Experiences With Online Harassment As A Female Chess Player: Breaking The Silence Online

Women in chess in general have been subjected to sexual harassment and abuse, sometimes to the point where they give up chess entirely. Sometimes, no doubt, to the point where law enforcement agencies have become involved. WFM Alexandra Botez said in an interview with “The Insider” in 2020 that the movue "‘The Queen’s Gambit’ is the most accurate portrayal of chess in Hollywood, but it doesn’t go far enough to depict the sexism ingrained in the culture of the sport.”