FIDE partners with Safe Sport International for Safeguarding Framework
FIDE has partnered with Safe Sport International to begin the process of developing a Safeguarding Framework within FIDE. The initial efforts will involve the development of an overarching Safeguarding policy that addresses how FIDE and its members manage the various aspects of safeguarding within a global organisation, including issues of sexual harassment and safeguarding of […]
FIDE Director for Chess Development visits Namibia
From November 8-12, 2023, the Director for Chess Development of the International Chess Federation, Nigel Short, visited Namibia, where he held several meetings with local authorities, chess officials and sponsors, went to see a local school and gave a simul to Namibian chess players. The visit was a part of FIDE’s initiative to promote chess […]
2023 World Youth Chess Championship kicks off in Montesilvano, Italy
The 2023 World Youth Chess Championship started in Montesilvano, Italy. The Opening ceremony took place in Congress Center – Pala Dean Martin, the official playing venue of the competition. First, the Anthems of the host country, Italy and the International Chess Federation were performed. Among the distinguished guests were Ottavio De Martinis, Mayor of Montesilvano; […]