Asian and Americas Chess Federations sign Memorandum of Understanding

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The Asian Chess Federation and the Confederation of Chess for the Americas have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen collaboration in the field of chess activities. The agreement was signed on August 18, 2025, in Barranquilla, Colombia, by President of the Confederation of Chess for the Americas Jose Carrillo Pujol, and General Secretary of the Asian Chess Federation Hisham Al Taher.

The Memorandum sets out a framework for joint initiatives in player training, coach education, exchange programs, research, and the promotion of chess among young people. Both federations will work together to develop school chess projects, youth festivals, and professional training opportunities, while also sharing expertise in curriculum design, sports management, and infrastructure.

Speaking at the signing ceremony, FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich underlined the importance of this collaboration: “I always thought from the start of my service that this horizontal type of collaboration is critically important. It is not that it can be done top to the bottom. There should be activities and initiatives both planned and implemented at the horizontal level between individual federations, between zone federations, and between continental federations…I am happy to see that you are signing this agreement and I look forward to the results.”

Under the agreement, each side will facilitate exchanges of players, coaches, officials, and administrators, as well as cooperate on the creation of teaching materials and development programs. The two federations also plan to collaborate on research and innovation in chess training and education.

The Memorandum will remain in effect for three years, with the possibility of renewal.

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