Sep 18, 2025
Become a Certified Safe Play Ambassador: Advocate Training Session – October 5, 2025 Chess should be a safe and inclusive space for everyone. To advance this goal, the ECU Women's Commission has partnered with the Women in Chess Foundation to offer a unique...
Aug 10, 2025
We are very proud to announce that the next webinar with IM Jop Delemarre is coming soon. Please email Aga Milewska to secure your spot! womenchess@europechess.org
Apr 5, 2025
The ECU Commission for Women’s Chess is delighted to announce the return of the Excellence on Board Awards, a prestigious celebration of remarkable games and exceptional performances at the European Women’s Chess Championship 2025, set against the stunning...
Feb 13, 2025
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...
Feb 13, 2025
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...
Jan 29, 2025
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...
