The women bringing chess into the 21st Century - with 'bullet' matches and viral videos
Women content creators are helping chess shake its image as an "old man's game" and bring it into the digital age.
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"I think we needed a bit of a makeover, and we're very much getting that."
— Fiona Steil-Antoni , Influencer
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A woman international master who works as a commentator and interviewer at international chess tournaments.
A woman grandmaster and content creator who streams chess and has gained millions of followers.
A chess content creator who started streaming in French and gained significant attention on TikTok.
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Women content creators are helping chess shake its image as an "old man's game" and bring it into the digital age.
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