To discuss the future cooperation and expand the initiative, a round table discussion was held with the organizers of the tournament, representatives of prisons and correctional facilities.
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Mongolia wins the first Intercontinental Online Championship for Prisoners
Team Mongolia became the winner of the first Intercontinental Online Chess Championship for Prisoners after defeating Team Zimbabwe in the final of the biggest ever chess event among correctional facilities. The event was organized by FIDE and the Cook County (Chicago, IL, USA) Sheriff’s Office and coincided with the International Day of Education in Prison. …
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Mongolia vs. Zimbabwe in the final, Georgia dominates women’s tournament
The teams of Mongolia and Zimbabwe will battle it out tomorrow (CET 10:00) for the gold in the first Intercontinental Online Chess Championship for Prisoners – the biggest ever chess event among correctional facilities. Both teams topped their groups in the championship stage today. Mongolia was the first team to progress to the final by winning …
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FIDE launches the biggest chess event among prisoners
The first Intercontinental Online Chess Championship for Prisoners – the biggest ever chess event among correctional facilities – kicked off on October 13. 41 teams from 30 countries representing all continents participated in the tournament, which aimed to popularize chess as an efficient tool for reintegrating incarcerated people. The online opening ceremony featured FIDE President Arkady …
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The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine greets Online Olympiad players and organizers
The Committee on Youth and Sports of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine greeted the participants, organizers and arbiters of the first Intercontinental Online Chess Championship for Prisoners . We publish his letter in full: Dear Chess Lovers! On behalf of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Youth and Sports I sincerely congratulate you on holding the …
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Teams from 31 countries to participate in 1st Intercontinental Championship for Prisoners
Forty-three teams from 31 countries will play in the 1st Intercontinental Online Championship for Prisoners.
Laptops on loan for chess team players
iGovTT, a Division of the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Trinidad and Tobago, has offered ten laptops on loan, for use by the national Prison Service team players.
Rakeem Jeter: “Chess gives an opportunity to improve”
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.
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.