Mohamed Salah has revealed an unexpected hobby away from the football pitch, with chess becoming a regular part of his daily routine. According to a report from Turkey, the Trabzonspor winger has developed a serious passion for the strategic board game.Turkish outlet 61saat reported on Sunday that the Egyptian spends much of his spare time playing chess, making it an almost daily habit. He reportedly plays online through a platform operated by a Turkish chess community, where he currently holds a rating of 1,400 points.Mohamed Salah is not just an elite football player, but he can also play chess ♟️👑 https://t.co/2vi3lQkmDb— Salah Updates (@SalahUpdates) October 17, 2026 Salah openly admitted just how much the game means to him, telling the website: "My obsession with chess has reached the point of madness. I play it almost every day, and I love playing this game a great deal."His performances on the pitch have been equally impressive. Since arriving on a free transfer last summer, the winger has registered eight goals and four assists in 10 appearances, contributing directly to 12 goals, according to the same report.Those numbers have made Salah one of Trabzonspor's most influential attacking players ahead of their highly anticipated showdown with Besiktas. His contribution could prove crucial as the Turkish side look to close the gap on the teams above them.##EDITORS_CHOICE##Trabzonspor currently occupy fifth place in the standings with 13 points, just two behind fourth-placed Besiktas. Galatasaray lead the table on 19 points, with Amed Sportif second on 17 and Fenerbahce sitting third with 16.With his love for chess revealing another side to his personality and his performances continuing to deliver on the pitch, Salah has plenty of reasons to feel confident heading into one of Trabzonspor's biggest fixtures of the season.18.30: (5.70) Nott.Forest (3.80) Arsenal (1.63)
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