Women in Chess Education #1: Meet Soumia Oukid
Around the world, women are using chess not only to teach the game, but also to help young people develop confidence, creativity, critical thinking and the skills they need beyond the chessboard. As part of FIDE’s Year of Chess and Education, the FIDE Commission for Women’s Chess launched the Women in Chess Education Spotlight Initiative […]
28th Internet Based International Arbiter Certification Seminar
The 28th Internet Based International Arbiter Certification Seminar was held from 15 to 23 August 2026, organised by the FIDE Commission for Women’s Chess and the FIDE Arbiters’ Commission under the auspices of FIDE. The seminar was conducted in English and featured two FIDE Lecturers, IA Alex McFarlane (SCO) and IA Sabrina de San Vicente […]