Trans teen’s chess win in Germany prompts backlash
Chess "is diverse and inclusive," the German Chess Federation said in rejecting calls for a ban on trans competitors.
June 30, 2025
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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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