I see myself more as an ambassador of the game. And I hope to bring chess to a higher level read more

I see myself more as an ambassador of the game. And I hope to bring chess to a higher level in the United States. Making bigger tournaments, more interesting events. Making it a respectable profession for young people to be able to pursue in the future.

It didn't dawn on me that we were older/elderly women. Later, of course, people felt we were doing so much read more

It didn't dawn on me that we were older/elderly women. Later, of course, people felt we were doing so much to further the cause of mature women.

What helps me go forward is that I stay receptive, I feel that anything can happen.

What helps me go forward is that I stay receptive, I feel that anything can happen.

They are hard to get because not only were there four major hurricanes last year, but also winter storms this read more

They are hard to get because not only were there four major hurricanes last year, but also winter storms this year caused great demand across the country. Manufacturers are producing them as fast as possible.

Sometimes when I get home at night in Washington I feel as though I had been in a great traffic read more

Sometimes when I get home at night in Washington I feel as though I had been in a great traffic jam.

It's happening in England, it's happening in Sweden.

It's happening in England, it's happening in Sweden.

It's the 'Red Queen effect' -- you've got to run twice as fast just to stay in place.

It's the 'Red Queen effect' -- you've got to run twice as fast just to stay in place.

My goal freshman year was to be able to travel with the team. I achieved that, and breaking my hand read more

My goal freshman year was to be able to travel with the team. I achieved that, and breaking my hand was sort of a blessing in disguise, because it allowed me to play four full years of baseball.

Those were big foul shots. We weren't up by that much and he just kept walking up there and making read more

Those were big foul shots. We weren't up by that much and he just kept walking up there and making free throws.