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Updates from the ChessWithPass™ project — releases, events, deep dives.
ChessWithPass™ Book Added to International Book and Library Catalogs
The Russian edition of the ChessWithPass™ book has been added to an international professional book catalog used by libraries, bookstores, publishers, distributors, and educational institutions. Published by ChessWithPass Publishing.
ChessWithPass™ Russian Edition Is Now Available on Rakuten Kobo
The Russian edition of ChessWithPass™. How the Blue Monkey Became a Genius. The Missing Move. is now available on Rakuten Kobo, one of the world’s leading digital reading platforms. Readers can enjoy the book on desktop, eReaders, tablets, iOS, and Android devices.
Pass & Play Mode Is Now Live: Two Players, One Screen
ChessWithPass now supports Pass & Play mode, allowing two players to enjoy a complete game on a single device. Perfect for families, classrooms, friends, travel and over-the-board learning.
First Official ChessWithPass™ Apparel Featuring All Three Registered Trademarks
The first official ChessWithPass™ apparel item now combines the ChessWithPass™ word mark, the Pass Piece™ word mark, and the official Pass Piece design mark on a single product.
Blue Monkey Joins ChessWithPass: First Official Apparel Released
The first ChessWithPass apparel item is now available. Featuring the original Blue Monkey artwork and the question that inspired a new chess idea: "What move was missing from chess for 1500 years?"
New Red & Blue Pass Piece Edition Released for Independence Day
Celebrate Independence Day with the new Red & Blue Pass Piece edition. A unique chess gift that symbolizes strategic thinking, conscious choice, and the freedom to decide when to act and when to pause.
Russian Edition of ChessWithPass Enters Global Book Distribution Network
The Russian-language edition of ChessWithPass by Alexey Fomin has officially entered Ingram's global distribution network, making the book available for bookstores, libraries, wholesalers, and readers worldwide.
ChessWithPass Expands to Barnes & Noble
The ChessWithPass book by Alexey Fomin is now available through Barnes & Noble, one of the largest bookselling platforms in the United States. This milestone expands the reach of ChessWithPass and makes the concept accessible to a broader international audience.
ChessWithPass officially been approved by Apple Books
ChessWithPass by Alexey Fomin has officially been approved for worldwide distribution through Apple Books and is now available across 51 Apple Books stores globally.