SOCIAL CHESS YEAR 2025
During the FIDE Congress in Budapest, a landmark moment was marked by the signing of a memorandum by FIDE Social Commission Chair André Vögtlin and FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich, declaring 2025 as the FIDE Social Chess Year.
This initiative presents an exceptional opportunity to expand and enhance social chess projects globally, reinforcing support for existing initiatives aimed at various communities.
on topics like chess in prisons and refugee camps.
International
conferences
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to support and expand social chess initiatives across the world.
A global
fundraising campaign
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on the benefits of chess in various communities, particularly the elderly.
Research and documentation
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to share and network with social chess practitioners.
Monthly meetings and
global videoconferences
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Key activities planned for 2025 include:
MOVES THAT MATTER
Dedicated to using chess as a tool for social development
showcasing the impact of social chess.
Documentary films and public events
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Keep yourself in the loop and leave your email adress!
...and so much more!
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FIDE Social Commission Events
Discover our upcoming events! From tournaments to community programs, join us as we use chess to connect, inspire, and create positive change.
Got a social chess-related event?
Send your event details to sc.secretary@fide.com, and we’ll promote it on the FIDE Social Commission calendar to connect with the global chess community!
