Explained: Does opening with white in chess have anything to do with racism?

The topic for a radio show has put the spotlight on racism in the board game, or the absence of it.

The Racial Hierarchy: Anti-Blackness by Grandison, C. Paul

RACISM IN CHESS. White moves first - Chess Forums - Page 3

Cold war chess

Harvard researcher turns to chess for insights on brain health — Harvard Gazette

Sure you're not a robot? Solve this chess puzzle and prove it.

Harvard researcher turns to chess for insights on brain health — Harvard Gazette

Queen of Katwe is the exact opposite of a white savior movie — but that's not the only reason it's great - Vox

This is an actual position that was listed as “Giuoco Piano” in a new episode from Netflix's “Explained” about chess. Why can't high production movies and TV shows spend 10 seconds to

I felt like chess was too racist so I replaced all the black pieces with white : r/AnarchyChess

The Rise and Fall of Affirmative Action

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A.I. Is Mastering Language. Should We Trust What It Says? - The New York Times

The threat racism in the U.S. poses to national security

White Fragility' Is Everywhere. But Does Antiracism Training Work? - The New York Times

Why a Chat About Chess Got Flagged for Hate Speech