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At age 8, Becca Ward became intrigued with chess, and the potential to win purely by out-thinking an opponent. She hoped to pursue that interest at a low-key chess get-together, held weekly at a bookstore, but was ignored the first time she attended.Not at all dissuaded, she returned the next week. Ward set up her board, then posted a sign that demonstrated her determination. It read: "Chess ...
Published in: Academic Competitions
At age 8, Becca Ward became intrigued with chess, and the potential to win purely by out-thinking an opponent. She hoped to pursue that interest at a low-key chess get-together, held weekly at a bookstore, but was ignored the first time she attended.Not at all dissuaded, she returned the next week. Ward set up her board, then posted a sign that demonstrated her determination. It read: "Chess ...
Published in: Academic Competitions
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