South African WIM Jesse February is a noted chess streamer and journalist (Photo courtesy Michal Walusza/FIDE)
Ukrainian GM Vasyl Ivanchuk has been rated as high as number two in the world, and is still an active competitor at age 55 (Photo courtesy Mark Livshitz/FIDE)
Swedish WFM Anna Cramling is a popular streamer and correspondent for Chess.com (Photo courtesy Mark Livshitz/FIDE)
Reigning world champion GM Ding Liren is competing for China ahead of his title defense in November (Photo courtesy Michal Walusza/FIDE)
GM Richard Rapport is once again playing for his native Hungary (Photo courtesy Maria Emelianova/FIDE)
The young Gukesh D. had a breakout performance for India in his previous Olympiad, and will face Ding in November for the world championship (Photo courtesy Michal Walusza/FIDE)
Former U.S. Women's Champion WGM Sabina Foisor is the coach of the British Virgin Island's Women's team (Photo courtesy Mark Livshitz FIDE)
Vailshali (L) and Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu are both top players for India (Photo courtesy Michal Walusza)