Women’s Chess Marathon: A Global Celebration of Women in Chess – Spotlight on Australia
As part of FIDE’s 2025 Year of Social Chess, each month highlights a theme that shows how chess can contribute to positive change in society. This August, we celebrate Women in Chess — a global initiative led by the FIDE Commission for Women’s Chess (WOM) to strengthen the women&girls community in the chess world, through […]
Women’s Chess Marathon: A Global Celebration of Women in Chess – Spotlight on Portugal
As part of FIDE’s 2025 Year of Social Chess, each month is dedicated to exploring how chess can make a positive impact on society. This August, the focus turns to Women in Chess – a month-long celebration recognizing the achievements, voices, and leadership of women and girls in the chess community. The FIDE Commission for […]
Women’s Chess Marathon: A Global Celebration of Women in Chess – Spotlight on the Americas
As part of FIDE’s 2025 Year of Social Chess, each month is dedicated to showcasing how chess can contribute to a more inclusive and positive society. This August, the spotlight turns to Women in Chess – a global celebration of the achievements and contributions of women and girls in the chess community. The FIDE Commission […]
Women’s Chess Marathon: A Global Celebration of Women in Chess – Spotlight on Nepal
As part of FIDE’s 2025 Year of Social Chess, each month highlights a key theme where chess contributes to a better, more inclusive society. This August, we turn our focus to Women in Chess — celebrating the passion, strength, and contributions of women and girls in our chess communities around the world. The FIDE Commission […]
Divya Deshmukh Makes History: Youngest Ever Women’s World Cup Champion
The 2025 FIDE Women’s World Cup came to a dramatic and historic close on July 28th in Batumi, Georgia, as 19-year-old Divya Deshmukh etched her name into chess history. With nerves of steel and brilliance on the board, Divya became the youngest ever Women’s World Cup winner – and the first Indian player to claim […]
Inspiring the Next Generation: Special Reward for Girls at the Rudaga-Kaissa Chess Festival 2025
The charming seaside town of Jūrmala, Latvia, once again welcomed young chess enthusiasts for the Rudaga-Kaissa Chess Festival, held from 22–27 July 2025. This FIDE-endorsed event is a true celebration of youth chess – blending high-level competition with fun activities, cultural experiences, and the relaxed atmosphere of a family holiday by the sea. The FIDE […]
August is for Women in Chess: Join the Global Women’s Chess Marathon
As part of FIDE’s 2025 Year of Social Chess, each month is dedicated to celebrating how chess can make a positive impact in society. This August, we shine the spotlight on Women in Chess — a month-long global celebration aimed at empowering women and girls through the game we all love. The FIDE Commission for […]
Happy International Chess Day!
Happy International Chess Day! Today, the world celebrates the timeless game that connects us across borders, cultures, and generations. Chess teaches us strategy, resilience, and creativity – and most of all – it brings together a global community bound by shared passion. As the FIDE Commission for Women’s Chess (WOM), we especially take this opportunity […]
World Refugee Day Celebration in Kakuma
To mark World Refugee Day on June 20th, FIDE and the global chess community – including the FIDE Commission for Women’s Chess – joined in celebrating refugees and the power of chess through a special weekend of events in Kakuma, Kenya, under the spirit of the Chess for Protection project. Our project Girls’ Club was […]
FIDE Women’s World Cup begins on 5th July!
One of the biggest events in the women’s chess calendar is just around the corner! From July 5 to 29, the coastal city of Batumi, Georgia will host the FIDE Women’s World Cup 2025 – a prestigious knockout tournament bringing together 107 of the world’s best players from 46 federations. This year’s World Cup offers […]