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Chess is kept afloat by a couple of billionaires like Sinquefield, MBS and the guy who sponsors freestyle (Fisher random) chess.

Carlsen is bored by studying engine lines.

The popularity is boosted by YouTubers because chess is very suitable for somewhat higher class content.

I'm not sure we'd want that world for math. Positions will be cut just like archaeologist positions are cut now.

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