I Played The Strongest Chess Hustler in NYC: Russian Paul

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  • @debg1424
    @debg1424 5 місяців тому +240

    Chess in his blood. He seems to be a street chess player. He played some unorthodox moves but his endgame in the second game was brilliant.

  • @Alessia_Santeramo
    @Alessia_Santeramo  5 місяців тому +95

    If this video gets to 10'000 likes, I will go back to NY to challenge Paul for a final game!🤙

    • @sjaacacus7168
      @sjaacacus7168 4 місяці тому +3

      You should do it. No need for 10k

    • @R.Akerman-oz1tf
      @R.Akerman-oz1tf 19 днів тому

      My eyes deceive Me? Wanna party w/Him... & Pink pieces? Looked more towards purple/lavender 2 Me.

    • @daniels897
      @daniels897 11 днів тому

      Just admit you’re scared of him

    • @YTPxG
      @YTPxG 5 днів тому

      Go at 5k

  • @studdpuppy85
    @studdpuppy85 5 місяців тому +139

    Paul understands how to create threats for sure. He’s very good!

    • @Alessia_Santeramo
      @Alessia_Santeramo  5 місяців тому +27

      He is a strong player! I want to challenge him again !!

    • @sztress381
      @sztress381 5 місяців тому +6

      Why wont he get a hat or sunglasses the sun bothers him in so many videos

    • @nipunsarker-bx1jm
      @nipunsarker-bx1jm 5 місяців тому +2

      @@Alessia_Santeramo I like you most and see you in your channel every day

    • @JaWick_WitaStick
      @JaWick_WitaStick 4 місяці тому +1

      ​@Alessia_Santeramo you really should buy him a hat for the sun. Might be nicer next time.

  • @AlvinJake
    @AlvinJake 4 місяці тому +29

    bro was drinking shooters during the matches too, love the uncle and his hustke

    • @mattderrick9964
      @mattderrick9964 3 місяці тому

      That shit cracked me up 😂 just got to that part and had to see who was gonna comment about it

  • @Alan-qv7fv
    @Alan-qv7fv 5 місяців тому +129

    Paul is a strong candidate for the Hikaru Sportsmanship award

    • @nuorotikc
      @nuorotikc 3 місяці тому

      do you know what chess hustler is? I think you may have missed the point

  • @SilentAdventurer
    @SilentAdventurer 5 місяців тому +43

    Paul is a great snd fun to watch. Trash talking is a tradition :)

  • @tybaltyrant1
    @tybaltyrant1 5 місяців тому +383

    Stop hating on the guy, they're both talking some trash. Obviously we're all Alessia fans but don't be fanboys.

    • @Tuggspeedman0z
      @Tuggspeedman0z 5 місяців тому +8

      No he is obviously being an asshole. Trash talking is fun but it's evident alessia is not enjoying it.

    • @Zzzzx7
      @Zzzzx7 5 місяців тому +31

      @@Tuggspeedman0z💀💀 She was smiling and going along . Relax

    • @arsenasvarov1400
      @arsenasvarov1400 5 місяців тому +6

      Trash talking taken over the line is what makes it very competitive. The more u hate the opponent in the moment the more fun it is to win :)
      We practacied with a friend of mine. At some point it becomes an obsession to beat the bastard.

    • @Hayden_Cat
      @Hayden_Cat 5 місяців тому +4

      Every single video where a women plays a man the comment section is just saying “don’t hate the guy” “he’s not a hustlers” “why are people hating on him”
      This never happens when a man plays a man or women v women it’s like y’all get personally offended cause a girl can play
      Just admire her skills and stop trying to argue with shadow people
      Also take Jon Snow out of your pfp

    • @carlo_cali
      @carlo_cali 4 місяці тому +3

      I know Paul personally, but I haven't seen him in the park for a while. I don't think anybody is hating on him, Alessia is very impressive. I don't believe I ever seen her play. This is a street hustler chess area. All the players there being their own folding table, and two folding chairs, board, and clock. They usually let the opponent play white. Trash talking while still making good moves is something I'm not good at. I prefer Rapid over blitz. Alessia looks like a woman I know from Chile. Most of these street players never played in tournaments and don't have official ratings. They play a bit unorthodox and dust up most people who sit down, but when they play someone good if it comes to an end game they are usually at a big disadvantage. He's played everybody, Alex Botex, Anna Cramling, maybe Levy Rozman. Magnus even played there with an ear piece and they sent a little kid go to play a 2000 maybe 2100 at most. Magnus told the kid what moves to play and I think played basically blindfold as he was hiding with some guy who set this up. When they told the guy he beat what had been done, he was like uh duh, oh. I don't think he even knew who Magnus was. I'm not putting them down, but most are on disability with Section 8 and play Chess for a hustle. Most are pretty good guys. Most.

  • @toma_coffin8013
    @toma_coffin8013 5 місяців тому +82

    Paul said it best, "I should talk less and play chess more".

    • @Alessia_Santeramo
      @Alessia_Santeramo  5 місяців тому +6

      Same for me honestly ;)

    • @karlheinzzahneissen4329
      @karlheinzzahneissen4329 5 місяців тому +2

      Right! All this childish babbling sucks ... :-/

    • @josem-1-2-3
      @josem-1-2-3 5 місяців тому +8

      I don't believe you understand the talking makes the content. Friendly banter and chess is fun to watch. If they said nothing and just played an amazing game it wouldn't be entertaining.

    • @toma_coffin8013
      @toma_coffin8013 5 місяців тому +1

      @@josem-1-2-3 Totally understand, it just looked like he was distracted and off his game

    • @milehighslacker4196
      @milehighslacker4196 5 місяців тому +2

      @@Alessia_Santeramo ...but then it would't be as entertaining!

  • @moosewild4239
    @moosewild4239 2 місяці тому +6

    Always like watching this guy play. Honestly, he should create his own channel.

  • @catotjernstad331
    @catotjernstad331 4 місяці тому +7

    Love this, just people who are loving the game and playing as best they can.
    Great interaction and respect between the players.
    U win some, loose some and noone is bigger than the game itself..!

    • @ishzarkklyon9590
      @ishzarkklyon9590 4 місяці тому

      He's giving her some good advice. He has a GM's mindset, "I'm just having fun, I'm not taking this seriously, but the objective is to win, so I don't have to be nice"

  • @ospninja
    @ospninja 5 місяців тому +21

    You played the legendary Paul and did well! Definitely go back and challenge him again! Hello from nyc!

  • @jensmaier3981
    @jensmaier3981 5 місяців тому +26

    Paul is like a Chess Kung Fu Player! At the end of this Video... WHAAAH, HUAHH... Every Move 🤣 You got my like to challenge Paul again! I stay tuned

  • @JasonLee-fc2ot
    @JasonLee-fc2ot 5 місяців тому +23

    Welcome back, Prigozhin

  • @LatestEliteisback
    @LatestEliteisback 5 місяців тому +22

    Not the fight about personal space at 17:36 😂😂😂

    • @bad_idea_goblin
      @bad_idea_goblin 3 місяці тому +3

      Got distracted by that and then before I knew it, the game was getting wicked

  • @antispin3311
    @antispin3311 5 місяців тому +13

    He says he doesn’t want to talk but I’d like to see him go a whole game without it 😂

  • @yossifarren7679
    @yossifarren7679 5 місяців тому +17

    Will like all videos of Russian Paul. I went to NYU in the late 90's and would hang out in Washington Square Park (back then most of the chess players were in WSP) and Russian Paul was the strongest player there, back then. He sounded the same, He and I both have put on a lot of weight, since then, though. :) Thank you.

  • @cosmoalertgaming
    @cosmoalertgaming 7 днів тому

    He seems to be someone who actually has fun playing chess. He sounds like that one uncle who never stops talking about his job.

  • @stevendaron7316
    @stevendaron7316 6 днів тому

    They are both brilliant players but his unorthodox approach is phenomenal

  • @Iamwood1005
    @Iamwood1005 5 місяців тому +35

    After watching this , my admiration for boston mike went up 100.
    He talks clearer, trash talks better, friendlier, and accepts his win/ defeat with smiles.
    No bald chess hustler can level boston mike.

    • @jamesmacdougall2694
      @jamesmacdougall2694 5 місяців тому +1

      Boston Mike isn’t as good as this guy tho.

    • @CodexPermutatio
      @CodexPermutatio 5 місяців тому +6

      Paul smile less just because he is Russian. But he is a great guy too. I'd like to see a match between Russian Paul and Boston Mike, but I'm afraid Boston Mike wouldn't stand a chance.

  • @javilo28
    @javilo28 5 місяців тому

    I’m new in chess and it’s truly impressive seeing them play, like I don’t have yet the ability to see that movements so fast and wow

  • @grad83
    @grad83 5 місяців тому +12

    aplause for game 2 briliant one !!!!

  • @TruthLivesNow
    @TruthLivesNow 3 місяці тому

    He reminds me of the street player in the movie, "Searching for Bobby Fischer," when Josh plays the older man in the park who had beaten Tal. Paul is a pretty good player to play like this against Alessia, a 2160 rating! GG's! You were kind to him!

  • @alexshropshire4651
    @alexshropshire4651 5 місяців тому +2

    Thats Russian Paul, I played him and lost. He plays in Union Square in NYC. He used to play in Washington Square Park.

  • @nocurve2329
    @nocurve2329 4 місяці тому +2

    Damn, two amazing games!

  • @Pichess2011
    @Pichess2011 5 місяців тому +7

    Your videos are so interesting; I love watching them. I'm also learning to make chess videos like Hikaru Nakamura. I think this helps me practice my English and review the chess knowledge I've learned. I enjoy playing bullet chess on Chesscom, and my rating is over 2400.
    I hope to play a game with you someday. ❤
    From a 12-year-old chess girl in China.😊❤

    • @jumpingship3001
      @jumpingship3001 5 місяців тому

      Your going to do very well, you have good teachers.

    • @Pichess2011
      @Pichess2011 5 місяців тому +1

      @@jumpingship3001 Thanks 😊❤️

    • @seal3081
      @seal3081 5 місяців тому

      Ur vids are great. Keep it up!

  • @potatogod8831
    @potatogod8831 4 місяці тому +8

    Sometimes people aren’t hustlers and just play for fun and don’t try to gate keep or memorize every move they just play the board they’re giving

    • @ivi0nk3y36
      @ivi0nk3y36 2 місяці тому

      what are you talking about?

  • @StigPrice
    @StigPrice 4 місяці тому

    Dudes a monster. she deffo earnt his respect by the end of the first game.

  • @paolo_in_corsivo
    @paolo_in_corsivo 5 місяців тому

    nicely done! plus, Igor was great at understanding how being the camera guy would led him to improve in chess too

  • @mmathems395
    @mmathems395 5 місяців тому +1

    A nice match to watch. Congratulations on that win. A good exercise for your mind. With thanks.

  • @indiandefence6790
    @indiandefence6790 5 місяців тому +1

    chess Hustler RUSSIAN PAUL ! PERFECT AND POWERFUL! WE LOVE HIM !

  • @aidentroyer8321
    @aidentroyer8321 7 днів тому

    His shi talking broke her down but her bein nice and moves broke him down more🤣 reminded me of me playin poker with the boys🤣🤣

  • @goffredovigliarolo6962
    @goffredovigliarolo6962 5 місяців тому +1

    Sempre super Alessia! Simpatica e brava!!👍👋

  • @brucewallner6753
    @brucewallner6753 5 місяців тому

    You have to watch the second game that guy was pissed. Everybody hates losing she’s younger and she’s a better player.

  • @thaba3773
    @thaba3773 5 місяців тому +1

    Alessia was really fine with all situation!

  • @airsicklowlander7756
    @airsicklowlander7756 5 місяців тому

    I admire this guy’s disdain for me, the viewer watching this on my phone. I hope to be like him someday.

  • @BeefJimMurphy
    @BeefJimMurphy 5 місяців тому

    Waiting for Paul's class on middlegame tactics in the French defense. I WILL BUY IT

  • @icecold7
    @icecold7 5 місяців тому +2

    Can we get Paul a new table, a nice board and pieces?
    And of course a 1000 dollar gift card to Walmart.

  • @Kal-El_
    @Kal-El_ 5 місяців тому

    The bar was crazy. Dude couldn't decide which side was better.

    • @tristan6773
      @tristan6773 4 місяці тому

      needed more depth.
      probably set to 8 or less
      20+ is needed

  • @MaxUgolnikov
    @MaxUgolnikov 5 місяців тому

    The best pieces play on the board. The best pieces from all boards are selected for this match.

  • @arftech6878
    @arftech6878 5 місяців тому +1

    Both are brilliant

  • @UnientityYoutube
    @UnientityYoutube 18 днів тому

    I have played Russian Paul several times and he really isn’t too strong like you said. He plays the same moves every game. You need to get away from Washington Square and go to Union Square in the summer. Much better games with actual CM. I played at Union Square since I am a CM since 2004.

  • @ricardorodulfo739
    @ricardorodulfo739 Місяць тому

    Great games from you and Paul. Just go to NY and play the third game.

  • @CV_CA
    @CV_CA 4 місяці тому +12

    18:36 Illegal move.

    • @bobs8005
      @bobs8005 4 місяці тому +1

      Which one? I can’t see it

    • @CV_CA
      @CV_CA 3 місяці тому +2

      @@bobs8005 18:36 She wants to move Rook to C3 but it falls back to C4
      Then the black player grabs his King wants to go to G4 but he realizes he can't because there is a Rook at C4 he goes back to G3 with the King. Otherwords he did not move.
      Then the white player lifts up the Rook and places it on C4.
      White moved twice while black did not move.

  • @moneycologne
    @moneycologne 15 днів тому

    Amazing elder

  • @yt_bharat
    @yt_bharat Місяць тому

    Alessia is a princess ❤

  • @peterquinones3522
    @peterquinones3522 5 місяців тому +13

    Paul drew 2 games with Hikaru, Hikaru has vids on his channel.😮

    • @music_zzzz
      @music_zzzz 5 місяців тому +6

      Hikaru is nothing without his headphones

    • @WaterYaDune
      @WaterYaDune 5 місяців тому

      @@music_zzzzand his ceiling engine

    • @Karim-ik5ij
      @Karim-ik5ij 5 місяців тому +1

      Hikaru probably had time odds though right

  • @epicchess2021
    @epicchess2021 5 місяців тому

    What a game 😁 well played!

  • @ananyamarik1153
    @ananyamarik1153 9 днів тому

    He should probably play great chess championships . I believe in hin

  • @davidw6936
    @davidw6936 5 місяців тому +5

    Someone get Paul a cap.

  • @soakedbearrd
    @soakedbearrd 5 місяців тому +2

    He’s stronger than 2200 elo I think, wasnt he a FIDE master.
    That being said, if I’m being honest I’m sick of these chess player social media people trying to get content on their channels while lowballing people.

  • @johneshuis1215
    @johneshuis1215 21 день тому

    Paul is a bit weird, I love it!

  • @justjim9723
    @justjim9723 5 місяців тому +1

    you were very nice to the grumpy old man lol

  • @Enpassantful
    @Enpassantful 5 місяців тому

    Nice of Paul to let her take back when she blundered.

  • @MattGuynn
    @MattGuynn 25 днів тому

    I like this guy ❤

  • @jasonmartin4925
    @jasonmartin4925 5 місяців тому +16

    Pink pieces?? where are pink... I see blue purple yellow and white... is the color on my tv messed up??

    • @Alessia_Santeramo
      @Alessia_Santeramo  5 місяців тому +1

      LOL my english is messed up, don't worry all good with your tv ;)

  • @mathcetera7779
    @mathcetera7779 5 місяців тому

    That was good... Looking for a third one ...

  • @chrisgriffiths2533
    @chrisgriffiths2533 5 місяців тому

    AS, Well Done on Your Tolerance with Russian Paul.

  • @NullCageTinker-hl3ki
    @NullCageTinker-hl3ki 2 місяці тому

    Bro literally MR.Yeayeayea

  • @paultharp4626
    @paultharp4626 5 місяців тому +3

    NY is a different planet.. sensitive people not welcome, that said - you know his compliment after losing was sincere 😆 btw, Alessia comports herself well, she seemed to pick up on the NY vibe very quickly

  • @User-34895
    @User-34895 5 місяців тому

    Excellente! Bravo! 🥳

  • @henrycovil2629
    @henrycovil2629 5 місяців тому

    You are very sociable and kind :-)

  • @marcwhitlock5002
    @marcwhitlock5002 Місяць тому

    lol he takes shots of vodka while playing in all these videos of him is something win or lose

  • @caiosartori4499
    @caiosartori4499 3 місяці тому

    Is that Ben stiller's Mom in Meet the Fockers?

  • @pranaytopgun047
    @pranaytopgun047 5 місяців тому

    You should do commentary on FIDE tournaments

  • @bitcoin-alarab
    @bitcoin-alarab 5 місяців тому

    Good game chess queen 👑

  • @awekeningbro1207
    @awekeningbro1207 5 місяців тому +6

    this dude needs to play Mike from coffee chess, he would put some cake in his mouth

    • @Truth_2Sparks
      @Truth_2Sparks 5 місяців тому

      No way, hed destroy both Mikes itll be entertaining. Carlini, Duck or Russian Rob might have a chance. Just curios on Who do you think has the best chance?

  • @tizumajstor
    @tizumajstor 5 місяців тому

    Perhaps you should came to Serbia to play and record 😊 I mean from Italy is not that far as USA.

  • @Theodolphe
    @Theodolphe 5 місяців тому +2

    Great video :)

  • @DexterHaven
    @DexterHaven 5 місяців тому

    Nice endgame by you in game 1!

  • @cugelchannel4733
    @cugelchannel4733 4 місяці тому

    Those sirens aren't police, those are fire trucks.

  • @ishaanpitcon4572
    @ishaanpitcon4572 5 місяців тому +5

    Wow she is so annoying, no wonder she got a cold attitude from him

  • @thesolarproductions2019
    @thesolarproductions2019 5 місяців тому +1

    my alessia is the best... watching her play... kistening to her talk and ecpressions . shes the best keeep uploading more live videos like this i love it

  • @reydelosangeles4399
    @reydelosangeles4399 5 місяців тому

    I enjoy watching these games. I prefer the sound off. Can’t stand trash talking for the sake of just trash talking.

  • @charlesmains5437
    @charlesmains5437 3 місяці тому

    11:57 I would e put queen where she moved the knight. Yet I’m a beginner so 🤷‍♀️

  • @nipunsarker-bx1jm
    @nipunsarker-bx1jm 5 місяців тому

    I like you most and see you in your channel every day

  • @charleslittledale7991
    @charleslittledale7991 5 місяців тому

    Allesia is very simpatica. She has a lovely smile

  • @davidsantos-cb7hi
    @davidsantos-cb7hi 5 місяців тому

    300 Spartans great movie! He's right! 😂❤
    That is Fire trucks not police btw. 😂

  • @Harbringe
    @Harbringe 5 місяців тому

    Did no one notice he had a free pawn right at the start and missed it.

  • @fo7010
    @fo7010 4 місяці тому +3

    I can sense a hint of arrogance in her voice and in the things she says. It's not necessary (even if you're a better player). It's not very entertaining either. Anna Cramling or Andrea Botez's videos against Paul are much funnier than this one, because they show admiration and respect for someone who is struggling to make an honest living.

  • @bonehead5463
    @bonehead5463 4 місяці тому

    Man I wanna know where got the little 50ml of the Russian Standard. I haven’t seen it in a couple years now. Sad

  • @gonymets
    @gonymets 5 місяців тому

    Russian Paul!!!! he drinks and still plays well(:

  • @towtruckn
    @towtruckn 5 місяців тому

    Allesia next time try to switch it up and get Paul to play black. Having white was the edge he maintained out of the opening in both games. Also sad it got a little personal, but I suppose life is something we all have to deal with.

    • @stevenmanwaring8943
      @stevenmanwaring8943 5 місяців тому +1

      He played with black the first game and white the second

  • @charlesmains5437
    @charlesmains5437 3 місяці тому +1

    7:30 too bad that was fire trucks

  • @pedro6720
    @pedro6720 5 місяців тому +1

    Why both games ended? I'm very new to this and didn't comprehend who won and why?

    • @carraze
      @carraze 5 місяців тому

      Alessia won the two games ? I am not sure for the second game !

    • @stevenmanwaring8943
      @stevenmanwaring8943 5 місяців тому

      She won the first game and was losing the second but I think ultimately lost on time

  • @jorgebesadita-hv9rs
    @jorgebesadita-hv9rs 5 місяців тому

    The rock sacrifica was any good?

  • @jumpingship3001
    @jumpingship3001 5 місяців тому

    Now that was exciting in many ways. Mama mia

  • @gabriellorenzo3186
    @gabriellorenzo3186 5 місяців тому

    If you play him again I’ll give him the $20 bucks, very entertaining 2 games specially the lightning end games. Very cool 😎

  • @fergusfitzgerald977
    @fergusfitzgerald977 5 місяців тому

    I cannot make out the colours in this chess set !

  • @fis-mat-ies4015
    @fis-mat-ies4015 5 місяців тому

    Paul is hard 👍👍👍

  • @chetansahu1505
    @chetansahu1505 5 місяців тому +1

    Entire game felt like i was watching shaolin soccer huh, hah huh, hah hah 😂🤣

  • @Ebobster
    @Ebobster 5 місяців тому

    Impressive endgame

  • @BrianBChess
    @BrianBChess 5 місяців тому

    Guys, he is just trash talking, its what he does and even Alessia knows not to take it personal. She even talks about going back for final match (if we hit 10k likes... pls do it)

  • @PMA65537
    @PMA65537 5 місяців тому +1

    11:37 "You can go ahead and take whatever you want." That's what she said.

  • @marcwhitlock5002
    @marcwhitlock5002 Місяць тому

    I have a decent understanding of chess but what happened in that 2nd game ending/

  • @niazali6213
    @niazali6213 5 місяців тому

    So good game❤

  • @SilasDavid-b7f
    @SilasDavid-b7f 22 дні тому +2

    Ik that guy

    • @R.Akerman-oz1tf
      @R.Akerman-oz1tf 19 днів тому

      Anyone else (almost) see the wheels turning in Her head? End games are muscle memory for these folks.

  • @DingusSquatfordJr.
    @DingusSquatfordJr. 4 місяці тому +2

    Can’t get a pair of sun glasses?

  • @Truth_2Sparks
    @Truth_2Sparks 5 місяців тому

    Why are they calling him arrogant, he was trash talking trying to bait her for the money game. Have they ever listened to Magnus when he's playing tipsy for fun he can be brutal to his opposition.

  • @HoldupnWatch
    @HoldupnWatch 2 місяці тому

    Wow, you're amazing

  • @basscomputer
    @basscomputer 5 місяців тому +1

    Russian Paul hasn't been the strongest for a long time.