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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 57 points 2 days ago

The Times reports that she claimed some cisgender women players were considering quitting, fearing unfair competition

At least with the more physical sports there's a (spurious) argument about bone structure or whatever. There really isn't that same argument wrt Chess, even if it be a bit physically taxing.