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The simul is a great chess illusion. It makes the simul-giver seem like a genius, when really they’re just speaking their language.

— Jennifer Shahade Gothamist interview (2006)

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Tournament chess is not relaxing. It's stressful, even if you win.

I love chess, but it's the height of decadence.

The King's Gambit (2007)

I try to finish a simul as quickly as possible and don’t worry if I lose a game or two along the way. It becomes a manic workout.

Gothamist interview (2006)

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