Sarasadat Khademalsharieh

Sarasadat Khadem al-Sharieh (Persian: سارا سادات خادم‌الشریعه; born 10 March 1997),[1] also known as Sara Khadem (سارا خادم), is an Iranian-Spanish chess player who holds the titles of International Master (IM) and Woman Grandmaster (WGM).

She also credits one of her friends for introducing her to Khosro Harandi, an Iranian International Master (IM) and coach, as a pivotal step in furthering her career.

[15] In the Grand Prix stage held in her home city, although being the lowest rated player in the field, she finished in second place[16] and achieved her first Grandmaster norm.

[20] In September 2017, Khademalsharieh married Iranian internet show presenter and film director Ardeshir Ahmadi.

[22][23] In December 2022, Khademalsharieh chose not to wear a hijab during the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships.