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‘I tried to live as a man but couldn’t’: First-ever trans chess player who claimed WIM title
Yosha Iglesias, 37, made history as the first transgender chess player to earn the WIM title and win the French women’s championship. From battling depression, financial struggles, and online hate to embracing her identity in 2020, her journey reflects resilience. Yosha Iglesias, 37, made history as the first transgender chess player to earn the WIM title and win the French women’s championship. From battling depression, financial struggles, and online hate to embracing her identity in 2020, her journey reflects resilience.
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