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@iuculano@masto.aiThe world's top #chess federation has ruled that #transgender #women cannot compete in its official events for females until an assessment of #gender change is made by its officials.
The decision by #Switzerland-based federation #FIDE, which was published on Monday, has drawn criticism from advocacy groups and supporters of #TransgenderRights.
euronewsChess federation bars transgender women from women's eventsOrganisation said gender transition is 'a change that has a significant impact on a player’s status'.
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Which raises the question:
"Why are there separate chess competitions for males and females???" 
@MugsysRapSheet @iuculano Most chess tournaments are open for everyone to participate. Women-only events were introduced as an attempt to combat the underrepresentation of female players. That being said, I don't see how allowing transgender people in these events would hurt.