Founded in 2022, Lion City Inclusive Chess (LCIC) is dedicated to building a vibrant and inclusive chess community in Singapore. What started as a casual meetup  has grown into a dynamic platform   that regularly organises chess events and tournaments. At our heart, we have a bold aspiration to  create an inclusive platform for chess and to be the best place for chess.

 

LCIC has partnered with organisations like Social Collider, JTC, and *SCAPE to host multiple successful inclusive chess tournaments. One of LCIC’s major milestones is the successful organization of a notable  Blitz Chess Tournament aboard the Genting Dream Cruise in November 2023.

 

Since March 2023, LCIC started a meaningful collaboration with Fengshan Community Club (FSCC). We hold weekly Friday evening chess sessions in a warm and welcoming environment, allowing players of all backgrounds to enjoy and connect over chess. we believe chess is more than just a game. It’s a universal language that can unite a welcoming and inclusive chess community where anyone — regardless of age, race, disability and experience level can belong.

 

Beyond chess, LCIC strives to make meaningful impact on social inclusion. With the support from Temasek Foundation’s OSCAR grant, LCIC organised three editions of “Human Library and Inclusive Games” events. The event had more than 100 participants — with approximately 40% coming from underserved communities – person with disabilities, seniors and children.