The Mission

The goal of this project is to create a more equitable and inclusive chess ecosystem by:

• researching barriers that affect girls’ and women’s participation,

• amplifying women’s voices and experiences,

• producing publicly accessible scholarship, and

• providing evidence-based policies and recommendations.

Ethical Commitment

We research and write about women’s and girls’ chess with a strong commitment to ethical, respectful, and non-extractive practices. All interviews are voluntary and participant-centered; anonymity is always available; and interviewees can review and edit their own quotes before publication. We never ask for identifying details about sensitive experiences, and we focus on structural issues, not personal accusations. Our goal is to amplify women’s voices, not speak for them, and to contribute thoughtful, evidence-based work that supports equity and long-term increased participation in chess.