Transgender Women , Barred From Competing in , World Chess Federation Events.
Associated Press reports that the world's leading
chess federation, Fédération Internationale des Échecs (FIDE), has ruled that transgender
women cannot compete in official events. .
AP reports that the decision was announced
on August 14 and drew instant criticism
from supporters of transgender rights.
The organization said that officials continue
to assess the topic of gender change.
According to FIDE, the participation of transgender
women depends on an analysis of individual cases. .
Those cases, FIDE says,
could take up to two years to resolve.
Two years is a scope of sight that
seemed reasonable for the thorough
analyses of such developments. It is to
set a certain deadline for a new reiteration
of these policies, without rushing it, FIDE statement, via Associated Press.
FIDE added that holders of women's
titles who change their genders
would be stripped of their titles. .
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 a relevant proof of the change provided, FIDE statement, via Associated Press.
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, FIDE statement, via Associated Press.
The agency reportedly acknowledged that the topic is an "evolving
issue for chess" and added that "further policy may need to
be evolved in the future in line with research evidence.".
The agency reportedly acknowledged that the topic is an "evolving
issue for chess" and added that "further policy may need to
be evolved in the future in line with research evidence."