Sara EI Barbry- From chess player to digital earner
A game limited to quite corners and sharp focus turned out to be a full-fledged career for a woman in UK. Barbry earns $1,700 monthly from streaming chess to her 75 thousand followers, her content involves playing online, teaching, an doing unique challenges like blindfold chess.
She not only generated an earning source for herself but also created a space for users to explore and learn different patterns in chess. It also reflects how digital presence redefines opportunities for women in male dominated roles.
The shift in opportunities demonstrates that a classical game like chess is no longer limited to quite rooms but is now shared, streamed and experience by audiences globally. A game which was once considered solitary and serious pursuit is now becoming more engaging, interactive and inclusive.
This transformation is not just about technology but also about more opportunities being available for an individual. Digital platforms open doors for a person to showcase their creative abilities, skills and connect with niche audiences.