The World Chess Federation has banned transgender women from playing in official female competitions until further notice. The Swiss-based FIDE announced the ruling would remain in place until an assessment of transition is made by its officials. FIDE said it and its member federations have received growing requests from players who identify as transgender, and transgender women taking part in events would depend on a case-by-case analysis, Sky News reports.
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