# Nothing to merge the online and offline chess worlds

Around the world, community chess spaces offer areas for players to meet and play. During the COVID-19 pandemic, outdoor games have become even more popular. Telegraph Avenue in Berkeley, California, for instance, has seen a revival of live chess matches.

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Yet not everyone can or prefers to meet in person to play. A solution like the metaverse can enable online-offline interactions between chess friends.

