Chess Champion's Shocking Career Pivot You Didn't Expect | Alexandra Botez DSH #925

🎯 Witness former chess champion Alexandra Botez's unexpected career pivot into high-stakes poker! From reaching chess excellence at age 12 to now preparing for a $25K poker tournament in the Bahamas, Alexandra's journey will surprise you. Want to know what drives a chess prodigy to switch paths? Alexandra shares her fascinating story, from achieving an 1800 chess rating at just 12 years old to earning her way into Stanford. But here's the twist - she's now all-in on poker, preparing for her biggest tournament yet! 🃏 Discover why this former chess champion chose to leave competitive chess behind and dive into the world of high-stakes poker. Alexandra opens up about the realities of professional chess, her streaming career with her sister, and why sometimes the most unexpected career moves make perfect sense. 🎮 Watch as Alexandra shares her poker tournament experience, coaching journey, and honest insights about making it in the competitive world of chess. From child prodigy to poker player, this conversation reveals the strategic mind behind the moves. Ready for more inspiring stories and exclusive conversations? Subscribe now and join our growing community of game-changers! 🔔 #hikaru #pokervlog #livepoker #gothamchess #pokertips CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Botez Hits Chess All-Time High 00:25 - Botez Exits Poker Tournament 01:20 - Chess Success in Poker Strategy 03:02 - World Chess Championship Predictions 03:48 - Botez's Grandmaster Aspirations 04:24 - Botez's Shift from Chess to Poker APPLY TO BE ON THE PODCAST: https://www.digitalsocialhour.com/application BUSINESS INQUIRIES/SPONSORS: jenna@digitalsocialhour.com GUEST: Alexandra Botez https://www.instagram.com/missbotez/ LISTEN ON: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-social-hour/id1676846015 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Jn7LXarRlI8Hc0GtTn759 Sean Kelly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanmikekelly/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .