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FIDE has expanded its social programs to offer new opportunities and change lives through chess. Here are some of the achievements the International Chess Federation has accomplished in its Social Initiatives in 2023:

♟️ Chess in Education:
FIDE has doubled the number of children engaged in educational chess and provided new teacher training courses. In addition, 18 seminars were held with participants from 79 countries, with a special focus on Africa. Educational Chess Conferences were also organized. #ChessInEducation

♟️ Chess for Disabled:
FIDE has provided equal opportunities and integrated people with disabilities through chess. The 1st Chess Olympiad for people with disabilities was held in Serbia, and the 2023 World Chess Championship for people with disabilities took place in Lublin, Poland. #ChessForAll

♟️ Chess for Talent:
FIDE has provided opportunities for global talent development, offering breakthrough teaching technologies and world-class coaching. Hundreds of talented players were trained, including those at the FIDE Chessable Academy, with in-person training sessions in four languages and personal development training included.

♟️ Chess for Freedom:
FIDE has used chess for the reintegration of inmates. The 3rd Intercontinental Online Chess Championship for Prisoners took place recently. #ChessForFreedom

♟️ Infinite Chess:
Chess has been taught to children with autism spectrum disorder in 15 countries, with 130 children being reached.The program has been expanded to African and American regions and translated into four languages.

♟️ Women In Chess:
FIDE has empowered women in chess by introducing a Women Safeguarding policy together with SafeSport. The Queens' festival global tournament and the ambitious Chess4all project have connected women around the world. A Gender Equality in Chess Index has been introduced, and a National Women Team support program has been established. #WomenInChess

♟️ Chess Veterans:
FIDE has provided annual support to chess veterans, awarding grants to 10 players, coaches, and organizers aged 65 and above. #SeniorChess

♟️ Chess for Protection:
FIDE has presented a refugee team at the 2024 Chess Olympiad and offered a refugee training program in Kakuma and Kalobeyei, Kenya. The program has reached 1100 primary and 900 secondary school learners, as well as offering a leadership program for girls in three boarding schools. #ChessForProtection

♟️ Chess for Peace:
FIDE has supported Ukrainian refugee girls by providing chess training. #ChessForPeace