Joe Burrow discusses chess passion and new design project
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 11:36 AM
Last updated Oct 21, 2026
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow shares his passion for chess in a recent interview. He recounts starting to play in elementary school and how he deepened his knowledge during the COVID pandemic. Burrow also designed a chess set in collaboration with Chrome, inspired by crystals in his home. He sees similarities between chess strategies and football but is uncertain if playing chess has improved his performance on the field.
- •Burrow began playing chess during elementary school indoor recess.
- •He became more serious about chess during the COVID pandemic.
- •His new chess set design reflects personal inspiration from crystals.
- •Burrow links chess strategies to his football playing style.
- •The chess collaboration involves a partnership with Chrome.
- 11:36 AMYahoo Sports — Q&A: Joe Burrow on his passion for chess and designing his own set
"Bengals superstar QB Joe Burrow uses his downtime to play chess, and now he's designed his own set.
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