What is the percentage of female chess players in Ireland, and how many professional female chess players do you have? The percentage of female chess players in Ireland is around 5%. We have about 5 to 6 professional female chess players who are actively competing in Ireland and other countries. While we certainly don’t want to neglect adult women players, our primary focus should be on junior girls. I see it as a celebration of Irish Women’s Chess, with the ultimate aim of transforming it into an Irish Women’s Chess Festival.