Malcolm Pein

Malcolm Pein is an international chess master and a prominent figure in the chess community, known for his efforts in promoting the game, particularly among young children and women. He runs a charity that has introduced chess to over a quarter of a million state school children in the UK. Pein has been an advocate for increasing female participation in chess, and he has praised young talents like Bodhana Sivanandan, highlighting their potential to change the landscape of the sport.