I played this guy in 2019 -- had the grace to compliment my play and switch into teaching mode. The best thing about playing ‘hustlers’ is the characters and stories you can get access to, if for whatever reason you build a connection. The energy they can give off is unique and their relationship with chess is a space of its own.
These "chess hustlers" have an alternative competition going on at the same time - who can look more uninterested in what's going on. Hard to tell who's winning that one.
The guy at top left wins (the one she played second). I mean, I couldn't tell if he is drunk and focussing hard to pretend he is not or about to fall asleep, probably a mix of the two, but he certainly was not following the game.
I've already seen at least two of them in TH-cam videos before. I'm sure this isn't the first time a titled player has had a go with them and filmed it.
That guy really did his best to get the cheapest looking chess setup he could find. Yellow pieces instead of white, random blue and black pieces for black, a badly worn and creased paper chess board. This guy really is a hustler
Maybe it's part of the hustle. An edge is an edge no matter how big or small. A change from what you're used to seeing on the table over an over for many years vs someone who's used to playing with those slight changes can be a tiny edge. Even if the slightest thing disorients someone in the slightest way...it's still an edge. In the 80's there used to be parts of the Boston Garden hardwood floor that were warped and in such bad conditions that the ball would bounce funny in certain areas. They kept it that way cause the Celtic players all knew where those spots were and how to play on them. Also during some playoff games the A/C would mysteriously break down leaving temperatures soaring to the 100°s in the stadium. Minor changes in landscape and layout can effect game play in any sport at any capacity.
@@Eagle7433 of course it's part of the hustle, that's what the OP was saying in the first place. I noticed it too, I mean how could you not? Pretty hilarious.
Well considered most chess master players where Russians, till Bobby fisher said fuk it, i gonna reinvent the meta of chess. Than here comes a Anand, the indian god of chess. Than came Magnus and said, guys stop debating i am gonna be The Ultimate final BOSS, and my second place will be an Italian. If not for Bobby Fisher , the alternative timeline would be Russian dominance in chess.
@@turnermarius4471 In some sense, this is correct, but I think you can't get to the entire truth here unless you look at Soviet-era state sponsorship of chess. This is why the Russians dominated the world chess scene for decades, and if you dig into it, I bet you'll find that Russia doesn't promote chess so much anymore.
That was so damn good. The mid game defense from both of you was so strong and if either of you rushed you would’ve fallen. Absolutely great tricky annoyances he did too. lol
Just played Russian Paul twice. First game he blundered his Queen but I only had 18 seconds left and couldn’t convert in time and second game he blew me off the board. He’s definitely the strongest of the Union square guys
@@cere_lac Its USSR btw, and thanks for that semantical correction. And Russia and USSR although not the same are usually taken the same, like USA and America. To say America is incorrect because that would describe North, central and South and yet people understand what is meant when someone says American. If you are going to correct someone (even though the context is the same) at the very least get the name right USSR not URSS (what is that?).
@@lukkyboiii6110 because a lot of people, not only chess players but other influencers will only show their wins to convince their fans that they are the best
@@andrewmcglinchey3055 How is that to convince people? Maybe they just want to show their wins, do they really need to show their loses? I don't understand.
@Ice Bear Typically you both put up money but as a kid he never charged me and I think a lot of other people just view it as tuition. A lot of the time people just play eachother as well, I think hustling is mostly for tourists.
I once knew a Russian named Paul in Washington Square Park, back in 1993-95. He played at the Marshall Chess Club for a time, but his results were mixed. The man I knew was thin, but similar in facial characteristics. It could be him, after more than 26 years.
Notice how the first two guys talked too much with her. That may have put them from their game. Unlike Russian Paul, who stayed quiet. Final Boss indeed. Lol
If you do more of these in the future, I'd recommend adding subtitles on the video! It can be a little hard to hear the banter over the background noises and music sometimes, and the banter is what makes it so good.
I mean dude plays for like 30 years every day for 10 hours,ofc he doesn't give a damn about win. He prolly had his fair share of playing against grandmasters also.
@@ProFac992 You see the other two of his hustler buddies they lost to her, and don't forget the triggering trash talks that happened with them. So the win here does matter. And he is not any GM. Not trained. And does not have that much experience as Alex has playing with GM's. because on streets you wont find GM's roaming and playing, just immature chess players. So with all that put together defeating her is definitely a ft. and keeping calm and not letting emotion take over is an attitude to be learned. The guy simply outsmarted her. Alex may analyze this one.
Just think, he probably plays chess more than 8 hours a day everyday and is good enough to beat a master and just plays randoms on the streets all day. Dude might not remember the last time he lost.
I used to hangout in most of the top spots for chess players in New York and I've seen Russian Paul many times.He's one of the strongest chess hustlers I've ever seen.
I looked up the evaluation for this game move by move and at his first check she was at a -1 advantage, after a few moves he was +3 in advantage, but then at 8:05 the Rc3 move actually lost almost all of his advantage(+0.8) because she could have taken the pawn and he wouldn't have been able to attack with his pawn since it was pinned between the bottom rook and his king. But she moved her king so quickly after his rook move that she didn't see it and then his advantage went to +4.2 Her position got progressively worse and then the 8:30 move(Ng6) put him way ahead at a +7.2 and then of course her rook blunder at the end. It's really interesting to see that 2 highly skilled players still don't make the "perfect" move almost every time and that they are still prone to making mistakes even when they're in good position
When she did that last mistake, I was looking at the vulnerability of his king. She had a safe check on him with her knight which would have forced his move and she could have realistically taken piece(s) and the advantage. She seemed to interested in her rook instead. Rewind to @8:30. I saw that in real time too, not pausing or re-watching it. Granted, I might have lost before I made it that far.
I don't even speak your language but I know one thing. Pressure is pressure in any game. I'm a pool player and this is similar to the way one pocket goes with such a balance of offense and defense.
Definitely appreciate you posting a loss as well. Not every game is going to be a win - even at the Master level. I still have trouble accepting it despite being on a 10 game losing streak with a regular opponent of mine.
@@sakuragi_hanamichi3263 well its a good PR move to show a loss, it makes her look "humble" this is all about politics and bs like that. she cant fully say shes a loser, she has to make it seem like she just made a mistake and thats life. however she got outplayed and will never be able to admit that. he outplayed her on the time clock, outplayed by baiting her to take pieces, just outplayed. she didnt even have the courage to play it out once she realized how bad she was losing.
I think at 5:50 she blew it, he was eyeing the left side of the board for a good 15 seconds before that and moving the pawn up gave him a good fork with the knight; I think she just overlooked it or forgot about it.
e4 surprised me. Bxf4 then surprised me even more. Even though I didn't see a clear plan forward, with no options for a Botez gambit I figured a black win was inevitable. I underestimated the Russian winter.
Paul’s physical physical gestures tells me he has seen it all. He can beat a master player without sleeping for 3 nights. U young lady have class and smarts.
Uhhh.. The last time I checked, that's what "hustling" is. 🤦♂️🤦🏼♂️🤦🏿♂️ You lose/dump the first couple of games to give the opponent confidence, then win a game saying that it was "luck," then finish it off with a large wager..
I'm not a chess player, but know the basics, watched a good amount of chess videos... And to me this video have so much entertainment in it... It was a real showdown... Congrats
Botez had a great position here. But you can tell that she lost the plot when she started to eat up time on the clock. As for Russian Paul, he played like a typical stronger player - coming out of the opening worse, arguably technically lost, and then just overpowers through counter play when the weaker player starts getting nervous.
@@nomadicfenceman509 An hour later she couldnt stand losing her own game so like a teenage with a grudge she challenged him again. He won this and thats all we need to know.
@@MusikCabaret Like a teenager with a grudge? Are you only suppose to play someone once and that's it? No. Most people will play multiple times especially if someone is a challenge. That's how you get better, idiot.
‘True’ Russians live their lives in a misogynist, homophobic, anti-Semitic dictatorship ruled by a corrupt oligarchy. Paul’s lucky to be where he is. Whether he’s winning or losing :)
It's a psychological attack. It stirs an emotion in the opponent and increases their chance of poor play if they aren't used to it. It makes you want to strike back rather than playing the position, and encourages needless trades.
I played this guy a couple years ago when I visited! It was right before Covid. He told me about how terrible communism is and told me I was a bad chess player and all my moves were random which they were. I've got a little better since then I'd love to come back and play him
I'm diggin' the psychological play. The Union Square Hustlers don't give anything away... they don't even shed the game face when they're watching others play. Alex's nuanced play is used to great advantage. Entertaining... thank you for sharing!
finally showing the reality of 90% of your games. honestly enjoy watching loss games more than wins, makes the wins feel like you've improved even if in such a short time
8:36 i'm a beginner but this was obviously a terrible idea right? she moved right into the line of fire of that bishop that had been there for awhile. AND THEN he doesn't kill it right away!? so did he also mess up terribly that turn? did he not see it either for a turn? explain
Alexandra had solid position advantage from openning till late middle game and she missed little tactic to keep her center intact 1..Ke6 2. Ng7+ Kf7 3. Nf5 or Nh5 then h5 or Rg8 respectively, and the game continues, dunno, correct me if you find other line!
I think when she moved her king to the 7th rank, it should have gone to f7 instead of e7. My primary thought was to keep the king off of a square that the bishop can check later on but it was the knight that ended up doing the checking lol
@@avi9974 I was literally thinking push the b-pawn to b4 at this moment to start breaking up the king’s defense, but Im nowhere near as good as these players and I haven’t actually analyzed that. In the end, probably would have been no worse than the move she chose 😂
I feel like it's a tough spot for her. she can't push a pawn on the queenside without white just closing the position in front of the king and shutting down her play there. and she is understandably reluctant to push pawns on the kingside because it makes her king vulnerable, even though that's where she has the pawn majority. I think in situations like this it's best to shuffle pieces, not spend a ton of time thinking, try to maybe get one of the rooks off the back rank so they can double more easily in future. I think a gm would actually reroute the knight. it looks cool in such a central square but it's dominated by the black bishop. I can't think where to send it to though. spending 60 seconds then pushing a pawn in front of her king is the worst of all worlds because you can't unpush the pawn.
@@RuneboundTCG 100%. They have the money to buy something nicer- but seeing immaculate pieces and boards would make people more intimidates and less likely to hustle their moneys away and fall into the trap.
I'm doing it Friday, I have the special Blue and Yellow pieces in my apartment. Paul is very particular and will not play on any other set. I also will not be posting a "reaction video", I'm doing it for his benefit I don't care if any of you see it.
I haven't played chess since high school and that was 15 years ago. I stumbled upon these videos and weirdly can't get enough. Time to break out the old chess board.
If you enjoy watching chess, there's plenty of great chess content being created these days. Lots of live chess on twitch and youtube content from people like Hikaru, GothamChess, and Eric Rosen, just to name a few.
Very interesting unique insight to a world that is otherwise not easily accessible to the public. I play regular chess but speed chess has a fascination all of its own. You did great under pressure. Can't wait to see more videos.
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Yeah sure.
I like you
Could you do a video playing “really bad chess”? It would be interesting to see how it frustrates chess masters.
But did you like the video?
Sure will
I played this guy in 2019 -- had the grace to compliment my play and switch into teaching mode. The best thing about playing ‘hustlers’ is the characters and stories you can get access to, if for whatever reason you build a connection. The energy they can give off is unique and their relationship with chess is a space of its own.
I played this guy in 2018. He insulted my play style then spit in may face after winning
Please share more
@@ben1ben2ben1 elaborate please
yooo reeps you're the goat
holy shit you inspired me to beatbox when I was a kid
The 2 other guys she already played are just sat watching her play the final boss
🤣🤣🤣
Was thinking the same thing xD
Hahahhaha the guy on the left thinking “she still a demon”
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She beat both
Alternate title: I Reached The Final Boss Of The Hustlers Association
That's good one
@Queen Elsa omg 😂
This cracked me up lol. I immediately thought of Mike Tyson's Punch-Out
I really like this Botez Gambit Movie guys
Solo leveling
Paul is awesome. He is quite a character. Respect to you Ms.Botez for showing the game you didn’t win
These "chess hustlers" have an alternative competition going on at the same time - who can look more uninterested in what's going on. Hard to tell who's winning that one.
they lookin for their next quick buck
The guy at top left wins (the one she played second). I mean, I couldn't tell if he is drunk and focussing hard to pretend he is not or about to fall asleep, probably a mix of the two, but he certainly was not following the game.
Playing let’s not look opponent ever in the eye!
@@Puschit1 Or maybe he was staring at her legs.. 🙄🙊
@@Sheriff_K or maybe not everyone is a fucking creep sp you shouldn't assume
I love how the default face of these hustlers is *unimpressed"
They would all make really good poker players if they weren't too busy playing a game that requires almost no luck whatsoever
I've already seen at least two of them in TH-cam videos before. I'm sure this isn't the first time a titled player has had a go with them and filmed it.
@@Marcus_Aurelius42 Man he literally was lucky in this video because Alex blundered at the end... xd
@@arthynnumennesse5926 uh im pretty sure she was lost before she donated that rook
@@arthynnumennesse5926 thats called ”failing” and isnt luck based, but skill based, routine based and mental cool based
He looks like he thinks everyone he plays talks too much
imagine he is playing against Andrea
He prolly just forfeits with a mate on her just so she doesn’t scream.
Sorry dude nobody here actaully got the reference 😂
😂😂yeah he’s just not that guy.
Only if you don’t talk back and lose.
That guy really did his best to get the cheapest looking chess setup he could find. Yellow pieces instead of white, random blue and black pieces for black, a badly worn and creased paper chess board. This guy really is a hustler
Maybe it's part of the hustle. An edge is an edge no matter how big or small. A change from what you're used to seeing on the table over an over for many years vs someone who's used to playing with those slight changes can be a tiny edge. Even if the slightest thing disorients someone in the slightest way...it's still an edge.
In the 80's there used to be parts of the Boston Garden hardwood floor that were warped and in such bad conditions that the ball would bounce funny in certain areas. They kept it that way cause the Celtic players all knew where those spots were and how to play on them. Also during some playoff games the A/C would mysteriously break down leaving temperatures soaring to the 100°s in the stadium.
Minor changes in landscape and layout can effect game play in any sport at any capacity.
plot twist - its Botez chess set
He's playing with other people probably gots a nicer one or does it for the money's
@@Eagle7433 of course it's part of the hustle, that's what the OP was saying in the first place. I noticed it too, I mean how could you not? Pretty hilarious.
Russian Paul may be Ukrainian as their flag colours are blue and yellow.
dude looks like he played his way out of the gulag.
XD
🤣🤣🤣🤣
😂😂😂😂
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Nice 1
That guy in the background be like: Avenge me Paul.
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@@youtubepemula1628 why?
@@bill9379 and Paul did it.
Lol. Yes he is.
that homie been watching every game
In Chess the final boss is always Russian.
Well considered most chess master players where Russians, till Bobby fisher said fuk it, i gonna reinvent the meta of chess.
Than here comes a Anand, the indian god of chess. Than came Magnus and said, guys stop debating i am gonna be The Ultimate final BOSS, and my second place will be an Italian.
If not for Bobby Fisher , the alternative timeline would be Russian dominance in chess.
Apart from if you happen to be Norwegian.
@@turnermarius4471 In some sense, this is correct, but I think you can't get to the entire truth here unless you look at Soviet-era state sponsorship of chess. This is why the Russians dominated the world chess scene for decades, and if you dig into it, I bet you'll find that Russia doesn't promote chess so much anymore.
@@debasishraychawdhuri Magnus is the chess protagonist
@@debasishraychawdhuri He was trained by a Russian.So he has russian instincts also.
That was so damn good. The mid game defense from both of you was so strong and if either of you rushed you would’ve fallen. Absolutely great tricky annoyances he did too. lol
Russian Paul: By far the most likable Paul brother.
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The only likable Paul brother*
Best Comment hands down...and also very true😂😅
He actually looks very similar to Greg Paul, the father of the Paul Brothers.
Hans wins the day..
So this is the 'Ru Paul' I've heard so much about.
😂😂
lmao
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I’ll never forget the last time I was in a chess tournament. I played 18 different opponents at the same time, while blindfolded. Lost every game!
That made my morning. Thank You
🤣🤣
Hahahhaa
Its true I was there
🤣🤣🤣
Just played Russian Paul twice. First game he blundered his Queen but I only had 18 seconds left and couldn’t convert in time and second game he blew me off the board. He’s definitely the strongest of the Union square guys
Nice lie
Now I don't feel so bad for all the times I lost to this guy in Union Square.
@Vadim VeeVoit how did you know?
how much do you pay to play him ?
@Vadim VeeVoit Is that dude rated?
@@jonathanfrakes1284 Grandmaster
@@loui7210 Grandhustler
After this win, he went to collect a due rent from Peter Parker.
You'll get your rent WHEN YOU FIX THIS DAMN DOOR!!!
Actually, he went to evict Kreese from the Cobra Kai dojo with his 2 big nephews, but that didn’t work out so well.
I was thinking the same thing lol its Ru pauls eyes man
@@drlee2lmfao
Give me rent
When you become so good at chess people start calling you a "Russian".
He's actually Ukrainian, but came to the US in the 80's when Ukraine was still part of Russia so the nickname stuck.
@@soakedbearrd Ukraine was part of URSS.
@@Zhoshyn Yes, that's what I said read again.
@@soakedbearrd you said russia not URSS
@@cere_lac Its USSR btw, and thanks for that semantical correction. And Russia and USSR although not the same are usually taken the same, like USA and America. To say America is incorrect because that would describe North, central and South and yet people understand what is meant when someone says American. If you are going to correct someone (even though the context is the same) at the very least get the name right USSR not URSS (what is that?).
The happy dude singing in the background at 2:38 that’s the energy I’m looking for in life
Props to her for showing a loss
Why would you give props for that? I don't understand.
@@lukkyboiii6110 because a lot of people, not only chess players but other influencers will only show their wins to convince their fans that they are the best
@@andrewmcglinchey3055 How is that to convince people? Maybe they just want to show their wins, do they really need to show their loses? I don't understand.
@@lukkyboiii6110 That's why we're saying props to her
@@lukkyboiii6110 thats the problem. You don't understand. Sharing your losses along with your wins helps keep you humble.
Can't believe alex is doing more shittalk than the boss hustler
This is dis-serving her TBH.
@@goku445 agreed
She’s overdoing it IMO. It started getting annoying.
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@@radjedi2010 She likes talking while playing, In my opinion he psyched her out by not talking.
I have no idea how many times I have played that man and can count my wins on zero hands.
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NYC chess scene seems like an awesome thing.
@Ice Bear Typically you both put up money but as a kid he never charged me and I think a lot of other people just view it as tuition. A lot of the time people just play eachother as well, I think hustling is mostly for tourists.
@@tuomoluukkanen7265 It is beautiful and helped so much before the strong internet community.
@@realityjaunt what a dream honestly
I once knew a Russian named Paul in Washington Square Park, back in 1993-95. He played at the Marshall Chess Club for a time, but his results were mixed. The man I knew was thin, but similar in facial characteristics. It could be him, after more than 26 years.
1:11 the code number for your community name is Brian
1:11 and will be home in a year Ishan be safe very soon and will fry up and will chess board
1:11 and will be in the code 19 I will be home by noon Monday and will be home in a year Ishan Dr appointment 1:11 beck and will be home
19 1:29 and l is going to be a good $
Id 🆔😊 Ishan and l and l And l and l 1:50 1:50 1:50 1:50 1:50 1:50 1:50 1:50 1:50 1:50
Thats him. I played him at WSP back in the late 80s.
Respect for uploading a loss. Most people care about self pride too much
Its for youtube ,why not
@@deepwetwer1419 People on TH-cam don't show losses (very rare). This is a nice change.
It's a good game regardless. Time pressure in the end.
Not about the loss!
All about the dress👍
you cannot be a winer if you don´t lose , it´s just part of growing
Notice how the first two guys talked too much with her. That may have put them from their game. Unlike Russian Paul, who stayed quiet. Final Boss indeed. Lol
She hustled them that way. She's clever.
To face him again, you have to defeat his minions one more time.
lmfao
LOL
I love the OG in back eyeing the board knowing she's got a chance.
She played him either before or after this.
@@PothocketsFPV I agree. It's definitely one of those two options
@@JezerJojo Thanks for the laugh.
Chess ? You should see his matchstick model of the Kremlin.
@@JezerJojo you made me legit laugh out loud hahaha
If you do more of these in the future, I'd recommend adding subtitles on the video! It can be a little hard to hear the banter over the background noises and music sometimes, and the banter is what makes it so good.
yeah or get better sound
Not so much banter as talking at him
For sure
@@Esrom_music Horrible attempt at banter from botez really. You don't want subtitles unless for cringe factor
I would love to see Hikaru disguised as an old man playing against them.
@Louis Williams can you send me the link of that video?
@@indranujdatta9774 th-cam.com/video/v_PLldhwDL8/w-d-xo.html
But, is Hikaru an old man?
i just hope this isn't the end of the chess hustler arc cause alex needs redemption
Yes! With a better microphone
She's too weak though.
The audio was really bad omg
@@hopesandoval6829 I mean she’s pretty good. I think she could do it
She tried multiple times and lost all 🤷♂️
One thing I like about Paul is that he's cool with his quick moves which gives pressure on any opponent, chess is about tricky play 🤗
Sneaky sneaky tricky tricky. Don't mind this piece waaaayyyy over here who's one long move away from wrecking your hopes and dreams
You know it’s street chess when both sides have different shades of white and blue and black pieces 😂
and the board is made of paper
@@speechless1883 sometimes, it is drawn on the floor.
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@@rhainsonungria5264 Or even drawn right on the stone table
We use stone sometimes and that's get me every time
“You don’t look impressed”
To be fair I’ve never seen an impressed russian
Masters of understatement.
😆
They give nothing
Ну да, мы такие....
We are not emotional creatures
Alex: you’re very strong. Russian Paul’s face: me? I never play this game
😂
Life is good for imbeciles
Lol
A great display of humility when you the video where you're not victorious.
Don't worry, you'll beat him at the Moscow Invitational
I'll invest in this comment 🤔
And then they'll give a standing ovation and he'll hug you lmao
No she gets defeated again Russian paul is op
you know that's not his belly that's armor protecting us from his abs
No that’s where he keeps his chess engine.
@@colinbrash lol
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really like how the other 2 hustlers that lost watching the battle too XD
1 isn't watching the game he watching something else 🤣😂
@@maxsmith8474 Sun Tzu once said one must study their opponent
"Badabing Badaboom" - Sun Tzu
Hey great channel but you should put captions for your voices so we can hear ur talk back and fourth that would make it super awesome
Well, if he is known as "Russian" Paul that explains why she couldn't beat him.
Russia bullies Romania is a tale as old as… well Russia and Romania
@Peterson Peterson but she is WFM tho, that’s a legit national Master title.
@Peterson Peterson I guess you're the King of England then :D
@Peterson Peterson all hail to the king then, cuz she's ranked woman fide master, your majesty.
@Peterson Peterson wow, such a mysoginist. She could beat your ass at chess 1000 times on 1000 games, that's for sure.
"Russian Paul" continues to show class after all these years.
i would love to be as calm and focused like the guy, even after winning no excitement just casual.
I mean dude plays for like 30 years every day for 10 hours,ofc he doesn't give a damn about win. He prolly had his fair share of playing against grandmasters also.
I would just shut up so i wont give spoiler to the person watching and ruin their mood thinking who won.
@@ProFac992 You see the other two of his hustler buddies they lost to her, and don't forget the triggering trash talks that happened with them. So the win here does matter. And he is not any GM. Not trained. And does not have that much experience as Alex has playing with GM's. because on streets you wont find GM's roaming and playing, just immature chess players. So with all that put together defeating her is definitely a ft. and keeping calm and not letting emotion take over is an attitude to be learned.
The guy simply outsmarted her.
Alex may analyze this one.
@@bruh-hd7tr maybe don’t look at the comments before watching
Just think, he probably plays chess more than 8 hours a day everyday and is good enough to beat a master and just plays randoms on the streets all day. Dude might not remember the last time he lost.
I used to hangout in most of the top spots for chess players in New York and I've seen Russian Paul many times.He's one of the strongest chess hustlers I've ever seen.
Can you play for fun there or is it literally a hustle and you have to bet or get hustle to play them?
I looked up the evaluation for this game move by move and at his first check she was at a -1 advantage, after a few moves he was +3 in advantage, but then at 8:05 the Rc3 move actually lost almost all of his advantage(+0.8) because she could have taken the pawn and he wouldn't have been able to attack with his pawn since it was pinned between the bottom rook and his king. But she moved her king so quickly after his rook move that she didn't see it and then his advantage went to +4.2
Her position got progressively worse and then the 8:30 move(Ng6) put him way ahead at a +7.2 and then of course her rook blunder at the end.
It's really interesting to see that 2 highly skilled players still don't make the "perfect" move almost every time and that they are still prone to making mistakes even when they're in good position
That's what we LOVE about chess
When she did that last mistake, I was looking at the vulnerability of his king. She had a safe check on him with her knight which would have forced his move and she could have realistically taken piece(s) and the advantage. She seemed to interested in her rook instead. Rewind to @8:30. I saw that in real time too, not pausing or re-watching it. Granted, I might have lost before I made it that far.
I don't even speak your language but I know one thing. Pressure is pressure in any game. I'm a pool player and this is similar to the way one pocket goes with such a balance of offense and defense.
Well, it was a 5 minute game, of course they can't find the strongest computer moves under these time conditions.
Am I the only one who feels she delibertately let herself loose at circa 2/3rd of the game and onwards
Definitely appreciate you posting a loss as well. Not every game is going to be a win - even at the Master level. I still have trouble accepting it despite being on a 10 game losing streak with a regular opponent of mine.
Except that guy, he had a higher rating than her tho
What is so special about showing a loss idiots? As if she doesn't lose at all! She get her ass smacked a lot
@UCso7iIBtBvs9_2RyIH5jV3A nothing for a troll like you
It's ironic that this guy calls people who play a complex game like this idiots.
@@sakuragi_hanamichi3263 well its a good PR move to show a loss, it makes her look "humble" this is all about politics and bs like that. she cant fully say shes a loser, she has to make it seem like she just made a mistake and thats life. however she got outplayed and will never be able to admit that. he outplayed her on the time clock, outplayed by baiting her to take pieces, just outplayed. she didnt even have the courage to play it out once she realized how bad she was losing.
He turned defense mode into attack very quickly.
Yeah he's pretty vicious, known to make a mile out of an inch if you let him.
@@soakedbearrd She blew it -- 8:05 easy tactic seeing how she moved her rook to b7 -- Rd1-RxP(c) weird she missed it. and e5 blunder pretty much..
I think at 5:50 she blew it, he was eyeing the left side of the board for a good 15 seconds before that and moving the pawn up gave him a good fork with the knight; I think she just overlooked it or forgot about it.
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@@George85677 yeah 5:50 once the knight got in the pawns became very vulnerable.
e4 surprised me. Bxf4 then surprised me even more. Even though I didn't see a clear plan forward, with no options for a Botez gambit I figured a black win was inevitable. I underestimated the Russian winter.
They always underestimate the Russian winter. And it is undefeated.
"You've got to stop playing the French Alex" - Magnus Carlsen
Why did he say that?
@@attentioncestpaslegal7847 Because you have to stop playing the french
French is not a great opening. Its ok but in the highest level cant be your main weapon.
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She was completely winning out of the opening, but she messed up big time...
Appreciate your showing a game that you lost! Nice play by the both of you!
She lost hundreds of games against the hustlers but hide all those moments hahaha another day she lost 500 bucks exactly in this place.
@@LordSevla she can afford it
@@LordSevla :0
What might be her rating?
@@adilsonqueiroz8391 2,300ish.... IMO
Paul’s physical physical gestures tells me he has seen it all. He can beat a master player without sleeping for 3 nights. U young lady have class and smarts.
That`s part of her srrength
@@Dave.Mustaine.Is.Genius ☹️
This was a great and fun match to watch. I wish you posted more of these kinds of videos, and fewer fun social ones, since this was so instructive.
Respect for posting this. You dont lose you just learn.
@Eiter Resh Paul since she resigned
@Eiter Resh Russian Paul, she made a blunder, In the hurry she lost her rook to the long left bishop, And she resigned.
So true
These chess hustlers have the greatest vibes
*Cough cough clears throat*
Yes
botez sounds like an npc while the other guys is just trying to pass the level
😂😂😂
Lmaoo it’s the trashtalk definitely
What is an npc?
@@HoldenNY22 non playable character
If I could keep up with how fast they move and how they set up Mate.. I'd watch more of these more often.. They are TOO good :)
He was playing pretty fast. You could even say he was Russian his moves.
ayyyyyyy
I’m queefing so loud
Whomp, whomp 😀
Good one
You could, but then you would just sound amateurish. Wouldn’t want that to happen.
Haha I just binged all of these and the only thing I know about is chess is that I have a cool glass set in my room 😛 Great content! 🔥
Same thing was going through my mind as I binge watch all of them 😆
Hello Dr. Mike
Ok
How healthy is playing chess, Dr? 🤔
Dr Mike watches Botez?
I like how he was always "meh. I guess I'll move that one"
Such intelligent minds in unassuming men
This is essentially the most Russian attitude. Haha
I think that's some kind of requirement for Russians. Overall body shrug.
Russian Paul plays the game straight. No bluster, no banter. The young lady fought with spirit.
This was the hussle the whole time. Get her to play The Russian and up the ante.
*ante
@@Aliens-Are-Our-Friends2027 cheers
@@Aliens-Are-Our-Friends2027 s'Freyretxza
xx'😑😑.
Uhhh.. The last time I checked, that's what "hustling" is. 🤦♂️🤦🏼♂️🤦🏿♂️ You lose/dump the first couple of games to give the opponent confidence, then win a game saying that it was "luck," then finish it off with a large wager..
@@Hmongboi228 Way to confirm that everyone is indeed on the same page but somehow manage to be a bit of a dick about it lol
I have played Paul. He's a real talent and fun to talk with.
he didnt say a word here
@@jessewrecks If you spend the day playing chess with him he eventually opens up.
"Your teacher told you? Yeah" Alex was so confident then
Little did she know his teacher's name was Spasski. ;)
Actually she complemented his "teacher" and said "I would say that's Good advice".
I'm not a chess player, but know the basics, watched a good amount of chess videos... And to me this video have so much entertainment in it... It was a real showdown...
Congrats
Nobody:
Russian Paul at every move: 👀.. 🤷♂️ ..🤨 ..♟️🤏..😐
LMAO
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Always love seeing a good Union Square Park hustler video. My hometown.
Same
@@Someone-nt8wz New York?
@@thinkbeforeyoureact2988 I live in Taiwan
Probably Albany NY😏
Can you tell me What Is hustler?
THIS is Entertaining!!
What's up checkmark
Wait, Chris Ramsay here!? TH-cam is such a small world :D
Your magic is entertaining 😅😁👍
We need a youtuber chess event
@@1.4142 pogchamps bruh
Botez had a great position here. But you can tell that she lost the plot when she started to eat up time on the clock. As for Russian Paul, he played like a typical stronger player - coming out of the opening worse, arguably technically lost, and then just overpowers through counter play when the weaker player starts getting nervous.
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Damn Russian Paul would make a KILLING streaming on Twitch.
He's so handsome
@@tgrimshaw I think Russian Paul is out of the killing game these days.
So nice of her to give this man words of wisdom. In the end, he didnt care and defeated her. Like a true russian.
:-D :-D :-D
And an hour later she kicked his Russian ass
@@nomadicfenceman509 An hour later she couldnt stand losing her own game so like a teenage with a grudge she challenged him again. He won this and thats all we need to know.
@@MusikCabaret Like a teenager with a grudge? Are you only suppose to play someone once and that's it? No. Most people will play multiple times especially if someone is a challenge. That's how you get better, idiot.
‘True’ Russians live their lives in a misogynist, homophobic, anti-Semitic dictatorship ruled by a corrupt oligarchy. Paul’s lucky to be where he is. Whether he’s winning or losing :)
You can never beat the final boss on the first try.
Definitely intense!!!..thank you so much^_^..I learnt a lot from this game...kf2 on the 20th move would have been a great line to play♥️
Love this channel! I used to eat chess pieces !
Shoenice is here?
chess snaids
get lost
The lord has spoken
The amount of cringe I got by this comment....
Botez: talking strategy and theory. Paul: Raises eyebrow furiously.
@@A51838 For real. And what eyebrows?
@@andressoto739 he did raise his eyebrows alot tho
yeah well her "strategy and theory" wasn't enough on this day
He should have won within the first minute they started playing. she makes so many mistakes.
He defended his hood!
our alex had him early, but lacked bloodlust for the immediate full court press. meanwhile he was patient and relentlessly focused.
OMG I played against this guy and I lost twice! Didn't know he was the best out there!
It’s a lot easier to miss pieces when playing IRL and with little time. Since there is no overhead view.
Yeah playing chess with a board and pieces is stupid and too hard, don't know what they would have done before computers.
I lost all chess respect for her when she did.
@@yzfool6639 Ah yes, I forgot that every single master-level chess player never misses pieces.
Oh wait
It’s interesting how he moves his pieces, like an actual attack, rather than just moving.
Yeah, I see backgammon masters\hustlers do that too.
It's a psychological attack. It stirs an emotion in the opponent and increases their chance of poor play if they aren't used to it. It makes you want to strike back rather than playing the position, and encourages needless trades.
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I played this guy a couple years ago when I visited! It was right before Covid. He told me about how terrible communism is and told me I was a bad chess player and all my moves were random which they were. I've got a little better since then I'd love to come back and play him
I'm diggin' the psychological play. The Union Square Hustlers don't give anything away... they don't even shed the game face when they're watching others play. Alex's nuanced play is used to great advantage.
Entertaining... thank you for sharing!
This is how nations should settle their differences. Forget wars send your most gifted chess teams.
Berlin Olympics 1936
Stfu
Found the Russian.
You obviously know nothing about the "cold war" lol
@@claireeden8069 Bobby Fischer vs Boris Spassky
finally showing the reality of 90% of your games. honestly enjoy watching loss games more than wins, makes the wins feel like you've improved even if in such a short time
8:36 i'm a beginner but this was obviously a terrible idea right? she moved right into the line of fire of that bishop that had been there for awhile. AND THEN he doesn't kill it right away!? so did he also mess up terribly that turn? did he not see it either for a turn?
explain
google 'onlien chess engine' & plug the board in :0
The dude played in a way that he never wasted time, every move simple but multi practical and with an effect of a cut from a sword.
Alexandra had solid position advantage from openning till late middle game and she missed little tactic to keep her center intact 1..Ke6 2. Ng7+ Kf7 3. Nf5 or Nh5 then h5 or Rg8 respectively, and the game continues, dunno, correct me if you find other line!
It makes me feel better now that I know even masters miss things once in a while. But it’s probably rare.
6:01 e5 lost her the game!
She actually came back a bit later on and had better chances but this was where it started to go wrong.
what should've she played i'm too dumb to think of any good move there.
I think when she moved her king to the 7th rank, it should have gone to f7 instead of e7. My primary thought was to keep the king off of a square that the bishop can check later on but it was the knight that ended up doing the checking lol
@@avi9974 I was literally thinking push the b-pawn to b4 at this moment to start breaking up the king’s defense, but Im nowhere near as good as these players and I haven’t actually analyzed that. In the end, probably would have been no worse than the move she chose 😂
Yep.
I feel like it's a tough spot for her. she can't push a pawn on the queenside without white just closing the position in front of the king and shutting down her play there. and she is understandably reluctant to push pawns on the kingside because it makes her king vulnerable, even though that's where she has the pawn majority. I think in situations like this it's best to shuffle pieces, not spend a ton of time thinking, try to maybe get one of the rooks off the back rank so they can double more easily in future. I think a gm would actually reroute the knight. it looks cool in such a central square but it's dominated by the black bishop. I can't think where to send it to though. spending 60 seconds then pushing a pawn in front of her king is the worst of all worlds because you can't unpush the pawn.
Thank you to whoever takes the time to create the virtual board
WAY TO DO NYC PROUD PAUL! Gonna drop that man off a brand new set this week. A legend like him needs to be playing with some new pieces.
@@RuneboundTCG I think so, it sort of just adds to the atmosphere. Maybe they even have sentimental value, or something?
That would be hella nice of you, you gonna post his reaction?
@@RuneboundTCG 100%. They have the money to buy something nicer- but seeing immaculate pieces and boards would make people more intimidates and less likely to hustle their moneys away and fall into the trap.
@Noel Avila luna got him a few likes from strangers on the Internet though 😂
I'm doing it Friday, I have the special Blue and Yellow pieces in my apartment. Paul is very particular and will not play on any other set. I also will not be posting a "reaction video", I'm doing it for his benefit I don't care if any of you see it.
Both sides played well, full of ideas. Crazy how well they played in time-pressure.
Alex is like in a videogame where she beat the two minibosses and now she unlocked the main boss
He's an optional boss in a hidden area that she unlocked
yeah, the minibosses watch in the background, folding up their boards, as the big boss goes for the win
Botez.. this is completely unfair!!! YOU ARE GORGEOUS!! How can he possibly concentrate??!!
I haven't played chess since high school and that was 15 years ago. I stumbled upon these videos and weirdly can't get enough. Time to break out the old chess board.
If you enjoy watching chess, there's plenty of great chess content being created these days. Lots of live chess on twitch and youtube content from people like Hikaru, GothamChess, and Eric Rosen, just to name a few.
I see the previous victims on the sidelines, and I admire the grace of all the players.
So humble of Alex to post a game she lost
Also, how good was this guy, he's probably a Master himself
@Queen Elsa???...
The guys has USCF rating of 1900
She probably lost all her games, so that's why she posted this one
Totally agree.
@@godofredovasconcelos5690 I’ve seen three of this “chess hustler” series and this is the first one of those she lost.
Russian Paul is a freaking LEGEND
Paul looks like someone from medieval times that chopped heads for a living wage.
"for a living wage" are you a native English speaker?
Reminds me of Ilyn Payne from Game of Thrones.
@@HarshaVardhan-xx6ii ?
Looks like a Witcher 3 NPC.
What was that job called
Very interesting unique insight to a world that is otherwise not easily accessible to the public. I play regular chess but speed chess has a fascination all of its own. You did great under pressure. Can't wait to see more videos.
I like how at this point all the other hustlers are just watching you lul