In the mid 90's I used Microsoft Office. At the time it included a piece of clipart thatdepicted a smart-looking bespectacled smirking business woman sitting behind a chess board. The implication was clear: smart strong lady.

 

Then I looked at the chess position. As well as I can recall it showed that the woman had just been checkmated. I suppose it could have been a coincidence, but I suspect the artist was sending a subtle message.

 

I wonder if anyone has that old software. I long ago lost track of the graphic.

 

-- James 

that is really funny! maybe the smirk is because she let her opponent win?