Harry Kane: World-Class Striker and Chess Enthusiast

Harry Kane, one of the world’s top strikers and England’s greatest-ever goalscorer, has revealed his love for chess in a recent interview with GQ Germany magazine. The 30-year-old, who plays for Bayern Munich, shared that he has been playing chess for a couple of years now and has reached a rating of around 1200 on Chess.com.

In the interview, Kane mentioned that he uses chess as a way to switch off and relax, as the game requires focus and mental agility. He also shared that he has been playing against some of his teammates at Bayern, including Joshua Kimmich and Kingsley Coman, who he considers to be the best player among them.

Interestingly, Kane is not the only soccer player with a passion for chess. Players like Mohamed Salah, Christian Pulisic, and Trent Alexander-Arnold have also expressed their love for the game and have even played against world champion Magnus Carlsen in the past.

For chess fans cheering on their teams at UEFA’s Euro 2024 tournament, Harry Kane is a player they may come across on Chess.com, as he enjoys playing the game in his free time. So, if you’re looking for a challenge on the chessboard, you might just find yourself facing off against one of the world’s top strikers.