The International Chess Federation (FIDE), has become the latest sporting body to effectively ban transgender women from competing in women’s only categories, citing issues in current competitive regulations. While the ban is only temporary, the move has been criticised by players and enthusiasts alike.
Those not immersed in the smart, storied, beautifully geeky realm of world-class chess might not know it, but St. Louis is a global player. As headquarters of the U.S. Chess
The chess world is facing a #MeToo reckoning as Chess.com cuts ties with the prestigious St Louis club for allegedly mishandling sexual misconduct allegations.
The move by Chess.com, first reported by the Wall Street Journal, is a major setback to the St. Louis Chess Club s efforts to make the city the de facto capital