeo323

    2 жыл бұрын

    🤣🤣

  • @frankierzucekjr

    @frankierzucekjr

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hahahhaa

  • @noelcoss8831

    @noelcoss8831

    2 жыл бұрын

    Its true I was there

  • @jaybird8748

    @jaybird8748

    2 жыл бұрын

    🤣🤣🤣

  • @DoctorMike
    @DoctorMike3 жыл бұрын

    Haha I just binged all of these and the only thing I know about is chess is that I have a cool glass set in my room 😛 Great content! 🔥

  • @nerllyneskenassy3659

    @nerllyneskenassy3659

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same thing was going through my mind as I binge watch all of them 😆

  • @lkusrgksfdjgfdjkh

    @lkusrgksfdjgfdjkh

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hello Dr. Mike

  • @dante-vergil

    @dante-vergil

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ok

  • @harishthethird

    @harishthethird

    3 жыл бұрын

    How healthy is playing chess, Dr? 🤔

  • @msbabycakes

    @msbabycakes

    3 жыл бұрын

    Dr Mike watches Botez?

  • @meesalikeu
    @meesalikeu2 жыл бұрын

    our alex had him early, but lacked bloodlust for the immediate full court press. meanwhile he was patient and relentlessly focused.

  • @neilchristensen2362
    @neilchristensen23622 жыл бұрын

    Good game! I subbed after watching this one.

  • @thehardestyt
    @thehardestyt3 жыл бұрын

    really like how the other 2 hustlers that lost watching the battle too XD

  • @maxsmith8474

    @maxsmith8474

    3 жыл бұрын

    1 isn't watching the game he watching something else 🤣😂

  • @skdagod7293

    @skdagod7293

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@maxsmith8474 Sun Tzu once said one must study their opponent

  • @seveneyes77

    @seveneyes77

    3 жыл бұрын

    "Badabing Badaboom" - Sun Tzu

  • @axatix
    @axatix2 жыл бұрын

    Really good game and big thumb 👍 for sharing, a lot of peplo hate losing not even sharing it.

  • @arnel.832
    @arnel.832 Жыл бұрын

    wonderful sharing

  • @wilkiebaggins
    @wilkiebaggins3 жыл бұрын

    “You don’t look impressed” To be fair I’ve never seen an impressed russian

  • @Longtack55

    @Longtack55

    3 жыл бұрын

    Masters of understatement.

  • @jamesmflynn

    @jamesmflynn

    3 жыл бұрын

    😆

  • @dtogo4286

    @dtogo4286

    2 жыл бұрын

    They give nothing

  • @Marat_Kazey

    @Marat_Kazey

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ну да, мы такие....

  • @MaxXFalcon

    @MaxXFalcon

    2 жыл бұрын

    We are not emotional creatures

  • @paulluz
    @paulluz3 жыл бұрын

    Notice how the first two guys talked too much with her. That may have put them from their game. Unlike Russian Paul, who stayed quiet. Final Boss indeed. Lol

  • @goodnamesareallgone1

    @goodnamesareallgone1

    3 жыл бұрын

    She hustled them that way. She's clever.

  • @motewilly
    @motewilly Жыл бұрын

    Wow you played so good. I wish you could come to visit my island in Fiji and improve their chess games...we love chess and want to try some professional players like you

  • @DavydovAlex
    @DavydovAlex2 жыл бұрын

    I love it that you post not only the winning games! Good game!

  • @AlexIsUber
    @AlexIsUber3 жыл бұрын

    Alex: you’re very strong. Russian Paul’s face: me? I never play this game

  • @patriciacorrea8871

    @patriciacorrea8871

    2 жыл бұрын

    😂

  • @Ezekiel-7_25

    @Ezekiel-7_25

    2 жыл бұрын

    Life is good for imbeciles

  • @justamanofculture12

    @justamanofculture12

    2 жыл бұрын

    Lol

  • @subhabratabasu9804
    @subhabratabasu98043 жыл бұрын

    He turned defense mode into attack very quickly.

  • @soakedbearrd

    @soakedbearrd

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah he's pretty vicious, known to make a mile out of an inch if you let him.

  • @queennine

    @queennine

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@soakedbearrd She blew it -- 8:05 easy tactic seeing how she moved her rook to b7 -- Rd1-RxP(c) weird she missed it. and e5 blunder pretty much..

  • @georgeanton8567

    @georgeanton8567

    3 жыл бұрын

    I think at 5:50 she blew it, he was eyeing the left side of the board for a good 15 seconds before that and moving the pawn up gave him a good fork with the knight; I think she just overlooked it or forgot about it.

  • @youtubepemula1628

    @youtubepemula1628

    3 жыл бұрын

    kzread.info/dash/bejne/oYt2xtSmlNvZprQ.html

  • @ca-ke9493

    @ca-ke9493

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@georgeanton8567 yeah 5:50 once the knight got in the pawns became very vulnerable.

  • @Dueville7777
    @Dueville77772 жыл бұрын

    I love how the creepy dude in grey is so focused on the uhhhh...chess match....

  • @Andrew-qm1hj
    @Andrew-qm1hj Жыл бұрын

    Is that the Winter Games guy in the background?

  • @Ishkiz
    @Ishkiz3 жыл бұрын

    If you do more of these in the future, I'd recommend adding subtitles on the video! It can be a little hard to hear the banter over the background noises and music sometimes, and the banter is what makes it so good.

  • @marianoguy

    @marianoguy

    3 жыл бұрын

    yeah or get better sound

  • @Esrom_music

    @Esrom_music

    3 жыл бұрын

    Not so much banter as talking at him

  • @-Taylor-

    @-Taylor-

    3 жыл бұрын

    For sure

  • @IzinTheBzin

    @IzinTheBzin

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Esrom_music Horrible attempt at banter from botez really. You don't want subtitles unless for cringe factor

  • @mayankgupta2543
    @mayankgupta25433 жыл бұрын

    i would love to be as calm and focused like the guy, even after winning no excitement just casual.

  • @ProFac992

    @ProFac992

    3 жыл бұрын

    I mean dude plays for like 30 years every day for 10 hours,ofc he doesn't give a damn about win. He prolly had his fair share of playing against grandmasters also.

  • @bruh-hd7tr

    @bruh-hd7tr

    3 жыл бұрын

    I would just shut up so i wont give spoiler to the person watching and ruin their mood thinking who won.

  • @mayankgupta2543

    @mayankgupta2543

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ProFac992 You see the other two of his hustler buddies they lost to her, and don't forget the triggering trash talks that happened with them. So the win here does matter. And he is not any GM. Not trained. And does not have that much experience as Alex has playing with GM's. because on streets you wont find GM's roaming and playing, just immature chess players. So with all that put together defeating her is definitely a ft. and keeping calm and not letting emotion take over is an attitude to be learned. The guy simply outsmarted her. Alex may analyze this one.

  • @yomama5177

    @yomama5177

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@bruh-hd7tr maybe don’t look at the comments before watching

  • @ianwells2025

    @ianwells2025

    3 жыл бұрын

    Just think, he probably plays chess more than 8 hours a day everyday and is good enough to beat a master and just plays randoms on the streets all day. Dude might not remember the last time he lost.

  • @sprydo7113
    @sprydo71132 жыл бұрын

    Wanted to see you win!!

  • @mousamuneebexplorer
    @mousamuneebexplorer2 жыл бұрын

    What a channel!!

  • @ChrisRamsay52
    @ChrisRamsay523 жыл бұрын

    THIS is Entertaining!!

  • @Christian_Crab

    @Christian_Crab

    3 жыл бұрын

    What's up checkmark

  • @Ivactheseeker

    @Ivactheseeker

    3 жыл бұрын

    Wait, Chris Ramsay here!? KZread is such a small world :D

  • @jackgoff69

    @jackgoff69

    3 жыл бұрын

    Your magic is entertaining 😅😁👍

  • @1.4142

    @1.4142

    3 жыл бұрын

    We need a youtuber chess event

  • @mikunakano5866

    @mikunakano5866

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@1.4142 pogchamps bruh

  • @cosmicsleepoversmusic807
    @cosmicsleepoversmusic8073 жыл бұрын

    Don't worry, you'll beat him at the Moscow Invitational

  • @aaravsaini8687

    @aaravsaini8687

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'll invest in this comment 🤔

  • @dogperson432

    @dogperson432

    3 жыл бұрын

    And then they'll give a standing ovation and he'll hug you lmao

  • @rohansharma6804

    @rohansharma6804

    3 жыл бұрын

    No she gets defeated again Russian paul is op

  • @HotFirePDX
    @HotFirePDX2 жыл бұрын

    Also I would have never found queen g5 in that opening, what a sublime play.

  • @klausrain111
    @klausrain1112 жыл бұрын

    Great fun! Is her outfit part of her strategy?

  • @javachipz
    @javachipz3 жыл бұрын

    I like how he was always "meh. I guess I'll move that one"

  • @whitestguyuknow

    @whitestguyuknow

    3 жыл бұрын

    Such intelligent minds in unassuming men

  • @johnbowman3630

    @johnbowman3630

    2 жыл бұрын

    This is essentially the most Russian attitude. Haha

  • @Hollylivengood

    @Hollylivengood

    2 жыл бұрын

    I think that's some kind of requirement for Russians. Overall body shrug.

  • @DGtil01
    @DGtil013 жыл бұрын

    "You've got to stop playing the French Alex" - Magnus Carlsen

  • @attentioncestpaslegal7847

    @attentioncestpaslegal7847

    3 жыл бұрын

    Why did he say that?

  • @mycup1418

    @mycup1418

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@attentioncestpaslegal7847 Because you have to stop playing the french

  • @stefanogoncalves1672

    @stefanogoncalves1672

    3 жыл бұрын

    French is not a great opening. Its ok but in the highest level cant be your main weapon.

  • @Naomi-vq7jk

    @Naomi-vq7jk

    3 жыл бұрын

    kzread.info/dash/bejne/mZWlxMqriaedn8Y.html

  • @25cawboy

    @25cawboy

    3 жыл бұрын

    She was completely winning out of the opening, but she messed up big time...

  • @tmass1
    @tmass12 жыл бұрын

    8:36 i'm a beginner but this was obviously a terrible idea right? she moved right into the line of fire of that bishop that had been there for awhile. AND THEN he doesn't kill it right away!? so did he also mess up terribly that turn? did he not see it either for a turn? explain

  • @baigpigpig

    @baigpigpig

    2 жыл бұрын

    google 'onlien chess engine' & plug the board in :0

  • @imanijones227
    @imanijones2272 жыл бұрын

    When both queens were out and she goes “ let’s see if your up for trading,is that okay.” And he basically declines by moving his knight but she starts the trade anyway. 😂😂 it’s like I was only asking to be polite I was still taking your queen 😂

  • @ShoeNice22videos
    @ShoeNice22videos3 жыл бұрын

    Love this channel! I used to eat chess pieces !

  • @fattahrambe

    @fattahrambe

    3 жыл бұрын

    Shoenice is here?

  • @johnnymvp

    @johnnymvp

    3 жыл бұрын

    chess snaids

  • @Passwordddddd

    @Passwordddddd

    3 жыл бұрын

    get lost

  • @danzplaya

    @danzplaya

    3 жыл бұрын

    The lord has spoken

  • @arnavrathi

    @arnavrathi

    3 жыл бұрын

    The amount of cringe I got by this comment....

  • @JoseHernandez-tq8yk
    @JoseHernandez-tq8yk3 жыл бұрын

    Nobody: Russian Paul at every move: 👀.. 🤷‍♂️ ..🤨 ..♟️🤏..😐

  • @elleszabo8655

    @elleszabo8655

    3 жыл бұрын

    LMAO

  • @youtubepemula1628

    @youtubepemula1628

    3 жыл бұрын

    kzread.info/dash/bejne/oYt2xtSmlNvZprQ.html 🥰🥰🥰

  • @theolima8929
    @theolima89292 жыл бұрын

    The guy in glasses looking "at the board" was a scene of its own.

  • @JamieTransNyc
    @JamieTransNyc2 жыл бұрын

    Its fun to see the IM doing the 'trash talk" while Paul sits stoicly and just makes moves.... thats one thing I likea bout Paul. What is not so comfortable about him is that he beats me and still has three minutes left on his clock.

  • @neemiassilva5884
    @neemiassilva58843 жыл бұрын

    Well, if he is known as "Russian" Paul that explains why she couldn't beat him.

  • @hitchikerspie

    @hitchikerspie

    3 жыл бұрын

    Russia bullies Romania is a tale as old as… well Russia and Romania

  • @Bhnbhn

    @Bhnbhn

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Peterson Peterson but she is WFM tho, that’s a legit national Master title.

  • @georgistoyanov6752

    @georgistoyanov6752

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Peterson Peterson I guess you're the King of England then :D

  • @neemiassilva5884

    @neemiassilva5884

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Peterson Peterson all hail to the king then, cuz she's ranked woman fide master, your majesty.

  • @mabel3989

    @mabel3989

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Peterson Peterson wow, such a mysoginist. She could beat your ass at chess 1000 times on 1000 games, that's for sure.

  • @johanath
    @johanath3 жыл бұрын

    "Russian Paul" continues to show class after all these years.

  • @1117AJ
    @1117AJ Жыл бұрын

    I used to hangout in most of the top spots for chess players in New York and I've seen Russian Paul many times.He's one of the strongest chess hustlers I've ever seen.

  • @123FUG33

    @123FUG33

    8 ай бұрын

    Can you play for fun there or is it literally a hustle and you have to bet or get hustle to play them?

  • @juhaniraunio5887
    @juhaniraunio58872 жыл бұрын

    Try Kaivopuisto Helsinki. There is a really nice spot with giant chess "boards"

  • @AmaIkechukwu
    @AmaIkechukwu3 жыл бұрын

    He defended his hood!

  • @ScenicFights
    @ScenicFights3 жыл бұрын

    Always love seeing a good Union Square Park hustler video. My hometown.

  • @Someone-nt8wz

    @Someone-nt8wz

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same

  • @thinkbeforeyoureact2988

    @thinkbeforeyoureact2988

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Someone-nt8wz New York?

  • @Someone-nt8wz

    @Someone-nt8wz

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@thinkbeforeyoureact2988 I live in Taiwan

  • @GM-pw9vr

    @GM-pw9vr

    3 жыл бұрын

    Probably Albany NY😏

  • @milleralejandrorubiosalina430

    @milleralejandrorubiosalina430

    3 жыл бұрын

    Can you tell me What Is hustler?

  • @2kaustralia661
    @2kaustralia661 Жыл бұрын

    I would really love to hear this guys story in a interview or something

  • @moromero9563
    @moromero95632 жыл бұрын

    Loved your Netflix show

  • @colbyandbrennen3543
    @colbyandbrennen35433 жыл бұрын

    These chess hustlers have the greatest vibes

  • @sebastiannielsen9457

    @sebastiannielsen9457

    3 жыл бұрын

    *Cough cough clears throat* Yes

  • @victorquinones6031
    @victorquinones60313 жыл бұрын

    botez sounds like an npc while the other guys is just trying to pass the level

  • @reloder1249

    @reloder1249

    3 жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂

  • @irrelevance3859

    @irrelevance3859

    2 жыл бұрын

    Lmaoo it’s the trashtalk definitely

  • @HoldenNY22

    @HoldenNY22

    2 жыл бұрын

    What is an npc?

  • @victorquinones6031

    @victorquinones6031

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@HoldenNY22 non playable character

  • @daytonkarr
    @daytonkarr2 жыл бұрын

    Springfield, Missouri. I have the creativity and enthusiasm to bring chess to life here, but my lack of chess talent is keeping me from completing my mission of injecting my love for chess into my hometown. If y’all could teach me how to be better QUICKLY, or just come and pump up the crowd yourself that would make myself and the chess gods very happy 😀.

  • @millsmotorvation
    @millsmotorvation2 жыл бұрын

    I have no idea how to play chess. Just enjoy watching you make masters think! Your beauty is overwhelming!

  • @gjsilion5507
    @gjsilion55073 жыл бұрын

    Respect for posting this. You dont lose you just learn.

  • @oudomkour9092

    @oudomkour9092

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Eiter Resh Paul since she resigned

  • @akshaysrivastav4148

    @akshaysrivastav4148

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Eiter Resh Russian Paul, she made a blunder, In the hurry she lost her rook to the long left bishop, And she resigned.

  • @moi7748

    @moi7748

    3 жыл бұрын

    So true

  • @jraff222
    @jraff2223 жыл бұрын

    Definitely appreciate you posting a loss as well. Not every game is going to be a win - even at the Master level. I still have trouble accepting it despite being on a 10 game losing streak with a regular opponent of mine.

  • @takuyamishima8

    @takuyamishima8

    3 жыл бұрын

    Except that guy, he had a higher rating than her tho

  • @sakuragi_hanamichi3263

    @sakuragi_hanamichi3263

    3 жыл бұрын

    What is so special about showing a loss idiots? As if she doesn't lose at all! She get her ass smacked a lot

  • @nathanielrobles3284

    @nathanielrobles3284

    3 жыл бұрын

    @UCso7iIBtBvs9_2RyIH5jV3A nothing for a troll like you

  • @adrianguillen4719

    @adrianguillen4719

    3 жыл бұрын

    It's ironic that this guy calls people who play a complex game like this idiots.

  • @usern4metak3ns

    @usern4metak3ns

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@sakuragi_hanamichi3263 well its a good PR move to show a loss, it makes her look "humble" this is all about politics and bs like that. she cant fully say shes a loser, she has to make it seem like she just made a mistake and thats life. however she got outplayed and will never be able to admit that. he outplayed her on the time clock, outplayed by baiting her to take pieces, just outplayed. she didnt even have the courage to play it out once she realized how bad she was losing.

  • @alexanderchin5597
    @alexanderchin55972 жыл бұрын

    u missed the Nxf2 if captured Kxf2 then Qh5+ g3 Qxb4!.. wish I could play with you ;)

  • @budthebud9108
    @budthebud91082 жыл бұрын

    2 vids in and I'm crushed by the loss. 😔

  • @larryzdanis5377
    @larryzdanis53772 жыл бұрын

    Appreciate your showing a game that you lost! Nice play by the both of you!

  • @LordSevla

    @LordSevla

    2 жыл бұрын

    She lost hundreds of games against the hustlers but hide all those moments hahaha another day she lost 500 bucks exactly in this place.

  • @rivirme

    @rivirme

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@LordSevla she can afford it

  • @rohannabendiola9897

    @rohannabendiola9897

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@LordSevla :0

  • @adilsonqueiroz8391

    @adilsonqueiroz8391

    2 жыл бұрын

    What might be her rating?

  • @lordpappanqui

    @lordpappanqui

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@adilsonqueiroz8391 2,300ish.... IMO

  • @opalpearl3051
    @opalpearl30513 жыл бұрын

    Very interesting unique insight to a world that is otherwise not easily accessible to the public. I play regular chess but speed chess has a fascination all of its own. You did great under pressure. Can't wait to see more videos.

  • @brutebiz82
    @brutebiz822 жыл бұрын

    I employ earplugs when I determine an opponent is talking too much during a match. You are a strong player, but I think you're most effective tactic is talking the opposition into making mistakes (which in this case you can tell didn't impact the opponent).

  • @lchurch1
    @lchurch1 Жыл бұрын

    Saw this guy sitting waiting for a game today in Union square park!

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