This video shows how chess went from a quiet hobby to a global sport and a growing business. A few years ago, selling tickets to a chess event made people angry — they thought chess should always be free. But things started to change.
The team behind big chess events wanted to make the game more exciting. They organized a World Championship in New York, turned an old fish market into a venue, and even built a secret bar. Suddenly, celebrities and business people came. Chess was becoming cool.
There were also legal fights about who owns the rights to show the games online. The team used the “hot news” rule — saying that if you pay to create an event, you should be allowed to control how it’s shared.
But the biggest change is not just in elite chess. Most people now play online or in local clubs. Just like running is not only about Olympic runners, chess is not only about world champions. It’s a huge space for playing, learning, coaching, streaming, and even fashion.
This video talks about how chess became more than just a game — it became a platform and a business. And if done right, it has a lot of opportunities for the future.
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