CHESS INTERVIEW

In this conversation, the speaker discusses the issue of gender inequality in chess. They believe that if a man underestimates a woman opponent, it is his own problem and he will be disappointed. They mention that there are fewer women in chess compared to men, but they don't see it as a problem. They argue that women's competitions attract attention from the media, which helps popularize chess and women's groups. They mention the importance of promoting chess in general and fighting for fair rules for women. The speaker also shares that they don't feel excluded as a woman among many men, as they focus on their opponent's skills rather than their gender. They express optimism about the future of chess. Yes, it is a problem, but I think it's when a man's opponent underestimates a woman's opponent, it's his problem. He will be very disappointed then. It's his problem, I think. As you know as well, there are quite fewer women in chess than men. And I was just going to ask, do you think that that is a problem? No, I don't think that it is a problem. Because when we have competitions for women, we have attention from mass media to this competition, to women chess players. And it is very important for popularization of chess generally and for popularization in women's groups. It's very important, I think. In future, we will have just general competition, but now in this period, it is important to have separation, some separation. But women can choose to play in general competition or play in women's competition. I think we just need to do two things, popularization of chess generally and fighting for rules of women generally. If there are fewer women in competition, there is one woman in every ten men. Does that ever make you feel excluded in a way? How does it feel to be a woman among such many men? Actually, we think about our opponent just watching to his rating, how strong he is. So I think about my opponent in such a way and I hope that my opponent thinks the same way. I think we will have vast and big future for chess.