"I like playing and I play a lot of chess," Olise says, via @iMiaSanMia. "That's why it was a great idea [to have him photographed with his chess board on the cover] that made me really happy. It shows a facet of myself that people outside don't really know, I like that. Football completely dominates my life but chess helps me focus on something else at times."
"Yes, for example Kingsley Coman. We play online a lot. But to be honest I don't really stand a chance against him, he's just too good. My chances are better against Joshua Kimmich [laughs]."
"My mum taught me and showed me the basics. When I got older I was interested more in depth and kept improving myself. I like thinking about my moves, to be aware of what consequences my next move could have. Those are moments where my mind is free from everything else, even from football. That's good for me every now and then."
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