This chapter explores the increasing popularity and money flowing into chess as an online sport. It discusses the history of chess, the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic and 'Queen's Gambit' on its resurgence, and the role of online platforms like Twitch.
India’s teenage sensation, R Praggnanandhaa almost beat the top ranked Magnus Carlsen in the Chess World Cup Final last week. And we’re definitely rooting for him to win the crown the next time.
But we thought it might be interesting to explore how chess has transformed into an online sport and talk about the money flowing into the game. So that’s what we’ll do in today’s episode for 28th August 2023.
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