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GM Susan Polgar is a World Chess Hall of Famer and former Women’s World Champion. She is also the holder of numerous records, including being the first female “triple crown winner” and the first woman to earn the Grandmaster title by norms and rating. She is also an author, and Chessable author. Her latest book, Rebel Queen: The Cold War, Misogyny and the Making of Grandmaster is a candid and fascinating memoir which looks back at her unusual upbringing, her extraordinary playing career, her life as a wife and mom, and her accomplishments as a groundbreaking university coach. As you might expect, this is a fascinating conversation. Timestamps of topics discussed are below. Thanks to our sponsor, Chessable.com. Be sure to check out their new offerings here:https://www.chessable.com/courses/all/new/ If you sign up for Chessable Pro in order to unlock discounts and additional features, be sure to use the following link:https://www.chessable.com/pro/?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=benjohnson&utm_campaign=prohttps://secure.givelively.org/event/chess-in-the-schools-inc/chess-in-the-schools-2nd-annual-charity-poker-tournament0:02- What are some of the primary lessons of Susan’s new memoir, Rebel Queen? See the game here:https://susanpolgar.com/portfolio-item/susan-polgar-vs-ljubomir-ljubojevic-1987/21:00- Patreon mailbag question- Did Susan ever consider raising her own children in the way that her parents raised her and her sisters? Mentioned: photo of Susan with young Levy:https://www.facebook.com/susanpolgarchess/photos/this-was-from-a-million-years-ago-who-is-this-young-chess-superstar-who-used-to-/1202844537877913/?_rdr30:00- Patreon mailbag question:What still needs to be done to continue to grow women’s chess?Mentioned:Chess Tactics for Champions by Susan Polgar 33:00- Patreon mailbag question: “To what extent does Susan think socialization plays a role in the smaller percentage of women playing chess?” 36:00- Patreon mailbag question: “Have the barriers that women in chess face changed over the years?”39:00- Patreon mailbag question: “ What is Susan’s advice for raising the level of play among the girls at a chess club?”Mentioned: GM Susan Polgar’s interview with the Botez sisters https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EctpBjnCU-840:00- Patreon mailbag question: “Does Susan have a favorite Mikhail Tal story?”Photos of Susan’s first encounter with GM Mikhail Tal here:https://x.com/SusanPolgar/status/185536356207362078051:00- Patreon mailbag question: “What made Susan decide to begin coaching university chess at Texas Tech?”Here is how to keep up with GM Polgar:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/susanpolgarchess/?hl=enX:https://x.com/susanpolgar?lang=enOrder her book here:https://www.amazon.com/Rebel-Queen-Misogyny-Making-Grandmaster/dp/153875729XFor newer players, you can check out her “Learn Chess the Right Way” Series on Chessable here:https://www.chessable.com/learn-chess-the-right-way-book-1-must-know-checkmates/course/12192/If you would like to help support Perpetual Chess via Patreon, you can do so here:https://www.patreon.com/c/perpetualchess?redirect=trueEditing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
