Kyrgyzstan equips schools with chess sets for students
open.kg · 21 October 2026
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More than 100 schools in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan received chess sets to start chess clubs, according to the Ministry of Education of Kyrgyzstan.
The President of Kyrgyzstan ordered the project as a way to promote intellectual sports among students. The sets include chessboards, pieces, and timers so students can learn and play. The government plans to expand the program to 500 schools nationwide during the 2026-2027 academic year, focusing on students in grades 3 to 5.
Chess sets are now available in all regions of Kyrgyzstan. Officials will evaluate the success of the initial program in 10 months to measure its effect on chess development.
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