Elaynah and Dylan are back in the Lounge with another SPICY episode continuing the controversies from last week with LGBTQ+ topics and the Safety of Women in chess. We discuss the seeming lack of LGBTQ people "out" in the chess community, Trans issues in FIDE, the courage of 2x US Women's champ Jennifer Shahade, abuse by prominent a prominent GM in the US community, another dirt bag, how 10 minute games on chess.com are not rapid, and other silliness. Sit back relax and have fun. Despite how tough these topics can be, listen and give them the time they deserve!

Episode Rating: 13+ (The Chess Lounge is for 13+ so parental discretion is advised) 

TRIGGER WARNING -  This episode contains mentions of sexuality, harassment and sexual abuse

Links mentioned:

https://www.wsj.com/articles/alejandro-ramirez-jennifer-shahade-chess-allegations-622263b8

https://www.chess.com/news/view/jennifer-shahade-leaves-us-chess

https://jenshahade.substack.com/p/lessons-from-whistleblowing