Jennifer records a special solo episode of the GRID, where she takes readers through the poker highlights of her new book, Chess Queens: The True Story of a Chess Champion and the Greatest Female Players of All Time. She also reads out loud segments on jealousy, sexualization and the popularity of games.

In the original book that Chess Queens was based on, Chess Bitch, Jennifer did not play poker, and the new book is informed by her passion for *both* games.  

Jennifer also draws parallels and contrasts from the gender politics in both games, comparing aggression and lookism in poker and chess. Knowing that the majority of GRID listeners identify as male, she ends with a story illustrating why gender equity is beneficial for everyone.

This episode was produced by Daniel Meirom and Quinn Waters, and is sponsored by PokerStars.

If you enjoyed this episode, you may like the Chess Queens audiobook. Or you can order a digital or hard-copy from a variety of vendors here.

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