4 Quotes by Jennifer Shahade

Chess is not relaxing; it’s stressful even if you win.

I love chess, but it’s the height of decadence.

Playing chess is more athletic than artistic. Champions are more concerned with victory than beauty: it’s war with occasionally graceful kicks.

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.