MARIUM FATIMA – BIHAR’S FIRST WOMAN FIDE MASTER

Current Context : Marium Fatima from Muzaffarpur has become Bihar’s first Woman FIDE Master (WFM), marking a historic milestone for the state in the field of chess.

About Woman FIDE Master (WFM) Title

• Awarded by: Fédération Internationale des Échecs (FIDE)
• Significance: An official international chess title, ranked below Woman International Master (WIM) and Woman Grandmaster (WGM).
• Basis of Award: Achieved through outstanding rating performance and results in recognized FIDE tournaments.