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International Chess Federation bans trans women from women’s competitions

The International Chess Federation, FIDE (fee-day), have published a new set of rules, which states trans women can no longer compete in women’s competitions in the sport. Anyone who has transitioned from female to male, will also have to relinquish their female titles. Sean was joinedn by Irish Chess Grandmaster and Irish Chess Champion, Alexander Baburin to discuss...

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13.57 17 Aug 2023


International Chess Federation bans trans women from women’s competitions


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The International Chess Federation, FIDE (fee-day), have published a new set of rules, which states trans women can no longer compete in women’s competitions in the sport. Anyone who has transitioned from female to male, will also have to relinquish their female titles.

Sean was joinedn by Irish Chess Grandmaster and Irish Chess Champion, Alexander Baburin to discuss...


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