Will any strategy game ever beat chess in pure skill and popularity?

Question

Will any strategy game ever beat chess in pure skill and popularity?

Answer 1

I don't think so.

I like miniature wargaming (Field of Glory, etc) because I enjoy the army-painting aspect but I don't think it will ever be as popular as Chess.

Answer 2

There are some that would say that there are a few games in existance that already top chess for skill ("Go" for example).  Doubtful though that any will surpass chess in popularity.  The game would have to be fun enough to attract a large audience and games that are a lot of fun usually have a big "luck factor" and don't require tons of skill.