Women in Chess
Ever since watching the Netflix series Queen's Gambit I realized there was an issue with the game of chess. Decades ago few women participated in the game mostly because of male chauvinism. This was not only apparent in chess, but many in many facets of life. The male dominant role of yesteryear is fading away, thank goodness! Just like racism, gender identity is yet another form of the same, immature mentality.
The Queen's Gambit series was one of the best films I've seen in my lifetime and if you haven't seen it yet and are a fan of chess where have you been?? It's a must see!
History of Chess
Back in the day chess was always thought of as the "gentleman's game", but over the decades more women are beginning to appear in the spotlight and this is a great sign. I've noticed on the Chess.com platform (from the short time of being a member) there are not a lot of female players from my experience. Perhaps the game of chess doesn't interest most women, it's possible. Or maybe they don't play because of the ratio of men vs women and don't like their gender to be identified. It's difficult to really know.
Chess is a game where gender should never be the focal point of the conversation, considering how many people around the globe enjoy it. It should be nothing more than how someone might describe a person's eye color. But, even today, it's often a bigger topic because women are a rather still unique aspect of the game.
Future of Chess
Exposure will help such as movies series like the Queen's Gambit, but there is still a ways to go, especially with online platforms.
If you've seen the Netflix series how did you like it? Even though it was a fictional story, it delivered a powerful message for female chess players around the globe.
Ps. If you are a woman chess player and would like to play matches with friendly, mature players who enjoy casual conversation during longer games or afterwards, please join the Social Chess Club! This is a new club that will never tolerate discrimination of gender and you will always feel welcomed. 
