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Re:World chess federation places restrictions on both trans ... by two_handfuls on Thursday September 14, 2023 @09:20PM (#37517001)
I don’t understand why being trans would matter in chess. It’s not like additional muscle mass gives you an advantage.
Re:World chess federation places restrictions on both trans ... by fragmede on Thursday September 14, 2023 @09:48PM (#37517213)
testosterone soaked children's brains tend to do better on spacial reasoning tests, not that that should preclude anyone from having a job or following any path they desire.
Re:World chess federation places restrictions on both trans ... by bring_it_up on Friday September 15, 2023 @04:59AM (#37520285)
The issue is men trying to compete in women's competitions.

There may be an argument for not having separate tournaments for women at all, but while there is such a division, it's essential to filter out men for this purpose - including those who pretend to be women.

Re:World chess federation places restrictions on both trans ... by two_handfuls on Friday September 15, 2023 @11:40AM (#37524734)
Thank you for explaining it to me. I feel very differently about it (I don’t think there is any pretending involved), but now I at least understand the other side of the argument.