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Apr 2024
33m 54s

How The Team Behind Chess.com Turned A $...

Joe Pompliano
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Today’s podcast is with Erik Allebest, the co-founder and CEO of Chess.com. We discuss the growth of chess, how much the world’s best players make, the future of chess as a spectator sport, the qualities that set the best chess players apart, chess in virtual reality, building community, and more. Enjoy!

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