FIDE officials to visit Chicago

 

On May 17-20, 2023, the Cook County Sheriff's Office and the International Chess Federation FIDE will co-host the first international Chess for Freedom conference (Chess in Prisons Project). Participants from around the world are planning to attend the conference to support the rapidly growing Chess for Freedom movement. More information about the program can be found at https://chessforfreedom.fide.com.

Arkady Dvorkovich, FIDE President, WGM Dana Reizniece-Ozola, Deputy Chair of the FIDE Management Board, and GM Victor Bologan, FIDE Executive Director, will be among the many conference participants. In October 2023, 85 teams from 46 countries participated in the 2nd Intercontinental Online Championship for Prisoners.

On Sunday, May 21, from 9:00 - 10:00 a.m., WGM Dana Reizniece-Ozola will give a presentation on the FIDE Social Project at the Hyatt Regency Hotel during the IL Senior State Championship. All members of the Illinois chess community are welcome to attend the presentation and meet with FIDE officials.

For more information about the Chess for Freedom conference or the presentation, please contact Dr. Mikhail Korenman at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..