Anthea Carson has been playing chess since she was a tiny tot. She has won several tournaments, and is frequently seen listed in the top 100 female chess players in the country. She has written several books, including “How to Play Chess Like an Animal,”a children’s chess book and "Ainsworth," a young adult fiction. She also coaches children’s chess and plays tournament chess regularly. Anthea lives in Colorado Springs, CO with her husband and two children.