From kings and queens to Queensbury in Kingston (tenuous chess link there)
Members of the FIDE (the International Chess Federation) visited Jamaica and praised its chess federation for its social impact work through chess initiatives:
“The trip to Jamaica was amazing! The federation is powered by people who are not just passionate about chess, but about using it to change lives. Truly a golden team,” said Dana Reizniece. “In this Year of Social Chess, Jamaica’s work with the blind and incarcerated communities exemplifies the very heart of our mission, to make chess accessible and impactful for all.”
It’s great to see Jamaica involved with an unexpected sport and receive praise for its social work. Maybe there’ll be another Jamaican Grandmaster alongside Maurice Ashley.