Episode
#319 – Botez Sisters: Chess, Streaming, and Fame
2:42:41
Published: Fri Sep 09 2022
Description
Alexandra and Andrea Botez are chess players, commentators, educators, entertainers, and streamers. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: - Calm: https://calm.com/lex to get 40% off premium - Weights & Biases: https://lexfridman.com/wnb - BiOptimizers: http://www.magbreakthrough.com/lex to get 10% off - InsideTracker: https://insidetracker.com/lex to get 20% off - Indeed: https://indeed.com/lex to get $75 credit EPISODE LINKS: BotezLive Twitch: https://twitch.tv/botezlive BotezLive YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/BotezLive BotezLive Instagram: https://instagram.com/botezlive Alexandra's Instagram: https://instagram.com/missbotez Andrea's Instagram: https://instagram.com/itsandreabotez Alexandra's Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexandravbotez Andrea's Twitter: https://twitter.com/itsandreabotez ChessBase: https://chessbase.com/post/the-carlsen-niemann-affair PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://lexfridman.com/podcast Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2lwqZIr Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8 RSS: https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/ YouTube Full Episodes: https://youtube.com/lexfridman YouTube Clips: https://youtube.com/lexclips SUPPORT & CONNECT: - Check out the sponsors above, it's the best way to support this podcast - Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman - Twitter: https://twitter.com/lexfridman - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman - Medium: https://medium.com/@lexfridman OUTLINE: Here's the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time. (00:00) - Introduction (10:15) - Trip to Italy (17:16) - Chess tournaments (22:03) - Streaming (34:07) - Chess strategies (54:33) - King's Indian Defense (1:12:33) - Chess training (1:16:59) - Losing (1:20:18) - Street chess and trash talk (1:25:07) - Passion and study (1:43:00) - Loneliness and depression (2:07:49) - Andrew Tate (2:16:32) - Greatest chess player of all time (2:19:07) - Magnus Carlsen (2:28:17) - Advice for young people (2:30:10) - Chess boxing (2:39:04) - Meaning of life (2:40:09) - Love
Chapters
This podcast episode talks about the recent controversy surrounding chess cheating accusations and proposals, as well as potential guests like Hans, Magnus, and Hikaru who could discuss the fascinating topic of Chess.com's anti-cheat algorithms.
00:00 - 02:40 (02:40)
Summary
This podcast episode talks about the recent controversy surrounding chess cheating accusations and proposals, as well as potential guests like Hans, Magnus, and Hikaru who could discuss the fascinating topic of Chess.com's anti-cheat algorithms.
Episode#319 – Botez Sisters: Chess, Streaming, and Fame
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The application of machine learning in collecting biometric data to give recommendations for living better.
02:40 - 08:32 (05:52)
Summary
The application of machine learning in collecting biometric data to give recommendations for living better. Weights and Biases is a company sponsoring machine learning community and offering amazing tools for the task in the field.
Episode#319 – Botez Sisters: Chess, Streaming, and Fame
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Lex Friedman shares about his creative hiring efforts for his podcast and how surrounding yourself with cool and inspiring people can give life meaning and happiness.
08:32 - 12:35 (04:02)
Summary
Lex Friedman shares about his creative hiring efforts for his podcast and how surrounding yourself with cool and inspiring people can give life meaning and happiness. He also narrates about his experiences while traveling in Italy with a rented car.
Episode#319 – Botez Sisters: Chess, Streaming, and Fame
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
A discussion about the experience of visiting Vegas for food and cars, and feeling like it's a place where regrettable actions may occur.
12:35 - 15:09 (02:34)
Summary
A discussion about the experience of visiting Vegas for food and cars, and feeling like it's a place where regrettable actions may occur. The food was also noted to be tolerable due to the Italian influences, but not as enjoyable as anticipated.
Episode#319 – Botez Sisters: Chess, Streaming, and Fame
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker reflects on their experience playing chess and feeling pressured by their dad, as well as feeling judged in France.
15:09 - 19:18 (04:09)
Summary
The speaker reflects on their experience playing chess and feeling pressured by their dad, as well as feeling judged in France. They also touch on the nostalgia of traveling with family and the difference in language categorization.
Episode#319 – Botez Sisters: Chess, Streaming, and Fame
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
A high school student shares his experience in excelling at a game tournament without prior preparation, crediting it to his eagerness to study for the game without distractions.
19:18 - 22:56 (03:38)
Summary
A high school student shares his experience in excelling at a game tournament without prior preparation, crediting it to his eagerness to study for the game without distractions.
Episode#319 – Botez Sisters: Chess, Streaming, and Fame
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Playing chess on live streams not only enhances one's chess skills, but also allows individuals to build friendships through the game and develop their personalities through over-exaggeration.
22:56 - 29:11 (06:14)
Summary
Playing chess on live streams not only enhances one's chess skills, but also allows individuals to build friendships through the game and develop their personalities through over-exaggeration. It provides a platform for skill development and the opportunity to meet like-minded people.
Episode#319 – Botez Sisters: Chess, Streaming, and Fame
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
A chess player's excitement when showing his moves is used as a meme during white claw memes.
29:11 - 34:44 (05:33)
Summary
A chess player's excitement when showing his moves is used as a meme during white claw memes. To get better at chess, it is important to maximize the number of hours spent thinking about the game every day.
Episode#319 – Botez Sisters: Chess, Streaming, and Fame
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The difficulties that come with losing in chess are discussed, including feelings of being suffocated positionally and the impact of a significant rating difference on confidence.
34:44 - 40:22 (05:37)
Summary
The difficulties that come with losing in chess are discussed, including feelings of being suffocated positionally and the impact of a significant rating difference on confidence.
Episode#319 – Botez Sisters: Chess, Streaming, and Fame
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The podcast discusses the evolution of the protagonist's game in "The Queen's Gambit" and the portrayal of the King's Indian defense strategy.
40:22 - 45:38 (05:16)
Summary
The podcast discusses the evolution of the protagonist's game in "The Queen's Gambit" and the portrayal of the King's Indian defense strategy.
Episode#319 – Botez Sisters: Chess, Streaming, and Fame
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The beginning of the chess game calls for the removal of bishops and knights before the more valuable pieces such as the queen are attacked early on.
45:38 - 53:15 (07:37)
Summary
The beginning of the chess game calls for the removal of bishops and knights before the more valuable pieces such as the queen are attacked early on. Modern training with engines is now leading to the discovery of new, innovative strategies that challenge the traditional principles of playing the game.
Episode#319 – Botez Sisters: Chess, Streaming, and Fame
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura employs human-like maneuvering tactics during a chess game to surprise and confuse his opponents, which computers may not always recommend.
53:15 - 1:00:29 (07:14)
Summary
Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura employs human-like maneuvering tactics during a chess game to surprise and confuse his opponents, which computers may not always recommend.
Episode#319 – Botez Sisters: Chess, Streaming, and Fame
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
In chess, it's important to open up the game board and the king's side to bring more of the pieces in and gain an advantage over the opponent.
1:00:29 - 1:07:45 (07:15)
Summary
In chess, it's important to open up the game board and the king's side to bring more of the pieces in and gain an advantage over the opponent. This can be done through the use of pawns and sacrificing pieces to gain more space.
Episode#319 – Botez Sisters: Chess, Streaming, and Fame
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Despite chess etiquette suggesting that resigning is necessary in certain losing positions, some players, particularly coaches, often discourage resigning in any situation.
1:07:45 - 1:12:02 (04:16)
Summary
Despite chess etiquette suggesting that resigning is necessary in certain losing positions, some players, particularly coaches, often discourage resigning in any situation. However, it is important to know when resigning is appropriate to avoid further frustration and improve one's overall chess game.
Episode#319 – Botez Sisters: Chess, Streaming, and Fame
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker shares their experience with chess training and how they improve their visualization and calculation skills by doing daily puzzles on chess.com, such as the Puzzle Rush, which gets incrementally harder.
1:12:02 - 1:20:09 (08:07)
Summary
The speaker shares their experience with chess training and how they improve their visualization and calculation skills by doing daily puzzles on chess.com, such as the Puzzle Rush, which gets incrementally harder.
Episode#319 – Botez Sisters: Chess, Streaming, and Fame
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
This podcast discusses the concept of professional chess hustlers in the US, who may not be top players but play chess daily and make a living off it.
1:20:09 - 1:24:26 (04:16)
Summary
This podcast discusses the concept of professional chess hustlers in the US, who may not be top players but play chess daily and make a living off it. It also touches upon the trash talk and other components involved in the game.
Episode#319 – Botez Sisters: Chess, Streaming, and Fame
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
A discussion about the infamous 1956 chess match between a 13-year-old Bobby Fischer and international master Donald Byrne, exploring why it was so captivating and still talked about today.
1:24:26 - 1:29:43 (05:17)
Summary
A discussion about the infamous 1956 chess match between a 13-year-old Bobby Fischer and international master Donald Byrne, exploring why it was so captivating and still talked about today.
Episode#319 – Botez Sisters: Chess, Streaming, and Fame
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Two individuals discuss their experiences with competitive chess tournaments and how the intense preparation and isolation can lead to immense stress and disappointment when losing.
1:29:43 - 1:35:50 (06:07)
Summary
Two individuals discuss their experiences with competitive chess tournaments and how the intense preparation and isolation can lead to immense stress and disappointment when losing.
Episode#319 – Botez Sisters: Chess, Streaming, and Fame
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Life is a search for the things that you could be really damn good at.
1:35:50 - 1:40:23 (04:32)
Summary
Life is a search for the things that you could be really damn good at. It's a harder and weirder pursuit to win because you want to be better than yourself and not just better than somebody else.
Episode#319 – Botez Sisters: Chess, Streaming, and Fame
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura talks about how feeling down and experiencing negative emotions can ultimately lead to personal growth and happiness.
1:40:24 - 1:45:05 (04:40)
Summary
Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura talks about how feeling down and experiencing negative emotions can ultimately lead to personal growth and happiness. He also discusses how taking a break from activities can help bring a fresh perspective and renewed enjoyment to them.
Episode#319 – Botez Sisters: Chess, Streaming, and Fame
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The guest shares how playing chess has taught them to have a more balanced life and how working on content can sometimes lead to feelings of hopelessness and existential crisis.
1:45:05 - 1:51:39 (06:33)
Summary
The guest shares how playing chess has taught them to have a more balanced life and how working on content can sometimes lead to feelings of hopelessness and existential crisis.
Episode#319 – Botez Sisters: Chess, Streaming, and Fame
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker explains how to recycle content for various platforms, such as YouTube and shorts, to increase output and viewership.
1:51:40 - 1:59:23 (07:43)
Summary
The speaker explains how to recycle content for various platforms, such as YouTube and shorts, to increase output and viewership. They touch on being conscious of paying attention to numbers, especially when it does not align with their values.
Episode#319 – Botez Sisters: Chess, Streaming, and Fame
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Being a Twitch streamer means having fans who feel like they're your friend and want you to share all aspects of your life, leaving very little privacy.
1:59:23 - 2:06:24 (07:00)
Summary
Being a Twitch streamer means having fans who feel like they're your friend and want you to share all aspects of your life, leaving very little privacy. It can be a challenge to balance streaming with other hobbies and personal life.
Episode#319 – Botez Sisters: Chess, Streaming, and Fame
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The conversation delves into the ethics of interviews with controversial guests, using the recent appearance of Logan Paul on Impaulsive as an example.
2:06:24 - 2:16:44 (10:19)
Summary
The conversation delves into the ethics of interviews with controversial guests, using the recent appearance of Logan Paul on Impaulsive as an example.
Episode#319 – Botez Sisters: Chess, Streaming, and Fame
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The comparison of Magnus Carlsen to previous chess champions like Lasker, Bobby Fischer, and Gery Kasparov reveals that although he is the technically strongest chess player in history due to the computer era he lives in, his peak performance is still debatable against Kasparov's, who won more games against his skill level than Carlsen did.
2:16:44 - 2:26:13 (09:29)
Summary
The comparison of Magnus Carlsen to previous chess champions like Lasker, Bobby Fischer, and Gery Kasparov reveals that although he is the technically strongest chess player in history due to the computer era he lives in, his peak performance is still debatable against Kasparov's, who won more games against his skill level than Carlsen did.
Episode#319 – Botez Sisters: Chess, Streaming, and Fame
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The hosts discuss the beauty of pursuing your passions, whether that means choosing a non-traditional career path or finding a fulfilling hobby.
2:26:13 - 2:30:48 (04:34)
Summary
The hosts discuss the beauty of pursuing your passions, whether that means choosing a non-traditional career path or finding a fulfilling hobby.
Episode#319 – Botez Sisters: Chess, Streaming, and Fame
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker discusses their approach to training for a 50+ mile run, focusing on mindset and daily practice, while also emphasizing the importance of a base level of fitness to prevent injury.
2:30:48 - 2:33:52 (03:04)
Summary
The speaker discusses their approach to training for a 50+ mile run, focusing on mindset and daily practice, while also emphasizing the importance of a base level of fitness to prevent injury.
Episode#319 – Botez Sisters: Chess, Streaming, and Fame
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker recounts his experience with pushups and pullups, describing how he entered the Zen state and used social media to motivate himself towards fitness goals.
2:33:52 - 2:37:23 (03:30)
Summary
The speaker recounts his experience with pushups and pullups, describing how he entered the Zen state and used social media to motivate himself towards fitness goals.
Episode#319 – Botez Sisters: Chess, Streaming, and Fame
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker highlights the importance of finding meaning within one's life, even if it is self-imposed.
2:37:23 - 2:42:20 (04:57)
Summary
The speaker highlights the importance of finding meaning within one's life, even if it is self-imposed. They also discuss the intense love experienced in certain situations and the appreciation of the present moment.
Episode#319 – Botez Sisters: Chess, Streaming, and Fame
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
In this podcast, Lex Fridman speaks with Alexandra and Andrea Botes about how to create fulfilling and meaningful lives, discussing topics such as Stoicism, interconnectedness, and the power of storytelling.
2:42:20 - 2:43:02 (00:42)
Summary
In this podcast, Lex Fridman speaks with Alexandra and Andrea Botes about how to create fulfilling and meaningful lives, discussing topics such as Stoicism, interconnectedness, and the power of storytelling.