Queers Gambit is a unique chess club aimed at creating a welcoming environment for LGBTQ+ individuals in a sport often characterized by sexism and transphobia. Founded in 2023 by Niki Cross, who sought a more inviting chess space after feeling alienated, the club emphasizes community building and social justice. Members engage in chess while supporting charitable causes like G.L.I.T.S., focusing on issues that affect marginalized groups. This initiative not only addresses inclusivity in chess but also aligns with broader anti-imperialist and justice-oriented goals.
"I thought that it would be probably a good idea to make a space for other queers to learn the game in a way that was much more inviting than most spaces provided."
"The world of chess, like the world outside of it, is often a sexist, transphobic one."
"Queers Gambit... is using chess to form a community whose members know they're not alone and can come together to fight for a more just world."
"Free rapid Covid tests and colorful KN-95s were stacked on a table. Stickers and a zine could be purchased at sliding scale to fundraise for G.L.I.T.S."
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