The Infinite Chess launches in Taiwan
The FIDE project Infinite Chess has launched in Taiwan by TYCA. TYCA, Taiwan Youth Chess association is an organization of passionate chess players aiming at helping younger players grow and reinforce skills. As they volunteer around in helping others, they have confronted many ASD children enthusiastic in chess games and yet struggling in leaning chess […]
FIDE Infinite Chess project for children with ASD keeps growing
The FIDE Infinite Chess project, aimed to teach chess to children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), continues to expand throughout the world. Spearheaded by Anastasia Sorokina, Chair of the FIDE Commission for Women’s Chess, a pilot project was launched in January 2021 in six countries: Spain, Turkey, France, Gibraltar, South Africa and Norway. Currently, it […]
Infinite Chess Project presented at the European Neuropsychopharmacology Congress
Melodi Dinçel M.D., a specialized Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist with primary area of focus within the realm of neurodevelopmental disorders, is working with the Turkish branch of FIDE’s Infinite Chess Project since 2022. This endeavor, run by Anastasia Sorokina, aims to bridge the gap between the world of chess and children diagnosed with autism. The […]
Autistic children experience the joys of chess
Chess, with its history stretching back to more than 1,500 years, has come a long way from being a pastime for nobles. It is today a source of enjoyment for people of all walks of life. This so-called “Game of Kings” is linked to countless benefits for the enthusiast. These include the sharpening of the […]
3rd stage of the Infinite Chess Project ends with a zoom meeting
The final online meeting with partners of the Infinite Chess project (3rd stage: February – June 2023) will be held on 15th July 2023 at 11:00 CEST. This meeting, organized in cooperation with FIDE Social Commission, is open for the project partners and everyone interested in the topic.The main goal of the meeting is to […]
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13 y.o. player with autism becomes the newly crowned women’s champion of Malaysia
In May 2023, Malaysia crowned their newest Women Chess Champion – a 13-year-old autistic player Ainul Mardhiah. Ainul began playing chess at age 11 in October 2021 during the Covid 19 pandemic. Her father taught her the basics of chess, and first she played online chess. Later on, she was coached by En. Luqman, IM […]
FFE and Île-de-France Region sign an agreement on chess for people with ASD
FFE and Île-de-France Region sign an agreement on chess for people with ASD On Monday, April 17, the French Chess Federation (FFE), in partnership with the Île-de-France Region and with the support of FIDE and the European Chess Union organized an event dedicated to the signing an agreement between the Regional Council and the French […]
Autism Awareness Day: FIDE Infinite Chess project outlook
United Nations recognize April 2 as an Autism Awareness Day. At FIDE, we’re determined to help children with ASD learn chess. Chess improves social skills, reduces anxiety, and facilitates overall development. Our INFINITE CHESS Project started in 2019 as a small pilot project. In three years, it has gained momentum and expanded to 10 countries: […]
FIDE Infinite Chess Project hosted workshop for educators in South Africa
As part of celebrations for the World Autism Day, FIDE Infinite Chess Project hosted “Our difference is our strength” workshop at Browns School, Durban, South Africa, on the 29th of March 2023. The workshop attended 24 educators involved in education of children with ASD, ADHD and epilepsy. The main objectives were to highlight the benefits […]