In this episode of our podcast, Zara speaks with WFM Laksshana Deepak about her journey from youth tournaments to earning her WFM title after an undefeated run at the North American Youth Championship. They discuss her rapid rating growth, representing Canada internationally, and how leadership roles in community chess have shaped her development. A powerful conversation about ambition, service, and impact beyond the board.

In this episode of our podcast, Zara speaks with WFM Laksshana Deepak about her journey from youth tournaments to earning her WFM title after an undefeated run at the North American Youth Championship. They discuss her rapid rating growth, representing Canada internationally, and how leadership roles in community chess have shaped her development. A powerful conversation about ambition, service, and impact beyond the board.

Meet WFM Laksshana Deepak

Tune in to the official Queen's United Chess Podcast to hear from inspiring leaders who shape the chess community!Queens United Chess is a student-run 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to bridging the gender divide through female-led introductory chess lessons, club meetings, and tournaments, with over 35 female instructors having directly impacted over 550 youth across Chicago and the country. They co-developed the CPS Chess Queens program with Chicago Public Schools and Renaissance Knights which has established over 14+ chess programs within underserved Chicago schools and taught chess to over 250+ students. In the past, Queens United has collaborated with the Chicago Chess Foundation and the US Chess Women’s Girls Club, and other chess players to host free tournaments and guest speaker events, including WGM Jennifer Shahade, FM Alisa Melekhina, and NM Laura Smith. Learn more and subscribe to our newsletter at<a href="http://queensunitedchess.org"> queensunitedchess.org</a>.

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Tune in to the official Queen's United Chess Podcast to hear from inspiring leaders who shape the chess community! Queens United Chess is a student-run 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to bridging the gender divide through female-led introductory chess lessons, club meetings, and tournaments, with over 35 female instructors having directly impacted over 550 youth across Chicago and the country. They co-developed the CPS Chess Queens program with Chicago Public Schools and Renaissance Knights which has established over 14+ chess programs within underserved Chicago schools and taught chess to over 250+ students. In the past, Queens United has collaborated with the Chicago Chess Foundation and the US Chess Women’s Girls Club, and other chess players to host free tournaments and guest speaker events, including WGM Jennifer Shahade, FM Alisa Melekhina, and NM Laura Smith. Learn more and subscribe to our newsletter at queensunitedchess.org.

Tune in to the official Queen's United Chess Podcast to hear from inspiring leaders who shape the chess community!Queens United Chess is a student-run 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to bridging the gender divide through female-led introductory chess lessons, club meetings, and tournaments, with over 35 female instructors having directly impacted over 550 youth across Chicago and the country. They co-developed the CPS Chess Queens program with Chicago Public Schools and Renaissance Knights which has established over 14+ chess programs within underserved Chicago schools and taught chess to over 250+ students. In the past, Queens United has collaborated with the Chicago Chess Foundation and the US Chess Women’s Girls Club, and other chess players to host free tournaments and guest speaker events, including WGM Jennifer Shahade, FM Alisa Melekhina, and NM Laura Smith. Learn more and subscribe to our newsletter at<a href="http://queensunitedchess.org" rel="noopener noreferrer"> queensunitedchess.org</a>.

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