There was a time when our country was not only the most reading one in the world, but also the country having the highest number of chess-players. At that time this ancient game took a great place in the upbringing a culture of thinking. Chess increased discipline and developed concentration and memory. Today, unfortunately, we have less and less people who are keen on chess-playing. And all of them are mostly adult people of the old school. Unfortunately, chess is not so popular among children and youth. Of course, there are many other activities, games and arts which allow them to develop personal characteristics, but chess takes a special place.
In order to revive the best traditions of the past century, the “Saby” Charitable Foundation has decided to assist the Almaty Union of Chess-Players in acquiring the necessary inventory instead of obsolete one.
For this purpose we have purchased professional chess clock (the Netherlands) and figures (Russia) in Moscow, and Kazakhstan’s famous furniture companies have produced special tournament tables and chairs. The whole inventory corresponds fully to international FIDE standards.
Currently, the Union of Chess-Players is performing preparatory work for the organization of a children’s qualifying tournament dedicated to the 20th Anniversary of Independence of the Republic of Kazakhstan, where young Grand Masters will be able to appreciate new inventory. We hope that their game will be even more effective and progressive, which will certainly be announced at our site.
