Our commission team shares not only a love and passion for chess, but also a desire to improve and strengthen the women’s role in chess: whether players, trainers, arbiters or organizers, etc.
European Women’s Chess Trophy 2024 – Winners
ECU Commission For Women’s Chess announced 2 years ago “European Women’s Chess Trophy”, an initiative that aimed to financially reward women and girls actively take part in the solely women’s tournaments in Europe. It was great to see the growing number of female...
ECU WOM Yearly Report 2024
Empowering Women in Chess: ECU Women’s Commission Overview 2024 Over the past year, the ECU Women’s Commission has been at the forefront of initiatives aimed at fostering inclusivity, empowering female players, and creating a safer and more supportive environment in...
Statement from the Women’s Commission of the European Chess Union Regarding Recent Incident at Wijk aan Zee
The Women’s Commission of the European Chess Union is deeply concerned about the recent incident at the Wijk aan Zee chess tournament, where Uzbek player Nodirbek Yakuboev did not shake hands with Indian player Vaishali before their game. This action stands in clear...