World Chess organization has Banned Transgender competitors from competing in the women’s category
International Chess Federation (FIDE) has decided to bar trans women from participating in the women’s category.
Under the new rule, set to take effect August 21st, trans players will still be allowed to compete in an open category.
The International Chess Federation has said that biological males have ‘no right to participate’ against female players.
The move has attracted backlash from several international players and advocacy groups.
The ICF statement on their new policy said: “Change of gender is a change that has a significant impact on a player’s status and future eligibility to tournaments, therefore it can only be made if there is relevant proof of the change provided.”
“In the event that the gender was changed from a male to a female the player has no right to participate in official FIDE events for women until further FIDE’s decision is made.”
Reactions continue to pour in following the Switzerland-based global chess governing body’s decision:
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