Kiera G is an amateur player, community builder, and creator of "Hot Girls Play Chess." In this interview, she shares how she’s leveraging TikTok to inspire more women to pick up the game, challenge stereotypes, and create supportive spaces for everyone. Kiera's journey from casual player inspired by "The Queen’s Gambit" to a content creator advocating for gender equity offers a powerful insight into how media, community, and small actions can drive change.

To improve chess, Kiera recommends making clubs and tournaments feel more welcoming to newcomers, increasing accountability for inappropriate behavior, and creating more opportunities for women to connect and support one another.


Links:

Hot Girls Play Chess: https://www.tiktok.com/@hotgirlsplaychess

Women In Chess Foundation, Advocacy Initiative: https://www.womeninchess.com/programs/advocacy-initiative/

ClubChess, https://www.clubchess.co/

Andrea Botez Coach ad (WITH KIERA’s HAND!): https://www.tiktok.com/@coach/video/7447184933774282014

Sara Herman YT: https://www.youtube.com/@zefcatt

I couldn't find one exact reference for the idea that we should lose our first 100 games as quickly as possible. It turns out it is a common saying, like adapted from the game Go. I may have heard it from Noel Studer but can't be sure. Here's a link to his channel anyway: https://www.youtube.com/@GMnoelstuder