Includes bibliographical references (p. 314-316) and index
Playing like girl -- War-torn pioneers : Vera Menchik and Sonja Graf -- Building a dynasty : the women of Georgia -- Be like Judit! -- Bringing up grandmasters : the Polgar sisters -- Women only! -- Chinese style -- Juno and genius -- European divas -- Checkmate around the world -- Playing for America -- Gender play : Angela from Texas -- Worst to first -- Glossary -- Appendix : games