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Chess soars in popularity, female participation remains low

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A renewed interest in chess, through popular series like The Queen’s Gambit and the recent documentary of chess player Judit Polgar, has again put a spotlight on the experiences of women in the game. But despite chess soaring in popularity, the number of females who play at an elite level remains low.
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