That's not a hustrler. That's a honest, hardworking S-tier player, facing a Grandmaster who held #1 amongst women.

@fd2blk78

11 ай бұрын

What's an s tier player?

@syscsla9393

11 ай бұрын

@@fd2blk78 above an A+ would be, an S or S+ in skill of a game means perfect

@MrOraas

11 ай бұрын

Quit your moronic yapping, I'm from northern Norway and even I know the old folks in NY who sit around playing any and all for dollars are called hustlers. Fuck we even call the old guys in oslo playing chess hustlers. Go fuck yourself.

@duffman18

11 ай бұрын

​@@fd2blk78 it's a stupid thing that gamers invented instead of getting laid

@cobraviper245

11 ай бұрын

Really can't call him S tier since he's not at the level. A tier at best

I’m not sure I’d label him as a hustler. He was gentlemanly. I’m sure he was honored on some level.

@TheDkbohde

Жыл бұрын

In this context “hustler” isn’t so much a bad thing as it is the colloquial term for the people who love to hangout and play chess all day in the park. Sure they’ll take your money if you are foolish enough to bet on a game without the skill to back it up, but it’s all in good fun.

@j-zonol

Жыл бұрын

You can literally look up the word and there's nothing positive about it. She could have said. Gentlemen or chest player.

@russej02

Жыл бұрын

@@j-zonol have to get the clickbait title

@thirstyjuvenile650

Жыл бұрын

Yeah it’s rude to call someone a hustler . Especially someone as respectful as this man

@drumunism3781

Жыл бұрын

@@j-zonolThat gentleman is a chest player for sure! 😂

Love how he admired her long before he knew that she is a GM and was even more thrilled to play against her when he found out. You can see his passion for this game and even while being brutally beaten he was just so excited to witness her talent. What a gentleman.

@valimardorrin6869

3 ай бұрын

Exactly my friend. He enjoyed every minute of the game.

@mistacoz

3 ай бұрын

I don’t know enough about chess to say this with anything to back it up but I’m guessing he’s at a level where he’s able to learn some moves/plays from this experience.

@cactus8928

3 ай бұрын

I think he performed better than you would expect for playing against a GM

@valimardorrin6869

3 ай бұрын

you could tell he was loving it. @@cactus8928

@michaelc2923

2 ай бұрын

he wasn't pressing his timer for much of the game..

Big John is a legitimately high level player. He recognized what she was all about quickly though! Mom is a killer!

@micahqgecko

10 сағат бұрын

Most chess hustlers are quite skilled players

He lasted that long against a grandmaster? He too, is a beast.

@Batman2StaticShock

11 ай бұрын

Definitely GM's that can checkmate in 5 moves or less so yes

@wittyn0550

11 ай бұрын

Yeah. Or she just felt bad and didn’t want to embarrass the dude.

@cov9445

11 ай бұрын

They’re all really good. I’ve played them a couple times and they’re good at assessing your level and will teach/compete accordingly. Also, a game is like 5 bucks, so it’s a good way to waste some time

@leyoarteest3616

11 ай бұрын

@wittyn0550 I wouldn't guess some goofy shit like that but there's one way to find out. You play him. You play her. Post what happens.

@moneyprinterrecords

11 ай бұрын

Thank you its me Im him

He genuinely seems like a great guy; he never fronted or talked down to her, and acknowledged her skills as soon as he recognized them. His banter was super enjoyable, he clearly was enjoying himself and she was too. Delightful interaction.

@jjswigger8591

11 ай бұрын

toitally, too bad the daughter would not stfu lol

@nigel4776

11 ай бұрын

Chess players are generally pretty civilised individuals

@laughingshaman1

11 ай бұрын

They looked like the were having a great time.

@tehkeymaker17

11 ай бұрын

My I’m just high, but the GM and her daughter seemed to be judging him hard. They seemed scared and hyperbolizing the things he said. Or maybe I’m judging him…. Shit. Chess mated myself…

@bruss529

10 ай бұрын

@@tehkeymaker17 Yeah you're just high

That dude is a very strong player. Loses with respect and dignity. Hes as happy to lose to her than win to someone else. Great chess from both.

I just love how mom is so mild and meek with her expressions, but vicious in her moves. She kills you with a smile.

@DerekOfRivia

4 ай бұрын

It's called being a hustler.

@brendanadinay5054

3 ай бұрын

@@DerekOfRivia Or it’s called being a humble gm

@Omni0404

Ай бұрын

@@brendanadinay5054 You think so? It feels like if a black belt in karate hid the fact that they were a black belt, and then joined a new gym and started whooping everyone. I have no problem with what she did but I wouldn't exactly characterize it as being humble lol

@kjford587

27 күн бұрын

@@Omni0404 it's just playing chess in a park man there is nothing to be gained on either side other than enjoyment of something both people are passionate about

@Omni0404

27 күн бұрын

@@kjford587 Something can be more than 1 thing at the same time.

That’s Big John! He played with my girls almost every day we were in NYC - easily the one thing we miss most! He’s the most wonderful person to play! Sending tons of love from South Africa!!

@yegorzakharov8514

11 ай бұрын

Is "my girls" a euphemism?

@ryanlynch290

11 ай бұрын

@@yegorzakharov8514 💀

@Mufc479

11 ай бұрын

​@@yegorzakharov8514 I hope it is this and not where my mind went

@prideneverdies1001

11 ай бұрын

what if he started violently swinging? could both of them be able to handle him?

@ryanlynch290

11 ай бұрын

@@prideneverdies1001 probably not. Odd comment.

"Oh she's a beast!" He sounded so pleasantly surprised. I bet that's the first time he's been properly challenged in years.

@theelaffingman8776

10 ай бұрын

The fact that it takes a Grandmaster to properly challenge him and bring him that much joy in playing the game speaks to how great his own abilities are. I bet if you put him in the circuit, he would crush.

@Neo154

10 ай бұрын

@@theelaffingman8776 Go out, find him, put him out in the circuit. Or direct him how he can get to there!

@123Mathzak

10 ай бұрын

@@Neo154He’s gotta want that for himself. Some people find the spotlight a little… fickle.

@DanBlabbers

9 ай бұрын

I guarantee he fell in love with her after that

@iraemelan4229

8 ай бұрын

​@@Neo154😊😊😊😊 3:51

The guy was a good sport and when he realized how good she was, he was still game for another round. That's taking what life throws you in stride and enjoying the moment. This video brought me joy in the middle of a rough work day. 🙂

@chefscorner7063

Ай бұрын

Playing better players than yourself is the best way to improve IMHO.

Shes the hustler in this situation. The daughter is so proud of her mom! That's excellent.

@ttenrabdn

3 ай бұрын

Google "nyc chess hustler"

He's not a hustler, but a fellow professional. The gentleman was courteous, genuinely impressed and appreciative to play your mum. She even paused a few times, and played another game with him. Respect, on both sides.

@MsSheilaC

11 ай бұрын

Yeah, I hope she’s hearing the feedback with the use of Hustler in her title, Bc itd also be fair to say shes YT hustling with clickbait

@noobslayer6915

11 ай бұрын

He is a Hustler...and you have no right to take that away from him. He's earned that title from all the hard work he's put into it.

@jainsoutside9318

11 ай бұрын

@@noobslayer6915 i understand you trying to give dignity to the context but i highly doubt that was her intention

@ColinoDeani

11 ай бұрын

"Hustler" is merely someone that uses their Skill to earn money without needing employment or Business licensing. They make hundreds of Dollars a day on $15 & $20 games.. They are huslters on those boards.. Why? Because They know the CLOCk makes it harder and thats how they beat most people.. Slow chess games allow you time to Overveiw the last and next moves.. the clock takes that away.. either you know what to do right after your opponent moves... or you don't.. She would make Money down there because people would assume shes beatable because she a woman.. They'd be sorely mistaken lol

@ao8775

11 ай бұрын

@@jainsoutside9318 Most of those highly experienced chess players like him down there in the park are hustlers. They make money off the games they challenge people to and most people don’t realize the trap is sprung till they’re in the game, all they see is a sweet old man or wily kid looking to play some chess. I used to sit and watch these guys run their games and it was very impressive. Most were respectful like the guy in this video, but they were also hustlers, kind of like pool sharks you might find in a billiards hall.

The fact that he gave her (a Grand Master) a very good second game speaks to his ability as a chess ♟️ player!

@m1hss

11 ай бұрын

She was winning the whole time

@OArchivesX

11 ай бұрын

@@m1hss it was literally a draw most of the game until the endgame then he had no idea what to do

@winoodlesnoodles1984

11 ай бұрын

This guy is a regular there. I've seen him in other videos in the area. He knows what he is doing. In general, he quickly picks up on the quality of his opponent. Which says something of his skill level. My guess would be to put him just below or a couple steps below master level. That is a pure guess as I am not good at chess. It is based on his play against masters and grand masters I have seen videos of him playing.

@monkishogun5394

11 ай бұрын

And his ability to assess his opponent. I just looked the woman up, Pia Craminling. Her rating is 2452 (according to the site I checked). Which is pretty much dead on for what he predicted her strength to be.

@cooliodiablo4571

11 ай бұрын

She was toying with the guy, it was pretty obvious. The guy knew it as well. She didn’t want to embarrass him badly.

Npc dialogue from Anna - “my mom taught me everything about chess”

@anerky

3 ай бұрын

“Mom is always daring everyone”

For people to lazy to google 🙂 Pia Ann Rosa-Della Cramling[1] (born 23 April 1963) is a Swedish chess player. In 1992, she became the fifth woman to earn the FIDE title of Grandmaster (GM). Since the early 1980s, she has been one of the strongest female players in the world as well as having been the highest-rated woman in the FIDE World Rankings on three occasions. She was the clear number-one-rated woman in the January 1984 rating list, and joint number-one-rated woman in the July 1984 list.[2][3]

Once he knew he was outmatched, his entire persona changed into almost appreciation. Like we all know that guy would mop up 95 percent of the planet but here comes GM grandma and he doesn’t get mad but becomes almost happy. Fascinating to watch.

@jamesaf50

11 ай бұрын

I learned long ago to become better at chess you must play those who are better than you. He shouldn't have been called a hustler. A hustler usually wants to play for money. He would beat just about anyone except a Grand Master. I loved watching Mom with 2 or 3 moves (maybe more) all the time. Great games.

@kingrider75

11 ай бұрын

Exactly and I guarantee he appreciated the losses. You don’t get better playing lesser opponents

@michaeldodd5593

11 ай бұрын

Peobbaly hasn't lost a game in ages sometimes it's nice to lose and feel that you can strive to do better :)

@AR-mm6so

11 ай бұрын

I think most people who enjoy playing chess enjoy the form of it. The beauty in the mechanics of the game. When people stop to watch the sunset do they get mad that they can't control it, or do they appreciate the inherent beauty and welcome the coming of the night?

@Veckoza

11 ай бұрын

I used to be a magician. Magicians usually know 90% of what's going on in a magic trick, because many different effects use the same fundamentals. A magician is truly happy and impressed when they are tricked, because the magic becomes real again.

He was quick to estimate her to 2300-2400, she might be ranked higher but still giving another player a 2300-2400 estmate after 1 game is a true sign of respect.

@jasonricard5058

10 ай бұрын

What number is a grand master?

@libraryofthoughts0

10 ай бұрын

@@jasonricard5058 Well, you need few things to be a GM, for example, you have to play lots of tournaments and get so called norms (favorable results) from min. 27 games in tournaments. Like performance rating has to be at least 2600, a third of all opponents has to be GMs, or 50% of players has to have some FIDE title (CM, WCM), opponents average rating has to be around 2300-2400. And you have to have a FIDE Rating of at least 2500 to be become a Grandmaster in Chess.

@CharLee-cp3oi

10 ай бұрын

Thats what i was gonna guess he was

@DeeInTexas

9 ай бұрын

Can you explain? He estimated her level to be 1-2 levels below GM level and I thought that meant that she didn't play her best the first match, and that's why he thought she was very good, but not a GM

@homerdummy5639

9 ай бұрын

@@DeeInTexas Pia's current (August 2023) FIDE rating in classic is 2452, and in 1990 it was higher than 2500 and she obtained her last GM norm in Bern. It's difficult to keep your rating > 2500 if you get older unless you're Viktor Korchnoi, who was still > 2500 when aged 80 years old. Unlike in Sumo you're not expected to retire when your ELO rating drops below 2500, because only your pride might get hurt, but you (usually) don't die when being crushed by an opponent.

I love how he respects her game the entire time and never talks down to or belittles her. Game recognize game. Lots of respect here

The ease with which he said "23, 24" just showed he'd already been thinking about it, and the cordial way they acknowledged each other was so wholesome.

Was expecting something totally different based on the title. What a nice dude. You can tell he just loves the game / isn't so overly concerned about winning or losing. Respect.

@hextree

10 ай бұрын

A lot of people get misled by the term 'hustler' in this context. In NY, chess hustlers just play a good game, and you pay them the same amount regardless of who won the game.

@yesno9592

8 ай бұрын

@hextree 🤔

@KingdaToro

7 ай бұрын

Nobody should be concerned with losing unless they're actually competing. Losing and figuring out why is how you improve.

@s.n.9485

7 ай бұрын

​@@hextreein her history, she only calls black people hustlers. The rest are all players.

@qdigggs

7 ай бұрын

@@KingdaToroexactly..in chess a loss very helpful

The grandmaster and her daughter are the hustlers in this video.

@left4shred406

10 ай бұрын

100%

@Organicme1

9 ай бұрын

Yep! But they both had a great time!

@originalismisacrock166

9 ай бұрын

More like a relatively cheap Master Class with a GM.

@summersalt123

4 ай бұрын

Correct, Anna Cramling is a racist.

@corbindalis

4 ай бұрын

Yep

Her daughter is beaming! She's so proud of mamma, I really enjoyed watching this, thanks!

between the music and their chill banter I could listen to this all day

He actually did really well and was a super humble and genuine dude. Ggs

@tonymartinis2956

Жыл бұрын

i found the interaction quite charming, competitive and respectful of each other, i hate chess but find the clip inspiring

@danielcunningham9771

Жыл бұрын

~1700 level he knows a few openings and a few traps but I'm disappointed in Cramling's endgame precision.

@KombatKastle

Жыл бұрын

Chess is nothing compared to e-sports like fighting games- Let's see these people get into that scene or the ultimate version of chess-Starcraft II.

@Coxy_Wrecked

Жыл бұрын

@@KombatKastle "Chess is nothing compared to e-sports like fighting games.........." Jeezus🤦‍♂

@4ndy123

Жыл бұрын

@@Coxy_Wrecked i'm sure that was a joke.

The fact he can play a Grandmaster that well speaks to his ability.

@George-dy3pt

11 ай бұрын

You clowns have no clue! The dude plays chess every single day! What do you think he's gonna suck?

@allisterblossfeld9329

11 ай бұрын

No, but if I played music every day that wouldn't make me a Mozart no matter how much time I dedicated.

@peteparadis1619

11 ай бұрын

Chess is the ultimate set piece, anyone can reach a certain level if you put in enough time

@svenreimaa6042

11 ай бұрын

Dude is 2100 at best. Just an average hustler.

@alphasuperior100

11 ай бұрын

@@George-dy3pt Are you calling me a clown that's rude.

The best thing about this video is how proud you are of her. That is just heartwarming. ❤

Gotta just love Anna she knows she’s not perfect but has a great attitude about playing and is so proud of her mother for being so great. It’s really sweet to see.

Honestly, kudos to that dude. He clearly is an talent himself, and i'm glad he can make some extra cash doing something he clearly enjoys.

@anonymoususer8924

11 ай бұрын

he's literally a professional chess player.

@lemthmellowmore3710

11 ай бұрын

I called him a professional. :)

Let’s not forget to give this gentleman the respect he deserves for hanging with a grand master 😳

@jaycoug

10 ай бұрын

He cheated and if you slow the video down you'll see it. I don't respect cheaters

@styleanthology90

10 ай бұрын

@@jaycougexplain

@imcoach6978

10 ай бұрын

@@styleanthology90in another comment said he moved twice at 00:56 but it looks like he just castles. But this guy is just scrolling down comments to say the guy cheated, I’m not sure where, I may have missed it too.

@DixonYerraz

10 ай бұрын

​@@imcoach6978yep, that's a legit move, most people don't know you can do that.

@123Mathzak

10 ай бұрын

@@jaycougI dont respect people who speak before knowing what theyre talking about. Like you.

Mom is a BEAST!!! And she's also very sweet. I love the vibe between you and her.

That was an absolute joy to watch. I've never watched a match like this and know very little about chess but I found this to be enormously satisfying and entertaining. Good times and great sportmanship.

It's amazing how this guy is probably better than 98% of players, and Pia still wipes him out. So many fast, accurate moves from both of them, but that GM vision takes it up a level.

@user-sx2mw7ne1i

Жыл бұрын

He actually did make some blunders I don't think he is above 1500

@markyeeee

Жыл бұрын

he also seems like a cool nice guy

@Roma-kg9ld

Жыл бұрын

GMs are absolutely next level. There's an IM, not even a GM, in my chess club who always gives everyone free material at the start of blitz games and still crushes them. The second strongest player is a 2200 national master and the IM can just play e4 Nf6 e5 Ne4 d4 Nxf2 against him and still beat him like 80% of the time. Against me he just plays a4 e5 Ra3 Bxa3 Nc3 giving up a full rook for nothing and still I'm yet to beat him once. And I'm like 1800.

@12jswilson

Жыл бұрын

At her peak in the 80s, Pia might have been the strongest female player in history up to that point. Nona Gaprindashvilli, Vera Menchik, and Maia Churbanidze also have a claim to being the strongest pre-Judit Polgar woman chess player

@ex0duzz

Жыл бұрын

There's levels to this shit. She'd be wiped out by most male GM, they'd be wiped out by superGM, and they'd be wiped out by Carlsen. Except maybe Ding.

This man has been the punching bag for countless Union Square Park "Chess Hustler" videos, I hope he's well compenstated for his time as 5+ million views on KZread is probably going to bring in more money than "Here's a 20 for your time!" will.

@clappedoutmotor

11 ай бұрын

Well said

@johnbro111

11 ай бұрын

not very hard to be a punching bag so not sure what compensation you are thinking about...

@George-dy3pt

11 ай бұрын

There's always one of you people who think people are entitled to something! The man agreed to play on video! Nobody made him! Go get a life and learn nobody owes you anything!

@johnbro111

11 ай бұрын

@@George-dy3pt they also love to tell other people what they should do with their own money.

@williams268

11 ай бұрын

@George-dy3pt you two weirdos calm yourselves. All the guy is saying is this older gentleman has been in SO many of these popular videos, it would be nice if some of them gave him some cash at least. Sure he isn't entitled to it, it's called being a decent person. This guy plays all day for not much money and allows himself to be on very lucrative videos while not receiving any of the compensation. Get off the internet for a while. your ass is clearly chapped. 👍

Pia Cramling is a living part of the history of chess and the fact she's humble and gentle when she plays just makes her even more wholesome. God bless you and your mom!

I love how many people want to rematch her out of excitement after she wins. Thank you sharing these moments

We can just give that man a big round of applause. He handled that so incredibly well, and with humor. He didn’t hesitate to go for another round with her either. Bravo to him. His little “Nope” and “ugh such a troublemaker” made me giggle. What a good spirited man he is.

@barryschwarz

Жыл бұрын

Yep, he's all goodness. I like his face. Sweet guy. You just know you can rely on him. Strong player, too.

@UphillBattle17

Жыл бұрын

His name is Big John he’s a legend in Union Sq

@jwf3148

Жыл бұрын

I was impressed by him too - what a pleasant gentleman. Three lovely people enjoying some spirited fun. Lovely Lovely Lovely... 😊

@Terrahawk_

Жыл бұрын

He wanted to play again and learn from the first game, you have to respect that attitude and drive. Also it's easy to show class when you win, to show it when you lose is the real test of character and he passed with flying colours.

@opieg7333

Жыл бұрын

I think the first subtitle is off... it's "I know you gonna hurt me" on the dropped pawn. He assessed her at around 40 seconds and probably knew she was not a normal player very early on. That is one of the fun part of these table games.. when you meet someone that you know has a deeper playbook than you and while you put up a fight, its more about learning just how they approach it. That relentless attack she was putting down entertained him for sure and the subtle smack talk was cute as well... I love playing games with experts and will try to figure out what they see by watching their eyes.... and always thank them for the lesson after my butt whopping.

This dude is awesome. I’m not very good at chess but I’ve seen this man in many videos, so my first time in New York I looked for him and lo and behold, he was there with a free table! He played easy on me and even gave me hints along the way, making sure the game didn’t end too quick. This dude is awesome

@FreshMoozadell

11 ай бұрын

That’s fantastic. Thanks for sharing that.

@InternetGirl1093

10 ай бұрын

I live in NYC and want to take my boyfriend to play him, but do you have to pay them to play? I never understood “the rules,” of the “chess hustlers,” lol.

@iyintosoluwami

10 ай бұрын

This is amazing.

@shadownova7056

10 ай бұрын

He’s not really a hustler you can play for free

@juanmadueno9496

10 ай бұрын

You're so full of shit 😂

What a sweetheart he was! That was such a lovely interaction y'all had.

I don't play chess, but this was fun to watch. I had no idea that it could be played that fast! I bet Big John was really enjoying the play even though he lost. He probably doesn't encounter "worthy opponents" in his daily playing, you can see that he is enjoying himself, finally playing someone that was a match for his skills, and probably enjoyed it more once he learned she was a GM.

The ability to see the board the way they both do is incredible, she's a move or two ahead at all times but he appreciates it as he tries to counter her. Pretty awesome video

@joshythehand2960

Жыл бұрын

Agreed.. he's definitely a master player. To even hold out against a grand Master after 15 moves apiece is b unimaginable for 99% of people

@jeremyhaupt5022

11 ай бұрын

Especially when he sees what she's done two or three moves ahead and immediately recognizes what's happening...

@Mittens_Gaming

11 ай бұрын

​@joshy the hand and he went into the match not knowing she was a grand master

@jamesharoldbardwell2182

11 ай бұрын

Oh.. I think she's at least 5-6 moves ahead and he was close.. Maybe 3-4 moves behind especially at the speed they were playing.

@davidhunternyc1

11 ай бұрын

I agree. He takes pleasure in seeing someone else play beautiful chess. It says a lot about his character.

That man was extremely versed in this complex and strategic game. The man absolutely held his own given the fact that he’s facing a literal GM. Not sure labeling him as a “hustler” is really in good faith if I’m being honest. Dude was kind, respectful and acknowledged the obvious skill set of his opponent. I just personally feel like that gentleman deserves a bit more respect in the title than hustler. Maybe even acknowledge who he is on a personal level.

@melissaflora8450

3 ай бұрын

“Chess hustler” doesn’t have the same negative connotation as “pool hustler” or just plain “hustler” does.

@malinolsson5921

3 ай бұрын

Keep in mind that the one posting the videos is NOT an (American-)English native speaker. And using the term in the titel can have several purposes, all of you choose to click and watch.

@brendanadinay5054

3 ай бұрын

They call him Big John here in NYC. He’s a beast when it comes to chess but a very kind hearted gentleman

@kathyberry3878

3 ай бұрын

@@brendanadinay5054thanks for the info. He seemed truly kind and was enjoying the game.

@user-gx2yy1df6f

3 ай бұрын

G.M. plays against a very good player, would you have clicked on for that thumbnail?. you would?, good for you , I WOULDN'T and so here i am .

I love the cordiality of it all. That is the pureness of gamesmanship. I applaud both contenders.

@7494jon

Ай бұрын

Sportsmanship

I love the interaction with Big John. He seems like a good soul. And I love how much you admire your mom and love to talk her up while she likes to kindly deflect her accomplishments because she's so humble. Just all good things in humanity in 1 video. Love it!

This gentleman is a VERY strong player. It has obviously been quite a long time since he lost a game. & he is so lovely in the way he interacts with you and your (amazing) mom. This was a great video, one of the best of these I've seen 💛

@lordsneed9418

5 ай бұрын

what are you taking about? The way he lost his castle was a completely unforced error and huge blunder. A "VERY" strong player doesn't make beginner mistakes like that unless the time is low.

@Mallardman795

4 ай бұрын

It’s really annoying how people fawn over blacks for being moderately nice. It’s bigotry of low expectations

@toomanywings2324

4 ай бұрын

​@Mallardman795 damn you kinda racist bro. Why you being the compliment police simply because he a black man? You would rather everyone talk shit about eveyone? Goofy mfs really just make up shit to feel like they valid

@BathersonMote

4 ай бұрын

@@lordsneed9418 Or maybe it's that he was playing a GM and didn't get totally slaughtered. For the games to have gone on that long he would have to be good. She was just better.

@lordsneed9418

4 ай бұрын

@@BathersonMote That's nonsense. First of all in this game he made a big unforced error by overloading the knight defending his castle allowing his castle to get taken. That is bad chess no matter who you play against. secondly GMs don't always try to end games quickly, what they do is make certain that they win eventually. A GM would be happy to take just a single vulnerable piece then trade off all the remaining pieces until an inevitable endgame victory. That doesn't mean you didn't "get slaughtered" .

What a nice guy. He really respected your mom and I could tell he was impressed. Your mom is very humble.

@JustMe-vz3wd

Жыл бұрын

they are so humble that they call their oponent a "hustler". :-(

@foxwithtubesox1075

Жыл бұрын

Because he tried to cheat at 9:48, but she caught him.

@Khang-kw6od

Жыл бұрын

@@foxwithtubesox1075 bro how did he try to cheat? He simply didn't realize that his king would be in check if he made that move. You clearly have no clue what cheating in chess looks like if you think that is cheating.

@peteincanada8412

Жыл бұрын

@@Khang-kw6od clearly. …

@davidhunternyc1

11 ай бұрын

@@foxwithtubesox1075 He wasn't cheating. He didn't see that the king was stepping into the rook's space.

I really enjoyed this. The setting and background, the characters. Such a collision of cultures all wrapped up in a little game of chess.

@elpulpo800

Ай бұрын

That's why it isn't a "little game."

These two are just wholesome and adorable and I’m here for it

When he asked for one more I knew he was having fun. This was wholesome to watch. I don’t understand chess AT ALL, but watching this was a little more like watching a conversation happen.

@taochi100

11 ай бұрын

I'm with you never played a game even once

@Chillaxin1844

11 ай бұрын

You can learn on KZread

@dzonbrodi514

11 ай бұрын

I know the rules but I gave up trying to follow, it was just too fast to understand everything. Serious skills

@mikesummers6880

11 ай бұрын

At the same time he also learning from her and its not very often you get to play a GM...

@AbiyeKetema

11 ай бұрын

I played chess a few times in my lifetime but never to the level they are playing.

“that’s okay, i know you’re gonna hurt me”. he acknowledged defeat and continued to okay. helluva competitor. bet that brightened his day

@juanpecan7089

10 ай бұрын

how many times you think he told chess friends about how he hung with a GM?

@olubukonla7352

7 ай бұрын

BELIEVE ME: everyone he knows, KNOWS. @@juanpecan7089

That man also is very wholesome and a joy to watch!

this was awesome. first time ever seeing grandmaster play in NYC union square. thank you for this

He’s not a hustler he is an OG that gets paid for being good at chess. Respect to the skills of both

@trustplanet

11 ай бұрын

Exactly. I didn’t appreciate her description in the comments and she wouldn’t stfu during the entire game. That was brutal as well.

@NeoCreo1

11 ай бұрын

Yeah, that makes him a chess hustler. Running a hustle and running a scam are two very different things. Being a hustler and being a scam artist are equally different

@favoredhustlekai

11 ай бұрын

@@NeoCreo1 facts one is considered cheating lol the other is getting paid for your skills

@favoredhustlekai

11 ай бұрын

@@trustplanet well said

@MillionHiers

11 ай бұрын

@@trustplanetomg glad I wasn’t the only one, she could’ve she shut up, she was completely out of her depth

He could play 50 games and win them all and not learn anything new, but losing twice to a Grand Master he would have learnt loads. This is why I always tell my kids you learn more by losing than winning, and if you lose, if at least you've learnt something it's all good.

@sister_bertrille911

11 ай бұрын

I love that he wanted "one more." He knew how strong she was after the first match and was still eager to test his mettle against her a second time. Good dude.

@iverburl

11 ай бұрын

Research shows the best learning in many forms of 1:1 competition is when you are losing about ¾ of the games. Challenged but not overwhelmed. But how many have the character to aim for that kind of performance?

@amandajean33181

11 ай бұрын

Yes, I bet he would love to play her again!

@QutaibaX

11 ай бұрын

I love your comment

@JD-jq4fh

11 ай бұрын

Wow that so extremely accurate!

She's so sweet and humble

It is wonderful how you look at your amazing Mom with such love and admiration. 😊🙏🌹

I love seeing how much this guy is enjoying the game even when losing. You can see he’s just a good sport and doesn’t lose much. When he does, he takes it like a gentleman and like he’s in a bit of awe. A true sportsman.

@George-dy3pt

11 ай бұрын

It's chess, not checkers! Just like life!

Big John taught me to love and appreciate chess after we played a couple games a few years back. I’ll always remember him and respect him for that. Such a pleasure to watch him enjoy these games with this GM. Sending my love, John!

Love her humbleness ❤ he‘s amazing, too. Nice watch!

@lauchzwiebel

Ай бұрын

She is not humble, she is passiv aggressiv

Great video. Lots of respect on both sides of the board and it shows. Thank you for sharing.

I am not an astute player of chess, however I am a big fan of sweet, kind, respectful, and lighthearted human interaction. This was a treat to watch. I knew this would be uplifting and inspiring from the moment GM mama said she would need her glasses and her opponent joked they used to call them “cheaters”. These three had a great instant rapport and I’m glad I clicked on the video. Thank you! Peace.

@Cloax

11 ай бұрын

This was beautiful , especially about the instant rapport they had 🖤

Bro is the best. I played against him was I was 17 and he beat me 3 and tied once. He prides himself in teaching and it must have been a privilege for him to go to school for a change since he plays a lot of people who aren't really into chess.

@kellykintzley2610

9 ай бұрын

I'm so ignorant at chess that I didn't know you could tie.

@MustachioFurioso9134

8 ай бұрын

Dude, I've been pouring over these comments. And like everyone loves this guy It's amazing knowing this one chess player has touched the souls of so many people, and yet has remained so humble.

@TheSublimeLifestyle

8 ай бұрын

@@kellykintzley2610 Yessir. You can either draw or stalemate.

Great sportsmanship from both. So nice to see!

El oponente, una increíble persona, la GM humildad increíble y las miradas de orgullo de la hija por su mamá fantástico todo!

Respect to this guy. He had no hesitation in believing she was GM. A sudden moment of "Oh so THAT'S why I got mopped so hard"

@Peatingtune

Жыл бұрын

It probably made his day (week?) getting to play against a GM. Not an opportunity that tends to just walk up to you.

@RusselsYTAcc

Жыл бұрын

​@@Peatingtune Based on my observation that Pia has legs, she did in fact just walk up to him

@brucewayne5140

Жыл бұрын

@Repent and believe in Jesus Christ When I see people dump these quotes, I donate to Planned Parenthood. Thanks for helping someone get the abortion care she needs.

@wiredfox3451

Жыл бұрын

@@brucewayne5140 For every comment like this, I donate twice the amount to conservatism.

@brucewayne5140

Жыл бұрын

@@wiredfox3451 I'm at peace with that. Go forth. :)

My dad was a Julliard trained concert pianist so I understand the enjoyment and PRIDE Anna feels. One of my sister and my favorite things to do as kids was to drag dad into a top line piano store. We'd look around and dad would maybe just press a few keys and we'd wait for a salesman to come over. When they did they would usually sit down at a grand piano and show us how it sounded by playing some little diddy. Then dad knew his role was to ask if he could try and my sister and I would look at each other knowing what was coming and we'd just grin and wait. Dad would sit down and touch one or two keys, stop and adjust himself on the bench, and then he'd let it rip! We'd giggle at the salesman whose mouth was now on the floor and we'd wait for the people to start wandering in off the street or from other shops. Lord how I miss my dad.

@loraz5343

Жыл бұрын

That's really sweet; I'm happy you had such a father!

@karinberryman2009

Жыл бұрын

What a great Dad to have

@LauraMaria-uv1pt

Жыл бұрын

What beautiful memories, thank you for sharing 🎉❤

@Lucia-sy7le

Жыл бұрын

What a great memory of a phenomenal father. RIP dad💜🕊️🙏

@JenniferPChung

Жыл бұрын

That's SO cute!

This is precious and he’s a sweetheart of a man too ❤

Wow that second match was amaziiinnnng 😍🥰 love to see two great players go at it

Let's appreciate that he guessed her rating fairly well

@Mark-bw1wx

Жыл бұрын

I'm guessing he was informed of her skill level before they actually started filming. Otherwise I don't think he would have probably considered it good for his image, since he's a fairly well-known chess player to the people who play chess in Union Square, to wipe out somebody's mother who doesn't know anything about chess and have it spread all over the Internet.

@lamblias6od

Жыл бұрын

@@Mark-bw1wx maybe not, guessing her rating is easy considering those hustlers are usually 2000-2100, after she won the first game, he must’ve thought she has to be 2300-2400 just because 2500+ is extremely rare to see in those places, even though Pia is well known, it looks he didn’t know her.

@Mark-bw1wx

Жыл бұрын

@@lamblias6od Oh ok. You know more about it than I do. About all that rating stuff. That's all Greek to me. I tried to learn chess and I tried to teach my son and I was never good at it. Probably would have helped me in life. Seems like life is just a big chess game and you have to make the right moves and not let your emotions get in the way...... ...

@ayoant-783

Жыл бұрын

@@Mark-bw1wx he played her again after he already lost. So I don’t think it really matters to him

@skrimper

Жыл бұрын

​@@ayoant-783 imo he seemed honored to be defeated like that. And you can see it in his eyes during the first game he was surprised and caught off guard. Probably the dudes favorite 2 matches he's played. He seems like a real one

She is an obvious GM but this guy stood his ground hard against a GM. He's really good.

Anna's mom is an amazing player and at the same time so humble and nice!

I know nothing about Chess and even less of an idea how this amazing video turned up, but wow.... Warmed the heart on a cold day. What a great group of people.

They were moving so fast, I couldn't keep up. I wouldn't want to face either of them in a dark chess alley. LOL. Well done to both.

@jeffstumpf9129

11 ай бұрын

Some never get out alive from that dark chess alley.

@playstatewolf4734

11 ай бұрын

@@jeffstumpf9129 Banished to the shadow realm. Wait, wrong game

@jklmnoqr

11 ай бұрын

@Rough Riders: "I wouldn't want to face either of them in a dark chess alley." 🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😅 Me, neither!

@jklmnoqr

11 ай бұрын

@@jeffstumpf9129 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@N1NJAKIDD

11 ай бұрын

😂😂

The two seemed like such great spirits. I didn’t understand anything I was seeing but it was still fun to watch!

One of the things I love the most about these videos--I feel as though I am the fourth person at the table. Everyone is seen in their natural habitat. Nothing forced or contrived. Cool people being fully themselves ♥️

You can tell Anna is "in awe" of her mum, She's a force to be reckoned with!

@Direktorhkbergdahl

Жыл бұрын

Indeed, Sir Soppy Balls!

@textik5821

Жыл бұрын

goodness gracious

@robertakerman3570

Жыл бұрын

right off the bat: Pia: but I'd have so much less w/o the glasses. Great line (not verbatim).

@kgc1322

Жыл бұрын

Geek

@ozymandiasultor9480

Жыл бұрын

@@textik5821 hahaha, interesting comment, I mean...You are reacting to his username, or to his comment? In any case " "Goodness gracious" is a good and understandable reaction...

This is one of the most respectful interactions I’ve seen in NYC recently

@jaycoug

10 ай бұрын

So you didn't look close to see where he cheated during the game? Nothing respectful about cheating.

@padarousou

10 ай бұрын

The older folks usually know how to act right when they're around eachother

@CharLee-cp3oi

10 ай бұрын

Get outside more

@TheSublimeLifestyle

8 ай бұрын

For every stereotype in NYC, there’s at least five people breaking them. It’s really an awesome place to live.

@TheSublimeLifestyle

8 ай бұрын

@@jaycoug Where did he cheat?

Superb. That guy can play. Wow! A gentleman with great ability and a great sense of humour. His comment. “I don’t feel bad now “ says it all. He was up against a GM and loved it. Kudos to him for being a great sport.

The way she sacrifices her queen with so much confidence just got my heart

I don't even really play chess but this video caught me. Fascinating just to watch the interactions on a social level with two hyper-competitive but humble, wise and polite people.

@dlmsarge8329

Жыл бұрын

Me too!! Agreed!

@bipem

Жыл бұрын

Same here. I am never anywhere near a chess board but I saw this video and had to watch!

@mikesharpe4681

Жыл бұрын

Agree 100%

@justanotherguy469

Жыл бұрын

The best part is the trash talk to each other.

@manunited7198

Жыл бұрын

I've played once in my life and very poorly and I'm completely transfixed on this video.thank you

Im impressed at how he was was able to adjust and adapt from game to game. To pressure a GM is a sign of many reps and years of playing chess. This was impressive by both wise and skilled chess players

I really enjoyed watching these games. He called your sweet natured mom a Beast! Too much fun. Shes awesome!

It's fun to see a GM play. I'm also impressed at how well the guy in the park played against her. Those guys really are fast, too. Good games!

The best part about this was the awesome sportsmanship. He wanted to play again and she was willing to give him a chance. It was awesome

@wishwise0

Жыл бұрын

what sporstmanship? she knocked pieces over multiple times.

@kjfurr

Жыл бұрын

​@@wishwise0because she has on a coat and gloves?

@AsherCB350

Жыл бұрын

@@wishwise0😢😢😢😢😢😢

@huejassle3019

11 ай бұрын

He respected her game and KNEW he wouldnt WIN..but i believe he wanted to LEARN what she had to bring to the table🙏🏽

@xXSprMgaAwsmFxyHtXx

11 ай бұрын

the best part for me is the rnb music playing

Shes great..so is he...so awesome to watch!!!

@b48292

10 ай бұрын

ikr

@larrydavid6656

10 ай бұрын

Didn’t expect to see y’all on this video

@xpromarrc4686

9 ай бұрын

​@larrydavid6656 same 😂 scrolled pst it then closed comments. My brained realized what I saw and was like wait had to coke back to double check 😂

@RoyalTPyro

8 ай бұрын

Street beefs!!

@Esuuuuu

7 ай бұрын

Ay yo what

💖Love the videos with Anna and her Mom! 😊

I can't follow the game like I'm sure others can but I can still read the joy in their play and conversation. This was extremely fun to watch. Couple people at the top of their craft who just enjoy the game. No mean spirtedness, just a joy of competetion.

Anna is always so giddy watching people be amazed at Pia it's adorable

@tonyhawk123

Жыл бұрын

@@TheDogGoesWoof69 Yes, he took it easy on a grandmaster

@tonyhawk123

Жыл бұрын

@@TheDogGoesWoof69 Your logic is a tad off

@juankaescobarmartinez6977

Жыл бұрын

​@@TheDogGoesWoof69a GM still is a GM even if she is not the world champion

@saudude2174

Жыл бұрын

@@TheDogGoesWoof69 didn't know she's playing against world champions there at Union Square... oh wait, she isn't? isn't your argument majorly autistic and retarded then?

@DwarfDt

Жыл бұрын

There is no sexism present in this video😂

Let's face it - the real hustlers in this video are Pia and Anna. That cute little mother-daughter act, all lovey dovey with each other - they probably just met!, the fake Swedish accent, the "I need my glasses" granny bit, the knocking over of a few pieces to show her "nervousness," the pretend hesitations, etc. We're onto you, "Pia" and "Anna!"

@jaefrmbk2k

10 ай бұрын

💯

@BoMiles

10 ай бұрын

💯

@queeannyse

10 ай бұрын

😅😂🤣

@jaycoug

10 ай бұрын

But she didn't cheat in this game he did. @56 seconds he moved twice in one turn that's why he's a Hustler.

@sister_bertrille911

10 ай бұрын

@@jaycoug He castled. Pia did too. It's a completely legal move.

This is a joy to watch. Your mom is adorable!

May we appreciate such a noble opponent of Pia? He's so sweet and chill, spreads a ton of positive vibes. I'm glad I'm living on this planet, knowing that I live with great people like him, Pia and Anna.

@MrPanayotty

Жыл бұрын

I like your positive vibes. Keep spreading those.

@demianschultz3749

Жыл бұрын

My city is boring AF

@sebastiaanpeekstok4577

Жыл бұрын

@@demianschultz3749 which country

@luctatoraeterna3218

Жыл бұрын

@@MrPanayotty

@kneecage3236

Жыл бұрын

Chill

It's wonderful to see how they respect each other while playing the game. No ill feelings or whatsoever.

@jamesallan1883

Жыл бұрын

It is a choice by mature humans.

@Mark-bw1wx

Жыл бұрын

There's not supposed to be any of that going on. It's a chess game. Unless you're suggesting there should be some kind of animosity because of the difference of their races. If that were true, I would file it under the category of "projection" more than anything else

@RUTHLESSambition5

Жыл бұрын

She doesn't respect this guy. The video refers to him as a hustler and he's black so people will click on the video. He is a nice guy who plays chess smh shame on whoever owns this channel

@Monsterdrumma

Жыл бұрын

New Yorkers respect talent, confidence what not that is why he is cool with getting beat he respects her game.

@mikethebike2456

Жыл бұрын

🏍️ Your comment makes one think you play chess with acrimony, vitriol and disrespect. Maybe even when you're playing go fish.

she is so proud of her Mum I like to see this smile all the time

You can tell how proud she is of her mom. ❤

She's extraordinarily sweet and humble for being one of the greatest female chess players in history and just an extraordinary player to boot.

@llamacebu216

Жыл бұрын

@phx2pdx582 oh how little do you know UTD is usually #1 or #2 in the world at Chess for schools. Always. Guess what? Every class mate is from the middle east that comes over on a full ride scholarship. Just chess you say? Those kids are coming over here and getting masters' in computer science. Chess = Critical thinking American education system is dumbing down the generations at the grand scheme of all things

@theburgerfryer

Жыл бұрын

Not so humble now considering the clickbait thumbnail

@Deltaaaaaaaaa

Жыл бұрын

@PHX2PDX you’re so cool

@nevets3889

Жыл бұрын

@@phx2pdx582people care about her more than they care about you

@jackNimoy

Жыл бұрын

Just when youtube was starting to get dull.. 👌

That first check took my breath away. While the move seems so obvious in retrospect, it completely went under my radar. She moved the tower aggressively, but with the intent of defending the knight after the check, keeping her right side of the board completely under control. Not flashy, not technically beyond belief, but probably one of the smoothest move I've seen. Your mom is a genius!

@franciscomayer2454

11 ай бұрын

@jas_bataille, can you explain how the first game ended? I see the position that they’re calling a mate already, when the king isn’t actually in check, yet. Is the next move to pin the knight with the rook, and the inevitable leads to checkmate?

@LaMadriguera

11 ай бұрын

@@franciscomayer2454 I mean, the check mate was inevitable from that point on. Most of the pieces on the man side were one move away/a take away to allow a mate.

best reaction for hustlers acknowledging their weakness and opponents strength

Perfectly enjoyable. Great song in the background. Haven't beard Boz Scaggs in ages.

So wholesome just two strangers playing chess❤ makes the world a better place

@jamesallan1883

Жыл бұрын

Well said. Its a choice we can all make everyday.

@jamardns77

Жыл бұрын

Apparently he's a hustler..

@oliverlacey3765

Жыл бұрын

Big Facts

@SandonClark

11 ай бұрын

I agree. America needs more of this. ❤

@fatkat311

11 ай бұрын

Kids are still getting beat a couple blocks away😂

This video actually brought a little emotion to me and I considered why. The two dedicating decades to a skill that they adore. That we would all find something that we love so much, which done for hours a day, does not bore or suck the life out of us.

@common_sense2022

11 ай бұрын

I agree... I'd faulk the mom too.