“Girls in Chess: Inspiring the Next Generation” in St. Lucia
As part of the global Chess Women’s Day celebrations, the inspiring initiative “Girls in Chess: Inspiring the Next Generation” took place on March 19, 2026, at St. Joseph’s Convent High School in St. Lucia -bringing together young female players for a day of learning, encouragement, and connection. The event welcomed special guests WGM Dana Reizniece, […]
Advancing Chess in Education: Dana Reizniece Visits Zimbabwe During Women’s Month
Dana Reizniece, Deputy Chair of the FIDE Management Board, visited Zimbabwe for a two-day working trip focused on advancing chess in education. The visit also formed part of the global Chess Women’s Day Celebration, highlighting the role of women’s leadership in driving meaningful initiatives across the chess world. We invite you to read the report […]
Deputy Chair of FIDE Management Board visits DR Congo to advance chess
During her official visit to Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Dana Reizniece, Deputy Chair of the FIDE Management Board, held a series of meetings with government officials and representatives from the education and sports sectors to discuss the development and promotion of chess in the country. In a meeting with […]
DGT Supports the Queen’s Chess Festival as Sponsor of the Princess Section
The FIDE Commission for Women’s Chess is proud to welcome DGT as a sponsor of the Princess Section of the Queen’s Chess Festival, which is currently underway. This year’s Festival is the largest edition to date, bringing together hundreds of female chess players across all continents. As part of the global Chess Women’s Day Celebration, […]
Celebrating Women in Chess: Mongolia Joins the Global Movement
Throughout the month of March, our initiative – Chess Women’s Day Celebration – is bringing together communities from across the globe, highlighting the growing momentum behind women’s participation in chess. From local tournaments to educational initiatives, a wide range of inspiring events are being organized by dedicated federations, clubs, and passionate individuals who continue to […]
Himalayan Queen’s Gambit – 2nd Edition Brings Women’s Chess to the Heart of the Community in Nepal
As part of the global celebrations of International Women’s Day this March and specifically our initiative Chess Women’s Day Celebration, the FIDE Commission for Women’s Chess was pleased to support yet another inspiring event organized by our valued partner, the Himalayan Chess Academy. The Himalayan Queen’s Gambit – 2nd Edition, held in Nepal, formed part […]
Queens Online Chess Festival Crowns Continental Champions
The Queens Online Chess Festival, taking place throughout March, has started and already brought together hundreds of women and girls from around the world through a series of continental qualification tournaments. The festival began with the African qualifier, followed by Europe, while the Asian event, all attracting hundreds of participants. The initiative is part of […]
FIDE releases Gender Equality in Chess Index 2026
Second edition of the GECI ranks 119 federations, with all regions showing improvement since 2023 Brisbane, Queensland – On International Women’s Day, the FIDE Women in Chess Commission (WOM) and The University of Queensland published the second edition of the Gender Equality in Chess Index (GECI), a comprehensive measure of female participation, performance, and progress […]
Chess Women’s Day Celebration 2026: Visible, Connected, Worldwide
Throughout the month of March, the FIDE Commission for Women’s Chess once again brings the global chess community together through the Chess Women’s Day Celebration, inviting federations, clubs, academies and organisers worldwide to celebrate women and girls in chess. Following the inspiring success of last year’s first global celebration, the 2026 edition continues under the […]
Amazon Region Joins the Chess Women’s Day Celebration!
As the FIDE Commission for Women’s Chess, we launched the Chess Women’s Day Celebrations – Visible, Connected, Worldwide initiative to celebrate girls and women in chess, while also connecting organizers and highlighting their inspiring efforts to make our game more accessible across the globe. We warmly invite everyone to join this movement – and today, […]