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What role does chess play in our lives? That’s a recurring question on Perpetual Chess, and one that author Katie Kormanik explores in her new, personal memoir, Adventures of a Chess Girl. A former top scholastic player, Katie looks back at the competitive years of her early 20s and reflects on how chess became a refuge during a stressful and uncertain time. The game allowed her to travel widely and immerse herself in an eclectic social circle of strong players from around the world. Although Katie ultimately stepped away from competition, she still loves chess, and now fondly revisits those formative memories. We also discuss her experience self-publishing the book, as well as our thoughts on the new Queen of Chess documentary on Netflix. Thanks to our sponsor, Chessable.com. Check out GM Simon Williams' new course here:https://www.chessable.com/lifetime-repertoires-stonewall-dutch/course/378958/00:49 Exploring the Memoir: Adventures of a Chess GirlMentioned: All the Wrong Moves by Sasha ChapinYou can find Katie’s self-publishing checklist within this article:https://booksbywomen.org/the-case-for-self-publishing-and-why-its-easier-now-than-ever-before/39:47 Our thoughts on the new Netflix Queen of Chess documentary https://www.chessgirlbook.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
