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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 3, 20252 min read


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 14, 20252 min read


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 27, 20251 min read


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 27, 20253 min read


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 27, 20255 min read


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 27, 20258 min read
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


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


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


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
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
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


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


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


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


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


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


Chess for Social benefits and Women inclusion Conference set for December 1
<p>The conference will be held in a hybrid format and is open for both offline and online participation.</p>
Nov 14, 20222 min read


Chess for children with ASD program expands to Riga, Latvia.
<p>The first lesson in the school for children with special needs was carried out by a trainer Viesturs Kapče. </p>
Nov 4, 20221 min read


Prisoners from 46 countries play in the Intercontinental Championship
<p>The second Intercontinental Online Chess Championship for Prisoners kicked off on October 13.</p>
Oct 13, 20224 min read
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