Chess for Freedom
Mikhail Korenman, the FIDE project leader for the Chess for Freedom program, recently visited Georgia to advance the initiative. He engaged with officials and oversaw the first mixed online tournament involving prison teams from multiple countries. The event highlighted rehabilitation through chess and draughts.
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The International Chess Federation has announced the second edition of its Continental Online Chess Championships for Prisoners, scheduled for May 2026 across four continents. This event continues the Chess for Freedom initiative, aiming to promote intellectual engagement and social reintegration through chess in correctional facilities. Registration is now open with no entry fee required.