The Fight for a Higher Status of the Ancient Game
The President of the Chess Federation of Serbia, Andrija Jorgić, was found at the opening of the "Niš Trophy", a new competition cycle whose common part of the name "trophy" signifies the participation of the Chess Federation of Serbia in the prize fund and organization.
TL;DR
- The "Niš Trophy" is a new chess competition cycle that includes the Chess Federation of Serbia's participation in prize funds and organization.
- 350 competitors participated in the "Niš Trophy," likely a record for domestic rapid chess events.
- The federation is working to reintroduce chess as an extracurricular activity in primary schools and preschools.
- Training for 150 teachers in chess instruction is set to begin in April.
- A friendly match between Montenegro and Serbia is scheduled for March 28th in Podgorica.
- The federation is establishing a Chess Academy and plans to select four coaches for it.
- Preparations are underway for the Chess Olympiad, awaiting the appointment of a new selector.
- A large-scale event involving 93 days of continuous chess is being planned for "Expo 2027" to aim for a Guinness World Record.