I played against a chess hustler in Washington Square who said that he was a grandmaster. I offered to buy him a chess clock if he won! Hope you enjoy the video :)
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The humility and grace required to let an obviously inferior player win not once, but twice, is truly admirable. He proves once again why he is one of the most humble Grandmasters alive.
Love the fact that your response (up until now at least) just has a couple of likes. Not that I dislike it, quite the opposite (I love it) you nailed it. It's just the fact that it also seems to prove that the s.k. smart bunch who loves to see videos like this one (self-proclaimed smart chess player), aint particularly bright when it comes down to it. Your comment should have had ten times as many likes if they understood it. (Instead, most people seem to take your comment literally.) Irony only works with smart people if you use it in text, right?!😉 Good social experiment weeding out GM in here too, mate.😃👍
@@ExbotHero don't explain the joke 😭😭
@@asmo_1929 lol
@@asmo_1929 do you really think 'johnny played a better fiddle than the devil ?
@@ExbotHeroSarcasm is the lowest form of wit mate, it's not that deep
This kindness, this intelligence... and such beauty, and anna is not to bad either
bruh hahahahahah
good one😂
Ok this one made me laugh
best thing.. he played chess. he played chess.
😄😄😄
I used to be an Grandmaster like you. Then I took an arrow in the knee.
Do you get to the GM district very often? Oh what am I saying, of course you don’t.
An Anna to the knee
@MDmeetsCG Chess indeed he is
I think he said Grandfather
My cousin’s out playing chess and what do I get? Guard duty.
Hey, he might well be a hustler, but he is at least out having fun when too many of us older folks don't, and he is courteous.
@@My_Fair_Lady all I hear is that you are a complete @$$. By the way, everyone eventually gets old, including you. Based on your attitude, you will have zero friends.
@@My_Fair_Lady bad grammar & redundant. 2/10 insult
@@My_Fair_Lady ?????????
@@My_Fair_Lady The world can do without such comments.
@@My_Fair_Lady please learn how to spell before posting a comment you will be ridiculed if you don't
If nothing else, he’s a master of keeping his eyes on the chessboard.
When there is nothing to look at that is not hard.
she was using those two distractions real hard
@@ruhmuhaccer864 Well, the question of whether or not there is something to look at is a subjective one. I on the other hand think that there is something to look at, if I were to risk being disrespectful.
not much to look at
@@xxtoxii9615 It's a chess match. Y'all pathetic.
The “hustler” is typically the one who pretends not to be as good as they are and so that would make you the hustler.
This. The title is exactly wrong.
what is a hustler? the translation given is misleading
Well said, "The pot calling the kettle black."
@@nettek8470 a hustler in general terms is someone who may use some kind of trickery to make some gain. in this case, chess hustlers usually pretend to be bad players, and then wager money on their chess games, and their opponent thinks it's free money because they're under the impression that the hustler is bad, and then the hustler wins and makes money
This is so stupid. The titles aren’t for us. The titles are for the normies. I‘m here for the chess, but I by started with videos like this. Chess hustler is pretty much a term for the KZhead search. The same way you search for Minecraft survival if you want to see that, you search for chess hustler if you want some over the board chess in public places. The chess community is probably one with the lowest amount of native English chess speakers. I personally never had a concept of a hustler, especially not a negative one. All the hustlers Anna or also Andrea and Alex play are sweet people who have fun playing chess. I think most non native speakers associate the term chess hustler that way and not like a person who tricks people scamming their money or shit. I don’t get why you are upset for this sweet old man, fighting his fights for him in the internet. It ain’t that deep guys, it’s a KZhead title
Anna your combination of focused chess plus conversation with your opponents is engaging to watch! Well done with the game and the many uploads!
Not a chess player, yet I find these videos very entertaining with no agendas, just two people interacting and sharing their love of the game. ❤
Same here.
LOL I saw this happen live! This was super funny! I also remember how he demanded to play one last bullet game and ended up losing that one as well
Was it at Washington square park?
I wonder if she's as strong as the botez sister's
@@marcconnelly5652 yes this was Washington Square Park.
@@marcconnelly5652 she's stronger than the younger gremlin sister but not as strong as alex
@@dylanklassen5436 I think Alex is a master and her sister is an expert
He's been doing that a long time. He's double tapping that clock like a boss because he knows that technology sucks and that button just gets stuck some times.
Always gotta double tap ;)
How, exactly, does chess clock technology suck? I've literally never seen one malfunction. I've only ever seen USER error, not hitting it squarely etc.
@@vinchinzo594 Just a habit
@@CrazyGaming-ig6qq Rule #2
@@Outworlder yep. Wait what's #1?
He might not be a GM, but he is pretty funny
Yeah, definitely not anything better than maybe 1800, but very fun 😂
@@since1876 probably 15xx in rating
@@user-ex7kv9fs3k doesn't make a bit of difference, whether they're 200 or 2000 she'll crush
@@since1876 yes, but he is probably not evev 1500 lol maybe 13xx
Maybe he is GM? He forgot as he got older :P
He meant he was a "grandfather".
This grandmaster kept on trying to bait Anna, so could he be known as a grandmaster...baiter ???
High-key top comment and nobody's getting how funny it is
falling in love with chess again thanks Anna its been along time.....game of kings i love it...so much fun to watch great players
what an entertaining hustler 😄
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Agreed, I love to see these types of videos.
I swear man
I think I saw him hunting a shark once. It didn't end too well.
@@jasonuerkvitz3756 Merrick?
Anna I stumbled upon your videos and I luv watching you play, especially the fact that they always underestimate you. I'm also trying to learn from you! Great Videos 👏🏾👏🏾
looked he didn't play like a gm but he was curteous and kind even though he's a hustler , other hustlers like Boston mike can be rude and can actually sometimes hurt your feelings but this dude was just kind , I can really appreciate that!
Boston Mike is the goat
I feel so bad for him at 5:30, that was his last hope and you can see his hand movement that he didn't have anything after that. He sighed there, broke inside, and blundered right after. Heartbreaking 😫
its defeat like that that lets us learn and get better. dont feel bad that a poor plan didnt work out :) back to the drawing board
Ya, thats when she smiled and sat up, brushed her hair to the wind. non verbal gloating. Easy tiger.
He was lost well before 5:30.
There are more heartbreaking things than chess lol
@@zacharysherry2910 Yep - checkers, for one.
"you have to say check" but he didn't say check when he checked you this guy is hilarious hahahaha
Actually you do not have to say check in rules of chess competition
What are you talking about. In chess you do not have to say check. Also in Blitz games if you move another piece other then your king whilst in check you lose. The rule is called an illegal move. Never in chess do you have to anounce check.
@@thedude5599 I hate how many fucking idiots comment.
@@thedude5599 They were quoting what he said. HENCE THE QUOTES.
@@thedude5599 ????? did you even watch the video to understand what im talking about? you're sounding like the hilarious man in the video up there buddy lol
The real grandmaster never say I’m a grandmaster in front of the opponent.
Not unlike these guys that run around saying they used to be a Navy SEAL. A SEAL would never do that.
*Unless you ask. Because sometimes you want to know if you're up against a strong, average, or beginner. When playing an average player or a beginner, I'll let my guard down and help them out. If it's a strong player, then I'll increase my focus level and carefully and strategically plan my moves more defensively or in an attacking mode depending on the color being played.*
@@radicalrick9587 Agree
But in this case I am not sure if that guy really knew that a grandmaster status really entails, he probably just meant that he is good at chess 🤣
Watching you play chess really makes me want to learn to play. Your videos have been coming up on my feed lately and you’re so mesmerizing. I don’t understand at all what’s happening but either way it’s a joy.
Braindead
Same here.
Don't hesitate. I didn't start until I was middle age, and that's late, as one's neurons' wiring has long since been basically laid down.
it's honestly not that hard to learn how to play. I mean to learn the rules of the game. getting good though, that's HARD. i suck. but learning how to play was easy enough. and even if you suck it's still fun. so go learn!
You don't have to say "check!" to regular players but when you play a Grandmaster you need to do it as a show of respect.
He wasn’t a grandmaster. He’s a hustler.
Why?
I write it down on a card, sign it, date it, time stamp it, get it notarized, give it to a postal carrier who will hand it to them and have them sign for it. Usually eats up about 20 seconds on my clock but I'm willing to burn that time for respect.
You also have to say it to oblivious waitresses.
@@mountainssea9642 He was a grandfather, not a grandmaster.
Glad to see him out playing chess. Wish him well.
... Who is he? Or you just mean for a random person.
The reverse hustler. Tells u he’s a GM, than u beat him
I adore this young lady,love her parents that raised such a wonderful spirit. I could watch or listen to her do anything. It's the joy energy she brings for me
Her mom is the Terminator
Damn you're good! This is so impressive to watch. Love chess, especially when I get to see it played like ut is supposed too. I sadly am chess-illiterate so I never get to play chess like you two do. But I can certainly appreciate watching two skilled players vs each other like this. He was such a sweet old man too. Loved him. He was a good opponents and a good sportsman.
Love to see these videos! I need to get back into practicing ❤
Watching the reality set in knowing they are defeated is entertaining, very fun videos to watch! ⏲
The vid last words he said were 'thank you for the clock'. Which means after playing him the day before without the clock, she went out and got a nice cheap usable clock, brought it back the next day. Then she joked she would give it to him if he beat her. She whooped his butt, and she gave him the clock anyways between the 5 minute and 1 minute games. This gal is a total mensch. Good person hey.
Hustler games are always fun to watch : )
I stumbled upon your channel totally by accident, and I do not play, but......... Anna - you are quite the amazing lady, on so sooooo many levels. Live long and prosper.
Grandmaster lost on purpose to get a new clock. Smart.
I love when she says, "I have to be careful here," being polite, when the eval bar is completely blacked out and the position is almost unlosable.
@ 05:27? I don't think she was just being polite. She meant that she should be careful not to take the pawn. If she takes the pawn, the knight can fork the king and bishop, leading to black capturing her bishop... but I agree, almost unlosable position either way.
I love Anna so much. So radiant, kind, brilliant, tolerant, methodical, and super endearing. What a beautiful joy she is to watch. I think just being in her presence would be such a treasure of an experience. Keep being amazing you, Anna. You make this world a better place. ❤
It’s nice when other people see what you do. This girl makes me feel some hope for the world.
And the thing is it’s like I’m glad people are having fun. That’s the best part and I think I know you Anna help them a lot “you’re awesome.”
Great games Anna. Mostly the first one. Impresive mate with queen and bishop.
If that guy was a GM I am Magnus Carlsen 🤣🤣🤣
If that guy was a GM Im Stockfish haha
If he did a break for many years it could be true. Its like School, u forget 90% after 10 years.
@@davidrivera_2002 if that guy is a gm im alpha zero, bro im 1900 chesscom and this guy stinks
@@marcelmattern7722 No I don't think so, you just aren't sharp but most knowledge is still there.
@@chrisiver8506 I went up against an old 87 year old NM about a month ago who said he hadn't even played casually for 10 years, and haven't been to a tournament in 50 years. I'm 1300 or so on chesscom and I beat him all 3 games we played. His openings were still good, he was very tricky with all the traps. I had to play super carefully and take my time, it always felt like I was getting crushed.... until he dropped a piece, which happened every game. Point being, he was nowhere near NM strength at all, but I could see that he was probably really good in the past.
Keep up the good work! I enjoy your videos.
Vi tu partida con rey enigma, y ahora esta, amo tu carisma!! Saludos desde argentina!!!
You are in awesome shape. The grandmaster had no chance! Love it.
Que joven tan simpatica recuerdo a tu madre una muy buena jugadora ademas de ser una persona muy simpatica como tu, saludos
I can't even imagine your level of focusing for beeing so humorous and playful while secretly calculating billions of combinations :) You are badass I love it
Are you using hyperbole, or do you not know how big a billion is?
@@lobsterfork Hm... I let you think about it :)
@robert l The Rothschilds say all gentiles are cattle who must own nothing.
@robert l roflmao meatless meat jabs for a treat 6 billion must go 2030; just Guidestone's elite
in my mind i am wrecking u a trillion times.
I like watching you all play. Mad skillzz
"thank you for the clock!" at the end 😂
This is a beautiful thing, Anna ❤ Love it
He wasn't playing bad but you had the right tricks at the right time at hand. Well played!
I like how she took it easy on him a few times
That "thank you for the clock!" at the end😂
I love the smack talk in your videos 😂 it feels more like streetball than chess 😀
Anna Cramling, maybe the only person to say, "my parents are grandmasters too."
Greets from America 🇺🇸, live your videos! You absolutely MUST bump this 👊🏻
Genial!! Si algun día venis a Argentina me encataría jugar con vos!
Bobby is not what used to be, but he is still strong
Lmao, it's not Fischer XD
i would buy him a clock or something even if i win ! great man
She’s very charming, respectful and disarming.
I love chess. I remember being taught before I was allowed to swim in the deep end of the sylvan plunge in Redlands California, I think I was around 4yrs old. Great game and great channel.
I am no good at chess, but I love trying to find alternative lines. After white queen e1, what would happen if black moved rook c2? Would love to get a nice analysis on that move form someone who knows why that would be terrible haha (spculating that it might be terrible, as I am no good at this game)
after ...Rc2 Nb3 is the winning move, black has no fork and will have to trade queens or lose material.
It’s doubtful he is a GM but Anna’s superb play leaves no doubt who was the better player! 😊
"Are you sure I'm still losing?" LOVE IT!
Being a hustler is one thing. Pretending something you aren't is another. Especially if you claim a title you 've never earned.
5:13 man, this trap! Hustlers are always tricky, but Anna was too good to fall for it haha Nice video, he's a cool guy
Where is the trap, what is his next move after fork?
@@Stefan93NBG his next move is to fork the king and queen
@@filiprajszys2424 he is not near to do that
@@Stefan93NBG he will fork the king and bishop
even if she lets it happen she's still winning by a mile
He didnt play bad though, this is a reasonably good player.
Not to mention that grandmaster in his time was a different game. I think it's believable.
@@BboyKeny not to mention age , i always believe benfit of the doubt is a good thing just because he was a grandmasters doesn't mean he still is.
He sacced his rook on a knight
lol no.
@@aliasofanalias7448 yeah but she gave her knight away when she could've taken his and forked his queen and rook at the same time. What was that about (probably something I'm too dumb to see)? Maybe she really needed that queen swap and felt the need to force him to accept it, even at the cost of a knight and rook (which could've been captured)? She did mate him shortly after so I'm guessing it's that, but just seems strange to me. I'm a beginner though
It's hard to not find a video where Anna is just constantly smiling
He shouldn't have been able to castle, he was put in check.
Chess hustlers swear moving quickly makes them elite
Says he's a gm. Proceeds to give up a rook for knight for no reason 😂😂 ggs
3:50 eat the black knight with the white queen drove me crazy!!!!
Such interesting characters you come across playing chess . . . Things to make us smile 😊
Anna is sharp and lovely. Win or lose, I would be thrilled and honoured to be her opponent.
Famous last words: "I'm a grandmaster."
Allow your abilities to talk and let the Bullsh!t walk. Go get em' Anna! Love the way you put these fools in their place so politely... 🙂
Thanks for stopping this hustler/scammer. Chess was most likely all he had left, so seeing you take it away was very noble
Bahahahahahaha!!!!!
He might be a grandmaster in terms of gab but not in play. While he lost the game, he was entertaining. Also want bb5 better to get rid of the bishop protecting c2 and preventing the knight fork?
This man got newports and Marlboro reds…hella respect
I had to go back and re watch after Pf5 around the 5:12 mark. I couldn't understand why you didn't take, until I saw the bishop fork. Good on you seeing that in a 5 minute game.
I don't understand. Can you explain to me?
@@ddelfao Kxf5, Nd4 oh no my bishop
He’s actually pretty good for a “chess hustler”
Chess hustlers tend to be very strong, some of them play at IM level
I just hate it when people say what they are when they’re not. I love it when they’re put in their place by you!
Hello Anna 🙂I love to watch you and your mom play how much you both enjoy the game and are so good. It blows my mind😊
Anna, take it from an old timer, you are an adorable killer! Nice work!
I started learning chess and I aspire to become a grandmaster one day
She became the hustler and trashtalker 😂
I can't get over how adorable this gentleman is. 🤗
The dude deserve a clock.
Funny when they don't realise how strong Anna is. Thanks :)
I LOVE to watch your maneuvering.
The professional is what here in England we call 'chav smoker'. Smokes Nieuport at home but Marlborough when out. (although in England it would be Richmond at home, Marlborough when out, as we have Richmond as the ultra cheap bargain basement cigarettes)
I wish he got to keep the clock anyway.
Out of curiosity, are you keeping the games 'close' deliberately, or are you always taking what you feel is the 'best' move? I'm no where near good enough at chess to tell, but have seen masters playing to *barely* win before, seems harder than just going for the kill...so wondered :) You bring such joy to the game, as well! :D
Chess has always been about "barely winning" with an incremental advantage over several moves. It's impossible to be several pieces ahead midgame unless either player makes a serious blunder.
@@TheMCGamer2012 Thank you! And I wasn't horribly clear in my comment, I was talking about masters at *different* competitions that I'd seen (darts, to be specific)
I'm not great at chess, but I know a bit about it - I was tutored by an International Master, and I was first board on the chess team at my high school. In the first game here she dismantles him positionally, then pounces and takes his rook when he blunders. It doesn't look look to me like she's giving him any breaks.
@@myblacklab7 So to paraphrase to make sure I'm understanding...She set herself up to be ready for any mistake on his part, then just waited for him to make one?
@@scottbrown411 Close - she played strong, and when he made a mistake, she punished it. The move where he ended up exchanging his rook for a knight was very weak, but even before that she picked up a pawn, which would have likely been decisive anyway. I suspect this guy would beat 9,999 out of every 10,000 Americans who know the rules of chess, and possibly more like 99,999 out of every 100,000. It wasn't a complete walkover, and she'd have been in serious danger of losing, if she played weak on purpose. Incidentally, weaker players often play very aggressively. My old chess tutor used to say to my mom, "What are you feeding these boys?" implying that we were too aggressive, which was true.
This would be better if you could see the time on the play clock.
Anna ur impeccable every time I only watch for ur laugh and smile 😊
Damn, Anna playing mind games with a lot of talking 😂😂😂 well done beating a grandmaster 😂😂😂😂😂
That's what HE says.🤭
"grandmaster"
I love how elegantly she moves her pieces. It's so cool to see. Quite an interesting match.
These comments are so weird like just say shes pretty what do you mean elegantly moves her pieces 😂😂
Dude, this guy wasn't even good, the opening of the second game is hilarious.
MY MAN GOT THE MENTHOLS AND THE REDS 😂😂😂😂
This kindness, this intelligence... and such beauty. What a great woman.
He is the weakest grandmaster I have ever seen!!!!🤔
"I'm a grandmaster" "Do you prefer bishops or knights?" "Now I'm confused"
Never knew chess could be played this way. Perhaps one can think too much! The timer causing the speed of moves is awesome. Totally humbled.
The old fellow is a real gentleman. I bet he didn't mind losing to her!
You'r doing great 🔥🔥🔥
Both are GM! This is a beautiful thing to watch