Chess commentator fired for ‘sexist’ comments (VIDEO) ...News

Ilya Smirin stated on air that the game was perhaps ‘not for women’ Ilya Smirin, the Belarusian-born grandmaster who has represented Israel since 1992, has been relieved of his commentary role by the International Chess Federation after he suggested on air that the game is “maybe not for women.” Smirin, 54, also drew criticism for praising another female player for likening positive moves made by her to those potentially made by a man during the ninth round of the Women's Grand Prix on Tuesday in Astana, Kazakhstan. Smirin's initial comments were referencing Chinese player Zhu Jiner, who is a female grandmaster –

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