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The International Chess Federation (FIDE) says it is temporarily banning transgender women from competing in its women's events.

The FIDE said individual cases would require "further analysis" and that a decision could take up to two years.

The move has been criticised by some players and enthusiasts.

Many sports governing bodies have been working on policies towards transgender athletes, but chess does not involve comparable levels of physical activity.

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[โ€“] Bobbettes@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago (4 children)

I was referring to the ratio of men making women uncomfortable. I 100% disagree with the ban.

[โ€“] EsheLynn@lemmy.blahaj.zone -1 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Yes. I do not understand why women are uncomfortable. Is it a vocal point by the competitors, or are the ruling body making assumptions because "woman fragile?"

[โ€“] PlaidBaron@lemmy.world 11 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I dont know how it is now but for a long time men in professional chess have been condescending at best when women play. They simply did not take women seriously and made it well known to female players.

[โ€“] EsheLynn@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

And these dickheads were thrown out for unsportsmanlike behavior? Nah, instead, let's put women in a bubble to protect them instead of encouraging positive behavior. It's still stupid and bigoted.

Edit: If you can throw someone out for unsportsmanlike behavior in a MTG, YGO, or goddamn Pokemon TCG tournament, you can throw someone out in chess. These people need to get with the times.

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