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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The International Chess Federation is banning trans-women from competing in women's chess tournaments. A woman who holds a chess title and then transitions to male will have their title "abolished." However, if the gender change is from male to female the titles will remain intact. https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/17/sport/fide-bans-transgender-women-chess-spt-intl/index.html When restrictions are placed on trans-women competing in something like swimming, I at least understand the rationale. Hormones can arguably provide a physical advantage for biological males who transition to become women. (Although my understanding is that the evidence for this is not as robust as one might think.) But what the hell is the rationale here for chess? You don't need a big old bicep to move the bishop across the board. [/quote] Are they allowed to compete among men? [/quote]
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