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 […]
Women’s Chess Marathon – Week 4: Europe Amplifies Women’s Voices
As August drew to a close, the Women’s Chess Marathon reached its final continental stop: Europe. Following inspiring events across Africa, Asia, and the Americas, the spotlight turned to Italy and Portugal, where two meaningful initiatives carried a shared theme — giving space to women’s voices in chess. Power Moves: Women Shaping Chess in Italy […]
“Women’s Talks” – Women’s Chess Marathon in Portugal
As part of FIDE’s 2025 Year of Social Chess, August was dedicated to celebrating women and girls in chess under the banner of the Women’s Chess Marathon. All month long, events across continents highlighted how chess brings people together, builds communities, and empowers individuals. The fourth week of the Marathon was officially dedicated to Europe, […]
Power Moves: Women Shaping Chess – Women’s Chess Marathon in Italy
As part of FIDE’s 2025 Year of Social Chess, August was dedicated to celebrating women and girls in chess under the banner of the Women’s Chess Marathon. Across all continents, flagship events showcased how chess brings people together, builds communities, and empowers individuals. In Week Four of the Marathon, Europe took the spotlight with events […]
Women’s Chess Marathon – Week 3: Asia and Australia Celebrate
The third week of the FIDE Women’s Chess Marathon brought remarkable celebrations across Asia and Australia, showcasing both the breadth of participation and the depth of dedication that define women’s chess worldwide. From one of Nepal’s largest women’s tournaments to celebratory events in Australia, the week illustrated how chess connects and empowers girls and women […]
Celebrating FIDE Women’s Month in Australia
As part of the FIDE Women’s Chess Marathon and global FIDE Women’s Month celebrations, Australia hosted a series of inspiring activities this August. These events brought together more than a hundred young players, role models from the Australian chess community, and entire school communities to celebrate and promote girls in chess. Interschool Girls Tournament – […]
International Organizer Seminar announced as part of World Youth Chess Championship 2025
As part of the World Youth Chess Championship 2025 in Durrës, Albania, the Albanian Chess Federation, in cooperation with FIDE WOM and under the auspices of the FIDE Events Commission (EVE), will host the International Organizer Seminar. This seminar is designed to train and certify organizers of international chess events in compliance with FIDE regulations. […]
Women’s Chess Marathon Reaches Nepal: A Historic Celebration of Women and Girls in Chess
As part of FIDE’s Social Year of Chess, August is dedicated to Women in Chess – a month-long celebration of achievements, opportunities, and inspiration. At the heart of this initiative is the Women’s Chess Marathon, with events taking place across all continents. During the third week of the Marathon, Nepal made its mark with one […]
Inspiring Initiatives in South Africa and Zambia – Women’s Marathon Week 2
From South Africa to Zambia, the second week of the Women’s Chess Marathon has highlighted the passion and progress of women in chess across Africa. As part of FIDE’s Social Year of Chess, August is dedicated to Women in Chess – a global celebration of achievements and an inspiration for the next generation. The centerpiece […]
Strong start to the Women’s Chess Marathon! Week 1 – Americas
The month of August was designated by the FIDE as Women’s Chess Month, part of the FIDE Social Year. As part of this global celebration, the Americas Region organized a series of activities between August 1 and 10, in collaboration with the FIDE Women’s Commission and the FIDE America Diversity Commission. These events aimed to […]