FIDE Women’s Chess Celebrations: A Truly Global Movement
March is a time of reflection and celebration for women and girls worldwide. International Women’s Day serves as a powerful reminder of resilience, achievements, and the ongoing pursuit of gender equality. This year, the FIDE Commission for Women’s Chess (WOM) transformed this moment into a global movement—cooperating with organizers on 4 continents to host inspiring […]
Celebrating International Women’s Day
On this special occasion of International Women’s Day, the FIDE Commission for Women’s Chess extends our warmest wishes to all the girls and women! This month, we celebrate not only the players but everyone who dedicate their time and effort to making chess more welcoming for everyone. Thanks to their work, more women and girls […]
Queens of the Board: Celebrating Women in Chess
The FIDE Commission for Women’s Chess (WOM) is delighted to collaborate with the Confederation of Chess for the Americas (CCA) in celebrating International Women’s Day with a special event, Queens of the Board: Celebrating Women in Chess. This initiative is a wonderful way to highlight the achievements of women in chess across the Americas, inspire […]
FIDE Commission for Women’s Chess Partners with the Prague Chess Festival: A Milestone for Girls in Chess
A Prestigious Opportunity for Young Talents The Prague Chess Festival continues to set new standards for chess excellence, and this year, its commitment to fostering young talent took a remarkable step forward. In collaboration with the FIDE Commission for Women’s Chess, the festival invited ten talented girls to compete in the prestigious Futures Tournament—an event […]
Empowering Girls Through Chess: 3rd Queens Rapid Chess Tournament in Nairobi
Chess is more than just a game—it’s a tool for empowerment, strategy, and confidence-building. Around the world, chess has given all chess enthusiasts new ways to develop critical thinking, resilience, and leadership skills. In Africa, where the sport is rapidly growing, creating opportunities for female players is key to fostering talent and breaking barriers. Events […]
Saint Tropez event – “For ALL women and girls: rights, equality, and empowerment.”
Women’s Day Chess Simul in Saint-Tropez Organized by Club d’Échecs de Saint-Tropez “Les Fous de la Vieille Tour” in cooperation with the FIDE Commission for Women’s Chess, this special simultaneous exhibition will take place on March 8, 2025, in celebration of International Women’s Rights Day under the theme: “For ALL women and girls: rights, equality, […]
Queens of Black and White: A Chess Festival on the Eve of International Women’s Day
Chess is more than just a sport – it is an art, a science, a philosophy and even a form of theatre, where every match tells its own story. Increasingly, women are stepping into the spotlight in these stories. Their achievements captivate the world, and FIDE actively invests in the growth of women’s chess by […]
Queen’s Gambit Challenge 2025-2026: Empowering Women in Chess
The Queen’s Gambit Challenge is an online initiative designed to empower female players and help national federations build competitive women’s chess teams, led by FIDE and FIDE Commission for Women’s Chess. Running from April 2025 to April 2026, this program will support federations with limited female participation in chess by providing a structured curriculum for […]
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? The FIDE Commission for Women’s Chess invites federations, clubs, and organizers worldwide to be part of the Chess Women’s Day Celebration: Community, Strength, Empowerment – our initiative to connect chess community on this special occasion for women and […]
The FIDE Women’s Grand Prix has officially kicked off in Monaco!
The prestigious event, part of the 2024–2025 FIDE Women’s Grand Prix series, is the third leg of the circuit, bringing together some of the world’s top female chess players. They are competing for crucial Grand Prix points that will determine qualification for the next FIDE Women’s Candidates Tournament—the gateway to the Women’s World Championship. A […]