FIDE has officially appointed Tris Ann Richards as the new Chair of the FIDE Commission for Women’s Chess. She takes over the position from Anastasia Sorokina, who stepped down after years of dedicated service to women’s chess. Tris Ann Richards is already a respected name in the international…
The International Chess Federation, FIDE, has released the second edition of the Gender Equality in Chess Index (GECI) 2026. The report was published on International Women’s Day by the FIDE Women in Chess Commission together with The University of Queensland. The index measures how well countries are doing…
The FIDE Commission for Women’s Chess is celebrating women and girls in chess throughout the month of March with the Chess Women’s Day Celebration 2026. This global initiative invites federations, chess clubs, academies, and organizers from around the world to host special events. The celebration highlights the achievements…
March is a special month to celebrate women and girls in chess. Last year, the first global Chess Women’s Day Celebration was a huge success. This year, the FIDE Commission for Women’s Chess invites chess federations, clubs, schools, and organizers worldwide to take part again. The celebration will…
The 2025 FIDE Women’s World Cup opened with a spectacular ceremony in Batumi, Georgia. Players, guests, and accompanying persons enjoyed an evening of traditional Georgian music and dance. Historical images of Georgian women’s chess played on screen, celebrating the nation’s rich chess legacy. The Batumi Drama Theatre, lit…
Women’s chess has come a long way since Vera Menchik became the first Women’s World Champion nearly a century ago. Over the years, 17 women have held the title, inspiring generations and breaking barriers in the chess world. Breaking Barriers: Vera Menchik Vera Menchik made history in 1927…
The world’s top 10 chess rankings remained largely unchanged in December, but an important milestone was reached. Arjun Erigaisi crossed the 2800 Elo mark, becoming only the 15th player in history to achieve this remarkable feat. The young Indian gained just two points at the 2024 Chennai Grand…
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