A Day full of fun and learnings

It was a landmark event that brought together the next generation and the icons of the women's game. Ambassador GM Pia Cramling took center stage for a simultaneous exhibition against the Futures players, while the Czech women’s national team engaged the public through open games. Every girl with an interest in chess was welcome to join in, no matter their skill level. With free admission for the public, the event served its primary goal to inspire and motivate young female players to reach the next level in their chess careers.

Pia Cramling played a Simultaneous exhibition against the players of the Futures section

Divya Deshmukh with Czech actress Aňa Geislerová.

Czech actress Aňa Geislerová was part of the event and learned the basics from Divya

Lecture by Tata Steel Chess director and Women in Chess Foundation member Jeroen Van den Berg

Pia is the perfect ambassador for the Futures section

Autograph session at the Grand Hotel Prague Towers

Checkout the interview with WGM Pia Cramling | Video: Prague International Chess Festival

Can I take the robot home, mamaa???

A beautiful shot during the simul by Abhyudaya Ram

Pia Cramling with Petr Boleslav, Aňa Geislerová, and Divya Deshmukh

Czech women players also played a simul after Pia Cramling

Angelina Nguyen Doan with Pia

Checkout the video of the event | Video: ChessBase India

Details of the event

Official page of PICF 2026