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FIDE Chess Olympiad, bringing chess, passion and cultures together ❤️ Who do you think will win?🏆
20/09/2026

FIDE Chess Olympiad, bringing chess, passion and cultures together ❤️ Who do you think will win?🏆

We are hosting a special meeting during the Chess Olympiad!✨“Beyond the Board: Women, Innovation and the Business of Che...
09/09/2026

We are hosting a special meeting during the Chess Olympiad!

✨“Beyond the Board: Women, Innovation and the Business of Chess” ✨ the three-hour meeting will bring together Commission members, invited speakers and members of the chess community to talk about our projects and more!

Many important guests will attend, including the former World Champion and FIDE interim President GM Viswanathan Anand!

🔗You will be able to join online too! More details on our website:
https://wom.fide.com/fide-commission-for-womens-chess-to-hold-meeting-during-chess-olympiad/

👑♟️ Launch of the VENETO QUEENS’ ACADEMY in Italy!Following the successful "Power Moves" initiative organised in Veneto ...
07/09/2026

👑♟️ Launch of the VENETO QUEENS’ ACADEMY in Italy!

Following the successful "Power Moves" initiative organised in Veneto in 2025, we are pleased to support another initiative dedicated to the development of women’s chess in the region.

The "Veneto Queens’ Academy" will be officially launched on 12 September in Asolo, Italy, in collaboration with the "Mitropa Chess Academy".

Veneto Queen’s Academy is a women's chess development initiative launched by the Veneto Chess League to boost the women's chess in the region: the concept is to provide a year-long training for the most talented girls and follow them at tournaments with some dedicated trainers.

The whole training is paid by the Veneto Chess League and the students are invited by our instructors based on their previous results.

The presentation will be attended by Tris-Ann Richards, Chair of our Commission, FIDE Commission for Women's Chess, and President of the Saint Lucia Chess Federation.

The event will also include a simultaneous exhibition for the participating girls, bringing together chess, learning and inspiration👏✨

We are delighted to see initiatives like the Veneto Queens’ Academy creating additional opportunities for talented girls to develop their skills and continue their journey in chess.

06/09/2026

🌟 WOMEN IN CHESS EDUCATION #4 | Meet Lauren Goodkind 🇺🇸

Meet Lauren Goodkind, a chess coach and author based in the San Francisco Bay Area, who is especially passionate about helping more women and girls discover and develop their love for chess♟️

As a coach, Lauren works with students to help them improve their game, while also creating resources to make chess more accessible and inspiring for new players. Her book "Queen For A Day: The Girl's Guide to Chess Mastery" was written specifically with girls and women in mind.

The book has received praise from famous chess personalities like WGM Jennifer Shahade, WGM Jennifer Yu and GM Boris Avrukh, among others.

But for Lauren, education is about more than books and lessons. It is also about representation and role models:
🔊“I want to encourage more women and girls to get involved in chess education. If you are a female chess player, then stepping into coaching will help you become a powerful role model for the next generation.”

🎥 Watch Lauren's video to learn more about her story!

This is the fourth story in our Women in Chess Education series, highlighting women around the world who are educating, inspiring and creating opportunities through chess.

❓ Do you have a story to share?
Are you a woman involved in chess education - or do you know someone whose work deserves to be highlighted? Get in touch with us and join the✨Women in Chess Education Spotlight Initiative✨!

03/09/2026

🌟 WOMEN IN CHESS EDUCATION #3 | Meet Emily Levin

Meet Emily Levin, a 23-year-old educator, chess instructor and the youngest female FIDE Arbiter in Israel 🇮🇱♟️

Emily has been playing chess since the age of six and has spent the past eight years teaching and working with children at chess lessons and tournaments, including championship level events 👏 Alongside her work in chess, she is completing a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and preparing to begin a Master's in Educational Counseling.

For Emily, these fields naturally come together:
✨“For me, the connection between education, psychology, and chess is very natural. In my work with children, I see how chess is much more than just a game for them. It is a tremendous tool that builds their self-confidence, teaches them patience, decision-making, and how to deal with challenges and setbacks.”✨

This perspective is at the heart of Emily's work - using chess not only to teach children how to play, but also to help them grow, learn and become more confident❤️

🎥 Watch Emily's video and hear more about her approach to chess education, and make sure to watch till the end because she leaves a beautiful message there!

This is the third story in our Women in Chess Education series, highlighting women around the world who are using chess to educate, inspire and create opportunities for the next generation.

📣Do you have a story to share?
Join the Women in Chess Education Spotlight Initiative!

01/09/2026

🌟 WOMEN IN CHESS EDUCATION #2 | Meet Amelia Hernandez 🇻🇪🇺🇸

Our second featured woman is WFM Amelia Hernandez, a chess educator working with the National Scholastic Chess Foundation (NSCF) in South Florida, where she teaches and mentors young players through community chess programmes♟️

Amelia's own journey in chess is very interesting (and impressive!) - and her experience as a player brings a unique perspective to the work she does today.

👏A many-time champion in Venezuela, Amelia became the 1988 World Youth Chess Champion in the girls U18 category and went on to win individual gold at the 1994 Chess Olympiad in Moscow, and was the youngest person ever inducted into the Venezuela National Sports Hall of Fame.

🇻🇪 She represented Venezuela at 6️⃣ Chess Olympiads (!) over the course of her chess career - but her journey didn't stop at the chessboard.

After becoming a medical doctor and building a career in medicine, Amelia stepped away from competitive chess for around 20 years. She returned to the game in 2017 and soon became Venezuelan Women's Champion again🏆 before continuing her chess career in the United States.

Today, working as a Nurse Practitioner, she continues to give back to the game - teaching individual students and co-leading the National Scholastic Chess Foundation (NSCF) weekend Open Plays, part of the organization's community chess initiative that brings instruction and competition to young players across South Florida.

Despite her successful career in medicine, Amelia continues to use chess as a tool to educate, inspire and make a positive difference in the lives of others. Her journey is a beautiful reminder that our paths may change, but the passion for chess can stay with us - and continue to make a difference far beyond the chessboard❤️♟️

🎥 Watch Amelia's video below!

This is the second story in our ✨Women in Chess Education✨ series. We will continue sharing the remarkable women around the world who are educating, inspiring and creating opportunities through chess.

📣 Do you have a story to share?

Are you a woman involved in chess education - or do you know someone whose work deserves to be highlighted? Join the Women in Chess Education Spotlight Initiative!

Let's celebrate the women making a difference through chess education🌍♟️

31/08/2026

🌟 WOMEN IN CHESS EDUCATION #1 | Meet Soumia Oukid 🇩🇿

“Through fun and interactive lessons, students learn chess, but also how to think, concentrate and respect others.”

This is how Soumia Oukid describes her approach to chess education - and her video gives us a glimpse of what those lessons look like♟️

With children engaged, smiling and learning together, it is clear that for Soumia, chess education is about much more than the game itself.

A FIDE School Instructor, International Arbiter, National Instructor, educator, chess coach and President of a chess association, Soumia brings together many different roles in chess - from teaching and coaching to officiating and leadership.

Her own chess journey began at an early age, including becoming the National Under-12 Vice Champion and later a University Chess Champion. Today, she is dedicated to creating opportunities for young people to develop critical thinking, creativity, concentration, confidence and leadership through chess.

She is also passionate about encouraging girls and young women to discover what chess can offer them - both on and off the board.

And her final message in the video is one we couldn't agree more with:

“Chess is for everyone, and women have an important role in education and leadership. Together, we can make chess more inclusive for every child.” 💙

🎥 Watch Soumia's story and meet the children she is inspiring through chess!

This is the first story in our Women in Chess Education series. Over the coming weeks, we will introduce more remarkable women from around the world who are educating and inspiring through chess 🌍

📣 Want to be part of the series?

Are you a woman involved in chess education - or do you know someone whose work deserves to be highlighted?

🎬 Send us a 1–3 minute video sharing your story and your work. More details on our website.

Let's celebrate the women making a difference through chess education♟️

♟️🌊 CHESSWAVE FEST 2026 🌊♟️We are delighted to partner once again with our long-standing partner Chess2all - Assoc. sem ...
30/08/2026

♟️🌊 CHESSWAVE FEST 2026 🌊♟️

We are delighted to partner once again with our long-standing partner Chess2all - Assoc. sem fins lucrativos -Xadrez Social e Inclusivo for ChessWave Fest 2026, bringing chess to Matosinhos Beach on September 5–6 for two days of play, learning, inclusion and fun! 💙

As part of the festival, the FIDE Commission for Women's Chess is proud to cooperate with Chess2all on a special FIDE WOM Workshop, alongside a programme of activities for chess lovers of all ages:

👑 Simultaneous exhibition with IM Joana Chaves
♀️ FIDE WOM Workshop
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Activities for the whole family
♟️ Chess for everyone!

We are also delighted that Tris Ann Richards, Chair of the FIDE Commission for Women’s Chess, will be joining the festival and taking part in this celebration of chess by the sea.

Two days, one beautiful location, and plenty of chess by the sea! 🌊♟️

📍 Praia Moderna - Matosinhos Waterfront
📅 September 5–6, 2026
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💥Did you know that the recently concluded Cairns Cup, one of the world’s strongest women-only chess events, featured a 🔥...
27/08/2026

💥Did you know that the recently concluded Cairns Cup, one of the world’s strongest women-only chess events, featured a 🔥$250 THOUSAND🔥 prize fund?

That’s a quarter of a million dollars dedicated to the best female players and a powerful example of what investment in can look like ♕

The sixth edition of the Cairns Cup brought together 10 of the world’s leading female players, competing in a 9-round classical round robin at the Saint Louis Chess Club 👏

🏆 GM Tan Zhongyi emerged victorious, claiming her second Cairns Cup title. The tournament was also a breakthrough for 16-year-old IM Alice Lee, who finished second and earned her first GM norm 💪

We take a closer look at the tournament, its remarkable prize fund and the organisers’ commitment to creating a prestigious stage for women’s chess in our latest article 👇
https://wom.fide.com/tan-zhongyi-wins-second-cairns-cup-as-elite-womens-chess-takes-centre-stage/



Photo: Saint Louis Chess Club / Lennart Ootes

🌍♟️ One month ago, the chess world came together to celebrate International Chess Day!From Madagascar to New Zealand, Co...
20/08/2026

🌍♟️ One month ago, the chess world came together to celebrate International Chess Day!

From Madagascar to New Zealand, Costa Rica to France, communities across six continents found their own ways to celebrate chess, bring people together, and create more welcoming opportunities for everyone to take part.

From beaches and sidewalks to museums, restaurants and tournament halls, the celebrations showed that chess truly is for everyone, everywhere💙

A huge thank you to all the federations, clubs, organizers, and communities who joined our initiative and shared their stories and beautiful photos with us!

👉 Read the full recap and discover how International Chess Day was celebrated around the world:
https://wom.fide.com/international-chess-day-2026-celebrating-chess-across-six-continents/

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