Chess for Connection

A non-profit organization connecting seniors & youth through the passion of chess. We transform isolation into meaningful connections.

[Chess for Connection @ChessForCXT]

https://t.co/QFNgMtmBvZ

[Chess for Connection @ChessForCXT]

🌟𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻, 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗹𝘀𝗲𝗮 and 𝗥𝘆𝗮𝗻 in Action at Senior Persons Living Connected

@FIDESocialChess @prabithaUrwyler @advorkovich
@DanaReiznieceOz @FIDE_chess

[Chess for Connection @ChessForCXT]

🇨🇦Chess for Connection brought to the second site in Windsor!

Samarth Tyagi, Karmanbir Pahuja, Daniel Lee and youngest Dylan Lee in Action at Amica Riverside Retirement Residence!

@FIDESocialChess @prabithaUrwyler @DanaReiznieceOz @advorkovich

[Chess for Connection @ChessForCXT]

🇨🇦 Chess for Connection in Windsor!

🌟Daniel and Kavin in Action at Kensington Court Retirement Residence, our first location in Windsor! We are excited to announce our partnership with Windsor Chess Club to bring Chess for Connection to the Windsor! 🎉🎉

@FIDESocialChess

[Chess for Connection @ChessForCXT]

🌍𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗜𝗗𝗘 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 showed how chess is versatile in promoting education, inclusion, and personal growth across communities worldwide!

🔗 https://t.co/lnz7lSaP2s

@FIDESocialChess

[Chess for Connection @ChessForCXT]

🌏 Chess for Connection presenting at The FIDE Global Conference on Chess in Society & Education in Bhubaneswar, India 🇮🇳
🔗 https://t.co/xzFdiLjvyw (mins 3.12.45 - 3.20.08)

[International Chess Federation @FIDE_chess]

The FIDE Global Conference on Chess in Society & Education has begun! ♟🌍

This conference will bridge the worlds of research, pedagogy, social development, policy, and chess to explore how the game shapes minds, builds character, and fosters equitable societies.

🔗 Watch live: https://t.co/api800PiQU

[Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism (MCM) @ontariomcm]

Reminder 📢
Submit a June Callwood Award nomination by Dec 15! Celebrate volunteers like April Zhong, who founded Chess for Connection to unite youth & seniors through chess. Nominate today: https://t.co/fTQT64IrX7

[Chess for Connection @ChessForCXT]

🌟Tanishq and Ryan in Action at Senior Persons Living Connected

@FIDESocialChess @prabithaUrwyler @advorkovich @DanaReiznieceOz @FIDE_chess

[Chess for Connection @ChessForCXT]

🇨🇦Chess for Connection's impact continues to grow. April recently had the great honor of receiving the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘄𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗺 🎉🎉

🔎https://t.co/LxXpiy53cV

@FIDESocialChess

[Chess for Connection @ChessForCXT]

🌟Laksshana, Chelsea, William and Ryan in Action at Senior Persons Living Connected

@FIDESocialChess @prabithaUrwyler @advorkovich @DanaReiznieceOz @FIDE_chess

[Chess for Connection @ChessForCXT]

🇨🇦Chess for Connection in Action at Akure, Nigeria 🇳🇬!

📢We are thrilled to announce the launch of Chess for Connection at Akure in Nigeria, marking our second location in the country🎉

Please contact Director of Akure Region, Dada Philip

@FIDESocialChess @prabithaUrwyler

[Chess for Connection @ChessForCXT]

🌟Clara, William and April in Action at Senior Persons Living Connected

@FIDESocialChess @prabithaUrwyler @advorkovich
@DanaReiznieceOz @FIDE_chess

[Chess for Connection @ChessForCXT]

So grateful to see Chess for Connection’s mission highlighted by @FIDE_chess. Thank you to all our members and partners for volunteering your time and contributions. We have come so far! 🌍♟️🙌

@FIDESocialChess

[International Chess Federation @FIDE_chess]

Introducing: @ChessForCXT 🌟
Toronto, Canada 🇨🇦

Founded by youth enthusiastic about chess, Chess for Connection is a non-profit dedicated to bridging social gaps by bringing youth and seniors together through the game of chess.

They deliver programs at senior residences featuring:
- Chess sessions and lessons to spark interaction
- In-house chess clubs fostering camaraderie
- Tournaments and events encouraging engagement
- Plus fun chess-themed activities to make learning accessible for all

With programs across schools, senior homes, and global branches, the initiative nurtures critical thinking, creativity, and community, proving that chess can be a universal language for connection.

♟️ Vision: Transform social isolation into vibrant intergenerational connection through the shared passion of chess.

🧠 Mission: To connect, educate, and inspire communities—locally and globally—through creative and inclusive chess programs.

Chess for Connection has expanded its reach from Canada 🇨🇦 to Uganda 🇺🇬, India 🇮🇳, Nigeria 🇳🇬, The Gambia 🇬🇲, and Benin 🇧🇯.

✨ Proud to highlight this initiative as part of FIDE’s Social Chess Year, showcasing projects that foster connection and well-being through chess.

Know a social chess project making a difference? Share it with us at [email protected]
—your story could inspire others worldwide! 🌍

#FIDEsocialchess #EveryMoveMatters #SCY2025
@FIDESocialChess

[Chess for Connection @ChessForCXT]

🇨🇦 Chess for Connection in Action at Banjul, The Gambia 🇱🇾 !

📢We are thrilled to announce the launch of Chess for Connection at Banjul in The Gambia, marking our first location in the country. 🎉

please contact Christina Bejjani Aziz.

@FIDESocialChess @ChristinaAziz20

[Chess for Connection @ChessForCXT]

🌟What an incredible weekend at the 2025 Canadian Intergenerational Chess Challenge celebrating FIDE Social Chess Year '25

Thank you to those who came out to compete, volunteer, and cheer each other on!💛

📷More Photos: https://t.co/w7qYqZx4Cc

@FIDESocialChess

[FIDE_SocialChess @FIDESocialChess]

🎉 Celebrate #InternationalChessDay on 20 July!
♟️ Play with a GM, host an event, or just enjoy the game with friends.
📸 Tag us, DM your pics, or invite us to your Collab! https://t.co/A8g6WRwQjh #scy25 @FIDE_chess

[Chess for Connection @ChessForCXT]

🇨🇦 2025 CANADIAN INTERGENERATIONAL CHESS CHALLENGE♟️🤝

🌎 Celebrate Fide Social Chess Year '25🎉

@FIDESocialChess @prabithaUrwyler @advorkovich @DanaReiznieceOz @FIDE_chess @KokorevicaLasma @AndreVoegtlin @chesswitivie @OLUSEGUNCHARLE8 @ChristinaAziz20 @RaphaelKabuye

[Chess for Connection @ChessForCXT]

📢 Bringing Chess and Hope to Katanga, Uganda 🇺🇬: A Day of Connection ♟️🤝

a team of 10 passionate volunteers, led by Kabuye Raphael , set out on a mission to bring chess, inspiration, and a sense of connection to the heart of Katanga slums in Kampala 。 。。

@FIDESocialChess

[Chess for Connection @ChessForCXT]

📢This week, we are recognizing the incredible volunteers who make waves through the power of chess. ♟️♥️

Thank you for every move you make—on and off the board!🙌

https://t.co/urGmJClqGS
https://t.co/MCPrTNYN2L

@FIDESocialChess @prabithaUrwyler @advorkowich @DanaReiznieceOz

[Chess for Connection @ChessForCXT]

🇨🇦Chess for Connection in Action at Port Harcourt, Nigeria 🇳🇬!

📢We are thrilled to announce the launch of Chess for Connection in Nigeria, marking our first location in the country🎉🎉

Please contact Director of Port Harcourt Region, Yomi Elufisayo

@FIDESocialChess @yomcee