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Karjakin: Chess could become an elite sport without big expenses

MOSCOW, January 18 – RIA Novosti, Oleg Bogatov. Deputy world champion Sergey Karyakin said in an interview with RIA Novosti that chess can find its niche and become an elite sport that does not require large expenses.

Karjakin is the silver medalist of the 2016 World Championship match. It is ranked tenth in the January rankings of the International Chess Federation (FIDE).

“The world is changing now. Let’s say that in the Soviet Union chess, football and hockey were the leading sports, now chess competes with computer games, tablets and other gadgets that children often hang out with. Therefore, we must adapt to the realities in which we live. And chess to children. Chess can also be computerized, and it is very important to have as many chess applications as possible. This is already happening and this is the right way,” said Karjakin, answering the question about the place of chess in modern conditions.

The interlocutor of the agency noted that the commercialization of chess is relevant, but the sport has other attractive aspects.

“Chess has to fight for its place in the sun. Let’s face it, football, hockey and other sports are more glamorous and are already being promoted. But on the other hand, chess can find its niche as an intellectual sport. As an elite sport. A sport that doesn’t require big expenses anymore. we talk to you and we can set up a chessboard and play a game or two, and in that case we don’t need a football field, a goal and a ball. This is great and a big plus for chess,” stressed the expert.

“As for the commercialized approach, we can see positive moments in the example of the Chess Stars tournament held for the second time at Crocus. And you can see the creative approach, it stands out that the organizers have done a lot. The chess players are playing here not just for themselves, but for the audience. It’s also a new and unique approach. “Girls and boys can play on their own. Or watch the world’s leading chess players play. It’s really cool,” added Karjakin.

Read the full interview with Sergey Karyakin on Thursday at rsport.ria.ru.

Source: Ria

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