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Daniel (Danny) Rensch

Chief Chess Officer, Chess.com

Danny Rensch is an International Master and the Chief Chess Officer at Chess.com. Achieving the title of National Master at 14, Danny has spent the last 25 years as a distinguished chess player, commentator, and teacher. Through his work at Chess.com, he has been a driving force in modernizing how chess is played, taught, and enjoyed in the digital era. Beyond chess, Danny is a successful entrepreneur and executive. Under his leadership, Chess.com has become the leading platform for playing and learning chess, boasting over 200 million users worldwide. Danny lives in Utah with his wife and four children.