Lynda Pope (née Maddern, born 19 April 1953) is an Australian chess player who holds the title of Woman International Master (WIM, 1972).

Lynda started playing chess at the age of 13 at the school in Kyneton.

In 1973, she participated in the Women's World Chess Championship Interzonal Tournament in Menorca and shared 17th-18th place.

[1] In 1978, Lynda Pope won Australian Women's Chess Championship.

Lynda Pope played for Australia in the Women's Chess Olympiads:[2][3] In 1972, she was awarded the FIDE Woman International Master (WIM) title.