FIDE WOM Activities in Oslo Promote Learning, Leadership and Community
During the exciting days of Norway Chess in Oslo, the FIDE Commission for Women’s Chess (WOM) organized two important initiatives aimed at supporting the development of women and girls in chess: the Queen Gathering 2026 workshop and a FIDE International Organizer (IO) Seminar. Together, these activities provided valuable opportunities for participants to learn, connect, and […]
Assaubayeva wins Norway Chess Women with a Round to Spare
Kazakhstan’s star GM Bibisara Assaubayeva delivered one of the most impressive performances of her career, securing victory at Norway Chess Women 2026 with a round to spare. Competing in one of the strongest women’s tournaments of the year, Assaubayeva produced a remarkably consistent performance against an elite field featuring Women’s World Champion Ju Wenjun, Anna […]
Series of Arbiter Seminars
The FIDE Women’s Commission, in cooperation with the FIDE Arbiters’ Commission, is pleased to announce a series of arbiter seminars organized within the framework of the FIDE Educational Year of Chess. Following the remarkable interest in our previous seminars and the large number of applications received, we have decided to organize an extended educational series […]
Learning from a World Champion: Winners of the Queens & Princesses Festival Meet GM Antoaneta Stefanova
One of the most meaningful prizes of the 2026 Queens’ Online Chess Festival was recently brought to life, as top finishers of the Queens’ and Princesses’ sections took part in exclusive online training sessions with former Women’s World Champion GM Antoaneta Stefanova. The 2026 edition of the festival was a remarkable success, setting a new […]
Norway Chess kicks off with equal prize fund yet again!
Norway Chess 2026 officially began yesterday with the press conference, while the first round kicked off today, launching one of the strongest and most prestigious tournaments on the international calendar. Running from May 25 until June 5, the event once again brings together many of the world’s elite players. This year’s Norway Chess field features […]
Women’s Chess Summer Program Returns to Puerto Rico
The FIDE Commission for Women’s Chess is pleased to support the 2nd Women’s Chess Summer Program in Bayamón, Puerto Rico, organized in cooperation with Ciudad de Bayamón and local partners. The program will take place from June 9–25, 2026, at the Lomas Verdes Community Center in Bayamón, with sessions held every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. […]
FIDE IO Seminar to be held in Oslo, Norway
FIDE IO Seminar to be held in Oslo, Norway FIDE Women’s Commission (WOM), in cooperation with the Norwegian Chess Federation, is pleased to announce the organization of a FIDE International Organizer (IO) Seminar, which will take place in Oslo, Norway, on 30–31 May 2026. The seminar is held under the auspices of the FIDE Events […]
Chess for Protection: Refugee Teams Preparing for a Historic Olympiad
As the global chess community looks ahead to the 46th Chess Olympiad, set to take place in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, in September 2026, a powerful and historic initiative is gaining momentum. For the first time, refugee players are set to compete as organized teams at the Olympiad – marking a significant step not only for chess, […]
ChessMom 2026: Registration now open
FIDE and the FIDE Commission for Women’s Chess are inviting players, national federations, and the wider chess community to take the first step toward ChessMom 2026. Following its successful debut at the 2024 Chess Olympiad in Budapest, the ChessMom Project returns for the 46th Chess Olympiad in Uzbekistan. The programme provides financial and logistical support […]
Little Star and more, at the ChessParty!
The first-ever ChessParty brought a fresh and vibrant energy to the global chess scene, transforming Avicii Arena into a true celebration of the game. Held over the weekend in Stockholm, the event gathered some of the most recognizable names in chess and beyond, creating an atmosphere that was both festive and inspiring. Among the distinguished […]