The Inaugural Pia Cramling Cup Celebrates Women’s Chess During the Rilton Cup
The FIDE Commission for Women’s Chess was proud to organise the first-ever Pia Cramling Cup, held on 2 January 2026 in Stockholm, Sweden, as part of the historic Rilton Cup. Organised in collaboration with Pia Cramling and the Stockholm Chess Federation, the event brought together girls and women from across generations in a celebration of […]
DGT Board Operator Seminar Successfully Held in Stockholm During the Rilton Cup
The FIDE Commission for Women’s Chess was pleased to co-organise the DGT Board Operator Certification Seminar, which took place on 3–4 January 2026 in Stockholm, Sweden, alongside the prestigious and long-standing Rilton Cup. Hosted at the Scandic Continental Hotel, the seminar unfolded in a vibrant chess atmosphere, with participants surrounded by one of Scandinavia’s most […]
Riga Christmas Chess Festival 2025: Empowering Girls and Women Through Chess
The Riga Christmas Chess Festival 2025 successfully took place Dec 15-21, 2025 for the third consecutive year, continuing its mission to promote chess as an inclusive, educational, and inspiring platform for young players and women. Over the years, the festival has become a meaningful tradition in Latvia’s chess calendar, with a strong focus on development, […]