List of female chess players

There are 42 female players who have been awarded the title of Grandmaster,[1] the highest lifetime title in chess, all of whom are living as of December 2023.

As of December 2023, FIDE lists 134 women who hold the International Master title.

[2] (Deceased players noted by † symbol.)

This list of female chess players includes people who are primarily known as chess players and have an article on the English Wikipedia.

It includes the preceding lists of Grandmasters and International Masters.