{
  "id": 15879881,
  "title": "Q&A: Joe Burrow on his passion for chess and designing his own set",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/q-a-joe-burrow-on-his-passion-for-chess-and-designing-his-own-set",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-21T11:36:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/q-joe-burrow-passion-chess-113645222.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Joe Burrow, the talented quarterback for the Cincinnati Bengals, is also a passionate chess player. Burrow, who was drafted No. 1 overall by the Bengals in 2020, has a National Championship, title game Offensive MVP, and Heisman Trophy to his name from his time at LSU. He helped the Bengals make the Super Bowl in 2021.\n\nBurrow shared his love for chess with For The Win, explaining how he got into the game during his elementary school years. He played a lot during indoor recess when it was raining outside, and he credits a friend for teaching him how to play. Burrow continues to play chess online during the season, as he has a 10-minute break between meetings.\n\nWhen asked about the impact of chess on his football game, Burrow mentioned that the mental strategies of both chess and football are similar. He said that predicting, analyzing an opponent's moves, and finding the right balance between defense and attack are crucial in both games. Burrow also expressed excitement about collaborating with Chrome to design his own chess set, stating that it was a unique opportunity that he was genuinely excited about.",
  "summary": "Bengals superstar QB Joe Burrow uses his downtime to play chess, and now he's designed his own set.",
  "key_points": [
    "Joe Burrow, Bengals' quarterback, is a passionate chess player.",
    "Burrow got into chess in elementary school, taught by a friend.",
    "Burrow excited about designing his own chess set with Chrome."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Burrow's pursuit of chess and a custom set design highlights how elite athletes leverage strategic mental games to refine the analytical skills required for high-level professional football.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}