If there were a 1:1 ratio of women and men in the chess world I would agree that all tournaments should be integrated. But a lot of women feel alienated at these mixed events, so it's positive to have occasional all women's events.
If there were a 1:1 ratio of women and men in the chess world I would agree that all tournaments should be integrated. But a lot of women feel aliena… - Jennifer Shahade
If there were a 1:1 ratio of women and men in the chess world I would agree that all tournaments should be integrated. But a lot of women feel aliena…
- Jennifer Shahade
Playing chess is more athletic than artistic. Champions are more concerned with victory than beauty: it's war with occasionally graceful kicks. - Jennifer Shahade
Playing chess is more athletic than artistic. Champions are more concerned with victory than beauty: it's war with occasionally graceful kicks.
Most chess books only sell a few thousand copies, and a book titled something like "Women in Chess" would sell even fewer. The idea with this title w… - Jennifer Shahade
Most chess books only sell a few thousand copies, and a book titled something like "Women in Chess" would sell even fewer. The idea with this title w…
Tournament chess is not relaxing. It's stressful, even if you win. - Jennifer Shahade
Tournament chess is not relaxing. It's stressful, even if you win.
I love chess, but it's the height of decadence. - Jennifer Shahade
I love chess, but it's the height of decadence.
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