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Autism Awareness Day: Infinite Chess project outlook

4/2/2023 – The United Nations recognizes April 2 as the Autism Awareness Day. The Infinite Chess Project, which aims to help children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) by teaching them chess, started in 2019 as a small pilot project. In three years, it has gained momentum and expanded to ten countries: Albania, France, Gibraltar, Latvia, Malaysia, Mongolia, Morocco, South Africa, Spain, and Turkey.
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Panel discussion on chess and ASD to mark World Autism Awareness Day

4/8/2022 – People across the globe observe April 2 as World Autism Awareness Day. To commemorate the day, a supervision panel of the Infinite Chess FIDE Project was held online. The initiative aims to enhance knowledge and awareness about chess for children with ASD, give practical advice to teachers and parents, study the benefits of introducing chess and develop teaching methods.

FIDE and FFE host international conference “Chess for Mental Health”

3/16/2022 – The “Chess for Mental Health” international event was held on 9 March 2022 in Paris. According to the speakers, many recent studies have already highlighted the benefits of playing chess to support the development of children with autism spectrum disorders, the DYS (dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia) or attention and hyperactivity disorders.

French Chess Federation organizes “Chess for Mental Health” conference

2/28/2022 – In the second week of March, the French capital will host the “Chess for Mental Health” international event. The conference will cover various topics related to mental health, including autism, DYS, concentration, hyperactivity. The event’s keynote is how chess can improve multiple aspects of mental health.

Chess is good for you!

10/21/2020 – Though it might be hard to believe after a bitter loss science indicates that chess is good for you. The "Healthline" website took a look at the "The 10 Best Benefits of Playing Chess" and explains why chess is good for your health, your mind, and the development of your personality. | Photo: Magnus Carlsen | Photo: Lennart Ootes (Archive)
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