Vaishali Rameshbabu, a top Indian Grandmaster, nearly withdrew from a major tournament after a string of losses. Her ...

Anna and her sister Mariya, who is also a chess pro, have both refused to participate in this very lucrative competition as a mark of protest against the way the host country treats its women.

With multiple women coming forward about their disturbing experiences in the chess world, including accusations of sexual misconduct by a grandmaster, the historic game is having its own #MeToo moment ...

In Tamil, the word “Anna” means elder brother – someone who stands by you, not necessarily by blood but by bond. For India’s Grandmaster Vaishali Rameshbabu, that role was played perfectly by fellow ...

R Vaishali was set to skip the FIDE Grand Swiss 2025, but Karthikeyan Murali’s encouragement changed the game as she went on ...

Every week, The Friendship Files features a conversation between The Atlantic’s Julie Beck and two or more friends, exploring the history and significance of their relationship. Judit Polgár, 43, a ...