Asian Chess Initiatives
Freedom
Freedom Asian Chess Initiatives (FACI) is an international chess project of the Kazakhstan Chess Federation. It is supported by Freedom Holding Corp. and implemented together with FIDE and the Asian Chess Federation.
The Project supports the development of chess in Asia by working with national chess federations, improving chess education, supporting tournaments and encouraging international cooperation.
FACI helps selected federations through training camps, educational activities, expert support and joint chess initiatives.
The Project supports the development of chess in Asia by working with national chess federations, improving chess education, supporting tournaments and encouraging international cooperation.
FACI helps selected federations through training camps, educational activities, expert support and joint chess initiatives.
Empowering Chess in Asia
About the project
We believe that chess contributes to the development of intellectual abilities and personal qualities, as well as to the strengthening of international ties and friendship.
In 2025, the FACI Project supported seven national chess federations: Oman, Cambodia, Nepal, Tajikistan, Sri Lanka, Jordan, and Pakistan
Main Areas of Support
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Conducting training camps for national teams (children, men, women) - Promoting tournaments
- Conducting training for trainers and arbiters
- Other events aimed at developing chess in the region
- Promoting the development of chess in schools
Trainers
We are proud to have a dedicated pool of highly skilled and experienced coaches. These professionals bring a wealth of knowledge, expertise, and passion for chess to inspire and support talents across the region
- Vladimirov YevgeniyIs a Grandmaster (GM) 1998, International Master (IM) 1992 and a senior FIDE trainer 2004
- Stativkin DmitriyStativkin, Dmitriy is a candidate master (CM) 2024
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- Kaiyrbekov RustamIs an international master (IM) 2009https://ratings.fide.com/profile/13702424
Call for Coaches
The Kazakhstan Chess Federation, with the support of Freedom Holding Corp. and in partnership with FIDE and the Asian Chess Federation (ACF), invites qualified chess coaches to collaborate within the Freedom Asian Chess Initiatives (FACI) Project.
We are looking for coaches with a minimum title of International Master (IM) to conduct training camps for national teams of Asian countries. Preference will be given to coaches with experience working with strong players, English proficiency at B2 (Upper-Intermediate) level or higher, and strong motivation to contribute to chess development in the region.
The FACI Project was launched in 2024 and in 2024–2025 supported national chess federations of Cambodia, Nepal, Oman, Tajikistan, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Jordan.
Interested coaches are kindly invited to complete the application form.
All applications will be reviewed, and selected candidates will be contacted if suitable opportunities arise.
Application deadline: 12 January 2026.
The Kazakhstan Chess Federation, with the support of Freedom Holding Corp. and in partnership with FIDE and the Asian Chess Federation (ACF), invites qualified chess coaches to collaborate within the Freedom Asian Chess Initiatives (FACI) Project.
We are looking for coaches with a minimum title of International Master (IM) to conduct training camps for national teams of Asian countries. Preference will be given to coaches with experience working with strong players, English proficiency at B2 (Upper-Intermediate) level or higher, and strong motivation to contribute to chess development in the region.
The FACI Project was launched in 2024 and in 2024–2025 supported national chess federations of Cambodia, Nepal, Oman, Tajikistan, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Jordan.
Interested coaches are kindly invited to complete the application form.
All applications will be reviewed, and selected candidates will be contacted if suitable opportunities arise.
Application deadline: 12 January 2026.
In 2025, FACI delivered 20 training camps and workshops, provided 12 travel grants for young players to participate in the World Cadets Championship, and organized masterclasses, training sessions, and simultaneous exhibitions. The Project also supported international tournaments in Oman and Nepal and contributed to the opening of a chess academy in Pakistan.
Application timeline:
- The application process opens on 22 December 2025Fill out and submit an application form.1
- Applications will close on 12 January 2026The deadline for applications is 12 January 2026 at 12:00 Astana time (UTC+5).2
- Application ReviewAssessment of submitted applications by the working group3
- Candidate SelectionSubmission of the candidate list to the President of KazChess4
- The selection results will be announced in early February.Final approval of Project participants by the President of KazChess5
- Project LaunchStart of work on the Project in coordination with the selected federations.6
Dear representatives of chess federations and participants!
We are pleased to announce that applications are now open for participation in the Freedom Asian Chess Initiatives (FACI) program. If you are interested in joining the project in 2026, please submit your application by January 12, 12:00 PM Astana time (UTC+5) 2026.
To apply, kindly fill out the form below:
To apply, kindly fill out the form below:
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