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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>

<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>

<p>The conference was held in a hybrid format and brought together by 118 people from 58 countries.</p>

<p>The conference will be held in a hybrid format and is open for both offline and online participation.</p>

<p>The first lesson in the school for children with special needs was carried out by a trainer Viesturs Kapče. </p>

<p>The second Intercontinental Online Chess Championship for Prisoners kicked off on October 13.</p>

<p>The project has become a vital part of FIDE’s social initiatives.</p>