FIDE Events Commission decided to merge Women +50 and +65 categories due to the proposal of the Organizing Committee according to the FIDE World Senior Championships regulations https://handbook.fide.com/chapter/D0403
D. Regulations for Specific Competitions / 04. Other FIDE Competitions / 03. FIDE World Senior Championships /.
The final configuration of Women Section of World Senior Chess Championships 2023 categories Women 50+ and Women 65+ will be played as one tournament with 11 rounds.
Prizes will be given separately to the best players from Women 50+ and Women 65+ categories according to the final standings.
Statement published in: STATEMENT 001-2024 – download
