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Queens United Chess Podcast

Queens United Chess Podcast

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Tune in to the official Queen's United Chess Podcast to hear from inspiring leaders who shape the chess community!

Queens United Chess is a student-run 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to bridging the gender divide through female-led introductory chess lessons, club meetings, and tournaments, with over 35 female instructors having directly impacted over 550 youth across Chicago and the country. They co-developed the CPS Chess Queens program with Chicago Public Schools and Renaissance Knights which has established over 14+ chess programs within underserved Chicago schools and taught chess to over 250+ students. In the past, Queens United has collaborated with the Chicago Chess Foundation and the US Chess Women’s Girls Club, and other chess players to host free tournaments and guest speaker events, including WGM Jennifer Shahade, FM Alisa Melekhina, and NM Laura Smith. Learn more and subscribe to our newsletter at queensunitedchess.org.

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  • What Becoming National Champion Really Took
    Feb 17 2026

    In this episode of Queen’s Advice Corner, Zara Majid reflects on what it truly took to become the Cayman Islands National Female Chess Champion. Beyond the title and trophy, she shares the unseen reality: balancing the IB Diploma Programme (HL Math, Physics, and Chemistry), serving as President of the Cayman Islands’ first-ever Rotary Central Interact Club, leading within Protect Our Future, mentoring through Queens of Tomorrow and Checkmate Betul, and still committing to late-night chess preparation.

    From bouncing back after a 4.5/9 result at the CAC Youth Chess Festival to pushing through exhaustion, self-doubt, and academic pressure, this episode reveals the discipline, resilience, and consistency behind the success.

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    7 Min.
  • Queen’s Advice Corner | Bad Tournaments Happen - Here’s How to Bounce Back Stronger:
    Dec 20 2025

    In this episode of Queen’s Advice Corner, Zara Majid reflects on a tough tournament at the CAC Youth Chess Festival in Puerto Rico, where she finished with 4.5/9. She talks honestly about why bad tournaments are normal, how they don’t define your ability, and shares practical steps to bounce back stronger. This episode is a reassuring reminder that growth in chess and in life comes from resilience, reflection, and never giving up.

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    6 Min.
  • Meet Chika & Angel Pride
    Nov 24 2025

    In this uplifting episode, WCM Zara Majid sits down with Bahamian sisters Chika and Angel Pride; one a rising WCM and national champion, the other a young FIDE Arbiter and girls-in-chess advocate. They share how they discovered chess, what it’s like growing in the sport together, and the lessons they’ve learned through playing, organizing, and inspiring girls across the Caribbean.

    Packed with fun stories, sisterhood, and motivation, this episode shows how family, friendship, and confidence can shape your journey both on and off the board.

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    14 Min.
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