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Chess

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The Evolution and Popularity of Chess

This chapter examines the remarkable increase in female participation and achievement in professional chess, emphasizing the awarding of over 40 Grand Master titles to women. It also reflects on the transformative impact of technology on the game, highlighted by historic matches against AI, and the recent surge in chess's popularity among youth, fueled by cultural phenomena like The Queen's Gambit.

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