Freedom Asian Chess Initiatives

Kazakhstan Chess Federation is pleased to announce the opening of the application process for participation in the Freedom Asian Chess Initiatives (FACI) Project 2026.

FACI is an international project implemented by the Kazakhstan Chess Federation with the support of Freedom Holding Corp., in partnership with FIDE and the Asian Chess Federation (ACF). The Project aims to support the sustainable development of chess by strengthening national chess federations, developing chess education, and promoting international cooperation.

A key focus of the FACI Project is the organization of training camps for national teams, conducted with the participation of Kazakhstan’s leading coaches. National chess federations interested in participating in FACI 2026 are invited to submit their applications via the official website: https://faci.kazchess.kz/.