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The First Continental (America) workshop for Chess for Freedom program, organized by FIDE, FIDE America, and Mexican National Chess...

The FIDE “Chess for Freedom” program is the largest global initiative of the FIDE Social Commission. In the Year of Social Chess, each...

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...

The 2025 Chess for Freedom Workshop and Continental Chess Championship for Americas, organized by FIDE and Mexico Chess Federation, are...

The International Chess Federation (FIDE), in collaboration with The Gift of Chess, Dadaz Chess Academy, the Malawi Prison Service, the...

We are thrilled to invite you to the “Infinite Spectrum: Awareness and Recognition” meetup , a transformative online event focusing on...

The first-ever Continental Online Chess Championships for Prisoners will take place in May 2025, marking a significant milestone in the...

<p>We are thrilled to invite you to the&nbsp;Social Chess Research Conference, an online event bringing together researchers, educators, practitioners, and</p>

<p>Kakuma, Kenya — Over the past 18 months, the Chess for Protection Programme has achieved significant milestones, transforming the lives</p>

<p>The second session of the World Social Chess Initiatives Marathon brought together chess activists, experts and promoters from across the</p>

<p>he Year of Social Chess launched with its first event – an online conference shedding light on innovative ways chess</p>

<p>Join the World Social Chess Initiatives Marathon on January 19, 2025! 🌍♟️ Body: FIDE is proud to kick off 2025,</p>

<p>After several thrilling final matches, the 4th FIDE Intercontinental Online Chess Championship for Prisoners has come to an exciting conclusion,</p>

<p>Dear Social Chess Friends, enthusiasts, practitioners and ones who are ready to develop social chess projects in your respected region.</p>

<p>The Chess for Freedom initiative, launched by FIDE and the Cook County Sheriff’s Office in May 2021, has grown significantly,</p>

<p>The International Chess Federation (FIDE), in collaboration with the Indian Oil Corporation, held the second in-person and online Chess for</p>

<p>The FIDE Social Commission runs projects worldwide that take chess beyond the competitive level. These are projects that aim to</p>

<p>The International Chess Federation, FIDE, has been recognized as a distinguished recipient of the Anthem Award, winning Bronze in the</p>

<p>The FIDE Social Commission is in its fifth year. A lot has been accomplished in 2023 as well. In October,</p>

<p>An interview with Robert Katende on bringing chess to slums and using it to impact people&#8217;s lives for the better.</p>