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How many chess players are in the world?
Did you know? About 70\% of the adult population (US, UK, Germany, Russia, India) has played chess at some point in their lives, 605 million adults play chess regularly. Mathematically there are more possible games of chess than there are atoms in the Observable Universe.
How many chess experts are there in the world?
Currently, there are 1774 GMs, and in total 19420 masters (GM, IM, NM, FM, CM) in the world.
Is Professional Chess still popular?
Worldwide, chess claims about 600 million fans, which makes it one of the most popular games or sports. In recent times America has placed three players in the world’s top 10, including Caruana, currently No. 2. It turns out that chess is oddly well-suited for a high-tech world.
Is chess popular in Russia?
Chess has long been popular in Russia—Czar Ivan IV is thought to have died while playing a match in 1584. After the Bolsheviks took power in 1917, it became a national pastime. Chess was a natural fit for the Soviet Union. For one thing, many of its thinkers and leaders were avid chess players.
In what country is chess most popular?
Countries where chess are most popular?
| rank | country | population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iceland | 325010 |
| 2 | Monaco | 36136 |
| 3 | Andorra | 76246 |
| 4 | Armenia | 3024100 |
Why chess is not popular?
Also, it doesn’t involve any physical activity but long sitting hours with good amount of pressure on your mind. Hence obviously the reason not very people are fond of this extra-ordinary game, thus non-popular. Because chess is just not a game, it’s a test.
Why chess is famous in Russia?
Archaeological finds in Novgorod confirm that chess came to Russia from the Middle East, not during the Mongol invasion of the Rus’. The names of chess pieces have Persian and Arabian roots. Unique chess pieces made by Novgorod masters in the 14th century make unique finds. Most Russian rulers were fond of chess.