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Transgender Chess Players Barred From Women's Tournaments

Transgender chess players will not be permitted to compete in women's tournaments under temporary new rules to be introduced from Monday by the International Chess Federation (FIDE). "In the case of a gender transition from male to female, the player is not entitled to take part in women's events until a new decision is taken by FIDE," said the Lausanne-based organisation in a statement. This decision will be taken "within two years", according to the same source. FIDE stressed, however, that there are "no restrictions on playing in the open section for a person who has changed gender".

Chess official calls for more research as move to ban trans women from women's events draws fire

A top global chess official Friday called for more research into whether factors such as hormone levels and physical endurance might have an impact on players' abilities at the male-dominated game. Her comments came after the world chess federation was heavily criticized for its decision to block transgender women from official women's events.

Transgender Chess Players Barred From Women's Tournaments

Transgender chess players will not be permitted to compete in women's tournaments under temporary new rules to be introduced from Monday by the International Chess Federation (FIDE). "In the case of a gender transition from male to female, the player is not entitled to take part in women's events until a new decision is taken by FIDE," said the Lausanne-based organisation in a statement. This decision will be taken "within two years", according to the same source. FIDE stressed, however, that there are "no restrictions on playing in the open section for a person who has changed gender".

World Cup Chess: R Praggnanandhaa Ousts Arjun Erigaisi In Sudden Death tie-break, Enters Last 4

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa defeated compatriot Arjun Erigaisi 5-4 via the sudden death tie-break to enter the semifinals of the FIDE World Cup chess tournament Baku, Azerbaijan on Thursday. With the win, the 17-year old Praggnanandhaa booked a place in the semifinals against American ace Fabiano Caruana and almost secured a spot in next year's Candidates event.

World chess federation bans transgender women from competing in women's events

The world's top chess federation has ruled that transgender women cannot compete in its official events for women until its officials make an assessment of gender change.

World Cup Chess: R Praggnanandhaa Ousts Arjun Erigaisi In Sudden Death tie-break, Enters Last 4

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa defeated compatriot Arjun Erigaisi 5-4 via the sudden death tie-break to enter the semifinals of the FIDE World Cup chess tournament Baku, Azerbaijan on Thursday. With the win, the 17-year old Praggnanandhaa booked a place in the semifinals against American ace Fabiano Caruana and almost secured a spot in next year's Candidates event.

Top international chess federation bars transgender females from competing in women's events

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World Cup Chess: D Gukesh, Vidit Gujrathi Out; R Praggnanandhaa Forces Tie-breaker Against Erigaisi

Indian Grandmasters D Gukesh and Vidit Santosh Gujrathi bowed out of the FIDE World Cup chess tournament after losing to Norwegian Magnus Carlsen and Azerbaijan's Nijat Abasov respectively in Baku on Wednesday. R Pragganandhaa, however, bounced back after losing the first game of the two-game classical series against fellow Indian Arjun Erigaisi to force a tie-break, which will be played on Thursday to decide who advances to the last four.

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Transgender Chess Players Barred From Women's Tournaments

Chess official calls for more research as move to ban trans women from women's events draws fire

Transgender Chess Players Barred From Women's Tournaments

World Cup Chess: R Praggnanandhaa Ousts Arjun Erigaisi In Sudden Death tie-break, Enters Last 4

World chess federation bans transgender women from competing in women's events

World Cup Chess: R Praggnanandhaa Ousts Arjun Erigaisi In Sudden Death tie-break, Enters Last 4

Top international chess federation bars transgender females from competing in women's events

World Cup Chess: D Gukesh, Vidit Gujrathi Out; R Praggnanandhaa Forces Tie-breaker Against Erigaisi