Elisaveta Ivanovna Bycova (1913-1989) was a Soviet chess player, Woman Grandmaster, Woman International Master, twice Woman’s World Chess Champion (1953-1956 and 1958-1962.)
Infographic: All World Chess Champions
We all know that Magnus Carlsen is the World Chess Champion, but who was the first one? And when? Even less is known about women champions. You probably have heard about Susan Polgar, but who is the current woman chess champion? More 🡢