The FIDE Commission for Women’s Chess is thrilled to offer an extraordinary opportunity for the rising stars of the Queens’ Online Chess Festival 2025 and the Princesses’ sections – lessons with Champions – GM Vaishali Rameshbabu and IM Alina Kashlinskaya.
The Top 10 players from each of the 6 qualification tournaments — 4 continental Queens’ qualifiers and the Eastern & Western Princesses’ qualifiers — will be invited to attend two exclusive 45-minute online training sessions with some of the strongest female players in the world.
Dates:
- 3rd May, 17:00 CEST – Vaishali Rameshbabu
- 17th May, 16:00 CEST – Alina Kashlinskaya
Meet the Champions
GM Vaishali Rameshbabu (India) is one of the brightest stars in women’s chess today with a rating 2484! A Grandmaster and two-time Olympiad team medalist, she has carved her place among the elite with her dynamic play and steady climb through the international rankings. She has become a role model for young girls in chess across Asia and beyond.
IM Alina Kashlinskaya (Poland) is a top Women Grandmaster rated 2496! Known for her deep strategic understanding and elegant playing style. A former European Women’s Champion and World Team Championship gold medalist, she is a leader of a very strong Team Poland and a winner of Women’s Grand Prix in Georgia.
A Reward Beyond Prizes
This is not just a prize — it’s a rare chance to learn directly from champions, ask questions, and gain insights that can spark long-term growth and motivation. For many of our participants, this could be a turning point in their chess journey. And who knows – maybe one day they will meet Alina or Vaishali during a chess event across the board? 😉
Our Commitment
At the FIDE Commission for Women’s Chess, we’re committed to supporting the next generation of girls and women in chess. Through events like the Queens’ Online Chess Festival, we want to give young players not just a platform to compete, but real tools for development – strong role models, meaningful prizes, and moments that can spark long-term growth.
We’re proud to stand behind projects that build community, confidence, and ambition — and we can’t wait to see what these 60 rising stars will learn from two of the best in the game.
