The Gift of Chess
@thegiftofchess
The Gift of Chess is a global movement, transforming lives through the universal language of chess. Our goal is to donate 1,000,000 chess sets globally by 2030.
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Me, after a full week of non-stop chess coaching: I'm finally going to unwind. Also me: opens phone… plays more chess. Send help. I think I am chess now. 😩♟️😂
Four weeks later.
Nigerian Chess Star @j_ninilowo arrives in NYC for an intensive 8 week Elite Training Camp led by Grandmaster Alex Lenderman. In his recent trip to the USA, Jamiu won the @UN Games, he’s now back on a mission to become a US Chess Master. He is slated to play 100 rated matches!
Earlier this summer, @j_ninilowo arrived in NYC from Lagos on a mission to become a Chess Master. An update after week # 4.
Gracias a la donación de implementos deportivos realizada por la FSA, el Club de Ajedrez del Centro Escolar Coronel Francisco Linares, de Apopa, San Salvador Oeste, cuenta con más tableros y piezas para la práctica del deporte ciencia. @thegiftofchess @fide_america
A huge week ends with a devastating draw.
Jamiu to play.
Jamiu to play. Win he makes expert!
A bit tricky, but I think Ke5 could be a good winning plan.
Recibimos en Honduras a miembros de la junta directiva de FEIH y sus hijos, quienes visitaron la escuela inaugurada en Choloma. Gracias a The Gift of Chess y a Jed Sloan, implementamos el ajedrez en nuestras escuelas con una generosa donación de tableros, libros y materiales. Jed…
Honduras 🇭🇳
Recibimos en Honduras a miembros de la junta directiva de FEIH y sus hijos, quienes visitaron la escuela inaugurada en Choloma. Gracias a The Gift of Chess y a Jed Sloan, implementamos el ajedrez en nuestras escuelas con una generosa donación de tableros, libros y materiales. Jed…
Well done
I was just honored with an Award of Excellence in Service from the University of Port Harcourt. 😊 Honestly, I didn’t see it coming, but it reminded me that even when it feels like no one’s watching, your efforts are making an impact. This means a lot. I’m Grateful 🙏
250 @thegiftofchess chess sets have arrived in Yola, Nigeria. Connect with @ibrahimvivian51 to help us spread chess as a tool to expand opportunities and build meaningful communities. Today is DAY ONE 🇳🇬
From Gambia to the world, from a single pawn to a powerful queen! We’re chasing dreams together. ♟️ — Chess in Gambia Schools and Communities
Congratulations to our friend GM Andy Woodward on winning the 2025 US Junior Chess Championship!
The most fulfilling part of it all. Can’t wait for Sunday. @thegiftofchess
The junior Katanga chess challenge is here😇
Happy to announce our partnership with @thegiftofchess to bring Chess + Tech to Lagos Nigeria! Next week,we'll be hosting the president of @MIT chess club @tyronedavisiii in Lagos to distribute 500 chess sets and integrate our children into a global community of chess players🚀