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Chess for Humanity: FIDE Infinite Chess project presented at at UN Geneva side event

In a landmark celebration of chess as a catalyst for social transformation, the Permanent Mission of Armenia to the United Nations in Geneva, in partnership with the FIDE Social Commission and UNESCO, hosted a prestigious side event on 8 July at Hall XIV of the Palais des Nations, commemorating the upcoming World Chess Day 2026. […]

Global Partners Celebrate 5 Years of FIDE Infinite Chess with Brainstorming Session

The FIDE Infinite Chess project marked its fifth anniversary not with a celebration of the past, but with a decisive look toward the future. On June 20, 2026, project leaders, handbook authors, and dedicated partners from across the world gathered online for a dynamic “Brainstorming Session,” focused on refining the methodology and expanding the reach […]

Celebrating Minds of All Kinds: Infinite Chess project in Kenya

This April, as the chess world recognizes Autism Awareness Month under the banner #CelebrateMindsOfAllKinds, the Kenya Infinite Chess Program is reporting meaningful progress in its work with children on the autism spectrum. Run FIDE in partnership with The Gift of Chess and supported by Kindness on the Board, the program was launched in January 2025 […]

Perspectives Shifted: A Look Back at “An Atypical Day”

On April 4, 2026 the FIDE Infinite Chess project hosted “An Atypical Day”, an online event dedicated to International Autism Awareness Day. What unfolded was more than a talk – it was a global moment of listening, learning, and genuine human connection. Participants from 35 countries around the world gathered virtually to step beyond the […]

Minds of All Kinds: Marcelo Junior’s Journey from a Curious Moment to Chess Mastery

All April long, we’re celebrating Minds of All Kinds—and today, we’re honored to share the first story in our series. Meet Marcelo, a young chess player who sees the board in his own unique way. For Marcelo, chess isn’t just about moves and strategy. It’s a place where focus becomes flow, where patterns speak louder than words, […]