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Her Move, Her Power: Celebrating Women’s Chess in Eswatini

As part of the global Chess Women’s Day Celebration: Visible, Connected, Worldwide, inspiring initiatives continue to emerge from every corner of the chess world. One such event took place in Manzini, Eswatini, where the Trojan Horse Chess Club, an affiliate of the Eswatini Chess Federation, organized a vibrant tournament dedicated to women and girls. Held […]

Global Launch: FIDE Preparation of Teachers course for Women Around the World

As the global Chess Women’s Day Celebration 2026: Visible, Connected, Worldwide comes to a close, the FIDE Women’s Commission, in cooperation with the FIDE Educational Commission, is proud to mark this occasion with a meaningful and lasting initiative. Throughout the month of March, events held across the world have brought together girls and women in […]

Bangladesh Celebrates Chess Women’s Day 2026 with Beautiful Spirit

As part of our global initiative Chess Women’s Day Celebration 2026: Visible, Connected, Worldwide, inspiring events continued to take place across continents throughout the month of March – each one contributing to a shared vision of greater inclusion, visibility, and connection for women and girls in chess. One such meaningful contribution came from Chattogram, Bangladesh, […]

FIDE WOM Girls & Women Event – Tirana 2026

The FIDE WOM Girls & Women Event – Tirana 2026 was held on 27–28 March 2026 at “Emin Duraku”  School, Tirana, Albania, within the framework of the FIDE Women’s Commission Girls & Women Chess  Marathon 2026 – Chess Women’s Day Celebration, on the occasion of the opening of the Albanian National Youth Chess Championship 2026. The […]

“Girls in Chess: Inspiring the Next Generation” in St. Lucia

As part of the global Chess Women’s Day celebrations, the inspiring initiative “Girls in Chess: Inspiring the Next Generation” took place on March 19, 2026, at St. Joseph’s Convent High School in St. Lucia -bringing together young female players for a day of learning, encouragement, and connection. The event welcomed special guests WGM Dana Reizniece, […]

Advancing Chess in Education: Dana Reizniece Visits Zimbabwe During Women’s Month

Dana Reizniece, Deputy Chair of the FIDE Management Board, visited Zimbabwe for a two-day working trip focused on advancing chess in education. The visit also formed part of the global Chess Women’s Day Celebration, highlighting the role of women’s leadership in driving meaningful initiatives across the chess world. We invite you to read the report […]

Deputy Chair of FIDE Management Board visits DR Congo to advance chess

During her official visit to Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Dana Reizniece, Deputy Chair of the FIDE Management Board, held a series of meetings with government officials and representatives from the education and sports sectors to discuss the development and promotion of chess in the country. In a meeting with […]

DGT Supports the Queen’s Chess Festival as Sponsor of the Princess Section

The FIDE Commission for Women’s Chess is proud to welcome DGT as a sponsor of the Princess Section of the Queen’s Chess Festival, which is currently underway. This year’s Festival is the largest edition to date, bringing together hundreds of female chess players across all continents. As part of the global Chess Women’s Day Celebration, […]

Celebrating Women in Chess: Mongolia Joins the Global Movement

Throughout the month of March, our initiative – Chess Women’s Day Celebration – is bringing together communities from across the globe, highlighting the growing momentum behind women’s participation in chess. From local tournaments to educational initiatives, a wide range of inspiring events are being organized by dedicated federations, clubs, and passionate individuals who continue to […]