The Hindu Editorial (Queen on the board) – Apr 17, 2026

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The Hindu Editorial (Queen on the board) – Apr 17, 2026:

1. Queen (noun) – the most powerful piece in the game of chess.
2. on the board (phrase) – in the game of chess.
3. Queen on the board (phrase) – referring to a female player asserting dominance or taking a prominent role in chess.
4. lead to (phrasal verb) – result in, cause, bring about, give rise to.
5. depth (noun) – the quality of having a large pool of talented players; abundance of talent, strength in numbers.
6. the Women’s Candidates (noun) – an elite chess tournament organized by the International Chess Federation (FIDE) to determine the challenger for the Women’s World Chess Championship. The 2026 FIDE Women’s Candidates Tournament held in Paphos, Cyprus from March 28 to April 15, 2026.
7. overstate (verb) – exaggerate, overemphasize, magnify, inflate.
8. gruelling (adjective) – extremely tiring and demanding; exhausting, punishing, rigorous, arduous.
9. feature (verb) – include as a prominent part; showcase, highlight, present, involve.
10. get the right to (phrase) – earn the privilege to, qualify to, obtain the entitlement to, be permitted to.
11. challenge (verb) – compete against someone for a championship title; take on, confront, dispute, vie with.
12. among (preposition) – included in, one of, surrounded by, in the company of.
13. favourite (noun) – the competitor thought most likely to win a contest; front-runner, top seed, likely winner, preferred competitor.
14. Cyprus (noun) – an island country in the eastern Mediterranean Sea.
15. take on (phrasal verb) – compete against, face, challenge, oppose.
16. World championship (noun) – the highest-level international competition to determine the best player in the world.
17. date back (phrasal verb) – originate at a particular time in the past; originate from, trace back to, go back to.
18. the Women’s World (classical) chess championship (noun) – the pinnacle international chess competition for women played under classical time controls to crown the world champion.
19. crown (noun) – the title of champion; championship, title, trophy.
20. matter most (phrase) – be of the greatest importance; carry the greatest significance, be paramount, hold the most weight.
21. Besides (preposition) – apart from, in addition to, other than, aside from.
22. field (noun) – all the competitors taking part in a contest; competitors, participants, contenders, line-up.
23. remarkable (adjective) – extraordinary, exceptional, outstanding, notable.
24. space (noun) – period, duration, interval, span.
25. clinch (verb) – secure, achieve, win, seal.
26. World rapid championship (noun) – an international chess tournament played under fast time controls.
27. Notwithstanding (preposition) – in spite of, despite, regardless of, nevertheless.
28. the fact that (phrase) – used to refer to a particular situation or truth; the reality that, given that, considering that, acknowledging that.
29. reigning (adjective) – currently holding a title or championship; defending, incumbent, current, presiding.
30. the Chess Olympiad (noun) – a biennial international team chess tournament organized by the International Chess Federation (FIDE).
31. boast of (phrasal verb) – possess something to be proud of; pride oneself on, feature, show off, take pride in.
32. shortage (noun) – scarcity, lack, dearth, deficiency.
33. chessboard (noun) – the checkered playing surface for the game of chess, here used metaphorically for the chess arena; chess arena, competitive chess scene, chess landscape.
34. system (noun) – the organized framework or structure of an organization; establishment, structure, setup, institution.
35. generous (adjective) – liberal, lavish, bountiful, substantial.
36. corporate sponsorship (noun) – financial support provided by a business to a player or event in exchange for brand exposure; business backing, commercial funding, corporate patronage.
37. play a role (phrase) – have an effect or influence on something; contribute, be a factor, have a part, influence.
38. staggering (adjective) – astonishing, astounding, overwhelming, mind-boggling.
39. WestBridge Anand Chess Academy (WACA) (noun) – a prominent Indian chess academy founded by WestBridge Capital and Viswanathan Anand to train and sponsor young chess prodigies.
40. constraint (noun) – restriction, limitation, hindrance, impediment.
41. get better (phrase) – improve, progress, advance, enhance.
42. step forward (phrasal verb) – take action to help; volunteer, offer assistance, intervene, come forward.
43. keep one’s momentum (phrase) – maintain the speed, force, or progress of an ongoing process; sustain progress, continue advancing, maintain pace, keep driving forward.
44. chess federation (noun) – the governing body responsible for organizing and regulating chess in a country, such as the All India Chess Federation (AICF); chess governing body, chess authority.
45. Grandmaster (noun) – the highest title awarded to a chess player by the international chess federation (FIDE).

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