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The final day! I was scheduled to play California. Remember, the California representative had drawn Jennifer Yu the Women's FIDE Master from Virginia early in the tournament, so despite our close ratings, I knew California would be difficult to beat. I soon found out...

Maybe it was because they won last year or perhaps because of the proximity, but for some reason I especially wanted the New York team to beat New Jersey. I was scheduled to play NJ in the morning. This was my opportunity to do my part for the team! And what do you thi...

Started off today with Texas in the early round. She gave me a clever state trinket that she made herself - a 3D printed queen with a cowboy hat.  The game was relatively quick and not too difficult. It would only get harder from here. 

Meanwhile, there...

Hello Chess Girls!  

I decided to share a few of my chess experiences that you might find interesting. Although most people don't find chess tournaments as exciting to follow as say, the World Series, I will do my best to keep you entertained. 

I just...