In West Philadelphia, Rakeem Jeter, who goes by ‘Rock,’ is using the game of chess to reach at-risk teens offering them free chess coaching.
Monthly Archives: September 2021
Prisons in Trinidad and Tobago prepare for Intercontinental Chess Championship
Trinidad and Tobago hosted a series of qualifying events at several of the nation’s prisons.
Intercontinental Online Championship for Prisoners: Last call to register
Registration for participation is open until September 21. So far, prisons and correctional facilities from 23 countries have ready registered for the competition.
“Chess helped me in so many ways”: interview with ex-convict Hector Guifarro
Hector Guifarro is one of those proving by personal example that the game has a positive impact on the lives of people who have ended up in jail after making a wrong choice.
IndianOil and Padmini Rout to offer training chess to prison inmates
“Parivartan – Prison to Pride” is a new initiative aimed at providing coaching to prison inmates across various sporting events.
The first Intercontinental Online Chess Championship for Prisoners: How to join
Five easy steps to participate in the first Intercontinental Online Chess Championship for Prisoners.