U.S. Chess Scoop episode 8 features women in chess! Watch an interview with Alisa Melekhina, who recently earned a gold medal in China. There are also highlights from the 1st Women's Open (Tulsa, OK), with video provided by Cesar Horta, and a preview of the 2009 U.S. Women's Championship, which is coming to Saint Louis, Missouri from October 3-13.