The Netflix Effect: How Hikaru Nakamura Transformed Chess into a Spectator Sport
It was late 2019, and Hikaru Nakamura was staring down a crossroads. The five-time U.S. Chess Champion had just failed to qualify for the Candidates Tournament, the gateway to challenging for the world championship. At 32, he’d been chasing the ultimate title his entire life. The door had slammed shut once again. But instead of […]
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