MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference Speaker | Danny Rensch

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Danny Rensch

International Chess Master, Chief Chess Officer, Chess.com

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Daniel (Danny) Rensch is an International Chess Master and Chief Chess Officer for Chess.com. After an accomplished scholastic chess playing career, Danny helped co-found Chess.com to lead their vision in the areas of content, media partnerships and professional chess events. Danny is himself a leading Chess Commentator/Broadcaster, while also overseeing the growth and management for Chess.com’s streaming and creator programs. Chess.com is the world’s leading platform for chess, with 150 million registered users, Chess.com aims to be the best chess website and app for playing and learning the chess.

Danny Rensch

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Beyond the Gambit: Chess’ Big Move

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Dark Arts: What the Sports World Can Learn From Chess - Panel Discussion and Chess Simul With GM Robert Hess

What happens in Chess will eventually happen in all sports

2020 Conference

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