Press release by FIDE

March is a time to celebrate women, and what better way to do so than through chess? Following a strong and inspiring first global Chess Women's Day Celebration last year, the FIDE Commission for Women's Chess once again invites federations, clubs, and organisers around the world to take part in this shared initiative throughout March, the Chess Women's Day Celebration: Visible, Connected, Worldwide.

Making the right decisions in chess - Fundamentals

In a total of 6 chapters, we look at the following aspects: the right decision based on tactical factors, decisions in exchanges and moves, complex and psychological decisions in longer games and in defence.

This year's theme, "Visible, Connected, Worldwide" reflects what we aim to achieve together: increasing the visibility of chess events celebrating women and girls, strengthening connections between local communities and organisers across continents, and highlighting the many fantastic projects happening worldwide. Every event counts. By making these efforts visible and connected, we strengthen their impact and remind each other that we are part of something truly global.

Are you planning a chess event in March to celebrate women and girls? Whether it's a tournament, a mixed or women-focused event, a simultaneous exhibition, a lecture, a workshop, or any special gathering – we want to hear about it!

By joining this global celebration, your event becomes part of a worldwide network of activities, all united by a common goal: to bring people together through chess and to make women and girls more visible within our chess communities. The strength of this initiative lies in its diversity – many events, many voices, one shared moment.

Last year demonstrated the power of this collective effort. This year, we hope to build on that energy and create even more impact – together.

How to get involved

• Plan a chess event celebrating women and girls
• Let us know about it by reaching out to us and tagging our social media
• Join a global celebration promoting women in chess

Contact us to be part of the Chess Women's Day Celebration. Together, we can increase visibility, strengthen connections, and inspire more women and girls to take part in chess around the world.

For more details and to share your event with us, please contact: anna.kantane@gmail.com

Find us on our social media: Instagram and Facebook.

FIDE Commission for Women's Chess official website: https://wom.fide.com/

Master Class Vol.16 - Judit Polgar

In this video course, experts (Pelletier, Marin, Müller and Reeh) examine the games of Judit Polgar. Let them show you which openings Polgar chose to play, where her strength in middlegames were, or how she outplayed her opponents in the endgame.