putin, richard engel takes a look at the psychology putin uses against those he goes up against from the people who try to take him on. >> reporter: for president trump, putin may be a way to thumb his nose at critics to show he is not scared of the multiple investigations into his inner circle's ties to the kremlin. but for russians who have tried to stand up to putin, trump is being played and has been from the start. >> he's definitely playing into his hands. >> gary is a putin critic and iconic russian chess grand master. he says no strategist but understands power. >> by definition, i believe i have to defend the integrity of my game. i would rather say he is a poker player. he is a gambler. >> a gambler who keys in on his point's weaknesses. putin has gone out of his way to