FIDE is thrilled to invite you to the Social Chess Research Conference, an online event bringing together researchers, educators, practitioners, and chess enthusiasts to explore how chess contributes to improving quality of life, fostering social development, inclusion, empowerment, and rehabilitation.
Date: Saturday, February 22, 2025
Time: 15:00 CET
Location: Online
This unique conference serves as a platform to highlight innovative applications of chess, from research breakthroughs to real-world stories of empowerment and hope.
Conference Themes
Discover the transformative role of chess in various social contexts:
- Chess for Freedom: Exploring the impact of chess on prisoners, fostering rehabilitation, critical thinking, and a sense of purpose.
- Chess for Protection: Supporting refugees and vulnerable groups, providing stability, focus, and hope during difficult circumstances.
- Chess for Recovery: Investigating the role of chess in aiding recovery from addiction and chronic illnesses, including cancer.
- Infinite Chess: Empowering children with autism spectrum disorder, enhancing cognitive and social skills.
- Chess for Longevity: Promoting mental and emotional well-being in the elderly, combating memory loss, and fostering active aging.
- Chess for Change and Hope: Bringing positive change to underserved communities, including children in slums, orphans, and marginalized groups.
Why Attend?
This conference offers an inspiring blend of keynote presentations, interactive discussions, and thought-provoking panels, connecting a diverse community of individuals dedicated to leveraging chess as a tool for social transformation.
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