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OUR PROJECTS

We envision a world where chess serves as a universal language to unite diverse communities.

 

By implementing educational workshops, inclusion programs, and charitable initiatives, we have impacted youth, seniors, and underprivileged groups across the globe.

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NEWS

FIDE Social Chess Storytelling Challenge

FIDE Social Commission Events

Discover our upcoming events! From tournaments to community programs, join us as we use chess to connect, inspire, and create positive change.

Got a social chess-related event?
Send your event details to sc.secretary@fide.com, and we’ll promote it on the FIDE Social Commission calendar to connect with the global chess community!

Ambassador

Dr. Mukesh Ranjan Das

Dr. Mukesh Ranjan Das is the Executive Director (Human Resources) of Indian Oil Corporation, a Fortune 500 company in India. He has pioneered the "Chess for Freedom" movement in India through his organization's flagship projects "Parivartan" and "Nayi Disha" in Indian correctional homes. The chess coaching organized by his teams has led to India winning 5 medals (three gold, one silver, and one bronze) in the international online chess tournament organized by FIDE. This is the largest inmate program being run anywhere in the world. FIDE has conferred the title of "Ambassador of Social Chess" on him. His programs have impacted the lives of over 200 prisons/correctional homes and more than 10,000 inmates so far.

Adviser

Wanjala, Benard

Wanjala, Benard

Councillor

Urwyler, Prabitha

Urwyler, Prabitha

Member

Bruhn, Boris

Bruhn, Boris

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OUR MEMBERS

What Makes our Team Special

At the FIDE Social Commission, our members are the heart of everything we do. They are chess enthusiasts, educators, and changemakers working together to use chess as a tool for social good. 

We go beyond the board, focusing on empowering individuals, breaking barriers, and building stronger communities. Together, we create opportunities for connection, growth, and change.

Voegtlin, Andre

Chair

Voegtlin, Andre

Kokorevica, Lasma

Secretary

Kokorevica, Lasma

Councillor

Korenman, Mikhail

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Member

Gerontopoulos, Prodromos

Gerontopoulos, Prodromos

Member

Sorras, Alexios

Sorras, Alexios
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Ambassador

Dr. Mukesh Ranjan Das

Dr. Mukesh Ranjan Das is the Executive Director (Human Resources) of Indian Oil Corporation, a Fortune 500 company in India. He has pioneered the "Chess for Freedom" movement in India through his organization's flagship projects "Parivartan" and "Nayi Disha" in Indian correctional homes. The chess coaching organized by his teams has led to India winning 5 medals (three gold, one silver, and one bronze) in the international online chess tournament organized by FIDE. This is the largest inmate program being run anywhere in the world. FIDE has conferred the title of "Ambassador of Social Chess" on him. His programs have impacted the lives of over 200 prisons/correctional homes and more than 10,000 inmates so far.

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