The ChessMom Project Returns for the 2026 Chess Olympiad in Uzbekistan
FIDE and the FIDE Commission for Women’s Chess are proud to announce the return of the ChessMom Project for the 46th Chess Olympiad, to be held in 2026 in Uzbekistan. This pioneering initiative was first introduced at the 2024 Chess Olympiad in Budapest and received overwhelming positive feedback from participants and federations alike. The ChessMom […]
Al Ain Chess and Mind Games Club Crowned Champion of the UAE Women’s Chess League
Al Ain Chess and Mind Games Club has been crowned champion of the 2025 UAE Women’s Chess League after a remarkable performance and absolute dominance throughout the competition held 4-19 October 2025. The team achieved victory in all its matches, both home and away, against every participating club across the country—without a single loss or […]
FIDE Trainers’ Online Seminar – 31 October to 2 November 2025
The Asian Chess Federation, in cooperation with the FIDE Commission for Women’s Chess (WOM) and under the supervision of the FIDE Trainers’ Commission (TRG), is pleased to announce the upcoming FIDE Trainers’ Online Seminar, taking place from 31 October to 2 November 2025. This seminar will feature a lineup of world-class trainers sharing their invaluable […]
Poland’s Long-Awaited Triumph at the 2025 Women’s European Team Championship
The 2025 European Team Chess Championship took place in Batumi, Georgia, bringing together Europe’s strongest national teams for an intense and high-level competition. In the Open section, Ukraine emerged as the champion, followed by Azerbaijan in second place and Serbia in third. In the Women’s section – which we will mainly focus on – Poland […]
FIDE International Organizer Seminar – Durres, Albania
11–12 October 2025 The FIDE Commission for Women’s Chess (WOM), in cooperation with the Albanian Chess Federation and the FIDE Events Commission (EVE), is pleased to announce an upcoming FIDE International Organizer Seminar to be held on 11–12 October 2025 in Durres, Albania, at the Grand Blue FAFA Resort Hotels. The seminar aims to train […]
11th Judit Polgar’s Global Chess Festival
The 11th Judit Polgar’s Global Chess Festival was held with extraordinary interest this year at the Hungarian National Gallery. The celebration of chess attracted thousands of visitors, who could choose from thirty different programs in line with the festival’s triple motto: play, inspire, experience. Each year, this international event seeks to present the diversity of chess, […]
The Opening Ceremony of the Queen’s Gambit Challenge – Intermediate Stage
Date: September 20, 2025Platform: Online (Zoom) The Women’s Commission proudly hosted the Opening Ceremony of the Queen’s Gambit Challenge – Intermediate Stage, a groundbreaking initiative designed to empower women in chess and prepare them for future representation on the international stage, including the Olympiad, while fostering international connections among women in chess through a supportive […]
Vaishali Makes History at the FIDE Grand Swiss in Samarkand
The 2025 FIDE Grand Swiss concluded in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, with two thrilling events that determined new qualifiers for the Candidates Tournaments. While Anish Giri and Matthias Bluebaum emerged as the two Candidates from the Open section, the spotlight shone brightest on India’s R. Vaishali, who achieved a historic success in the Women’s Grand Swiss. Women’s […]
FIDE Women’s Commission Supports RubikChess Tournament at Global Chess Festival 2025
WOM cooperation with Global Chess Festival The FIDE Commission for Women’s Chess is proud to support a brand-new initiative at this year’s Global Chess Festival: the RubikChess Tournament, which will take place on September 30, 2025, at the Hungarian National Gallery in Budapest. Founded by the greatest female chess player of all time, Judit Polgár, […]
Women’s Chess Marathon 2025 – A Summary
A Month of Global Connection This August, the FIDE Commission for Women’s Chess led the Women’s Chess Marathon – a worldwide celebration held within FIDE Women’s Month and the 2025 Social Chess Year. Each week, a different continent became the stage for tournaments, workshops, and conversations, always in close cooperation with local organizers. Over 1,000 […]