Infinite Chess Takes Center Stage at FIDE Social Commission Meeting in Samarkand
On 23 September 2026, the FIDE Social Commission gathered in the historic city of Samarkand for its annual meeting, held in a hybrid format that brought together members in person at the Silk Road by Minyouh Hotel, online via Zoom, and viewers on the official FIDE YouTube channel. Under the theme “Every move counts” — […]
Checkmate for Inclusion: Infinite Chess Launches in Malawi
The conference will be held online via zoom.
Infinite Chess is growing in Taiwan
The Taiwan Youth Chess Association (TYCA) has officially confirmed its continued participation in Stage 10 of the FIDE Infinite Chess Project, reaffirming its commitment to bringing the benefits of chess to children across Taiwan. TYCA’s involvement in the Infinite Chess Project goes beyond direct implementation. Over the past several years, the association has worked to […]
FIDE Infinite Chess Project announces launch of monumental 10th season
The global initiative dedicated to teaching chess to children with autism spectrum and co-occurring conditions continues its expansion into a new decade of impact. The FIDE Infinite Chess project, a pioneering global initiative that uses the game of chess as a tool for inclusion and development, is proud to announce the official start of its […]
FIDE Infinite Chess Project Takes Center Stage at the Inaugural World Youth Leadership Forum
The power of chess to foster inclusion and break down barriers was on full display at the first-ever World Youth Leadership Forum, where young leaders from across the globe gathered to share how the game is transforming lives in their communities. Among the standout presentations was the Infinite Chess Project, led by the project’s partner […]
Chess for Humanity: FIDE Infinite Chess project presented 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 […]
Shape the Future of Infinite Chess: Join the Brainstorm session for the Second Edition Handbook
The conference will be held online via zoom.
“A Real Solution for Our Children”: How Chess Helped Brian Find Focus, Confidence, and Joy in Arusha
The conference will be held online via zoom.
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 […]