Queens United Chess Podcast

About Queens United Chess Podcast

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 (http://queensunitedchess.org).

Publisher

Queens United Chess

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

2 Mar 2023

Latest episode

11 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

29 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   11 Oct 2026

   Meet Epiphany Peters

   Meet Epiphany Peters! In this special interview, Queens United Chess communications team member Sabrina sits down with Epiphany Peters, an accomplished American chess player, content creator, and streamer known online as MariChess. Epiphany has competed internationally and is passionate about sharing her love for chess with the wider community. Through this conversation, we get to know Epiphany, explore her chess journey, and celebrate her contributions to inspiring more women and girls in the game. Tune in to hear her story!

2. 

   24 Jun 2026

   Meet WIM Isabelle Ning

   In this episode of our podcast, Zara interviews WIM Isabelle Ning of New Zealand about her journey from young chess prodigy to international competitor. Isabelle shares insights on earning her titles, representing New Zealand, overcoming challenges, and inspiring the next generation of girls in chess through hard work, confidence, and perseverance.

3. 

   3 Apr 2026

   Queen’s Advice Corner | The Best Thing You Can Do in Chess Isn’t Winning

   In this episode of Queen’s Advice Corner, Zara Majid reflects on choosing not to play in the National Championship and how that decision became a lesson in leadership and giving back. From balancing IB exams to supporting her students through Queens United Chess, she shares why creating opportunities for others can be just as powerful as competing yourself. A thoughtful reminder that true impact isn’t just about winning, it’s about inspiring the next generation.

Reach and audience

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Spotify

5.0 / 5

16 ratings

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