Goddesschess

"Despite the documented evidence of chess historian H.J.R. Murray, I have always thought that chess was invented by a goddess." George Koltanowski, from Women in Chess, Players of the Modern Game

About Me

Jan: I'm one of the founders of Goddesschess, which went online May 6, 1999. I earned an under-graduate degree in history and economics going to college part-time nights, weekends and summer school while working full-time, and went on to earn a post-graduate degree (J.D.) I love the challenge of research, and spend my spare time reading and writing about my favorite subjects, travelling and working in my gardens. My family and my friends are most important in my life. For the second half of my life, I'm focusing on "doable" things to help local chess initiatives, starting in my own home town. And I'm experiencing a sort of personal "Renaissance" that is leaving me rather breathless...

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Islamic Rules Kick 12 Year Old Female Player Out of Chess Tournament

Isis Interregnum

Iraqi Women Treated Worse Than Mad Dogs

Taliban Whips 17-Year Old Girl for Refusing to Marry a Dirty Old Man

Taliban Terrorists - Allah Will Spit in Their Faces for This

Saudis Ban Pet Dogs and Cats

Ancient Persian Bridge Destroyed by Islamic Regime

Islamic Barbarians Destroy Ancient Buddha

Oh oh - no no!

Gang Rape Victim Sentenced by Saudi Court

Islamic Fascist Barbarians Target Women in Iraq