Move Foundation

Every move
creates impact

A charity foundation growing chess, backing young
talent and exploring chess for mental well-being.

To create meaningful impact in society by promoting chess all over the world — beyond competition, through the game itself

We teach skills, give people the tools to play and create the opportunities to do so — making chess more engaging, accessible and inspiring, so more people discover the game.

Young chess players at a tournament, framed by lime-green chessboard squares

Growth
of chess

Making the game more engaging, accessible and inspiring, so more people discover and play it.

Young
talent

Supporting young players and building talent development systems that reach every corner of the world.

Chess &
mental
health

Supporting research into how chess can help with the challenges today’s world puts on mental health.

Our programms

Move Partners
Joint programs with existing charities related to chess.
Move Academy
Launching of online academy with grandmasters
Move Stipends
Financial support for coaching, tournaments, travel and equipment
Move Research
Grants for science exploring chess and mental well-being.

Become our partner

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Or choose to make
an individual donation

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Contact us

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Let’s make the move
together