# Barbados Opens Chess Doors for Blind Players | Barbados News

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Podcast: [Barbados News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/barbados-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7856365)
Published: 2026-07-25T00:44:14+00:00
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Barbados is revolutionizing chess for the visually impaired with a bold new national program, thanks to specialized equipment from the International Chess Federation — including braille boards and adaptive clocks — enabling players to compete in real tournaments for the first time. Launched after last year’s grassroots training revealed the need for accessible gear, the initiative aims to build a competitive team for the World Team Championship and host Barbados’ first national championship next month. Backed by the Ministry of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs and the National United Society of the Blind, this collaborative effort is spotlighting talent, promoting inclusion, and proving that chess — and life — can be fully accessible and inspiring for everyone. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/457d9451c27bad6a

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