7 Chess Memes From Squid Game

The Netflix sensation Squid Game has been sweeping the world. It's currently the #1 Netflix show in the United States and the Chess.com staff has more than a few fans. You may be asking yourself, "What does Squid Game have to do with chess?"

The answer is simple: MEMES! 

Chess.com's Social Media team put these great Squid Game-themed chess memes together for your amusement. Enjoy!

1. Can you imagine having to play GM Hikaru Nakamura in a world where you wouldn't even gain rating points?

2. The eternal and constant struggle... to calculate or not to calculate?

3. This one needs no explanation...

4. Lolz. 'nuff said.

5. Why is en passant so hard?

6. This is the only meme that can't be understood without watching the show—so go watch it, or ask a friend!

7. This goes out to all the Chess.com members who have puzzle ratings significantly higher than their other ratings (so virtually all of us).

Which was your favorite Squid Game chess meme? Did you enjoy the show? Let us know in the comments below!