• Fide decision draws criticism from advocacy groups
  • Association says review could take up to two years

The world’s top chess federation has ruled that transgender women cannot compete in its official events for females until a review of the situation is made by its officials.

The decision by Lausanne, Switzerland-based federation Fide was published on Monday and has drawn criticism from advocacy groups and supporters of transgender rights.

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