Maldives Chess Association

🏆 SKILL Chess Tournament on Women’s Day IWD 2026 🏆

For Women’s Day 2026, the FIDE Commission for Women’s Chess has announced the theme:

“Visible, Connected, Worldwide”.

This initiative aims to celebrate March as a month of chess for women and girls, inviting federations, clubs, and organizers worldwide to unite local activities into a global network.

Key Aspects of the FIDE 2026 Initiative:
Theme: "Visible, Connected, Worldwide"

Focus: Highlighting, linking, and strengthening projects for women and girls in chess globally

Activities: Promoting tournaments, workshops, and community events throughout March 2026

Context: Expanding on the inaugural 2025 celebration, highlighting players, arbiters, trainers, and organizers

Note: This is specific to FIDE’s chess-related celebration. The broader International Women’s Day 2026 (IWD) global campaign theme is .

In line with this initiative, Skill Training Centre is organizing an all-women chess tournament to support and promote girls in chess.

Tournament Details:

Organizer: Skill Training Centre

Open to: Any woman or girl who is a Maldivian citizen and loves chess

Fees: Free

Date: 8th March 2026

Platform: Lichess

Time: 9:00 PM

Registration Deadline: 7th March 2026

Type of Tournament: Rapid (10 minutes per game, 5 rounds – Total 50 minutes)

Prizes:
1st Place: Trophy
2nd Place: Silver Medal
3rd Place: Bronze Medal

⚠️ This is not an age-categorized tournament.

Please fill out the Online Application to participate.

https://forms.gle/9iF8xp2XGuoQLv5b9

💖 Let’s support GIRLS in Chess! 😍

📱 Contact: Viber 7613696

We are pleased to share the highlights from the Closing Ceremony of the Civil Service Chess Championships 2025 and the Organization Chess Championships 2025.

From Civil Service Chess Championship 2025

1. Champion - people Majlis Secretariat
2. Runner up - Maldives Customs service
3. Second runner up - Ministry of Health

From Organization Chess Championship 2025

1. Champion - Bank of Maldives
2. Runner up - M7
3. Second runner up - Housing Development Corporation Ltd

Congratulations to all winners and participants. We look forward to your continued engagement in future events.