Chess and Celebrities

In this day and age (as has been the case throughout history) celebrities have enjoyed the game of chess. When it comes to chess celebrities, there are come contemporary luminaries that truly enjoy the game of chess.Through this article, a look at some of the current celebrities who enjoy chess is presented. A reader might be surprised by who amongst the A List enjoys a good game of chess with some degree of regularity.

Madonna
The singer and actress Madonna actually can be seen playing chess in a couple of her music videos. What most people do now know is that Madonna and her husband, British director Guy Ritchie, are regular chess players.In fact, Madonna is so incredibly serious about the game of chess (as is her husband) that she and Ritchie actually have taken chess lessons from Scottish chess champion Alan Norris. In fact, many observers and social commentators actually credit Madonna with making chess cool … again.

Arnold Schwarzenegger
Actor and current Governor of California Arnold Schwarzenegger is a big chess fan. He regularly plays a game of chess with fellow body building buddy Franco Columbo. The two buff players have been hard at the game for years. When it comes to chess and celebrities, the Governor is at the top of the list.In fact, the Governor is such a fan of the game that there actually is an official Arnold Schwarzenegger chessboard made of lead weighted rosewood and hard rock maple. An autographed version of the chessboard sells for almost $600.

Bono
U2 front man and international humanitarian Bono has long been a fan of the game of chess. Indeed, according to Bono when he was twelve years old he studied the chess grandmasters. He tells fans and friends that he has been hooked on the game ever since. In considering chess celebrities, Bono has been one of the longet-playing members of the chess and celebrities set.

Will Smith
Will Smith, the actor and rapper, is nothing less than a chess fanatic when it comes to chess celebrities. In fact, he is so serious about the game that he was even asked to write the forward to a recent book on chess success. Indeed, Smith is so tremendously hooked on the game of chess that on Valentine’s Day one year his wife, actress Jada Pinkett Smith, gave to Smith private chess lessons from a pro. Truly, when it comes to chess and celebrities, to chess celebrities, the Smiths and their devotion to the game is unparalleled.

Sting
Musician and singer Sting is a grand fan of the game of chess. He has even taken on chess pros for a match here and there. In 2000, Sting played a match for charity with internationally renowned chess champion Garry Kasparov. Sting, alas, lost … but the experience did not dim his interested or participation in the game. He continues to be one of the most engaged chess celebrities in the celebrities and chess universe today.

Jude Law
Rising star Jude Law, who is gaining credits in Hollywood, has long been a player of chess, a long time member of the celebrities and chess set. He has been an avid fan of the game of chess since he was a primary school student and continues to play frequently to this very day. He oftentimes will play a game of chess when talking a break during the shooting of a film.