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Trans teen’s chess win in Germany prompts backlash (www.advocate.com)
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Chess "is diverse and inclusive," the German Chess Federation said in rejecting calls for a ban on trans competitors.

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[–] Stern@lemmy.world 25 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Officially there's women's and open tournaments. There isn't anything stopping the top female player, Hou Yifan from going to a tourney and potentially playing the top (general and specifically male) player Magnus Carlsen.