Dedicated to using chess as a tool for social development
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.
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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
Councillor
Urwyler, Prabitha
Member
Bruhn, Boris
MOVES THAT MATTER
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.
Chair
Voegtlin, Andre
Secretary
Kokorevica, Lasma
Councillor
Korenman, Mikhail
using chess to inspire, connect, and change lives
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.
