Chess player extraordinaire, Qiyu Zhou, known online as "akaNemsko" holds the titles of Woman Grandmaster (WGM) and FIDE Master (FM), she is also a prominent Twitch streamer and content creator. In this episode she discusses her path to becoming a Grandmaster as well as the rise of Chess' popularity during the Pandemic and how the impact of popular shows such as The Queen's Gambit has contributed to the growing Chess Mania. Nemo also shares her thoughts on the future of chess, including the potential for more mainstream coverage and the need for more variety in the chess world.

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