Irina Krush balances Olympiad preparation with commentary role in India

Irina Krush is juggling preparation for the Chess Olympiad with a commentary gig in India, TimesofIndia.com reported on 23 September 2026.

Krush has been a constant presence in the United States women’s chess team’s rise, featuring in all three of its historic Olympiad medals.

She became America’s youngest women’s champion at 14 and earned the country’s only female GM title.

Speaking exclusively to TimesofIndia.com, Krush reflected on her journey, the changing landscape of American chess, her commentary career and the challenges of competing at her 13th Olympiad.