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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Boston Marathon Bomber Suspect #2 Alive and In Custody

Goddesschess Fighting Chess Award for 2013 U.S. Women's Chess Championship!

Ancient Han Dynasty Tomb Discovered in Lujiang County, Anhui Province, China

Stones with Ancient Pictish Writing Discovered -- But

Study Confirms the Gospel of Judas Was Written in Third Century CE

Hales Corners Chess Challenge XVII -- Postscript 2

Khufu Harbor Discovered in Egypt

Post-script on Hales Corners Chess Challenge XVII

Hales Corners Chess Challenge XVII -- Final Standings!

Hales Corners Challenge XVII TOMORROW!

Teen rape is discussed in this post. Stay away if you want to remain an ostrich.

How Old is the Sea of Galilee?

New Light on an Easter Island Statue with Carvings

Gonur Tepe, Turkmenistan

9 Queens 6th Annual Chess Fest!

2013 Supernationals: Final Standings of All IS 318 Players

Supernationals V: IS 318 Kids - How'd They Do?

Imperial Chinese Bowl Breaks Auction Record in Hong Kong

Margaret Thatcher Died