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Why are sportspeople obsessed with chess?

By Max Chesterton•BBC News

BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team look at why sportspeople like Erling Haaland, Victor Wembanyama and Eberechi Eze are all chess superfans.

While physicality, technique and endurance are key components for any top-level sportsperson, the ability to think, adapt and outwit opponents is equally important. Former Barcelona manager Quique S…