Chess has seen a resurgence in the US since the COVID-19 pandemic (Credit: Rawpixel.com/ CCO/ Public Domain)

In case you missed it, October 14, 2023, was National Chess Day. The board game was once considered the realm of the so-called "intelligent" or "nerdy" community. However, over the past few years, chess has become a "cool" sport that can be played by people of all ages and skill levels.