This is the weirdest thing.  I never thought I would watch live chess on YouTube, but that's what I have been doing for the last few days.  I've been watching guys staring at a chess board, taking up to 20 minutes between moves, while commentators talk about the implications of various possible moves.  For most normal people, it would be like watching paint dry, but if you love chess, it can be quite compelling. 

Every few years, the 8 top chess Grandmasters play in a tournament called "The Candidates Tournament" to determine who will face the world champion in a world championship match.  Every player plays every other player twice, so there are 14 rounds.  The tournament is happening right now, and after 13 rounds, a 17 year old kid from India is leading the tournament.  India is a country that loves chess, so they have their own YouTube channel covering the tournament, and they are going nuts about these games. 

I don't expect any of you guys to understand my excitement about this event, but there it is. 

Gukesh is the king (youtube.com)


Edit:  He won the tournament and will play for the world title.

---