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Chess Bitch
In chess, the most powerful piece on the board is the Queen. Yet the game is male-dominated, and women players have to overcome negative stereotypes to prove themselves. Jennifer Shahade, the 2004 U.S. Women’s Chess champion, puts the spotlight on some of the world's greatest female players in Chess Bitch.
Events:
Jennifer Shahade will be playing chess with “all comers” on
Saturday, January 14th from 2 to 5 pm
The Noguchi Museum
9-01 33rd Road at Vernon Boulevard
Long Island City, Queens
And she'll be reading and signing books on
Monday, January 17th at 7 pm
Barnes and Noble
106 Court Street, Brooklyn
Music:
The Incredibly True Adventure of 2 Girls in Love Soundtrack – track 2
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