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Congratulations to Ju Wenjun on defending Women’s World Championship title

On behalf of FIDE Commission for Women’s Chess I send sincerest congratulations to amazing Ju Wenjun, member of the FIDE Commission for Women’s Chess, on defending Women’s World Championship title.  I had the honor to be the Chief Arbiter of the The FIDE Women’s World Championship Match and thank the players for fair play, spectacular game and friendly atmosphere. […]

Third edition of Queens’ Festival goes big

Over 800 female players from 124 countries participated in the third edition of the Queens’ Online Chess Festival, a series of continental women’s online blitz tournaments that took place from July 2-16. The ambitious global project aiming at connecting women chess players from around the world was organized by FIDE Commission for Women’s Chess. The […]

Susan Namangale: Spreading the game of chess and its many benefits across the globe

Susan Namangale was raised in a little-known Chombo village in Nkhotakota, central Malawi – the warm heart of Africa. Chess has played a significant role in her life, transforming her from a village-raised girl who lacked confidence into the empowered leader of a global organization. Susan’s chess journey began with her sister bringing a single […]

“All4chess&Chess4all” WOM event “Little Stars” set for August 03 in Baku

FIDE Commission for Women’s Chess and Azerbaijan Chess Federation are happy to invite young chess players for the “All4chess&Chess4all” WOM event “Little Stars” in Baku, Azerbaijan. The tournament will be held during the FIDE World Cup, on August 03, in Baku Marriott Hotel Boulevard. 25 boys and 25 girls born in year 2013 and younger […]

Queens’ Festival Enters Final stage

The Queens’ Festival 2023 is getting to its final stage this weekend. With the Online Blitz Qualification tournaments for Asia and the Americas finished, the last stage of the competition will be played tomorrow to determine the ultimate winners. The Asian Qualification event attracted 166 players from 24 countries. The title of the Queens’ Festival […]

Unrated Princesses’ Tournaments: Last call to register

The Queens’ Online Chess Festival, a series of continental women’s online blitz tournaments, is returning this summer. The third edition of the popular event, organized by the FIDE Commission for Women’s Chess in cooperation with FIDE, will take place from July 02-16, 2023, on Tornelo online platform. The festival gives a chance to participate for […]