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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.

Posted bycffSeptember 30, 2021Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Rakeem Jeter: “Chess gives an opportunity to improve”

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.

Posted bycffSeptember 20, 2021Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Prisons in Trinidad and Tobago prepare for Intercontinental Chess Championship

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.

Posted bycffSeptember 20, 2021Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Intercontinental Online Championship for Prisoners: Last call to register

“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.

Posted bycffSeptember 7, 2021September 7, 2021Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on “Chess helped me in so many ways”: interview with ex-convict Hector Guifarro

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.

Posted bycffSeptember 3, 2021October 6, 2021Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on IndianOil and Padmini Rout to offer training chess to prison inmates

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.

Posted bycffSeptember 1, 2021September 2, 2021Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on The first Intercontinental Online Chess Championship for Prisoners: How to join

Registration continues for the Intercontinental Online Chess Championship for Prisoners

Argentina, Armenia, England, India, Iran, Italy, Palestine, Spain and the USA have already registered their teams for the competition.

Posted bycffAugust 30, 2021Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Registration continues for the Intercontinental Online Chess Championship for Prisoners

Kyrgyz Republic inmates compete in online chess

13 inmates from 13 correctional facilities participated in the tournament dedicated to the International Day of Nelson Mandela.

Posted bycffAugust 9, 2021Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Kyrgyz Republic inmates compete in online chess

Intercontinental Online Chess Championship for Prisoners announced

The International Chess Federation is pleased to announce the first Intercontinental Online Chess Championship for Prisoners, organized as a part of the Chess for Freedom program.

Posted bycffJuly 6, 2021August 9, 2021Posted inNEWS

“Chess Behind Bars”

One of the experts to take part in the “Chess for Freedom” online conference that was held on May 11, is our colleague Carl Portman, from Birmingham.

Posted bycffMay 12, 2021August 9, 2021Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on “Chess Behind Bars”

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