Fury as UK’s only all-female chess team promoted – then told they must recruit a man

UK's Trailblazing Chess Team Faces Unwelcome Twist: Promotion Comes with a Catch In a stunning turn of events, She Plays to Win, the UK's only all-female chess team, has been promoted to the top tier of the game, a remarkable achievement that showcases the team's exceptional skills. However, their success has been overshadowed by a contentious rule that requires them to include a male player in their squad. The team's management has been informed that this is a non-negotiable condition, despite the team's outstanding performance. This move has sparked outrage among chess enthusiasts and equality advocates, who argue that it undermines the team's hard-won achievement and perpetuates sexism in the sport.

She Plays to Win face losing one of their female players after being told team must include a maleThe UK’s only all-female chess team have been promoted to the game’s top tier – only to be told they will have to add a man to their squad.She Plays to Win Lionesses A Team have fallen foul of a rule designed to boost female participation in the sport. Continue reading...