FIDE WOM Activities in Oslo Promote Learning, Leadership and Community

During the exciting days of Norway Chess in Oslo, the FIDE Commission for Women’s Chess (WOM) organized two important initiatives aimed at supporting the development of women and girls in chess: the Queen Gathering 2026 workshop and a FIDE International Organizer (IO) Seminar. Together, these activities provided valuable opportunities for participants to learn, connect, and […]
Assaubayeva wins Norway Chess Women with a Round to Spare

Kazakhstan’s star GM Bibisara Assaubayeva delivered one of the most impressive performances of her career, securing victory at Norway Chess Women 2026 with a round to spare. Competing in one of the strongest women’s tournaments of the year, Assaubayeva produced a remarkably consistent performance against an elite field featuring Women’s World Champion Ju Wenjun, Anna […]