Introduction to the Chess Equity Project

Women make up a fraction of competitive chess players and an even smaller fraction of top players. This project will educate the chess community on the reasons behind the gender gap (spoiler alert: it isn't ability), amplify women's voices, and make recommendations to eliminate the gap.

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3/22/20261 min read

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Amplifying women’s voices and supporting increased participation of girls and women in chess.

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