▲ 216 ▼ Trans teen’s chess win in Germany prompts backlash (www.advocate.com) submitted 1 year ago by squirrel@lemmy.blahaj.zone to c/lgbtq_plus@lemmy.blahaj.zone 49 comments fedilink hide all child comments Chess "is diverse and inclusive," the German Chess Federation said in rejecting calls for a ban on trans competitors.
[–] AlataOrange@lemmy.blahaj.zone 7 points 1 year ago (2 children) Then play in an open tournament? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Maeve@kbin.earth 0 points 1 year ago (1 child) Sure permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] AlataOrange@lemmy.blahaj.zone 5 points 1 year ago I'm being genially serious, find a local club and give it a try, you might find you enjoy it. Or you could try playing on chess.com for an even easier entry they also have computer opponents of various skill levels if you feel intimidated by having a human opponent to begin permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Maeve@kbin.earth 0 points 1 year ago (1 child) Sure permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] AlataOrange@lemmy.blahaj.zone 5 points 1 year ago I'm being genially serious, find a local club and give it a try, you might find you enjoy it. Or you could try playing on chess.com for an even easier entry they also have computer opponents of various skill levels if you feel intimidated by having a human opponent to begin permalink fedilink source parent
[–] AlataOrange@lemmy.blahaj.zone 5 points 1 year ago I'm being genially serious, find a local club and give it a try, you might find you enjoy it. Or you could try playing on chess.com for an even easier entry they also have computer opponents of various skill levels if you feel intimidated by having a human opponent to begin permalink fedilink source parent