The International Physically Disabled Chess Organization (IPCA), will be holding their first annual online world championship tournament on from June 16-17.
The IPCA has invited approximately 150 outstanding disabled chess players from nearly 50 countries to compete in this year's tournament - some even hold the title of chess master and grandmaster.
Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, players will participate in the competition online, from their comfort of their home computers.
Players include Lucas Novak from Poland, a favorite in this year's tournament as well as Andrei Gorbanov, the Israeli hope to medal in the world competition. Gorbanov himself, is a former world champion.
The event - organized by the Israeli Chess Federation and the World Paralympic Chess Association IPCA - will be broadcast live via Facebook and the video conferencing service Zoom, accompanied by commentary from Israeli experts.
