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FIDE Social Chess Storytelling Challenge 2025: Every Move Counts
Because behind every move, there’s a story that can change the world. Chess is more than a game – it’s a lifeline, a bridge, a silent...
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Mexico to host the first Chess for Freedom Workshop and Continental Championship for Americas
The 2025 Chess for Freedom Workshop and Continental Chess Championship for Americas, organized by FIDE and Mexico Chess Federation, are...
Apr 232 min read
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Chess for Freedom: Africa's First In-Person Workshop & Championship Set for May 11-14, 2025
The International Chess Federation (FIDE), in collaboration with The Gift of Chess, Dadaz Chess Academy, the Malawi Prison Service, the...
Apr 112 min read
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Online meetup “Infinite Spectrum: Awareness and Recognition” announced
We are thrilled to invite you to the “Infinite Spectrum: Awareness and Recognition” meetup , a transformative online event focusing on...
Apr 32 min read
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First Continental Online Chess Championships for Prisoners announced
The first-ever Continental Online Chess Championships for Prisoners will take place in May 2025, marking a significant milestone in the...
Mar 142 min read
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Register to the Social Chess Research Conference!
<p>We are thrilled to invite you to the Social Chess Research Conference, an online event bringing together researchers, educators, practitioners, and</p>
Jan 271 min read
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Milestones of the FIDE Chess for Protection Programme in Kakuma
<p>Kakuma, Kenya — Over the past 18 months, the Chess for Protection Programme has achieved significant milestones, transforming the lives</p>
Jan 273 min read
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WSCIM Highlights: Chess as a catalyst for social change
<p>The second session of the World Social Chess Initiatives Marathon brought together chess activists, experts and promoters from across the</p>
Jan 275 min read
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Highlights from World Social Chess Initiatives Marathon
<p>he Year of Social Chess launched with its first event – an online conference shedding light on innovative ways chess</p>
Jan 278 min read
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Register: World Social Chess Initiatives Marathon
<p>Join the World Social Chess Initiatives Marathon on January 19, 2025! 🌍♟️ Body: FIDE is proud to kick off 2025,</p>
Dec 2, 20241 min read
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Champions Emerge in Open, Women, and Youth Categories at the 4th FIDE Intercontinental Online Chess Championship for Prisoners
<p>After several thrilling final matches, the 4th FIDE Intercontinental Online Chess Championship for Prisoners has come to an exciting conclusion,</p>
Oct 14, 20242 min read
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Join Us at the #SocialChess Conference in Budapest on September 21st!
<p>Dear Social Chess Friends, enthusiasts, practitioners and ones who are ready to develop social chess projects in your respected region.</p>
Aug 21, 20242 min read
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Register for the 2024 FIDE Prisoners’ Chess Championship
<p>The Chess for Freedom initiative, launched by FIDE and the Cook County Sheriff’s Office in May 2021, has grown significantly,</p>
Aug 16, 20242 min read
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II Chess for Freedom Conference
<p>The International Chess Federation (FIDE), in collaboration with the Indian Oil Corporation, held the second in-person and online Chess for</p>
Jun 20, 20241 min read
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Social Chess and its unlimited possibilities
<p>The FIDE Social Commission runs projects worldwide that take chess beyond the competitive level. These are projects that aim to</p>
May 29, 20242 min read
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FIDE wins the prestigious Anthem Award for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
<p>The International Chess Federation, FIDE, has been recognized as a distinguished recipient of the Anthem Award, winning Bronze in the</p>
Feb 7, 20243 min read
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Social Commission 2023
<p>The FIDE Social Commission is in its fifth year. A lot has been accomplished in 2023 as well. In October,</p>
Dec 27, 20232 min read
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Robert Katende: Have a heart that loves people no matter who they are
<p>An interview with Robert Katende on bringing chess to slums and using it to impact people’s lives for the better.</p>
Feb 12, 20235 min read
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Chess for Freedom Conference scheduled for May 2023
<p>IDE and the Cook County Sheriff’s Office (Chicago, USA) are pleased to announce the 2023 Chess for Freedom Conference, scheduled to take place May 17th – May 20th, 2023, in Chicago, USA. </p>
Jan 21, 20232 min read
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Chess for Social Benefits and Women Inclusion Conference held in Paris
<p>The conference was held in a hybrid format and brought together by 118 people from 58 countries.</p>
Dec 8, 20223 min read
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