Best Chess Academies for Kids in Halifax (2026 Updated)
Halifax is one of Atlantic Canada’s most vibrant and livable cities. With its rich maritime history, strong university culture, and a community spirit that punches well above its size, it is a city where families invest thoughtfully in their children’s development. The chess scene in Halifax is small but genuine, and there are some solid […]
Top 7 Best Chess Classes in Mysore 2026
Mysore has quietly built one of South India’s strongest chess cultures. The city is the home turf of GM M.S. Thejkumar, Karnataka’s first Grandmaster, and just last month it hosted the Karnataka State U-13 Open and Girls Chess Championship 2026, which drew 394 players from 17 districts. So if you’re hunting for the right chess […]
The Rise of Girls in Chess
Key Findings Female players represent 16.5% of all active FIDE-registered players globally as of January 2026, and 10.3% among standard-rated players specifically. Source: FIDE Gender Equality in Chess Index (GECI) 2026. When girls and boys start chess at the same rating and age, they improve at exactly the same rate and have virtually identical […]
