My Grandmaster Mom Played Chess Hustlers in Union Square Park

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  • During our visit to NYC my mom GM Pia Cramling played some games against a chess hustler in Union Square Park. Hope you enjoy the video and let me know in the comments what you thought about the games! :D
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  • @MissLilRedRooster
    @MissLilRedRooster 9 місяців тому +11297

    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
      @jjswigger8591 9 місяців тому +3

      toitally, too bad the daughter would not stfu lol

    • @nigel4776
      @nigel4776 9 місяців тому +127

      Chess players are generally pretty civilised individuals

    • @laughingshaman1
      @laughingshaman1 9 місяців тому +77

      They looked like the were having a great time.

    • @tehkeymaker17
      @tehkeymaker17 9 місяців тому +37

      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
      @bruss529 9 місяців тому +151

      @@tehkeymaker17 Yeah you're just high

  • @bshohat8670
    @bshohat8670 10 місяців тому +12373

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

    • @fd2blk78
      @fd2blk78 9 місяців тому +77

      What's an s tier player?

    • @syscsla9393
      @syscsla9393 9 місяців тому +313

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

    • @MrOraas
      @MrOraas 9 місяців тому

      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
      @duffman18 9 місяців тому +3

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

    • @cobraviper245
      @cobraviper245 9 місяців тому +72

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

  • @sobienz
    @sobienz 2 місяці тому +971

    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
      @valimardorrin6869 2 місяці тому +12

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

    • @mistacoz
      @mistacoz 2 місяці тому +9

      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
      @cactus8928 Місяць тому +4

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

    • @valimardorrin6869
      @valimardorrin6869 Місяць тому

      you could tell he was loving it. @@cactus8928

    • @michaelc2923
      @michaelc2923 Місяць тому

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

  • @mattowen9866
    @mattowen9866 3 місяці тому +487

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

  • @STREETBEEFS_
    @STREETBEEFS_ 8 місяців тому +2279

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

    • @bf4r
      @bf4r 8 місяців тому +1

      ikr

    • @larrydavid6656
      @larrydavid6656 8 місяців тому +34

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

    • @xpromarrc4686
      @xpromarrc4686 8 місяців тому +7

      ​@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
      @RoyalTPyro 7 місяців тому +1

      Street beefs!!

    • @Esuuuuu
      @Esuuuuu 6 місяців тому +1

      Ay yo what

  • @David-ns4ym
    @David-ns4ym 10 місяців тому +12825

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

    • @TheDkbohde
      @TheDkbohde 10 місяців тому +1346

      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
      @j-zonol 10 місяців тому +646

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

    • @russej02
      @russej02 10 місяців тому +416

      @@j-zonol have to get the clickbait title

    • @thirstyjuvenile650
      @thirstyjuvenile650 10 місяців тому +623

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

    • @drumunism3781
      @drumunism3781 10 місяців тому +118

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

  • @Juandongduck
    @Juandongduck 5 місяців тому +186

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

    • @ttenrabdn
      @ttenrabdn 2 місяці тому

      Google "nyc chess hustler"

  • @mikelombard21
    @mikelombard21 3 місяці тому +186

    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.

  • @leyoarteest3616
    @leyoarteest3616 10 місяців тому +11977

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

    • @Batman2StaticShock
      @Batman2StaticShock 10 місяців тому +269

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

    • @wittyn0550
      @wittyn0550 10 місяців тому +241

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

    • @cov9445
      @cov9445 10 місяців тому +490

      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
      @leyoarteest3616 10 місяців тому +75

      @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
      @moneyprinterrecords 10 місяців тому +74

      Thank you its me Im him

  • @tatianapapanicolaou
    @tatianapapanicolaou 9 місяців тому +5670

    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
      @yegorzakharov8514 9 місяців тому +171

      Is "my girls" a euphemism?

    • @ryanlynch290
      @ryanlynch290 9 місяців тому +65

      @@yegorzakharov8514 💀

    • @Mufc479
      @Mufc479 9 місяців тому +22

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

    • @prideneverdies1001
      @prideneverdies1001 9 місяців тому +13

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

    • @ryanlynch290
      @ryanlynch290 9 місяців тому +117

      @@prideneverdies1001 probably not. Odd comment.

  • @YouTubeDave-tp7ij
    @YouTubeDave-tp7ij 6 місяців тому +418

    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
      @DerekOfRivia 2 місяці тому +2

      It's called being a hustler.

    • @brendanadinay5054
      @brendanadinay5054 2 місяці тому +6

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

    • @Omni0404
      @Omni0404 2 дні тому

      @@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

  • @todds4320
    @todds4320 3 місяці тому +131

    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. 🙂

  • @ngatiramona
    @ngatiramona 10 місяців тому +3928

    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
      @MsSheilaC 10 місяців тому +185

      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
      @noobslayer6915 10 місяців тому +60

      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
      @jainsoutside9318 10 місяців тому +50

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

    • @ColinoDeani
      @ColinoDeani 10 місяців тому +90

      "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
      @ao8775 10 місяців тому +60

      @@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.

  • @TheValuePlug
    @TheValuePlug 9 місяців тому +3762

    "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
      @theelaffingman8776 9 місяців тому +275

      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
      @Neo154 9 місяців тому +24

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

    • @123Mathzak
      @123Mathzak 8 місяців тому +62

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

    • @DanBlabbers
      @DanBlabbers 8 місяців тому +12

      I guarantee he fell in love with her after that

    • @iraemelan4229
      @iraemelan4229 6 місяців тому

      ​@@Neo154😊😊😊😊 3:51

  • @ih8tusernam3s
    @ih8tusernam3s 2 місяці тому +84

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

  • @Adammagrath1
    @Adammagrath1 2 місяці тому +195

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

    • @anerky
      @anerky Місяць тому +35

      “Mom is always daring everyone”

  • @Nighthawkforever147
    @Nighthawkforever147 10 місяців тому +3025

    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
      @jamesaf50 10 місяців тому +151

      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
      @kingrider75 10 місяців тому +62

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

    • @michaeldodd5593
      @michaeldodd5593 10 місяців тому +50

      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
      @AR-mm6so 10 місяців тому +40

      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
      @Veckoza 10 місяців тому +65

      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.

  • @taltonhall3858
    @taltonhall3858 10 місяців тому +3629

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

    • @m1hss
      @m1hss 10 місяців тому +14

      She was winning the whole time

    • @OArchivesX
      @OArchivesX 10 місяців тому +138

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

    • @winoodlesnoodles1984
      @winoodlesnoodles1984 10 місяців тому +119

      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
      @monkishogun5394 10 місяців тому +116

      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
      @cooliodiablo4571 10 місяців тому +36

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

  • @kevinwilson3342
    @kevinwilson3342 3 місяці тому +40

    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

  • @g662dot
    @g662dot 7 місяців тому +122

    This goes to show you that experience will get you far. Education is worthless if you don’t use it. He’s not a grandmaster but he’s so experienced that he’s hanging with her. Great interaction

  • @Webbie2689
    @Webbie2689 9 місяців тому +3099

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

  • @nukkinfuts6550
    @nukkinfuts6550 9 місяців тому +1786

    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
      @jasonricard5058 8 місяців тому +18

      What number is a grand master?

    • @libraryofthoughts0
      @libraryofthoughts0 8 місяців тому +197

      @@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
      @CharLee-cp3oi 8 місяців тому +2

      Thats what i was gonna guess he was

    • @DeeInTexas
      @DeeInTexas 7 місяців тому +3

      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
      @homerdummy5639 7 місяців тому +64

      @@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.

  • @kateschroeder3327
    @kateschroeder3327 2 місяці тому +12

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

  • @CarlDykes
    @CarlDykes 7 місяців тому +6

    Beautiful! The gentlemen showed a high level of respect, this was really nice to watch. Bravo to you both.

  • @Corso117
    @Corso117 9 місяців тому +2841

    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
      @hextree 8 місяців тому +125

      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
      @yesno9592 7 місяців тому +2

      @hextree
      🤔

    • @KingdaToro
      @KingdaToro 6 місяців тому +12

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

    • @s.n.9485
      @s.n.9485 5 місяців тому +30

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

    • @qdigggs
      @qdigggs 5 місяців тому

      @@KingdaToroexactly..in chess a loss very helpful

  • @alphasuperior558
    @alphasuperior558 10 місяців тому +2188

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

    • @George-dy3pt
      @George-dy3pt 10 місяців тому +57

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

    • @allisterblossfeld9329
      @allisterblossfeld9329 10 місяців тому +275

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

    • @peteparadis1619
      @peteparadis1619 10 місяців тому +13

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

    • @svenreimaa6042
      @svenreimaa6042 10 місяців тому +2

      Dude is 2100 at best. Just an average hustler.

    • @alphasuperior558
      @alphasuperior558 10 місяців тому +20

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

  • @selbalamir
    @selbalamir 2 місяці тому +7

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

  • @bbeen40
    @bbeen40 8 місяців тому +8

    Two pros having fun, respecting and complimenting one another. What a wonderful interaction.

  • @9Coronas
    @9Coronas 10 місяців тому +4191

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

    • @tonymartinis2956
      @tonymartinis2956 10 місяців тому +84

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

    • @danielcunningham9771
      @danielcunningham9771 10 місяців тому +17

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

    • @KombatKastle
      @KombatKastle 10 місяців тому +4

      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
      @Coxy_Wrecked 10 місяців тому +88

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

    • @4ndy123
      @4ndy123 10 місяців тому +21

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

  • @bwest6275
    @bwest6275 10 місяців тому +1312

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

    • @jaycoug
      @jaycoug 9 місяців тому

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

    • @styleanthology90
      @styleanthology90 9 місяців тому +10

      @@jaycougexplain

    • @imcoach6978
      @imcoach6978 9 місяців тому +28

      @@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
      @DixonYerraz 9 місяців тому +12

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

    • @123Mathzak
      @123Mathzak 8 місяців тому +13

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

  • @adamguio2644
    @adamguio2644 3 місяці тому +6

    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.

  • @MrRaposaum
    @MrRaposaum 5 місяців тому +31

    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!

  • @clawsoon
    @clawsoon 10 місяців тому +4762

    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
      @user-sx2mw7ne1i 10 місяців тому +102

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

    • @markyeeee
      @markyeeee 10 місяців тому +135

      he also seems like a cool nice guy

    • @Roma-kg9ld
      @Roma-kg9ld 10 місяців тому +177

      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
      @12jswilson 10 місяців тому +142

      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
      @ex0duzz 10 місяців тому +50

      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.

  • @rexann4915
    @rexann4915 10 місяців тому +2396

    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
      @barryschwarz 10 місяців тому +42

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

    • @UphillBattle17
      @UphillBattle17 10 місяців тому +81

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

    • @jwf3148
      @jwf3148 10 місяців тому +32

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

    • @Terrahawk_
      @Terrahawk_ 10 місяців тому +57

      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
      @opieg7333 10 місяців тому +24

      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.

  • @thomasturpin124
    @thomasturpin124 6 місяців тому +19

    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.

  • @Monique-rn9lg
    @Monique-rn9lg 5 місяців тому +5

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

  • @poyopoyo213
    @poyopoyo213 10 місяців тому +2282

    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 UA-cam is probably going to bring in more money than "Here's a 20 for your time!" will.

    • @clappedoutmotor
      @clappedoutmotor 10 місяців тому +95

      Well said

    • @johnbro111
      @johnbro111 10 місяців тому +11

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

    • @George-dy3pt
      @George-dy3pt 10 місяців тому +106

      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
      @johnbro111 10 місяців тому +27

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

    • @williams268
      @williams268 10 місяців тому

      @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. 👍

  • @aroha9090
    @aroha9090 8 місяців тому +1647

    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
      @lordsneed9418 3 місяці тому +7

      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
      @Mallardman795 2 місяці тому +9

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

    • @toomanywings2324
      @toomanywings2324 2 місяці тому

      ​@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
      @BathersonMote 2 місяці тому +54

      @@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
      @lordsneed9418 2 місяці тому +5

      @@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" .

  • @jamesjurss846
    @jamesjurss846 8 місяців тому +11

    I love the pride that you have for your mom!!
    My dad died two months ago and I miss him dearly. I too was very proud of him. Hug her often and tell her you love her!

  • @pauldavey1757
    @pauldavey1757 2 місяці тому +17

    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.

  • @lemthmellowmore3710
    @lemthmellowmore3710 10 місяців тому +635

    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.

  • @kyleblankenship6183
    @kyleblankenship6183 8 місяців тому +1445

    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
      @melissaflora8450 2 місяці тому +111

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

    • @malinolsson5921
      @malinolsson5921 2 місяці тому +28

      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
      @brendanadinay5054 2 місяці тому +135

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

    • @kathyberry3878
      @kathyberry3878 2 місяці тому +13

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

    • @user-gx2yy1df6f
      @user-gx2yy1df6f 2 місяці тому +17

      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 .

  • @ciasa9488
    @ciasa9488 20 годин тому

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

  • @johnathanhenley2251
    @johnathanhenley2251 Місяць тому +3

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

    • @7494jon
      @7494jon 8 днів тому

      Sportsmanship

  • @juju09877
    @juju09877 10 місяців тому +739

    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
      @FreshMoozadell 9 місяців тому +26

      That’s fantastic. Thanks for sharing that.

    • @InternetGirl1093
      @InternetGirl1093 9 місяців тому +3

      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
      @iyintosoluwami 9 місяців тому +1

      This is amazing.

    • @shadownova7056
      @shadownova7056 9 місяців тому +4

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

    • @juanmadueno9496
      @juanmadueno9496 8 місяців тому

      You're so full of shit 😂

  • @favoredhustlekai
    @favoredhustlekai 10 місяців тому +443

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

    • @trustplanet
      @trustplanet 10 місяців тому +15

      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
      @NeoCreo1 10 місяців тому +8

      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
      @favoredhustlekai 10 місяців тому +1

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

    • @favoredhustlekai
      @favoredhustlekai 10 місяців тому +1

      @@trustplanet well said

    • @MillionHiers
      @MillionHiers 10 місяців тому +1

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

  • @xXxDarkDepressionxXx
    @xXxDarkDepressionxXx 5 місяців тому +7

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

  • @HerrKapitaen
    @HerrKapitaen 6 місяців тому +3

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

  • @strummercash5601
    @strummercash5601 10 місяців тому +552

    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
      @Cloax 10 місяців тому +4

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

  • @squirtgod11
    @squirtgod11 10 місяців тому +1561

    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
      @joshythehand2960 10 місяців тому +51

      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
      @jeremyhaupt5022 10 місяців тому +27

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

    • @Mittens_Gaming
      @Mittens_Gaming 10 місяців тому +10

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

    • @jamesharoldbardwell2182
      @jamesharoldbardwell2182 10 місяців тому +6

      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
      @davidhunternyc1 10 місяців тому +11

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

  • @LucaAwooca
    @LucaAwooca Місяць тому +2

    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.

  • @TheChrisk99100
    @TheChrisk99100 2 місяці тому +2

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

  • @savii4912
    @savii4912 9 місяців тому +608

    “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
      @juanpecan7089 9 місяців тому +15

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

    • @olubukonla7352
      @olubukonla7352 5 місяців тому

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

  • @KM-tk2ih
    @KM-tk2ih 10 місяців тому +571

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

    • @JustMe-vz3wd
      @JustMe-vz3wd 10 місяців тому +9

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

    • @foxwithtubesox1075
      @foxwithtubesox1075 10 місяців тому +1

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

    • @Khang-kw6od
      @Khang-kw6od 10 місяців тому +17

      @@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
      @peteincanada8412 10 місяців тому

      @@Khang-kw6od clearly. …

    • @davidhunternyc1
      @davidhunternyc1 10 місяців тому +3

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

  • @Organicme1
    @Organicme1 8 місяців тому +1

    Loved them all, but he's such a lovely gentleman! TY for the video!

  • @leifomusic
    @leifomusic 8 місяців тому +5

    What a beautiful display of sportsmanship in these games. Both the mMom and the Gentleman were amazing. Fantastic video! :) - leifo

  • @RobertusFelicis
    @RobertusFelicis 9 місяців тому +891

    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!

  • @suparasukkasem3319
    @suparasukkasem3319 10 місяців тому +287

    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
      @sister_bertrille911 10 місяців тому +10

      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
      @iverburl 10 місяців тому +14

      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
      @amandajean33181 9 місяців тому

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

    • @QutaibaX
      @QutaibaX 9 місяців тому

      I love your comment

    • @JD-jq4fh
      @JD-jq4fh 9 місяців тому

      Wow that so extremely accurate!

  • @zacharyhoughton3391
    @zacharyhoughton3391 7 місяців тому +1

    What a gentleman! Loved this interaction. A talented, jovial player coming across a talented grandmaster.

  • @3henry214
    @3henry214 Місяць тому +3

    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.

  • @Sicilia928
    @Sicilia928 10 місяців тому +1006

    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
      @loraz5343 10 місяців тому +30

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

    • @karinberryman2009
      @karinberryman2009 10 місяців тому +19

      What a great Dad to have

    • @LauraMaria-uv1pt
      @LauraMaria-uv1pt 10 місяців тому +15

      What beautiful memories, thank you for sharing 🎉❤

    • @Lucia-sy7le
      @Lucia-sy7le 10 місяців тому +8

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

    • @JenniferPChung
      @JenniferPChung 10 місяців тому +6

      That's SO cute!

  • @CupUhhJo
    @CupUhhJo 10 місяців тому +739

    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
      @taochi100 10 місяців тому +5

      I'm with you never played a game even once

    • @Chillaxin1844
      @Chillaxin1844 10 місяців тому +2

      You can learn on UA-cam

    • @dzonbrodi514
      @dzonbrodi514 10 місяців тому +2

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

    • @mikesummers6880
      @mikesummers6880 10 місяців тому +4

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

    • @AbiyeKetema
      @AbiyeKetema 10 місяців тому +3

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

  • @ITSJADAHH
    @ITSJADAHH 6 місяців тому +15

    she is so proud and supportive of her mom this is just amazing. he was a great sport!

  • @TheGabrielloria
    @TheGabrielloria 3 місяці тому +8

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

  • @alexlevinson8629
    @alexlevinson8629 10 місяців тому +304

    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
      @George-dy3pt 10 місяців тому

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

  • @Gredddfe
    @Gredddfe 10 місяців тому +1049

    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
      @Peatingtune 10 місяців тому +82

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

    • @RusselsYTAcc
      @RusselsYTAcc 10 місяців тому +20

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

    • @brucewayne5140
      @brucewayne5140 10 місяців тому +103

      @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
      @wiredfox3451 10 місяців тому +12

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

    • @brucewayne5140
      @brucewayne5140 10 місяців тому +33

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

  • @rpralica
    @rpralica Місяць тому

    Stavrno volim da gledam Pia Cramling njen šah je lijek za dušu.Toliko jednostavnosti i snage u potezima da je to zaista čudesno.

  • @-whiskey-4134
    @-whiskey-4134 8 місяців тому +21

    This guy is my spirit animal lmao I feel him. Whenever I meet someone who rival or go beyond my skill at the things I’m great at, I always appreciate the experience and try taking something away from it to improve myself. If I can have a good time and still learn a thing or two, I’m all in.

  • @perholmstrom7050
    @perholmstrom7050 10 місяців тому +1038

    Let's appreciate that he guessed her rating fairly well

    • @Mark-bw1wx
      @Mark-bw1wx 10 місяців тому +22

      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
      @lamblias6od 10 місяців тому +78

      @@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
      @Mark-bw1wx 10 місяців тому +13

      @@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
      @ayoant-783 10 місяців тому +38

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

    • @skrimper
      @skrimper 10 місяців тому +46

      ​@@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

  • @MyPyBiTE
    @MyPyBiTE 9 місяців тому +222

    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
      @kellykintzley2610 7 місяців тому +1

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

    • @MustachioFurioso9134
      @MustachioFurioso9134 7 місяців тому +18

      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
      @TheSublimeLifestyle 6 місяців тому +2

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

  • @ozarklisa1199
    @ozarklisa1199 3 місяці тому +1

    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 ♥️

  • @Glory_Jiujitsu
    @Glory_Jiujitsu 8 місяців тому +14

    I’m a Jiu-Jitsu practitioner who likes to use guard as an attack method while defending the pass. I never understood chess this way. She gave me a whole new understanding on how to play the game of chess. Absolutely awesome. Even if you don’t think so, just know I understand this so much differently now.

  • @brianarsuaga5008
    @brianarsuaga5008 9 місяців тому +344

    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.

    • @AmplifyChris
      @AmplifyChris 2 місяці тому +25

      And it was pretty accurate… in her peak she was 2550 and now she is 2437

    • @burns4246
      @burns4246 2 місяці тому

      @@AmplifyChris i was wondering what her peak was.

    • @Folsomdsf2
      @Folsomdsf2 Місяць тому

      @@AmplifyChris She's 2250 in this format currently. Which is about right. Like he's really close either way.

  • @ivystorm
    @ivystorm 9 місяців тому +94

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

  • @tom5216
    @tom5216 6 днів тому

    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.

  • @leojanuszewski1019
    @leojanuszewski1019 14 днів тому

    Anna clearly loves her mom so much...very endearing. Wholesome. The world needs this.

  • @MikeLaBelle
    @MikeLaBelle 9 місяців тому +529

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

    • @jaycoug
      @jaycoug 9 місяців тому

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

    • @padarousou
      @padarousou 8 місяців тому +7

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

    • @CharLee-cp3oi
      @CharLee-cp3oi 8 місяців тому +4

      Get outside more

    • @TheSublimeLifestyle
      @TheSublimeLifestyle 6 місяців тому +3

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

    • @TheSublimeLifestyle
      @TheSublimeLifestyle 6 місяців тому +6

      @@jaycoug
      Where did he cheat?

  • @SirSoppyBalls
    @SirSoppyBalls 10 місяців тому +1853

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

    • @Direktorhkbergdahl
      @Direktorhkbergdahl 10 місяців тому +48

      Indeed, Sir Soppy Balls!

    • @textik5821
      @textik5821 10 місяців тому +5

      goodness gracious

    • @robertakerman3570
      @robertakerman3570 10 місяців тому +3

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

    • @kgc1322
      @kgc1322 10 місяців тому +1

      Geek

    • @ozymandiasultor9480
      @ozymandiasultor9480 10 місяців тому

      @@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...

  • @anthonyjames6291
    @anthonyjames6291 Місяць тому

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

  • @JaneSoloFel
    @JaneSoloFel 10 місяців тому +367

    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
      @wishwise0 10 місяців тому +1

      what sporstmanship? she knocked pieces over multiple times.

    • @kjfurr
      @kjfurr 10 місяців тому +12

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

    • @AsherCB350
      @AsherCB350 10 місяців тому

      @@wishwise0😢😢😢😢😢😢

    • @huejassle3019
      @huejassle3019 10 місяців тому +1

      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
      @xXSprMgaAwsmFxyHtXx 10 місяців тому

      the best part for me is the rnb music playing

  • @luctatoraeterna3218
    @luctatoraeterna3218 10 місяців тому +843

    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.

  • @adamfstewart81
    @adamfstewart81 5 днів тому

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

  • @GRude420
    @GRude420 6 місяців тому

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

  • @igormorais4192
    @igormorais4192 10 місяців тому +506

    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
      @llamacebu216 10 місяців тому

      @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
      @theburgerfryer 10 місяців тому +10

      Not so humble now considering the clickbait thumbnail

    • @Deltaaaaaaaaa
      @Deltaaaaaaaaa 10 місяців тому +6

      @PHX2PDX you’re so cool

    • @nevets3889
      @nevets3889 10 місяців тому +10

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

    • @jackNimoy
      @jackNimoy 10 місяців тому +1

      Just when youtube was starting to get dull.. 👌

  • @itszaaaamzeh
    @itszaaaamzeh 10 місяців тому +824

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

    • @tonyhawk123
      @tonyhawk123 10 місяців тому +25

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

    • @tonyhawk123
      @tonyhawk123 10 місяців тому +20

      @@TheDogGoesWoof69 Your logic is a tad off

    • @juankaescobarmartinez6977
      @juankaescobarmartinez6977 10 місяців тому +18

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

    • @saudude2174
      @saudude2174 10 місяців тому

      @@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
      @DwarfDt 10 місяців тому

      There is no sexism present in this video😂

  • @reneecarter6702
    @reneecarter6702 2 місяці тому

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

  • @cocainekeiko
    @cocainekeiko 6 місяців тому

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

  • @MashBrains
    @MashBrains 9 місяців тому +402

    The best and cutest part about this video is how proud the daughter clearly feels about her mom.

    • @dudenukem1594
      @dudenukem1594 9 місяців тому +51

      Dunno for me she was very interrupting.
      Why not let These two great players have the Stage...

    • @brandonstacey4455
      @brandonstacey4455 9 місяців тому +19

      I was thinking the same thing. She seems to be so happy watching them play and she talks up her mom. You can see how proud she is, it’s adorable.

    • @AwolProductionsBeats
      @AwolProductionsBeats 9 місяців тому +52

      Nah she was annoying and unnecessary

    • @frankcanha
      @frankcanha 8 місяців тому +13

      SO annoying!

    • @jaysteve4442
      @jaysteve4442 8 місяців тому

      About her mom faking like a regular person but conning & hustling? Weird description of “cute” but y’all white people are weird.

  • @RoughRidersTV
    @RoughRidersTV 10 місяців тому +381

    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
      @jeffstumpf9129 9 місяців тому +17

      Some never get out alive from that dark chess alley.

    • @playstatewolf4734
      @playstatewolf4734 9 місяців тому +11

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

    • @jklmnoqr
      @jklmnoqr 9 місяців тому +6

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

    • @jklmnoqr
      @jklmnoqr 9 місяців тому +1

      @@jeffstumpf9129 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @N1NJAKIDD
      @N1NJAKIDD 9 місяців тому +1

      😂😂

  • @De.La.Selvah
    @De.La.Selvah 8 місяців тому +1

    Your mum has style and is on another level with it just dancing around the board showing off her dominance and with style its just so hypnotizing to watch so much flow with the board and pieces ahh :D

  • @vhvglobal1703
    @vhvglobal1703 8 місяців тому

    I was throughly impressed viewing this. Thanks for the motivation to continue my chess journey!

  • @vister6757
    @vister6757 10 місяців тому +545

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

    • @jamesallan1883
      @jamesallan1883 10 місяців тому +9

      It is a choice by mature humans.

    • @Mark-bw1wx
      @Mark-bw1wx 10 місяців тому +3

      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
      @RUTHLESSambition5 10 місяців тому +13

      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
      @Monsterdrumma 10 місяців тому +4

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

    • @mikethebike2456
      @mikethebike2456 10 місяців тому +1

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

  • @jas_bataille
    @jas_bataille 10 місяців тому +324

    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
      @franciscomayer2454 10 місяців тому +1

      @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
      @LaMadriguera 10 місяців тому +1

      @@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.

  • @willtor
    @willtor 2 місяці тому +1

    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!

  • @heathero.7643
    @heathero.7643 2 місяці тому +2

    For being a “hustler,” he’s a really good sport! Loved watching them play!

  • @EmoEmu
    @EmoEmu 10 місяців тому +261

    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
      @dlmsarge8329 10 місяців тому +1

      Me too!! Agreed!

    • @bipem
      @bipem 10 місяців тому +2

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

    • @mikesharpe4681
      @mikesharpe4681 10 місяців тому +1

      Agree 100%

    • @justanotherguy469
      @justanotherguy469 10 місяців тому +3

      The best part is the trash talk to each other.

    • @manunited7198
      @manunited7198 10 місяців тому +1

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

  • @curttheconnector1907
    @curttheconnector1907 10 місяців тому +156

    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

  • @danielVonMises
    @danielVonMises 8 місяців тому +85

    Everyone missed the best part of the video: the adoration and pride little girl has for Mom. Love it.

    • @eddievangundy4510
      @eddievangundy4510 2 місяці тому +4

      That's not the best part. The best part is the great gentlemen.
      Anna is always on here and she usually is the hustler.

    • @connoranthony300
      @connoranthony300 Місяць тому +2

      ngl that was the worst part

  • @thechuckberryfan98
    @thechuckberryfan98 Місяць тому +1

    Anna, this video of yours has 11M views. That’s amazing. That’s insane! But it lets you know that what you put together here was a hit. It was catchy of my attention and I hadn’t been interested in chess for years though I always downloaded the app 😅 But it also entertained millions of others 😉 Do it with a smile 😎

  • @solh8844
    @solh8844 10 місяців тому +379

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

    • @jamesallan1883
      @jamesallan1883 10 місяців тому +8

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

    • @jamardns77
      @jamardns77 10 місяців тому +1

      Apparently he's a hustler..

    • @oliverlacey3765
      @oliverlacey3765 10 місяців тому

      Big Facts

    • @SandonClark
      @SandonClark 10 місяців тому +1

      I agree. America needs more of this. ❤

    • @fatkat311
      @fatkat311 10 місяців тому

      Kids are still getting beat a couple blocks away😂