Empowering Women in Chess: Highlights from the WOMEN&CHESS&BALANCE Conference
On September 21st, during the Chess Olympiad in Budapest, the WOMEN&CHESS&BALANCE Conference was held, first-ever organized by FIDE’s Women’s Chess Commission. The event gathered over 25 distinguished speakers from diverse fields to address the challenges faced by women in chess and to propose solutions for creating a more inclusive, safe, and supportive environment. This landmark […]
Judit Polgar confirms her presence at the WOMEN&CHESS&BALANCE Conference!
As a FIDE Commission for Women’s Chess we are thrilled to announce that icon of women’s chess, the best female chess player of all time, Judit Polgar has confirmed her presence at our WOMEN&CHESS&BALANCE Conference! WOMEN&CHESS&BALANCE is an upcoming conference organized by the FIDE Commission for Women’s Chess, dedicated to empowering women in the world […]
The Chess Olympiad kicks off in Budapest!
The 45th FIDE Chess Olympiad started in Budapest, Hungary and will run until September 22nd. The tournament will feature a record number of teams – 197 in the open section and 183 in the women’s section. The event commenced with a beautiful opening ceremony full of special guests and breathtaking performances. Legendary Judit Polgar, the […]
FIDE America replicates ChessMom initiative!
The Confederation of Chess for America announced that they will replicate the FIDE ChessMom Pilot Program to the American continent! The FIDE ChessMom initiative aims to support chess players by covering all expenses related to an accompanying caregiver during the Chess Olympiad in Budapest, Hungry in September. In a fantastic move, CCA will now replicate […]
Chess lessons with GM Anna Muzychuk for the winners of the girl’s tournaments of the Rudaga Kaissa Chess Festival 2024!
We are very proud and happy to provide this special prize – sessions with GM Anna Muzychuk, 5-time World Champion (3 times in rapid and 2 times in blitz chess), for the best girls of the FIDE endorsed Rudaga Kaissa Chess Festival 2024. The winners of this special prize are Tifanija Bella Jakobsone (winner of […]
WOMEN&CHESS&BALANCE conference to be held during the Olympiad in Budapest
FIDE Commission for Women’s Chess is happy to announce the WOMEN&CHESS&BALANCE conference, which will be held during the upcoming 45th FIDE Chess Olympiad 2024 in Budapest, Hungary. Date and time: September 21, 2024, 3-7:00 PM Event: WOMEN&CHESS&BALANCE conference Location: InterContinental Hotel Budapest & ONLINE Description: WOMEN&CHESS&BALANCE is an upcoming conference organized by the Commission for […]
The FIDE Women’s Grand Prix Series has started in Tbilisi with the 1st event of the series!
The event will take place from 14th till 25th August and 10 players will fight for 80 thousand euros prize fund, and most important – Grand Prix points and place in the next Candidates Tournament! Best 2 players of the FIDE Grand Prix Series qualify for the FIDE Women’s Candidates 2026! Players participating in the […]
Refugee Teams are training for the Chess Olympiad!
FIDE’s initiative for refugees “Chess for Protection” launched in 2021 and brought remarkable results over the years, with perhaps the biggest yet to be seen during the 45th Chess Olympiad in Budapest – the Refugee Teams will be competing at a Chess Olympiad for the very first time! Two Refugee Teams will participate in this […]
FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships are officially underway in Astana, Kazakhstan!
An extremely exciting event, FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships, kicked off in Kazakhstan with a torch relay and a splendid opening ceremony, and takes place from 2nd till 5th August. The prestigious event brings together world’s top players among both women and men – World Champions Ju Wenjun and Ding Liren and highest […]
Happy International Chess Day!
Happy International Chess Day from the FIDE Commission for Women’s Chess family! Today we celebrate 100 years of FIDE – International Chess Federation. As WOM we especially would like to use this occasion to appreciate all of the incredible women who has shaped the chess world over the last 100 years. Great champions, chess-players, organisers, […]