FIDE Implements Temporary Ban on Transgender Women in Women's Chess Events
The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has implemented a policy banning transgender women from participating in women's chess events until further analysis is conducted. The policy requires players to provide proof of gender change that complies with national laws and regulations. While there are no restrictions for transgender women to play in open sections, their women's titles will be abolished if they transition to male. The new regulations have faced criticism from advocacy groups, who argue that they perpetuate discrimination. Other sports governing bodies have also introduced policies addressing transgender athletes, but mainstream science does not support the notion that transgender women have a physical advantage over cisgender women in sports.