It’s not very nice to change the country you represent: WGM Sara Khadem on leaving Iran for Spain

It’s not very nice to change the country you represent: WGM Sara Khadem on leaving Iran for Spain

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  • January 30, 2026
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The 28-year-old was forced out of Iran after playing in the 2022 World Rapid and Blitz Championships without wearing a headscarf. She talks about her courageous decision, her life in Spain, the quality of chess in both countries, her experience of competing in the Global Chess League, and dealing with her son’s cheeky Spanish

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