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Scott Hanselman January 10, 2024 36m

Beyond The Queen's Gambit with Chess.com's Danny Rensch

Summary

The main theme is the growth of chess.com, significantly boosted by the popularity of "The Queen's Gambit," leading to increased user engagement. This is contrasted with other successful limited series that didn't have the same community-building effect. The practical takeaway is that technology platforms can leverage cultural moments to foster and expand communities, with chess.com being a prime example of years of prior building paying off.

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