Chapter 6 examines an alternative strategy for increasing the chances of winning in contests, namely sabotage. The chapter provides examples of sabotage in various contexts such as the Luddite movement, the workplace, and political campaigns. It delves into the rational motives for sabotage and studies the determinants of such actions and the individuals or groups that are more likely to be targeted. Contests highly responsive to efforts may create a significant incentive for sabotage, leading to a trade-off between meritocracy and sabotage.