Press Release By Beatriz Marinello Photos Copyright: Dora Martinez FLORIDA (USA) – Raphael Johannes Zimmer from Germany wins the 1st FIDE World Junior Chess Championship for the Disabled with a perfect score of 7/7 points. The Top Blind Player in the 1st FIDE World Junior Chess Championship for the Disabled was Natasha Morales (Puerto Rico)...
June 27, 2017 Press Release By Dora Leticia Martinez FLORIDA (USA) – On June 27th, 2017 members of the FIDE Social Action Commission, Beatriz Marinello, Chair; Robert Katende, General Secretary; Guy Bendana, Councillor; and Paris Klerides, Councillor, were onsite to observe Round 6 of the FIDE World Junior Chess Championship for the Disabled. After winning...
June 25, 2017 Press Release By Thomas Luther Photo Copyright: Dora Leticia Martinez FLORIDA (USA) – Round 3 of the FIDE World Junior Chess Championship for the Disabled took place on June 24th, 2017. It featured a pairing between the two players, Griffin (USA) and Raphael (Germany). After a long fight of four (4) hours...
June 24, 2017 Press Release By Thomas Luther; Photos Copyright: Dora Martinez FLORIDA (USA) – Round 1 of the FIDE World Junior Chess Championship for the Disabled occurred on June 23rd, 2017 at the Park Inn by Radisson in Kissimmee, Florida. The opening ceremony began with an introduction of all the players representing seven countries....
Transforming Lives: Uganda Gloria and Phiona are role models in Uganda, an inspiration to many young players, especially the young chessplayers back in Gulu who speak of them fondly and aspire to be like them. Phiona is the “Queen of Katwe” in the Disney movie, which was inspired by her life. Gloria represented Uganda in...
How to Tell if Your Child is Ready for Tournament Play: Your child already participates in a Chess Class and/or has a brother or sister experienced in tournament play. Your child shows an interest in participating in tournament play. If none of the above apply, but, your child shows an exceptional talent with chess and...
