1. 3 in 4 women chess players report discrimination or harassment, FIDE survey finds

3 in 4 women chess players report discrimination or harassment, FIDE survey finds

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  • FIDE's first global survey gathered responses from 672 women across 127 chess federations.
  • Around 76% reported discrimination or harassment, while 63% experienced gender bias.
  • • Nearly 38% faced sexual harassment & another 38% reported online abuse.
  • About 44% considered quitting chess, prompting calls for stronger protection & support.

Source: indianexpress.com

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