Event Brief
Soccer Stars Boost Popularity of Chess
Filed: Mar 31, 2026 at 1:05 AM ET
Summary: High-profile soccer players like Haaland and Salah are driving a chess boom among younger fans.
WHO: Erling Haaland, Mohamed Salah
WHAT: Promoting chess among younger generations
WHEN: Mar 30, 2026 at 10:47 PM ET
WHERE: UK
WHY: Soccer players' fascination with chess is attracting new fans.
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