Bhubaneswar: KIIT-DU has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Fédération Internationale des Échecs (FIDE) and the All India Chess Federation (AICF) in Goa to host the International Conference on Social and Educational Chess in January 2026.
This collaboration marks a proud moment for KIIT, KISS, and the state of Odisha, reflecting the growing confidence of global sporting bodies in these institutions and their belief in the transformative power of education through sports. KIIT and KISS have long been pioneers in promoting sportsmanship, discipline, and excellence alongside academics.
Over the years, KIIT has partnered with several international sports organizations — including FIVB (Volleyball) and FIFA (Football) — as well as numerous national federations, to raise global standards in sports education and training. Now, its partnership with FIDE, the world’s apex chess body, adds another golden chapter to this journey.
“We are deeply honoured by the trust placed in us by FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich, Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand, AICF President Nitin Narang, and other dignitaries who graced the MoU signing ceremony. Their appreciation of KIIT & KISS’ vision of integrating education with sports and social transformation is truly motivating,” said Achyuta Samanta, Founder of KIIT and KISS.
He expressed his gratitude to FIDE and AICF for their partnership in promoting chess as a tool for education, inclusion, and empowerment, and in positioning India as a leader in the global chess movement.
Samanta also thanked the Odisha Chess Association for its continued support in taking chess to new heights in the state and the country.
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