Lāsma Kokoreviča

Discover the Highlights. Feel the Impact. Join the Mission. 2025 was no ordinary year for the FIDE Social Commission. Declared the Year of Social Chess , it united communities across continents, inspired new partnerships, and proved—more powerfully than ever—that every move can make a difference . From prison championships and refugee empowerment, to autism-inclusive learning, intergenerational connections, health and recovery programmes, and groundbreaking research, Social Chess became a...

A powerful and emotional moment unfolded at the Estadio Nacional Jorge “El Mágico” González, where inmates participating in El Salvador’s Plan Cero Ocio were brought out of the prison system to receive public recognition for their achievements in the 5th FIDE Intercontinental Online Chess Championship for Prisoners. The ceremony brought together leaders from FIDE, FIDE America, INDES, and the national prison authorities — a testament to the strength of this collaborative rehabilitation...

The transformative power of chess continues to shine in the Kakuma and Kalobeyei refugee camps in Kenya, where the Chess for Protection  initiative is helping young people unlock new opportunities through education, competition, and community engagement. Recently, the Kakuma Chess Club  achieved outstanding success at the Victoria East Africa Under-21 Open Chess Championships , fielding ten young players across four categories — Prestige Open, Prestige Ladies, Elite Open, and Elite Ladies....