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For over a century, chess has had more than 1,700 Grandmasters, yet not one has been a Black woman. Chess Is for Black Girls is on a mission to change that by increasing representation and access for ...

Girl Chess Power and Beyond is on a mission to empower girls ages 5–18 through chess, education, and service. The nonprofit combines strategic thinking, volunteerism, and life skills to help girls ...

The Oak Hall under-8 girls' chess team includes Stella Wang, Miyuki Phillips, Melody Zeng, Cate Black and Aria Kurian.

One rare nonpolarizing event in 2020 was the release of Netflix’s “The Queen’s Gambit.” The miniseries about orphaned, struggling chess prodigy Beth Harmon not only captivated audiences, but it also ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Their focus is unwavering. Their decisions are calculated and meticulous. Their love for chess is unmatched. "Problem solving is what we need in life to help us do stuff," tournament ...