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Hustling in chess is pretty much the same as any hustle whereby some form of money is involved between chess players and usually finds itself going in the direction of the chess hustler who has drawn someone in and beaten them in a game of chess, usually to their rules with a fair amount of distraction and, or cheating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chess hustling is playing chess for money and either using a concealed amount of expertise, or less honest tactics to win games against opponents. Chess hustlers will challenge for money and can often be highly skilled at the game<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A chess hustler may not be as highly rated on the chessboard as expected. Generally, a chess hustler will gain victories by unobserved cheating<\/a>, distraction techniques, or focusing ability on specific traps that less practiced players will fall for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many chess hustlers, however, are very skilled and whilst may not have an official rating, will be able to beat very good players. In Moscow, some unrated hustlers are known for beating GMs in blitz games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Chess Hustlers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are various types of chess hustlers and hustling to be found on many different places and situations. Just be careful of coming across Magnus Carlsen<\/a> in disguise, that would be the ultimate chess master hustle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Distraction Hustling<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When a player uses distraction when hustling in across chess boards it is usually done in a way that will make their opponent not notice a move or pay attention to something else that is happening on the board which could include an illegal move or removal of a pawn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This can be anything from dropping an object, unnecessary conversation, music playing nearby or a sidekick intervening in proceedings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This particular type of distraction often leads to one of two things; either it leaves the other player too distracted by what has happened so they don’t take part in chess properly leaving them open to being beat at their own game or it makes them unsettled enough to start questioning themselves about how well they are doing in the match which ultimately distracts them until checkmate hits home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Trash Talking Hustling<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Trash-talking hustlers can be the most fun to watch, but not the most fun to play in the street chess community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A trash-talking hustler in chess will talk to you to distract<\/a> you from your game as much as possible. They will make statements, ask questions and just generally try to put you off your game, whilst also trying to mask moves they are making themselves by raising their voices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Look out for trash talkers who will also engage with a stooge of their own who may be nearby. they may feign an argument to distracts you when even more serious tactics like trying to remove your pieces<\/a> without you noticing can occur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If possible, try to identify and avoid trash talkers if drawn into money games of speed chess.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Perceived Weakness Hustling<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Perceived weakness hustling in chess is when you play a game, or two against opponents on the chess tables and attempt to come across as not a very good player, losing to a silly mistake or winning a game because of a mistake of an opponent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here is a scenario of a perceived weakness scenario.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using a busy chess area in a major park, the chess hustler will have two stooges against whom he will play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the first game, both players will play a good game with few mistakes, but the hustler will play at a much slower pace than the stooge opponent who will eventually win on time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The reason for this game is to catch the attention of a good chess player who is observing the various tables and looking for a game. He will note that the hustler played slowly, and may identify that as an opportunity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step forward hustlers opponent number two. On this occasion, the stooge will be a young player and both will play at the same pace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The young player will have been given an opportunity to win the game at least once which he will miss, and then make a game-losing blunder<\/a>, all of which will be witnessed by potential hustle victims who will now be convinced the hustler is not a good player.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The way these games have played out, shows the hustler losing the first game because he couldn’t manage time, and the second through luck and the inability of his opponent to spot the winning move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now it is time for the hustler to accept another challenge, and play his best chess to defeat the opponent and take the money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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