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		rcme on May 1, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Chess is booming among teens 1 is funny because a chess set and some books is way cheaper than a phone. The harder part is finding people to play.

humanizersequel on May 1, 2023 [–]

True, but a phone capable of running a chess app is essentially mandatory in the West, whereas a board + books is an extra purchase.

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