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The head of FIDE’s Chess for Freedom program visited Georgia.

Head of FIDE’s Chess for Freedom Visits Georgia

Chess is entertainment, a sport, brain training, and for some people, a door to a new life.

That is why FIDE launched the Chess for Freedom project.

Recently, the head of the project visited Georgia. He spoke about Chess for Freedom, met with local chess players, and learned how the game helps people.

Illustration of a meeting between representatives of a chess program and children in Georgia: an adult participant shakes hands with a boy at a chessboard, a girl stands nearby, and people watch around them.

Chess Is More Than It Seems

Chess for Freedom helps people think clearly, plan their actions, and solve problems.

This is especially important for those facing difficulties. Chess helps people calm down, become more attentive, and believe in their own strength.

The project has grown, and now it helps people learn and develop all over the world.

Why Georgia?

Georgia was chosen for a reason. People there have always loved chess.

Georgia is the birthplace of world champions Nona Gaprindashvili and Maia Chiburdanidze.

Chess is part of the culture there. Children learn to play in school, and love for the game stays with them for life.

That is why Georgia is a strong place for chess projects.

What Was Discussed at the Meetings

The main goal of the trip was to learn about chess initiatives in Georgia and find ways to work together.

They discussed how to:

  • improve chess education;

  • support coaches;

  • launch more social projects;

  • organize tournaments and other events.

Such meetings help bring efforts together.

Chess for Yourself

Chess teaches people to think several moves ahead, stay calm, and find a way out of difficult situations.

For many, it is a way to:

  • think more clearly;

  • improve focus;

  • find an engaging activity.

That is why more and more countries are supporting Chess for Freedom.

Working Together

The trip to Georgia is part of FIDE’s broader work to develop different projects.

The federation cooperates with:

  • chess federations in different countries;

  • schools and universities;

  • various organizations;

  • international partners.

This is how chess becomes more accessible.

Chess That Changes Lives

The Chess for Freedom program continues to grow. Every new project shows that chess is not just a game, but a chance to change life for the better.

The visit of the program’s head to Georgia is another step in that direction.

Sometimes the pieces on the board give a person more than just a game. They open new horizons and help people build plans for the future.

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