Storytelling for Impact: A Special Masterclass on Creating Meaningful Content
As part of the March activities, the FIDE Commission for Women’s Chess is pleased to cooperate with the FIDE Social Commission in supporting the Storytelling & Impact Content Masterclass – a project initiated and led by the FIDE Social Commission, dedicated to creating meaningful visual content for social and sports initiatives. Powerful stories help projects […]
A Women’s Day Celebration in Saint-Tropez with GM Alexandra Kosteniuk
As part of the FIDE Commission for Women’s Chess initiative to celebrate Women’s Chess Day throughout March, we are delighted to once again cooperate with the dynamic organizers in Saint-Tropez for a special International Women’s Day event. On March 8, 2026, the Saint-Tropez chess club “Les Fous de la Vieille Tour” will organize a special […]
2nd International Women’s Tournament for Chess Women’s Day in Germany!
From 3–8 March 2026, the town of Weißenhorn, Germany, will host the 2nd International Women’s Tournament Dedicated to International Women’s Day. The event is organised by the legendary grandmaster and coach Artur Jussupow, whose lifelong dedication to chess development gives the tournament particular depth, and ensures this will be truly a special event. After the […]
Queens’ Online Chess Festival returns in March 2026!
The Queens’ Online Chess Festival will return in March 2026, marking its 6th edition as a global celebration of women’s chess. Organised by the FIDE Commission for Women’s Chess under the Chess4All FIDE WOM Project, the festival will run from March 1-29, 2026 and is dedicated to International Women’s Day (March 8). Participation is free […]
Women Players Shine at Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2026 in Wijk aan Zee
The Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2026 once again took place in Wijk aan Zee, reaffirming its status as one of the most prestigious and historic events on the global chess calendar. Renowned for its unique atmosphere and uncompromising competitive spirit, the tournament brought together elite players across several sections, including the Masters, Challengers, and additional […]
Join the Global Celebration of Women and Girls in Chess!
March is a time to celebrate women, and what better way to do so than through chess? After a strong and inspiring first global Chess Women’s Day Celebration last year, the FIDE Commission for Women’s Chess once again invites federations, clubs, and organizers around the world to take part in this shared initiative throughout March, […]
Women’s Chess in the Spotlight in Wrocław, Poland this February!
For another consecutive year, the FIDE Commission for Women’s Chess is proud to cooperate with the Women’s Chess Festival in Wrocław, Poland, an event that has firmly established itself as a highlight on the European women’s chess calendar. Year after year, the Festival attracts outstanding players, dedicated organisers, and a growing community united by a […]
Empowering Girls Through Chess in Nepal: The Junkiri Chess Workshop
From January 13–17, 2026, a small but deeply meaningful chess workshop took place in Kathmandu, Nepal, bringing together chess, education, and social empowerment in a way that perfectly reflects the values of the FIDE Commission for Women’s Chess (WOM). Organised by our partner, the Himalayan Chess Academy in collaboration with the Junkiri Feminist Library, the […]
WOM Cooperates with the Budapest Spring Festival 2026
The FIDE Commission for Women’s Chess (WOM) is pleased to announce its cooperation with the Budapest Spring Chess Festival 2026, which will take place in Budapest, Hungary, from 27 February to 7 March 2026. The Spring Festival is a nine-round Swiss tournament, offering strong competitive opportunities in two groups and aiming to promote women’s chess […]
FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar for Women: Creating Opportunities and Reshaping the Chess World
We are pleased to announce the successful organization of the FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar for Women, held as part of our ongoing commitment to support women in chess and to strengthen female representation and opportunity throughout the international chess community. The seminar was organized jointly by the FIDE Commission for Women’s Chess (WOM) and the Norwegian […]