Himalayan Queen’s Gambit – 2nd Edition Brings Women’s Chess to the Heart of the Community in Nepal
As part of the global celebrations of International Women’s Day this March and specifically our initiative Chess Women’s Day Celebration, the FIDE Commission for Women’s Chess was pleased to support yet another inspiring event organized by our valued partner, the Himalayan Chess Academy. The Himalayan Queen’s Gambit – 2nd Edition, held in Nepal, formed part […]
Queens Online Chess Festival Crowns Continental Champions
The Queens Online Chess Festival, taking place throughout March, has started and already brought together hundreds of women and girls from around the world through a series of continental qualification tournaments. The festival began with the African qualifier, followed by Europe, while the Asian event, all attracting hundreds of participants. The initiative is part of […]
FIDE releases Gender Equality in Chess Index 2026
Second edition of the GECI ranks 119 federations, with all regions showing improvement since 2023 Brisbane, Queensland – On International Women’s Day, the FIDE Women in Chess Commission (WOM) and The University of Queensland published the second edition of the Gender Equality in Chess Index (GECI), a comprehensive measure of female participation, performance, and progress […]
Chess Women’s Day Celebration 2026: Visible, Connected, Worldwide
Throughout the month of March, the FIDE Commission for Women’s Chess once again brings the global chess community together through the Chess Women’s Day Celebration, inviting federations, clubs, academies and organisers worldwide to celebrate women and girls in chess. Following the inspiring success of last year’s first global celebration, the 2026 edition continues under the […]
Amazon Region Joins the Chess Women’s Day Celebration!
As the FIDE Commission for Women’s Chess, we launched the Chess Women’s Day Celebrations – Visible, Connected, Worldwide initiative to celebrate girls and women in chess, while also connecting organizers and highlighting their inspiring efforts to make our game more accessible across the globe. We warmly invite everyone to join this movement – and today, […]
Thinking Sideways, Confidence and Chess with WGM Shahade
On 22 February 2026, the non-profit organization Business Meets Chess and Kids hosted a special online session titled Thinking Sideways, Confidence and Chess with WGM Jennifer Shahade, bringing together girls from around the world for two hours of learning, inspiration and competition. The event is part of the organization’s Cross Culture Girls Program, which currently […]
Online Arbiter’s Seminar for Women during Women’s Month
This March, as we celebrate the Women’s Chess Day across the world and our initiative Chess Women’s Day Celebration, we are delighted to share an excellent opportunity for women – a free online Arbiter’s Seminar taking place during this special month. We warmly invite all women interested in officiating, learning more about the rules, or […]
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 […]