Like millions of others, Dr Michael Tam created his chess.com account amid the stresses of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Sydney GP had learned to play chess as a child, but had dropped off until 2021, when he was supervising a COVID-19 vaccination hub.
“I suppose I rediscovered my passion to play,” he said.
“There is something about the game itself: you’re challenging yourself against the human mind.
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