GECI

India has dropped one position to 25th in the 2026 Gender Equality in Chess Index, even as its overall score improved slightly. The index, released on International Women’s Day, assesses female participation and progress in chess across 119 federations. While India's performance in competitions remains strong, low participation rates among women contributed to the slip.

March 09, 2026 Reported by AI

India has slipped in the 2026 Gender Equality in Chess Index (GECI) rankings released by FIDE, highlighting gaps in women's participation, performance, and progress compared to global improvements. A Times of India analysis points to systemic issues and calls for reforms to boost gender balance.