Skill Training Centre

🏆 IWD Women’s Day Lichess Chess Tournament 2026 🏆

WINNER

Shina Hussain Shiyam..................................................................................

Women’s Day 2026, the FIDE Commission for Women’s Chess has announced the theme:

“Visible, Connected, Worldwide”.

This initiative aims to celebrate March as a month of chess for women and girls, inviting federations, clubs, and organizers worldwide to unite local activities into a global network.

Key Aspects of the FIDE 2026 Initiative:
Theme: "Visible, Connected, Worldwide"

Focus: Highlighting, linking, and strengthening projects for women and girls in chess globally

Activities: Promoting tournaments, workshops, and community events throughout March 2026

Context: Expanding on the inaugural 2025 celebration, highlighting players, arbiters, trainers, and organizers

Note: This is specific to FIDE’s chess-related celebration. The broader International Women’s Day 2026 (IWD) global campaign theme is .

In line with this initiative, Skill Training Centre is organizing an all-women chess tournament to support and promote girls in chess.

Tournament Details:

Organizer: Skill Training Centre

Was open to: Any woman or girl who is a Maldivian citizen and loves chess

Fees: Free

Date: Was held on 8th March 2026

Platform: Lichess

Time: 9:00 PM

Type of Tournament: Rapid (10 minutes per game, 5 rounds – Total 50 minutes)

Prizes:
1st to 10th Place: Trophy

⚠️ This was not an age-categorized tournament.

💖 Let’s support GIRLS in Chess! 😍

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