The ruling by the International Chess Federation is drawing criticism from some players.

The International Chess Federation (FIDE) says it is temporarily banning transgender women from competing in its women’s events.

The FIDE said individual cases would require “further analysis” and that a decision could take up to two years.

The move has been criticised by some players and enthusiasts.

Many sports governing bodies have been working on policies towards transgender athletes, but chess does not involve comparable levels of physical activity.

  • Gork@lemm.eeEnglish
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    11 months ago

    I’d say this is a textbook example of the Patriarchy at play here. Use of institutions to systemically undermine women’s agency.

    I just never thought that an international Chess organization would be the one to do it.