The Swedish Chess Federation has previously stated that the corona pandemic has led to an increased interest in playing chess online, with the result that many more have chosen to register on various gaming sites.
In recent weeks, the chess world has come into focus due to the TV series The Queens Gambit, which has been praised by critics and has become a big snack.
Player and chess influencer Anna Cramling, who streams her chess games via the gaming platform Twitch, says that she notices that many new curious people come to her games:
- There are very many who come into my channel and say, "I watched The Queens Gambit, now I'm here," she says.
Hear Anna Cramling tell more in the clip.