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Chess has been known to be one of the most popular games in the history of mankind. It is a favorite among indoor games among different nations of the world. We all know that currently we live in an age of technology and so massive dependence on it is natural. One such consequence of it is the live-streaming of games on platforms like Twitch.
Prospect of money
It is interesting to note that a lot can be made in this domain materially. There is an immense amount of scope to gain money by streaming and playing chess on Twitch. People can earn up to one grand dollar a year. It is natural that this figure is huge and can attract a large number of people. This trend is gaining a lot of popularity these days and in the coming days will garner more popularity too. Thus it is a truly intriguing prospect to consider and can make fortunes of many people simultaneously.
Popular players
Players like Alexandra Botez are making this game known worldwide. Previously chess was confined to a limited section of people. But now due to the easy availability of the internet, it is gathering fan-following worldwide. This trend is sure to increase in the coming days. Alexandra Botez and her siblings earn a lot from this platform.
According to her, many can imbibe her model to become rich in quite a little time. Not only that, there is the possibility of gaining pleasure too. Excelling in sports of whatever kind is great morale to our ego and thus this prospect should be considered with due diligence. One must feel inspired enough to participate in this.
Gender barriers
Women have always been marginalized in society. This is true for multiple aspects. Gender discrimination is rampant everywhere. Thus male to female grandmaster ratio is about 50:1 in the case of chess. It is naturally evident that chess is too full of gender discrimination. Women have to struggle a lot in any field. They have to give an immense amount of effort, much more than their male counterparts to succeed. The case is no different for chess.
However, the good news is that with platforms like Twitch, these kinds of barriers are becoming less problematic. More and more women are partaking in these games and it is truly a noteworthy scenario. Platforms like these force the barriers of gender to fall down and thus an equitable society is attained. Sports makes it possible even more and thus it is a lucrative aspect.
Inspiration and sports culture
One needs to be inspired to excel. The sports culture is now an even field in the domain of chess with platforms like Twitch. Anyone can now excel as much as they want based on their talent. The Netflix show “Queen’s Gambit” and its exponential popularity also contributes to the development of this culture and it is highly anticipated that the trend will even develop further.
Thus this article explored prospects of making money and breaking barriers of gender in chess. (Source:CNBC make it)
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