CHESS#1250

Chess doesn't have a dress code beyond the broad one of not wearing something (or behaving in a manner) that may distract your opponent. People have tried wraparound reflective glass cargo shorts, three-piece suits and track-pants. Unfortunately the last world championship in Tehran was marred by a mandatory hijaab in the dress code. That provoked withdrawals. The Chess Federation of Iran could at least plead extenuating circumstances since the Islamic Republic imposes that on every woman. However, Iran then proceeded to ban 18-year-old WGM Dorsa Derakhshani for playing in Gibraltar, sans hijab.
 
The latest outrage involves a 12-year-old at