# ![@thegiftofchess Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::1482314657507467269.png) @thegiftofchess The Gift of Chess

The Gift of Chess posts on X about malawi, nigeria, kenya, times square the most. They currently have [-------] followers and [----] posts still getting attention that total [------] engagements in the last [--] hours.

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[malawi](/topic/malawi), [nigeria](/topic/nigeria), [kenya](/topic/kenya), [times square](/topic/times-square), [ghana](/topic/ghana), [countries](/topic/countries), [eswatini](/topic/eswatini), [uganda](/topic/uganda), [chess](/topic/chess), [zambia](/topic/zambia)

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### Top Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

"Tani's success inspired me to think about how we can leverage the game of chess to transform the lives of more kids. How our incredible chess community here in NYC can work together to provide greater opportunities for others"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1504081694172893192)  2022-03-16T13:06Z 40.3K followers, [---] engagements


"During the pandemic we launched the Gift of Chess with the initial goal of distributing [-----] chess sets and access to chess technology to public school students across NYC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1504082066371227659)  2022-03-16T13:08Z 40.3K followers, [---] engagements


"Chess is a low-cost educational solution. We dont need data to support this solution just ask the 10s of 1000s of people already using chess with great benefit. Its cheap & its universal. We can do more @UN @UNICEFAfrica"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1625864065036820480)  2023-02-15T14:26Z 40.4K followers, 49.8K engagements


""The first day I saw chess I loved it & wanted to learn. It helped me understand that you can be great no matter your background. I went from being a young & depressed boy to a very smart one. I read a lot of chess books & saw what @Tunde_OD did at Oshodi bridge. I thought to myself I need to teach kids in my neighborhood how to play chess"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1625942749672513538)  2023-02-15T19:38Z 40.3K followers, 50.2K engagements


"I founded @Chesstoschool This is a foundation formed to raise kids from differs background. Giving them the opportunity to shine and be happy. Basically to help children psychologically physically emotionally and mentally through the use of chess as a tool for learning"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1625943182830669831)  2023-02-15T19:40Z 40.3K followers, 37.2K engagements


"Why chess♟ A short thread"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1637807662728445953)  2023-03-20T13:25Z 40.5K followers, 563.7K engagements


"Chess is transforming prisons into college campuses heres how. A thread"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1648769278022148099)  2023-04-19T19:23Z 40.5K followers, 5.1M engagements


"Meet Darasimi ♟ 👸Meet Darasimi a 9-year-old Female Chess lover. 💞♟ She's a true definition of resilience in championship pursuit. It all started [--] years ago when she finished the lowest position in her school chess competition. Despite seeing some of her friends quit playing chess.👇 https://t.co/tmreSbRdb6 👸Meet Darasimi a 9-year-old Female Chess lover. 💞♟ She's a true definition of resilience in championship pursuit. It all started [--] years ago when she finished the lowest position in her school chess competition. Despite seeing some of her friends quit playing chess.👇"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1651204077441654785)  2023-04-26T12:38Z 40.5K followers, [---] engagements


"Chess is a low-cost catalyst for opportunity. For these kids who arrived in NYC from the southern border its been just that. This past weekend they won 1st place at a @USChess rated NYC chess tournament. Meet the players"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1653373360548589576)  2023-05-02T12:18Z 40.3K followers, 27.1K engagements


"Today @PancholJam13856 donated [--] of our @thegiftofchess chess sets to Mayidit chess club which is located in the outskirts of Juba South Sudan. As you can see our boards were welcomed as the few sets they have are well used. We hope chess can be a beacon of light & hope ♟🎁"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1670530913799753729)  2023-06-18T20:36Z 26K followers, [----] engagements


"With a perfect score of 7/7 Tony Ballard wins the 1st Annual Kansas Department of Corrections Online State Chess Championship"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1674155882752425985)  2023-06-28T20:40Z 26.1K followers, [----] engagements


"Today is an exciting day for Zambia After months of waiting our @thegiftofchess Ambassador @ProsperMusemvu has received [----] chess sets for distribtion across schools refugee camps & prisons. Chess not only builds ones capacity to think its a tool that helps connect us"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1674491385083228177)  2023-06-29T20:57Z 28.7K followers, 23.9K engagements


"Meet [--] year-old Ivie Urieto. In addition to being a chess champion @chesswitivie is our @thegiftofchess youth ambassador spreading chess across Abuja & beyond. She is inspiring children all over the world w/ the message that regardless of your age you can make a huge impact"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1675203142407913473)  2023-07-01T19:34Z 28.1K followers, [----] engagements


"Meet 13-year-old Jennifer Justine who is a bright young chess player from Dowa district Malawi. She credits chess w/ helping her perform well in school & igniting her intellectual curiosity. Examples like Jennifer showcase the power of chess as a low-cost opportunity catalyst"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1675905943396134918)  2023-07-12T02:55Z 28.1K followers, 3.3M engagements


"@thegiftofchess has now distributed [----] chess across [--] countries. As we continue to spread the gift of chess its important we understand the incredible impact these sets can have. Watch as @BerniceWambui22 & her team bring chess to the Mathare Slums in Nairobi"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1676209454751133698)  2023-07-04T12:40Z 28.3K followers, [----] engagements


"To date we have given [----] chess sets to the USA Kenya Nigeria Ghana Tanzania South Sudan Zambia Malawi Seychelles Uganda. Ambassadors in these countries are spreading the gift of chess through micro distribution (5 sets gifts) across schools prisons & refugee camps"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1676216271816278017)  2023-07-04T13:07Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements


"6 months ago we traveled to Portland Maine w/ a few simple chess sets. A community is now built. Hosted at @baxteracademy supported by @MaineChess & including our team from Howard United our Expo friends & a diverse group of Mainers we hosted our 1st @uschess tournament"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1678043152303767552)  2023-07-12T22:56Z 28.1K followers, 23K engagements


"How about thisinstead of this being the end of the story for these young men serving time at The Bzyanzi Juvenile Rehabilitation Center in Dowa Malawi lets make it just the beginning. @Susan_GOC Heres a simple solution"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1678395388032692224)  2023-07-10T13:29Z 25.7K followers, 49K engagements


"Love them ❤"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1678395659458584576)  2023-07-10T13:29Z 26.1K followers, [---] engagements


"Teach them ❤"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1678395742665277443)  2023-07-10T13:29Z 28.7K followers, [---] engagements


"FOX [--] NY's Christine Russo takes us inside an after-school chess program that's helping young migrants find their confidence. @fox5ny"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1678550467851198465)  2023-07-10T23:43Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements


"Chess provides an intellectual identity someone might say hey youre smart youre a thinker & when kids begin to look at themselves as intellectual as intelligent maybe for the first time its a pathway for them to become academically inclined. Meet our migrant chess team"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1678729581216317442)  2023-07-11T11:35Z 28.3K followers, [----] engagements


"@wkmukundwa I love live & breath this beautiful game it is in my nervous system 24/7. My name is Walter Mukundwa a chess coach in my country & my recent appointment as ambassador for @thegiftofchess can be a bridging gap eliminating cobwebs of ignorance & catapult dreams of a generation"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1678791505882882049)  2023-07-11T15:43Z 28.2K followers, [---] engagements


"@wkmukundwa My background is as humble as they come [--] kilometers from the capital city Harare is a rural area called Murehwa here the sport for all is either football or athletics period. Time immemorial games like chess where largely considered to be elitist & a preserve for the monied"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1678791888000647168)  2023-07-11T15:43Z 28.1K followers, [---] engagements


"@wkmukundwa I recently co-founded the Harare Chess Academy as part of my community social responsibilty programmes. My appointment as Zimbabwe @thegiftofchess Ambassador all but humbles me coming from a highly esteemed organisation of that magnitude"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1678795389653114880)  2023-07-11T20:56Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements


"@wkmukundwa I ask you to join me @wkmukundwa as we use chess to create opportunities across Zimbabwe"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1678796111748669441)  2023-07-11T15:59Z 40.5K followers, [---] engagements


"It is my vision that we spread the tentacles of chess to all corners of Zimbabwe. I happen to be a testimony of how chess can transform ones life. @wkmukundwa"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1678847637913468928)  2023-07-11T20:25Z 25.7K followers, 122.5K engagements


"Children play a game of chess within a cattle camp in South Sudan"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1678852519055839232)  2023-07-15T20:03Z 28.4K followers, 286.2K engagements


"South Sudan - When I visited my hometown I went to my village where I started my school. I started my school under a tree & chess helped me to broke record of being a first graduate among my peer whom we were in village back then. Those are the desks for kids to sit on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1681395421942276096)  2023-07-18T20:08Z 28.1K followers, [--] engagements


"Majur Juac is one of the Lost Boys of Sudan & a US Chess Master. He is spending his summer in Portland Maine leading our @thegiftofchess outreach across the asylum seeking community. In addition to chess classes we are hosting tournaments every Saturday. A summer in photos"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1681657965730844677)  2023-07-19T18:19Z 28.1K followers, [----] engagements


"We are thrilled to announce a generous donation of $10000 towards our builder campaign. Chess is an incredible tool for empowerment & opportunity unfortunately there is a lack of chess sets globally especially for those most in need. Help us distribute [-------] sets by 2030"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1681716061224280067)  2023-07-19T18:04Z 28.4K followers, 11.2K engagements


"I am the gift of chess 🎁♟"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1681779566749048832)  2023-07-20T00:38Z 28.2K followers, [----] engagements


"The magic starts with the curiosity of a young boy on the outside looking in ❤"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1681802856481935360)  2023-07-20T00:26Z 28.2K followers, 32.4K engagements


"My name is @Susan_GOC. Today in recognition of International Chess Day I address you as the Global Head of @thegiftofchess. The game of chess is an incredible (low-cost) tool for empowerment & opportunity -- unfortunately there is a lack of chess sets globally. A Thread"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1682050148791197697)  2023-07-20T16:48Z 28.4K followers, 425.1K engagements


"We currently have over [-----] chess sets in Africa that are being distributed to East West and Central African countries such as Malawi Uganda South Sudan Somalia Seychelles Zimbabwe Botswana Mozambique Ghana Nigeria Mali Liberia Guinea Togo Benin Senegal & more"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1682059992587964416)  2023-07-20T16:08Z 26.1K followers, [---] engagements


"By giving schools chess sets we are providing them with a platform to unlock their true potential. In a world facing many challenges marked by rapid technological advancements and geopolitical tensions we truly believe chess is a universal language and great equalizer"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1682060215363985410)  2023-07-20T16:09Z 28.3K followers, [---] engagements


"The story of Susan Namangale. Learn how chess guided Susans journey beginning as a girl growing up in the small village of Chombo in Nkhotakota (Malawi) to becoming the 1st female president of an African Chess Federation to being named The Global Head of The Gift of Chess"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1686401071567015936)  2023-08-01T15:38Z 28.5K followers, 1.1M engagements


"Join @Susan_GOC as she travels back to her roots in Likoma Island Malawi and shares what chess means to her"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1686753857320189952)  2023-08-02T20:41Z 28.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Watch as Mariangel finds the winning tactic. Dont be distracted by the plastic pieces the magic is in the brains synapse"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1686824416720617473)  2023-08-02T19:40Z 28.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Imagine being in solidarity confinement where [--] hours a day your body is physically confined to the four small walls of a prison cell. Thats the reality for many and thats why chess is more than a game of leisure but a true escape for the mind a lifeline for sanity and hope"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1687104438555860993)  2023-08-04T07:18Z 28.2K followers, [----] engagements


"South Sudan - Yesterday the volunteers team for gift of chess visited Juba excel academy and donated five chess sets to the school. Girls are taking it seriously. We used to have less [--] girls in chess community but with the help of @thegiftofchess of chess numbers will increases. @PancholJam13856"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1687133322781065216)  2023-08-03T16:08Z 28.7K followers, [----] engagements


"The Gift of Chess currently has [-----] chess sets in Africa. We have already reached Ghana Nigeria Kenya Uganda USA Seychelles South Sudan Somalia Malawi Zambia Zimbabwe and Tanzania with [----] plus chess sets each. As we look to provide each additional country in"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1687460854000750592)  2023-08-04T13:49Z 28.1K followers, [--] engagements


"Saturday August 5th from 19:00 - 21:00 CET Join Agadmator who is a World Famous youtube personality as he hosts the global team from The Gift of Chess including our many partner country ambassadors on his youtubue channel for a charity stream and chess tournament in support"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1687477120560209921)  2023-08-04T14:54Z 28.4K followers, [--] engagements


"The Gift of Chess currently has [-----] chess sets in Africa. We have already reached Ghana Nigeria Kenya Uganda USA Seychelles South Sudan Somalia Malawi Zambia Zimbabwe and Tanzania with [----] plus chess sets each. As we look to provide each additional country in"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1687477195181023232)  2023-08-04T14:54Z 28.1K followers, [--] engagements


"Dont be distracted by the plastic pieces the magic is in the synapse"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1687531318286942214)  2023-08-04T18:29Z 28.3K followers, [---] engagements


"Its possible that the impact of our @thegiftofchess outreach will not be known in our lifetime the validation lives in the millions of stories not yet told"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1688389901891387392)  2023-08-07T08:32Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements


"We know that a single chess set can change a life a single chess set can impact an entire community. It has the power to transform the mind & create authentic connections across multiple players of society. Imagine that impact [-----] times. Heres a story from Zambia"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1688391766762725376)  2023-08-07T03:29Z 40.5K followers, 101.3K engagements


"Only when we realize that each of us are our own greatest asset & that with access to a simple chess set and our own willingness to sacrifice the best of ourselves can we truly change the world. Check out whats happening in Zambia ♟ @Slim_Thanos"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1688554297963798528)  2023-08-07T14:14Z 26.2K followers, [----] engagements


"A beautiful 3-year-old child from South Sudan naming all of the chess pieces in Arabic ❤"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1688670986898374658)  2023-08-07T21:58Z 40.5K followers, [----] engagements


"In Somalia chess is being used as a tool for education.♟@taana220"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1688886819683790848)  2023-08-08T12:16Z 40.5K followers, 10.1K engagements


"14-year-old Abhimanyu Mishra is the youngest Grandmaster in chess history and the current USA Junior Champion Not only is @ChessMishra an incredible player he is also our @thegiftofchess Global Ambassador using his platform to spread the gift of chess"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1688891291940130816)  2023-08-08T12:33Z 28.1K followers, [----] engagements


"If you do nothing [----] times you will still have nothing. If you do (something) [----] times you will have [----] times that (something)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1689269922247921664)  2023-08-09T13:38Z 40.5K followers, 129.8K engagements


"Any number greater than zero has exponential growth potential. Do something (no matter how small it may feel) because it will truly matter in the long run"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1689307699677102080)  2023-08-09T16:08Z 28.4K followers, [----] engagements


"The greatest asset on planet earth is the power of the human mind. As we distribute chess sets across Tanzania under the leadership of @masbkeno we cant help but be optimistic about the future"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1689363217837969408)  2023-08-09T19:49Z 28.5K followers, 13.7K engagements


"Today at the Glory Orphanage in Luanshya Zambia we dont see poverty we see opportunity ❤"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1689363816289533953)  2023-08-09T19:51Z 28.1K followers, [---] engagements


"If you were down to your final few dollars would you buy a chess set. We would . heres why 🧵"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1689377311609487360)  2023-08-09T20:45Z 40.5K followers, 52.9K engagements


"In addition to helping build many important life skills that will help those incarcerated become successful upon release chess also provides an important escape for the mind providing comfort beyond the four walls of a prison cell"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1689406130756141058)  2023-08-09T22:39Z 28.1K followers, 11.5K engagements


"Board Meeting 🎁♟"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1689631818356539393)  2023-08-10T13:36Z 28.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Join @TateTheTalisman as we honor IM Emory Tate who was a true chess legend & champion for the game of chess. Tate (Rating 2413) was a top [---] USA player beating [--] Grandmasters in tournaments. Tate won the USA Armed Forces Chess Championship [--] times"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1689648154201964546)  2023-08-10T14:41Z 28.5K followers, 572.6K engagements


"@TateTheTalisman In addition to helping build many important life skills that will help those incarcerated become successful upon release chess also provides an important escape for the mind providing comfort beyond the four walls of a prison cell"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1689649703187853313)  2023-08-10T14:47Z 28.5K followers, [----] engagements


"@TateTheTalisman Join @TateTheTalisman as we honor IM Emory Tate and invest in chess Heres why its a smart investment"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1689650390130896896)  2023-08-10T14:50Z 28.1K followers, [----] engagements


"In Portland Maine @thegiftofchess is hosting chess play at the local library. Its refreshing to see kids off screens connecting w/ people from different walks of life & ages. They say we are dealing w/ a pandemic of loneliness well chess provides a simple way to connect us"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1689749340145831936)  2023-08-10T21:23Z 28.3K followers, 16.5K engagements


"20000 chess sets have safely arrive in Accra Ghana. These chess sets will be used for distribution across West Africa. This will have generational impact"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1690071007241936897)  2023-08-11T18:41Z 28.1K followers, 1.3M engagements


"As more sets reach communities more games played more conversations had more shared love. In Portland Maine chess is connecting the community not through charity but through chess ❤"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1690105401813905408)  2023-08-11T20:58Z 28.1K followers, [----] engagements


"We are builders building a better future for millions through the simple game of chess. We now have enough chess sets in Africa to reach each country w/ [----] chess sets. What started as the dreams of a few now represent the dreams of a generation. Dont just watch join us"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1690351247595847680)  2023-08-12T13:15Z 28.5K followers, 32.7K engagements


"20000 Chess Sets Arrive in Accra Ghana for distribution across all of West Africa"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1690402031658217472)  2023-08-12T16:37Z 28.3K followers, 44.8K engagements


"In Portland Maine chess is a simple way to connect the community. Its simply about providing a shared experience that is authentic and joyful"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1690421199933784065)  2023-08-12T17:53Z 28.1K followers, [----] engagements


"An entire container of chess sets are now in Accra Ghana & are being prepared for distribution across all of West Africa. When [-----] chess sets are distributed into thousands of communities only good things will happen. This will help develop a generation of critical thinkers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1690776107581161472)  2023-08-13T17:23Z 28.3K followers, [----] engagements


"10X. March [----] we flew NYC to Lagos w/ [---] chess sets on a commercial flight. Summer [----] we landed [----] sets into Africa (1000 sets reached Kenya Nigeria Ghana Uganda) Summer [----] we landed [-----] total sets into Africa (We hope to reach every country w/ [----] sets)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1690881406409302016)  2023-08-14T00:21Z 25.7K followers, [----] engagements


"His dreams are valid"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1691053308704612353)  2023-08-14T11:45Z 28.1K followers, [----] engagements


"Life is a contact sport. Chess is an easy and powerful entry point to get in the game. Check out the example of @Chesstoschool and become the hero of your own story"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1691425881535684609)  2023-08-15T12:25Z 28.2K followers, 37.7K engagements


"Joao has been described as an old soul as someone who listens very deeply & makes others feel at ease. Friends describe him as one in a million. Joao is also a talented chess player who at night sleeps on the gym floor of an arena in Portland Maine. Tomorrow he must move again"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1691524519876321280)  2023-08-15T18:57Z 28.4K followers, 42.7K engagements


"If you trip try not to fall. If you fall get up"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1691890874156777577)  2023-08-16T19:13Z 28.4K followers, [----] engagements


"You may know that Billy learned chess at school joining the club when he was in first grade and quickly falling in love with the game.But did you know it's been a lifeline of sorts for him too"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1691895768288723383)  2023-08-16T19:32Z 28.1K followers, [--] engagements


"My name is Joao Manitidi I'm sixteen years old My country of origin is Angola I begging to learn chess when I was [--] years old I had a classmate who is my friend. My friend's name is Victor He use to play chess"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1692156936278458848)  2023-08-17T12:50Z 28.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Meet Khalid and Asad two chess loving brothers from Somalia. According to @taana220 who is our @thegiftofchess Ambassador to Somalia our distribution of [----] chess sets is making chess much more accessible to everyone"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1692177672934466012)  2023-08-17T14:12Z 40.2K followers, 41.8K engagements


"Many things have been donated as a form of charity. Nothing is as powerful as giving the gift of chess which is a simple tool for intellectual empowerment"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1692180536163238255)  2023-08-17T14:24Z 28.3K followers, [----] engagements


"At a local library in Portland Maine placing a few chess sets across open tables has gotten kids off screens sitting shoulder to shoulder face to face. We have not forgotten what makes us happy and why we are human maybe we just need a few chess sets to help remind us"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1692286007515709478)  2023-08-17T21:23Z 26K followers, [----] engagements


"If you trip try not to fall. If you fall get up. We have all tripped we have all fallen we have all found a way to get back up thats what makes us human"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1692533736905044213)  2023-08-18T13:47Z 28.2K followers, [----] engagements


"ZIKOMO @thegiftofchess What it means by giving equal opportunities to everyone♟ I don't care what your tribe is your skin color or cultural indifferences the Chess sets from @thegiftofchess are here to benefit everyone in Zambia "  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1692881401513672930)  2023-08-19T12:49Z 28.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Dont be distracted by the game the magic is in the brains synapse. Lets reimagine education behind the [--] walls of a classroom for true education is building the capacity to think. @thegiftofchess is donating [--] million chess sets globally building a generation of thinkers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1692883691901685833)  2023-08-19T12:58Z 28.3K followers, [----] engagements


"HERO ALERT While most people look to escape the [--] walls of a prison cell @Chesstoschool has voluntarily gone inside. By providing these men w/ access to a simple chess set they not only gain valuable life skills but also a mental escape beyond the walls of their prison cell"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1692925061320101915)  2023-08-19T15:42Z 28.5K followers, 27.7K engagements


"In Portland Maine on a Saturday morning at the local charter school there were no phones no apps no likes or retweets just two young men sitting across the board doing their best to win at a game that includes everyone rewards hard work and games end with a handshake"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1692954143462199760)  2023-08-19T17:38Z 40.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Follow @Doshbg as he uses chess to build a generation of critical thinkers across Kenya. Lets reimagined education beyond the [--] walls of a classroom for true builds the capacity to think. Dont be distracted by the surroundings the magic is in the brains synapse"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1693252352831008994)  2023-08-20T13:23Z 28.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Rwanda 🎁♟ @baronedgar8"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1693258569410367861)  2023-08-20T13:47Z 26.1K followers, 14.9K engagements


"Theory of change Instead of scale think independent spread. Instead of defining resources in $ raised define resources in people willing to devote themselves. Instead of being validated by institutions be validated by the lives impacted. Your impact may never truly be know"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1693285684478418955)  2023-08-20T15:35Z 40.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Jacob and Doug meet in Boston for a friendly game of chess & discuss their next moves for helping make sure that everyone has an opportunity to improve their position. How has chess helped you connect Learn more about @thegiftofchess and how you can be part of our journey"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1693328426713714734)  2023-08-20T18:25Z 28.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Under the leadership of @bonn80960 we are thrilled to provide the Seychelles Chess Federation with [---] chess sets through our @thegiftofchess outreach. These chess sets will help expand chess opportunities for everyone across Seychelles"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1693626638527873177)  2023-08-21T14:10Z 28.5K followers, [----] engagements


"The Chess Queen of Somalia 👑"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1693712299616285057)  2023-08-21T19:50Z 40.5K followers, 14K engagements


"With [-----] chess sets landing in Ghana we need all hands on deck to mobilize the resources needed to get them in the hands of the people. We hope to reach all of West Africa with [----] chess sets over the coming months. Each new country will cost approximately [----] USD"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1693973869453889645)  2023-08-22T13:10Z 28.1K followers, [----] engagements


"Through chess we can see that we are much more similar than different ♟❤"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1693984432808681595)  2023-08-22T13:52Z 28.5K followers, [----] engagements


"The [----] Accra Classic Come join the action from September 14th - September [--] in Accra Ghana in West Africa"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1694321091496259945)  2023-08-23T12:10Z 28.2K followers, [---] engagements


"Mariangel is an 11-year-old aspiring chess champion living in a Manhattan shelter. Nearly [--] year ago her family arrived in NYC on a bus from the southern border. She was introduced to chess & now boasts a rating of [---] ranking her Top [---] for all girls [--] in the USA. Her Story"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1694340660826927259)  2023-08-23T13:27Z 25.7K followers, 234.6K engagements


"We are a family of five with Mariangel being our youngest. In [----] we formed a non-profit association called ACADESURCOL (Association of Displaced Farmers from Southern Colombia) to provide advisory services to those who have been displaced due to the armed conflict in Colombia"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1694341041137000772)  2023-08-23T13:29Z 25.7K followers, [---] engagements


"HERO ALERT Hear from @TwikirizeRonald as he is featured on @97fmRadiocity. Ronald is on a mission to use chess as tool to turn pawns into queens and inspire others to join him in believing in humanity to a point of action ♟"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1694681173283254644)  2023-08-24T12:00Z 28.2K followers, 17K engagements


"1 year ago we received an email from Kevin Ganza titled Greetings from Rwanda . [--] year later we have [----] chess sets headed for Rwanda under the leadership of our Ambassador to Rwanda @gaken2020. Kevin believes chess can build a generation of critical thinkers. His Story"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1695172413741203496)  2023-08-25T20:32Z 28.1K followers, [----] engagements


"One year ago we gave the gift of chess to the Pink Shield School which is a school for hearing impaired children located in Southern India . The principle wanted to introduce chess to the students but only had two chess sets for [---] students. @rpragchess"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1695534427898544592)  2023-08-26T20:31Z 28.7K followers, 1.1M engagements


"Two of our students brought [--] chess sets on their family trip to India. We worked with the local chess association and were able to identify a coach who was willing to take on the challenge of teaching hearing impaired children. Joshua and Mariam then went down to the school to distribute the Gift of Chess sets which was an incredible experience for them. The students were eager and grateful to receive the chess sets and their enthusiasm was truly inspiring to watch. We showed them how to use the Gift of Chess app which will prove critical given the communication challenges that these"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1695534889011998812)  2023-08-26T20:33Z 26.2K followers, [----] engagements


"One year later we are thrilled to share this incredible update ♟🎁"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1695535283788259374)  2023-08-26T20:34Z 28.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Society flourishes when we are all given the chance to succeed. Chess is a simple yet powerful low-cost entry point to create opportunity & release human potential a perfect example is Praggnanandhaa. Join @thegiftofchess as we distribute [--] million chess sets globally by 2030"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1695699475400954313)  2023-08-27T07:27Z 28.5K followers, 632.5K engagements


"Slow down and make the resources last vs speed up and get as many chess sets out as possible because we believe they can truly impact lives"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1696138393900425353)  2023-08-28T12:31Z 28.1K followers, [---] engagements


"1000 @thegiftofchess chess sets have safely arrived in Kigali Rwanda . Under the leadership of @gaken2020 these sets will be used for micro distribution (5 set gifts) across schools orphanages prisons & refugee communities. These sets represent the dreams of a generation"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1697263886632735117)  2023-08-31T15:03Z 25.7K followers, 34.7K engagements


"We have now landed [----] chess sets into the following countries. Ghana Nigeria Kenya Uganda USA Seychelles South Sudan Somalia Malawi Zambia Zimbabwe Tanzania and Rwanda. Whos next"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1697324406328922562)  2023-08-31T19:04Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements


"This September Stev Bonhage who is an award winning photojournalist will be sharing one photo a day (30 photos) on this thread. Stev is spending the month capturing moments from across our community. The photo that gets the most likes will become our new profile. Scroll"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1697564892209762631)  2023-09-01T10:59Z 28.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Society flourishes when the ability to dream isnt the privilege of a select few but the gift we give to our next generation. Photo Credit: Stev Bonhage"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1697673578777350149)  2023-09-01T18:11Z 28.5K followers, 16K engagements


"September 2nd. True education is building the capacity for independent thought"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1698008143148552466)  2023-09-02T16:21Z 40.4K followers, [----] engagements


"At only [--] years old Grandmaster Abhimanyu Mishra is the youngest player to be featured in the FIDE list of Top [--] Juniors in the World. Abi is just several points shy of breaking [----] FIDE"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1698008882134553077)  2023-09-02T16:23Z 26.1K followers, [---] engagements


"Chess is the single greatest tool for human empowerment in history. That is why we are donating [--] million chess sets globally by [----]. @tyronedavisiii 1st flew to Nigeria w/ [---] chess sets we returned shorty w/ [----] more. We now have [-----] sets going out across Africa. @Tunde_OD"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1698036542319526292)  2023-09-02T18:13Z 28.3K followers, 497.8K engagements


"We need you to get involved. Please connect with your @thegiftofchess Ambassadors in the countries listed below. If your country is not yet listed please leave a comment below. This is a photo from Malawi. This is a grassroots movement this is our moment"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1698300425588334718)  2023-09-03T11:42Z 28.5K followers, [----] engagements


"September 3rd. Feeding [----] Minds @StevBonhage"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1698305391719821594)  2023-09-03T12:02Z 25.7K followers, [---] engagements


"Feeding [----] Minds ♟ @StevBonhage"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1698305728446865776)  2023-09-03T12:03Z 28.2K followers, [---] engagements


"Kings & Queens 👑 @StevBonhage"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1698323725928575035)  2023-09-03T13:15Z 28.5K followers, 909.6K engagements


"In Zambia chess is being used as a simple tool for empowerment. Learn how @ProsperMusemvu is distributing [----] @thegiftofchess chess sets (5 sets gifts) across schools prisons & refugee communities. Chess is building a generation of critical thinkers across Zambia"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1698691867682967588)  2023-09-04T13:37Z 28.1K followers, 17.7K engagements


"You wont believe this The game of chess has been really motivating the young inmates now not only the young inmates but also the officers working in the juvenile prisons are also getting their lives impacted by the game of chess. Some of them are asking us for more sets as they want to help distribute across Abeokuta Ogun state Nigeria "  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1698861203743711366)  2023-09-05T00:50Z 28.1K followers, [----] engagements


"Under the leadership of @bonn80960 chess is spreading across Seychelles. Recently @thegiftofchess visited an orphanage to spread The Gift of Chess. For many chess is a game of leisure for these kids chess can provide a life changing opportunity. 🎁♟"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1699040651789169097)  2023-09-05T12:43Z 28.5K followers, [--] engagements


"When your opportunity comes to stand in the front and speak what will you say Photo Credit @StevBonhage"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1699044657538228587)  2023-09-05T12:59Z 28.5K followers, 16.5K engagements


"HERO ALERT Join us in celebrating Bernice Wambui (12 years old) who is the U18 Girls Chess Champion of Kenya & our Global @thegiftofchess Youth Ambassador. She is currently competing at the African Youth Chess Championships held in Egypt. Go Bernice 📸 @StevBonhage"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1699417264225710206)  2023-09-06T13:40Z 28.5K followers, 17.9K engagements


"The Queen of Katwe wasnt just another movie it inspired a generation. Learn how @TwikirizeRonald is leading the movement across Uganda to use chess as a tool to turn pawns into queens. Meet Nakato our Queen of Katwe Video credit: @Omukama3"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1699428348068254096)  2023-09-06T14:24Z 25.7K followers, 12.4K engagements


"The power of chess"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1699778241865670862)  2023-09-07T13:34Z 28.2K followers, 287.6K engagements


"Chess is education. 📸 @StevBonhage"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1699842111846113444)  2023-09-07T17:48Z 40.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Uganda Lets Gooo ♟"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1700126227695087848)  2023-09-08T12:37Z 40.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Meet Wilson Musonda an enthusiast young chess player from Zambia @Slim_Thanos"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1700239892452667416)  2023-09-08T20:09Z 40.5K followers, 15.9K engagements


"Under the leadership of @Doshbg @thegiftofchess has successfully set up chess clubs in above [--] girls schools in Kwale County Kenya . Do you believe in opportunity do you believe in education do you believe that these girls can become queens Join us 🎁♟ DMs Open"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1700246180389622139)  2023-09-08T20:34Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements


"For these young ladies in Kenya chess is education chess is opportunity @Doshbg"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1700250519351312717)  2023-09-08T20:51Z 26.2K followers, [----] engagements


"With a perfect score of 9/9 join us in congratulating Kenyas Nathaniel Manyeki for winning the U8 African Junior Chess Championship"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1700455889210065080)  2023-09-09T10:27Z 28.5K followers, 100K engagements


"We would love that"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1700563878407487875)  2023-09-09T17:36Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements


"Our @thegiftofchess team including Susan & Bernice connect in Egypt at the African Youth Championships. From Malawi to Kenya to across Africa & the globe chess is expanding opportunities building relationships revealing talent & giving dreams the wings to take flight"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1700634662509457525)  2023-09-09T22:17Z 25.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Join us in wishing @chesswitivie a very happy birthday 9th birthday. As our @thegiftofchess Youth Ambassador Ivie has used her platform as a chess champion to spread the gift of chess across Nigeria . In the process she has also inspired people from across the globe"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1701208528914969053)  2023-09-11T12:18Z 28.3K followers, 96.4K engagements


"Over the next few days @chesswitivie will receive an additional [----] @thegiftofchess chess sets for distribution across schools orphanages and community centers. If you would like to get involved please reach out. This movement includes ALL OF US"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1701209230064103907)  2023-09-11T12:21Z 28.2K followers, [---] engagements


"A special congratulations to Elizabeth Cassidy While representing Kenya she won Bronze in U12 African Youth Chess Championships held in Cairo Egypt She assisted her father @pruoro spreading in spreading the gift of chess. they have reached over [--] institutions in Kenya"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1701645581465071879)  2023-09-12T17:14Z 25.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Today we hosted a @thegiftofchess fundraiser at one of the world largest banks. In addition to helping package chess sets we shared our vision of using chess as a tool for empowerment and gave each one of the volunteer their own box to distribute in their local community"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1702031699415040328)  2023-09-13T18:49Z 26.1K followers, [----] engagements


"BREAKING [----] @thegiftofchess chess sets have safely landed in Lagos We are looking for people to help w/ distribution across schools prisons orphanages etc. Please connect with @_zlater who will be leading the distribution his DMs are OPEN. Nigeria Lets GOOO 🎁♟"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1702069280655675522)  2023-09-13T21:18Z 28.1K followers, 39K engagements


"Chess will spread across all of West Africa and opportunity will follow Follow @tyronedavisiii who is our @thegiftofchess founding board member as he heads from NYC to Accra to connected w/ @charlesTandoh11 for the Accra Classic and launch distribution of [-----] chess sets"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1702285825273213382)  2023-09-14T11:39Z 28.4K followers, [---] engagements


"On the journey towards promoting mental wellbeing ❤"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1702345776108593335)  2023-09-14T15:37Z 26.1K followers, [---] engagements


"What stated off as the dreams of a few now represents the dreams of a generation. @thegiftofchess goal is to distribute [-------] chess sets globally by [----] using chess as a simple tool for societal empowerment. @Tunde_OD @tyronedavisiii"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1702636986807308760)  2023-09-15T10:54Z 28.3K followers, 22.1K engagements


"How it started vs How its going"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1702794325959037025)  2023-09-15T21:19Z 28.1K followers, [----] engagements


"Join our @thegiftofchess challenge. Repost and quote I am the gift of chess and place your counties name / flag and #thegiftofchess Lets see how many countries we have here @Tunde_OD can you start us off"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1703025662112465174)  2023-09-16T12:38Z 28.3K followers, [---] engagements


"I am the gift of chess #thegiftofchess"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1703025995903603078)  2023-09-16T12:40Z 28.1K followers, [--] engagements


"Lets do the math20000 @thegiftofchess chess sets are being distributed (batches of 5) across schools prisons orphanages etc. If each country gets [----] sets thats [---] locations per country. Say each school prison orphanage has [---] people each whats the total reach"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1703139900936085891)  2023-09-16T20:12Z 28.2K followers, [--] engagements


"Chess is a beautiful game that includes beautiful people. The game of chess knows no age race gender religion or social economic divides. Chess is simply a beautiful game that includes beautiful people. Meet the Maasai people of Kenya 📸@StevBonhage"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1703398325645414439)  2023-09-17T13:19Z 28.2K followers, 49.6K engagements


"In Accra Ghana [-----] chess sets are being prepared for distribution across all of West Africa. This will help create a generation of critical thinkers who believe in equality over the boards. Dont just watch join us 🎁♟"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1703504666078691590)  2023-09-17T20:22Z 28.1K followers, [----] engagements


"We are calling on all of our friends from across the corporate world. Join us as we use chess as a simple tool for empowerment across our communities & the world. @thegiftofchess kindly asks you share freely within your networks. Together we can build something of lasting impact"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1703829587522646437)  2023-09-18T17:53Z 28.2K followers, [----] engagements


"In Liberia chess is education"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1704219729689276834)  2023-09-19T19:43Z 26.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Join Ivie who is 9-year-old chess champion as she & her father lead our @thegiftofchess distribution across Northern Nigeria. Chess is a simple tool that we can use to uplift our communities. If you are interested in helping DM @chesswitivie. WE NEED ALL HANDS ON DECK 🎁♟"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1704478045237657601)  2023-09-20T12:50Z 40.5K followers, 85.8K engagements


"Due to the ongoing conflicts Its being reported that [--] million children are now out of school across Burkina Faso. That includes shuttering a staggering 25% of schools. [--] years ago @Tunde_OD traveled to Burkina Faso & brought the gift of chess along w/ its educational benefits"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1704560847366869238)  2023-09-20T18:19Z 28.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Chess saved me now I use it to help others @Tunde_OD"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1704866396495122586)  2023-09-21T14:33Z 28.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Talent is undeniably universal join as we make access to chess also universal. Our goal is to distribute [--] million chess sets globally by [----]. Currently [----] chess sets are going out across Nigeria. Grab a few and join the movement. It starts with you Its our moment ❤"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1705204722066436355)  2023-09-22T12:57Z 28.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Osun State ALL HANDS ON DECK If you are located in Osun State connect with @_zlater at Ife Grand Resort Ife - Ife Osun State. He has chess sets for you.1 per person [--] per family [--] per academy. He will be there for the next [--] days. JOIN THE MOVEMENT. @_zlater DMs Open"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1705213548035498262)  2023-09-22T13:32Z 28.2K followers, 18.1K engagements


"@StevBonhage September 23rd. Chess is the subject the curriculum is the board pieces & rules. Desired outcomescritical thinking ability to connect with anyone and everyone understand the correlation between hard work and results. 📸 @StevBonhage"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1705661554270642422)  2023-09-23T19:12Z 40.5K followers, [---] engagements


"These two young girls are helping lead our @thegiftofchess distributing across Abuja & northern Nigeria thats not hyperbole they are literally out for delivery ♟📦 ❤ @chesswitivie"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1705703215818244304)  2023-09-23T21:58Z 40.5K followers, 18.5K engagements


"If you are in Abuja / northern Nigeria & are interested in helping volunteer or you would like [--] chess sets for your community please connect with @chesswitivie. Her Dad manages her account. She has [----] sets for distribution across schools prisons orphanages centers etc"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1705704636374508005)  2023-09-23T22:04Z 28.4K followers, [--] engagements


"Meet @bobbyballah08 a 2x National Chess Champion & our @thegiftofchess Ambassador to Liberia. Bobby has received [----] chess sets that will be using for distribution across schools prisons orphanages & centers. If you need chess set our world like to volunteer please DM 🎁♟"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1705935423984271507)  2023-09-24T13:21Z 25.7K followers, [----] engagements


"@Dongarrus1 @aproko_doctor Get involved. DMs open"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1706023299665256887)  2023-09-24T19:10Z 40.5K followers, [---] engagements


"Our @thegiftofchess distribution has begun across Zimbabwe . Under the leadership of @wkmukundwa we will be distributing [----] chess sets across schools prisons orphanages and community centers using chess as a simple tool for social empowerment. Our first outreach"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1706651458194513955)  2023-09-26T12:46Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements


"I aim every day to use chess as tool to uplift communities & help produce winners in different spheres of life. I am the ambassador for @thegiftofchess in South Africa . Meet @takawirachess who is leading the distribution of [----] chess sets across South Africa. Eriks Story"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1706739627259052166)  2023-09-26T18:36Z 28.5K followers, [--] engagements


"South Africa Lets GOOO. We need ALL HANDS ON DECK 🎁♟"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1706746944377253906)  2023-09-26T19:05Z 28.2K followers, [--] engagements


"His dreams are valid"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1707125210787267047)  2023-09-27T20:09Z 28.3K followers, 24K engagements


"As we speak @Susan_GOC is flying from Lilongwe to Nairobi representing @thegiftofchess as we partner w/ the @FIDE_chess Social Commission & @ChessKenya on the Chess for Protection program. We will donate [---] ♟sets for the Kakuma UNHCR refugee outreach & slums chess projects"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1707381928100262103)  2023-09-28T13:09Z 28.2K followers, 27.8K engagements


"@Susan_GOC Susan will working hand-in-hand with @BerniceWambui22 and our team in Nairobi. If you are interested in connecting with Susan while she visits Kenya please email susan@thegiftofchess.org"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1707390438859002295)  2023-09-28T13:42Z 28.2K followers, [---] engagements


"Follow @Susan_GOC as she shares updates from her trip to the slums of Nairobi where we are using chess as a simple tool for empowerment. Alongside our team of @thegiftofchess global volunteers Susan is leading our efforts to distribute [--] million chess sets globally by 2030"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1708110501681508751)  2023-09-30T13:24Z 28.1K followers, 14.4K engagements


"Meet @Susan_GOC our Global Head of The Gift of Chess. Alongside our team of global volunteers Susan is leading our @thegiftofchess efforts to distribute [--] million chess sets globally by [----] using chess as a simple & low-cost tool for societal empowerment"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1708115193153089677)  2023-09-30T13:42Z 28.4K followers, [---] engagements


"7 year-old Nathaniel Manyeki captured the Gold Medal at the African Youth Chess Championship w/ an incredible score of 9/9. Nathaniel is a brilliant child lets help his talent reach its full potential & support his dream of becoming the 1st Kenyan Grandmaster. By doing this"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1708131472731762990)  2023-09-30T14:47Z 28.5K followers, 44K engagements


"When we work together in the spirit of collaboration progress can be made & the fullest impact felt. This weekend leadership from @FIDE_chess Social Commission @ChessKenya & @thegiftofchess came together to distribute [---] chess sets to those without access 📸 @StevBonhage"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1708475023860666441)  2023-10-01T13:32Z 25.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Our Global Head @Susan_GOC was on-site to help with the distribution. This is servant leadership and an example we can all follow"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1708475620911374772)  2023-10-01T13:35Z 26.3K followers, [---] engagements


"@Susan_GOC @ChessKenya Thank you to the leadership from @FIDE_chess Social Commission & The African Chess Federation for welcoming @thegiftofchess to join forces in using chess as a simple tool for social empowerment"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1708481645026619785)  2023-10-01T13:59Z 26.1K followers, [---] engagements


"@Susan_GOC @ChessKenya @FIDE_chess A special thank you to our incredible team from @thegiftofchess. You are changing the world one chess set at a time. @BerniceWambui22 @Susan_GOC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1708482022266572894)  2023-10-01T14:00Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements


"Meet Lishen Mentile our newly appointed @thegiftofchess Ambassador to Namibia . Over the coming weeks @lishenkM will be leading the distribution of [----] chess sets across schools prisons orphanages & centers using chess as a simple tool for empowerment. Her story"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1708820727703409013)  2023-10-02T12:26Z 26.2K followers, 34.5K engagements


"My name is Lishen Mentile [--] years old from Namibia Windhoek. I am a chess player currently holding a title of a WCM & a chess coach of my own academy called Fianchetto Chess Academy. Tapping into the chess world enriches my soul & broadens my perspective on life"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1708821219183579638)  2023-10-02T12:28Z 28.4K followers, [---] engagements


"In addition to my love for chess I am also the Secretary General of the Namibia Chess Federation. I strongly believe in empowering lives through using chess as a tool and aim to spread and grow a chess culture within Namibia"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1708821480169992529)  2023-10-02T12:29Z 25.7K followers, [---] engagements


"@lishenkM I actively participate in various chess initiatives and constantly seek ways improve the lives of people through chess"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1708821848882868599)  2023-10-02T12:30Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements


"@lishenkM @MeetsKids Outside my professional life I find joy in creative & adventurous endeavors. Painting traveling spending time w/ family & experimenting w/ different forms of artistic expressions like fashion allows me to tap into my imagination & share my unique perspective with the world"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1708823218029470076)  2023-10-02T12:36Z 28.1K followers, [---] engagements


"@lishenkM @MeetsKids Lastly I am a firm believer in the power of community and actively contribute to making a positive impact. Mostly through chess I actively seek ways and opportunities to uplift those in need by offering my expertise in as a voluntary practice in the disadvantaged communities"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1708823465074049252)  2023-10-02T12:37Z 28.1K followers, [---] engagements


"@lishenkM @MeetsKids Connecting with others and creating a sense of belonging is a driving force in my life. Yours in empowering minds one move at a time ♟ If you would like to join @lishenkM as we distribute [----] chess sets or need chess sets for your community please leave a comment below"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1708824082458845610)  2023-10-02T12:39Z 25.7K followers, [---] engagements


"While our instincts are to run away from prisons @Susan_GOC has run towards them. Today she met Commissioner General Mr M.N Wiscot the Head of all Prisons in Malawi. He shared this Not many think of prisons & see potential in prisoners you guys are doing a great job"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1709304779782971809)  2023-10-03T20:29Z 28.5K followers, [----] engagements


"In Somalia chess matters. Its a reason to connect a reason to share its a reason to believe. W/ each child we inspire we plant a seed that will one day blossom. The impact may never be known in our lifetime its a gift we are giving to a future generation not yet known"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1709684738548502645)  2023-10-04T21:39Z 28.5K followers, [----] engagements


"@taana220 is leading our @thegiftofchess distribution across Somalia getting chess sets where it matters most"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1709685416620687487)  2023-10-04T21:42Z 28.4K followers, [---] engagements


"Happy Birthday @Tunde_OD"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1710270666509824033)  2023-10-06T12:27Z 28.5K followers, 30.9K engagements


"The Gift of Chess wants to extend the footprint of the game of chess across the globe and has found an ambassador to carry the flame across South Africa. @IOL @takawirachess"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1710402534244843678)  2023-10-06T21:11Z 28.5K followers, 13.2K engagements


"South Africa 🎁♟"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1710404335065092138)  2023-10-06T21:19Z 28.2K followers, [---] engagements


"What started as @Tunde_OD vision to use chess as a simple tool to expand opportunities across the slum communities in Lagos is quickly expanding across the entire African continent. Learn how @thegiftofchess is now being used as a tool for empowerment across South Africa"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1710411675495498122)  2023-10-06T21:48Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements


"After [--] rounds of action at the [----] US Chess Championships our very own @thegiftofchess Global Ambassador @ChessMishra sits in 1st place alongside @HansMokeNiemann"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1710439952448622880)  2023-10-06T23:40Z 26.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Abhimanyu Mishra is the youngest Grandmaster in chess history and the proud @thegiftofchess Global Ambassador"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1710442478912856392)  2023-10-06T23:50Z 28.4K followers, [---] engagements


"The good guys ♟"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1711735655615578544)  2023-10-10T13:29Z 25.8K followers, [----] engagements


"1000 chess sets are headed for Namibia @lishenkM"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1711736266058825883)  2023-10-10T13:31Z 25.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Join us in wishing Tony Ballard along with over [---] teams from across [--] countries the best of luck as they compete in 3rd Annual @FIDE_chess Intercontinental Online Chess Championship for Prisoners"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1712096329407549751)  2023-10-11T13:22Z 25.8K followers, 12.2K engagements


"Meet Tony Ballard our @thegiftofchess Director of Prison Outreach. While serving 20+ years in prison Tony has used his own personal experiences along w/ his passion for chess to lead the way to spread chess as a cognitive rehabilitative tool into prisons across the USA & beyond"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1712098737097441761)  2023-10-11T13:32Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements


"Over the past year @thegiftofchess has initiated chess content programs and the distribution of chess sets to over [---] jails / prisons in the USA along with launching countless programs across Africa. Take a look at one of our programs at a juvenile center in Malawi"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1712100973873631489)  2023-10-11T13:40Z 28.2K followers, [---] engagements


"In Zambia chess is also being used as a tool for rehabilitation. Not only does chess help create critical thinkers it also provides a mental escape beyond the [--] walls of a prison cell. Take a look at the work @ProsperMusemvu has been doing"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1712102368798548043)  2023-10-11T13:46Z 25.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Heres the magic. Part one @Doshbg is educating these children in chess. Week after week he travels to their school for training sessions"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1712448110138474588)  2023-10-12T12:40Z 26.2K followers, [----] engagements


"With todays huge win @ChessMishra jumps into a tie for 2nd place at the US Chess Championships. At just [--] years old Abhi who is our @thegiftofchess global ambassador is playing his way to the very top of the chess world"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1712980561327771654)  2023-10-13T23:56Z 28.4K followers, 72.2K engagements


"The journey which took me two decades has come to an end yesterday. A thread"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1713529521947762966)  2023-10-15T12:17Z 28.5K followers, 25.1K engagements


"My life in Town . While in Uganda studying I became good at chess and I beat every student in my community club. This is where I realized my passion for chess and pursued it with great enthusiasm. My chess career picked up after year [--] in [----]. After year [--] or ordinary level I had a match with former national champion for South Sudan and I beat him in a 16- [--] margin of [--] games from there I never went back. I took chess seriously and practiced almost every day at the club. In my communitythe chess is part of our culture and almost every one plays it"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1713530117060751828)  2023-10-15T12:19Z 28.4K followers, [---] engagements


"My chess career in Kenya. In Kenya is where my chess talent was appreciated in terms of monetary unlike in South Sudan where we play for pleasure and passing time. I started making money through chess in Kenya"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1713530230747320604)  2023-10-15T12:20Z 28.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Distribution has begun across South Africa. @takawirachess recently connected at the Ethekwini Metropolitan Games with [--] gentlemen who are over [--] and are running chess programs in their townships. One gentlemen is running a Chess legends (Over 60) league with [--] senior citizens"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1713639367334351002)  2023-10-15T19:33Z 28.3K followers, 15.7K engagements


"Chess by nature is a two player game. When you place a chess set into a community it provides a safe space for people to connect"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1713639597253509365)  2023-10-15T19:34Z 28.2K followers, [---] engagements


"Another HUGE win for GM Abhimanyu Mishra at the @USChess Championships. At just [--] years old @ChessMishra is tied for 2nd after [--] rounds of action against the very best players across the USA. Recently breaking [----] @FIDE_chess the worlds youngest GM now has his eyes on 2700"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1713704414685368766)  2023-10-15T23:52Z 28.5K followers, 15.8K engagements


"Join @dadazchess as we reimagine education beyond the four walls of a classroom for true education builds the capacity for independent thought. Dont be distracted by the chess set the magic is in the brains synapse"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1714013644395036933)  2023-10-16T20:21Z 25.8K followers, [----] engagements


"At just [--] years old GM Abhimanyu Mishra secured a tie for 2nd place at the US Championships. Competing against the very best players from across the USA @ChessMishra delivered an historic performance that will be talked about for years to come Join us in congratulating Abhi"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1714406474091274452)  2023-10-17T22:22Z 28.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Meet @OyesileOzil a 9-year-old aspiring chess master from Ikorodu Lagos. His dream is to become a grandmaster and use chess to impact lives across Nigeria and beyond"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1714644271163187509)  2023-10-18T14:07Z 28.4K followers, 19K engagements


"This week @thegiftofchess through its ambassador for Zimbabwe @wkmukundwa donated chess sets to The Catherine Tingini Memorial rural library and [--] schools in Chirumanzu District. A thread of chess and hope through action in Zimbabwe 🎁♟"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thegiftofchess/status/1714988483914174673)  2023-10-19T12:54Z 26.3K followers, 82.2K engagements

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