# Chicago LGBTQ+ Chess Club Builds Friendships

A nonbinary chess club in Chicago fosters LGBTQ+ connections through chess. Events feature sensory elements and inclusive, queer-friendly atmospheres. Founder Donna Dante emphasizes welcoming nonbinary people and antimisogynistic play.

https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/10/29/nonbinary-chess-club-builds-lgbtq-connections-over-game-boards/

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Created: 2026-10-29T13:50:03.904060+00:00

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