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The Prestige Gap

Why Cubing Needs Grandmasters

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Matthew Mayernik
Mar 25, 2026
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How to Learn Chess Online—and Sharpen Your Game | WIRED

When people talk about the massive growth of chess over the last few years, they usually point to the internet or The Queen’s Gambit. But the real engine behind chess’s longevity is something much older: Prestige.

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