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NFL players are turning to an unlikely hobby to improve their game: chess


Published on 2025-02-09 07:25:24 - CNN
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  • If you scrunch your eyes up just as an offensive line sets for a play, the outlines of the players look like chess pieces being moved around the board by some invisible hand. Some run in the straight lines followed by a rook,

The article from CNN discusses an innovative collaboration between the NFL and the United States Chess Federation (USCF) to launch a chess tournament aimed at promoting strategic thinking among football players and fans. This initiative, named the "NFL Chess Challenge," integrates chess with football culture, allowing participants to engage in chess matches themed around NFL teams. The event not only serves as a competitive platform but also aims to enhance cognitive skills, strategic planning, and sportsmanship. NFL players, including notable figures like Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers, have expressed interest or participated, highlighting the crossover appeal. The tournament includes various formats, from online matches to live events, and is designed to foster a community where strategy in both chess and football can be celebrated and developed.

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