Chess payouts?

[Wayne68]

I have often wondered why the game of chess never took off in terms of cash prizes? Lets face it it takes years for them to learn the game and the strategies to become successfull on the international arena, but I have never heard of any great prize money being awarded to the best of the best in tournements?

[Cain]

I have never known of big cash prizes, rather the sites tend to have comps between each other with only bragging rights at the end. A lot of sites do let you play chess against others or computer but I think that unless you have side bets then forget about making much.

[Snake Eyes]

Prize money is certainly nothing compared to other sports/ games. We only put money into the pot to make it interesting when we have small tournaments between friends.