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Project Description
♟️ HELP CHESSBUDDIES GROW ❤️
ChessBuddies & Mates Community was created with a simple dream: to give children and teenagers across Malta and Gozo a fun, safe and welcoming place to learn, play and grow through chess. We’re an officially registered Voluntary Organisation (VO/2658), and over the past year we’ve run tournaments, weekend meetups, school initiatives and family chess events all over Malta.
Now, we’re ready to take the next step — and we need your help.
🎯 OUR TARGET: €2,000
We want to build up our equipment so we can keep organising tournaments, workshops and chess activities across Malta and Gozo. The funds will go towards:
♟️ More chess boards & sets
⏱️ Digital chess clocks
💻 Swiss Manager tournament system
🎓 Teacher/trainer certification
🌱 MORE SETS = MORE COMMUNITIES
Our goal isn’t simply to own equipment. It’s to take chess into schools, local communities and youth groups across Malta and Gozo, giving children and families the opportunity to learn, play and enjoy chess. Where possible, we’d also like to pass equipment on to other communities that need it.
👨👩👧👦 WHO WE ARE
ChessBuddies & Mates is run by [add a short line about you/your team — volunteers, coaches, background]. We believe every child deserves the chance to learn chess, regardless of ability or background, and we’re committed to making that happen across Malta and Gozo. Check out the FAQs tab to learn more about our project.
❤️ Every contribution — big or small — brings us one move closer.
Project FAQ
Q: What will the funds be used for?
Chess boards, sets, digital chess clocks, the Swiss Manager tournament system, and teacher/trainer certification. Every euro raised goes directly towards equipping ChessBuddies to run more tournaments, workshops and meetups across Malta and Gozo.
Q: When will rewards be delivered?
Digital PDF copies of Niko the Knight will be emailed to backers within 7 days of the campaign closing. ChessBuddies & Mates Membership for 2027 will be activated from 1 January 2027 — we'll be in touch with all membership backers before then to confirm details.
Q: Is ChessBuddies a registered organisation?
Yes, we are a registered Voluntary Organisation in Malta, VO/2658.
Q: Is Niko the Knight a real published book?
Yes! Niko the Knight (Niko l-Kavallier) is our own published children's chess book, created to help kids learn chess while reading in Maltese/English. It was produced with support from the NLA.
Q: Who can join as a ChessBuddies & Mates member?
Membership is open to children and their families across Malta and Gozo.
Q: Where will the equipment be used?
The equipment purchased through this campaign will support tournaments, school sessions, local council partnerships, and community meetups across both Malta and Gozo — helping us reach more towns and more children.
Q: How can I stay updated on the campaign's progress?
We'll be posting updates on our Facebook page and here on the Zaar campaign page throughout the fundraiser.
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09/30/2026Well done for this great initiative!€20.00
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09/29/2026Great job. well done.€500.00
