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… — Jennifer Shahade Copy Share Image
Playing chess is more athletic than artistic. Champions are more concerned with victory than beauty: it's war with occasionally graceful kicks. — Jennifer Shahade Copy Share Image
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… — Jennifer Shahade Copy Share Image
Tournament chess is not relaxing. It's stressful, even if you win. — Jennifer Shahade Copy Share Image
Most chess books only sell a few thousand copies, and a book titled something like "Women in Chess" would sell even fewer. The idea… — Jennifer Shahade Copy Share Image
