Chess.com cofounder says it took a pinch of delusion to bring the traditional game online—and it’s a 'requirement for every successful entrepreneur'
- Posted on December 14, 2025
- By Fortune
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Chess.com cofounder says it took a pinch of delusion to bring the traditional game online—and it’s a 'requirement for every successful entrepreneur'
Chess.com cofounder Danny Rensch says that “necessity breeds genius.” An onslaught of life crises and a dash of self-delusion pushed him to create the platform beloved by 235 million users.
