World Chess Federation Restricts Trans Competitors

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The world's top chess federation has barred transgender women from competing in its official women's event. A move that's been widely criticized. The International Chess Federation released guidelines this week restricting trans competitors for at least a two year review. Trans women cannot officially change their gender from male to female and go on to qualify for women only tournaments and trans men cannot keep any women's titles they may have won. In a statement. The federation said quote, 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 the federation did clarify that trans players are allowed to compete in their open tournaments.