FIDE IO Seminar to be held in Oslo, Norway
FIDE IO Seminar to be held in Oslo, Norway FIDE Women’s Commission (WOM), in cooperation with the Norwegian Chess Federation, is pleased to announce the organization of a FIDE International Organizer (IO) Seminar, which will take place in Oslo, Norway, on 30–31 May 2026. The seminar is held under the auspices of the FIDE Events […]
Chess for Protection: Refugee Teams Preparing for a Historic Olympiad
As the global chess community looks ahead to the 46th Chess Olympiad, set to take place in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, in September 2026, a powerful and historic initiative is gaining momentum. For the first time, refugee players are set to compete as organized teams at the Olympiad – marking a significant step not only for chess, […]
ChessMom 2026: Registration now open
FIDE and the FIDE Commission for Women’s Chess are inviting players, national federations, and the wider chess community to take the first step toward ChessMom 2026. Following its successful debut at the 2024 Chess Olympiad in Budapest, the ChessMom Project returns for the 46th Chess Olympiad in Uzbekistan. The programme provides financial and logistical support […]
Little Star and more, at the ChessParty!
The first-ever ChessParty brought a fresh and vibrant energy to the global chess scene, transforming Avicii Arena into a true celebration of the game. Held over the weekend in Stockholm, the event gathered some of the most recognizable names in chess and beyond, creating an atmosphere that was both festive and inspiring. Among the distinguished […]
Queen’s Online Chess Festival 2026 Sets New Participation Record
The sixth edition of the Queen’s Online Chess Festival, organized by the FIDE Commission for Women’s Chess, successfully concluded after a month of exciting competition from March 1 to March 29, 2026. Held as part of the global Chess Women’s Day Celebration, this year’s festival marked a historic milestone, becoming the largest edition ever, with […]
Queens of the Board: Panama Celebrates Chess Women’s Day
In Panama, this year’s Chess Women’s Day Celebration was marked by a dynamic and forward-looking initiative that placed women firmly at the center – not only as players, but also as leaders, organizers, and role models. As part of the global celebration, Ajedrez Creativo and the Metropolitan Chess Alliance organized the tournament “Reinas del tablero” […]
Celebrating Together: A Meaningful Chess Women’s Day in Bandung
Even as we move into April, the stories of celebration and inspiration from this year’s Chess Women’s Day Celebration continue to reach us from across the globe. Each message is a reminder that the impact of this initiative extends far beyond a single day – it lives on in communities, clubs, and classrooms where chess […]
Her Move, Her Power: Celebrating Women’s Chess in Eswatini
As part of the global Chess Women’s Day Celebration: Visible, Connected, Worldwide, inspiring initiatives continue to emerge from every corner of the chess world. One such event took place in Manzini, Eswatini, where the Trojan Horse Chess Club, an affiliate of the Eswatini Chess Federation, organized a vibrant tournament dedicated to women and girls. Held […]
Global Launch: FIDE Preparation of Teachers course for Women Around the World
As the global Chess Women’s Day Celebration 2026: Visible, Connected, Worldwide comes to a close, the FIDE Women’s Commission, in cooperation with the FIDE Educational Commission, is proud to mark this occasion with a meaningful and lasting initiative. Throughout the month of March, events held across the world have brought together girls and women in […]
Bangladesh Celebrates Chess Women’s Day 2026 with Beautiful Spirit
As part of our global initiative Chess Women’s Day Celebration 2026: Visible, Connected, Worldwide, inspiring events continued to take place across continents throughout the month of March – each one contributing to a shared vision of greater inclusion, visibility, and connection for women and girls in chess. One such meaningful contribution came from Chattogram, Bangladesh, […]