Women in Chess – A Conversation with the Cramlings & Polgar

How can we get more women to play chess

How can we grow women’s participation in chess?

If chess is to truly grow, increasing female participation is the fastest path to long-term success. The real question is: how do we make it happen?

Join Judit Polgar, Pia Cramling, and Anna Cramling for an open and insightful conversation about women in chess – past, present, and future.

Together, they will share personal experiences, discuss the challenges and opportunities in the game, and explore how chess can become more inclusive and accessible for the next generation.

From elite competition to content creation and community building, this session brings together different perspectives from across the chess world.

Category: Talkshow
Duration: 1 hour
Who it’s for: Everyone
Where: Main Stage
When: Saturday 12:30–13:30