 There are ways that a player can maximize the chances of pulling off a swindle, including being objective, playing actively and exploiting .Although swindles can be effected in many different ways, themes such as stalemate, perpetual check, and surprise mating attacks are often seen.The ability to swindle one's way out of a lost position is a useful skill for any chess player and according to Graham Burgess is "a major facet of practical chess".