FIDE Circuit 2025: Praggnanandhaa seizes the lead
April brought a significant change to the FIDE Circuit 2025 leaderboard. As many expected, Praggnanandhaa overtook Ding Liren to claim the top spot, following his solid performance at the GCT Superbet Rapid & Blitz Poland, where he finished third and gained 8.44 circuit points. The event’s winner, Vladimir Fedoseev, collected 13.26 points and jumped straight to third place. Photo: Open Chess Menorca Meanwhile, legendary Vasyl Ivanchuk pushed Aravindh Chithambaram down to fifth after winning the Menorca Open, which earned him 12.67 points and fourth place on the leaderboard. Menorca runner-up Lu Shanglei climbed to eighth place in the standings, while Parham Maghsoodloo rounds out the top ten after his triumph at the Reykjavik Open, translating into 11.16 circuit points. Photo: Reykjavik Open Just outside the top ten are Nodirbek Abdusattorov and Ian Nepomniachtchi, each having played only one tournament that counts toward the FIDE Circuit 2025 so far. We maintain a dedicated page on our website for the FIDE Circuit 2025, featuring the latest information on eligible tournaments, current standings, and regulations. Visit: FIDE Circuit 2025
The moment of truth: Women’s Grand Prix heads to Austria for the decisive stage
As the 2024/2025 FIDE Women’s Grand Prix series draws to a close, three players remain in contention for the overall title. The final, sixth leg begins in Austria on May 6 In August 2024, the first stage of the six-leg FIDE Women’s Grand Prix (WGP) series began in Tbilisi, Georgia. There was perhaps no more fitting place to launch a top-level women’s chess event than in the country that has long dominated the sport. For decades, Georgian chess players—whether competing under the Soviet flag or their own—have stood among the world’s best, revered as national heroes at home. Since the breakthrough of Nona Gaprindashvili—one of the greatest women players of all time—in the 1970s, women’s chess has steadily progressed. The creation of the Grand Prix in 2009 marked a major shift—an organized series offering consistent opportunity. In recent years, FIDE has moved closer toward a structured approach in promoting women in the sport. What was once an exception is now a system, and the biggest expression of that is the Grand Prix series where the best and most talented women players are asserting their presence. With six international stops across the globe, boasting €600,000 in prizes and offering a path to the Women’s Candidates for the top two qualifiers, the Grand Prix is a serious contest but also a quiet revolution – giving a spotlight to the women’s role in the game. FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich reflected on the progress: “Supporting women’s chess has gone from securing survival and a right to exist in the male dominated world, to making it into a strategy which is improving over time. The Women’s Grand Prix is one of the focal points of FIDE’s work and I’m pleased that in the forthcoming sixth and final leg of the event, we will mark another important milestone for women’s chess by concluding another successful series.” What’s at stake in Austria and who will be playing The sixth and final stage of the 2024/2025 FIDE Women’s Grand Prix will take place in Grosslobming, Austria. It is here where the champion of the series will be decided, but also – who will be the top two players qualifying for the Women’s Candidates in 2026. Photo: Niki Riga So far, Aleksandra Goryachkina is in the lead with 308.34 points. While her chances to qualify for the 2026 Candidates are very big, the crown in the WGP series and the Candidates spot are not a done deal for her. As Goryachkina will not be playing in this final stage, two other players have a chance to overtake her (if they win top places): China’s Zhu Jiner and Anna Muzychuk from Ukraine. Photo; Mark Livshitz Zhu has the best chance to overtake Goryachkina for first place. With 235 points, the Chinese player is currently 73.34 points behind. This means she would need to finish among the top three to secure the 2024/2025 WGP title. The challenge is significantly tougher for Anna Muzychuk, who trails Goryachkina by 119.17 points. To win the WGP, she must finish in sole first place in Austria and earn 130 points. Mathematically, this is possible – but it takes more than math to clinch a victory in an event like this! Photo: Anna Shtourman With the field including three former World Champions – Alexandra Kosteniuk, Tan Zhongyi and Mariya Muzychuk – this will be a tough tournament to do well in, let alone take sole first place. Ten players are taking part in the tournament in Austria, with the list as follows: Player Total WGP Points (Pre-Austria) Zhu Jiner 235 Anna Muzychuk 189.17 Tan Zhongyi 170 Nana Dzagnidze 121.67 Mariya Muzychuk 121.67 Rameshbabu Vaishali 85 Alexandra Kosteniuk 85 Nurgyul Salimova 70 Olga Badelka 25 Lela Javakhishvili 20 The road to Austria: Key results from the previous five stages of the WGP The road to Austria was anything but easy. In the five events that proceeded, the players faced a tough field split between the strongest and most experienced women players in the world on one side, and the up-and-coming rising stars on the other. Each player is eligible to compete in three of the six events. With some players withdrawing or unable to attend, Wildcards were given to participants in some events. In the first leg, in Tbilisi (August 2024), Alina Kashlinskaya (playing for Poland) won the tournament with six points. She came into the tournament as one of the two replacements, after Lagno and Khademalsharieh withdrew. With half a point ahead of the runner-up Bibisara Assaubayeva, Kashlinskaya – accompanied by her baby son at the event, still a rare sight at elite tournaments – took 130 points and was the first one to take the lead in the 2024/2025 WGP Series. The second leg was staged in Shymkent in Kazakhstan in October 2024. Former World Champion contender Aleksandra Goryachkina staged a spectacular performance: she completely dominated the event and secured victory with a round to spare. Tan Zhongyi (who was at that point preparing for the Women’s World Championship Match in 2025), finished in second place, half a point behind. Goryachkina then also won the third event in the series – staged in Monaco in February. Although not as dominant as in Kazakhstan, she emerged on top of a three-way tie for first place, with Batkhuyag Munguntuul and Koneru Humpy. This propelled Goryachkina to the sole lead in the WGP. In the fourth tournament, in Cyprus in March, Anna Muzychuk tied for first place with Zhu Jiner, with both ending on 6/9. The two finished a full point ahead of Goryachkina, who had another great performance. While Goryachkina secured a towering lead – with 308.34 points, Zhu and Muzychuk now joined the race for the top. Finally, this April in the fifth leg held in Pune (India), it was the native Koneru Humpy who emerged at the top, edging out Zhu on tiebreaks after both finished with seven points. This pushed Koneru to the second place in the WGP overall standings, with 279.17 points,
FIDE May 2025 rating list published
The May 2025 FIDE rating list was primarily influenced by the Women’s World Championship match, the fifth leg of the Women’s Grand Prix in Pune, India, the European Women’s Championship, and several strong open tournaments across Europe. Women’s World Champion Ju Wenjun successfully defended her title and gained 19 rating points in the process, consolidating her position as world number two on the women’s list. Photo: Anna Shtourman Humpy Koneru (+15) and Zhu Jiner (+16) climbed to women’s #5 and #6, respectively, following their dominant performances in the Pune leg of the FIDE Women’s Grand Prix. Meanwhile, the top 10 of the open list remained virtually unchanged. Biggest Gains in the Top 100 (Open and Women) Hrebenshchykova, Yelyzaveta WIM UKR 2353 (+57) Ivanchuk, Vasyl GM UKR 2644 (+40) Lu, Shanglei GM CHN 2647 (+29) Zhurova, Anna WFM FIDE 2350 (+27) Song, Yuxin IM CHN 2397 (+26) Maghsoodloo, Parham GM IRI 2706 (+22) Tang, Zoey FM USA 2347 (+22) Lu, Miaoyi IM CHN 2450 (+21) Narva, Mai IM EST 2391 (+20) Ju, Wenjun GM CHN 2580 (+19) Injac, Teodora IM SRB 2474 (+19) WIM Yelyzaveta Hrebenshchykova (Ukraine; pictured below) was the standout performer in April, thanks to her excellent showing at the Grenke Chess Open. She gained 57 rating points and made her debut in the top 100 Women. Photo: Mitar Djukanovic Her compatriot, the legendary Vasyl Ivanchuk, experienced a resurgence in April, earning 40 rating points after winning or sharing first place in three consecutive tournaments: the Reykjavik Open 2025, the IX Open Semana Santa San Vicente del Raspeig Costa Blanca, and the IV Open Chess Menorca. The Ukrainian GM made a triumphant return to the top 100 Open. Photo: Reykjavik Open Lu Shanglei also performed strongly across those three open tournaments, adding 29 points to his tally. Parham Maghsoodloo, winner of the Reykjavik Open, earned 11 points there and added another 11 in the Bundesliga, returning to the 2700+ club after a five-month hiatus. Two young Chinese players, Song Yuxin and Lu Miaoyi, had highly successful tours of European open tournaments. Song Yuxin impressed in both Iceland and Menorca, collecting 26 points, while the 15-year-old Miaoyi participated in three open events and one team competition, gaining 21 points and reaching a career-high ranking of 23rd on the women’s list. Photo: Mark Livshitz Teodora Injac, the 2025 European Women’s Champion (pictured above), made her debut in the top 20 Women, achieving a career-high rating of 2474. Podium finishers Mai Narva and Alexandra Matsevskaya also made significant rating gains, earning 20 and 15 points respectively.
Vladimir Fedoseev wins GCT 2025 Superbet Rapid & Blitz Poland
Vladimir Fedoseev emerged as the winner of the Superbet Rapid & Blitz Poland, the first of three 2025 Grand Chess Tour speed-chess events, each featuring a $175,000 total prize fund. Held from April 26–30 in Warsaw, the tournament began with nine rounds of rapid play (2 points for a win, 1 point for a draw), followed by eighteen rounds of blitz (1 point for a win), totaling 135 games across five days. The competition featured five tour players—Levon Aronian, Alireza Firouzja, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa, and Jan-Krzysztof Duda—alongside five wildcards: Veselin Topalov, Bogdan-Daniel Deac, Vladimir Fedoseev, Aravindh Chithambaram, and David Gavrilescu. The event was wide open after the rapid segment, with Firouzja, Fedoseev, and Chithambaram sharing the lead at 11/18. Aronian and Praggnanandhaa trailed by just one point, while Vachier-Lagrave was two points behind the leaders. The first day of blitz belonged to Vladimir Fedoseev, who dominated the field with a stunning 8/9 score, ending the day 3.5 points ahead of second-placed Praggnanandhaa. Fedoseev maintained his momentum on the final day and clinched the title with three rounds to spare. As he has done many times in GCT events, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave delivered a strong performance in blitz to secure clear second place, while Praggnanandhaa finished third. Photos: Lennart Ootes / Grand Chess Tour
Nikolay Noritsyn and Li Yunshan win 2025 Canadian Championship
From left to right: WFM Morgen Mills, WIM Svitlana Demchenko, WIM Li Yunshan, IM Nikolay Noritsyn, GM Shawn Rodrigue-Lemieux, GM Razvan Preotu IM Nikolay Noritsyn and WIM Li Yunshan have been crowned the 2025 Canadian Chess Champions, claiming their third and maiden national titles, respectively. The 89th Canadian Chess Championship and the 22nd Canadian Women’s Chess Championship—both 9-round Swiss tournaments with classical time control—were held simultaneously from April 17–22 in Toronto, Ontario. The competition featured 90 of Canada’s strongest players, hailing from nine provinces. The lineup included three Grandmasters, 13 International Masters, and three Woman International Masters. FM Tymur Keleberda (pictured above, left) led the tournament with a perfect 4/4 after four rounds. He then drew with GM Bator Sambuev in round 5, setting up a key round-6 clash with IM Nikolay Noritsyn (pictured above, right). Noritsyn won this pivotal game to emerge as the sole leader after round 6. He maintained his half-point advantage through the final rounds, finishing in clear first with 7.5/9 to secure the national title. The champion remained unbeaten, scoring six wins and three draws. GM Shawn Rodrigue-Lemieux, the other undefeated competitor, finished half a point behind in second place. GM Razvan Preotu and IM Raymond Kaufman tied for third with 6.5/9, with Preotu taking bronze thanks to a superior Buchholz tiebreak score. 89th Canadian Chess Championship final standings In the women’s event, WCM Ashley Qian started strong with a perfect 5/5. She then drew with top seed WIM Li Yunshan (pictured above, left) in round 6, maintaining a half-point lead. Alongside these two, WIM Svitlana Demchenko (pictured above, right) and WFM Morgen Mills consistently ranked in the top four from round 4 through the final round. Demchenko entered the last round with a half-point lead, but lost to Li, while Mills defeated WFM Oksana Golubeva resulting in a three-way tie for Li, Demchenko, and Mills, all on 7/9. Li clinched gold based on her superior Buchholz Cut 1 tiebreak score while Demchenko edged out Mills on the second Buchholz tiebreak to claim silver. 22nd Canadian Women’s Chess Championship final standings Written by FA Heidi Gay / Annex Chess Club Photos: Derek Ma / Annex Chess Club and John Upper / Chess Federation of Canada
Baku Open 2025 commences in the capital of Azerbaijan
The Baku Open 2025 international festival, a prestigious event celebrating the game of chess and the rise of Azerbaijani talent, kicked off on April 28 at the Baku Crystal Hall. The festival features three tournament sections (A, B, and C)—all 9-round Swiss tournaments with classical time control—and has brought together nearly 700 players representing 16 national federations. The total prize fund for the festival is $55,000, with $12,000 awarded to the winner of Tournament A. The opening ceremony of the Baku Open 2025, jointly organized by the Ministry of Youth and Sports of Azerbaijan and the Azerbaijan Chess Federation, was attended by FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich, two-time Women’s World Champion and FIDE Treasurer Zhu Chen, President of the Turkish Chess Federation Fethi Apaydın, President of the Azerbaijan Chess Federation Mahir Mammadov, Minister of Youth and Sports Farid Gayibov, and other distinguished guests. During the event, the Azerbaijan Chess Federation and the Turkish Chess Federation officially signed a cooperation agreement. The signing ceremony was attended by Azerbaijan Chess Federation President Mahir Mammadov, Turkish Chess Federation President Fethi Apaydın, and FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich. Under the agreement, the two federations will collaborate on various initiatives to promote the development of chess. The partnership includes joint training camps for national teams, referee training programs, and the launch of several chess development projects. The program of Baku Open 2025 includes several exciting side events, including the Battle of Champions competition and masterclasses by leading chess players. In the Battle of Champions, Azerbaijani champion Rauf Mammadov faces former FIDE World Champion Rustam Kasimdzhanov (Uzbekistan), while Azerbaijani Women’s Champion Gunay Mammadzada competes against former World and European Champion Antoaneta Stefanova (Bulgaria). The winners will be determined based on the combined results of rapid and blitz games. The opening ceremony of the Battle of Champions was held at the National Carpet Museum on April 28. In her speech, Museum Director Amina Malikova (pictured above) explained the choice of venue: “For the first time in our museum’s history, an international chess tournament is being held. We know that chess is always regarded as a symbol of high intelligence. I hope that the carpets you see here will have a positive impact on our chess players.” Mahir Mammadov, President of the Azerbaijan Chess Federation, wished the players success and praised the regular organization of such tournaments as a highly positive development. FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich, who attended the ceremony, highlighted the unity of culture and sport: “We see the union of chess and culture in one place. Dear chess players, I am sure you will enjoy playing here and will also inspire the artists.” Following the ceremony, Mammadov presented a souvenir to FIDE President. A drawing of colors then took place, and the competition began. After three rapid games in both matches, the Azerbaijani players seized a 2–1 lead. On April 27, former Women’s World and European Champion Antoaneta Stefanova conducted a masterclass for young Azerbaijani players. The session, attended by 20 young chess enthusiasts, featured Stefanova sharing insights into her journey, career highlights, chess openings, strategic concepts, and an interactive Q&A session. At the end of the masterclass, all participants received certificates and special gifts. The Azerbaijan Chess Federation continues to organize diverse initiatives and events aimed at nurturing a love for chess among youth and promoting their healthy development. Photos: Azerbaijan Chess Federation
2025 Uzbekistan Championship: Nodirbek Yakubboev and Umida Omonova win titles
GM Nodirbek Yakubboev and WIM Umida Omonova are the newly crowned champions of Uzbekistan. The 2025 Uzbekistan Championship, featuring Open and Women’s categories and a total prize fund of USD 66,000, took place at the International Chess School in the Kyzyltepa district of the Navoi region from April 18–28. Both competitions were 16-player knockout tournaments with classical time control. Top seed Nodirbek Yakubboev (2665) lived up to expectations, advancing to the final after eliminating Azizbek Kuvvatov, Khumoyun Begmuratov (after a rapid tiebreak), and Mukhiddin Madaminov. In the bottom half of the draw, a surprise unfolded: second seed GM Shamsiddin Vokhidov (2648), the only other player rated over 2600, was knocked out in the quarterfinals by IM Mukhammadzokhid Suyarov. Suyarov, in turn, fell to Ortik Nigmatov in the semifinals. As a result, Yakubboev and Nigmatov met in the final. After a quick draw in the first game, Nodirbek won the second game with the white pieces to clinch the title. In the match for third place, Mukhammadzokhid Suyarov prevailed over Mukhiddin Madaminov in a grueling tiebreaker. The women’s event also produced a major upset, as top seed Afruza Khamdamova (2326) was defeated by Nodira Nadirjanova—rated nearly 200 Elo points lower—in the semifinals. Meanwhile, in the other half of the draw, Umida Omonova reached the final, battling past Makhim Orazmukhammedova, Nilufarkhon Imomkuzieva, and Marjona Malikova. In the final match between Omonova and Nadirjanova, Umida quickly seized the lead, winning the first game with the black pieces. She achieved a winning position in the second game but opted for a draw, securing the championship title. In the third-place match, Khamdamova defeated Malikova to take the bronze medal. Complete results Open and Women Photos: Uzbekistan Chess Federation
23rd ASEAN+ Age-Group Championships Announced – Penang, Malaysia
The Penang Chess Association (PCA), under the auspices of the ASEAN Chess Confederation (ACC) and the Malaysian Chess Federation (MCF), is honored to invite participants from ASEAN member countries (Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, and Timor-Leste), as well as from its Dialogue Partners (Australia, China, Hong Kong, Macau, India, Japan, New Zealand, Russia, South Korea, and the United States), to participate in the 23rd ASEAN+ Age-Group Chess Championships, to be held in Penang, Malaysia, from July 1–11, 2025. Eligibility Players from the countries and territories listed above are eligible to participate and will be responsible for all their own expenses. There will be 16 Junior categories: Under-6, Under-8, Under-10, Under-12, Under-14, Under-16, Under-18, and Under-20, with separate events for Open and Girls. Players must not have reached their respective age limit before January 1, 2025. There will be 4 Senior categories: Seniors 50+ and Seniors 65+ for both Open and Women. Players eligible for Seniors 50+ must be born in or before 1975, and those for Seniors 65+ must be born in or before 1960. The ACC reserves the right to merge categories if there are insufficient entries. Schedule Date Time Activity July 1, Tuesday After 12:00 Arrivals and Check-Ins 20:00 Technical Meeting July 2, Wednesday 10:00 to 11:00 Opening Ceremony 15:30 to 20:30 Standard Chess Round 1 July 3, Thursday 09:00 to 14:00 Standard Chess Round 2 15:30 to 20:30 Standard Chess Round 3 July 4, Friday 09:00 to 14:00 Standard Chess Round 4 15:30 to 20:30 Standard Chess Round 5 July 5, Saturday Free Day Free and Easy July 6, Sunday 09:00 to 14:00 Standard Chess Round 6 July 7, Monday 09:00 to 14:00 Standard Chess Round 8 July 8, Tuesday 09:00 to 14:00 Standard Chess Round 9 16:00 to 20:00 Social Evening – Standard Chess Awards July 9, Wednesday 09:00 to 14:00 Rapid Chess Rounds 1 to 4 15:00 to 18:30 Rapid Chess Rounds 5 to 7 19:30 to 22:30 ACC Annual General Meeting July 10, Thursday 09:00 to 14:00 Blitz Chess Rounds 1 to 9 19:00 to 23:00 Closing Ceremony – Rapid & Blitz Awards July 11, Friday Before 12:00 Check-Outs and Departures Time Control Standard Chess: Each player will have 90 minutes, with an increment of 30 seconds per move starting from move 1. Rapid Chess: Each player will have 25 minutes to complete the game. Blitz Chess: Each player will have 5 minutes to complete the game. Awards Medals will be awarded to the top three finishers in each event and category. In case of a tie, no more than three players will receive the same-colored medal and a maximum of five medals will be awarded per event. Team medals will be awarded based on the total scores of the top three players from each country or territory. In case of a tie, the individual tie-break scores of the players will determine the winners. Playing venue The competitions will take place in the Main Ballroom of BERJAYA PENANG HOTEL, 1-Stop Midlands Park, Jalan Burmah, 10350 Penang, Malaysia Official hotels All players and accompanying persons are required to stay at one of the two official 4-star hotels and must adhere to the schedule and guidelines outlined in the tournament regulations. Entry Visa into Malaysia Visa requirement by country – Malaysian Immigration DepartmentThose from countries not listed above should check and apply online. For more detailed information, please, refer to the Regulations for 23rd ASEAN+ Age-Group Championships (PDF)
Last chance to join 2025 FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Team Championships in London!
Time is ticking! With the registration deadline of May 10 fast approaching, this is your last chance to join the global chess community at the 2025 FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships, taking place in London from June 10-16. This is your opportunity to compete alongside some of the world’s top chess players in a fun and exciting team environment. With a total prize fund of €500,000 – €310,000 for the Rapid event and €190,000 for Blitz, there’s plenty to play for. What the players are saying Vidit Gujrathi (Hexamind Chess Team): “I’m really looking forward to playing – this event feels very relaxed for me. These days, I actually enjoy rapid and blitz more than classical chess, so it’s the perfect fit. Plus, it’s being held in London, and this is a great time of year to be there!” Stavroula Tsolakidou (MGD1): “It will be my first time participating in this very exciting event, and I am looking forward to experiencing the team spirit and the general atmosphere of the competition, as well as to be part of a team with such strong and inspiring players!” Simon Williams (e-therapeutics): “London is an amazing place to hold any event, and I am especially looking forward to playing in a team of friends against some of the best players in the world. The fact that it is a team event adds a great angle; and knowing some of the players in my team, I am sure there will be lots of laughs and drinks shared after the matches. Play hard at the board and relax afterwards!” Kevin Goh (Theme International Trading): “We have a relatively young team with a mix of young Singaporean players and seasoned pros. We are excited to see how we would match up against the top teams and hopefully can pull up an upset or two.” Dinara Saduakassova (Hetman GKS Katowice): “I haven’t been playing chess actively for a while, so I’m really excited to return—and doing it here in London, where I’m currently studying, makes it even more special. Can’t wait to be part of the event!” Team requirements Each team must have 6 to 9 players. Include at least one female player. Include at least one recreational player (someone who has never had a FIDE rating over 2000). Register now Don’t miss out on this unique chess experience. Assemble your team and register before May 10. Register Here For more details, as well as the full list of registered teams, visit the official tournament website.
Mexico to host the first Chess for Freedom Workshop and Continental Championship for Americas
The 2025 Chess for Freedom Workshop and Continental Chess Championship for Americas, organized by FIDE and Mexico Chess Federation, are scheduled to take place from May 14-18, 2025, in Mexico. The event will bring together leaders and experts from the continent to share their experiences and strategies for leveraging chess as a powerful tool for rehabilitation in correctional facilities. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to learn from diverse international perspectives. Guests and speakers of the event: Dana Reizniece, Deputy Chair of the Management Board Mikhail Korenman, Chess for Freedom project leader, Council of FIDE Social Commission Lic. Nahúm Román Mendoza Roldán, General Coordinator of Criminal Enforcement and Social Reintegration as a representative of the federal government Mr. Mukesh Ranjan Das, Indian Oil Executive Director (HR) José Carrillo Pujol, President of the Confederation of Chess for Americas Jose Manuel Barradas, the Mexico Chess Federation Others CCA’ participants from the Continent – to be registered until May 5. Attendees will discuss concepts of teaching chess to incarcerated people. Experts will share information about their national initiatives and approaches to teaching chess in prisons. Topics for workshop: Discussion on the impact of chess on inmate behavior Use of chess as a positive force for change within the prison system How to teach and implement chess programs Continental online chess championships Internet security for implement chess in correctional institutions Overview that can be implemented for individuals in custody Brief overview of existing research regarding Chess for Freedom project Corporative sponsorship for Chess for Freedom project presented by Indian Oil Executive Director (HR) Mr. Mukesh Ranjan Das In addition, participants of the workshop will visit the State Prison in Aguascalientes to watch the Continental championship matches for the American continent. Schedule of the event: May 14/15 – arrival of the participants. May 15 – Workshop training session – FIDE presentation about the Chess for Freedom project – Mexico presentation about the Chess for Freedom project in Mexico – Presentations by the invited guests sharing their experience. National Federations from Americas Continent are invited May 16 – visit to the State Prison in Aguascalientes In prison: Open dialog with the prison officials how to set up online participation from the prison. How chess program helps inmates. What are the benefits of teaching chess for the prison. In hotel: Open discussion with all participants on the implementation of the Chess for Freedom program and how to assist new countries to start the project. May 17 – Free day May 18 – departure of all participants To register, please contact Jose Baradas: barraditas@gmail.com The official hotel for the Chess for Freedom Workshop in Mexico is Hotel del Prado https://maps.app.goo.gl/kPmbjnWGdUQwXnqz6?g_st=aw