Jennifer Shahade is a two-time U.S. Women’s Chess Champion, PokerStars Ambassador, speaker, author and host of two podcasts. In this episode, we talk about pioneering women, the evolution of the queen in the game of chess, the real life applications of chess and poker, the analytical and the creative in chess and how to get your kids interested in the game. Also, the intersection of chess and art, hula hoop chess, choreography, galleries and the Queen’s Gambit. Jennifer Shahade is this week’s beautiful guest on Another Door Opens with Stephanie Himango.

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