Chess Commentator Sacked For Making Sexist Remarks

Chess Commentator Sacked For Making Sexist Remarks

The International Chess Federation has removed GM Ilya Smirin from his commentary job at the FIDE Women’s Grand Prix in Astana, Kazakhstan for making sexist comments during a live broadcast. FIDE called the Israeli grandmaster’s remarks “completely unacceptable” and “offensive.” The remarks were made during the live broadcast of the ninth round of the FIDE …

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