How Chess Saved Danny Rensch’s Life: From Cult Roots to Chess.com’s Success
Notes from James: I had no idea this conversation would go where it did. I thought we’d talk chess. Instead, we talked about life, trauma, manipulation, redemption… and how one of the world’s most popular games can be both a tormentor and a savior. Episode Description: In this raw and powerful episode, I sat down with Danny Rensch—International Master, Chief Chess Officer of Chess.com, and author of the upcoming memoir Dark Squares —to uncover a story that’s anything but a typical chess tale. Ra...
Jun 28, 2025•33 min•Ep. 1336