<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>

<p>Chess for Refugees project in northern Kenya was launched early August 2021, and it is still running at full speed.</p>

<p>24 teams from 17 countries have already registered for the competition. </p>

<p>FIDE Chess for Protection is a project that helps refugees learn the game of chess and acquire new important life skills.</p>

<p>The FIDE Social Projects Pavillion hosts seminars and exhibitions with information about FIDE projects currently running.</p>

<p>FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich and Managing Director Dana Reizniece Ozola opened the Social and Queen’s Pavilions on the first day of the 44th Chess Olympiad.</p>

<p>The second Intercontinental Online Chess Championship for Prisoners will be held from 13-14 October 2022. </p>