In debut as commentator, Ilya Smirin says female player wants to 'be like men'; International Chess Federation condemns 'very embarrassing' remarks

Just like Beth Harmon, flame-haired Jennifer Shahade has been checkmating her way to the top of her game as a two-time US Women’s Chess Champion and Woman Grandmaster

Igor Rausis, 58, had raised suspicions by making an unlikely rise in rankings at an advanced age