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Whats the difference between a GM and a WGM

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LvndzrPi
LvndzrPi
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Jan 15, 2023
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I know that WGM means woman grandmaster, but does it really need to distinguish gmboys from gm girls?

David
David
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Jan 15, 2023
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https://chessdailynews.com/why-is-there-a-need-for-girls-or-womens-tournaments/
https://lichess.org/blog/X9i1gRUAAJzOKpd0/invisible-pieces-women-in-chess
https://en.chessbase.com/post/why-chess-tournaments-can-be-hostile-for-women-and-girls

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