Chess, Decision Trees, & Poker – WGM Jennifer Shahade – 2015.04.02

Name: Chess, Decision Trees, & Poker – WGM Jennifer Shahade – 2015.04.02
Uploaded: 2015-04-16T17:00:07+00:00
Description: Woman Grandmaster Jen Shahade gives a speech at the Cortex Innovation Community in Saint Louis. The building is home to startups and creative businesses. Shahade was invited as part of the Cortex chess tournament.

April 16, 2015 NHaselton Chess Lectures

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Woman Grandmaster Jen Shahade gives a speech at the Cortex Innovation Community in Saint Louis. The building is home to startups and creative businesses. Shahade was invited as part of the Cortex chess tournament.

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