About me:

Hi!
I am Eugenia Karas, a passionate advocate for women’s empowerment through chess education. As the founder of TGCEP, I’m dedicated to making chess accessible to women and girls around the world - helping them build confidence, strategic thinking and leadership through the game. My work focuses on breaking barriers in a traditionally male - dominated field by creating inclusive learning opportunities and fostering global collaboration. Through TGCEP, I aim to inspire a new generation of women to see chess not just as a game, but as a powerful tool for growth, equality and connection.

Some of my achievements include:

• 1st Place, U19 England Team – School Girls Chess Championships (April 2025)

• 3rd Place, World Youth Blitz Chess Championship U16 Girls (Dec 2024)

• 2nd Place, British Women's Blitz Chess Championship (July 2024)

• 1st Place, World Youth Rapid Chess Championship U14 Girls (May 2022)

• 3rd Place, World Youth Blitz Chess Championship U14 Girls (May 2022)

• 1st Place, British Junior Rapid Championship U14 Girls (2021)

• 1st Place, British Junior Blitz Championship U14 Girls (2021)

• 2nd Place, English Chess Championships U11 (2019)

• 5x London Junior Chess Champion:

  • 1st Place, Girls U12 (2019)

  • 1st Place, Girls U11 (2019)

  • 1st Place, Girls U10 (2018)

  • 1st Place, Girls U9 (2018)

  • 1st Place, Girls U8 (2016)